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Photos from the production con- pageantry, the shopping, the family one special aspect of the holidays that young and old vey the attention to detail given to every aspect of the enjoy: the classic television shows. show, making it feel like the television story has come gatherings, and all the SEASONAL Back in my day, those shows were on one time to 3D life for an eager audience. A 2013 review in the MADNESS! Sing along and laugh with us each year, and if some conflict arose, you had to wait Orlando Sentinel backs up that impression. an entire 12 months for that show to come around “Based on the now-classic 1964 TV special, Ru- as we journey through the fun and again. True story. Networks (and there were four if you dolph is, of course, aimed at kids,” wrote Sentinel include PBS) ran our lives, choosing dates for these theater critic Matthew J. Palm. “But adults will feel frustration of the ho-ho-holidays! special airings wil- a thrilling glow ly-nilly, with no re- of nostalgia as the gard for plans your stop-motion ani- D ecember 11 —20 parents may have mated characters of made or school pro- their own childhood First Presbyterian Theater grams scheduled come to life on the with no thought stage. The show is at all for what the a technical dream: Tickets: CBS programmers Marcy Singhaus’s might have in mind. camera ready It could be cruel at costumes, Cindy 422-4226 artstix.org times. And heart- White’s clever sce- breaking. nic design, George By the time I Jackson’s evocative had children, we lighting and John had a little thing Valines’ striking called a VCR, and sound design com- I thought all my bine to bring the prayers had been beloved cartoon to answered. Finally, glorious life. See- I could record all ing actors relay the these favorite shows story’s message and not only see — ‘Maybe misfits them regardless of have a place, too,’ when I was home, narrator Sam the but I could watch snowman says — them time and time again RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED makes it resonate more throughout the holiday REINDEER – THE MUSICAL strongly, putting more season. Problem solved. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 heart in a Christmas tale Of course, now I own that had plenty to begin all of those shows on Embassy Theatre with.” DVD and begin trotting 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne The songs, already an them out around mid- established and popular November. It should be Tix: $28-$53 thru Ticketmaster, aspect of the television noted that several of my Embassy box office & 800-745-3000 special, particularly lend favorites were given to themselves to theatrical me as gifts from my kids who do occasionally marvel staging. “There’s Always Tomorrow” is a perfect love at the fact that their mother may love Christmas even ballad for a musical, and “Why Am I Such a Misfit?” more than they do. There are many of these shows that is also perfectly suited to live performance. And when I watch time and time again on DVD, but I still always Sam the Snowman hits “Rudolph the Red-Nosed enjoy catching the network airings, content in know- Reindeer,” surely the spirit of Burl Ives will fill the ing I’m sharing the experience with millions of strang- auditorium. It’s a perfect way to fill your family with ers just like I did 40-some years ago. the spirit of Christmas. The program I have already watched the most this Ultimately, the show itself is not about just the year is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the classic joys of Christmas or the fun of live theater. As Darel Rankin/Bass retelling of the story which was first a Jevens of the Chicago Sun-Times noted in his review successful 1939 book and later a hit song by Gene Au- of last year’s production, it speaks to an issue which try. But now those versions are dwarfed by the endur- in 1964 didn’t get as much attention as it has rightfully ing – and endearing – success of the television special gotten more recently. And that in itself goes a long which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary. Much way to explain why Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer of what makes the story of Rudolph so timeless rests has been making people feel good – in all of its multi- in the idea of misfits, a concept most kids understand media glory – for the better part of a century. all too well, and how those who were deemed out-of- “To see Rudolph now is to appreciate the show’s step with their society eventually came to rescue it. message about appreciating the misfits, conveyed dur- It’s a story of love, acceptance and driving through ing a less tolerant time,” wrote Jevens. “Rankin-Bass bad winter weather. And who doesn’t need a dose of was letting kids know ‘it gets better’ decades before that every 12 months or so? Dan Savage. It’s an idea no less relevant now, and the That beloved tale is now a touring stage pro- kids who see it demonstrated at the Broadway Play- duction, one which is visiting the Embassy Theatre house will learn not just about tolerance, but about courtesy of the Broadway at the Embassy series. The retelling a story with affection and ingenuity.” 2------www.whatzup.com------December 10, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 19 ust a reminder: next week’s issue is our last of 2015. The December 17 issue has got to carry you all the way until January 7, 2016. Among Kat other things, that means venues and performers need to hustle to get Bowser theirJ remaining 2015 and New Year’s Eve events into us in order to be included in our calendars. If you have something you need to promote with paid adver- Live at tising, well, you’re probably out of time, but it never hurts to call us here at Don Hall’s World Headquarters. We always try as hard as we can to be accommodating. 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In equal measures gut-punching punk, frenetic of other bands. and frayed-edged rock and pleading soul, High is more than the sum This album, their debut, was not really appreciated by critics of its parts; it transcends pat definition. and fans, but it really is some of the best work from Rod Stewart $11.99 On one hand, you have a pinball machine of a live band with a and this merry band. rabid (and growing) following, as evidenced by a now-infamous ap- The record opens with Bob Dylan’s “Wicked Messenger” THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS pearance at the Sydney Opera House that was shut down due to an and then into the soulful Ronnie Lane number, “Devotion.” That more attention wasn’t given to this band still makes me scratch WHY? overly enthusiastic crowd. On the other hand, a frontman who sim- ply goes by the name Shogun infuses his punk-tinged delivery with my head. A beautiful track, it could have been covered by Led The promotional art for the new album from a large helping of tuneful and heartfelt melody that recalls Motown Zeppelin or The Stones. hipster indie artists They Might Be Giants claims more than MC5. “Shake, Shudder, Shiver” is a great blues-soaked number co- Why? is for kids and “for you, too.” It also boasts If the Strokes favored faster tempos and had put Elvis Costello’s written by Stewart, Lane and guitarist Ron Wood. “Around the 18 songs and no aftertaste. In other words, early work closer to the front of their record collection, they might Plynth” rounds out side one and is one of the best things they ever these Brooklyn darlings are sticking with their A have come up with something approximating the bopping, shaggy wrote. You can really hear the Led Zeppelin influence in this track game, which is catchy, cleverly written tunes that dog gem “Need You.” The title track’s beat-dropping-and-adding ar- and understand why Wood was recruited to replace Mick Taylor seem to defy age limits, not to mention expecta- rangement adds an interesting edge to the marching tune, and Sho- as a full-time member of the Rolling Stones in 1975. tions. Head to any Wooden Nickel Music store gun’s nearly sing-shouted vocals carry the tune aloft. “I just wanna Side two continues the blues-folk-boogie and has a great in- to pick up your copy for $11.99. Why, you might stay with you ’cause you get me high” implies a far more romantic strumental in “Pineapple and the Monkey,” which has an organ in ask? Why not? notion than you’d think. In fact, Shogun follows with, “I looked into front of the guitar of Wood and the jazzy drumming from Kenney your eyes, and so much was disguised / Now I wanna be with you.” Jones (the guy who replaced Keith Moon for The Who in 1978). TOP SELLERS @ And though the band can trigger involuntary pogo reflexes with Lane’s bass opens the closing track, “Three Button Hand Me the best of them, there are a few surprising shifts on High. “Caro- Down,” and features band member Ian McLagan on the Ham- Wooden Nickel lina” is a straight-up mid-tempo number, replete with jangly guitars mond organ. (Week ending 12/6/15) and the kind of vibe that’s reminiscent of The Replacements’ more This is a really great album of music from some guys who tender moments. “Wouldn’t You Know” presents Shogun in full produced four albums, all of them superb, in just three years. TW LW ARTIST/Album croon mode, albeit with distorting microphones and an unfussy in- Lane and McLagan passed away (in 1997 and 2014, respec- 1 1 ADELE strumental mix. The melding of power-pop, yearning vocals and an tively), but Stewart, Wood and Jones have gotten together for 25 amphetamine tempo on “Little Star” leads the album to a satisfying, some gigs, most recently this past September. (Dennis Donahue) if all-too-brief, conclusion. 2 – COLDPLAY Royal Headache leave you wanting more. For now, you’ll just soundscapes and driving techno, the song is carried along by a per- Head Full of Dreams have to spin this one again. And maybe again. (D.M. Jones) cussive center that allows for strange aural delights to come in and 3 3 BOB DYLAN Oneohtrix Point Never out of the mix, racing from left to right. “Mutant Standard” feels very The Best of the Cutting Edge much alive and relevant. All of those artists attempting to do what Garden of Delete Daniel Lopatin does need to sit down and listen to this song and go 4 6 DANZIG back to the drawing board. Skeletons Oneohtrix Point Never toured “Child of Rage” is another track that showcases the elegance with Nine Inch Nails and Soundgar- Lopatin brings to electronic and synth music that sometimes gets lost 5 3 JEFF LYNNE’S ELO den last year, promping Daniel Lopa- in the weird. It’s like Weather Report and Cluster were enveloped Alone in the Universe tin to change the scope of his music. into an old IBM motherboard. “I Bite Through It” sounds like Nitzer He wanted to create something more Ebb and New Order through metal shavings and bad dreams, while 6 – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN modern, something more rock-influ- Stanley Jordan plays over the mania. “Freaky Eyes,” “Lift” and “No Ties That Bind: The River Collection enced. The result is Garden of De- Good” take the album to it’s eventual end, with “No Good” being the lete, a mix of distorted vocals, dan- 7 – BABYFACE reserved, quiet piece this album needs to end on. Return of the Tender Lover cier beats and industrial muscle that Garden of Delete never wavers from the journey it starts at the is both the weirdest album by OPN and one of the best. beginning. It seems Lopatin isn’t resting on his laurels by sticking to 8 – ROGER WATERS There’s a story about how this album was a result of the influ- the same formula. What this album proves is that he is as ever-chang- The Wall ence of an extraterrestrial named Ezra that came into contact with ing and as vital as the music he creates as Oneohtrix Point Never. I’m Lopatin. The album does indeed have somewhat of a story regarding not sure how he can top this album, but I’m happy to listen and see if 9 – RICK ROSS this tale, and there’s even a song called “Ezra,” but I’m not going to he can. (John Hubner) Black Market get into that. I’m just going to talk about the songs themselves. “Intro” is a distorted voice (presumably the aforementioned 10 8 RUSH alien) which leads into “Ezra,” a loop-filled track that feels like snip- R40 Live pets of memories sewn together with Lopatin’s musical storytelling. NICCUM - From Page 4 The song picks up in the middle section like some manic techno she’s dumb, but she is just totally innocent.” freakout before the bottom drops out. “Sticky Drama” feels like The nature of the role has presented Niccum with a major acting OPNs attempt at a pop hit. It contains big bombastic swaths of synth challenge: not breaking onstage. check out our you might hear on some big radio hit, as well as heavily affected “I am pretty sure that I am not going to make the entire run with- vocals that could be some pop diva disguised as a robot. Pretty soon, out laughing at least one night,” she says. “I also love working with though, the song descends into some hellish, industrial explosion, the cast and crew on this show. They are all lots of fun, and the show 50¢ vinyl bins like Skinny Puppy devouring Aphex Twin in an attempt to digest its will definitely bring out laughter from the audience. I really don’t hundreds to choose from essence. There may be moments of modern pop extravagance here, think that anyone is going to leave disappointed.” but make no mistake: this is an Oneohtrix Point Never record. Although she has worked at other theaters in Fort Wayne, Nic- 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 “SDFK” is a quiet interlude that reminds one of earlier OPN cum considers Arena Dinner Theatre her home. 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 records, and it takes us into the album’s centerpiece, “Mutant Stan- “What makes Arena so special is the intimacy with the audi- 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 dard.” An eight-minute ride into deep space and some dark subcon- ence,” she says. “You just always have a homey feel there. It’s like a We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs scious, the NIN influence is noticeable on this song, but it never feels family. They don’t have a lot of money, but Arena has always been www.woodennickelrecords.com like Lopatin is aping Trent Reznor. Containing elements of ambient and always will be a survivor.”

