february 16-22, 2017 FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE • WWW.WHATZUP.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE ------Feature • Memphis------Civic Takes the Hard Road By Mark Hunter still have a lot of these topics happening to- the story that held him. day.” “When I read the story and listened to After nearly a year of preparation, the To broach such a difficult subject is not the soundtrack, I knew immediately that this award-winning musical Memphis is about to easy. But the cast got to hear a personal ac- was something I wanted to be a part of,” hit the stage of Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. count from a friend of one of the actors. Wilhelm said. “The music is awesome and Set in 1950s Jim Crow Memphis, Ten- “He came in and talked about his time in grabs you right out of the gate with the song nessee, the show follows the lives of two Memphis,” she said. “He worked in the mu- ‘Underground.’ But this show is way more lovers from opposing sides of a city deeply sic industry, and he experienced Jim Crow than just great music. This is one of those divided by race, yet rare shows that is increasingly con- not only fun but nected by music. also carries weight February 16 | 6:30pm With a cast along with that. of highly talented The themes running local performers throughout still hit Da n i e l Ti g e r Li v e bringing to life the home today. The songs and dances show takes place of the mid-20th from 1951-60, but century American people today are South, the Civic’s still struggling to production is sure be seen as equals. to be a hit. At least Their rights are be- that’s what director ing obstructed or Leslie Beauchamp taken away. Huey thinks. was ahead of his “I’m excited, time in his accep- but a little crazy,” tance of blacks and Beauchamp said. his love of their “We’ve been look- music. He couldn’t ing at this for understand what March 5 | 7:30pm maybe a year with the big deal was.” pre-production and Fatima Wash- research and meet- MEMPHIS ington, who plays Ga b r i e l Ig l e s i a s ings. The cast is FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE Felicia, said several crazy talented, but 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, things brought her it’s a difficult subject.” Feb. 17-18 & 24-25 to the role. That’s putting it mildly. The show opens 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 & 26 “As of late it seems most of the roles with a pair of disc jockeys – one white, one I’ve been attracted to have to do with race black – spinning segregated records for Arts United Center and relationships but from the 20s, 30s or their segregated audiences. The white music 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne 50s,” Washington said. “With the current spreads across the city on high-wattage ra- $17, 260-424-5220 climate, it seems more relevant. I look at it dio waves while the black music struggles to in a positive way. So many times when you make it to the next block. first-hand. Most of the cast is young and talk about race and relations it becomes an Into Delray Farrell’s (Albert Brown- they’ve never experienced it. It was really argument. When you have a medium like the lee) underground black music club walks nice of him to come in. Thankfully, we don’t arts it’s a great way to open up the conversa- March 17 | 7:30pm the very white, very forward Huey Calhoun have things as horrible as that right now.” tion.” (Jake Wilhelm). Huey and Delray have more For Huey, the divide makes no sense, es- Beauchamp said she was delighted to in common than it at first appears. They both pecially when it comes to the music. When have Fatima Washington audition for the Th e Te x a s Te n o r s love black music and they both love Delray’s he joins the revelers in Delray’s club, he is role of Felicia Farrell. It was a natural fit, sister, Felicia Ferrell (Fatima Washington), a greeted with less than open arms. But his Beauchamp said. Washington has for years ON SALE NOW beautiful and powerful singer. plea that he is there for the music, “the music wowed audiences around the country with It’s the beginning of rock n’ roll, and of my soul,” as he puts it, eventually earns her vocal talents. Mamma Mia!...... March 7 Huey wants to make Felicia into a star (and him grudging acceptance. Then he hears Fe- “The first time I ever saw Fatima do Taizhou Luantan Opera...... March 19 his girlfriend). But some things you just are licia sing and his aim shifts. anything onstage that wasn’t just vocal, Once...... March 27 not supposed to do in Memphis. Huey talks The character of Huey Calhoun is based she did Jake’s production of Violet at Arena Billly Porter/Marquee Gala...... March 29 his way both into a white radio station where on the real life of Memphis deejay Dewey (Dinner Theater). She was brilliant.” Beau- champ said. “My husband [director Brad Rocktopia Live...... April 2 he breaks the rules by playing black music Philips, whose free-form style brought white and eventually works his way into Felicia’s and black music to listeners. Philips was the Beauchamp] had seen her, and he fell in love Jerry Seinfeld...... April 6 heart. Delray resists. Huey’s mother resists. first deejay to play Elvis Presley on the ra- with her. Love at first sight. He put her in the Pippin...... April 18 Felicia wins over white audiences, Huey dio. He also got Elvis to reveal his race by Mountaintop, a two-person play with Ennis Vince Gill...... April 23 earns the respect of Delray’s friends. But asking him where he went to high school. Brown who plays Gator in Memphis.” Under the Streetlamp...... May 5 compromises must be made. The rest of the characters are fictional. Joining Washington, Wilhelm, Brown For Beauchamp, the staging of Mem- To create Huey, the writers of Memphis and Brownlee in the lead roles are Pam phis, which won four Tony Awards in 2010, – David Bryan (music and lyrics) and Joe Good, who plays Huey’s mother Gladys posed a challenge not just because of the DiPietro (lyrics and book) – took the racial Calhoun; Christopher Murphy, who plays Embassy Theatre demanding singing, dancing and staging the blindness of Philips and honed it to single- white radio station owner Mr. Simmons; and 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. play requires, but because of the attitudes of mindedness. Huey intends to make Felicia a Prentis Moore as Bobby. times, both then and now. star, even if the effort gets them both killed. The rest of the cast take on multiple du- Fort Wayne, Indiana “When you think of musical theater you In the end, it is Felicia who bears the brunt ties as bar patrons, dancers, singers, rope- think happy and bright,” Beauchamp said. and reaps the rewards of Huey’s efforts. jumpers. Beauchamp said in her 30 years in ticketmaster.com “But this is a darker subject matter, and it For Jake Wilhelm, who plays Huey, it deals with difficult topics. Even in 2017 we was the music that grabbed him, but it was Continued on page 6 2------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 Whatz Up.qxp_Layout 1 1/26/17 2:10 PM Page 1 whatzup Volume 21, Number 27 ou’re probably reading this on or after February 16, but this blurb is being written the afternoon of Tuesday, February 7, 24 hours before the editor and publisher of this paper (who long ago quit referring to himself as Mr. what- Yzup), along with his wife (please don’t call her Mrs. whatzup), are due to embark on an already once-postponed, five-day trip (two of which are set aside for travel) to Negril, Jamaica (no, not with the WXKE folks, just, as it worked out, simultaneously) from which we are due to return just in time to put the finishing touches on this paper before sending it to our printer in Kendallville. 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It’s a facilitated Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show...... 3 An increasing num- team process approach. I ber of people are doing take their survey results Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 17 just that, and not just and observe them in the with friends. Families rooms. Afterwards, I de- Hamilton House Bar & Grill...... 9 test the adage of blood brief the teams and send IPFW Dept. of Theatre/Stupid F*@%ing Bird...... 17 being thicker than water. the company a report. I Coworkers confirm who try to keep it positive. Latch String Bar & Grill...... 8 on the team is a leader Some companies really and who is a follower or dig into that.” Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill...... 8 a leech. 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The concept originated of 2015 to move on the idea; they closed on mind thinking outside the box,” Hatfield WXKE 96.3...... 15 in Japan and quickly spread through the rest a property in September and opened their said. “After the game, we do a debriefing. of Asia, then Europe and the United States. doors in mid-October. They’ve been busy We explain how to do everything. We talked As of the date of the report, there were at ever since. to a psychologist about this. We take this se- least 2,800. And that’s not counting the five All escape rooms follow the same ba- riously. If they don’t know what the outcome that have sprung up in Fort Wayne since sic setup: you’ve got to get in to get out. could have been they get frustrated. We tell whatzup mid-2015. The game requires intense focus, a variety them what they missed and how they could Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and The list, in no particular order: Escape of problem-solving skills and the ability to have solved it. It’s a pretty intense hour. We Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. Fort Wayne, The Chamber Escape Room, work with others. Which makes them perfect want people to have the full experience.” 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 Room to Escape, Fort Wayne Escape Room for corporate team-building. While corporate events are the icing for Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 E-Mail: [email protected] and Hysterium Escapes. Each has multiple, Corey Ford, owner of Fort Wayne Es- most escape rooms, the multi-layered cake Website: http://www.whatzup.com differently themed rooms. Each has its own cape Room on East Wayne, said corporate is the groups of serious gamers and families. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne twist. And success is not guaranteed. interest was unexpected. Jennifer Rau, of Chamber Escape Rooms in Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll On a recent Friday evening, a group of “When we opened we didn’t really an- Riviera Plaza, said the main thing is to have Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook five friends entered Escape Fort Wayne, lo- ticipate the number of corporate events we fun. Webmaster ...... Brandon Jordan “Our demographics are pretty wide,” Back Issues cated above the Fort Wayne Visitor’s Center would do,” said Ford, who also owns Sport Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. on Harrison, with the sole purpose of getting Wayne, Inc. “It seems like companies are Rau said. “We’ve had people bring infants Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, back out. Locked into the Star Wars-themed really desperate to find something unique in carriers, but we don’t recommend that. name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the Escape from Tatooine room at around 6 p.m., for their employees to do where they work We have families with kids as young as five. above address. the hopeful yet ultimately hapless quintet together instead of going to a bowling alley The kids do surprisingly well at some of the Subscriptions was still in the room when time ran out. or drinking at a bar. Departments that don’t tasks. We had a family hold a birthday party In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and The interim was spent puzzling over usually work together get a chance to form a for their 82-year-old mother. She had a great mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above puzzles and fumbling with locks. With a few team.” time.” address. helpful hints from co-owner Bill Collins, They also get the chance to be them- Rau and her partners come up with the DEADLINES who monitored the group’s efforts with cam- selves, for better or worse. puzzles and clues for each room, as do the Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue eras and microphones, progress was made. “We had a whole entire Sheriffs depart- other escape rooms in the city. And no mat- and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. Math problems were solved. Codes were ment, and they’re used to having search ter the question or riddle, the solution is Calendar information is published as far in advance as space decoded. Safes were opened. Keys were warrants, battering doors down,” Ford said. close at hand. permits and should be submitted as early as possible. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs found. But as time ticked into oblivion three “The very first group of Sheriffs, they pried “For instance, if you need to know Bar- due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. obstacles remained. one of the doors open that had a lock on it. bara Bush’s birthday, it’s in the room,” Rau Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday “We have about an 80 percent failure It didn’t break anything, but you can see said. “We asked people to leave their cell the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted rate,” Collins said, attempting to soothe people’s personality really come out in the phones outside. They’re useless anyway. You up to noon on Monday the week of publication. bruised egos. “But you did better than room. But they completed their mission.” can’t Google your way out of the room.” ADVERTISING some.” Brett Molitor of Hysterium Escapes, lo- E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. Continued on page 7 Like others in the room escape game, cated at the site of the Hysterium Halloween 4------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Feature • Jason Rowland------Pop Culture Mash-up Artist By Benjamin Dehr culture, familiar logos, comic books, etc.” rock element. The teardrop tattoos also play To create these pop culture mash-ups, off the real teardrops pooling in and around Jason Rowland’s art is instantly recog- Rowland first draws his images in order to her eyes. This all tells you more about Lucy nizable – not because he doesn’t have con- hand cut each one out as a stencil to finally than you might first have thought, all within temporaries, but because the subjects that he spray paint the final product. a single snapshot of a comic book belle. chooses to modify to cre- Something so simple can ate this fine art are very indeed make the viewer familiar. think about how things Take his piece, “Skeet can be so much more Skeet Skeet,” for exam- complicated. ple. The striped glove of Living in the rural Mid- Spider-Man is fairly rec- west, people might get the Friday, Feb. 17 • 8pm • $15-$30 ognizable while the thick, idea that living here can bold words around it not hinder an art career. How- only give it a modern- ever, with the addition of MARK ESKEW slang twist, but make a social media and the in- children’s comic book ternet, everything is now REFLECTIONS OF ELVIS hero into something hu- easily connected. Row- morous and raunchy. land enjoys the “unlimited Sunday, March 19 • 6pm • $10-$20 Rowland, who hails networking [that] can be from Winona Lake, has done and ideas [that] can MIMI BURNS been exhibiting his art- be shared instantly.” work professionally for In Winona Lake, Row- ALICIA PYLE 10 years. It is not his full- land is not more than time job, as one can come three hours from Fort & SOUL35 to expect with many Mid- Wayne, South Bend, In- west-based artists. During dianapolis and Chicago Wednesday, March 22 • 8pm the day Rowland manages and less than four from $15-$30 a car wash in Syracuse Detroit. with his father. “It’s all right here; Sometimes it takes a you just have to make MARCUS commonplace thing like a something people want, day job to produce exem- be willing to drive and plary art. most importantly; show KING BAND “I get bored easily up on time.” and have to change things Rowland’s influences Saturday, March 25 • 7:30pm up frequently,” he says. include Jim Phillips, $7-$15 “I think that is one of the a graphic designer for benefits to being an art- Santa Cruz Skateboards ist with a day job: I don’t in the 80s and 90s, and, FBC BAND always have to stick with Clockwise from top left: more recently, Eric what goes over and what “Skeet! Skeet! Skeet!”; “Lucy”; Clement, Steve Seeley sells. I am free to make “Princess”; Jason Rowland and Joseph “Sentrock” w/SHEBA the things I like. If other Perez. Music & Memories people like it, that is a bo- “All three nus. If they like it enough R o w l a n d have a crazy hard work ethic. They’re always (Alzheimer’s) Benefit to take it home, that means everything.” draws each section to size on poster board pushing themselves and constantly creating In the last four years, Rowland’s art has and cuts the layers out, the most time-con- new work. Seeley and Clement work in a Friday, March 31 • 8pm • $15-$30 become a second career that requires a good suming process in creating his art. He then similar subject matter as I do, and they’re al- chunk of his time. He spends a lot of that spray paints each layer, color over color, un- ways making things that make me say, ‘Why time at the library in Warsaw. til the final image is achieved. Lastly, a clear didn’t I think of that?’” he explains. LARRY McCRAY According to Rowland, “Someone who epoxy resin is applied for “a melted glass All these artists do have a similar style, works there keeps the comic section really look.” and some of their work could very easily Saturday, May 6 • 8pm • $20 full and it’s great!” Everything Rowland does is by hand, pass as Rowland’s. Going through the comics page by page though his pieces look like they are copied There is a difference, however. Row- can easily spark an idea, even for someone straight from something like The Invincible land’s pieces are bolder, as if the comic TORONZO who comes back time after time. Paper and a Iron Man #53: The Living Volcano. books they were inspired by were meant to rough sketch begin the process when some- “I would love to learn to work digitally, be 30 feet tall, or the band’s T-shirts the lo- thing specific yet familiar sparks an idea, or but I never have any time to take a class or gos were taken from just came out of the box CANNON a hero’s facial expression is just too inter- sit down and learn the software. Between at the tour stop. They’re a little more in your BLUES BASH 2017 esting to pass up. Then the decision on size family, work and art commitments, I am face, especially when viewing a large wood is made. Rowland constructs his own panels spread pretty thin.” cutout of a stark, colorful face contrasting GO TO OUR WEBSITE and frames so he can control the quality of You can find a good example of Row- with a brick or white wall. FOR TICKET INFO & MORE the finished work, in a way producing a mul- land’s talent in his piece entitled “Lucy.” At To see Rowland’s work in person, you timedia presentation. first glance, the piece looks simple, but look can visit Galerie F in Chicago, the Fort ALL SHOWS ALL AGES When first viewing Rowland’s art, one closer and you can find much more detail. Wayne Museum of Art’s Paradigm Gallery, can’t help but think of the term “pop cul- Lucy’s hair is made up of drops of liquid, Jennifer Ford Art, Pure Eatery in Fountain ture,” as the subjects are highly identifiable. and the absence of pupils make the face Square Indianapolis. “I pick the subject matter for my pieces look eerie. The addition of what one can Rowland has a new exhibit opening for depending on what jumps into my head at assume to be tattoos (a cross, spider webs, February’s First Friday Art Walk in India- the time,” he says. “I get influenced by pop two teardrops under the eye) add a punk napolis at New Day Craft. 