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Cover photo: Kevin Mullett BALLET’S Welcome to 2019 Holidayfest! ORIGINAL The “Night of Lights” is a magical through Downtown seeing all time where we join together to the beautiful décor and magically Your family’s favorite holiday tradition! light up Downtown with the decorated holiday windows. DEC. 6-15, 2019 iconic Santa and His Reindeer, Don’t miss the kickoffs of both ARTS UNITED CENTER Holiday treats, entertainment the Merry Wreath, the of and & shopping one hour prior. Northern Lights, and many more. . Participate in The evening wouldn’t be complete activities like Cookies & Cocoa Opening weekend with Fort Wayne without the Ringing of the Bells with Santa, Santa’s Workshop, Philharmonic! and the Holiday Holiday Open House, Sparkle Bar, Fireworks. Be sure to visit Flagstar Holiday Kickoff Party or Santa at Bank, at the intersection of Wayne the Train Station. And don’t forget the & Calhoun Streets, for their Sugar Plum Party Lighting of the Check the Night of Lights feature following each matinée! Display. in this Guide for details and visit: HolidayFestDowntown.com The Night of Lights includes heartwarming activities throughout the afternoon and fortwayneballet.org evening. Warm up with Cocoa and TICKETS: ArtsTix.org or 260.422.4226 Carols or enjoy a holiday stroll TM

Table of Contents FWBallet- HolidayFest 8thPg.indd 1 9/20/19 12:01 PM SPECIAL CENTER pull-out Night of Lights WITH MAP & SCHEDULE Event Schedule for Lighting Ceremony...... 12 Event Map...... 14 Destinations EMBASSY THEATRE Festival of Trees...... 4 botanical conservatory Christmas Connections...... 6 history center Festival of Gingerbread...... 8 science central Proud to be a part of the Festival of Trains...... 9 parkview field Holiday Fireworks...... 9 Fort Wayne Night of Lights. downtown improvement district Holiday Window Decorating Contest...... 11 Join us as we illuminate the Night of Lights with two trees— fort wayne parks & recreation one above the crosswalk at Calhoun and Wayne Streets Santa’s Workshop at the Community Center...... 15 and one above the rotunda of our building. Features Santa’s beloved elf, Wee Willie Wand, will be in the crowd Christmas on Broadway Coloring Contest...... 16 passing out special treats to all the good girls and boys. Christmas on Broadway...... 17 Here Comes ...... 18 Wednesday, November 27 Holly Shopping Downtown...... 19 5:30-8 p.m. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Downtown Guides 111 E. Wayne St. Downtown Dining Guide...... 20 Downtown Worship Guide...... 21 Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC Downtown Activities Guide...... 21-23

2 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 3 Festival of Trees Embassy Theatre The Embassy’s Festival of Trees celebrates 35 Years of Holiday Cheer About the Embassy 35th 1985, that the Embassy Chuck & Lisa Surack on the Embassy stage Theatre premiered and Sweetwater, Fort include songs from Theatre Annual the first festival, Wayne Newspapers, local choirs, dance Built in 1928, the Embassy cosponsored by the Adams Radio Group troupe performances Theatre is ’s largest Festival of Embassadors and and The Papers. and the Grande Page self-sustaining historic theater. 21 Alive. “Having Pipe Organ. Children Originally known as the To this day, the Festival Emboyd, with the adjoining 21 Alive as a media still visit Santa and Mrs. Trees of Trees continues to be seven-story Indiana Hotel, the sponsor was critical Claus in Santa Land and the Embassy’s largest majestic movie palace and to our early success,” patrons still guess the vaudeville theater introduced annual fundraiser. MONDAY said Maryellen. It’s amount of money on Indiana to the biggest stars of DEC You won’t want to miss stage and screen. been such a successful the money tree. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & the 35th anniversary Today, the Embassy is listed 2 5-9 p.m. partnership that 21 has on the National Register of The 35th Annual of Festival of Trees. This year’s festival runs remained as the TV Historic Places. Combining the Festival of Trees continues. Nearly The event still fills from Nov. 27 to Dec. 60 decorated and themed trees! media sponsor for all 35 beauty of a bygone era with the Youth performances on stage. the theater and hotel 4 (please check times energy and diversity of today’s Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. years of the festival. The lobbies with about 60 on the next page or at performers, the Embassy is the Register to win show tickets and Embassy is grateful for showplace of . other goodies. beautifully decorated fwembassytheatre.org). Entertainment: the continued support Many choose to host events and trees, lights, greenery Follow the Embassy 9 a.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ along with this year’s weddings at the Embassy, as it 10 a.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ and bows draped on Facebook for more offers flexibility and a unique 11 a.m. North Side High School primary sponsors Fort Show Choir from the balconies all information or call event experience in an iconic Wayne Metals, SDI, piece of Fort Wayne history. 12 p.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ celebrating this year’s 260.424.5665. 6 p.m. Community Sing-along Indiana Michigan with the Fort Wayne theme of Holiday Children’s Choir Power, Partners 1st Tour the Festival of Trees before Memories. Activities EMBASSY Federal Credit Union, and after the performance. TUESDAY Photo courtesy of Steve Linsenmayer DEC 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 3 Saint Anne NOV NOV Communities Senior Christmas 6-9 p.m. 4-8 p.m. Day, open to all ages 35th Annual Festival of Trees Thanksgiving at the Festival of Trees The 35th Annual Festival of Trees It was 1983 and the 27 Opening Night 28 Enjoy the tradition of the Festival continues. Nearly 60 decorated and of festival could turn at the after Thanksgiving dinner, a special themed trees! Youth performances Downtown Fort Wayne’s Night of Lights Embassy board of out to be a wonderful treat for out-of-town guests. on stage. Kids can visit Santa and Debut of Animated Holiday Windows See the Irving Berlin’s holiday classic screening of Mrs. Claus. Register to win show directors looked around event for our city,” said Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa Land “White Christmas” at 5 p.m. tickets and other goodies. Botanical Grande Page Pipe Organ the beloved Embassy Wigham. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa Land Entertainment: Theatre and saw a Grande Page Pipe Organ 9 a.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ So in 1984, Maryellen 10 a.m. Carroll High School Choir multitude of needed Conservatory 11 a.m. Canterbury Middle School and Mary Lane, a Orchestra repairs but no money FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY 12 p.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ member of the theater’s NOV DEC to fix them. Board 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa. $20 per person. volunteer Embassadors, member Maryellen Rice Sponsored by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and menu provided by Shigs In Pit. traveled to Erie to 29-1 Storytime and a personalized Santa experience that sells out every year. WEDNESDAY was determined to find DEC attend that tree festival Limited seating. Paid reservations required. a solution. and immediately knew “Christmas Connections” Holiday Kick-Off Party Harmony at the Conservatory 12-8 p.m.: The 35th Annual Festival of Trees continues. Nearly 60 decorated and themed trees! 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 5-9 Thursday, December 5, 6-7 Youth performances on stage. Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Register to win show tickets and other goodies. 4 FINAL DAY of the Maryellen visited her it was the perfect Holiday Exhibit 35th Annual Festival November 23-January 5 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. of Trees continues. Nearly 60 neighbor Barbara fundraiser. When the Holly Shopping Breakfast with Santa Box office: 260.424.5665 ENTERTAINMENT decorated and themed trees! fwembassytheatre.org FRIDAY, NOV. 29 - Open 12-8 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 30 - Open 12-8 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 1 - Open 12-8 p.m. Youth performances on stage. Wigham, former general ladies returned full of Garden in Lights Saturday, November 30, 10-5 Saturday, December 7, 9-10 Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. 12 p.m. Ellie Paige Dance Academy 12 p.m. Dance NY Style Studio of Dance 12 p.m. Starz Dance Academy manager of WPTA TV- ideas and plans, Barbara November 23-January 5 Festival of Trees Tickets: $8/ Register to win show tickets and Suzuki Strings Concert Santa & the Reindeer 1 p.m. Purdue Fort Wayne Saxophone Quartet 1 p.m Beacons of Light Dance 1 p.m. Starz Dance Academy other goodies. 21, to share her sadness. encouraged them to The Gift Shop is open during all public hours. adult, $4/youth ages 4-12, Sunday, December 15, 2-2:45 Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21, 12-4 2 p.m. Fred Astaire Dance 2 p.m. En Croix Ballet 2 p.m. Center Stage Academy of Dance Entertainment: Barbara remembered an do a news conference Conservatory memberships make great gifts! children 3 and under free (ticket 9 a.m. Concordia High School required). Breakfast with Santa 3 p.m. DancinKids Dance Studio 3 p.m. Julie’s School of Dance 3 p.m. Pulse Dance Academy Choir event she had seen in announcing the Tues-Sat 10-5 • Thurs open til 8 pm • Sunday 12-4 • Thanksgiving Day 4-8 pm tickets are $20/person (separate 4 p.m. K. Monique’s Studio of Dance 4 p.m. Ratio Dance 4 p.m. Northeast School of Dance 10 a.m. Wayne Trace High School Choir Erie, PA – a “festival of Embassy would host its d Th & Fri til 8 pm Nov 28-Dec 20 • Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day ticket required, limited seating) 5 p.m. Amaneceres De Mexico Dance 5 p.m. Tiffany & Co. Studio Dance 5 p.m. Fort Wayne Dance Collective Purchase tickets at the 11 a.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ trees” she recalled. It all first Festival of Trees. 6 p.m. Summit City Music Theatre 6 p.m. Dancing Dons 6 p.m. Fort Wayne Youtheater 12 p.m. Kinetic Revelation 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne STAR Bank box office at the Academy of Dance and the began. “I knew this type It was on Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Fire and Ice 7 p.m. SheeKriStyle Academy of Dance 7 p.m. Dyson Dance Studio (260) 427-6440 • botanicalconservatory.org Embassy and ticketmaster.com. Arts

4 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 5 Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory About the Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne’s indoor gardens are open year round for the enjoyment and education of visitors and residents. Visit during the holiday for a delightful stroll through the showcase, tropical, desert, and outdoor gardens, all illuminated for the season with an array of twinkling, colorful lights. Enjoy a light-and-music show and capture a family photo in the “Christmas Connections” exhibit. Be sure to browse the gift shop for the perfect holiday presents as well!