8------www.whatzup.com------December 10, 2015 NIGHTLIFE ALLEN COUNTY Great Music & So Much More Fr i d a y -Sa t u r d a y , De c . 11-12 • 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 4D’s bar & grill T h u r s d a y , De c . 10 ~ 6:30-9:30p m Thursday, 12-10 Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-6488 Chris Worth Jamie Wise Ex p e c t : Great food and drink specials and live entertainment; $2 drink Ru s s specials daily; $1 tacos on Mon.; $1.50 domestic longnecks & $1 tacos F r i d a y , De c e m b e r 11 ~ 9p m -1a m Friday, 12-11 on Tues.; 39¢ wings on Wed. (3-11 p.m., dine-in only); $1 sliders & Loose Grip Wi l l i a m s o n Ty Causey $1.50 longnecks on Thurs.; live music Fri. & Sat.; buy one-get one half off entrees on Sat. (5-8 p.m.); $7.50 14”, 3-topping pizza on Sun. w/Ke n Ga r r S a t u r d a y , De c . 12 ~ 9p m -1a m Saturday, 12-12 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : NW corner of Dupont & Lima. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. As seen on NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” Brat Pack Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Susan Mae & New the Starz series “Boss” and the Visa, Disc Yesterday major motion picture “Contagion” Aj’s USA bar & grille Ca l l 486-0216 f o r Mo r e In f o r m a t i o n Sports Bar/Tavern • 2472 Getz Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-434-1980 East State, next to Rib Room. o r v i s i t w w w .s n ic k e r z c o m e d y c l u b .b i z Ex p e c t : Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday night, live music, www.nickswinebar.com NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS NFL package on 10 screens, billiards, darts, good food, daily specials Monday-Friday, all in a friendly atmosphere. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Canopy Corners on Getz Road between Covington and Illinois. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-3 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Nicks_1/20ad_Dec9-dueThursday, December Dec1.indd 1 11/30/1510 4:27 PMJo n Du r n e l l — Variety at Checkerz Bar To r i Ke l l y w/Al e x An g e l o , Be c k y G, Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ma x — Pop/hip hop at Rhinehart Al i c i a Py l e — Piano at Club Soda, Fort no cover, 489-0286 Music Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7 alley sports bar Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar p.m., $25, 481-6555 Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 426-3442 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ex p e c t : Sports on 21 big screen TVs all week. Sandwiches, wraps, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — cover, 485-1038 Friday, December 11 e t t i n g h e r e Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Ma r c h On w/Co m r a d e , Ba r k y & soups and salads. $10 buckets every Sunday. G T : Inside Pro p e ak e r r i c c i l l e r a n d t h e Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.- 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 S , E MM Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Cl a s h v i l l e So u n d — Indie at Brass Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Rail, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, 267- p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex 5303 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Nick’s Martini Ma r k Ga r r — Acoustic variety at Martin’s Tavern, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 ANNRITA’S LOUNGE & GRILL & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Adams Lake Pub, Wolcottville, 7-10 a.m., no cover, 357-4290 Music/Dancing • 6330 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-459-7687 p.m., no cover, 854-3463 no cover, 482-6425 Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Ex p e c t : Newly remodeled. Enjoy drinks, dining and dancing in a warm, Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Ja m i e Wi s e — Jazz/variety at Annrita’s Classic rock at Beamer’s Sports friendly atmosphere. You’ll love our fare of Korean, Italian and tapas Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6:30- at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 9:30 p.m., no cover, 459-7687 Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- a.m., no cover, 625-1002 dishes. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in Covington Plaza next to Fresh 2537 o u r s Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at Bl a c k Ca t Ma m b o — Ska at O’Sullivan’s Market and Chappell’s Restaurant. H : Open 4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 opening for lunch soon. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Amex, DC 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Ja s o n Pe n n i n g t o n — Southern gos- Bo n a f i d e — Variety at Draft Horse pel at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, 7-9 5827 Saloon, Orland, 8-11 p.m., cover, ARCOLA INN & ALE p.m., free, 920-8734 Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i Du o — Variety at 829-6465 Pub/Tavern • 11517 Arcola Rd., Arcola • 260-625-4444 Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Lake George Retreat, Fremont, 7-10 Br o t h e r — Rock at Checkerz Bar & Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, pool table, jukebox, live weekend entertainment, Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., p.m., no cover, 833-2266 Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no no cover, 489-2524 Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — cover, 489-0286 3 TVs, free WIFI, patio, fire pit. Drink specials: $3 domestic pitch- Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 ers $2 Fire & Ice Sun.; $1 domestic drafts, $2 craft drafts, $3 Captain p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Mon.; $2 well drinks Tues.; $2 Reds, $3 bombs Wed.; $2 domestic longnecks, $3 craft/import longnecks Thurs.; $5 domestic pitchers Fri.; ------$3 Beam or Canadian Mist Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Arcola Rd. & Eme, less than 10 minutes from Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM BAR 145 It’ll Be a Hillbilly Casino Christmas Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 Christmas comes early to The Brass Rail on Sun- Ex p e c t : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 day, December 20 when the club hosts the return of lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Hillbilly Casino. From the moment frontman Nic Out and About $15 bottled house wine/$5 glasses Tues.; $5 Burger & $5 Martinis Roulette hits the stage and gives a count off of 1-2- NICK BRAUN Wed.; $4 Craft Bottles Thurs. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between Coliseum 3-4, get ready for an evening of electrifying Casino- and Washington Ctr. on North Clinton. Ho u r s : 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. style psychobilly. Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Hillbilly Casino have come to Roulette’s home- Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe for his new Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex town frequently over the years, just frequently enough project, Munroe’s Thunder. The band is currently to leave us thirsting for more. This time around they’re working on material for its debut album, The Black BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL bringing Nashville’s The Dead Deads, which feature Watch, tentatively set for a summer release. Hopefully Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 Leo High School grad Angie Lese, aka Billy Dead, on we see Munroe’s Thunder stroll through town soon Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live drums. after. music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, The Dead Deads’ high-energy shows are noted Early this year Brit Floyd’s performance at the sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A for the pink smoke floating from the stage and black Embassy Theatre went down as one of the most talked quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at X’s on the band’s eyes. According to their biography about shows of 2015. I have to give a thumbs up to the 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc on Sonicbands.com, “The Dead Deads are for fans of Embassy staff for that show, as prior to that the clos- everything from 90’s bands like The Pixies to modern est experience they provided was the Pink Floyd laser BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY metal bands like Mastodon, to alternative rock bands light shows a few years back. Those who might have Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 like The Foo Fighters or Weezer.” missed out or are looking for a gift for that special Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- They recently performed on Motörhead’s Motor- rocker in the family will be pleased that Brit Floyd are cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & boat cruise alongside bands such as Motörhead, Slayer returning to the Hoosier state. On Thursday, March $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos and Anthrax and toured the U.S. with Halestorm. This 31, they’ll be playing the Murat Theatre at Old Na- & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; show will have an early 8 p.m. start, so arrive early. tional Centre in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale and $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, In addition, the first 30 paid customers ($8 cover) get range from $32.50-$52.50. Those folks who attended tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 a wrapped Christmas present from the bands. I can’t the Embassy performance know that this show will be a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM think of a better show to wrap up the year than this well worth the trip; more importantly, the tickets fit one. See you there! nicely in a Christmas stocking. Since their show here Local guitarist extraordinaire Justin Zych (Zepha- in town, the band has welcomed Italian born guitarist/ niah, Cougar Hunter) has added another band to his vocalist Edo Scordo, who replaced Bobby Harrison. resumé. This time Zych has teamed up with former [email protected] December 10, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- Po s s u m Tr o t Or c h e s t r a — Funk/jazz Ho m e Fr e e — Country a cappella ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Christmas music at Niswonger C2G MUSIC HALL 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 Co l i n Mo c h r i e & Br a d Sh e r w o o d Ru s s Wi l l i a m s o n w/Ke n Ga r r — Ohio, 7:30 p.m., $25-$40, 419-238- — Comedy at Honeywell Center, Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, 6722 Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse Wabash, 7:30 p.m., $19-$75, 563- Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, IPFW Ho n o r Ja z z Ba n d — Jazz at musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a 1102 486-0216 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Wayne, 2 p.m., free, 481-6555 venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 JFX — Rock at American Legion 499, Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — Holiday Ty Ca u s e y — R&B/variety at Annrita’s cover, 483-1368 Pops at Embassy Theatre, Fort Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas o u r s Parkview Field. H : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $29-$70, 481- a.m., no cover, 459-7687 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check 0777 cover, 426-3411 CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” Fr e ak Br o t h e r s — Funk at