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JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 3 Given that the actors would have to communicate largely through sign language, Stieber wanted to give Bringing Katarena Burke (who plays Helen How to reach us Whatzup LLC Keller) and Sloan Amburgey-Thom- 5501 U.S. Highway 30 West as (Annie Sullivan) ample time to Fort Wayne, IN 46818 tackle their roles. Phone: (260) 407-3198 Keller’s Stieber has also cast a narrator, Fax: (260) 469-1027 a “spirit,” to speak on behalf of Hel- [email protected] whatzup.com en Keller, one which will capture facebook.com/whatzupftwayne Keller’s thoughts as she ages (which instagram.com/whatzupftwayne story to her character on stage will not do). .com/whatzupftwayne Fitting all of this material into a play performed for audiences of all ages Publisher is challenging, but it’s clearly a chal- Gerson Rosenbloom life again lenge that Stieber embraces. “It’s such a gift that I get to do Editor this,” he said. “It’s my favorite thing Jon Swerens Production shows I do.” Calendar and Distribution Director her life after the YOUNG HEROES Mikila Cook Initially intended to be a trilogy, breakthrough the Young Heroes on Conscience Se- Web and App Developer ries is now a solid part of the Youthe- Brandon Jordan BY MICHELE DeVINNEY atre season each year, and Stieber WHATZUP FEATURE WRITER likes to represent so many different Contributing writers young people both through our col- Nick Braun, Benjamin Dehr, For anyone who has ever seen a lective history and within the local Michele DeVinney, Dennis Donahue, Courtesy photo Evan Gillespie, Heather Herron, staging of The Miracle Worker — or theatre community. the 1962 film based on the play — Katarena Burke and Sloan Amburgey-Thomas, who star in the Fort Wayne “There’s really a great ‘full circle’ Jason Hoffman, John Hubner, Youtheatre production of After the Miracle: Helen Keller, pose in a re-creation of Helen Keller has made an indelible thing happening with this,” Stieber Chris Hupe, Brent Leuhold, the famous Helen Keller/Anne Sullivan image. Greg W. Locke, Steve Penhollow, mark on our consciousness. The said. “Anthony Hayes, who played Jennifer Poiry, Kevin Smith, powerful story centers on the trials AFTER THE MIRACLE: a story in about an hour and 15 min- Ryan White in our second of this Rachel Stephens of a young girl who lacks the ability utes. So those provide a great guide- series, was 13 when he played Ryan, to see, hear, or speak. HELEN KELLER post for what I need to include.” and is now preparing to go to Ball Distribution Trapped in her own world, inside FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE State to study directing. So I’m hav- Whatzup is distributed once per week her own head, it took the patient but 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 VAUDEVILLE ON STAGE ing him direct a part of the show so at more than 650 locations in nine determined efforts of her teacher 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Staging for the Young Heroes Se- he has something to show for his counties — Allen, Whitley, Noble, Wells, Adams, Huntington, Kosciusko, Dekalb, Annie Sullivan to help unlock her Feb. 9 ries is also a great forum for Stie- work.” and Steuben. Whatzup is distributed from those burdens and allow her 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 ber’s creativity since he not only Stieber hopes audiences will on Wednesdays and Thursdays by to find a way to communicate with Black Box Theatre, PPG ArtsLab writes the Heroes scripts, but also not only marvel at the accomplish- Whatzup LLC. others and live in the world. Auer Center for Arts & Culture, directs the production. ments of Helen Keller and Annie But Keller’s story continued into With the ArtsLab in the Auer Sullivan but will also think about Back issues Fort Wayne adulthood, when Keller made her $15-$20 · (260) 422-4226 Center home for the series, Stieber the many people who struggle with Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ own way in a new and now more ac- has a very versatile space to not only disabilities but also thrive and cre- per additional copy. Send payment with cessible world. present the material but connect ate and inspire. With a nod to ev- date and quantity of issues desired, happened in those years with Annie with the audience. He’s doing some- eryone from Oscar winner Marlee and your name and mailing address, to BRINGING THE YEARS TO LIFE after that breakthrough?” thing especially interesting with the Matlin to Patty Duke, who shared Whatzup LLC at the above address. Gregory Stieber, who has been The previous five productions Keller piece. her struggles with mental illness Calendar listings writing the plays for Fort Wayne of the series have featured Mary “In my research, I discovered well before many were courageous Must be received by noon Monday the Youtheatre’s Young Heroes of Con- Ingalls, Ryan White, Ruby Bridges, that Helen and Annie performed in enough to do so, Stieber reminds us week of publication for inclusion in that science series for five years, now Anne Frank, and Harriet Tubman. vaudeville shows to make money,” that we all know people who strug- week’s issue and, space permitting, brings to life After the Miracle: Helen Asked what he does first when he he said. “It’s hard to imagine these gle everyday and that kindness and will run until the week of the event. Keller. decides on his next subject (and he women who had such dignity being, understanding go a long way. Calendar information is published “I was drawn to the story of Helen already knows who will be featured essentially, in a freak show. But they “We use the word ‘dummy’ a lot in as far in advance as space permits Keller because we only really know in 2020), Stieber was firm in his re- were a huge hit, and I liked the idea this show because that was the lan- and should be submitted as early as her in these two contexts,” Stieber sponse. of staging it in that vaudeville con- guage that was being used against possible. Whatzup makes every effort to authenticate claims and accurate times said. “We know her from the mira- “I go to the library,” he said. “I text and contrasting the spectacle, people like Helen,” he said. “It’s the and event locations. We encourage cle, her breakthrough with Annie start with the biographies and any vibrancy, and fun of a vaudeville way now that the word ‘retarded’ is readers to verify information prior to Sullivan. Then we also know her books I can find on the subject, and show with Helen who can’t see or used as an adjective, and we know attending events or purchasing tickets. from her adult years when she re- there are many books about Hel- hear most of those things that drew how foul that is. ‘Dummy’ was used ally became the face of people with en Keller. But then I also visit the people to vaudeville. in that same way, and you can hear Advertising disabilities. She met every living children’s department and see what “We’ll also be including some Helen finds a sound in her throat Space reservations and ads requiring president and traveled all over for they have to offer there. Often the pieces from well-known performers and is able to say ‘I am no longer proofs due by no later than the Monday speaking engagements. stories for children are more simpli- like George Burns and Gracie Allen. dumb.’ 10 days prior to publication. Camera- “But what happened right after fied, but since we do school shows, It really offers a great comparison “We are all one degree or less ready or digital ad copy required the miracle to make her decide to I like to provide teachers with some and contrast to Helen’s world.” removed from someone with a dis- by noon Friday the week before publication. E-mail [email protected] live her life that way? She could have links to other content. While there are many Youtheatre ability. It’s your family member. It’s or call (260) 407-3198. just stayed in and lived a “Plus, even though the children’s students who won roles through the a loved one. It’s important that we fashionable life. Why did she decide books don’t have the same content recent audition, Stieber pre-cast push for equality. That’s the biggest to live her life the way she did? What as the adult books, I am trying to tell the key roles of Keller and Sullivan. message that I want to impart.” 4 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 Dawn of a new day for Midwest band Born in Michigan, POP EVIL W/DON JAMIESON, Pop Evil sets big THEM EVILS 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 international tour The Clyde 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne BY EVAN GILLESPIE $19-$23 · (260) 747-0989 WHATZUP FEATURE WRITER drive that kept him going through What’s in a name? In the case of the hard times. “There are no other Michigan-born Pop Evil, the band’s second options for us. Itʼs just mu- name contains an extremely effi- sic. Thatʼs what weʼve done, this is cient explanation of the music, a where we’ve always wanted to be, slick melding of melodic pop hooks and grind is what weʼll continue to and guitar-and-vocal rage. do.” It seems superficially contradic- If there weren’t successes along Courtesy photo tory, but the band has made it work, the way, though, we wouldn’t be rising from regional popularity to talking about Pop Evil today. Three more , culminating contribution to HBO’s Inside the Jamieson’s appearance is not the international recognition. Those successes include a with 2017’s self-titled collection, NFL. only unconventional part of Pop It hasn’t always been easy. The small-label record deal that pro- and tours with the likes of Papa “We are big fans of Don,” Kakaty Evil’s show. band was initially put together in duced the band’s first album,Lip - Roach, Finger Eleven, Escape the said. “He will bring a lot of energy to “Another great part of this tour is 2001 in North Muskegon by Leigh stick on the Mirror, in 2008 and a Fate, 3 Doors Down, and Theory of a the stage each night. the opportunity for local bands to Kakaty, Dave Grahs, Dylan Allison, subsequent deal with Universal that Deadman followed. Jamieson will deliver material win our contest to be the opening and Jamie Nummer. The friends produced 2010’s War of Angels. from his latest album, Communica- band each night,” says Kakaty. were devoted to their music, but Of course, a contract with a big la- READY FOR THE U.S. AND EUROPE tion Breakdown. To participate, bands were invit- they faced — as every young band bel often turns out to be not nearly For 2019, Pop Evil is ready to “This album has tons of jokes but ed to submit cover versions of the does — years of hard work with lit- as much of a dream-come-true as it headline a tour that will span most really revolves around four or five Pop Evil single, “Be Legendary.” The tle reward. seems, and Pop Evil quickly clashed of the United States through the longer stories, which is something Clyde show will be opened by the But the formative of years of Pop with the company’s vision. At a 2011 depths of winter, followed by a I’ve never really done before,” Ja- -area outfit We’re a Band?, Evil spanned one of the biggest eco- in Columbus, Ohio, Kakaty charge through Europe in late Feb- mieson said. “I usually just like shot- who won their slot with a funked-up nomic downturns in the nation’s symbolically ripped up the band’s ruary and early March. gunning jokes like beers at a frat version of the song. history. contract with Universal on stage The show at The Clyde on Feb. 8 party, but this time around I tried The tour, the album, and the cur- and announced that they’d be mov- will have the band taking the stage something a little different.” rent band lineup (which includes BOLOGNA SANDWICHES ing on with the smaller eOne Music with a trio of supporting bands and The album is funny, but it is also drummer Hayley Cramer, who The slog for an independent band label. The incident showcased the a popular rock n’ roll comedian. evidence of Jamieson’s fraternity joined in 2016) marks something of trying to make it in the Midwest was band’s independent streak and its “We think this is going to be one with the metal crowd. a new beginning for the band. especially tough, an experience that unwavering focus on its music. of the most memorable tours to date “I also called in a favor to my “This is a dawn of a new day for Kakaty remembers as “ten years of “I think all five of us didnʼt really with Don Jamieson, Them Evils, and friend from Mega- Pop Evil,” Kakaty said. “The new bologna sandwiches.” fit in, in our own ways, growing up,” Savage After Midnight,” Kakaty said. deth to record an opening riff to lineup feels like a whole new chap- “Weʼre just a bunch of guys that Kakaty said. “Pop Evil is kind of our Jamieson is a well-known comic play underneath the intro,” Jamie- ter for us. We could not be more grew up together and are hungry way of saying, ‘This is our fraternity, who has earned the respect of metal son said. “So the album features proud to lead off this new album for rock nʼ roll,” Kakaty said of the our home.’” fans as the host of VH1’s That Metal both an Emmy Award winner and a cycle… sending a positive message band’s current line up and of the They did well on their own, too. Show and earned an Emmy for his Grammy Award winner.” to our fans.”

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JANUARY 31-FEBRURY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 5 Fort Wayne-based rockers no longer adrift Local band James and the Drifters ready to launch new album

BY MICHELE DeVINNEY WHATZUP FEATURES WRITER Like many bands, the lineup for James and the Drifters is much different than it was when first formed almost a decade ago. The group has steadily built a loyal and de- vout following, making a splash along the way with several album releases, most notably All That Gold in 2014. Personnel changes did little to deter the band’s progress until a few years ago when it began to look like the end was possible. In 2016, the release of an EP, Get the Spirit, didn’t match their previous success. Then a bandmate left town. That one-two punch was almost the last straw. But the addition of Anthony Giraldi in 2016 took them over the hump. “I moved here in 2014 from Minneapolis to take a job at Sweetwater,” Giraldi said. “I was living in a house in West Central, and my backyard neighbor was Dan Willig, who’s the drummer for James and the Drifters. We got to know each other and became friends, and we’d talk about music. “After a year or so of being friends, we were talking one day, and he said the band’s bass player was leaving the band to move to Indy. I’ve been playing guitar and bass and sing- ing my whole life, so I said, ‘Why don’t I play Courtesy photo with you, and we can see how it goes.’ And we instantly clicked, not just musically but per- come so far since then.” and said they really wanted to help promote JAMES AND THE DRIFTERS sonally.” And now they have something to show and our music. They wanted to sign us to do a full- 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 share for the last few years together. Their length record, so we decided to just go for it LOCKED AND READY TO ROCK new album, The Glow, will be released on Feb. and finish the album.” The Philmore on Broadway After Giraldi’s successful tryout, the band’s 1, an occasion marked with a release party and They finished it here in Fort Wayne at Off 2441 Broadway, Fort Wayne lineup was locked in. Since mid-2016, James a performance at the Philmore on Broadway. the Cuff Sound, where they were assisted in $10-$12 · (260) 745-1000 and the Drifters features Giraldi, Willig, Andy the studio by Jason Davis. Scheer, and band co-founder Kyle Jackson, NEAT NEAT NEAT STEPS IN The band also re-recorded the original side of Fort Wayne — Chicago, Detroit, Kalam- the one constant in the band’s lineup. Perry Planned for some time, The Glow was orig- three songs which had been recorded and azoo, Nashville, Atlanta. We’ll be out all over Childs, their sound engineer, is the final piece inally going to be a long-term project. But released before Neat Neat Neat came into the the country most of the spring.” of the puzzle and is listed with the four-man thanks to some unexpected local support, it picture. Having recorded them as they did, Since most of the band have day jobs that lineup in all publicity. turned into a more traditional album release. the remaining cuts allowed for a more uni- keep them close to home during the week, With a history as long as James and the “It was originally supposed to happen in form and consistent sound, and recording the they hope to take advantage of their weekend Drifters — and with the multiple releases of four separate parts,” Giraldi said. “In 2017 we album here allowed them to finish it for the availability to visit cities which may not know original music to their credit — a newcom- released The Glow, Part 1, which was three upcoming release date. them but might be willing to check them out er like Giraldi could take awhile to get in the songs. The plan was to release three songs ev- Giraldi says there were no computers used on a Friday rather than a Monday, a Satur- groove. ery few months in four parts so there would be in the recording, providing an “organic sound day rather than Wednesday. That could help But he found his footing pretty quickly. 12 tracks all together. that’s warm and really different from most re- James and the Drifters gain a following as de- “They do have a lot of material,” Giraldi said. “We had a lot of material, and we still have a cords now.” voted as the one they’ve found in Fort Wayne. “But I’ve been playing for a long time, so I was lot of stuff on the shelf, so it was never about a The originally planned art work, with each Giraldi is looking forward to that as well as able to come in and learn the songs relatively lack of material. We just wanted to consistent- of four panels contributing toward a cohesive finally having some new music to share with quickly. But it’s more than just learning parts. ly release songs over a period of a year so there cover, will proceed as planned. their audience. There’s also a lot of things going on when was always something fresh on the horizon. “More than anything, I’m happy to have a you’re performing, nonverbal cues and things Plus, we were recording in Michigan so there TAKING IT TO THE PEOPLE full-length album,” he said. “This will be the like that that come when guys have been play- was some planning required to keep going up A significant tour is also in the near future. first one that I’ll have been a part of, and it’s ing together a long time. Even so, it only took a there to record the songs. It was probably a “We have a ton of dates, and we’re ready to just great to have a project with these four couple of shows to get our feet under us. We’ve pretty lofty goal. roll,” Giraldi said. “We have a couple of dates band members after having worked together played a lot since I joined the band, and we’ve “But Neat Neat Neat Records approached us here in Fort Wayne, but most of them are out- the last few years.” 6 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 No strings attached Old Crown Brass Band performs with a flourish BY ROD KING WHATZUP FEATURES WRITER

