SEPT. KILL THE RABBIT, SUM MORZ • PAGE 2 3-9 , 2015 Kill the Rabbit: Best Rock Performer/Originals, Best Metal/Hard Rock Performer Whammy Awards Multiplying for KTR Kill the Rabbit are having a good year. Come to Kill the Rabbit hopped away with whatzup’s Bat- think of it, the Fort Wayne-based rock band has had a tle of the Bands VII title in 2010 and placed second in string of good years of late. a similar competition in Indianapolis. And why shouldn’t they? The quintet takes what One of the things that keeps the band on its toes they do very seriously and they work hard at it. The is a willingness to try new things, to stretch the limits effort has paid off with not one but two Whammys of their playing. Playing the 2015 96.3 XKE Beatles- this year. In the Best Metal/ fest proved to be a worthy chal- Hard Rock Performer category, lenge. KTR snared their third win in a “That was quite an experi- row, nosing out Brother, Cougar ence,” Baker said. Hunter and Sirface by less than KTR play out three week- four percentage points. ends a month, quite a lot for guys And KTR unseated Unlikely in their late 30s and early 40s Alibi for Best Rock Performer/ with families and jobs. But they Originals. Overall, Kill the Rab- love what they do. They have bit have won six Whammys, two CDs to their credit, Pieces, including the Performer of the a hard driving metal record, and Year title in 2010. Coming for You which highlights For bassist Marc Baker, the fan recognition never the band’s growth as songwriters and musicians. Com- gets old. ing for You is in regular rotation on a couple of radio “That’s an honor, man,” Baker said. “That means stations in Ohio, a fact that Baker says drives the band a lot to us. Especially the originals one.” to write more. Kill the Rabbit got started as a band back in the “We actually took way too long for the second 1990s in Ohio and found success until the members record to come out,” Baker said. “The first one was began having families and life sort of took over, as it written by three people. On the second one we wanted will. Flash forward nearly two decades, and the band – everyone to be involved. That took more time.” bassist Baker, lead vocalist Scotty Hayes, rhythm gui- The band is already at work on the next record. tarist and backing vocalist Mike Adams, lead guitarist “We work at it. I’d be lying to you if I said it was Tony Gardner and drummer Sheridan Lippi – got to- easy. It’s a passion, but sometimes it’s a curse. We’d gether for a 20th anniversary show. And they haven’t still be doing it without our fans, but we appreciate looked back. them to death.” (Mark Hunter)

Sum Morz: Best Rock Performer/Covers Putting a Sweet Twist to Cover Tunes Anyone who has seen the band Sum Morz knows “She” is lead singer and primary focal point Crys- that they put on a good show. There are those who tal. Crystal (her last name is Brown but she only needs would even call it a great show. A show bubbling with her first name) did indeed refer to the “seven years” AIRING THIS WEEKEND • september 6 personality and excitement. A show not quite like any- the band has been together. In that time, Crystal and thing else in the Fort Wayne area. Mo and guitar players Craig Stephan and Chad Hiatt The people who would call a Sum Morz perfor- and drummer Beto Magana have developed a solid mance great are more than likely the same people who following of fans who find the Sum Morz take on voted the quintet the Best Rock Perfomer/Covers in tunes intriguing, if not downright addicting. Ambrosia the annual whatzup Readers “We’re a part rock band,” Poll. And as is so often the case, Taylor says. “We play obscure every voted counted. covers.” Sum Morz beat out two- “We play a lot of B-sides, time defending champions stuff people haven’t heard a AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • September 13 Cougar Hunter by 21.63 per- lot,” agrees Hiatt. “But we also cent to 21.53 percent. Now that tend to play a lot of what people is a small margin. really like.” For those curious about the “We try to mix it up,” adds band’s name, simply slur the Stephan. “That’s been our reci- word Sum into the word Morz. pe.” Peter Mulvey & If a campfire confection involv- Sometimes they mix it up ing marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate in the same song, like turning the Eurythmics tune does not come to mind, you’re saying it wrong. “Sweet Dreams” into a Marilyn Manson /Annie Len- Sum Morz may be new to the Whammy winner’s nox mash-up. circle, but they are certainly not new to music lovers. The guys have fun with the tune, but all eyes Pamela Means Depending on who you ask in the band, Sum Morz are on Crystal, who goes through several wardrobe have been putting their special take on a wide range of changes every gig and generally mesmerizes the audi- songs from the last three decades for either seven or ence with her mere presence. eight years. “It’s all happy wonderful cotton candy clouds,” For instance, if you ask bass player Maurice (Mo) Crystal says with a big smile. “Everybody likes Sum Taylor, he’ll say the band has been together eight Morz.” years. “But she’ll say seven,” Taylor says. She’s right about that. (Mark Hunter) 2------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 5 ugust is behind us, the kids are back in school and someday fairly soon the weather will start to turn. All this change, and yet the fun FOOD TRUCKS never seems to stop. This week, for example, we bring you innova- tive,A immersive dance-theater amidst the verdant setting that is the Botanical INDIANA CRAFT BEER Conservatory. Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s production of Lovestruck, based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, removes the barriers between performers and their audience in ways traditional stage performances cannot. It’s as much experience as show, and it is not to be missed. Mark Hunter’s fea- ture is on page 4. And then, of course, there’s beer. Mad Anthony’s Oktobeerfest, Steve Penhollow LIVE MUSIC argues, is in some ways superior to Munich’s famed annual festival. That, and it will cost you a whole lot less to attend. His story is on page 5. SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Bar 145, the recently opened burger and bourbon joint on North Clinton, brings a number of regional acts into town, including The Hot Sauce Committee whom we feature on page 6. Begun as a Beastie Boys tribute band, Hot Sauce have ATTEND & YOU evolved into one of the region’s premier 90s cover bands. If you’re of a certain COULD WIN age, you’ll want to read Hunter’s story and get to Bar 145 next Friday night. A TRIP TO THE GREAT AMERICAN Those are just the features. There’s a whole lot more, but we’re out of space. So BEER FESTIVAL read on, have some fun and be sure to tell ’em whatzup sent you. 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Based on Shake- invisible barrier between the mobile ac- story, so we took different concepts from Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, Spirits...... 11 speare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s tors on stage and the spectators planted in Alice and layered them in different rooms. Dream, in which several characters fall in their seats, can be traced to an adaptation As you traveled from room to room, those Columbia Street West...... 10 love at first sight, were the places that Dicky’s 21 Taps...... 11 Fort Wayne Dance Alice visited. For Dupont Bar & Grill...... 9 Collective’s adapta- instance, we had the tion presents the ac- caterpillar in one Embassy Theatre...... 15 tion through dance, spot. This year will First Presbyterian Theater/Escanaba in da Moonlight...... 19 as one would expect, be similar to that, but with a twist. but just a little more Fort Wayne Civic Theatre/The Marvelous Wonderettes.....18 Rather than be- structured.” Fort Wayne Dance Collective...... 18 ing confined to a The two Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 13 stage, the dancers earlier productions will move through- posed logistical Green Frog Inn...... 10 out the three domes problems. Not only IPFW/Community Arts Academy...... 18 and the terrace at did the story lines the Foellinger- have to be worked IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Series...... 5 Freimann Botani- out for dancers in a Latch String Bar & Grill...... 11 cal Conservatory. vast, disconnected Mad Anthony Brewing Co./Oktobeerfest...... 3 Meanwhile, audi- space (Star Crossed ence members get to used the Embassy Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar...... 9 roam freely follow- Theater and the In- NIGHTLIFE...... 9-13 ing whichever per- diana Hotel as its formers they chose. “stage”) but the ran- Northside Galleries...... 3 Oh, and the audi- dom movement or Pacific Coast Concerts...... 2, 15 ence will be wearing non-movement of PERFORMERS DIRECTORY...... 12 masks. the audience had to Those who at- LOVESTRUCK be figured into the Snickerz Comedy Bar...... 9 tended FWDC’s two previous forays FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE mix, a contingency that proved dif- Sweetwater Sound...... 11, 20 into the genre – Star Crossed (based ficult to predict. on Romeo and Juliet) in 2013 and 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 With Star Crossed the audience Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts/Avenue Q...... 18 Wonderland (based on Alice in Won- Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory got into a sort of people jam while Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 8 derland) in 2014 – know the drill. For 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne moving through tight areas. With first-timers, however, the concept of Wonderland some audience mem- Wrigley Field Bar & Grill...... 11 immersive theater may take a bit of $42-$50, www.fwdc.org, 260-424-6574 bers scrambled from one scene to the WBOI/An Evening with NPR’s David Greene...... 19 getting used to. next. WWFW Great Country 103.3...... 6 “It’s really up to the audience to explore of Charles Dickens unfinished novel The “People rushed through the process last where to go and what to see,” said Alison Mystery of Edwin Drood, according to the year,” Gerardot said. “They’d go see one WXKE 96.3...... 6 Gerardot, outreach director with FWDC. websitebricolagepgh.org. The play, which thing and then they’d go see another thing “You’re not going to see everything, and premiered in London near the turn of the last and then they’d sort of be done with the ex- that’s really the point. Your experience is go- century, concluded with the audience casting perience.” ing to be different than the next person’s ex- votes to solve the mystery. The previous shows ran through the ac- whatzup perience unless you stay together the whole Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s initial tion one time, making it difficult if not im- Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by time.” dip into the immersive theater pool was in- possible to see the whole show, or at least a AD Media, Incorporated. 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 And with the masks it may be difficult spired by an adaptation of MacBeth by the good portion of it. This year the performance Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 to tell who the next person is, let alone what British theater group Punchdrunk. The ad- will be looped so that every scene will be E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.whatzup.com their particular adventure might entail. aptation, called Sleep No More, has been done twice. The repetition will afford the Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne One thing is certain: many people in running in New York for four years and is audience a chance to see more of the total Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll Fort Wayne will benefit from this signature the inspiration behind FWDC’s decision to production, Gerardot said. Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook Advertising Sales ...... Mark Hunter fundraising event, which is a one-time-only tackle the genre, Gerardot said. “So if you run into a certain scene you’ve seen before, you can quickly move to a dif- Back Issues performance on Friday, September 11. “They took an abandoned warehouse Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment Just as experimentation has been essen- and divided it up into rooms,” she said. ferent location and see something different,” with date and quantity of issues desired, name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. tial to the internal growth of the Fort Wayne “There are multiple floors and they outfit- she said. “The same music will be playing in Subscriptions Dance Collective in its 36-year history, find- ted each room intricately with props. Every- all areas of the conservatory. In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period ing new ways to contribute to and include thing is interactive. The audience comes in “There are three fight scenes that happen ($100/year). Send payment with name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. the community have been vital to the exter- and is sort of given a little spiel on what will throughout A Midsummer Night’s Dream, DEADLINES nal presentation of its art. happen. People are just sort of dropped off and each of those fight scenes is going to Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week “The funds go to support scholarships at random parts of the building, and people happen to the same music. There will be one of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. Calendar information is published at our on-site school and our outreach pro- can go where they want and follow whatever fight scene in each room. They’ll all happen as far in advance as space permits and should be submitted as early grams,” Gerardot said. “We have three dif- characters they want, or not. They can just simultaneously, but they’ll all happen again as possible. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no ferent programs. Dance in Education, Dance rifle through anything that’s in any room.” on a loop at a different point in time. You later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or for Disability and Dance for Health. We are The FWDC production at the Botanical could potentially see two out of the three digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted up to noon on Monday the week at six schools this year working with students Conservatory is being directed by Heather fight scenes, but you won’t be able to see all of publication. from pre-school to high school. We are also Brackeen who is working with five choreog- three.” ADVERTISING at nine different sites serving people with raphers. Brackeen directed the Wonderland Call 260-691-3188 for rates or e-mail [email protected]. Continued on page 8 disabilities. Dance for Health is our healing immersive event last year at the Masonic 4------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 ------Feature • Oktobeerfest------A Superior Brew Fest By Steve Penhollow Anthony Oktobeerfest from some other beer and wine festivals, said Pryor, is that actual Exactly one week before the original brewers will be on site to chat with aficiona- Oktoberfest begins in Munich this year, Fort dos. Wayne will have it’s own Oktoberfest. Some festivals are staffed only with li- It’s called the Mad Anthony Oktobeer- quor distributors and press flacks. fest, and it’s been going on for 17 years. It would be folly to try to describe all The latest edition happens Saturday, the participating breweries and their brews September 12 in Headwaters Park West. here, but it is vital to note that three young I shouldn’t even need to write the fol- Summit City upstarts will be in attendance: lowing, but since some of you may have just Summit City Brewerks, Trubble Brewing moved into town, I’ll perform this public and Olde School Brauhaus. service: The Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest is Summit City Brewerks’ on-tap opera- the better of the two. tion is open at 1501 E. Berry St., but Trubble Skeptical? Well, here are some facts: Brewing and Olde School Brauhaus are still At Germany’s Oktoberfest, six brewer- prepping theirs at 2725 Broadway and 1801 ies will be rep- resented. At the Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest? More than 40. Also, at G e r m a n y ’s Oktoberfest, there will probably be a lot of people wearing le- derhosen and a lot of people who will feel guilty for hav- ing forgotten to wear leder- hosen and a lot of people who will just OKTOBEERFEST run out and buy the nearest leder- 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 S. Harrison St., re- hosen. Headwaters Park West spectively. “Good lederho- 330 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Anyone who sen start at 200 eu- has lived here more ros,” writes a Munich Tix: $30-$35 (DD’s, $10) than 20 years has resident at the Trip www.madbrew.com got to be astonished Advisor website. and delighted at the That’s $227. amount of craft beer buzz effervescing in “The better the leather, the steeper the the city in 2015. price,” he continues. “A full Trachten set “It’s really exciting for us to be able to will set you back well over 1,000 euros share these new breweries with the commu- ($1137), if it’s quality you want.” nity,” she said. “Increased craft beer traffic Since the Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest is is exactly what our local economy needs.” ostensibly a celebration of Hoosier things, Pryor wants to stress that this is a sam- you’re free to wear any britches you’d like, pling event. Fans of $6 pitchers will just although it would be nice to see some peo- have to get those elsewhere. ple in the official trouser of Indiana: candy- For the home brewer, Mad Anthony and striped warm-up pants. Brewer’s Art Supply are teaming up to give The Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest used to one virtuoso of the suds a chance to have happen in a tent behind Mad Anthony brew- his or her recipe commercially produced. ery’s main location on Broadway, said Mad And there will be a contest to win a most- Anthony’s marketing coordinator Tiffany expenses-paid trip to the Great American Pryor. Beer Festival in Boulder, Colorado. But the event outgrew that space. Non-liquid nourishment will be provid- The event’s catchphrase is “Say OK to ed by a number of Fort Wayne’s many food Oktobeerfest,” which is perfectly laconic. trucks, Pryor said, and Rudy’s will have a Craft beer doesn’t really need the hard cigar-smoking area set up. Local bands will sell. represent. All the beer that will be available for Given how much it’s growing, Pryor sampling at the Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest said, a move to Headwaters Park East is will have been created at Hoosier micro- probably inevitable. breweries. For a local festival, that’s like being One thing that differentiates the Mad called up to the majors. September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • The Hot Sauce Committee------Beasties in the Mix By Mark Hunter Lightning on bass, vocals and backup dancing and Danger-Russ on drums. Serv is the lead vocalist and If you like to get down to the music of the 1990s, lead dancer. Like Lightning, Bender is also backup The fun begins the minute you arrive at the all-inclusive beachfront The Hot Sauce Committee are the band for you. The dancer. Bender said the dancing is a vital part of their Riu Negril resort! Enjoy a variety of exciting sporting activities on Chicago-based foursome specializes in covering the act. (As a boy band cover act, why wouldn’t it be?) land and sea, relax poolside and stay cool at the swim-up bar or explore Jamaica on many land excursions, like swimming with songs that filled the airwaves at the end of the last The reason the dancing is important is that helps re- dolphins or horseback riding on the beach. Game rooms, disco, century, but they add a decidedly 21st-century spin. direct the focus of audience members from the video nightly entertainment, live “Reggae” and several dining choices will Anyone who was at Bar 145’s Fort Wayne open- screens back to the guys actually playing the music. make your evenings just as fun. That, and so much more makes for a fabulous get-away. Make your reservation now! ing back in April already got the chance to boogie to Video screens, you ask? The Hot Sauce Committee and “One of our favorite experience the glory of their THE HOT SAUCE bands is Kiss,” Bender said. chosen decade. And on Fri- “We love productions, so we day, September 11, the band COMMITTEE bring in fog machines and vid- returns to Bar 145. 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 eo screens. Basically, we have Students of that decade, Bar 145 videos synced up to all our $250 nonrefundable deposit, per person due with particularly fans of the Beastie songs. It’s funny cause even if reservation. Final payment due by Nov. 30, 2015. Boys, will recognize the name 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne people don’t like the genre of Includes The Hot Sauce Com- No cover, 209-2117 • Roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis or • Detroit (non-stop) mittee and it’s signif- • Accommodations at all-inclusive Riu Negril icance in the Beast- • WXKE 96.3 T-shirt ies’ world. The Hot • Private WXKE 96.3 group dinner • Transfers, taxes and fees Sauce Committee guitar player Brian Bender said the rea- son the band exists in For more information, contact: the first place can be Beth Didier. Travel Leaders - Pine Valley traced to the hip-hop 10202-D Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 434-6618 or (800) 346-9807 trio from New York email: [email protected] City “We started off as a Beastie Boys tribute band,” Bender told me in a telephone interview. “The Hot Sauce Committee is the last album the Beastie Boys released.” At first The Hot Sauce Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Hot music we’re playing, we have viral Youtube videos Sauce” in the interest of pixel conservation) consisted playing, So at least they’re enjoying that.” of just Bender and lead singer Chris Servia (herein- But Hot Sauce are performers. They like having after referred to as “Serv” because that’s what he’s people at least take some notice of what they’re doing called on stage and possibly offstage as well). After onstage. Which is where the boy band moves come a year or two of attacking the market from that angle, in. Al a n Ja c k s o n Bender and Serv stumbled on something interesting “The demographic that we play for, they’re ob- about women. sessed with cell phones and videos,” Bender said. Ga r t h Br o o k s “We did the Beastie Boys thing for a while, and “Sometimes I have to get people’s attention by shak- G B then we discovered that girls like dancing to artists ing my ass right in front of them. It’s fun!” other than the Beastie Boys. And we love girls, so Apparently the fun is contagious. Hot Sauce have Sh a n i a Tw a i n we changed up the format of the band a little bit to gone from playing very small gigs to playing places include all 90s music. Now we do stuff from Justin like the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and in Timberlake, some boy band stuff, Backstreet Boys, front of Soldier Field. Ge o r g e St r a i t ‘NSYNC, hip-hop stuff, Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, “The shows are getting better and better,” Bender Run DMC. It gives our repertoire a little more