Parking The Conservatory admission desk validates tickets for free parking in the Civic Center Parking Garage. Metered parking available on nearby streets is free on evenings and weekends. Handicap ACCOMMODATIONS accessible parking available in Conservatory’s Calhoun Street driveway. Christmas Connections DINING - HOLIDAY PARTIES

NOV JAN NOV JAN DEC SATURDAY Need to reserve a space for a holiday party? We've got you covered! Call us today to check availability of our Christmas Connections Garden in Lights Breakfast with Santa beautiful Atrium for your next event. Great discounted guestroom rates are available for your guests as well. You can 23-5 exhibit 23-5 7 9 a.m. While busy modern lives often separate friends and Make the most of your holidays and visit Fort Wayne’s Yes, Santa eats breakfast, and you can even upgrade to our breakfast included package for only $1! family members across schedules and distances, holidays treasured public gardens at the Botanical Conservatory join him! Sign up for a special VIP are wonderful opportunities for people to re-connect. where we have decorated all through the gardens, breakfast before he makes his final This year, in celebration of the opening of the new indoors and out! Come enjoy beautiful list of who has been naughty and “Botanical Connector,” the Conservatory offers new from the Atrium to the Desert along with our “Christmas nice. Breakfast includes pancakes, opportunities for visitors to make those important Connections” theme and illuminated outdoor display sausage, eggs, and fresh fruit along connections. The Gardens’ quintessential tree, of lights and synchronized holiday music, especially with milk or juice for the kids and colorful holiday settings and friendly light displays have effective during our evening hours on Thursday and coffee for the adults. There will be always provided a wholesome traditional backdrop for Friday nights for four weeks between Thanksgiving children’s activities and time allotted the Fort Wayne community. This year, our hallway and Christmas. The gardens provide a tremendous to take pictures of your little ones in 1020 S. CALHOUN ST. FORT WAYNE, IN 46802 Gallery will show a timeline of Christmas exhibits at backdrop for family photos, special outings, and guest our “Christmas Connections” exhibit the Conservatory over the decades; which will you entertainment. before we open to the public. Your (260) 422-4002 remember? Enjoy viewing family photos sent in by local registration to this event allows you to residents from recent years, identify holiday fragrances return and visit with Santa’s reindeer and the memories they might bring back, and send off a Noon - 4pm. Registration deadline card to Santa in our seasonal “post office.” Sponsored by November 26th. 1100 S. Calhoun Street, Fort PBS 39 and Majic 95.1 FM. Wayne, IN 46802-3007 (260) 427-6440 WEDNESDAY SUNDAY NOV DEC Suzuki Strings www.botanicalconservatory.org Holiday Kick-Off Party 5-9 p.m. Friend us on Facebook – Foellinger- Holiday Concert 27 At this annual holiday event you can meet Mrs. Claus and get a free professional-quality photo with 15 2-2:45 p.m. Freimann Botanical Conservatory Santa! While Santa takes a break from 7:00pm - 7:30pm, you may visit two live reindeer that know Follow us on Twitter: FFBotCons all about the North Pole and enjoy our “Christmas Connections” garden exhibit too. All of the gardens are beautifully Visit the Conservatory gardens and Enjoy free WiFi decorated for the holidays and you will not want to miss the animated light show outdoors. You may also warm up enjoy this special concert offered with refreshments that are available for purchase at our new cafe vendor, Conjure Coffee. by the accomplished students of Conservatory & Gift Shop Hours Fort Wayne Suzuki. Children ages 4 Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; to 18 will play folk songs, classical Thursday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday 12-4 pm SATURDAYS THURSDAY melodies, and holiday favorites on Closed Mondays. DEC DEC violin and cello. The Suzuki Method Santa and the Reindeer Harmony at the Conservatory of instruction, also known as the Open Veterans Day 10 am -5 pm; 12-4 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day 4-8 pm. “mother tongue method,” is based 7,14,21 Santa and two of his 5 Visit the Conservatory on our $1 night on the premise that music is learned Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. reindeer will greet the children while Mom and Dad in December and enjoy an evening of beautifully sung like a language; children first hear Admission take photos to capture this special moment. Note: Santa harmonies in the garden. You will be invited to sing the music and then learn to read and will be taking a break from 2:00pm - 2:30pm each day. along with the vocal harmony and musical stylings write it. Children develop the ability $5 Adults/$3 Children age 3-17/Free During Santa’s break, you can enjoy “up-close” magic of Coalition, a quartet consisting of members from to “speak” music like a language and for ages 2 and under tricks performed by a local magician. You may also the Summit City Chorus and Barbershop Harmony are able to play dozens of songs by No admission fee for café or gift shop connect with the Conservatory in its holiday glory with Society. Share in the delight of the holiday season and memory. this year’s theme being “Christmas Connections.” bring on the nostalgia! 6 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 7 History Center Science Central About the Hours: About Festival of Gingerbread Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Festival of Trains History Center The Festival of Gingerbread at the History Center kicks off Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Science Central 1950 North Clinton Street Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Science Central provides an exciting (260) 424-2400 The History Center is home to the its “special events” on November 27--Night of Lights. NOV DEC Sunday Noon–5 p.m. family-oriented environment and sciencecentral.org 23rd Annual Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical On Night of Lights, visitors can get a sneak peek at the community programs, to inspire Festival of Society, its museum and collections. Admission Fees: exploration in science, technology, Regular Hours: 29-1 Trains When formed in 1921, the society’s handiwork of creators from 3 to 9pm. Admission is only $6 adults Wednesday-Friday engineering, and math through Extended Weekend Hours: assets were few, consisting of some $3 person at the door for Night of Lights. Early in the $4 seniors ages 65+ and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dynamic hands-on participation. November 29, 10am-5pm historical relics that had been evening, the History Center’s turret will be lit with special students ages 3-18 Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. preserved by the Mary Penrose And Science Central is home for November 30, 10am-5pm holiday colors of red and green. Santa will also be present Free to children age 2 and under Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. December 1, 12pm-5pm Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of Free to History Center members holiday fun! From our Festival Closed: Monday and Tuesday the American Revolution. Today on Night of Lights. of Trains to Break Science Save time that day. Purchase your it maintains a collection of more 302 East Berry Street To schedule group or school tours, Camps, there’s something to Prices: $10 Ages 3 to adult admission tickets online! than 26,000 artifacts, photographs (260) 426-2882 call 426-2882, ext. 309. entertain and educate visitors of FREE for Members and documents representing the FREE for kids 2 & under Climb aboard for holiday fun at Science fwhistorycenter.com all ages! history of Fort Wayne and Allen Central’s Festival of Trains. This year is the County. The largest of these is the saturday SUNDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY Don’t miss the current touring For more information, 23rd annual event for the popular science very building in which the society exhibition, Don’t Be A Zombie. visit sciencecentral.org NOV DEC DEC DEC Science center, running Friday-Sunday, November has resided since 1980--the 1893 Be Prepared For Natural Disasters. or call 260-424-2400. 