Downbeat is 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, for a free concert by one of Northeast Indiana’s pre- miere performing ensembles. The Old Crown Brass Band brass and per- cussion ensemble is made up of local music educators and freelance professional musi- cians. The band will be performing a variety of music ranging from marches and jazz ar- rangements to orchestral transcriptions, Broadway show tunes, and movie scores. One of OCBB’s founders, retired Philhar- monic tuba player Sam Gnagey, says the idea Courtesy photo actually came from transplanted English tuba OLD CROWN BRASS BAND Standard instrumentation for such a band try will be competing in several categories, player John Tite. is 28 brass players and several percussionists, including championship, open, youth, and full 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 “Every time I bumped into him after a con- depending on the requirements of the music band levels. Soloists and small ensembles will cert, he would say, ‘Fort Wayne needs a brass Auer Hall, Purdue Fort Wayne being played. Today’s brass band includes perform as well. OCBB has a 10-piece mini- band,’” Gnagey said. “John had played in sev- Free cornets, flugelhorns, tenor horns, baritones, brass band participating. eral in Leicestershire, England, and thought it trombones, euphoniums, basses, and percus- “Audiences will be able to hear some phe- would be fun to organize one here.” THE HISTORY OF BRASS BANDS sion. nomenal groups,” Gnagey said. “The best of The whole thing came together one evening According to Gnagey, brass bands origi- Since OCBB has no string or reed instru- the best will be participating.” in August 2007 when Philharmonic timpanist nated in England in the early 1800s during ments, it performs music either written or OCBB, which has hosted the national com- Eric Schweikert and Gnagey were having a the industrial revolution. Companies formed arranged specifically for brass bands. petition here the past four years, took first couple of beers at Acme Bar. bands in order to defuse political activities of place in the open section in 2013 and 2014. They discussed how to get players, what employees and as entertainment for the work- NATIONAL COMPETITION IN FORT WAYNE They captured third place in level three in kind of music to perform, and even tossed ing classes. “We have more than 30 on our roster,” 2016 and 2017. around what it should be called. An Old Crown Though they were made up of a variety of Gnagey said, “but when we perform in North According to Gnagey, when OCBB started, Beer logo on the wall caught their attention, instruments, most of the workers were pro- American Brass Band Association (NABBA) many members had not touched their horns and they decided on the spot to name it Old vided brass instruments because, as Gnagey competition we are strictly limited in number for years. Ninety percent of its members have Crown Brass Band in honor of the former Fort explained, many of them had lost fingers in in- so a few of our players have to watch from the music degrees and many were or still are high Wayne brewery. dustrial accidents. It was found that brass in- audience. We’ll be hosting and competing in school and college band directors. They put the word out and 15 musicians struments were ideal since they required only the national NABBA convention here at the The band offers well-trained musicians an showed up for the first rehearsal in Septem- three fingers to play a cornet or baritone and Embassy Theatre and the Grand Wayne Cen- opportunity to participate in a first-rate group ber. The plan was to show off the new ensem- even fewer for a slide trombone. Companies ter the first weekend in April (April 5 through that performs at the highest level. T.J. Faur ble at a December concert, but a snow storm actually hired musicians to work for them and 7).” and Bryen Warfield share the conducting du- delayed it until January. play in their bands. Thirty-seven bands from all over the coun- ties.

