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2------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 whatzup Volume 18, Number 6 omehow it always seems to work out that the whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle of the Bands winds up with a bang, and this past Thursday was no exception. More than 300 music fans crammed into Columbia Street West to see four very talented bands Scompete in what turned out to be one of the most exciting, and certainly the closest, con- clusion to the 15-round competition. To determine the winner, judges had to extend the decimal places out, as the difference between champions Trackless and runners-up Miles A spectacular repertoire of all 20th Century High was not three points, not point oh three, but three thousandths of a point. That’s .003 works presented in the razzmatazz atmosphere in math speak, a hair’s breadth in English. of a 1940s musical revue gone crazy with It was particularly gratifying this year to see bands from past battles – notably Blood from contemporary movement. This is a one-night- a Stone and Miles High – make such progress over the course of the competition, getting only performance complete with a live Big Band better with each round and closing out with their best performances yet. Even better is sound and all the dance to cut the rugs and how bands few had heard of prior to the competition are suddenly much talked about fol- jitter the bugs! lowing the competition. There’s Trackless, of course, but Djenetic Drift, Classic Automatic and many others certainly made names for themselves this year. We’re hoping they’re all back for an even more exciting competition next year. SEPTEMBER 21 • 8 PM Meanwhile, there is – as always – lots to see and do in the days and weeks ahead, so ARTS UNITED CENTER enjoy your weekly dose of whatzup, and be sure to tell everyone you meet while you’re out and about who it was who sent you. TICKETS: [260] 422.4226 Limited Premium Seating Available • features A Mighty Fortress Join the post-performance party — DIRECTOR’S NOTES...... 23 just $10 each. Drinks & nibbles The 39 Steps catered by Club Soda. TRACKLESS...... 4 Rising to the Challenge DIRECTOR’S NOTES...... 24 The Fox on the Fairway KANSAS...... 5 4 Decades of Carrying On SCREENTIME...... 26 How About Them Boy Bands? KEVIN HAYDEN BAND...... 6 A Beat of One’s Own ON BOOKS...... 27 Joyland SAMMILAN...... 6 Cultural Immersion JIM MATUSIK...... 7 • calendars A Passion for the Stage

LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY...... 10 • columns & reviews KARAOKE & DJS...... 15 MUSIC/ON THE ROAD...... 17 SPINS...... 8 ROAD TRIPZ...... 19 Bill Lupkin, , The Winery Dogs, MOVIE TIMES...... 20 BACKTRACKS...... 8 THINGS TO DO...... 22 J. Geils Band, Nightmares ... and Other Tales from the ART & ARTIFACTS...... 24 Vinyl Jungle (1974) STAGE & DANCE...... 25 OUT & ABOUT...... 10 Talent, Diversity at Battle of the Bands Cover design by Greg Locke Trackless photos on cover and page 4 by PICKS...... 12 Bob Roets Cedric Burnside Project, Jonny October, Mutts (Kansas) photo on cover by ROAD NOTEZ...... 18 Courtni Meadows Kansas photo/art on page 5 by David FLIX...... 20 Carstens and Courtni Meadows Lee Daniels’ The Butler Jim Matusik photos on cover and page 7 by DIRECTOR’S NOTES...... 23 Todd Frymier

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I just wanted to write as much mate- Dicky’s Wild Hare...... 10 Nickel Battle of the Bands. “We entered the battle of the bands be- rial as possible, as we had a few three-hour Digitracks Recording Studio...... 17 It is the Roman numeral for 10. This cause we love being challenged,” said drum- sets booked, but only about an hour of music was the tenth year of Battle of the Bands at mer/vocalist Jordan West in a recent inter- [in our repertoire]. This led to us playing a Dupont Bar & Grill...... 13 Columbia Street West. New emcee Kyle Sta- view. “For us, a competitive setting brings really eclectic mix of genres.” Earthen Treasures Natural Food Market...... 14 mos of 98.9 The Bear made the X into a bat- out the best in our playing and arranging As the collaborative process has Ecstatic Theatrics/Slipperzzzz!...... 23 tle cry before, evolved, how- El Azteca...... 3 during and af- ever, that mix First Presbyterian Theater...... 25 ter shows, and has coalesced Fort Wayne Ballet/Danza!...... 3 it was quickly into a unique, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre/The 39 Steps...... 25 adopted by easily identifi- Fort Wayne Dance Collective/Star Crossed...... 25 fans, bands able sound. Fort Wayne Indian Cultural Society...... 2 and judges as “Now, I think Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 23 the letter of the ... we are work- Fort Wayne Youtheatre...... 2 summer. ing towards a As it is the more consistent IPFW/Community Arts Academy...... 23 most frequent- group sound. 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When Snickerz Comedy Bar...... 10 most diverse lineups in its history, with new while providing the chance to share our mu- I write, I am always looking to connect and Sweetwater Sound...... 11, 28 bands, veterans of the local music scene, hip- sic with people who may not have been ex- convey some emotion to the audience. We University of Saint Francis/Art Gala...... 23 hop acts, rock bands, blues bands, folk/indie posed to it before. Plus, it’s fun to compete try to bring a lot of energy and musicality VIP Bar & Grill...... 13 artists, an R&B/funk act and two very differ- with and listen to other local bands. into every song too, whether we’re playing WBYR 98.9 The Bear...... 9 ent one-man bands heading to the stage on “Though we had been getting good it live or in the studio.” whatzup Dining Club...... 16 15 separate nights throughout the summer. judges scores all along and we were happy Trackless began performing in and Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 8 From night to night, you literally were never with our performances, we certainly didn’t around the area in February 2012, securing WXKE Rock 104...... 7 quite sure what you were going to hear. And assume we would win,” West continued. a regular monthly gig at Club Soda in Fort that’s a good thing. “We knew the other bands would be gearing Wayne in the process. The band released Then there was the X factor. Winning up for the show, so we weren’t sure exactly their first CD, For Your Soul, earlier this band Trackless not only had the X factor, how it would turn out. We just wanted to try year to all the usual digital media outlets, in- but were the X factor in this year’s contest. our best and put on the best show we could” cluding iTunes and Spotify, and is currently whatzup Based out of Muncie, with three members and let the chips fall where they may. writing and rehearsing new music for a sec- Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by originally from Fort Wayne, one member Trackless – West, Jones, guitarist Will ond they hope to release before the AD Media, Incorporated. 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 from Anderson and one member from Wis- Smith, bassist Jesse Gaze and keyboardist end of 2013. Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 consin, they were the band nobody saw Jon Nelson – formed about two years ago at “One of the reasons we are so excited to E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.whatzup.com coming and became the band that everybody Ball State University. It was a pure love of have won Battle of the Bands is because now Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne quickly fell in love with, virtually creating music that brought them together. As it turns we will be able to give out more music to Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll their own coming out party at the battle and out, it may have also been a destiny finally people as a result of the prizes we received Calendars/Ads ...... Mikila Cook Calendars/Copy ...... Jen Hancock inserting themselves smack dab in the center fulfilled as well. [a full album recorded, mixed and mastered Computers/Web...... Josiah South of the Fort Wayne music scene. According to West, music was al- by Digitracks Recording Studio and 1,000 Back Issues Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment Trackless captured the attention of both ways present in each of the band members’ CDs in jewel cases provided by Advanced with date and quantity of issues desired, name and mailing address to the crowds and judges at Columbia Street lives. Private music lessons and participa- Media Integration].” AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. West by consistently putting on entertaining tion in elementary and middle school choirs The future, no doubt, looks bright for Subscriptions In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period half-hour sets that left the crowds wanting led to further study in high school which, Trackless. With a Battle of the Bands win ($100/year). Send payment with name and mailing address to AD Media, more. More songs, more drum solos, more in turn, “led all of us to Ball State as music in their pocket and plenty of exposure to a Incorporated to the above address. bass solos, more keyboards and more gui- majors which is where our stories intersect. new audience, the group will be in high de- DEADLINES Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week tar. And, of course, more of singer Jeremy We found each other and realized that our mand for shows. In addition to that and the of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue and, space permitting, Jones’ silky smooth, soulful voice. chemistry was something rare and valuable, recording of the new CD, pre-planning for a will run until the week of the event. Calendar information is published as far in advance as space permits and should be submitted as early Though Trackless stood out among their and that we should take it as far as we can.” 2014 summer tour has already started. World as possible. peers every time they played, they didn’t The Trackless sound, a sound many new domination may be next. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or win the contest as easily as one might ex- fans have now come to love was born of hard “In the long term, we plan to move to a digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted up to noon on Monday the week pect. The band fought through some heavy work, experimentation and sheer necessity. musical center such as Nashville, New York, of publication. competition in the preliminary rounds and “When we started out, we weren’t re- or ,” said West. “When we get ADVERTISING won the final contest by the slimmest mar- ally sure what direction we wanted to go in,” Call 260-691-3188 for rates or e-mail [email protected]. gin ever in a whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle West explained. “I would write a song, play Continued on page 9 4------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Feature • Kansas------4 Decades of Carrying On By Michele DeVinney bass. Led by , Kansas car- sas stronghold from their early days. While Wednesday, Sept. 11 • 7:00pm ried on before Livgren and , the touring with Kansas, Greer continues to pur- Having kids opens one up to a lot of original bass player, left to pursue Christian sue outside projects including his own band, unusual experiences. In the end that’s part music. That left the door open for Walsh’s Seventh Key, which will release a new CD, I KEVIN HAYDEN of the charm, as it provides a lifetime of pe- return and the addition of Greer, as well. Will Survive, in November of this year. Greer culiar anecdotes and conversation material. “I joined in July 1985, and it was about has been signed to an Italian recording deal BAND But at the time, even as these stories provide a year and a half that we worked on new mu- since 2000 and says it provides a great outlet $15 Adv., $18 D.O.S., $25 Gold amusement, they can be baffling and inex- sic, which led to the Power album in 1987,” for bands popular in the 70s and 80s. plicable, leaving a parent to wonder what ex- says Greer. “That was my first album and “Since I signed with them, I’ve had a actly is going on in those crazy couple of live little minds. studio , My go-to story about my a live album, a youngest and only female DVD and the child, Andrea, is just such an new studio al- example. At the age of four, bum this year. amidst the usual requests for The band has anything starring those darling done pretty Olsen twins and programs on well because Nickelodeon, she developed an in Europe they attachment to a video, still love the old Kansas . melodic rock Thursday, Sept. 26 • 8:00pm Their songs became required of the 70s and nighttime lullabies, and the 80s. The label now aged VHS was inserted doesn’t have LIL’ ED & THE into the player the minute her the machinery older brothers left for school. to promote and BLUES IMPERIALS Perhaps that alone isn’t so sell in America, $20 Adv., $25 D.O.S., $35 Gold strange, but the fascination led but there really to an obsession with Kansas’s isn’t any inter- bass player, Billy Greer, who est from labels suddenly became Andie’s con- or radio for new stant companion. At least in her music from the little preschool world of imagi- bands of that nation. KANSAS era anyway. You It all sounds kind of cute now, but, can’t buy airtime on radio these days.” frankly, Billy could be a pain at times. Saturday, Sept. 14 • 8 p.m. Greer’s musical partner is former Streets When denied Oreos before dinner, she Foellinger Theatre bandmate Mike Slamer, and that kind of would huff “Billy Greer lets me have 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne cordiality among former bands also ex- Oreos!” When loading into the family ists with members of Kansas. Replaced for van, Billy was apparently unable to buckle Tix: $22-$32 thru box office, much of the 90s by , Stein- himself into his own car seat and needed 260-427-6715 hardt returned for a time, only to leave again parental assistance. And by wearing a pair www.fortwayneparks.org for good. The lineup now – Walsh, Greer, of faded jeans with tattered knees in the Ragsdale, drummer and guitar- Whisky performance, he made Andie’s pair tour with Kansas. They had known my work ist Richard Williams – is nearly identical to of faded pink jeans with similar holes in the before, since when we were with Streets we that which graced the Whisky performance knees the daily uniform. He was a definite had gone to see Kansas when John Elefante almost 20 years ago. But the former mem- fixture of our family life. was the singer, and they had come to see bers have not been forgotten, and a special Saturday, Oct. 12 • 7:00pm Nearly 20 years later, she still harbors Streets a few times, too. So they knew my commemoration of the 40th anniversary will affection for her rock n’ roll friend whose capabilities.” feature a reunion of that original lineup. bandmates once called daily on her Fisher- Having played in bands all through high “It’ll be the first time I’ll have seen CASH ‘N CLINE Price phone. What makes his prominence school and college to help support himself, the original lineup perform together, so I’ll in her Kansas world so ironic is that many Greer, a Tennessee native, connected to be there in my seat to enjoy it, too,” says TRIBUTE who were devoted fans during Kansas’s ear- Walsh and Kansas after moving to Atlanta, Greer. ly days of fame, when their hits “Carry On a city that Kansas has called home for many But the show will continue to go on with $12 Adv., $15 D.O.S. Wayward Son” and “” were years now. In fact, Kansas is about to be in- the current lineup and about 75 performanc- ubiquitous on radio, might not even know ducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, es each year. There’s nothing to stop Kansas Friday, Oct. 25 • 8:00pm who Billy Greer is, since he was not among a fact which might surprise those who con- from celebrating their golden anniversary in the original lineup. But his tenure with the nect the band to another state. another 10 years. band is now almost three decades long, mak- “Topeka is still home for the band, but “There was a time when we were go- STRING SHIFT ing him a longer-term member than Kerry have you ever been to Kansas?” asks Greer. ing out there and we had a bus and would $20 Adv., $25 D.O.S., $30 Gold Livgren, the guitarist/ who was at “It’s cold and windy, and Atlanta is just a tour for five or six weeks at a time, and we the core of the band in the 70s. great city to have as a home base. It’s easy just didn’t get home much,” says Greer. “A GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR The distinctive Kansas sound was due to get in and out since the airport is a major couple of the guys have had a couple of mar- to not only to their melodic songs (written hub. The band has been based down here for riages along the way, as have I, and some TICKET INFO & MORE mostly by Livgren and singer ), 38 years now.” have young kids now, so we just didn’t want ALL SHOWS ALL AGES but the violin, originally played by Robby That represents a significant chunk of to do that anymore. So now we plan week- Steinhardt, at the center of the almost orches- time since Kansas is now celebrating its end shows, and we fly commercial in and tral sound prominent among the progressive 40th anniversary. A fan appreciation event out of Atlanta. It’s made for a much more rock bands of the era. Walsh left the band took place in Pittsburgh this August, a fit- livable and tolerable situation. So now we early in the 1980s and formed a band called ting place since Greer says Pittsburgh and have dates throughout the year and are tour- Streets which would also feature Greer on the entire state of Pennsylvania were a Kan- ing constantly.” September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Sammilan------Cultural Immersion By Mark Hunter

Another perfect evening of Indian culture is on the horizon. This time, a pair of former child prodigy flau- tists – one from northern India, the other from southern India – have put together a concert showcasing the dif- ferent styles each plays while blend- ing them into a seamless confluence of traditions. Shashank Subramanyam, born in the south of India, and Rake- sh Chaurasia, born in the north, have grown to be leading artists in those traditions. Hearing them together on stage in Fort Wayne may be a once-in- a-lifetime event. Their September 14 performance at the Auer Performance Hall in the ------Feature • Kevin Hayden Band------Rhinehart Music Center on the campus of IPFW in Fort Wayne is sponsored by a collaboration between IPFW Col- lege of Visual and Performing Top: Shashank Subramanyam Arts and Shruti, Below: Rakesh Chaurasia the Fort Wayne A Beat of One’s Own Indian Cultural Society. Sammilan: A Confluence By Evan Gillespie The Platters, The Coasters, John Mayer, Shruti was Tina Turner, Susan Tedeschi, Little Feat, formed a little of North & South Indian Subramanyam Fort Wayne native Kevin Hayden has and on and on – but before he did, he left more than a year Flute Music were born. spent much of his musical career under the Hayden with a skill set that would serve him ago with the ex- Chaurasia is tutelage of one mentor after another, but at well in the years to come. press purpose of Saturday, Sept. 14 • 7:30 p.m. the nephew of this stage of his young life, he feels it’s time When he left the marines in 2002, bringing Indian Auer Performance Hall, IPFW the great Indian to forge his own musical path. Raised in a Hayden moved to Milwaukee, his mother’s cultures and tra- 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne flautist Harip- family that had already produced a number home town, and there he settled into the lo- ditions to Fort rasad Chaurasia. of drummers, he spent his early years play- cal music scene, attending jam sessions and Wayne to the Tix: $10 • IPFW students with ID, free Rakesh grew up ing in church choirs and the Fort Wayne auditions and attracting the attention of Mil- benefit of the 260-481-6555 as a disciple of Youth Ensemble. His waukee musicians. 300 or so Indian his famous un- musical horizons re- KEVIN HAYDEN BAND He also enrolled in families living in the city as well as the Sum- cle. But Chaurasia stood out among the oth- ally began to broaden, the music program mit City’s general population. But with the ers as an artist possessing the right blend of though, when his Wednesday, Sept. 11 • 8 p.m. at Milwaukee Area first two performances in the series (the first strength and serenity in his playing, qualities uncle introduced him C2G Music Hall Technical College brought an Indian classical dance troupe and necessary for the demanding requirements to the work of fu- 323 Baker St., Fort Wayne where he studied the second, the world renowned musicians of the Indian bamboo flute. sion drummer Dave under Ben Hans, a Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, on the santoor Chaurasia has stretched the boundaries Weckl, and, surpris- $15 adv., $18 d.o.s, thru drummer with his and Zakir Hussain, on the tabla) it became of his instrument, playing with musicians ingly enough, they Neat Neat Neat Record Store, own impressive list of clear that the concept of bringing Indian such as Spanish guitarist Marco Salaun, continued to broaden colleagues as well as culture to Fort Wayne was reaching a much Indian jazz pianist Louis Banks and percus- when he joined the Wooden Nickel Music Stores a bookshelf full of in- wider audience than anticipated. sionist Taufiq Qureshi, amongst others. The Marines in 1998. 260-426-6434 structional books that Dr. Vijay Chilakimarri, a local physician great success of Vira, one of his many album The Marine Corps he’s authored. and a member of the Shruti Concert Com- releases, earned him and tabla player Talvin may not seem like the kind of place where Hayden had more mentor relationships mittee, said people came from out of state to Singh an invitation to play the concluding a musician could hone his craft, but keep in his future, but by 2008 he was ready to watch the first two performances. set of BBC Radio’s 24-hour celebration of in mind that the corps has its Marine Corps claim a little bit of the spotlight for himself, “We had people coming from , Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. A few Band, the oldest professional music organi- and he took his first solo steps via that great Dayton and Indianapolis,” he said. “We were years ago he played a concert in Bangalore zation in the country. In other words, they 21st-century producer of music sensations: just hoping to introduce this diversity to the with player Bela Fleck, bassist Edgar know their stuff. Lamont Sydnor, a drum- YouTube. He made a series of performance campus.” Meyer and tabla player Zakir Hussein. mer who had been playing professionally videos and posted them online, and before “This is an exciting opportunity for Subramanyam first performed pub- in touring gospel groups since was 15 years he knew it, he’d attracted the attention of yet IPFW,” said John O’Connell, Dean of the licly when he was six years old. Trained by old, was part of that band, and Hayden met another mentor: Gerald Forrest, founder of College of Visual and Performing Arts. “We his father, he spent his youth traveling the Sydnor when both were stationed at Camp Gospel Chops. are fortunate to bring artists of this caliber to world, and in 1991, when he was 12, earned Lejeune in North Carolina. At the time they Forrest’s company was aimed at promot- Fort Wayne.” top billing at the annual show at The Music met, Sydnor was playing with the Mike ing awareness of the history and perfor- And the people of Fort Wayne are for- Academy in Chennai, India. Like Chaurasia, Corrado Band, and Hayden quickly saw the mance of gospel music, and to that end he tunate to have this series. Classical Indian Subramanyam has explored many genres talented and experienced drummer as both produced a series of hybrid performance dance is a treat for the eyes, an intellectual outside traditional Indian flute music. In a friend and a mentor who could help him instructional videos. He called Hayden on and spiritual art form transmitted through the 2009 Subramanyam and guitarist John develop his skills. board for Bass Sessionz Vol. 1, a project that body with centuries old traditions of move- McLaughlin earned a Grammy nomination After the Marines, Sydnor moved to Los brought together top gospel musicians and ment serving meaning. Indian music serves for their album Floating Point. Angeles where he has gone on to play with legendary jazz players, including drummer much the same purpose but with much more Music in India began with the Vedic and open for an astoundingly diverse list of Peter Erskine and pianist John Beasley. room for improvisation and collaboration scriptures, the oldest Hindu texts. There are performers – Macy Gray, Busta Rhymes, with other musical traditions. It was into this Continued on page 26 The Temptations, the Derek Trucks Band, Continued on page 26 world that Rakesh Chaurasia and Shashank 6------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Feature • Jim Matusik------A Passion for the Stage By Jennifer Poiry-Prough Christmas. “That was a blast,” Matusik says. “Christopher J. Jim Matusik, one of Fort Wayne’s most respected Murphy directed that show, and he had a lot of input and accomplished actors, got his start onstage as so into the characters. Some were [written] as pretty ste- many have: in drag. reotypical, but we tried to move beyond the stereo- He was a junior in high school in Hillsdale, Mich- type. One of the characters I played was inspired by igan, and on a whim he auditioned for his high school Marge Simpson’s sisters.” production of The Pink Panther Strikes Again. He was Although he didn’t come from a theatre back- cast as a butler who is ground, his family still also a female imperson- supported him. ator. “I came from a long Did the teenage line of hunters,” he says. Matusik know he was “They didn’t understand auditioning for a role my love of theatre.” that would put him in a Nevertheless, his dress, makeup and high family attended as many heels? of his productions as “Negative,” he says. they could until his fa- “I only auditioned be- ther passed away two cause I thought it would years ago. be a good way to be Meanwhile, he has around girls but not ac- developed a theatre fam- tually have to talk to ily of his own. “My wife them. I found them a bit Anna has been in several intimidating.” shows,” he says. “Brad After a pause, he and Leslie Beauchamp adds, “I still do.” are my in-laws. And my He admits to hav- daughter wants to join ing been embarrassed at Fort Wayne Youthe- first, “but then I realized, atre.” ‘The girls are laughing. Matusik met Anna They think it’s hilari- Wood at an Arena Din- ous.’ So I just went for ner Theatre audition for it.” Jim Matusik with fellow You’re a Good Man, His courage paid Fox on the Fairway cast Charlie Brown. He was off. His friends came to member Suzan Moriarty cast as Charlie Brown, see the show, and rather than making fun of and she was cast as Lucy. him they told him how funny his performance But his shyness with wom- had been and that he seemed to be having a lot of fun en overtook him. “I guess it was love at first sight,” he onstage. says, “but she asked me out first.” “I thought, ‘Yeah, I guess I was having fun!” he They now have a seven-year-old daughter, Katie, recalls. who is also interested in theatre. Later that year he auditioned for a production of “She comes to rehearsals with me,” he says, “and Arsenic and Old Lace at the tiny Sauk Theatre down she loves to play around backstage. Everyone loves the road from him. “After having to wear a pink dress having her around. She’s still a bit shy when it comes and heels while lip-syncing to a Streisand song,” he to actually speaking onstage, but she wants to get over says, “I figured everything else was a breeze after that. I think that’s pretty cool for a seven-year-old to that.” want to face her fears.” He won the role of Officer Brophy and has since Although he earned his degree in biology and has done the show two more times, each time in a differ- vast theatrical experience, he earns his pay as an an- ent role. “This is the show I keep coming back to,” he nuity case manager for Ash Brokerage, processing ap- says. “My goal is to do all the male characters at some plications and working with agents to ensure the best point.” service for his customers. However, he still manages After high school, he studied biology at the Mich- once a year to put his theatrical background to use at igan Technological University in Houghton. “It was in the office. the Upper Peninsula,” he says. “There was nothing but “Every Halloween we have a costume contest,” snow and snow.” he says. “For the last three years I’ve taken it to a new Although MTU didn’t have a theatre program level. Last year we sang a parody of an Eagles song. while he was there, it did have one theatre teacher One guy played the guitar and we sang. Costumes? who put on shows and formed an improv group that That’s grade school! We perform!” Matusik was a part of. He says that college is the per- He also earns spare cash appearing in local com- fect time to learn theatre. mercials and industrial videos. “I did a commercial for “You have no reservations,” he explains. “When Bart’s Cars about seven years ago,” he says. “They you’re still in high school, you have reservations be- play it every year during football season. I am recog- cause you’re trying to fit in. Then when you graduate nized for that all the time on the street.” college and enter the real world, you get reservations But his real passion is the stage. He has worked again. ‘What, I have to be mature? But when you’re a with every major theatre group in town and says he college kid, it’s easy to throw it all out there.” lost count at 50 productions. Two of his favorites are The improv also helped him build characters. Five Death of a Salesman (which starred the late Wayne years ago, he and Jim Nelson played a combination of 40 characters in Arena Dinner Theatre’s A Tuna Continued on page 27 September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Bill Lupkin $9.99 Live Vol. 1 BACKTRACKS $11.99 After quite a few years off J. Geils Band from recording – 2007’s Hard Nightmares ... and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle (1974) Pill to Swallow was his last al- bum of originals – Bill Lupkin is Behind the funky vocals of back with this collection of tunes Peter Wolf, the J. Geils Band, recorded live at the White Lake one of the original boogie/R&B Blues Festival in Whitehall, rock acts to make it best, were , and at the Key Palace best known for their live shows Theater in Redkey, Indiana. In a in the early 70s. Hailing from sense, Live Vol. 1 is a reiteration of classic Lupkin rather than some- the area, the band took thing new, but it’s a reminder that the harpist holds a significant spot the elements of blues and rock in the history of Chicago blues, and he can still play it like it’s sup- and blended a new wave sound posed to be played. that was both original and enter- The tunes on Live Vol. 1 are almost entirely Lupkin originals, and taining. most of them were originally released on Hard Pill to Swallow. One This sixth album featured original, ”What’s with That?,” from 2006’s Where I Come From, the familiar smash hit “Must Have got Lost.” The rest of the re- Hail to the King and two covers – Jimmy Rogers’ “Walking by Myself” and Little lease contained eight tracks from the apex of their discography. It Walter’s “Juke” – fill out the set and keep this from being Hard Pill kicks off with “ Breakdown,” a rockin’ piano-based num- There’s one thing you can’t call Avenged Live. ber with funky horns behind Geils’ scratchy . “Givin’ It Sevenfold: shy. The rockers That’s not to say that this live set is not a treat in itself. From the All Up” has a Rolling Stones/Motown vibe with sharp harmonies are at it again with Hail to the King, an fiery kickoff of “Think It Over Baby,” it’s a whirlwind, with drum- and heavy percussion. “Look Me In The Eye” has a bluesy/jazz epic album with classic guitar leads and mer Tino Cortez and bassist Steve Lupkin (Bill’s brother) setting a feel and a cool Little Feat sound – it’s a ‘garage rock’ song with a solos, orchestral arrangements, ener- breakneck pace into which Lupkin’s harp and vocals fit perfectly. touch of funk and soul sprinkled throughout. If you like harmonica (which is almost a trademark for this getic grooves and their new drummer, Even when things settle into a slower groove, as in the dreamy “Bad band), then you’ll appreciate the guttural jam that is “Stoop Down Arin llejay. The dynamic new album is Luck,” there’s energy bubbling under the surface. In general, the songs recorded at the Key Palace Theater feel #39.” They next do a brilliant cover of Bull & The Matadors’ 1968 available at all Wooden Nickel locations looser and more intimate, while the tracks from the Whitehall gig trip single “Funky Judge” and close the record with “Gettin’ Out,” for just $11.99. along with polish. Regardless of ambience, though, every track is a their most underrated song. If this song doesn’t make you tap your fine platform for Lupkin’s warm, smoky delivery. (Evan Gillespie) toe and rock your head, you probably shouldn’t even leave the TOP SELLERS @ house. Grant Hart This is a great album for anybody who likes the mid-70s clas- Wooden Nickel sic rock. (Week ending 9/1/13) The band had success all the way into the 1980s with hits like It begins “Out of Chaos.” “Love Stinks,” “Centerfold” and the overplayed “Freeze Frame.” TW LW ARTIST/Album Disembodied voices chant in They broke up in 1985 but occasionally get back together for spe- 1 – reverse. Timpanis support fun- cial shows or festival appearances. Wolf has had a respectable Hesitation Marks house organ parts. Grant Hart’s solo career, and released Midnight Souvenirs in 2010. voice then rises to the surface to Fun Fact: Wolf was married to actress Faye Dunaway from 2 1 AVENGED SEVENFOLD recite the first 10 lines of John 1974 to 1979. (Dennis Donahue) Hail to the King Milton’s Paradise Lost, the clas- 3 5 THE RIDES sic epic poem serving as the If you’re only half-interested in Hart’s adaptation of Paradise Can’t Get Enough overall plotline for The Argu- Lost, the good news is how The Argument’s 20 tracks carry each ment (which, not coincidentally, other to give the music a compelling edge the way Zen did with its 4 2 TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND is also the title of the preamble to “Book I” of Paradise Lost). To approach to telling a lengthy coming-of-age story. But for all of Made Up Mind paraphrase, “The Argument” states how man’s tendency for disobe- Hart’s ability to compose worthwhile songs, there isn’t much of a dience caused the loss of paradise and hints at Lucifer’s impending dynamic to them as they contribute to the whole. I suppose it could 5 – JAHEIM fall from grace. be worse in the sense that Hart could have made The Argument into a Appreciation Day Hart, the former drummer for Hüsker Dü, has made an album sprawling three-hour epic that adapted every single nuance of Para- that bands like and Judas Priest secretly wished they dise Lost, or scattered slower, ballad-type songs that could severely 6 3 ASKING ALEXANDRIA could make: an album about Satan. Unsurprisingly, the chaos of the From Death to Destiny drag the pacing of an already lengthy album. overture is followed by “Morningstar,” which is the Latin translation Since The Argument insists on being listened to all the way 7 – for Lucifer, and thus The Argument unfolds. through, the 74 minutes still feels like an endurance trial of sorts College students who are looking for a more accessible Cliff where you know you like what you hear, but it can’t really help but Notes version of Paradise Lost may be disappointed ,since the plot overstay its welcome. Maybe because of that, The Argument is bound 8 7 arc occasionally diverges with Hart’s insights on his friendship with to slip past the radar of the Billboard charts, but those who overlook Another Self , 1969-71 renowned beat author William S. Burroughs. The grandeur of The it would be missing out an opportunity to remind themselves why Argument, and how Hart attempts to adapt the epic poem in rock the album as a medium is an art form and not a commodity. (Colin 9 – NEKO CASE album form, may suggest that he is trying to match the legacy of his McCallister) The Worse Things Get old band’s 1984 punk opera, . What should be noted is how The Argument is a conscious effort from Hart to prove that Dü’s The Winery Dogs 10 10 DEVILDRIVER classics like Zen didn’t get by on ’s songwriting prow- The Winery Dogs Winter Kills ess alone. In a way, it would make more sense for Mould himself to craft an album like this, since his post-Hüsker Dü career was far “Elevate,” the first song from Saturday, Sept. 7 • 1-5pm • All Ages • Free more prolific than Hart’s. In contrast to the 11 solo albums Mould the self-titled debut album of Live AT OUR North Anthony Store: produced (not counting his work with Sugar), The Argument is just “supergroup” The Winery Dogs FALL ACOUSTIC Hart’s fourth solo effort since 1988. transported me instantly back to Upon first listen, Hart’s conscious desire to distance The Ar- Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen. JAM FEATURING gument not just from Hüsker Dü’s discography, but from his own Singer/guitarist Richie Kotzen’s previous solo efforts is apparent in its meticulous construction. For smoky voice is strong and com- FIVE BANDS instance, I don’t recall the sound of barking dogs being employed manding, leading to a powerful, as a sonic building block the way “I Am Death” does. The same bright radio-friendly chorus that 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 goes for what sounds like Satan’s rubber duckies on “Awake, Arise.” has background vocals that, well, 3422 N. 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8------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 SPINS - From Page 8 ever, is a dead giveaway that this isn’t some cheap the great , arrives with high expecta- knock-off band. No sir, that’s the genuine Billy Shee- tions. For the record – and once again shaking up their han making the kind of ruckus that only he can. And process – the Explosions gang teamed with composer who is that keeping up with this proficient duo without David Wingo who lives down the street from the band breaking a sweat? It can only be ex-Dream Theater in Austin, Texas (as does Green himself). The differ- member Mike Portnoy, probably only using his left ence in the Explosions’ sound is immediately detect- hand. Fortunately this killer song isn’t the only winner able. The songs are somehow even more nuanced than in a sea of dogs. (Sorry. Couldn’t resist) before – more cinematic. More precious. The little de- “Desire” showcases an intense groove, a guitar tails shine through at every turn – sweet, cozy, ambi- and bass passage that would be at home on any Steve ent noise laced behind beautiful, pulsing compositions Vai album, and impassioned soulful vocals. Listen to that usually end too quickly. Where electric guitars AIRING THIS WEEKEND • Sept. 8 this song and you’ll be reminded of the power trio and pedal effects have led the Explosions’ sound in helmed by Hendrix – the Hendrix, not his cousin Mel- the past, here we have almost no electric guitar within vin. Another strong offering is “Not Hopeless” which earshot, the band instead working its way through an mixes Grand Funk Railroad with high-octane Mr. Big, impressive bevy of new sounds. throwing in a bit of technical wizardry to keep your Instead of those ringing, rising, dropping, epic, interest but not to the point of distraction. In fact, like swirling guitar compositions, Prince Avalanche sees Mimi Burns & classic Van Halen, this album is about the music first the Explosions using a whole lot of Wingo’s piano, and foremost, though the occasional head-turning acoustic plucks, bowed guitars, strings and even some shows of testosterone are not frowned upon. Neither trombone. The result is a very mellow set of score are power ballads (“I’m No Angel” and “You Saved pieces that hardly resemble the post-rock sound Ex- Me”), and apparently neither are songs populated pri- plosions in the Sky are so well known for. The real John Two-Hawks marily by Hammond organs and piano (“Regret”). key to the sound of the record, I think (aside from the What could have been just another throw-away piano), is the production, which is handled by the art- side project album is instead a pleasing find sporting ists themselves. It’s perfect, making me wonder who songs that appeal to technical musicians and casual did what (there’s little information on the LP sleeve) AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • Sept. 15 listeners alike. While Sheehan’s involvement is obvi- and why they aren’t producing for detail-obsessed art- ous (dizzying bass parts take a bow in nearly every ists like , Animal Collective and Sigur Ros. song), the album is primarily the work of Kotzen, both Maybe Sufjan, too. in the bluesy classic rock songwriting, the vintage yet As with just about any score, there’s something energetic guitar rhythms and the expressive vocals. of a core sound fluid throughout several tracks on the These fellows squeeze the power trio format for all record that effectively offers the film itself an audible Pink Droyd it’s worth, truly combining to form something greater cohesion. Rather than do what so many other film than the sum of its parts. I’d ask when the next Winery composers do and record a handful of slightly differ- Dogs album comes out, but that would be whining. ent versions of essentially the same composition, the (Jason Hoffman) band and Wingo plucked out certain sounds and used them to form a “theme set” that we hear on many of Explosions in the Sky the record’s shorter tracks. And while many of those Prince Avalanche short tracks are certainly good, it’s the seven composi- tions that cross the two-minute mark that I think make Film scores up the heart of the record. It’s weird, I have to admit, are often the most to hear a band known for their 10-minute epics record- nondescript type ing 90-second tracks that force them to streamline of records a pop their progressions. music critic can Four of these longer tracks in particular – “Alone review. In the case Time,” “Hello, Is this Your House,” “Send Off” and of traditional film “Theme from Prince Avalanche” – make the record scores, we’re pre- worth investing in. I think fans of strongly crafted, sented with a col- very cool, mostly mellow rock will find a lection of pieces whole lot to like about this new Explosions in the Sky, of music that were even if they weren’t fans prior to this release. There specifically made are none of the rise and drop, crash and wail guitar ep- to aid – and often even manipulate – the viewer of a ics the band is known for, yet somehow the sound still film as they watch the on-screen action. Feel happy … makes sense as a part of their catalog. If nothing else, now! Feel sad ... NOW! I think this exercise in careful detail and piano-based Scores are used for other things, too. Sometimes composition will see the Explosions crew once again a score is simply an extension of the filmmaker’s cre- inspired anew. I can’t wait to see what comes next ative aesthetic and has nothing to do with mood. Ei- from both Explosions in the Sky and director David ther way – tool of manipulation or not – film scores are Green. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a long hard to write about without talking quite a bit about the Austin, Texas relationship. In short, Prince is a very film they were created for. And, if I’m being honest, I pretty, very comforting, very winter-friendly record of don’t think most of my readers (i.e. people who have mellow, thoughtful compositions. (Greg W. Locke) listened to Bakesale every few weeks since the mid- 90s) sit around listening to film scores. Maybe some of Mark Mothersbaugh or Yann Tiersen’s film-related From Page 4 work, but not likely much else. Enter Explosions in TRACKLESS - the Sky, a perfectly popular post-rock band who, with there, we will devote our efforts to growing our fan the just released Prince Avalanche, now have two re- base and playing as much as possible.” markable scores to their credit. In the meantime, Trackless are just thankful to be That first score, for Peter Berg’s underrated Fri- able to do what they love in front of friends, family day Night Lights film, featured, I think, some of the and fans. “We are really grateful for the overwhelming best music the band had created up until that point amount of support we’ve had since the beginning of in their career. Working in film allowed them to ap- our journey as a band,” West said. “We were really ex- proach their process in a different way. As a result, cited to win the Battle of the Bands and know that all they crafted a less formulaic record than ever before, of our hard work is paying off. Individually we have effectively getting out of the funk they were arguably all had our share of situations to overcome to make it in. The band has gotten even better since (see 2011’s to where we are, but a common thread connecting us wonderful Take Care, Take Care, Take Care for proof), is that we are all determined to pursue music, and no and so their score for ’s new film, opposition will stop us.” September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------9 NIGHTLIFE Bi k e Ni g h t 7 pm Every Tuesday, $2 Domestics ANGOLA Co r n h o l e To u r n e y Thursday, Sept. 5, 7:30pm • just $8.00 7 pm Every Wednesday MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Fri. & Sat., Sept. 6 & 7, 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 Li v e Mu s i c o n t h e Pa t i o Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft 8-10 pm Every Thursday beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; 150- Dave Free Tasting (beer, liquor or wine) seat banquet facility. 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Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Draft Op e n St a g e Ja m H o s t e d b y Po p ’N’Fr e s h town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 Thursday, September 5 Horse Saloon, Orland, 7-10 p.m., no — Blues variety at Office Tavern, a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc cover, 829-6465 Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club Paradise, Angola, 8-11 p.m., no Is l a n d Vi b e — Caribbean at El Azteca, no cover, 478-5827 FORT WAYNE cover, 833-7082 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Ph i l Sm i t h — Acoustic at Beamer’s 482-2172 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., Th a t Cr a f t y De v i l — Blues/punk at 4D’s bar & grill Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Don Hall’s no cover, 625-1002 p.m., $2, 739-5671 Triangle Park Bar & Grille, Fort Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. 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Ours. ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Th e Da l l a s a n d Do u g Sh o w — Variety Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co mp a n y — R&B vari- at Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, VIP Lounge, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 ety at Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort 5 p.m., no cover, 637-2980 a.m., no cover, 387-7960 Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Da v e La n d a u w/Br e t Ea s t b u r n — Jo n Du r n e l l — Rock variety at 489-0286 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Ci t y Co wb o y s w/Dr i v e n En e m y , In f a n t r y Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 6-8 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 o f No i s e — Rock at 4D’s Bar & Grill, 486-0216 Ju k e Jo i n t Jive — Classic rock/funk at Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 490- De e Be e s — Variety at Don Hall’s DW Bar & Grill, Churubusco, 9 p.m.