29 through December 1. of Sugary This is an interactive exhibition City Hall building designed by Fort Structures Wayne architects John F. Wing and 30 1 7 14 that teaches visitors about disaster Whether you’re big or small, you’ll marvel at the multitude of train sets that will be on display. From tiny trains to large- Handprint Reindeer Puppet Legend of Gingerbread Ornament Marshall S. Mahurin. The History Santa Claus at the History Center 1-4 pm preparation. scale models, there will be something to delight every train lover. Local model train groups will be on hand to provide 1-4pm 1-4 pm 1-4pm Presented by Science Central Center also oversees the historic You’ll make great family memories details about the exhibits, and to educate visitors about train safety. $1 plus regular museum admission $1 plus regular museum admission $3 plus regular museum admission Barr Street Market (adjacent to the as you learn about trains, explore After a trip with the trains, walk through our current temporary exhibition about the Apollo Space Program and be sure building), the oldest public space our hands-on science exhibits, or to ride alongside Apollo Astronauts as they travel to the Moon in the amazing Apollo 11 virtual reality experience by in Fort Wayne, dating back to 1837, TUESDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY participate in “Countdown to Noon,” Spectrum VR (tickets $10). Or, explore our Lower Level filled with all new exhibits on physical, natural, and applied and the 1827 home of Miami Chief DEC DEC DEC Free Night Cookie our family-friendly New Year’s Eve Jean Baptiste de Richardville. sciences. 5-9pm Decorating event on December 31 Party Before you go, visit one of Fort Wayne’s best shopping secrets - the Science Central Gift Shop! Open to the public, the For more information on the 3 8 15 Don’t forget to visit the Science Storytelling shop features a wonderful assortment of unique educational and fun gifts and toys. Avoid the big-box shopping frenzy, History Center, please Sponsored by 1-4 pm Central Gift Shop for great gifts visit fwhistorycenter.com Indiana-Michigan Power 1-4 pm $1 plus regular museum admission and find gifts for everyone on your list, or purchase a gift membership as a perfect stocking stuffer. There’s plenty of free made easy this holiday season. and convenient parking at the front door! Parkview Field Happy Holidays from SIRVA! About Holiday Fireworks & Parkview SIRVA and our flagship household goods moving brands Allied Van Lines and North American Van Field Erin’s House “Lights of Love” Lines are proud to play an important role in making downtown Fort Wayne a destination for the holi- Lights of Love Memorial Levels • $30 Lighted Candle: Loved one’s name displayed with a candle on video board days and all year long. Parkview Field opened in downtown Fort Wayne in April • $100 Personal Message: Write a personal message with your loved one’s name and picture to be displayed on videoboard, plus their name with lighted candle 2009. Since then, the ballpark has * Both levels above include (1) custom ornament with your loved one’s name. received numerous awards and SIRVA’s nearly 400 downtown Fort Wayne associates are privileged to support our agents, drivers, and Visit erinshouse.org for more information or to place your order. service providers as they serve the mobility needs of our customers, clients and military members accolades for it’s design, usage, and Deadline is Tuesday, November 26th at 5 p.m. around the world. view of the Fort Wayne skyline.

Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps NOV DEC Erin’s House - Lights of Love Memorial Minor League team, For over 70 years, SIRVA has been a part of the Fort Wayne community. As we conclude our second 25-5 Remember and commemorate your loved one this holiday season. Purchase a memorial full year in downtown Fort Wayne, the SIRVA family would like to wish the entire community peace Parkview Field is also utilized for to be displayed on the Parkview Field videoboard on the dates & times listed below. special events throughout the year. • Nov. 25th & 26th: 4pm - 8pm and joy. We look to sharing in the holiday festivities downtown- our home sweet home. A true downtown community des- • Nov. 27th Night of Lights: 4pm - 6pm; 8:30pm - 10pm • Nov. 28th Thanksgiving: 9am - 8pm (ALL DAY) tination, the ballpark concourse is • Nov. 29th - Dec. 5th: 4pm - 8pm 101 E Washington Blvd also open to the public 365 days a All proceeds benefit Erin’s House for Grieving Children. Visit erinshouse.org. year from dawn to dusk, weather Suite 1100 permitting. WEDNESDAY NOV (260) 429-2511 Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks The Downtown skyline will light up with a firework display set to some of your favorite 27 holiday music. Visitors will also be able to take in the Erin’s House “Lights of Love” display. Stroll Parkview Field’s concourse and enjoy the holiday atmosphere, including the TinCaps 24-foot Christmas tree. Hot Visit our website at www.sirva.com beverages and holiday snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information, call 482-6400 or visit our website, TinCaps.com. 8 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 9 Downtown Improvement District About The Downtown Improvement District The Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District is an organization that seeks to improve the business climate of the 99 block district we serve through our three core programs: Marketing & Events, Public Realm & Environmental and Stakeholder Services. Our goal is to allow businesses and property owners to increase their economic potential by fostering an ecosystem that encourages locals and visitors to stay and engage while supporting a thriving daytime economy. The Downtown Improvement District partners with the City of Fort Wayne and a wide-variety of public, not-for-profit, and private sector organizations to make Downtown Fort Holiday Window Decorating Contest Wayne a great place to live, work and play. The Downtown Improvement District is excited to Stay in touch with announce the return of the Downtown Holiday Window Downtown through our Decorating Contest! This is a great opportunity for any weekly e-newsletter, social Downtown business, organization, restaurant, etc. to join media or comprehensive in the holiday cheer by decorating their window. Since website. You can take its inception in 2015, the annual contest has enjoyed the Downtown 360° Virtual Tour or find great great success as businesses join together to brighten the information on dining, holidays for our shared community. shopping, living, parking This year’s theme is Home for the Holidays. For this and more! year’s Window Decorating Contest, participants will show Find it all at: what Downtown traditions, both old and new, make DowntownFortWayne.com them happy they are HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. There will be 3 juried categories: Most Thematic, Most Fort Wayne and Best at Night and don’t forget to cast your vote online for the People’s Choice winner. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be online starting on the Night of Lights and end Monday, December 16th. Voters will automatically be entered to win a Downtown restaurant gift card of their choice. For more information: www.HolidayFestDowntown.com DowntownFortWayne.com

