JUNE 25- JULY 1, 2015 Barbie Brown: Best Karaoke Host Nice Folks Sometimes Do Finish First Barbie Brown has a following. Spend a few min- effort. “I wouldn’t be able to put on the shows I do utes with her, and it’s easy to see why. without the equipment and the music,” she said. Brown is one of the karaoke jockeys (kayjays, in True enough. Shooting Star Productions is owned the parlance of the industry) with Shooting Star Pro- by Nacho’s father, Stu Black, and it’s Black who keeps ductions. And for the third year in a row, Brown’s fans the equipment and the music up to date so that people have voted her Best Karaoke Host. can put their name on a list, throw caution to the wind When I met up with Brown at Uncle Lou’s Steel and belt out a tune. Or something close to one any- Mill Tavern on Taylor Street, way. where she hosts karaoke ev- “The ability to sing is not ery Friday and Saturday night, a requirement,” Brown said. she had two of her co-workers “I always say there’s no such with her, Christie Timmons thing as bad karaoke. We still and Nathan “Nacho” Black. I have people that come out asked Brown what made her and can’t sing a note to save so popular as a kayjay. Her an- their life and just have a blast. swer was that she’s married to Sometimes those are the most Travis Brown, the bass player energetic performances of the for Pop ‘n’ Fresh and the Tone evening.” Junkies. Then she said it was Brown said at first she because she doesn’t play fa- lacked the confidence to even vorites with the people who Barbie Brown (right) order a drink for herself at a come to sing. with Christie Timmons bar. But then she started sing- “I just make friends with everybody and Nathan Black. ing now and again for Black and who shows up,” Brown said. “I don’t fix soon was learning how to set up the rotation so our friends get to sing more often than all the equipment. everybody else.” “And then I started following his kayjay around Timmons had a more succinct reason: charisma. and learned how to set everything up,” she said. “And And according to Nacho, “She’s just the nicest once I knew how to plug everything in, he asked if person and she’s pretty much our franchise.” I wanted to do a private party, and I just went from Brown wanted Timmons and Black along to share there. Then one of the kayjays joined a and I kind in the Whammy win because she sees it as a group of picked up from there.” (Mark Hunter)

Chevvy’s: Best Karaoke Venue Keeping Their Customers Satisfied For the first time in five years there is a new enal. He’s very good with people. There’s no down- champion in the Fort Wayne karaoke scene, at least time. He keeps it exciting and fun for everyone.” as far as whatzup readers are concerned. Chevvy’s T. J. and American Idol Karaoke are at Chevvy’s vaulted ahead of all comers to take the 2014 Whammy on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. And Huddleston for Best Karaoke Club. says the place is packed. According to owner Rick In claiming the Whammy, Huddleston, continuous improve- Chevvy’s ended a five year run by ment to both his bar in general the Latch String, which for their and to the overall acoustic experi- part stopped 412 Club’s six year ence at Chevvy’s in particular are reign. Thank You for Voting huge reasons for the win, but not Huddleston’s philosophy of the only ones. spending to improve the Chevvy’s It gets to be a chicken-egg experience has paid off. He says thing. You have to have a place when the recession hit he invested where folks want to come to heavily in making upgrades to the Chevvy’s sing karaoke, so you need a good building with new windows, a sound system. But if no one’s deck and a huge umbrella. coming, spending money to get “When times were tough, Fort Wayne’s Best them there is a leap of faith. that’s when we just built it up,” he “You have to spend mon- says. ey to make money,” Hud- Rick Huddleston Huddleston credits his staff Karaoke Venue, 2014 dleston says. “We’ve done a with Jordan Saylor with doing a great job of adhering lot to improve the sound with to his mantra: a clean bar is a happy bar. He says his a new system and new acoustical tiles. It sounds great employees have helped make Chevvy’s a place people Chevvy’s Pizza & Sports Pub in here. I’m telling you, we have the best karaoke want to come and stay, especially on karaoke nights. 3740 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne singers in Fort Wayne. ” “Back in the day everybody would come in and Huddleston also credits American Idol Karaoke drink their pop and water or whatever and then get up 260.436.4748 • www.chevvys.com for the quality of their system and host T. J.’s skill at and leave and go to the next place,” he says. “Now what he does. we’re keeping them, and they’re eating and they’re ‘A Clean Bar Is a Happy Bar’ “With their system and my system and with their drinking and they’re having fun. And they’re here all lighting its great karaoke,” he says. “T. J. is phenom- night long.” (Mark Hunter) 2------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 whatzup Proudly presents in Fort Wayne, Indiana Volume 19, Number 43 2015 FOELLINGER THEATRE SUMMER SERIES t’s been a rough summer so far here at World Headquarters, and this past week has been no exception. That hasn’t stopped us, however, Kat from getting Fort Wayne’s most comprehensive art and entertainment Bowser weeklyI into your hot little hands. It’s what we do, and for some reason we keep on doing it, no matter what obstacles the fates throw our way. Live at Don Hall’s And so inside this week you’ll find features on , ARCH’s Guesthouse Historic Southwood Park Home & Garden Show, country singer Joe Bachman and community theater stalwart Janet Piercy – all within the first Pop~rock~blues~Standards seven pages. Also within those pages (actually on page 2), you’ll find out Friday & Saturday, june 26-27 ~9pm-12:30am who you voted Best Karaoke Host and Best Karaoke Venue in the Best of 1313 W. Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne 2014 whatzup Readers Poll. (260) 489-2524 There’s plenty more inside this week: Jen Poiry-Prough’s review of the ON SALE NOW! Wagon Wheel’s West Side Story, Michele DeVinney’s look at what next month’s Three Rivers Festival has to offer, Greg Locke’s diss of Jurassic 681'$<6(37(0%(5‡30 World, Catherine Lee’s review of the Brian Wilson bio-pic, Love and Mercy, and much more. So read on and enjoy, and we’ll get busy on next week’s issue. Just, please, remember to tell ’em whatzup sent you. Free Movies inside the issue Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm On-line By Phone Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his Free Movies ONpark SALEand forced to survive in the city. Lucky forNOW! him, he stumbles • readers poll winners OUT & ABOUT...... 9 www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm

on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his Definitely Gary Had One Hell of a Run park community, as they gear up for winter. PG On-line By Phone In Person Foellingerpark and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 Fort Wayne Parks:('1(6'$<-8/<‡30 & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm BARBIE BROWN...... 2 ROAD NOTEZ...... 14 on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Sisters Elsa and Anna enjoy an idyllic life in the enchanted park community, as they gear up for winter. PG Best Karaoke Host Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. kingdom ruled by their parents until Elsa’s magical ability to cre- In Person Foellinger ON BOOKS...... 15 ate ice and snow around her proves a threat to those she loves. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm CHEVVY’S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB...... 2 The Night Circus Foellinger Theatre Emerging for her own coronation after several years of self- 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Sisters Elsa and Anna enjoy an idyllic life in the enchanted 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Best Karaoke Venue imposed isolation, Elsa flees in distress when her uncontrollable Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. kingdom ruled by their parents until Elsa’s magical ability to cre- FLIX...... 16 (260) 427-6715 powers transform the kingdom into a frozen realm. PG Theatre Box office is open from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on concert days. Tickets ate ice and snow around her proves a threat to those she loves. Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm Love and Mercy may be purchased in person or by phone. Foellinger Theatre Emerging for her own coronation after several years of self- Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN imposed isolation, Elsa flees in distress when her uncontrollable • features SCREEN TIME...... 16 in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at (260) 427-6715 powers transform the kingdom into a frozen realm. PG Theatre (including bleacher seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. Box office is open from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on concert days. Tickets Jurassic World: Just Don’t Go There. Please SOLD OUT! Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their may be purchased in person or by phone. DOOBIE BROTHERS...... 4 CURTAIN CALL...... 17 class gets out of hand the pair find themselves ejected from the 2014Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- The 2014 concert series at Foellinger Theatre was made possible prestigious Scare Program. G NEARING SELL OUT! An Enduring Brotherhood West Side Story Concerts in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation as well as the Saving Mr. Banks Wed July 16 9:00 pm (including bleacher seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. individual :('1(6'$<-8/<‡30concert sponsors listed below. 681'$<-8/<‡30 ARCH...... 5 FARE WARNING...... 19 Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. 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Sarah Anderson made a reunion possible was the goodwill Lacking the consistent marketing boost There’s little chance that the Doobie Webmaster ...... Josiah South which exists amongst the “Brotherhood.” during their most commercial years with Brothers will disappear any time soon. It’s Back Issues Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment “We’ve known each other so long, and Warner Brothers Records, they’ve managed obvious that the group still enjoys playing with date and quantity of issues desired, name and mailing address to we’ve always pretty much gotten along,” to remain high-profile thanks to regular tour- music together and sharing it with their AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. says Johnston. “People have been in and left, ing. Though Johnston estimates they were longtime fans. 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Calendar information is published which we did with a bunch of country artists. visit Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre July 1, fortunate that we still have tons of offers for as far in advance as space permits and should be submitted as early We don’t get to see all those guys much, so Johnston won’t be the only family member gigs and get a lot of radio play. We’ve stood as possible. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no it’s nice when we get back together and see to hit that stage. His daughter, Lara, herself the test of time, and our live show is better later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or how they are and what their families are up an established singer both through solo work now that it was in the 70s. We’ve lost some digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday the week of publication. 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They put the best things in them because they shouting distance of downtown. And every year planned to live in them till they died.” ARCH, the architecture and community heritage or- Much of the value of suburban neighborhoods ganization, puts on a walking tour of one of these of the 20s and 30s was their proximity to downtown, neighborhoods. which then was the center of shopping and business. This year, on Saturday, June 27, ARCH patrons Southwood Park was among the first to be built with will get to explore the historic Southwood Park neigh- cars in mind, but electric streetcars were still impor- borhood. Known for its fine collection of Tudor and tant and often the most convenient way to get down- Colonial revival architecture, Southwood Park is also town. The Fort Wayne streetcar system was extended significant in the history of the development of sub- first to service the grid layout of the northeastern sec- urbs during the prosperous years following World War tion of Southwood Park and later to serve the new I. neighborhood as it expanded south of West Rudisill The Historic Southwood Park Home and Garden Boulevard. Tour features 12 houses around the neighborhood. The But integral to the design of Southwood Park was 6721(6[[BUS TRIP 7KH5ROOLQJ6WRQHV[ tour will be bolstered by a silent auction, art vendors space for commercial development. Walkable com- from the Paradigm Gallery and local food trucks. munities are not a new concept. Doctor and dentist From Fort Wayne to Indianapolis! SATURDAY JULY 4, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Bus trip packages on sale Monday April 13 at 10am at Wooden Nickel Records on N. Anthony & N. Clinton call 260/484-3635 or 260/484-2451!