- 6488 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 1 a.m., no cover, 693-8177 Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Th e Lu r k i n g Co r p s e s w/Th e El k y Alley Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, Th e Du e l i n g Ke y b o a r d Bo y s — Paul Su mm e r s , Th e Ev i l St r e a k s — Punk Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, New Stewart & Brian Frushour at at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., 483-4421 Club Paradise, Angola, 7-11 p.m., no $5, 267-5303 Da v e La n d a u w/Br e t Ea s t b u r n — Fort Wayne Area Band cover, 833-7082 Mi n d s Ey e — Rock at Dupont Bar & Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Emb a l m e r , Ra d i a t i o n Si c k n e s s , Le g i o n , Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., cover, Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Su mm o n t h e De s t r o y e r — Metal at 483-1311 486-0216 Berlin Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 No n p o i n t , Su r r e n d e r t h e Fa l l , Re d l i n e De e Be e s — Variety at Don Hall’s RECORDING p.m., $10, 739-5671 Ch e m i s t r y — Hard rock at The Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Fo r Pl a y — Rock variety at Duffy’s Chameleon, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Sports Bar, Ossian, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $17 adv. $20 d.o.s., 450-2417 El e p h a n t s In Mud — Alt. Rock at no cover, 622-0283 Ph i l Po t t s — Blues at North Star Bar & O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort PACKAGE Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Pop/rock at Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Jefferson Pointe Courtyard Fountain, cover, 471-3798 422-5896 Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, Po o pd e f l e x w/De s e r t Tr a i n — Rock Gr e g Ha h n — Comedy at Piggy’s, 459-1160 at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort Angola, 8 p.m., $15 adv., $20 adv., $ Ha m i l t o n Lo o m i s — Blues at Booker’s Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 665-7550 at Coyote Creek, Fort Wayne, 8 422-5896 He a d y Ti m e s — Rock at Mad Anthony p.m., $15, 755-2639 To dd Ha r r o l d Tr i o — R&B/blues at Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, 8-11 4,999 Hu b i e A s h c r a f t — Acoustic at Columbia Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Street West, Fort Wayne, 5-8 p.m., p.m, no cover, 637-0198 J. Al l e n Sp e n c e w/Da g a n d t h e no cover, 422-5055 Bu l l e i t Bo y s , So u r Ma s h Ka t s — Includes: Hu b i e As h c r a f t & Tr a v i s Go w — Americana/rock at Calhoun Street Variety at Mad Anthony Brewing Saturday, September 7 Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, ❙ Three Days of Recording up to 10 Company, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., 10 p.m., no cover, 456-7005 Ar m y Wi t h i n — Rock at Beamer’s no cover, 426-2537 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Th e J Ta y l o r s , Hu b i e As h c r a f t , Re d songs in Sweetwater’s Studio A* Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Roann 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Ha t t e r s , Va n e s s a Bi l l s Da z z l e r s Covered Bridge Festival, Roann, a n d m o r e — Variety at Whitley County Ba c k Wa t e r — Country rock at Traxside 8:30 p.m., free, all ages, 765-833- Autumn Art Festival, Columbia City, ❙ Bar & Grill, Garrett, 9:30 p.m., no 10:30 a.m., free, all ages, 229-2593 Mixing up to 10 Songs by 2136 cover, 357-4287 Ja s o n Pa u l — Variety at Venice Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Roanoke Bo o m s w a n g — Rock at Dupont Bar & Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 Fall Festival, 8-9 p.m., free, all ages, Sweetwater Studio’s team* Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., cover, 359-8687 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 483-1311 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Mulligan’s Ja m e s a n d t h e Dr i f t e r s , Jo e l & Liz Ch a s e d b y C a p t i v e s w/Th e W i c k e r w o l v e s ❙ Mastering by Sweetwater Yo s h a n i s — Alternative Restaurant, Angola, 8-11 p.m., no — Rock at C2G Music Hall, Fort cover, 833-8899 at MudLOVE Block Party, Winona Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, all ages, 426- Lake, 5 p.m., free, 574-306-2746 Studio’s Team Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country rock at 6434 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 ❙ 1000 Replicated CDs in jewel cases * Based on bands ability and to Sweetwater Studios friday, SEPT. 6 • 5-8pm discretion. Experienced bands and musicians only. thirsty Band must provide all musicians. thursday hubie ashcraft $8 MILLER LITE PITCHERS SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 • 10pm $11 SUMMER SHANDY PITCHERS thursday, sept. 5 • 10pm STUDIOS elephants the rescue Your Destination Recording Studio in mud plan For more information, contact Banner Kidd at 260-432-8176 ext. 1824 On the Landing • 135 W. Columbia St., ft. Wayne 260-422-5055 • www.columbiastreetwest.com Sweetwaterstudios.com

September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------11 NIGHTLIFE ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Jim Ba r r o n — Comedian/magician St u d e n t Re c i t a l , Da l l a s Fi k e , An g i e on South Stage at Roann Covered Ba k e r , Ga r y Ma r t i n — Piano at Sunday, September 8 BERLIN MUSIC PUB Bridge Festival, Roann, 4 p.m., free, Library Park, Eckhart Public Library, Ce d r i c Bu r n s i d e Pr o j e c t w/Le f t La n e 459-1745 Auburn, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, all Music • 1201 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-580-1120 Cr u i s e r , Wh i t e Tr a s h Bl u e s Re v i v a l ages, 925-1488 Ex p e c t : The region’s premier underground/D.I.Y. music venue featur- Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country Rock at — Blues at VIP Lounge, Fort Wayne, Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Su m Mo r z — Rock at 4D’s Bar & Grill, 6 p.m., no cover, 387-7960 ing genres such as metal, punk, Americana, indie pop, etc. Karaoke p.m, no cover, 637-0198 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Wednesdays, bluegrass jam hosted by Old and Dirty on Thursdays, live Da v i d Wo l f e Ac o u s t i c Sh o w — Country Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at cover, 490-6488 rock at Wolf Lake Bar and Grill, Wolf music on Fridays and Saturdays, $1 drink specials on Thursdays and The Rusty Spur, Leo, 9 p.m., cover, Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock at Lucky Lake, 5 p.m., no cover, 635-8249 755-3465 Lady, Churubusco, 10 p.m., no Sundays. Free WIFI. Ea t s : Pizzas and sandwiches. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Ko h e l e t h w/Sp e e dg o d — Metal at Berlin Corner of West Main and Cherry. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Monday- Ju k e Jo i n t Jive — Classic rock/funk cover, 693-0311 Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, at JR’s Pub, Leo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no To dd Ha r r o l d Tr i o — R&B/blues at Saturday, noon-3 a.m. Sunday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Visa, MC, 739-5671 cover, 627-2500 Mad Anthony’s Lakeview Ale House, Disc, ATM available Ta j Ma h o l i c s — Blues variety at Latch Lo s t Ve g a s — Rock at Duffy’s Sports Angola, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 833- String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 C2G MUSIC HALL Bar, Ossian, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $3, 622- 2537 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 0283 Th e Vi c t i m , Th e Wi t n e s s w/Sm o k e & We s t Ce n t r a l Ar t s Fe s t f e a t . Th e Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 Mi r r o r s , Th a n k Yo u & Go o d n i g h t , Pa t r i c k Da l e y — Acoustic pop at Firefly Ke n n y Ke n n y Be r g i e Sh o w , Th e Ex p e c t : Wi l l Ce r t a i n , Br a d l e y Du e r — Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse Coffee House, Fort Wayne, 6-7:30 Ne a t Ne a t Ne a t s , Au s t i n Jo h n s o n , Acoustic at Wooden Nickel, North musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a p.m., no cover, 373-0505 Th e Ju g Hu f f e r s — Variety at West comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent Pi n e s t o c k 2013 — Left Lane Cruiser, Anthony, Fort Wayne, 1-5 p.m., free, Central ArtsFest, Corner of Wayne & all ages, 484-2451 venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Ea t s : James and the Drifters, The B.E.A.T., Union Streets, Fort Wayne, 12:30-6 Hampshire, Blue Satellite, Maxine Un l i k e l y Al i b i — CD release party at p.m., free, all ages, 385-9378 Local vendors may cater during shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown Peters, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs, Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Pouncer, Ryan Kerr, Slow Pokes, cover, 267-5303 Ho u r s : Shows typically start at 8 p.m.; doors open an hour earlier. Rodeo Ruby Love, Josh Elias at We s t Ce n t r a l Ar t s Fe s t f e a t . Fo r t Monday, September 9 Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Nate Norris Estate, Churubusco, 2 Wa y n e Yo u t h Ba l l e t, Fa r m l a n d Ja z z p.m., $20-$30, all ages, pinestock- Ba n d , We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t , Ol d An d y Pa u q u e t t e & Ke v i n Ja c k s o n — CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” festival.com/tickets a n d Di r t y , Fo r t Wa y n e Ta i k o , Da g Blues at Berlin Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $2, 739-5671 Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Th e Re s c u e Pl a n — Rock at Columbia a n d t h e Bu l l e i t Bo y s — Variety Street West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., at West Central ArtsFest, Corner Ir i s h Tr a d Se s s i o n — Traditional Irish x p e c t E : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink $5, 422-5055 of Wayne & Union Streets, Fort music at JK O’Donnell’s, Fort Wayne, a t s specials, private outdoor patio seating. E : Daily specials, full menu Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Wayne, 12:30-6 p.m., free, all ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 420-5563 of sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetiz- at Dicky’s Wild Hare, Fort Wayne, 385-9378 Op e n Ja m — Hosted by G-Money & ers. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; 9-11 p.m., no cover, 486-0590 Ze p Fe s t — Pure Led Zeppelin music Fabulous Rhythm at Dash-In, Fort Wayne, 8-10 p.m., no cover, 423- o u r s Sp i k e & Th e Bu l l d o g s — Oldies at featuring Kat Bowser and the Band ample parking on street and lot behind building. H : 11 a.m.-11 3595 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Friday-Saturday; Fallen Riders Memorial Fundraiser, of Blues, Tone Junkies w/Brian American Legion Post 240, Avilla, Lemert, Soft N’ Heavy, Wild Nights closed Sunday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex 7:30-10:30 p.m., $10, 897-2225 at Allen County Public Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m., free, all ages, Tuesday, September 10 ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR 747-1511 Cr u n k Wi t c h w/Mr. dYe — Rock at Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Berlin Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 8 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD p.m., $3, 739-5671 TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink spe- cials. Ea t s : Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. whatzup PICKS Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. CEDRIC BURNSIDE PROJECT directing and poetry, his Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM w/Left Lane Cruiser, White Trash Blues Revival mother is a profession- Checkerz Bar & Grill Sunday, Sept. 8 • 6 p.m. al vocal coach and his VIP Lounge brother is a classically Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 trained pianist. Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs, pool table and 2701 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne He hosted an under- games. Live rock Fridays & Saturdays. Ea t s : Kitchen open all day w/ No cover, 260-387-7960 ground radio program, full menu & the best wings in town. Daily home-cooked lunch spe- The Cedric Burnside cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till roads. Ho u r s : founded a monthly Project will make blues campus hip-hop show- Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-midnight Sun. enthusiasts tap thighs, Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, ATM available case, founded a hip- JONNY snap their shutters and hop group, created an OCTOBER Columbia Street West and stomp their feet to independent study course utilizing Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 the sound of Mississippi Penn State’s recording studio and released a short Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club — Live bands every Saturday. hill country blues infused thriller film which he co-wrote, co-directed and co- DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Ea t s : Wide variety featuring with funk, R&B and soul scored. He also has records and national tours under salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and daily specials. at VIP Lounge September CEDRIC his belt. Nah, we weren’t impressed either. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m.-3 8, with local favorites Left Lane BURNSIDE a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Cruiser and White Trash Blues MUTTS DEER PARK PUB Revival also on the bill. w/End Times Spasm Band, The Illegitimate Sons Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 You’ll hear old blues favorites that’ll have ya Friday, Sept. 13 • 10 p.m. Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and grinning from ear to ear and singing along with the The Brass Rail imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug classic blues guitar, soulful vocals and foot-stomping 1121 Broadway, Fort Wayne and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. beats from Mississippi natives Trenton Ayers and Cover, 260-267-5303 Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Ea t s : Cedric Burnside. Oh, and this Burnside guy? He Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg began touring around the world playing drums with It seems and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., his grandfather, North Mississippi blues legend R.L. as though Bob noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : Burnside. Yeah, if you love the blues this is a no- Buckstaff, Mike MC, Visa, Disc brainer. Maimone and DICKY’S WILD HARE Chris Pagnani are a bit of a Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 JONNY OCTOBER sensation around Ex p e c t : w/Corina Corina Live bands Saturday nights; Family-friendly, laid back the Fort lately, as atmosphere; Large selection of beers. Ea t s : An amazing array of Thursday, Sept. 12 • 9 p.m. sandwiches & munchies; Chuck Wagon BBQ, seafood entrees and Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits the Chicago trio MUTTS have already brought out fans to pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at 1915 S Calhoun St., Fort Wayne Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. $3, 260-456-7005 CS3 and the Dash-in so far this year. And now the Fri.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc Rail wants a piece. Calling all hip-hop fans. New Yorker Jonny Feast your eyes and ears on the sights and sounds FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING October will be delivering his beats at CS3 this of Mutts – a grungy, jazzy group with a drummer, CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. September. The man has a sound all his own: a com- upright bass, guitar and vocals reminiscent of Tom bination of prose, poetry, stage presence and informed Waits. Oh, and they have quite the personality and EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL musicianship. stage presence. Don’t believe us? Check out their 260.691.3188 TO FIND OUT HOW. October clearly didn’t fall too far from the fam- videos online; better yet, ask your friends – chances ily’s musical tree. His father is gifted in radio, acting, are they’re already planning on attending. 12------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 Sunday, Sept. 8 • 6 p.m. on our All New Patio NIGHTLIFE live entertainment DON HALL’S TRIANGLE PARK BAR & GRILLE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS $1 Miller & Coors Light, 50₵ Wings FREE SHOW! Dining/Music • 3010 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-4343 PARTY on the Patio Ex p e c t : Great prime rib, steak, chops and excellent seafood menu, w/Scott Fredricks • 6-8PM along with sandwiches, snacks and big salads. Very relaxing atmo- sphere, with a huge sundeck overlooking a pond. Daily dinner and shut up & sing KARAOKE drink specials, live music every Wednesday and Saturday night, and W/michael campbell • 8PM kids love us too! More online at www.donhalls.com. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : THURSDAY, september 5 Two miles east of Glenbrook Square, on Trier Road between Hobson $1 Bud/Bud Light, and Coliseum Blvd. Ho u r s : Open daily at 11 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full 1/2 price appetizers (6-10pm) Service; Pm t : Checks, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex friday, september 6 • 9:30PM CEDRIC BURNSIDE LEFT LANE Grandson of w/White DUPONT BAR & grill MINDS EYE Blues Legend Trash Blues PROJECTR.L. Burnside CRUISER Revival Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 SATURDAY, september 7 • 9:30PM Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., Scott BOOMSWANG VIP BAR & GRILL Fredricks on the patio, Shut Up and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell at 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne 2701 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260.387.7960 8 p.m.; live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ea t s : $6.99 daily 260-483-1311 lunch specials; 50¢ wings all day on Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Duty’s Buckets Sports Pub, Fort Wayne, Wednesday, September 11 Thursday, September 12 FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE 7-11 p.m., no cover, 459-1352 Bi l l Lu p k i n Bl u e s Ba n d — Blues at Ad a m St r a c k — Variety at Checkerz Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Ke n n y Ta y l o r & Th e Ti k i o n g a s — Surf Red Rok BBQ & Bourbon Saloon, Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7:30-9:30 Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & Rock at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 489-0286 Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 775-6745 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co mp a n y — R&B/vari- (www.fireflycoffeehousefw. com). Free wireless Internet. Ea t s : Great Op e n Ac o u s t i c Ja m — At Sweetwater Da v i d Wo l f e Ac o u s t i c Sh o w — Country ety at AJ’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. Conference Hall, Sweetwater Sound, rock at Sit ‘n Bull, LaOtto, 6:30 p.m., 7-10 p.m., no cover, 434-1980 Fort Wayne, 5-7 p.m., free, all ages, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River no cover, 897-3052 Da v i d Wo l f e — Acoustic country/rock 432-8176 o u r s Ke v i n Ha y d e n Ba n d — Jazz/hip-hop at at A&O Sweetshop, Fort Wayne, Drive. H : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 Op e n Mic a n d Ta l e n t Se a r c h — At Deer C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne, 7:30 9:30 p.m., no cover, 467-1679 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., p.m., $15-$25, all ages, 426-6434 Fl i p Sc h u l t z w/Ke i t h Fi e l d s , Ye l l o w no cover, 432-8966 Op e n Mic a n d Ta l e n t Se a r c h Ho s t e d b y De a d Be t t y s — Comedy/rock at LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Th e Sc u t c h e s w/So u r Ma s h Ka t s , Mi k e Mo w r e y — At Beamer’s Sports Snickerz Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Dr u n k e n Th e r a p y — Punk/rock at Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 7:30 p.m., $8, 486-0216 x p e c t Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., E : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Music 625-1002 Ha r l e s s Br o t h e r s — Blues at Eagles cover, 267-5303 entertainment every night. No cover. Tuesdays, Rockabilly w/Kenny Ye l l o w De a d Be t t y s — Original rock Theatre, Wabash, 7:30 p.m., $12 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic at Quaker Steak and Lube, Fort adv., $15 d.o.s., 563-3272 Taylor & $2.50 imports; Thursdays, $1.50 longnecks; Sundays, $3.50 rock at Corner Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m., free, all ages, 484- Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Long Islands; Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, Ambitious Blondes Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 492- 4688 Flanagan’s Restaurant & Pub, Fort Karaoke. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On point where Clinton and Lima roads 7665 Wayne, 7:30-11:30 p.m., no cover, meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. 432-6666 Sun., noon-12:30 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY

Th u r s d a y , Se p t . 5 • 8p m • 18+ • No Co v e r Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic madness of Munchie Emporium. Ea t s : 4-1/2 star menus, ‘One of the Fa r N Ha t e best pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just southwest of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Cr e a t u r e s & North Star Bar & Grill Pubs & Taverns • 2915 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-471-3798 As t r i a Po r t a Ex p e c t : Daily food and drink specials. Karaoke w/Mike Campbell Thursday. Live bands Friday-Saturday. Blue Light Monday w/$1 Fr i d a y , Se p t . 6 • 9p m • 21+ • No Co v e r drinks, $1 beers & DJ Spin Live playing your favorites. $1.75 domestic longnecks Tuesday & Thursday, $2 wells & $1 DeKuyper Wednesday. Beer specials Friday. Ea t s : Full menu feat. burgers, pizza, grinders and We d n e s d a y Ka r a o k e • 8p m AMFJ & our famous North Star fries. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : State Blvd. at Beacon Ambitious St. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 3p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.; 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Ki d Bu fk i n Sat.; noon-midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Blondes O’SULLIVAN’S ITALIAN IRISH PUB Sa t u r d a y , Se p t . 7 • 10p m • 21+ • No Co v e r Ac o u s t i c Th u r s d a y Pub/Tavern • 1808 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5896 deerparkcraftbeerfestival.brownpapertickets.com Se p t e m b e r 5 • 8p m Ex p e c t : A Fort Wayne tradition of good times & great drinks! Darts, l l e n p e nc e foosball, live entertainment. Karaoke Tuesday nights. Ea t s : O’s J. A S famous pizza every day. Italian dinners Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday - 10pm-2am Adam Strack Reservations accepted. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : West of downtown at the cor- Fr i d a y , Se p t e m b e r 6 • 9p m Da g a n d t h e ner of Main and Runnion. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-1 Ambitious Blondes Karaoke a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc September Drink Specials Todd Harrold Bu l l e i t Bo y s OFFICE TAVERN Sa t u r d a y , Se p t e m b e r 7 • 10p m Pub/Tavern • 3306 Ave., Fort Wayne • 260-478-5827 $1 Jello Shots Ex p e c t : New, fresh look. Not sticky floors. Friendly, prompt service. Mondays So u r Ma s h Ka t s Pool table and video games. Ea t s : Handmade, 1/2-lb. burgers and Joel Young great original chicken wings every day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between 16 oz. Miller High Life Cans Th u r s d a y , Se p t . 12 • 9p m • 18+ • $3 Thursdays Bluffton and Taylor on Brooklyn. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; Band noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa $2 Craft/Import Bottles Ac o u s t i c Th u r s d a y o nn y c t o b e r Piere’s e p e m b e r p m J O S 12 • 8 Multiplex • 5629 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-1979 & Co r i n a Co r i n a Ex p e c t : Multi-level nightclub featuring a $1 million sound and light Office Tavern Jason Paul show with top regional & national bands appearing weekly. Something 3306 Brooklyn Ave. for everyone. Ea t s : Sandwiches and appetizers always available. 415 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne e t t i n g h e r e Fort Wayne, Indiana G T : Marketplace of Canterbury, 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69 Ho u r s : Ho u r s : Open 9 p.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full 260.478.5827 (260) 637-0198 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex

September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Don Hall’s G-Mo n e y & Fa b u l o u s Rh y t h m — Blues/ Re c k o n — Country rock at Beamer’s Discover the wisdom of nature. Triangle Park Bar & Grille, Fort rock at American Legion Post 241, Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- • Vitamins and Herbs • Gourmet Coffees / Herbal Teas Wayne, 7-9 p.m., no cover, 482- Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 • Natural and Gourmet Foods • Natural Body and Skin Care 4342 747-7851 • Traditional Chinese Medicines • Refrigerated / Frozen Foods Ro c k o m i n e r — Acoustic at Country • Homeopathic Remedies • Grains, Pastas, Cereals, Flours Jo n n y Oc t o b e r w/Co r i n a Co r i n a — Gr a t e f u l Gr o o v e — Grateful Dead trib- Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 5-8 p.m., • Bulk Culinary Spices • Children’s Herbals and Vitamins Hip-hop at Calhoun Street Soups, ute at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, no cover, 637-2980 • Books and Literature • Daily Discounts Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 Sc a r l e t Ra v e n — Rock at Checkerz You can rely on our knowledgeable staff for personalized, professional service. $3, 456-7005 He a r t b e a t Ci t y — 70s and 80s at Tilted Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Ni c k Ki n g — Acoustic at Beamer’s Kilt, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no a.m., no cover, 489-0286 We Appreciate Our Loyal Customers!!!! Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., cover, 459-3985 St r u t Tr a i n w/Un l i k e l y Al i b i, U.R.B. Ask about our “E T Healthy Rewards Card” no cover, 625-1002 In h e r i t o r s w/So r d i d Ci r c l e , Ri s i n g — Ska/funk/rock at Columbia Street Op e n St a g e Ja m H o s t e d b y Po p ’N’Fr e s h De a t h , Le t t h e Tr e e s Bu r n , Th e West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, — Blues variety at Office Tavern, We i g h t o f Us — Metal at Berlin 422-5055 Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, Ta n d e m Du o — Acoustic at Columbia no cover, 478-5827 739-5671 Street West, Fort Wayne, 5-8 p.m., Sh a d e N’ Sh a n n o n — Variety at El Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Atwood no cover, 422-5055 Azteca, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no Lake Campground, Wolcottville, To dd Ha r r o l d Tr i o — R&B/blues at 260.589.3675 H Hwy 27 North, Berne H Since 1982 H 1.800.292.2521 cover, 482-2172 8-10 p.m., no cover, 854-3079 Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Our selection, prices and service are worth the drive! Te r e s a & St e v e — Acoustic variety at Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Dave’s Lake 12:30 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 Shack, Fremont, 7-10 p.m., no Uf o r i a w/LB, Co n w a y We s t — Blues/ www.earthentreasuresonline.com H Like us on Facebook! p.m., no cover, 483-1311 cover, 833-2582 jazz at Venice Restaurant, Fort Va g a b o n d s — Hip-hop at Berlin Music Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country rock at Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $3, 739- Duty’s Buckets Sports Pub, Fort 482-1618 5671 Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 459- We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Club Yo u Va n d a l — Punk at Brass Rail, Fort 1352 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 NIGHTLIFE Wayne, 10 p.m., cover, 267-5303 Ju k e Jo i n t Jive — Classic rock/funk at a.m., no cover, 426-3442 The Inn, North Manchester, 10 p.m.- Wh a t Sh e Sa i d — Variety/pop/rock at SKULLY’S BONEYARD 2 a.m., no cover, 982-4005 Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Friday, September 13 Ki dd Da s h w/J-Ri c e , DeA Dr e a m z , p.m.-1:30 a.m. p.m., no cover, 637- Music/Variety • 415 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-637-0198 Du b Wr i g h t , Ri a n Ry d e r , Tw i s t e d 0198 Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Ex p e c t : Daily features Mon.-Fri.; Variety music Wed.; Acoustic Classic rock at Beamer’s Sports Av e r s i o n , Fl a s h -G — Variety at Ye l l o w De a d Be t t y s — Original Rock Thurs.; Jazz Fri.; Rock n’ roll Sat. Lounge boasts an upscale rock n’ Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Carl’s Tavern, New Haven, 10 p.m., at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort roll theme with comfortable seating, including booths and separated a.m., no cover, 625-1002 no cover, 749-9133 Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Ki l l t h e Ra bb i t — Rock at Piere’s 483-5526 lounge areas; 15 TVs; covered smoking patio. Ea t s : Full menu includ- Ca t Bo x — Prog at BrewHa, Columbia City, 7 p.m., no cover, 244-4111 Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, ing steaks, seafood, burgers, deli sandwiches, our famous homemade 10 p.m., $5, 486-1979 Ch r i s Wo r t h — R&B/funk at North Star pizza & grilled wings. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Behind Casa’s on Dupont. i t a o r d w r o t h e r c t u a l i z e Saturday, September 14 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 L F /B , A S o u r s — Rock at Neon Armadillo, Fort H : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Tues.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Wed.-Fri.; 3 p.m.- a.m., no cover, 471-3798 2 He a d e d Ch i c k e n w/Ch o pp e d Li v e r 3 a.m. Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Wayne, 8 p.m., $18 adv., $20 d.o.s., — Rock at Dicky’s Wild Hare, Fort Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at 490-5060 Lucky Lady, Churubusco, 10 p.m.-2 Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no cover, 486- SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR a.m., no cover, 693-0311 Mi k e Mo w r e y — Acoustic at Beamer’s 0590 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-8 p.m., Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 a n i c k e r s o n s a r p o n d i t i o n An t i q u e Sc r e a m — Rock/blues at Berlin D D ’ H C — no cover, 625-1002 Ex p e c t : See the brightest comics in America every Thurs. thru Sat. Eclectic harp jams at The Wet Spot, Music Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, Decatur, 9 p.m., no cover, 728-9031 Mu t t s w/En d Ti m e s Sp a s m Ba n d , Th e 739-5671 night. Ea t s : Sandwiches, chicken strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & Il l e g i t i m a t e So n s — Jazz/rock at Au b u r n Co mm u n i t y Ba n d , Tim & Sh a r o n more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A Fl i p Sc h u l t z w/Ke i t h Fi e l d s — Comedy Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., McEn t e e , Re gg i e Be r g — Piano at at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, cover, 267-5303 off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 Library Park, Eckhart Public Library, Ou t t a Ha n d — Rock at Alley Sports Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex FM90 — Rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, Auburn, 12-9 p.m., free, all ages, Bar, Pro Bowl West, Fort Wayne, 9 925-1488 Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., cover, 483- p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-4421 ST. JOE 1311 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- OASIS BAR 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Pub/Tavern • 90 Washington St., St. Joe • 260-337-5690 Ex p e c t : Low beer and liquor prices. Internet jukebox, pool tables and shuffleboard. NASCAR on the TVs. 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14------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Calendar • Karaoke & DJs------Thursday, September 5 Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. Po e An g o l a Hi Ho Again — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 10 p.m. Piggy’s — Karaoke w/DJ Shaun Marcus, 10 p.m. Au b u r n 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Sunday, September 8 Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Fo r t Wa y n e After Dark — Dance videos & karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Restaurant — American Idol Karaoke w/ Monday, September 9 Jesse, 9 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 7 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Ne w Ha v e n East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 Friday, September 6 Fo r t Wa y n e An g o l a 4D’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 9 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Piggy’s — Karaoke w/DJ Shaun Marcus, 7 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Piggy’s — DJ. 10 p.m. VIP Lounge — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Au b u r n Woodland Lounge — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Ga r r e t t Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. CJ’s Canteena — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Ch u r u b u s c o DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — KJ Jessica, 9 p.m. A.J.’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Brian, 8 p.m. Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Berlin Music Pub — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Chevvy’s Pizza & Sports Bar — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 10 p.m. Green Frog — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Columbia Street West — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 Hook & Ladder — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. p.m. Peanuts Food & Spirits — DJ Beach, 10 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Dupont Bar & Grill — Shut Up & Sing w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 8 p.m. p.m. Skully’s Boneyard — Ambitious Blondes Karaoke w/Josh & Quaker Steak and Lube — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 9:30 Logan, 8 p.m. p.m. Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Rum Runners — DJ dance party, 8:30 p.m. Ga r r e t t Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Ashley, 10 p.m. Martin’s Tavern — WiseGuy Entertainment w/Josh, 10 p.m. Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Woodland Lounge — DJ Randy Alomar, 9 p.m. La o t t o Thursday, September 12 Sit n’ Bull — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. An g o l a Le o Piggy’s — Karaoke w/DJ Shaun Marcus, 10 p.m. American Legion Post 409 — Flashback Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Au b u r n JR’s Pu b — American Idol Karaoke w/Doug P, 9 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 8 p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Rack & Helen’s — DJ Double K, 10 p.m. Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. Spudz Bar — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Wo l c o t t v i l l e Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Coody Brown’s USA — American Idol Karaoke, 9 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 7 O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Restaurant — American Idol Karaoke w/ Jesse, 9 p.m. An g o l a O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Piggy’s — Karaoke w/DJ Shaun Marcus, 7 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Piggy’s — DJ. 10 p.m. p.m. Au b u r n Ne w Ha v e n Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. AmVets — Lady Leo Entertainment, 7:30 p.m. Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 10 p.m. Babylon — Plush, 10 p.m. Friday, September 13 Chevvy’s — Karaoke w/Total Spectrum, 10 p.m. An g o l a Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9:30 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Duty’s Buckets Sports Pub — DJ, 9 p.m. Piggy’s — Karaoke w/DJ Shaun Marcus, 7 p.m. Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Piggy’s — DJ. 10 p.m. Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Au b u r n Hammerheads — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Jag’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9 p.m. Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Ch u r u b u s c o North Star Bar & Grill — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Office Tavern — Ambitious Blondes Karaoke, 10 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Pike’s Pub — Shooting Star Productions w/Stu, 10 p.m. Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. p.m. Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — KJ Jessica, 9 p.m. Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. VFW 8147 — Come Sing With Us Karaoke w/Steve, 9 p.m. Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ha m i l t o n Green Frog — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Hamilton House — Jammin’ Jan Karaoke, 10 p.m. Hook & Ladder — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Peanuts Food & Spirits — DJ Beach, 10 p.m.

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16------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Calendar • On the Road------Saturday, September 14 • 7:30pm 2Cellos Oct. 21 Park West Chicago 3 Doors Down ($40) Sept. 28 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Battle Creek, MI Aaron Carter Oct. 5 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Adrian Legg ($17.50) Oct. 7 The Ark Ann Arbor CASH The Airborne Toxic Event Sept. 18 Vic Theatre Chicago Alabama ($39.50-$89) Sept. 6 Fox Theatre Detroit ‘N Alt-J w/ Sept. 9 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Ani DiFranco w/Ari Hest Sept. 19 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Ani DiFranco Sept. 21 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH CLINE Ani DiFranco Sept. 22 House of Blues Cleveland performed by Anthony Jeselnik Oct. 3 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Arctic Monkeys Sept. 23 Riviera Theatre Chicago Arlo Guthrie ($38.50) Oct. 5 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo SHADE ‘N SHANNON Atlas Genius w/Family of the Year, Dale Earnhardt JR JR ($20-$30) Oct. 2 House of Blues Cleveland Atoms for Peace Oct. 2 UIC Pavilion Chicago with KENNY TAYLOR • Tickets $15 Avenged Sevenfold w/Deftones, Ghost B.C. ($29.50-$49.50) Oct. 13 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Avett Brothers w/Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue ($29.50-$39.50) Sept. 17 US Cellular Coliseum Bloomington, IL Avett Brothers w/Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue ($35-$45) Sept. 20 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland The Band of Heathens ($17.50) Sept. 21 The Ark Ann Arbor Barenaked Ladies Oct. 16 Lakewood Civic Auditorium Lakewood, OH Barenakes Ladies Oct. 22 Indiana University Auditorium Bloomington, IN Bassnectar w/Koan Sound, Andreilien ($31.50) Oct. 4 US Cellular Coliseum Bloomington, IL October 29, 7:00pm The Battlefield Band ($20) Sept. 18 The Ark Ann Arbor B.B. King ($36.50-$96.50) Oct. 6 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend Glenn Miller Orchestra Beats Antique Nov. 1 Vic Theatre Chicago w/area high school jazz band Béla Fleck Oct. 19 Miami University Middletown Middletown, OH April 24, 2014, 7:30pm Béla Fleck Oct. 30-31 Indiana University Bloomington All-Concert Béla Fleck Nov. 1 Purdue University West Lafayette Sunset Stomp Series Béla Fleck Nov. 3 University of Notre Dame South Bend feat. Robin Hopkins Ben Rector Oct. 10 Bogart’s Cincinnati Tickets Ben Rector Oct. 11 House of Blues Chicago May 15, 2014, 7:30pm Ben Rector ($17-$20) Oct. 12 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis $65 Larry Mechem Band On Sale Ben Rector Oct. 28 St. Andrews Hall Detroit feat. Lindy Kristy Biffy Clyro Oct. 6 Bottom Lounge Chicago Now!!! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ($35) Oct. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor Bill Cosby ($38-$58) Sept. 27 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Billy Bragg w/ Sept. 27-28 The Space Evanston, IL Billy Bragg w/Joe Purdy Sept. 29 The Kent Stage Kent, OH Billy Cobham w/Gary Husband, Dean Brown, Ric Fierabracci ($40-$50) Oct. 4 Jazz Kitchen Indianapolis Blake Shelton Sept. 20 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH www.andersonparamount.org Blake Shelton Sept. 28 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn HIlls, MI Blue October ($29.50-$36) Sept. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Box Office: 765-642-1234 BoDeans ($27) Oct. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Tu-Fri 9am-5pm • tix.com fees apply Brett Dennen Nov. 4 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Brett Dennen Nov. 5 Lincoln Hall Chicago Brett Dennen Nov. 6 Blind Pig Ann Arbor, MI Brian Regan ($39.50) Oct. 13 Schuster Center Dayton Brian Wilson w/Jeff Beck, Al Jardine, David Marks Oct. 25 Fox Theatre Detroit Brian Wilson w/Jeff Beck, Al Jardine, David Marks Oct. 27 E.J. Thomas Hall Akron, ON Buddy Guy ($30-$50) Sept. 28 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Bullet for May Valentine w/Black Veil Brides, Stars in Stereo, Throw the Fight ($35) Oct. 14 House of Blues Cleveland Carbon Leaf ($25) Sept. 8 The Ark Ann Arbor Guitar Trio ($25) Sept. 22 The Ark Ann Arbor California Transit Authority (free) Sept. 26 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Carl Hurley ($25-$30) Sept. 12 Bearcreek Farms Bryant Cedric Burnside Project w/Left Lane Cruiser (Free) Sept. 8 VIP Bar & Grill Fort Wayne Celtic Thunder Oct. 11 The Palladium Carmel, IN Celtic Thunder ($29-$100) Oct. 12 Honeywell Center Wabash Celtic Thunder ($37.50-$75) Oct. 13 Fox Theatre Detroit Celtic Thunder Oct. 15 Covelli Centre Youngstown, OH Celtic Thunder Oct. 16 State Theatre Cleveland Celtic Thunder Oct. 18 Chicago Theatre Chicago Centro-Matic Sept. 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago w/Fifth Harmony Sept. 15 Vic Theatre Chicago Chicago w/Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Sept. 15 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis Chris Duarte Group Sept. 12 Slippery Noodle Inn Indianapolis Chris Smither w/Peter Mulvey ($26) Sept. 14 The Ark Ann Arbor Chris Wiles w/Mike Conley ($8-$9.50) Oct. 3-5 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne City and Colour Nov. 1 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Clutch Sept. 22 Club Landing South Bend Cold War Kids Sept. 28 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Cold War Kids Sept. 29 The Vogue Indianapolis Cold War Kids Nov. 2 Vic Theatre Chicago Colin Hay ($27-$50) Sept. 6 Power Center Ann Arbor Colin Hay Sept. 7 Park West Chicago Comedy Angels ($15-$20) Sept. 13-14 Bearcreek Farms Bryant Cowboy Junkies ($50-$500) Nov. 3 The Ark Ann Arbor Crybaby Sept. 17 Brass Rail Fort Wayne D-Rays w/HexNet, Streetlamps for Spotlights Sept. 14 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Dada Oct. 26 Park West Chicago Dailey & Vincent Oct. 24-26 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Dane Cook ($25-$59.50) Sept. 21 Fox Theatre Detroit Dave Landau w/Bret Eastburn ($8-$9.50) Sept. 5-7 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne David Bromberg Quintet ($35) Oct. 11 The Ark Ann Arbor Debby Boone ($30) Oct. 20 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, OH Deer Tick Oct. 11 Majestic Theatre Detroit Deer Tick Oct. 12 Otto’s Dekalb, IL The Delta Saints ($5) Sept. 27 Dupont Bar & Grill Fort Wayne Deltron 3030 w/Itch Oct. 19 House of Blues Chicago Dennis Miller ($40-$47) Oct. 3 Sound Board Detroit

September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • On the Road------It was so nice to see how all the media out- The Devil Wears Prada w/The Ghost Inside, Volumes, Texas in July Nov. 2 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI lets – including both liberal and conservative The Devil Wears Prada w/The Ghost Inside, Volumes, Texas in July Nov. 3 Bogart’s Cincinnati TV stations, radio stations and newspapers – Road Notez The Devil Wears Prada w/The Ghost Inside, Volumes, Texas in July Nov. 5 House of Blues Cleveland could finally come together to tackle a topic The Devil Wears Prada w/The Ghost Inside, Volumes, Texas in July Nov. 6 House of Blues Chicago so important to our nation. And because of CHRIS HUPE The Devil Wears Prada w/The Ghost Inside, Volumes, Texas in July Nov. 7 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis this, you have probably had your fill of Mi- , Texas Coalition, Ten Years (free) Sept. 27 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn ley Cyrus and her abnormally long tongue. But you’ve got to hand it to her. She wanted Diane Schuur ($35-$55) Sept. 14 The Cabaret at Columbia Club Indianapolis Disclosure Oct. 24 House of Blues Chicago to draw attention to herself so she could let us all know how she is no longer the innocent Don Rickles ($25) Oct. 19 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Battle Creek, MI Disney star we were used to seeing all those years. She is now an “adult.” Obviously, Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams ($10-$20) Oct. 6 Fox Theatre Detroit adults dress in flesh colored body suits, make sexual gestures with foam fingers and dance w/Miguel Oct. 9 United Center Chicago with people who wear oversized stuffed bears on their backs. I mean, who hasn’t gone Drake w/Miguel Oct. 11 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis through this rite of passage? And don’t even get me started on twerking. Proving your Drake w/Miguel Oct. 12 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn HIlls, MI adulthood by bending over and gyrating your butt in the air in front of millions of people? Drake w/Miguel, Future ($49.75-$99.75) Oct. 13 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Been there, done that. I don’t know anybody who hasn’t. What struck me most about all Drake w/Miguel Oct. 15 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH The Duhks ($21) Sept. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor the Miley talk was not how “shocking” this all was, but how sad it really is. Cyrus wants Eagles Sept. 20 United Center Chicago to be taken seriously as an artist, yet all I could do is laugh at the ridiculousness of her at- Eagles ($49.50-$189) Sept. 21 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI tempt to prove how mature she is. If this is maturity, I’ve done seriously something wrong Earth Wind & Fire Sept. 20-21 Chicago Theatre Chicago over the years. No, Cyrus isn’t the mature artist she wants us to think she is, and she didn’t Earth Wind & Fire Sept. 22 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati prove anything to us about how adult she is. All Miley Cyrus proved, like many of her Earth Wind & Fire Oct. 27 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend peers, is that she is desperate for attention. Eli Young Band w/Eric Paslay ($28-$38) Nov. 4 Sound Board Detroit Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. ($15-$20) Sept. 27 Bearcreek Farms Bryant Now, back to your regularly scheduled program. Empire of the Sun w/Alpine Sept. 12 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Eric Jerardi Band Sept. 26 Slippery Noodle Inn Indianapolis Stone Temple Pilots will release their first album without former singer Scott Weiland Ernie Haase & Signature Sound ($30-$45) Sept. 6-7 Bearcreek Farms Bryant, IN – and with new singer, Chester Bennington of – on October 18. High Rise, Fall Out Boy w/Panic! at the Disco ($35-$39.50) Sept. 11 Cleveland State University Cleveland an EP, will contain five new tracks that will also be featured during the band’s fall tour. Far N Hate w/Creatures, Astria Porta (no cover) Sept. 5 CS3 Fort Wayne That tour kicks off September 4 but heads to Australia before the new year and before any Father John Misty w/Kate Berlant Oct. 12 Vic Theatre Chicago dates in our vicinity. Though no announcement has been made yet, I’d look for the new Filter w/Otherwise, Red, We As Humans Oct. 11 Egyptian Room Indianapolis version of STP to continue to tour in 2014, with shows throughout our area soon after the Filter w/Red ($9.89-$20) Oct. 12 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne ball drops in Times Square. Meanwhile, you can watch the legal battle between the band Fiona Apple w/Blake Mills Oct. 15 Bank of America Theatre Chicago Flip Schultz w/Kieth Fields ($8-$9.50) Sept. 12-14 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne and Weiland, as both are suing each other over the future use of the band’s name. Floodwood feat. Vinnie Amico, Al Schnier ($15) Sept. 7 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jonny Lang will release his first album in seven years on September 17. Lang says he has Flux Pavilion Sept. 25 Canopy Club Urbana, IL been working on Fight for My Soul for three years, but family commitments and touring Flux Pavilion w/Brown & Gammon, Cookie Monster ($25-$30) Sept. 26 Egyptian Room Indianapolis have made the completion of the project difficult. Look for Lang to spend a lot of time re- Foghat ($25) Oct. 25 Grand Wayne Center Fort Wayne Fountains of Wayne w/, Evan Dando Oct. 18 Vic Theatre Chicago introducing himself to audiences. Area dates already booked include St. Charles, Illinois, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls w/The Smith Street Band, Koo Koo Kanga Roo Oct. 29 Vic Theatre Chicago near Chicago, September 7, the House of Blues in Cleveland September 24, the House of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons ($69-$99) Oct. 6 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Blues in Chicago November 8, Kalamazoo State Theatre November 9 and The Palladium Gabriel Iglesias ($45) Oct. 26 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend in Carmel November 10. Garrison Keillor Oct. 15 Sauder Concert Hall Goshen Gary Allen w/Cheryl Crow Sept. 9 Mahoning County Fairgrounds Canfield, OH The Misfits visit Pieres October 18 in a highly anticipated show I won’t miss, even though Gary Allan w/Craig Morgan, Love and Theft, Charlie Worsham, Katie Armiger, Jerry Only is the only member of the band’s classic lineup still with the band. If you are Bill Gentry ($15-$50) Sept. 21 Parkview Field Fort Wayne interested in seeing the other two-thirds of the classic lineup, Glenn Danzig and Doyle Gov’t Mule w/ Souls ($22.50-$35) Oct. 1 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Wolfgang von Frankenstein, you’ll have to head up to The Intersection in Grand Rapids Gov’t Mule Oct. 4-5 Vic Theatre Chicago on October 26 where Danzig will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his own band, Gregg Allman ($38-$45) Oct. 23 Sound Board Detroit Danzig. Doyle will join Danzig at some point during the show to perform a short set of Gretchen Wilson ($15) Oct. 5 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Battle Creek, MI Gwar Sept. 12 The Vogue Indianapolis Misfits classics. A stellar opening lineup of , Texas Hippie Coalition Gwar Sept. 13 Humboldt Park Chicago and , featuring former and Gwar w/Whitechapel Nov. 7 Bogart’s Cincinnati drummer Sal Abruscato makes this show well worth the two-hour trip north. Hamilton Loomis ($15) Sept. 6 Booker’s at Coyote Creek Fort Wayne [email protected] Hanson Oct. 13-14 House of Blues Chicago Harry Connick, Jr. Oct. 19 Aronoff Center for the Arts Cincinnati Harry Connick, Jr. ($49.50-$125, on sale Sept. 6) Oct. 20 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Joe Satriani w/ ($50-$85) Sept. 21 Wings Stadium Kalamazoo Harry Connick Jr. Oct. 23 PlayhouseSquare Cleveland John Hiatt w/Lyle Lovett Oct. 29 Wharton Center East Lansing, MI Harry Connick, Jr. Oct. 24 Ohio Theatre Columbus John Hiatt w/Lyle Lovett Oct. 30 Forest Hills Fine Art Center Grand Rapids, MI w/Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain, Battlecross ($18 adv. $21 d.o.s.) Oct. 3 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne John Hiatt w/Lyle Lovett Oct. 31 North Shore Center Skokie, IL The Head and the Heart w/Curfew, Youth Lagoon ($20-$22) Sept. 27 Washington Park Cincinnati John Hiatt w/Lyle Lovett Nov. 1 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville The Head and the Heart w/Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Quiet Life Oct. 24 Egyptian Room Indianapolis John Pardi, LoCash Cowboys, Maggie Rose (free) Sept. 25 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn The Head and the Heart w/Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Quiet Life ($28.50) Oct. 25 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jonny Lang Sept. 5 Krannert Center Urbana, IL The Head and the Heart w/Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Quiet Life ($25) Oct. 29 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Jonny Lang ($27.50-$45) Sept. 24 House of Blues Cleveland Herbie Hancock ($43-$53) Oct. 10 Sound Board Detroit Jonny October w/Corina Corina Sept. 12 CS3 Fort Wayne Here Come the Mummies Sept. 28 Emens Auditorium Muncie Jonny October w/Corin Cornia Oct. 12 Comet Bar Cincinnati Here Come the Mummies Oct. 18 House of Blues Chicago Josh Groban w/Judith HIll Oct. 20 United Center Chicago Here Come the Mummies Oct. 20 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Josh Groban w/Judith Hill Oct. 22 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Here Come the Mummies Nov. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis Josh Groban w/Judith Hill ($47.50-$97.50) Oct. 23 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Here Come the Mummies ($25-$30) Nov. 9 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Kansas ($22-$32) Sept. 14 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Hoodie Allen w/OCD: Moosh & Twist, Mod Sun Oct. 22 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Katatonia w/Cult of Luna Oct. 2 Bottom Lounge Chicago Hoodie Allen w/OCD: Moosh & Twist, Mod Sun, D-Why Oct. 24 Vic Theatre Chicago Kathy Griffin Sept. 15 Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL Hugh Laurie & The Copper Bottom Band Oct. 16 Vic Theatre Chicago Kathy Griffin Oct. 27 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Il Volo ($35-$99.50) Sept. 5 Fox Theatre Detroit Keith Urban w/Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch ($25-$54.75) Sept. 12 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Icona Pop w/K Flay ($20) Sept. 15 House of Blues Cleveland Kevin Hayden Band ($15-$25) Sept. 11 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Icon for Hire ($15) Sept. 28 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Kevin Devine & The God*amn Band Oct. 20 Bottom Lounge Chicago Indianapolis Metal Fest Feat. Maggot Twat, Systems, Evoked, Fall of the Albatross, Kid Cudi ($20-$75) Sept. 21 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Burning the Day, A Fall To Break, Conquest, Two Ton Avil, Low Twelve, Idiom and more Sept. 21 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Kid Simmonds, Savoy Brown ($25) Sept. 27 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Indigenous Oct. 18 Slippery Noodle Inn Indianapolis w/Seven Lions, Candyland ($25) Oct. 16 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Indy Jazz Fest feat. Allen Toussaint, Ramsey Lewis, Funk + Soul, Diane Schuur, Krewella w/Seven Lions, Candyland ($30) Oct. 17 House of Blues Cleveland Mark Sheldon, Ravi Coltrane, Jeff Coffin and more Sept. 12-21 Various locations Indianapolis Kristopher Brownlee ($20) Sept. 27 CS3 Fort Wayne Inter Arma w/Woe Sept. 15 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Kyle Jennings ($25) Oct. 11 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Battle Creek, MI J-Roddy Walston & the Business Sept. 6 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Lamb of God w/Killswitch Engage Oct. 28 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Jack Johnson w/Bahamas ($69.50) Sept. 29 E.J. Thomas Hall Akron, OH Lamb of God w/Killswitch Engage Oct. 30 Congress Theater Chicago Jack Johnson Oct. 5 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Lee Brice Nov. 2 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jack Johnson Oct. 6 Chicago Theatre Chicago The Lettermen ($15) Sept. 21 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Jamey Johnson Oct. 10 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Lewis Black ($37.50-$57.50) Oct. 5 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Jeff Dunham Nov. 7 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Lewis Black Oct. 10 Stambaugh Auditorium Youngstown, OH Joe Satriani w/Steve Morse ($35-$85) Sept. 18 Chicago Theatre Chicago Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials ($20-$35) Sept. 26 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Joe Satriani w/Steve Morse ($35-$75) Sept. 19 Lakewood Civic Auditorium Lakewood, OH Lita Ford w/Brother, Actual Size ($18 adv., $20 d.o.s.) Sept. 13 Neon Armadillo Fort Wayne Joe Satriani w/Steve Morse ($35-$65.50) Sept. 20 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Sept. 25-29 Downtown Bloomington, IN

18------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Calendar • On the Road------Luke Bryan Sept. 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Stephen “Ragga” Marley w/Jo Mersa Marley, Wayne Marshall Nov. 1 Park West Chicago Luke Bryan w/Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line (sold out) Sept. 27 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Steve Earle & The Dukes w/The Mastersons Sept. 21 Vic Theatre Chicago Luke Bryan w/Colt Ford, Dallas Smith Oct. 11 Emens Auditorium Muncie Steve Vai Nov. 5 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Luke Bryan w/Colt Ford, Dallas Smith Oct. 12 State Farm Center Champaign, IL Steve Vai Nov. 6 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Luke Bryan w/Colt Ford, Dallas Smith Oct. 13 Stroh Center Bowling Green, OH Steve Vai Nov. 7 The Intersection Grand Rapids The Lumineers Oct. 5 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis Steve Winwood, Rod Stewart ($39.50-$159.50) Oct. 24 United Center Chicago Mike Doughty Oct. 24 Park West Chicago Steve Winwood, Rod Stewart ($49.50-$152.50) Oct. 26 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Macklemore, Ryan Lewis w/Talib Kweli, Big K.R.I.T. ($45.55-$101.39) Nov. 4 UIC Pavilion Chicago Stolen Babies ($18) Oct. 8 Emerson Theatre Indianapolis Marco Benevento Sept. 12 Beachland Tavern Cleveland Sotlen Babies ($15-$20) Oct. 9 Cheers Pub South Bend Martin Short Sept. 7 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Battle Creek, MI Story of the Year Oct. 8 Bogart’s Cincinnati Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin ($25-$35) Nov. 3 House of Blues Cleveland Streetlight Manifesto Oct. 10 House of Blues Cleveland Matt Wertz w/Elenowen Oct. 3 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Streetlight Manifesto Oct. 12 House of Blues Chicago Matt Wertz w/Elenowen ($20) Nov. 1 The Ark Ann Arbor Tame Impala w/White Denim Oct. 10 Riviera Theatre Chicago Matthew Good w/Pete Murray ($20-$28) Oct. 7 House of Blues Cleveland Taproot w/Righteous Vendetta ($12 adv. $15 d.o.s.) Oct. 19 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Mayday Parade Oct. 29 Bogart’s Cincinnati Tedeschi Trucks Band w/JJ Grey and Mofro ($25-$75) Sept. 13 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Michael Bublé ($59.50-$115) Sept. 7 United Center Chicago The Temptations Oct. 11 Plain Local Community Center Canton, OH Michael Bublé ($54.50-$99.50) Sept. 15 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Temptations ($39.50-$49.50) Oct. 20 Devos Place Grand Rapids Michael Bublé ($54.50-$99.50) Sept. 17 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Tim Cavanagh w/Linda Belt ($8-$9.50) Sept. 26-28 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne Michael Bublé ($54.50-$99.50) Sept. 18 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland The Time Jumpers ($34-$75) Sept. 14 Honeywell Center Wabash Michal Menert w/Odesza Oct. 17 Park West Chicago Toby Keith w/Kip Moore Sept. 7 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Midnight Swinger w/Chris Smith ($8-$9.50) Oct. 10-12 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne Todd Snider ($20) Oct. 11 Canopy Club Urbana, IL Mike Doughty Oct. 22 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Tommy Emmanuel ($39.50-$49.50) Sept. 22 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Mike Doughty Oct. 23 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Tom Green ($25) Sept. 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Mike Doughty Oct. 24 Park West Chicago Tom Odell w/Vance Joy Sept. 27 Subterranean Chicago Mike Felton (free) Sept. 21 Beatniks Café Marion Toro y Moi w/The Sea and Cake Oct. 30 Vic Theatre Chicago Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley Sept. 7 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Trampled by Turtles Sept. 6 The Hideout Chicago Misfits w/Attackers ($20 adv. $25 d.o.s.) Oct. 18 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Trombone Shorty Sept. 17 US Cellular Coliseum Bloomington, IL The Moody Blues Sept. 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Uncle Bonsai ($20) Oct. 26 The Ark Ann Arbor The Moody Blues ($29.50-$79.50) Sept. 29 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Under the Street Lamp ($22-$42) Nov. 1 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, OH The Moody Blues ($45-$125) Oct. 1 Honeywell Center Wabash Väsen ($20) Sept. 25 The Ark Ann Arbor The Moody Blues ($59.85-$99.85) Oct. 2 The Lerner Theatre Elkhart Verve Pipe ($25) Oct. 18 The Ark Ann Arbor Mushroomhead ($9.89-$18) Nov. 1 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Vienna Teng w/Alex Wong ($26) Sept. 26 The Ark Ann Arbor Mutts w/End Times Spasm Band, Illegitimate Sons Sept. 13 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Vienna Teng w/Barnaby Bright ($26) Sept. 27 The Ark Ann Arbor The Naked and Famous Oct. 16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Wailin’ Jennys ($23-$40) Sept. 20 Sauder Concert Hall Goshen Nicholas David Nov. 1 House of Blues Chicago Wale Sept. 20 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Nick Lowe w/Paul Cebar ($35) Oct. 1 The Ark Ann Arbor Walk the Moon w/Magic Man ($20-$22) Sept. 11 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Nine Inch Nails w/Explosions in the Sky ($38.50-$98) Oct. 5 Cleveland State University Cleveland Walker Family w/Redhead Express ($15-$20) Sept. 20 Bearcreek Farms Bryant Nine Inch Nails w/Explosions in the Sky Oct. 7 The Palace of Auburn HIlls Auburn Hills, MI Water Liars Sept. 17 The Pike Room Pontiac, MI Nnenna Freelon ($40-$50) Oct. 16 Jazz Kitchen Indianapolis Water Liars Sept. 18 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Nonpoint, Surrender the Fall, Redline Chemistry ($17-$20) Sept. 5 The Chameleon Fort Wayne Water Liars Sept. 19 MOTR Pub Cincinnati Over the Rhine w/Milk Carton Kids Sept. 20 Park West Chicago Water Liars Sept. 20 Do317 Lounge Indianapolis Over the Rhine w/Tift Merritt ($50) Oct. 11 The Ark Ann Arbor Water Liars Oct. 12 Schuba’s Tavern Chicago Panic! 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Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Thurs.: 5:00 Sat.-Sun.: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:20, 11:00 • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e OPENING THIS WEEK Thurs.: 4:15, 9:45 Fri.: 7:00 Mon.-Wed.: 1:05, 4:35, 7:35, 10:00 Daily: 12:45, 3:20, 6:50, 9:45 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n Sat.: 2:30, 7:00 • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w The Grandmaster (PG13) Thurs.: 7:05, 9:45 Sun.: 2:30, 4:45 Thurs.: 5:15, 7:30 IRON MAN 3 (PG13) — Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Riddick (R) Fri.-Wed.: 6:45, 9:20 Mon.-Wed.: 5:00 Fri.: 5:15, 7:30, 9:40 Bang Bang) directs this installment of the • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.: 2:45, 5:15, 7:30, 9:40 Marvel Comics franchise. Robert Downey The Ultimate Life (PG) Thurs.: 4:00, 7:35, 10:15 ELYSIUM (R) — Matt Damon and Jodie Foster Sun.: 2:45, 5:15, 7:30 Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow with Guy Pearce Fri.: 1:15, 4:45, 8:20, 11:00 star in this sci-fi action film set in a world Mon.-Wed.: 5:15, 7:30 and Ben Kingsley co-starring. 2 GUNS (R) — Denzel Washington and Mark Sat.-Sun.: 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:20, 11:00 where the rich live in a high-tech space • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Wahlberg star in this action comedy Mon.-Wed.: 1:15, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 station and the poor live on Earth and THE GRANDMASTER (PG13) — Martial arts Daily: 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30 based on the comic series of the same don’t have squat. Neill Blomkamp (District action from Hong Kong Second Wave name. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur THE CROODS (PG) — The world’s very first 9) directs. director Kar Wai Wong and starring JOBS (PG13) — Ashton Kutcher stars as the (Contraband). prehistoric family goes on a road trip to a • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e longtime collaborator Tony Leung (Happy late founder of Apple in this biopic directed • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e fantastical world in this animated tale star- Daily: 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30 Together, In the Mood for Love). by Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote). Daily: 1:00, 4:00, 7:30, 10:00 ring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad and Lukas • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Reynolds. Thurs.: 1:05, 4:05, 6:55, 9:25 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Haas co-star. Thurs.: 6:50, 9:35 • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Wed.: 1:55, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 Fri.-Wed.: 1:35, 4:25, 7:05, 9:35 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Wed.: 1:30 Daily: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 12:45, 4:00 (IMAX), 4:35 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Thurs.: 1:25, 6:55 Thurs.: 12:50, 4:20, 7:30, 10:10 CRYSTAL FAIRY AND THE MAGIC CACTUS Fri.: 12:55, 4:25, 8:10, 11:10 Fri.-Sun.: 12:45, 4:10, 7:25, 10:20 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.: 12:50, 4:20, 7:55, 10:35 (Not Rated) — Michael Cera and Gaby Sat.-Sun.: 11:45, 2:25, 5:15, 8:10, 11:10 Mon.-Wed.: 12:45, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Sat.-Sun.: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:55, 10:35 Hoffman star in this comedy about a group Mon.-Wed.: 12:55, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05 Thurs.: 12:30 Mon.-Wed.: 12:50, 4:20, 7:20, 10:05 of druggies whose quest for a fabled hal- • St r a n d Th e a t r e , Kendallville THE GREAT GATSBY (PG13) — The highly lucinogen ends on a completely different Starts Friday, Sept. 6 anticipated, much-delayed adaptation KICK-ASS 2 (R) — This sequel to the comic BLUE JASMINE (PG13) — Cate Blanchett, Alec kind of trip. Fri.-Sat.: 7:00, 9:00 of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic by Baz book violence-drenched 2010 hit adds Baldwin and Louis C.K. star in Woody • Ci n e m a Ce n t e r , Fo r t Wa y n e Sun.: 2:00, 7:00 Luhrmann (Australia, Moulin Rouge!) stars Jim Carrey and John Leguizamo to the Allen’s latest, a comedy about a New York Thurs.: 6:30 Mon.-Wed.: 7:00 Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and core group of unlikely super heros (Aaron housewife in the midst of a life crisis. Fri.: 9:00 Carey Mulligan. Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.: 4:00, 8:30 THE GETAWAY (PG13) — Ethan Hawke, Selena • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Chloë Grace Moretz). Thurs.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 7:55 Sun.: 4:00 Gomez and Jon Voight star in an adven- Daily: 12:00, 2:55, 6:20, 9:15 • Au b u r n -Ga r r e t t Dr i v e -In, Ga r r e t t Fri.-Sat.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 7:55, 10:30 Mon.-Tues.: 8:30 ture film that isn’t a remake of either The Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8 only Sun.-Wed.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 7:55 Getaway starring Steve McQueen and Ali GROWN UPS 2 (PG13) — It was just so dang Fri.-Sun.: 10:25 (follows Riddick) • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) — Steve Carell returns McGraw or the other The Getaway starrting funny the first time around that Adam • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 9:55 as the sentimental villain Gru in this sequel Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Fri.-Wed.: 6:45, 9:15 to the animated hit of 2010 ($540 million). • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e David Spade have come back for more Thurs.: 4:20, 9:50 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Russell Brand and Ken Jeong co-star. Thurs.: 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55 yucks. Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Sat.: 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:30 co-star. Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Thurs.: 12:55, 4:25, 7:25, 9:55 Daily: 2:15, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 Sun.-Wed.: 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 5:10, 10:15 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 12:35, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n THE CONJURING (R) — James Wan who Thurs.: 1:10, 4:40, 7:10 Thurs.: 12:50, 3:40, 7:25, 9:45 Fri.-Wed.: 4:00, 9:35 Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 helped launch the Saw franchise directs Fri.: 1:05, 4:35 Fri.-Wed.: 2:05, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Thurs.: 9:00 this supernatural horror film about a Sat.-Sun.: 12:00, 2:30, 5:15 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e THE HEAT (R) — Sandra Bullock and Melissa • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e haunted Rhode Island farmhouse. Mon.-Wed.: 1:05, 4:35 Thurs.: 1:05, 4:35, 7:40, 10:10 McCarthey star in this buddy comedy from Ends Thursday, Sept. 5

