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2------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 whatzup Volume 22, Number 21 or us here at whatzup, 2018 promises to be a transformative year. When we began publishing whatzup as a free-distribution arts and entertainment weekly in August of 1996, we had no notion that the internet would completely alter theF way newspapers and magazines would do business, or that a good number of long- established print publications would either go out of business or struggle to exist as mere shadows of their former selves. We at whatzup may be stubborn, but we’re not stupid, and so, once we saw the writ- ing on the wall, we began making plans for surviving and thriving in the digital age. The first task was to develop a website that would deliver the content whatzup readers sought in a comprehensive, yet easily navigated way, and the fact that whatzup.com draws approximately 2,000 unique daily visitors is evidence that we’ve managed to do 90 Ye a r s that fairly effectively. The rise of mobile connectivity and social media has presented yet another challenge, and after four years of continuous effort and any number of false starts and setbacks, we o f Fi l m are at long last releasing the whatzup app, a tool that makes it easier than ever before A nostalgic film series for anyone and everyone in northeast to know whatzup at any given time and place. celebrating the Embassy’s As a final step in the start-up process, shortly before historic past Christmas we offered area graphic artists a chance to win Friday, Jan. 19 | 7:30pm a cash award for submitting an icon for the app. The win- ning entry was actually the first one we received and was Ba c k t o t h e submitted by Jesse Gordon, a self-employed graphic artist Fu t u r e from Columbia City currently residing in Fort Wayne. Gordon’s design conveyed the arts and entertainment theme we were looking for in a design clean and crisp enough to be easily identifiable on a smart phone screen. Saturday, Jan. 20 | 2:30pm It’s an icon you should be seeing more and more of as we Th e Wi z a r d move into 2018 and a new era for whatzup. The app should be available for both iPhones and Android devices this month, and we o f Oz plan to have a lot more details for you over the next couple of weeks, but for now, here’s Saturday, Jan. 20 | 7:30pm a thumbnail sketch of what the app offers: (1) at the touch of a button, users can access whatzup’s news feed, feature stories, calendars and current issue; (2) users can receive Gr e a s e ! alerts from performers, artists and venues they choose to follow; (3) users can visit a performer’s or venue’s page and, from there, add events to their personal whatzup calendar. Audience participation musical There’s a lot more functionality and inter-connectivity in the works, but the initial app performance on the theater’s is already a significant leap forward into the digital era forwhatzup and, by extension, historic Grande Page pipe organ Northeast Indiana’s arts and entertainment scene. Watch whatzup.com, our social media precedes each show! sites and next week’s print issue for more information as we invite you along for what Casablanca (1942)...... Feb. 10 we’re sure will be an exciting ride. Frozen (2013)...... May 13 Wings (1927)...... June 17 Independence Day (1996)...... July 13 Pirates of the Caribbean (2003).Aug. 24 inside the issue The Sound of Music (1965)...... Sept. 21 • features PICKS...... 10 Jake Allen ON SALE NOW SWEETWATER...... 4 ROAD NOTEZ...... 13 Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!...... Jan. 14 The Indispensable Asset FLIX...... 16 The Sound of Music...... Jan. 17 SWEETWATER ALL-STARS...... 5 Golden Globes: The Women Make Their Mark Sleeping Beauty Ballet...... Jan. 18 The All-Stars Align SCREENTIME...... 16 Addison Agen...... Jan. 21 CLYDE THEATRE...... 5 Golden Globes: A Critical Look at Some Winners Dancing with the Stars: Live!...... Feb. 7 Building & Booking CURTAIN CALL...... 18 Chicago The Musical...... Feb. 13 & 14 THE SOUND OF MUSIC...... 6 Red Cirque D’Or...... Feb. 18 A Musical for the Ages In the Mood...... March 11 Rockin’ Road to Dublin...... March 20 • calendars Earth, Wind & Fire...... March 21 • columns & reviews Forever Young...... March 31 LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY...... 8 SPINS...... 7 MUSIC/ON THE ROAD...... 13 , Bell Witch, Embassy Theatre ROAD TRIPZ...... 15 BACKTRACKS...... 7 THINGS TO DO...... 17 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. The Doors, Morrison Hotel (1970) ART & ARTIFACTS...... 18 Fort Wayne, Indiana OUT AND ABOUT...... 8 Addison Agen Is Storming the Fort STAGE & DANCE...... 19 ticketmaster.com Cover by Brandon Jordan January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------3 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ------Feature • Sweetwater------103.3 The Fort...... 17 Arena Dinner Theatre/A Life in the Theatre...... 19 BrandArts...... 18 C2G Live...... 11 C2G Music Hall...... 6 The Indispensable Asset Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, Spirits...... 8 By Mark Hunter Columbia Street West...... 11 Cute By Nature Jewelry...... 19 Joe Evans is no longer surprised when he’s on tour and he’s chatting with a local The CW...... 16 musician who has heard of Fort Wayne. Ev- ans, the guitar player and singer with Fort Dupont Bar & Grill...... 8 Wayne-based Left Lane Cruiser, said wher- Embassy Theatre...... 3 ever he is he has that ready-made connec- tion. But it’s not necessarily Fort Wayne First Presbyterian Theater/Red...... 19 itself that elicits knowing nods. Rather it’s Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 18 what’s in Fort Wayne that creates the link. Namely, Sweetwater Sound. Fort Wayne Youtheatre...... 19 When Left Lane Cruiser started touring Hamilton House Bar & Grill...... 9 outside of Indiana and the country in 2005, Evans said he was impressed with how many Honeywell Center...... 11 people had heard of Fort Wayne because of Sweetwater. IPFW Community Arts Academy...... 18 “That was the first thing out of their Jam Productions/Chicago...... 2 mouth,” Evans said. “No matter where we were in the country, or in the world for that Latch String Bar & Grill...... 9 matter, Sweetwater is just known.” Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill...... 8 Evans said that connection became a source of pride for the band. NIGHTLIFE...... 8-11 “The most impressive thing to us is their Northside Galleries...... 9 worldwide recognition from fellow musi- cians,” he said. “I could be in a small town Festival, Down the Line, the University of Pacific Coast Concerts...... 12 in France playing some dive bar and off the St. Francis Music Technology Department side of the stage some cat barely speaking and Purdue School of Music in Fort Wayne Rusty Spur Saloon...... 9 English will say ‘I bought my first processor (music technology program). Sweetwater Sound...... 9. 20 from Sweetwater.’ It’s super cool because The Suracks recently gave $500,000 to Fort Wayne is a small town.” b Instrumental, a Fort Wayne Community Teds Market...... 9 As Evans has discovered, Sweetwater is Schools Foundation program aimed at pro- Visit Fort Wayne/Savor Fort Wayne...... 3 everywhere. (It is, after all, one of the big- viding middle school students with music in- gest, if not the biggest, online music retailer struments and lessons through high school. WLYV 104.3...... 16 in the world.) And that is especially true in Bob Roets, owner of Wooden Nickel Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 7 Fort Wayne. Roadside billboards, banners at Music, said the Sur- venues, ads on television and print publica- cack’s contributions to Top: Dweezil Zappa performs tions, spin-off businesses, and its continually local causes have been at GearFest; Chuck Surack in growing campus on the city’s near west side game-changing. Sweetwater logo. You’ll all announce Sweetwater’s presence. “Fortunately, we the Sweetwater lobby also find Sweetwater’s whatzup But name recognition is far from the have Sweetwater be- employees – perform- Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and only impact Sweetwater has had on Fort cause with them a lot of things in this town ing, promoting, producing, running sound, Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. Wayne. As the seventh largest employer in wouldn’t happen,” Roets said. “He’s poured designing marketing materials and being the 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 money into the Foellinger [Theatre]; he’s loudest and most present patrons in the audi- Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 the county, according to a report from Great- E-Mail: [email protected] er Fort Wayne Inc., Sweetwater has become poured money into Come2Go [Music Hall]; ence.” Website: http://www.whatzup.com a force in the local economy and the music he’s poured money into that pavilion (Sweet- In addition to Middle Waves, Kelley also Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne community in particular. water Performance Pavilion located on their runs the marketing firm One Lucky Guitar Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll As one of the most generous philanthro- campus) and into the Clyde Theatre; and on and promotes shows at his B-Side perfor- Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook and on. He’s putting money into these places mance venue. He said as a business owner, Webmaster ...... Brandon Jordan pists in Fort Wayne, Sweetwater founder Advertising Consultant ...... Joy Justice Chuck Surack and his wife Lisa have donat- to make them higher quality venues for peo- he finds the example set by Sweetwater en- ed huge sums of money to local schools and ple to go see shows. And in turn it’s going to couraging. Back Issues have thrown their support toward everything support more musicians. “Sweetwater blows open the doors of Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, from local marching bands to venues and “It’s always to measure impact, but possibility,” he said. “I’m able to look at name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the festivals. It’s hard to attend a music event from my perspective, having Sweetwater in Sweetwater and realize that yes, we can do above address. in town that has not seen financial support Fort Wayne is a lot better than if it was in something truly unique, truly inspired, truly Subscriptions from Sweetwater and the Suracks. Kalamazoo, Michigan or Champaign, Illi- game-changing, right here in our corner of In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per Such support is not limited to splashy nois. Having it in Fort Wayne is a good thing the Midwest.” 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above productions like Fort Wayne Ballet’s an- because Chuck supports so much stuff. I Kelley echoed Joe Evans’ experience address. nual presentation of The Nutcracker or the don’t see it going anywhere but up.” when talking with other musicians and peo- DEADLINES Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pop Series. A Matt Kelley, who along with Katy Sil- ple in the music business. Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday partial list also includes Middle Waves Fes- liman came up with the idea for the Middle “I spend a lot of time talking to tour- the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue Waves Music Festival, called Sweetwater ing musicians, management and agents,” he and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. tival, Embassy Theatre, Three Rivers Festi- Calendar information is published as far in advance as space val Marching Bands in Parade, Audiences “an irreplaceable asset.” said. “When I ask them if they know much permits and should be submitted as early as possible. Unlimited, Taste of the Arts, GermanFest, “I cannot imagine Fort Wayne’s music about Fort Wayne, every single one will Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs FAME Festival, Indiana Music Teachers and arts scene without Sweetwater’s gen- reply ‘Yeah, that’s where Sweetwater is.’ due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday Association’s annual conference, Indiana erous sponsorship and nurturing,” Kelley Many arrive early or stick around a day af- the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, IPFW said. “From Philharmonic performances ter their performance to visit Sweetwater’s up to noon on Monday the week of publication. WindFest, Shruti (sponsor of their series of to Middle Waves, from Voices of Unity to campus the same way Apple fans geek out at ADVERTISING concerts at IPFW of Indian performing arts), Taste of the Arts – find yourself in the mid- E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, RibFest, Baals dle of a happening event, and you’ll find the Continued on page 11 4------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Feature • Clyde Theatre------Building & Booking By Steve Penhollow seems a little surreal to Kinney at times. “After thinking about this for most of With the outdoor temperature regularly my adult life,” he said, “then buying the degrading to negative numbers, it may be building, going out and raising all this mon- hard to imagine the fun you’re going to have ey, and then going through the construction/ next summer. planning process and finalizing process and It’s easy to crave that fun, but it’s hard to all of that stuff that goes along being an en- imagine it. trepreneur and trying to do everything right But Rick Kinney is very good at imagin- – I really did it all because I just wanted to ing the fun you’re going to have next sum- throw some rock n’ roll shows.” mer. One of the biggest challenges of pro- He has to be. gramming the Clyde, Kinney said, is that no Kinney is in the thick of signing acts for his Clyde Theatre – currently being renovated and scheduled to reopen sometime in the mid- dle of the summer. “Right now I am making offers and approving offers ------Feature • Sweetwater All-Stars------for artists for the Clyde in 2018,” he said. Kinney said the acts will be made widely known by way of a big reveal “some- time in February.” “We’ll be able to an- nounce the first three to The All-Stars Align six months of shows,” he said. By Michele DeVinney Earth, Wind & Fire) toiling away at Sweet- The Clyde began its water isn’t surprising. But there were a few life almost 70 years ago Sweetwater is known internationally as secret weapons at hand which gave the band as a movie theater. It one knows what it is. It a great place to buy musical gear of any vari- an advantage as recording began. closed in 1994 and never has no track record. ety, and that reputation has been widely con- “Chuck had a large collection of big reopened, despite at least “When you tell people, firmed with its very popular annual Gear- band charts,” said Mark Hornsby, producer one earnest effort. ‘I am opening up this Fest. But there’s much more to Sweetwater of the new CD. “When we got together Kinney bought it in venue and it will be done than a warehouse of musical instruments. with the other musicians, we started going 2012 in a tax-delinquent at this time,’ agents typi- The Sweetwater Academy has become through those charts. There were some for properties sale and spent cally say, ‘Yeah, right.’” a place where mu- big bands, but also five years trying to se- Meanwhile, construc- sicians and musi- SWEETWATER ALL-STARS some from James cure funds toward its re- tion and rehabilitation cian wannabes of 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Brown and other habilitation. work continues apace. any skill level can old R&B perform- Last spring all the Kinney said the work- count on top notch C2G Music Hall ers, things that pieces came together. men have laid the foun- instruction by a 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne weren’t as complex dation for the dressing staff of very tal- as the big band room and are just getting ented musicians. $15-$30 thru Neat Neat Neat stuff. We didn’t started on the plastering. And the Sweetwa- Record Store, Wooden Nickel Music need as many play- “Seven thousand square foot of concrete ter Studios have at- Stores & www.c2gmusichall.com ers for charts like foundations for the dressing room and the tracted talent from that, so we started load in and load out area and the backstage around the country to record and work in working on the charts from old Motown, area,” he said. “The plaster repair is pretty Fort Wayne. Stax, Muscle Shoals, and then we started re- extensive. We’re installing 11,000 square In fact, it’s the talent of those musicians hearsing some of them in Studio A.” foot of acoustical plaster in the main hall. and many of the staff members at Sweetwa- Of course, these musicians all have day We want to make it one of the best-sounding ter – many of whom perform in some of your jobs (albeit in the same building) and outside rooms in the country.” favorite local bands – that make Sweetwater lives, so Hornsby says the recording process Kinney said all the plumbing is roughed so special. proceeded over a period of time. But when in. The only thing left to do in the bathrooms Some of that talent has now been put they did record, they did so live to capture as is to add fixtures. on display thanks to a new album of music much of the immediacy and excitement as a Polishing of the concrete floors is about recorded by members of the Sweetwater live performance. halfway done, he said, and the stage exten- community which includes the company’s “We took a very old school approach. sion still has to be completed. founder and leader, Chuck Surack. We didn’t use a lot of microphones, and [we] While all of this handiwork is happen- That there’s a band of players, includ- played live in the studio together. Our goal ing outside his office, Kinney is working on ing an old-school horn section (reminiscent Continued on page 12 marketing, promotions, audio, lighting, se- of the 70s heyday of bands like Chicago and The Clyde is now set to become the curity, ticketing and catering. largest standing-room concert