HISTORIC SOUTHWOOD PARK HOME AND GARDEN TOUR A free pre-tour lec- offices sprang up in ture is scheduled for Fri- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 the commercial area, day, June 26 at the Uni- Tix.: $12-$15, www.archfw.org as did grocery stores versal Unitarian Church and gas stations. The on Old Mill Road. The guest speaker is John Brink- value of that infrastructure remains important today, man, publisher of the magazine American Bungalow. and preserving it and the homes in neighborhoods like Brinkman will talk about the importance of historic Southwood Park helps maintain the overall vitality of preservation and small-house living. the city, Galbraith said. Included among the revival styles in Southwood “When you look at the health of a city, the down- Park are numerous bungalow, ranch and American town, the entire ecosystem, these older suburbs con- 7KH5ROOLQJ6WRQHV[ foursquare designs that typify the care and attention to tribute by using existing infrastructure and by using Al a n Ja c k s o n detail that was common among architects and crafts- existing services,” he said “It’s a good way to make man of the period. cities grow, by encouraging that density within the Ga r t h Br o o k s Michael Galbraith, ARCH executive director, said fabric of the city. It is a green way to go. When neigh- G B Southwood Park is representative of a period of urban borhoods stay strong, all of the businesses that depend beautification and deliberate suburban planning that on those neighborhoods stay strong.” Sh a n i a Tw a i n began in the early 1900s and continued up to World Then there is the pure beauty of the homes them- War II. selves. Stately Tudor mansions interspersed with “What’s neat about those suburbs is they began story-book bungalows and proud foursquares dot Ge o r g e St r a i t to think about how to build a suburb at that point,” the tree-lined streets. Sidewalks encourage rambling Galbraith said. “There was something called the City walks and connections with neighbors. The home and o b y e i t h Beautiful Movement that swept through Fort Wayne garden tour provides a chance to see what it’s like to T K and through the country that sort of designed suburbs live in a different place. And not just from the out- so that they were more than individual houses on indi- side. Tr a v i s Tr i t t vidual streets set out in a grid pattern. They started to Ticket holders not only get access to the ARCH have amenities like street lights, curving streets, park tent that will be set up near the Old Mill Road round- strips and little parks, all those things that makes sub- about, they will get to go inside the 12 homes on the Ke i t h Ur ba n urbs what we’d all want to live in.” tour and explore the grounds. Who isn’t curious to see Such quality of life concerns extended to the how other people live? Galbraith called it the “medi- l a k e h e l t o n design and construction of the homes within those cine cabinet syndrome.” Bl a k e Sh e l t o n suburbs. These days people typically stay in a house “We want to know what’s inside,” he said. “People for five to seven years and then move on. Many of on the tour look for decorating and design ideas. They Ma r t i n a & Mo r e the homes built during the 1920s and 1930s were de- also get to see the craftsmanship that often had disap- signed for owners who meant to live out their lives in peared from our houses after World War II because them, Galbraith said. we built so many so fast. These are truly magnificent with Rick Hughes in the Morning “When you look at the architecture of the 20s, it homes.” June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Joe Bachman & the Tailgaters------

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Just ask his fans, many singles, including “Small Town Rock Stars,” “Like of them active and former military, and take a listen to I’m Elvis” and “I Sell Em Out of Beer.” his music, which celebrates not only pretty girls and As is often the case with Nashville debuts, the front porch beer parties, but patriotism, family loyalty, songs on One were written by other, more established and the importance of having a place to hang one’s writers. That’s because Bachman and his producer at hat. (Bachman’s, by the way, isn’t cowboy. He seems the time agreed to a simple song selecting strategy: to prefer the baseball cap.) they pitted a Bachman-penned song against a song “No one who lives in Nashville is from Nashville,” from that of a better known writer. The best song Bachman told me in a recent phone interview. “There won. are probably 10 or 12 straight-up redneck boys who “It’s very intimidating going to Nashville and grew up on a farm working in today. waking up to an email that contains, say, a song by The majority of us come from Lee Bryce,” Bachman said. different places, and I promise JOE BACHMAN & “And I’m supposed to choose you, Philly is more redneck than my song over Lee Bryce’s? Nah. most.” THE TAILGATERS That’s a no brainer.” Bachman credits his strict 8 p.m. Saturday, July 3 Bachman is proud of One, upbringing with establishing his Wagon Wheel Café and said recording it was an country cred. amazing, once-in-a-lifetime “I was a military son. Every 217 N. Wayne St., Warren experience, but his as of yet day until I was 18, I went to bed free, 375-9960 untitled second album, slated at 8 p.m., and that was after all to come out sometime this fall, my chores were done. I’ve had jobs since I was 13. I will consist entirely of songs he wrote himself. The went to church every Sunday. My father wasn’t a mu- five years that have passed since One dropped have sic man really, and there were only two artists played boosted Bachman’s confidence, as has the fan re- in our house – and .” sponse he’s gotten from sharing songs like the sweet “Country,” he added, “is a lot more about how you pop hit “Lookatchu” and the more serious and mel- were raised than where you’re from.” ancholy ballads “The Way I Used to Be,” which ex- Bachman and his band, the Tailgaters – Ryan Bur- plores Bachman’s father’s battle with dementia and dette (drums), Brian “B-Dubs” Walsh (), Chris Alzheimer’s disease, and “A Soldier’s Memoir.” “Oz” Ferrara (acoustic guitar), Tyler James (lead gui- “A Soldier’s Memoir,” which grew out of a tar) – will play a free show Friday, July 3 as part of marathon, four-hour performance following the an- Warren, Indiana’s FREEdom Festival. The show will nouncement that American forces had captured and start after the parade. killed Osama Bin Laden, addresses the struggles of When I caught up with Bachman, he was getting soldiers returning from conflicts in Iraq and Aghani- ready for a gig in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Known stan. Bachman was inspired to write the song when as a consumate road warrior, Bachman said he’s a friend of his texted him in the middle of the night, learned during his 15 years as a performing saying, in effect, that countless songs had been written the secret to stamina when on tour. about soldiers dying for their country, but that none “The two most important things you need to do addressed the very real phenomena of post-traumatic to maintain this crazy lifestyle and keep your body in stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Bachman check are exercise and sleep,” he said. “We’re musi- immediately began researching PTSD and TBI, and cians, right? So our job is to bring the party. But that the resulting song gets roughly 4-6,000 shares a day doesn’t always mean that you get to party yourself. on Facebook. More importantly, Bachman has been Don’t get me wrong. We like a few beers as much as told by a number of veterans that they were on the the next person, but we just have to be smart about verge of committing suicide and that it was his song it.” that changed their minds. Bachman grew up in Philadelphia, but spent much “It’s been a life-changing experience for me,” of his adult life in Key West, which is also where he Bachman said. “What a feeling, to be told your work got his big break. Literally. While performing at one might have saved someone’s life. It’s the greatest gift of the island’s many clubs, he met Kenny Alphin of I’ve ever been given.”

6------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 ------Feature • Janet Piercy------From Ingenue to ‘Mom’ By Jen Poiry-Prough She did manage to find time for herself after the birth of her first child, playing Mabel in The Pirates Before she even knew what it meant, Janet Piercy of Penzance. “That role was very special to me,” she ;-8,?74)'-%0?+9)787 was a performer. says. “I have also been blessed to get to do several .%1)7?&?8,)?(6-*8)67 .90=? “I wrote plays as a kid and organized the neigh- shows with my husband or children, such as Lily in 03:)6&3= %2(?'330-(+) borhood kids doing shows,” she says. “I’d also play The Secret Garden, Marian in The Music Man and ‘priest,’ giving communion or marrying other kids. Edith in Never Too Late.” When we weren’t putting on a show or doing cheers, Her entire family appeared together in the 1999 we would do ‘gymnastics’ on the swing set – hanging Civic Theatre production of State Fair, for which upside down, doing flips over the bars, jumping off Piercy won an Anthony Award. 8,)?7911)60%2(?8396?*)%896-2+ the swings. It seems like I was always performing.” Piercy has been a music educator for the past 37 When she wasn’t faking her way through gymnas- years, teaching kids kindergarten to high school and .90=? tics or the functions of a Catholic priest, young Janet directing choir concerts and mini musical produc- ):)6'0)%6?*9)0 Ankenbruck was singing along to show tune record 83%(-)7?%1)6-'%2?,-*- albums. “I loved Julie Andrews,” she says. “I learned every song from Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma!, all the clas- sics.” &9-0(-2+? $?%&398?%?1-0) It wasn’t until her .90=? eighth grade year that she 136-%,?4)8)67?/.  took the next step and made it real. “A neighbor girl took me to see Sing Out, Fort Wayne [a local subgroup of Up with Peo- .90=? '39+%6?,928)6 ple] perform at the out- door Foellinger Theatre at .90=? *368?;%=2)?*92/?36',)786%??&638,)6 Franke Park,” she says. “I Janet Piercy in green and blue with Touch & Go .90=? *)62%2(3?8%6%2+3?%2(?8,)?;-'/)67,%1?&637. wanted to sing and dance cast members (left to right) Justin Herber, like those kids did, so I Brittney Lynne Koza and Todd Staszak .90=?! 8=?'%97)=??197-'?03:)67?0392+) joined that summer. We learned all the songs and choreography, made our costumes. I eventually got to tions. Her three children are grown now, and her old- sing some solo numbers with the group.” est daughter, Elizabeth, has followed in her footsteps, Then her parents took her to see My Fair Lady at having performed professionally for Disney Entertain- the Wagon Wheel Playhouse, and that opened her up ment and Celebrity Cruise Lines and teaching voice in to a whole new aspect of performance. her own music studio. /'???7927,-2)?&%2(& 8,) Shortly thereafter, she used one of the show’s sig- Onstage, Piercy has graduated from ingénue roles .90=?" ;-8,?74)'-%0?+9)78?8,)?*6)%/?&638,)67 nature songs, “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” at her first to comic roles. “It seems like these days I’m [playing] community theater audition. everybody’s mom,” she says. “My sister Margaret took me,” she says. “We au- She has enjoyed her most recent acting challenge, ditioned at the Jefferson Center for the park board’s Marlee in Touch & Go by Rebecca Cameron with summer production of Mame at the Foellinger The- the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s 6th annual Northeast atre. I really had no idea what to expect. I sang my au- Indiana Playwright Festival this summer. It was the dition piece a cappella. The show starred Ann Colone, “most serious and dramatic role” she’d ever played, a local TV celebrity. Margaret and I were cast in the she says. ;-8,?74)'-%0?+9)787 chorus. I loved every minute of that experience. I met As an accomplished musician and singer, she said 786%-+,8?32 wonderful people who I later did other shows with.” she enjoyed stretching her acting muscles as Marlee. 4-2/?(63=( %?86-&98)?83?8,)?197-'?3*?,)%68 .90=?# Her experience in Mame got her hooked for life. “What is always fun is taking words from a page and Two years later she was appearing in North Side High bringing them to life,” she says, “communicating with School’s production of Oklahoma! She was cast in the the other actors and with the audience through action chorus, but she was also asked to understudy Laurey, and voice and facial expressions.” the female lead, who was played by an upperclassman. Characters in musicals can sometimes be a bit 8-'/)87?%6)?$?-2?%(:%2')?$ ?%8?7,3; A pretty big deal for one of only a few sophomores in over-the-top. But no matter what role she is perform- 8-'/)8?46-')7?)<'09()?792(%=?.90=??8,69?8,967(%=?.90=?!?:-7-8?;)&7-8)?*36?()8%-07 the cast. ing, Piercy says she puts a lot of focus on genuineness. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in mu- “No matter whether it’s a big musical or a small, per- sic at Indiana University and a master of science in sonal play, I want the character I play to be a real per- ;;;.8,6))6-:)67*)78-:%0.36+ secondary education from IPFW. While in school, son,” she says. “There has to be an honesty to them.” she performed extensively in theatrical productions, Piercy also appreciates the opportunity to per- recitals and summer community theatre. She sings form, acknowledging the wide range of competition professionally for weddings, funerals, concerts and in in this city. “There are many talented actresses in Fort musical revues. Overall, she has performed in over 50 Wayne,” she says. “I would love to see more great stage productions to date, mainly in ingénue roles. roles for mature women written and performed.” “Doing theatre takes a big commitment of time Nevertheless, she says, “I’m grateful that Fort and energy,” she says. “Juggling your job and family Wayne has such a vibrant arts community. While I commitments and still finding time for yourself is not don’t get into every show I try out for, I am still able easy.” to enjoy performing on stage with some regularity.” June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Mandolin Orange Such Jubilee BACKTRACKS Every now and then something Steve Miller Band undeniably pure comes across the The Joker (1973) radar – something you can’t dis- miss, even if it’s not your cup of The eighth studio record from tea. North Carolina’s Mandolin Steve Miller was a bit of a departure Orange won’t blow you back on from the bands earlier work in that your heels with brute force. Rath- it was a little less psychedelic and er, their unfussy brand of Ameri- rooted more on harmony and blues- cana folk packs its intensity within rock. disciplined song structures and arrangements that strip away all but Opening with the guitar-driven the essentials. Every note, every nuance counts. It’s analogous to a “Sugar Babe,” it sets the stage for unpretentious rock n’ roll with plane or a rocket being stripped of every unnecessary ounce possible a pleasant keyboards and purposeful drumming. in order to perform at its peak. “Mary Lou” has an early 70s beat, and although a little inane $11.99 And keep in mind, Andrew Marlin (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and lyrically, isn’t an awful song. “Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma” has Emily Frantz (vocal, guitar, ) aren’t in danger of seeing the age a great bass line and is typical of a SMB track. It’s not compli- AMOS LEE of 30 anytime soon. They tour tirelessly and sweat the details; mak- cated, but doesn’t bore the ears either. They cover the great Jesse ing it look easy is incredibly hard work. On their latest, Such Jubilee, Stones’ “Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ but Trash,” and