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JANUARY 31-FEBRURY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 7 WOODEN NICKEL Spins LOCAL AND NATIONAL ALBUM REVIEWS RECORDS Tom Brumley and Depeche Mode, New Order, and Sisters of Mercy the Buckaroos with a nod to ’80s scores by Tangerine Dream and Backtracks CLASSIC ALBUMS ALBUM OF THE WEEK Charles Bernstein. Steelin’ the Show “Into the Woods” opens the record in a dizzy- Megadeth With the passing of ing swirl of both menace and wonder, beginning Rust in Peace Roy Clark last year, it in a cloak of darkness but exploding into hard (1990) feels as if a certain era electro. “Ripples” echoes elements of Depeche of , one in Mode and Thompson Twins, with a nod to more Megadeth formed which skilled musician- Gothic elements. There’s something very ethereal in Los Angeles in the ship was put into the service of modest fun, has about “Woods Funeral.” It holds a dreamy quality early ’80s after gui- finally come to a conclusive end. like some of Oneohtrix Point Never’s more lucid tarist Dave Mustaine At its peak in the ’60s and ’70s, folksy coun- moments. But Dobyns and Bologna add some hip got kicked out of Me- try-and-western music transcended the dance hop elements into the beat department which tallica. Bassist David Ellefson came on board hall and delighted mainstream audiences on TV. makes the track stand out. “Digging Holes,” de- and they released their first record in 1985. $11.99 No one played this kind of slick-but-homey coun- spite its dark intentions in the title department, Rust was their fourth release, and is still my fa- CODY JOHNSON try dance music better than and his is pure pop. vorite thrash-metal album from the ’90s. band The Buckaroos, and The Buckaroos’ sound Alone in the Woods seamlessly stitch together It opens with “Holy Wars…The Punishment AIN’T NOTHIN’ TO IT Veteran singer-songwriter Cody Johnson was exemplified by the of Tom these electronic elements into dense and engag- Due” and the shredding goes on for over six has released his first album for Warner Brumley. ing tracks on this stunning debut album. It suc- minutes. With geopolitical themes and sick Nashville, Ain’t Nothin’ To It. Featuring This collection pulls together 17 of The Bucka- ceeds on many levels. guitars, the opener is still one of their staples at 13 songs plus two bonus live tracks, the roos’ most rollicking tunes that feature Brumley The songs all carry their own bit of shadowy live shows. “Hanger 18” explores the potential album boasts writing contributions from prominently. The instrumental songs touch on magic and fill your head with visions of both cover-up for the UFO conspiracy and is more Chris Stapleton, Radney Foster, and John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne. a variety of moods, from the jazzy rock of “Sev- beauty and things that lurk in the dark. It’s a hard rock than thrash. The super grunge-met- Buoyed by the lead single “On My en Come Eleven” to the pop country of “Free and Grimm fairy tale come to life with synths, beats, al goes all-in during “Five Magics” with great Way to You,” the album also covers the Easy,” from the bluegrass-inflected “Tom Cat- and sonic magic. — John Hubner lead and rhythm guitars, but you are constant- Charlie Daniels Band hit, “Long Haired tin’” to the sleepiness of “The Neosho Waltz.” On ly reminded how vital the drumming is from Country Boy.” Get Ain’t Nothin’ To It for “Highland Fling” and others, Brumley trades his this band thanks to Nick Menza (who played on $11.99 at all Wooden Nickel Music stores. Metal Church pedal steel for , for a Celtic/Appalachian Damned If You Do four records). feel. And I just love “Poison Was ,” if only TOP SELLERS While Brumley is the focus of the album, In the late ’80s, Met- because it clocks in at just under three minutes WEEK ENDING JANUARY 27, 2019 there’s the valuable bonus of the rest of the band al Church replaced and Menza hits skins in an almost punk-rock, WTW L ARTIST/Album being on hand, too. Buck Owens and Red Simp- their lead singer, David frenzied tempo. 1 1 GRETA VAN FLEET son handle the guitar duties, and pro- Wayne, with “Lucretia” has several changes, and the vo- Anthem of the Peaceful Army vides a fiery complement to Brumley’s and released Blessing cals from Mustaine are very -ish. The steel. Owens delivers his trademark vocals on the in Disguise, a political- guitars grind away in this one as well, elaborate 2 – BRING ME THE HORIZON classic “Together Again,” with Brumley adding an ly charged album that took the band places they and polished (as thrash is sometimes misun- amo emotive solo. had never been before. Howe recorded three al- derstood). The album finishes strong with 3 – KING DIAMOND Americans might have things to do on week- bums with the band before quitting and leaving the gloomy Sabbath-meets-Marilyn Manson Songs for the Dead Live ends now other than to go out dancing at the the business completely, turning the frontman “Dawn Patrol” as a segue into the title track. I 4 3 THE 1975 VFW or watch Hee Haw on TV, but there’s a cer- duties over to Ronny Monroe. have to say that “Rust in Peace” and its message A Brief Inquiry Into Online tain comfort in remembering those be-sequined Fast forward a little over two decades to 2016 of World War Three after launching Polaris Relationships days. And Steelin’ the Show couldn’t be a better and we find Howe has returned to the fold, grab- warheads is frightening and deliberate. 5 2 QUEEN reminder. — Evan Gillespie bing the mic for the band’s eleventh album, the Megadeth had some messages that may have Bohemian Rhapsody Soundtrack critically acclaimed XI. Now, with the release of been lost on the youth who were too busy bang- Alone in the their second post-reunion disc, Damned If You ing heads, but the lyrics were obvious to those 6 – WILLIAM TYLER Do, we are eager to see if Metal Church can keep of us who were paying attention. Go West Woods the momentum going. Megadeth produced 15 solid records since 7 7 SHARON VAN ETTEN Alone in the Woods kicks off with the title track, 1985 with only Mustaine and Ellefson remain- Remind Me Tomorrow My first exposure to a straightforward thrash number that would have ing as the constant core members of the band. 8 – WALTER TROUT electronic duo Alone been better served if they had left off the cartoon- Fun Fact: Megadeth have had eight drum- Survivor Blues in the Woods was their ish Oompa Loompa-like chanting at the start and mers and ten guitarists throughout their ca- excellent track, “I Nev- finish of the song. The song itself harkens back to reer. — Dennis Donahue 9 – MIKE KROL er Came Up for Air,” that trio of great albums with Howe’s vocals lead- Power Chords from Burning Witches Records’ 2018 compilation ing the way. 10 10 DEERHUNTER Communion. From that track I knew there was “The Black Things” and “By The Numbers” While Damned If You Do suffers from poor pro- Why Hasn’t Everything Already something quite remarkable at play. The band, continue along the same path with guitarist Kurt duction that turns Howe’s vocals muddy from Disappeared? which consists of Jon Dobyns and Lon Bologna, Vanderhoof ripping off riffs and solos with ease, time to time, the album as a whole should satisfy are production wizards. They already know how following new drummer Stet Howland as he sets old-school fans and fans that hopped on the bus CHECK OUT OUR to cultivate and create sonic delights as seasoned the pace. with XI. producers, having done quite well in the synth The mid-tempo “Revolution Underway” feels It’s good to know that after 40 years as a band, $5 CD BINS pop realm as Twitch The Ripper. 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Furth Center, Trine University Angola Celtic Woman Apr. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash 1964 The Tribute Aug. 17 Honeywell Center Wabash Celtic Woman Apr. 14 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL 1988 May 4 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Chelsea Cutler Feb. 16 Metro Chicago A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Don Q Mar. 16 The Fillmore Detroit Chris D’Elia Mar. 28 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Academy of St Martin in the Fields Feb. 28 Honeywell Center Wabash Chris Lane, Dan + Shay Mar. 30 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Adam Burke Feb. 8 Welch’s Ale House Fort Wayne Classic Deep Purple w/Glenn Hughes May 2 The Clyde Fort Wayne Adia Victoria Feb. 25 Schubas Tavern Chicago CloudMaker Mar. 16 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Adventure Club, Tynan May 1 House of Blues Cleveland CNCO Feb. 22 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Air Supply Mar. 1 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Coheed and Cambria, Maps & Atlases Feb. 26 Agora Theatre Cleveland Alan Jackson w/William Michael Morgan Apr. 26 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Collin Raye Feb. 8 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana America Feb. 15 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead Mar. 9 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Courtesy photo Amorphis, Delain, Anneke Van Giersbergen Sept. 27 Agora Theatre Cleveland Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead Mar. 10 The Fillmore Detroit Jimmy Eat World are touring with And The Kids, Anna Faye, Toth Mar. 1 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Damien Escobar May 11 Park West Chicago fellow ’90s band Third Eye Blind this Anderson .Paak Feb. 15 The Fillmore Detroit The Dandy Warhols May 11 Metro Chicago summer, with several dates within driving distance of Northeast Indiana. Anderson .Paak Feb. 16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dane Cook Apr. 5 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Anderson East, Lucie Silvas Feb. 23 The Vogue Indianapolis Dane Cook Apr. 6 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Grizfolk, Flor Mar. 1 The Fillmore Detroit Dane Cook Oct. 5 The Fillmore Detroit Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Grizfolk, Flor Mar. 2 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dane Cook Oct. 18 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Stalwarts Andy Frasco & The U.N., Wild Adriatic Mar. 2 Martyrs’ Chicago Dave Davies Apr. 19 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Anita Renfroe Feb. 14-16 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Davy Knowles Feb. 15 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Anita Renfroe Mar. 14 Honeywell Center Wabash Dead & Company June 12 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville of the ’90s Anthony Gomes May 18 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Dead & Company June 14-15 Wrigley Field Chicago Ariana Grande Mar. 28 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Apr. 20 Martyrs’ Chicago The Association Apr. 13 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Demetri Martin Mar. 2 Vic Theatre Chicago team up for Atalla, Temple of the Fuzz Witch Mar. 8 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Dennis DeYoung May 3 Honeywell Center Wabash Badfish Feb. 15 The Clyde Fort Wayne Desert Dwellers, Thriftworks Mar. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis Badfish w/Bumpin Uglies, Roots of Creation Feb. 22 House of Blues Cleveland Devin Dawson Feb. 22 The Vogue Indianapolis Ball State University Singers Mar. 29 Honeywell Center Wabash Diamond Rio Mar. 30 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana summer tour Banda MS May 3 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Dido June 13 Vic Theatre Chicago immy Eat World and Third Bands Concert feat. Vaclav Blahunek, Disturbed, Three Days Grace Mar. 8 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Eye Blind will bring the hits to guest conductor; Chance Trottman-Huiet, tuba; Dizgo Mar. 23 The Vogue Indianapolis and Viet Cuong, composer Feb. 28 Rhinehart Music Center Fort Wayne the stage when they co-head- DJ Marcus Mar. 2 The Vogue Indianapolis J Barenaked Ladies July 20 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati line the upcoming Summer Gods dodie Sept. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago Barenaked Ladies Aug. 16 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Tour. Dogs at Large Mar. 2 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Jimmy Eat World are celebrating Barenaked Ladies Aug. 17 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Donnie Iris and the Cruisers w/The Vindys Mar. 9 Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH their 25th year Baroness, Deafheaven, Zeal & Ardor Mar. 31 Riviera Theatre Chicago The Dream Feb. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago as a band in 2019 Beats Antique Jan. 31 The Vogue Indianapolis Dream Theater Apr. 2 The Fillmore Detroit while Third Eye Beirut, Helado Negro Feb. 22 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dropkick Murphys Feb. 19 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Blind is celebrat- Béla Fleck & The Flecktones feat. Victor Wooten, Dying Fetus, Spite, Revocation, ing the 22nd an- Roy “Futureman” Wooten, and Howard Levy June 29 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Whitechapel, Fallujah Apr. 24 Agora Theatre Cleveland niversary of their Bethel Music Oct. 8 The Fillmore Detroit E-40 Mar. 7 The Vogue Indianapolis seminal album Between the Buries and Me, Tesseract, Astronoid Feb. 19 Agora Theatre Cleveland Eliminator w/The Illegals, Semi-Charmed Biscuit Miller and the Mix Feb. 16 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Nick Harless Band, Plan B Mar. 16 The Eclectic Room Angola Life and support- Blackberry Smoke w/Ida Mae Mar. 16 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo , Marsha Ambrosius Feb. 10 The Vogue Indianapolis ing their recent- Road Blackberry Smoke w/Ida Mae Mar. 17 Kent Stage Kent Eric Church Mar. 22-23 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL ly released EP Blackberry Smoke w/Ida Mae Mar. 19 Honeywell Center Wabash Notes Eric Church Apr. 19-20 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland of covers titled CHRIS HUPE Blackberry Smoke w/Ida Mae Mar. 21 The Castle Theatre Bloomington Eros Ramazzotti June 26 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Thanks for Every- Blue October Mar. 22 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Excision Feb. 27 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland thing. Ra Ra Riot will open things Blues Brothers Feb. 22 Honeywell Center Wabash Fear, Power Trip, Venom Inc Apr. 27 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL up when the tour stops in Chicago Bob Mould Feb. 22-23 Metro Chicago Flogging Molly, Lucero Mar. 9 Aragon Ballroom Chicago on June 27, Detroit on June 28, In- Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers Mar. 4 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Frost w/March On, Comrade Feb. 2 Brass Rail Fort Wayne dianapolis on June 30, Cleveland Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers Mar. 5 The Fillmore Detroit Gaelic Storm Feb. 28 House of Blues Chicago on July 2, Columbus on July 16, and Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers Mar. 6 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Gary Allan Mar. 30 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Cincinnati on July 17. Boombox Cartel Feb. 16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago The Ghost of Paul Revere w/Charlie Parr Feb. 2 Lincoln Hall Chicago Branford Marsalis Apr. 12 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Ghost Town Blues Band Mar. 23 Key Palace Theatre Redkey MANSFIELD FEST KEEPS GROWING Brian Posehn Apr. 19 Welch’s Ale House Fort Wayne Gin Blossoms Feb. 24 The Vogue Indianapolis The Inkcarceration Music and Bring Me The Horizon Feb. 4 The Fillmore Detroit Glenn Miller Orchestra Aug. 6 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Tattoo Festival takes place July 12-14 Bring Me The Horizon Feb. 5 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 8-9 The Fillmore Detroit inside the old Ohio State Reformato- Brujas Del Sol, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs, Guster w/Saintseneca Apr. 11 The Intersection Grand Rapids ry in Mansfield, Ohio, located about The Be Colony Feb. 16 Brass Rail Fort Wayne an hour east of Lima. Guster w/Saintseneca Apr. 12 Riviera Theatre Chicago Bryan Ferry Aug. 1 Chicago Theatre Chicago The festival seems to get bigger Harper and Midwest Kind Mar. 9 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Buck Meek Feb. 26 Schubas Tavern Chicago every year, evidenced by the fact Hatebreed, Obituary, Terror, Buckcherry w/Joyous Wolf Apr. 24 Eclectic Room Angola Cro-Mags, Fit for an Autopsy Apr. 9 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne that this year’s weekend will be Buckets N Boards Mar. 17 Honeywell Center Wabash Here Come the Mummies Feb. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis headlined by rock heavyweights Shinedown, Godsmack, and Five Camila Oct. 5 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Herman’s Hermits feat. Peter Noone Apr. 27 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Finger Death Punch. Also on the Candlebox Feb. 14 The Clyde Fort Wayne Herman’s Hermits feat. Peter Noone Apr. 28 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 9 NATIONAL TOURS WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE Road Notes On the Road  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Hinder w/Soil Feb. 5 Eclectic Room Angola Mac DeMarco Sept. 28 Riviera Theatre Chicago bill are Live, Seether, Skillet, Tak- Hippie Sabotage Mar. 1 Riviera Theatre Chicago Magic Giant, Castlecomer Feb. 15 Metro Chicago ing Back Sunday, Buckcherry, Howard and the White Boys Mar. 2 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Manic Focus Apr. 5 The Vogue Indianapolis Fozzy, and about 20 other bands. Hugh Jackman June 21 United Center Chicago Manners Please Feb. 9 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Prior to the festival taking over Hugh Jackman June 24 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 20 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL the prison, the Ohio State Reforma- , All That Remains, All Hail The Yeti Feb. 21 Agora Theatre Cleveland Marco Antonio Solis Mar. 31 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL tory was most famous for the movie The Infamous Stringdusters, Great Peacock Mar. 27 The Vogue Indianapolis Maren Morris, Cassadee Pope Mar. 9 Riviera Theatre Chicago The Shawshank Redemption since w/The Raven Age Aug. 22 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Maren Morris, RaeLynn May 11 The Fillmore Detroit most of the movie was filmed there. Iron Maiden w/The Raven Age Aug. 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Masked Intruder, Flamingo Nosebleed, Jacquees Feb. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Rehab After Party Mar. 27 Welch’s Ale House Fort Wayne COMEDY TROUPE STILL ON TOUR Jai Wolf Apr. 24 The Vogue Indianapolis The Medium w/The Orange Opera Feb. 1 Brass Rail Fort Wayne The Tenderloins, stars of the Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel Mar. 14 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne MercyMe Apr. 27 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne TruTV hit series Impractical Jokers, James Bay Mar. 19 Riviera Theatre Chicago MercyMe Apr. 28 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL will hit the road for a few dates this James Blake Mar. 3 Riviera Theatre Chicago Metallica Feb. 1 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland summer bringing their pranks, im- Jamey Johnson Feb. 2 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Metallica w/Jim Breuer Mar. 11 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis prov, and sketch comedy to some of Jawbox July 27 Metro Chicago Metric, July Talk Mar. 25 The Fillmore Detroit the summer venues in the area. Jeff Austin Band, Rumpke Mountain Boys Mar. 8-9 Martyrs’ Chicago Metric, Zoé, July Talk Mar. 22 Aragon Ballroom Chicago The troupe has toured steadily Jeff Goldblum and Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Feb. 15 Park West Chicago Michael Bublé Mar. 17 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL for the last four years or so and has Jeff Tweedy w/James Elkington Mar. 21 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Mumford & Sons Mar. 9 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland built up a reputation for leaving Jeff Tweedy w/Buck Meek Mar. 31 Davidson Theatre Columbus, OH Mushroomhead Mar. 16 Agora Theatre Cleveland audiences in tears from laughter. Jeff Tweedy w/Buck Meek Apr. 1 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Musical Box Mar. 19 The Fillmore Detroit Check out “Cranjis Summer Spec- Jeff Tweedy w/James Elkington Apr. 17 Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati Nate Bargatze Apr. 6 Vic Theatre Chicago tacular” when it comes to Detroit on Jefferson Starship Feb. 2 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Needtobreathe w/Matt Maeson Feb. 17 Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH Aug. 9, Chicago on Aug. 10, and Indi- Jenny Lewis Mar. 30 Riviera Theatre Chicago Nellie “Tiger” Travis Apr. 27 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne anapolis on Aug. 11. Jimmy Buffet July 16 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI New Kids on the Block, Naughty By Nature Mar. 4 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland DIO REMAINDER IN MIDWEST Jimmy Buffett July 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany May 2 US Bank Arena Cincinnati Last in Line, one of the two bands Jo Koy Mar. 9 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, created from the remnants of Dio John Mellencamp Feb. 12 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Debbie Gibson, Tiffany May 4 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland after Ronnie James Dio died, will John Tesh May 18 Honeywell Center Wabash New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, release their second album, II, in Johnny Mathis July 27 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Debbie Gibson, Tiffany May 5 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis February. They will, or course, tour Johnnyswim May 25 Riviera Theatre Chicago New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, to let people know about it. Jonathan Van Ness Apr. 13 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Debbie Gibson, Tiffany June 13 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids The band features former Dio Josh Groban Apr. 2 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, drummer Vinny Appice, bassist Judas Priest May 25 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Debbie Gibson, Tiffany June 14-15 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Jimmy Bain, and guitarist Vivian Justin Moore, Cody Johnson Feb. 21 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, Campbell, who is also a member of a Debbie Gibson, Tiffany June 18 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Kamelot Sept. 19 Harpos Concert Theatre Detroit band you might have heard of called Kamelot Sept. 20 Agora Ballroom Cleveland New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany June 22 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Def Leppard. The lineup is round- Kamelot Sept. 21 Patio Theater Chicago Newsboys United, Danny Gokey, ed out by the very capable vocalist Kansas May 11 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Mandisa, Rend Collective Mar. 28 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Andrew Freeman, who has also had Kasey Chambers Jan. 31 Old Town School Chicago Next Town Down Feb. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago stints in The Offspring and Lynch KC and the Sunshine Band Mar. 2 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Oh Pep! Mar. 21 Schubas Tavern Chicago Mob. The band visits Chicago on Kelly Clarkson w/Kelsea Ballerini Feb. 22 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Old Dominion w/Jordan Davis, March 22 and Detroit on March 23. Kelly Clarkson w/Kelsea Ballerini Mar. 21 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Mitchell Tenpenny May 2 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Kentucky Headhunters w/Confederate Railroad Feb. 23 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Orgy, Lords of Acid, Genitorturers, Little Miss Nasty Mar. 8 Agora Theatre Cleveland ATTENTION DEADHEADS Killer Queen July 13 Honeywell Center Wabash Our Last Night, State Champs Mar. 2 The Fillmore Detroit Bob Weir apparently had some The King’s Singers Feb. 16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Pancho Barraza Apr. 13 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL time to fill beforeDead & Compa- The Kingsmen Feb. 1 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves Aug. 23 Aragon Ballroom Chicago ny goes on tour this summer. He booked a 20-city tour for his band Kiss Mar. 2 United Center Chicago Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, After the Burial May 15 The Fillmore Detroit Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. The trio is Kiss Mar. 9 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Patty Griffin Apr. 16 Vic Theatre Chicago rounded out by bassist Don Was and Kiss Mar. 13 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Paul McCartney June 3 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne drummer Jay Lane, a couple of guys Kiss Mar. 16 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Percussion Ensemble Concert Apr. 7 Rhinehart Music Center Fort Wayne that have been on stage more than Kiss Mar. 17 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Phil Wickham Feb. 9 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana a few times over the last 50 years Kiss Aug. 29 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Philips, Craig and Dean Mar. 8 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana or so. Kiss Aug. 31 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Phish June 19 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH It’ll be a great chance to catch The Kooks Feb. 21 Riviera Theatre Chicago Pink Apr. 26-27 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Weir in a smaller venue before he LANY May 8 The Fillmore Detroit Pink Apr. 30 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis heads out to the summer sheds with Lennon Stella Mar. 28 Metro Chicago Pop Evil w/Don Jamieson, Them Evils Feb. 8 The Clyde Fort Wayne Dead & Company. Check them out Leslie Odom Jr. w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mar. 2 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne The Purple Xperience May 4 Lerner Theatre Elkhart when they stop by The Masonic in Lewis Black Mar. 29 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Queen + Adam Lambert July 27 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Cleveland on March 4, The Fillmore Lifehouse Mar. 7 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Queen + Adam Lambert Aug. 9 United Center Chicago in Detroit on March 5, and the Taft Lil Mosey Apr. 12 Agora Theatre Cleveland Queen + Adam Lambert Aug. 13 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Theatre in Cincinnati on March 6. The Little Mermen Feb. 2 The Vogue Indianapolis Quinn XCII, Ashe Mar. 15 The Fillmore Detroit Road Notes covers within driving Liu Liu Apr. 3 Rhinehart Music Center Fort Wayne Quinn XCII, Ashe Mar. 20 Riviera Theatre Chicago distance of Northeast Indiana. Send your Los Lobos Mar. 2 The Clyde Fort Wayne Rain Mar. 17 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert news items to [email protected]. Los Lonely Boys Mar. 15 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Rainbow Kitten Surprise w/Mt. Joy Feb. 8-9 Riviera Theatre Chicago LP Feb. 8 Vic Theatre Chicago The Regrettes, SWMRS Apr. 22 Deluxe Indianapolis Mac DeMarco Sept. 27 Masonic Temple Theater Detroit Remedy Drive Mar. 3 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne 10 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 On the Road NATIONAL TOURS WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder May 24 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Tim Hawkins Apr. 26 Honeywell Center Wabash Roberto Carlos Mar. 21 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Todd Snider Apr. 18 The Vogue Indianapolis Robyn Mar. 6 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Tom Segura Feb. 16 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Rodney Crowell Mar. 14 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Tom Segura June 2 Chicago Theatre Chicago Roots of Creation, Bumpin Uglies, Badfish Feb. 22 House of Blues Cleveland Train w/Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone July 20 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Roseanne Barr May 16 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Train w/Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone July 21 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Roseanne Barr May 17 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Train w/Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone July 23 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Russ Taff Apr. 4 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Train w/Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone July 24 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Ryan Bingham w/The Americans Apr. 5 Park West Chicago Train w/Goo Goo Dolls, Allen Stone Aug. 14 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH The Sadies, Kurt Vile Feb. 21 The Vogue Indianapolis Travis Tritt Mar. 2 Niswonger P.A.C. 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Van Wert Umphrey’s McGee w/Moser Woods Feb. 21 The Clyde Fort Wayne Sandi Patty w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mar. 30 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Umphrey’s McGee Mar. 23 Masonic Cleveland Cleveland Santana Aug. 4 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL , JpegMafia Mar. 12 Riviera Theatre Chicago NOTICED Santana Aug. 7 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Vocal Division Recital Feb. 19 Rhinehart Music Center Fort Wayne Santana Aug. 9 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville May 21 Agora Theatre Cleveland Send us your events Santana Aug. 10 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Walk Off The Earth May 22 The Fillmore Detroit to get free listings in Santana Aug. 11 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Watermelon Slim w/Long Haul Paul Feb. 2 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Feb. 1 The Fillmore Detroit Weird Al Yankovic July 2 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne our calendar! Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox May 7 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Wet Face Feb. 22 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Scotty McCreery Apr. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash Wet, Kilo Kish Mar. 12 Metro Chicago whatzup.com/ Shawn Mendez Aug. 5 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Whitesnake May 15 Agora Theatre Cleveland submissions Shinedown w/Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria Mar. 7 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Who’s Bad May 4 The Clyde Fort Wayne Sixteen Candles Feb. 15 The Vogue Indianapolis Why Don’t We Apr. 12 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Skism, Zomboy, Trampa, Badklaat Feb. 8 Aragon Ballroom Chicago The Wild Reeds Apr. 6 Schubas Tavern Chicago , Lamb of God, Cannibal Corpse, The Winery Dogs May 15 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne May 16 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Wisin & Yandel June 7 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Slayer, Lamb of God, Cannibal Corpse, Yuri, Pandora Mar. 16 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Amon Amarth May 19 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Zhu Feb. 23 Agora Theatre Cleveland Snarky Puppy May 17 The Vogue Indianapolis Zoso May 11 The Clyde Fort Wayne Snarky Puppy May 18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Sonata Arctica, Kamelot Sept. 20 Agora Theatre Cleveland Space Jesus, Buku, Toadface, Huxley Anne Feb. 17 The Clyde Fort Wayne Spafford Feb. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Spencer Sutherland Feb. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago Stacy Mitchhart Band Apr. 13 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Steep Canyon Rangers Mar. 10 Old Town School Chicago Studebaker John Feb. 23 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Switchfoot w/Colony House, Tyson Mostenbocker Mar. 3 The Fillmore Detroit Switchfoot w/Colony House, Tyson Mostenbocker Mar. 8-9 Park West Chicago Tennyson Apr. 10 Schubas Tavern Chicago Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, Suzy Boggus Mar. 9 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Tesla Apr. 25 Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH Texas Tenors Mar. 16 Niswonger P.A.C. 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Fair, Alexandria Nov. 30 The Distillery, Toldeo July 21 Military Park, Fort Recovery, OH Dec. 13 Cowboy Up, Mendon, MI July 27 Hick ory Acres Campground, Dec. 14 Cowboy Up, Mendon, MI SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Edgerton, OH Dec. 27 Rulli’s Bella Luna, Middlebury Aug. 3 State Line Festival, Union City James and the Drifters, Legendary Trainhoppers Aug. 9 Bethel Pointe, Muncie Mar. 8 Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, Kalamazoo TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Aug. 23 Main Street, Quincy, MI Aug. 31 Fish Lake Family Resort, Fremont SweetwaterPavilion.com Sept. 5 Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Sept. 21 Nappanee Apple Festival, Napannee 5501 US HWY 30 W | FORT WAYNE, IN 46818 Sept. 27 Ducktail Run, Gas City JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 11 CUE THE Q&A WITH CUSACK

Above: John Cusack plays used record store owner Rob Gordon in 2000’s High Fidelity. First photo at right: In his breakout role, Cusack plays Walter “Gib” Gibson opposite Nicollette Sheridan in The Sure Thing. Second photo at right: Cusack plays freelance hitman Martin Q. Blank alongside Minnie Driver in 1997’s Blank. Third photo at right: Cusack’s character, cynical novelist Mike Enslin, goes a little crazy in the 2007 Stephen King horror film, 1408. Courtesy Photos