hall in Indi- Clyde forms the core of an aging south Sweetwater All-Stars – front row: Bob Bailey, Kat Bowser; second row: ana, catering to crowds in the 1,000 to 2,000 side shopping complex called Quimby Vil- patron range. lage. Kinney and his partners control 75 per- Chuck Surack, John Hinchey, Brett Kelsey; back row: Don Carr, Mark The fact that he has reached the point in cent of that complex. Hornsby, Phil Naish, Nick D-Virgilio. this long-nurtured dream where he is actu- ally booking shows in his very own venue Continued on page 12 January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • The Sound of Music------A Musical for the Ages By Michele DeVinney tin because, as Andrews learned herself just The production that visits the Embassy a year or so earlier, Broadway success hardly Theatre on January 17 began its run in 2015, For some, musical theater is a happy es- guarantees landing the film. Edged out of as the film was celebrating its golden anni- cape to a simpler time. Boy meets girl, boy her star-turning role as Eliza Doolittle in My versary. The beloved score, winner of Tony, sings to girl and, before you know it, they’re Fair Lady (with Audrey Hepburn filling the Grammy and Oscar awards, remains one of dancing and living happily ever after. Popu- part), Andrews went on to make Mary Pop- its most enduring legacies. With “My Fa- lar and tuneful hits like Singin’ in the Rain, pins that same year, earning an Academy vorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry My Fair Lady and Oklahoma have all cap- Award for her efforts. Having proven herself Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and, of course, the tured that perfectly and feel as fresh today as on the screen, it was now she who edged out title song, there’s much to love about the sto- they did decades ago. Martin for a plum musical part. Fate’s a re- ry, even as the narrative delves into fearful The first half of The Sound of Music is markable thing. subject matter. Although the story is well- very much like that known to most the- as well. A spunky ater and move fans, but inexperienced the current produc- Saturday, Jan. 13 • 8pm • $15-$30 novice, sent from her tion has won raves convent to try life as a from critics who ap- governess to a group preciate what direc- SWEETWATER of equally spunky tor Jack O’Brien has children, falls for the brought to it. charismatic but rigid “The Sound of ALL-STARS father, unsure how Music tour at the to relate to his spir- Kennedy Center’s Sunday, Jan. 14 • 8pm • $7 ited kids. Of course, Opera House arrives sparks fly, and before not from Broad- you know it, the con- way, where this pro- JAKE ALLEN vent is out and mar- duction has never ried life with children been, but from the Saturday, Jan. 27 • 8pm • $15-$30 becomes the obvious road, where it was outcome. launched in 2015,” But unlike other theater critic Nelson DAVY KNOWLES romantic musicals of Pressley wrote in the its time, the second Washington Post last Friday, Feb. 2 • 8pm • $15-$30 half of the story June. “It’s been well- takes a rather reviewed across the dark turn. No THE SOUND OF MUSIC country, and you can IU’S ANOTHER ROUND sooner are the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 When the see why. Jack O’Brien’s conspicuously tra- happy new couple Embassy Theatre film came out in ditional staging is deeply respectful of what home from their 1965, it was im- is probably the most beloved of the Rodgers Saturday, Feb. 3 • 8pm • $15-$30 honeymoon, but 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne mediately accepted and Hammerstein musicals. Reverent is the reality imposes Tix: Sold Out as not only one of word, even if O’Brien breaks a bit with how on the new bliss- the best of the Rod- he sees the plucky postulant-turned-govern- TINSLEY ELLIS ful family. That reality is the Nazi party and gers & Hammerstein catalog but as arguably ess Maria and the forbidding Captain Georg Thursday, Feb. 8 • 8pm • $15-$30 the sudden invasion of the previously idyllic one of the best musicals ever produced. An- von Trapp. (Julie who? Christopher who?) Austria. The father’s role as a captain in the drews forever cemented her place among The show revels in its abbey scenes; mul- military now puts him in the Nazi crosshairs, Hollywood royalty and continued to charm tiple Tony Award-winning lighting designer and the family needs to find a means of es- audiences in films as diverse as Victor/Vic- Natasha Katz casts divine shafts on the KALIMBA - cape from an unimaginable life and future. toria and The Princess Diaries (1 and 2). proceedings, as if heaven itself is blessing THE SPIRIT OF EARTH, Definitely not the stuff of fairy tales or prin- Christopher Plummer, who owns one of the events. It’s an act of faith.” cess dreams. most touching moments in the film with his Jeffrey Walker of Broadway World re- WIND AND FIRE But what no doubt made all of this palat- performance of “Edelweiss,” still works reg- viewed that same Kennedy Center produc- able for audiences not yet 20 years removed ularly, himself recently snagging an award- tion with equal awe. Saturday, Feb. 17 • 8pm • $15-$30 from the horrors that launched World War II nominated performance in All the Money in “Is this a rave? You bet your favorite was the inimitable cast and the sterling (and the World from Kevin Spacey following the things it is! Refreshing, revived, and ridicu- stirring) music. What’s interesting to note is latter’s career implosion. Both actors were lously entertaining, The Sound of Music ... is PINK DROYD that music almost wasn’t part of the produc- supported by a remarkable cast of children a dream come true. Friday, Feb. 23 • 8pm • $15-$30 tion. Based on memoirs of Maria Von Trapp, who were charming without ever being pre- “Since many Rodgers and Hammer- the woman who helped shape the Von Trapp cious. stein titles have recently been given lauded Singers, the idea for a play seemed obvious, The film version of The Sound of Music revivals on Broadway – South Pacific and with music already part of the mix thanks proved so successful that its recent 50th an- The King & I as with a new Carousel pro- ANTHONY GOMES to the music which was part of the family’s niversary screenings, held around the coun- duction announced for the future – it was in- GO TO OUR WEBSITE story. But if Rodgers & Hammerstein are try thanks to Turner Classic Movies, played evitable they look at a remount of The Sound available, why not take advantage? Then to full theaters once again. The showing of Music. O’Brien has applied his exacting FOR TICKET INFO & MORE bring in Mary Martin, a stage icon though at Fort Wayne’s own Regal Cinemas was technique to this production and the results ALL SHOWS ALL AGES better known to TV audiences as Peter Pan packed and drew applause at its end. The surpass expectations.” and later as Larry Hagman’s mother, and popularity of the show on stage continues as Now with a fresh cast, which includes Broadway was going to take notice. well, with a revival on Broadway coming in Jill-Christine Wiley as Maria and Mike A winner of five Tony Awards, the 1959 1998, a live production starring Carrie Un- McLean as Captain Von Trapp, the show is production was so successful that a film was derwood airing in 2013 and several touring sure to win over fans of both the film and the inevitable. However, it was Julie Andrews productions filling stages around the country stage production and will likely leave audi- who filled the role of Maria rather than Mar- almost non-stop for years. ence wanting more. 6------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Night Ranger CD of the Week Don’t Let Up BACKTRACKS Night Ranger have been relegat- The Doors ed to the fair and festival circuit for a Morrison Hotel (1970) while now, playing the hits of yester- year and helping an aging generation The Doors’ fifth album began to relive its glory days when rock ruled spell the end of the illustrious Los the airwaves. They play the same Angeles-based band. Jim Morrison songs they have played thousands of wanted to get back to basics, and times because that’s what the casual the blues were all over an album that fan wants to hear. But just because it’s hard to introduce new songs feature no hit singles. Even so, it’s into their sets without the majority of the crowd heading toward the probably my second favorite Doors bathroom, it doesn’t mean they aren’t still making good music. You release (with their debut being my favorite). just have to seek it out to hear it. “Roadhouse Blues” opens the release, and John Sebastian This album has everything you’d expect from Night Ranger. (Lovin’ Spoonful) brings the harmonica behind the bluesy jam There are the upbeat rockers (“Somehow, Someway”), the required guitars from Robbie Krieger. It’s probably the most familiar track $11.99 ballad (“We Can Work It Out”) and blistering guitar solos from on the record and has been covered by many. “Waiting For the under-appreciated guitarist and new guitarist Sun” (which was the name of their second album) follows and has JIM JAMES (“Jamie,” “Day and Night” and “Running Out Of Time”). As is ex- a restrained vibe that bridges into a dirty, guitar-filled ballad of TRIBUTE TO 2 pected from Night Ranger, there are big hooks everywhere you look. sorts. “Peace Frog” is one of the best songs The Doors ever pro- Standout tracks include “Truth,” “Jamie” and “Comfort Me,” but duced. Groovy keys, percussion and the wah-wah from Krieger’s My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James fol- honestly, there isn’t a clunker in the mix. guitar complement Morrison’s voice as it segues comfortably into lows up his 2009 homage to George Harrison, Night Ranger aren’t the nostalgia act they have been pigeon- the jazzy “Blue Sunday.” “Ship of Fools” closes side one (also Tribute To, with a tribute to a wider range of holed into. They are still a working rock band creating new music. called Hard Rock Café). artists. On Tribute To 2 he covers the Beach Morrison Hotel Boys, , Willie Nelson, Sonny and Don’t Let Up is a solid album from front to back and probably the Side two (also called ) opens with “Land Cher and others. If James has any grief left best album the band has produced since 1985’s 7 Wishes. There’s Ho,” a sea shanty that Morrison fills with whimsy and humor. over from the Harrison album, it’s grief over the nothing groundbreaking or earth shattering here; it’s just a rock band “The Spy” is rootsy blues with a classic piano arrangement and current state of the world, which makes these knowing what it does best: playing rock songs the only way they is another hidden gem in the band’s catalogue. “Queen of the old songs resonate anew. Get Tribute To 2 for know how – with passion, enthusiasm and simply the love of music. Highway” is poppier than most of their earlier stuff, and “Indian $11.99 at all Wooden Nickel Music stores.. After 35 years of surfing the waves of the always tumultuous music Summer” is psychedelic in its purest form as it floats around for industry, there’s something to be said for that. (Chris Hupe) two and a half minutes in a misty, jazzy smoke. “Maggie McGill” finishes up what I think is a great album from a misunderstood TOP SELLERS @ Bell Witch band. Mirror Reaper L.A. Woman would be released in April 1971, and Morrison Wooden Nickel would die four months later. The Doors would not survive without (Week ending 1/7/18) Including their newest titled Mir- him. ror Reaper, Bell Witch have three Fun Fact: The Hard Rock Café chain took its name from the TW LW ARTIST/Album full-length albums under their belt. photograph on the back of this album cover. (Dennis Donahue) 1 2 GRETA VAN FLEET Each album is meditative, minimal- From the Fires ist doom metal – more like move- the record with Hammond organ, giving the track a real funeral feel ments than songs, really. Modern (Bell Witch are referred to as “funeral doom,” after all.) At the half- 2 3 CHRIS STAPLETON doom metal classical music. way point, Guerra’s voice appears, giving that midway point some From a Room: Volume 2 The Seattle band started out as serious catharsis and emotional heft. He’d recorded the piece prior to 3 8 BOB SEGER a two-piece with Adrien Guerra on his death as he and Desmond began to record the album. I Knew You When drums and vocals and Dylan Desmond on bass and vocals. This set Mirror Reaper isn’t an easy listen, but it’s one that does reward up released its demo in 2011, followed by Longing in 2012. In 2015 those who give it repeated spins. Desmond and Shreibman have built 4 6 KID ROCK Four Phantoms was dropped, and Bell Witch seemed to have solidi- a mammoth wall of Gothic doom, but they also have built a doorway Sweet Southern Sugar fied a sound that was equal parts Gothic, slow core, doom metal and for us to enter through, creating an album that deals with endings, but ambient. It is heavy music. Seriously heavy, for sure. But the mix also beginnings. (John Hubner) 5 1 EMINEM of just bass and drums with the distant guttural roar of vocals that Revival sound more like ancient tomes that lyrics for a rock song give Bell Quiet Riot Witch’s tracks an open and vast sound. Their minimalist approach to Road Rage 6 10 TAYLOR SWIFT songwriting gives their songs a storied, vast sound. Reputation While in the process of writing Mirror Reaper, Guerra suddenly Road Rage was originally sched- 7 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS passed away, leaving Desmond to pick up the pieces. With the ad- uled to be released in the spring of Covers for a Cause ’17 dition of Jesse Shreibman on drums, vocals and organ, the two set 2017, but after the band fired singer about finishing the record. The result is an entirely different Mirror Seann Nicols, the voice on the album, 8 – LUKE BRYAN Reaper than what was begun back in 2016. It’s heavier and far more and hired American Idol alum James What Makes You Country sorrowful than anything Bell Witch have done before. Durbin, they decided to re-record the There have been other bands that have laid out whole sides of an album with Durbin on vocals and 9 7 U2 LP dedicated to just one song. Those ponderers and mind expanders with new lyrics and melodies. Songs of Experience in the audience can appreciate a good album side stint so as to enjoy The first thing the listener should notice about Road Rage is that a beer or two. But at 84 minutes for one single song, Mirror Reaper this band bears no resemblance to the Quiet Riot most people know. 10 – ED SHEERAN takes the funeral cake. As if to add a moment of calm amongst the Gone are the trademarked vocals of late singer Kevin DuBrow. Gone Divide storm, the band broke the single track into two 40-plus minutes parts, are the nasty licks from former guitarist . Gone is any titled “As Above” and “So Below.” Bell Witch have built an 84 min- hint of decent production, no surprise since Banali took on producer ute meditation on death, loss and grief that no one will match any duties himself rather than employ someone who might have helped time soon. the album sound better. The vocals are buried way back in the mix, check out our Mirror Reaper does have moments of sheer heaviness and blus- and the whole thing sounds muddy at best, leaving us wondering tering meta, but its power lies in the moments of quieter reflection. what the heck is going on with Quiet Riot 2017. 50¢ vinyl bins Desmond’s six-string bass playing is done with great care and deli- The news isn’t all bad, however. It’s clear that Durbin is the real cate ease. There are many moments on this record that remind me of deal. Though Banali’s production does him a disservice, Durbin’s hundreds to choose from those melodic, reflective musical bits you’d hear on earlier Metal- performance proves he is the best thing to happen to the band since lica albums. Desmond reminds me of Cliff Burton’s melodic bass its reformation in 2010. A couple of songs, “Renegades” and “The 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 playing – quite a bit actually. 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January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------7 NIGHTLIFE Th u r s d a y , Ja n . 11 • 7&9p m • $25 18+ BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY jd lounge Br i a n THURS., JAN. 11, 8 pm...... scott wasvick Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 tues., jan. 16, 7:30pm...... jason paul FRIDAY, JAN. 12 @ 10PM Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motorcycle NFL Ticket on 8 TVs Po s e h n Non-smoking • Hoosier Lotto parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & $2.50 18 oz. Ti c k e t s a t b r o w n p a p e r t i c k e t s .c o m domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos & $1.50 domestic Leather Couches • Upscale Atmosphere HE SAID Half Off Martinis every Wednesday longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; $12 buckets & $1 slid- Carry-Out Specials Available Sa t u r d a y , Fe b . 10 • 9p m • $10-$12 ers Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, tips & chicken specials Fri.; 60¢ Wings All Day Wednesday & 6-10pm Friday Le t ’s Co m e d y Pr e s e n t s ! SHE SAID $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson & West Main St., live music at dupont bar & grill Ho u r s : Al c o h o l : SATURDAY, JAN. 13 @ 10PM 2 minutes from downtown. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Full FRIDAY-saturday, JAN. 12-13 • 9:30pm Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Jo s h Fa d e m w/ARISH SINGH C2G MUSIC HALL RAIN Ti c k e t s a t b r o w n p a p e r t i c k e t s .c o m Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 APOCOSHYNE Ex p e c t : CATCH ALL THE NFL ACTION Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse on our giant megatron KINGS musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a com- fortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent venue 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Food catered by 260-483-1311 local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Thursday, January 11 Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at Sc o t t Wa s v i c k — Acoustic variety at Hammer’s, Syracuse, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., JD Lounge, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS Br i a n Po s e h n — Comedy at Calhoun no cover, (574) 457-8672 cover, 483-1311 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Je ff McDo n a l d — Oldies at Don Hall’s Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Wayne, 9 p.m., $25, 456-7005 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at p.m., no cover, 489-2524 cover, 422-5896 specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of sand- Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Op e n Ja m — Hosted by G-Money at wiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Ge t t i n g p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Friday, January 12 Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ample parking on Eu r o p a Ga l a n t e w/Fa b i o Bi o n d i — Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 Baroque at Honeywell Center, Ac o u s t i c Co mp o n e n t — Variety at Wabash, 7:30 p.m., $25-$45, 563- at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort l c o h o l m t Birdboy Brewing Company Taproom, a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. A : Full Service; P : 1102 Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Roanoke, 6 p.m., no cover, 579- Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Variety at 426-2537 5508 Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ap o c o s h y n e — Rock/variety at Dupont 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/TJ — Variety 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 5827 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 Th e Be Co l o n y — Rock at Brass Rail, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. p.m., no cover, 749-5396 Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Re n — Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., cover, 267- Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at teds Standards (Sinatra) at The Venice 5303 Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Beer Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7 Ho u r s : Al c o h o l : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. (888) 260-0351 R&R En t e r t a i n m e n t — Karaoke at p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 436-3512 Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Columbia Street WesT 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 ------Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Dance Party with DJ Rich every Friday & Saturday w/ladies in free on Saturdays until 11 p.m. Columbia Street menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, Southwestern and daily specials. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style res- taurant, in the lower level of C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday e t t i n g h e r e o u r s Addison Agen Is Storming the Fort (260-422-7500). G T : Downtown on The Landing. H : Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, In just a couple of weeks Addison Agen will be Disc, Amex able to tell us what its like to perform sold out shows CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant at the lavish Embassy Theatre. The local phenomenon Out and About Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 has sold out not one, but two performances of her NICK BRAUN Ex p e c t : Exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, mini- “Welcome Home” concert on Sunday, January 21. The golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant serves American first performance will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North on Lima a second at 8 p.m. with James and the Drifters open- As the New Year begins, The Legendary Train- Rd. from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to Northland Blvd. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-11 ing the latter. Selling out the Embassy is truly amazing hoppers are already faced with a pretty hefty chal- p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon- but not totally surprising for the Fort Wayne 16-year- lenge. On Friday, February 16 at 8p.m., the Hoppers 10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex old whose extraordinary run on NBC’s Emmy-award will be performing Paul Simon’s Graceland album DEER PARK PUB winning reality competition, The Voice, has gained an in its entirety. This release, Simon’s seventh studio enormous amount of fans, both locallly and nation- album, won the Album of the Year Grammy Award. Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 ally. Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and imported The event takes place at the Philmore on Broadway beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF stu- Hundreds of folks showed up at the Fort Wayne and will include food and drinks by Hall’s. Don’t be dents. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. International Airport when she returned to town. And surprised if a couple of special guests join the band www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. since then, she has sung the National Anthem at a on stage. And don’t worry about paying a sitter, as Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : Komets game, performed at the New Year’s Eve Ball the event is all-ages. Advance tickets are available 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Drop downtown and been interviewed by any number through Eventbrite. Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc of local news outlets. The girl has been busy, that’s for Whey Jennings, the of legendary coun- DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE sure. try star Waylon Jennings, will be strolling through Hopefully, you’re amongst the roughly 4,000 these parts on Thursday, January 18 to perform at Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 lucky folks who scored tickets for one of the two Em- Carl’s Tavern in New Haven. Hailing from Grand Ex p e c t : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – NASCAR bassy shows. If so, you’re in for an historic moment. Prairie, Texas, Jennings has been living up to his and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 a.m. w/custom And if you didn’t get tickets, Agen will also be per- burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads and wraps. Ge t t i n g grandfather’s name, performing outlaw country music Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Coldwater, just south of I-69. forming at the All-Star Benefit Concert for 89.1 WBOI with his band, The Unwanted. He has some mighty Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, on Saturday, February 17 at 7 p.m. This event will take big shoes to fill, but I’m sure his energetic live shows Visa, Disc, Amex place at the Sweetwater Theatre and will include Agen would make Grandpa proud. Expect a good mixture of along with Sunny Taylor and -based gui- originals and covers by the likes of David Allen Coe, FIND OUT HOW TO PUT WHATZUP’S tarist Michael Kelsey. General admission tickets are Willie Nelson and, of course, Waylon. Doors open at 8 NIGHTLIFE PROGRAM TO WORK FOR YOUR $50 and can be purchased at wboi.org or 452-1189. If p.m. with opening act Ellis Omega (St. Marys, ) BUSINESS. 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Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 260.755.3465 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Ca r o l Lo c k r i d g e — Jazz/blues at The Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ Ho u s e DJ — Variety at Flashback on Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7 Bo b (So u n d Ma n ) — Karaoke at 4 the Landing, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 Crowns, Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 422-5292 Ca r o l y n Ma r t i n Sw i n g Ba n d — Swing/ cover, 925-9805 Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at Coody jazz at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y — R&B/ Brown’s, Wolcottville, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 blues at Summit City Brewerks, Fort p.m., no cover, 854-2425 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 420-0222 Je ff McDo n a l d a n d Ma r k Th a c k e r — Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Wi l l Ce r t a i n — Variety at teds Beer Variety at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Er i c — p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, (888) 260- cover, 489-2524 Karaoke at Rack & Helen’s, New 0351 Jim Ba r r o n — Illusion/comedy at St. Haven, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Michael Lutheran Church, Fort 749-5396 Wayne, 6 p.m., free, 459-1745 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety Saturday, January 13 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Coconutz @ at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Ap o c o s h y n e — Rock/variety at Dupont Crazy Pinz, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- p.m., no cover, 490-2695 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Mitchell’s 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Ba c k Wa t e r — Country / country rock at House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, The Post, Pierceton, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 (260) 387-5063 a.m., $3, (574) 594-3010 Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country a s o n a u l J P — Acoustic variety at Toads Bl u e Pl u t o — Jazz/variety at Club at American Legion Post 499, Fort Tavern, Monreoville, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, no cover, 623-6226 no cover, 426-3442 483-1368 o e u s t i c e i n d y a b e J J — Variety at Country Ch i l l y Ad d a m s & JJ Fa b i n i — Variety M & G — Variety at teds Beer Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 5 p.m.-8 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 637-2980 Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no cover, 482- p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, (888) 260- Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas 6425 0351 a i n i n g s Enjoy Making Music House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Cl a s s i c Ci t y Ka r a o k e w/DJ Pa r k e r — R K — Rock at Mitchell’s Sports p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Variety at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fort Ka r a o k e — Variety at Hamilton House, p.m., no cover, 833-7082 Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, (260) 387-5063 Hamilton, 9 p.m., no cover, 488- Cl o w n v i s Pr e s l e y — Comedy/rock at Come see our Music Store and 3344 Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $6, Sc h o o l o f Ro c k (Ro c k 101, Ho o s i e r Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s 267-5303 Hi t t e r s , Le d Ze pp e l i n c o v e r s , Ch r i s experience the largest on-site selection Co r n e l l c o v e r s , KISS c o v e r s ) Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, — Rock at Piere’s Entertainment of music instruments and pro-audio gear. Th e Ki c kb a c k s — Rock at Latch String 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Center, Fort Wayne, 1 p.m., $10-$12, 486-1979 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Masterworks concert featuring works Sw e e t w a t e r Al l St a r s — Variety at Our knowledgeable Sales Engineers will Lo v e Hu s t l e r — Electrofunk at Nick’s by Sibelius, Part, Nielsen and Liadov C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne , 8 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, at Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart p.m., $15-$30, 426-6434 help you find exactly what you need to 8:30 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Music Center, Fort Wayne, 7:30 To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y — R&B/ Mo u n t a i n De w e Bo y s — Country at p.m., $19-$72, 481-0777 blues at American Legion Post 148, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 423- make great music. 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Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing 6434 Thursday, January 18 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, (260) 387-5063 (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily Al c o h o l : Full Service; Th e Se r v i c e w/Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s — Rock/ Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Fl a m i n g o No s e b l e e d — Punk at Brass Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483- p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., cover, 5526 267-5303 HAMILTON HOUSE Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk at Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, Monday, January 15 p.m.-1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/TJ — Variety Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Er i c — 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), internet juke, Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Saturday (8 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, p.m., no cover, 749-5396 Karaoke at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of roads 1 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Je ff McDo n a l d — Oldies at Don Hall’s 749-5396 and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 Je s s i c a Br i t a -Se g y d e — Variety at Deer Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Op e n Ja m — Hosted by Scott Wasvick Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 jd lounge Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Brookdale at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Senior Living, Fort Wayne, 2 p.m.-3 Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Gy p s y Ba n d i t — Rock/pop at American Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8 p.m.- Pubs & Taverns • 10366 Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 p.m., free, 484-0308 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Ex p e c t : Upscale non-smoking atmosphere, craft beers and local wines, at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort 12 a.m., no cover, 747-7851 NFL Ticket, acoustic music on Thursdays, carryout, lottery, drink and food Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Im a g i n e — Variety at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont Tuesday, January 16 426-2537 cover, 432-8966 Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ and Clinton), next to Dupont Bar & Grill. Ho u r s : Open 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at Hi 12 noon Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ho Again, Poe, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- 5827 cover, 639-0808 LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Variety at o e u s t i c e Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Re n — J J — Variety at teds Beer Hall Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m., (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.- no cover, 749-5396 Standards (Sinatra) at The Venice Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Mondays, Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 10 p.m., no cover, (888) 260-0351 Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at JD p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2.50 Lounge, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., no R&R En t e r t a i n m e n t — Karaoke at House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 well drinks and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Marys. Live cover, 483-1311 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Ka r a o k e — Variety at Hamilton House, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima Hamilton, 9 p.m., no cover, 488- Wednesday, January 17 Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian roads meet. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no 3344 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Ca r o l y n Ma r t i n — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 422-5896 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 WilFr e y — Acoustic variety at JD Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Lounge, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Adam Baker at cover, 483-1311 Qu i n c y a n d Fr i e n d s — Rock/soul at Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 9:30 Ex p e c t : 20-plus beers freshly hand-crafted on premises with a full bar a.m., no cover, 415-6167 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 749-5396 featuring craft cocktails and more. Expanded menu full of old favorites and Op e n Mic — Hosted by Jared Schneider Friday, January 19 Sh a w n Br o w n i n g — Acoustic variety exciting new entrees, “One of the best pizzas in America,” large vegetar- at Columbia Street West, Fort at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort ian menu. Sunday Carry-out available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just southwest Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Ac o u s t i c Co mp o n e n t — Variety at Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 American Legion Pot 160, Roanoke, of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Rh e n — Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 672-2298 Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Variety at The Venice Restaurant, Bo b (So u n d Ma n ) — Karaoke at 4 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock at Martin’s Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $1, 482- Crowns, Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no 1618 Tavern, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 925-9805 cover, 357-4290 MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je ff McRa e — Variety Su m Mo r z — Rock at Latch String Bar at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ch e l s e a Er i c k s o n — Acoustic variety & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 7:30 p.m.