7-13, 2016july FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE WWW.WHATZUP.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE 2------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 whatzup Proudly presents in , Volume 20, Number 47 ON ad enough “bombs bursting in air” to last awhile? If you live in our neck SALE of the woods – beautiful Shriner Lake – probably not. It’ll be months before FRIDAY your fireworks jones has been satisfied. Fortunately, we all get to experi- JULY 8 ! enceH yet another pyrotechnic thrill at the conclusion of on the 18th. In the meantime, the 48th annual festival offers all kinds of other thrills that should suffice to tide you over. Fortunately, you can read all about them here, in Fort Wayne’s one and only arts and entertainment publication. We’ve got not one, but two feature Free Movies stories from Michele DeVinney covering the major stuff. If you want more detail, there’s Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm On-line By Phone Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his the TRF program guide distributed with this issue, or go to whatzup.com for a complete Free Movies www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles 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. Tickets park community, as they gear up for winter. PG schedule of each day’s events. If you’ve signed up for whatzup2nite, you’ll get the same On-line By Phone Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his In Person Foellinger www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm

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Tickets Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm may be purchased in person or by phone. may be purchased in person or by phone. Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- There’s other stuff, too, like a free Jackyl concert. (How often does that happen?) Deb Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- Concerts in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at Concerts in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at (including bleacher seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. (including bleacher seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. Kennedy fills you in on page 6. And Bluffton’s Wells Community Theatre is putting on are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their class gets out of hand the pair find themselves ejected from the 2014class gets out of hand the pair find themselves ejected from the The 2014 concert series at Foellinger Theatre was made possible prestigious Scare Program. G 2014 The 2014 concert series at Foellinger Theatre was made possible prestigious Scare Program. G a one-man comedy show starring a very talented young man, Gavin Drew, whom Jen with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation as well as the Saving Mr. Banks Wed July 16 9:00 pm individual concert sponsors listed below. with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation as well as the Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true Saving Mr. Banks Wed July 16 9:00 pm individual concert sponsors listed below. Poiry-Prough profiles on page 7. story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney clas- sics of all time: Mary Poppins. When author P.L. Travers reluc- Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true FRIDAY SEPTEMBERtantly agrees to let2, Walt Disney film2016 her classic children’s novel, • 8:00PM story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney clas- she clashes with everyone from the songwriting Sherman brothers sics of all time: Mary Poppins. When author P.L. Travers reluc- If you pay careful attention to the ads, you’ll notice some pretty big shows coming up to Disney himself. PG-13 tantly agrees to let Walt Disney film her classic children’s novel, Mary Poppins Wed July 23 9:00 pm she clashes with everyone from the songwriting Sherman brothers THE FOELLINGER OThis DisneyUTDOOR classic tells the tale of a nanny who alights on the THEATRE to Disney himself. PG-13 – like Skynyrd at Foellinger and Wishbone Ash at C2G. 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While close to the rivers, many Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory...... 3 the schedule – of Three Rivers Festival is Fort Wayne on Wednesday, July 13. After a of the annual events were no longer directly a source of intrigue. Which bands will play four-year winning streak, DeBrand’s had to on the rivers or paying tribute to them. A Fort Wayne Civic Theatre...... 19 at Headwaters Park? What events will be yield the Bed Race crown to Salus Research, chance to learn more about our rivers up Fort Wayne Dance Collective...... 19 changed or expanded? How many elephant making this year’s event a little more inter- close and personal comes through 30-minute ears and funnel cakes will every citizen be esting. guided pontoon rides. This year’s rides can Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 19 able to consume? Of course, the popular Children’s Fest at be taken July 8 (4-8 p.m.), July 9 (11 a.m.-8 Fort Wayne Parks Dept./Free Movies...... 7 Some of those answers are now avail- IPFW returns on the final two days of the p.m.) and July 10 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). With 10 able. Junk Food Alley consumption is up to festival, July 15-16. While there are food and running boats, there’s a steady stream of de- Fort Wayne Parks Dept./LIttle River Band...... 10 each and every one of us to resolve on our drinks available for purchase at Children’s partures and plenty opportunities to see the Fort Wayne Parks Dept./Osmond Brothers...... 6 own. rivers. Since the excursions Jack Hammer, popular began in 2014, more than Fort Wayne Parks Dept./Sounds of Touch...... 18 radio personality turned 4000 people have taken ad- Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre...... 19 executive director of Three vantage of the rides. Fort Wayne Pride...... 18 Rivers Festival, has been “The rides depart from building a bigger and bet- the Headwaters dock,” says Hamilton House Bar & Grill...... 11 ter TRF during his tenure, Hammer. “These excursions Latch String Bar & Grill...... 9 bringing back the beloved have been very special be- raft race and, more surpris- cause 95 percent of those Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar...... 11 ingly, turning it into a sober, riding have never been on NIGHTLIFE...... 9-12 family-friendly event. This our rivers before.” year he’s taken another fes- Then there’s the Raft Northside Galleries...... 3 tival favorite, the Crafters Race. Once one of the most Pacific Coast Concerts...... 2, 3 Market, and turned it into a popular sporting events in week-long extravaganza. the state (some estimates PERFORMERS DIRECTORY...... 11 “We’ve turned Crafters put attendance second only Sweetwater Sound...... 11, 20 Market into Marketplace, to the 500), it which is now a week-long had become a somewhat Three Rivers Festival...... 15 shopping experience,” says soggy affair. And the liq- Three Rivers Music Theatre/Hair...... 19 Hammer. “I wanted uid wasn’t necessarily river Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 8 to be able to offer water. With things getting a constant shop- THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL slightly out of control, and EBOI 89.1/Issues & Ale...... 11 ping experience for July 8-16 the family-friendliness long WXKE 96.3...... 17 people attending Headwaters Park & various Fest, everything else gone, the race was suspended for several the festival through- Fort Wayne locations is completely free, years. While previous directors did consider out the week, and making a big hit with ways to reintroduce the much lamented race Marketplace will be Admission varies families for many into the festival schedule, Hammer was the open from 11 until www.threeriversfestival.org/ years. Rides, face- one who came up with a plan and made it whatzup 11 each day. I find painting, interactive happen. With cash prizes (this year totaling Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and myself going to shop at the festival and see- booths are just a few of the stops as the Fest $12,000), the race is now a serious compe- Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 ing things that I didn’t know existed but takes over Fort Wayne’s largest campus. The tition and open to even more participants Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 suddenly needed to have immediately. So it Kids Fun Run, an 800-meter run, takes place through a program designed to get more E-Mail: [email protected] was hard to say goodbye to Crafters Market, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., people involved. Website: http://www.whatzup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne but Marketplace was something that I really providing Parkview with a chance to encour- “This year we have built 25 rafts [for] thought we had to do to meet the needs of age exercise for our youngsters. people who want to be in the race but don’t Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook people attending the festival.” Another classic TRF event brought back have the tools or the truck to haul it. For Advertising Sales ...... Mark Hunter Of course, like most of the traditional in recent years, International Village, may $125, four people will get the raft, paddles Back Issues and beloved events of the Indiana calendar be Hammer’s favorite revival of his tenure. and life jackets and can get involved and en- Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. year, Three Rivers Festival is paying hom- Although he doesn’t specifically say so, it’s joy the race. It’s a great chance to get out Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, age to the state’s bicentennial celebration, clear his heart is very much with this event with some friends and compete for the cash name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. making it the theme for the Opening Day as something bigger and better than a chance prizes. And these are all cash prizes.” Parade on Saturday, July 9. to eat really great ethnic cuisine. Many other returning events and pro- Subscriptions In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per TRF commissioned local artist Terry “International Village is taking place in grams – Luscious Legs, Art in the Park, trol- 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and Ratliff to design the cover of this year’s fes- the Club Soda lot this year, and there will ley rides to the downtown area at lunch time mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above tival guide, another nod to the bicentennial be 12 countries represented. The food is – can be found in the TRF guide distributed address. celebration. Serving as the grand marshal at great, but I really think it all serves a larger with this issue of whatzup and also available DEADLINES this year’s parade is Bob Chase, a man who purpose. I’m very fortunate that since we online at whatzup.com. Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue has received national recognition recently brought back International Village, I know In addition to many of the free events, and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. and is as cherished as anyone in the city. so many people of different cultures, people this year there are ways to cut costs through Calendar information is published as far in advance as space “Just to call Bob Chase to ask him to be that I can call my friends now. I really think the Admiral’s Access program. A new means permits and should be submitted as early as possible. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs our grand marshal was such a thrill for me,” that it helps remind us that we’re all really of selling membership to the festival, a ticket due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. says Hammer. “My uncle was a sales man- in this together and that we need to love our sold for $195 provides more than $300 of Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday ager at WOWO for years, and he would take brothers.” value for a family of four. The package in- the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted up to noon on Monday the week of publication. us into the station with him. And I would If anything equals Hammer’s passion for cludes passes for music events, drink tickets listen to Bob Chase when I was a kid on the people as displayed in International Village, and all-day ride passes. More information ADVERTISING E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. beaches of Florida. 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------Feature • Three Rivers Festival------Wednesdays | 5-9pm Su m m e r Ni g h t s a t t h e Em b a ss y July 13...... Alicia Pyle Quartet July 20...... Secret Mezzanine A Show for Every Taste July 27...... The Holy Rebels By Michele DeVinney Saturday, July 9 will see a powerhouse American Idol Manny Torres along with Ei- August 3...... Indy Monthly Magic triple-header of bands billed as Summer- ther/Or and Soft N Heavy. The concert schedule in Fort Wayne this Daze, which features Better Than Ezra as If you missed Stevie Wonder’s perfor- summer has been jam-packed with a remark- headliners while Sister Hazel and Cracker mance in Indianapolis last November (or Th r e e Ri v e r s Fe s t i v a l able lineup of classic pop and rock acts, a take the stage as openers at the Headwaters if you saw it and want to relive the incred- veritable feast for the Baby Boomers among Park Pavilion. The combined hit power of ible experience), Thursday’s Second Annual Co nc e r t Ti c k e t s us. But if the younger generation, those who these three groups should satisfy music fans Heart & Soul Affair is the place to be. Cam B grew up listening to the music of the 1990s, who have been turning out in force the last will be opening for the evening’s headliner, Av a i l a b l e a t feel like they may be getting the shaft, there’s few years for other bands of their era. While Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Won- good news. Jack Hammer has your back. these performers will naturally satisfy the der Experience. The next best thing to seeing Em b a ss y Bo x Off i c e The always highly anticipated concert audience’s desire for their classic hits, at- Stevie live is to catch this performance. If lineup at this year’s Three Rivers Festival is tendees of SummerDaze can also expect you want proof, check out some of the many bringing in some of the tribute acts that have some new music, with Better Than Ezra videos available on YouTube. It’s uncanny. become popular over the years while also having released their latest studio , Then batten down the hatches for the fi- bringing in some of the 1990s most popular All Together Now, in 2014, the same year nal two nights of Three Rivers Festival when music. As has been the case for the last few Cracker released their latest album, Berkeley Night Ranger come to the Summit City on years, TRF now kicks off with music on the to Bakersfield. Sister Hazel’s latest, Lighter Friday, July 15. It’s easy and appropriate to Friday night, July 8, before the Opening Day in the Dark, came out this past February. think first and foremost of “Sister Christian” Parade. Christian music headlines the stage on when you think of Night Ranger, and there’s That evening will see a return of the Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. with Sidewalk no denying that the song is an enduring clas- popular Who’s Band, a Michael Jackson Prophets, Danny Gokey and We Are Mes- sic. Still heard on radio more than 30 years tribute. Hammer himself raves about this sengers all performing with an after-party later and featured on Broadway and in film August 17 | 7:30pm show which was a big hit in the past. With featuring DJ Promote. – most notably in Rock of Ages and Boo- Jackson now gone for seven years, the value Local music is featured on Tuesday, July gie Nights – it’s come to be their signature of a performance like this is even more ap- 12 with the band Brother headlining and the smash. But before “Sister Christian” came to Je ff Du n h a m preciated and serves as a great vehicle for a Lennon Brothers and Sunny Taylor serving define their sound, hits like “Don’t Tell Me couple of local acts to serve as warm-up. G as special guests. Wednesday brings another You Love Me” and “When You Close Your ON SALE NOW Money and Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra will packed evening of entertainment with Sum- Continued on page 12 kick things off at 7 p.m. mit City Rising, which features Oferle with Miranda Sings...... Sept. 15 Johnny Mathis...... Oct. 16 Joe Bonamassa...... Dec. 2 SISTER HAZEL BETTER THAN EZRA Hal Holbrook/Mark Twain Tonight...... Dec. 3 Mannheim Steamroller...... Dec. 6 Moscow Ballet: Great Russian Nutcracker.Dec. 7 Straight No Chaser...... Dec. 13 Cinderella...... Jan. 17 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood..... Feb. 16 Once...... March 27 Pippin...... April 18