12 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 Acting veteran of 80 films opens himself up to questions after a viewing of High Fidelity Embassy offers you a JOHN CUSACK PLUS HIGH FIDELITY chance to say anything 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Embassy Theatre to John Cusack 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne $42.50-$203.50 · (260) 424-5665 BY STEVE PENHOLLOW WHATZUP FEATURES WRITER said, “I don’t really know.” “I think the business is changing,” he said. “The Last year, the notoriously insular actor John culture has changed a lot. Artists and actors come Cusack was offered the chance to preside over in and out of vogue. Every four or five years, you’re public screenings of some of his most popular hot, you’re cold. You get rediscovered again.” films. Cusack said he is currently interested in “dif- Cusack had done many press tours and had sat ferent ways of telling stories rather than in big in on many festival panels in the past, of course, corporate films.” But he said he can’t predict what but this would be a chance for the actor to inter- his career will look like in the coming years. act more directly with his fans. He said he might pen a follow-up to the 2016 “I thought, ‘Well, wait a minute. This is a little book of essays he wrote with Arundhati Roy: bit different,’” Cusack said in a phone interview. Things That Can and Cannot Be Said. He might get “‘If fans really want to see the movies on a big involved in a television project, although he is a screen and kind of have a really fun Q&A after the little wary about that due to a previous, dissatis- event? Well, sure.’” fying experience. This explains why Cusack will appear on the “The climate is still super, super corporate,” Embassy Theatre stage after a Feb. 9 screening of Cusack said. “William Friedkin called me up and the 2000 Stephen Frears film, High Fidelity. said he wanted to do something. I thought, ‘My Cusack admits he is generally a person who god. William Friedkin. The French Connection. prefers to look forward rather than look back. The Exorcist. One of the geniuses of modern cin- But he said it would be foolish for him not to ac- ema. I said, ‘Whatever this guy wants to do for 10 Courtesy Photo knowledge how important these movies are to Cusack as Lloyd Dobler in his oft-mimicked classic hours, it’s going to be unbelievable.’” many people. pose in 1989’s Say Anything. But Friedkin couldn’t generate much interest “I’m not going to be dumb enough not to be in the project. grateful,” he said. “Work I have done has some im- part for me is the Q&As. People can ask whatever “He went around and met with a bunch of pro- portance for people. I am smart enough to know they want and it gets pretty wild. People seem to ducers, 27-year-old producers who are looking at that that is more of a blessing than a problem. have a lot of fun with that.” their iPhones, and they were like, ‘Who?’ That’s “That’s a pretty high-class problem to have,” I suggested that people may love many of these when I knew that the climate had really, really Cusack said, laughing. “This crazy world we’ve films because they feel like they are watching dif- changed,” Cusack said. got going… . If that’s your problem, you are a ferent versions of the same char- lucky, lucky guy.” acter, as though they grew up “The fun part for me WEATHERING THE CHANGES He said it might be different if he were repeat- alongside that character. is the Q&As. People Cusack has weathered all the edly asked questions about a single film he did “There is a (continuum) in the changes and downswings with long ago. sense that they are all very per- can ask whatever aplomb and there’s no reason to “But that’s not the situation,” he said. “They like sonal expressions, me doing what they want and it believe he won’t continue to do different films from different eras. They certainly I thought would be right,” Cusack gets pretty wild.” so. like movies I did as a teenager. But they also like said. “They are different masks. — John Cusack “I usually figure something movies I did in my 30s and 40s.” But I am always using the same out,” he said. source: Myself. Asked what he is proudest of, Cusack said, “The WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSICS “Actors have a great sense of empathy,” he said. ones that work.” Cusack seems to have participated in an un- “We can empathize with different points of view. “It’s so hard to make a movie work,” he said. usually large number of movies that captured We think, ‘Wow, I could be this guy,’ or ‘I could “The writing, the casting, the production. And their cultural moments and became part of the be that guy,’ or ‘I could make these moral choic- then you guard the film very jealously in post-pro- way people reminisce about their lives: The Sure es.’ But I don’t see much connection between the duction. Anytime all three of those phases hap- Thing, Better Off Dead..., One Crazy Summer, characters.” pen and the movie comes out relatively unmolest- Stand by Me, Say Anything, The Grifters, Grosse ed by financiers or studios or marketers, that’s a Pointe Blank, Being John Malkovich, and High Fi- ALMOST THREE DECADES OF FILM great achievement.” delity among them. Cusack’s first big splash was Rob Reiner’s The Cusack said there are a number of films out Cusack is currently touring with Grosse Pointe Sure Thing in 1985. He was 24 when the movie was there that he knows wouldn’t have gotten made Blank and High Fidelity. released. without his “commitment, willpower, and stub- There’s been some talk of adding 1408, Cusack’s He is now 52 and has acted in more than 80 bornness.” 2007 horror film based on a Stephen King short films to date. “So, to whatever extent they still exist and live story, to the mix. Asked if his passion and his goals have changed out there, I can honestly say I gave everything I “I’m game for any of them,” he said. “The fun over the course of the ensuing decades, Cusack had to them,” he said. JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 13 Nightlife Feb 1 (7-10p) Bootleggers Saloon & Galley RANDY SPENCER Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • (260) 387-6307 Feb 2 (7-10p) Expect: Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motorcycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 PIERCE 12628 Coldwater Rd Feb 8 (7-10p) drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & Fort Wayne, IN BANDS START @ 8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY smoked BBQ ribs, tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Getting There: 888-260-0351 (ext 2) Feb. Corner of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Hours: 11 www.teds-market.com/beer DAN SMYTH 1 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Feb 9 (7-10p) Reload C2G Music Hall Home of Fort Wayne’s Feb. Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • (260) 426-6464 BEST PIZZA SWICK & JONES 2 Jon Durnell and 2nd best place for Expect: Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse musical ACOUSTIC MUSIC OPEN AT 5PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a comfortable, 4201 WELLS ST., FORT WAYNE all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent venue for shows, *2018 Ft. Wayne Readers Choice Winners AL PARR Valen�ne events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Food catered by local vendors (260) 422-5292 / FIND US ON FACEBOOK during some shows. Getting There: Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Hours: Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour earlier. Alcohol: Beer & wine during shows only. Pmt: Cash, check Columbia Street West Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • (260) 422-5055 Expect: The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Dance Party with DJ Rich every Friday & Saturday w/ladies in free on Saturdays until 11 p.m. Columbia Street menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, Southwestern and daily specials. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260) 422-7500. Getting There: Downtown on The Landing. Hours: Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Crazy Pinz/Coconutz Restaurant Fort Wayne will welcome Béla Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • (260) 490-2695 Fleck and the Expect: Exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, mini-golf Flecktones as the and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant serves American cuisine foursome plays daily with food and drink specials. Getting There: North on Lima Rd. from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to Northland Blvd. Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.- the Sweetwater Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Pavilion on Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Saturday, June 29. Courtesy photo Deer Park Pub Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • (260) 432-8966 Expect: Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF students. Friday/ Pavilion snags Béla Fleck & the Flecktones Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub. com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. Getting There: Corner ood news! The Sweetwater announcement from solo acoustic stud Mike Conley. of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Hours: 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., Pavilion’s first announcement This summer, Conley has confirmed he’ll be performing noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Beer & Wine. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Gfor their summer concert se- every Friday on the deck of Triangle Park. Duesy’s Sports Bar & Grille ries is Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, It’s a great way to put an end to the work week and featuring Victor Wooten, Roy “Fu- have a couple cold ones or enjoy a nice meal while out- Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • (260) 484-0411 Expect: 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – NASCAR and tureman” Wooten, and Howard Levy, side listening to Conley. Typically, Conley performs more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 a.m. w/custom burg- on Saturday, June 29. from 7-10 p.m. ers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads and wraps. Getting There: The Grammy-winning quartet may Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Coldwater, just south of I-69. Hours: 11 be one of the most innovative bands CAT POWER OUT OF THE BAG AT PIERE’S a.m.-midnight or later daily. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex around with a virtuoso player, Out and Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, recently announced a Dupont Bar & Grill a cutting-edge bass player, a harmon- About lengthy tour throughout the country that includes a stop NICK BRAUN Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-1311 ica master, and a drummer who plays right here in the Fort. The majority of the singer-song- Expect: Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, your Nascar headquarters, some sort of guitar-like instrument. writer’s dates are in support of Mumford & Sons with 16’x10’ Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs; $8.99 daily lunch An array of genres come into play with this act, from a few off dates, including her Piere’s performance on specials; 60¢ wings Wednesdays; Three Rivers Karaoke 9 p.m. Wednesdays. classical and jazz to bluegrass and African music to elec- Tuesday, March 26. Getting There: North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Hours: tric blues and Eastern European folk dances. It’s impos- Since her start more than 20 years ago, Marshall has 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Amex sible to classify them to one particular genre. toured sporadically and fought the never-ending war Flashback Live Many of you are familiar with bassist Victor Wooten of a career as an independent musician. Along the way, Dancing/Music • Behind Evans Toyota, Fort Wayne • (260) 483-1979 as he’s made numerous trips to town in the past either she’s experimented with new styles that have put her in Expect: The city’s only retro dance club with 80s, 90s and today’s music. Live doing bass clinics or with the Victor Wooten Trio. comparisons with other iconic songwriters like P.J. Har- entertainment every Friday & Saturday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. as well Tickets for Bela Fleck & The Flecktones go on sale Fri- vey, Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple. as the city’s hottest DJ between sets and into the late night! Family friendly day, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the Sweet- Marshall released her tenth studio album, Wanderer, from 4-9 p.m. with full menu of appetizers, wings, pizzas and sandwiches. Outdoor patio with a full service bar and dance area! Getting There: Behind water campus and online via Eventbrite.com and sweet- last fall, which includes the single “Woman” and cov- Evans Toyota at Coliseum Blvd. and Lima Rd. Hours: Open 4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. waterpavilion.com. This concert announcement is ers of Rihanna’s “Stay” and Burt Bacharach’s “What the Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site without a doubt a home run, and I can’t wait to see what World Needs Now.” else the Sweetwater Pavilion has up its sleeve. Whatzup This is a good snag by Piere’s, and I can’t wait to check will keep you posted. her out. General admission and VIP tickets are avaible Find out how to put whatzup’s Nightlife program to work for through Ticketweb.com. your business. Email [email protected] or call (260) 407-3198. CONLEY STRUMS THE SUMMER AT TRIANGLE PARK Out and About covers Northeast Indiana’s most interesting music and Another sign of warmer times to come is the recent arts events. Send your announcements to [email protected]. 14 WHATZUP JANUARY 24-30, 2019 LATCH STRING TICKETS NOW ON SALE JD LOUNGE FRIDAY, FEB. 1 • 10PM-2AM Non-smoking • Leather Couches • Upscale Atmosphere Half Off Martinis every Wednesday FRI, FEB 1 @ 9PM THE ILLEGALS Carry-Out Specials Available EVERY MONDAY 60¢ Wings All Day Wednesday & 12-6pm Sunday FIREBALL 1/2 PRICE BURGERS LIVE MUSIC AT DUPONT BAR & GRILL ~ Live Entertainment ~ EVERY MON., THURS. & SAT. • 10PM-2AM FRIDAY, FEB. 1 • 9:30PM Saturday, March 2 ~ 9pm-1am MATINEE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE SAT, FEB 2 @ 9PM EVERY TUESDAY • 9PM-MIDNIGHT OPEN JUKEBOX CHILLY’S TALENT & TACOS SATURDAY, FEB. 2 • 9:30PM Cold Call THE $3.00 MARGARITAS • $1.00 TACOS Daily Drink Specials! 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Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Chris Worth — Variety at Country Heri- Todd Harrold Trio — R&B/blues at Lot Lizards, We Love You, tage Winery, LaOtto, 5-8 p.m. no cover, Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 Dormant, Controvert — Metal/rock at All Ages Open Mic — Hosted by Chilly (260) 637-2980 p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 489-2524 The Ruin, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. $5, (260) Addams at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 7-10 399-6336 p.m. no cover, (260) 387-6571 Dance Party w/DJ Rich — Variety at Waiting for Ravens — Variety at Deer Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 10:30 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no Mojo Rising — Rock/variety at Coconutz Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca — Variety at p.m. cover, (260) 422-5055 cover, (260) 432-8966 @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) 490-2695 cover, (260) 432-8966 Fireball Matinee — Rock at Mitchell’s Yo Yo Pa — Folk/pop at Friendly Fox, Fort Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m. no cover, (260) Mountain Dewe Boys — Country at The Bulldogs — Oldies rock at American Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, (260) 387- 745-3369 Bell, Huntington, 8 p.m.-midnight no Legion Post 178, Garrett, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 5063 cover, (260) 356-1777 $15-$20, (260) 357-5133 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Fort Wayne Karaoke w/Eric — Karaoke Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Latch at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 p.m.-2 Acme Band — Classic rock/blues at The Vegas Years at The Venice Restau- String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no a.m. no cover, (260) 749-5396 American Legion Post 47, Fort Wayne, rant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. $1, (260) cover, (260) 483-5526 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 209-3960 The Illegals — Original at Latch String 482-1618 Hubie Ashcraft — Acoustic at Draft Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, Acoustic Component — Variety at Ea- Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ — Karaoke Horse Saloon, Orland, 6:30-9:30 p.m. no (260) 483-5526 gles Post 248, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-mid- at Fremont Bar & Grill, Fremont, 10 p.m.- cover, (260) 829-6465 night no cover, (260) 478-2482 Island Vibe — Variety at Eagles Post 2 a.m. no cover, (260) 527-6223 James Baker Duo — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris 3512, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no cover, Catch 22 — Classic Rock at Duff’s Bar, Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy — R&B/ Steakhouse, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no (260) 436-3512 Columbia City, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, blues at Trubble Brewing Company, Fort cover, (260) 444-5898 (260) 244-6978 James and the Drifters — Indie rock/CD Wayne, 8 p.m. no cover, (260) 267-6082 Jeff McDonald — Oldies at Don Hall’s Catch 22 — Classic Rock at Duff’s Bar, 6 PM SUNDAY Release Party at Philmore on Broadway, Watermelon Slim w/Long Haul Paul — Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $10, (260) 745- Columbia City, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, Blues at Key Palace Theatre, Redkey, 8 cover, (260) 489-2524 1000 (260) 244-6978 p.m. $15, (260) 703-0651 Michael Patterson — Acoustic at Club James Baker Trio — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Chris Worth & Company — Variety at The Why Store — Rock at Mitchell’s Soda, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. no 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. FEBRUARY 17 Steak House, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fort cover, (260) 426-3442 no cover, (260) 444-5898 no cover, (260) 490-6488 Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, (260) 387- Monthly Muso Night w/Summit City Jim Steele — Jazz at Chantili’s Steak and DJ Blake Blurry — Variety at Dupont 5063 Brass w/Random Change — Variety at Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. no Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m. cover, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 The Ruin, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. $7, (260) cover, (260) 456-9652 (260) 483-1311 399-6336 The Mo Show — Variety at Latch String GRAND WAYNE Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Fort Wayne Philharmonic & Chorus — Open Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley at Bizet’s Carmen at Embassy Theatre, Fort Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, cover, (260) 483-5526 Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, (260) 426-3411 Wayne, 7:30-10 p.m. $22 & up, (260) 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 426-2537 424-5665 Karaoke — Variety at House, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 CENTER Open Stage Jam — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Hamilton, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) 488- Fort Wayne Karaoke — Karaoke at Latch Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, 8:30 Fort Wayne Karaoke — Karaoke at Latch 3344 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m. String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no p.m.-12:30 a.m. no cover, (260) 478- no cover, (260) 483-5526 5827 The Medium w/The Orange Opera — cover, (260) 483-5526 — Pro- Indie/rock at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 Frost w/March On, Comrade Open Mic hosted by Shelly Dixon & Jeff Tronic — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish gressive/rock at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. $6, (260) 267-5303 McRae — Variety at Curly’s Village Inn, FORT WAYNE Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, (260) p.m. $10, (260) 267-5303 422-5896 My Dog Jr. — Rock/folk at The Ruin, Fort Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no cover, (260) Wayne, 9 p.m. $5, (260) 399-6336 G-Money Band — Blues at Don Hall’s 747-9964 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-mid- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Skip Calvin — Variety at Deer Park Irish Reload — Rock/variety at Flashback night no cover, (260) 489-2524 The 906 Band — Variety at American Live, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, (260) Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m. no cover, $15 general admission Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8 p.m. no 422-5292 James Baker Quartet — Jazz at Ruth’s (260) 432-8966 cover, (260) 747-7851 Chis Steak Hosue, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ — Karaoke p.m. no cover, (260) 444-5898 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Acme Band — Classic rock/blues at at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Get tickets online at Spudz Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 no cover, (260) 833-7082 Jefferson Starship — Rock at Niswonger Chilly’s Talent & Tacos — Open mic at sanctusrealctl.eventbrite.com a.m. no cover, (260) 493-7292 Performing Arts Cente, Van Wert, 7:30 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ w/Bob p.m. $25-$45, (419) 238-6722 p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 483-5526 Adam Baker & The Heartache w/Fell (Sound Man) — Karaoke at 4 Crowns, or createtoliberate.org Advent — Indie at Next Level Bar & Ar- Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, (260) Joe Lisinicchia — Jazz at Chantili’s Steak Drum Circle — Open drumming at Con- cade, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) 925-9805 and Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. ference Hall 1, Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, Join Sanctus Real and no cover, (260) 456-9652 7-8 p.m. no cover, (800) 222-4700 715-4919 Sure Shot Karaoke — Variety at Coco- Create to Liberate as we BigMeow — Acoustic variety at Chap- nutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Rack partner together to improve man’s Brewery, Columbia City, 6:30-9:30 cover, (260) 490-2695 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m. no cover, the lives of children in our area. (260) 426-3411 (260) 749-5396 p.m. no cover, 244-6252 Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy — R&B/ Brian Frushour — Variety at 4D’s Bar & blues at Two EE’s Winery, Huntington, Jon Durnell — Acoustic variety at Flash- Giggly Wrigley — Comedy open mic at Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 672-2000 back Live, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 cover, (260) 490-6488 (260) 422-5292 p.m. no cover, (260) 485-1038