Dupont Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Saturday, December 12 The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 483-1311 cover, 665-3922 10 Ye a r Re i g n — Rock at Beamer’s Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Gr e g g Be n d e r a n d Fr i e n d s — Blues/ Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Jo n Du r n e l l Ba n d — Rock/variety at specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of jazz at Venice Restaurant, Fort 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 749-5396 sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — 482-1618 Ka r a o k e — Variety at Hamilton House, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Country 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Hamilton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 Heritage Winery, Laotto, 5-8 p.m., 488-3344 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. no cover, 637-2980 Martin’s Tavern, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas a.m., no cover, 357-4290 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Bo n a f i d e — Variety at Navy Club, Ship cover, 426-3411 245, New Haven, 7-11 p.m., no Ke n n y Ta y l o r & Fa r m l a n d Ja z z Ba n d Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/blues cover, 493-4044 — Variety at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, Br a t Pa c k — Rat Pack at Annrita’s state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Vinnie’s 483-5526 Bar, Decatur, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, e t t i n g h e r e a.m., no cover, 459-7687 Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. G T : Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at 729-2225 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Br e n t A. Co o p e r & Ja m i e Kl e i n — The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Variety at Don Hall’s Triangle Park, Ma s o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at Rusty Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. cover, 665-3922 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Spur Saloon I, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s 482-4342 $5, 755-3465 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- u s i c o v e r s o u n g e Br o t h e r — Rock at Checkerz Bar & M L L — Variety at Checkerz Bar & Grill 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar cover, 489-0286 Spirits, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no $5, 456-7005 x p e c t DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field E : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock cover, 485-1038 Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no On e Ey e d Wo o k i e — Rock at Columbia Lo o s e Gr i p — Rock/variety at Nick’s cover, 485-1038 Street West, Fort Wayne, 10:30 best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., , 422-5055 Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk roads. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Qu i n c y Sa n d e r s Qu a r t e t — Funk/ noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Ma s o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at Rusty p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 490-6488 jazz at Summit City Brewerks, Fort Spur Saloon I, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, MC, Visa, ATM available Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — Holiday $5, 755-3465 Pops at Embassy Theatre, Fort 420-0222 Columbia Street WesT Wayne, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., $29-$70, Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 481-0777 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 The Almost C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large Latch String menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Entirely Every Thursday daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : ON THE $1.50 Domestic Longnecks Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Acoustic LANDING! every MON., thurs. & sat. • 10:30-2:30 Disc, Amex Christmas american idol karaoke CURLY’S VILLAGE INN WEDNESDAYS FRIDAY, december 11 • 10-2 Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 $ 00 A very special holiday Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family 1 domestic joel young band brunch and concert every sunDAY • 9-1 owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted LONGNECKS benefiting MusiCorps, Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials yesterday’s headtrip made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in & KARAOKE W/JOSH a program of the every tuesday Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen Wounded Warrior Project $2.75 Imports • $1.00 Tacos open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex thursdaYS every WEDNESDAY • 9pm fort wayne DEER PARK PUB OPEN MIC w/JON SWAIN SUNDAY, DEC. 20 comedy connection Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 10AM-2PM & 59¢ wings Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and (ELEPHANTS IN MUD) THE PHOENIX imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug $100 domestic 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. 1122 BROADWAY Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger LONGNECKS FORT WAYNE food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 Friday, dec. 11 • 10pm featuring performances from a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. 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Jefferson, Fort Wayne Fr i - 5-8:30p m Inside the Harrison at Parkview Field Su n |Tu es |Wed |Fr i Karaoke 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne Live DJ 260-483-1311 260.267.9679 Th u r s |Fr i |Sa t December 10, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 Thursday, Dec. 17 • 6pm NIGHTLIFE Mountain DUPONT BAR & grill Town Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Takeover Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ featuring 6 beers Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live Every Tuesday music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. Tuesday Brews Day Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Sundays Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex All You Can Eat GREEN FROG INN Pizza Buffet Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 Beginning at 11am Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion 2910 Maplecrest wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g Fort Wayne Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. (260) 486-0590 Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Pine Valley Friday, December 18 Da l l a s & Do u g Sh o w — Variety at LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Country Club, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., Country Heritage Winery, Laotto, 5-8 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 no cover, 637-3145 80D — Rock at Rex’s Rendezvous, p.m., no cover, 637-2980 Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Warsaw, 10 p.m., no cover, 574- Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Mondays, $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no 267-5066 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Wednesdays, $2 wells and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody cover, 485-1038 Ad a m Bak e r & t h e He a r t a c h e w/ 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Ma s o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at The Pl a x t o n & t h e Vo i d , Co pp e r Th i e v e s Dr. Su e s s — Rock at Dupont Bar Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., — Variety at Skeletunes, Fort Wayne, & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. no cover, 426-1088 10 p.m., $5, 580-1120 483-1311 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Mi c h a e l Pa t t e r s o n — Guitar at Club Al a n Pa r r Qu a r t e t — Holiday jazz at Ev a n Gi d l e y Qu a r t e t — Jazz/Funk at Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Soda, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa no cover, 426-3442 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Ex pa n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley ig a d d y a d d y Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — Messiah x p e c t B C D — Rock/variety at E : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., by Candelight at First Wayne Street madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- $5, 665-3922 United Methodist, Fort Wayne, 7:30 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- 2537 Br a t Pa c k — Rat Pack at Nick’s Martini p.m., $35, 481-0777 west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no Gr a t e f u l Gr o o v e — Grateful Dead 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, cover, 482-6425 tribute at Latch String Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR 5827 ety at American Legion Post 241, cover, 483-5526 Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Waynedale, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no Ja n i c e An n e & Mi s s Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e Acoustic variety at Adams Lake Pub, cover, 747-7851 — Country at Taps Pub, Avilla, 10 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a Wolcottville, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Ci t i z e n s Ba n d — Rock at Checkerz Bar p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 897-3331 classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of 854-3463 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 JD Sm i t h Ov e r Ea s y — Variety at small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Moose Lodge, Bluffton, 10 p.m.-1 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex a.m., $5, 824-0660 cover, 426-3411 O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 Ex p e c t : Friendly, extremely accommodating atmosphere & staff. 12 flat screen TVs & projector TV. Kid friendly until 10 p.m. NFL foot- whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY ball Sun., Mon. & Thurs.; trivia 7:30 p.m. Wed.; karaoke 10 p.m.-2 ACOUSTIC VARIETY ORIGINAL ROCK a.m. Fri.; college sports Sat. Menu includes Irish specialties & vegetar- Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 FM90...... 765-606-5550 ian options; catering available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 PRAISE & WORSHIP Building downtown between Fairfield and Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: BLUES ROCK MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke 80D...... 260-519-1946 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & BLUES comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- CLASSICAL Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK & VARIETY of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes COUNTRY & country rock The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL Visa, Disc, Amex horn band Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 STATE GRILL Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 standards Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 INDIE ROCK Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous KARAOKE/DJ TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: OLDIES ROCK variety Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 For more information on these performers, or to sign your ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at UpShott Entertainment...... [email protected] www.whatzup.com