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Friday, March 17 / 7:30pm Familial Connections Embassy Theatre By Steve Penhollow Annette Offerle said. “There’s no judgment when Fort Wayne, Indiana we’re telling each other our heartbreak stories. Since Tickets on sale now thru all Ticketmaster As band names go, Oferle is a great one. It evokes we know each other, it’s easier to figure out what ev- the word “offer” but with an enigmatic twist sug- eryone else is trying to say.” outlets, Embassy Box Office & gesting, perhaps, an offer with unspecified strings at- There’s incentive not to fight, Baker said, because charge by phone, 800.745.3000 tached. they all see each other outside practices and perfor- As it turns out, Oferle is the last name (minus an mances. “f”) of two of the band’s three members: siblings An- “I feel like there’s less drama,” he said, “because, nette and Luke Offerle. if one of us quit the band, that would make for a really A third member, Jonah Baker, is a cousin. awkward Thanksgiving.” “I am half-Offerle,” he said. The band is gearing up for a busy spring and And it’s pro- summer of perfor- nounced “Oh-feer- mances (includ- le” not “Off-erle.” ing a gig at Indy’s Oferle have Rathskeller) and been accumulating it’s weighing what fans and accolades its next big move of late. The band should be. took first place in Thirty years an Indianapolis ago, a band that singer-songwriter wanted to make a competition, and it national impres- was named one of sion would have Fort Wayne’s top courted major la- acts by WAJI. A bels and moved to late January con- one of a handful of cert at 816 Pint and big cities. Slice drew a capac- But the truths ity crowd. of those moves The band re- are no longer self- cently worked on evident. a song with Mike Some folks Daley, a Gram- have suggested my-nominated that Oferle move songwriter and to Nashville, Luke producer who has Offerle said. collaborated with “That’s been a Lady Gaga, Chris Brown and Rick Ross. suggestion that’s been swirling around the band,” he FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: Oferle are a bit of a rarity on the Fort Wayne said. “We’ve considered it.” music scene these days: An enthusiastic embracer of But people in the know have advised against it, MIDWEST PREMIERE slick, hook-laden, sweetly harmonized contemporary saying that Nashville is oversaturated with talent. pop music as practiced by John Mayer, Colbie Calliat, Trying to make it here in Fort Wayne makes more THE Lady Antebellum and Sugarland, among many oth- sense for the time being, Luke Offerle said. DURGA ers. “Stand out,” he said. A talent contest at Indiana University was what “Focus on being a big fish in a small pond,” An- gave the siblings the idea to form a band, and Baker nette Offerle said. PROJECT joined later because he “wanted to get in on the fun.” A number of smart people have been saying re- The trio’s uncanny chemistry was evident at the cently that Fort Wayne is poised to be the next music start. mecca, a la Austin or Seattle, Baker said. “Obviously, we’re family,” Luke Offerle said. “Especially with Sweetwater the way it is,” he “But there’s something about our sense of musician- said. “All the musicians that are moving here to work ship as well. It really has a good feel to it. at Sweetwater and are gigging on the weekends.” Being in their early 20s, the band members have Baker said he thinks Fort Wayne has a more vi- written a lot of breakup songs. brant and promising music scene than Indianapolis. “It’s triple the heartbreak when you have three,” The goal of the band right now, Luke Offerle said, Baker said. is to write a “crap ton” of songs and focus on being the Sometimes, a family band dynamic can mean best musicians that they can be. ARTS UNITED CENTER more conflict, but not with Oferle. “I think it’s fair to say we want to be the best “It’s a lot easier to song-write that way,” Luke Of- musicians in Fort Wayne and the best musicians in APRIL 1 2017 303 E. MAIN ST. I 8PM ferle said, “We’re naturally closer.” Indiana,” he said, “because, if we’re going to do this “We already have that established relationship,” music thing, why not be the best at it?” Purchase tickets at fwdc.org, or by calling 260.422.4226 $28 adults I $24 students (18 and under) I $20 Groups 10+ MEMPHIS - From Page 2 theater she’s never had a group of actors work as hard think they’re not dancers. But they worked on it. They as this group. came in early and got help from other cast members. “I was just overwhelmed with the talent that came “I’ve never had a cast so willing to put in extra This presentation is made possible by the Lincoln Financial Foundation. This project is also made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the Shruti Foundation out to do this,” she said. “Some sing and dance, but it time. They’d come in early. If they weren’t being used and other generous funders. This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is is good to see them come out and do the theater. on stage they’d be off rehearsing. It’s really made the funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Indiana Arts Commission and the Crane Group. “Some of the cast didn’t dance before this. They cast into a cohesive group. It’s been kind of cool.” 6------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Nine Inch Nails CD of the Week Not the Actual Events BACKTRACKS $9.99 Do younger generations Lee Michaels $11.99 look at Trent Reznor and NIN 5th (1971) as some sort of fossilized, an- gry rich uncle? Lee Michaels was born Mi- I hear folks a few years chael Olson in Los Angeles, but younger than me saying things moved to San Francisco to begin of that nature, and maybe they his career as a musician. After have a point. What’s Reznor playing a mean organ in a few got to be mad about these days? bands, he decided to pursue a Maybe the point isn’t that he’s angry. Maybe he’s more of an impres- solo career in 1967. Recognized sionistic painter using sound as his colors? Aggression as his brush? I significantly by the industry, Mi- mean, people still go nuts for Quentin Tarantino’s obscene, violence- chaels played several instruments on this release which featured filled talkie fests, and he’s a rich, middle-aged dude. What’s the dif- only himself and Barry “Frosty” Smith on the drums with an oc- ference, really? Even middle-aged dads need to vent sometimes, and casional guest musician or two. NIN can help out with that. It’s escapism for the responsible 9 to 5 The album opens with the soulful “Keep the Circle Turning,” guys and gals. They’re a shot of adrenaline-infused anger that only a beautiful track that features Merry Clayton on backing vocals leann rimes kids of the Reagan 80s and Clinton 90s seem to really appreciate. and a bright arrangement on the Hammond organ. It follows with remnants After the 2013 NIN album Hesitation Marks, the Reznor/Ross “You Are What You Do,” a folksy toe-tapper, and then Johnny Anyone who remembers LeAnn Rimes’ debut as a team has returned as and given us Not the Actual Events, a five-song Otis’s 1958 hit, “Willie & the Hand Jive.” 13-year-old prodigy might be startled to realize that EP of mix-and-match aggression that runs the gamut between techno The soft ballad “Didn’t Have to Happen” follows and has Remnants is her 16th studio album. It’s even more punk, New Order-on-steroids electronic, slow burn material and Michaels on both the piano and organ. Next the record comes startling that she sees the album as an opportunity white noise distortion blowouts. It’s a nice tease that hopefully will storming back with the 1950s gem in “Rock Me Baby,” a track to pick up the “most authentic pieces” of her tumul- be preceding something bigger and better. that features a huge saxophone solo from noted sessions guy Jack- tuous life after a re-examination and move forward. Things start out nicely with “Branches/Bones,” a kick in the teeth ie Kelso. Michaels’ most familiar song, “Do You Know What I To that end, she’s enlisted writers who’ve penned Mean,” is on this record and charted at No. 6 on Billboard during songs for pop music’s biggest names and come up that’s in and out in under 2 minutes. Feels like putting on a great old with a collection that melds pop with Rimes’ own jacket that still fits just right. “Dear World” clicks and beeps along the summer of 71. roots in country music. Pick up Remnants this week like a more aggressive Kraftwerk and to me sounds like Reznor hon- Side two gets more progressive with covers of Lee Dorsey’s for $11.99 at any Wooden Nickel Music store. ing in on all the great elements he’s come across over the years. It’s a “Ya Ya” and an enchanting version of Marvin Gaye’s 1963 hit perfect collection of sounds. “She’s Gone Away” is a little too much “Can I Get a Witness.” like How To Destroy Angels for my taste – interesting, but ultimately More than just a keyboard player, Michaels could hit some TOP SELLERS @ a bit too plodding for an EP. “The Idea Of You” has Dave Grohl notes, and his vocals are at their best on this release. The album where he does his best work: behind a drum set. It’s a heavy track closes with the anti-love song “I Don’t Want Her” which, with its Wooden Nickel that relies on dread and a machine gun blast of a chorus that’s equal synthy vibe, sounds like it could be from the 80s. (Week ending 2/12/17) parts “Wish” and some sort of new age proto punk. “Burning Bright Michaels released just four more studio albums,and retired (Field on Fire)” feels like the next phase. It’s slow, methodical, and from music altogether in the early 90s. Manifesto Records re- TW LW ARTIST/Album a wall of white noise. It’s a Goliath of dense distortion and bombast leased a really good collection of his songs, titled Heighty Hi, in 1 – OVERKILL that still in its roots feels planted in the nerdy love of guys like Gary 2015. The Grinding Wheel Numan, Joy Division and Suicide. Fun Fact: Michaels currently owns a six-restaurant chain, Not the Actual Events is a bunch of welcoming sounds to ring in Killer Shrimp, in Southern California and Nevada. (Dennis Do- 2 2 BLACK STAR RIDERS the new year. Let’s hope there’s more to come. (John Hubner) nahue) Heavy Fire 3 1 BETH HART Yussef Kamaal Days. The band sometimes veers dangerously close to smooth jazz Fire on the Floor Black Focus territory, but its club roots and far-ranging influences prevent it from staying in that mode for too long. It’s almost like Yussef Kamaal are 4 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS The sound of Yussef Ka- daring you not to notice how much territory they nimbly traverse 2107 Grammy Nominees maal’s debut album, Black with a minimal amount of flash and instrumentation. Focus, is as deceptive as it is 5 9 TRAIN While it may not have the elaborate horns of, say, early Miles A Girl a Bottle a Boat warm and inviting. Deceptive, Davis, in many ways Black Focus is the spiritual descendent of Da- because at first blush you’d vis’s revolutionary “cool jazz” – there’s a cool, detached elegance 6 6 KREATOR swear the album has that warm, here that doesn’t really vie for your attention, but commands it none- Gods of Violence atmospheric vinyl sound of theless. (Ryan Smith) classic jazz albums by the likes Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. Esterline Rd., 7 – LUPE FIASCO of Herbie Hancock and Miles Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also helpful to send bio information, Drogas Light Davis. And the basic jazz-funk publicity photos and previous releases, if available. Only full-length, mode the album works in comes across not as a faint echo of that era, professionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. 8 – THIEVERY CORPORATION but a remnant from it. But even though it sounds gorgeously like it’s The Temple of I & I decades old, there’s no way it can be because it has too many ele- ments of contemporary drum and bass. ESCAPE ROOMS - From Page 4 9 – OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW That skittering rhythmic element reeks of UK club culture and Best of Most of the escapes change room themes every so often, just to pirate radio and immediately tags the group as distinctively Brit- 10 – THE XX ish and distinct from contemporary American jazz revivalists like keep things fresh. The others try to sustain them indefinitely. Some I See You Kamasi Washington. Indeed, the sonic concoction found on Black use red herrings to trip players up. Others try not to send people Focus comes from the unique musical chemistry of Londoner-based down dead ends. Some of the escapes use linear clues where one drummer Yussef Dayes and keyboardist/producer Kamaal Williams follows the next until the final key is exposed while others take more (Henry Wu) who have been playing together intermittently since of a matrix approach, where multiple clues eventually combine to check out our crossing paths in 2007. 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Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 Non-smoking • 7 60-Inch TVs 1/2 price burgers MONDAYS Gaming License • Hoosier Lotto every MON., thurs. & sat. • 10-2 $10 DOMESTIC BUCKETS Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- Leather Couches • Upscale Atmosphere $12 CORONA & HEINEKEN BUCKETS cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & Half Off Martinis every Wednesday american idol karaoke Carry-Out Available FRIDAY, february 17 • 10-2 TUESDAYS $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos $2 TACOS & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; live music at dupont bar & grill THE WAILHOUNDS $10 BUCKETS OF MARGARITAS $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, friday, FEBRUARY 17 & 18 • 9:30pm every sunday • 10-1 WEDNESDAYS tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner 1/2 PRICE PIZZA of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 YESTERDAY’S HEADTRIP $4.50 WHISKEY DRINKS a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM BIG CADDY every tuesday • 9-12 THURSDAYS chilly’s $3 WELL DRINKS & BIRD DOG DRINKS C2G MUSIC HALL talent & Tacos 50¢ WINGS DADDY $3.00 MARGARITAS • $1.00 Tacos Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 wednesdays • three rivers karaoke FEBRUARY 17 @ 10PM • $5 every WEDNESDAY • 9pm • 59¢ wings x p e c t 50¢ wings / $1.50 miller lite & coors light E : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse SATURDAYS • $12 DOMESTIC buckets THE WHY STORE musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a Fort wayne comedy connection 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. 