follow with the LIVE AT RED ROCKS the duo showcase formidable songwriting chops. title track, a song that I have heard played way too much over the Philadelphia-born singer- Amos Lee, Yes, the instrumentation is sparse and mostly acoustic-based, last 40-plus years. With all due respect; Miller’s Greatest Hits known for emotionally compelling bluesy folk, but the songs transcend genre. On “From Now On,” Frantz’s vocal should have been called His Most Played Songs on Mediocre FM has been on the scene for 11 years now, long brings to mind Gillian Welch with a touch of . But Radio. enough, in other words, to record a live show shades of Freedy Johnston do the lifting here, in a song that subtly Bright bluegrass hints are heard in “Lovin’ Cup,” and Mill- at Red Rocks, accompanied by none other shifts within shades of gray. The brilliance here is the ability to let er kills it on the . The band covers Robert Johnson’s than the Colorado Symphony orchestra. Fans the listener hang on every accent and chord change. No mean feat. “Come On in My Kitchen” (as an added bonus, it’s a live track can look forward to favorites like “Windows Are “Settled Down,” another highlight, speaks volumes within a from Philadelphia). They do it right, and they probably should Rolled Down,” “Arms of a Woman” and “Violin.” compact acoustic jewel of a tune. “My baby used to sing all night / have closed the record with it. Pick up your copy for $11.99 at any Wooden She’s settled down with a ramblin’ man,” Marlin sings. “Make time “Evil,” which follows (and is also live), is one of the bet- Nickel Music store. … and take time,” he adds, in a song that both reflects the burnishing ter blues song that Miller wrote over his long career. The album of a relationship and the duality that road life and home life present. comes to a reasonably warm conclusion with the soothing 70s soft TOP SELLERS @ This isn’t a “we’re on tour all the time” record. If the interior rocker “Something to Believe In.” biography of the lyrics rings true, Such Jubilee spends more time The Steve Miller Band will be in The Fort on July 12 at the Wooden Nickel dealing with the time spent off the merry-go-round, ruminating on Foellinger and will bring what is always an interesting show by a (Week ending 6/21/15) the static life between jaunts and its own disorienting effects. very good guitarist. Fun Fact: Miller was taught a few chords by Les Paul and T- TW LW ARTIST/Album All that said, this is no confessional. The lyrics are obtuse enough to invite interpretation without overpowering the overall impact of Bone Walker, both friends of his parents. (Dennis Donahue) 1 – BREAKING BENJAMIN the music. There’s a beautiful consistency throughout Such Jubilee Dark Before Dawn that never edges into redundancy. to make it real”). 2 1 ALABAMA SHAKES “Daylight,” with it’s minor-key strum and a lyrical sentiment As ’s catalog often balances lyrical disaffection with Sound & Color that pushes and pulls between melancholy and appreciation, never sky-high, irrepressible choruses, McCaughan’s most energetic new rises above a conversational tone. But the depth on display here is numbers shift gears when the verses give way to hooky, memorable 3 3 FLORENCE & THE MACHINE formidable, even upon a first listen. parts – albeit with more finesse. “The sky is so heavy and the static How Big How Blue How Beautiful Marlin and Frantz have a musical and emotional chemistry that has got nowhere else to go,” he sings in “Our Way Free,” before a sparks these songs, and their attention to craft only heightens the chorus, slightly reminiscent of the Who, breaks through. The last 4 4 JAMES TAYLOR enjoyment you’ll get out of this quietly impressive album. (D.M. cut, “Come Upstairs,” would’ve felt right at home on underground Before This World Jones) college rock turntables (or cassette decks, as it were) in the mid-80s. Atop an insistent rhythm and jangly (and, yes, synths), Mc- 5 8 ROLLING STONES Mac McCaughan Caughan sings, “If I make it there will you meet me on the top stair?” Sticky Fingers (Reissue) His voice still youthful and earnest, he adds, “Take me to some fresh Non-Believers air/ frankly, take me anywhere / ’cause I’m in the dark.” 6 – KACEY MUSGRAVES Pageant Material When he’s not busy running More measured and less quirky than his work, Non- his renowned indie label, Merge, Believers may have an eye on the past—but Mac McCaughan is mak- 7 2 FAITH NO MORE Mac McCaughan still finds time ing some of his best music to date with this album. (D.M. Jones) Sol Invictus to make a bit of music on the side. He still helms the long-running 8 – WILLIE NELSON/ (and still very much viable) Su- Multi-Love perchunk with label co-head Laura Ruban Nielson has some 9 – RICKY LEE JONES Ballance and drummer/spark plug Other Side of Desire , and McCaughan’s heavy stuff going on in his head. solo work under the Portastatic handle is always a treat. On Non- Multi-Love is the result of 10 – LYFE JENNINGS Believers, however, he plays under his own name for the first time— those heavy things. Tree of Lyfe and treats us to an understated record that’s at once uniquely him and It’s also a celebration of the something of a love letter to a past era. power of love and the power of Having worn out a copy of Superchunk’s glorious, Steve Albini- music. It’s an emotional smorgas- produced (released circa 1991), I’ll be the first to bord – happy, sad, melancholy, admit that I went into Non-Believers looking for now-middle-aged reminiscent, confused and over- check out our songwriter wisdom and maybe even significant signposts pointing whelming, sometimes in the same toward the past. song. 50¢ vinyl bins What’s striking about the new album is how McCaughan has A lot has been said about the love and relationships Nielson lived managed to retain a recognizable style across the bands and decades, within while writing this album, and while I’m sure the feelings he hundreds to choose from but he’s completely comfortable in these shoes. Replete with taste- cultivated while swimming in the beauty and confusion of those rela- 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 ful arrangements, retro synth touches and an unhurried feel. “Your tionships show up here, this is mostly a collection of weirdly beauti- 3422 N. 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Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. This time around I set out to find out where Defi- stance, has been in too many bands to name. You’ve Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex nitely Gary have been hiding since taking the crown heard of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game, right? in 2006. Who could forget this powerful funk/rock trio Well you can definitely do that with Ross, as he’s per- BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL whose genre-defying music, silly stage getup and af- formed with so many area musicians. (I believe his Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 ro-coiffed guitarist made them a force to be reckoned record is seven bands at one time.) One of those bands Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live with back in the day? They quickly made a name for was The Orange Opera with whom he won another music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- themselves and gained quite the fanbase which helped BOTB competition with the following year. He then agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A them beat out a fierce competition in that year’s con- went for a BOTB three-peat with another act, Super- quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at test. hunk, but came up short. Today, you can more than 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc When I asked about Gary’s BOTB experience, likely catch Ross at the Brass Rail serving up some bassist/vocalist Casey Stansifer replied, “BOTB in cold ones or playing guitar with the band Boat Show. BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY our era was a blast because there were so many great As for Smith, you’ve probably seen him strum- Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 bands playing as well (Sankofa, Unlikely Alibi, Matt ming with the dream pop band House of Bread or with Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- Sturm Band, etc.). One of the highlights for us was the ever-popular The Orange Opera. Then there’s the cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & performing with Sankofa in the final battle. The guy is bass-slapping Stansifer who ventured onto other proj- $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos incredibly talented, and he went all out for those per- ects like The Beef Manhattans and more recently has & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; formances. I think seeing each band try to put on their been playing with the Dan Smyth Trio. He’s also a $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, absolute best performance and then trying to out-do longstanding member of the Fort Wayne Jazz Orches- tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 that personal best each week was very cool.” tra, and he directs a jazz combo at Carroll High School a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM I have to agree with him that the competition sure- where he teaches English and language arts. Stansi- ly brings out the animal in most bands. Together, Stan- fer was recently among four Northwest Allen County C2G MUSIC HALL sifer, Zach Smith (guitar/vocals) and Jon Ross (drums) Schools teachers who were named teacher of the year. Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 put together two fine releases (Pleased to Meet You Good job, Casey! Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse and The New Deal), snagged some Whammy Awards Definitely Gary are one of those bands that I had musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a and performed a number of memorable shows since the chance to see from the very start, as I can remem- comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent forming in 2000. One particularly memorable show ber seeing an early version of the band – when they venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. was when they had the opportunity to open for the were called Ping – at the short-lived Nowhere Club in Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Presidents of the United States of America at Piere’s Decatur. Not long after that the Definitely Gary dynas- Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of in 2008. ty began. The members of the band are still involved Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour Although Definitely Gary have never officially in the local scene but, sadly, just not together. Maybe earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check thrown in the towel, it’s been awhile since we’ve seen someday we’ll have the opportunity to see them re- or heard anything from them. However, the members unite and blow us away once again. Fingers crossed! are still very active on the scene today. Ross, for in- [email protected] June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 Now thru July 5 Thursday, July 2 NIGHTLIFE Buy 1 Burger Get 1 Free KENTUCKY CRAFT CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” BEER TAPPING feat. Against the Grain, Falls City, Alltech Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Every Tuesday specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of Hot Sauce Tuesday Brews Day featuring Now Open for Lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. a new Craft Beer each week Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Committee $3.50 Pints & 50¢ Wings 11am-2pm Monday-Friday ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 Friday, June 26 • 10pm feat. Flatbreads, Sandwiches, p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Every Wednesday Salads & More Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex LDNL Cornhole featuring Dinner Hours start at 4pm ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Saturday, June 27 • 10pm People’s Brewing Co. w/$4 Monday-Saturday Specialty Craft Beer Pints Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Kid Friendly Until 10pm Full Bar Open Late feat. Wine, Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, 16TVs, Patio, 4 Garage Doors Craft Cocktails & Craft Beers state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. & Outdoor Bar Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink specials. 2910 Maplecrest Live Music on the Patio e t t i n g h e r e 4910 N. Clinton Street Fort Wayne Varied menu to suit any palate. G T : Corner of Jefferson 301 W. Je f f e r s o n , St e 100, Fo r t Wa y n e Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 Fort Wayne • 209.2117 (260) 486-0590 www .w i n e d o w n f w .c o m a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Checkerz Bar & Grill Op e n Sta g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Bl a c k Do o r — Rock at Latch String, Fa r m l a n d Ja z z Ba n d — Dixieland/jazz Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- cover, 483-5526 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the 5827 Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Georgetown Finding Fr i d a y — Variety at Deer Park best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till Po p ’n’Fr e s h — Blues/rock at One Square, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Summit Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 free, 749-0461 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 roads. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, 420-3266 Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — Patriotic l c o h o l m t noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. A : Full Service; P : Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m., $5, Pops at Dekalb Outdoor Theatre, MC, Visa, ATM available at Adams Lake Pub, Wolcottville, 665-3922 Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., free, 925- 7-10 p.m., no cover, 854-3463 Da n Sm y t h Ba n d — Variety at Phoenix, 2611 Columbia Street WesT Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $2, 387-6571 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at The Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Frog, Syracuse, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, cover, 574-457-4324 DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Ho t Sa u c e Co m m i tt e e — Pop/variety Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of Da v i d Li e b e Ha r t w/Da n i Ho u s e , Ad a m at Bar 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Friday, June 26 Gi l b e r t — Comedy at Calhoun cover, 209-2117 C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large 80D — Rock at Columbia Street West, Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Muensterberg menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 422-5055 Wayne, 10 p.m., $15, 456-7005 Plaza, Clock Tower, Berne, 7 p.m., e t t i n g h e r e o u r s e e e e s no cover, 589-3139 daily specials. G T : Downtown on The Landing. H : Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The D B — Variety at Acme, Fort Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no cover, 480- Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Disc, Amex p.m., no cover, 426-1088 2264 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 CURLY’S VILLAGE INN Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex An elegant lounge dedicated DEER PARK PUB to music lovers ... great food, great music and great service Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Fr i d a y , Ju n e 26 ~ 9:30p m -12:30a m imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Superband Last Call Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Sa t u r d a y , Ju n e 27 ~ 9:30p m -12:30a m food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 All That Jazz All-Stars a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc DICKY’S 21 TAPS Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 Ex p e c t : Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Great tunes; Large selection of beers; Beautiful patio; Cornhole on Wednesdays. Brand new menu! Daily lunch specials under $8. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 $2 Tuesdays at The Frog p.m. Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 midnight Saturday, June 27 • 6-10pm Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc $2 Burgers DUPONT BAR & grill 80D, Gregg Bender Band, & Beer Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Big Caddy Daddy Crafted the Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ American Way Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live Saturday, July 4 • 6-11pm Open Mic music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings with Host Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. Earphorik, Grateful Groove, Dan Smyth Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Todd Harrold Band, Sun Gate Hours: Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex 10am-12am M-Th., 10am-3am Fri. BEERS MALLERS 12pm-3am Sat., FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING ACKS ALIN LLP B & S , 12:30-8pm Sun. CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. 820 Spring Street, Fort Wayne CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 260.426.1088 10------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 Fr i d a y , Ju n e 26 • 10p m • $15 • 18+ Latch String a v i d D Every Thursday The Coolest $1.50 Domestic Longnecks 6527 E. State Blvd. • 260.485.1038 Li e b e Ha r t every thurs. & sat. • 10:30-2:30 Fo r t Wa y n e ’s #1 Sp o r t s Ba r Summer Camp Ever! w/Da n i Ho u s e american idol karaoke Sa t u r d a y , Ju n e 27 | 8-10p m & Ad a m Gi l b e r t FRIDAY, JUNE 26 • 10-2 Radical Sabbatical w/ The Bear’s Gasman & Barry Ti c k e t s a t Br o w n Pa p e r Ti c k e t s .c o m BLACK DOOR every sunDAY • 9-1 Ev e r y Da y Th u r s d a y , Ju l y 9• 9p m • $7 • 18+ yesterday’s headtrip All PPV Events on 45 TVs every tuesday Mo n d a y s | 7-9p m Ik e Re i ll y $2.50 Imports • $1.00 Tacos BS Sports Show Ti c k e t s a t Br o w n Pa p e r Ti c k e t s .c o m kt & the swingset qt. every WEDNESDAY • 8pm Fr i d a y s | 6:30-8:30p m chagrin comedy Billy Elvis showcase Karaoke • Su n |Mo n |Tu e s |We d |Fr i 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 DJ Trend • Th u r s |Fr i |Sa t ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Th e Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/ Saturday, June 27 Dimension o f Il l u s i o n w/G. Mo n e y & School’s Out, blues at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort St e v e , Al i c i a Py l e Qu a r t e t , Fo r t Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no 2 He a d e d Ch i c k e n — Variety at Corner Wa y n e Ta i k o , Jo h n Re n z & Fr i e n d s , cover, 625-1002 Pocket, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fi r e Gu y , Fe r n a n d o Ta r a n g o , Pe r u Kat Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s no cover, 492-7665 Am at e u r Ci r c u s , Ha l e y Jo n a y — Variety at Busker Fest, intersection Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 80D, Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d , Big Ca d d y It’s Time to Rock! a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Da d d y — Variety at Rock The Plaza, of Wayne & Calhoun Streets, Fort Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar Downtown Branch, Allen County Wayne, 4-10 p.m., free, 420-3266 Sign them up for the Sweetwater Academy & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Public Library, Fort Wayne, 6-10 DTJ r e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field cover, 357-4287 p.m., no cover, 436-8080 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no of Music’s Rock Camp! If your kids have KT & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qu a r t e t — Blues Al l Th at Ja z z Al l-Sta r s — Variety at cover, 485-1038 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort All That Jazz, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Ea r p h o r i k & U.R.B. — Rock/funk at experience singing or playing guitar, bass, Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 12:30 a.m., no cover, 456-9652 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 482-6425 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o tt — 10 p.m., $5, 422-5055 drums, or keyboards, then let them spend Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, El e m e n t s — Rock at Beamer’s Sports at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a week learning how to be a rock star! Wayne, 7-11 p.m., , 485-1038 Bl i n g On e Ma n Ba n d — Rock/variety at a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Ma r c h Wa l l s t r e e t & Th e Sn a r k Ga n g The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk f e at . CDP, HOn e y Mo n a e , Qu a n p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-1088 at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, 387-6571 — Hip-hop at Carl’s Tavern, New Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Adams Non-Academy Haven, 11 p.m., $5, 749-9133 County Relay for Life, Adams Central He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Pie Eyed $ Ma r t y Ha g g a r d — Merle Haggard Football Field, Monroe, 7 p.m., no Petey’s, Leesburg, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., START A 400 Students Tribute at Columbia City High cover, 471-3911 no cover, 574-453-9741 $ School, Columbia City, 7 p.m., $14, Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Taps Ho l b r o o k Br o t h e r s — Variety at 350 Current Academy Students 800-830-6950 Pub, Avilla, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no Hamilton House, Hamilton, 5-9 p.m., BAND! Ra l p h i e Ro b e r t w/Se t h Da v i s — cover, 897-3331 no cover, 488-3344 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Cap ’n Bo b , Th e Singin’ Sk i pp e r — Jim Ba r r o n — Comedy/illusion at Noble Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Variety at Dixie Boat’s Sunset & County Saddle Club, Albion, 11 a.m., 486-0216 Moonlight Cruise, North Webster, 9 free, 599-0254 Re n e g a d e — Country at Rusty Spur I, p.m., $7, 800-940-2035 Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., cover, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no WRITE AN 755-3465 ety at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, cover, 426-3411 SUMMER 2015 Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r Qu a r t e t — Variety 8-11 p.m., no cover, 855-929-2733 Kat Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s ORIGINAL at Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, Cl i f f We bb Tr i o — Jazz at Nick’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Limited Spots Available! 6:30-9:30 p.m., $1, 482-1618 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 SONG! Su p e r ba n d La s t Ca l l — Variety at All p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Ke v i n Pi e ka r s k i Ja z z Qu i n t e t w/Ch r i s That Jazz, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Da n Di c k e r s o n ’s Ha r p Co n d i t i o n — Ru t o w s k i Ja z z Tr i o , Jim St e e l e Ja z z June 22–26 July 20–24 12:30 a.m., no cover, 456-9652 Progressive rock at Buskerfest, Tr i o Ja z z — Jazz at Covington Art Ti g e r Ey e So u n d Ka r a o k e w/La r r y Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, 4-10 p.m., Fair, Covington Plaza, Fort Wayne, Sc h m i tt — Karaoke at Curly’s Village free, 420-3266 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, 613-3353 July 6–10 August 3–7 Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Chapman’s Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar PERFORM cover, 747-9964 Brewing Company, Angola, 7:30- & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Monday–Friday 10AM–4PM To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at 9:30 p.m., no cover, 866-221-4005 cover, 357-4287 ONSTAGE O’Sullivan’s, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 Da v e To d o r a n — Variety at Mad LDNL — Pop/hip hop at Bar 145, Fort Performance on the last day @ 6:30PM a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 U.R.B. — Funk at Corner Pocket, Fort 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Ma r k Ga r r — Acoustic variety at LIVE! Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Eagles Post 1357, Garrett, 6:30- 492-7665 10:30 , no cover, 357-4295 Register Today! (260) 407-3833 WEDNESDAYS | $2 DRAFTS & karaoke w/josh RECORD IN A REAL Participants must be between the ages of 10 and friday, june 26 • 10 pm Saturday, JUNE 27 • 10pm STUDIO! 18 and play at an intermediate level or above. If you have any questions or wish to sign up, then contact the Academy at (260) 407-3833 or email earphorik [email protected]. Academy.Sweetwater.com 80D W/u.r.b. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W • Fort Wayne, IN 46818 On the Landing • 135 W. Columbia St. Stay Connected fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 to Sweetwater! www.columbiastreetwest.com

June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 NIGHTLIFE FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 16 Bands to Compete in Tuesdays • 7:30 p.m. a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, TUESDAY TRIVIA Disc, Amex whatzup/Wooden Nickel Thirsty Thursday • 10pm • No Cover GREEN FROG INN KARAOKE Sunday Funday Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. Battle of the Bands XI OPEN AT 10AM Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion Family friendly patio now open wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g Pick up an entry form at any Wooden Nickel Music Store 301 W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. Inside the Harrison at Parkview Field Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 For more information, email [email protected] 260.267.9679 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Ma r t y Ha g g a r d — Merle Haggard Ti g e r Ey e So u n d Ka r a o k e w/La r r y Da v e Lat c h a w Ja z z Tr i o — Jazz at Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Tribute at Norwell High School, Sc h m i tt — Karaoke at Curly’s Village Covington Art Fair, Covington Plaza, Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; Ossian, 7 p.m., $14, 800-830-6950 Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Fort Wayne, 12:30-2:30 p.m., free, Mo o n s h i n e Al i b i — Variety at 4D’s Bar cover, 747-9964 613-3353 Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — at Wrigley Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open no cover, 490-6488 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. Ra l p h i e Ro b e r t w/Se t h Da v i s — Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426- p.m., , 485-1038 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, 2537 Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Vo i c e s o f Un i t y Ch o i r — Tribute to Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 486-0216 the legends of blues & Jazz at Arts a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Re n e g a d e — Country at Old Settler’s United Center, Fort Wayne, 2 & 8 Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Days, Columbia City, 8-9:30 p.m., no p.m., $8-$18, 422-4226 cover, 244-5821 Wi c k e r s h a m Br o t h e r s w/Fe r n a n d o Monday, June 29 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 e n e g a d e Ta r a n g o — Variety at Club Soda, R — Country at Rusty Spur I, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., cover, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best 755-3465 cover, 426-3442 no cover, 483-5526 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- Sa m a n t h a g l a s s w/Sh a m e Th u g s , D—J Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually Me ta v a r i — Experimental sound at Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Sunday, June 28 l c o h o l m t cover, 267-9679 11 a.m.-1 a.m. A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc Wayne, 7 p.m., $7, 422-6467 Al i c i a Py l e Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Finding Fr i d a y — Acoustic at Deer Park NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Se att l e Ra i n — Rock at North Star, Phoenix, Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.-2 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m., Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no p.m., no cover, 387-6571 no cover, 432-8966 cover, 471-3798 Cap ’n Bo b , Th e Singin’ Sk i pp e r — Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Variety at Lake City Place, Warsaw, Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of Karaoke at Kville Pub, Kendallville, 1 p.m., no cover, 574-267-3873 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 349-1677 cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 ACOUSTIC VARIETY ORIGINAL ROCK Ex p e c t : Friendly, welcoming, extremely accommodating atmosphere Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 FM90...... 765-606-5550 & staff. Come watch sports on any of our 12 flat screen TVs. Kid Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 PRAISE & WORSHIP friendly until 10 p.m. DJ 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Mondays; trivia at 7:30 p.m. Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Thursdays; live music every Saturday. Wide variety of dishes including Richard Caudle...... 317-319-6132 ROCK Irish specialties; vegetarian options and catering available. Ge t t i n g BLUES 80D...... 260-519-1946 Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Building downtown between Fairfield and Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Juke Joint Jive...... 260-403-4195 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & BLUES Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 CLASSIC ROCK & pop Dirty Comp’ny...... 260-431-5048 Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest What About Joe...... 260-255-0306 Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- CLASSICAL Walkin’ Papers...... 260-445-6390 en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK & VARIETY of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes COUNTRY & The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL Visa, Disc, Amex funk Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 STATE GRILL Big Dick & The Penetrators...... 260-415-6955 standards Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 horn band Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous INDIE ROCK TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: KARAOKE/DJ variety Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. OLDIES ROCK Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 For more information on these performers, or to sign your ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at UpShott Entertainment...... [email protected] www.whatzup.com