12------www.whatzup.com------December 10, 2015 ‘T’ IRMSCHER - From Page 6 NIGHTLIFE souri for a time when a friend said, “Hey ‘T,’ did you “We just got the word that we’re an official event know FAME is hiring a director?” for bicentennial, so our theme in March will be Art- WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL “I decided to go for it, though the title ‘executive fully Celebrating Indiana. We’re bringing in a story- Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 director’ is a little overwhelming. But I decided to try telling mime, and I’m really looking forward to seeing Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, 7-9 p.m. for it anyway. I’ve always loved the arts. Visual arts what that’s like. We’ll have the Miami Indians coming Monday; Karaoke, 10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday & 7-11 p.m. Friday; especially, but all the arts – dance, music – I love it all. in also to demonstrate bead work, and the Hearthstone Live DJ, 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; live bands; all PPV events on 45 And I believe in serving the community.” Ensemble will be performing. All of the art projects in TVs. Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), 4 p.m.-close Tuesday & Thursday, dine-in only; soup & salad lunch/dinner buffet, Mon.-Fri. FAME, founded in 1987, was the vision of Doro- the Imaginarium will be Indiana based, and we’ll have Ge t t i n g Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first thy Kittaka, who saw the erosion of arts funding in 200 singers perform a song specifically created for the stoplight. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; public schools and hoped to fill that void. Under her FAME Festival and the Indiana Bicentennial.” Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site leadership for more than 20 years, FAME grew tre- One of the most significant changes during her mendously, and its annual festival has become a major tenure as director has been FAME’s move from their KOSCIUSKO COUNTY event since its first outing in 1988, becoming the larg- offices at IPFW to the Auer Center for Arts & Culture est single event each year at the Grand Wayne Center. where they joined Fort Wayne Ballet, Artlink and Arts MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE Irmscher says taking over the position after such stel- United as tenants. Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 lar leadership put her in a good position to move the “We were at IPFW for three or four years, and we Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- organization forward. were very appreciative of them for having us. But in crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews “Dorothy was here for years and years and then the end, we couldn’t turn down the opportunity to be available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- Beth Peter served as part-time director, and they left downtown and be part of the arts campus down here. ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. it in good shape, so I walked into something that was It’s been a godsend for us since it’s easier to collabo- Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 already going strong. My job is to keep it that way.” rate with other organizations down here. It’s been a miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- In addition to the annual festival, FAME also runs nice move for us.” Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, children’s arts classes and summer camps. Irmscher Irmscher is the sole employee of FAME (with the Disc says the goal is to “keep the arts strong and bring out exception of a part-time accountant who sees to the DEKALB COUNTY the artist in every child.” books), which sounds like an overwhelming task. But The festival earlier this year provided a merging in the end, she says, FAME is as collaborative within MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM of arts, math and science, providing a partnership with the organization as it is with other organizations. And Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Science Central to combine artistic expression with the she credits the board on which she once served with Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- study of space. The Star Lab planetarium was particu- making the work she and FAME do possible. crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, larly popular, and Mark Phenicie’s Steampunk Space- “Our board works very well together. No one can including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian ship provided a perfect example of cross-disciplines. get to every single event, but our board is there to sup- menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- The next festival, March 19-20, has been designated port us at everything we do,” she says. “They all work town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 as an official event of Indiana’s bicentennial celebra- very hard, and I think we are very good together. I’m a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc tion. very lucky to have the board that I have.” STEUBEN COUNTY - From Page 7 HAMILTON HOUSE ON BOOKS Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. 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The event takes place May 20-22 at Andrew Bird w/Jason Adasiewicz Dec. 10 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio and fea- CHRIS HUPE Andrew Bird Dec. 11 The Hideout Chicago tures Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disturbed, Andrew Bird Apr. 14 ‘16 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Megadeth and Shinedown as some of the Andrew Bird Apr. 15 ‘16 The LC Pavilion Columbus, OH headliners. Other acts already announced include Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Andrew Bird Apr. 16 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Bullet for My Valentine, Clutch, Steel Panther, Ghost, Trivium, Sevendust, former Ani DeFranco ($30-$55) Apr. 2 ‘16 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Flyleaf singer Lacey Sturm and about 30 other bands. Tickets are already on sale and Ani DeFranco w/Chastity Brown Apr. 3 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids will easily sell out. B.J. Thomas Feb. 27 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Beach House Feb. 29 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland One band we are not seeing on the Rock On The Range bill yet is Slayer, but you’ll still Beach House Mar. 1 ‘16 Vic Theatre Chicago have a chance to see them as they have announced a headlining run of dates starting in Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Apr. 17 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland mid-February. The trek kicks off with a February 19 show in Chicago and returns to the Big Head Todd & the Monsters w/Mike Doughty Feb. 9 ‘16 Vogue Indianapolis area with a March 8 show in Columbus, Ohio. Testament and Carcass open the shows, Bob Saget Jan. 17 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago and I’d expect additional dates to be announced soon. Bobby Rush & Joe Louis Walker w/Wayne Baker Brooks, Shawn Holt and the Teardrops Feb. 12 ‘16 State Theatre Kalamazoo Bonnie Raitt Mar. 16 ‘16 Detroit Opera House Detroit The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, released a three-CD set called The Ties That Bind: The Bonnie Raitt Mar. 22 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago River Collection last week, giving him the perfect excuse to tour next year. Bringing along Brandi Carlile Dec. 30-31 Thalia Hall Chicago the E Street Band, Springsteen hits the United Center in Chicago January 19 and Quicken Brian Culbertson Apr. 30 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Loans Arena in Cleveland February 23. If you go, you’ll have the opportunity to download Brian Regan Jan. 14 ‘16 Victory Theatre Evansville the live shows a day afterward through LiveBruceSpringsteen.net. Tickets for these shows Buckwheat Zydeco ($20) Feb. 18 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor range from $55 to $155 and go on sale December 11. California Guitar Trio ($25) Mar. 13 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Cameron Carpenter feat. The International Touring Organ Apr. 9 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Last year’s Super Bowl halftime featuring Katy Perry was the most-watched Super Bowl Catie Curtis w/Maia Sharp ($15) Jan. 11 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor halftime show ever, with 118 million people reportedly tuning in. The show was energetic, Celtic Woman June 12 ‘16 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids visually appealing and chock full of hits that were helped along by a few guest stars as Chris Cagle Dec. 11 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis well. The organizers of Super Bowl 50 have decided to go the other way for their halftime Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen ($25) Apr. 7 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor show by booking Coldplay. Can you say snooze fest? Of all the popular bands out there Chris Smither ($26) May 6 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor today, why would you pick the sleepiest band on the planet? Their concerts have been Chuck Prophet Mar. 24 ‘16 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne tested and proven to be a cure for insomnia, so booking them for the biggest TV spectacle Ciara Apr. 15 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland of the year seems like it could be the antithesis of fun. Super Bowl 50 takes place in Santa City and Colour w/Greyhounds Jan. 30 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Clara, California, near San Francisco, so wouldn’t it make more sense to book a Bay Area Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash band like, oh, I don’t know, one of the biggest bands on the planet that might be named Craig Wayne Boyd Jan. 23 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Metallica. Or how about Journey? The big surprise could be the one-off return of Steve Damon Williams Dec. 31 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Dan Bern ($15) Jan. 20 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Perry on vocals. Even The Doobie Brothers would be more fun than freakin’ Coldplay. Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 26 ‘16 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Oh well, I guess I’ll be in charge of refilling the nachos and salsa during halftime this Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 27 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis year. Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 28 ‘16 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH [email protected] Dark Star Orchestra Mar. 1 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Dark Star Orchestra Mar. 3-4 ‘16 Vic Theatre Chicago Janet Jackson Jan. 29 ‘16 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Duffer, Bill Medley Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel Janet Jackson Feb. 1 ‘16 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Bill Medley Dec. 