JANUARY 24-30, 2019 WHATZUP 15 Picks GREAT THINGS TO DO IN FORT WAYNE AND BEYOND Nightlife Strange Waters Hamilton House with KT3 and Los Lemons Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • (260) 488-3344 Expect: Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, 6 large 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), internet juke, pool table, The Ruin, 1201 W. Main St., Fort Wayne karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Saturday (8 p.m.) Memorial Day $5 · (260) 399-6336 thru Labor Day. Getting There: Corner of roads 1 and 427. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Alcohol: Full When people think of Fort Wayne music, they, of Service. Pmt: MC, Visa course, think surf music. Well, maybe not. JD Lounge But Strange Waters are on a mission to make that hap- Pubs & Taverns • 10366 Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-1311 pen. The band is releasing their self-titled debut album Expect: Upscale non-smoking atmosphere, craft beers and local wines, NFL Ticket, acoustic music on Thursdays, carryout, lottery, drink and food specials. and will celebrate by throwing a luau on Feb. 9 at The Getting There: North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont and Clinton), next Ruin. A luau might seem like a crazy idea in the land of to Dupont Bar & Grill. Hours: Open 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon Sun. Alcohol: Full corn and cows, but the concept’s goal is to help people Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex forget about the Fort Wayne winter and transport them Latch String Bar & Grill to a party in the tropics, even if it’s only for one night. Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-5526 There will, of course, be specialty drink deals, food Expect: Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Mondays, $2.75 trucks, unique video and lighting, and just about ev- imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2.50 well drinks erything else you’d expect at a luau, with the possible Courtesy photo and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Marys. Live bands Friday, exception of an actual sun, all set up inside the friendly Strange Waters playing a recent gig at The Ruin. Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & confines of The Ruin. Attendees are encouraged to dress Saturday. No cover. Getting There: Where Clinton and Lima roads meet. Hours: the part by wearing their best “beachy” clothes for the the new EP as well as some favorites from other artists 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa occasion. But guys, as a consideration to the rest of us, you might already know. In addition, KT3 (Kenny Taylor) please leave the Speedos at home. and Los Lemons will also be on hand, promising a night Mad Anthony Brewing Company Of course, the focus of the night will be on the music. full of surfy music that will warm up your insides, even if Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • (260) 426-2537 Strange Waters will headline showing off the music from the weather outside is still freezing. — Chris Hupe Expect: 20-plus beers freshly hand-crafted on premises with a full bar featur- ing craft cocktails and more. Expanded menu full of old favorites and exciting new entrees, “One of the best pizzas in America,” large vegetarian menu. Sunday Carry-out available. Getting There: Just southwest of downtown Fort Karaoke Classics Live: Endless Love Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Heartland Sings 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Mad Anthony Lake City Tap House C2G Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • (574) 268-2537 $20-$25 · (260) 426-6434 Expect: The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Another edition of the ultra-popular Karaoke Classics Saturdays. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in America and Live is on tap for Feb. 8 at C2G Music Hall when Heart- a large vegetarian menu. Getting There: From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. land Sings presents Endless Love. Center St.; go 2 miles. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.- Scheduled perfectly to coincide with the Valentine’s Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Day celebration that you might have forgotten about, Mad Anthony’s Lakeview Ale House this edition of the popular series once again invites au- Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • (260) 833-2537 dience members to get up on stage and channel their fa- Expect: Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers vorite artists by performing their hit singles. Courtesy photo and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; seven dock slips; 150-seat banquet What makes this different from your usual barroom facility. Expanded menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique eats and veg- karaoke is the fact that you won’t be accompanied by re- won’t be soon forgotten. etarian fare. Getting There: Located on beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s corded music. No, you’ll be performing these songs live Heartland Sings is a non-profit vocal production com- Beach. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc with the accompaniment of the Heartland Sings profes- pany that creates a number of diverse productions and sional instrumental combo. programs, including small jazz ensemble performances, Mad Anthony Tap Room It’s the perfect opportunity to finally sing “You Lost opera and musical theater programs, educational and Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • (260) 927-0500 That Loving Feeling” like Tom Cruise in Top Gun or community outreach events, large-scale choral orches- Expect: The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad prove to the world that you should’ve been the replace- tral productions, and special events like Karaoke Live Anthony ales and lagers. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in ment singer in Van Halen instead of Sammy Hagar. that involve the public and give them a glimpse of what America and a large vegetarian menu. Getting There: Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 a.m. Either way, it’s going to be a lot of fun and a night that the organization does for the community. — Chris Hupe Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill Tiny Tree Case in point: drummer Paul Jensen and guitarist Ad- dison Eilers actually like to think of their union as less Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • (260) 387-5063 w/Crooked Heart and Self Sabotage of a band than it is a sonic collective, with compositions Expect: Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages on over 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 heavy in feedback, thick guitar chords, changing dy- 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and pizza to gourmet The Ruin Bar, 1201 W. Main St., Fort Wayne sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary bar Saturdays & Sundays, namics, tribal like drums, experimentalism, and strong $5 · (260) 399-6336 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Getting There: On the corner of Getz and Jefferson Blvd., south- vocals. Formed in Muskegon, Mich., a little over a year west Fort Wayne. Hours: 4 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday- Self-described as “a two-man army of riffs and thun- ago, Tiny Tree are gaining a reputation as a band that Saturday. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex der,” Tiny Tree’s music is rooted in heavy metal and wants to buck the trend and create a more abstract, son- post punk/hardcore. While they may be just a duo, they ically pleasing sound to perform to the masses. create a cacophony of sound and power that is undeni- You can see for yourself what the buzz is all about ably memorable. Relying just as heavily on ambience, when they stop by The Ruin on Feb. 7. Opening the show Nightlife listings work for your business atmosphere, and tone as it does complexity and aggres- are Grand Rapids-based rockers Crooked Heart and sion, Tiny Tree set themselves apart from other bands Fort Wayne newcomers Self Sabotage. It promises to be [email protected] or (260) 407-3198 by busting through the boundaries of expectations and a night of new music, discovery, and an all-around great reaching for new heights with every fresh composition. listening experience. — Chris Hupe 16 WHATZUP JANUARY 24-30, 2019 Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR Hinder w/Soil — Rock at Eclectic Room, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Red Eye Gravy — Variety at JD Lounge, Joe Justice — Variety at Elks Lodge MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Angola, 7 p.m. $23-$295, (269) 625- Fort Wayne, 7:30-9:30 p.m. no cover, 1978, Auburn, 6-9 p.m. no cover, (260) 8817 Adam Burke — Comedy at Welch’s Ale (260) 483-1311 925-2110 Fort Wayne Karaoke — Karaoke at Latch House, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. $10, String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no Purdue Fort Wayne Sweetwater/ Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ — Karaoke Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas cover, (260) 483-5526 Mynett JazzFest — Non-competitive Big Caddy Daddy — Rock at Mitchell’s at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, perforamnces and clinics at Auer Perfor- Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fort no cover, (260) 833-7082 (260) 426-3411 Open Mic hosted by Shelly Dixon & Jeff Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, McRae — Variety at Curly’s Village Inn, mance Hall, Rhinehart Music Center, Fort Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ w/Bob Manners Please — Indie rock at Brass Wayne, 9 a.m. free, (260) 481-0777 Chris Worth — Variety at American Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no cover, (260) (Sound Man) — Karaoke at 4 Crowns, Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. cover, (260) 747-9964 Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8 p.m. no Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, (260) 267-5303 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 cover, (260) 747-7851 Randy Spencer — Acoustic at Deer Park 925-9805 Mark Mason — Jazz at Chantili’s Steak American Idol Karaoke — at Dupont Bar Chris Worth & Company — Variety at Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m. no & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-midnight no Sure Shot Karaoke — Variety at Coco- and Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. cover, (260) 432-8966 American Legion Post 241, Waynedale, nutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no no cover, (260) 456-9652 cover, (260) 483-1311 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 747-7851 cover, (260) 490-2695 Mojo Rising — Classic rock at American TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Carolyn Martin — Variety at Don Hall’s Dance Party w/DJ Rich — Variety at Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no Three Cities, Volk — Rock at Brass Rail, Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 7-10 p.m. Acoustic Jam — Open jam at Crescendo Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 10:30 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. cover, (260) 267- no cover, (260) 747-7851 Club, Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, 5-8 p.m. cover, (260) 489-2524 p.m. cover, (260) 422-5055 5303 Mountain Dewe Boys — Country at no cover, (800) 222-4700 Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — Fort Wayne Karaoke w/Eric — Karaoke The Vegas Years at The Venice Restau- Todd Harrold & Nick Bobay — R&B/ Hideaway Lounge, Bluffton, 8 p.m.-mid- Chilly’s Talent & Tacos — Open mic at at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 p.m.-2 blues at Trubble Brewing Company, Fort night no cover, (260) 824-0455 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 rant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. $1, (260) a.m. no cover, (260) 749-5396 482-1618 Wayne, 8 p.m. no cover, (260) 267-6082 Music Therapy Client Recital — Variety p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 483-5526 — Grateful Dead tribute Grateful Groove at Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, Community Orchestra Concerto and Shut Up and Sing — Karaoke at Duesy’s at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Sports Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 7-11 2:30 p.m. free, (260) 481-6555 Aria Concert — Classical/opera at Auer p.m. no cover, (260) 483-5526 A.F.U. — Rock at Flashback Live, Fort Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music Cen- p.m. no cover, (260) 483-5681 Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, (260) 422-5292 Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — James Baker Trio — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris The Vegas Years at The Venice Restau- ter, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $4-$7, (260) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Steak House, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Acme Band — Classic rock/blues at Dan- rant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. $1, (260) 481-0777 no cover, (260) 444-5898 ny’s Sports Bar, Barbee Hotel, Warsaw, 9 All Ages Open Mic — Hosted by Chilly 482-1618 Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Rack p.m.-1 a.m. no cover, (574) 834-1111 Addams at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 7-10 Joe Five — Rock at Flashback Live, Fort Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ — Karaoke & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m. no cover, p.m. no cover, (260) 387-6571 Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, (260) 422-5292 Adam Baker & The Heartache, Three at Fremont Bar & Grill, Fremont, 10 p.m.- (260) 749-5396 — Indie Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca — Variety at Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Cities, Volk, Brother O Brother 2 a.m. no cover, (260) 527-6223 Giggly Wrigley — Comedy open mic at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. $5, Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 (260) 267-5303 Strange Waters, Los Lemons, KT3 — CD cover, (260) 432-8966 (260) 426-3411 release party/surf rock at The Ruin, Fort p.m. no cover, (260) 485-1038 — Rock at Dupont Chris Worth — Variety at Auburn City Juke Box Bliss — Variety at Deer Park Big Caddy Daddy Wayne, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, 399-6336 John Mellencamp — Rock at Embassy Steakhouse, Auburn, 6-8 p.m. no cover, Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no cover, Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m. cover, Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. $39.50- (260) 483-1311 Swick and Jones — Acoustic at teds Beer (260) 333-7337 (260) 432-8966 Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7-10 $116.50, (260) 424-5665 — Variety at Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Latch Karaoke Classics Live: Endless Love — Chris Worth & Company p.m. no cover, (888) 260-0351 Sylvan Cellars, Rome City, 8-11:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no Hosted by Heartland Sings at C2G Music Tim Harrington Band — Variety at $5, (260) 854-9463 American Idol Karaoke — at Dupont Bar cover, (260) 483-5526 Hall, Fort Wayne , 7:30 p.m. $20-$25, Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 (260) 426-6434 — Karaoke at Latch & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-midnight no James Baker Duo — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Fort Wayne Karaoke p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 489-2524 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m. cover, (260) 483-1311 Steakhouse, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no Karaoke — Variety at Hamilton House, The Why Store — Rock at Key Palace no cover, (260) 483-5526 Carolyn Martin — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, (260) 444-5898 Hamilton, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) 488- Theatre, Redkey, 8 p.m. $10, (260) Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no 3344 Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chamber Or- 703-0651 Jeff McDonald — Oldies at Don Hall’s cover, (260) 489-2524 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no Krazy Neyberz — Variety at Dupont Bar & chestra — Chamber Series performance cover, (260) 489-2524 Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m. cover, (260) of Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony and works SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Joe Justice — Variety at Ashton Creek 483-1311 by Piston, Tallis and Vaughan Williams at The Mo Show — Variety at Latch String Rehab, Fort Wayne, 10-11 a.m. free, Open Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley at First Wayne Street United Methodist, Fort (260) 373-2111 Mark Mason Duo — Jazz at Chantili’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Wayne, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $35 & up, (260) Steak and Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30- cover, (260) 483-5526 Joe Justice — Variety at Arbor Glen, Fort 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 426-2537 422-4681 9:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 456-9652 Sisi Ni Njia Ya Kale Project w/Michael Wayne, 4-5 p.m. free, (260) 492-2202 Open Stage Jam — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ James Baker Quartet — Jazz at Ruth’s Night to Remember — Variety at Patterson, Derek Reeves, Quincy Sand- Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, 8:30 Chis Steak Hosue, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 ers, Will Brown, Danny Reese — Jazz at The Vegas Years at The Venice Restau- p.m.-12:30 a.m. no cover, (260) 478- p.m. no cover, (260) 444-5898 5827 p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 489-2524 A Big Apple Jazz Club, Wunderkammer rant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. $1, (260) Jensen Snyder, Unlikely Disciples — Co., Fort Wayne, 5-8 p.m. $10-$15, 482-1618 Open Acoustic Jam/Gospel Sing — Tiny Tree, Crooked Heart, Self Sabo- Contemporary Christian at Cupbearer (260) 267-6488 Acoustic/gospel at Columbia City Church Shut Up and Sing — Karaoke at Duesy’s tage — Metal/progressive at The Ruin, Café, Auburn, 7-9 p.m. free, (260) of the Nazarene, Columbia City, 6:30-9 Trumpet Studio Recital — Trumpet at Sports Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 7-11 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. $5, (260) 399-6336 920-8734 p.m. free, 248-8252 Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 2:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 483-5681 Tronic — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish JFX — Rock at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & p.m. $4-$7, (260) 481-6555 Pop Evil w/Don Jamieson, Them Evils Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, (260) Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 — Rock at The Clyde, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. 422-5896 2 a.m. $5, (260) 387-5063 $19-$23, (260) 747-0989 All Ages Open Mic — Hosted by Chilly Addams at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no cover, (260) 387-6571