-10:30 a.m., no cover, 490- at Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, cover, 483-5526 5 p.m.-8 p.m., , 637-2980 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted 6488 To d d Ha r r o l d & Er i c Cl a n c y — Blues/ Da n Sm y t h — Variety at Summit City Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live Sh u t Up a n d Si n g — Karaoke at Duesy’s R&B at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 Sports Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 7 Brewerks, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 music on Saturdays. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in a.m., no cover, 420-0222 America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 483-5681 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full- 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE whatzup PICKS Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 new one dropping in early 2018. The Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers JAKE ALLEN and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; seven dock slips; 150-seat 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 young artist began playing music at banquet facility. Expanded menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique C2G Music Hall age five when he found his way into eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on beautiful Lake James 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne his father’s recording studio. Nine above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.- 11 $7 thru Neat Neat Neat Record Store, years later, he was a bona fide multi- p.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Wooden Nickel Music Stores and instrumentalist, playing not only c2gmusichall.com guitar, but drums, keyboards and the MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM harp. Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 There are one-man bands and There was no doubt in any- Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted then there’s Jake Allen. The north- one’s mind what Allen would devote Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Expanded menu, including one of the best ern Michigan native, who will take his life to. In 2009 he took to the pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 the C2G Music Hall stage Sunday, road and has been performing, writ- to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 a.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. January 14 at 8 p.m., is a man not ing and recording ever since. Allen’s Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc only of many talents but of many voice, according to Mark Morton of instruments. The singer-songwriter Music Emmissions, is unique in the Mitchell’s sports & neighborhood grill has made a name for himself as a singer-songwriter universe in that it Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-387-5063 pioneer of “ethereal progressive” is both innovative and classic. Ex p e c t : Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages on rock, and he’s also famous for enter- “Jake Allen is a musician who over 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and pizza to ing the studio alone and coming is very necessary in the 21st cen- gourmet sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary bar Saturdays out with a rich-sounding, complex tury music landscape in that he has & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Getz and album that sounds like a whole band learned from genre forefathers and Jefferson Blvd., southwest Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-close Monday- went in to its production. JAKE ALLEN taken the next evolutionary step, Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Allen has three albums to his bridging a time-and-age gap to credit – Sleep, Etherica and The Hollow Sound of make traditional sounds relevant in the modern era.” Memory – and fans will be happy to know he has a (Deborah Kennedy)

10------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 SWEETWATER - From Page 4 the idea of visiting Cupertino, .” water’s commitment to helping young musicians get Of the 1,300 people Sweetwater employs, more started. The Build a Band and Rock Camp programs than half are musicians. And the way Doc West sees offer young players the experience of forming a band, it, the importance of that fact should not be underesti- writing a song and performing it live. mated. “The impact might not be immediate, but the “The first thing I noticed when Sweetwater got se- training for the future is huge,” Haller said. “Like rious about expanding was the number of Fort Wayne Soft N’ Heavy. They’re not even a band anymore, musicians that used to wait tables at various restau- but they’re the first band that I’m aware of that came rants where they also performed are now working at out of Sweetwater’s Build a Band program, and they Sweetwater, which is a great thing,” said West, the were a phenomenal band. Now there’s like three other 96.3 XKE deejay who has been the voice of rock radio bands those guys are in that spawned from that. I just in Fort Wayne since 1979. “It’s given a lot of musi- think that’s great.” cians a nice large company with a number of benefits Haller said he tries to schedule other Build a Band to work for. It kind of legitimized their musical careers alums for Rock the Plaza not because they are con- a little bit more. They don’t have to sling hamburgers nected to Sweetwater but because “they are a good to get by. So that’s cool.” book.” Not every musician in town works at Sweetwater. The Rock Camp program is part of Sweetwa- Far from it. But even those who don’t often benefit ter’s Academy of Music, another way the company from the company’s influence. Kyle Haller is one of enhances the local scene. With 33 instructors and ap- them. proximately 715 active students, the Academy of Mu- AIRING THIS WEEKEND and NEXT Haller plays keyboards in three bands – The sic provides fertile ground for budding musicians of JANUARY 13 & 20 Kyle Haller Band, Phil’s Family Lizard and Grateful all ages. Groove (Sweetwater’s vice president of sales, David While Sweetwater brings a lot to Fort Wayne, Fort Klausner, happens to play bass in Grateful Groove) – Wayne offers a lot to Sweetwater. It’s a symbiotic rela- and he also runs the popular Rock the Plaza summer tionship. Part of what makes Sweetwater a success is The MERSEY BEATLES concert series at the downtown branch of the Allen the ability to attract talent. Their staff comprises top- County Public Library. Rock the Plaza is entering it’s flight business people and top-flight performers. But 12th season in 2018, and for 11 of those Sweetwater getting them here would not be possible without Fort has been a sponsor. Wayne and northeast Indiana having something that “I’ll tell you one nice thing about Sweetwater is makes moving here seem like a doable endeavor. they give us money to do Rock the Plaza but they As Doc West put it, “I like these cats coming in, don’t ever stick their nose in. They don’t ever try to buying homes, raising families here, digging the laid- tell us what to do, they don’t ever try to be the boss, back nature and the affordability of the area.” which I think is very very cool,” Haller said. “They Sweetwater will likely continue to grow as a busi- NIGHTLIFE never try to say ‘we’re the sponsor so we want you to ness and as a supporter of the local music and arts have these bands’ or anything like that.” scene. And Fort Wayne and its musicians and music NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Another nice thing Haller mentioned is Sweet- fans will continue to benefit from that growth. Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a clas- sic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex

ON THE (OM) ORGANIC MEETS LANDING! Singles Club • 533 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-755-5000 Ex p e c t : Free range dating. The only brick and mortar space nationwide every day where only single humans mingle. Beer, wine, small plates, games, music, art, yoga, meditation ... find your kind here at OM. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In FORT WAYNE’S West Central, southeast corner Fulton Street and W. Washington Boulevard BEST PIZZA (back side of the downtown Starbucks). Ho u r s : Open 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friday & Saturday. Al c o h o l : Beer and wine; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc WEDNESDAY Lowden Jewelers RUSTY SPUR SALOON OPEN MIC WITH Nightclub/Music Venue • 10350 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-755-3465 Fri. July 20 Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s premier country nightclub and concert venue. Home JARED SCHNEIDER of quarter beer every Wednesday with live DJ. Live bands on the week- 7:30 pm ends. Great dance floor, pool tables, four full-service bars, big screen TVs 50¢ wings $39, $49, $75 and daily drink specials. Full-service kitchen and menu featuring American Burgers. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In Leo Crossing at corner of Dupont and Clinton. $3 jager bombs Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, $3 Shots ALSO COMING SOON Disc, Amex Warrant and FireHouse...... Sat. Feb. 3 STATE GRILL THURSDAY Welcomed by 96.3XKE • Sponsored by Frederick's Photography Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and $5 Gourmet burgers The Illusionists...... Tues. Feb. 13 friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous juke- Sponsored by D&J Radabaugh Construction box. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, everyday, great $3 jager bombs craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Sammy Hagar $3 Shots Bill Anderson...... Sat. Feb. 17 bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of State Ho u r s : Sponsored by Bickford Assisted Living of Wabash and Crescent. 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 Friday-saturday • 10pm a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM Ron White...... Thurs. April 5 on site dance party Sponsored by Market Street Grill TEDS BEER HALL & WINE BAR w/DJ RICH Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 888-260-0357 See our upcoming show schedule Ex p e c t : Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartenders and Come Party with Us! online at honeywellcenter.org the kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Thanksgiving and 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features pizzas, sandwiches, 135 W. Columbia St. burgers, coffee, ice and a kids menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located at the fort Wayne | 260-422-5055 intersection of Coldwater and Union Chapel roads. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. www.columbiastreetwest Wabash • 260.563.1102 • www.honeywellcenter.org Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Beer/Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex

January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------11 Proudly presents in Fort Wayne, Indiana ALL-STARS - From Page 5 FOUNDING MEMBER OF KISS! wasn’t to sound big; it was to sound live.” tion of ‘Half Moon’ which is a fan favorite at the Janis Among the participating musicians was Kat shows. It’s a lot of fun. The vocal power in this band is Bowser, known around Fort Wayne for her spot-on amazing. We have so many textures. It makes singing performances of Janis Joplin’s catalog and known lead or backup a blast!” throughout this region and nationally as a great blues Hornsby notes his own favorite, one also men- and soul singer. Working as often as she does as the tioned by Bowser. lead performer, she enjoyed being part of a larger “I like the opening song ‘Tell Mama,’ an old Etta Sweetwater ensemble. James tune. It has a lot of fire and energy. It’s big, “There is a different dynamic when recording a upbeat and with a six-piece horn section and a solo project versus a band project,” Bowser said. “On really great guitar solo.” ON a solo project it’s really up to the artist and the pro- The band includes some of the best in the city, SALE ducer to dictate the vision of the project: what the al- with a rhythm section that includes world-renowned SOON! bum is about; who should play what instruments; etc. drummer Nick D’Virgilio who also provides vocals. On a band project everyone has opinions. Fortunately, The band also features two bassists, including Horn- not only is everyone in the band [a] complete profes- sby and Nashville player (before becoming Sweetwa- sional, but the song choices were mostly a direct in- ter Studios producer/engineer) Dave Martin. Phil Na- terpretation on what we do live as a band. I think this ish and Jeff Gastineau alternating on keyboards while eliminated most guess work on who’s doing what in Don Carr adds lead guitar. the studio.” The horn section includes Surack on saxophone, Bowser also enjoyed playing with the high-level Brett Kelsey on trumpet and John Hinchey and Mar- musicians at Sweetwater. cus Farr trading off on trombone. Vocalists include “The quality of musicians on this project made the Bowser and Bob Bailey, who heads up the Sweetwater entire experience exciting. But I also think it’s always Academy and leads the company’s annual GearFest FRIDAY, MAY 4 2018 • 8PM fun hearing a whole project come together. This album event. Special guests on the album include several was recorded in several phases. The rhythm section Nashville A-list session horn players as well as Musi- Foellinger Outdoor Theatre was recorded first, then the horns, then the vocals. cians Hall of Fame inductee Jim Horn on baritone and Fort Wayne, Indiana Sometimes the vocals were done before the horns. So bass saxophones. Horn has previously played with on some of these songs I never heard the sum of all Diana Ross, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Wonder, Tina parts until Mark played me the mix.” Turner, the Rolling Stones and three of the Beatles. OPENING NIGHT OF THE 2018 FOELLINGER CONCERT SERIES! When asked which of her performances ranked as A CD release party and concert takes place on Sat- a personal favorite, it’s not surprising that she would urday, January 13, beginning at 8 p.m. at C2G Music 7LFNHWVRQVDOHLQHDUO\DW)RUW:D\QH3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ2ϪFHDOO:RRGHQ1LFNHO note some of the Joplin tunes with which she has be- Hall, 323 W. Baker Street. Tickets are $15 and $30 Records locations, Karma Records / Plymouth & Warsaw, Charge by phone 260/427-6000 come so closely associated. and available at c2gmusichall.com. The Sweetwater and online www.foellingertheatre.org “I love the energy of songs like ‘Cry Me a River’ All Stars album will be available as a physical CD and ‘Tell Mama.’ I also like how we’ve taken songs or as 16-bit/44.1 kHz full bandwidth WAV files from like ‘Take Me to the Pilot’ and really made it our own. Sweetwater.com. Downloads will also be available Janis fans will be happy to hear our own interpreta- from the iTunes store and from Amazon.

Proudly presents in South Bend, Indiana CLYDE THEATRE - From Page 5 Kinney said he has grand plans for the complex, grounds.” but the Clyde Theatre is going to require most of his A vibrant Clyde will give Chuck Surack another attention for quite a while. recruiting tool for his company, Sweetwater Sound, ON SALE “We’re really focused on getting the Clyde The- Kinney said. FRIDAY atre up and running and making it a success,” he said. “Chuck understands that the venue will cater to “Those other properties are undervalued. We’re inter- Millennials and Generation Xers,” he said, “and those NOV. 17 ! ested in driving up the value of those other proper- are the type of people he is trying to attract and retain ties.” here – not only for Sweetwater but for Fort Wayne as A model for Quimby Village is the cultural district a whole.” in Indianapolis known as Broadripple, Kinney said. Kinney said Chuck Surack trusts his program- “We’re seeking the right kind of tenants there,” he ming ability. said. “We’re looking for something that’s going to ca- “He knows that I understand the type of music ter to the Millennial generation. Our main goal for this that people my age want to see,” he said. whole thing is to attract and maintain a young talented Kinney recently launched a new web site for the workforce and break the status quo a little bit. venue: www.clydetheatre.com. “We want businesses there that Millennials and After the February schedule announcement, tick- Generation X are going to patronize,” Kinney said. ets for shows will begin to become available for pur- “All that stuff is in our peripheral vision, but for now chase via the site, he said. our eyes are focused on the Clyde Theatre.” There will be a hiring fair for part-time positions Kinney has been working closely on everything sometime in March, Kinney said. with partners Chuck and Lisa Surack. Kinney said this is the most exciting time of his “They have a huge team of people,” he said. “Tal- life. ented professionals from all sorts of different back- “I have never been happier,” he said. special guest EDGAR WINTER SPINS - From Page 7 THURSDAY MARCH 15TH, 2018 • 7:30PM while guitarist Alex DeGrossi has proven himself to a project happen. Unfortunately, this disc just doesn’t THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER be a phenomenal player in the past, this album lacks live up to expectations. Poor production, uninspired his spark, staying instead in the “mid-tempo, hoping musicianship and bad songwriting doom this disc. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA for a radio hit, safety zone.” Quiet Riot probably should’ve saved their money, and 0RUULV3HUIRUPLQJ$UWV&HQWHU%R[2ႈFH2UELW0XVLF0LVKDZDND$XGLR And let’s not get started on Banali’s uninspired so should you. (Chris Hupe) 6SHFLDOLVWV6516RXWK%HQG.DUPD5HFRUGV3O\PRXWK :DUVDZ and, shall we say, lazy playing. As the only founding &KDUJHE\SKRQHRURQOLQHZZZPRUULVFHQWHURUJ member still in the band, he surely doesn’t act like Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. he has any interest in making their new music at all Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also interesting. helpful to send bio information, publicity photos and After three years of Banali hinting at a new album, previous releases, if available. Only full-length, pro- Frontiers stepped in and fronted the cash to make such fessionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. 