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago Janet Jackson Feb. 2 ‘16 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Janet Jackson Feb. 5 ‘16 Palace at Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Dec. 13 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 13 Thalia Hall Chicago Jason Isbell Feb. 19 ‘16 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Del McCoury Band w/Jeff Austin Band feat. Don Julin, Billy Strings Trio Jan. 16 ‘16 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Jason Isbell w/Shovels & Rope Feb. 20 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Delbert McClinton ($50) Dec. 16 The Ark Ann Arbor Jason Isbell w/Shovels and Rope ($27.50-$55) Mar. 1 ‘16 Royal Oak Music Theatre The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Jay Leno Mar. 3 ‘16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Disturbed Apr. 7 ‘16 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell, Tara Thompson Jan. 16 ‘16 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Dixie Chicks June 3 ‘16 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Jerry Garcia Dec. 12 House of Love Ministries Paulding, OH Donnie Osmond Jan. 22 ‘16 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Jerry Garcia Dec. 13 Beaver Chapel Church Celina, OH Dr. Dog Mar. 11 ‘16 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Jerry Garcia Dec. 13 First Church of God St. Marys, OH Dr. Dog Mar. 12 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jethro Tull Apr. 7 ‘16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Dr. Dog Mar. 13 ‘16 Vogue Indianapolis Jethro Tull Apr. 11 ‘16 Akron Civic Center Akron, OH Dropkick Murphys Feb. 18 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Jim Brickman w/Anne Cochran, Tracy Silverman Dec. 20 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Ellie Goulding May 6 ‘16 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Joanna Newsom w/Alela Diane, Ryan Francesconi Dec. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Ellie Goulding May 7 ‘16 Wolstein Center Cleveland John Berry Dec. 13 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Ellie Goulding May 10 ‘16 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH John Gorka ($20) Jan. 24 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Ellie Goulding May 14 ‘16 Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn Indianapolis John Oliver Dec. 30 Chicago Theatre Chicago Excision w/Bear Grillz, Figure Mar. 15 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland John Scofield, Joe Lovano Feb. 6 ‘16 The Palladium Carmel Experience Hendrix feat. Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Johnny A. w/Gene Deer Dec. 15 The Rathskeller Indianapolis Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson & more Mar. 11 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit Johnny Mathis May 12 ‘16 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend Experience Hendrix Mar. 12 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Johnny Mathis May 14 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Experience Hendrix Mar. 13 ‘16 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Jojo Dec. 16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Experience Hendrix Mar. 15 ‘16 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Jon Pardi Jan. 7 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis The Fab Four Feb. 12 ‘16 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Jorma Kaukonen ($30) Dec. 20 The Ark Ann Arbor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Dec. 20 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Josh Groban w/Sarah McLachlan Aug. 10 ‘16 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Frankie Ballard (sold out) Dec. 19 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Jan. 29 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Gaelic Storm Mar. 11-12 ‘16 House of Blues Chicago Journey & The Doobie Brothers w/Dave Mason June 29 ‘16 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Gary Clark Jr. Apr. 1 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Kaki King ($20) Jan. 18 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Griffin House ($15) Dec. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor Kenny G Dec. 16 MotorCity Casino Detroit Henry Rollins Feb. 13 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Killing Joke w/The Soft Moon Feb. 9 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Here Come the Mummies Feb. 26 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Ladysmith Black Mambazo ($45) Feb. 3 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Here Come the Mummies Mar. 25 ‘16 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Ladysmith Black Mambazo ($45) Feb. 4 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Hermans Hermits w/The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots Jan. 30 ‘16 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Lake Street Dive Mar. 14 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Heywood Banks ($25) Apr. 29 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 28 ‘16 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Home Free Dec. 12 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 29 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Hoodie Allen Mar. 16 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 30 ‘16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago II Volo Feb. 27 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 31 ‘16 Orbit Room Grand Rapids Il Volo Feb. 24 ‘16 State Theatre Cleveland Leo Kottke Apr. 16 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Il Volo Feb. 26 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Leon Bridges Mar. 11 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Iris DeMent ($35) Dec. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Lewis Black May 20 ‘16 State Theatre Kalamazoo Jack & Jack w/Daya Feb. 21 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Libera Apr. 3 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio

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Mustard’s Retreat ($20) Feb. 26 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Natalie Grant Mar. 20 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Thursday March 17, 2016 • 7:30PM Neil Zaza Dec. 12 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH The Embassy Theatre Oak Ridge Boys Dec. 20 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Oak Ridge Boys Apr. 23 ‘16 The Palladium Carmel Fort Wayne, Indiana Parquet Courts Feb. 16 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Patty Larkin ($20) Mar. 24 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor ON SALE THIS FRIDAY! The Piano Guys Mar. 12 ‘16 State Theatre Cleveland The Piano Guys Mar. 14 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit Tickets on sale Friday, December 11 at 10 AM at Pink Droyd Feb. 6 ‘16 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne 7KH(PEDVV\7KHDWUH%R[2IÀFH R5 w/Ryland Mar. 10 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone (800) 745-3000 The Ragbirds ($20) Dec. 11-12 The Ark Ann Arbor Railroad Earth w/Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Dec. 30 Vic Theatre Chicago Railroad Earth w/Cornmeal Dec. 31 Vic Theatre Chicago ON SALE NOW! 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December 10, 2015------www.whatzup.com------15 Guys, Take Your Ladies to See Brooklyn Thank whatever higher power you rec- honey as appealing as any suitor could be. ognize for the wonderful Brooklyn, a roman- Domhnall Gleeson affably shrugs his way tic and uplifting tale of coming to the United Flix through this role. States. Or just go enjoy a film that relies not The differences between Ireland and on intervention by a higher power, but the CATHERINE LEE Brooklyn are shown with great affection for wits and humanity of its characters. Thou- both places. The most poignant contrast is sands of women have lived the life of Eilish, role in Atonement, she’s now a grown-up the beach. the young woman who leaves Ireland hoping talent. Her every glance, move and gesture The sublime emptiness and peace of the for a better life in America. in Brooklyn shows us how thoughtful Eilish Irish beach is stunning. The privacy is ap- I delighted in every detail of her careful is. pealing and nothing like Coney Island. navigation of her new world, the post war She meets those who would tear her Tony’s family is hoping to build a few delights of a borough in New York City. The down on her journey, but they are outnum- houses on an empty piece of land on Long dream of America has never looked so good bered by good people. Ladies on the boat give Island, as empty as the beach in Ireland. We Saturday, Dec. 19 • 6pm • $5-$12 and so possible. her tips on how to get through customs. She know that for better and worse the American Brooklyn is directed by John Crowley lives in a boarding house presided over by Dream will build on those empty fields. It is from a screenplay adapted by Nick Hornby a tough-talking but warm-hearted mistress, nearly impossible not to hope that Eilish and A C2G (About a Boy, High Fidelity) from the novel a plum role for Julie Walters. The house is Tony will make a life together. by Colm Toibin. The story is lovely, told filled with girls who help each other. Eilish and her like bred the glories of our CHRISTMAS with minimal sentimentality, but drenched Outside the house, she has supporters. culture. She is a smart, loving human given to saturation in real feeling. This is a com- Her priest, played by Jim Broadbent, is the the opportunity to be more here. As I write THE BEEF MANHATTANS mon sense fairy tale propelled by delightful, kind of priest priests are supposed to be. At this I am seeing the “arriving in America” W/MIKE CONLEY, well-intentioned characters. work, her boss keeps an eye on her. Jessica picture of two newlywed coward murder- Brooklyn has a lot in common with old- Pare (Mad Men) makes Miss Fortini a very ers on the television. Haters gonna hate, and SUGAR SHOT fashioned Hollywood tales celebrating the hot den mother. they look like the product of a grim, narrow SUNNY TAYLOR promise of America, but it is a welcome Miserably homesick at first, this sup- ideology that can only recruit the ignorant update from old storylines. Eilish leaves port network helps Eilish find some comfort and miserable. SMOOTH EDGE 2 & Ireland, but she isn’t fleeing hideous pov- in her new life. She takes classes in book- Brooklyn should be seen by everyone, keeping to improve her prospects. Then she THE KT (KENNY TAYLOR) TRIO erty or abuse. She, courtesy of the strength but especially by girls of all ages (particularly and support of her sister and mother, just meets Tony Fiorello. Emory Cohen makes us old girls), ethnicity, faiths and aspirations. wants greater opportunity. What is America? this nearly impossibly stereotypical Italian- Gentlemen, take your ladies. I love a good For Eilish and so many young women it is American character so appealing, the idea chick flick that respects men. Given the op- a place of opportunity, a place where it is that he might not live happily ever after with portunity, what men or women (in any happy “possible to talk to people who don’t know Eilish is heartbreaking. pairing, cross or same gender) wouldn’t say your auntie.” Tragedy at home sends Eilish back to (paraphrasing from another NYC romance) Saoirse Roan is perfectly cast as Eilish. the Old Country, and once there, much tugs “We’ll have what they’re having.” She looks the part and is bold and subtle in at her very tender heartstrings. Top among her performance. Oscar-nominated for her the temptations is Jim Farrell, a homegrown [email protected] ------Mockingjay’s Half a Billion Not Enough Tops at the Box: Director Francis Law- der $800 million worldwide. Whoa, Bond. rence’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - New This Week: Ron Howard’s In the Part 2 once again took the No. 1 spot at the ScreenTime Heart of the Sea will open wide this week U.S. box office, selling another $18.6 million and, I predict, flop. It’s a big, expensive over the chilly weekend, upping the movie’s GREG W. LOCKE film starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin 17-day total to $227 million in the U.S. and Walker, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw and $523 million worldwide. Yeah, sure, that’s