12------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Find your treasure or find your pleasure at Membership Makes Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety Le f t L a n e C r u i s e r w/Fe r n a n d o Ta r a n g o Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — The Difference at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort a n d t h e Wi c k e r s h a m Br o t h e r s — Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Wayne, 10 p.m., , 485-1038 Blues/variety at Headwaters Park, p.m., no cover, 471-3798 • Job Referrals Fort Wayne, 6 p.m., free, all ages, So u l 35 — Jazz at Red Rok, Fort 918-3983 Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 755- • Experienced Negotiators Tuesday, June 30 Se ba s t i a n Ba c h — Rock at Piere’s, Fort 6745 • Insurance Wayne, 8 p.m., $15-$20, 486-1979 u p e r o b Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke S B — Rock at Piere’s • Contract Protection at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- Karaoke at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort 8 p.m., $5, 486-1979 Fort Wayne 6425 Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 Present valid college student or Wh o Dat (Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y Musicians Association Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club Friday, July 3 military ID to receive 10% discount Paradise, Angola, 7-10 p.m., no De a n ) — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no cover, Call Bruce Graham cover, 833-7082 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The 490-6488 3506 N. Clinton 2014 Broadway for more KT & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qu a r t e t — Blues at Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN information Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 46805 46802 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Thursday, July 2 Cap ’n Bo b , Th e Singin’ Sk i pp e r — 260.482.5959 260.422.4518 260-420-4446 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety Variety at Miller’s Merry Manor, at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Warsaw, 2 p.m., no cover, 574-267- Wayne, 10 p.m., , 485-1038 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 7211 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at NIGHTLIFE The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — Patriotic WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL Wednesday, July 1 TDJ r e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Pops at Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., , 8:30 p.m., free, 481-0777 Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, Mon., 7-9 485-1038 Fu s i o n — Variety at Bar 145, Fort Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic at Bar 145, p.m.; Billy Elvis, Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Karaoke, Sun.-Wed., 10 p.m.; Fa r m l a n d Ja z z Ba n d — Jazz at One Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 209- DJ Trend, Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.; live bands; all PPV events on 45 TVs. 2117 Summit Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 Jo e Ba c h m a n & t h e Ta i l g at e r s — a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, 420-3266 Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), Tues. & Thurs, 4 p.m., Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — Country rock at Wagon Wheel Café, Karaoke at Columbia Street West, Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at El Azteca, Warren, 8 p.m., no cover, 375-3960 dine-in only; lunch and dinner salad bar buffet, Mon.-Fri. Ge t t i n g Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first stoplight. 482-2172 422-5055 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at cover, 426-3411 Ch a g r i n Co m e d y Sh o w c a s e — Comedy Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site. at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Arcola Inn & Ale, Arcola, 7-10 p.m., Th e Ju n k Ya r d Ba n d — Variety at no cover, 483-5526 no cover, 625-4444 American Legion Post 178, Garrett, e f f c o n a l d KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Nick’s Martini J M D — Variety at Don Hall’s 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 357-5133 & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 7:30-10:30 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., La d y J & Fr i e n d s — R&B/variety at p.m., no cover, 482-6425 no cover, 489-2524 Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE Ke n n y Ta y l o r — Variety at Nick’s Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Do o b i e Br o t h e r s — Rock at Foellinger Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 482-6425 Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- $49-$99, 427-6715 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety p e n ic i g h t crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Phoenix, O M N — Hosted by Mike at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Wayne, 7-11 p.m., , 485-1038 available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- 387-6571 Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i — Variety at Corner ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. 426-2537 Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Red Pocket, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 Rok, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Op e n Sta g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ no cover, 492-7665 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Sh o o t i n g Sta r w/St u — Karaoke at 755-6745 l c o h o l m t 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Curly’s Village Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. A : Full-Service; P : MC, Visa, Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Wrigley Disc Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 5827 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 747-9964 p.m., , 485-1038 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at at Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 DEKALB COUNTY 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, 489-0286 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, SPINS - From Page 8 including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- Going into this record I was thinking this was go- All of these songs Nielson has penned deal with town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 ing to be the most sonically clear and pristine UMO love and relationships in one way or another – a little a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc record to date, and after hearing lead single “Can’t bit about the confusion of growing feelings and a little Keep Checking My Phone” I was sure that would be about how we deal with those emotions. I think his STEUBEN COUNTY the case. Well, while there may be more clear-eyed inspiration to write comes from dealing with his own moments on this record, it’s still very much immersed “multi-love” situation, but he takes those feelings and jimmy’s on james in the sonic murk and mire Nielson bathed his songs shines them outward into the bigger picture. Spread Pub/Tavern • 3885 N. Bayview Rd., Angola • 260-833-9676 in previously. the love, and things could be quite wonderful. If we Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Lake James’ landmarks. Music If not a hi fidelity effort, it’s all the more a musi- could just learn to unite and be one instead of build- on weekends, patio, lake view. Great food consisting of steaks, fish, cally experimental album while also being the most ing walls and disliking what we don’t understand, wings, pizza, sandwiches and salads. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : I-69 exit 350, pop-inflected and highly danceable. In fact, there’s the world could be so much more. Of course, we’re north 3 miles to Four Corners. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 midnight Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-close Sun. Al c o h o l : Pm t a few moments on Multi-Love you’ll find it hard not human, and if there’s a chance to screw something Full Service; : MC, Visa, Disc to get up and shake what the Lord gave ya. “Can’t up, we will do that. That’s the irony of spreading the MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE love. Guilt, jealousy, and resentment usually ruin what Keep Checking My Phone” is Bee Gees-worthy. It’s Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 like Giorgio Morodor producing Rufus on acid, all could be a paradise. Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana the while telling a true blue sad sack tale that feels as Such is life. craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; real as that hi hat. “Like Acid Rain” is two minutes of Unknown Mortal Orchestra have always sounded 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet Stevie Wonder funk singed at the edges. Think “Tues- like an alien version of rock, funk and soul; on Multi- pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on day Heartbreak” sitting in the sun too long with a bit Love Ruban Nielson perfects that alien sound. His beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. of Prince weirdness thrown in for good measure. “Ur homemade, hazy, and lovelorn songs are as good as Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Life One Night” shakes and shimmies like a lothario they’ve ever been. This may even be the best record Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc coming down hard on the dance floor. The buzz re- yet. It’s at times also the most confounding, as you at mains, yet regret and confusion linger just around the times yourself wishing some of the grime would wash THE VENUE corner. There’s a some truly great guitar noodling hap- away and you could hear these songs as naked as they Music/Variety • 110 W. Maumee St., Angola • 260-655-3922 pening here as well. The Purple one would be proud. were when they were written in Nielson’s basement Ex p e c t : Great entertainment, live music and dancing. Second story “Multi-Love,” “Stage or Screen” and “Necessary on an acoustic guitar. balcony overlooking stage. Exposed brick topped with vintage instru- Evil” wheeze and whisper with homemade synths and But still, a damn fine album. John( Hubner) ments and music themed art. Menu items include subs, appetizers, ethereal noise, creating an almost alien world where Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. famous Coney dogs, pizza, wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From I-69, take soul and funk melt into the cosmos. “Extreme Wealth Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also Exit 348 east 3 miles, west of The Mound downtown. Ho u r s : 11 and Casual Cruelty” features NIELSON’S dad play- helpful to send bio information, publicity photos and a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 ing some great sax, giving the song a very grounded previous releases, if available. Only full-length, pro- noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : and breezy quality. fessionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. MC, Visa, Disc June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Jagermeister is sending Fort Wayne favor- 1964 The Tribute Aug. 15 Honeywell Center Wabash ites Halestorm out on the road this fall for 3 Days Grace July 18 Piere’s Fort Wayne A Wild Evening With Halestorm. The tour Road Notez 311 w/DJ Trichrome July 15 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH takes place this fall as the band continues to 311 w/The Green July 11 Aragon Ballroom Chicago support their new album, Into the Wildlife, CHRIS HUPE 311 w/The Green July 14 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH which debuted at No. 5 on The Billboard 5 Seconds of Summer Aug. 1-2 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL 200. According to a press release from Halestorm singer Lzzy Hale, this tour is everything 5 Seconds of Summer Aug. 21-22 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland About a Mile, Moriah Peters, Building 429 & KJ-52 July 12 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne a Halestorm fan would ever want. “Here’s what you’re gonna get: a full evening with Allie & the Rockers July 17 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Halestorm only, in the spirit of our latest record, doing whatever we want. We’ll be doing Audie Blaylock and Redline July 31 Dekalb Outdoor Theatre Fort Wayne not one but two (maybe more!) crazy sets for you, jam packed with surprises every night.” Avett Brothers Aug. 20 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland The tour, unfortunately, isn’t slated for Fort Wayne but does include stops in Chicago Avett Brothers Aug. 21 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH September 18 and Columbus, Ohio September 30. The Beach Boys w/The Temptations Aug. 2 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Bill Maher Sept. 19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Another Fort fave, Trapt, are readying themselves to release a new album. The band will Blues Traveler Aug. 28-30 Conner Prarie Fishers, IN tour to introduce some of their new songs to fans while undoubtedly including all the hits Boney James w/Brian McKnight Aug. 15 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH as well. The new album, DNA, is set to drop sometime this fall, and the boys are booked Boz Scaggs Aug. 11 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH to play Chicago on July 18 and The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan July 23. Sons of Brand New w/Manchester Orchestra July 2 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Texas will open the shows. Brand New w/Basement July 30 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester HIlls, MI Brandi Carlile July 28 House of Blues Cleveland Sleater-Kinney used to be one of those bands that was going to be huge; then they dis- Brandi Carlile July 30 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids appeared. Back in action 10 years later with a new album, No Cities to Love, released in Brian Regan Aug. 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI January, the band is planning a winter tour to help reintroduce itself to the public and try Brian Wilson w/Rodriguez July 5 Fox Theatre Detroit to regain “It Band” status. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis December 4 and moves on to Brian Wilson w/Rodriguez July 6 Ravinia Park Highland Park, IL Bryan Adams July 23 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI Columbus, Ohio December 5. Cincinnati December 6, Detroit December 8 and Cleveland Bryan Adams July 24 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH December 9. Bryan Adams July 25 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago had to cancel their current tour after singer Dave Grohl fell off a stage Cake July 24 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Colleen McNabb Aug. 7 Dekalb Outdoor Theatre Fort Wayne in Sweden and broke his ankle and leg. I’ve never been a Foo Fighter fan, but Grohl Counting Crows Sept. 7 LC PAvilion Columbus, OH definitely deserves respect because the man actually finished the show – with a freakin’ Counting Crows Sept. 8 Music Center at the Heights Huber Heights, OH broken ankle and leg. Grohl said in an internet post a few days later that after the fall that Counting Crows Sept. 10 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI he was laying on the ground thinking, “Are you kidding me? We haven’t even gotten to Creedence Clearwater Revisited Aug. 9 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH the screamy bit of the song and the gig is over? So I asked for a microphone and told the Creedence Clearwater Revisited Aug. 13 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis audience I’d get fixed up and come right back to finish the show ASAP. I couldn’t stand Dave Matthews Band July 7 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI the thought of such a perfect night going to waste! I looked at our drummer Taylor and Dave Matthews Band July 8 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH said, ‘Bust out some Chevy Metal covers while they fix me up!’ So, as the band kicked in Dave Matthews Band July 17-18 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville David Allan Coe w/Matt Mason Aug. 29 Lerner Theatre Elkhart to ‘Stay With Me’ by The Faces, the medics poured me onto a stretcher, took me off to the David Liebe Hart w/Dani House, Adam Gilbert June 26 CS3 Fort Wayne side, cut my favorite pants off (so bummed) and popped my ankle back into place. I asked The Dead July 3-5 Soldier Field Chicago if I could get back onstage to finish the show, but they said I needed a cast (which was Diana Krall Aug. 4 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne 20 minutes away at the hospital) to hold my ankle in place. So I looked my EMT, Johan Dirty Little Rockstars July 31 Bar 145 Fort Wayne in the eyes and said, ‘Well, then you’re coming up there with me right now and holding DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg) July 11 Piere’s Fort Wayne it in place until they can bring the cast here.’ Like clockwork, the cast arrived, I walked Doobie Brothers July 1 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne offstage for a song or two as they put it on me and then came back to finish the gig.” Now Doobie Brothers July 5 Fredrick Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids Doobie Brothers July 10 Renaissance Center Detroit that’s a true rock n’roll move. Well done, Mr. Grohl. Well done. Down Aug. 7 Piere’s Fort Wayne [email protected] Sept. 16 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Everclear w/Toadies, Fuel, American Hi-Fi July 11 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 3 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor Fall Out Boy w/Wiz Khalifa, Hoodie Allen June 30 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 4 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids Fall Out Boy w/Wiz Khalifia, Hoodie Allen July 1 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville John Mellencamp w/ Aug. 4 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Finger Eleven Aug. 2 Piere’s Fort Wayne The Junk July 24 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Foo Fighters Aug. 27 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville KC & the Sunshine Band w/Freak Brothers July 17 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Foo Fighters Aug. 29 Wrigley Field Chicago Kid Rock w/Foreigner July 26 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Fort Wayne Sister Cities International July 16 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Kid Rock w/Foreigner July 30 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fusion July 3 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Kid Rock w/Foreigner Aug. 1 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Gas Station Disco Aug. 7 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Kid Rock w/Foreigner Aug. 2 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Graham Nash July 29 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor LDNL June 27 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Graham Nash July 31 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Loverboy July 10 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Graham Nash Aug. 1 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Luke Bryan w/Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch July 18 Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati Happy Together Tour feat. The Turtles w/Flo & Eddie, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, Luke Bryan w/Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch July 24-25 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville The Association, The Cowsills, Mark Lindsay Aug. 23 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Marty Haggard June 26 Columbia City High School Columbia City The Hit Men Aug. 7 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Marty Haggard June 27 Norwell High School Ossian Hot Sauce Committee June 26 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Michael Angelo Batio w/Zephaniah, Exterminate All Rational Thought July 24 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Huey Lewis & the News July 15 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Mike Doughty July 26 B Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne Ike Reilly Assassination July 9 CS3 Fort Wayne Morrissey June 29 Akron Civic Center Akron, OH Incubus w/Def Tones, Death from Above, The Bots July 22 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI Morrissey June 30 Aronoff Center for the Arts Cincinnati Incubus w/Def Tones, Death from Above, The Bots July 23 Firt Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Morrissey July 8 Masonic Temple Detroit Incubus w/Def Tones, Death from Above, The Bots July 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Morrissey July 9 Civic Opera House Chicago Incubus w/Def Tones, Death from Above, The Bots July 26 Lawn at White River Indianapolis Morrissey July 11 Bloomington Center for the Arts Bloomington Incubus w/Def Tones, Death from Above, The Bots July 27 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 8 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Indina Mendez Aug. 16 Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 9 Palace at Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Indina Mendez Aug. 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 18 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Indina Mendez Aug. 19 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 19 US Bank Arena Cincinnati Indina Mendez Aug. 21 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 20 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Indina Mendez Aug. 22 Fox Theatre Detroit Natalie Stovall and the Drive July 21 Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds Columbia City Indina Mendez Aug. 23 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Nickelback w/Lifehouse July 10 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Jackson Browne Sept. 5 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Nickelback w/Lifehouse July 11 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Jackson Browne Sept. 8 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Nickelback w/Lifehouse Aug. 1 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI Jackson Browne Sept. 9 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Nickelback w/Lifehouse Aug. 4 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Jackson Browne w/Larry campbell, Teresa Williams Nov. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Nickelback w/Lifehouse Aug. 31 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati James Taylor July 14 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids One Direction July 31 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis James Taylor July 15 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville One Direction Aug. 18 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH James Taylor July 17 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati One Direction Aug. 23 Soldier Field Chicago Jen Kirkman July 14 CS3 Fort Wayne One Direction Aug. 27 First Energy Stadium Cleveland Joe Bachman & the Tailgaters July 3 Wagon Wheel Café Warren One Direction Aug. 29 Ford Field Detroit John Fogerty July 1 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Peter Frampton July 14 Honeywell Center Wabash John Fogerty July 5 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Phish Aug. 7 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH John Fogerty July 8 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago Pink Droyd w/Straight On July 18 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 2 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfiled Park, OH Pop Evil w/Aranda, Red Sun Rising Aug. 19 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne

14------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 ------Calendar • On the Road------Powerman 5000 w/Soil, Three Years Hollow July 16 Piere’s Fort Wayne Puddle of Mud July 11 Centerstage Kokomo Puddle of Mud July 12 Big Shots Valparaiso Reel Big Fish Aug. 22 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Magic, Romance Rarely Mix July 27 Wolstein Center Cleveland Sam Smith July 29 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Samantha glass w/Shame Thugs, Metavari June 27 Ft. Wayne Museum of Art Fort Wayne Anchor Books, 2011 Sebastian Bach July 1 Piere’s Fort Wayne You can see it coming even at the very On Books Shania Twain w/Gavin DeGraw, Wes Mack July 11 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids beginning of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Shania Twain w/Gavin DeGraw, Wes Mack July 13 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Circus: this novel was born to be a major EVAN GILLESPIE Shania Twain w/Gavin DeGraw, Wes Mack July 25 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI motion picture. Morgenstern’s circus is Shania Twain w/Gavin DeGraw, Wes Mack July 29 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL the girl to live with the magician. Prospero Smashmouth w/Toad the Wet Sprocket, Tonic July 10 RiverEdge Park Aurora, IL crafted foremost as a visual thing, all stark The Sounds of Touch July 25 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne and elegant with its black-and-white tents, makes the best of the situation and begins Splendid Chaos July 10 Bar 145 Fort Wayne its centerpiece a magical clock that virtually to train the girl – who immediately shows Steely Dan w/Elvis Costello and the Imposters July 27 DTE Energy Clarkstown, MI begs to be constructed and animated with promise – to become a magician herself. Steely Dan w/Elvis Costello and the Imposters July 28 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH state-of-the-art CGI. And at the A few months later, an old adversary of Steve Miller Band July 12 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne heart of its plot is the story Prospero, a mysterious man in a gray Stewart Huff w/Krish Mohan July 17 CS3 Fort Wayne of star-crossed young suit, shows up at the theater, and Pros- Sublime w/Rome July 24 Lawn at White River Indianapolis lovers who must find pero immediately proposes that the Sublime w/Rome July 25 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester Hills, MI Sublime w/Rome July 28 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland a way to come to- two of them engage in a competition Sublime w/Rome July 29 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati gether despite the fact in which Prospero’s daughter and Super Bob July 2 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne that they are in conflict a student of the gray-suited man’s Swagg July 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne – not because they are a choice have a magical battle to Tedeschi Trucks Band w/Sharon Jones and the Dap-KIngs, Doyle Bramhall II June 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati vampire and a mortal girl, the death. The two sadistic and Theory of a Deadman Aug. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne but because they are ma- apparently heartless men have Three Dog Night July 17 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola gicians pitted against each engaged in these deadly com- Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band June 27 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Aug. 9 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH other in an epic magical petitions before. The gray- Train W/The Fray, Matt Nathanson July 1 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI competition. suited man agrees and plucks Train W/The Fray, Matt Nathanson July 2 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati The novel is set at the end a young boy from an orphan- Train W/The Fray, Matt Nathanson July 3 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL of the 19th century and the be- age to serve as his combat- U.S. Navy Cruisers Aug. 21 Dekalb Outdoor Theatre Fort Wayne ginning of the 20th. Prospero ant. June 25 United Center Chicago the Enchanter is perhaps the The magicians spend years sepa- U2 June 28 United Center Chicago greatest stage illusionist in the rately training their pupils. The gray-suited U2 June 29 United Center Chicago world, except that, unbeknownst t o man takes his student, Marco, to exotic cit- U2 July 2 United Center Chicago Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd July 24 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL his audiences, he is a real magician and not ies but keeps him confined to apartments and Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aug. 3 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH merely an illusionist. hotel rooms where Marco learns his magical Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aug. 31 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati At the book’s outset, Prospero is sad- craft. Prospero trains his daughter, Celia, by Whitesnake July 8 Honeywell Center Wabash dled with his young daughter, the product cutting her and breaking her bones so that Wynonna & the Big Noise Aug. 14 T. 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June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------15 & MORE Wilson Bio-Pic Hits the Right Notes Knowing that there is a happy ending to bright, shiny lady who will rescue him. Eliz- Love and Mercy, the biopic about Brian Wil- abeth Banks is better than she’s ever been son, the artistic force behind the Beach Boys, Flix as a woman who possesses deep reserves of is important to enjoying this unconventional strength and perseverance. At the dealership, but wonderful film. Loving the Brian Wilson CATHERINE LEE we also meet Wilson’s doctor, shrink and le- sound and the Beach Boys, and even a fa- gal guardian Dr. Eugene Landy, a frighten- miliarity with his bizarre history and know- Wilson’s life. From 1965 to1968, Wilson ing and talented-as-ever Paul Giamatti. ing that his life has been a bumpy ride, I still was at his most creative, and the band did Love and Mercy nimbly cuts from these wanted to look away from the pain on screen very well; he was also was slowly coming two pasts. In each there is an abuser. Wil- often. Love and Mercy can be very scary. apart. In these scenes Wilson is played by son’s father hits him just once in the film, but But the title gives it away; there is so Paul Dano. His performance is wide-eyed, the boys scatter and hide like bugs whenever much love and mercy in Love and Mercy capturing the wonder of what is happening. Dad shows up. Brian’s description of be- that the experience is exhilarating. Dano captures the passionate, curious young ing beaten is awful. The humiliations of Dr. Music star biopics often follow a for- musical nerd/genius perfectly. In the early Landy are worse. He’s a professional abuser mula of early success, grisly meltdown (fu- 80s, as he slowly emerges from years of de- with a paid staff and a drugged client. eled often by drugs, abuse and sex, the same pression and drug use (both recreational and This structure lets the filmmakers leap ingredients that helped the stars become suc- prescribed), the foggy but appealing Wilson over the misery in between these phases (the cessful) and a redemptive third act. Usually is played by John Cusack. Love and Mercy extreme drug abuse, the enormous weight these films depend on extended performance jumps between these phases often. Differ- gain and the years spent in bed). Only the set pieces to rouse the audience. There is ent actors make these transitions easy. The first rush of drugs is seen in the movie. They enough music in Love and Mercy to suffice, styles also signal the time gap. The 60s do so effectively relieve Brian’s anxiety that it but if you want a hit parade, this is not the not look like the 80s. is easy to see how they take over his life. A movie for you. If you are both a fan and mu- Love and Mercy begins with a montage Keep the happy ending in mind when sic nerd who thrills to how the songs were of early songs and the routines of fame. Photo things get rough. And there are happy mo- made and what the musical wave of the day shoots, concerts, television appearances and ments, moments of humor and joy through- was all about, this is the movie for you. the mechanics of music and fame are backed out. Some are musical triumphs. Some are Love and Mercy puts the expected ele- up by snippets of early Beach Boy hits. The simpler, like jumping off a yacht for a little The Musical ments of a movie biopic in play (they are later phase of Love and Mercy is introduced freedom. all part of Wilson’s life) but adds other el- when Cusack buys a Cadillac. He’s a differ- The movie ends with a Beach Boy fa- ements and scrambles them into something ent man, covered over with a new shell, but vorite; then, in the credits, Wilson sings the very fresh. Director Bill Pohlad and screen- the gentle soul underneath is still there. Cu- post mental illness hit that names the film, writers Oren Moverman and Michael Lerner sack shuffles and averts his gaze and doesn’t “Love and Mercy.” That song begins with take an adventurous and ambitious approach overdo. He effectively expresses that there is the lyric, “I was sittin’ in a crummy movie that works well to bring key moments of a deep well of weird under his skin. with my hands on my chin.” Love and Mercy Wilson’s experiences to vivid life on screen. Buying the Cadillac turns out to be life- is the furthest thing from a crummy movie. The film focuses on two phases of changing. He meets Melinda Ledbetter, a [email protected] ------

