May 10-16, 2018

MAY 10-16, 2018 FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFTWAYNE // WWW.WHATZUP.COM --------------------- Feature • Fairy Tale Fest ------------------- FREE! Happily Ever After Days By Rachel Stephens for all ages. Live music, food trucks and bicycle courses will Once upon a time in the enchanted land of down- all be on the agenda. Murphy tells whatzup that while town Fort Wayne, Leslie Hormann, executive director the Youtheatre is a “theater for children by children,” of Fort Wayne Youtheatre, had the brilliant idea to cel- their intent is to engage adults as well. ebrate young input in the region’s arts and culture. By “We try very hard to provide not just a show but joining Youtheatre together with other local perform- an event that is going to be fun for every single mem- ing arts groups, the playful and entertaining Fairy Tale ber of your family.” Fest was born. The main event of the day, however, will be The Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s produc- Youtheatre will kick tion of Pinocchio off summer festivities which opens Thurs- downtown on Thurs- day, May 17 with ad- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! day, May 17 with this ditional performances musical event that on Friday and Satur- includes activities for day. Friday, June 22 the whole family. The cast of Pi- Christopher Mur- nocchio is made up phy, Youtheatre’s as- of 36 actors, most of Saturday, June 23 sistant director, said them youths along that since its incep- with a handful of adult tion, Fairy Tale Fest performers. has grown bigger and Actors began re- more inclusive each hearsal in early April year. and, according to Artist Workshops “Theater is such a Murphy, have dem- collaborative art, and onstrated nothing but we are so lucky in this dedication and tenac- Exclusive GearFest Deals community to have ity. so many amazingly “It’s a little like talented arts groups,” being shot out of a Murphy said. “So Les- cannon. We load it as Thousands of Dollars in lie thought it would be soon as we cast, and a great way to end the there’s not a moment Gear Giveaways theater season with the to spare getting ready Fairy Tale Fest which for opening night.” not only highlights FAIRY TALE FEST Murphy said he Meet Manufacturers, what is generally our is moved by the ener- biggest production of the FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE gy and devotion the young Producers, and Engineers year, but would also give Thursday-Saturday, May 17-19 actors bring to their roles. an opportunity for some of Arts United Center & Auer Center “I always tell people, these other groups like the for Arts and Culture if ever you doubt or fear Fort Wayne Ballet and the for the future of this world, Free Concerts and Performances Dance Collective a chance East Main Street, Fort Wayne come and spend five weeks to also perform some of $20 for full day Saturday pass with one of my casts and their youth-oriented piec- $12-$18 for showings of Pinocchio see how hard they work Live Demonstrations, es.” 260-422-4226 and how seriously they Fort Wayne Youthe- take what they do and how Music Seminars, and More atre kicks off the event at www.fortwayneyoutheatre.org much energy they put into 10 a.m. on Thursday with being the best they possi- their main stage performance of Pinocchio in the Arts bly can be and it will erase all of those fears.” United Center. The day’s festivities continue with the Murphy is also eager to show off the hard work final performance of A Grim Mother’s Tale over in the his cast is putting into their production of Pinocchio LEARN MORE ONLINE Auer Center’s black box theater at 2 p.m. Between with the opportunity to perform on a larger, more dis- these shows families can enjoy a production of Rapun- tinguished stage. zel by the Fort Wayne Ballet as well as performances “We are very excited because a lot of times we are Sweetwater.com/GearFest of Crumpet the Trumpet by the Fort Wayne Dance doing shows in small venues like the black box or over Collective. And amid the scheduled performances, at- at First Presbyterian, so this is a chance, since we are tendees can expect to see popup productions through- performing on the Arts United Stage, to involve more out the day. of these amazingly talented young people.” In addition to the performances, children can also Murphy said he hopes this momentum continues. experience outdoor activities such as face painting, “Our goal is hopefully continue to build on it and a bouncy castle and meet-and-greets with fairy tale bring awareness to it.” characters. Fairy Tale Fest presents a wonderful opportunity While collaboration with local art entities is key to to support and interact with the future of northeast In- the event, now in its fifth year, Murphy said commu- diana’s performing arts culture. nity partnerships are another way organizers involve Whether you are charmed by the nostalgic and 5501 US Hwy 30 W | Fort Wayne, IN more people in the Fairy Tale Fest. lighthearted fables, curious about the splendor of the This year, Fort Wayne Youtheatre is partnering event or just in it for the food trucks, the Fairy Tale with the Fort for Fitness program Kickstart to expand Fest has a little bit of “happily ever after” for every- the event’s programming and include more activities one. 