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July 7, 2016------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Jackyl------Masters of Mayhem By Deborah Kennedy and my granddad were guitar pickers. It was a done deal,” he said. “When my parents got divorced and The hardest working band in rock ’n roll is com- I moved down here, I met the Worley boys. It was a • jULY 9 ing to Brandt’s Harley Davidson in Marion for a free snowy day when I saw three guys riding bikes across concert July 16. from my trailer park. They heard me playing Sabbath trichotomous Fans will know immediately who we’re referring and came beating on my door. I thought it was the hippopotamus to – the heavy metal foursome from Georgia with the landlord at the time, mad about something. It was all Southern rock influences known to include a chainsaw destiny, man. I did it for a decade. We sold a lot of mickyle james among their gear and famous for playing not one, not records.” adam baker & two, but 21 concerts in a 24-hour period. (Also 100 That they did. Having signed with heavyweights the heartache shows in 50 days. The dudes don’t need much sleep, Geffen Records in the early 90s, Jackyl hit the rock unlikely alibi apparently.) scene hard with their eponymous debut in 1992, fol- Of course we’re talking about Jackyl, otherwise lowing it up with certified Gold album Push Comes • jULY 16 known as Jesse to Shove. Soon James Dupree fans all over the phil’s family lizard and company. The U.S. were clamor- u.r.b. event at Brandt’s ing for a chance to will be an all-ages, see Jackyl pound sunny taylor band all-day throw- out “Lumber- exterminate all down beginning jack,” “Down on rational thought at noon with show Me,” “When Will openers Carter It Rain,” “I Stand Street, 90 Proof Alone,” and a few Twang, Ratnip and other hits whose The Nick Harless titles we can’t print Band. here. “Lumber- Jackyl – Du- jack,” of course, pree (vocals), Jeff features Dupree’s Worley (guitar), now iconic chain- Roman Glick JACKYL saw solo. (bass) and Chris w/NICK HARLESS BAND, RATNIP, 90 Jackyl be- Worley (percus- came beloved for The sion) – are a natural fit to PROOF TWANG & CARTER STREET their irreverent take on play a Harley Davidson 12 p.m. Saturday, July 16 hard rock and their equally Osmond Brothers campus. Prior to the show’s Brandt’s Harley-Davidson devil-may-care approach cancellation in 2103, Dupree to live performing and life was a regular on TruTV’s 6333 E. Stelzer Drive, Marion, IN in general. When a K-Mart Full Throttle Saloon which free, www.i69hd.com in their hometown refused gave viewers an inside look to carry Jackyl because of at the madness and mayhem that is the annual Stur- its naughty nature, the band staged a protest right in gis, South Dakota Motorcycle Rally. The show’s title the store’s parking lot, treating amused fans to an im- refers to a 30-acre property in Sturgis that housed not promptu concert and blowing up a van in the process. only indoor and outdoor bars but a several stages, a Naturally, taped footage from the event was used in burn-out pit, zip lines, restaurants, stores, a wrestling the video for the hit “I Stand Alone.” ring and cabins for rent. Designated the world’s larg- The 90s were Jackyl’s heyday. It was during that est biker bar, the Full Throttle Saloon burned to the decade that they toured with the likes of , ground last fall. Kiss, ZZ Top, and Damn Yankees. They Which was sad, a tragedy for Sturgis-or-Bust die- also put out two more best-selling – 1997’s hards, but working at Full Throttle and appearing in Cut the Crap and 1998’s Stayin’ Alive. the show was only one of Dupree’s many projects. Stiff told Legendary Rock that it was a bizarre and According to the Full Throttle site, the Jackyl front- beautiful time, and that each member of the band had man isn’t happy unless he’s split into a million piec- a particular role to play: “Jessie was the business head. es. Hence his Mighty Loud trademark, under whose Chris was the technical one. Jeff was the drill sergeant banner he promotes a number of products, including with the drive of 10 men. Tom [Bettini, bass] and me Crunk!!! energy drink and Jesse James’ America Out- were the toxic twins, into women and chemicals, herbs law Beer and Bourbon. and spices, powders…” Tickets “I always made a connection with the guy I saw It was because of the heady combination of wom- on television who was spinning plates with a stick,” en and chemicals that Stiff bowed out. A single dad, Saturday, July 9, 8 pm $25/$35 he says. “There’s something that would intrigue me he decided to devote himself to his son and to reli- about that. Although I can’t spin a plate on a stick for gion, which he credits with saving his life. Even with- “Hold Her Tight” “Crazy Horses” nothing, I can damn sure do it in a proverbial sense.” out Stiff, Jackyl, like all shows, must go on and go on Back in the late 80s, when Jackyl were just start- the dudes did. They proceeded to put out three albums $LU1DWLRQDO*XDUG%DQG‡-XQHSP)5(( ing to make a name for themselves as tireless and ri- with indie labels and on their own – Relentless, When diculously energizing live performers, Dupree’s main Moonshine and Dynamite Collide and Best in Show – Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. spinning plate was obviously the band he formed along and their latest, Rowyco, is due to drop August 5. www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 with original mates the Worley brothers, Thomas Bet- The release of Rowyco will coincide with the tini and Jimmy Stiff. Stiff, who left the band in 1999, grand reopening of Full Throttle Saloon. How fitting. claims in an interview with Legendary Rock that the A hard-working, hard-rocking band and a bad-to-the- seeds for Jackyl were sown thanks to a fateful move bone venue get a chance at new life together. Come- and a shared love of Black Sabbath. Oh, and destiny. backs come in twos, in other words. “When I was born I had a guitar already. My dad Someone cue the violins. Pardon us. Chainsaws. 6------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 ------Feature • Gavin Drew------Free Movies Foellinger Outdoor Theatre 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne Hotel Transylvania Performing’s in His DNA Wednesday, By Jen Poiry-Prough “Show choir and theater are very different runs WCT. July 13 • 9pm animals,” he says. “In show choir it’s all “I’ve become sort of a regular at WCT, Free movies brought to you by: From an early age, Gavin Drew was about being uniform with the other perform- and they called me with the offer of a fare- aware of the power of entertainment. ers. That is not applicable to theater. Instead well performance show,” he says. “The idea “I think that performing was just in my of blending in, you want to stand out.” How- was that the proceeds would go to my col- DNA. Whenever I found someone who was ever, he says that theater gave him the basis lege fund. I jumped at the opportunity.” sad, I would put on a show for them,” he for learning to “tell a story with your face,” Drew was given his choice of produc- says. “I wanted to make them happy.” which helped him in show choir. tion. “I did some research and found Buyer In fact, he says, in addition to his “weird Even without formal theater training in and Cellar which is hysterically funny and obsession with puppets” (that persists to this high school, Drew has gotten plenty of the- filled with heart,” he says. day), he was constantly putting on his own ater experience outside of school. He says his director, Marlyn Koons, “is shows—“any kind of show I could put on for “I am crazy busy with community the- one of the best when it comes to creating mo- anyone who would listen or watch.” ater,” he says. “My life and schedule revolve ments and interpreting dialogue. Marlyn and As a boy in Conway, Arkansas, he taught around it.” I work well together. 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He’s not really complaining about his “I remember loving it and being so jeal- typecasting, though. ous of them getting to have that opportu- “Those comedic roles are very fun and nity,” he says. “I expressed this to my mom, keep me entertained,” he says. and she found an audition for me.” Drew hopes to expand his range and The audition was at The Good Compa- repertoire beginning this fall when he en- ny Too, a Wisconsin children’s theater, for ters the music theatre program at Oklahoma a production of The Wizard of Oz, the film He says community theater has helped City University. of which had been a huge influence on his him mature as an actor. Auditions for the prestigious program performance ambitions. “I was auditioning “I think that I have a better understand- were intense. for any role I could get,” he says. “I was ner- ing of why we perform now than I did as a “We arrived and were immediately es- vous, but my parents were more nervous.” child,” he says. “I used to do it just to have corted to a dance hall,” he says, “where He sang the requisite “Somewhere Over fun. But I now understand that we act be- they taught us a three-minute dance com- the Rainbow” on the stage, and afterward cause it fulfills a secret part of us. It’s an al- bination that we performed for the dance the director said to the teenage auditioners, ternate reality that we get to play in. When faculty. Then I was taken to a smaller room “Shame on you. This five-year-old can proj- we have good material, good directors and and performed two monologues, and after ect louder than all of you combined. That’s good cast mates, the process is magical.” that I went to a concert hall and performed how it’s done!” Since moving to the region, Drew has three full songs for the music faculty.” After “I’ve never had an inside voice,” Drew had opportunities to work with several of the two long months of waiting he was notified says now. “I’m a loud mouth.” community theaters in Fort Wayne, includ- of his acceptance just before Christmas of He was cast as the Mayor of Munchkin ing the Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Fort Wayne 2015. City, and it was the last time he was ever ner- Summer Music Theatre and Fort Wayne “They have a fantastic musical theater vous at an audition. Civic Theatre. program and a track record to back it,” he “The Good Company Too laid the But the theater with which he has the says, citing such stars as Tony Award- foundation for my love for the theater,” he most longstanding relationship is Wells winning stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli says. “They held Saturday classes before Community Theater (WCT) in Bluffton. O’Hara who graduated from the program. the beginning of rehearsals to teach us chil- “They are small, but mighty,” he says. “I He’s already had a small taste of acclaim Monday, Sept. 19 • 8pm • $25/$40 dren about the different aspects of theater – think they don’t get the credit they deserve here in Fort Wayne. Last month he won his makeup, sound, lights, scenic design. It was because they are ‘way out in Bluffton,’ but first Civic Theatre Anthony Award (it was AN EVENING WITH a fantastic program.” they are legitimate and wonderful. When my his third Anthony nomination) for his per- When he was eight, his family moved to family moved to Indiana, they welcomed me formance as Igor in the Mel Brooks musical Ossian, Indiana. with open arms, and that kind of brings it Young Frankenstein. WISHBONE ASH “We moved around a lot because of my back full circle to the show I’m in today.” “That show was the most fun I have ever dad’s work,” he explains. His first major That show is a one-man comedy, Buyer had in the theater, and anyone involved can GO TO OUR WEBSITE community theatre audition was for Oliver! and Cellar, by Jonathan Tolins. The 2014 testify,” he says. FOR TICKET INFO & MORE at Wells Community Theatre in Bluffton. He play focuses on Alex More, an underem- Drew’s longer-term goals are to make a also performed with and took classes at the ployed actor who is hired to work in the mall living as a theater performer after he earns ALL SHOWS ALL AGES Fort Wayne Youtheatre when he was in sev- in the basement of Barbra Streisand’s Mali- his degree. enth grade. bu home. “It is a hilarious piece of fiction,” “I would love to see myself living in While attending Norwell High School says Drew. New York and going to work on stage every (he graduated this spring) he was more in- He was actually approached by the Cre- night,” he says. “Broadway is the ultimate volved in show choir than with theater. ative Arts Council of Wells County, which goal.” July 7, 2016------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Band of Horses Why Are You OK BACKTRACKS Though 2006’s Everything The Brian Jonestown Massacre All the Time and its standout Methodrone (1995) track, “Funeral,” thrust Band of Horses into the national These guys formed in the ear- spotlight, it was apparent from ly 90s in San Francisco and were the start the Band of Horses celebrated for their psychedelic- weren’t in this business for the meets-shoe-gaze sound which, glory. Their particular blend unfortunately, took a back seat to of desolate-yet-gorgeous mel- grunge during that period in rock odies, home-fried rock hooks n’ roll. 