Jurassic World : Just Don’t Go There. Please Here is my review of Colin Trevor- in this industry. And, as a filmmaker, cine- row’s Jurassic World: Why is Bryce Dallas phile, film critic and general believer in the Howard in movies? Here is another review Screen Time art of cinema, that really hurts me to think I wrote of the film: I hate that a great actor about. I don’t like seeing a film like Jurassic like Vincent D’Onofrio has to be in a movie GREG W. LOCKE World do so well. I’m okay with The Dark like Jurassic World. And here is the third Knight killing at the box office and I’m even and final review of the film I wrote: I get he seemed so shallow and money grubbing. okay with the Star Wars reboot. But Jurassic it, Hollywood. You like sure things. You hire And that’s frightening for someone like me, World is just silly and dumb and backwards. a somewhat proven, marginally hip director who wants to believe that a guy like Spiel- We’re living in a too-safe era for film, where who you can push around and manipulate. berg is more interested in the art than the action films based on comics are what peo- You hire a dim-witted, simple-minded lead- money. Jurassic World should never have ple go to automatically. Where a film like ing man who will do what you need. You happened. When I heard that Spiels was in- Ex Machina can hardly get an audience de- make a sure-thing movie that brings in a ton volved as a producer, I thought that maybe spite being incredibly well made and even of money. You sell big dollars based on the they had a good idea. And when I heard somewhat Hollywood-friendly. Where Fifty name and concept alone. You don’t make a that they hired Trevorrow and actor Chris Shades of Grey exists. Where Ted 2 is a thing good film. You make an impressively pro- Pratt (and unconventional choice, right?), I that people I know are looking forward to. duced film (mostly because of the budget, thought maybe they’d make an interesting Here’s what I think you should do: if you not the talent) that isn’t good at all. You ruin film. But no. Not even close. They made a need a great Hollywood action film (some cinema. You leave it up to the indie world to money-maker. A dumb film. They made an of us do, and I totally get that), wait for keep the art alive. You dumb down the pub- awesome can of Faygo. A kick-ass McRib. A Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impos- lic. You get rich. You’re an American pro- rollercoaster. Not a piece of art. They made sible – Rogue Nation. I think that one will duction. a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. An ugly be a real spectacle and certainly a produc- And those are my reviews. pair of popular Nikes. A pack of gum. You tion achievement. Skip that cartoon they call I suppose what bothers me most is that get it. San Andreas and save your money for Sam Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall are They made a billion dollars. In, like, a Mendes’ Spectre. If you want to have a blast both involved in this film as producers. I week. They insulted the American public. at the theater in a larger-than-life way, go thought Spielberg wanted to be a protector And maybe, by the time it’s all said and done, see Mad Max. Wait for the Star Wars flick. of the art at the highest level? I believed that they made a couple billion. Maybe, in a few Maybe even go see Spy. But please, I beg much longer than most did. In my opinion, years – considering rentals and merchandise you, don’t put any money into this Jurassic he’s done a good job of that over the years. and amusement rides and whatever – they World mess. Is it fun? Yeah, sure. If you’re a Sure, he’s made some mistakes and missed made maybe 3 or even 4 billion. Three or simple-minded buffoon. the mark quite a bit, but never before has 4 billion of the stupidest dollars I know of [email protected] 16------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Ma r y Po p p i n s — Broadway musical Now Playing based on the Disney film set in By e By e Bi r d i e — Musical story of 1910 in England, presented by Fort a rock n’ roll singer that is about Wayne Civic Theatre , 2 & 8 p.m. to be inducted into the Army 8 Saturday, July. 25; 2 p.m. Sunday, Heartbreaking and Timely p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 7 p.m. July 26; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Thursday, July 2; 8 p.m. Friday July 30, 8 p.m. Friday, July 31; The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ production July 3; 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; 2 of West Side Story, running through June 27, is just 5; 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2; 7:30 p.m. Curtain Call July 7-8; 2 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Thursday, Aug. 6; 8 p.m. Friday, about everything you want it to be. Musically beauti- July 9 and 8 p.m. Friday- Aug. 7; 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, ful, energetically danced, gorgeously sung and heart- JEN POIRY-PROUGH Saturday, July 10-11, Wagon Aug. 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. breakingly acted, the 1950s musical version of Shake- Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, 9, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$29, 424-5220 speare’s Romeo and Juliet pits the Sharks (a gang of $14-$32, 574-267-8041 attacked by the Jets in act two. She and the other Shark Da d d y ’s Dy i n ’ Wh o ’s Go t t h e Wi l l ? — Da n c i n g w i t h t h e St a r s : Li v e ! — recent immigrants from Puerto Rico) against the Jets Comedic reunion of a small town Live professional dancers from (a gang of white kids, many of them first-generation girls (Ellen Jenders, Alison Schiller and Carina-Kay Texas family gathered to await the the acclaimed television show; Americans). They’re both fighting for the same turf, Louchiey) shine in the sassy “America” number in act imminent death of their patriarch, hosted by Melissa Rycroft, 8 p.m. but things get complicated. Tony, who is starting to one. 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dinner) Friday- Friday, July 31, Embassy Theatre, Saturday, June 26-27, 424-5622 Fort Wayne, $39.50-$97 thru outgrow the Jets, falls for Maria, the Shark leader’s All the performers do well with the cool-cat 1950s We s t Si d e St o r y — Two lovers are Ticketmaster and Embassy box sister. She convinces him to try to stop the gang war, Jerome Robbins-style choreography. They’re all taut caught between two street gangs, office, 424-5665 but his intervention has tragic results, leaving two like tightly wound springs waiting to explode. Each Jets and Sharks, in their struggle to AUGUST gang members dead. of the Jets (Sean Watkinson, Nick Pelaccio, Keaton survive in a world of hate, violence Ba t Bo y : Th e Mu s i c a l — A half boy/ Allsun O’Malley (Ma- Eckhoff, Alex Dorf, Tom and prejudice, 8 p.m. Thursday, half bat is found in a cave in West June 25 and 8 p.m. Friday- Virginia by the local sheriff and ria) is very natural onstage. Sweeney and Asher Du- Saturday, June 26-27, Wagon taken to live with the town veterinar- Her Maria is physically WEST SIDE STORY bin) are well-defined char- Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, ian in this musical comedy/horror, 2 & 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 acters with their own dis- $14-$32, 574-267-8041 delicate but has great emo- 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dinner) Friday- tinct personalities. Their Saturday, Aug 7-8, Aug. 14-15, tional strength. O’Malley 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 26-27 Asides and Aug. 21-22, Arena Dinner has amazing vocal control Wagon Wheel Theatre girlfriends (Audrey Ken- Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35, includes and a beautiful tone. She 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw nedy and Elaine Cotter) are AUDITIONS dinner and show, 424-5622 also has fabulous chemis- coolly sensual, especially Li t t l e Wo m e n , t h e Mu s i c a l — Musical Tix.: $16-$34, 574-267-8041 in “Dance at the Gym” Th e Ma r v e l o u s Wo n d e r e t t e s (Se p t . story filled with personal discovery, try with Jordan Andre, who 19-27) — Auditions for strong sing- heartaches, hope and everlasting plays Tony. Andre conveys and “Cool.” As the tomboy ers/actors; prepare and memorize love; base on Louisa May Alcott’s Tony’s youthful exuberance and hopeful optimism, Anybody’s, Laura Plyler is feisty and tough but has a one verse of an up-tempo song that life, 8 p.m. Wednesday, August which is in stark contrast to the pent-up anger felt by vulnerable side as well. highlights voice, range and person- 12; 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13; ality; bring sheet music, 6:30-9:30 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, August his Jet brothers. O’Malley and Andre let their char- The Sharks (Dylan Troost, George O. Vickers V p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Arts United 14-15; 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16; acters have fun getting to know each other through and Jonathan Tilkin) aren’t quite as well-defined as Center, Fort Wayne, 422-8641 ext. 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19; 2 written. Danny Burgos is menacing as the Shark lead- 226 good-natured humor and later with passionate heart- and 8 p.m. Thursday, August 20 break. er Bernardo, who is full of machismo and angry fear- and 8 p.m. Saturday, August 22, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Monica Brown is sexy and strong as Anita, Ma- lessness. Angel Lozado is quiet and meek as Chino is Upcoming Productions Warsaw, $14-$32, 574-267-8041 ria’s confidante. Her Anita is more mature than Maria quiet and meek, even after he is pushed to his breaking JULY but not overly mature. She is still a girl, and her bra- RENT — Rock musical based loosely vado breaks down when she is physically and verbally Continued on page 19 on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohéme; presented by Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 10-11; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 17-18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Williams Theatre, IPFW, $12-$15, 481-6555 Ad d a m s Fa m i l y — Musical comedy based upon the ghoulish family created by Charles Addams, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 10-11; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 16-17 and 8 p.m. Thursday- Saturday, July 30-Aug. 1, Pulse Opera House, Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 AIRING THIS WEEKEND • JUNE 28 Ad d a m s Fa m i l y — Musical comedy based upon the ghoulish family created by Charles Addams, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15; 7 p.m. Thursday July 16; 8 p.m. Friday- Saturday, July 17-18; 2 p.m. Peter Mulvey & Sunday, July 19; 7 p.m. Tuesday- Wednesday, July 21-22; 2 and 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23 and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, $14-$32, 574-267-8041 Pamela Means

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June 25, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Calendar • Things To Do------Current Exhibits To m Ke l l y — Paintings reflecting Featured Events Be n -Hu r — Showing of the original Su n d a y , Ju l y 5 vs. Dayton, 3:05 observations of work, family and black & white film with accom- p.m. 20 Ye a r Re t r o s p e c t i v e — Works from personal experiences, Tuesday- Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e — paniment by Clark Wilson on the We d n e s d a y , Ju l y 8 vs. South Bend, Jody Hemphill Smith, CW Mundy, Sunday, June 26-Aug. 23 (opening Workshops and classes for move- Grande Page pipe organ, 7 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Katy McMurray, Michael Poorman, artist reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday, ment, dance, yoga and more Monday, July 6, Embassy Theatre, Th u r s d a y , Ju l y 9 vs. South Bend, Mike Kelly, Joey Frisillo, Diane June 26), Artworks Galleria of Fine offered by Fort Wayne Dance Fort Wayne, $3-$8, 424-5665 7:05 p.m. Lyon, Doug Runyan, Susan Suraci, Art, Fort Wayne, 387-6943 Collective, Fort Wayne, fees vary, Fr i d a y , Ju l y 10 vs. Great Lakes, 7:05 Terri Buchholz, Andrea Bojrab, Bill 424-6574 Storytimes p.m. Inman, Terry Armstrong, Carolyn IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, Fehsenfeld, Lori Putnam, Rick Artifacts dance, music and theatre classes St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Sports and Recreation Wilson, Fred Doloresco, Forrest for grades pre-K through 12 offered Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : Formsma, B. Eric Rhoads, Robert CALL FOR ARTISTS by IPFW College of Visual and Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y Ki c k b a l l To u r n a m e n t — Co-ed teams of Eberle, Pamela C. Newell, Shelby Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Keefe, Mark Daly and Maurice Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Hybrid invita- 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa five compete in a round robin tourna- tional and juried exhibit; artists 18 Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. ment to benefit Turnstone, 9:30 a.m. Papier, Tuesday-Saturday and by Ju n i o r Rising St a r Su m m e r Ca m p — Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. appointment thru Aug. 29 (artists years or older who reside or have Saturday, June 27, Fort Wayne For grades K-2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 421-1320 Sport Club, Fort Wayne, $300 per reception 6-10 p.m., Friday, July a representing gallery in the United Monday-Friday, Aug. 3-7, Fort Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start team, free to spectators, 750-0325 10), Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort States working in the field of varied Wayne Youtheatre, 422-6900 Wayne, 426-6568 photography are eligible to submit, Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 3RVS Bi k e Ri d e s — Group rides for Rising St a r Su m m e r Ca m p — For p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. various skill and speed levels, depa- Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — application deadline Sunday, July grades 3 and up, July 20-31, Fort Thursdays, 421-1315 ture times vary, Monday, Tuesday, Highlights form the American Cut 5, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $45 Wayne Youtheatre, 422-6900 Glass Association Permanent (5 digital images), 422-6467 Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Saturdays thru June 30, departure Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru Sc u l p t u r e s o n t h e Sq u a r e III: Th e locations vary, Fort Wayne, free, Private lessons for a variety of a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Ma g i c o f Me t a l — Juried public art helmet required, 489-7040 instruments available from profes- a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 sculpture event open to individual sional instructors, ongoing weekly professional artists 18 years or Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Ch r i s t i n a Bo t h w e l l : Spirit i n t o Ma t t e r lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 Dance — Stone and glass sculptures older from the local and regional Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176 Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, reflecting the processes of birth, area, submission deadline Monday, ext. 1961, academy.sweetwater.com Da n c e Pa r t y — Open dance party, no Aug. 31, Auburn Arts Commission, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start partner necessary, 7:30-10 p.m. death and renewal, Tuesday- Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Fa r m e r s Ma r k e t Sunday June 27-Sept. 13, Fort 916-397-7589 Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Friday, June 26, Dance Tonight, — Farmers market sponsored 421-1325 Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 SPECIAL EVENTS by Whitley County Chamber Fort Wayne, $10, 437-6825 (members, free), 422-6467 He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, Co v i n g t o n Ar t Fa i r — Open air art of Commerce, 8 a.m.