10 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 11 & cookies! Free parking in our garage! Start VIP Bistro at NOLA on 13 Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus outside BND efficient LED bulbs. We hope you and your your shopping off right with wreathes & NOLA on 13 Bistro & Event Center Ross Building BND Commercial family will join us on the plaza as we celebrate candles, ornaments, nativities and much, more! 101 E Washington Blvd, 13th Floor 320 W Main (Corner of Main St & Maiden Lane) 1021 S Calhoun St the wreath lighting with live music and free hot You will be amazed at our huge selection of gift 5:00pm - 10:00pm 5:55pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm chocolate. items. Adults $20.19, 5-15 $9, Under 5 Free Free Free 1 (800) 311-4634 (260) 399-1442 Be part of Ft Wayne’s newest tradition, by A nativity will be illuminated on the Ross Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Heartland Sings choir indianamichiganpower.com goodshepherdbookstore.org bringing your family far from “the crowds”, Building remaining lit for the Christmas season. will be outside the BND office at 1021 S Calhoun Flagstar Bank enjoying spectacular views of the entire city, Tom Didier, City Councilman, will sing “O Holy Street greeting visitors, taking pictures, passing Lighting of the Christmas Tree Christmas at Park Place while sharing the delicious food of Nola on 13. Night” immediately following the lighting. You out candy canes and caroling popular Christmas Night of lights I&M Power Center Plaza Park Place on Main Special “adult” beverages will be available. are welcome to sing along! songs. Stop by to say, “Merry Christmas” and Intersection of Wayne St and Calhoun St November 27 200 E Main St (260) 422-9734 christchildfest.org join in the fun as we celebrate the official start of 7:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm the holiday season. Night of Lights Feltie Gift Holders Free Free ACPL Night of Lights Crafts (260) 407-9000 Night of Lights Lighting Schedule: (See description for specific details.) Flagstar Bank is excited to present the new Come see the lights and decorations of Park ACPL Teen Department at Grand Wayne Center bnd.net 5:45 pm – History Center Turret Lighting (Barr Street) Place on Main and the 1st Source Building, 900 Library Plaza ACPL Children’s Services at the Christmas tree display above the crosswalk 5:55 pm – Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting (Ross Building on Main Street) including Santa Claus and a live nativity. 5:30pm - 8:00pm Grand Wayne Center Festival of Trees over Calhoun Street and above the Rotunda 6:00 pm – Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights (Pearl Street) (260) 420-8633 Free 120 W Jefferson Blvd Embassy Theatre at the front of our building, bringing back a Come to the Teen Department on the second 6:00pm - 8:00pm 125 W Jefferson Blvd tradition that was very much a part of Fort 6:05 pm – Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center Santa’s Workshop Display (Main Street) Indiana Michigan Power presents: floor at Main Library to make a cute no-sew gift Free 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wayne history. The Christmas tree made its 6:20 pm – Santa and His Reindeer at PNC Bank (Main and Calhoun Streets) Holiday Music and More on the Plaza card holder using craft felt. While supplies last. Join ACPL’s Children’s Services at our Make and $8/Adults, $4/Children 4-12, $5/Groups of 10+, debut at this intersection around 1960, joining 6:40 pm – Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination (Harrison and Berry Streets) I&M Power Center Plaza (260) 421-1255 Take craft table at the Grand Wayne Center while Children 3 and under are Free other cherished displays that were already part 7:00 pm – Flagstar Bank Lighting of the Christmas Tree Display and Indiana Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath Corner of Wayne St and Calhoun St acpl.info you are enjoying Night of Lights! Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana of the downtown holiday celebration. At that 5:00pm - 6:00pm and immediately following the Hotel are transformed into a wonderland of time, the Wolf and Dessauer department store (I&M Power Center Plaza at Calhoun and Wayne Streets) Horizon Bank presents Pizza & (260) 421-1220 lighting ceremony Pictures with Santa acpl.info Christmas trees under the theme of “Holiday featured Santa and his reindeer, along with the 7:15 pm – Botanical Conservatory & Embassy Theatre Displays (Jefferson Boulevard) Holiday music, led by acclaimed vocalist, Renee Memories.” This year marks the festival’s 35th Merry Christmas wreath in glowing lights on 7:30 pm – Ringing of the Bells (Downtown Churches & ACPL) Gonzales, and a talented group of musicians Horizon Bank Cookies and Cider with celebration. Follow the Embassy on Facebook or the exterior of the building. The store windows will open the evening on the plaza. Sing along, 110 W Main St Alyssum Montessori Students call the box office for schedule details. were filled with mechanical toys and whimsical 8:00 pm* – Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks (Jefferson Boulevard) *(North gate closes at 7:45pm) Alyssum Montessori School dance along or just listen as nightfall ushers in 5:30pm - 8:00pm (260) 424-5665 characters. Children came for their annual visit 916 S Calhoun St all the exciting sights, sounds and activities of Free Cookies & Hot Chocolate. fwembassytheatre.org with Santa and his elf, Wee Willie Wand, in the the season. Free hot chocolate will be served Pizza Available For Purchase 6:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas fantasy world of WanDerland. Many Get out of the cold and join the students of Cocoa and Carols in the Courthouse DeBrand Mint Cookie Crunch with him too! Enjoy hot chocolate, punch Bistro Nota’s Holiday Open House by I & M employees for all to enjoy during the Offering the best spot in town, Horizon Bank of these same highlights are still part of our and Bona Vita Architecture would like to Alyssum Montessori School for community time Allen County Courthouse Tasting Bar and cookies and crafts for the kids! A free will Bistro Nota festivities. Lighting of the Merry Christmas downtown holiday celebration today. In fact, welcome you and your family to watch the with warm cider, hot chocolate, baked goods, 715 S Calhoun St DeBrand Fine Chocolates donation and commemorative gift will be 620 S Calhoun St Wreath will take place at 7:00pm. we’ve heard that Wee Willie Wand may be in lighting of Santa and His Reindeer, all the and other items available for purchase. This 6:30pm - 7:30pm 878 Harrison St available with proceeds going to support The 5:00pm - 8:00pm 1 (800) 311-4634 the crowd this year, passing out tasty treats and while enjoying complimentary cookies and hot event is a fundraiser for the Alyssum Scholarship The Allen County Courthouse Preservation 10:00am - 9:00pm Rescue Mission. $7 indianamichiganpower.com waving his special wand to spread his Christmas chocolate. Come inside Horizon Bank for the fund. Trust welcomes back the Fort Wayne Children’s Free Come in from the cold and enjoy hot cider, a hot magic. He might even be persuaded to join on Santa’s Workshop Holiday Kick-Off Party at the opportunity to get a picture with Santa Claus Choir for “Cocoa and Carols in the Courthouse.” Come in to get cozy and enjoy a free sample of sandwich, and a cookie for $7 while you warm Grand Wayne Convention Center stage to help with the countdown and lighting Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Botanical Gardens himself. Also, the Big Apple Pizza truck will Guests will be delighted with the sounds of the our Mint Cookie Crunch Tasting Bar! While up and wait for the lights or make your way Holiday Open House of the Christmas trees. We hope the Flagstar Center Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Gardens be joining us on site, featuring their famous, season while standing under the awe-inspiring supplies last. around town! Grand Wayne Convention Center Bank Christmas tree display brings back fond 233 W Main St 1100 S Calhoun St authentic New York style pizza by the slice for rotunda beneath the beautifully restored stain DeBrand.com (260) 488-6682 120 W Jefferson Blvd memories of a past we cherish so much. 4:30pm - 7:30pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm purchase. glass dome. Hot chocolate provided by The bistronota.com 6:00pm - 8:00pm flagstar.com Christmas Wish Tree Ornament Free $5/Adult, $3/Children ages 3-17 horizonbank.com Salvation Army. Cameras and cell phones Free Hanging Start your downtown celebration at the Downtown Wellness Spa Sparkle Bar At this annual holiday event you can meet Mrs. bonavitaarchitecture.com permitted during this event. Ringing of the Bells Gather the family and your own First Presbyterian Church Community Center with free holiday activities Claus and get a free professional-quality photo (260) 449-4246 Downtown Fort Wayne The Downtown Wellness Spa PNC Bank Holiday Celebration (Santa Christmas Story at the Grand Wayne 300 W Wayne St for the kids. There will be crafts, refreshments with Santa! While Santa takes a break from 7:00 allencountycourthouse.org | fwcchoir.org 7:30pm 122 W Wayne St & Reindeer Lighting) Convention Center Holiday Open House during Noon - 8:00pm and a holiday movie. Donate a new or gently 5:00pm - 8:00pm p.m. - 7:30 p.m., you may visit two live reindeer Free PNC Bank the Night of Lights. Entertainment for the Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination Free used bear and enter a drawing to win a giant Free that know all about the North Pole and enjoy Listen as you walk to watch the fireworks at The PNC Tower Parking Lot - Corner of evening will include Faith in Motion Dancers, Ash Brokerage Do you wish for world peace, to end hunger and elf bear. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday Step into the Downtown Wellness Spa to make our “Christmas Connections” garden exhibit Parkview Field and you will hear bells and Calhoun St and Main St Allen County Public Library’s Children’s Ash Skyline Plaza (Harrison and Berry St) starvation or maybe just to make it through the gifts for $5 or less at the North Pole Stop-n-Shop your holiday sparkle! From 5:00pm – 8:00pm, too. All of the gardens are beautifully decorated carillons from the Allen County Public Library, 5:30pm Department Holiday craft area and The Phil’s 888 S Harrison St holidays with your sanity intact? Whatever you while Mom and Dad shop for hand-crafted Santa’s Spa helpers will be hosting a Free Sparkle for the holidays and you will not want to miss Emmanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Free Youth Concert and Symphony Orchestra. The 6:40pm wish for, start a new holiday tradition and cast items at Lane. Don’t miss the light Bar! Come let us glam up your face with glitter the animated light show outdoors. You may also First Wayne United Methodist, Plymouth Enjoy live music and visits with Santa and Grand Wayne will have complementary cookies Free your wish into the universe by hanging it on our display on the Community Center roof. The so magical, it can even make reindeer fly! ‘Tis the warm up with refreshments that are available Congregational, St John’s Lutheran, St Mary’s Mrs. Claus starting at 5:30 pm. Salvation Army and punch. Additionally, we will a have a very Help us light up the city’s skyline! With coloring- Christmas Wish Tree. Lighting Ceremony is at 5:55 PM. Sponsored season to sparkle! for purchase at our new cafe vendor, Conjure Catholic, Trinity English Lutheran, and Trinity cantina serving complimentary hot chocolate. special guest from “Higbee’s”, but be careful, changing lights surrounding the exterior, Skyline (260) 426-7421 by Park Place Senior Living and Summit City Coffee. Episcopal ring in unity marking the beginning of (260) 399-5874 don’t “shoot your eye out”. Nursing & Rehab. (260) 427-6440 Help count down to the famous Santa and his Garage, a part of Ash Skyline Plaza, will be lit the Holidays Downtown! Santa & Mrs. Claus at 1st Source Bank thedowntownspa.com (260) 426-4100 (260) 427-6460 botanicalconservatory.org reindeer light display at 6:20 pm. with festive colors for the holidays. 1st Source Bank fortwayneparks.org JK’s Hot Chocolate Bar grandwayne.com (260) 469-6895 Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks Lighting Night at the History Center Parkview Field 200 E Main St JK O’Donnell’s Hot Beverages at the History Center Table Top Crafts History Center Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights I&M Merry Christmas Wreath 1301 Ewing St 4:00pm - 6:30pm 121 W Wayne The History Center ACPL Children’s Services Department 302 E Berry St Aunt Millie’s Bakeries Lighting on the Plaza 8:00pm (North gate closing at 7:45pm) Free 5:00pm - 8:00pm Outside the History Center 900 Library Plaza 5:45pm 350 Pearl St Indiana Michigan Power Center Plaza Free Come see Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They are in town Grab a cup of hot chocolate to take on your 5:00pm - 9:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm $3 Per Person 6:00pm - 7:30pm 110 E Wayne St The Downtown skyline will light up with a to visit and pass out treats. We will have supplies Night of Lights stroll. We will be set up on the Join ARCH Inc. outside The History Center Free Join us as the History Center’s turret is lit Free 7:00pm fireworks display set to some of your favorite for you to write your last-minute letter to Santa. front patio so you can buy on your way by. for the official turret lighting and before you Make a fun and festive dot ornament in the with special holiday colors and we kick off the Start your evening with Aunt Millie’s Carolers Free holiday music. Visitors will also be able to take (260) 420-2427 (260) 420-5563 visit the Festival of Gingerbread for a festive Children’s Services Department at the Allen Festival of Gingerbread! Take a sneak-peek at the and spread some Christmas cheer. While you’re Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is proud to warm beverage. Learn about ARCH’s historic in the Erin’s House “Lights of Love” display. Santa at the Train Station County Public Library during the Night of gingerbread creations during the Night of Lights here, warm up with some free cider and sample display and light the “Merry Christmas Wreath” Good Shepherd Books & Gifts preservation work. Donations cheerfully Stroll Parkview Field’s concourse and enjoy the 221 W Baker St Lights Festival. Open to all ages while supplies (3-9pm), and marvel at the handiwork and Aunt Millie’s Cinnamon Raisin Swirl bread! which made its debut on the original Wolf & Good Shepherd Books & Gifts accepted! Presented by ARCH and The History holiday atmosphere, including the TinCaps 24- 4:00pm - 8:30pm last. creativity put into each design. Count down with us as we light the breathtaking Dessauer department store at the corner of 915 S Clinton St Center. foot Christmas tree. Hot beverages and holiday Free (260) 421-1255 (260) 426-2882 display of “Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights” at Calhoun & Washington in 1937. In 2008, the 5:00pm - 9:00pm (260) 426-2882 snacks will be available for purchase. (260) Come to the Baker Street Train Station and visit acpl.info fwhistorycenter.com 6:00pm. wreath received a fresh coat of paint and all 20% off your entire purchase! Free hot fwhistorycenter.com 482-6400 with Santa! He’s bringing one of his reindeer (260) 424-8245 8,500 light bulbs were replaced with energy- tincaps.com | parkviewfield.com

12 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 13 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center About the FW Parks & November 22-December 31 Recreation Community Center

The Community Center offers year-round programs and activities for all ages with special emphasis on program- ming for adults, age 50+. Annual events include the Senior Games, Active Aging November 27 Week, the Haunt and . In addition, year round activities include computer classes, exercise classes, arts and crafts, wellness programs, Unwind Your Mind programming for early dementia, dancing and youth classes. For more information on programs and activities at the Community Center, call (260) 427-6460 or visit Santa’s Workshop at the Community Center fortwayneparks.org. Flagstar Bank WEDNESDAY SATURDAY NOV NOV Santa’s Workshop Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Cookies with Santa at the 4:30-7:30 p.m. Market

10 a.m.-4 p.m. H A R R I S O N O S I R R A H 27 30 Start your downtown celebration at the Community Center with free Kick off your holiday shopping and visit the Merchant Market on Main! holiday activities for the kids. There will be crafts, refreshments and a Buy items such as candles, jewelry, wood signs, pottery, Christmas deco- holiday movie. Donate a new or gently used bear and enter a drawing rations and much more! You can even have cookies and milk with Santa to win a giant elf bear. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday gifts for and friends from Noon - 2:00pm. $5 or less at the North Pole Stop-n-Shop while Mom and Dad shop for hand-crafted items at Candy Cane Lane. Don’t miss the light display on the Community Center roof. The Lighting Ceremony is at 6:05pm. Sponsored by Park Place Senior Living and Summit City Nursing & Rehab.