260-483-1311 Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour Je f f McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Be n l c o h o l m t Thursday, February 16 earlier. A : Beer & wine during shows only; P : Cash, check Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., — Karaoke at Spudz Bar & Grill, CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at no cover, 489-2524 Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Le e Le w i s a n d t h e Al l St a r s — Blues 493-7292 Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 at Eagles Theatre, Wabash, 7:30 Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety at p.m., $12-$15, 563-1102 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of AJ’s Bar and Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 Od d ?Ro d — Spoken word/poetry at cover, 422-5896 sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. p.m., no cover, 434-1980 Multi-Flex Theater, Indiana Tech, Co l u m b i a St r e e t Un p l u g g e d f e a t . Ch i l i Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., no cover, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Friday, February 17 Ad d a m s — Acoustic at Columbia 422-5561 ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p e n ic Street West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no O M — Hosted by Mike Conley Ad a m Ba k e r & Th e He a r t a c h e w/Th r e e p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. cover, 422-5055 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Ci t i e s , Tr i c h o t o m u s Hippopotamus Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e & DJ’s — Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- — Original rock at Skeletunes, Fort Karaoke at Nick’s Martini & Wine 2537 Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 739-5671 p e n t a g e a m ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no O S J — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock at Dupont Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 cover, 482-6425 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Variety at 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, 5827 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t — Variety at The at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Hu b i e A s h c r a f t — Acoustic at Checkerz Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8-10 p.m., Cl i f f We bb Tr i o — Jazz/blues at Club Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. no cover, 489-0286 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Variety Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., at Adams Lake Pub, Wolcottville, no cover, 426-3442 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM 7-10 p.m., no cover, 854-3463 Columbia Street WesT Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 ------Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and DTL Impressed; Rocktopia Will Too daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, I would like to start this week’s column by giving Disc, Amex praise to all involved in making this year’s installment CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant of Down the Line a tremendous success. A night com- Out and About Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 plete with dancing, standing ovations, a Trump men- tion and superb musicianship that will indeed go down NICK BRAUN Ex p e c t : An exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, mini-golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant in the DTL history book. Whether or not you were a serves American cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g fan of the artists covered that evening at the beautiful sure of seeing Hammer and Fabini belt out “Faith” on Th e r e : North on Lima Road from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to Embassy Theatre, the locals added their own special a big stage, I would have told them they were crazy. Northland Blvd. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight ingredients to the mix and kept everyone entertained But the guys did a superb job and proved that anything Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full and on their feet. is possible at DTL. Already looking forward to next Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex I don’t recall ever seeing so many people up and year. dancing that early in the show, but as soon as Soul35 The Embassy Theatre will be playing host to an- crooners kicked off the evening with their tribute to Prince, folks other musical adventure on Saturday, April 2 when Karaoke • 5629 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-1979 couldn’t seem to hold back. Many of whom kept their Rocktopia takes the stage. Like DTL, Rocktopia mu- Ex p e c t : Great drink specials, laid back and mellow environment, 2 hips shaking until the Tim Harrington Band closed out sicians pay homage to music legends, but with a dif- pool tables and a new karaoke system loaded with all the greatest hits. the night with their rendition of Chicago. The Soul35 ferent take. Rocktopia: A Classical (R)evolution is a Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in the Canterbury Plaza between The Hub set was definitely a DTL highlight, especially when musical adventure that provides a new way of enjoy- Entertainment Center and Epic Vapes. Ho u r s : 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.- they brought out former Prince backup singers Mikki ing classical music and classic rock. These one-of-a- Al c o h o l : Pm t Sun. Full Service; : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex White and Niyoki Chapman to join them on a couple kind arrangements will blend Beethoven with Journey, DEER PARK PUB of numbers. Wow, I wasn’t expecting that, and I’m Strauss with The Who as well as other musical mash- Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 sure no one else in attendance was either. ups that will feature music from such artists as Mo- Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Altogether, the flow of the evening went quite zart, U2, Heart, Styx, Rachmaninoff and more. The imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug well with the bravura performances from our local creators of this awesome experience are Rob Evan (a and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. acts as well as the emceeing of Jack Hammer and JJ member of the multi-Platinum-selling Trans-Siberian Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Fabini who entertained between acts with an Abbott Orchestra) and Randall Craig Fleischer (a leader in the food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and and Costello-meets-Loggins and Messina mix. If you area of symphonic rock and world music fusion). This Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 didn’t go out and grab a cold one or use the restroom musical experience is in a class by itself and is go- a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, during the breaks then, you were treated with Ham- ing to be something music lovers won’t want to miss. Disc mer and Fabini strapping on acoustic guitars and pay- Tickets for Rocktopia: A Classical (R)evolution are ing tribute to some of the musicians we lost in 2016, available now at the Embassy box office or through including a cover of George Michael’s “Faith.” Had Ticketmaster. someone told me that one day I would have the plea- [email protected] 8------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 Fr i d a y , Fe b . 17 • 8p m • $10 • 21+ Cute By Nature Fo l l o w Fr i d a y 6: Jewelry Fa m i l y Is s u e s w/ Artisan Ku r t Me t z g e r & Artisan jewelry ~ Live Entertainment ~ Ba r r y Cr i m m i n s by Anita l s o p p e a r i n g Jewelry Saturday, February 18 ~ 9pm-1am A A f Jo e Ba t e s - Indianapolis www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelryby Anita Holbrook Da n i e l Ve r g a r a - Fo r t Wa y n e Rustic, Bohemian Jewelry Brothers Band Da n Al t e n - Lo u i s v i l l e Leather Wrap Bracelets o l l y y n n e a o u i s v i l l e Natural Gemstones Daily Drink Specials! 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Ku r t Me t z g e r , Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at The Venice Qu i e t Ho l l e r s w/Ja m e s a n d t h e Ba r r y Cr i m m i n s , Jo e Ba t e s , Da n i e l Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., Dr i f t e r s — Indie Rock at Brass Rail, Ve r g a r a , Da n Al t e n , Ho l l y Ly n n e a no cover, (260) 482-1618 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $6, 267-5303 — Comedy at Calhoun Street Soups, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at The Venice Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 Karaoke at 4 Crowns, Auburn, 10 $10, (260) 456-7005 p.m., no cover, (260) 482-1618 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 925-9805 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Karaoke at American Legion Post Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 cover, 426-3411 47, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d — Blues/variety Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country / rock 209-3960 at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort / blues at Eagles Post 3512, Fort Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Ke v i n More than Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 387- — Variety at Danny’s Italian Grill, 422-5896 7254 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Fat Boyz Jo n Du r n e l l — Acoustic variety at Don cover, 484-4444 Bar & Grill, Ligonier, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 Music Lessons. no cover, 894-4640 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Guitar • Bass • Piano • Voice • Recording Songwriting • Ukulele • Drums and More

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February 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------9 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y Du o — Ma g p i e — Rock at American Legion Op e n Mic Co m e d y — Comedy at Wrigley R&B/blues/variety at Duesy’s Sports Post 409, Leo, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-9 DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, cover, 627-2628 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 484-0411 Mo n t a g ’s Fi r e — Blues/variety at Tu b a a n d Eu p h o n i u m St u d i o Re c i t a l — Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 Wa i l h o u n d s — Rock at Latch String Eagles Post 248, Fort Wayne, 8 Classical at Rhinehart Recital Hall, Ex p e c t : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 478-2482 IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, NASCAR and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 cover, 483-5526 Mo t o r f o l k e r s — Folk/variety at Club 481-6555 a.m. w/custom burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads Th e Wh y St o r e — Rock at Mitchell’s Paradise, Angola, 8 p.m., no cover, and wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, 833-7082 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, Wednesday, February 22 Coldwater, just south of I-69. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Ke v i n (260) 387-5063 — Karaoke at Dicky’s 21 Taps, Fort Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Nick’s Martini Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 486- & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., 0590 no cover, 482-6425 DUPONT BAR & grill Saturday, February 18 u s a n a e e w e s t e r d a y S M & N Y — Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 An d y Pa u q u e t t e a n d t h e Dj y p s t e r s — Contemporary R&B/jazz at Nick’s Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ Swing/blues/variety at Club Soda, Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs; $8.99 daily Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 5526 e s t e d o n n i m a l s cover, 426-3442 T A — Rock at The Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — lunch specials; 50¢ wings Wednesdays; Three Rivers Karaoke 9 p.m. Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $2, Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing Ba c k Wa t e r — Country / country rock at Karaoke at Columbia Street West, VFW Post 2689, Huntington, 8 p.m.- 665-3922 Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily Al c o h o l : Full 12 a.m., no cover, 494-5364 To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y Du o — 422-5055 m t Service; P : MC, Visa, Amex Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock at Dupont R&B/blues/variety at Mad Anthony Hu b i e As h c r a f t & Mi s s y Bu r g e s s — Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Tap Room, Auburn, 8 p.m., no cover, Acoustic at Mad Anthony Brewing EARLY BIRD’S ULTRA LOUNGE 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 (260) 927-0500 Co., Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Music/Dancing • 4201 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1979 Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at WeHop, (260) 426-2537 Ex p e c t : The city’s best DJs spinning today’s hottest hits; VIP rooms; Angola, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover, Sunday, February 19 Li v e DJ — Variety at Columbia Street the city’s biggest outdoor party patio with special events, concerts 665-7070 West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Bl u e s Ja m Ho s t e d b y Le e Le w i s a n d 422-5055 e t t i n g h e r e and more. G T : From Coliseum Boulevard, behind Evans Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Fr i e n d s — Open jam at Checkerz Op e n Mic — Variety at Pedal City, Fort Toyota on Wells south of Glenbrook Mall. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 415-6167 Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Traxside cover, 489-0286 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Chilly Addams Bar & Grill, Garrett, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 He a r t l a n d Si n g s — We Are the Dream: at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, FLASHBACK ON THE LANDING a.m., no cover, 357-4287 A Musical Commemoration to Dr. 8-11 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Music/Dancing • 118 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5292 Ho l b r o o k Br o t h e r s Ba n d — Rock at Martin Luther King, Jr. at Library Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t — Variety at The Hamilton House, Hamilton, 9 p.m.-1 Theater, Main Branch, Allen County Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6-9 x p e c t E : Dance music from 80s and 90s to today, great DJ and bartend- a.m., no cover, 488-3344 Public Library, Fort Wayne, 2 p.m., p.m., $1, 482-1618 e t t i n g h e r e ers, free pizza available all night long. G T : Downtown on Hu b i e Ry a n Tr i o — Surf guitar at free, 421-1225 Sh u t Up a n d Si n g — Karaoke at The Landing. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full American Legion Post 215, No t r e Da m e Ch i l d r e n ’s Ch o i r — Choral Duesy’s Sports Bar, Fort Wayne, Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex LaGrange, 7-11 p.m., $35, 463- at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort 7-11 p.m., no cover, 484-0411 2243 Wayne, 4-5 p.m., free, 423-1693 HAMILTON HOUSE Th e Il l e g a l s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at Thursday, February 23 Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Ja g g e d Ed g e w/Do n e l l Jo n e s , Ke l l y tap, 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), inter- Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Pr i c e — R&B at Auer Performance p.m., no cover, 432-8966 net juke, pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Hall, Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Monday, February 20 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Mitchell’s Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $55-$100 (on Saturday (8 p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Ad a m Ba k e r — Variety at Deer Park Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Corner of roads 1 and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 sale January 6), 481-6555 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m., Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Jo e Fi v e — Rock at Rack & Helen’s, Al c o h o l : no cover, 432-8966 (260) 387-5063 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Full New Haven, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Co l u m b i a St r e e t Un p l u g g e d f e a t . Service; Pm t : MC, Visa (260) 749-5396 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Variety at Columbia Street West, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Op e n Bl u e s Ja m — Blues at Red Rok Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 422- Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 cover, 426-3411 BBQ & Bourbon Saloon, Fort Wayne, 5055 o h n u r r a n e n e g a d e Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. J C & R — Country 7 p.m., no cover, 444-5637 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e & DJ’s — at American Legion Post 499, Fort Mondays, $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Variety at Checkerz Karaoke at Nick’s Martini & Wine Wednesdays, $2 wells and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483- Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no 1368 no cover, 489-0286 cover, 482-6425 Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/ o n u r n e l l J D — Acoustic variety at Don Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Variety at open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, cover. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet. Ho u r s : p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Tuesday, February 21 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 i e r 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full K — Musical comedy at Club 250, Hu b i e A s h c r a f t — Acoustic at Beamer’s Bluffton, 6:30-9 p.m., $30, 824-2728 Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Lo o s e Gr i p — Variety at Jimmy’s on no cover, 625-1002 James, Angola, 5-8 p.m., no cover, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Je f f McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s 833-9676 Ke v i n Pi e k a r s k i Tr i o f e a t . Da v i d St r e e t e r — Jazz at Trolley Bar, Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 no cover, 489-2524 Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best 490-4322 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- 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 whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE ACOUSTIC VARIETY COUNTRY & rock Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 Sugar Shot...... 260-225-3181 Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Basketcase...... 260-431-1416 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY ORIGINAL ROCK Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 FM90...... 765-606-5550 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- BLUES ROCK PRAISE & WORSHIP Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Big Dick & The Penetrators...... 260-248-2070 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Disc CLASSICAL ROCK The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE COUNTRY & country rock ROCK N’ ROLL Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 BackWater...... 260-494-5364 Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana horn band TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on KARAOKE/DJ variety beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; OLDIES ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 California Country...... 260-403-0234 www.whatzup.com/musicianfinder