------Lee Daniels Gets Most Things Right in The Butler Why Lee Daniels’ The Butler includes ommended for a job in a hotel in Washing- lot of material to prove what a good actress the director’s name in the title mystifies me ton, D.C. At that job he is noticed by a white she is. As good as she is, there does come a slightly. Yes, he directed the film. He didn’t man who works in the White House. Flix time in the movie when an older Gloria is write the screenplay. That was done by He is interviewed by the chief black but- barely holding her family together at a time Danny Strong. He didn’t write the article “A ler, Freddie Fallows, who resents being told CATHERINE LEE when Oprah was conquering the world. Butler Well Served by This Election” about whom to interview but realizes Cecil will Of course, I shouldn’t expect uniformity the real White House butler, Eugene Allen, fit in nicely. Coleman Domingo is only on and not distracting. They run the gamut from of experience, and I can only hope Eugene that inspired the film. That was done by Wil screen briefly, but his performance as Fal- Robin Williams as Dwight D. Eisenhower Allen didn’t witness his father’s murder as a Haygood. lows is memorable. to Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan and include formative experience. And as Gloria points But I’m happy to give Daniels immense Cecil spends 30 years as a butler in the James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, an es- out, Cecil did everything to make a good life credit for taking a story that covers decades White House. We see him with presidents, pecially good Liev Schreiber as LBJ, John possible for all of them. Cecil is particularly of tremendous change in this country and the other black staff and at home. He loves Cusack as Richard Nixon and Alan Rick- proud that his sons never even saw a cotton presenting these changes in intimate, per- his family. He enjoys his work for the most man as Ronald Reagan. Even Mariah Carey, field and were safely away from the South. sonal terms in a way that doesn’t play like part. At first he is a nervous country boy, but perhaps because she barely has to speak, is In real life, Eugene Allen and his wife a PBS doc or too much like a made-for- he soon becomes as popular, polished and good as Hattie Pearl, Cecil’s much violated had only one son. He says life at home was Lifetime movie. There are a few creaky plot professional as anyone on the staff. He ad- mother who loses her mind after many other never as contentious as it is portrayed on twists and odd omissions, but Lee Daniels’ vocates better treatment for the black staff, losses. The celebrity appearance that tran- screen, but he is a fan of the film. The Butler is fascinating and enjoyable. timidly at first, but persistently. scends cameo is Oprah Winfrey as Gloria I saw The Butler 50 years and a day af- The movie gives us a perspective of I’ve never been much of a fan of For- Gaines, Cecil’s wife. She has stayed away ter the march on Washington, which made African-American experience in this coun- est Whitaker who plays Cecil Gaines. He from screen roles since Beloved, but I hope me perhaps a little extra conscious of what try that begins at a time when a white man tends to play heavies and scowl a lot. He’s this experience encourages her to make more is in and not in the movie. Martin Luther could shoot and kill a black man and suffer very good here, especially as a young man. movies. She’s very good playing a long suf- King (Nelsan Ellis) gives Cecil’s son Louis no consequences and ends with the election He actually smiles, and his entire demean- fering wife, a role she cannot draw on her a talking-to on the importance of the contri- of Barack Obama. or changes as the situation warrants. As he own personal experience to portray, though butions of domestics to furthering the cause. Cecil Gaines is a little boy picking cot- gets older, he relies perhaps too much on his I’m sure she has seen plenty of examples of It is just one instance of the determination of ton when his father is shot dead by a privi- hangdog expression, but the man has seen a Gloria in her life. The Butler to present multiple sides of the leged white jerk. Afterwards he is brought lot. The long hours at the White House put story. The oddest omission is there is no mo- into the house by a white lady, Vanessa Red- One thing The Butler makes painfully a strain on the marriage and on Cecil’s re- ment between Cecil and Jimmy Carter. I re- grave, who isn’t much nicer. She does teach obvious is that there are a lot of really good lationship with his two sons. (The sons are ally wanted to see how the two Southerners him how to take care of white folks. When black actors and not enough quality parts for played at different ages by more truly talent- would behave towards each other. he gets to be a little older, he leaves, not so them. I think almost any of the supporting ed actors.) One son grows up to be an activ- Lee Daniels’ The Butler is true enough much to find a better life but to avoid being men could have played Cecil. This includes ist. One grows up to be a soldier and dies in to the times and the characters that real vo- killed by the same man who murdered his performances by Cuba Gooding Jr. as Carter service to his country in Vietnam. cabulary is used, so those fearful of the “n” father. Wilson and Lenny Kravitz as James Hollo- Father and son don’t speak for years after word beware. Like so much of the movie, Life beyond the cotton fields isn’t much way, both fellow butlers, or Terence Howard this event, which is the plot twist I thought the language is used to serve a story that de- better at first, but with the help of a kind man as a neighbor of the Gaineses. particularly lame. The strains between the serves to be told and feels honest and real. Cecil gets work in a hotel. Then he gets rec- The celebrity cameos are all excellent men in the family throughout give Oprah a [email protected] 20------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Movie Times • Thursday-Wednesday,September 5-11------Thurs.: 9:45 Sun.: 3:30, 6:15 turned out to be his last feature film. Hank Sat.-Sun.: 11:35, 12:35, 2:15, 3:15, 4:55, Mon.-Wed.: 6:30 Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Gleeson 6:35, 7:35, 9:15, 10:15 LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (PG13) — The SCREENS and Katy Perry are also along for the ride. Mon.-Wed.: 12:40, 1:25, 3:45, 4:30, 6:45, story of a White House butler who served NOW YOU SEE ME (PG13) — Louis Leterrier Al l e n Co u n t y • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e 7:30, 9:30, 10:15 eight presidents and witnessed changes (The Incredible Hulk) directs an all-star cast Carmike 20, 260-482-8560 Daily: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15 • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w from the 50s to the 80s. 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James Kirk and • No r t hw o o d Ci n e m a Gr i l l , Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Wed.: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Ga r r e t t Zachary Quinto as Spock. Thurs.: 6:45 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n : THIS IS US (PG) — The only Auburn-Garrett Drive-In, 260-357-3474 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.: 4:15, 7:30 Daily: 12:40, 3:35, 6:30, 9:25 thing that separates this from every other Silver Screen Cinema, 260-357-3345 Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Sat.: 1:15, 4:15, 7:30 e ff e r s o n o i n t e o r t a y n e • J P 18, F W boy band movie ever made is the fact that Hu n t i n g t o n Thurs.: 7:10 (precedes World War Z for a Sun.: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 Thurs.: 1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 it was made by Morgan Spurlock, the same Huntington 7, 260-359-TIME combo showing) Mon.-Wed.: 7:00 Fri.: 12:30, 4:00, 7:50, 10:55 guy who did Super Size Me. It’s concert • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e • St r a n d Th e a t r e , Kendallville Huntington Drive-In, 260-356-5445 Sat.-Sun.: 1:05, 4:50, 7:50, 10:55 footage is said to be “stunning,” however. Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Kendallville Mon.-Wed.: 12:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 2:00, 7:00 (precedes World War Z Fri.-Sat.: 7:00, 9:00 • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Thurs.: 1:45 (3D), 4:10 (3D), 6:45 (3D), Strand Theatre, 260-347-3558 for a combo showing) Sun.: 2:00, 7:00 Thurs.: 6:15 9:00 (3D) Wa b a s h • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Mon.-Wed.: 7:00 Fri.: 5:15, 8:15 Fri.-Sat.: 1:45 (3D), 4:10 (3D), 6:45 (3D), 13-24 Drive-In, 260-563-5745 Daily: 12:15, 3:00, 6:35, 9:20 Sat.-Sun.: 3:15, 6:15, 8:45 9:00 (3D), 11:15 (3D) Eagles Theatre, 260-563-3272 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e WHITE HOUSE DOWN (PG13) — Roland Mon.: 3:15, 6:15 Sun.-Wed.: 1:45 (3D), 4:10 (3D), 6:45 (3D), Wa r s a w Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot) Mon.-Wed.: 6:15 9:00 (3D) North Pointe 9, 574-267-1985 Thurs.: 8:00 (precedes World War Z for a directs this action thriller starring Jamie Foxx • No r t hw o o d Ci n e m a Gr i l l , Fo r t Wa y n e • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e combo showing) as President Sawyer and Channing Tatum Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Thurs.: 12:30 (3D), 2:10, 2:45 (3D), 5:00 Times subject to change after presstime. as the Capitol cop who must save the world Fri.: 3:45, 6:30 (3D), 7:15 (3D), 7:45, 9:30 (3D) Call theatres first to verify schedules. THIS IS THE END (R) — Horror comedy directed as we know it. Sat.-Sun.: 12:45, 3:30, 6:30 Fri.-Wed.: 1:45 (3D), 4:40, 7:15 (3D), 9:30 by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen and • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Mon.-Wed.: 6:30 (3D) Fri.: 1:10, 4:40, 7:30, 9:50 starring the usual suspects (Rogen, James Daily: 12:30, 3:15, 6:25, 9:10 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.-Sun.: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny THE LONE RANGER (PG13) — Johnny Depp Daily: 11:45, 2:00, 4:20 (3D), 6:50, 9:05 Mon.-Wed.: 1:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30 McBride, Craig Robinson). THE WOLVERINE (PG13) — Hugh Jackman, a r m i k e o r t a y n e plays Tonto and Armie Hammer plays the (3D) • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w • C 20, F W returning as Wolverine, fights a whole lot Lone Ranger in this Disney Western direct- • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 4:50, 7:00 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 of Japanese ninjas in this X-Men sequel ed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Thurs.: 1:00 (3D), 1:30 (3D), 4:30 (3D), Fri.: 4:50, 7:00, 9:15 Fri.-Sat.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:45 directed by James Mangold (Knight & Day, Bruckheimer, the team behind the Pirates of 5:00 (3D), 7:00 (3D), 7:30 (3D), 9:30 (3D), Sat.: 2:30, 4:50, 7:00, 9:15 Sun.-Wed.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00 Walk the Line). the Caribbean franchise. 10:00 (3D) Sun.: 2:30, 4:50, 7:00 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.: 12:30 (3D), 1:15 (3D), 4:00 (3D), 4:45 Mon.-Wed.: 4:50, 7:00 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Thurs.: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 Daily: 1:00, 4:05, 7:30 (3D), 7:05 (3D), 8:05 (3D), 9:40 (3D), 10:40 • No r t hw o o d Ci n e m a Gr i l l , Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Wed.: 1:50, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Fri.-Sat.: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 • Ea g l e s Th e a t r e , Wa b a s h (3D) Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n Sun.-Wed.: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8 only Sat.-Sun.: 11:40 (3D), 12:40 (3D), 2:00, Thurs.: 6:30 Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Fri.: 7:00 (3D), 3:00, (3D), 4:20 (3D), 5:20 (3D), 7:05 Fri.-Sat.: 11:30, 2:05, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50, THE WORLD’S END (R) — Edgar Wright and Sat.-Sun.: 2:00, 7:00 (3D), 8:05 (3D), 9:40 (3D), 10:40 (3D) RED 2 (PG13) — An action-comedy sequel based 11:50 Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), along Mon.-Wed.: 12:30 (3D), 1:15 (3D), 4:00 on the DC Comics series and starring Bruce Sun.-Wed.: 11:30, 2:05, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50 with Nick Frost (of course), team up in this MAN OF STEEL (PG13) — Superman reboots, (3D), 4:45 (3D), 7:00 (3D), 7:45 (3D), 9:20 Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e alien invasion romp that (also of course) this time with Henry Cavill (Immortals) as (3D), 10:05 (3D) Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Starts Friday, Sept. 6 occurs while the boys are on an epic pub the Caped Crusader and Amy Adams as • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w David Thewlis and Helen Mirren. Fri.: 1:00, 4:30, 8:35, 11:10 crawl. a r m i k e o r t a y n e Lois Lane, all under the direction of Zack Thurs.: 5:15, 7:15 (3D) • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.-Sun.: 11:30, 2:05, 4:40, 8:35, 11:10 • C 20, F W Snyder (300, Watchmen) and co-written by Fri.: 5:15, 7:30 (3D), 9:30 (3D) Daily: 1:20, 7:00 Mon.-Wed.: 1:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Daily: 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:40 Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises, Sat.: 3:00, 5:15 (3D), 7:30 (3D), 9:30 (3D) • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Inception). Sun.: 3:00, 5:15 (3D), 7:30 (3D) R.I.P.D. (PG13) — Robert Schwentke directs TURBO (PG) — An animated family film from Thurs.: 1:15, 4:50, 7:10, 9:50 • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Mon.-Wed.: 5:15, 7:15 (3D) this very MIB-like supernatural comedy Dreamworks about a garden snail who Fri.-Wed.: 1:25, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25 Daily: 12:40, 3:35, 6:30, 9:25 that pairs Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds dreams of becoming the fastest snail in the • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e PACIFIC RIM (PG13) — Reviews seem to be instead of Will Smith and Tommy Lee world. Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti and Thurs.: 12:40, 4:10, 7:05, 9:50 MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) — Billy Crystal, mostly good for this scifi action film from Jones. Kevin Baker and Mary-Louise Parker Bill Hader star. Fri.: 12:45, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Helen director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, co-star. • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.-Sun.: 12:50, 4:05, 7:15, 10:00 Mirren lend their voices to this Monsters, Blade II). • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Daily: 12:35, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, 9:50 Mon.-Wed.: 12:45, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 Inc. prequel that tells the story of how Mike • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Daily: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 and Sully became best friends. Daily: 12:25, 3:10, 6:45, 9:30 THE ULTIMATE LIFE (PG) — Michael Landon WORLD WAR Z (PG13) — Brad Pitt stars as a • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e RIDDICK (R) — Vin Diesel reprises his role as the Jr. directs this sequel/prequel to The U.N. employee in a race against time to stop Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG) galaxy’s most wanted fugitive in this sequel Ultimate Gift, the 2007 drama based on Jim a worldwide pandemic. Directed by Marc Thurs.: 1:50, 4:30 — The first film in this series based on to Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick Stovall’s novel. Peter Fonda stars as the Forster (Finding Neverland, Monsters Ball). • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Rick Riordan’s bestselling teen adventure written and directed by David Twohy (The heir charged with running his grandfather’s • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 novels crashed and burned. Most of the Fugitive). foundation. Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 a r m i k e o r t a y n e Thurs.: 12:45, 3:45 cast returns (Logan Lerman, Brandon T. • Au b u r n -Ga r r e t t Dr i v e -In, Ga r r e t t • C 20, F W Thurs.: 9:22 (follows Star Trek Into • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Jackson, Alexandra Daddario) with a new Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8 only Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Darkness for a combo showing) Daily: 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:55, 9:05 director, Thor Freudenthal (Diary of a Wimpy Fri.-Sun.: 8:25 (precedes Kick-Ass 2) Fri.-Wed.: 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e u n t i n g t o n u n t i n g t o n • H 7, H Kid, Hotel for Dogs). • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Starts Friday, Sept. 6 UNFINISHED SONG (PG13) — Terence Stamp Thurs.: 4:12, 9:12 (follows Star Trek Into Thurs.: 11:30, 1:55, 4:35 Thurs.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:10 Fri.-Sat.: 1:10, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35, 11:00 plays a curmudgeonly old soul whose life Darkness for a combo showing) • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Sat.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:10, 11:00 Sun.-Wed.: 1:10, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 takes a turn when his dying wife (Vanessa • Co v e n t r y 13, Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Sun.-Wed.: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:10 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Redgrave) encourages him to become Daily: 12:55, 3:25, 7:00, 9:35 Thurs.: 12:35, 4:05 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Thurs.: 8:00, 10:40 involved with a local singing group. • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Thurs.: 1:10, 4:10, 6:40, 9:10 Fri.-Wed.: 1:00, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:30, 9:50, • Ci n e m a Ce n t e r , Fo r t Wa y n e Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Thurs.: 7:00 Fri.-Wed.: 1:15, 4:05, 6:40, 9:20 10:20 Thurs.: 4:30, 8:30 Thurs.: 10:12 (follows Star Trek Into e ff e r s o n o i n t e o r t a y n e Fri.-Sat.: 4:45, 9:15 • J P 18, F W • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.: 2:00 Darkness for a combo showing) Sun.-Wed.: 7:00 Thurs.: 1:20, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Thurs.: 8:00 (2D, IMAX) Sat.: 2:00, 6:30 Fri.: 1:20, 4:25, 7:00, 9:55 Fri.: 12:35 (IMAX), 12:50, 4:05 (IMAX), Sun.: 2:00 YOU’RE NEXT (R) — This home invasion thriller THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES Sat.-Sun.: 12:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:55 4:20, 8:00 (IMAX), 8:15, 10:50 (IMAX), Mon.-Tues.: 4:30, 6:30 from Adam Wingard that stars nobody (PG13) — This adaptation of the first book Mon.-Wed.: 1:20, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 11:05 Wed.: 3:00 you’ve ever heard of before promises a of Cassandra Clare’s bestselling series of • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Sat.-Sun.: 11:30 (IMAX), 11:45, 2:20 surprise twist that differentiates it from fantasy novels stars Lily Collins as Clary Thurs.: 5:00, 7:15 (IMAX), 2:35, 5:10 (IMAX), 5:25, 8:00 WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) — Jason Sudeikis puts all the other home invasion thrillers that Fray along with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Fri.: 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 (IMAX), 8:15, 10:50 (IMAX), 11:05 together a bogus family (Jennifer Aniston, preceded it. Lena Headey. Sat.: 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 Mon.-Wed.: 12:35 (IMAX), 12:50, 4:05 Emma Roberts and Will Poulter) in order • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Sun.: 2:45, 5:00, 7:15 (IMAX), 4:20, 7:05 (IMAX), 7:20, 10:00 to make a Mexican marijuana buy without Thurs.: 1:40, 4:10, 6:35, 9:00 Daily: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon.-Wed.: 5:00, 7:15 (IMAX), 10:15 arousing suspicion in this comedy directed Fri.-Sat.: 1:40, 4:10, 6:35, 9:00, 11:30 o l d w a t e r r o s s i n g o r t a y n e • C C 14, F W • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Sun.-Wed.: 1:40, 4:10, 6:35, 9:00 Thurs.: 12:35, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 PLANES (PG) — If you can make a hit movie Thurs.: 8:00, 10:40 • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Fri.-Wed.: 1:05, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55 with talking cars, then why not with planes? Fri.-Sat.: 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45, Daily: 1:15, 1:50, 4:00, 4:30, 6:45, 7:10, Thurs.: 2:05, 4:30, 7:30, 10:05 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n Disney’s planning three of them. Lots of 11:30 9:20, 9:50 Fri.-Wed.: 2:00, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 stars involved, including Dane Cook, John Sun.-Wed.: 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n Thurs.: 11:00, 1:45, 4:30 Cleese, Sinbad and Brent Musburger. • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Thurs.: 12:40, 3:30 Thurs.: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e • Ca r m i k e 20, Fo r t Wa y n e Starts Friday, Sept. 6 Fri.-Wed.: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:00 Fri.-Sat.: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40, Thurs.: 12:30 (IMAX), 12:45, 4:15, 7:15, Daily: 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50 Fri.: 5:25, 8:45 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n 12:00 10:15 • Co l d w a t e r Cr o s s i n g 14, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Thurs.: 11:15, 1:40, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30 Sun.-Wed.: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 Fri.: 12:40, 4:10, 7:40, 10:45 Thurs.: 12:55, 3:35, 6:25, 8:50 Sun.: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 Fri.-Sat.: 11:15, 1:40, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30, • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Sat.-Sun.: 12:55, 4:25, 7:40, 10:45 Fri.-Wed.: 1:40, 4:35 Mon.-Wed.: 4:45, 7:15 11:55 Thurs.: 1:25, 4:45, 7:25, 9:50 Mon.-Wed.: 12:40, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 • Hu n t i n g t o n 7, Hu n t i n g t o n Sun.-Wed.: 11:15, 1:40, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30 Fri.-Sun.: 7:45, 10:25 • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Thurs.: 12:00, 2:15, 4:25, 6:45 THE SMURFS 2 (PG) — The highlight of this • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Mon.-Wed.: 7:35, 10:00 Thurs.: 6:30 Fri.-Wed.: 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 animated sequel may be the late Jonathan Thurs.: 12:45, 1:15, 4:15, 4:45, 7:05, 9:45 • No r t h Po i n t e 9, Wa r s a w Fri.: 5:15, 8:15 • Je ff e r s o n Po i n t e 18, Fo r t Wa y n e Winters’ voicing of Papa Smurf in what Fri.: 12:40, 1:25, 3:45, 4:30, 6:35, 7:35, Ends Thursday, Sept. 5 Sat.: 3:30, 6:15, 9:15 Thurs.: 1:15, 4:55, 7:45, 10:05 9:15, 10:15 Thurs.: 5:15, 7:30 September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------21 ------Calendar • Things To Do------This Week Ma r j o r i e D. Wi c k l i ff e Fr e e d o m Fu n d Th e Ha u n t e d Ho t e l — Walk through Ma i n Li b r a r y — Smart Start Dance Ba n q u e t — “Remembering Medgar the haunted Warwick Hotel’s Storytime (ages 3-6), 10:30 a.m. Be a To u r i s t in Yo u r Ow n Ho m e t o w n Evers: Our Future of Equity and 13th floor, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Wednesdays thru Sept. 11; Oct. DANCE INSTRUCTION — Visit Fort Wayne museums and Justice,” a celebration of NAACP Sept. 26 thru Sept. 31; 7-11 p.m. 2-30; PAWS to Read, 6:30-7:30 Ba l l r o o m Da n c e — Beginner work- attractions including the courhouse, Fort Wayne’s programs and com- Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 27 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 31; shop, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Embassy Theatre, Foellinger- munity impact with keynote speaker thru Nov. 2; The Haunted Hotel, Babies and Books Storytime, 10 Sept. 7, American Style Ballroom, Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Kim Keenan, Esq., 6-9 p.m. Huntington, $12-$20, 888-932-1827, a.m. Fridays thru Sept. 13 & Oct. North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, History Center, The Lincoln Tower, Thursday, Sept. 5; Allen County www.hauntedhuntington.com 4-25; Toddler Time Storytime, 10:30 $15, 480-7070 Science Central and more, 12-5 War Memorial Coliseum, $50, 740- & 11 a.m. Fridays thru Sept. 13 & p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, downtown 7810 Lectures, Discussions, Oct. 4-25, 421-1220 OPEN DANCES Fort Wayne, free with passport Mi a m i In d i a n He r i t a g e Da y — Features Ne w Ha v e n Br a n ch — Babies and Sa l s a & Bo ch a t a — Instruction by (available at Kroger, Scotts, Visitors local artists, performers and books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Salsa Loca, 8-9 p.m.; social dance, Center and online), 424-3700 representatives from the Miami Readings & Films a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 9-10 p.m., Tuesdays, 816 Pint & Indians and other Native American o n t i a c r a n ch Ce l e b r a t e Sc i e n c e In d i a n a — A consor- Cl o s e r Lo o k Le ct u r e — Spotlight on P B — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Slice, Fort Wayne, $7, 705-7284 tium of organizations highlight the groups; Dani Tippman presents Photographer Holly Roberts, her Tuesdays, PAWS to Read, 5 p.m. Ba l l r o o m Da n c e — Beginner open importance and value of science, “Miami Harvest” on edible and work and philosophy, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Smart Start Storytime dance, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, technology, engineering and math usable plants and materials, 1-4 Thursday, Sept. 5, North Campus for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5, American Style Ballroom, (STEM) education, research and p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Chief Auditorium, University of St. Fridays, 421-1350 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, careers; activities for participants, Richardville House, Fort Wayne, Francis, Fort Wayne, free, 399-7700 Te c u m s e h Br a n ch — PAWS to $5, 480-7070 $5-$7, 426-2882 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Th e An a t o m y o f th e Pi a n o — Lecture Read, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Smart Ba l l r o o m Da n c i n g — Group class, Walb Union Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Ro a n n Co v e r e d Br i d g e Fe s t i v a l — by Brian Doepke, part of The Start Storytime for kids age 3-6, 8-8:30 p.m.; open dance party, Wayne, free, 481-4174 Annual event celebrating the Roann Auburn Art Commission’s on 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, Co m m u n i ty Fi s h Fr y Fu n d r a i s e r — Fish Covered Bridge with an antique the Square; bring your own chairs, teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, American Style Ballroom, North fry, spoken word, Three Rivers tractor pull, parade, pedal tractor 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, $5, Jenbe Ensemble performance and pull, mud volleyball, live entertain- Eckhart Public Library Park, Auburn, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 480-7070 ment, art vendors, concessions and fire show to benefit TRIAAC, 3-8 free, 925-1488 Sh a w n e e Br a n ch — Born to Read Hi s t o r i c a l Ci t i z e n s Ba l l — Early more, 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5; p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, TRIAAC, Up r i s i n g s in th e Ar a b Wo r l d — Andrew for babies and toddlers, 10:30 American folk dancing or Contra Fort Wayne, $7-$10, 969-9442 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 9 a.m.