12------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Calendar • On the Road------The concert industry continued to show 1988 Feb. 17 Key Palace Theatre Redkey growing sales in 2017, generating over Above & Beyond Feb. 15 $5.65 billion, according to Pollstar. That’s a Road Notez Adelita’s Way, Deadset Society, Manafest Jan. 14 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne 15.8 percent increase over 2016 sales. There CHRIS HUPE Air Supply June 22 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI aren’t a lot of surprises in the top 10 acts AJR, Hundred Handed Apr. 6 Egyptian Room Indianapolis of last year that saw U2 seizing the top spot AJR, Hundred Handed Apr. 18 House of Blues Cleveland with 30 shows grossing a total of $176.1 million. Bruno Mars was second with $112 mil- Alan Jackson Mar. 16 Dayton lion, followed by , Garth Brooks, Guns N Roses, Roger Waters, Lady Gaga, , Edgar Winter Mar. 15 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Coldplay, Billy Joel and Tim McGraw/Faith Hill. As you can see, there are not a lot of May 15 Riviera Theatre Chicago new faces in there. What also is not a surprise is the fact that the average ticket price for Altan Mar. 22 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland most of those artists is well above $100. I guess this shows that people are willing to shell Altan Mar. 23 Old Town School Chicago out the big bucks for the right artists. Worldwide, the names look pretty much the same, America July 20 Honeywell Center Wabash with U2 claiming the top spot at $316 million in sales while Guns N Roses come in second Amy Grant w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Jan. 27 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne with a paltry $292 million. Coldplay, Metallica and Bruno Mars round out the top 5. Anderson East Apr. 12 20th Century Theatre Cincinnati Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Zac Clark, Allen Stone, Bob Oxblood Apr. 19 House of Blues Cleveland A good way to start off the 2018 concert season may be a trip to that state up north and Andy Grammar Mar. 30 Deluxe Indianapolis a visit to the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. This year, the 41st year for the event, takes place Anita Renfroe Mar. 10 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana January 26-27 and headlines John Prine and Jason Isbell. Stephen Kellogg, JJ Grey & Ann Wilson Apr. 7 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Mofro, Lori McKenna, Aimee Mann and several others also appear. Anne Heaton & Alice Peacock Mar. 21 The Ark Ann Arbor Phil Lesh and Bob Weir have announced their first ever duo shows. The pair, of course, Anthony Gomes Feb. 23 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne is most famous for their work in The Grateful Dead, and it’s likely you’ll hear some of Architects w/Stick to Your Guns, Counterparts Feb. 20 Agora Theatre Cleveland those songs when they stop by the Chicago Theatre March 10-11. Art Garfunkel Jan. 27 Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH Ashanti, Ja Rule, Lloyd Feb. 24 Riviera Theatre Chicago Alice in Chains have announced a short tour this spring that takes them to the Riviera Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Crown the Empire Jan. 20 Riviera Theatre Chicago Theatre in Chicago May 15, the Morris Center in South Bend May 16 and Rock on the Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Crown the Empire Feb. 14 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Range in Columbus, Ohio May 18. The band has started recording the follow-up to 2013’s Asleep at the Wheel Apr. 13 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, and its likely we will see that new album sometime this Atlanta Pops Orchestra w/Chloe Agnew Mar. 16 Honeywell Center Wabash year, though no dates have been set in stone as of yet. Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 13 Detroit Longtime friends and comedy superstars Martin Short and Steve Martin have posted Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 14 Aragon Ballroom Chicago a few tour dates for the summer. An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 17 House of Blues Cleveland features the duo on stage together trading memories and insults as well as a few musical Badfish Feb. 11 House of Blues Cleveland Bahamas, The Weather Station Mar. 10 Metro Chicago numbers. The tour hits the Grand Rapids May 20, the Toledo Zoo May 25, Dayton May 26 Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 21 State Park Indianapolis and Cincinnati May 27. Steep Canyon Rangers will open the shows. Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 23 Cincinnati [email protected] Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 24 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall July 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Chloe Agnew Mar. 17 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall July 15 Cleveland Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 13 Cleveland Beach Boys May 10 Honeywell Center Wabash Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 14 Huntington Center Toledo Bianca Del Rio Feb. 24 Vic Theatre Chicago Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 15 Nutter Center Dayton Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 16 The Vogue Indianapolis Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett May 10 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 18 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Christine Lavin Jan. 14 The Ark Ann Arbor Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 19-20 Vic Theatre Chicago Christopher Cross Mar. 30 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Big Head Todd & The Monsters Jan. 23 House of Blues Cleveland Clean Bandit Apr. 10 Deluxe Indianapolis Big K.R.I.T. Feb. 18 House of Blues Cleveland Clean Bandit Apr. 11 Vic Theatre Chicago Big K.R.I.T. Apr. 28 Metro Chicago Cloud Castle Lake Feb. 1 Schubas Tavern Chicago Bill Anderson Feb. 17 Honeywell Center Wabash Clownvis Presley Jan. 13 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Bill Maher May 6 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Collective Soul Feb. 15 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Billy Gardell May 25 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Collin Raye May 12 Wagon Wheel Warsaw w/Eyehategod, Corrosion of Conformity Jan. 19 Bogart’s Cincinnati Cowboy Mouth Jan. 12 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Black Tiger Sex Machine, Apashe, Kai Wachi Mar. 8 Deluxe Indianapolis Crooked Colours Mar. 2 Schubas Tavern Chicago Blackberry Smoke Mar. 9 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Dan Auerbach w/Shannon and the Clams, Shannon Shaw, Robert Finley Mar. 31 Agora Theatre Cleveland Blackberry Smoke w/Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Mar. 10 Dan Auerbach w/Shannon and the Clams, Shannon Shaw, Robert Finley Apr. 2 Riviera Theatre Chicago Blue October Apr. 21 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Darci Lynne Farmer Feb. 11 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Blues Traveler, Los Colognes Jan. 30 House of Blues Cleveland The Darkness Apr. 14 Agora Theatre Cleveland Blues Traveler w/Los Colognes Feb. 16 Bogart’s Cincinnati , Beach Slang Apr. 3 House of Blues Cleveland Borns (sold out) Jan. 27 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dashboard Confessional w/Beach Slang Apr. 4 Bogart’s Cincinnati Borns Feb. 8 Agora Theatre Cleveland Datsik, Brillz, Space Jesus, Riot Ten, Wooli Jan. 12 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Bostyx Apr. 21 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Daughtry Apr. 11 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Brain Candy Mar. 24 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Davy Knowles Jan. 27 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Brains, Avatar, Hellzapoppin Circus SideShow Revue, Old Kerry McKee Feb. 8 House of Blues Cleveland Davy Knowles Feb. 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago Brains, Avatar, Hellzapoppin Circus SideShow Revue, Old Kerry McKee Feb. 9 Deluxe Indianapolis Declan McKenna Mar. 3 The Intersection Grand Rapids Brantley Gilbert, Aaron Lewis, Josh Phillips Apr. 26 Nutter Center Dayton Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled Mar. 9 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Brent Faiyaz, Diana Gordon, Amber Oliver Jan. 30 Schubas Tavern Chicago Derek Gripper Feb. 7 Old Town School Chicago Brett Eldredge, Devin Dawson, Jillian Jacqueline Apr. 20 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Destroyer Jan. 20 Metro Chicago Brian Posehn Jan. 11 CS3 Fort Wayne Devil Makes Three Jan. 14 House of Blues Cleveland Brian Regan Jan. 18 Firekeepers Battle Creek Dirkschneider w/Elm Street Mar. 3 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Brian Regan Jan. 25 Cincinnati Dixie Dregs Mar. 24 Vic Theatre Chicago Brockhampton Feb. 13 The Intersection Grand Rapids Dreamers, New Politics, The Wrecks Feb. 16 House of Blues Cleveland BruhitsZach, Jacob Sartorius, Hayden Summerall Jan. 26 The Fillmore Detroit Dropkick Murphys. Agnostic Front, Bim Skala Bim Feb. 28 Egyptian Room Indianapolis BruhitsZach, Jacob Sartorius, Hayden Summerall Feb. 2 House of Blues Cleveland Dweezil Zappa May 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Bruno Major Feb. 27 Schubas Tavern Chicago Earth, Wind & Fire Mar. 17 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Buddy Guy Apr. 12 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Earth, Wind & Fire Mar. 21 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Bunny, Ratboys, Stef Chura, Snail Mail, Lomelda Jan. 19 Schubas Tavern Chicago The East Pointers Mar. 7 The Ark Ann Arbor Calexico Apr. 26 Woodward Theater Cincinnati Echosmith Apr. 14 Metro Chicago Captain Ivory, Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils Jan. 12 The Ark Ann Arbor Echosmith Apr. 17 Deluxe Indianapolis Carbon Leaf, Sister Hazel Feb. 24 The Vogue Indianapolis Echosmith, The Score Apr. 20 House of Blues Cleveland Celtic Woman Apr. 18 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Eddie B. Jan. 13 Chicago Theatre Chicago Celtic Woman June 10 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Ella Vos Mar. 16 Schubas Tavern Chicago Celtic Woman June 16 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Enslaved w/Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur, Khemmis Feb. 21 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Celtic Woman June 17 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Eric Johnson Mar. 13 House of Blues Cleveland Chastity Brown, Andrea Gibson Jan. 30 Deluxe Indianapolis Europa Galante w/Fabio Biondi Jan. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash The Chieftains Mar. 4 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Excision, Liguid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 20 House of Blues Cleveland

January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 15 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Justin Moore w/Dylan Scott May 5 Hobart Arena Troy, OH Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion TImmer, Monxx Feb. 16-17 The Fillmore Detroit Justin Timberlake Mar. 31 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 22 Aragon Ballroom Chicago K Michelle Feb. 14 House of Blues Cleveland Ezra Furman Feb. 27 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis K.Flay w/Yungblud Mar. 25 20th Century Theater Cincinnati The Fab Four Apr. 13 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Kalimba Feb. 8 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Fetty Wap Jan. 26 Deluxe Indianapolis Kansas Mar. 18 Victoria Theatre Dayton First Aid Kit w/Van William Feb. 2 Riviera Theatre Chicago Kansas Mar. 24 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Five for Fighting Apr. 8 Cincinnati Keiko Matsui May 4 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Foreigner Apr. 7 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Keller Williams Jan. 12 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Fozzy Mar. 29 The Intersection Grand Rapids Kenny G Mar. 24 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Fozzy w/Santa Cruz, Through Fire, Dark Sky Choir Mar. 31 Oddbody’s Dayton Kesha, Macklemore July 11 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Fozzy, Santa Cruz, Through Fire, Dark Sky Choir Apr. 2 House of Blues Cleveland Kesha, Macklemore July 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Fruition Feb. 9 Martyrs’ Chicago Kesha, Macklemore July 19 Noblesville G-Eazy, Phora, Anthony Russo Band, Trippie Redd Mar. 9 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Kevin Hart Jan. 27 Nutter Center Dayton G. Love & Special Sauce Jan. 16 20th Century Theater Cincinnati Kid Rock Feb. 24 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland G. Love & Special Sauce Jan. 20 House of Blues Cleveland Jan. 15 Masonic Temple Theater Detroit Gaelic Storm Feb. 22 House of Blues Cleveland The Killers, Alex Cameron Jan. 16 United Center Chicago Gaelic Storm Feb. 24 Cincinnati Killswitch Engage, Anthrax Feb. 3 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Galactic Feb. 21 The Intersection Grand Rapids Kiss Army Jan. 28 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Gang of Youths Mar. 30 Subterranean Chicago The Kooks w/Barns Courtney May 30 Vic Theatre Chicago George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Feb. 1 Civic Center Lima, OH Kuinka, Wild Skies Feb. 2 Schubas Tavern Chicago Glen Hansard Mar. 18 Riviera Theatre Chicago L.A. Guns, Budderside, Hero Jr. Feb. 28 The Vogue Indianapolis Glen Phillips May 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feb. 17 Old Town School Chicago Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 7 House of Blues Cleveland Laith Al-Saadi, Dacota Muckey Jan. 12 The Vogue Indianapolis Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 9-10 The Fillmore Detroit Lalah Hathaway Jan. 21 House of Blues Cleveland Hammerfall, Flotsam & Jetsam June 1 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Lauv, Jeremy Zucker Feb. 16 Lincoln Hall Chicago Here Come the Mummies Feb. 16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Led Zeppelin 2 Feb. 17 Deluxe Indianapolis Here Come The Mummies Feb. 17 The Vogue Indianapolis Lettuce, Galactic Feb. 23 Riviera Theatre Chicago Heywood Banks Apr. 28 The Ark Ann Arbor Lewis Black Apr. 7 The Fillmore Detroit Hotel California Mar. 17 Honeywell Center Wabash Little Big Town w/Kacey Musgraves, Midland Feb. 16 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Hotel California Apr. 20 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Little Texas Jan. 27 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Howard Jones Mar. 10 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Locash Feb. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash IDK, A$ap Ferg, Denzel Curry Apr. 4 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Lonestar Jan. 27 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert IDK, A$ap Ferg, Denzel Curry Apr. 5 The Fillmore Detroit Lotus Feb. 9 Vic Theatre Chicago The Illusionists Feb. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash LP Feb. 24 Metro Chicago In This Moment, P.O.D., New Years Day, DED Feb. 7 Fillmore Detroit Lucy Rose, Charlie Cunningham Mar. 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago In This Moment, P.O.D., New Years Day, DED Feb. 9 House of Blues Cleveland Luke Combs w/Ashley McBryde Feb. 8 Hobart Arena Troy, OH Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Feb. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis Luke Combs w/Ashley McBryde Feb. 9 DeltaPlex Grand Rapids Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Handgrenades Feb. 13 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Lunasa Mar. 7 Old Town School Chicago IU’s Another Round Feb. 2 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Machine Head Feb. 16 Agora Theatre Cleveland J.J. Grey & Mofro w/The Commonheart Feb. 2 The Vogue Indianapolis Majid Jordan Feb. 21 Vic Theatre Chicago Jake Allen Jan. 14 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Manic Focus, SunSquabi, Clozee, SoDown, LWKY Mar. 10 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, JJ Grey & Mofro, Stephen Kellogg, Marilyn Manson Feb. 6 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dead Horses, Chastity Brown, Joe Pug Jan. 26 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Marilyn Manson Feb. 7 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Jay Electronica Feb. 1 Park West Chicago Mark Chesnutt, Hubie Ashcraft Band Mar. 2 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Jeanne Robertson May 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Mark Lowry Feb. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash Jeezy Feb. 23 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Marshall Tucker Band Mar. 3 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Jeezy Feb. 24 The Fillmore Detroit Martin Carthy Apr. 14 Old Town School Chicago Jeezy Feb. 26 House of Blues Cleveland Mat Kearney, Andrew Belle Mar. 9 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jeff Dunham Jan. 14 Nutter Center Dayton Mat Kearney Mar. 29 House of Blues Cleveland Jeff Dunham Jan. 25 Huntington Center Toledo Mat Kearney Mar. 30 Bogart’s Cincinnati Jeff Dunham Jan. 26 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Mat Kearney Mar. 31 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jeff Dunham Jan. 28 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Mavis Staples Feb. 3 Vic Theatre Chicago Jerry Seinfeld Feb. 3 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Melvin Seals & JGB Mar. 15 The Vogue Indianapolis Jill Jack Band, Sydney Burnham Jan. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor Melvin Seals & JGB, Terrapin Flyer Mar. 16 Park West Chicago Jim Brickman Feb. 14 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Michael Carbonaro Feb. 17 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Jimmy Eat World w/The Struts May 5 Bogart’s Cincinnati Miguel, SiR, Nonchalant Savant Mar. 5 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jimmy Eat World, The Hotelier May 8 Riviera Theatre Chicago Milky Chance w/Lewis Capaldi Jan. 26 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jimmy Osmond May 19 Honeywell Center Wabash Ministry Apr. 12 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Feb. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago Ministry, Chelsea Wolfe Apr. 7 Riviera Theatre Chicago Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Phil Collen Feb. 22 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Miranda Lambert w/Jon Pardi, The Steel Woods Mar. 3 Wolstein Center Cleveland John 5, The Creatures Feb. 21 The Vogue Indianapolis MJ Live Feb. 10 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert John Crist May 11 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Mo & Cashmere Cat Feb. 1 Riviera Theatre Chicago John Maus and Some Other Guys Feb. 18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Mo Lowda, Quiet Hollers Mar. 26 The Ark Ann Arbor John Mulaney Jan. 14 Indianapolis The Mountain Goats w/Dead Rider Apr. 12 Woodward Theater Cincinnati John Oates Feb. 8 Old Town School Chicago Mountain Goats Apr. 13 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland John Prine, Aimee Mann, Mountain Heart, Birds of Chicago, The Cactus Blossoms, Mowgli’s Feb. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago The War and Treaty, Joe Pug Jan. 27 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Nada Surf Mar. 13 Metro Chicago John Prine Mar. 10 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Neckdeep w/Speak Low If You Speak Love, Creeper Feb. 10 Agora Theatre Cleveland John Prine May 12 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis New Politics, Dreamers, The Wrecks Feb. 18 Metro Chicago Jonny Lang Jan. 12 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Newsboys Mar. 16 Hobart Arena Troy, OH Jonny Lang Jan. 14 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Newsboys Mar. 17 Cleveland Cleveland Josh Fadem Feb. 10 CS3 Fort Wayne Newsboys Mar. 18 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Josh Turner Jan. 18 Civic Center Lima, OH Mar. 24 Agora Theatre Cleveland Jstjr, Kayzo, 4B, Dubloadz, DJ Gammer Mar. 27 House of Blues Cleveland Nightwish Mar. 28 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Jstjr, Kayzo, 4B, Dubloadz, DJ Gammer Apr. 3 Old National Centre Indianapolis No Age, Melkbelly Jan. 20 Schubas Tavern Chicago Juanes, Mon Laferte, Caloncho May 1 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Noah Gunderson Feb. 2 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Judah & The Lion w/Tall Heights Mar. 5 Bogart’s Cincinnati Odesza May 4 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Judah & The Lion w/Tall Heights Mar. 21 House of Blues Cleveland Odesza May 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Judah & The Lion w/Tall Heights Mar. 22 Egyptian Room Indianapolis OMD Mar. 16 Vic Theatre Chicago Justin Flom Feb. 16 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Opiuo, Ganja White Night, Subtronics Feb. 9 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Justin Moore, Dylan Scott Feb. 16 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Papa Roach, Nothing More, Escape the Fate Apr. 19 The Fillmore Detroit

14------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Calendar • On the Road------Papa Roach, Nothing More, Escape the Fate Apr. 21 Agora Theatre Cleveland Temptations and Four Tops Apr. 21 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Papa Roach, Nothing More, Escape the Fate Apr. 22 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Tenderloins Jan. 19 Wolstein Center Cleveland Papadosio Mar. 17 The Intersection Grand Rapids Tenderloins Feb. 3 Columbus, OH Parsonsfield w/The Ghost of Paul Revere Feb. 18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Tennis w/Overcoats Jan. 15 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Passion Pit Jan. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago Tennis, Overcoats Jan. 13 Metro Chicago Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Apr. 4 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Terry Fator Apr. 20 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Paul Fayrewether Feb. 10 House of Blues Cleveland Theresa Flores Mar. 27 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Peter Hook & the Light May 4 Metro Chicago They Might Be Giants Feb. 7 The Vogue Indianapolis Phillips, Craig and Dean Mar. 9 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana They Might Be Giants Feb. 11 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland The Piano Guys Apr. 27 Taft Theatre Cincinnati They Might Be Giants Mar. 17 Vic Theatre Chicago Pink Mar. 9 United Center Chicago Thompson Square, Hubie Ashcraft Band Jan. 20 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Pink Mar. 10 United Center Chicago Three Dog Night Feb. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Pink Mar. 17 Indianapolis Tim Hawkins Mar. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash Pink Droyd Feb. 17 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Tinsley Ellis Feb. 3 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Pink w/Bleachers Mar. 28 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Feb. 14 Agora Theatre Cleveland Pokey LaFarge Jan. 14 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Tom Misch Apr. 26 Metro Chicago Pop Evil, Palaye Royale, Black Map Mar. 28 House of Blues Cleveland Tom Papa Mar. 8 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Pop Evil, Palaye Royale, Black Map Apr. 6 The Fillmore Detroit Tommy Emmanuel, Rodney Crowell Feb. 9 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Pop Evil w/Palaye Royale, Black Map Mar. 29 Bogart’s Cincinnati Tommy Emmanuel & Rodney Crowell Feb. 15 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Pop Evil Apr. 4 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Trey Anastasio Band Apr. 20-21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Poppy Feb. 6 Deluxe Indianapolis Trippin’ Billies Apr. 20 The Vogue Indianapolis Portugal. The Man Feb. 16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Turnover, Camp Cope Apr. 20 Deluxe Indianapolis Portugal. The Man Feb. 18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Twiddle, Stick Figure, Iya Terra Jan. 18 House of Blues Cleveland Project Pat, DJ DJ Jan. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Two Feet Feb. 24 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Propagandhi Mar. 3 Metro Chicago Ty Dolla $ign Mar. 11 Old National Centre Indianapolis Puddle of Mudd Mar. 3 Oddbody’s Dayton Ty Segall Apr. 8 Riviera Theatre Chicago Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purduettes Apr. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash Tyler, The Creator, Vince Staples, Taco Mar. 2-3 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Purple Veins Apr. 21 The Vogue Indianapolis Typhoon Jan. 19 Metro Chicago PVRIS Feb. 24 The Intersection Grand Rapids Umphrey’s McGee Jan. 12 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Radney Foster Mar. 15 B-Side Fort Wayne Under the Streetlamp Mar. 23 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Rag’n’Bone Man June 12 Park West Chicago Uriah Heep Mar. 4 T. Furth Ctr., Trine Univ. Angola Randy Jackson w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Apr. 13 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Valerie June Feb. 23 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Rebelution, Raging Fyah Feb. 17 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Velvet Caravan Mar. 22 The Ark Ann Arbor Rebulation, Raging Fyah Feb. 14 The Fillmore Detroit The Verve Pipe Apr. 19 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Recycled Percussion Jan. 26 Honeywell Center Wabash Wafia Jan. 29 Schubas Tavern Chicago Resurrection Jan. 20 The Vogue Indianapolis Wailers Jan. 28 The Vogue Indianapolis Richard Shindell Mar. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Walk The Moon Jan. 24 The Fillmore Detroit Ricky Skaggs Mar. 4 Old Town School Chicago Walk The Moon Jan. 26 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Rik Emmet w/Dave Dunlop Jan. 27 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Walk The Moon Jan. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Robert Cray Band Feb. 28 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Walk Off The Earth Mar. 16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago & The Sensational Space Shifters, Seth Lakeman Feb. 20 Riviera Theatre Chicago Walker Hayes Mar. 15 House of Blues Cleveland Apr. 6 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Wallows Feb. 22 Lincoln Hall Chicago Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press Feb. 10 The Vogue Indianapolis Warrant, Firehouse Feb. 3 Honeywell Center Wabash Ron White Jan. 11 Civic Center Lima, OH The Wedding Present, Terry De Castro Mar. 26 Lincoln Hall Chicago Ron White Apr. 5 Honeywell Center Wabash & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Ryan Kinder Jan. 27 Schubas Tavern Chicago Weezer & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 8 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Sanctuary, , Kill Ritual Feb. 22 Deluxe Indianapolis Weezer & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 13 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Feb. 2 The Fillmore Detroit Weird Al Yankovic Mar. 10 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Scott Bradlees’s Postmodern Jukebox Feb. 3 Riviera Theatre Chicago Weird Al Yankovic w/Emo Philips Mar. 25 Ohio Theatre Cleveland Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson Mar. 22 The Fillmore Detroit Weird Al Yankovic Apr. 6-7 Vic Theatre Chicago Scotty McCreery Mar. 24 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Weird Al Yankovic Apr. 12 Honeywell Center Wabash Sebastian Maniscalco Mar. 3 Chicago Theatre Chicago Westover, Skillet, NewSong, Building 429, Mallary Hope, Kari Jobe, KB, Dan Bremnes, Sebastian Maniscalco Mar. 9-10 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Jordan Feliz, John Crist, Nick Hall Mar. 30 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Sidewalk Prophets, Cody Collier Jan. 19 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Whiskey Myers Feb. 23 Rusty Spur Saloon Fort Wayne Silverstein & Tonight Alive, Broadside, Picturesque Jan. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Whiskey Myers Feb. 24 The Intersection Grand Rapids Silverstein & Tonight Alive w/Broadside, Picturesque Jan. 20 Bogart’s Cincinnati Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience June 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Sky Harbor, Silent Planet, The Contortionist, Strawberry Girls Apr. 6 Deluxe Indianapolis Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 10 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Smallpools, Misterwives Mar. 22 Riviera Theatre Chicago Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 13 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville SoMo Mar. 1 Metro Chicago Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 15 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI SoMo Mar. 6 House of Blues Cleveland Why? Feb. 3 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland & Nile May 5 Oddbody’s Dayton Wild Rivers Feb. 10 Martyrs’ Chicago Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Mar. 2 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH The Wood Brothers, Nick Bluhm Apr. 13-14 Vic Theatre Chicago St. Vincent Jan. 11 Taft Theatre Cincinnati The Wood Brothers Apr. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis St. Vincent Jan. 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago Y&T Mar. 1 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Starset Feb. 10 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Yacht Jan. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago Starset, Grabbitz, Year of the Locust Feb. 3 House of Blues Cleveland Yanni May 18 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Static Fly, Wayland, The Illegals, Six Feet to Salvation, The Kickbacks Feb. 8 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Yanni June 30 Chicago Theatre Chicago Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 21 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Yumi Zouma Jan. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 23 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 26 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Road Tripz Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Bulldogs Oct 20...... Bicentennial Fundraiser, Rockford, OH Steep Canyon Rangers Mar. 17 Victoria Theatre Dayton Jun 8...... Pork Rind Festival, Harrod, OH Gypsy Bandit Stef Chura Jan. 19 Schubas Tavern Chicago Jun 10...... Callaway Park, Elwood Jan 12...... Czar’s 505, St. Joseph Stephen Kellogg Mar. 14 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Jul 6...... Downtown Concert, Wabash Jan 13...... Eagles Post 2246, Montpelier, OH Steven Wilson May 1-2 Vic Theatre Chicago Jul 16...... Madison County Fair, Alexandria Mar 10...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Stick Figure, Twiddle, Iya Terra Jan. 19 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jul 28...... Hickory Acres Campground, Edgerton, OH May 19...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Jul 29...... Friends of Arts, Fort Recovery, OH , Red Sun Rising, The Dead Deads Feb. 18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Aug 4...... State Line Festival, Union City LOCAL PERFORMERS The Strypes Apr. 2 Lincoln Hall Chicago Aug 24...... Quincy Daze, Quincy, MI Submit dates for both in-market and out- Superorganism Mar. 28 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sep 6...... Covered Bridge Festival, Roann of-market shows at www.whatzup.com or Susan Werner May 11 The Ark Ann Arbor Sep 15...... Apple Fest, Nappanee by emailing [email protected]. Tape Face Mar. 9 Bogart’s Cincinnati Sep 21...... Ducktail Run, Gas City

January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------15 The Women Make Their Mark When I first heard that attendees were being asked to wear black to the Golden Globes in support of ef- forts to acknowledge the epidemic of sexual crimes in Flix the entertainment industry, I winced. It seemed like such a superficial gesture to the ugly revelations of CATHERINE LEE the past year. But response to those events has contin- ued to grow and deepen, and at the ceremony many, tress Alison Janney won for her role in I, Tonya. She many winners made genuine, powerful statements plays Tonya Harding’s very difficult and troubled about what we should do next to keep the positive mother. momentum moving forward. In that context, the som- The awards for best television shows also featured ber (though still often very sexy) black attire seemed difficult stories and many of the actresses in those appropriate and dignified. shows won in the acting categories. Winners included Host Seth Meyers set just the right tone in his The Handmaid’s Tale, Big Little Lies and The Marvel- opening monologue, acknowledging how troubling ous Mrs. Maisel. So that is a dystopian future; a mys- the past year has been, but still making jokes that terious and compelling tale of ladies with secret lives; weren’t too political or raunchy. They were funny. and a woman trying to make it in a man’s world. The Then he got out of the way and let the stars speak, television acting awards went to Elizabeth Moss (The which they did, often with eloquence. Handmaid’s Tale), Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern And as the awards were announced, it became (Big Little Lies) and Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvel- clear that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association ous Mrs. Maisel). took to heart the changes afoot. They expressed their The men who won are all nominees I was rooting support with their votes. The evening was a parade of for. Sam Rockwell, best supporting actor, transforms awards given to the stories of women – some strange, in Three Billboards from a racist jerk to a repentant some inspiring, some troubled. tough guy enlightened by the strength and stubborn Let’s start at the top. Best motion picture drama persistence of Frances McDormand. Best Actor in a Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a story musical or comedy went to James Franco, who had of a woman fighting for justice for her daughter who a vision that the story of making of the horrible but was raped and murdered. The movie is tough but has wonderful The Room could be compelling. He gra- surprising humor and a message of forgiveness and ciously brought the man he played, Tommy Wiseau, the possibility that humans can change. Writer/direc- to the show and invited him up on stage (and just as tor Martin McDonagh also won for his screenplay. graciously prevented him from grabbing the mic). He Best picture musical or comedy, Ladybird, is the also brought his brother and co-star up on stage. It was story of mother and daughter who care deeply about the first time I’ve seen a winner have his thank you’s each other, working through their changing relation- on his phone, really much less irritating than floppy ship as the daughter prepares for college. Ladybird paper. Gary Oldman has done so much good work was written and directed by Greta Gerwig. during his career, and I am thrilled he won for portray- The best actress awards went to the stars of these ing Winston Churchill in The Darkest Hour. two films: Frances McDormand for Three