10------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Review • Yummi Bunni------NIGHTLIFE MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- Spectacular Concoctions crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian This is a bit of a departure from my typical res- menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- taurant reviews, but there’s a new rising star in our town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 midst that I simply have to write about. Late last year Dining Out a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc a new ice cream shop, Yummi Bunni, opened a few main street bistro & martini lounge doors down from Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island AMBER FOSTER on Main Street, and it has had a line out the door, liter- Music/Variety • 200 E. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-420-8633 Ex p e c t : A downtown dining destination with something for everyone, ally, ever since. I have visited several times and have plaint so much as a preference, is that the ice cream from pizza and wings to fine steaks and seafood. Main Street Goes always had to wait – once for over an hour on a Sat- is not made locally. They source their product from Live with DJs, live entertainment and special events every Friday urday night. The line was out the door and wrapped a Wisconsin ice creamery that Yummi Bunni claims and Saturday at 10 p.m.; new menu, low prices, great quality food. halfway around the build- produces the best ice Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In the First Source Bank Building, corner of Barr and ing! So what’s all the fuss cream available. I’ve had Main streets, downtown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-close Wednesday-Friday; 4 about? some pretty darn good ice p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, This hip little ice cream in my day – like Amex cream shop offers an ar- make-your-knees-buckle ray of interesting flavors good – and I can’t say Mitchell’s sports & neighborhood grill and unconventional top- what they serve is the Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-387-5063 pings. best, but it is good. And Ex p e c t : Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages Their claim to fame sandwiched between two on over 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and is the Yummi Bun which halves of a donut, well, pizza to gourmet sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary costs $5. It is an ice cream it’s a pretty delicious bar Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the creation with a heap- combination. corner of Getz and Jefferson Blvd., southwest Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. ing helping of ice cream Flavors rotate regu- Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex sandwiched between two larly, and each week they halves of a freshly made feature a Bun of the Week NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Tom’s glazed or unglazed (BOTW). They also carry Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 donut and topped off with dairy-free and vegan fla- Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a fun toppings like cookies vors, as well. classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of or breakfast cereal. The Here are a few of small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- whole thing is wrapped my favorites: cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next up so you can enjoy a Frozen Fireside: to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : handheld experience, just Dark chocolate ice cream Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex like an ice cream sand- with Oreo, bittersweet STATE GRILL wich. chocolate chunks and I will admit I was a swirls of marshmallow Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Ex p e c t : bit skeptical. Yes, all of cream on a glazed bun 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous those ingredients are deli- and topped with honey jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- cious by themselves, but graham crackers. If you day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s together? I wasn’t sure. love s’mores, this one is Sammy Hagar bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g But, this was love at first for you. Th e r e : Corner of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 bite, and I am not the Velveteen Rabbit: p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : only one who feels that Red velvet ice cream on Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site way (as is evident from Yummi Bunni a glazed bun with white the throngs of people you can find 123 W. Main St. cookie sandwiches. This one is al- STEEL MILL TAVERN there on any given day). Fort Wayne most too much, but I managed to Pub/Tavern • 2123 Taylor St., Fort Wayne • 260-436-5787 The inspiration for the Yummi scarf it down in record time. The Ex p e c t : Friendly, small bar with craft beer selection, karaoke Friday Bunni comes from the owners’ 260-422-6636 Red Velvet was spot on, and I like and Saturday night and never a cover. Kitchen features handmade travels. They love to visit Southern Hours: the substance of the cookies. pizza and grinders, sausage rolls and chicken wings. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From downtown, take Fairfield south to Taylor; turn right; one mile California and ran across something 3-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. El Jefe: Horachata ice cream on similar there. The idea grew and a glazed bun with Cinnamon Toast west on left. Ho u r s : 12-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Thurs., they eventually found the perfect 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday Crunch. I am a big fan of Horchata 12 p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site location in Fort Wayne 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday and was very pleased for their business. with this bun. However, I At the time, the did wish it had more Cin- building was empty and namon Toast Crunch. The pretty rustic: no flooring, sweet crunchiness com- exposed brick, etc. – ba- plemented the smooth ice Live Auctions Doors @ 4pm sically a shell. The trans- cream and fluffy donut. Every Friday Auction @ 6pm formation is impressive, Couch Potato: But- and the space now is very ter pecan ice cream on contemporary with black a glazed bun and topped and white décor, accented with potato chips. I with pink neon lights. wasn’t sure about this The company’s marketing one, but my mom ordered materials, designed by lo- it and let me steal a bite. cal phenom Nate Utesh, The salty sweet combo is are clean and instantly just right. recognizable. They have Convinced? Get your built a very strong brand buns down there and find in a short time, which is out for yourself what all impressive in a city that the hype is about. You seems to crawl at a snail’s pace when it comes to ac- will not be disappointed – a little jittery from the sugar cepting new things. rush, maybe, but not disappointed. My only complaint, and it’s not really a com- [email protected] February 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • On the Road------There are a lot of huge announcements to Aaron Carter Feb. 16 House of Blues Valparaiso know about for the coming summer concert Aaron Lewis Feb. 17 St. Andrews Hall Detroit season. Of course there is the just-announced Road Notez The Accidentals Mar. 2 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Metallica/Volbeat/Avenged Sevenfold After the Burial w/Immure, Fit for a King, Fit for an Autopsy, Invent, Animate Feb. 23 St. Andrews Hall Detroit tour. You might also know that Deftones CHRIS HUPE Agent Orange w/The Queers, Guttermouth Mar. 16 The Hi Fi Indianapolis and Rise Against plan to join forces for a Agnes Obel Mar. 30 Old Town School Chicago tour kicking off in Chicago on June 9 and stopping in Detroit the following night. Then Agnes Obel Mar. 31 The Ark Ann Arbor there’s Jack Johnson. He is hitting the road in June to help promote his environmental Aimee Mann Apr. 28 The Ark Ann Arbor causes and plans to visit Chicago June 2. Finally, Korn and Stone Sour have put together Aimee Mann Apr. 29 Park West Chicago a short stint together hitting Detroit July 30 and Cincinnati August 1 Al Di Meola Feb. 21 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Alice Cooper Deep Purple Albert Cummings Mar. 10 Lerner Theatre South Bend Two legendary artists, and , have announced a joint tour of Allah-Las Mar. 16 Thalia Hall Chicago the summer sheds that stops in Indianapolis August 30, Detroit September 3, Chicago Amaranthe Mar. 3 The Hub Fort Wayne September 6, Cleveland September 9 and Cincinnati September 10. The Edgar Winter Ana Popovic Feb. 21 Vegetable Buddies South Bend Band opens all dates. Anoushka Shankar Mar. 26 Rhinehart Music Ctr., IPFW Fort Wayne John Mayer and his tremendously huge ego have booked dates for a tour promoting Anthony Brown & Group Therapy w/Travis Greene, Johnathan McReynolds Feb. 27 Fox Theatre Detroit songs from his upcoming album The Search for Everything. Mayer will split his shows Anthrax w/Killswitch Engage Apr. 8 The Fillmore Detroit into three parts presenting songs solo, with a full band and with The John Mayer Trio. He The Architects w/Stray from the Path, Make Them Suffer Mar. 7 Shelter Detroit visits Chicago April 11 and Cleveland the following night. Mayer’s ego plans a 45-minute Aretha Franklin Mar. 31 Chicago Theatre Chicago set to open the shows. Ariana Grande Feb. 26 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Artie Lang Mar. 10 Sound Board Detroit Dispatch haven’t toured since 2013, but that’s about to change. The often hard to catego- At The Drive-In Mar. 27 The Fillmore Detroit rize band has announced a 15-city tour that stops in Columbus, Ohio on June 27, India- ATB w/Orjan Nilsen, Ben Nicky, DJ Kontor, Mario Florek Feb. 24 Concord Music Hall Chicago napolis on June 28, Chicago on July 1 and Detroit on July 2. Guster will take a break from Audien Feb. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago writing and recording for their new album in order to provide support on the tour. Back 2 the 80s feat. Jalil & Ecstacy of Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Al B. Sure, Another hard to categorize band, Opeth, has signed up for a short run of U.S. dates as Force MD’s, Hi-Five, Cherrelle, Doug E. Fresh Mar. 17 Fox Theatre Detroit well. The progressive Swedish rockers released their 12th studio album, Sorceress, last Bad Suns Mar. 4 Deluxe Indianapolis year and continue to promote it. Check them out May 9 in Chicago or May 14 in Indy. Barely Alive Feb. 18-19 The Fillmore Detroit The Devin Townsend Project and the Grammy-nominated Gojira are scheduled to open Barely Alive Mar. 9 Egyptian Room Indianapolis both shows. Barenaked Ladies Mar. 3 Sound Board Detroit Bassel & The Supernaturals Feb. 24 Double Door Chicago Richie Kotzen is hitting the road to support his newest solo venture called Salting Earth. Bayside w/Say Anything, Reggie and the Full Effect May 5 Concord Music Hall Chicago You might know Kotzen from his stints in Poison and Mr. Big or from his current band Bayside w/Say Anything, Reggie and the Full Effect May 9 House of Blues Cleveland The Winery Dogs. Or you might just know him as a phenomenal guitarist that often Beastii w/The Meat Flowers, Slug Love Mar. 25 Brass Rail Fort Wayne gets overlooked when discussing phenomenal guitarists. Salty Earth is Kotzen’s 21st solo Ben Folds Feb. 17 Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Bloomington album, so it’s a sure bet he will have plenty of material to choose from when he plays Bernadette Peters & Boston Pops Orchestra Apr. 1 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Chicago May 4 and Detroit the following night. Betty Who w/Verite Apr. 20 Concord Music Hall Chicago Big Gigantic Mar. 2 Egyptian Room Indianapolis An interesting pairing of two strong front women has yielded a co-headlining tour featur- Big Sean w/Madeintyo Mar. 31 Aragon Ballroom Chicago ing Blondie and Garbage. The front women are, of course, Blondie’s Deborah Harry Big Wild Apr. 7 Concord Music Hall Chicago and Garbage’s Shirley Manson. The tour, dubbed the Rage and Rapture tour, runs for Big Wild Apr. 8 Majestic Theatre Detroit about a month and includes a stop at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago on July 22. Big Wreck Feb. 26 Shelter Detroit Prince’s former backing band The Revolution looks to continue cashing in on The Purple Bill Charlap Trio Apr. 30 The Ark Ann Arbor One’s death by playing a few dates in his honor. The band played on Prince’s Purple Rain, Bill Gathier Mar. 18 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Around the World in a Day and 1999, but officially disbanded in 1986 and has been rarely Bill Maher Apr. 8 Fox Theatre Detroit heard from since then. They will play the Paisley Park celebration in Minnesota honoring The Black Angels w/A Place to Bury Strangers May 7 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Prince then head to Chicago’s Metro/Smart Bar on April 23. The Black Angels w/A Place to Bury Strangers May 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH The Black Angels w/A Place to Bury Strangers May 11 Thalia Hall Chicago [email protected] Black Joe Lewis Mar. 3 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Black Joe Lewis Mar. 4 Metro Chicago Colin Hay Mar. 10 Thalia Hall Chicago Black Stone Cherry w/Caleb Johnson, Through Fire Mar. 26 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Cory Branan Mar. 29 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Black Tiger Sex Machine w/Dabin Kai Wachi Feb. 17 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI The Cosmic Situation May 11 Eagles Theatre Wabash Black Violin Feb. 17 Wharton Center East Lansing, MI Daedmau5 Apr. 15 The Fillmore Detroit Blue October Mar. 16 House of Blues Chicago The Damned Apr. 23 House of Blues Chicago Blues Traveler Apr. 25 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo The Damned Apr. 26 Deluxe Indianapolis Blues Traveler May 2 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN The Damned Apr. 27 Bogart’s Cincinnati Bon Jovi Mar. 22 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Damned Apr. 29 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Bon Jovi Mar. 29 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Dan + Shay Apr. 7 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI BonJovi Mar. 18 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Dan + Shay Apr. 9 Egyptian Room Indianapolis BonJovi Mar. 19 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Dave Alvin and The Guilty Ones May 5 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Born of Osiris w/Volumes, Oceans Ate Alaska, Within the Ruins, Fire from the Gods Mar. 19 House of Blues Chicago Dave Mason Feb. 25 T. Furth Ctr., Trine Univ. Angola Bowling for Soup w/Runaway Kids, Direct Hit! Apr. 2 House of Blues Cleveland David Lindley Apr. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor Brandy Clark w/Charlie Worshman Mar. 17 House of Blues Cleveland David Phelps Apr. 14 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Brantley Gilbert w/Tucker Beathard, Luke Combs Feb. 23 Ford Center Evansville Davina & The Vagabonds May 4 The Ark Ann Arbor Bring Me the Horizon w/Underoath, Beartooth Mar. 13 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Dawes Mar. 1 Riviera Theatre Chicago The Browning w/The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Blessing a Curse Apr. 15 Big Shots Valparaiso Daya Mar. 26 House of Blues Chicago California Guitar Trio Mar. 3 Schubas Tavern Chicago Daya Mar. 29 House of Blues Cleveland Casting Crowns w/Danny Gokey, Unspoken Mar. 3 Huntington Center Toledo Deafheaven w/This Will Destroy You, Emma Ruth Rundle Mar. 17 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Celtic Woman Apr. 25 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Delbert McClinton Mar. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor Charlie Wilson w/Fantasia, Johnny Gill Feb. 17 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Demrick w/1 Ton from Potluck, Blaze 1 and Lil Bam, Prince Kobba, Aeth Wonder, Chris Rock Apr. 28-29 Fox Theatre Detroit The Joker Ring, Tray Dee, JoJo Mar. 14 Covergirls Fort Wayne Chris Rock May 4 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Dick Hickey w/HandWringer, MRDR Mar. 18 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Chronixx Mar. 11 Metro Chicago Dinosaur Jr. Mar. 11 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Chuck Prophet Mar. 17 Old Town School Chicago Dinosaur Jr. Mar. 12 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express Mar. 19 The B-Side Fort Wayne Dinosaur Jr. Mar. 13 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Clean Bandit May 1 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Dinosaur Jr. Mar. 16 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Clean Bandit May 2 House of Blues Chicago Doctor Smoke w/Wild Savages, Riverbottom Nitemare Band Mar. 18 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Cloud Catcher w/Bison Machine Mar. 23 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Dorothy w/The Georgia Flood Feb. 21 Shelter Detroit Coin Feb. 18 Deluxe Indianapolis Drake White and the Big Fire Apr. 21 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis Cold War Kids w/Middle Kids Mar. 18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Duke Tumatoe Apr. 13 Eagles Theatre Wabash Cold War Kids w/Middle Kids Mar. 19 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Eilen Jewel May 3 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Cold War Kids w/Middle Kids Mar. 21 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Eisley Mar. 10 Shelter Detroit