diver- said. “It’s hard when you start a band because you o b y e i t h sity, more to choose from depending on where we’re have all these dreams and aspirations. You want to do T K playing.” things, but it’s hard when you start ’cause the money But the switch to 90s dance music doesn’t mean isn’t as good. But now were headlining festivals and Tr a v i s Tr i t t they’ve kicked the Beasties to the curb. Hot Sauce are playing really big corporate gigs. We played The Q still getting requests to do Beastie Boys tribute shows where the Cleveland Cavaliers play. We’ve played at festivals around the Midwest. And their song list is Soldier Field for the Blackhawks and Penguins stadi- Ke i t h Ur ba n mostly Beastie Boys stuff. They also do all boy band um series. So we’re playing some really big shows.” shows, which Bender says are good for attracting lots You know you’ve made it as a band when fans l a k e h e l t o n of girls. But they realize there are men in the audience start screaming “Free Bird” at shows. Hot Sauce will Bl a k e Sh e l t o n as well. play the occasional request, but to get them to play the “We do some pop stuff like Sublime,” he said. iconic (and ironic) Lynyrd Skynyrd tune the requester Ha n k Wi l l i a m s Jr “We do George Michael ‘Faith,’ but we do the Limp is going to have to pony up some cash. Bizkit version to get the guys excited. For the most “We’ll play it, Bender said, “but it comes with a part it’s upbeat music to make people smile and re- price. For 500 bucks we’ll play ‘Free Bird’ to its full- Ma r t i n a & Mo r e member the 90s and get happy about it.” est extent.” Joining Bender and Serv in Hot Sauce are Nick- I wonder if he’ll dance to it too. 6------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 September 2-6, 2015 Auburn, Indiana 877.906.2437

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September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Written on You Hannah Beck BACKTRACKS Singer/songwriter Hannah Supergrass $11.99 Beck is hot on the Christian mu- I Should Coco (1995) sic circuit, having just won the top prize at this summer’s Son- As a Supergrass fan, I have to shine Music Festival tournament, say that this debut wasn’t some- but her goal for her latest album, thing that I had heard until a decade Written on You, is to make music after its release. My first listen to with a Christian message that can this band was their charming 1997 touch non-Christians as well. The release, In It for the Money. But I result is a collection of songs that still love Coco, and it has really come at the listener from different directions but still arrive at the grown on me quite a bit since. same destination. It kicks off with “I’d Like to Know,” a track that sounds a lot Take, for example, “Done with You,” a song that, on its face, is like The White Stripes, but clearly has the British vibe, as does the about a young woman stepping confidently away from a dysfunc- two-minute jam “Caught by The Fuzz”. tional, abusive relationship. It works well from that personal, spe- “Mansize Rooster” continues the pace with a feverish ar- cific vantage point, but Beck was shooting for something more meta- rangement complete with pianos and soft, yet overactive harmo- the sword nies. When you listen to Supergrass’ stuff, you sort of know it’s high country phorical, like the contrast between the relationships that a Christian has with Satan and Christ. them, but it could be about five other bands from the mid 90s. Austin-based heavy metal act The Sword, The same types of double meanings come into play in songs like If you own a television, you’ve heard a sample of “Alright” in known for their Black Sabbath-like sound “Cracks,” which is a plaintive call for support, and the title track, advertisements for Frosted Flakes or the Intel Corporation. and science fiction concept albums, are which could be read as a statement about personal history as much “Strange Ones” has a taste of 80s pop with a blend of Oasis or back with their fifth studio effort, High as it is about redemption. “You Are” comes the closest to being an even The Stones. It probably has a hint of The Monkees as well, Country, a 15-tracker that takes a long walk explicitly Christian song, but even it can function as much on a hu- which I think is a good thing. down the stoner rock side of the street. man level as on a spiritual level. “Sitting Up Straight” brings the tempo down a bit, but only Highlights include “Unicorn Farm,” “Tears Beck delivers all the songs with a powerful vocal style that for a second. Again describing this band as alternative or indie Like Diamonds” and “The Bees of Spring.” is reminiscent of 90s singers like Sarah McLachlan or Dolores doesn’t do them any justice. They were just a trio from Britain Pick up your copy for the low price of $11.99 O’Riordan of the Cranberries, but she has a contemporary edge who combined solid harmonies with great lyrics and could take at any Wooden Nickel Music store. too: think a slightly more forceful version of Christina Perri. (Evan pop music and make it a little more aggressive without being pre- Gillespie) tentious. TOP SELLERS @ “She’s So Loose” is a great example of this, and is still one Carlton Melton of my favorite tracks on the record – great guitars throughout and Wooden Nickel what appear to be strings on this one as well. (Week ending 8/30/15) Out to Sea The album closes with the beautiful “Time to Go.” Supergrass split up in 2010, but remain in my “top 20 favorite TW LW ARTIST/Album I’ve been living with the new Carlton Melton long player, Out bands you’ve never heard of” category. Check ’em out (Dennis 1 1 DR. DRE to Sea, for a while now. Just let- Donahue) Compton ting things soak in a bit. Letting 2 2 DISTURBED my brain float in that psychedelic Tremolo’d guitars ring and pierce through the darkness with what Immortalized brine, if you will. After careful sounds like something lighter and shinier in the distant background. listening – and enjoying a few “Similarities” opens lightly, with a cleanly delayed guitar line. The 3 6 GHOST B.C. beers along the way – I think it’s track builds into a walloping, upbeat rocker. A stoned ambivalence Meliora safe to say this is the band’s shin- permeates this excellent tune. “It’s Been Summer All Winter” is ing moment. Out to Sea takes all those hazy, grainy moments we’ve sprawling and epic. It feels both grounded in terra firma and as light 4 – BEACH HOUSE come to love about a Carlton Melton LP and puts them through a as thoughts in orbit. “The Barrier” is as heavy and doom-laden as Depression Cherry proper recording studio filter. The result is a clear-eyed vision of the something you’d hear Godspeed You! Black Emperor throw on the CM philosophy: Let the music take you where it may. That slightly middle of Side A. Buzzing and tribal, it’s overwhelming in it’s wall 5 – MOTORHEAD woozy, slightly druggy cloud that settled over past albums has lifted of noise. “Perdiddle” lights things up a bit with it’s envelope filtered Bad Magic to show Carlton Melton in all their psych rock glory. Rich Millman, guitar riff and uptempo beat. “Realms” showcases Millman’s keys a bit more than the rest of the record, which seems to be a good way to 6 3 POP EVIL Andy Duvall and Clint Golden come across as the true rock n’ roll Up warriors they are after burning touring rubber all over the world for close this record out. the past seven years. Out to Sea is a sprawling psych rock master- Out to Sea is a guitar album for sure, even more so than past 7 – JIMI HENDRIX piece. CM records. The synths take a spot in the background so Carlton Freedom: Atlanta Pop Festival First off, let me say that I love the geodesic dome recordings. Melton’s guitar prowess can be shown in the spotlight. This is not Just because the band went to a proper studio (El Studio in San Fran- a complaint, folks. So many people complain that guitar just isn’t 8 – YO LA TENGO cisco with Phil Manley, to be exact) doesn’t mean that everything used like it used to be used on records. Well, Carlton Melton and Out Stuff Like That There that came before it is null and void. On the contrary, albums like to Sea are here to rectify that. Sprawling, dreamy, rocking, atmo- Country Ways and Always Even are what turned me into a fan. The lo spheric; shove any adjective you want in there, they’ll all do just fine. 9 – ROBERT CRAY fi-esque qualities, the grainy haze and Rich Millman’s gauzy synths Carlton Melton just gave us an epic, heady summer spinner. (John 4 Nights of 40 Years Live kept me coming back. Hubner) Out to Sea is almost like an experimental album for these North- 10 – THE WEEKND Beauty Behind the Madness ern California psych wizards. Can a band that usually records with a hefty dose of analog hiss and muffled mystery pull off something more studio polished? The answer is a resounding hell yes. LOVESTRUCK - From Page 4 “Peaking Duck” comes out of gates roaring like Led Zeppelin If it becomes all too much, there will be distractions in the form of jamming with Klaus Schultze as massive drums and wavering synths bars, various musicians performing here and there, a photo booth and check out our collide with some good old crunchy wah wah guitar. There’s no mis- a silent auction to help ground you. The end of the show will see all taking it, Carlton Melton rock. “Wheel and Deal” keeps that Zep- of the audience brought together for a performance by Hope Arthur, 50¢ vinyl bins pelin vibe going at first, with a riff pulled right out of the Physical who will also appear in the final scene. Graffiti playbook. Pretty soon, though, the CM guys add their own “We’re just trying to get the audiences here comfortable with that hundreds to choose from take on the classic rock vibe and shoot this rocket ship directly into idea,” Gerardot said. “People who have been to the shows in the past 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 the heart of the sun. “Diamond in the Rough” is a beautiful seven- will be much more comfortable with that idea.” 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 minute daydream. Sunset light and mid-fall breezes come to mind The basic idea is to sever ties with every concept you have of tra- 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 while listening to this great mellow tune. It’s reminiscent of some of ditional stage performances and let your whims control your move- Yo La Tengo’s spacier moments on And Then Nothing Turned Itself We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs ments. Follow your heart. Allow yourself to become lovestruck by www.woodennickelrecords.com Inside-Out. a performer or that mysterious person in the mask next to you and “Out To Sea” is a cacophony of feedback and dissonance. follow them. 8------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 NIGHTLIFE wednesdays $1.50 MILLER LITE & COORS LIGHT $1.50 COORS LIGHT ALLEN COUNTY 50¢ WINGS SHUT UP & SING KARAOKE @ 8PM Fr i d a y -Sa t u r d a y , Se p t . 4-5 • 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 4D’s bar & grill Live Music Nightly FRIDAY-saturday, SEPT. 4-5 • 9:30PM Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-6488 Sp e ci a l Sh o w !! Every Tuesday Ex p e c t : Great food and drink specials and live entertainment; $2 $0.50 Wings & Karaoke BROTHER drink specials daily; $1 tacos on Mon.; $1.50 domestic longnecks & St e v e FRIDAY-saturday, SEPT. 11-12 • 9:30PM $1 tacos on Tues.; Paul & Brian at 7 p.m. & 39¢ wings on Wed. (3-11 Friday, Sep 4 p.m., dine-in only); $1 sliders & $1.50 longnecks on Thurs.; live music Two Headed Chicken & Br e w e r Fri. & Sat.; buy one-get one half off entrees on Sat. (5-8 p.m.); $7.50 COUGAR HUNTER e t t i n g h e r e Chopped Liver w/Be n j i e Wr i g h t every sunday 14”, 3-topping pizza on Sun. G T : NW corner of Dupont & Lima. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Saturday, Sep 5 Outrageous X-Rated Comedy ... nfl ticket on Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Brat Pack Star of his own Showtime comedy show! THE MEGATRON Aj’s USA bar & grille • every day • Ca l l 486-0216 f o r Mo r e In f o r m a t i o n $6.99 lunch specials Sports Bar/Tavern • 2472 Getz Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-434-1980 East State, next to Rib Room. o r v i s i t w w w .s n ic k e r z c o m e d y c l u b .b i z 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne Ex p e c t : Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday night, live music, www.nickswinebar.com NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS 260-483-1311 NFL package on 10 screens, billiards, darts, good food, daily specials Monday-Friday, all in a friendly atmosphere. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Canopy Corners on Getz Road between Covington and Illinois. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-3 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Nicks_1/20ad_Sep2-due Aug25.indd 1 8/24/15 2:22 PM Thursday, September 3 Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Hosted by Mike Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Town Park, Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., North Webster, 7 p.m., no cover, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 574-834-7954 alley sports bar Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 426-2537 Co n t i n u u m — Jazz/R&B at Deer Park Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Op e n Stag e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Ex p e c t : Sports on 21 big screen TVs all week. Sandwiches, wraps, Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, a.m., no cover, 432-8966 e t t i n g h e r e Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Pedal City, soups and salads. $10 buckets every Sunday. G T : Inside Pro p.m., no cover, 432-8966 5827 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.- TDJ r e n d — Variety at Nick’s Martini Qu i n c y Sa n d e r s Qu a r t e t — Jazz/funk 415-6167 Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 at Red Rok, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex a.m., no cover, 482-6425 no cover, 755-6745 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at El Azteca, Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i Du o — Variety at 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 ARCOLA INN & ALE Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, American Legion 409, Leo, 6:30- Di s t r a c t i o n s — Acoustic at Calhoun Pub/Tavern • 11517 Arcola Rd., Arcola • 260-625-4444 9:30 p.m., no cover, 627-2628 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort 482-2172 Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, pool table, jukebox, live weekend entertainment, J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Don Hall’s Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Wayne, 6:30 p.m., no cover, 456- Triangle Park, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 7005 3 TVs, free WIFI, patio, fire pit. Drink specials: $3 domestic pitch- no cover, 482-4342 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Do n McLe a n — Folk at Foellinger ers $2 Fire & Ice Sun.; $1 domestic drafts, $2 craft drafts, $3 Captain Ja s o n We l l s — Blues/variety at 4D’s Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., Mon.; $2 well drinks Tues.; $2 Reds, $3 bombs Wed.; $2 domestic Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Friday, September 4 $29-$69, 427-6715 longnecks, $3 craft/import longnecks Thurs.; $5 domestic pitchers Fri.; a.m., no cover, 490-6488 Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at $3 Beam or Canadian Mist Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Arcola Rd. & Eme, Jellystone Park, Pierceton, 8-11 Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s 2 He a d e d Ch i c k e n — Variety at Nick’s less than 10 minutes from Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., p.m., no cover, 574-594-2124 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM no cover, 489-2524 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Jo e Ju s t i c e , Ch r i s Wo r t h , Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Variety at Courthouse Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Adams Lake Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The BAR 145 Pub, Wolcottville, 7-10 p.m., no Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Square, Auburn, 4-11:30 p.m., free, cover, 854-3463 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 925-1444 Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 o e tab e l l i x p e c t Ki m b e r l y — Variety at Bar 145, Fort Bo n a f i d e — Variety at The Venue, J S — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas E : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 665- House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 cover, 426-3411 Ma h r i a Gr e e n — Variety at The Green 3922 lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Jo h n Ne m e t h w/To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no Br o t h e r — Rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, $15 bottled house wine/$5 glasses Tues.; $5 Burger & $5 Martinis cover, 426-1088 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 483-1311 — Memphis blues at Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, 8:30 Wed.; $4 Craft Bottles Thurs. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between Coliseum p.m., $6, 427-6440 and Washington Ctr. on North Clinton. Ho u r s : 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex ------BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- Coney Island Doing Block Party No. 2 agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A Last year marked the 100th year of existence for quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island wiener stand, 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc bringing about a celebration that had Main Street Out and About closed down for the day and thousands of folks cele- BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY brating the occasion with a mouthwatering coney dog. NICK BRAUN Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 If you were there, you can attest to the long lines out Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- the building’s front door and the stand on the street. haps a late night snack as well. And be thankful that cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & With the success of last year’s event, it only made the Fort is home to such a beloved institution as Coney $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos sense to give it another go. On Saturday, September Island. & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, 19, make your way down to Main Street for another *** tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner block party that will be both fun and tasty for the en- Hot Sauce Committee Part Two is the title of of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 tire family. The No. 1 priority is to grab yourself some the 2011 release from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM dogs and perhaps a bottled Coke product. Next, enjoy Beastie Boys. The name also is shared by a 90s dance the scheduled activities such as chalk drawing, bounce party band from Chicago (see Mark Hunter’s feature C2G MUSIC HALL house, classic cars, photo booth, coney eating contest, story on page 6). Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 live music, prizes and much more. For adults, there The Hot Sauce Committee will be hitting the stage Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse will be cold craft beer available from our friends at at Bar 145 on Friday, September 11, and you’ll want to musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a Deer Park Irish Pub. be there to shake it on the dance floor. I also got wind comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent The tentative entertainment schedule features the that earlier that day there will be a Sam Adams Stein venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. G-Money Band kicking things off around 3 p.m., fol- Hoisting Competition out on the patio. Sign-up is the Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of lowed by a celebrity coney dog eating contest, a co- day-of, and the winner will qualify for the national Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour ney dog challenge, Jafunkae, The Orange Opera and tournament and have a chance to attend Octoberfest in earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Sugar Shot. The fun starts at noon and continues until Germany. whenever they feel like closing down later that night. Plan on lunch, and stick around for supper and per- [email protected] September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 Every Monday & Wednesday NIGHTLIFE CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” 50¢ Friday-Saturday, Sept. 4-5 • 9:30pm-1:30am Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of Wings sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Swagg Including Boneless | 5pm-Close Friday, September 4 • 10pm Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 Voted #1 at 2014 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Fort Wayne WingFest Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex The Junk Saturday, September 5 • 10pm ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Hours: John Curran 10am-12am M-Th., Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 10am-3am Fri. Kid Friendly Until 10pm Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, 12pm-3am Sat., & Renegade 16TVs, Patio, 4 Garage Doors state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. 12:30-8pm Sun. & Outdoor Bar Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink specials. 260-625-1002 Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson 820 Spring Street, Fort Wayne 9 short min. west of Coliseum Blvd. 4910 N. Clinton Street Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 260.426.1088 at US 30 & W. County Line Road Fort Wayne • 209.2117 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Checkerz Bar & Grill Ju k e Jo i n t Ji v e — Classic rock/funk at Br o t h e r — Rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, Su n n y Ta y l o r — Variety at Mad Anthony Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Corner Pocket, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.- Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 483-1311 Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock 12 a.m., no cover, 492-7665 Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Cold no cover, 426-2537 Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the Ju n k y a r d Ba n d — Variety at American Springs Resort, Hamilton, 8 p.m.