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The song also makes extensive use of Theories of Flight Radiohead Johnny Greenwood’s gift for orchestral arrangements (lovingly per- 6 6 VOLBEAT formed by the London Contemporary Orchestra) which are utilized Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie A Moon Shaped Pool to an unprecedented degree on Moon Shaped Pool than any other Radiohead album. 7 4 NEIL YOUNG In the surreal music video Appropriately, A Moon Shaped Pool’s general feel is that of Earth for “Daydreaming,” Radio- floating in a completely foreign substance, which some maywel- head’s ventures come while others may not entirely appreciate on the first listen. But 8 1 THE AVETT BROTHERS alone through a variety of even if the lyrics are too much of a downer, one can still appreciate True Sadness settings before finally retreat- how hard each member works to contribute to the whole experience ing to the confines of a hidden of the album. Songs like “Identikit” (featuring a brilliant guitar solo 9 – BAT FOR LASHES cave in the middle of a bar- at the end), “Ful Stop” and “The Numbers” are classic Radiohead The Bride ren, snowy landscape. As he playing to their strengths to convey numbness and unease as expertly 10 5 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS huddles close to a small fire, as they can create euphoria and paranoia in the same song. The Getaway desperate for warmth, his ear- Like the best Radiohead albums, A Moon Shaped Pool, requires lier verse about dreamers who patience in order to appreciate each song’s importance on the record. never learn until the point of no return reveals itself as a warning that Even the weakest songs are a matter of opinion, just as the album’s issues only get worse as you wander from them. best moments are subject to stringent debate among fans. 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It doesn’t Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 in our music scene. Besides being great choosers of appear the band has much time to ease into the new Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. names, all the members work at Sweetwater, so I’m lineup, as they have a few dates coming up quickly, DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street sure the guys know their stuff. So far Chris Gold- including a big show as openers for the one and only Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of bach (vocals/guitar), Drew Foster (guitar), Mat Smith Ted Nugent. Yep, KTR and Nugent will be rockin’ the C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). 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Culkin, their Reverbnation and SoundCloud pages of- [email protected] July 7, 2016------www.whatzup.com------9 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at Club Paradise, To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo ba y — R&B/ Da v e Ro o s e — Oldies/classic rock Angola, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 833- blues at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, at Coconutz @ Crazy Pins, Fort CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant 7082 Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Country 482-6425 490-2695 Heritage Winery, Laotto, 5-8 p.m., Un c l e Fu z z y — Variety at Corner El i a Bu r k h a r t — Acoustic at Calhoun x p e c t E : An exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser no cover, 637-2980 Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort tag, mini-golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas a.m., no cover, 492-7665 Wayne, 6-8 p.m., no cover, 456- serves American cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Ur ba n Le g e n d — R&B/variety at 7005 Th e r e : North on Lima Road from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to cover, 426-3411 Courtyard Fountain, Jefferson Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk Northland Blvd. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/blues Pointe, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Club Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m., no cover, 459-1160 $5, 833-7082 Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Club Gu i l d o f Ro c k — Classic rock/variety m t Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex 483-5526 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., at Coconutz @ Crazy Pins, Fort DEER PARK PUB Ke n Pr e s t o n & Li n d a Ku m m e r n u s — no cover, 426-3442 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Variety at DeKalb Outdoor Theatre, Wh o ’s Ba d w/G-Mo n e y , Fo r t Wa y n e 490-2695 Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Auburn, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 952- Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Michael Jackson Ja c k Ro c k s — Oldies at Tri-Lakes Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and 2611 tribute at Headwaters Park, Fort Tavern, Columbia City, 1 p.m., no imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug Li l y & M a d e l e i n e — Folk/pop at Calhoun Wayne, 7 p.m., $12-$15, 426-5556 cover, 691-0015 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Wayne, 8 p.m., $8, 456-7005 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Mo j o Ri s i n g — Classic rock at Fish Saturday, July 9 cover, 426-3411 food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and u s t u s Creek Trail Stage, Hamilton, 7-10 Ac t u a l Si z e — Rock at Hamilton J — Rock at American Legion Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 p.m., no cover, 488-3607 House, Hamilton, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Post 499, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 488-3344 a.m., no cover, 483-1368 i l l t h e abb i t Disc Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — K R — Rock at The Venue, 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Angola, 10 p.m., $3, 665-3922 DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Mas o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Traxside Bar & Grill, Garrett, 9 p.m., Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 Ba r k i n a t Kn o t s — Variety at Mad 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Anthony’s Lake City Tap House, cover, 357-4287 x p e c t E : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Warsaw, 8 p.m., no cover, 574-268- Mo r n i n g Af t e r — Variety at Corner NASCAR and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 2537 Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. w/custom burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Be t t e r t h a n Ez r a w/Cr a c k e r , Si s t e r a.m., no cover, 492-7665 and wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Ha z e l — Rock at Headwaters Park, Th e Os m o n d Br o t h e r s — Pop at Karaoke at American Legion Post Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 Coldwater, just south of I-69. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $20-$25, 426- 47, Kendallville, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 5556 p.m., $25-$35, 427-6715 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex 483-1368 Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Ov e r s e as Lo v e Crisis — Alternative at Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ Classic rock at Beamer’s Sports Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no DUPONT BAR & grill Ha r o l d — Karaoke at 4 Crowns, Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 cover, 415-6167 Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ 925-9805 Bu l l d o g s — Rock n’ roll at Cold Springs Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs, Shotgun Karaoke Th e Su i t c as e Ju n k e t — Variety at Resort, Hamilton, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., $8, 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Wooden Nickel, North Anthony, Fort every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; $8.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings 488-2920 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s Wayne, 6 p.m., free, 484-3635 a p n o b Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- e t t i n g h e r e C ’ B — Variety at Dixie Boat Wednesdays. G T : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing Su m Mo r z — Rock at Mitchell’s Sports Cruise, North Webster, 9-10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily Al c o h o l : Full Bar, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, $7, 574-834-1080 Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r Ba n d — Swing/ Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex 387-5063 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety variety at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 HAMILTON HOUSE p.m.-1 a.m., , 490-6488 Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), inter- net juke, pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Little River Band Saturday (8 p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of roads 1 and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 ON THE a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa LANDING! LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL WEDNESDAYS & Thursdays $ 00 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 1 domestic Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. LONGNECKS & Mondays, $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2 wells and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody $2 Coronas Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. WEDNESDAYS Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa LIVE DJ LAOTTO BREWING COMPANY THURSDAYS Microbrewery • 202 S. Main St., LaOtto • 260-897-3360 Ex p e c t : Easygoing atmosphere in a 100-plus-year-old renovated build- KARAOKE ing. Beers made on site and served with a varied pub menu; soups, burgers, pizza and a variety of daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 10 min- Tickets utes north of Dupont and Lima roads on Old SR3 in LaOtto. Ho u r s : Saturday, July 30, 8 pm W/JOSH 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. $25, $35 Sunday. Al c o h o l : Beer; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Friday & saturday Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY “Lonesome Looser” “Help is On Its Way” july 8 & 9 • 10pm Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic “Take It Easy On Me” “Cool Change” dance madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- )RUW:D\QH&KLOGUHQ·V&KRLU‡-XO\SP)5(( party west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. w/DJ RICH Find out how a whatzup Nightlife Listing can help www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 135 W. Columbia St. your business. Go to whatzup.com for rates and fort Wayne information, or email [email protected] 260-422-5055 www.columbiastreetwest 10------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 Join 89.1 WBOI and panel of experts and community leaders for discussions on current Karaoke on Thursdays! topics facing our region. ~ Live Entertainment ~ Fri, July 8, 9pm Tu e s d a y , Ju l y 26, 7-9p m Saturday, July 9 ~ 8pm-12am 1915 S. Ca l h o u n St. Todd Harrold Band Fo r t Wa y n e , IN 46802 Actual Size Sat, July 9, 8pm Moderated by Daily Drink Specials! 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Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 FREE • Q&A • All Ages Welcome 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook www.nickswinebar.com ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Variety at CheckerzNicks_July6-due Ch r i s W June30.inddo r t h — 1 Variety 6/30/16 at Club 2:24 PM Acoustic at Mad Anthony Lakeview Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Paradise, Angola, 7-10 p.m., no Ale House, Angola, 7-10 p.m., no no cover, 489-0286 cover, 833-7082 cover, 833-2537 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Open Da n Sm y t h — Variety at Mad Anthony St e e l Ca n d y Ba n d — 80s glam rock at stage at Bar 145, Fort Wayne, 6-9 Lakeview Ale House, Angola, 7-10 Vinnie’s Bar, Decatur, 10 p.m., $3, p.m., no cover, 209-2117 p.m., no cover, 833-2537 728-2225 Th e Wo o l Gi r a f f e s — Acoustic rock Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Sw i c k & Jo n e s — Acoustic at Oakwood at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, Resort, Syracuse, 9 p.m., no cover, 6:30-8 p.m.., no cover, 432-8966 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- 574-457-7100 5526 To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo ba y — R&B/ G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s blues at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Tuesday, July 12 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Br o t h e r w/Su n n y Ta y l o r Ba n d , Le n n o n 426-2537 s l a n d i b e FORT WAYNE’S Br o t h e r s — Rock at Headwaters I V — Variety at Allen County Th e Wo o l Gi r a f f e s — Acoustic rock Park, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $2, 426- Public Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, NUMBER at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort 5556 12-2 p.m., no cover, 436-8080 Wayne, 8-11 p.m.., no cover, 482- o e u s t i c e Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at J J — Variety at New Haven 6425 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Farmer’s Market, New Haven, 4-7 MUSICONE CAMP! 