12------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Calendar • On the Road------Eisley Mar. 13 The Hi Fi Indianapolis JoJo Mar. 31 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Elephant Revival Apr. 8 Old Town School Chicago JoJo Apr. 21 Majestic Theatre Detroit Elizabeth Cook Mar. 15 Hi Fi Indianapolis Josh Abbott Band Mar. 10 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis Elizabeth Cook Mar. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Journey Mar. 31 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne The English Beat Mar. 17 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Journey Apr. 1 Ford Center Evansville Eric Church Feb. 23 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Juicy J w/Belly, Project Pat Mar. 9 House of Blues Cleveland Eric Church Feb. 24 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Juicy J w/Belly, Project Pat Mar. 10 The Fillmore Detroit Eric Church Feb. 25 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Juicy J w/Belly, Project Pat Mar. 12 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Eric Church Apr. 13 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Juicy J w/Belly, Project Pat Mar. 17 House of Blues Chicago Eric Gales Mar. 11 Buddy Guy’s Legends Chicago Julian Lage w/Chris Eldridge Feb. 26 Old Town School Chicago Experience Hendrix Mar. 22 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Julian Lage w/Chris Eldridge Feb. 27 The Ark Ann Arbor Experience Hendrix feat. Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang Mar. 23 Fox Theatre Detroit Julianne Hough w/Derek Hough Apr. 22 Chicago Theatre Chicago Explosions in the Sky Apr. 26 House of Blues Cleveland K.Flay Feb. 16 The Hi Fi Indianapolis FBC Band w/Sheba Mar. 25 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Katatonia w/Caspian, Uncured Apr. 15 Metro Chicago FJK w/Dabeull, Cezaire Mar. 30 Concord Music Hall Chicago Kehlani May 7 Concord Music Hall Chicago Flaming Lips Apr. 17-18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Kehlani May 8 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Follow Fridays 7 feat. Kurt Metzger, Barry Crimmins, Joe Bates, Daniel Vergara, Keith Sweat, K-Cl & JoJo, 112, El DeBarge Apr. 15 Fox Theatre Detroit Dan Alten, Holly Lynnea Feb. 17 CS3 Fort Wayne Keller Williams w/Leo Kottke Mar. 10 Park West Chicago Foxygen Mar. 30 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Keller Williams Mar. 16 Blind Pig Ann Arbor Foxygen Mar. 31 Vic Theatre Chicago Keller Williams Mar. 17 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI The G**damn Gallows w/Np Presley and the Ghost of Jesse Garon, Lurking Corpses, Kellie Pickler Mar. 4 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Riverbottom Nitemare Mar. 6 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Kenny Rogers w/Linda Davis Apr. 7 The Palladium Carmel Gabriel Iglesias Feb. 23 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Kier Feb. 18 Club 250 Bluffton Gabriel Iglesias Mar. 5 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Kinsey Report Apr. 14-15 Kingston Mines Chicago Gaelic Storm Mar. 3 House of Blues Cleveland The Knocks w/Bipolar Sunshine, Gilligan Moss Mar. 11 Concord Music Hall Chicago Game of Thrones: Live Concert Experience Feb. 22 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH The Knocks w/Bipolar Sunshine, Gilligan Moss Mar. 16 Shelter Detroit Geoffrey Golden Apr. 23 Multi-Flex Theater, Indiana Tech Fort Wayne Larry McCray Mar. 31 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Feb. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago Las Cafeteras Mar. 3 Thalia Hall Chicago Get the Led Out Feb. 24 Emens Auditorium Muncie Laura Marling May 7 Metro Chicago Glen Phillips Mar. 15 Howard Schrott Center Indianapolis Lettuce Feb. 23 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Gnash w/Goody Grace, Tulpa, Blankts Apr. 26 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Lettuce Feb. 24 Vic Theatre Chicago Gnash w/Goody Grace, Tulpa, Blankts Apr. 28 Deluxe Indianapolis Lewis Black Apr. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago Gnash w/Goody Grace, Tulpa, Blankts Apr. 29 House of Blues Chicago Lewis Black Apr. 29 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Grand Funk Railroad Mar. 11 T. Furth Ctr., Trine Univ. Angola Lewis Del Mar May 6 Thalia Hall Chicago Green Day w/Against Me! Mar. 27 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials Feb. 25 Key Palace Theater Red Key Greg Brown Feb. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Lilacs Mar. 4 Metro Chicago The Growlers Mar. 7 Hi Fi Indianapolis Lily & Madeleine Feb. 25 Deluxe Indianapolis The Growlers Mar. 10 Metro Chicago Lionel Richie w/Mariah Carey Apr. 11 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Gwar Apr. 14 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Lisa Lampanelli Feb. 17 Sound Board Detroit Hackensaw Boys Apr. 28 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Local Natives Mar. 31 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Haley Kiyoko Mar. 30 Shelter Detroit Los Lobos Apr. 9 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Haley Kiyoko Apr. 1 Double Door Chicago Lotus Mar. 2 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI The Head and the Heart w/Whitney Feb. 23 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Lotus Mar. 3 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI The Head and the Heart w/Whitney Feb. 25 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Loverboy Mar. 10 Firekeepers Battle Creek The Head and the Heart w/Whitney Feb. 27 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Lumineers w/Kaleo Mar. 10 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Head and the Heart w/Whitney Feb. 28 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Lunasa Mar. 25 Old Town School Chicago Here Come the Mummies Feb. 18 House of Blues Chicago Mako Mar. 17 Double Door Chicago Hippie Sabotage Mar. 11 Majestic Theatre Detroit The Marcus King Band Feb. 16 Buddy Guy’s Legends Chicago Hippie Sabotage Mar. 12 House of Blues Chicago Marcus King Band Mar. 22 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne The Hitmen May 6 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Margo Price Apr. 5 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Hurray for the Riff Raff w/Ron Gallo Apr. 27 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Margo Price Apr. 7 Thalia Hall Chicago Hurray for the Riff Raff w/Ron Gallo Apr. 28 Thalia Hall Chicago Maroon 5 Feb. 22 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland I Prevail w/Wage War, Islander, Assuming We Survive Feb. 19 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Maroon 5 Mar. 3 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Ike Reilly Mar. 12 B-Side Fort Wayne The Marshall Tucker Band Apr. 1 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Il Volo Mar. 16 Fox Theatre Detroit Martina McBride w/Lauren Alaina Feb. 23 The Palladium Carmel In This Moment w/Motionless in White, Avatar, Gemini Syndrome Apr. 14 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Matthew Logan Vasquez May 5 The Hi Fi Indianapolis In This Moment w/Motionless in White, Avatar, Gemini Syndrome Apr. 26 The Fillmore Detroit Mayday Parade w/Knuckle Puck, Milestones Apr. 22 House of Blues Chicago J. Mark Mcvey & The Heartland Singers Mar. 18 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Mayday Parade w/Knuckle Puck, Milestones Apr. 25 Deluxe Indianapolis J.J. Grey w/Luther Dickinson, Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard Mar. 21 The Ark Ann Arbor Mayday Parade w/Knuckle Puck, Milestones Apr. 27 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH J.J. Grey w/Luther Dickinson, Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard Mar. 24 Thalia Hall Chicago Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Apr. 12 House of Blues Cleveland Jackie Greene w/David Luning Apr. 17-18 The Ark Ann Arbor The Menzingers w/Jeff Rosenstock, Rozwell Kid Mar. 1 House of Blues Cleveland Jackie Greene w/David Luning Apr. 19 The Hi Fi Indianapolis The Menzingers w/Jeff Rosenstock, Rozwell Kid Mar. 3 Metro Chicago Jagged Edge w/Donell Jones, Kelly Price Feb. 18 Auer Hall, IPFW Fort Wayne Michael Charles Feb. 19 House of Blues Chicago Jake Miller w/MAX, Spencer Sutherland Feb. 21 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Midtown Men May 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Jake Miller w/MAX, Spencer Sutherland Feb. 23 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Mike Epps w/Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Arnez J, Felipe Esparza Mar. 31 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Jake Miller w/MAX, Spencer Sutherland Feb. 24 House of Blues Cleveland Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel Mar. 18 Key Palace Theater Red Key Jake Miller w/MAX, Spencer Sutherland Feb. 27 House of Blues Chicago Modern Baseball w/Kevin Devine, Sorority Noise, The Obsessives Apr. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago Jason Aldean Apr. 27 Huntington Center Toledo Modern Baseball w/Kevin Devine, Sorority Noise, The Obsessives Apr. 19 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jauz Feb. 16 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Molly Hatchet w/Davy Knowles Apr. 22 Lerner Theatre Elkhart JD McPherson Mar. 14 Blind Pig Ann Arbor Moving Units w/Viktor Fiction, Soviet Mar. 9 Brass Rail Fort Wayne JD McPherson Mar. 17 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Musiq Soulchild w/Lyfe Jennings, Kindred Family Soul, Foreign Exchange Feb. 25 Fox Theatre Detroit Jenny Lewis w/Springtime Carnivore Mar. 12 Thalia Hall Chicago Mutts Gone Nuts Apr. 30 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Jerry Seinfeld Apr. 6 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne NE-HI w/Naked Giants, THe Snarks Mar. 22 Brass Rail Fort Wayne John 5 Apr. 14 The Vogue Indianapolis The New Pornographers w/Waxahatchee Apr. 19 & 21 Metro Chicago John Mark McMillan w/Josh Garrels Feb. 23 House of Blues Cleveland The New Pornographers w/Waxahatchee Apr. 22 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH John Mark McMillan w/Josh Garrels Feb. 26 House of Blues Chicago Night Riots Mar. 24 House of Blues Chicago John Moreland Feb. 26 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Night Riots Mar. 25 Old National Centre Indianapolis Johnnyswim Mar. 8 Deluxe Indianapolis Night Riots Mar. 26 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Johnnyswim Mar. 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Night Riots Mar. 29 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Johnnyswim Mar. 14 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Night Riots Mar. 31 House of Blues Cleveland JoJo Mar. 12 Concord Music Hall Chicago Nouvelle Vague Mar. 27 Metro Chicago JoJo Mar. 30 House of Blues Cleveland The Oak Ridge Boys Mar. 17 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw

February 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------The Oak Ridge Boys Apr. 28 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Texas Tenors Mar. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Opeth May 9 Vic Theatre Chicago The Texas Tenors Mar. 18 Lerner Theatre Elkhart The Orwells Mar. 16 Metro Chicago The-Dream Feb. 25 Metro Chicago Panic! at the Disco w/MisterWives, Saint Motel Mar. 8 Wolstein Center Cleveland Thomas Rhett w/Kelsea Ballerini Mar. 2 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Passenger Mar. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Apr. 29 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Pat Benatar w/Neil Giraldo Mar. 11 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Toronzo Cannon May 6 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Mar. 12 Sound Board Detroit The Tossers w/Gallows Bound Mar. 17 Metro Chicago Patti Smith Mar. 11 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Touche Amore w/Basement, Cities Aviv Apr. 21 House of Blues Chicago Paul Anka Mar. 30 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Touche Amore w/Basement, Cities Aviv Apr. 23 House of Blues Cleveland Paul Anka Apr. 1 Honeywell Center Wabash Touche Amore w/Basement, Cities Aviv Apr. 25 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Paul Thorn Apr. 27 The Warehouse Carmel Travis Tritt Feb. 18 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Penny and Sparrow w/Lowland Hum Apr. 22 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Trey Anastasio w/Natalie Cressman May 5 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Pierce the Veil w/Falling in Reverse, Crown the Empire Feb. 28 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Trey Anastasio w/Natalie Cressman May 6 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Pink Martini w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mar. 4 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Trollphace w/Trampa, Skism Mar. 3 Concord Music Hall Chicago Pink Talking Fish Mar. 11 Park West Chicago TroyBoi Mar. 1 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH PJ Harvey Apr. 24 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI TroyBoi Mar. 3 Majestic Theatre Detroit Pop Rocks w/Revolution Brass Band, Cats on Holiday Mar. 4 House of Blues Cleveland Tweed Funk Apr. 13 Buddy Guy’s Legends Chicago Portugal, The Man w/Hdbeendope Mar. 25 Majestic Theatre Detroit Twiztid Feb. 22 Front Row Live Kokomo Puddle of Mudd w/Saving Abel, Tantric Mar. 25 Harpos Concert Theatre Detroit Twiztid w/Blaze, Boondox, G-Mo Skee, THe R.O.C., Lex the Hex Master Apr. 20 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Purdue Varsity Glee Club w/IPFW Singing Dons Apr. 1 Mirro Center Fort Wayne UFO & Saxon Mar. 28 House of Blues Cleveland Quiet Hollers w/James and the Drifters Feb. 17 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Under the Streetlamps May 5 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Rachelle Ferrell Mar. 23 Sound Board Detroit Valerie June Feb. 20 Park West Chicago Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Mar. 6 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Vanessa Carlton w/Tristen Feb. 22 Schrott Center, Butler Univ. Indianapolis Real Estate w/Frankie Cosmos May 10 Majestic Theatre Detroit Vanessa Carlton Feb. 22 Howard Schrott Center Indianapolis The Real Group Mar. 24 Auer Hall, IPFW Fort Wayne Vanessa Carlton w/Tristen Feb. 23 St. Andrews Hall Ann Arbor Red Hot Chili Peppers May 13 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Vanessa Williams Mar. 9 Sound Board Detroit Red Hot Chili Peppers May 18 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Vegabonds Feb. 16 The Ark Ann Arbor The Reen Family Singers Mar. 16 Eagles Theatre Wabash Vince Gill Apr. 23 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Regina Spektor Mar. 23 The Fillmore Detroit Vince Staples w/Kilo Kish Mar. 18 Metro Chicago Regina Spektor Mar. 24 Chicago Theatre Chicago Vince Staples w/Kilo Kish Mar. 19 Metro Chicago Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band Mar. 17 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Vince Staples w/Kilo Kish Mar. 20 Old National Centre Indianapolis The Revivalists Mar. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago Vince Staples w/Kilo Kish Mar. 22 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH The Revolution Apr. 23 Metro Chicago Vince Staples w/Kilo Kish Mar. 23 Majestic Theatre Detroit Richard Ashcroft Mar. 30 House of Blues Chicago Vishten Mar. 2 The Ark Ann Arbor Rick Smiley & Friends Apr. 20 Sound Board Detroit Vulfpeck May 4 Metro Chicago Rick Springfield & Richard Marx Feb. 16 Fox Theatre Detroit Vulfpeck May 5 Metro Chicago Rival Sons w/The London Souls May 9 St. Andrews Hall Detroit The Way Down Wanderers May 5 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Rocktopia Live Apr. 2 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Ween Mar. 16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Roger Hurricane Wilson Apr. 8 Key Palace Theatre Red Key Whiskey Myers w/The Steel Woods Apr. 13 House of Blues Cleveland Ronnie Milsap Mar. 10 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Whitechapel w/Cattle Decapitation, Goatwhore, Allegaeon Feb. 26 House of Blues Cleveland Ruthie Foster Feb. 16 House of Blues Carmel, IN Whitney May 8 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN San Fermin Apr. 12 Thalia Hall Chicago The Why Store Feb. 17 Mitchell’s Fort Wayne The Schwag Feb. 25 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Wilco Feb. 22 Chicago Theatre Chicago Secondhand Serenade w/Hawthorne Heights, Ronnie Winter Mar. 5 Big Shots Valparaiso Wilco Feb. 23 Chicago Theatre Chicago Secondhand Serenade w/Hawthorne Heights, Ronnie Winter Mar. 6 Metro Chicago Wilco Feb. 25 Chicago Theatre Chicago Secondhand Serenade w/Hawthorne Heights, Ronnie Winter Mar. 8 House of Blues Cleveland Wilco Feb. 26 Chicago Theatre Chicago Senses Fail w/Counterparts, Movements, Like Pacific Mar. 25 St. Andrews Hall Detroit The Wild Reeds w/Blank Range Mar. 6 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Senses Fail w/Counterparts, Movements, Like Pacific Mar. 26 House of Blues Cleveland William Singe & Alex Aiono Feb. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago Senses Fail w/Counterparts, Movements, Like Pacific Mar. 28 Concord Music Hall Chicago Wolfbearhawk w/Sub-Surface, The Eights, Sankofa Mar. 11 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Shawn Holt And The Teardrops May 5 Kingston Mines Chicago Zac Brown Band Aug. 25 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Shawn Holt And The Teardrops May 6 Kingston Mines Chicago ZZ Top Feb. 25 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Shawn Mullins Apr. 7 The Ark Ann Arbor Shiner w/Milemarker Feb. 25 Thalia Hall Chicago Silversun Pickups Apr. 29 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Simple Plan w/Set It Off Apr. 4 House of Blues Cleveland Road Tripz Sir Charles Jones w/Willie Clayton, Bigg Robb, Bishop Bullwinkle, Shirley Brown, TK Soul Mar. 11 Fox Theatre Detroit Bulldogs March 25...... 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Hickory Acres, Edgerton, OH Aug. 4...... Little Nashville Festival, Ottawa, OH Steve Martin & Martin Short w/Steep Canyon Rangers Mar. 5 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Aug. 5...... State Line Festival, Union City, OH Oct. 6...... Old Crow, River North, Chicago Steve Martin & Martin Short w/Steep canyon Rangers Mar. 17 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Aug. 9...... Elkhart Co. Fairgrounds, Elkhart Oct. 7...... Old Crow, Wrigleyville, Chicago Stevie Nicks w/The Pretenders Mar. 29 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Aug. 25...... City Park, Quincy, MI Nov. 18...... The Distillery, Toledo, OH Sticky Fingers Mar. 4 Double Door Chicago Sept. 7...... Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Nov. 24-25...... Tequila Cowboy, Columbus, OH Sting w/Joe Summer, The Last Bandoleros Mar. 3 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Sept. 17...... Flatrock Creek Festival, Paulding, OH Dec. 8...... Rulli’s Bella Luna, Middlebury Strand of Oaks Mar. 18 Thalia Hall Chicago Sept. 22...... 4-H Grounds, Gas City Dec. 15-16...... Cowboy Up, Mendon, MI Styx Mar. 23 Wabash Nov. 4...... Key Palace Theatre, Redkey Dec. 29-30...... Tequila Cowboy, Lansing, MI Summerbruise w/Stay Away, Jess Flame Thrower Mar. 24 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Earphorik Loose Grip Susan Werner Mar. 24 The Ark Ann Arbor Feb. 17...... Thomas St. Tavern, Charlotte, NC June 3...... Camp Buckeye, Coldwater, MI Switchfoot & Relient K Feb. 16 House of Blues Cleveland Feb. 18...... Asheville Music Hall, Asheville, NC June 30...... JT’s Billiard Bar, Coldwater, MI Taizhou Luantan Opera Mar. 19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Feb. 24...... Cosmic Charlie’s, Lexington Aug. 5...... Camp Buckeye, Coldwater, MI Tennis Mar. 9 Thalia Hall Chicago Feb. 25...... Time and Space, Louisville Aug. 26...... JT’s Billiard Bar, Coldwater, MI Tennis w/Overcoats Mar. 10 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI March 8...... Scarlet & Grey Café, Columbus, OH Sept. 1...... Camp Buckeye, Coldwater, MI Terry Fator Mar. 4 Fox Theatre Detroit March 9...... Urban Artifact, Cincinnati Zephaniah Terry Fator Mar. 5 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH March 10...... The Mousetrap, Indianapolis May 5...... Royal Skate & Apparel, Lansing, IL Tesla Feb. 17 Firekeepers Battle Creek, MI March 11...... Lamasco, Evansville March 15...... Blind Pig, Ann Arbor Fort Wayne Area Performers: To get your gigs on Tesla Feb. 18 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville March 16...... Founders, Grand Rapids this list, give us a call at 691-3188, fax your info to Tesla Feb. 21 The Fillmore Detroit March 17...... The Loft, Lansing 691-3191, e-mail [email protected] or mail Testament w/Sepultura, Prong Apr. 28 Majestic Theatre Detroit March 18...... Tonic Room, Chicago to whatzup, 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, Testament w/Sepultura, Prong May 2 Concord Music Hall Chicago March 24...... Vegetable Buddies, South Bend IN 46725. 14------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 Google Earth & Happy Endings As Oscar night approaches, I am on my annual hunt to see as many nominated films as possible. (Thanks, local theaters for making that so easy this Flix year!) I make a special effort to see all the Best Pic- CATHERINE LEE ture nominees, which this year led me to the strange experience of, just days apart, seeing two movies, both Best Picture nominees, about lost boys. Saroo insists on going with Guddu on a work Moonlight is the story of a boy nearly lost with- trip that will take several days. But the little guy falls out ever really getting too far from family and home. asleep in an empty train car and wakes up hundreds Lion is the story of a boy lost far from home and his of miles from home in Kolkatta, unable to speak the search to find the family he lost. Both stories are told language with no brother or familiar sites in view. in three stages. Both begin at about the same time, in He can’t explain to the caregivers at the orphan- the 1980s. Poverty and hardship play a significant role age that takes him in where he is from or what his in each story. Though their stories could be argued to family name is. As a result, they can’t find his family prove that we are all more alike than different, their and Saroo is adopted by an Australian couple, Sue and stories are very different. John Brierly (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham). Lion is based on the incredible true story of Saroo This phase of Saroo’s story is the most compel- Brierly (adapted from his memoir A Long Way From ling. Lost children tug at the heart, even when you Home). As a five-year old boy, Saroo was separated know they will come through unharmed. The vast- from his family and adopted by an Australian couple. ness and beauty of India is well portrayed, and in the Twenty-five years later, with the help of the newly in- middle is one little boy alone. vented Google Earth, Saroo is able to pinpoint where In Australia Saroo finds a warm and welcoming his family lived and is reunited with his mother. home. The Brierly’s adopt another boy. Saroo’s ad- Lion begins with Saroo in Khandwa, in western opted younger brother experiences many more diffi- India. (Newcomer Sunny Pawar is impossible to re- culties adjusting to life in Tasmania, though he and sist.) He and his brother Guddu (another wonderful Saroo stay connected, even when family relationships newcomer Abhishe Bharate) help their mom (the are strained. lovely Priyanka Bose) by collecting rocks and doing As a young man, Saroo is played by Dev Patel. He whatever they can to help relieve their extreme pov- erty. Continued on page 16 ------Bad Things Happening with LEGOs Tops at the Box: The LEGO Batman Movie is probably a sign of very bad things to come. The idea of studios crossbreeding franchise films feels like a ScreenTime new low. That the LEGO Batman film did so well, selling over $55 million in the U.S. over its first three GREG W. LOCKE days and almost $100 million worldwide, means that we’ll definitely see a sequel. And a Superman film. of the best reviewed films since 2000, and I Am Not And probably a Spider-Man film. But maybe now. Your Negro is the No. 6. Whoa. The company is legit, Maybe I’m just cynical. But hey, why not do a Silence too. of the Lambs or Il Soprasso remake with LEGOs? New This Week: Gore Verbinski’s A Cure for Sounds rad. Wellness opens wide this weekend. Looks good. Also at the Box: No. 2 at last weekend’s U.S. box Ish. Also out everywhere is The Great Wall, the new office was the new low-brow, hornball classic, Fifty white savior film from Zhang Yimou, a director we Shades Darker, starring Dakota Fanning and directed love for such films as Hero, House of Flying Daggers by Who Cares. The movie sold a surprising $47 mil- and Happy Times. The movie stars Matt Damon and lion over its first three days of domestic sales. It also Willem Dafoe and has already sold over $224 million sold another $100 million abroad. Oh no. abroad. I don’t see it doing well here, but who knows? Taking the No. 3 spot at last weekend’s box of- And finally we have comedy Fist Fight, starring Ice EveryEvery IUIU basketballbasketball gamegame fice was John Wick: Chapter 2 which sold a decent Cube and ScreenTime favorite Charlie Day. Looks $30 million over its first three days of release in the like a fun enough mainstream comedy. Day is a pretty U.S. Reviews are not great, but word of mouth seems magical comedy talent, so it’s probably worth seeing. plusplus pre-pre- andand post-gamepost-game to be pretty strong, considering it’s a sequel to a very Though not at the theater, I’d guess. I don’t imagine mediocre Keanu Reeves film. Fist Fight is especially cinematic. M. Night Shyamalan’s Split took the No. 4 spot at ScreenRant: I scanned over the release sched- showsshows onon thethe homehome ofof IUIU last weekend’s box office, selling another $9 million, ule for the next many weeks, and I have to say things bringing the flick’s four-week sales totals to $112 mil- aren’t looking so good. Spring is historically the worst lion in the U.S. and $170 million worldwide. time of year for new films, and this year seems to be Rounding out last weekend’s Top 5 was Hidden a shining example of that trend. In fact, there’s not a sportssports inin northeastnortheast IndianaIndiana Figures which has now sold and impressive $131 mil- film set to see wide release over the next two months lion in the U.S. Whoa. Not the kind of film that’s go- that I imagine I’ll go out to the theater to see. There ing to win a lot of awards, as planned, but a decent, are some smaller movies that might be interesting, but satisfying feel-good drama that at least sort of suits the nothing, if I’m being honest, that gets me too worked times. up. And football season is over. And basketball season Also of note, the James Baldwin documentary I is winding down. Rather than doing my annual view- Am Not Your Negro had a decent opening weekend, ing of The Wire in the fall, maybe this year I’ll do it in selling almost $1 million in tickets despite playing on the spring. What do you plan to watch this spring? only 115 screens. Metacritic recently released their list [email protected] February 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits A Ma r y Po p p i n s Ga r d e n Pa r t y — Child-oriented garden exhibit, 22n d An n u a l Va l e n t i n e ’s In v i t a t i o n a l Tuesday-Sunday thru April 1, — Works from local and national Foellinger-Freimann Botanical artists, Tuesday-Saturday and Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Was Seinfeld Built to Last? by appointment thru March 31), and under, free), 427-6440 Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Mi l t o n Gl a s e r : Si x t y Ye a r s o f Seinfeldia, by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, 426-6568 De s i g n — Works from the one of Simon & Schuster, 2016 2017 Sc h o l a s t i c Ar t & Wr i t i n g the nation’s preeminent graphic On Books Awa r d s — Award-winning works designers, daily thru Feb. 21, from northern Indiana and north- Weatherhead Gallery, USF Rolland Jennifer Keishin Armstrong begins Seinfeldia, west Ohio middle and high school Art Center, University of Saint her encyclopedic history of the rise of Seinfeld, with a EVAN GILLESPIE students, Tuesday-Sunday thru Francis, Fort Wayne, 399-7999 scene about a Seinfeld Night event at a minor league April 9, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Ou t d o o r Sc u l p t u r e In v i t a t i o n a l — Fifteen outdoor sculptures from baseball game. The story, with its hokey promotions funny just because Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Af r o s : A Ce l e b r a t i o n o f Af r i c a n Ha i r regional artists, daily thru April 30, and contests built around a Seinfeld theme, is meant found them funny. If anything, it’s that embrace of b y Mi c h a e l Ju l y — Contemporary School of Creative Arts campus, to drive home the idea that Seinfeld has moved far meaninglessness that’s Seinfeld’s true legacy, and it photography exhibit by Brooklyn University of Saint Francis North beyond just being a TV show and has settled into a haunts our culture to this day. author/photographer, daily thru Campus, Fort Wayne, 399-7999 April 14, D’Agostino Art Gallery, Pa t r i c i a Bi e s e n : Pa s t e l s , In k Dr aw i n g unique place in our national folklore. There is no question that Seinfeld was a cultural Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, 399- & Ac r y l i c — Works from Chicago- Armstrong’s careful and detailed tracking of the touchstone for GenXers who were young in the 90s. 8626 based artist recently relocated to show’s entire history, though, points out what a cul- We all know the jokes behind “master of my Be e s wa x & Ba s k e t s — Works of Fort Wayne, Tuesday-Sunday tural fluke the whole thing was, and it makes domain” and “not that there’s anything wrong encaustic painting, basketry thru Feb. 29, Foellinger-Freimann and woven sculpture from Ruth Botanical Conservatory, Fort one wonder if its legacy will re- with that.” But will those in-jokes and catch- Koomler, Monday-Saturday thru Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, free), ally be as profound as we once phrases stand as an enduring part of our cul- Feb. 28, Orchard Gallery of Fine 427-6440 thought it would be. ture? I’m not so sure. It might very well be Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 A Pe e k a t t h e St u d i o Cr e a t i o n s o f After the introduction, in that the ambivalence of the show’s creators De c a t u r Sc u l p t u r e To u r — 31 original Do c Wi e d ma n : Tr a d i t i o n a l Ca r v e r sculptures and 15 permanent exhib- o f Wo o d Si n c e 1980 — Nearly 70 which Armstrong reminds us of will relegate its impact to a single genera- its on display, walking tour maps original works by Huntington-based what Seinfeld became, she back- tion. In the decades since the series ended, available, thru April 1, Decatur, wood artist, Monday-Friday thru tracks to the time before it was it’s lived on in the old-fashioned corners free, 724-2605 Feb. 28, Balentine Gallery, Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, born. Back then, Jerry Seinfeld was of television – that is, endless syndica- Em i l y Ge o d e s k y — Contemporary pho- tographs, Sunday-Friday thru Feb. Bluffton, 824-5222 the kind of successful comedian who tion on cable networks like TBS – and 26 at First Presbyterian Art Gallery, Tim Br u m b e l o e Re t r o s p e c t i v e — A ret- appeared on Johnny Carson’s Tonight on also-ran digital platforms (meaning First Presbyterian Church, Fort rospective of local photographer’s Show a lot, and his surly pal Larry Da- Hulu). Wayne, 426-7421 works over the past 25 years, Monday-Friday thru March 17, vid was a moderately successful writer But young people don’t watch En t r o p y — Daniel Swartz solo exhibi- tion explores relationship between Lupke Gallery, University of Saint who was respected by other comedians TBS or Hulu. They watch Netflix death and mourning through combi- Francis North Campus, Fort Wayne, but otherwise virtually unknown. When and YouTube and HBO (where nations of mythology, mathematics, 399-7999 NBC tried to convince Seinfeld to cre- David can’t be bothered to produce multi-dimensional physics and pop Tr i a n g u l a t i o n s — Etchings and ate a show for the network, he and David more episodes of his self-starring se- culture, Monday-Saturday thru giclee prints, daily thru Feb. 28, April 1, Jennifer Ford Art, Fort Old Crown Coffee Roasters, Fort threw together a lazy idea about a comedian ries, Curb Your Enthusiasm, no matter how Wayne, 740-1309 Wayne, 797-9821 who didn’t really do anything except try to much fans want them). My kids have no idea who Jer- Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t Gu i l d Ex h i b i t i o n s Wo o d c a r v i n g s b y Dr. La r r y Wi e d ma n think of funny things; it would be a show about noth- ry Seinfeld is (except maybe as the host of that boring — Works by Darlene Selzer Miller — “A peek at the studio creations of ing. version of “Carpool Karaoke” that doesn’t have Bruno at Aldersgate United Methodist Doc Wiedman: traditional carver of Church, Alice Siefert at Allen wood since 1980,” Monday-Friday From there, Armstrong chronicles the show’s rise Mars or Lady Gaga on it), and to them a “double dip- County Retinal Surgeons, John thru Feb. 24, Balentine Gallery, to become one of the most popular programs on TV, per” isn’t any more meaningful than “sock it to me” Kelty at Citizens Square (2nd and Arts Commerce & Visitors Center, much of its success coming despite the ambivalence or “you bet your sweet bippy” was to me when I was 3rd floors), Curtis Rose at The Bluffton, 824-5222 Einhaus Group for Women’s Health, of its creators. If anything, NBC executives deserve young. My kids are going to carry an appreciation of Dick Heffelfinger at Heritage of all the credit for the success of Seinfeld, as they nur- Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gilmore Girls into the Fort Wayne, Carolyn Stachera Artifacts tured the series through poor ratings, giving it re- next generation. Seinfeld, not so much. at Ophthalmology Consultants FWAG Op e n i n g Re c e p t i o n — Opening newals when it didn’t really