-12 Su s a n Ma e & Ne w Ye s t e r d a y — Legion 499, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., $8, 488-2920 Contemporary R&B/jazz at Club best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till a.m., no cover, 483-1368 Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Dixie Boat’s Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., o u r s roads. H : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety Sunset & Moonlight Cruise, North no cover, 426-3442 noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Webster, 9 p.m., $7, 800-940-2035 Tr i n a — R&B/soul at Piere’s MC, Visa, ATM available Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- Dag & Co m p a n y — Americana/variety at Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, 1038 The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 9 p.m., $20-$35, 486-1979 Columbia Street WesT Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-1088 Vi n tag e Bl u e — Rock/variety at Taps Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Da n Sm y t h Ba n d — Acoustic at Lake Pub, Avilla, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 George Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 p.m., 897-3331 DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street Re n e ga d e — Country at Beamer’s no cover, 833-2266 Ze p Fe s t f e at . Th e Bl a c k Do o r , So f t Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- DJ Ri c h — Variety at Columbia Street N’ He a v y , Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Led Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Zeppelin/AC/DC tribute at Allen C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large Sh o r t Te r m Me m o r i e s — Rock 422-5055 County Public Library Plaza, Fort menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and at American Legion Post 241, TDJ r e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Wayne, 6-10 p.m., free, 436-8080 daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Waynedale, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, cover, 747-7851 cover, 485-1038 Sunday, September 6 Disc, Amex St e v e Br e w e r a n d Be n j i e Wr i g h t — He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at The Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Frog, Syracuse, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Ligonier CURLY’S VILLAGE INN Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, cover, 574-457-4324 Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier, 7-10 486-0216 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Village at p.m., free, 894-4113 Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 u m o r z S M — Rock at Latch String Bar Winona, Winona Lake, 11 a.m.-2 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — at Wrigley Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., p.m., no cover, 574-253-1987 Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted no cover, 483-5526 Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas p.m., no cover, 485-1038 w agg Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials S — Rock at Bar 145, Fort Wayne, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 cover, 426-3411 Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Hours: Sw i c k & Jo n e s — Acoustic at Oakwood Th e Ju n k — Pop at Bar 145, Fort a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Waynedale. Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen Resort, Syracuse, 8-11 p.m., no open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 cover, 574-457-7100 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s DEER PARK PUB Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Monday, September 7 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Saturday, September 5 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Rat n i p — Rock at Hamilton House, Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Hamilton, 5-9 p.m., no cover, 488- Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o tt — no cover, 483-5526 imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug 3344 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Da v i d Wo l f e — Acoustic at Deer Park Re n e ga d e — Country at Beamer’s and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m., Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Ba c kt r a c k — Variety at 4D’s Bar & no cover, 432-8966 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no D—J Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Sa s h e e r Za m ata — Comedy at Calhoun cover, 490-6488 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Bo n a f i d e — Variety at The Venue, cover, 267-9679 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. 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Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Thursday, September 10 Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic at El Azteca, On top of that, there’ll be Fender swag giveaways, The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, including a Time Machine ‘63 Telecaster NOS. 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 482-2172 Friday, September 11 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The You do not want to miss this event! Wednesday, September 9 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 n g e l i p p i n g p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — A T — Variety at Bar 145, Karaoke at Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 209- Ba c k Wat e r — Country rock at Roann Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 2117 Covered Bridge Festival, Roann, 8 422-5055 Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at p.m., no cover, 765-833-2136 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Bl a c k Do o r — Variety at Beamer’s FREE! Ba r k i n at Kn o t s — Variety at Red Rok, Electric Guitar Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- 755-6745 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Shady Nook, 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 for Worship a d i l l a c a n c h Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Bar 145, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, C R — Classic rock at Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 471-7372 Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 September 12 209-2117 Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Lake George p.m., no cover, 436-3512 h r i s o r t h o m p a n y 10–11:30AM Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 p.m., no C W & C — R&B/vari- Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, cover, 833-2266 ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, During this informative Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- TDJ r e n d — Variety at Nick’s Martini 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 5526 & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 Co u ga r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at session, Aaron Christy will help a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Schnelker you increase your e ectiveness Park, New Haven, 4-7 p.m., no Ja s o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at p.m., $5, 483-1311 cover, 749-2212 Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at as a worship musician. 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September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Hi l l b i l l y Ca s i n o — Rockabilly at 4D’s Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o tt — Lo o s e Gr i p — Rock/variety at Taps Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Pub, Avilla, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE a.m., $5, 490-6488 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 897-3331 Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Ho t Sa u c e — Rock at Bar 145, Fort Ba c k Wat e r — Country rock at Navy Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Nick’s Martini Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Club, Ship 245, New Haven, 7 p.m., & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & J Ta y l o r s w/Th e Ho l y Re b e l s — no cover, 493-4044 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Variety at Roann Covered Bridge Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Roanoke Qu i n c y a n d t h e Q-Te t f e at . Ph i l Po tt s Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; Festival, Roann, 6 p.m., no cover, Fall Festival, Main Street, Roanoke, — Rock/funk at Downtown Eatery & light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony 765-833-2136 8:30-11 p.m., free, 672-8116 Spirits, Warsaw, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 Ja c o b ’s We l l — Christian rock at Ch e r r y o n To p — Variety at Bar 145, cover, 574-267-6000 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Cupbearer Café, Auburn, 7-9 p.m., Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209- Re n e ga d e — Country at Silver Lake Inn, Disc, Amex free, 920-8734 2117 Silver Lake, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Ch i l l y Ad a m s & St o n e Sh a d o w — cover, 352-2870 GREEN FROG INN House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Rock/variety at The Green Frog Inn, Su ga r Sh o t — Country/variety at 4D’s cover, 426-3411 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 Ku r t Br a u n o h l e r — Comedy at cover, 426-1088 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at North Star, Tim Ha r r i n gt o n Ba n d — Variety at Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion Spirits, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $18, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, American Legion 499, Fort Wayne, wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g 456-7005 471-3798 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483-1368 Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety Co u ga r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort o u r s H : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- p.m., $5, 483-1311 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426- l c o h o l m t p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. A : Full Service; P : 1038 DTJ r e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field 2537 MC, Visa, Amex, Disc Pi n k Dr o y d — Pink Floyd tribute at Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Wa l k i n ’ Pa p e r s — Rock n’ roll at Paul’s LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL T. Furth Center, Trine University, cover, 485-1038 Pub, Kendallville, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Angola, 8 p.m., $20-$30, 665-4990 Ex p l o i t Tr i o — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 343-0233 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Po p ’n’Fr e s h — Blues/rock at Nick’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Wi l l Ce r ta i n — Variety at Pedal City, Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 G-Mo n e y & Fab u l o u s Rh y t h m — Blues 415-6167 Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Re n e ga d e — Country at American at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8:30- p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 749-5396 Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open 11:30 p.m., no cover, 747-7851 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Autumn Sunday, September 13 mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. c h a f e r u s s e l l S & R — Light jazz at Art Festival, Columbia City, 7-10 Jo n Du r n e l l w/e l l Th e Re m n a n t , Da n e t t i n g h e r e G T : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Grabill Country Fair, Grabill, 6 p.m., p.m., no cover, 248-5100 Sm y t h Ba n d — Variety at Lakeside Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. no cover, 627-5227 Th e Ho l b r o o k Br o t h e r s — Variety Park, Fort Wayne, 3-6 p.m., no Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Sw i c k & Jo n e s — Acoustic at Michelle’s at Hamilton House, Hamilton, 6-10 cover, 496-8045 Uptown, Churubusco, 8 p.m., cover, p.m., no cover, 488-3344 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — at Wrigley Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY 693-1233 Ho l y Re b e l s — Variety at Roanoke Fall Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Festival, Main Street, Roanoke, 7:15 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Summit City Brewerks, Fort Wayne, p.m., free, 672-8116 Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at 8 p.m., no cover, 420-0222 Is a i a h ’s Vi s i o n — Contemporary Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best Tr i c h o t o m o u s Hi p p o p o ta m u s — Variety Christian at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, a.m., no cover, 483-5526 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., free, 920-8734 west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Country 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Heritage Winery, Laotto, 5-8 p.m., Monday, September 14 no cover, 637-2980 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Saturday, September 12 Jo e Stab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 10 Ye a r Re i g n — Rock at Beamer’s cover, 426-3411 no cover, 483-5526 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- D—J Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Ju g Hu f f e r s — Jug Band at Huntertown classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no 2 Be f o r e No o n — Variety at Fellowship Heritage Days, Huntertown, 12 p.m., small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- free, 466-7737 cover, 267-9679 Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, 7 G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next p.m., $10, 447-3578 Kid Ro c k w/Fo r e i g n e r — at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : A Fa r Cr y — Orchestra at First 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 m t IL, , , Full Service; P .