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.whatzup.com -----------------------------------------------------------------May 10, 2018 whatzup Volume 22, Number 39 CRUISE IN fter taking its sweet time, spring, it seems, has finally sprung. Sol Fest to Downtown Auburn went off without rain last weekend. The Clyde got off to a roaring start. And shows keep getting added to Fortland’s already packed concert season.A The challenge now becomes spending your time and your cash as wisely as you possibly can so you don’t miss out on something you really should see or hear or do. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you take advantage of what our little corner of the world has to offer, something we’ve been doing for better than two decades. Some folks, we’re told, have saved each and every copy we’ve published FREE FAMILY FUN since the mid 90s (bless ’em), and others, judging by the traffic on whatzup.com, Enjoy Downtown Auburn are discovering whatzup for the first time. Either way, we’re glad to have you on DOOR PRIZES • 50/50 RAFFLE • DINE & SHOP board and hope you’ll enjoy the ride for years to come. Courthouse Square, Downtown Auburn Inside this week’s issue, you can enjoy Rachel Stephen’s preview of Fort Wayne Thursdays Evenings, 6-8 p.m Youtheatre’s fifth annual Fairy Tale Fest (page 2), Debbie Kennedy’s preview of MAY 17 one of the Embassy’s biggest shows ever (Steve Martin and Martin Short, page JUNE 14 4), Chris Hupe’s profile of the Clyde’s next big concert (Stone Sour, page 5) and JULY 26 Michele DeVinney’s feature on local 90s rockers, FM90. There are also reviews AUGUST 16 SEPTEMBER 20 and the best entertainment calendars you’ll find anywhere. So till next week, read on, find the good stuff and remember to tell ’em whatzup Hosted by DABA sent you. AUBURN MAIN STREET & DEKALB CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP (260) 925-2100 inside the issue Season Sponsor • features ROAD NOTEZ .................................. 12 FLIX ................................................. 16 Tully FAIRY TALE FEST ........................................2 SCREENTIME ................................. 16 Happily Ever After Days New Avengers Film Continues to Dominate STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT ..........4 Two ‘Infamous’ Amigos STONE SOUR ...............................................5 • calendars The “Not a Side Project’ FM90 ............................................................6 Cut from the Same Cloth LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY ....................8 MUSIC/ON THE ROAD .................... 12 ROAD TRIPZ ................................... 15 • columns & reviews ART & ARTIFACTS .......................... 17 STAGE & DANCE ............................ 18 SPINS ................................................7 THINGS TO DO ............................... 19 Kylie Minogue, Holy Wave, Various Artists Cover by Brandon Jordan BACKTRACKS ...................................7 AIRING THIS WEEKEND • MAY 12 Bob Marley & The Wailers, Natty Dread (1974) Steve Martin & Martin Short photos by Anna Webber OUT AND ABOUT ...............................8 Third Frame Are Back in the Saddle Stone Sour photos by Travis Shinn PICKS ............................................. 11 Jake FM90 photos by Bill Howard, Raging Photos Tim Northern, Granger Smith Membership Makes Allen The Difference • Job Referrals AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • MAY 19 • Experienced Negotiators • Insurance • Contract Protection Davy Fort Wayne Musicians Association Call Bruce Graham for Knowles more information 260-420-4446 AFM Local 58 www.fwma.us May 10, 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------ www.whatzup.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: --------------------- Feature • Steve Martin & Martin Short -------------------- 103.3 The Fort .............................................................11 Auburn Cruise In ...............................................................3 ArtConnect ....................................................................18 BrandArts .........................................................................3 C2G Live ............................................................................3 C2G Music Hall.................................................................6 Two ‘Infamous’ Amigos Calhoun Street Soups, Salads,

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