deserve them, moving Seinfeldia is chock full of details about all the (Southwest), Linda Binek at reception for the Fort Wayne Artists it around the schedule to find a place where it might writers, actors, plots and twists that marched through Ophthalmology Consultants (North), Guild Members Show, 6:30-8:30 Doni Adam at Rehabilitation p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, Jeffrey Krull work. The network ordered more episodes even when the series’ offices and sets over the nine seasons it ran. Hospital of Fort Wayne, Anita Trick Gallery, Main Branch, Allen County David didn’t want to produce them because he was Because of that, it’s likely to be a difficult slog for at ResCare Inc. Adult Day Service Public Library, Fort Wayne, free afraid he would run out of good ideas. anyone who isn’t intrigued to learn the life story of the and Town House Retirement, Karen and open to public, fortwayneartist- Harvey at Visiting Nurse Hospice sguild.org NBC saved Seinfeld from obscurity by giving guy who wrote “The Junior Mint” episode. Real fans, and Brenda Baeumier and Randy ARTr a g e o u s Ga l a a n d Au c t i o n — Live it the gift of a slot in the network’s hugely popular though, will probably drool over all the minutiae. Not Roberts at Will Jewelers, thru Feb. and silent auctions featuring art, Thursday-night lineup. There, Americans learned to that there’s anything wrong with that. 28, fortwayneartistguild.org. jewelry and luxury travel packages; Fo r t Wa y n e , Am e r i c a n Mo n o l o g u e — A live music, dinner and desserts, 6 appreciate the show’s writers’ low-effort approach to new body of Fort Wayne-based humor, finding a willingness to find unfunny things [email protected] p.m. Friday, March 3, Fort Wayne works by Oakland, California-based Museum of Art, $175-$225, 422- artist Brett Armory, Tuesday- 6467 Sunday thru Feb. 26, Fort Wayne 2n d Th u r s d a y in t h e Pa r a d i g m Ga l l e r y Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, — Night of coloring for kids and FLIX - From Page 15 free), 422-6467 adults with local coloring book art- Ge n e r a t i o n s : A Vi e w o f Wh o Wa s ist and ceramist Rebecca Graves, is considerably buffed up and carries more confidence as goofy. Wh o — Works by Romare Bearden, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 9, Fort Kara Walker, Alma Thomas, Jacob than in previous roles in Slumdog Millionaire and The Luke Davies’ screenplay for Lion is Oscar-nomi- Wayne Museum of Art, free, 422- Lawrence and other African- 6467 Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies. Saroo is enrolled nated, clearly not on the strength of these scenes. Lion American artists, Tuesday-Sunday 3r d An n u a l Pi(e) Da y Ch a r i t y Au c t i o n in a hospitality management program in Melbourne is the feature directorial debut of Australian Garth thru April 9, Fort Wayne Museum — Charitable fundraiser featuring of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- art made using pie pans, 6 p.m. and is making a success of his life. Davis, perhaps best known for his collaboration with 6467 He has a sweet girlfriend, Lucy (Rooney Mara) Jane Campion on the Top of the Lake series on Netf- Saturday, March 18, Sweets So Gl a s s : A Me d i u m in Ar t a n d Geek, Fort Wayne, 312-5758 and a collection of friends. But some of his Indian lix. Au t o m o b i l e s — Dale Chihuly blown friends know so much more about where they came Davis and his cinematographer Greig Fraser (Os- glass and fiberglass auto, daily thru Sept. 8, Auburn, $7.50-$12.50, Upcoming Exhibits from, and the fact that he doesn’t know starts to wear car-nominated for his work here) do their best work in 925-1444 on him. the scenes shot in India. Eventually, Saroo does figure IPFW Co n t i n u i n g St u d i e s Pr o f e s s i o n a l FEBRUARY Soon it does more than just grate on him. He be- out where he is from and makes the journey to find his Ph o t o g r a p h y Gr a d u a t e Ex h i b i t — Mo m e n t s in Ti m e : Re f l e c t i n g o n t h e gins to withdraw from family and friends. He discov- mother and brother. Photographs from 2017 graduates, Hu ma n Spirit — Elizabeth Opalenik ers Google Earth and starts searching. He soon be- Lion ends first with a mother and child reunion Friday-Sunday thru March 5, photographs from her recent Amish Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, series A Journey Home and her comes obsessed. and then with footage of the real Saroo and his mother 704-5400 Reflecting on the Edge exhibition, This part of Lion is less compelling. Saroo goes meeting. As usual, the emotions the real people evoke Li f e in Fu l l Bl o o m — Metal sculp- daily, Feb. 27-March 26 (artist from being unconcerned about his family in India to eclipse even the excellent performances by the actors. ture focused on a spirit of hope reception and lecture, 5-7 p.m. crazed to find them, to the exclusion of school and If you want a film with a very happy ending, Lion is for women with breast cancer, Thursday, March 2), Visual Arts Sunday-Friday thru Feb. 26 at Gallery, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 481- adopted life much too quickly and extremely. A messy for you. First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First 6709 apartment and a bulletin board covered with maps, Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, photos, connecting strings and push pins comes across [email protected] 426-7421 16------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------A musical love Now Playing Wi l l i a m Sh a k e sp e a r e ’s Ro m e o a n d Upcoming Productions Ce l e b r a t i n g Dr. Se u ss — Fort Wayne Ju l i e t — all for One productions’ Ballet Youth Company performs story set in 42n d St r e e t — Classic song-and- immersive-theater adaptation of the FEBRUARY dances based on the stories of dance fable of Broadway, 7:30 p.m. Shakespeare tragedy, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Seuss, 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. the hot clubs Pi c a ss o a t t h e La p i n Ag i l e — Steve Friday, Feb. 17, Honeywell Center, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18; 2:30 Saturday, March 4, Fort Wayne Martin’s absurdist comedy involv- Wabash, $35-$58, 563-1102 Sunday, Feb. 19; 7:30 p.m. Friday- Ballet Studios, Auer Center for and streets of ing a conversation between Albert Da n i e l Ti g e r ’s Neighborhood Li v e ! — Saturday, Feb. 24-25; 2:30 p.m. Arts & Culture, Fort Wayne, $10, Sunday, Feb. 26, PPG ArtsLab, Einstein and Pablo Picasso in 422-4226 Memphis in From the animated TV series, live, a Parisian cafe in 1904, 8 p.m. interactive musical adventure for Auer Center for Arts & Culture, Fort Es t h e r — The story of Queen Esther Wayne, $11-20, 422-4226 Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 23-25 performed by Fort Wayne Area the 1950’s… children, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. and 2 p.m Sunday, Feb. 26, USF 16, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, Homeschool Drama Camp stu- Performing Arts Center, Fort Wayne, dents 1 p.m. Saturday, March at the dawn of $22-$78 thru Ticketmaster and $10-$12, 422-4226 Embassy box office, 424-5665 Asides 4, Woodburn Missionary Church, MARCH Woodburn, freewill offering, 493- rock n roll! Th e Li t t l e Pr i n c e — Fort Wayne Ballet AUDITIONS Youth Company performs dances Th e Ba l l a d o f 423 a n d 424 — IPFW 0450 based on the story of a young Di s n e y ’s Th e Li t t l e Me r m a i d (Ap r i l Department of Theatre’s produc- Pi pp i n — Musical featuring acrobat- Book and Lyrics by prince who has fallen to Earth 22-Ma y 7) — Auditions for Fort tion of Nicholas C. Pappas’ short ics and feats of magic, 7:30 p.m. from a tiny asteroid, 10 a.m. & Wayne Civic Theatre production, 6 (30-minute) play based on William Sunday, March 5, Honeywell JOE DIPIETRO 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, Fort p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 (callbacks 7 Shakespeare’s 23rd Sonnet, 8 Center, Wabash, $35-$58, 563-1102 Wayne Ballet Studios, Auer Center p.m. Monday, Feb. 20), Arts United p.m. Thursday-Friday, March 2-3, Ma mm a Mia! — Broadway at the Music and Lyrics by for Arts & Culture, Fort Wayne, $10, Center (check in at rear entrance), Studio Theatre, Kettler Hall, IPFW, Embassy production based on Abba DAVID BRYAN 422-4226 Fort Wayne, sign up at 422-8641 $5 thru IPFW box office 481-6555 songs, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March ext. 226 Me mp h i s — Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Mu r d e r o u s Cr o ss i n g — Wells 7, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, Show Sponsor production featuring music from Ja m e s a n d t h e Gi a n t Pe a c h (Ma y 11-13) Community Theater’s comedic mur- $30-$65 thru Ticketmaster and the underground dance clubs of — Fort Wayne Youtheatre auditions, der mystery/dinner theater produc- Embassy box office, 424-5665 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, 8 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, tion, 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, p.m., Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18; March 28-29, Arts United Center, March 3-4; 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19; 8 p.m. Fort Wayne, 422-4226 5 (show only), Arts Commerce & Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25; 2 SPECIAL EVENTS Visitors Center, Bluffton, $25 ($10 February 17-26 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, Arts United No r t h e a s t In d i a n a Pl a y w r i g h t Fe s t i v a l for non-dinner performance), 824- Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$29, 424- — Fort Wayne Civic Theatre- 5222 Membership Makes 5220 sponsored workshop featuring Janet Th e Li t t l e Re d He n — Children’s musi- The Difference St u p i d F*@%i n g Bi r d — IPFW Allen (executive artistic director of cal performed by students of Fort Department of Theatre’s perfor- Indiana Repertory Theatre), live pro- Wayne Area Homeschool Drama • Job Referrals Camp, 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, mance of a comedic send-up of ductions of winning play (One Foot • Experienced Negotiators Anton Checkov’s The Seagull, in the Gravy), readings of 2nd- and Woodburn Missionary Church, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 3rd-place winning plays (My Dead Woodburn, freewill offering, 493- • Insurance 17-18; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Clown and The Unpredictability 0450 • Contract Protection (sign-language performance); of Fire) and reception, 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Feb Saturday, March 18, PPG ArtsLab, Fort Wayne 260.424.5220 23-25, Williams Theatre, IPFW, Fort Auer Center for Arts and Culture, Wayne, $5-$16, 481-6555 Fort Wayne, $20-$40 for festival Musicians Association fwcivic.org package, $10-$20 for individual Call Bruce Graham events, 424-5220 for more information 260-420-4446

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February 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------17 FWB-SWAN-Whatzup 3.5x5.125.indd 1 1/16/17 2:14 PM ------Calendar • Things To Do------Featured Events In d i a n a ’s Al l -Ti m e Gr ea t e s t Sp o r t s St o r i e s — George R. Mather Ar t l i n k Ed u c a t i o n a l Pr o g r a m s — lecture with Blake Sebring, 2 p.m. Art classes offered by Artlink Sunday, March 5, History Center, Maybe This Time They’ll Live Contemporary Art Gallery, dates Fort Wayne, free, 426-2882 and times vary, Artlink, Fort Ch r i s t i a n i t y , Hi s t o r y a n d t h e Co m m o n You never forget your first Shakespeare. Trust me Wayne, fees vary, 424-7195 Go o d — Dr. John Bequette on this. If you have never seen the Bard live on stage Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e speaks, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, and you think you’re “just not into that kind of thing,” Director’s Notes Wo r k s h o p s — Workshops and Brookside Ballroom, University of classes for movement, dance, yoga St. Francis, Fort Wayne, free, phi- let me challenge you. Go see just one show and then LAUREN NICHOLS and more offered by Fort Wayne losophy.sf.edu decide whether Shakespeare is for you. Sure, you may Dance Collective, dates and times Wh a t ’s Yo u r Le g a c y ? — Jewish have read Julius Caesar in high school. You remem- vary, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Federation of Fort Wayne spon- ber that everybody talked funny, with lots of “thee” is a big assignment, but it is definitely how we’ve ap- Fort Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 sored lecture featuring best selling IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, author and television host Brad and “thou” spread trhoughout, but that’s not really proached this production. dance, music and theater classes Melter; dessert reception and what Shakespeare is all about. The proximity of the audience to the stage helps for grades pre-K through 12 offered book signing to follow, 7:30 p.m. I was a freshman, and my knowledge of Shake- to draw them into the action. Depending on where you by IPFW College of Visual and Monday, March 6, Congregation Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Achduth Vesholom, Fort Wayne, speare was more or less limited to the operatic Hamlet sit, you will be identified as either a Capulet or a Mon- 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa free, 402-6149 episode of Gilligan’s Island. But when Larry Life di- tague – and treated accordingly. There is no “fourth Li v e Trivia — Trivia night with live Hea l i n g Ou r Co m m u n i t y w i t h Ho pe : rected a production of Romeo wall” to speak of, so the ac- host, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Duesy’s Pa r t 2 — Olympic Gold Medalist & Juliet tors will speak directly to the Sports Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, free, Allison Schmitt talks about her at IPFW, my mom struggles with mental illness and and I were eager to attend. We ROMEO & JULIET audience much of the time. 484-0411 Swee t wa t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — depression; Q&A session to follow, saw it four times. all for One Productions You will be near witnesses to Private lessons for a variety of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, USF I’ve enjoyed a fair 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, several deadly sword fights, instruments available from profes- Robert Goldstine Performing Arts amount of Shakespeare pro- a masked ball, a young cou- sional instructors, ongoing weekly Center, Fort Wayne, free, 399-8050 Feburary 17-18 & 24-25 lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Bi r t h i n g a Bo o k : Fr o m Sk e t c h i n g ductions over the years. And ple falling in love, an older Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, t o Se l f -Pu b l i s h i n g — George R. all for One has talked about 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19 & 26 couple scheming to arrange academy.sweetwater.com Mather lecture with local artist Diane Groenert; book signing to the possibility of doing one PPG ArtsLab a lucrative marriage and a Tea m Trivia — Trivia for teams of up to 6 players, 7 p.m. Thursdays, follow, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, ourselves, eventually. But the Auer Center for Arts & Culture well-meaning priest who tries History Center, Fort Wayne, free, time never felt right until now. to bring everyone to a happy Crazy Pinz/Coconutz, Fort Wayne, 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne free, 969-9336 426-2882 As I thought about this season, ending. Will it work? The ac- Ti n c t u r e Trivia — Trivia night for Dr. Be n n e t Om a l u — Omnibus lecture knowing that I wanted to do a $11-$20, 260-422-4226 tors will make you hope so! teams of 4 or 6 people, 7-9 p.m. with doctor who raised awareness show in the round, in an inti- So you don’t under- Tuesdays, Nick’s Martini & Wine of CTE after performing an autopsy Bar, Fort Wayne, free, 482-6425 on NFL center Mike Webster mate, immersive style, suddenly the idea of producing stand every word. You will understand the plot of this, and was chronicled in the film our first Shakespeare seemed to fit the bill perfectly. one of Shakespeare’s most accessible plays. Romeo Concussion, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, A newspaper interview with Larry Life way back & Juliet truly has something for everyone, from the Current April 4, Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, free, tickets when (1976 or so) included an idea which struck me buffoonery of the servants to the wit and wordplay of ADAC Ho r s e Dr aw n To u r s — Tours required, 481-6555 as profoundly true: when you’re doing a well-known Mercutio, from the swordsmanship of Tybalt to the of Yarn Bomb instillation with artists To wa r d s a Ph i l o s o p h i c a l Th e o r y o f meet and greet, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, classic tragedy, you have to make the audience care tender passion of the young lovers. Do yourself a fa- Pr a c t i c e — Dr. Vincent Wargo Feb. 18, downtown Auburn, free, so deeply about the characters that they hope against vor: before you write off Shakespeare as “not your speaks, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April www.adacinc.org 5, Brookside Ballroom, University hope that this time the story will end differently. That thing,” see this thing. Ta s t e o f t h e Si s t e r Cities — of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, free, Fundraising gala featuring cuisine philosophy.sf.edu form Germany, Poland, Japan, ------China and Myanmar, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Mirro Center for Call for Entry Research and Innovation, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Ho b n o bbe n Fi l m Fe s t i v a l (Ju n e Wayne, $100, 2017gala.brownpap- 15-18, 2017) — Call for narra- ertickets.com tive, documentary, experimental, animated, family, student and short A Metatheatrical Take on Chekhov Wi n t e r Sp i e l Na c h t — Game night featuring euchre and corn hole tour- film submissions, regular deadline Thursday, Feb. 16 (late deadline One of the advantages of having a university the- naments, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 (partner draw at 6 p.m.), Fort Thursday, March 3), Fort Wayne, ater department in your hometown is that you do not Wayne Sport Club, Fort Wayne, $20-$40, to submit a film visit www. Director’s Notes hobnobben.org have to travel to Chicago or New York City to expe- $15, 432-6011 rience some of the most contemporary theater being JEFF CASAZZA performed today. We train our students in these new Lectures, Discussions, Storytimes works and techniques, in turn entreating our audiences St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr af t s a t to experiences they will not find anywhere else in the So what is meta-theater anyway? Meta-theater Authors, Readings & Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : region. describes aspects of a play that draw attention to its Films Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read And so it is with Stupid F*@%ing Bird by Aaron nature as theatre, or to the circumstances of its perfor- Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Posner and directed by Jeff mance. Those aspects of- Ni c h e l l e M. Ha y e s — Librarian in charge of Indianapolis Public Tuesdays & Thursdays, Baby Casazza, which runs Feb. STUPID F*@%ING BIRD ten include actors directly Library’s Center for African- Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 17-25 at IPFW’s Williams addressing the audience, American Literature, Culture and 421-1320 Theatre. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday Feb. 17-18 dropping the notion of a Black Experience conducts a two- Du p o n t Br a n c h — Born to Read Posner’s takeoff on An- 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 fourth wall, and the ac- hour seminar on African American Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, genealogical research, 10 a.m. Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 ton Chekhov’s somewhat 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, knowledgement of the fact Saturday, Feb. 25, Discovery a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, dusty 19th-century play The Feb. 23-25 that the people performing Center, Main Library, Allen County Ants in Your Pants Storytime, Seagull is a combination of are actors and not actu- Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Williams Theatre, IPFW 421-1225 & Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4 extreme silliness and sear- ally the characters they are p.m. Wednesdays, Bookworms 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne Ha v e Yo u Bee n Se r v e d ? Hu m a n Dignity, ing insight that makes Stu- playing. t h e Co m m o n Go o d a n d t h e Pu r p o s e Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays pid F*@%ing Bird not just Tix.: $5-$16, 260-481-6555 You don’t have to o f Bu s i n e s s — Sister Helen Alford, Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, engrossing, but also emo- know The Seagull to enjoy O.P. examines the human side of 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 business, 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1315 tionally resonant in a startling sort of way. Chekhov the production, but if you do know Chekhov’s play, USF Robert Goldstine Performing Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to was revolutionary in his time, and Posner has made you’re bound to be surprised and delighted by these Arts Center, Fort Wayne, $10-$15, Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and him so again. He has taken Chekhov’s classic and run meta-theatrical actors/characters as they navigate the 399-8112 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 it through a post-modern, post-theatrical shredder, murky waters of this insightful play. Gr o w i n g Up in Fo r t Wa y n e w i t h Ti e s t o My a n m a r (Bu r m a ) — Panel a.m. Tuesdays; Family Storytime, taking the actors and audience on a wild and crazy Stupid F*@%ing Bird concerns a roundelay of discussion with community leaders 10:15 & 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421- “meta-theatrical” ride. romantic and emotional entanglements amongst a and students with ties to Myanmar, 1320 Stupid F*@%ing Bird became something of an in- group of family members and their friends gathered 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, Gr ab i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, stant classic in its own right when it debuted at Woolly at a large beach house. Emma, a famous diva who is Walb Classic Ballroom, IPFW, Fort 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Smart Start Wayne, free, 481-6555 Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Mammoth Theatre Company in 2013 in Washington, not about to relinquish the spotlight, is surrounded by 421-1325 D.C. It has been one of the most produced contem- Sorn, her genial doctor brother and her son Con, a tor- porary plays in recent years and was called “the best Chekhov adaptation in two decades” by L.A. Weekly. Continued on page 19 18------www.whatzup.com------February 16, 2017 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime Dance for toddlers & preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; Em b o d y Da n c e— Guided dancing for Babies and Books, 10:30 a.m. adults of all ages and abilities to Wednesdays, 421-1335 The Clyde at a Critical Juncture exercise the mind, body and spirits, Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Sunday For the Clyde Theatre, the moment of truth is 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story of each month, Fort Wayne Dance Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Collective, Fort Wayne, $10 sug- nigh. Storytime for preschoolers, day- Fort Forward gested donation, 244-1905 Several moments of truth, in fact. cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. Co n t r a Da n c e — Old time dance with In the next month, the long-shuttered south side Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 live caller and live music from Spy cinema will either rise from the dead as a live music STEVE PENHOLLOW & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 Run String Band, no partner neces- New Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and sary, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, venue or sink back into oblivion. books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort The man who has been trying to revitalize the ven- $5 million. a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 Wayne, $6-$9, 244-1905 erable Bluffton Road movie house is Rick Kinney. Three of the biggest pieces of this funding puzzle, Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Smart Start Su n d a y Ni g h t Si n g l e s Da n c e — Open Kinney recently took on one of the best equity Kinney said, are a $1.5 million bank loan, a $1 million Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 dancing with DJ, cash bar and pot a.m. Fridays, PAWS to Read, 5 luck carry-in, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, partners that a young music industry entrepreneur Regional Cities grant and a $1 million Legacy Funds p.m. Thursdays 421-1350 Feb. 26, American Legion Post 47, could hope to befriend: Sweetwater Sound founder loan. Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Fort Wayne, $7, 409-3321 Chuck Surack. Each piece is fully dependent on the others. Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for teens 5 “I first went to Chuck earlier in 2015,” he said. “If we don’t get the million from Regional Cit- p.m. Wednesdays, Wondertots February “I visited with a lot of people to seek the right part- ies and don’t get the one million (Legacy Funds loan) reading for ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m. ners on this. As it turned out, I was running into some from the city,” he said, “then we don’t get the bank YLNI Ma r d i Gr a s Ma s q u e r a d e Ba l l — Thursdays, 421-1360 Black tie event playing off the seven problems with the bank’s side of it, and it was getting loan and I don’t get the private equity commitment Sh aw n ee Br a n c h — Born to Read deadly sins with casino games, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, complicated with our other partners.” from Chuck,” Kinney explained. music, dancing, drinks and dinner, 8 Surack subsequently became “re-interested” in Kinney went before the Northern Indiana Region- Teen Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, Embassy Thursdays, 421-1355 Theatre Ballroom, Fort Wayne, the project, Kinney said. al Development Authority (RDA) again on Feb. 14. Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start $55-$100, www.ylni.org “As it turned out, he was the right partner for us,” If the RDA recommends Regional Cities funding, the Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays & Ro t a r y Big Ea s y Fea s t — Mardi Gras Tuesdays, Born to Read Storytime Kinney said. “Chuck is really supportive of the city of Indiana Economic Development Commission (IEDC) celebration featuring traditional Fort Wayne becoming a destination for entertainment, will have 30 days to grant final approval. for babies and toddlers, 10:15 a.m. foods to raise money for Riverfront Tuesdays, 421-1365 Development projects, 11 a.m.-2 culture, music and community. He’s just really inter- He will go before the Legacy Committee on Feb. Wo o d b u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. ested in building a strong community here.” 16. The terms of the Legacy loan will then be negoti- Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, 28, Lincoln Financial Event Center, 421-1370 Given Surack’s track record of personal success ated with the Redevelopment Commission. The City Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, $30, and public philanthropy, Kinney said he is thrilled to Council must grant final approval. 423-2130 Sports and Recreation collaborate with him. There’s a 50/50 chance, Kinney surmises, that March “The way that I feel having Chuck on as a partner these pieces will come together. Fo r m u l a f o r Li fe 5K — 5K walk and is that I am honored to have the opportunity to earn his If they do, construction will start in late April or run; proceeds benefit residential Mo d e l Ra i l r o a d Sh o w & Swap — trust and respect,” he said. early May. and nutritional needs of Haitian Dozens of tables featuring model The 23,000-square-foot Clyde Theatre, part of Kinney hopes the theater’s success will be conta- orphans, Sunday, April 23, railroad equipment, operating model University of Saint Francis, Fort railroad layout and more, 9 a.m.-2 Quimby Village, was built in 1950. It was one of the gious in that area. Wayne, $15, 399-7700 ext.8210 p.m. Saturday, March 4, Coliseum first shopping center-based movie theaters in the coun- “I cannot tell you how excited I am to see further He r o e s a n d Vi l l i a n s 5K — Costumed Bingo, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 482- try and operated under various owners until 1995. A investment in Quimby Village and the surrounding 5K walk and run, 10 a.m. (registra- 2203 church subsequently rented the space for a time and area if the Clyde gets fully funded,” he said. “Al- tion, 8:45 a.m.) Saturday, May 20, St. Ca t t y ’s Da y — St. Patrick’s day Rivergreenway Boat Dock, Fort celebration with sanctuary tours there was a flashy, if fruitless, attempt to transform it though tons of exciting possibilities exist, it really Wayne, $18-$28, 786-709-5108 and visits with captive-raised and into a nightclub specializing in Latin music. would be up to the private sector to step in at that AHG Pa t r i o t Ru n — St. Vincent displaced exotic animals, 1-4 p.m. Kinney acquired the Clyde in 2012 for $500. point. This will be the beginning of a domino effect of American Heritage Girls Troop Saturday, March 18, Black Pine His vision for the theater involves turning it into a truly blighted, forgotten real estate blossoming into a IN3712 fundraiser featuring 1 mile Animal Sanctuary, Albion, $7-$10, kids run (3:30 p.m.), 5k (4 p.m.) 636-7383 scalable, general admission concert venue with a ca- tax-generating, entertainment and retail district.” and prizes for most patriotic cos- Fo r t Wa y n e F.A.M.E. Fe s t i v a l — pacity ranging from 400 to 2,200 people, depending The Hall’s Restaurant chain owns riverfront prop- tume, Sunday, May 21, Parkview Works of art by area student, music, on how it is configured. The theater will primarily be a erty nearby that Kinney believes could be developed YMCA Pavilion, Dawsons Creek stage and dance performances, standing (as opposed to sitting) venue, although some in much the same way as The Deck at the Gashouse Blvd., Fort Wayne, $3-$100, 433- appearance by Taizhou Opera 5535 Company and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. limited seating will be available. was developed downtown. Saturday, March 18 and 12-5 p.m. Every aspect of the revamp has been subject to While it’s great to have a vibrant downtown, Kin- Spectator Sports Sunday, March 19, Grand Wayne rigorous research and analysis. ney said, no vibrant downtown is an island. A vibrant Center, Fort Wayne, $5, 427-7325 Kinney said he studied more than 100 venues downtown needs “strong cornerstones.” HOCKEY Gu i d e d Hi s t o r y To u r a n d Lu n c h — Tour across the country – as patron, performer, stagehand “We can build downtown up all day, but if you Fo r t Wa y n e Ko m e t s — Upcoming home of Allen County Courthouse and games at Allen County War Memorial Swinney Homestead with lunch at and stage technician – and everything that he learned drive five blocks out of what they call downtown, Coliseum, Fort Wayne the Homestead, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. was brought to bear on renovation plans for the you’re still pretty much downtown,” he said. “And if Thursday, March 23 (reservation Fr i d a y , Feb . 17 vs. Kalamazoo, 8 Clyde. it’s blighted and economically distressed, it’s really p.m. and payment due by Thursday, March 16), tour begins at Allen “I even recently spent two years as the technical not going to be a healthy and thriving community. Sa t u r d a y , Feb . 18 vs. Brampton, 7:30 p.m. Co. Courthouse, Fort Wayne, $25, director of the Embassy Theatre,” he said. “Through “One thing that has been proven by many other 747-1501 We d n e s d a y , Feb . 22 vs. Quad City, these experiences, I have learned what makes a venue cities across the U.S. is that our downtown core will 7:30 p.m. Pu t t i n ’ o n t h e Ri t z —Active 20-30 club fundraiser with live music from good or bad ... I have literally played all of [the roles only be as strong as its foundational cornerstones and Sa t u r d a y , Feb . 25 vs. Wichita, 7:30 Chris Worth and Company, gourmet associated with operating a theater] at one time or an- neighborhoods,” Kinney said. “The thriving success p.m. edibles, wine and beer, live and other. of corridors and neighborhoods such as Broadway to Su n d a y , Feb . 26 vs. Wheeling, 5 silent auctions; black tie optional, “Unless your reader has visited the venues I have Rudisill; the GE Campus and Quimby Village; Wells p.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, Fort Sa t u r d a y , Ma r c h 4 vs. Wheeling, Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, studied,’ Kinney said, “it is hard to describe what the Street and North Anthony and Calhoun Street and the 7:30 p.m. $50-$90, 450-2844 Clyde will offer without opening the doors and giving many others will be absolutely essential to long term Su n d a y , Ma r c h 5 vs. Wheeling, 5 Ma r q u ee Ga l a — Embassy Theatre them the experience.” downtown development and population growth in our p.m. fundraiser featuring cocktails, Renovation – which will include upgrades, equip- region as a whole.” Fr i d a y , Ma r c h 17 vs. Tulsa, 8 p.m. four-course dinner, behind-the- We d n e s d a y , Ma r c h 22 vs. Norfolk, scenes tours and performance by ment purchases and a parking lot repaving – will cost [email protected] 7:30 p.m. Billy Porter of Kinky Boots, 5 p.m. Sa t u r d a y , Ma r c h 25 vs. Cincinnati, Wednesday, March 29, Embassy 7:30 p.m. Theatre, Fort Wayne, $250, 424- STUPID F*@% BIRD - From Page 18 Su n d a y , Ma r ch 26 vs. Florida, 5 6287 p.m. Th e r e s a Cap u t o — Appearance by tured artist who demands too much from the world matter), you’ll never, ever be bored by them. From We d n e s d a y , Ma r c h 29 vs. Alaska, Long Island Medium, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, Allen County and gives little in return. Emma’s proud and pompous the beginning, they fill the stage with bursts of energy We d n e s d a y , Ap r i l 5 vs. Toledo, 7:30 War Memorial Coliseum, Fort lover Trigorin is tempted by the love of Con’s life, the and enthusiasm through dialogue filled with hilarious p.m. Wayne, $39.75-$123.75, 483-1111 ambitious, but soon to be tragic Nina, while timid Dev lines that critique both each other and the play they’re Sa t u r d a y , Ap r i l 8 vs. Quad City, 7:30 swoons for Goth girl Mash, who channels her depres- in. p.m. sion by writing and singing happy ukulele tunes about Yes, these characters know that they’re in a play, the harshness of life and love. and they happily comment on the relevance of theater And while these may not be the most likable self- in the 21st century. 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