B. Jordan, and then I saw the film, and it’s Brendan Gleeson. The trailer looks ho-hum, a lot of money, but nowhere near what was great. Well, it’s very good, and very much and the reviews have been very rocky thus expected for the Hunger Games conclusion. worth seeing. I’ve read all the buzz about far. Originally slated to be Warner Bros. big Not a bad movie, though. But also not near Sylvester Stallone getting a Best Supporting awards season film, now it just feels like the Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings level Actor Oscar for his performance, but I think they’re dumping the thing out there, hoping COMING SOON! as far as big conclusions go. Something tells it’s Jordan who should be getting the buzz. to make some holiday dollars. Oh how the me that star Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t care, Not only did he give an authentic, brave, nu- great have fallen. as her upcoming performance in David O. anced performance in a franchise known for This time of year we mostly get smaller IU’S ANOTHER Russell’s Joy is getting serious Oscar buzz. being over-the-top, but his physicality was indie films and, of course, the big awards Also at the Box: Trick ’r Treat direc- about as impressive as anything I’ve seen season films. Then, on or around Christmas ROUND tor Michael Dougherty’s latest holiday hor- this year. That’s a part of performance, too. Day, we get several very promising movies. ror comedy, Krampus, took the No. 2 spot, Taking the No. 4 spot at last weekend’s Here are some of the flicks to look forward ROBIN TROWER selling a solid $16 million over its first three box office was Peter Sohn’s new animated to over the next couple of weeks: Quen- days of release despite some heavy competi- film, The Good Dinosaur, voiced by Frances tin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, David GO TO OUR WEBSITE tion. Not only does the film look really fun, McDormand, Steve Zahn and Jeffrey Wright O. Russell’s Joy, Adam McKay’s The Big it looks incredibly well made. Can’t wait to (whom I’ve seen walking around Brooklyn Short, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s The FOR TICKET INFO & MORE see this one, despite some poor reviews. three or four times). The movie sold $15 Revenant (the film I’m most excited to see, Ryan Coogler’s Rocky re-boot/sequel/ million, bringing its 10-day total to just un- as the trailer is beautifully shot), indie stand- ALL SHOWS ALL AGES sister film, Creed, took the No. 3 spot, sell- der $76 million. Not bad, especially when out Son of Saul and, of course, the movie of ing another $15.5 million and bringing the you consider that The Peanuts Movie is still all movies, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, flick’s 10-day U.S. total to an impressive doing well and taking a lot of the kiddie which many are predicting could go down as $65 million. As discussed last week, I’m a bucks. Rounding out last weekend’s Top 5 in the biggest box office success since the first big Rocky fan. Huge, even. I let myself get the U.S. was Spectre, which sold another $5 Star Wars film. excited about Creed because of the combi- million, bringing the Bond film’s five-week nation of Coogler and leading actor Michael total to $185 million in the U.S. and just un- [email protected] 16------www.whatzup.com------December 10 2015 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Featured Events Fr i d a y , Ap r . 1 vs. Erie, 7:30 p.m. HOCKEY Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Wi n t e r Wo r k s h o p s Ko m e t s — Upcoming home games at Co l l e c t i v e — Workshops and class- Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne es for movement, dance, yoga and Fr i d a y , De c . 11 vs. Indy, 8 p.m. more offered by Fort Wayne Dance Su n d a y , De c . 13 vs. Evansville, 5 Collective, dates and times vary, A Claim on the Wright Brothers p.m. Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Fr i d a y , De c . 18 vs. Manchester, 8 Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 Air travel has become so routine, such a stan- p.m. IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, dard part of our lives, that it’s hard to conceive of Sa t u r d a y , De c . 19 vs. Brampton, dance, music and theater classes Fare Warning 7:30 p.m. for grades pre-K through 12 offered a world where it didn’t exist. That may be why so many love to lay claim to the legacy of Orville and Mo n d a y , De c . 21 vs. Gwinnett, 7:30 by IPFW College of Visual and p.m. Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Michele DeVinney Wilbur Wright. Sa t u r d a y , De c . 26 vs. Kalamazoo, 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa While North Carolina can rightfully (wright- 7:30 p.m. Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Tu e s d a y , De c . 29 vs. Brampton, 7:30 Private lessons for a variety of fully?) demonstrate their role in the invention of the their early trials in their pursuit of flight. The pho- p.m. instruments available from profes- first airplane, what with Kitty Hawk and all those tos serve to document the persistence and tenacity of sional instructors, ongoing weekly Th u r s d a y , De c . 31 vs. Indy, 7:30 test flights that took place there, Ohio is also quick to the brothers as they forge ahead with their plans and p.m. lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort point out that they too have some claim to glory since see their invention come to fruition. Mayfield served Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, Fr i d a y , Ja n . 15 vs. Orlando, 8 p.m. academy.sweetwater.com the Brothers were living in Dayton, Ohio during their as their official photographer, showing that they not Sa t u r d a y , Ja n . 16 vs. Rapid City, early days of exploring the notion of flight. only had a pretty good handle on engineering but 7:30 p.m. This Week Ultimately it was decided that both North Caroli- also on marketing and legacy. The exhibit runs from Su n d a y , Ja n . 17 vs. Rapid City, 5 na and Ohio can tout their affiliation with the Wrights, December 5 through February 21, 2016. p.m. Fr i d a y , Ja n . 29 vs. Cincinnati, 8 p.m. Gi r l s Pi n t Ou t — Presentation of and those claims have been proudly displayed in the If you catch the Wright Brother exhibit between Her Story of Hops and tapas-style Sa t u r d a y , Fe b . 6 vs. Quad City, 7:30 dinner and beer pairing 6 p.m. best possible way – through their state license plates. December 12 and January 24, you can also catch an- p.m. Thursday Dec. 10, Mad Anthony While North Carolina can declare themselves “First other intriguing exhibit, The Art of Seating. While Fr i d a y , Fe b . 19 vs. Toledo, 8 p.m. Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, in Flight,” Ohio gets to chime in with “Birthplace of chairs may be something we take for granted, pretty Su n d a y , Fe b . 21 vs. Colorado, 5 $20, 426-2537 Aviation.” Everyone’s happy. much hoping they keep us comfy and off the floor, p.m. We d n e s d a y , Fe b . 24 vs. Missouri, But Indiana gets a little piece of the pie, too, when the chair can be both functional and ornamental. The 7:30 p.m. Holiday Events talking about the famous inventors. Although Orville exhibit will feature some of the more unique exam- Fr i d a y , Fe b . 26 vs. Missouri, 8 p.m. Sa t u r d a y , Fe b , 27 vs. Tulsa, 7:30 Fa n t a s y o f Li g h t s — Drive-thru holiday was born in Dayton, Wilbur was born in Millville, ples, something a little more tantalizing than your p.m. light event featuring over 70 animat- Indiana, and the family later spent time in Richmond, basic La-Z-Boy. Examples will range from early ed light displays depicting holiday Fr i d a y , Ma r . 18 vs. Quad City, 8 moving back to Dayton in 1884. The move actually 19th century until present day, providing a different p.m. scenes; horse drawn carriage rides meant Wilbur missed his own high school gradua- take on an American classic. available Friday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Sa t u r d a y , Ma r . 19 vs. Quad City, Sunday-Thursday and 6-10 p.m. tion, so his diploma was later sent to him. Information about membership and admission 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday thru Dec. 31, That Hoosier connection may or may not be prices can be found at fwmoa.org, but it’s worth not- We d n e s d a y , Ma r . 23 vs. Wheeling, Franke Park, Fort Wayne, $5 per significant to some, but it makes the upcoming ex- ing that there’s free admission every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. car, $10 per 15 passenger van, $25 hibit at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, a collection 5-8 p.m. and $1 admission the last Saturday of each Fr i d a y , Ma r . 25 vs. Toledo, 8 p.m. per bus or trolley, 744-1900 Sa t u r d a y , Ma r . 26 vs. Evansville, Fe s t i v a l o f Gi n g e r b r e a d — Over 100 of Wright Brothers photographs by William Preston month. And if you visit in December, you may as 7:30 p.m. gingerbread creations, games, Mayfield, even more interesting. The photographic well check out the Paradigm Gallery and do a little Sa t u r d a y , Ap r . 2 vs. Indy, 7:30 p.m. storytelling and visits from Santa, reproductions, which range from 1908 until the late holiday shopping! Su n d a y , Ap r . 3 vs. Evansville, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 and 9 a.m.-8 1950s, capture the Wright family as well as many of [email protected] We d n e s d a y , Ap r . 6 vs. Quad City, p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. History Center, Fort Wayne, $4-$6, Sa t u r d a y , Ap r . 9 vs. Indy, 7:30 p.m. 426-2882 Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start Ni g h t m a r e Be f o r e Ch r i s t m a s — Coats Sports and Recreation for Kids coat drive featuring flash- Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays Dance light only ghost hunt through the p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, Born to Read Ch i l i Ch a l l e n g e Bi k e Ri d e — Off-road, Haunted Jail, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Thursdays, 421-1315 Storytime for babies and toddlers, Greenway and city street bike riding; Mo n t h l y Da n c e — Fort Wayne Dec. 17; 7-11 p.m. Friday- Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 helmets required, 1 p.m. Friday, Dancesport’s monthly dance, 8-11 Saturday Dec. 18-19 and 7-9 p.m. Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Wo o d b u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start Jan. 1, departs from Psi Ote lower p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, Walb Sunday, Dec. 20, Columbia City a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, pavilion, Bob Arnold Park, Fort Classic Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Haunted Jail, Columbia City, admis- a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart 421-1370 Wayne, free, 797-3364 Wayne, $8-$10, 348-6205 sion is a gently used or new coat or Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Co n t r a Da n c e — Dancing to old-time $13, www.columbiacityhauntedjail. a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 Tours and Trips Spectator Sports swing music by The Spy Run String com Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, Band and live caller, no partner nec- 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Sa n t a a n d t h e Re i n d e e r — Visit with Fo r t Wa y n e Sk i Cl u b Sk i Tr i p s — BASKETBALL essary, 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. Santa and live reindeer and tour Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Ski trips to Whistler Mountain, 19, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, 421-1325 Ha r l e m Globetrotters — Exhibition the conservatory gardens, 12-4 Bittersweet, Swiss Valley, Lake basketball, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. Fort Wayne, $6-$9, 244-1905 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, Tahoe and more, dates vary, loca- 3, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, 19, Botanical Conservatory, Fort songs and finger- plays for the tions vary, departs from Fort Wayne, $18-$75, 483-1111 Wayne, $3-$5, 427-6440 whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, prices vary, more information avail- December 421-1330 Ma d An t s — Upcoming home games at St a r o f Be t h l e h e m — 90 minute plan- able at www.fwsc.org Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne Tr a i n To w n Sh o w a n d Sw a p Me e t — Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime etarium program following the path Ch i c a g o Sh o p p i n g Tr i p — Bus trip to a t u r d a y e c Over 150 tables of model and rail- for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. S , D . 