- a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start dancing in 1776 period costumes, 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; 12-4 Spath discusses the “State of the De a n Ja g g e r Pr o g r a m a t th e Mu s e u m Region” in the middle east, 7 p.m. Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. 7:30-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, — Program about local past p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, downtown Thursdays, 421-1355 Cromwell Historical Society, Roann, free, 765-833-2136 Monday, Sept. 9, First Presbyterian Hollywood movie star Dean Jagger Church, Fort Wayne, free, 416- Wa y n e d a l e Br a n ch — Smart Start Cromwell, $10, reservations with stories, photos, movie clips Ro a n o k e Fa l l Fe s t i v a l — 60th 2516, http://firstpres-fw.org/ Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays required, 215-1831 Anniversary event with vendors, and more, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, and Tuesdays, Born to Read Ba l l r o o m Da n c e — Open dance food, entertainment, rides, parade, Pi a n o s o n th e Sq u a r e Fi l m Se r i e s — Whitley County Historical Museum, Film series in celebration of the Storytime for babies and toddlers, party, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Columbia City, free, 244-6372 cake auctions, 5K run, tractor 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, PAWS to American Style Ballroom, North pulls, demolition derby and more, piano featuring Ray, 2 p.m. & 6 Fi r s t Fr i d a y s — Monthly block party/ p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, Close Read 4:30 p.m. first and third Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, $6, downtown celebration with music, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 5-7, Wednesdays; 421-1365 480-7070 Community Park, Roanoke, free, Community Room, Eckhart Public food, activities and more, 4-8 p.m. Wo o d b u r n Br a n ch — Smart Start Op e n Da n c e — Dance, DJ and cash 574-527-5525 Library, Auburn, free, 925-2414 Fridays, Sept. 6; Oct. 4, downtown De l o r i s Jo r d a n Li t e r a cy Ev e n t — Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, bar, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, Warsaw, free, 574-267-5940 St o n e ’s Tr a c e Pi o n e e r Fe s t i v a l — 421-1370 Westside Gardens Reception Hall, Historical reenactment of early Michael Jordan’s mom, Deloris Fo o d Tr u c k Fr i d a y — Visit Girl Scouts Jordan, speaks on the importance St o r yt i m e s , Activities a t Hu n t i n g t o n Fort Wayne, $7, 432-8069 and try food from a variety of Fort American life with music & stage Ci ty -To w n s h i p Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : performances, food booths, variety of children’s literacy, 7 p.m. Wayne food trucks, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ma r k l e Br a n ch — Storytime for of kids activities, competitions and Tuesday, Sept. 10, South Campus Fridays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Auditorium, Ivy Tech, free, 480-4120 children ages 2 to 7, 4:45 p.m. Instruction Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana- more, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Thursdays, registration required, Sept. 7-8, 5111 Lincolnway South, He y Ea r th l i n g s , Le t ’s Ch a n g e th e Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Michiana, Dupont Office Park, Fort Wo r l d — Bill Nye the Science 758-3332 Wayne, free, 422-3417 Ligonier, $5 (12 and under free), Private lessons for a variety of stonestrace.com/festival Guy kicks off the Omnibus Lecture instruments available from profes- Fo r t Wa y n e ’s Historic Sw i n n e y Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. sional instructors, ongoing weekly Ho m e s t e a d Op e n Ho u s e — Learn 12, Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Kid Stuff history of the homestead and lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Halloween Events & Fort Wayne, free (tickets required), IPFW Co m m u n i ty Ar t s Ac a d e m y Fa l l Wayne, $100 per month, 432-8176 the Swinney family with an open 481-6465 house and walk-through tours by Haunts Cl a s s e s — Variety of classes in art, ext. 1961, academy.sweetwater.com members of Settlers, Inc., 11 a.m.-5 dance, music and theatre for grades Te k Ve n t u r e Activities — Variety of pre K thru 12, times and dates workshops with instruction, dem- p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 7-8, Co l u m b i a Ci ty Ha u n t e d Ja i l — A Storytimes vary, locations and prices vary, onstration and hands-on activities Historic Swinney Homestead, Fort haunted tour of jail where convicted IPFW, 481-6977 on various topics like soldering, Wayne, free, 424-7212 murderer Charles Butler succumbed Ba r n e s & No b l e St o r y Ti m e s — Pr i n c e s s Pa r ty — Event with princess circuits, electricity and inventions, Gr a b i l l Co u n t r y Fa i r — Annual fes- to being hanged, 7-11 p.m. Friday- Storytime and crafts, 10 a.m. stories and princess activities like times and dates vary, Main Library, tival highlighting the area’s Amish Saturday, Sept. 28-29; 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Barnes making tiaras, face painting and Allen County Public Library, Fort heritage with crafts booths, demon- Sunday, Sept. 30 & Thursday, & Noble, Jefferson Pointe, Fort more; for princesses ages 3 and Wayne, fees vary, 421-1374 strations, old-fashioned contests, Oct. 4; 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wayne, 432-3343 up; dress-up optional, 10 a.m. o g a in th e a r d e n children’s spelling bee, live music, Oct. 5-6; 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. St o r yt i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a ft s a t Y G — Classes by Saturday, Sept. 14, Markle Branch, food and more, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 7 & Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. Al l e n Co u n ty Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : Lanah Hake with a sampling of Huntington City-Township Public Thursday, Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 10-11; 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Ab o i t e Br a n ch — Born to Read yoga styles and tailored to fit the Library, free, registration required, Friday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 12-13; 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, ability level of the individual, 5:30- 758-3332 Saturday, Sept. 7, Main Street, 14 & Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays thru Sept. Grabill, free, 627-5227 23-25; 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. Ch i l d r e n ’s Se r v i c e s Le g o ® Cl u b — 25, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Sprawl on the floor and build with Conservatory, Fort Wayne, ages 15 Go l f Sc r a m b l e & BBQ Di n n e r — Oct. 26-27; 7-9 p.m. Sunday- Wednesdays, 421-1320 lego®s, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. and up, $10 drop-ins (call to verify), Golfing with four-person teams, Wednesday, Oct. 28-31; 7-11 p.m. Du p o n t Br a n ch — Smart Start prizes and BBQ dinner; part of Mad Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3; 7-9 Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 14, Children’s Services, Main 427-6000 Anthony’s OktoBEERfest; registra- p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Columbia City p.m. Tuesdays & 10:30 a.m. Library, Allen County Public Library, Co a ch e s Clinic f o r Fi r s t Le g o Le a g u e tion, 10 a.m.; tee off, 11 a.m., Haunted Jail, $10-$15, www.colum- Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4:30 free, 421-1220 Re g i o n a l Qu a l i fy i n g To u r n a m e n t — Friday, Sept. 6, Bridgewater East biacityhauntedjail.com p.m. Wednesdays, 421-1315 Ju n i o r Je s t e r s — Program with weekly For anyone interested in coaching customized activities in dance/ a team; learn how to build and pro- Golf Course, Fort Wayne, $75 per Th e Ha u n t e d Ca v e — Ride down the Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n ch — Born to player (includes golf, snacks, goodie Mind Shaft and travel through Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 movement, music and theater for gram the brick (the computer brain) bag, and BBQ dinner), 426-2537 a Toxic storage facility into the a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 children ages 6 to 14 with develop- and how to teach a team of up to www.madbrew.com/ok/ Haunted Cave with an underground a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, PAWS mental/physcial disabilities, culmi- 10 kids how to create robots out of nating in the spring with an original Legos for the competition, 4-8 p.m. He r i t a g e Pa r k Sh o w & Sh i n e Ca r a n d cesspool, 1/4 mile of pathways and to Read, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Smart multi-media performance, 10 a.m.- Monday, Sept. 9, Science Central, Mo t o r cyc l e Sh o w — Car show more, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13; Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 and fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 12 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7-March Fort Wayne, $5 (includes dinner), 8 (performances 6 p.m. Saturday, 424-2400 ext. 442 Association, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27-28 & Oct. 4-5; 7-9:30 Gr a b i l l Br a n ch — Born to Read, Sept. 8, Heritage Park, Fort Wayne, p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 & Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start March 8 & 3 p.m. Sunday, March Ta i Ch i in th e Ga r d e n I & II — Weekly donation, 484-9557 Oct. 10; 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday- Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 9), Mimi & Ian Rolland Center for Tai Chi sessions with Sandy Art and Visual Communication, Gebhard focusing on the Sun Ma d An th o n y ’s Ok t o BEERf e s t — Live Saturday, Oct. 11-12; 7-9:30 p.m. 421-1325 Sunday, Oct. 13 & Thursday, University of St. Francis, Fort form with a meditative walk in music and unlimited sampling He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n ch — Stories, Wayne, $60, 399-7700 ext. 8001 with over 100 beers from over 30 Oct. 17; 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday- songs and fingerplays for the whole the garden, 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. regional craft brewers, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18-19; 7-9:30 p.m. family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 421- Ch i l d r e n ’s Se r v i c e s a t Al l e n Co. Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29 or 10 Saturday, Sept. 7, West Pavilion, Sunday, Oct. 20 & Thursday, 1330 Pu b l i c Li b r a r y — Letter Play Day a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 31 Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $30 Oct. 24; 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday- Presented by the Letter “I,” 9 (Thursday sessions focus on the Li tt l e Tu r t l e Br a n ch — Storytime a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. short Sun form from a seated posi- adv. $35 day of (designated drivers, Sunday, Oct. 25-26; 7-9:30 p.m. for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. $10), includes sampling and souve- Sunday, Oct. 27, Wednesday, Oct. 11; Dyslexia Awareness, 2-4 p.m. tion), Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Mondays and Tuesdays, PAWS to Saturday, Oct. 12; Letter Play Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $10 nier glass, 426-2537 www.madbrew. 30 & Thursday, Oct. 31; 7 p.m.-12 read, 6 p.m. Mondays, 421-1335 com/ok/ a.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 1-2, Day Presented by the Letter “P,” drop-in, 427-6000 The Haunted Cave, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Wi n t e r Ha r v e s t — Learn when and $10-$20, 436-0213, www.haunted- 16; Not So Frightening Fun, 3-4:30 what to plant in winter, when to cave.com p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19; Origami, harvest and how to get a jumpstart 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26; on next year’s vegetables with Day of the Dead Open House 2-4 gardener Art Stahlhut, 6-7:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 2-3; Thursday, Sept. 12, Foellinger- Children’s Services, Main Branch, Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Allen County Public Library, free, Fort Wayne, $9-$11, 427-6000 421-1220 22------www.whatzup.com------September 5, 2013 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Hu l a Ho o p It Up — Begin with basic Tours & Trips hula hooping and progress to intermediate hula dance with tricks We s t Ce n t r a l Ho m e a n d Ga r d e n with Mikila Cook and Wendy Slone; To u r — Tour of 10 historic homes, hoops available to use or purchase, A Good Play Can Be Hard To Find a church, a new business and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. three gardens along with food How hard could it possibly be for a faith-based 12-Oct. 31, Foellinger-Freimann and live music in conjunction with Botanical Conservatory, Fort ArtsFest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday- company to come up with one overtly sacred piece Wayne, ages 8 and up, $34-$40, Sunday, Sept. 7-8, West Central each year to open our Home Stage season? Sure, it Director’s Notes register by Sept. 5, 427-6000 Neighborhood, Fort Wayne, $13- might be challenging to find secular material which $15, 385-9378 has high entertainment value while being consistent LAUREN NICHOLS Spectator Sports d e p ARTu r e : To l e d o Mu s e u m o f Ar t a n d Gl a s s Pavilion — Travel with with a Christian worldview; it could be tricky to find Fort Wayne Museum of Art for a plays that are both thought-provoking and family- RACING as a whole than it was to choose the other three. private glass-blowing demo and friendly. And if you’re also seeking pieces that have That said, I’ve been waiting for the right time to Di r t Ka r t s — At Baer Field Speedway; guided tour of the Toledo Museum practice 4-5:15 p.m., racing 6 p.m., of Art, Friday, Sept. 13, departs some name recognition, but revive the historic one-man $12 (12 and under, free), 478-7223 from Lowes, Coliseum Blvd, Fort which no one else in the area show, A Mighty Fortress, Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Wayne, $75 (includes breakfast & is producing – whew, that’s A MIGHTY FORTRESS which had its premiere Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 return trip snacks), 422-6467, www. tough. But surely, finding 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-7. in 1991. It was in fact the St o c k Ca r s — At Baer Field Speedway; fwmoa.org one religious piece in the first of my own plays ever practice 4 p.m.; qualifying 5:30 Na p e r v i l l e , IL Ri v e r w a l k Ar t Sh o w & 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 p.m.; racing 7:30 p.m., $5-$20 (12 Fe s t i v a l — Travel with Fort Wayne midst of that would be a ACPL Auditorium to be produced. Written and under, free), 478-7223 Parks and Recreation to browse piece of cake, right? in the style of The Belle of Saturdays, Sept. 14; Sunday, Sept. booths along the Riverwalk Way, Wrong, wrong, wrong. 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne Amherst and other dramatic 15; Saturday, Sept. 28 restaurants and shops, Friday, all for One wants to ap- Tix.: $10-$18, 260-622-4610 Fo r t Wa y n e Sp o r t s Ca r Cl u b o f Sept. 13, departing from Bob Arnold monologues based on his- Am e r i c a Au t o c r o s s — A non speed Park, Fort Wayne, $62 (includes peal to the broadest possible toric people, A Mighty For- driving competition where com- continental breakfast), 427-6017 audience while maintaining its mission and vision. We tress introduces us to German church reformer Martin petitors navigate a traffic cone road 8th An n u a l Co u n t r y Living Fa i r in want each piece we do to be theatrical and engaging, Luther while he is in hiding in Wartburg Castle (1521- course; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Co l u m b u s , OH — Travel with Fort Sept. 15 & Oct. 6, War Memorial Wayne Parks and Recreation to not divisive or pedantic. It can actually be trickier to Coliseum parking lot, Fort Wayne, see more than 200 antique dealers, find the right sacred piece to complement the season Continued on page 26 $35-$45, 445-8742 crafters and artisans for shop- ROLLER DERBY ping, seminars, demos and food, Saturday, Sept. 14, departing from ------2013 WFTDA Division 1 Re g i o n a l Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, $85 Pl a y o ff s — Tournament with teams (includes dinner), 427-6017 from the U.S. and Canada, hosted by Fort Wayne Derby Girls, times Ch i c a g o Ar t In s t i t u t e Tr i p — Travel vary, Sept. 6-8, Expo Center, War to the Chicago Art Institute with Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts, Thursday, Sept. 39 Steps and 3 Very Busy Actors $17-$91, 8 and under free, 480- 3710 19, departing from Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual The 39 Steps is a play about connecting the dots. WRESTLING Communication, University of St. Richard Hannay is literally connecting the dots on a WWE Li v e — Wrestling with CM Punk, Francis, Fort Wayne, $40 (does not map, connecting clues to solve an international threat Director’s Notes Alberto Del Rio, Christian, T-Truth, include $23 admission to museum), to the country, and eventually finding what has been Cody Rhodes, Luke Harper and 399-7700 ext. 8001 RANAE BUTLER more, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Ro c k w i th Do c in Ja m a i c a — Join DJ missing in his life – real connection with another hu- 21, Expo Center, War Memorial Doc West and Rock 104 to the man being. Coliseum Fort Wayne, $17-$97, all-inclusive beachfront Riu Negril The concept we use to tell this story is that of a We decided to use the spaciousness of this theater to 480-3710 resort for land and sea activities, nightly entertainment, dining and group of hempen homespuns putting on a play, much our advantage in some scenes while bringing the audi- more; choice between four, seven like the rude mechanicals in Shakespeare’s A Midsum- ence in closer and making the action more intimate in Sports & Recreation or nine nights, Feb. 9-13, Feb. 9-16 mer’s Night Dream. The troupe is lead by the actor others. Because there are a limited number of actors in or Feb. 7-16, 2014, departing from Fo r t 4Fi t n e s s Fa l l Fe s t i v a l — playing Hannay, and all of the other characters are the troupe, we depend on the audience to help us with Indianapolis Airport, $1,429-$2,299, Expo, 1-8 p.m.; Kids & Seniors includes airfare, accommodations, played by three extreme- certain scenes. We hope we Marathons, 6:30 p.m. Friday, T-shirt, transfers and taxes, $250 ly busy actors doing the get some fun-loving folks Sept. 27; Expo, 7:30-12 p.m.; 4 due with reservation, final payment The 39 steps Mile Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m.; Half very best they can to tell a sitting in the special gal- due Dec. 5, 434-6618, http://cts. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Marathon, 8 a.m.; 10K Run/Walk, story involving a hundred lery seating to help us. vacation.travelleaders.com/jamaica. 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28; Baker aspx characters. They play in- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 & Sept. 15 The rehearsal process Street Station & Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, $10-$70, register by animate objects, animals 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-14 has been both grueling Sept. 14, 760-3371 September and people, all while si- Arts United Center and a lot of fun. The Civic multaneously making set Theatre production team Cr a ft Ca f e — Bring a craft project to changes. So what we have 303 E. Main St. • Fort Wayne has been in top form, and Volunteering work on like scrapbooking, knitting, Tix.: $17-$26 thru box office, beading or paper arts and enjoy here is a local Fort Wayne the actors truly are “ridicu- Fo r t Wa y n e Re g i o n a l Ma k e r Fa i r e — coffee and conversation, 6:30-8:30 actor portraying an actor in 260-424-5220 lously talented.” In clos- Volunteers sought for fence instal- p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12; Oct. lation, setup, bike valet support, a traveling theatre group, ing, I’d like to thank all the 10, Business Science & Technology trash crew, stage loading, teardown playing a wide variety of characters. folks who auditioned for this play. It was a spectacular Meeting Room, Main Library, Allen and more for a variety of time slots, County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Because this play has an intimate feel to it, one showing of talent and I hope to see them all at audi- Friday-Monday, Sept. 13-16, free, 421-1210 tions again someday. Enjoy the show. 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September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------23 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Fo r t Wa y n e Ph o t o g r ap h y Cl u b — St e p h e n Pe r f e c t — Collection of Photography by local and regional photographs by artists that nation- 41s t An n u a l In t e r n a t i o n a l St u d i o artists of all levels, Tuesday- ally recognized instructor Stephen Doors Are for Slamming Gl a s s In v i t a t i o n a l Aw a r d Wi n n e r s Sunday thru Oct. 31 (artist Perfect partnered with or taught — Oldest and largest annual reception 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. over a 30-year career, Monday- At age 14, I sat in contemporary glass show in the 8), Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Friday, Sept. 7-Oct. 6, Artist the Royale Theatre country featuring 26 international Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Spotlight Gallery, University of St. as the curtain rose Director’s Notes glass artists, Tuesday-Sunday thru and under, free), 427-6440, www. Francis, Fort Wayne, 399-7999, Sept. 29, Fort Wayne Museum of botanicalconservatory.org www.sf.edu/sf/art/events/galleries on an art deco hotel CHRISTOPHER J. MURPHY Art, $12-$14 (members free), tickets Ga r d e n s o f Ne w Or l e a n s — Flowers, Su m m e r Co l o r — Paintings and pot- room containing no required, 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org vines, wrought iron and clipped tery by a variety of local artists, less than six doors. Ac r y l i c Pai n t i n g s a n d Go u r d s w i t h symmetry to represent the orderly Wednesday-Saturday and by This was the set on Py r o g r ap h y Dr a w i n g s — Acrylic chaos of the “Old South” style, appointment thru Sept. 8, Castle THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY paintings by Terry Pulley and Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 17, Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 426- which playwright gourds with pyrography drawings Foellinger-Freimann Botanical 6568 Ken Ludwig’s bril- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 ($8) with a focus on living things by Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Su s i e Su r a c h i — Acrylic paintings, liantly funny Broad- Alison Adams, Monday-Saturday and under, free), 427-6440, www. daily thru Sept. 30, Firefly Coffee 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-7, botanicalconservatory.org way debut, Lend Me thru Sept. 30, Orchard Gallery of House, Fort Wayne, 373-0505, fire- 13-14 & 20-21 Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 Ga t h e r a t t h e Ga t e — Features 20 flycoffeehousefw.com a Tenor, played out. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Be y o n d t h e Hu m a n Ex p e r i e n c e — solid oak Garden Gates built by Waba s h Ar t Gu i l d Me m b e r s ’ Sh o w — For two hours, I con- Photography and non-traditional local carpenter Pat Payton along Celebration of Wabash Art Guild’s vulsed with laughter First Presbyterian Theater media works that define the human with art from local and regional art- 54th year with oils, watercolors, experience as a visual language ists, daily thru Sept. 30, downtown acrylics, mixed media, pencil, ink as Victor Garber and 300 W. Wayne St. • Fort Wayne both figuratively and symbolically Auburn, www.daba4auburn.org/ and more, daily thru Sept. 10, Philip Bosco ran in Tix.: $10-$24, 260-422-6329 by Luis Gonzalez Pama, Gabriela Gather-at-the-Gate.html Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, and out, slamming Morawetz and Holly Roberts, Gr e a t Ou t d o o r s — Nature-themed Wabash, 563-1102, www.honeywell- those doors in a tale of misunderstandings, high stakes, mistaken identi- Monday-Friday, Sept. 7-Oct. 6 open-call exhibit with a focus on the center.org (opening gala 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Maumee River featuring media of all Wi l d Mi n d s - Wh a t An i m a l s Re a l l y ties and romantic complications- the ingredients of any good farce. For Sept. 7), John P. Weatherhead kinds from over 50 artists, Tuesday- Th i n k — Traveling exhibition of me, it was comedy heaven. Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Sunday, Sept. 6-Oct. 9, Main videos, games and displays to While an audience isn’t allowed time to think about it as they roll and Visual Communication Center, Gallery 1 & 2, Artlink Contemporary show how animals’ environments along at breakneck speed, great farces are minutely plotted; and part of University of St. Francis, Fort Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, suggested have shaped their thinking abili- Wayne, 399-7999, www.sf.edu/sf/ $2 donation, 424-7195, www.artlink- ties, Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. the joy we take from a great farce comes from the beauty of the play’s art/events/galleries fw.com/category/exhibitions/ 9, Science Central, Fort Wayne, architecture. When a complex story ticks along without missing a beat, Th e Ca r p e n t e r -Fe n s t e r m a k e r Sh o w He d g e h o g Pr e s s : Pr i n t s a n d Pr o c e s s e s $6-$8 (2 and under, free), 424-2400 then fits together perfectly at the end like a Chinese puzzle box, we leave — Still life oil paintings, let- — Art by Julie Wall Toles and other ext. 423 terpress printing and ceramics artists; highlights the steps of the the theatre feeling exhilarated. by Stephanie Carpenter, David print process and the business The particular form of farce that Ludwig (for whom reviving this Carpenter and Nick Fenstermaker, aspects of running a print shop, Artifacts high art of low comedy is something of a mission) has tried to honor with Tuesday-Saturday thru Sept. 20, Tuesday-Sunday thru Oct. 13, The Fox on the Fairway reached its heyday in 1920s England. What these Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 ART EVENTS plays have in common is not only their wildly funny stories and charac- Roanoke, 672-2080 (members free), 422-6467, www. Nu d e Fig u r e Dr a w i n g Se s s i o n s — Ca t t u r a n d o It a l ia (Cap t u r i n g It a l y ) fwmoa.org Drop-in sessions, 6:30-9:30 p.m. ters, but a firm sense of their own innocence. Many had sporting themes, — Drawing and watercolors by Ho t t t t & Ss s s t e a m y — A collection of Mondays & Thursdays, Artlink probably because sports have a jaunty yet competitive edge that can bring students and their instructors erotic and exotic artwork featuring Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort out the best and worst in us all. And what sport is better suited to comedy showcasing their personal vision of sculptures, paintings and more, Wayne, $3 per hour, 424-7195, Italy during the Department of Fine daily thru Sept. 11, Artworks www.artlinkfw.com than golf? The clothes alone are hilarious! Arts Study Abroad Program, daily Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 1s t Th u r s d a y Ga l l e r y Ta l k — Set on the day of the inter-club tournament between Quail Valley thru Sept. 29 (artists’ reception 5-7 387-6943 Gallery talk with Julie Wall Toles and its rival country club Crouching Squirrel, Fox is stuffed with all the p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12), Visual Mi x e d Me d ia , Go u r d s & Pai n t i n g s — of Hedgehog Press, 12:15 p.m. deliciously funny ingredients we expect to find in a farce: stuffy country Arts Gallery, IPFW, Fort Wayne, Mixed media and gourds by Alison Thursday, Sept. 5, Fort Wayne 481-6705 Adams, paintings by Terry Pulley, Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members club members, a high stakes wager, outrageous lies, young love on the Ch i h u l y : Se c r e t Ga r d e n — Monday-Saturday thru Sept. 30, free), 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org brink … and five doors ripe for slamming. Contemporary glass art by interna- Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort An n u a l Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Au t u m n Ar t s The play is more than an homage to an earlier tradition. It’s also a re- tionally famous artist Dale Chihuly, Wayne, 436-0927 Fe s t i v a l — Student art show at minder of the values that the tradition embodies – things like innocence, Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 29, Na r r a t i v e s in Cl a y : Co n t e m p o r a r y City Hall Lobby and juried show at Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $12-$14 Ce r a m i c Li t h o g r ap h y — A survey Whitley County Courthouse lawn humor, good sportsmanship and honor. It is the playwrights hope (as well (members free), tickets required, of artists who have contributed to with live music, food vendors and as this director’s) that we can still come together in a darkened theater 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org the development of image transfer/ more; rain or shine, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and embrace these values with a sense of understanding and laughter – Da v i d Bu e n r o s t r o — Paintings by print making techniques on ceram- Saturday, Sept. 7, Columbia City, especially laughter, because it’s funny. Seriously funny. If so, there may local artist David Buenrostro with ics; guest curated by Charlie 750-0531 a focus on the human condi- Cummings, Tuesday-Sunday thru We s t Ce n t r a l Ar t s Fe s t — Dozens be hope for us yet. tion, especially that of Latinos in Oct. 27, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, of booths featuring hand-crafted I’m proud to have worked with a tremendous cast – Todd Frymier, America, Tuesday-Sunday, Sept. $5-$7 (members free), 422-6467, items by local artists, music, and Jim Matusik, Leslie Beauchamp, Suzan Moriarty, Jacob Starr and Mor- 6-Oct. 9, Betty Fishman Gallery, www.fwmoa.org food in conjunction with the West Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Th e Ne x t Ge n e r a t i o n o f St u d i o Gl a s s Central Home and Garden Tour, gan Spencer. Fort Wayne, suggested $2 dona- — Glass pieces that push the 12-10:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 & The play previews on Thursday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. (all seats tion, 424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com/ boundaries of traditional glass work 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, West $10) and runs Fridays and Saturdays, September 7-22 at 7:30 p.m., with category/exhibitions/ by artists inspired by Dale Chihuly, Central Neighborhood, Fort Wayne, one 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, September 15. Advance tickets are $20 Da v i d Da l e : A Lif e in Ar t — Works Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 29, 385-9378 by Brown County, Indiana artist Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $12-$14 CALLS FOR ENTRIES general admission, $18 for ages 65-plus and free for full-time students. David Dale, Monday-Friday, Sept. (members free), tickets required, They are $24, $22 and $10 at the door. Box office hours are noon-5 p.m. 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org St u d e n t Ar t Sh o w (Se p t . 7; Se p t . 7-Oct. 27 (opening reception 6-8 9-28) — Original artwork by stu- Wednesday-Friday and one hour prior to every performance. They are p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7), Hugh N. Ol d Sc h o o l Vs. Ne w Sc h o o l — dents grades 2 to 12 for Annual also available at www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com. Ronald Memorial Gallery, Portland Examines the ways in which youth Whitley County Autumn Art Festival; Center of the Arts Place, Portland, and age are pitted against each must be framed or matted; small 3D 726-4809 other; features local art primarily artwork must be in a contained dis- De c a t u r Sc u l p t u r e To u r — Features from the Art Institute and current play unit; artwork accepted 5-6 p.m. 20 sculptures on display, daily thru art schools, Wednesday-Sunday Friday, Sept. 6 at City Hall Lobby, May 2014, 2nd & Monroe Streets, thru Sept. 22, Wunderkammer Columbia City; winning artwork to Decatur, 724-2604, www.deca- Company, Fort Wayne, $2 donation, be featured at Peabody Library, no tursculpturetour.com 417-8846 fee, www.wcaar.org Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t s Gu i l d — Anita Ro b e r t Vi c k r e y : Th e Magi c o f Re a l i s m Gildea, Doni Adam, John Kelty, — Egg tempera paintings from the INSTRUCTION Jennifer Parks, Terri Bucholz, Linda 60-year career of Robert Vickrey, Ar t l i n k Ar t Cl a s s e s — Watercolor Binek, Anita Trick, Robert Einhaus, Tuesday-Sunday thru Oct. 6, Portrait Painting, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Karen Harvey, Wiletta Blevins, Judi Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Saturday, Sept. 7; Watercolor Renkenberger, Ray Watkins, Susan (members free), tickets required, Still Life Painting, 9 a.m.-12 Wenger, Celeste Lengerich, Barb 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 14 & Yoder, Cheryl Burke and Diana Fair, Ro bi n Dl u z e n : Wh e r e t h e Ro a d Be gi n s 21; Watercolor Basics 9 a.m.-12 thru Sept. 30, various Fort Wayne — Sculpture/installation by Robin p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28; Basics locations, 497-0417 Dluzen, Tuesday-Sunday, Sept. of Oil Painting I, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6-Oct. 9, Feature Gallery, Artlink Saturdays, Oct. 12 & 19; Basics Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort of Oil Painting II, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wayne, suggested $2 donation, Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2; 424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com/cat- Expressive Arts, 6:30-8:30 p.m., egory/exhibitions/ Thursdays, Sept. 12-26, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, $50-$80, 424-7195, www. artlinkfw.com

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September 5, 2013------www.whatzup.com------25 KEVIN HAYDEN - From Page 6 From there, Hayden embarked on his career in earnest. Forrest helped him to record his first album, Delegations and Assignments, with a group of musicians that included bassist Damian Erskine (Peter’s nephew), key- boardist Terry Harris Jr. and bassist/producer Lance Tolbert (another Fort How About Them Boy Bands? Wayne native who has played with Mariah Carey). Tops at the Box: I’m still not quite sure what One After that, things happened fast. Hayden formed his first band, Direction is or why they’re so big or who the people the Kevin Hayden Band, with keyboardist Theo Merriweather, bassist are that love them. At first I thought it was a Twit- ScreenTime Dwayne Williams and saxophonist Tobias Cainion. True to the influences ter joke – some funny dude making a joke boy band. of the people he’d been playing with and the kind of music he’d been Maybe an SNL or Funny or Die skit. Then the joke GREG W. LOCKE playing, the Kevin Hayden Band was a jazz fusion group that played didn’t end, and now we have this movie called One its first gig at the Jazz Estate, a club that enjoys legendary status in Mil- Direction: This is Us, directed for some reason by million, bringing the movie’s total to $20.5 million in waukee, and the group went on to play local jazz clubs and festivals, in- Morgan Spurlock. I’m not certain of what the film is the U.S. We call that “Woody Numbers,” as very few cluding the gigantic Summerfest, which bills itself as the world’s largest about, but one has to assume that, in the movie, they of his films have broken the $40 million mark in U.S. music festival. show us who they are. The film, produced by Simon sales. Throughout 2011 and 2012, Hayden played and recorded with vari- Cow Bell and featuring a handsome group of young New This Week: David Twohy and Vin Diesel’s ous iterations of his group, which became the Kevin Hayden Trio in 2011. men who know how to sing, took the No. 1 spot at Riddick, the third installment in their The Chronicles In 2012, the trio, consisting at that point of Hayden, Terry Harris Jr. on last weekend’s weak late summer box office, selling of Riddick trilogy, finally opens this coming weekend. keyboards and his brother Alan on bass, released , an album of jazz $17 million in the U.S. over its first three days. Add to I’ve not seen any reviews yet, but the film was shot fusion, and the fusion leanings of the group were augmented with the ad- that $14.5 million in abroad sales and I guess this One by David Eggby, who worked as DP on the original dition of keytarist Quintin Gulledge later in 2012. Direction thing must actually be a big deal. But I will Riddick film, Pitch Black, so I have a feeling it’s at Throughout this whole period, however, something was missing for listen to them never. Ever. Never ever. the very least a very good-looking movie. A friend re- Hayden. He felt stifled by jazz—not so much by the music, but by the Also at the Box: Lee Daniels’ The Butler took the cently urged me to watch these Riddick films, and I insular nature of jazz culture, the unwillingness of old timers to allow No. 2 spot at the U.S. box office over its third week- have to say that I thought they were pretty darn good, new people with new ideas into the club. Hayden longed to be allowed to end, selling a stellar $14.7 million, upping the flick’s especially Pitch Black – so good that I ended up read- do something different, to be musically inclusive and branch out in new 17-day total to just over $74 million on native soil. I ing up on the Diesel and realized that I’ve maybe un- directions. The answer was Illegal Playlist, his third album, released ear- wonder how this one will do abroad? Rawson Thurb- derestimated the guy a bit. So am I looking forward lier this year. The album starts off with straight-ahead jazz tunes before er’s mediocre We’re the Millers took the No. 3 spot to Riddick? Meh. Not quite, but I’m sure I’ll watch it veering off toward fusion and R&B, and finally ending up with hip-hop. last weekend, selling another $12.6 million and bring- eventually. Twohy, who has directed all three of the “We structured the album that way because our sound is changing,” ing the hit comedy’s total to just under $110 million. films in the trilogy, seems to be at his best when he’s Hayden told Express Milwaukee. “This is the direction the group is go- Not bad for a film featuring only somewhat talented with the big man. ing. We’re going to be more hip-hop, so we ended the album on that note people and an incredibly derivative, obvious script. The only other film seeing a decent bit of distribu- so people know what to expect from us going forward.” Disney’s Planes took the No. 4 spot, selling $7.7 mil- tion this week is an indie drama called The Ultimate If gospel is at the roots of Hayden’s music, then jazz and fusion lion over the weekend while newbie Instructions Not Life, starring Peter Fonda. I can’t find a whole lot of seems like his musical adolescence—and hip-hop begins to look like his Included rounded out the Top 5 with $7.5 million in information about the film, but I think it’s a sequel to musical maturity. He likes it, and he expects to keep playing it. sales over its inaugural weekend. The Ultimate Gift (which basically no one saw) and “Hip-hop just feels so good to play, so we’re going to keep doing it,” Neill Blomkamp’s very good sci-fi flick, titled might be one of those Christian genre movies. A hand- Hayden says. “There will probably still be hints of jazz in what we do, but Elysium and starring Matt Damon, continued its un- ful of smaller films will also start to test in major mar- I don’t know that we’ll cover any more jazz standards.” fortunate flop, selling just $6.3 million last weekend, kets, including Touchy Feely, Salinger, Populaire and bringing the big budget shoulda been’s four-week to- Money for Nothing. Career Education tal to just AD $78 millionPROOF: in sales. Bummer.(JC) Also of note Proofis Woody Due BackAllen’s By: Blue 8/27 Jasmine at 5pm which sold another $4 [email protected] Trying to find a Ad #: P29666-f-13780-3x5 Deadline To Pub: 8/28 at 3pm First Run: 9/5/13 SAMMILAN - From Page 6 career that fits Publication: Whatzup Section:two basic Classifieds forms on Indian music, the Carnatic, which and silence.” Subramanyam plays, and the Hindustan, which Chau- The improvisational aspects of Indian music, and Specs: 3.5 x 5.125 your style? rasia plays. Both adhere to the basic structure of In- its basic do-re-mi format (Sa Re Ga in India) make dian Approved music. According as is. to a Shruti press release: it familiar enough to enjoy quickly, even for Western  Approved“The uniqueness with revisions. of Indian classical music lies in ears unaccustomed to the sounds of the instruments. its elaborate and complex Raga and Tala system. The The music generally starts off slowly then builds to a Raga Re isvise like and a scale resend. with enormous scope for impro- frenetic pace. It pulls you in. Initialvisation ______and allows Date powerful ______and subtle expression of Anyone interested in music would be loathe to moods. The Tala is the rhythm built into compositions. miss this concert. So grab a meal at one of the fine There are a variety of talas constructed through many Indian restaurants in town and head to IPFW. Immerse Prepare for an extraordinary permutations and combinations of beat, speed, time yourself in Indian culture. new future in healthcare. FORTRESS - From Page 23 • Ask about our short-term courses 1522). Luther talks directly to the audience about cheap, and much of it was available in ordinary lan- • Day and evening courses available his life. He also steps periodically into flashbacks in guage rather than the Greek and Latin of scholars; the • Financial aid available to those who qualify which he interacts with other (invisible) characters on Holy Roman Empire was splintering and losing its the stage, providing us with an enjoyable challenge authority as secular government became more power- • Now offering PN and RN evening classes to the imagination. Sound effects and lighting help to ful. All these changes affected the Church. I think that create the various locations. understanding these events is important for Protestant I wrote this play for my husband who toured with and Catholic, historian and non-historian alike. it for many years. As he’s too old now to play Luther A Mighty Fortress is an hour-long drama. Appear- Become A at that time in his life (next year he’ll be technically ing with it will be a shorter one-act drama entitled Health Information too old to play Luther at all), we’ve been waiting for Prisoner of Joy which will look at a much older, yet Technology Professional. be extraordinary the right actor to take on this very demanding role. We equally revolutionary time in history, the first century Classes Enrolling Now! 7230 Engle Road found our new Luther in Jeff Salisbury who has been A.D. A large cast, original music and lively staging Fort Wayne, IN 46804 working with all for One for several seasons. 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Directed by his brother- courtroom performance made this old man cry.’” Titan Books, 2013 in-law Brad Beauchamp, it’s a show that “everyone His current role, however, is a complete 180-de- I cut my teeth as a read- On Books needs to see every now and again or at least re-famil- gree departure from such a heavy-hitting, emotionally er on Stephen King’s books iarize themselves with,” he says. charged show. in the late 1970s and early EVAN GILLESPIE “The greatest reward [of a role like that],” he says, The Fox on the Fairway, Ken Ludwig’s new play 80s, and I’m always going “is the palpable feeling you get when you know that about love on the golf course, which runs September to have a fondness for those early standards. In fact, nothing much an audience is connected with you while you’re per- 6-21 at First Presbyterian Theater, is “one of those novels. I haven’t had much trouble, of consequence happens in the forming. You can actually feel them joining you on great farces that just take off from the word go,” he however, resisting most of what first half of the novel, and both the journey of exploring the story that you are telling. says. “Between the non-stop action and the jokes, it’s he’s written in the past 25 years the supernatural elements and the There’s really no other feeling like it.” a great ride. Plus, [director Christopher J.] Murphy or so; all those big, bloated nov- crime story don’t really get going He was especially proud of a letter he received has put together a great cast that runs like a well-oiled els were just too much trouble to until the second half. The story’s from the legendary Harvey Cocks following the pro- machine. It’s a great joy to be able to work with people get through without offering much key figure, a psychic boy with a duction. “I know Harvey writes a lot of letters to a lot that you can implicitly trust at all times.” in return for the effort. I couldn’t terminal illness, doesn’t make his of people,” he says modestly. “But his letter meant so The show has not been without its challenges, resist picking up Joyland, though. first real appearance until we’ve much to me. He said my Atticus was ‘idealistic but not however. “I have a confession,” he quips. “I’m not How could I? It looked like it already spent a lot of time with bombastic,’ and that was so great because Brad and I much of a golfer.” played to all of King’s strengths, Devin. and it was only about 300 pages But that’s not a problem. The Find your treasure or find your pleasure at long. It seemed worth the trouble, book’s uneventful first half is its ------Classified Ads------and it is. best part, as Devin settles into his He l p Wa n t e d In s t r u c t i o n Published under the Hard Case unfamiliar new world and learns Crime imprint of Titan Books, the to cope with his adolescent sad- Massage envy spa Drum Lessons! 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He discovers that he has a liked nearly as much as his admir- 7 8 9 10 11 12 gift for entertaining and comforting ers do, is restrained here, although children, and he sincerely enjoys his inclusion of an entire vocabu- ______all the hard, dirty jobs he’s given lary of carny-speak is pushed self- 13 14 15 16 17 18 to do. Despite his heartbreak, and consciously to the forefront. Even his nagging wish to lose his virgin- though he admits that he made up ______ity, his summer is shaping up to be a lot of the carny terms, they feel 19 20 21 22 23 24 a pretty good one. real and natural, a nice contrast to There’s a dark side, however. the quaint gibberish that his color- ______Legend has it that the park’s haunt- ful characters often speak. 25 26 27 28 29 30 ed-house ride is actually haunted, It seems an odd thing to say WHAT YOU’RE PAYING ~ Prepayment is required. and Devin is intrigued by the sto- about a Stephen King book, but ries. It’s not just folklore, either; Joyland is soothing. 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