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JANUARY 24-30, 2019 WHATZUP 17 Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR Nightlife Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca — Variety at Cold Fusion — Funk/jazz at Summit City Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy — R&B/ Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no Brewerks, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-midnight blues at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no State Grill cover, (260) 432-8966 no cover, (260) 420-0222 cover, (260) 426-3442 Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-5618 Candlebox — Rock at The Clyde, Fort Dance Party w/DJ Rich — Variety at Trubble Troubadours — Singer/song- Expect: 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and friendly Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $25-$80, (260) 747- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 10:30 writer at Trubble Brewing Company, Fort neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous jukebox. Daily 0989 p.m. cover, (260) 422-5055 Wayne, 8 p.m. no cover, (260) 267-6082 drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, everyday, great craft beer selec- Catfish Dave P. — Love jams at JD Davy Knowles — Blues at C2G Music SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 tion. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Sammy Hagar bar & Beach Bar Rum, Lounge, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. no cover, Hall, Fort Wayne , 8 p.m. $20-$40, (260) Riverbend Pizza. Getting There: Corner of State and Crescent. Hours: 4 p.m.-3 (260) 483-1311 426-6434 The 906 Band — Variety at Eagles Post a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Alcohol: 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m. no cover, Full Service. Pmt: Cash only; ATM on site Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Latch Fort Wayne Karaoke w/Eric — Karaoke (260) 436-3512 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 p.m.-2 cover, (260) 483-5526 a.m. no cover, (260) 749-5396 Band Brother — Rock at Flashback Live, Teds Beer Hall & Wine Bar Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, (260) 422- Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • (888) 260-0357 James Baker Duo — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Good Night Gracie — Variety at Mitch- 5292 Expect: Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartenders and the Steakhouse, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no ell’s Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Thanksgiving and cover, (260) 444-5898 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, (260) Biscuit Miller and the Mix — Blues at Key Palace Theatre, Redkey, 8 p.m. $15, 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, 387-5063 Jeff McDonald — Oldies at Don Hall’s (260) 703-0651 coffee, ice cream and a kids menu. Getting There: Located at the intersection of Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no James Baker Trio — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Coldwater and Union Chapel roads. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Alcohol: cover, (260) 489-2524 Steak House, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Brujas Del Sol, Heaven’s Gateway Beer/Wine. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex no cover, (260) 444-5898 Drugs, The Be Colony — Indie rock at Lizzie eHoff and her Cough — Neo folk at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $5, Six Autumns, Angola, 7-10 p.m. no cover, Jason Paul — Acoustic variety at JD (260) 267-5303 (260) 624-3644 Lounge, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 483-1311 Cedar Street — Rock at The Ruin, Fort Open Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley at Wayne, 10 p.m. $5, (260) 399-6336 Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Jazz Ensemble Concert — Jazz at Auer 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 426-2537 Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music Cen- Chris Worth & Company — Variety at ter, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $4-$7, (260) American Legion Post 47, Fort Wayne, Put Whatzup’s Nightlife Open Stage Jam — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 209-3960 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, 8:30 481-0777 p.m.-12:30 a.m. no cover, (260) 478- Joe Justice — Variety at teds Beer Hall Coda — Rock at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & listings to work for 5827 (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. $5, (260) 387-5063 Thomas Hooten — Masterclass at Rhine- cover, (888) 260-0351 your business. hart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 3 p.m. free, Joe Lisinicchia — Jazz at Chantili’s Steak Fireball Matinee — Rock at Dupont Bar & (260) 481-6555 and Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m. cover, (260) 483-1311 Thomas Hooten — Trumpet recital at no cover, (260) 456-9652 Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Fort Wayne Karaoke — Karaoke at Latch Email [email protected] p.m. $4-$7, (260) 481-6555 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 483-5526 Tronic — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish (260) 426-3411 or call (260) 407-3198. Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, (260) Karaoke — Variety at Hamilton House, Fort Wayne Philharmonic — Pops per- 422-5896 Hamilton, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) 488- formance of music of Simon & Garfunkel 3344 at Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:30 p.m. $29 & up, (260) 424-5665 Pick Slide — Variety at Flashback Live, A.F.U. — Rock at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. $5, (260) 422- Isaiah’s Vision, Jensen — Christian rock Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, (260) 5292 at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, 7 p.m. free, 483-5526 (260) 920-8734 The Rescue Band — Rock/Rescue Mis- Acoustic Component — Variety at Amer- sion Benefit at Sweetwater Performance Jacquees — Rap at Piere’s Entertainment ican Legion Post 160, Roanoke, 8:30- Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m. Personal Center, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. $30-$100, 11:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 672--2298 hygiene products donation, (800) 222- (260) 486-1979 Andy Pauquette — Variety at Don Hall’s 4700 James Baker Quartet — Jazz at Ruth’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-mid- Shelly Dixon Band — Variety at Deer Chis Steak Hosue, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 night no cover, (260) 489-2524 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no p.m. no cover, (260) 444-5898 Austin City — Variety at American Legion cover, (260) 432-8966 Joe Justice — Variety at Story Point Se- Post 241, Waynedale, 8 p.m. no cover, Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ — Karaoke nior Living, Fort Wayne, noon-2 p.m. free, (260) 747-7851 at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (260) 483-5590 Badfish — Sublime tribute at The Clyde, no cover, (260) 833-7082 Joe Lisinicchia — Jazz at Chantili’s Steak AIRING THIS WEEKEND • FEB. 2 Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $15, (260) 747- Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke & DJ w/Bob and Seafood, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 0989 (Sound Man) — Karaoke at 4 Crowns, no cover, (260) 456-9652 Chris Worth & Company — Variety at Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, (260) Joe Stabelli — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas American Legion Post 178, Garrett, 8-11 925-9805 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m. no cover, p.m. $5, (260) 357-5133 Sure Shot Karaoke — Variety at Coco- (260) 426-3411 The B45’s nutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no Sunny Taylor cover, (260) 490-2695 AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • FEB. 9 GET NOTICED! 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18 WHATZUP JANUARY 24-30, 2019 75 years of Arts organizations receive million-dollar grants Joni Mitchell is worth celebrating. Editor’s note: What’s going on behind the scenes grant from the AWS Foundation, part of an ongo- Wayne TinCaps 2019 season. at Northeast Indiana’s arts and music venues and ing effort by Arts United to update its Arts Unit- organizations? In this week’s issue, Whatzup ed Center, home for productions by Fort Wayne GREEN FROG LEAPS BACK TO LIFE answers the question with a new column, News Youtheatre, the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Another local restaurant change is a return and Venues, compiled by longtime writer Michele Wayne Ballet, and many other local organizations. to the good old days. The iconic Green Frog on DeVinney. From new faces to old places, News and When the AUC was first built (designed by Spring Street, which had closed somewhat unex- Venues will bring you the scoop. Send us your news renowned architect Louis Kahn and opened in pectedly and mysteriously late last year, is back at [email protected]. 1973), there was less focus on accessibility than and better than ever. there is in current construction. The primary reason is the return of owner/op-

By he Fort Wayne Museum While the theater has added wheelchair acces- erator Cindy Henry, who had sold the bar a couple A Birthday Celebration Featuring Performances

BRANDI CARLILE / GLEN HANSARD / EMMYLOU HARRIS / NORAH JONES / CHAKA KHAN of Art has received a $1 sibility for audience members, still more can be years ago. Her return, along with the recent an- DIANA KRALL / KRIS KRISTOFFERSONGRAHAM NASH / JAMESLOS LOBOS TAYLOR WITH / SEAL LA MARISOUL, / RUFUS WAINWRIGHT CESAR CASTRO & XOCHI FLORES Tmillion grant from the done, particularly backstage where performers nouncement that her husband, Mayor Tom Hen- June E. Enoch Foundation. with mobility issues have long had trouble navi- ry, is running for a fourth term, proves that the

IN CINEMAS ONE NIGHT ONLY THURSDAY, FEBRUARYJoni75.com 7 The June E. Enoch Collection gating the many stairs leading to the stage. Henry family is still going strong and investing Tickets On Sale Now At Fund will be used to acquire The AWS grant is one piece to what is expected their energies in their local community. The Music Center presents and care for works of art for its to be an $80 million investment with construc- collections. tion to commence in 2023. MUSIC THEATER FINDS HOME AT ELECTRIC WORKS FWMoA executive director The Three Rivers Music Theatre, along with its Charles Shepard has made it News and CONNER’S TO OPEN DOWNTOWN academic arm, the Triple Threat Performing Arts A Birthday Celebration his mission to bring more full Venues Although Fort Wayne is often called the City of Academy, has quickly become one of the most honoring Joni Mitchell collections to the museum. MICHELE DeVINNEY Churches, its residents also know that it can just exciting new entries in a very busy and thriving February 7 | 7:00 pm The recent David Shapiro ex- as easily be called the City of Restaurants. Any theater community in the city. $16 | ONE NIGHT ONLY hibit, culled from the collection the museum pur- cuisine one might crave can be found somewhere Their growth in just a few short years has been chased from Shapiro’s widow, is just one example within the city’s borders. quick, so much so that they are leaving their of how Shepard’s leadership is moving the mu- With the departure of Champions downtown home on Pearl Street to become one of the new seum to a more visible position in the art world comes the arrival of Conner’s Kitchen+Bar which tenants at the Electric Works campus on the old as a more diverse and comprehensive collection will open this spring. Promising “elevated com- GE stomping grounds. has taken shape. But caring for — and storing — fort food, craft beers, and cocktails,” the good With the GE campus filling quickly, it’s certain www.cinemacenter.org these collections has been a stumbling block. The news for fans of downtown dining is that parking to become an exciting hub of activity in the next 437 E. Berry St. | Fort Wayne, IN 46802 June E. Enoch Collection Fund should help the for Conner’s will be free with validation offered couple years. Having a solid home will be a great (260) 426-3456 (FILM) museum continue its remarkable growth. for the Courtyard at Marriott parking garage. boon for the Three Rivers Music Theatre. A menu and opening date have not been re- News and Venues covers Northeast Indiana’s music and arts ARTS UNITED CENTER ACCESSIBILITY leased, but stay posted for further word on this organizations and venues, from large to small. Send your Meanwhile, Arts United received a $2 million new food option arriving just in time for the Fort news items to [email protected].

Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR ON THE The King’s Singers — A Capella at PyleStyle Jazz Jam — Open jam at HT2, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 LANDING! Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Fort Wayne, 5-7 p.m. $5, (26) 616-0444 Chilly’s Talent & Tacos — Open mic at All Ages Open Mic — Hosted by Chilly Wert, 7:30 p.m. $25-$45, (419) 238- Space Jesus, Buku, Toadface, Huxley 6722 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Addams at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 7-10 Anne — Hip-hop/variety at The Clyde, p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 483-5526 p.m. no cover, (260) 387-6571 Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. $20-$30, (260) Fort Wayne Karaoke — Variety at Rack Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca — Variety at SATURDAY! 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Frank LADIES FREE Sunglasses at Night — Variety at Glover — Woodwinds at Auer Perfor- Joe Justice — Variety at Lincolnshire James Baker Duo — Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 mance Hall, Rhinehart Music Center, Place, Fort Wayne, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Steakhouse, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no p.m.-midnight no cover, (260) 489-2524 Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. $4-$7, (260) free, (260) 471-1620 cover, (260) 444-5898 ALL NIGHT Susan Mae and New Yesterday — 481-0777 Vocal Division Recital — Variety at Jeff McDonald — Oldies at Don Hall’s Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no Acoustic variety at JD Lounge, Fort MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 $1 WELL DRINKS Wayne, 7:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 483- p.m. $4-$7, (260) 481-6555 cover, (260) 489-2524 1311 Fort Wayne Karaoke — Karaoke at Latch Motor Folkers — Variety at JD Lounge, String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 $2 FIREBALL Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy — R&B/ Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. no cover, (260) cover, (260) 483-5526 American Idol Karaoke — at Dupont Bar 483-1311 blues at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, 8 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-midnight no p.m. no cover, (574) 457-7100 Joe Justice — Variety at Park Place Senior Open Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley at $2 JAGER BOMBS Living, Fort Wayne, 2-3 p.m. free, (260) cover, (260) 483-1311 — Ukulele at Pizza Hut, Village Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, ½ PRICE MENU ALL NIGHT Tru Ukes 480-2500 Carolyn Martin — Variety at Don Hall’s of Coventry, Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.-12:30 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 426-2537 John Minton — Acoustic at Deer Park Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no p.m. free, (260) 432-6000 cover, (260) 489-2524 Open Stage Jam — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m. no Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, 8:30 DANCE PARTY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 cover, (260) 432-8966 Paul New Stewart & Charles Rhen — p.m.-12:30 a.m. no cover, (260) 478- The Mo Show — Variety at Latch String Open Mic hosted by Shelly Dixon & Jeff The Vegas Years at The Venice Restau- 5827 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no McRae — Variety at Curly’s Village Inn, rant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. $1, (260) w/DJ RICH 482-1618 Tronic — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish cover, (260) 483-5526 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m. no cover, (260) Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m. no cover, (260) Come Party with Us! Old Crown Brass Band — Brass at Auer 747-9964 Shut Up and Sing — Karaoke at Duesy’s 422-5896 Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music Open Mic Night — Variety at Crescendo Sports Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 7-11 135 W. COLUMBIA ST. p.m. no cover, (260) 483-5681 Umphrey’s McGee w/Moser Woods Center, Fort Wayne, 3 p.m. free, (260) Club, Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 — Rock/progressive at The Clyde, Fort FORT WAYNE | 260-422-5055 481-0777 p.m. no cover, (800) 222-4700 Wayne, 7:15 p.m. $32.50-$35, (260) WWW.COLUMBIASTREETWEST 747-0989 JANUARY 24-30, 2019 WHATZUP 19 Can’t shake sinking feeling watching soggy neo-noir cademy Award SERENITY winners Matthew PG-13 for language throughout, sexual content, AMcConaughey and and some bloody images. Anne Hathaway team up 1 hour 46 minutes once again after 2014’s In- terstellar to bring us Seren- starstarstarstarstar ity, a spectacularly miscal- culated neo-noir that has his violence. “so bad it’s good” written all At the outset, the premise seems to be a over it. Reel halfway decent hybrid of classic film noirs Director Steven Knight’s Views like Double Indemnity or To Have and Have previous film,Locke , was a BRENT LEUTHOLD Not and man vs. nature tales like Jaws or The stripped down feature that Old Man and the Sea. But the fact that Serenity was essentially a one-man show for a confined cannot find a harmonious balance between Tom Hardy. Knight’s latest effort seems to take these two discordant genres is the least of its the complete opposite approach, merging sto- worries. The reveals in the outlandish third ry elements that have no business being any- act belong to an entirely different category of Courtesy photo Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway can’t keep the new neo-noir Serenity afloat. where near one another. film altogether. “There’s some weird stuff going on right Knight’s clunky attempts to foreshadow Jess Hall’s exotic cinematography, although Watching Serenity is like watching a cata- now,” McConaughey growls at one point while the most surprising revelations of the film’s it is sometimes undercut by bizarre editing strophic shipwreck occur in slow motion. fixing his eyes on a bird above. The truth is, he conclusion are just as inelegant as the expla- choices that seem far too stylized for the story doesn’t even know the half of it. nations themselves. It’s proof that the kind of that’s being told. COMING TO THEATERS THIS WEEKEND McConaughey stars as Baker Dill, a gruff twist endings that made M. Night Shyamalan Just because the performances are not Miss Bala, starring Gina Rodriguez and An- fisherman who has made it his sole purpose in famous may not be as easy to pull off as one quite as bad as everything else that’s at play thony Mackie, is an action thriller that follows life to catch an oversized tuna that he’s nick- might think. here doesn’t mean the actors should entirely a makeup artist who trains to take down a named “Justice,” much to the chagrin of his Even before the preposterous turns that be let off the hook. drug cartel after they kidnap her best friend. first mate Duke (Djimon Hounsou). He pass- kick in around the hour mark of the film’s run- McConaughey is channeling the same one- Playing at Regal Coldwater for one day only es the time consorting with townspeople of time, the needlessly profane script is loaded note brooding demeanor that he uses for on Friday, Feb. 1, is They Shall Not Grow Old, Plymouth Island like the well-off Constance with dialogue so hollow that it would float in his Lincoln car commercials, while Hatha- a documentary from Peter Jackson comprised (Diane Lane) until his ex-wife Karen (Anne the water if it were tossed overboard. Knight’s way adds little dimension to the same kind of World War I footage that has been colorized Hathaway) comes back into the picture with a direction is equally incompetent as he choos- of femme fatale character we’ve seen played and modernized. provocative proposal. es to fixate on unusual imagery that never better in countless other films. Clarke and Another limited engagement screening She offers Dill $10 million in cash to take fully justifies its existence, as when we see a Strong both overact so wildly in their scenes happening at Cinema Center on Thursday, her abusive husband Frank (Jason Clarke) out mysterious man played by Jeremy Strong in that it became increasingly difficult for me Feb. 7, is Joni 75, a concert film celebrating the to sea so that he can get him drunk and throw a full suit wading through water. To the film’s to stifle my laughter anytime either of them life and prolific career of singer-songwriter him overboard to spare her and Dill’s son from credit, it’s rarely unpleasant to look at due to was on screen. Joni Mitchell. Shyamalan completes his comeback with Unbreakable sequel nce again, M. Night spot at the box, selling another $12 million, movies? for one of the most diverse sets of Best Picture Shyamalan’s Glass upping the flick’s 17-day domestic sales total Or you can go see the only true wide new contendors of recent memory. Otook the No. 1 spot to just over $63 million despite receiving some release that comes out this week, a thriller I’ve seen all of said films and, while I don’t at a sleepy domestic box of- notably tough criticism. called Miss Bala. It stars Gina Rodriguez and share everyone’s enthusiasm for Black Pan- fice last weekend with just Next up at the No. 3 spot was Aquaman, Anthony Mackie and was directed by the for- ther, the only movie in this year’s crop that I over $19 million in sales. In which sold $7.3 million during its third week- ever underrated Catherine Hardwicke. Could don’t believe to be worthy of a Best Picture just 10 days the film already end of release, bringing the movie’s worldwide be good. Probably not great, though. nomination is Bohemian Rhapsody. I get that has brought in $74 million sales total to just under $1.1 billion. Kids these it’s making a lot of money and the general in the U.S. and $162 mil- days and their comic book films, I tell ya. SCREEN RANT: THE OSCARS public loves it, but it’s not a good movie. It gets lion worldwide, complet- Screen The Kid Who Would Be King and Spider-Man: The Oscar nominations have been an- almost everything wrong about its subject, ing Shyamalan’s comeback Time Into the Spider-Verse took the No. 4 and No. 5 nounced and they could be worse. Weirdo Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, and the tour. GREG W. LOCKE spot, respectively, at the box office with $7.2 cult flick Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite performances are so over the top and strange. Ten or so years ago, in and $6.1 million in sales. I’m trying to remem- somehow managed to get 10 nominations, in- I could write a whole column about what’s this very column, I suggested that Shyamalan ber a time in which there wasn’t at least one cluding Best Picture and Best Director. Whoa. wrong with Bohemian Rhapsody, but instead was a talented director who would perhaps comic book film in the Top 5. I can’t. It’s both strange and brilliant, and hardly the I’ll suggest that you watch First Reformed if be better off directing other writer’s scripts. I kind of film that tends to have this degress you’ve not yet seen it. It’s one of the best mov- still think that’s right, but, with the success of NEW THIS WEEK of success. I don’t think it’ll win big, but it’s a ies of last year and, in my opinion, should be his last three films, it’s safe to say that maybe This is the worst time of the year for movie great gesture for such a film to get this degree a Best Picture frontrunner and a lock for Best M. Night still has a little gas left in the tank. releases. By far. It’s trash time, and the studios of recognition. Actor for Ethan Hawke (who wasn’t even nom- (and the industry as a whole) are focused on A Star Is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Black Pan- inated despite winning basically every critics ALSO AT THE BOX trying to win Oscars with the films they re- ther, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, Roma, award). Stay tuned for more on the Oscars in Buddy comedy The Upside took the No. 2 leased in 2018. So maybe go see one of those and Vice all also got Best Picture nods, making the coming weeks! 20 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 Stage & Dance LOCAL CALENDAR NOW PLAYING Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Aladdin — Fort Wayne Ballet Family Vanya and Sonia and Masha and urday, April 19-20; 8 p.m. Wednes- — Three-course meal, interactive Series production, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Spike — Fort Wayne Civic Theatre day-Saturday, April 24-27, Williams Love/Sick — A collection of nine slightly ’20s-themed dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, Fort dramatic production partially derived Theatre, Purdue Fort Wayne, $5-$16 twisted, hilarious short plays by John Saturday, Feb. 9, Mad Anthony Lake Wayne Ballet Studios, Auer Center for the from the works of Anton Chekhov, 8 p.m. through Purdue Fort Wayne box office, Cariani (Almost, Maine), 7 p.m. dinner, City Tap House, Warsaw, $50, (574) Arts & Culture Fort Wayne, $10, (260) Friday-Saturday, March 15-16; 2 p.m. (260) 481-6555 8 p.m. curtain, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 268-2537 422-4226 Sunday, March 17; 8 p.m. Friday-Sat- 1-2, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, The Illusionists — Magic show featuring The Sound of Music — Musical produc- Twelfth Night — Shakespeare comedy urday, March 22-23; 2 p.m. Sunday, master illusionists, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $40 (includes dinner & show), (260) March 24; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 424-5622 tion based on the real life story of the Von of love, revelry and gender identity, 7:30 April 25, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Trapp Family Singers, 7:30 p.m. Thurs- p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March March 29-30; 2 p.m. Sunday, March $35-$75, (260) 563-1102 Tuck Everlasting — Based on the chil- 31, PPG Arts Lab, Auer Center for Arts day, Feb. 14, Honeywell Center, Wabash, 2 and Friday-Saturday, March 8-9; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tu- dren’s novel by Natalie Babbitt exploring $35-$58, (260) 563-1102 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10; 7:30 p.m. & Culture, Fort Wayne, $10-$26, (260) the concept of immortality, presented by 422-4226 lane — all for One productions’ all-ages Love Notes — Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual Friday-Saturday, March 15-16, First staging of Kate DiCamillo’s fable about Fire and Light Productions, 7 pm. Friday, Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, $12- Something Rotten! — Broadway at the Feb. 1, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Valentine-themed production, 7 p.m. Fri- learning to love, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sat- day-Saturday, Feb. 15-16, PPG ArtsLab, $20, (260) 426-7421 ext. 121 Embassy’s production of the hit musical urday, April 26-27; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 2, Salvation Army Community Center, about two brothers who set out to write Fort Wayne, $7, (260) 241-3378 Auer Center for the Arts & Culture Fort MARCH April 28; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wayne, $20 ($50 VIP package), (260) the world’s first musical in the year 1595, , The Game’s Afoot — comedic mur- May 3-4; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 422-4226 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, Embassy Black Box Theatre, PPG ArtsLab, Auer ASIDES der mystery set in 1936, 6:30 p.m. Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35-$65 through Center for Arts & Culture, Fort Wayne, AUDITIONS Murder at the Pie Auction — Murder Friday-Saturday, March 1-2 (dinner the- Ticketmaster and Embassy box office, mystery-themed dinner theater, 6:30 $11-$20, (260) 422-4226 Bach Collegium — Auditions for new ater)and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, Arts, (260) 424-5665 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, and 2 p.m. Sun- Pippin — Tony Award-winning musi- collegium members, by appointment, Commerce and Visitors Center, Bluffton, day, Feb. 17 (desserts and show only, Variations Showcase — Performances cal with music and lyrics by Stephen Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, $35 dinner theater, $15 show only, (260) $10), Huntington North High School, from Project Ballet students, 5 p.m. Schwartz (Godspell), 7 p.m. dinner, 8 (260) 485-2143 824-5222 Huntington, $25, (260) 355-5528 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, First p.m. curtain, Friday-Saturday, April 26- The Miraculous Journey of Edward The Wizard of Oz — Broadway at the Em- Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, $12, The Wedding Gift — Fort Wayne Civic 27, May 3-4 and May 10-11, Arena Din- Tulane (April 26-May 5) — Auditions for bassy musical production based on the (260) 471-7848 Theatre musical production about 1950s ner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40 (includes all for One productions’ stage adaptation 1939 movie and Frank L. Baum novels, scam artists who target wealthy bach- Cinderella — Fort Wayne Ballet Main dinner & show), (260) 424-5622 of the 2006 book by Kate DiCamillo 7 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, Embassy elors, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16; 2 p.m. Stage production of the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk — Fort Wayne p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, First Missionary Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35-$65 through Sunday, Feb. 17; 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, ballet (w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic), 7:30 Ballet Family Series production, 10 a.m. Church, Fort Wayne, (260) 422-4226 Ticketmaster and Embassy box office, Feb. 22-24, Arts United Center, Fort (260) 424-5665 p.m. Friday, March 22; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. & 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, Fort Pippin (April 26-May 11) — Roles for Wayne, $17-$30, (260) 422-4226 Saturday, March 23; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Wayne Ballet Studios, Auer Center for the three to four men, three to four women Church Basement Ladies Rise Up, O March 24, Arts United Center, Fort An Ideal Husband — all for One’s produc- Arts & Culture Fort Wayne, $10, (260) and a chorus in Stephen Schwartz Men — A Church Basement Ladies musi- Wayne, $19-$44, (260) 422-4226 tion of Oscar Wilde’s PG-rated romantic 422-4226 musical, 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, March cal comedy, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, comedy, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, APRIL Mamma Mia! — Fort Wayne Civic 10-11, Arena Dinner Theatre Rehearsal March 5, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Feb. 22-23; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. Theatre musical production based on the Hall, 1020 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, $18-$25, (260) 563-1102 Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly — 24; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March songs from the 70s pop group ABBA, 8 (260) 424-5622 Finding Neverland — Broadway at the Rock n’ roll stage performance exploring 1-2; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, Black Embassy’s production of the musical the life of bugs, 10 a.m. and noon p.m. Saturday, April 27; 2 p.m. Sunday, Rapunzel (May 16-18) — Auditions for Box Theatre, PPG ArtsLab, Auer Center Wednesday, April 10, Honeywell Center, April 28; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May Fort Wayne Youtheatre production, 4-6 based on the Academy Award-winning for Arts & Culture, Fort Wayne, $11-$20, movie about playwright J.M. Barrie, Wabash, $10, (260) 563-1102 3-4; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5; 8 p.m. p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, April 9-10, (260) 422-4226 Friday-Saturday, May 10-11; 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, Embassy Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King East Hall, Arts United Center, (260) Sunday, May 12, Arts United Center, Fort Fun Home — Tony Award-winning Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35-$65 through and I — Broadway at the Embassy’s pro- 422-4226 Wayne, $7-$30, (260) 422-4226 musical based on the coming-out Ticketmaster and Embassy box office, duction the classic musical set in 1860s Rumors (June 14-29) — Roles for five memoir of Alison Bechdel, presented (260) 424-5665 Bangkok, Thailand, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, MAY men and five women in Neil Simon come- by Three Rivers Music Theatre, 8 p.m. April 16, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, dy, 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, April 28-29, A Comedy of Tenors — Ken Ludwig’s Rapunzel — Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23; 8 p.m. (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) $35-$65 through Ticketmaster and Em- annual fairy tale production as part of Arena Dinner Theatre Rehearsal Hall, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March 2; 8 bassy box office, (260) 424-5665 1020 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, (260) comedic farce set in 1930s Paris, 7 p.m. the 6th Annual Fairy Tale Fest , 5:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9; 8 dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, Friday-Saturday, Ben Butler — A Civil War general is faced Thursday, May 16; 7 p.m. Friday, May 424-5622 , p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 14-16 March 8-9, March 15-16 and March 22- with a moral dilemma when escaped 17; 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Wunderkammer Company, Fort Wayne, 23, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, slaves seek sanctuary in Richard Strand’s Arts United Center, Fort Wayne (2 p.m. UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS $15-$25, (260) 498-2652 $40 (includes dinner & show), (260) exploration of social conscience and Saturday May 18 production at Black FEBRUARY Once Upon a Mattress — Purdue 424-5622 individual responsibility, 7:30 p.m. Box Theatre, PPG ArtsLab, Auer Center Fort Wayne Department of Theatre’s After the Miracle: Helen Keller — The Very Hungry Caterpillar — Chil- Thursday-Saturday, April 18-20 and for Arts & Culture), $15-$20, (260) Gregory Stieber’s adaptation of the Helen production of the musical loosely based dren’s book classic transformed into a Friday-Saturday, April 26-27; 2 p.m. 422-4226 upon the story of “The Princess and the Keller story for Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s love show through puppetry, 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 28; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sat- Spring Concert Series — Performanc- Pea,” Linda L. Ruffolo Young Heroes of Con- 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, Niswonger urday, May 3-4, First Presbyterian es from Project Ballet students, 7 p.m. science Series, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; 2 22-23; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24; 8 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, Ohio, Theater, Fort Wayne, $12-$20, (260) Thursday-Friday, May16-17, and 1 p.m. , p.m. & 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9; 2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March 2 $15-$35 through box office, 419-238- 426-7421 ext. 121 and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, First Pres- Williams Theatre, Purdue Fort Wayne, Sunday, Feb. 10, Black Box Theatre, PPG 6722 The Last Days of Judas Iscariot — Pur- byterian Theater, Fort Wayne, $15-$20, ArtsLab, Auer Center for Arts & Culture, $5-$18 through Purdue Fort Wayne box due Fort Wayne Department of Theatre’s (260) 471-7848 Fort Wayne, $15-$20, (260) 422-4226 office (260) 481-6555 production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ story of Judas’ last days, 8 p.m. Friday-Sat-