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 p.m., free, 749-2212 Li v e DJ — Variety at Columbia Street Sunday, July 10 Fo r t Wa y n e Ar e a Co m m u n i t y Ba n d — Variety at Foellinger Theatre, Fort West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Bl u e s Ja m Ho s t e d b y Le e Le w i s a n d Wayne, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 427- Experience the Fr i e n d s — Open jam at Checkerz 6715 Nu k e w/Sa u r o n , Lu r k i n g Co r p s e s , w a m p q u a t Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at S S — Punk/metal at cover, 489-0286 The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Si d e w a l k Pr o p h e t s w/We a r e 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Spirits, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $6, 456- 7005 Rock Star Life! Me ss e n g e r s , Bl a n c a , Da n n y Go k e y Th e Ri p p l e Ef f e c t : A Vo c a l Vi s i o n a r y p e n ic — Christian rock at Headwaters Pr o j e c t — Contemporary Christian O M — Variety at Pedal City, Fort Give your young musician the chance Park, Fort Wayne, 5 p.m., free, 426- at North Christian Church, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 415-6167 5556 Wayne, 7 p.m., $10 suggested dona- Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n — of a lifetime. For one week this summer, Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at tion, 574-291-9044 Variety at Venice Restaurant, Fort Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $1, 482- musicians from 12-18 years can learn from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 1618 Wednesday, July 13 Re d Ar r o w w/B-45s, So f t a n d He a v y top teaching musicians here in Fort Wayne! — Rock at Headwaters Park, Fort Monday, July 11 Al i c i a Py l e Qu a r t e t — Jazz on the Wayne, 7 p.m., $3, 426-5556 rooftop at Embassy Theatre, Fort Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Ke v i n Meet and play with other talented young Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Wayne, 5-9 p.m., $5, 424-5665 — Karaoke at Dicky’s 21 Taps, Fort Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 486- musicians no cover, 483-5526 0590 Record a demo in the world-class Sweetwater Studios whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Perform a full-blown rock concert for ACOUSTIC VARIETY COUNTRY & rock Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 Sugar Shot...... 260-225-3181 their friends and families in the amazing Basketcase...... 260-431-1416 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Sweetwater Performance Theatre Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY ORIGINAL ROCK The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 FM90...... 765-606-5550 Choose a week to Rock! 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Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Coconutz @ Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- 6425 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Crazy Pins, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Ex p a n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s a.m., no cover, 490-2695 available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- Karaoke at Latch String Bar & Grill, Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 miles southwest on East Center Street from U.S. 30. 483-5526 Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d — Variety at Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at o u r s H : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 436-3512 The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Fatboyz Cover, 665-3922 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at El Azteca, Bar & Grill, Ligonier, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mi ss Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e — Country/ MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, no cover, 894-4640 classic rock at Downtown Eatery & Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 482-2172 Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at Club Paradise, Spirits, Warsaw, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana D DJ o u b l e K — Variety at Bar 145, Fort Angola, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 833- cover, 574-267-6000 craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 7082 Mo r n i n g Af t e r — at Beamer’s Sports Jas o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no a.m., no cover, 625-1002 pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 cover, 426-3411 Pi n k Dr o y d w/St r a i g h t On — Pink beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Je f f McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s Ni g h t Ra n g e r w/Ur ba n Le g e n d , AFU Floyd/Heart tribute at Headwaters Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., — Rock/variety at Headwaters Park, Park, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $8-$10, 426-5556 Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc no cover, 489-2524 Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $20-$25, 426- Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Timber Ridge 5556 Ro c k t h e Pl a z a — Feat. Phils Family MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Golf Course, Bluffton, 6-9 p.m., no O’Si s t e r , Br o t h e r — Folk at Deer Park Lizard, U.R.B., Sunny Taylor Band, cover, 824-2728 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Exterminate All Rational Thought at Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ka r a o k e — Variety at Columbia Street a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Allen County Public Library Plaza, Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, Re l o a d — Variety at Corner Pocket Fort Wayne, 6 p.m., free, 421-1200 crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, 422-5055 Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Su sa n Ma e & Ne w Ye s t e r d a y — R&B/ including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian Na t u r a l Wo n d e r w/Ca m B, DJ Po l a r i s cover, 492-7665 jazz at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- — Hip-hop/EDM at Headwaters Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Park, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $12, 426- at Duesy’s Sports Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 482-6425 o u r s town, just north of courthouse. H : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 5556 p.m.-12 a.m., , 484-0411 Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock at Columbia l c o h o l m t a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Su g a r Sh o t — Country/rock at Street West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Courtyard Fountain, Jefferson $5, 422-5055 NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- Pointe, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wa l k i n Pa p e r s — Rock n roll at Corner Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 2537 no cover, 459-1160 Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 492-7665 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo ba y — R&B/ classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, blues at Historic Forks of the Th e Wo o l Gi r a f f e s — Acoustic rock at 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Wabash Park, Huntington, 5:30-9 The Friendly Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30- small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- 5827 p.m., $10-$30, 8:30 p.m., no cover, 745-3369 cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next Ov e r s e as Lo v e Crisis — Alternative at to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Ted’s Market, Fort Wayne, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16 Sunday, July 17 Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex no cover, 888-260-0351 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at Lake George Ac t u a l Si z e — Rock at American Bl u e s Ja m Ho s t e d b y Le e Le w i s a n d STATE GRILL Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 p.m., no Legion Post 499, Fort Wayne, 8 Fr i e n d s — Open jam at Checkerz Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 cover, 833-2266 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-1368 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no Se c r e t Me z z a n i n e — Variety at cover, 489-0286 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and Al l Fi r e d Up — Rock/variety at Club Freimann Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m., $5, 833- Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, 420-3266 7082 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Karaoke at American Legion Post Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Sammy Hagar bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g 47, Kendallville, 6-9 p.m., no cover, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 483-1368 Monday, July 18 Th e r e : Corner of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Dixie Boat Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Cruise, North Webster, 9-10:30 p.m., Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no $7, 574-834-1080 Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site cover, 422-5896 Da n Sm y t h Du o — Variety at Mad no cover, 483-5526 Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Di c k Ga n n o n — Variety at Deer Park Friday, July 15 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m.., Ex p a n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s no cover, 432-8966 Ac o u s t i c Ja m Se ss i o n — Hosted by Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Variety at Checkerz Dick Myers at Checkerz Bar & Grill, 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Blues at Hamilton no cover, 489-0286 489-0286 House, Hamilton, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Open Ba t t l e o f t h e Ba n d s — Variety at Bar cover, 488-3344 stage at Bar 145, Fort Wayne, 6-9 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Susie’s p.m., no cover, 209-2117 209-2117 Sandbar, Warsaw, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Ch e y e n n e — Country/variety at DeKalb a.m., no cover, 574-269-5355 Outdoor Theatre, Auburn, 7:30 p.m., Ja c k y l w/Ni c k Ha r l e ss Ba n d , Ra t n i p , Tuesday, July 19 no cover, 952-2611 90 Pr o o f Tw a n g , Ca r t e r St r e e t Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety at — Rock/variety at Brandt’s Harley Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Davidson, Marion, 12 p.m., no cover, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5, 483-1311 765-664-1331 AIRING THIS WEEKEND • JULY 9 THREE RIVERS FIESTIVAL - From Page 5 Joshua Davis & Seth and Mae Eyes” had already established them as rockers who will play out another Three Rivers Festival. Opening could show a softer side. Both came in handy on “Sis- for Pink Droyd will be Straight On, a Heart tribute ter Christian.” Opening for Night Ranger will be local band which comes just two months after the Wilson favorites All Fired Up and Urban Legend. sisters themselves filled the Fort Wayne airwaves with AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • JULY 16 The festival closes on Saturday, July 16 with the their incredible power. return of Pink Droyd, a tribute band which has ably Ticket prices for the shows vary, but there are a filled the Floyd void. Their popularity in Fort Wayne few ways to help curb the costs. A TRF button pro- seems to grow with every passing year, and it almost vides a discount at the door, and the $50 Mega Music Eilen Jewell seems they should become honorary house band for Pass is also a game changer. New this year is the Ad- TRF’s concert lineup. miral’s Access pass which includes four Mega Music Making their performance even more dramat- Passes, drink tickets, early admission to shows and all ic will be a slight pause in the proceedings for the day ride passes for only $195. For more details about launching of the TRF Fireworks Finale, a display tickets and passes, check out threeriversfestival.org or which Hammer thinks is the best annual fireworks in visit the Embassy box office where TRF tickets are the city. After the fireworks, music will continue and available. 12------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 ------Calendar • On the Road------It was recently determined by people who 3 Doors Down w/Red Sun Rising Aug. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI know about such things that Jeff Dunham 311 w/Matisyahu July 12 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI is the top grossing standup comedian in Road Notez 38 Special Aug. 27 Lerner Theatre Elkhart the country right now. One of the reasons CHRIS HUPE 5 Seconds of Summer July 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Dunham takes in so much money is that he 5 Seconds of Summer July 27 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI seems to tour non-stop and his overhead is 5 Seconds of Summer July 30 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL minimal, as he doesn’t have to pay his dummies a lot and it costs next to nothing to feed 5Quad, Loren Gray, Duhitzmark, Flamengeos Aug. 19 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit them. Apparently they are required to get scale, but that’s about it. I guess the union for 5Quad, Loren Gray, Duhitzmark, Flamingoes Aug. 25 House of Blues Chicago ventriloquist dummies isn’t a strong one at this point. Anyway, if Dunham and his friends 98 Degrees w/O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, Dream July 28 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH 98 Degrees w/O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, Dream July 29 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI are something you like to laugh at, there are several upcoming opportunities to see then 98 Degrees w/O-Town, Dream, Ryan Cabrera July 30 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL live starting with an August 4 show at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. On August A Great Big World Aug. 1 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH 6 Dunham heads to the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, near Chicago, and he makes an AC/DC Sept. 6 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland appearance at the Jackson County Fair in Jackson, Michigan the following night, followed AC/DC Sept. 9 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI by an August 17 show at the Embassy Theatre. If you miss those shows or just want an- AC/DC w/Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Sept. 4 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH other opportunity to see him, his Perfectly Unbalanced Tour comes back to the area at the Ace Frehley Aug. 26 House of Blues Chicago end of the year with a New Year’s Eve show in Chicago, a January 28 show in Detroit and Adam Baker & the Heartache w/Bobby Meader, Mark Allen & Company July 30 Skeletunes Fort Wayne a January 29 show in Cleveland. Adele Sept. 6-7 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Alan Jackson w/Lauren Alaina Aug. 19 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo The Allegan (Michigan) County Fair has annually been one of the better county fairs in Alice Cooper Aug. 6 Wings Event Center Kalamazoo the region as far as concerts are concerned. They have a great lineup again this year with Alice in Chains July 18 Taft Theatre Cincinnati a great 80s lineup of Bret Michaels, Ratt, Firehouse, LA Guns and Warrant on Sep- America Aug. 15 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne tember 9, country’s new star, Chris Stapleton, on September 11, X-Ambassadors and Andrew Bird Sept. 7 Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago Rachel Platten September 13 and Rascal Flatts September 16. The Arcs July 26 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Tech N9ne launches his new album, The Storm, on August 9 and is heading out on the The Arcs w/Mariachi Flor de Toloache July 27 Park West Chicago road to let people know about it. The Calm Before The Storm Tour routes the rapper Asleep at the Wheel Aug. 13 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Asleep at the Wheel ($35) Aug. 16 The Ark Ann Arbor through Chicago September 17 and Lafayette the following night before coming back to Aubrie Sellers July 15 Ignition Music Garage Goshen the region a month later when he visits Kalamazoo October 16 and Toledo October 18. Avett Brothers July 9 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo One of the summer’s biggest rap events is the travelling Art of Rap festival. The festival Awolnation Aug. 1 House of Blues Cleveland features old school rappers Ice-T, Public Enemy, EPMD, Naughty By Nature, Mobb Barbra Streisand Aug. 9 United Center Chicago Deep, Grandmaster Melle Mel, MC Lyte, Kurtis Blow and Sugarhill Gang. The final Barenaked Ladies w/O.M.D., Howard Jones July 8 White River State Park Indianapolis two stops of the tour are in Chicago August 5 and Detroit the following night. Baroness w/Pallbearer Aug. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Bastille (sold out) July 27 Vic Theatre Chicago [email protected] Beach Boys Aug. 18 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Beach Boys Aug. 19 White River State Park Indianapolis Chicago Aug. 23 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Beach Boys Aug. 20 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Chicago Aug. 27 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Beach Boys Aug. 21 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Chris Cornell July 8 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Bellamy Brothers July 15-16 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Chris Cornell July 9 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Ben Folds & Ymusic July 10 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Chris Isaak July 12 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals July 13 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Chris Isaak July 13 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Ben Miller Band Aug. 6 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Chris Isaak July 15 Sound Board Detroit Ben Rector Aug. 24 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Chris Stapleton & Hank Williams Jr. Aug. 20 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Better than Ezra w/Cracker, Sister Hazel July 9 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Citizen Cope July 20 House of Blues Chicago Billy Idol, Sons of the Silent Age July 9 Grant Park Chicago Coldplay Aug. 3 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Billy Joel Aug. 26 Wrigley Field Chicago Coldplay w/Alessia Cara, Foxes July 20 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Black Sabbath Aug. 31 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Coldplay w/Alessia Cara, Foxes July 28 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Black Sabbath w/Rival Sons Sept. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Coldplay w/Foxes July 23-24 Soldier Field Chicago Blink 182 w/A Day to Remember, All Time Low Aug. 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Concert Against Humanity Aug. 5 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Bloc Party July 24 House of Blues Cleveland Corrinne Bailey Rae Aug. 4 Metro Chicago Bloc Party July 30 House of Blues Chicago Counting Crows & Rob Thomas Aug. 21 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Blues Traveler Aug. 15 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Counting Crows & Rob Thomas Aug. 23 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Blues Traveler & The Wallflowers w/G. Love & Special Sauce, Howie Day Aug. 16 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Counting Crows w/Rob Thomas Aug. 24 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago Blues Traveler & The Wallflowers w/G. Love & Special Sauce, Howie Day Aug. 19 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Culture Club July 15 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Boney James Aug. 10 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Culture Club July 17 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Bonnie Raitt w/Richard Thompson Aug. 31 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Culture Club July 22 Chicago Theatre Chicago Boston July 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Darius Rucker w/Dan + Shay, Michael Ray Aug. 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Boston July 31 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI Darius Rucker w/Dan + Shay, Michael Ray Aug. 20 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Boys Like Girls Aug. 11 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Darius Rucker Aug. 25 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Boys Like Girls Aug. 12 Vic Theatre Chicago Darius Rucker w/Dan + Shay Aug. 26 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Boyz II Men Aug. 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Daryl Hall & John Oates July 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Brad Paisley w/Chris Young, Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae July 30 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Daryl Hall & John Oates July 20 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Brad Paisley & Chris Young July 31 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Daryl Hall & John Oates w/Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue July 22 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Bradley Gilbert w/Colt Ford July 9 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Daryl Hall & John Oates w/Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue July 24 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Bradley Gilbert w/Colt Ford Aug. 19 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Dave Matthews Band July 8 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Brandi Carlile w/Old Crow Medicine Show July 12 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Dave Matthews Band July 20 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Brandi Carlile w/Old Crow Medicine Show ($29.50-$59) July 16 Fox Theatre Detroit Dave Matthews Band July 22-23 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Brandi Carlile & Old Crow Medicine Sow July 19 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Dave Stamey Aug. 11 Huber Opera House Van Wert Breathe Owl Breathe Aug. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor Dave Waite Aug. 14 CS3 Fort Wayne Bret Michaels w/Ratt, Warrant, Firehouse, L.A. Guns Sept. 9 Allegan County Fair Allegan, MI David Costa July 22 House of Blues Chicago Brett Dennen ($20-$25) July 29 Bell’s Brewery Kalamazoo Dead and Company July 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Brian Regan ($35-$75) Sept. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash Dead and Company July 9 Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI Bryan Adams July 23 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Decemberists July 12 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Bryan Adams July 24 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Decemberists w/Lucy Dacus July 11 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Bryan Ferry Aug. 4 Fox Theatre Detroit Decemberists, Shakey Graves July 8 Grant Park Chicago Bryan Ferry Aug. 6 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Aug. 8 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Buckcherry July 9 House of Blues Cleveland Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Tesla July 15 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Buddy Guy & Jeff July 31 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Def Leppard w/REO Speedwagon, Tesla Aug. 29 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Buddy Guy w/Jonny Lang Aug. 25 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Deftones Aug. 12 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Bush & Chevelle July 24 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Mike Posner Aug. 3 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Bush & Chevelle July 26 White River State Park Indianapolis Demi Lovato w/Nick Jonas July 27 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Charlie Daniels Band w/Leon Russell Sept. 1 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas July 30 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Charlie Puth July 28 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Diana Ross July 25 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Charlie Puth July 29 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Diana Ross July 27 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Cherub w/The Noisy Freaks July 28 Park West Chicago Dick Dale Aug. 18 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI July 7, 2016------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Dierks Bentley w/Randy Houser, Cam, Tucker Beathard Aug. 13 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Ice-T, Public Enemy, Naughty by Nature, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Sugar Hill Gang Aug. 6 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Digasaurus w/Bliss Nova July 7 CS3 Fort Wayne In This Moment w/Nonpoint, Shamans Harvest, Sunflower Dead Aug. 20 Piere’s Fort Wayne Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin July 26 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Isley Brothers, Sheila E. July 10 Grant Park Chicago Disturbed w/Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge, Saint Asonia July 20 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Jackyl w/Nick Harless Band, Ratnip, 90 Proof Twang, Carter Street July 16 Brandt’s Harley Davidson Marion Disturbed w/Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge, Saint Asonia July 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati James Taylor July 26 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Dixie Chicks w/Vintage Trouble, Smooth Hound Smith Aug. 25 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville James Taylor and His All Star Band July 27 Wright State Nutter Center Dayton, OH Dolly Parton Aug. 3 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Jane’s Addiction w/Dinosaur Jr., Living Colour July 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Dolly Parton Aug. 7 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Jane’s Addiction July 25 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Don Henley Aug. 14-15 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Janes Addiction July 22 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Don Henley Aug. 20 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Janet Jackson July 25 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Drake & Future July 28 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Jason Aldean w/Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses, Dee Jay Silver July 21 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Drake Aug. 16 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Jay Brannan Aug. 22 The Ark Ann Arbor Drake w/Future, Roy Wood$, Dvsn Aug. 13 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Jay Leno July 28 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Duran Duran w/Chic July 8-9 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Jeff Beck & Buddy Guy July 30 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Duran Duran w/Chic feat. Nile Rogers July 11 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Jeff Dunham Aug. 4 Ohio Expo Center Columbus, OH DZ Deathrays July 18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Jeff Dunham Aug. 6 The Venue @ Horseshoe Casino Hammond Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros w/Wild Belle July 17 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Jeff Dunham Aug. 7 Jackson County Fairgrounds Jackson, MI Elia Burkhart July 9 CS3 Fort Wayne Jeff Dunham Aug. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Elizabeth Cook Aug. 2 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins Sept. 8 Chicago Theatre Chicago Elizabeth Cook Aug. 4 Lincoln Hall Chicago Jill Scott Aug. 2 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Elizabeth Cook w/Derek Hoke Aug. 5 The Ark Ann Arbor Jim Gaffigan July 22 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo Elle King, Kongos, Transviolet July 7 Grant Park Chicago Jim Gaffigan July 23 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis English Beat feat. Dave Wakeling w/1592 July 7 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jim Gaffigan Aug. 9 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Fifth Harmony Aug. 13 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Jimmy Buffett w/G. Love & Special Sauce Sept. 3 Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI Fifth Harmony Aug. 14 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Jimmy Webb July 28 Hoover Auditorium Lakeside, OH Flatland Harmony Experiment, Punkin Holler Boys, The Hammer and The Hatchet Aug. 20 Wagon Wheel Warrren Jimmy Webb July 29 The Ark Ann Arbor Flogging Molly w/Frank Turner Aug. 13 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Joe Walsh July 16 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Flogging Molly w/Frank Turner Aug. 14 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Joe Walsh July 17 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Foals July 28 House of Blues Chicago Joe Walsh w/JD & The Straight Shot Aug. 2 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Foghat w/John Kay & Steppenwolf Aug. 3 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH John Berry Aug. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor Follow Friday feat. John Cessna, Jeff Horste, Cale Forbes, Mitchell Potts and more July 22 CS3 Fort Wayne John Conlee ($44) July 8 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana For Love and Rock ‘N’ Roll Aug. 13 House of Blues Cleveland John Conlee ($44) July 9 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Foreigner w/The Guess Who July 24 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH John Fogerty Aug. 25 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Frank Caliendo July 24 Honeywell Center Wabash John Tesh July 9 Hoover Auditorium Lakeside, OH Freddy Jones Band July 15 House of Blues Chicago Johnny Mathis Oct. 16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne G-Eazy & Logic w/YG, Yo Gotti July 14 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Jon Bellion July 23 House of Blues Chicago Gaelic Storm Aug. 3 The Ark Ann Arbor Jon Bellion July 24 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Garbage July 16 The Fillmore Detroit Jonny Lang July 16 House of Blues Chicago Gary Clark Jr. July 21 The Fillmore Detroit Josh Groban w/Sarah McLachlan Aug. 10 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Gene Watson ($44) Sept. 2-3 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Josh Groban w/Sarah McClachlan Aug. 12 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati George Thorogood and the the Destroyers Sept. 18 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Josh Groban w/Sarah McLachlan Aug. 13 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Ghostface Killah & Rakekwon July 31 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Joshua Bell & Chris Botti Aug. 12 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Ghostface Killah & Raekwon Aug. 