-12:30 songs and fingerplays for the whole Co l o r f u l Gl a s s b y Re g i o n a l & fair, vendors booths and live music, p.m. Saturdays thru Oct. 10, family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 421- Na t i o n a l Ar t i s t s — Fused, stained Tours & Trips 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Courthouse Square, downtown 1330 and blown glass, windchimes, and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, June Columbia City, free, 248-8131 Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime Ro l l i n g St o n e s Bu s Tr i p — Bus trip mosaics and ornaments, Monday- 28, Covington Plaza, Fort Wayne, to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Saturday thru June 29, Orchard for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. free, 613-3353 Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 see the Rolling Stones; includes GA Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Da w n Ge r a d o t — Silk painting demo, This Week concert ticket and bus transporta- 436-0927 Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, u s k e r e s t tion, departure tba, Saturday, July De n n i s McNe t t : Le g e n d o f t h e Wo l fb a t B F — Live musical perfor- 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort mances, craft and food vendors, Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 4, departs from Fort Wayne, $199, — Woodblock Nordic mythological Wayne, free, 436-0927 484-3635 creatures inspired by the 80s skate- fire spinners, circus performers, Storytime for preschoolers, day- Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Au t u m n Ar t Fe s t i v a l living statues and more, 4-10 p.m. cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. An n Ar b o r Bu s Tr i p — Visit four art boarding and scene, — Juried art festival featuring live fairs on downtown Ann Arbor streets, Tuesday-Sunday thru Aug. 23, Saturday, June 27, Intersection Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 music, children’s art activity tent of Wayne & Calhoun Streets, Fort & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 Wednesday, July 15, $43 (includes Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 and food vendors, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. continental breakfast), 486-3217 (members, free), 422-6467 Wayne, free, 420-3266 Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Saturday, Sept. 12, Whitley County r e e k e s t Th e Ev o l v i n g Un i v e r s e — Smithsonian G F — Greek cuisine and books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Courthouse, Columbia City, free, entertainment, dancing, Olympic a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 Astrophysical Observatory and 610-4645 July Smithsonian National Museum of 5K run/walk, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Natural History traveling exhibit Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27 Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for Ar c o l a Na t i o n a l Tr u c k a n d Tr a c t o r featuring photos and videos of the Upcoming Exhibits and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Pu l l — Truck and tractor pulls, cosmos, Wednesday-Sunday thru 28, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, 421-1350 7 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m. ) Sept. 13, Science Central, Fort JULY free before 4 p.m., $3 after 4 p.m., Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11, free all day Sunday, 489-0774 Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 Branning Park, Arcola, $5-$30, Wayne, $6-$8 (2 and under, free), Eg y p t i a n Pl e a s u r e Ga r d e n s — Historic So u t h w o o d Pa r k Ho m e a n d 229-1325 424-2400 ext. 423 Plantings inspired by Ancient a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for Ga r d e n To u r — ARCH tours of 13 Th r e e Ri v e r s Fe s t i v a l — Annual festi- Ex q u i s i t e Co r p s e — Writings and Egypt’s New Kingdom period , teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, drawings inspired by Surrealist different homes on the National Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, val featuring midway, live entertain- Tuesday-Sunday, July 11-Nov. Register of Historic Places, 10 ment, bed races, crafter’s market, Movement dating back to the 15, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 1910s, Tuesday-Sunday thru a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read raft race, parade and more, hours Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Southwood Park, Fort Wayne, vary (festival plaza open 11 a.m.-11 July 15, Artlink Contemporary Art and under, free), 427-6440 for babies and toddlers, 10:30 $12-$15, 426-5117 a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start p.m. ) Friday, July 10-Saturday, Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 In v i s i b l e Co l l e g e — Group exhibi- e t t l e h e a d s o m e b r e w e s t July 18, Headwaters Park and Ly r i c a l — Song lyrics, poetry and K H F — Dozens Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. tion co-curated by Andrew and other various locations, Fort Wayne, famous quotes on canvass by of locally made homebrews, live Thursdays, 421-1355 Shawn Hosner of ’ entertainment and home brewing fees vary, 426-5556 various regional artists, Tuesday- Thinkspace Gallery and Josef Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start vendors, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June Mo d e l Ra i l r o a d Sh o w a n d Sw a p — Sunday, June 26-Aug. 23 (opening Zimmerman of FWMoA featuring Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays artist reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 27, Cerulean Garden, Winona Lake, and Tuesdays, Born to Read Operating layouts, over 120 tables works by 46 artists belonging to $25 per person, 574-269-1226 of model railroad/train items and June 26), Artworks Galleria of Fine the New Contemporary Movement, Storytime for babies and toddlers, Art, Fort Wayne, 387-6943 Ro t o r s ‘n Ri b s — Helicopter air shows 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 food vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, July 11-Sept. Saturday, July 11 and 11 a.m.-3 No r m a n a n d Dixie Br a d l e y — Recent and demonstrations, helicopter Wo o db u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start 27, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, p.m. Sunday, July 12, Van Wert oil paintings and mixed-media rides, guest speakers, exhibitors Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 County Fairgrounds, Van Wert, OH, pieces, daily thru June 30, West and vendors, BBQ, live entertain- 421-1370 A Ta s t e o f Fl o r i d a — Hand painted ment and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, 419-238-4207 Galley, Fort Wayne International silk, scarves, throw pillows and Saturday, June 27, Goshen Di s c o v e r ACRES — Meet and greet Airport, Fort Wayne, dixiebradley@ framed works, Monday-Saturday, msn.com Municipal Airport, Goshen, free, Kid Stuff with ACRES staff, community July 1-30, Orchard Gallery of Fine 574-238-1000 natural heritage information ses- Permutations — Photography by Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 Mi n e c r a f t Ma s t e r s — Explore the sion, docent-led hikes, 9 a.m.-3 Madeline Wilson, Tuesday- Te a r i n g Do w n Wa l l s a n d Bu i l d i n g AUGUST world of Minecraft in the Computer p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Cedar Saturday thru June 27, Br i d g e s — Block party featur- Ro n a n d Ja n i e Ca l dw e l l — Oil paint- Classroom, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Canyon, Fort Wayne, free, 637- Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, ing food, music, kid’s games and ings inspired by Lake Michigan June 29, Children’s Services, Main 2273 Roanoke, 672-2080 information about employment and the couple’s other recent trips, opportunities and healthy living, 11 Branch, Allen County Public Library, Po r s c h e Fe s t i v a l — Porsches on Th e Po l l i n a t o r s Ga r d e n — Live but- Monday-Saturday, Aug. 1-31 Fort Wayne, free, 421-1220 display, vendors and children’s terfly showcase; informational area a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, (reception, 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Open to teens grades activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, focused on the pollination of plants Renaissance Pointe YMCA, Fort Aug. 1), Orchard Gallery of Fine 6-12; must register by July 1, 6 p.m. July 18, Village at Winona, Winona and flowers, Tuesday-Sunday Wayne, free, 427-5958 Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 Tuesday, July 7, Huntington City- Lake, free, 574-268-9888 thru July 5, Foellinger-Freimann Township Public Library, Huntington, SEPTEMBER Pi c k l e Fe s t i v a l — Art and photo show, Botanical Conservatory, Fort Lectures, Discussions, free, 356-2900 Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, free), Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y bake sale, flea market, pickle derby, 427-6440 Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary live entertainment and more, 4-9 Authors, Readings & p.m. Thursday, July 23; 10 a.m.- St e v e Li n n a n d Ro b e r t Sc h e f m a n — photography from invited and Spectator Sports 10 p.m. Friday, July 24 and 6:30 Sculptures and paintings, Tuesday- juried artists, Tuesday-Sunday, Films a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Sunday, June 27-Sept. 13, Fort Sept. 26-Jan. 3, 2016, Fort Wayne BASEBALL in a p s Sechler’s Pickles, St. Joe, free, Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, Me t r o p o l i s — Showing of the original T C — Upcoming home games at 337-5581 (members, free), 422-6467 free), 422-6467 black & white film with accom- Parkview Field, Fort Wayne o n d a y u n e Pr i d e Fe s t — Pride March, workshops, Su m m e r o f Gl a s s — 43rd Annual Glass ApWe a R inVe s t a t i o n — Upcycled paniment by Clark Wilson on the M , J 29 vs. Bowling Green, vendors, KidSpace, tournaments, Invitational Award Winners; solo, clothing with a focus on vests from Grande Page pipe organ, 7 p.m. 7:05 p.m. drag shows, live entertainment and exhibit featuring Christina Bothwell, Becka Strachan and BJ Jordan, Monday, June 29, Embassy Tu e s d a y , Ju n e 30 vs. Bowling Green, more, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday, July Tuesday-Sunday, June 27-Sept. Monday-Saturday, Sept. 2-30, Theatre, Fort Wayne, $3-$8, 424- 7:05 p.m. 24 and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 13, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort 5665 We d n e s d a y , Ju l y 1 vs. Bowling July 25, Headwaters Park, Fort $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Wayne, 436-0927 Green, 12:05 p.m. Wayne, fees vary, www.fwpride.org Sa t u r d a y , Ju l y 4 vs. Dayton, 6:35 p.m.

18------www.whatzup.com------June 25, 2015 Plenty of Family Fun at TRF With but a couple of weeks until Three Rivers Festival kicks off, it would be impossible to begin anticipating all the fun and not talk about the Open- Fare Warning ing Day Parade on Saturday, July 11. Always a fo- cal point, the parade typically draws huge crowds Michele DeVinney who not only are anxious to celebrate the city’s granddaddy of all festivals, but who also want to portunity to catch some music and pick up a tasty check out all of the other fun going on downtown treat at Junk Food Alley. To make this more fun that weekend. What makes this year’s parade even and convenient, the Lunch Trolley will be provid- more special is that it celebrates another iconic Fort ing free rides from eight locations, making it easy Wayne destination – the beloved Fort Wayne Chil- to park and shuttle down to the heart of the action. dren’s Zoo which celebrates its 50th birthday this Once there you can enjoy yourself for an hour or so year. The parade begins at 9:45, but you’ll want to before shuttling back to you car and the real world. get there early to get a good seat along the route. Also free, and thus extremely popular, is the And don’t forget sunscreen! Children’s Fest which takes place Friday and Satur- There are also a few other long-standing events day, July 17-18 at the IPFW campus. Having worked • Summer Menu the week of July 10-18, including a couple that for several years at IPFW, I’m here to tell you that went away for awhile. Even as a child, when my the place is really hopping during Children’s Fest. family would come to Fort Wayne for a visit, we The campus, suddenly filled with people who are often timed our arrival for Three Rivers Festival, roughly one-third the size of the students who fill and the Bed Race and the Raft Race were among the joint other days of the year, is a face-painting, • Catering our favorites. I mean, once you’ve seen beds sprint- hot-dog-eating sea of strollers, and a good time is ing through the streets of downtown Fort Wayne, had by all. And finding parking on campus is no you never forget it. And you know you must see it longer an issue, so you have no excuses not to take Available again. This year’s race will be on Wednesday, July the kids! 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The other must-see event, the If those kids can’t get their faces painted much-heralded Raft Race, will be a centerpiece to enough, you can also check out Family Fun Day the festival’s closing day, launching at 1 p.m. Satur- on Wednesday, July 15 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. day, July 18. The newly imagined Raft Race, which Head downtown and prepare yourself for contests, • Breakfast 7 returned after a long hiatus a couple years ago, is games and races of all kinds. And I do hear tell that more family-friendly than in bygone days, but it special appearances by Spiderman and Elsa will be still makes the rivers a focal point in our city’s cel- featured. That should make the kiddies smile. Days a Week ebration and even offers prizes for the winners. 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