12 vs. Iowa, 7:30 of the Wise Men in 3 B.C., 7:30 downtown Chicago for holiday shop- p.m. road, toy train and train memorabilia p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 3 & 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 ping, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Tu e s d a y , De c . 22 vs. Reno, 7 p.m. along with Lego® train display and Saturday, Dec. 12; 5 p.m. Sunday, Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, Dec. 12, departs from Bob Arnold Su n d a y , De c . 27 vs. Sioux Falls, 5 model railroad layouts, 10 a.m.-3 Dec. 13; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story Park, Fort Wayne, $55, 427-6017 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Merchants 18; 3 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Wh i t e Ch r i s t m a s : Th e Mu s i c a l — Building, Allen County Fairground, Sa t u r d a y , Ja n . 2 vs. Iowa, 7:30 p.m. 19 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Storytime for preschoolers, day- Chicago bus trip to see the Irving Fort Wayne, $5, under 12 free, 567- Th u r s d a y , Ja n . 28 vs. Canton, 7 Schouweiler Planetarium, University cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. Berlin classic performed at the 259-3340 Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 p.m. of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, $3-$4, Drury Theatre; lunch and continental Co m m u n i t y Kw a n z a a Ce l e b r a t i o n — Sa t u r d a y , Ja n . 30 vs. Maine, 7:30 $14 family max., 399-8050 & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 breakfast included, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Family event featuring live music, p.m. Wa l k t o Be t h l e h e m — Guided tours Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Thursday, Dec. 10, departs from dance, poetry and a meal, 6 p.m. depicting the scenes from Jesus’ books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, $99, Tu e s d a y , Fe b . 2 vs. Maine, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Weisser Park birth featuring live nativity, market- a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 427-6017 Fr i d a y , Fe b . 5 vs. Canton, 7:30 p.m. Youth Center, Fort Wayne, free, place, Roman soldiers, a potter, Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. De t r o i t Au t o Sh o w — Bus trip to view Tu e s d a y , Fe b . 9 vs. Delaware, 7 427-6784 over 500 cars, new and late model, wool spinner and other charac- Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for p.m. Si g n a t u r e Giving’s Ne w Ye a r ’s Ev e 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. ters of the time, 5:30-7:30 p.m. preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Tu e s d a y , Fe b . 16 vs. Grand Rapids, 7 Ma s q u e r a d e Ba l l — Charity event Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, First 421-1350 16, departs from Bob Arnold Park, p.m. featuring live music from Heartbeat Christian Church, Fort Wayne, free, Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start Fort Wayne, $79, 427-6017 Th u r s d a y , Fe b . 25 vs. Westchester, 7 City, dinner buffet, dancing, prizes 744-3239 Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 Ze h n d e r ’s Sn o wf e s t — Bus trip to p.m. and a champagne toast to benefit a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for Frankenmuth, MI to watch ice carv- Su n d a y , Fe b . 28 vs. Iowa, 5 p.m. Whitley County two-year and voca- teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ers from around the world; lunch at Storytimes We d n e s d a y , Ma r . 9 vs. Grand Rapids, tional scholars, 7 p.m. Thursday, Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, Zehnder’s Restaurant, 8 a.m.-9:30 7 p.m. Dec. 31, The Van Buren, Columbia 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, departs St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Fr i d a y , Ma r . 11 vs. Westchester, City, $60 individual, $100 couple, Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read from Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : 7:30 p.m. 609-5378 for babies and toddlers, 10:30 $85, 427-6017 Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Sa t u r d a y , Ma r . 12 vs. Sioux Falls, a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Su n d a y , Ma r . 20 vs. Grand Rapids, 5 Thursdays, 421-1355 Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Wednesdays, 421-1320 Tu e s d a y , Ma r . 22 vs. Sioux Falls, 7 p.m. December 10, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Ro g e r s & Ha m m e r s t e i n ’s Ci n d e r e ll a Asides — The Tony Award-winning musi- Di s n e y ’s Pe t e r Pa n — Musical adapta- cal that is a contemporary take AUDITIONS tion featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, on the classic fairy tale, 8 p.m. A Little Christmas Sneer Wit (Ma r c h 3-19) — Casting for 4 men Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and the Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12; 2 and 4 women ages 20-60, 7 p.m. rest of the Neverland crew, 8 p.m. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13; 8 p.m. Because of Christ- Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 10-12, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19; 2 Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 mas, December is a Pulse Opera House, Warren, p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Wagon u b y r i d g e s e b strange month. As the Curtain Call $5-$14, 357-7017 Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, R B (F . 5-8) — Auditions for adults and children, 4-6 p.m. Ex i t La u g h i n g — Three southern ladies $14-$32, 574-267-8041 holiday season seems Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 5-6, Fort KEVIN SMITH lose a friend and a bridge partner Ru d o lp h t h e Re d -No s e d Re i n d e e r : Th e to grow longer each Wayne Youtheatre, Arts United and decided to take her ashes from Mu s i c a l — Classic holiday story, Center, Fort Wayne, 422-8641 year, a fact about which the funeral home for one last bridge a Broadway production, 7:30 p.m. many of us complain, game which quickly becomes the Wednesday, Dec. 16, Embassy THE SANTALAND DIARIES most exciting night of their lives, Theatre, Fort Wayne, $28-$53 thru Upcoming Productions various traditions that 8 p.m. (7 p.m., dinner) Friday- Ticketmaster and Embassy box once delighted can 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 & 18 office, 424-5665 Saturday, Dec. 11-12; 2 p.m. (1 JANUARY 2016 come to annoy, a pos- p.m., dinner) Sunday, Dec. 13 and Th e Sa n t a l a n d Di a r i e s — David 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 & 19 Tw o Pl a y s o n a Be n c h — Edward sibility that becomes 8 p.m. (7 p.m., dinner) Friday- Sedaris’ account of working as an First Presbyterian Theater Saturday, Dec. 18-19, Arena Dinner elf at Macy’s Santaland in New York Albee’s The Zoo Story and David increasingly likely the Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35, includes City during the holiday crunch, 10 Mamet’s The Duck Variations, closer we come to De- 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne dinner and show, 424-5622 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. each involving two men sitting on a park bench, 7:30 p.m. Thursday- cember 25. I was real- Tix: $12-$20, 260-422-6329 Ho l i d a z e — Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s Saturday, Dec. 12; 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Saturday, Jan. 14-16; 7:30 p.m. izing this as I unboxed musical revue of the pageantry, Friday-Saturday, Jan. 22-23; 2 shopping, family gatherings and 19, First Presbyterian Theater, Fort decorations and found myself thinking one little object or another was Wayne, $12-$20, 422-6329 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24; 7:30 p.m. madness of the season, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 29-30, First kind of dumb or ugly but also thought “this goes up somewhere because Sc o n e s & Cr a c k e r s , Ho l i d a y in Lo n d o n Friday, Dec. 11; 2 p.m. Saturday- Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, it has always been a part of Christmas at my house, dammit.” It is what it - Cl a s s Re c i t a l — Dance recital Sunday, Dec. 12-13; 7 p.m. Friday, $12-$20, 422-6329 Dec. 18 and 2 p.m. Saturday- featuring iconic themes of Great is, and we do what we’ve always done because we’ve always done it. Sunday, Dec. 19-20, First Britain performed by Fort Wayne Ro m e o a n d Ju l i e t — Full-length three Stories of many of the smaller traditions that go into a visit to see Presbyterian Theatre, Fort Wayne, Dance Collective students ages act ballet performed by The State a stranger dressed as Santa Claus at one over-crowded store or another $12-$18, 422-4226 3-60, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Ballet Theatre of Russia, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Embassy were chronicled in a creative non-fiction essay by David Sedaris called Nu t c r a c k e r — Fort Wayne Ballet’s at South Side High School, Fort Wayne, $13-$15, 424-6574 Theatre, Fort Wayne, $28-$58 thru The Santaland Diaries. It describes in great and hilarious detail how Se- performance of the Tchaikovsky Ticketmaster and Embassy box Su pp e r Cl u b Ho l i d a y Sh o w — Retro classic, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; office, 424-5665 daris came to put on an elf costume one winter at Macy’s Santaland in 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Vegas-style crooner entertainment New York City. A staged version is now at First Presbyterian Theater 12 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. with holiday themed buffet, 6:30 Th e Co m pl e t e Wo r k s o f Wi ll i a m 13 Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (show), Sh a k e s p e a r e (a b r i d g e d ) [r e v i s e d ] through December 19. $17-$49, 422-4226 Thursday-Sunday Dec. 10-13 and — Fast paced, witty comedy fea- I have to say that one holiday tradition I’ve come to accept but not Dec. 18-20, Huntington Supper turing three actors and all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays revised for wholeheartedly embrace is the “Christmas play” I generally have to re- Club, Huntington, $35 (show only), view. Some are over-the-top cheesy and almost drip with sugary nostal- $49 (includes dinner & show) thru 21st century audiences, 7 p.m. box office 454-0603 dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, Friday- gia. However, when I saw that I would be able to see FPT’s production of Saturday, Jan. 22-23, 29-30, Feb. the Sedaris story (adapted by Joe Mantello), I was relieved. 