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Journey & Doobie Brothers w/Dave Mason Aug. 13 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Go-Go’s Aug. 19 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Journey w/Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason July 29 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Go-Go’s w/Kaya Stewart, Best Coast Aug. 17 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Journey w/Doobie Brothers Aug. 4 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Goo Goo Dolls July 27 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Judy Collins Aug. 18 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Goo Goo Dolls w/Collective Soul, Tribe Society Aug. 2 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Junior Brown Aug. 21 The Ark Ann Arbor Goo Goo Dolls w/Collective Soul, Tribe Society Aug. 6 White River State Park Indianapolis K. Michelle w/Rio James July 22 House of Blues Cleveland Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 7 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Kanye West Aug. 25 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 10 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Kathleen Madigan Oct. 1 Honeywell Center Wabash Gov’t Mule w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 19 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Kaya Stewart Aug. 18 House of Blues Cleveland Gov’t Mule w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 20 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Keith Sweat Aug. 5 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Grace Potter Aug. 3 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Keith Urban July 14 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati July 30 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Keith Urban w/Brett Eldredge, Maren Morris July 15 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Grant-Lee Phillips Aug. 27 Schubas Tavern Chicago Kenny Rogers July 22 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Gregg Allman & Peter Frampton July 20 White River State Park Indianapolis Kenny Rogers July 23 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Guess Who Aug. 5 T. Furth Center, Angola Kenny Rogers w/Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Linda Davis July 24 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Gwen Stefani w/Eve July 31 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Kenny Rogers July 31 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Gwen Stefani Aug. 2 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Kian ‘N’ JC w/Don’t Try This At Home July 21 Vic Theatre Chicago Gwen Stefani w/Eve Aug. 6 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Kidz Bop Kids July 31 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Halsey July 29 White River State Park Indianapolis Kidz Bop Kids Aug. 5 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Hank Williams Jr. w/Chris Stapleton Aug. 19 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Kings Brass ($24) Aug. 11-12 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Hank Williams Jr. & Chris Stapleton Aug. 26 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Kiss Aug. 12 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Hank Williams Jr. w/Chris Stapleton Aug. 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Kiss Aug. 13 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Happy Together Tour feat. Flo & Eddie, Check Negron, Mark Lindsay, Kiss Aug. 22 Nutter Center Dayton Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Cowsills, Spencer Davis Group Aug. 10 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Kiss Aug. 24 Huntington Center Toledo Happy Together Tour Aug. 17 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Kiss Aug. 27 Corvelli Centre Youngstown, OH Happy Together Tour Aug. 18 Berrien County Fairgrounds Berrien Springs, MI Kite July 27 Schubas Tavern Chicago Happy Together Tour Aug. 21 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Kool & the Gang ($49-$100) Aug. 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Happy Together Tour Aug. 24 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Kool and the Gang Aug. 5 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI The Head and the Heart w/Brett Dennen, Kaleo July 25 White River State Park Indianapolis Korn & Rob Zombie Aug. 21 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Heart w/Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick July 17 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Korn w/Rob Zombie Aug. 7 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Heart w/Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick July 19 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago Kurt Braunohler Aug. 30 CS3 Fort Wayne Heart w/Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick July 22 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati L.A. Guns feat. Steve Riley & Phil Lewis Aug. 4 The Vogue Indianapolis Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick July 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Sweet Honey in the Rock July 11 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Here Come the Mummies Aug. 4 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Ladysmith Black Mambazo w/Sweet Honey in the Rock July 14 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Hollywood Vampires July 12 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Lake Street Drive Aug. 24 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Hollywood Vampires July 16 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI The Last Shadow Puppets July 26 Fillmore Detroit Detroit Honne Aug. 8 Lincoln Hall Chicago Last Shadow Puppets July 26 The Fillmore Detroit Hot Tuna Aug. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Last Shadow Puppets July 27 House of Blues Chicago Hot Tuna Aug. 13 Old Town School Chicago Lauryn Hill Sept. 1 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Hurray for the Riff Raff July 12 The Ark Ann Arbor Leon Russell Aug. 29 The Ark Ann Arbor I Prevail w/The White Noise, My Enemies & I, Bad Seed Rising July 29 Bogart’s Cincinnati The Lettermen ($15-$50) Aug. 20 Honeywell Center Wabash I Prevail w/The White Noise, My Enemies & I, Bad Seed Rising July 30 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Lily & Madeleine July 8 CS3 Fort Wayne Ice-T, Public Enemy, Naughty by Nature, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Sugar Hill Gang Aug. 5 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Little River Band July 30 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne 14------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 ------Calendar • On the Road------Local H July 8 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Lollapalooza feat. J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, G-Eazy, The 1975, Flosstradamus, Bastille, Excision, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Arcs, City and Colour, Frances, Kurt Vile, Daughter & more July 28 Grant Park Chicago Lollapalooza feat. Radiohead, Future., Major Lazer, M83, Frank Turner, Frightened Rabbit, Mike Snow, Foals, Ghost, Mac Miller & more July 29 Grant Park Chicago Lollapalooza feat. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disclosure, Jane’s Addiction, Two Door Cinema Club, Chris Stapleton, Hardwell, Grimes, Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Mutemath, X Ambassadors, Houndmouth & more July 30 Grant Park Chicago Lollapalooza feat. LCD Soundsystem, Elle Goulding, Flume, Haim, Halsey, Die Antwoord, Bloc Party, Local Natives, Silversun Pickups, Third Eye Blind & more July 31 Grant Park Chicago Louis C.K. Aug. 5 Joe Louis Arena Detroit LP Aug. 5 House of Blues Cleveland Lucius July 28 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Lucius w/Haley Bonar July 26 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Luke Bryan w/Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch July 8-9 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Luke Bryan w/Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch Aug. 11-12 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Luke Bryan w/Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch Aug. 13-14 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Lyle Lovett and his Large Band w/Emmylou Harris July 18 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Lyle Lovett July 24 & 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Lyle Lovett and his Large Band July 27 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Lynyrd Skynyrd & Peter Frampton July 28 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Lynyrd Skynyrd Sept. 2 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne M83 w/Sofi Tukker (sold out) July 28 Vic Theatre Chicago Mac Miller w/Jazz Carter, DJ Clockwork July 29 Concord Music Hall Chicago Madaila Aug. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago Maks & Val July 26 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Marianas Trench w/Skylar Stecker July 31 House of Blues Cleveland Marty Stuart w/Billy Bob Thornton Sept. 2 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Maxwell w/Ro James July 11 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH May Erlewine w/Thunderbolt and Lightfoot July 15 The Ark Ann Arbor Meghan Trainor w/Hailee Steinfeld, Common Kings Aug. 8 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Melanie Martinez July 26 House of Blues Cleveland Melvins w/Helms Alee Aug. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Michael Blackson & Friends Sept. 3 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Mickey Gilley ($20-$50) July 29 Honeywell Center Wabash Microwave Miracles July 20 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Middle Waves Music Festival feat. Flaming Lips w/Best Coast, Doomtree, J eff the Brotherhood, Either/Or, Metavari, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs Sept. 16-17 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Mike Snow w/Autolux July 28 Concord Music Hall Chicago Miracle Legion w/The Kickback July 22 Schubas Tavern Chicago Miranda Lambert w/Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne July 28 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Miranda Lambert w/Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne July 29 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Miranda Sings Sept. 15 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Motion City Soundtrack w/A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Rozwell Kid July 29 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Mungion w/Desmond Jones July 7 Bell’s Brewery Kalamazoo Murs July 16 The Shelter Detroit FREE Concert | SAT | July 16th, 2016 MY2K Aug. 19 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Nas & Young Jeezy July 10 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Natural Wonder w/Cam B, DJ Polaris July 14 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne t Needtobreathe w/Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillam, Welshly Arms Aug. 25 Columbus Commons Columbus, OH The Lumberjack, Down on Me, I Stand Alone & MORE! Needtobreathe w/Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan, Welshly Arms Aug. 27 White River State Park Indianapolis t Needtobreathe w/Matt Kearney, John Mark McMillan, Welshly Arms Aug. 28 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Live music starts at noon with Carter Street, Ratnip Neil Finn & Guster July 7 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL 90 Proof Twang and The Nick Harless opening bands Neko Case w/K.D. Lang, Laura Veirs, Andy Shauf Aug. 7 Chicago Theatre Chicago New Edition July 16 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis t Bikes only in the parking lot the day of the show Night Ranger w/Urban Legend, AFU July 15 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Sept. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash t Kids Welcome, Food Vendors, Beer Tent, Dealership Hours Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds & Ryan Adams July 12 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI The Noise w/I Prevail July 29 Bogart’s Cincinnati t Nora Jane Struthers w/Caitlin Canty July 28 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Mark your Calendar - FREE Two Tribute Bands Sept. 10th Nuke w/Sauron, Lurking Corpses, Swamp Squat July 13 CS3 Fort Wayne Brandt’s I-69 Harley-Davidson welcomes Cowboy - O.A.R. Aug. 26 White River State Park Indianapolis O.A.R. Sept. 1 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Kid Rock tribute AND, Appetite for Destruction - O.A.R. Sept. 4 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL the Guns N’ Roses tribute band! Old Crow Medicine Show July 14 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Olivia Holt w/Ryland Aug. 16 Park West Chicago The Osmond Brothers July 9 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Otep July 14 Concord Music Hall Chicago The Paperboys Aug. 4 The Ark Ann Arbor Parachute July 22 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Paul McCartney Aug. 17 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Pearl Jam Aug. 20 Wrigley Field Chicago Pearl Jam Aug. 22 Wrigley Field Chicago Perfume Aug. 31 Vic Theatre Chicago Peter Frampton July 31 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Peter Yarrow July 8 The Ark Ann Arbor 6333 E. Stelzer Dr. t Marion, IN Phillip Phillips July 7 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson July 10 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL 765.664.1331 t www.BrandtsI69.com Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson w/A Great Big World Aug. 12 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Hours: M-F 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-4 Phoebe Ryan w/Cardiknox July 9 Schubas Tavern Chicago Pink Droyd w/Straight On July 16 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Pitbull Aug. 9 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI PromoWest Fest feat. , Ryan Adams, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Fitz and the Tantrums, X Ambassadors & more July 15 Various venues Columbus, OH PromoWest Fest feat. Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Mac Miller, The Decemberists, All Time Low, July 7, 2016------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------Lindsey Stirling, Milky Chance & more July 16 Various venus Columbus, OH Toby Keith Sept. 8 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati PromoWest Fest feat. Modest Mouse, Brand New, Garbage, The Black Lips, Atlas Genius, Tony Bennet Aug. 12 Fox Theatre Detroit J. Roddy Walston and the Business & more July 17 Various venues Columbus, OH Tony Bennett Aug. 13 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Prophets of Rage Sept. 1 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Aug. 26 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Prophets of Rage w/Awolnation Sept. 3 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Train Aug. 27 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Mase, 112, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox, French Montana Sept. 2 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Trevor Hall July 14 Park West Chicago Puff Daddy w/Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, 112, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox, French Montana Aug. 25 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Twenty One Pilots w/Chef Special, Mutemath July 31 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Puff Daddy w/Lil Kim, Faith Evans, French Montana and more Aug. 26 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Two Door Cinema Club w/Jarryd James July 29 Vic Theatre Chicago Puff Daddy w/Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Mase, 112, Carl Thomas and more Aug. 27 United Center Chicago Umphrey’s McGee w/The Main Squeeze Aug. 5 White River State Park Indianapolis R. Kelly Sept. 8 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Umphrey’s McGee Sept. 3 Concord Music Hall Chicago Rascal Flatts w/Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Lane Aug. 7 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/White Lung, Klaus Johann Grobe July 18 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Ratt w/L.A. Guns, Downtread Aug. 5 Honeywell Center Wabash The Used Sept. 6 Bogart’s Cincinnati Ray LaMontagne July 26 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI The Used Sept. 7 Bogart’s Cincinnati Ray LaMontagne Aug. 7 White River State Park Indianapolis Van’s Warped Tour feat. New Found Glory, Yellow Card, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Reformed Whores July 22 CS3 Fort Wayne Falling in Reverse, We the Kings, The Main, The Story So Far & more July 19 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Aug. 20 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Van’s Warped Tour July 20 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH The Revivalists w/The Temperence Movement Sept. 9 The Vogue Indianapolis Van’s Warped Tour July 21 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Rhonda Vincent July 22 Hoover Auditorium Lakeside, OH Van’s Warped Tour July 22 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Rich Robinson Band w/Bonnie Bishop July 24 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Van’s Warped Tour July 23 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Rick Springfield Aug. 11 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Vanilla Ice, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, Coolio, Tone Loc & more Aug. 13 White River State Park Indianapolis Rickey Smiley Aug. 6 The Fillmore Detroit Violent Femmes July 9 The Vogue Indianapolis Ricky Dillard & New Generation Aug. 13 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Violent Femmes July 10 The Fillmore Detroit Riff Raff w/DollaBillGates, Trill Sammy, Dice Soho July 28 House of Blues Clevelenad Violent Femmes July 12 Concord Music Hall Chicago Rik Emmett w/Dave Dunlop ($25) July 30 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Violent Femmes w/Ava Mendoza July 13 Vic Theatre Chicago Rita Coolidge ($35) July 14 The Ark Ann Arbor Walk the Moon w/Misterwives Aug. 19 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Rob Zombie w/Korn, In This Moment Aug. 6 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville War & Los Lonely Boys Aug. 10 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Roomful of Teeth Aug. 21 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL War & Los Lonely Boys Aug. 11 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Rusted Root Sept. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Warren G. July 22 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Rusted Root & Toad the Wet Sprocket Sept. 2 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH We Are Scientists Aug. 21 Lincoln Hall Chicago Saliva w/Warrior Kings, Gunslinger, Cosmic Situation Aug. 13 Brandt’s Harley Davidson Wabash Weezer & Panic! at the Disco w/Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness July 8 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc Aug. 19 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Weezer & Panic! at the Disco w/Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness July 10 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Sammy Hagar & the Circle Sept. 2 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago Weezer w/Panic! At the Disco, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness July 12 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Sarah Jarosz w/The Brother Brothers July 7 The Ark Ann Arbor Weird Al Yankovic July 7 White River State Park Indianapolis Sarah Jarosz July 10 Old Town School Chicago Weird Al Yankovic Aug. 26 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI Seal Aug. 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI Weird Al Yankovic Aug. 27 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Seal Aug. 28 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Weird Al Yankovic Aug. 28 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Seal Aug. 31 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI The Whispers July 23 Sound Board Detroit Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings & Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue July 23 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Who’s Bad w/G-Money, Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra July 8 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle July 29 Sound Board Detroit Wolfmother July 10 Double Door Chicago Shawn Mendes Aug. 10 Fox Theatre Detroit The Wombats July 16 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Shinedown, Halestorm, Red Sun Rising, Devour the Day July 24 Parkview Field Fort Wayne The Wombats w/Coast Modern (sold out) July 13 Metro Chicago Shinedown, Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry Aug. 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Wynnona & The Big Noise July 16 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Sidewalk Prophets w/We are Messengers, Blanca, Danny Gokey July 10 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Yanni July 22 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Slayer w/Anthrax, Death Angel Sept. 9 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Yanni July 23 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Slightly Stoopid, Soja, Fortunate Youth Aug. 28 The Fillmore Detroit Yanni July 24 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Slipknot w/Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men July 12 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Yanni July 29 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI Slipknot w/Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men July 13 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Yanni July 30 Sears Center Arena Chicago Slipknot w/Marilyn Manson July 29 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Yeasayer w/Day Wave July 27 Concord Music Hall Chicago Snoop Dog w/Wiz Khalifa, Kenvin Gates, Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies, Dj Drama Aug. 14 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Yes July 27 Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa w/Kevin Gates, Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies, DJ Drama Aug. 11 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Yes Aug. 19 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Aug. 12 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Zakk Wylde w/Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Jared James Nichols July 24 Concord Music Hall Chicago Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa w/Kevin Gates, Jhane Aiko, Casey Veggies, DJ Drama Aug. 16 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Aug. 16 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH Soul Asylun & The English Beat July 8 The Vogue Indianaplis ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Aug. 17 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Sounds of Touch July 23 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne ZZ Top Aug. 19 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Aug. 6 House of Blues Chicago St. Lucia w/Muna July 29 Park West Chicago Stayin’ Alive Aug. 20 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Road Tripz Steel Wheels Aug. 18 The Ark Ann Arbor Adam Baker & The Heartache Aug. 12-13...... 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Little Nashville Festival, Ottawa, OH IN 46725. 16------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 A Good, Old-Fashioned Weepie Me Before You is a good, old-fashioned chick flick several hankie weepie. As long as you know that go- ing in, the disappointments will be few and the plea- Flix sures more than you might anticipate. Aided by good CATHERINE LEE performances and a welcome and fresh matter of fact- ness to the formula, Me Before You makes for a good cry and enjoyable viewing. Will and Lou have chemistry from the start. At Based on the 2012 best selling novel by JoJo Moy- first, it is a negative chemistry, but it evolves. The first es, who adapted her own work, and directed by theater sign of genuine feeling for each other comes from veteran and first-time film director Thea Sharrock,Me bonding over a foreign film. These two are surrounded Before You will remind you of movies in which the by competent people, allowing them to pay attention conflict comes between the inevitable death of a per- to each other. Physical therapist Nathan (Stephen Pea- son with deadly disease or injury and the people, es- cocke) takes care of the messes. Louisa learns to help, pecially the one person, who will be devastated by the but she is not responsible for Will’s health issues. loss. Me Before You is not as syrupy as Love Story, nor What is best about Me Before You is that all the as determinedly stoic as The Fault in Our Stars, nor as supporting players are supportive, not sources for agonizing and multi-layered as The Descendants. manufactured conflict. The film sticks to the premise The doomed prince, Will Traynor (The Hunger that the real drama is Will’s struggle with his dimin- Games’ Sam Clafin,) is the handsome, young, rich, ishing health. When Louisa lures him out to hear Mo- smart, successful, formerly athletic master of the uni- zart, at the end of the evening he wants to linger in the verse who is now a paraplegic in much pain. He is car. “I just want to be a man who has been to a concert confined to a wheelchair after being run down by a with a girl in a red dress,” he says. motor scooter. He is closed off – bitter, angry, cynical Will’s mother (Janet McTeer) hires Louisa, despite and often just plain mean. Louisa’s bungling interview, hoping a pretty young He has dismissed many paid companions, but he girl will help her son. Will’s father (Charles Dance) is meets his match in Louisa. Louisa (Game of Thrones’ stoic and practical, but loving. Louisa’s family is also Emilia Clarke) has recently lost her job at a tea shop spot on. It is wonderful to see Brendan Coyle (Bates that is closing down. She needs a new job fast because from Downton Abbey) without a limp and without the her family needs the money, so she becomes caretak- expression of a man of constant sorrow. Mom (Sa- er/companion to Traynor. As it turns out, she is perfect mantha Spiro) has her opinions, but lets Louisa do as for the job. She is the yin to Will’s yang. she sees best. Sister Katrina (Jenna Coleman) gives Louisa chatters too much when she is nervous, very good advice. which she almost always is. Her fashion sense is Even Louisa’s inevitable break-up with boyfriend beyond quirky, especially for someone with limited Patrick (Matthew Lewis, Neville Longbottom from means living in a small community in England. Her Harry Potter) happens with no more hysteria than outlandish costuming is enjoyable. Her body and face needed. At Louisa’s birthday dinner, Patrick gets her a are round and healthy; as Bridget Jones would say. she is not a stick insect. Continued on page 19 ------Dory Maintains Its Grip on Box Tops at the Box: Andrew Stanton’s Finding Dory once again took the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office, selling another $42 million over the holiday weekend, ScreenTime upping the film’s 17-day sales total to $372 million in the U.S. and $538 million worldwide. That sounds GREG W. LOCKE like so much money to me. But in the context of big summer blockbusters in the teens, are these numbers the other cost $10 million. really that impressive? Yeah, I guess they sorta are. Taking the No. 4 spot at last weekend’s box of- Dory will probably top the $700 million mark world- fice was Steven Spielberg’s latest, The BFG which wide, which is still a pretty big deal for the most part. also under-performed, selling just $20 million despite Thus far Finding Dory is the second highest-grossing a $140 million budget. Oof. Spielberg doesn’t usually film of the year, behind only Captain America: Civil bomb. It’ll be interesting to see what becomes of this War. Thus far, we’ve not had anything close to last movie over the next few weeks. year’s biggest hit, J.J. Abrams’ The Force Awakens And finally, to round out last weekend’s Top 5 box which ended up selling over $2 billion in tickets office films, we have the biggest loser of them all, In- (while managing to still be a very good movie). dependence Day: Resurgence. Oof. No comment on Also at the Box: Welp, David Yates’ The Legend that stinker. of Tarzan didn’t do very well at the box office over New This Week: Two films open this weekend its first three days of release, selling just $38 million that I wouldn’t mind seeing, starting with Chris Re- despite a huge production and marketing budget. I naud’s new gem, The Secret Life of Pets, voiced by hear the film is remarkably well made, and I’ve been Louis C.K. and Kevin Hart. Yes, I said Louis C.K. wondering what was going to become of the Harry Looks very good to me and is already doing well Potter filmmaker for a couple of years now. Hopefully overseas. I love all the art direction behind this film he gets another shot with a big budget because I think and feel good predicting that it will find its fans pretty that’s the level he should be working at. easily. Also out is bromantic comedy Mike and Dave Taking the No. 3 spot at last weekend’s box of- Need Wedding Dates, starring Zac Efron, Zac Efron’s fice was The Purge: Election Year which sold a solid abs, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza. enough $31 million over its first three days of release. Looks like a new mainstream comedy classic to me. 