Billboards and Saoirse Ronan for Lady Bird. Best supporting ac- Continued on page 17 ------A Critical Look at Some Winners Two things have happened since the last edition of ScreenTime: (1) The Golden Globes; and (2) I watched a whole lot of the movies nominated for – ScreenTime and winning – awards right now. So, of course, I have opinions and thoughts and reactions. GREG W. LOCKE For starters, Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri won Best Screenplay (Mc- (Saoirse Ronan). Gerwig, who was nominated for Donagh), Best Lead Actress in a Drama (Frances Best Screenplay, was one of the stars of the night, if McDormand), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Sam mostly because she wasn’t nominated for the Best Di- Rockwell) and Best Picture (Drama), and it deserved rector award. Not to be a party pooper, but I think this every one of those honors. It’s a fun, smart movie full is the kind of film that we’ll have to look back on in a of powerhouse performances. The pacing and struc- few years with some more context. I think it’s a very ture of the script is definitely the best I saw in 2017, good comedy with perfect casting; does it deserve to making for not just a smart, artful watch, but a very be a Best Picture winner or Best Director winner at fun time at the movies (not unlike, say, No Country the Oscars? I don’t believe so. Perhaps I’m missing for Old Men in this regard). McDonagh’s film might something, or maybe I’ve just seen a lot of actors have FORT WAYNE’S NEW OLDIES STATION not end up being the movie I pick as my favorite in solid first films and not a whole lot after that. The 2017, but I think it’s perfectly deserving of whatever filmmaking, the performances and the storytelling to CHUCK BERRY MOTOWN TURTLES awards it receives. McDormand is especially worthy, me feel on par with Juno, a Judd Apatow film, or Gar- BTO BUDDY HOLLY ABBA CHER giving here what I believe will be remembered as her den State. Meanwhile, Gerwig’s filmmaker boyfriend, signature performance (yes, even more signature than Noah Baumbach (whom she forgot to thank after win- BEACH BOYS ROLLING STONES Fargo, which, of course, I love and cherish like every ning Best Film), released one of the year’s least seen other cinephile type I know). (but I’d say all around best) new classics with The THE BEATLES 3 DOG NIGHT And then there is Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. It’s Meyerowitz Stories. Zero awards, zero nominations, PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS a good movie (a memoir film that structures together but very likely the 2017 film I’ll return to the most in the highlights of a high school slacker’s senior year), the year ahead. AND MANY MORE GREAT OLD TIME the casting is perfect and Gerwig proves to be a funny, The Shape of Water also had a big night, winning observant writer. The film not only won Best Picture ROCK & ROLL FROM THE 60S AND 70S (Comedy), but also Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Continued on page 17 16------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Calendar • Things to Do------FLIX - From Page 16 Current Gr a b i ll Br a n c h — Born to Read, Spectator Sports 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Smart Start Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Best director winner Guillermo Del Toro gave a lovely speech about Fo r t Wa y n e Fa r m Sh o w — Farm tech- BASKETBALL his lifelong affection for monsters. In the The Shape of Water and many nology exhibitors, over 11 booths of 421-1325 Ma d An t s — Upcoming home games farm related items, informational pre- Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime at Allen County War Memorial of his other films, he has tried to remain “faithful to monsters.” sentations, fundraising auctions and for toddlers & preschoolers, 10:30 Coliseum, Fort Wayne Sterling K. Brown, in his win for best performance in a television a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. Fr i d a y , Ja n . 19 vs. Sioux Falls, 7 drama, made history by being the first African American actor to win 16; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. Babies and Books, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Wednesdays, 421-1335 this award. His acceptance speech was a generous tribute to the man who 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Th u r sd a y , Fe b . 1 vs. Wisconsin, 11 Jan. 18, Allen County War Memorial Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, a.m. created his role for an African American man and how proud he is to be Coliseum, Fort Wayne, free, 483- 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story Sa t u r d a y , Fe b . 3 vs. Long Island, 7 playing a character he can inhabit with pride. 1111 Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; p.m. The show was polished if not speedy. The pairing of presenters with MLK Da y Activities — Discussion Storytime for preschoolers, day- Ha r l e m Gl o b e t r o t t e r s — Exhibition cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. categories was inspired. For instance, Kirk Douglas, who broke the black- with Ketu Oladuwa, call to service/ basketball game against the Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 mass and area service projects to Washington Generals, 1 p.m. list by using Dalton Trumbo’s real name in Spartacus, was the perfect & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 honor Martin Luther King, Jr. 9:30 Saturday, Feb. 4, Allen County War choice to announce best screenplay, especially paired with his daughter a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, University Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, in law, Catherine Zeta-Jones. of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, free, books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 $12-$66, 483-1111 399-7700 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 But the biggest star of the evening was Oprah Winfrey who thrilled HOCKEY Sa v o r Fo r t Wa y n e — Twelve days of Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Smart Start the crowd with her speech as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Ko m e t s — Upcoming home games menu deals, all under $30, from Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 at Allen County War Memorial Achievement Award. Some of the “Time’s Up” admonitions sounded a dozens of Fort Wayne-area restau- a.m. Fridays, PAWS to Read, 5 Coliseum, Fort Wayne rants, Tuesday-Sunday thru Jan. p.m. Thursdays 421-1350 little too rehearsed and repetitive, but Winfrey gave the audience history, Sa t u r d a y , Ja n . 20 vs. Allen, 7:30 21, 424-3700 Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart hope and a vision of the future. During the monologue, Meyers made p.m. Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. jokes about Oprah’s qualifications to be president. By the end of her pow- Tuesdays, YA Day for teens 5 Su n d a y , Ja n . 21 vs. Allen, 7:30 p.m. erful speech, I was convinced she is ready to run in 2020. And I am also Lectures, Discussions, Fr i d a y , Fe b . 2 vs. Rapid City, 8 p.m. p.m. Wednesdays, Wondertots convinced she could win. Quite a night for the Hollywood Foreign Press Authors, Readings & reading for ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 Dance Association. Films Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read [email protected] Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Em b o d y Da n c e — Guided dancing for L.I.V.E. Fo r u m w i t h FW Un i t e d — Teen Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. adults of all ages and abilities to Reception, panel discussion Thursdays, 421-1355 exercise the mind, body and spirits, featuring Iric Headley of Fort Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start 10:50 a.m.-12:23 p.m. first and Wayne United, Fort Wayne Police Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays & third Sunday of each month, SCREENTIME - From Page 16 and neighbors, friends and family Tuesdays, Born to Read Storytime Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort members of the African-American for babies and toddlers, 10:15 a.m. Wayne, $10 suggested donation, Best Director (Guillermo del Toro) and Best Original Score (Alexandre community, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Tuesdays, 421-1365 244-1905 Desplat). This year saw two of the best living filmmakers, del Toro and Jan. 18, North Campus Auditorium, Wo o db u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start Su n d a y Si n g l e s Da n c e — Open danc- P.T. Anderson, give us minor works. Both films lacked in story, though University of Saint Francis, Fort Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, ing, potluck carry-in dinner, DJ and The Shape of Water Wayne, free, 399-7700 421-1370 cash bar, 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. was beautifully crafted. This is something of a legacy Fi r e s i d e Bo o k Ch a t — ACRES led on 14 and Sunday, Jan. 28, American award for del Toro, I think. That said, look for this film to get a lot of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Instruction Legion Post 47, Fort Wayne, $7 Oscar nominations. Sweetgrass, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 704-3669 Dunkirk, a film just about every film critic thought at one time or 19, Tom & Jane Dustin Nature Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co ll e c t i v e Preserve, Huntertown, free, 637- another would sweep the Oscars in early 2018, won nothing. It should Wo r ks h o ps — Workshops and January have won Best Director. Look for Nolan’s latest opus to win a whole 2273 classes for movement, dance, yoga Ba c k t o t h e Fu t u r e — Screening of and more offered by Fort Wayne Mi z p a h Sh r i n e Ci r c u s — Three ring lot of technical awards at the Oscars in a couple months. Likewise, Ste- 1985 film with pre-show Grande Dance Collective, dates and times circus featuring clowns, aerial acts, ven Spielberg’s The Post, despite receiving six nominations, won zero Page organ performance, 7:30 p.m. vary, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, acrobats and more, 6:30 p.m. Get Out Friday, Jan. 19, Embassy Theatre, awards. , a very poorly made horror film that uses the theme of Fort Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 Thursday, Jan. 25; 7 p.m. Friday, civil rights as a shallow plot device, won nothing, nor should it have. It’s Fort Wayne, $10, 424-5665 IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y— Art, Jan. 26; 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 Th e Wi z a r d o f Oz — Screening of dance, music and theater classes p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27; 1 p.m. and cool that so many of y’all are finally taking interest in racial equality, but 1939 classic with pre-show Grande for grades pre-K through 12 offered 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, Allen let’s not get too excited; a mediocre film, despite it’s great intentions, is Page organ performance, 2:30 p.m. by IPFW College of Visual and County War Memorial Coliseum, still a mediocre film. Friday, Jan. 20, Embassy Theatre, Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Fort Wayne, $14-$22, 483-1111 Fort Wayne, $10, 424-5665 6977 Ou t d o o r Sp o r t s , La k e & Ca b i n Sh o w — It was a long show that started slowly with a lot of political tip-toeing Pr e s e r v i n g Ch u r c h e s : Historic Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Vacation, travel, hunting, fishing, RV, then turned into an awkwardly breakneck display of grandstanding. No Le g a c i e s f o r Fu t u r e Ge n e r a t i o n s Private lessons for a variety of motorsports and cabin living expo one really said anything that felt too brave about anything happening in — ARCH lecture presented by instruments available from profes- with live music, vendors, kids activi- the world, and no one stuck their neck out. It felt, as you would expect, Cornelia Schulz and Judge Charles sional instructors, ongoing weekly ties and more, 12-9 p.m. Friday, Pratt of City of Churches Tour, 10 lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Jan. 26; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, like a soft, safe, Hollywood version of activism. a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, Meeting Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176 Jan. 27 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, After watching the awards show I took to IMDb and looked over Room A, Main Branch, Allen County Jan. 28, Allen County War Memorial the last 10 years of awards results. Here’s the thing: movies are getting Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $5-$10, 483- 426-5117 Tours and Trips 1111 worse. The talent and attention is very much turning to TV. That’s not to Ca b i n Fe v e r Re l i e v e r — Indoor back- say that there aren’t still a whole lot of good movies coming out. Ir e l a n d , Lo n d o n a n d Pa r i s — USF yard party with live music, ziplining, [email protected] Storytimes School of Creative Arts trip to live music, beer, wine and food, visit the Rock of Cashel, Dublin 7-11:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, Allen St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t City Gallery, Victoria and Albert County War Memorial Coliseum, All e n Co u n t y Pu bl i c Li b r a r y : Museum, Eiffel Tower and more; Fort Wayne, $25-$50, 483-1111 Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read college course credit available, May Wi n t e r v a l Wi n t e r Ca r n i v a l — Snow Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, 7-18, , University of Saint Francis, crafts, family activities, ice carv- Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fort Wayne, $4400-$4650, jnix@ ing demonstrations, treats, Arctic Tuesdays & Thursdays, Baby sf.edu Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Inflatables and more, 10 a.m.-4 421-1320 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, various downtown locations, Fort Wayne, Du p o n t Br a n c h — Born to Read Trivia free, 422-7625 Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 Li v e Trivia — Trivia night with live a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, host, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Duesy’s February Ants in Your Pants Storytime, Sports Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, free, 484-0411 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Fo r t Wa y n e RV a n d Ca m p i n g Sh o w & Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4 Te a m Trivia — Trivia for teams of up — Hundreds of RV, travel trailers, p.m. Wednesdays, Bookworms to 6 players, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, recreational vehicles and toy haul- Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, free, ers on display and for sale, vendor Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, 749-5396 booths and raffles, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 Te a m Trivia — Trivia for teams of up to Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 1-3 and a.m. Thursdays, 421-1315 6 players, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Crazy 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Allen Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Pinz/Coconutz, Fort Wayne, free, County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 969-9336 Wayne, $3-$10, 483-1111 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps Ti n c t u r e Trivia — Trivia night for Fi z z Fe s t — Craft soda festival featur- Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 teams of 4 or 6 people, 7-9 p.m. ing over 100 vintage and craft sodas VOLBEAT • a.m. Tuesdays; Family Storytime, Tuesdays, Nick’s Martini & Wine available for sample and purchase, 10:15 & 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421- Bar, Fort Wayne, free, 482-6425 winter carnival and live entertain- FOO FIGHTERS • NICKELBACK 1320 ment, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, USF Robert Goldstein ALICE IN CHAINS • METALLICA Performing Arts Center, Fort Wayne, $5-$20, 494-6224 THE BEASTIE BOYS & MORE January 11, 2018------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Ge o f f r e y Hi l l e r : Da y b r e ak in Ma y a n ma r Wi n t e r Re f l e c t i o n s — Winter-themed — Selection of photos from travels works from local, regional and Ar t i s t s in t h e Ci t y — Works from to Burma (Mayanmar) dating back national artists, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. established and lesser known to 1987, including excerpts from Tuesday-Saturday thru Feb. 3, interviews conducted by the artist, 8 Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, FPT’s Thoughtful Drama local artists (curated by Karen Thompson), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:30 426-6568 The new year Monday-Friday and 9:30 a.m.