5-6, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35 (includes dinner & The plot of the 70-minute one-act play begins with Sedaris stumbling show), 424-5622 upon a want ad for the job of elf in the newspaper. After a rigorous ap- Continued on page 19 ------Escaping the Madness GetGet “Aaaaargh!!!” That line from Youtheatre’s Holidaze pretty much Director’s Notes sums up the season for Arena Dinner Theatre a lot of people! Black LESLIE HORMANN YourYour presents Friday madness, stress, crowds, lines, busy schedules, the inun- HOLIDAZE dation of holiday ads FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE – buy! buy! buy! And 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 & 18 don’t forget forced so- Move 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. Move cialization with family (it’s okay, if you don’t 12-13 & 19-20 enjoy all of your fam- First Presbyterian Theater ily). How do we get it 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne all done? Can we afford OnOn this? Where will we Tix.: $12-$18, 260-422-6900 celebrate the holidays? www.fortwayneyoutheatre.org It’s pretty comical when you look at all of the frenzy that takes place during the months of Novem- Nov. 27-Dec. 19, 2015 ber and December! Holidaze; A Survivor’s Guide to the Season, Directed by Brian H. Wagner That’s Youtheatre’s take. an original musical revue celebrating all of the madness of the holidays, is Produced through special a collection of vignettes all too familiar to audiences. Like most writers, I arrangement with pulled from a lot of my own experiences. The overworked mommies, the Dramatic Publishing overtaxed daddies, the rowdy children, the “going crazy” director of the Call theatre or visit online for obligatory Christmas pageant – sound familiar? showtimes and ticket information. How lucky I was to have some of the city’s finest performers shar- ing the stage with a horde of Youtheatre children. Partnering children Arena Dinner Theatre with adults on a stage is always a win-win exchange of perspectives and 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne incredible mentoring. Holidaze is literally a who’s who of theatre veter- Register for Winter/Spring classes online ans. Leslie Beauchamp, who will knock your socks off with her vocals, (260) 424-5622 at fwdc.org or by calling 260.424.6574 arenadinnertheatre.org Continued on page 19 18------www.whatzup.com------December 10, 2015 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Ca s t l e Ga ll e r y Ho l i d a y Sh o w — Local “A No r t h Wo o d s Ch r i s t m a s ” Ga r d e n and national artists, Tuesday- Ex h i b i t — A rustic setting feat. a 10t h Re g i o n a l Exhibition Aw a r d Saturday and by appointment cabin during the holidays, Tuesday- Wi n n e r s — Works by Jeremy thru Jan. 2, Castle Gallery Fine Art, Sunday, thru Jan. 3, Foellinger- Stroup, Trevor Rush and John Fort Wayne, 426-6568 Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Join Us for Myers on display, Tuesday-Sunday, Da v i d Ca r p e n t e r — Figure drawings Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, Dec. 11-Jan. 13, (opening recep- and still life images, Wednesday- free), 427-6440 tion 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, with Sunday Dec. 11-Dec. 27, (artist Ob j e c t St r a n g e — Ball State Artists’ Talk at 6:45 p.m.) Artlink reception, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. Architecture exhibition, Green Frog’s Famous Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort 11) Wunderkammer Company, Fort Wednesday-Sunday Dec. 11-Dec. Wayne, 424-7195 Wayne, $2, 417-8846 27, (artist reception, 6-10 p.m. An g e l a Ell s w o r t h — Prints on display, Fr o m t h e Co ll e c t i o n — Mixed art Friday, Dec. 11) Wunderkammer Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 11-Jan. 13, works, Sunday-Thursday thru Company, Fort Wayne, $2, 417- (opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Langhinrichs Art Gallery, 8846 Dec. 11), Betty Fishman Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, SOCA St u d e n t Hi g h l i g h t s : Co m p u t e r Bloody Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 744-1867 Ar t , Animation, a n d Fi l m — Works Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Ga r d e n in Li g h t s — All garden by current students, daily, thru Ar t Cl u b — Artwork by students from areas decorated for the holidays, Dec. 20, Goldfish Gallery, Mimi the Art Club outreach program on Tuesday-Sunday thru Jan. 3, and Ian Rolland Art & Visual display, Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Communication Center, Univ. of St. Mary 11-Jan. 13, (opening reception Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Francis, Fort Wayne, 399-7999 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11), Artlink and under, free), 427-6440 USF Al u m n i /Fa c u l t y Exhibition — Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Hi g h Sc h o o l Ar t Co m p e t i t i o n a n d Works of alumni and graduates and Wayne, 424-7195 Exhibition — High school student by current and retired faculty from Ar t Fa r m Ho l i d a y Po p Up Ga ll e r y — work on display, daily, thru Dec. the School of Creative Arts, daily, Feat. 13 national and local artists 12, Visual Arts Gallery, IPFW, Fort thru Dec. 20, John P. Weatherhead Bar & offering ceramics, jewelry, fiber, Wayne, 481-6705 Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art metal, glass, mixed media, thru Jo h n Le a v e ll — Acrylic, large-canvas and Visual Communication Center, Dec. 27, 17612 N. County Line Rd works, Saturdays, thru Dec. Univ. of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, E, Spencerville. 740-8725 31,The Gallery at Prana Yoga, Fort 399-7999 Ar t f o r t h e Ho l i d a y s — Handmade Wayne, 627-9642 Wr i g h t Br o t h e r s Ph o t o g r a p h s b y Sunday Brunch ornaments and nativities, Monday- Ma u r i c e Pa p i e r : A Re t r o s p e c t i v e — Wi ll i a m Pr e s t o n Ma y f i e ld — Saturday thru Dec. 31, Orchard Over 70 pieces by Papier and Collection of works from Orville and Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, dozens of paintings by his former Wilbur Wright’s personal photogra- Featuring Eggs Benedict, 436-0927 students, Tuesday-Sunday thru pher, Tuesday-Sunday, thru Feb. 21, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Th e Ar t o f Se a t i n g — A survey of Jan. 15, Artlink Contemporary Art Biscuits & Gravy, Shrimp & Grits American chair design from the Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 early 19th century to the pres- Me m o r i a l Pa r k Mi ddl e Sc h o o l — ent day, Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. Student works on display, Tuesday- and Chocolate Waffles 12-Jan. 24, Fort Wayne Museum Sunday, Dec. 11-Jan. 13, (opening Artifacts of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11), SPECIAL EVENTS 6467 Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, n d h u r s d a y in t h e a r a d i g m a ll e r y Ar t Yo u Ca n Us e — Works of clay, oil, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 2 T P G fiber, wood and more, Tuesday- Na n c y Fr i t z — Vibrant paintings — Susan & Steven Shaikh combine Saturday thru Jan. 15, Crestwoods centering primarily on motif of the Indian style with contemporary in Frame Shop & Gallery, Roanoke, mandala, Wednesday-Sunday jewelry featuring silversmithing and 672-2080 Dec. 11-Dec. 27, (artist recep- gemstones, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 10, Fort Wayne Museum of Bl o o d , Sw e a t , a n d Pi x e l s : Fa ll 2015 tion, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11) Art, free, 422-6467 BFA Exhibition — IPFW Senior Wunderkammer Company, Fort thesis works, Wednesday-Sunday Wayne, $2, 417-8846 2-Time Grand Dec. 11-Dec. 27, (artist recep- Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y Upcoming Exhibits tion, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11) Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary Wunderkammer Company, Fort photography from invited and juried JANUARY Wayne, $2, 417-8846 artists, Tuesday-Sunday thru An n Jo h n s o n & Wi ll i a m St e ff e n Ca r o l Po pp Be n n e t t & Sa r a h Jan. 3, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, — Paintings, paper mache and Champion Th o m p s o n — Acrylic paintings, $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 woodworking, Sunday-Friday, “Carol and Corky” TV nostalgia and Jan. 15-Feb. 21 (opening recep- pottery, Sunday-Friday thru Jan. tion, 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15), 10, First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First First Presbyterian Church, Fort Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 426-7421 426-7421 Fort Wayne’s SANTALAND - From Page 18 plication process, he has to assume an elf name for his bits of dialog, which are original to Sedaris’ story. time assisting many a lucky actor playing the leading To me, the last bit of any play is critical in determin- role of Santa Claus. He chooses “Crumpet.” So, we ing the feeling audience members have as they exit a see Sedaris/Crumpet battle various little bits of ridicu- theater. I’m certainly not a prude, but I wish the final Best Wings lousness as he grudgingly wears his goofy costume for lines had been a bit different. one of countless specific elfin roles until he is able to Other than that, despite the darker parts of the hu- Just 50¢ (including boneless) return it and move on. man soul shown during the “happiest time of the year” In this one-person play, Kevin Torwelle is just in this play, it is strangely a “feel good” play, or at every Monday & Wednesday, right. Fortunately, he doesn’t attempt to mimic the dis- least it was for my friends and me. tinct voice of Sedaris that many have come to know As December and its stressors come on quickly 6 p.m. until close through hearing it so frequently on NPR. As Crum- and more than enough Christmas songs are being pet, he delivers lines perfectly, and his expressive face played on radio stations and in shops, I appreciated serves well in this production. the chance to see something fresh and hilarious and My only minor complaint has nothing to do with being able to skip Christmas revues. You will, too. Hours: FPT’s production, but comes instead from the final [email protected] 10am-12am M-Th., HOLIDAZE - From Page 18 10am-3am Fri. is joined by a delightfully entertaining posse: Eileen ranges from ages 7 to 90 (and a half). The icing on our Claypool Ahlersmeyer, Emily Arata, Heather Closson, holiday cake is musical director Jeanette Walsh who 12pm-3am Sat., Maggie Kole Hunter, Dotty Miller, Janet Piercy, Deb- will have our audiences singing their favorite carols. ra Dambra and Elise Ramel. Our men include Paul With so much holiday entertainment to choose 12:30-8pm Sun. Stephens (guitarist for Fawn Liebowitz, who recently from in this city, we hope you put Holidaze on your played our Grampa Joe in Willie Wonka), Bill Piercy to-do list. You’ll laugh, you’ll sing along and, hope- and the one and only local theater treasure, Harvey fully, you’ll leave with some of that Christmas magic Cocks (in his 157th theater performance). Our cast that makes all of the frenzy worth the effort. 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260.426.1088 December 10, 2015------www.whatzup.com------19 Holiday Hours 9–9 MON–THURS 9–8 FRI • 9–7 SAT HOLIDAY 12–5 SUN Open Christmas Eve *Holiday Savings Offers 9AM–4PM valid until December 24 or while supplies last. COME IN TODAY FOR EXCLUSIVE IN-STORE DEALS ON THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY GEAR!*

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