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Th u r sd a y , Ju l y 14 vs. Quad Cities, This Week Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. 7:05 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Baby Fr i d a y , Ju l y 15 vs. Quad Cities, 7:05 Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, De a r l y De p a r t e d To u r — ARCH p.m. )RUW:D\QH&KLOGUHQ·V&KRLU‡-XO\SP‡)5(( and History Center led tours of 421-1320 Sa t u r d a y , Ju l y 16 vs. Cedar Rapids, Du p o n t Br a n c h — Born to Read featuring the 6:35 p.m. stories of 15 Fort Wayne citizens Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Su n d a y , Ju l y 17 vs. Cedar Rapids, who have streets or parks named Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 1:05 p.m. www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 after them, 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, July 11, Lindenwood Cemetery, Ants in Your Pants Storytime, Mo n d a y , Ju l y 18 vs. Cedar Rapids, Fort Wayne, free, 426-5117 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:05 p.m. WRESTLING Ba l l o o n s Al o f t — Hot air balloon & Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4 festival with sky diving shows, live p.m. Wednesdays, Bookworms WWE Li v e Su m m e r Sl a m — WWE wres- music and djs, classic car cruise Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays tling feat. Dean Ambrose, Alberto in, kid’s fun zone competitions and Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, Del Rio, Big Show, Kane and more, more, 7 a.m. Friday-Saturday, July 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10, Allen 8-9, Angola High School, Angola, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1315 County War Memorial Coliseum, free, activity fees may apply, 665- Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Fort Wayne, $15-$105, 483-1111 5386 Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and Be e s & Br e w — Hands-on activities 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps Dance including beeswax candle making, Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 honey wine sampling, hive observa- a.m. Tuesdays; Family Storytime, Em b o d y Da n c e— Guided dancing for tion, visiting an apiary and beer 10:15 & 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421- adults of all ages and abilities to sampling, 7 p.m. Fridays, July 8, 1320 exercise the mind, body and spirits, Aug. 19 and Sept. 23, Southwest Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Sunday Honey Co., Fort Wayne, $35, 609- 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Smart Start of each month, Fort Wayne Dance 2897 Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Collective, Fort Wayne, $10 sug- Ki n g s t o n ’s Da n c i n g f o r a Ca u s e — 421-1325 gested donation, 244-1905 Honor Flight Northeast benefit fea- Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e s p o r t ’s Mo n t h l y turing live music from PrimeTime, for toddlers & preschoolers, 10:30 Da n c e — Open dancing, no partner dessert, coffee and cash bar, 7-9 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; necessary, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, July p.m. Monday, July 11, Cerutis Babies and Books, 10:30 a.m. 9, Walb Classic Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Banquet and Event Center, Fort Wednesdays, 421-1335 Wayne, $10, fwdancesport.org Wayne, $12, 415-7741 Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, Ik a s u c o n — Japanese anime, manga, 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story gaming and pop culture convention, Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; July hours vary Friday-Sunday, July Storytime for preschoolers, day- Fo r t Wa y n e Pr i d e Fe s t — Live enter- 8-10, Grand Wayne Center, Fort cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. tainment, vendor’s market, beer Wayne, $45, ikasucon.org Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 tent, live performances, workshops, Th r e e Ri v e r s Fe s t i v a l — Midway, food Pride march and more, 7 p.m.- Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and vendors, marketplace, live enter- midnight Friday, July 22 and 12 books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 tainment, contests and more, hours p.m.-midnight Saturday, July 23, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 vary Monday-Sunday July 11-17, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $5, , Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Smart Start www.fwpride.org prices vary, www.threeriversfestival. 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18------www.whatzup.com------July 7, 2016 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Current Exhibits Ne a n d e r t h a l 2.9 — Paintings and Ar t in t h e Al l e y — Plein air painting, Now Playing Upcoming Productions sculptures by Marcy Aldridge local and regional artists, vendors, Al e x a n d e r La w r i e : A Ma s t e r Adams, Friday-Sunday thru July 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Be a u t y a n d t h e Be a s t — Family JULY Po r t r a i t i s t in In d i a n a — Works 10, Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, Van Buren Street, Columbia City, classic performed by Fort Wayne Bu y e r & Ce l l a r — Local actor, Gavin painted during his time in Indiana 704-5400 229-6172 Summer Music Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Drew, performs a one night play as between 1881-1917, including por- Pap e r Ai r p l a n e s — Over 200 airplanes Pl e i n Air Pa i n t i n g — Paint a scene Friday-Saturday, July 8-9; 2 a farewell performance, 7:30 p.m. traits of prominent figures in Indiana in various mediums from local art- teeming with color, all materi- p.m. Sunday, July 10; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, Arts, Commerce history, especially Civil War gener- ists Tuesday-Sunday thru July 13, als provided, 6 p.m., Saturday, Friday-Saturday, July 15-16; 2 & Vistitors Centre, Bluffton, $10, als, Tuesday-Sunday thru Aug. Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, July 23, Wayne Township Prairie, p.m. Sunday, July 17, Canterbury 824-5222 21, , Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Warsaw, free, limit 6, RSVP by July High School Auditorium, Fort Jo s e p h a n d t h e Ama z i n g Te c h n i c o l o r $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Su mm e r o f Gl a s s — Annual showcase 20 to [email protected], Wayne, $10-$16, 515-3208 Dr e amc o a t — Fort Wayne Civic Ar t Ci s l o : Ex p r e s s i o n s o f t h e He a r t o f of brilliantly executed studio glass 637-2273 Bu y e r & Ce l l a r — Local actor, Gavin Theatre production, 8 p.m., Ma n — Woodblock and monotype feat. works by Albert Paley and Drew, performs a one night play as Saturday, July 23; 2 p.m., Sunday, prints convey his fascination with Davide Salvatore and award win- a farewell performance, 7:30 p.m. July 24; 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, the heart of man in all its mysterious ners from 44th Annual International Upcoming Exhibits Saturday, July 16, Arts, Commerce July 29-30; 2 p.m., Sunday, July complexities and myriad expres- Glass Invitational, Tuesday-Sunday & Vistitors Centre, Bluffton, $10, 31; Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6; 2 sions, Tuesday-Sunday thru July thru Sept. 11, Fort Wayne Museum JULY 824-5222 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, Arts United 10, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- Di r t in o u r Ha n d s — Group exhibition Ha i r — Three Rivers Music Theatre Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$29, 422- $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 6467 feat. Ashley Beatty-Kopang, Daniel production of the rock musical, 8 4226 De ca t u r Sc u l p t u r e To u r — 31 original Su mm e r Sh o w ‘16 — Bright colors of Dienelt, Dennis Hettler, Justine p.m., Friday, July 8; 2 p.m. and Th e Ma n Wh o Cam e t o Di n n e r sculptures and 15 permanent exhib- summer featured in paintings by Hettler, Jason Swisher and Julie 8 p.m., Saturday, July 9; 2 p.m., — George S. Kaufman’s broad- its on display, walking tour maps local and national artists, Tuesday- Wall exploring the spiritual connec- Sunday, July 10; 8 p.m., Friday, way comedy/musical, 8 p.m. available, thru April, 2017, Decatur, Saturday and by appointment tion between humans and the natu- July 15; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 27; 7 p.m. free, 724-2605 thru July 16, Castle Gallery Fine ral world, Monday-Saturday, July Saturday July 16; 2 p.m., Sunday, Thursday, July 28; 8 p.m. Friday- Art, Fort Wayne, 426-6568 14-Aug. 13, (artist reception 6-9 July 17, Williams Theatre, IPFW, El e m e n t a l At t r ac t i o n : Works in Iron Saturday, July 29-30; 2 p.m. Ve n t u r e s in Cr e a t i v i t y 2016 — Juried, p.m. Thursday, July 14) Jennifer Fort Wayne, $18-$25, 481-6555 and Steel by George Beasley and Sunday, July 31; 7 p.m. Tuesday- original works in multiple categories Ford Art, Fort Wayne, 740-1309 Susanne Roewer — Small and Rag t i m e — Tony Award-winning musi- Wednesday, Aug. 2-4; 2 p.m. and daily, July 9-Aug. 12, (opening Ar t Fo r ACRES — Art inspired by and large scale sculptures, Tuesday- cal set in turn-of-the-century New 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4; 8 p.m. reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July for benefit of Acres Trust nature pre- Sunday thru July 10, Fort Wayne York telling the stories of an upper- Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6, Wagon 9) John P. Weatherhead Gallery, serves on exhibit, Friday-Sunday Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, class wife, a Jewish immigrant Wheel Theatre, Warsaw, $34, 574- Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual July 15-August 14, (artist reception free), 422-6467 and a Harlem musician, 8 p.m. 267-8041 Ha n n a h Bu r n w o r t h — Colorful, textural Communication Center, University 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 15) Garrett Thursday, July 7; 8 p.m. Friday- mixed media pieces that celebrate of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- Museum of Art, Garrett, 637-2273 Saturday, July 8-9, Wagon Wheel nature, Monday-Saturday thru 7999 Ri c k Wi l s o n “Th e Na t u r e o f Ar t : Theatre, Warsaw, $34, fwsmt. July 30, Orchard Gallery of Fine We’r e Bac k — Paintings by Katherine Pa i n t e d Pa r k s ” — Paintings of brownpapertickets.com or 515-3208 Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 Rohrbacher and clay art of Indiana state parks, Tuesday- Si s t e r Ac t — Musical comedy Ja n a k Na r a y a n a n d Ka t h e r i n e Elizabeth Walmsley, Tuesday- Saturday and by appointment based on the 1992 hit film, 8 p.m. Fa r n s w o r t h — Paintings and Saturday thru July 16, Crestwoods July 21-Aug. 13, (artist reception Wednesday, July 13; 7 p.m. Pottery, Sunday-Monday, Frame Shop & Gallery, Roanoke, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 21, $10) Thursday, July 14; 8 p.m. Friday- Wednesday-Thursday thru 672-2080 Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Saturday, July 15-16; 2 p.m. July 10, Langhinrichs Art Gallery, 426-6568 Sunday, July 17; 7 p.m. Tuesday- Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Ar t l i n k Me mb e r s ’ Sh o w — Works Wednesday, July 19-20; 2 p.m. Fort Wayne, 744-1867 Artifacts from over 200 members, Tuesday- and 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21; 8 Ma t t h e w J. Br o w n , Bamb i Gu t h r i e , Sunday, July 22-Aug. 30 (open- p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 22-23, SPECIAL EVENTS Ry a n Ho d g e s , Gr e gg Co f f e y a n d ing reception, including a book Wagon Wheel Theatre, Warsaw, Ma r k La h e y — Music themed works Th e Na t u r e o f Th i n g s Tr av e l i n g signing by Karen Thompson, $34, 574-267-8041 by photographers and poster artists, Exhibition — Exhibit teaches visitors Bruce Linker and Betty Fishman, daily thru July 23, Guitar Center, about the natural world with hands 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 22), Artlink Fort Wayne, 483-7770 on activity stations, the lives, func- Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 My Yo u r s Ou r s — Photography from tions and features of animals and Palermo Galindo, daily thru Sept. insects, Wednesday-Sunday thru Do n a n d Ma r y Gag n o n — Photographs, 5, Franco D’Agostino Gallery, Sept. 11, Science Central, Fort Tuesday-Sunday, July 22-Aug. 30 PRESENT ED BY Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, 422- Wayne, $6-$8 (2 and under, free), (opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, 5661 424-2400 ext. 423 July 22), Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 In d i a n a Bi c e n t e n n i a l Ex h i b i t — Artwork by 200 artists in the theme “Indiana: People, Place & Things”, Tuesday- FLIX - From Page 17 Sunday, July 22-Aug. 30, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort necklace with his name on it. Will buys her a replacement of the favorite Wayne, 424-7195 Al e x i s Gu t h e r i e — Works containing garment she has ever owned. Not subtle. mixture of heavy textures, organic July 23 - August 7 Webber Lloyd Andrew Music by Rice Tim by Lyrics Another particularly blunt bit involves Will’s ex-girlfriend marrying lines and light colors, during busi- his best friend. Louisa and Will attend the wedding for two purposes: to ness hours July 30-Aug. 22, The Lyrics by Tim Rice show how miserable Will’s life has become and to give Joanna Lumley a Gallery at Pranayoga, Fort Wayne, Music by 423-9642 cameo as the wise, four-times-married lady. Andrew Lloyd Webber Spoiler alert from here to the end! Depending on your perspective AUGUST Save with season tickets! Na t u r e Imp r e s s i o n s o f In d i a n a — You Before Me is either irritatingly manipulative or true to its convictions. Watercolor and mixed media by JULY 8-17, 2016 The power of love is not enough to put off death. 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