MONDAY MONDAY DEC Holiday Dinner & DEC Holiday Monday Light Tour Luncheon 9 5:30-9 p.m. 16 11:30 a.m. Reserve your place today for Bring a friend or two and join the annual Holiday Dinner and us for this special “ Holly Jolly Light Tour. The evening begins at Holiday” luncheon. We’ll begin 5:30pm with a delicious dinner serving at 11:30am, but you are and holiday entertainment. We invited to come earlier and enjoy will then board the charter buses cards or table games with other and take off on our planned route fun-loving folks. You may resume of Downtown Fort Wayne’s finest play after lunch if you wish. Christmas light displays and The Paid reservations are required 233 West Main Street Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park. by Wednesday, December 11 at Flagstar Bank Ages 18+. To register for the event, 4:00pm. Reservations fees cannot (260) 427-6460 call 427-6000. Paid reservations be refunded. This event is for ($18 per person) are required by ages 50 and above and the cost December 2. Reservation code: is $5.00. Supporting sponsor: fortwayneparks.org 141600-M1. Hearing Aids Plus+

14 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 15 15TH15TH ANNUAL ANNUAL CHRISTMASCHRISTMAS ON ON BROADWAY BROADWAY 15TH15TH ANNUAL ANNUAL 15TH ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY” CHRISTMASColor thisColor and this you and could ONyou wincould ChristmasBROADWAY win Christmas cash cashand prizes!and prizes! CHRISTMASSPONSORED BY: ON BROADWAY JOIN THE CELEBRATION AS SPONSOREDColorColor this this and BY: and you you could could win Christmaswin Christmas cash andcash prizes! and prizes! SPONSORS OF THIS YEAR’S FIREWORKS DISPLAY U.S. Senator Todd Young to Light Christmas Tree SPONSOREDSPONSORED BY: BY: Sweetwater Brings the Temptations to The Clyde ABC21 to Provide Live Coverage of Tree Lighting and Fireworks 40,000 Lights to Adorn Forty Foot Colorado Blue Spruce Fort Wayne Komets, Lake City Bank, and fireworks, Sweetwater, one of the “The Clyde is a world-class arts and Sweetwater, St. Joseph Hospital sponsors of “Christmas On Broadway” will entertainment venue, and has rapidly (), Prairie present a concert at The Clyde in Quimby become one of the Midwest’s most popular ® Farms, and Trinity English Lutheran Village, 1808 Bluffton Road (which borders concert spots. Chuck and Lisa Surack have

® Church to sponsor holiday kick-off the Broadway Corridor), featuring one made a significant financial investment in on Friday, November 22, 2019 of Motown’s most famous groups, “The The Clyde which has tremendously helped Temptations.” Doors for the all-ages show revive Quimby Village and has helped make The start of Fort Wayne’s holiday season will open at The Clyde at 7:00 p.m. on the surrounding neighborhoods even more ® gets underway later this month as the November 22nd with special guests, “The vibrant,” Coyle said. Tickets for “The 15th annual “Christmas On Broadway” Photo courtesy of John McGauley ® Sweetwater All-Stars Holiday Celebration.” Temptations” with special guests The celebration takes place on Friday, Sweetwater All-Stars Holiday Celebration November 22, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. The event be undertaken by Vision Scapes. This year, “Broadway is being restored to the jewel have already been sold out. the Christmas tree will be lowered into The Christmas tree will remain illuminated features the lighting of a forty foot Colorado that it used to be years ago when it was on the Broadway Plaza nightly from Friday, Blue Spruce adorned with 40,000 lights in place on Monday morning, November 18th, one of the primary business and residential “Christmas On Broadway” is the kickoff with live television coverage beginning at November 22nd through the first week of front of the Shine & Hardin Building on the corridors in our City. ‘Christmas on of Fort Wayne’s holiday season and adds January, giving the neighborhood and the Broadway Plaza. United States Senator 5:30 a.m. on ABC21 and radio coverage on Broadway’ highlights this renaissance, excitement and fun to the Downtown 103.9 Sunny FM. community a chance to enjoy the beauty Todd Young will kick off the holiday season having grown far beyond a celebration Improvement District’s HolidayFest. To of the holidays through the New Year. The as he lights the tree, continuing what can of the Broadway Corridor, to becoming a allow as many people as possible to view Again this year, attendees will be treated area is comprised of many of Fort Wayne’s only be described as a spectacular holiday source of pride for all of Fort Wayne,” said the color and excitement that the tree oldest and most historic neighborhoods, tradition. to cookies as well as holiday beverages Shine and Hardin. “From the St. Joseph lighting and fireworks provide, this year, as provided by Prairie Farms, which will including the Creighton-Home, Historic Hospital anchor position on the north end in years past, ABC21 will provide coverage South Wayne, Historic Oakdale, Fairfield, “Thousands of people will gather on the include hot chocolate and eggnog. of the Corridor (soon to become Lutheran of the celebration on the station’s 6:00 p.m. Prairie Farms joins the five other major Illsley Place, Williams-Woodland and the Broadway Plaza, with many thousands Downtown Hospital), to the development newscast on Friday, November 22, 2019. West Rudisill neighborhood associations. more watching on ABC21, as United States organizations that sponsor the event, which of the Electric Works in the middle of the ABC21 will be telecasting their entire 5:00 are Fort Wayne Komets, Lake City Bank, Senator Todd Young lights this year’s Corridor, to the overwhelming popular p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. newscasts Sweetwater, St. Joseph Hospital (part of “The start of the holiday season in Fort Christmas Tree, bringing the spirit of the Clyde on the south end of the Corridor, live from the Broadway Plaza. Wayne is joyfully ushered in by the season directly to the neighborhoods and Broadway has recaptured its image as the Lutheran Health Network), and Trinity families who form the backbone of the City English Lutheran Church. Also participating ‘Christmas On Broadway’ event, which has a thriving component of Fort Wayne’s “ABC21 is committed to helping strengthen become a holiday tradition for children of Fort Wayne,” said law partners Steve success story,” Shine and Hardin said. our communities’ neighborhoods,” in this year’s event are media sponsors, Shine and Tom Hardin of the law firm of ABC21 and 103.9 Sunny FM, as well as and adults alike. The 2019 celebration said WPTA Television Vice President marks our 15th year of bringing the Shine & Hardin, who have organized the “We are excited to be a first time sponsor and General Manager, Merry Ewing, Mudrack Tree Services, Associated Builders event since its inception. and Contractors, Inc. - Indiana/Kentucky holiday spirit to the neighborhoods and of this year’s ‘Christmas On Broadway,” in commenting on ABC21’s continued this year promises to be as spectacular said Michael and Richard Franke of the participation in “Christmas on Broadway.” Chapter, Custom Control and Machine, This year an additional 5,000 lights will be Vision Scapes, A Yard Apart, Asher Agency, as ever,” said Shine and Hardin. “We Fort Wayne Komets. “Much like the “Whether it’s our Skyview Network are delighted that from its inception as added to the Christmas Tree, which will Fort Wayne Komets are a Fort Wayne the Downtown Improvement District, camera focused on the Broadway Corridor, a small neighborhood gathering that our bring to 40,000 the total of colored tradition, ‘Christmas on Broadway’ has the celebration of the holiday season Gregory & Associates Insurance, and Shine lights to adorn the 40 foot Colorado Blue become a tradition where family, friends by supporting ‘Christmas on Broadway’ & Hardin, LLP. celebration now brings holiday revelers Spruce which, this year, was donated and neighbors gather in a neighborhood or the multitude of other activities that from across our entire area, including by Evan and Sonja Grotemat of Fort setting to enjoy the spirit of the holidays. ABC21 supports throughout our area, In addition to the lighting of the tree, Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Wayne. The tree will be lit simultaneously The Fort Wayne Komets are proud to be ABC21 is committed to helping build strong visitors will be able to take part in other This is a great opportunity to demonstrate with a spectacular display of fireworks a part of another family oriented activity neighborhoods throughout the communities family friendly activities, all free of charge, our neighborhood pride and to show the underwritten this year by one of Fort which demonstrates the strength and of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio,” including a visit and photo opportunity with strength of the Broadway Corridor,” Shine Wayne’s most notable organizations, the fiber of our community,” the Frankes said. said Ewing. Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments, rides and Hardin said. Fort Wayne Komets, making “Christmas On The Fort Wayne Komets are sponsoring on the Polar Express train and the chance Broadway” one of Fort Wayne’s premier the fireworks portion of the tree lighting The Broadway Plaza, in the heart of the ’07 to see and pet a live reindeer. Clips of the “Christmas On Broadway” holiday events. event, with both the Christmas Tree and neighborhoods, is located in front of the tree lighting ceremony will be included the fireworks being lit simultaneously, Shine & Hardin Building. The celebration Children can also take part in a coloring as part of the telecast of Steve Shine’s Fifteen years ago, “Christmas On in a spectacular display of vivid colors brightens the city’s center core with a forty contest in which they can color their own Annual Holiday Movie Marathon, to be Broadway” started as a mere neighborhood illuminating the sky. foot Colorado Spruce adorned with over Christmas tree for the chance to win prizes. broadcast on Christmas Day from 9:00 holiday gathering, with only 150 people 40,000 lights. The coloring contest form is available a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on MyTV Fort Wayne, in attendance. Today, “Christmas On “Again this year, Sweetwater is proud to on WPTA21.com, 1039sunnyfm.com and Channel 21.3 (over-the-air). The program Broadway” has become a community wide be a corporate sponsor of ‘Christmas On Each year, Mudrack Tree Services places the page opposite of this article. Entries features holiday movies and programming NAME AGE celebration of the spirit of the holidays, Broadway,” said Gregg Coyle, Executive the tree into its secure position within a must be received at ABC21 by Monday, and interviews with local celebrities who where more than 4,000 people have Director of The Clyde. “The incredible large Christmas tree stand constructed December 16, 2019. The winners, who will share with the viewing audience how they ADDRESS PHONE regularly come to the Broadway Plaza to visual display of the Christmas Tree by crews assembled by the Associated be announced between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 spend the holidays with their families. The begin the holiday season. “Christmas On lights and fireworks will be complimented Builders and Contractors, Inc. - Indiana/ a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, on Holiday Marathon will also be broadcast on Broadway” is a holiday tradition and a must by the musical artistry of one of the ABC21’s morning news and 103.9 Sunny December 25, 2019, on Comcast Channels Mail your colored entry form to Christmas on Broadway, WPTA-TV, 3401 Butler Road, Kentucky Chapter. Electrical service to NAME AGE see event for the entire family. greatest musical groups of all times, ‘The the tree is supplied by Custom Control and FM, will receive Visa Gift Cards from Lake 252 and 1024, Frontier/Fios Channel Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808. Entry deadline is December 16, 2019. Temptations,’ who will be performing Machine, with the tree itself decorated by A City Bank, holiday CDs from 103.9 Sunny FM 9, Mediacom Channel 10, and DirectTV Following the Christmas Tree lighting at The Clyde that evening,” Coyle said. 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asher_37068_2019_Christmas_Broadway_FWN.indd 1 10/4/19 9:00 AM Here Comes Santa Claus Holly Shopping The holidays haven’t With the return of truly started until you see peace, Santa returned to Santa lit up in Fort Wayne! his place on the side of Holly Shopping: For three quarters of a Wolf & Dessauer’s south An experience to look forward to! century, the famous Santa wall in November of 1945. SHOP LOCAL display has been a sparkling From that Christmas downtown attraction for to 1958 Santa and the area families. Images of it reindeer made their annual may very well be the most appearance to the delight of recognizable of our city. thousands of area residents. What a journey Santa has In February 1959, Wolf had through the years. The & Dessauer moved to a new display was first created in building and for a variety 1940 from sketches drawn of reasons the display went by G. Irving Latz, secretary into storage for the next 21 and treasurer of the Wolf & years. The Wolf & Dessauer Dessauer department store. department store was eventually acquired by LS You are invited to Holly their holiday splendor Wolf & Dessauer, Ayers and that could have its long awaited comeback In 2007 the display was Finner and Iron Workers Shopping presented by the and include: unique formerly at the corner of been the end of a timeless in downtown. The display’s updated with new LED from local 147, and the Downtown Improvement boutiques, attractions and Washington Blvd. and Fort Wayne tradition, were massive size – 24,717 bulbs, energy efficient bulbs. It English Bonter Mitchell Saturday, November 30th District on Saturday, their attendant gift shops, Calhoun St. in downtown, it not for a chance discovery 155 feet long and 5 ½ tons now shines even more Foundation for maintaining November 30th, from pop-ups, art galleries, and was known for their made by a GTE telephone – was dwarfed only by the brightly on the side of PNC this Fort Wayne treasure. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 10:00am-4:00pm in great holiday activities like wonderful customer service, installer in the spring of crowd’s response. Bank as the centerpiece of “We’re honored to brighten conjunction with Shop Small the Festival of Trees at the quality merchandise, and holiday tradition for Fort the holiday season every 1979. Jim Green found Over the years, Saturday. Embassy Theatre, Joyeux breathtaking Christmas the Santa display in an old Wayne. year with this display,” says Noel at the Old Fort, Garden enthusiasm for the Santa Corinna Ladd, Northern With its emphasis on small displays. Fort Wayne’s warehouse and enlisted in Lights at the Botanical Santa was designed to rival has continued to grow. A special thanks goes to Indiana PNC Bank Regional businesses, unique gifts, and the local media to rekindle Shambaugh & Sons, Greg a stress free environment, Conservatory and more. lighting displays common interest in the Santa display. President. Holly Shopping isn’t just Support your favorite in New York and at locations while discovering the time. For 45 days, the city of a shopping trip, it’s an new or recently opened Fort Wayne came together • Shop dozens of retailers and specialty boutiques! experience you will look businesses you may have Brinkman Corp, a local to bring the lighting display forward to! Eight free • Ride the shopping trolleys, connecting you to participating businesses! never visited. sign company, brought back to life. Members of trolleys will transport you the design to life. After 44 more than a half-dozen • Enjoy great Downtown restaurants and holiday entertainment! around beautiful Downtown Many businesses along the days of dedicated labor local trade unions, along Fort Wayne as well as the routes will be offering special by craftsmen who often with the Chamber of Wells Street and West Main holiday items, one-day only worked 18 hours per day, Commerce and scores Free keepsake gift tote for the first 200 riders! Corridors. Three different discounts or goodies and the Santa was finished just of interested citizens, trolley routes will connect refreshments to show their in time for the holiday donated the expertise, you to nearly fifty stops with appreciation to shoppers season. money, supplies and time HollyShopping.com more than 100 shopping who are choosing to shop Santa and his reindeer necessary to restore one opportunities, holiday local. first graced the side of Wolf reindeer. After 200 hours activities and dining options New this year: This year & Dessauer on the eve of a single reindeer was lit on to choose from. we will start and end the Thanksgiving 1940. In the side of the Fort Wayne Each heated trolley is trolleys an hour earlier keeping with tradition, the National Bank building. equipped with docents to (10:00am - 4:00pm) to let display continues to be lit The overwhelming nostalgic provide information and everyone get a jump on all response prompted on that same night every assist you with trolley maps, the holiday shopping, dining enthusiasm sufficient to year. giveaways, and more. Trolley and fun! continue the restoration riders will enjoy beautiful project through most of To find parking options Only a few years after decorations and holiday its debut the onset of 1980. around the Holly Shopping music and the first 200 riders Transfer Station, or close World War II kept the will receive a free Holly Santa display dark. Local On the eve of to your favorite store or Thanksgiving, November Shopping commemorative historians say the Santa HS19_Poster_11x17.indd 1 10/9/19 9:27 AM activity, check out our gift tote provided by your wasn’t lit from 1942 to 1944 27, 1980, 40 years after NOVEMBER 27 | FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 5:30 PM | PNC PARKING LOT Holly Shopping is presented by the Downtown Improvement District and generously sponsored by full list of Downtown Downtown Improvement to reduce the chance of it first appeared in Fort Fort Wayne Newspapers, Hanning & Bean Enterprises Inc., Lutheran