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The Christian Nature times vary, Arts United Center, Fort FEBRUARY Cancer Services Comedy Night — — Philosophy and Theology of Reality Courtesy photo Wayne, fees vary, (260) 484-9646 Taste of Sister Cities Gala — Cuisine Performance by comedian Ryan Conner, lecture presented by Dr. T. Alexander The classic 1979 film Breaking Away, Purdue Fort Wayne Community Arts from Sister Cities Takaoka, Japan; Jokester of the Year competition, raffle, Giltner, assistant professor of theology, set in Bloomington, Ind., is the next Academy — Art, dance, music and Gera, Germany; Plock, Poland; Taizhou, food, and cash bar, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. , Brookside 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 theater classes for grades pre-K through China; and Friendship City Mawlamy- 23, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, $50- Ballroom, University of Saint Francis, Fort movie to be shown as part of the 12 offered by Purdue Fort Wayne, Fort ine, Myanmar; beer tasting, cash bar, $75, (260) 484-9560 Wayne, free, 3 (260) 99-7700 Sports Flicks series at the Embassy Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 10. Wayne, fees vary, scholarships available, photo booth, and silent auction, 6-9 p.m. Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show — For the Union, First, Last, and Always? (260) 481-6059 Thursday, Feb. 7, Parkview Mirro Center Over 650 exhibitors featuring the latest — Jane Gastineau examines Allen County Sweetwater Academy of Music — Pri- for Research and Innovation, Fort Wayne, in contemporary home and garden prod- during the Civil War as part of the George Sunset Boulevard — Showing of the vate lessons for a variety of instruments $100, fortwaynesistercities.net ucts and services, petting zoo, adoptable R. Mather Lecture Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, original 1950 film starring William Holden available from professional instructors, ChocolateFest — Riley Children’s pets, martial arts demonstrations, face , History Center, Fort Wayne, free, and Gloria Swanson in a Hollywood Feb. 3 ongoing weekly lessons, Sweetwater Hospital fundraiser with three chocolate painting, and more, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (260) 426-2882 comeback story as part of the Film Noir at Thursday-Friday, Feb. 28-March 1; 10 the Embassy series, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. Sound, Fort Wayne, call for pricing, (260) dipping stations, dinner and cash bar, live John Cusack Plus High Fidelity — a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, March 2; and 11 24, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, $10, 432-8176 band, and silent auction, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Screening of the 2000 film with live a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, Memorial (260) 424-5665 Feb. 8, Orchid Event Center, New Haven, conversation and Q&A with John Cusack SPORTS AND RECREATION $40, (260) 749-4901 Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $6-$10, (260) to follow, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Stockbridge Audubon Society: Cele- 483-1111 Ice Skating —Ice skating for all ages and WMEE Baby Fair & Family Expo — Prod- Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, $42.50- brating 120th Anniversary — George R. abilities, 1-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, ucts and services for a healthy family, MARCH $203.50, (260) 424-5665 Mather Lecture by Terri Gorney, 2 p.m. noon-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, March 3, History Center, Fort giveaways, Kids Kingdom, and live stage Spring Forward Fest — Multi-venue Breaking Away — Showing of the 1979 Sunday through March 3 , Headwaters Wayne, free, (260) 426-2882 performances, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Saturday, family-friendly festival of music and light film about bicycle enthusiasts from Park, Fort Wayne, $3-$5, skate rental $2, Feb. 9, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, with engaging lighting effects, 6-10 p.m. Bloomington that get a spot in the Little 2019 Servus Omnium Lecture — Author (260) 422-7625 free, (260) 483-1111 Saturday, March 9, Embassy Theatre, 500, part of the Sports Flicks movie Andreas Widmer speaks on the “The Wine at the Line 5K — 5K race with post- Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge Ash Brokerage, Parkview Field, and series 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, Embassy Vocation of Business,” 7 a.m. Tuesday, race wine at the finish line, 7:30 p.m. — Plunges into freezing water to benefit various downtown locations, Fort Wayne, Theatre, Fort Wayne, $10, (260) 424- March 5, USF Robert Goldstein Perform- (6:30 pm. check-in) Friday, April 26, Special Olympics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m Sat- free, (260) 424-5665 5665 ing Arts Center, Fort Wayne, $10-$80, Headwaters Park East, Fort Wayne, $20- (260) 399-1182 urday, Feb. 9, Metea Park, Fort Wayne, Casino Night — Turnstone fundraiser Fort Wayne Through Time — Randy $30, michianawinefestival.com minimum $75 in pledges, polarplungeIN. with silent auctions, food, beer, and wine Harter discusses photographer Daniel Charles Taylor on Secularity and Social org tastings, casino games, and more, 7 Baker’s latest book, part of the ARCH Fun Images — Philosophy and Theology SPECTATOR SPORTS Pawject Runway — Dog grooming p.m. Saturday, March 9, Turnstone, Fort & Free lecture series, 11 a.m. Saturday, lecture presented by Dr. Vincent Wargo, BASKETBALL competition, runway dog show, red Wayne, $50-$100, (260) 483-2100 , meeting room A, main branch, associate professor of philosophy, 7 Feb. 16 carpet entrance, hors d’oeuvres, cash Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, p.m. Wednesday, March 20, Brookside Mad Ants — Upcoming home games at FAME Festival — Student performanc- bar, adoptable pets, and silent auction to free, (260) 426-5117 Ballroom, University of Saint Francis, Fort Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne es in piano, vocal, dance, and drama, Wayne, free, (260) 399-7700 Friday, Feb. 1 vs. Raptors, 7 p.m. benefit the Allen County SPCA, 6-10 p.m student art displays, workshops, and Faith, Reform, and Mission When the Thursday, Feb. 7 vs. Capital City, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Memorial Coliseum, more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March Church Becomes an Obstacle — Phi- Preservation and Activation of the Friday, Feb. 8 vs. Windy City, 7 p.m. Fort Wayne, $50-$150, (260) 744-0454 16, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, losophy and Theology lecture presented Arts United Center — Arts United COO Sunday, Feb. 10 vs. Santa Cruz, 4 p.m. What Men Want Movie Party — Couture Grand Wayne Cetner, Fort Wayne, $5, by Father Joseph Chinnici, OFM, 3 p.m. Miriam Morgan discusses the center’s Saturday, Feb. 23 vs. Canton, 7 p.m. Cakes party with film showing, live DJ, (260)247-7325 , North Campus Audi- urgent needs, part of the ARCH Fun & Sunday, Feb. 17 Harlem Globetrotters — Exhibition photographer, giveaways, raffles, games, torium, University of Saint Francis, Fort Free lecture series, 11 a.m. Saturday, Shipshewana on the Road — Gift, food, basketball featuring theater, athleticism, and more, 6:30 p.m Saturday, Feb. 9, Wayne, free, (260) 399-7700 March 23, meeting room A, main branch, and comedy, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Me- and craft show with hundreds of vendors, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Hyatt Place, Fort Wayne, $40, (260) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Hoosiers — Showing of the 1986 film morial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $19-$259, free, (260) 426-5117 418-7849 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, Me- starring Gene Hackman about Hoosier (260) 483-1111 Boat Show & Sale — Boats, water skis, morial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $5, (260) basketball, part of the Sports Flicks movie Hugh McCulloch & the Origins of Pro- HOCKEY water toys, lifts, piers, docks, boat covers 483-1111 series, , Embassy fessional Baseball — George R. Mather 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 and patio furniture on display and for Theatre, Fort Wayne, $10, (260) 424- Lecture by Mark Souder discussing the Komets — Upcoming home games at sale; DNR water safety classes, 3-9 p.m. APRIL 5665 Secretary of Treasury’s involvement in Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne the development of baseball, 2 p.m. Sun- Saturday, Feb. 2 vs. Rapid City, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 14-15; 11 a.m.-9 Easter in the Garden — Meet-and- Reflections: The Life and Times of the day, April 7, History Center, Fort Wayne, Friday, Feb. 15 vs. Adirondack, 8 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16; and 11 a.m.-5 greet and photos with the Easter Bunny, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — free, (260) 426-2882 Sunday, Feb. 17 vs. Wheeling, 5 p.m. p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Memorial Colise- crafts, games and prizes, and refresh- Omnibus lecture; Jim Lucas recites the Wednesday, Feb. 20 vs. Wichita, 7:30 p.m. um, Fort Wayne, $10, (260) 483-1111 ments, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 19, works of the Dr. King in a dramatic one Christian Friendship: Exploring the Tra- Friday, Feb. 22 vs. Wichita, 8 p.m. Weather the Fort — Live music, art activ- Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conserva- man show, , dition, Engaging the Culture — Philos- Sunday, Feb. 24 vs. Cincinnati, 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 ities, dancing arts, food and beverages, tory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5, (260) 427-6440 Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music ophy and Theology lecture presented by Wednesday, Mar. 6 vs. Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. and more, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Dr. John Bequette, professor of theology, Saturday, Mar. 9 vs. Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Michiana Wine Festival — Wine vendors, Freimann Square, Fort Wayne, free, 21& Fort Wayne, free, tickets required, tickets 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, Brookside Wednesday, Mar. 20 vs. Kalamazoo, 7:30 wine sampling, craft market, food trucks, up, weatherthefort.com available Monday, Feb. 4, (260) 481- Ballroom, University of Saint Francis, Fort p.m. and live music, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, 6100 Wayne, free, (260) 399-7700 Friday, Mar. 22 vs. Cincinnati, 8 p.m. Fort Wayne Women’s Expo — Spa treat- April 27, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Wednesday, Mar. 27 vs. Kalamazoo, 7:30 $10-$55, michianawinefestival.com Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin — ments, vendor booths, fashion shows, Candid Camera: 8 Decades of Smiles p.m. wellness talks, demonstrations, cooking with Peter Funt — Showing of Candid Omnibus lecture with host of the Emmy The League’s Blues Bash — The League Saturday, Mar. 30 vs. Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. shows, and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur- Camera clips and discussion with host Award-winning show Ocean Mysteries fundraiser featuring live blues from Nellie Wednesday, Apr. 3 vs. Indy, 7:30 p.m. day, Feb. 23, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Peter Funt, , and CNN’s Planet in Peril discusses his Saturday, Apr. 6 vs. Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. “Tiger” Travis, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Wayne, $7, (260) 483-1111 Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van travels with insights on the current state Sunday, Apr. 7 vs. Wheeling, 5 p.m. C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne, $20, (260) Wert, $20-$30, (419) 238-6722 of environmental conservation efforts, The Great Train Connection — Working 441-0551 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Auer model railroads on display, historical Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music talks, artifacts, and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Saturday, Feb. 23, and noon-4 p.m. Fort Wayne, free, tickets required, tickets Sunday, Feb. 24, Foellinger-Freimann available Monday, April 1, (260) 481- Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3- 6100 $5, (260) 427-6440

22 WHATZUP JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 Art & Exhibits LOCAL CALENDAR CURRENT EXHIBITS Tuesday, July 9, Clark Gallery, Honeywell FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PERFECT PAIR Center, Wabash, 563-1102 92 County Art Show — Pieces from all 92 counties in Indiana, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 2019 Photography Show (Sept. 26- THIS VALENTINE’S DAY SEASON daily though Feb. 18 (public reception Nov. 4) — Black and white, color, and 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18), Clark Gallery, altered images, entries accepted 11 Honeywell Center, Wabash, (260) 563- a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, Clark 1102 Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, (260) 563-1102 1026 West Berry Street: The Fort Wayne Art School — Pieces loaned by COMING EVENTS students, friends, family, and faculty from the “Old Art School,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FEBRUARY Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Street Photography by Amy Touchette Sunday through Feb. 10, Fort Wayne — Photography exploring themes of Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, free), social connectedness through street por- complete pairs of prescription glasses (260) 422-6467 traiture, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday 2019 Valentine’s Invitational — Valen- and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, the entire month of February* tine’s Day-themed works from national Feb. 18-March 22 (reception 5-7 p.m. and local artists, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues- Thursday, Feb. 21), Visual Arts Gallery, day-Saturday, Feb. 5-March 2 (opening Purdue University Fort Wayne, (260) reception 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 481-6977 Courtesy photo Our hand-selected styles range from the most popular $10), Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Mother Sea, Haha Naru Umi: Sayaka “Blooming Peonies” by Frankie (260) 426-6568 Ganz — Recycled items sculptures, to exclusives from name-brand designers you won’t find Johnson is one of the pieces on exhibit Bachelor of Art and Art Education noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and at Castle Gallery’s 2019 Valentine’s noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22-March anywhere else in Fort Wayne. Exhibit — Works from senior students Invitational. graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Art 22, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, (260) 424-7195 Education, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Fri- New Year’s Art — Works from national day and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sun- and local artists including Randall Scott Trace Evidence: Claudia Berlinski — day through Feb. 8, Visual Arts Gallery, Harden, Jody Hemphill-Smith, C.W. Photography examining the fugative Purdue University Fort Wayne, (260) Munday, Nancy Haley, Fred Doloresco, nature of personal history and memory, 481-6977 Michelle Murray, Rick Wilson, Joseph noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Botanica — Expressionistic botanical Orr, and Michael Poorman, 11 a.m.-6 noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22-March paintings by Dannon Schroeder, 8 a.m.- p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Feb. 22, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-11 2 , Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Wayne, (260) 424-7195 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Satur- (260) 426-6568 Wabash County Schools — Works from day, Feb. 3-March 18 (reception 6-9 Regional Exhibition — Juried art show elementary and middle school students, and many more p.m. Thursday, March 7), The Dash-In, featuring works in a variety of mediums 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Feb. 22-March 19, Fort Wayne, (260) 423-3595 from local and regional artists, noon-7 Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Daniel Clayman: Shift — 8-10 diverse p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 (260) 563-1102 forms sculpted in minimalist style, 10 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 8, Artlink MARCH a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, Wabash County Schools — Works from noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 24, (260) 424-7195 high school students, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 (mem- Stream of Consciousness — Works in March 22-April 23, Clark Gallery, Hon- bers, free), (260) 422-6467 a variety of mediums from Bob Cross, eywell Center, Wabash, (260) 563-1102 Encaustic Paintings, Contemporary 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 39th National Print Exhibition — Juried Woven Baskets, and Valentine Hearts noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 24, show featuring contemporary print me- — Paintings and baskets by Ruth Kloomer Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 (mem- dia, noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and and hearts by various artists,10 a.m.-5 bers, free), (260) 422-6467 noon-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29-May 3, p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues- Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 ART EVENTS Wayne, (260) 424-7195 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A Night to Remember — Valentine’s Friday-Saturday Feb. 1-27 (reception Day Invitational opening reception with APRIL and painting demonstration noon-3 p.m. live music from Mark Mason Meussling, Joel Fremion: Thirty Years, 300 Collag- Saturday, Feb. 2), Orchard Gallery of cash bar, gourmet desserts and fine art, es — 300 fabric art collages, 7 a.m.-7 Fine Art, Fort Wayne, (260) 436-0927 jewelry, and ceramics for sale, 5-10 p.m. p.m. daily April 26-June 3 (public Fort Wayne Artists Guild Exhibitions Thursday, Feb. 14, Castle Gallery Fine reception 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6), — Lynne Padget at Active Day of Fort Art, Fort Wayne, $10, (260) 426-6568 Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Wayne, Dianna Burt at Aldersgate Collaboratorium: Poetry and Image — (260) 563-1102 United Methodist Church, Barb Yoder Collaborative works on paper that include Spring 2019 Interior Design Exhibi- at Allen County Retinal Surgeons, Jerry text and image, experimenting with tion — Works from senior Interior Design Hertenstein at Citizens Square 2nd floor, writers responding to artists and vice graduates as part of their theses , 8 a.m.- Nancy Longmate at Citizens Square 3rd versa; finished works will be printed as 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 floor, Marcia Garringer at Heritage Pointe digital posters and posted in public spac- p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 26-May of Fort Wayne and at Opthalmology es, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, Artlink 17 (opening reception 6:30 p.m. Friday, Consultants (Southwest), April Weller at Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, April 26), Visual Arts Gallery, Purdue Opthalmology Consultants (North), Alice free, (260) 424-7195 University Fort Wayne, (260) 481-6977 Siefert at Pat Bryan Insurance Agen- Artlink’s Education Series — Presen- Migrations: Live Butterfly Exhibit — cy, Nancy Longmate at Rehabilitation tation by Maddie Miller covering how to Hospital of Fort Wayne, Peggy McCarty Hands-on exhibit featuring butterflies successfully apply for call for entries, pre- *Some restrictions may apply. Please see store manager for details. at Town House Retirement, Karen Harvey from around the world, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. pare an exhibition proposal, and more; Q Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Hospice, Robert Einhaus & A session to follow, 7 p.m. Thursday, and Susan Wegner at Will Jewelers, hours Thursday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Whether you’re due for an exam or are craving a new look, Feb. 21, Artlink Contemporary Art Gal- April 27-July 7, Foellinger-Freimann Bo- vary per locations through Feb. 28, lery, Fort Wayne, $5, (260) 424-7195 fortwayneartistguild.org tanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5, simply give us a call at (260) 469-3937, visit LongeOptical.com, (260) 427-6440 Fort Wayne Artists Guild Members’ CALL FOR ENTRIES or stop by one of our five Fort Wayne locations. MAY Show — Works in a variety of mediums The Art Market: Spring Edition (May from Artists Guild members, 9 a.m.-9 12) — High-quality handmade goods, The Art of Metalsmithing Exposed — p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri- submission deadline Friday, March 1, Three-dimensional metal art from around day-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort the world, noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sat- LONGE through Feb. 24 Jeffery Krull Gallery, Wayne, (260) 424-7195 urday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May main branch, Allen County Public Library, 17-June 21 (opening reception 5-8 p.m. 2019 Themed Art Competition (July 12- OPTICAL Fort Wayne, free, (260) 421-1200 Friday, May 17), Artlink Contemporary Aug. 19) — Seasons themed works in any Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, (260) 424-7195 Top Brands • Superior Technology • Extraordinary Service media, entries accepted 11 a.m.-2 p.m. JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 WHATZUP 23 Form your own rock band! WRITE RECORD PERFORM

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