-1 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday and 4-6 p.m. Sunday thru Jan. 14, at p.m. Sunday thru Feb. 18, Franco at First Presbyterian D’Agostino Art Gallery, Academic Artifacts Theater begins with a Curtain Call First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Center, Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, CALL FOR ENTRIES riveting performance 426-7421 399-2826 of John Logan’s 2010 STEVE LIVELY Th e Ar t o f Fo r t Wa y n e — Gr o u p Sh o w — Works from over 20 38t h Na t i o n a l Pr i n t Exhibition — Collaborative works celebrating artists working in all mediums, 10 Contemporary, limited edition, Tony Award-winning the city of Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday fine arts works in all printmaking play Red. This two- p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 thru Feb. 3, Crestwoods Frame mediums accepted for juried 2018 week stint at the venue RED p.m. Friday-Saturday and 12-5 Shop & Gallery, Roanoke, 672-2080 exhibition, Friday, January 26 entry features a duo of re- 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15-Feb. 25 Ho l i d a y Di s p l a y s — Annual holiday dis- deadline, Artlink Contemporary (opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. plays from Garrett-area residents, Gallery, 424-7195, artlinkfw.com markable actors: Thom Jan. 12-13 & Jan. 19-20 Wednesday, Jan. 17), Jeffrey R. 5-8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Ar t s Pl ac e Ca l l f o r Ex h i b i t o r s — Arts Hofrichter and Kevin 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 Krull Gallery, Main Library, Allen Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday and by Place seeking innovative propos- Torwelle. Hofrichter County Public Library, Fort Wayne, appointment thru Jan. 19, Garrett als from regional artists to display also co-directs this play First Presbyterian Theater 421-1210 ext. 2101 Museum of Art, Garrett, 704-5400 two- or three-dimensional works 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne Th e Ar t o f Wa r n e r Br o s . Ca r t o o n s Ja z z Er a Ph o t o g r a p h y b y He r ma n in Portland, Indiana art gallery, with Chance Parker. — Film shorts, drawings, paint- Le o n a r d — Photographs of jazz electronic submissions (including Readers will no $10-$20, ings, animation cels and other greats Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, 10 images of recent work, descrip- doubt recall the first of tion of proposed exhibition, current 260-426-7421 ext. 121 memorabilia tracing the develop- Charlie Parker and more, 10 a.m.-6 these two performers. ment of such cartoon characters p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and resume and artist statement) due as Bugs Bunny, Tweety and The 12-5 p.m. Sunday thru Jan. 28, Sunday, Feb. 4, email kanderson@ Co-starring as prolific American artist Mark Rothko, Hofrichter has Road Runner, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 artsland.org, 866-539-9911 been directing and organizing the FPT for 21 years. Torwelle, a nine- thru Feb. 7 (open house 5-8 (members, free), 422-6467 EVENTS year acting veteran, plays Rothko’s fictional young assistant, Ken, as p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10), Clark Je f f e r y Wo l i n : St o n e Co u n t r y — Th e Pr i n t mak e r s o f Na s h v i l l e , In d i a n a Rothko prepares his largest and priciest commission for The Four Sea- Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Photographs and stories related — Free presentation by artist Doug 563-1102 to Indiana’s limestone industry, 10 Runyan at Fort Wayne Artists sons restaurant in New York City in the late 1950s. Ca s h & Ca r r y Ho l i d a y Ex h i b i t — A a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Guild’s monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Audience members may not immediately recognize the name variety of works, all available for and 12-5 p.m. Sunday thru Jan. Wednesday, Jan. 17, Globe Room, Mark Rothko unless they have been involved in the study of American immediate purchase, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 28, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Main Branch, Allen County Public painting. This review is not going to be a lesson on Rothko, but a slight daily thru Jan. 31, Clark Gallery, $6-$8 (members, free), 422-6467 Library, fortwayneartistsguild.org aj e s t i c a r t h understanding of his work and legacy can be useful artillery for those Honeywell Center, Wabash, 563- M E — All-media group Gr a n d Op e n i n g — Grand opening 1102 exhibition showcasing the beauty of reception at new gallery located who attend this outstanding drama. Regardless of your familiarity with Ci e n f u e g o s — Photographs from IPFW the earth, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, in Fort Wayne’s North Anthony Rothko, his contemporaries or art history in general, the teacher-stu- students’ trips to impoverished area Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Corridor, featuring open house, dent dynamic swarms the stage from beginning to end. of the Dominican Republic, 5-8 p.m. and 10 a.m.-7p.m. Tuesday and raffles and after party and reception Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Thursday thru Jan. 30, Orchard featuring live music, a cash bar and In under 90 minutes and with no intermission, Hofrichter and Tor- 1-4 p.m. Sunday and by appoint- Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, an artist meet-and-greet, 11 a.m.-7 welle successfully challenge a bevy of themes and aspects of human ment thru Jan. 19, Garrett Museum 436-0927 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, Rhapsody nature. It’s irrelevant that the assistant’s character of Ken is fictitious of Art, Garrett, 704-5400 Pe t e r Br e m e r s : Lo o k i n g Be y o n d t h e Art Gallery and Studio, 483-6712 Da v i d Sh a p i r o : Se e r , Ac t o r , Kn o w e r , Mi r r o r — Kiln-cast glass works by because he is clearly representative of Rothko’s friends, fans, critics Do e r — An exhibit of more than 30 Holland-based artist, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and subconscious. Rothko, at this point in his life, had already enjoyed abstract works from the museum’s Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Upcoming Exhibits success and was one of the few artists who could live comfortably largest gift in history, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday thru Jan. 18, Fort Wayne solely on the income his artistic work provided. Thus, he has evolved Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, JANUARY from a “starving artist” to a “hardened artist” who is contemplating Sunday thru Feb. 2, Fort Wayne free), 422-6467 Wa n d e r i n g s : Mu s i n g s a n d St o r i e s Museum of Art $6-$8 (members, Re g i o n a l Exhibition — Juried exhibition f r o m Ou r Tr a i l s — Works from what future generations will consider to be his legacy. Hofrichter’s free), 422-6467 featuring artists from Indiana, Ohio, Jeremy McFarren and Erin Patton performance surges throughout the play in this mentality. Among Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t s Gu i l d ’s Ex h i b i t i o n s Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky, McFarren, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- the early remarks he makes to his new assistant is that art must have — Darlene Selzer-Miller at Active 12-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Friday and 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Day of Fort Wayne, Lynne Padget 12-4 p.m. Saturday thru Feb. 9, Sunday, Jan. 19-Feb. 25 (public “tragedy in every brushstroke,” which embodies the artist and the per- at Aldersgate United Methodist Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, reception 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. formance. Hofrichter exhibits Rothko as a pained and uncomfortable Church, Emily Butler at Allen County Fort Wayne, 424-7195 19 and congregational reception human being who has no interest in being anyone’s father, teacher, Retinal Surgeons, Anita Trick at St o n e Co u n t r y : Th e n a n d No w — 12:15-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21), mentor or friend. Citizens Square (2nd floor), Valerie Jeffrey Wolin’s original photographs First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First McBride at Citizens Square (3rd from Stone Country, his 1985 Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Torwelle counters as Rothko’s fictional foil. His character’s men- floor), Dick Hefflefinger at Heritage project with writer Scott Russell 426-7421 tal growth and confidence blossom with each scene, leading up to the of Fort Wayne, Jon Detweiler Sanders documenting the land- Do n Kr u s e — Works on paper from culminating discourse of their final moment together. at Ophthalmology Consultants scape, industry and people of local artist, educator and member Through five scenes, the play covers two years of time between (Southwest), Toni McAlhany at southern Indiana, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. of the artist group Fort Wayne Six, Ophthalmology Consultants (North), Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 artist and assistant. The on-stage action is woven into the drama beau- Alice Siefert at Rehabilitation Sunday thru Jan. 28, Fort Wayne a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. tifully, but the powerful, inspiring language is what sets the trajectory Hospital of Fort Wayne, John Kelty Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, Sunday, Jan. 20-Feb. 21, Goldfish for these monumental final few minutes. at Town House Retirement, Karen free), 422-6467 Gallery, Rolland Arts Center, Harvey at Visiting Nurse Hospice Su n s e t Ca n y o n Po t t e r y — Exhibition University of Saint Francis, Fort “What do you see?” Rothko asks Ken at the outset. It becomes and Karen Bixler and Diana Fair at of functional pottery from Austin, Wayne, 399-7700 ext. 8001 suddenly obvious that he’s not just talking to the young, enthusiastic Will Jewelers, thru Jan. 31, fort- Texas-based pottery studio, 10 artist who cannot believe he’s being hired to work with the living leg- wayneartistguild.org. a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, end. The question, it turns out, is for the audience to consider as well. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.- 7p.m. Tuesday and Thursday thru Rothko’s character further drops poignant takes such as “You cannot Jan. 30, Orchard Gallery of Fine be an artist until you’re civilized!” and “That’s business, not art!” Tor- Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 welle’s Ken, however, emerges from the verbal assaults received early on and eventually matures into Rothko’s sparring partner about life, art and philosophy. Later, in a visibly active moment between the two, they discuss the Community Membership Makes power of color and the connotations we build for the entire spectrum. The Difference The assistant’s torrid past eventually unfolds and brings new depth to Arts Academy their relationship. These elements are no doubt why the play won a • Job Referrals Tony; however, the directors’ notes point out that some viewers “see art dance music theatre • Experienced Negotiators this play as an impenetrable wall of philosophy.” Thus, we return to the grades pre K-12 • Insurance central question – what do you see? – but now with an emphasis not on Art, Dance and • Contract Protection the first word, but rather the third. Fort Wayne Hofrichter’s co-director Parker, a recent IPFW graduate, directed Drama Classes Ballad 423 and 424, and he has been a performer and stage manager in January–April Musicians Association his young, promising career. Call Bruce Graham Jeanette Walsh returns as costume designer. In a play about artists, for more Walsh pieces together a perfect visual rendition of each character’s information Call 260-481-6059 Continued on page 19 ipfw.edu/caa 260-420-4446

18------www.whatzup.com------January 11, 2018 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------RED Now Playing Asides A Li f e in t h e Th e a t r e — David Mamet’s Da n c i n g w i t h t h e St a r s : Li v e !– Li g h t comedy that examines the lives u p t h e Ni g h t — Dancers from the From Page 18 Fa u s t u s — Shakespearemachine’s AUDITIONS of two actors at different stages of hit TV show perform, 7:30 p.m. production of Christopher Marlowe their careers, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, Embassy Wh o Fr am e d t h e Lu ck y Le p r e c h a u n ? tragedy uses masks and pup- curtain, Jan. 19-20, Jan. 26-27 and Theatre, Fort Wayne, $42.50-$125 personality and mentality. Rae (Ma r c h 16-18) — Ages 6 through petry backed by a live heavy Feb. 2-3, Arena Dinner Theatre, thru Ticketmaster and Embassy box Surface and Sheila O’Rourke are adult sought for quirky comedy, 3 metal soundtrack, 8 p.m. Friday- Fort Wayne, $40 (includes dinner & office, 424-5665 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 3-4 the technical director and dresser/ Saturday, Jan. 12-13; 6 p.m. show), 424-5622 Ch i ca g o — Broadway at the Embassy and Saturday, Feb. 10, TekVenture, backstage crew, respectively. Sunday, Jan. 14; 8 p.m. Friday- Da n i e l Ti g e r ’s Ne i g h b o r h o o d : Ki n g production of hit musical by John 750-9013 Saturday, Jan. 19-20; 6 p.m. f o r a Da y — Family entertain- Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Austin Berger, who recently per- Sunday, Jan. 21, PPG ArtsLab, A Tr i b u t e t o t h e Mu s i c o f Ro g e r s & ment featuring characters from the about Prohibition-era criminals in formed in last autumn’s Faith Hamm e r s t e i n a n d An d r e w Ll o y d Auer Center for Arts & Culture, Fort popular PBS television series, 7 the Windy City, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday- Healer, is the stage manager and Wayne, $10-$15 thru artstix.org, We b e r (Ap r i l 20-21) — Fort Wayne p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Honeywell Wednesday, Feb. 13-14 Embassy 422-4226 Civic Theatre seeks 2-3 female Center, Wabash, $19-$29 (add $25 Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35-$65 thru board operator. and 2-3 male solo quality vocal- Pi p p i Lo n g s t o ck i n g — Fire & Light for VIP meet-and-greet), 563-1102 Ticketmaster and Embassy box One of the most tempting op- ists along with a chorus of 20 to Academy presents a Harvey Cocks- Pr i d e a n d Pr e j u d i c e — Fire & Light office, 424-5665 32 singers for production with the portunities I had with this review penned musical production about Academy production of Jane Austen Th e Pr i c e Is Ri g h t Li v e — Interactive Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the was simply to write the words the “strongest girl in the world,” classic, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Friday, stage show based on the popular Embassy Theatre, 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, Jan. 26 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. TV game show, complete with priz- “Go see this play” a few hundred Feb. 15 (arrive by 5 p.m.; callbacks, Salvation Army Community Center, 27, Salvation Army Community es for participating audience mem- times. Each of the moments spent if needed, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. Fort Wayne, $4-$5, fireandlightpro- Center, $4 (online at fireandlightpro- bers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19), Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, viewing the action and dialogue ductions.com ductions.com), $5 at door, 241-3378 15, Honeywell Center, Wabash, 422-4226 ext. 226 or ewadewitz@ $29-$45, 563-1102 between these two performers will Sh o p k i n s Li v e ! Sh o p It Up! — Family fwcivic.org to sign up FEBRUARY entertainment based on the chil- Da v i d — Sam Ward created and stars remind anyone of the significance o n k u n i o r u n e Yo u n g Ha r r i e t Tu bma n — Fort Wayne H ! J (J 23-24) — Children in all for One productions’ world pre- of being a mentor, a student, a dren’s toy brand, 4 p.m. Sunday, Youtheatre production based on ages 8-18 sought for Wells miere one-man musical about the Jan. 14, Embassy Theatre, Fort the life of the famed abolitionist teacher, a trainee or anything in Community Theater’s children biblical shepherd boy who became Wayne, $17-$37 thru Ticketmaster and U.S. Army spy, written and production based on Hans Christian king of Israel, 7:30 p.m. Friday- that realm. and Embassy box office, 424-5665 directed by Gregory Stieber as part Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling, 9 Saturday, Feb. 16-17; 2:30 p.m. [email protected] Re d — John Logan’s drama about an of FWYT’s Linda Ruffolo Young a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Sunday, Feb. 18; 7:30 p.m. Friday- abstract expressionist artist commis- Heroes of Conscience series, 7 Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, Saturday, Feb. 23-24; 2:30 p.m. sioned to paint a series of murals p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. & 4 Bluffton, 824-5222 Sunday, Feb. 25, PPG ArtsLab, for New York’s Four Seasons p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3; 2 p.m. Auer Center for Arts & Culture, Fort Restaurant, a commission that Sunday, Feb. 4 (special school Cute By Nature Wayne, $11-$20, 422-4226 could prove to be his undoing, 7:30 Upcoming Productions shows at Wayne High School, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 12-13; a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5; Ci r q u e Go e s t o t h e Ci n e ma — Fort Jewelry 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14; 7:30 p.m. JANUARY $7/student, one free adult for every Wayne Philharmonic Pops Series Friday-Saturday, Jan. 19-20, First performance featuring Cirque de Cute By Nature Th e St a t e Ba l l e t Th e a t r e o f Ru s s i a 10 students), Black Box Theatre, Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, la Symphonie’s acrobats, jugglers p r e s e n t s Sl e e p i n g Be a u t y — Classic PPG ArtsLab, Fort Wayne, $12-$18, and aerial gymnasts and music from $10-$20, 426-7421 ext. 121 Tchaikovsky ballet performed by 422-4226 Artisan Jewelry classic films, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Th e So u n d o f Mu s i c — Broadway at some of Russia’s greatest ballet Di a v o l o — Performance by Fort Feb. 17, Embassy Theatre, Fort Artisan jewelry the Embassy production of the stars, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Wayne Dance Collective’s 2018 Wayne, $29-$72 thru Philharmonic classic musical about the Von 18, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, guest dance company, 7:30 p.m. by Anita box office, 481-0770 Jewelry Trapp Family Singers, 7:30 p.m. $38-$58 thru Ticketmaster and Saturday, Feb. 3, Arts United Wednesday, Jan. 17 Embassy Embassy box office, 424-5665 Center, $20-$30, 424-6574 Artisanf jewelry Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35-$65 thru www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry Ticketmaster and Embassy box by byAnita Anita office, 424-5665 f www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry

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