Health Network, Wane 15, Parking options at www. District. enemy planes easily spotting Wayne and 22 years since Mutual Bank, Fort Wayne Metals, Club Car, Arts Campus Fort Wayne, Wells Street Corridor, Main DowntownFortWayne.com/ Street Corridor, Majic 95.1, and Classic Hits 101.7. the city of Fort Wayne at it had last been seen, the Participating businesses Parking night. Santa Claus display made For more information and updates as they become available visit www.HollyShopping.com will be decked out in all 18 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com November 10, 2019 November 10, 2019 Visit the official HolidayFest website at HolidayFestDowntown.com 19 Dining Guide Downtown Worship Guide 816 Pint & Slice Conner’s Kitchen + Bar Henry’s Pembroke Bakery & Café Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 24th: Plymouth Church of Fort Wayne, United Church of Christ 816 S Calhoun St 1150 S Harrison St 536 W Main St 300 E Main St (Inside Auer Center) Starbucks 1105 S Calhoun St | (260) 424-1485 | cathedralfortwayne.org 7:00pm: Candlelight Service 501 W Berry St | (260) 423-9424 | plymouthfw.org 11:00pm: Service of Lessons and Carols 11:00pm: Candlelight Service (260) 423-6600 (260) 467-1638 (260) 426-0531 (260) 247-7220 502 W Jefferson Blvd Tuesday, December 24th: Christmas Eve Sunday, December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day 5:00pm: Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day 10:00am: Advent Sunday Services 10:00am: Christmas Day Service This pizza parlor is located in a great little nook of Looking for a hangout-worthy spot with the best Great prices, quality food, and a neighborhood bar Pembroke Bakery & Cafe offers baked goods, (260) 422-2587 10:30pm: Christmas Eve Service 10:00pm: Christmas Day Service Wednesday, December 4th happy hour and weekend brunch in Downtown Fort Tuesday, December 31st: New Year’s Eve Downtown, which gives it that “big city” appeal. feel for the evening… stop on in! 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Entertainment for the evening will on the Plaza “White Christmas” Movie Screening at Volunteers of the Old Fort Bake Sale offer treats $15 General Admission: $20; Seniors: $18; Students: “Big Band Holiday” Center special concert offered by the accomplished while enjoying complimentary cookies and hot include Faith in Motion Dancers, Allen County Wednesday, November 27th and light refreshments. A story of true love & acceptance between Free the Embassy Theatre Tuesday, December 3rd 233 W Main St students of Fort Wayne Suzuki. Children ages chocolate. 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The Grand Wayne will 7:00pm 125 W Jefferson Blvd Meeting Room B Suzuki Method of instruction, also known as be joining us on site, featuring their famous, potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Dinner and Light Tour. The evening begins at tale- an antidote if the holidays have ever have complementary cookies and punch. Free 5:00pm Cookies with Santa at the Market 7:00pm - 8:00pm the “mother tongue method,” is based on the Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this show 5:30pm with a delicious dinner and holiday overwhelmed you. Local actor Kevin Torwelle is authentic New York style pizza by the slice for Additionally, we will a have a very special guest Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is proud to $8/Adults, $4/Children ages 12 & under Saturday, November 30th Free features all the memorable songs from the entertainment. We will then board the charter premise that music is learned like a language; once again Crumpet, the elf. NOTE: Rated R. purchase. from “Higbee’s”, but be careful, don’t “shoot display and light the “Merry Christmas Wreath” As one feature of the Embassy’s Festival of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community The filmed program, “Big Band Holiday” from children first hear the music and then learn to horizonbank.com your eye out”. which made its debut on the original Wolf & Trees, the festival will include a Thanksgiving Center animated film, plus five new songs written for buses and take off on our planned route of (260) 426-7421 Jazz at Lincoln Center will be shown at this the Broadway production. With a cast of beloved Downtown Fort Wayne’s finest Christmas light read and write it. Children develop the ability to firstpresfortwayne.org bonavitaarchitecture.com (260) 426-4100 Dessauer department store at the corner of Day screening of the classic holiday movie 233 W Main St class. 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You can even have Breakfast with Santa (260) 427-6460 November 29th - December 1st Harry Potter at the Bistro Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations Community and Children over 2 5:30pm Free chocolate. cookies and milk with Santa and friends from Saturday, December 7th fortwayneparks.org Embassy Theatre December 5th- 7th Center Celebrate the New Year with Science Central Free Start your evening with Aunt Millie’s Carolers 1 (800) 311-4634 125 W Jefferson Blvd Noon - 2:00pm. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Craft Club: Holiday Ornaments Bistro Nota 233 W Main St during our annual Countdown to Noon! Science Enjoy live music and visits with Santa and Mrs. and spread some Christmas cheer. While you’re indianamichiganpower.com 9:30am - 11:30am (260) 427-6466 1100 S Calhoun St Tuesday, December 10th 620 S Calhoun St 11:30am Central’s 20th annual event features children’s Claus starting at 5:30pm. 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We’ll begin demonstrations and a giant balloon drop light display at 6:20 pm. display of “Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights” at I&M Power Center Plaza required in addition to Festival ticket. Breakfast November 30th, December 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th Sign up for a special VIP breakfast before he Come and enjoy the magical world of Harry makes his final list of who has been naughty Create a beautiful ornament for your holiday serving at 11:30am, but you are invited to come featuring 2,020 balloons. Visitors will also be Lighting Night at the History Center 6:00pm. Intersection of Wayne St and Calhoun St sponsored by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union. Sing- 7:30pm and nice. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, decorating or gift giving! earlier and enjoy cards or table games with able to view city lights around the world on Wednesday, November 27th (260) 424-8245 7:00pm along with Santa. Storytime. Limited seating. December 1st 2:00pm Potter at Bistro Nota! 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Dressing up is pictures of your little ones in our “Christmas Wednesday, December 11th Reservations fees cannot be refunded. This crowd will count down the seconds. $3 Per Person BND Commercial Calhoun Street and above the Rotunda at the November 29th - December 1st The best loved songs and stories of the encouraged! Tickets are available online and Connections” exhibit before we open to the Allen County Public Library event is for ages 50 and above and the cost is (260) 424-2400 Join us as the History Center’s turret is lit 1021 S Calhoun St front of our building, bringing back a tradition Science Central Christmas season. Act One is reindeer, Santa, in-person - cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids and public. Your registration to this event allows you Meeting Room B $5.00. 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Registration Allen County Public Library (260) 426-2882 out candy canes and caroling popular Christmas time, the Wolf and Dessauer department store firstpresfortwayne.org Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Free Join Science Central for our annual Festival Saturday, December 7th in advance is required. Program limited to 20 900 Library Plaza fwhistorycenter.com featured Santa and His Reindeer, along with the Soltre: An Irish Holiday 1100 S Calhoun St The event takes place on December 31st, songs. Stop by to say, “Merry Christmas” and of Trains. 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(260) 407-0900 were filled with mechanical toys and whimsical (260) 424-2400 Free Smooth Edge 2: Jazz for the Holidays Join harpist, Jan Aldridge Clark, as she jazzes 230 W Main (Corner of Main Street & Maiden 2:00pm - 3:00pm December and enjoy an evening of beautifully The event is FREE & ALL AGES thanks to our bnd.net characters. Children came for their annual visit sciencecentral.org Meet St. Nicholas! St. Nicholas will be here to Wednesday, December 11th up the Great Hall with her “Harp Music for the Lane) Festival of Trees with Santa and his elf, Wee Willie Wand, in the Festival of Gingerbread Free sung harmonies in the garden. You will be Allen County Public Library Holidays” sponsors. Their commitment to the community Hear Irish songs and jigs to liven up your invited to sing along with the vocal harmony and talk with children about who he is and how he is ensures that 100% of the community is invited to 5:55pm Embassy Theatre Christmas fantasy world of WanDerland. 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