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety at 7:30 p.m., free, 422-6329 Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Vinnie’s Bar, Decatur, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 729-2225 Ex p e c t : Friendly, welcoming, extremely accommodating atmosphere & staff. Come watch sports on any of our 12 flat screen TVs. Kid friendly until 10 p.m. DJ 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Mondays; trivia at 7:30 p.m. whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Thursdays; live music every Saturday. Wide variety of dishes including ACOUSTIC VARIETY PRAISE & WORSHIP Irish specialties; vegetarian options and catering available. Ge t t i n g Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Building downtown between Fairfield and Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 ROCK Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 80D...... 260-519-1946 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM BLUES Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 ROCK & BLUES Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & VARIETY en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front CLASSICAL The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK N’ ROLL are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, COUNTRY & country rock Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Visa, Disc, Amex BackWater...... 260-494-5364 standards STATE GRILL horn band Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and INDIE ROCK TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- KARAOKE/DJ variety day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner OLDIES ROCK Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 ORIGINAL HIP-HOP For more information on these performers, or to sign your CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. UpShott Entertainment...... 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I loved its former location in an old theater on AMBER FOSTER information Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN Broadway and just couldn’t bring myself to make the 260-420-4446 46805 46802 trek to the southwest side of town. berry glaze, broccolini, cherry wood bacon, fingerling 260.482.5959 260.422.4518 Over the past few months, I’ve visited a few potatoes and smoked onion rings. I don’t typically or- times for lunch and dinner and have been extremely der pork at a restaurant. Heck, I don’t typically prepare impressed. The new location, with outside seating pork at home. It’s a difficult meat to cook just right NIGHTLIFE available and its dressed up menu, exceeded my ex- without getting too dry. This pork chop is the best pork pectations. Inside, the ambiance is upscale and cozy, chop I’ve ever consumed, and I made sure to send that WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL with a huge horseshoe shaped bar as the dining room’s message with our waiter to the chef. Perfectly cooked Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 main focal point. The outdoor patio is quaint and com- and juicy, the savory pork chop was complemented Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, Mon., 7-9 fortable, even though it’s simply an extension of the well by the sweet blackberry glaze. The broccolini and p.m.; Billy Elvis, Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Karaoke, Sun.-Wed., 10 p.m.; sidewalk that runs in front of the shops at Covington fingerling potatoes were scrumptious too, but the real DJ Trend, Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.; live bands; all PPV events on 45 TVs. Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), Tues. & Thurs, 4 p.m., Plaza. star of this dish is the smoked onion rings. With just a dine-in only; lunch and dinner salad bar buffet, Mon.-Fri. Ge t t i n g The staff is friendly and helpful; they always an- slight smoked flavor, the onion rings paired with the Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first stoplight. sweet from the blackberry swer my extremely obnox- Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, ious questions about the glaze on the pork chop re- Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site. menu with patience. Cat- sulted in a taste that is out ablu features rotating daily of this world. Really, I went KOSCIUSKO COUNTY specials like slow-roasted on and on and made such a tuna steak with frisee salad, ruckus about this delicious MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE green beans, oranges and dish that other tables started Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 an orange sherry vinai- to gawk at me. Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- grette; and flatbread with Grilled Filet Mignon crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews rosemary-smoked chicken, (6 oz. $23, 8 oz. $28, larger available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- caramelized onions and cuts available $3 per oz.) ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. goat cheese and topped with – Filet served with roasted Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 arugula and fresh grapes, garlic Parmesan smashed miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- then finished with a drizzle potatoes, asparagus and red Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, of truffle oil, for example. wine veal jus. There’s noth- Disc The drink menu at Catablu ing particularly extraordi- DEKALB COUNTY Catablu is a lot of fun too. nary about this filet: no hid- I tried the Angry Ginger which 6370 W. Jefferson Blvd. den special ingredient. It simply MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM features Domaine De Canton Fort Wayne stands alone in its perfection. Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ginger Liquer, apple cider, Cap- 260-445-6563 Cooked to medium rare, the filet Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- tain Morgan Rum and lime for was a mouthwatering, extremely crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, $10. It was the perfect cocktail Hours: tender piece of meat which was including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian for a summer dinner on the out- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. boosted by the simplicity of the menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- door patio. 4:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. sides with which it was served. town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 Al c o h o l : Pm t Here are some of my favor- 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Lobster Mac ’n’ Cheese a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Full Service; : MC, Visa, Disc ites from the menu. ($29) – Orzo pasta, sweet peas, Fried Brussels Sprouts ($8) black truffles, lobster and mas- STEUBEN COUNTY – Served with bacon and miso glaze. This prepared carpone cheese. Don’t let the price tag deter you from jimmy’s on james dish was not what I was expecting. The miso glaze ordering this dish. It is worth it. Though a bit rich, this translated more as a barbecue sauce than a glaze, but is absolutely a must-try. It is decadent, rich and oh so Pub/Tavern • 3885 N. Bayview Rd., Angola • 260-833-9676 good. I even scraped the large bowl with my fork to Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Lake James’ landmarks. Music the flavor was outstanding. I shared this appetizer with on weekends, patio, lake view. Great food consisting of steaks, fish, my dinner companion, and we were fighting over the make sure I consumed every last bit of cheesy good- wings, pizza, sandwiches and salads. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : I-69 exit 350, ness. last sprout. I liked this dish so well, I tried to replicate north 3 miles to Four Corners. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 midnight Mon.-Sat. it at home to no avail. That miso glaze/barbeque sauce While I haven’t ordered a burger from Catablu yet, 8 a.m.-close Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc holds some magical secrets. I have dined with several who have, and they had rave Smoked Duck Flatbread ($12) – Catablu offers reviews. As an added bonus, you can add a fried egg MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE several flatbread options which are great for sharing. to any burger for $1.50. While dining on the outdoor Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 My favorite from the list is the Smoked Duck, served patio, I saw many people enjoying a casual dinner of Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana with fresh spinach, cilantro sour cream, roasted mush- upscale burgers and fries. Here are the two currently craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; rooms (I asked for mine without due to allergies) and featured on the menu. 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet balsamic vinaigrette. The flavor combinations in this Grass Fed American Kobe Burger ($18) – pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on dish are so unique, I have a hard time comparing it to Served with grilled peach, ancho honey glaze, goat beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. anything. The smoky flavor from the duck goes well cheese, wheat bun and hand cut fries. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; with the punch from the cilantro sour cream and bal- BBQ Ranch Burger ($13) – All natural beef Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc samic vinaigrette. It is definitely a must-try for adven- patty, apple smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, Tabasco turous eaters. onion rings, ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, served THE VENUE Kale Salad (small $5, large $11) – Kale is all with hand cut fries. Music/Variety • 110 W. Maumee St., Angola • 260-655-3922 the rage right now and can be found on most upscale Whether you’re looking for a place to celebrate a Ex p e c t : Great entertainment, live music and dancing. Second story restaurant menus in many forms. The Kale Salad at special occasion or simply enjoy a casual dinner with balcony overlooking stage. Exposed brick topped with vintage instru- Catablu was light and fresh, kicking off the meal just friends on the patio, Catablu has you covered. Its in- ments and music themed art. Menu items include subs, appetizers, right. It is served with romaine, peppers, smoked novative menu, with regularly rotating specials, gets famous Coney dogs, pizza, wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From I-69, take cheddar, sweet corn, sunflower seeds and buttermilk an A-plus in my book. I can’t wait for the next special Exit 348 east 3 miles, west of The Mound downtown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 vinaigrette. I dare say it is the best Kale Salad I’ve occasion to roll around so I have an excuse to visit Al c o h o l : Pm t again. noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-8 p.m. Sun. Full Service; : had. MC, Visa, Disc Grilled Pork Chop ($24) – Served with a black- [email protected] September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Several contestants from So You Think You 17th Floor Oct. 3 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Can Dance are heading out on tour together 1964 the Tribute Oct. 23 Connor Palace Cleveland hitting a whopping 70 cities this fall and Road Notez 2 Before Noon Sept. 12 Fellowship Missionary Church Fort Wayne winter. The show is currently in its 12th 4th Day Echo Oct. 2 Bar 145 Fort Wayne season and continues to be quite popular, I CHRIS HUPE A Far Cry Sept. 12 First Presbyterian Church Fort Wayne guess, and also critically acclaimed, as it re- AC/DC Sept. 8 Ford Field Detroit ceived eight Emmy Award nominations recently. You can check out what all the buzz is AC/DC Sept. 15 Wrigley Field Chicago Arctic Clam Sept. 18 Bar 145 Fort Wayne about when the So You Think You Can Dance Tour stops in Columbus, Ohio November Between the Buried and Me Nov. 20 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit 21, East Lansing November 22, Cleveland November 24, Detroit November 25 and Chi- Big & Rich, A Thousand Horses, Austin Webb Sept. 19 Parkview Field Fort Wayne cago November 27. Bill Maher Sept. 19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Bill Maher Oct. 10 Wharton Center East Lansing I have to admit to being a little frightened by the illusions and tricks Criss Angel manages Bill Maher Oct. 11 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor to pull off with seemingly little effort. That’s why news of a Criss Angel tour has me pret- The Birthday Massacre Nov. 22 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit ty excited. Criss Angel’s The Supernaturalists features nine magicians that, according to Black Violin Oct. 15 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne their press release, promise to “destroy reality and revolutionize the live magic ensemble Blues Traveler Oct. 3 House of Blues Chicago experience.” Sadly, Angel will not appear live at these shows, but will make appearances Bobcat Goldthwait Oct. 4 CS3 Fort Wayne via a live feed from Las Vegas where he has his regular gig. Still, the Angel stamp of Brian Regan Nov. 8 Stranahan Theatre Toledo approval on these nine performers is enough to get me interested in buying a ticket. The Cherry on Top Sept. 12 Bar 145 Fort Wayne magic takes place September 25-26 in Columbus, Ohio, September 29-30 in Grand Rapids Chonda Pierce Sept. 26 First Assembly of God Fort Wayne Chris Robinson Brotherhood Oct. 7 Thalia Hall Chicago and October 2-3 in Cincinnati. Chris Tomlin w/Rend Collective Nov. 5 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Stevie Wonder continues his Songs In the Key of Life Tour this fall and winter with new- Counting Crows Sept. 7 LC PAvilion Columbus, OH ly announced dates of October 16 at Chicago’s United Center, November 7 at Banker’s Counting Crows Sept. 8 Music Center at the Heights Huber Heights, OH Counting Crows Sept. 10 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and November 21 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Wonder Counting Crows Sept. 12 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago has sold over 100 million albums and singles during his career, amassed 32 No. 1 singles The Dandy Warhols Nov. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago and was recently named as the sixth greatest musical artist ever by Billboard. Destroyer w/Jennifer Castle Sept. 27 Thalia Hall Chicago Dierks Bentley w/Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith Sept. 5 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville While we’re on the subject of music legends, Paul McCartney has announced four shows Dirty Rotten Imbeciles w/Ratzkrieg Reunion, Cryptic, The Lurking Corpses Oct. 4 Sunset Hall Fort Wayne for October, two of which are in our region of the country. The former Beatle brings his Disturbed Apr. 7 ‘16 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit hits to Columbus, Ohio October 13 and Detroit October 21. Easton Corbin w/The Swon Brothers Oct. 23 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Brian Setzer Easton Corbin w/Craig Campbell Nov. 14 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne It’s a good bet doesn’t want you to forget he was once a big player in the Ed Sheeran Sept. 16 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL rockabilly world, but now he settles for Christmas notoriety instead. Setzer’s 12th annual Ed Sheeran Sept. 17 RIverbend Cincinnati Christmas tour kicks off November 14 in support of his first Christmas album in 10 years. Ed Sheeran Sept. 18 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Rockin’ Rudolph drops October 16, and Setzer finds his way to the Fox Theatre in Detroit Eric Sowers Band Oct. 24 Bar 145 Fort Wayne November18. Ethan Bortnick Nov. 1 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Garth Brooks w/Trisha Yearwood Sept. 4-6 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL A not-so-Christmassy tour has been put together by the eventual conquerors of the uni- Garth Brooks w/Trisha Yearwood Sept. 11-14 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL verse, otherwise known as GWAR. Road warriors to the end, GWAR consistently put on Gas Station Disco Nov. 21 Bar 145 Fort Wayne one of the most visually stimulating shows out there, and there’s no reason to think this Gladys Knight, The O’Jays, Joey Alexander Sept. 11 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL tour will be any different. This year is the 30th anniversary of the band, and they will Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 21 Chicago Theatre Chicago celebrate as only they can when they hit the stage in Cincinnati October 7, Grand Rapids Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 24 Taft Theatre Cincinnati November 4, Indianapolis November 5, Detroit November 6 and Cleveland November 8. Gordon Lightfoot Nov. 5 The Palladium Carmel Gorgon City Oct. 29 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Born of Osiris and Battlecross will open the shows. Grace Potter Oct. 7 House of Blues Cleveland Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard have booked a handful of dates to support their new Grace Potter Oct. 8 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI album together entitled Django & Jimmy. This is the pair’s fifth album together, and they Grace Potter Oct. 9 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH show no signs of decline, as this album is chock full of instant favorites. Nelson and Hag- Great White Nov. 21 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne GWAR w/Born of Osiris, Battlecross Nov. 4 Orbit Room Detroit gard visit the IU Auditorium in Bloomington October 21. Halsey Oct. 27 Newport Music Hall Columbus [email protected] Halsey Oct. 28-29 Vic Theatre Chicago Here Come the Mummies Sept. 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Here Come the Mummies Sept. 11 House of Blues Cleveland LDNL Sept. 25 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Here Come the Mummies w/Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra Oct. 1 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Lenny Kravitz Sept. 3 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Here Come the Mummies Oct. 23 Vogue Theatre Indianapolis Lepolian Effect Oct. 10 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Hibira w/Unleash the Archer Oct. 10 Skeletunes Fort Wayne The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Thalia Hall Chicago Hillbilly Casino Sept. 11 4D’s Fort Wayne The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Nov. 1 Thalia Hall Chicago Holly Miranda Sept. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride Sept. 10 Fox Theatre Detroit Hot Sauce Sept. 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Low w/Andy Shauf Sept. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago The Independents w/Black Cat Attack, The lurking Corpses, American Werewolves Oct. 24 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Mac DeMarco Nov. 7 Metro Chicago Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Oct. 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Mac DeMarco Nov. 8 Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI The Internet Oct. 2 The Shelter Detroit Madonna Sept. 28 United Center Chicago Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax Sept. 9 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Madonna Oct. 1 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Jackie Evancho Nov. 20 Honeywell Center Wabash Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 21 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Sept. 5 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 27 Honeywell Center Wabash Jackson Browne Sept. 8 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Jackson Browne Sept. 9 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Mars Royal w/Continue the Story, We Love You Sept. 18 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Nov. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Matt Braunger Sept. 16 CS3 Fort Wayne Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Meat Loaf Nov. 3 MotorCity Casino Detroit Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 19 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 16 State Theatre Kalamazoo Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark Nov. 14 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 23 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne The Midtown Men Nov. 14 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Joe Jackson Nov. 2-3 Thalia Hall Chicago Mike Super Oct. 10 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 3 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor Noah Gundersen w/Ivan & Alyosha Sept. 24 Thalia Hall Chicago John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 4 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids O.A.R. w/Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot Sept. 4 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland John Kozar Oct. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash O.A.R. w/Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot Sept. 5 Arena District Columbus, OH John Nemeth w/Todd Harrold Band Sept. 4 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne O.A.R. w/Brynn Elliott Sept. 6 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Josh Groban Oct. 9 Fox Theatre Detroit Oak Ridge Boys Oct. 10 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Josh Groban Oct. 10 State Theatre Cleveland Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 3 The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids Josh Groban Oct. 14 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 10 Lincoln Hall Chicago Josh Groban Oct. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit Josh Kauffman Oct. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 13 Park Street Saloon Columbus, OH The Junk Sept. 5 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Old 97’s Oct. 28 Thalia Hall Chicago Keller Williams Sept. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Patrick Watson Sept. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago KISS Army w/Casket Sharp Sept. 30 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn The Personnel Sept. 26 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Kurt Braunohler Sept. 11 CS3 Fort Wayne The Personnel Nov. 6 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Kurt Vile w/Waxahatchee, Luke Roberts Oct. 23 Thalia Hall Chicago Peter Frampton Oct. 24 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Last Comic Standing Live Dec. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Public Image Limited Nov. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago

14------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 ------Calendar • On the Road------Ralhpie May Sept. 20 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Proudly presentsFree Movies in Fort Wayne, Indiana The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm Regina Carter Nov. 21 The Palladium Carmel September 19 | 8pm Tickets2015 Summer Concert Series • The Foellinger Theater Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his Reverend Youngsoo An Oct. 11 First Presbyterian Church Fort Wayne On-line By Phone Free Movies www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm Ronnie Milsap Nov. 20 The Palladium Carmel on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. Bi l l park community, as they gear up for winter. PG On-line By Phone Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his Saving Abel w/Otherwise, Static Fly Oct. 2 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn In Person Foellinger park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles “American Pie”www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 22 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Sisters Elsa and Anna enjoy an idyllic life in the enchanted park community, as they gear up for winter. PG Ma h e r Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. kingdom ruled by their parents until Elsa’s magical ability to cre- In Person Foellinger Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 26 Allstate Arena Chicago ate ice and snow around her proves a threat to those she loves. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm Scotty McCreery Sept. 20 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Foellinger Theatre Emerging for her own coronation after several years of self- 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Sisters Elsa and Anna enjoy an idyllic life in the enchanted 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN DON Sebastian Maniscalco Nov. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago imposed isolation, Elsa flees in distress when her uncontrollable Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. kingdom ruled by their parents until Elsa’s magical ability to cre- (260) 427-6715 powers transform the kingdom into a frozen realm. PG Theatre Slightly Stoopid w/Dirty Heads, The Expendables Sept. 5 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Box office is open from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on concert days. Tickets ate ice and snow around her proves a threat to those she loves. Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm Foellinger Theatre Slightly Stoopid w/Dirty Heads, The Expendables Sept. 10 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH may be purchased in person or by phone. Emerging for her own coronation after several years of self- Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN imposed isolation, Elsa flees in distress when her uncontrollable Stars Oct. 13-14 Lincoln Hall Chicago McLEAN(260) 427-6715 Concerts in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at powers transform the kingdom into a frozen realm. PG Theatre Steve Brewer and Benjie Wright Sept. 4-5 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne (including bleacher seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. Box office is open from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on concert days. Tickets ON SALE NOW! Monsters University Wed July 9 9:00 pm Stevie Wonder Nov. 21 Joe Louis Arena Detroit are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their may be purchased in person or by phone. class gets out of hand the pair find themselves ejected from the 2014 Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employ- Swagg Sept. 4 Bar 145 Fort Wayne prestigious Scare Program. G The 2014 concert series at Foellinger Theatre was made possible THIS Concerts in shaded background are reserved seating only ees Mike and Sulley were just two promising young students at Swon Brothers w/Southbound 65 Oct. 3 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn with the supportFRIDAY of the Lincoln Financial Foundation as well as the SEPTEMBERSaving Mr. Banks SUNDAY! Wed July 16 9:00 pm 4 • 7 30(including bleacherPM seats). All other ticketed and free concerts Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. individual concert sponsors listed below. Tanya Tucker Oct. 31 The Palladium Carmel Tom Hanks and EmmaGREAT Thompson bring to life SEATS the untold true are open seating. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their October 15 | 7:30pm TICKETS “The little ol’ band from Texas!” Three Dog Night Oct. 25 The Lerner Elkhart story about the originsAVAILABLE! of one of the most treasured Disney clas- class gets out of hand the pair find themselves ejected from the 2014 Titus Andronicus w/Spider Bags, Baked Oct. 11 Lincoln Hall Chicago GOING sics of all time: Mary Poppins. When author P.L. Travers reluc- The 2014 concert series at Foellinger Theatre was made possible prestigious Scare Program. G FAST! tantly agrees to let Walt Disney film her classic children’s novel, Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Sept. 4 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation as well as the Saving Mr. Banks Wed July 16 9:00 pm Bl a c k Violin she clashes with everyone from the songwriting Sherman brothers individual concert sponsors listed below. Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Sept. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati to Disney himself. PG-13 Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true Todd Snider w/Elizabeth Cook Sept. 10 Thalia Hall Chicago Mary Poppins Wed July 23 9:00 pm story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney clas- Tony Bennett Oct. 3 Morris Performing Arts Ctr. South Bend This Disney classic tells the tale of a nanny who alights on the sics of all time: Mary Poppins. When author P.L. Travers reluc- Trina Sept. 5 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne dysfunctional Banks family and transforms their fractured home tantly agrees to let Walt Disney film her classic children’s novel, life into one of warmth and laughter. G she clashes with everyone from the songwriting Sherman brothers Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Sept. 4 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI to Disney himself. PG-13 The Lego Movie Wed July 30 9:00 pm Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 23 Murat Indianapolis Mary Poppins Wed July 23 9:00 pm Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 24 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH An ordinary LEGO mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary Master-Builder, is recruited to join a quest to stop Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 26 Riviera Theatre Chicago This Disney classic tells the tale of a nanny who alights on the an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. PG Special Guests dysfunctional Banks family and transforms their fractured home Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 29 Fillmore Detroit Detroit Despicable Me 2 Wed August 6 9:00 pm WALKER life into one of warmth and laughter. G The Weeknd Nov. 6 United Center Chicago COUNTY! In this sequel to the wildly successful 2010 animated picture, The Lego Movie Wed July 30 9:00 pm The Weeknd Nov. 7 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI SUNDAY SEPTEMBERGru the ex-scheming evildoer-turned-parental figure, is27, recruited 2015 • 7:30 PM The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 15 United Center Chicago October 23 | 7:30pm by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super An ordinary LEGO mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the criminal. PG extraordinary Master-Builder, is recruited to join a quest to stop The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 17 Joe Louis Arena Detroit 2QVDOHQRZDW)RUW:D\QH3DUNV2I¿FHThe Wizard of Oz Wed August 13 9:00 pm an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. PG Your Villain, My Hero Oct. 17 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Th e Me r s e y Be a t l e s Join us for the 75th anniversary of this film’s Hollywood debut on You’ve been waiting . . . Despicable Me 2 Wed August 6 9:00 pm Youth Lagoon Oct. 21 Thalia Hall Chicago DOO:RRGHQ1LFNHO5HFRUGVORFDWLRQVAugust 15, 1939. 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She’s not a pale fairy from The million in the U.S. and over $140 million Virgin Suicides She’s that common in life, for disappointment by definition, Minnie is worldwide. After 20 years of directing, Gray unessential to me. Lame is what I’m saying. but rare on-screen specimen: a girl with a particularly at risk because her first sexual finally has a major hit. Maybe this is going It stars not Jason Statham, but some guy who libido and a lot of questions about what that encounter is with her mother’s boyfriend, to sound dramatic, but I think Straight Outta looks quite a bit like Jason Statham. That means. a man 20 years older than she is. But she’s Compton is going to go down as a classic. always works, right? Also out is the long The story of Minnie, the teenage girl just a kid; what does she know? Reflecting Band/group biopics are almost always saved awaited adaptation of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in question, is 15. Her story is based on on her sexualized self she says, “I am an for the small screen, but here we have a well in the Woods, starring Nick Nolte, Robert the novel-with-pictures/memoir by Phoe- adult now.” Thank God, she isn’t. made film about one of the most interest- Redford and Emma Thompson. Mostly be Gloeckner and is set in San Francisco Monroe, the man in question, isn’t a ing American groups we’ve yet seen. Sure, Nick and Rob, walking and talking. The di- in 1976. The time and horrible predator. He the reviews could be better, but who cares? rector, Ken Kwapis, isn’t my favorite, and place contribute to the knows what he is do- People are loving this film. And the story is the actors seem a little old for the material. opportunity for the ing is wrong, but he’s about as American as you get. But, mostly, Woods seems like a promising film to be frank about “As Minnie learns and a weak man, without Also at the Box: War Room, not to be watch. Probably not a hit movie, but certain- the subject. The time much to recommend confused with 1993’s The War Room, took ly a film that will get older folks out to the was chaotic and full of changes, Powley displays him except that he’s an the No. 2 spot at the U.S. box office its first theater, which, let’s face it, doesn’t happen a change. So is Minnie. remarkable nuance. She easygoing dude. Alex- week of release, selling $11 million in its whole lot. Also out in limited release: Before “I had sex today” is ander Skarsgaard hides first three days. Looks very average to me. We Go, Number One Fan and a re-release of the first line of the film. is calm and confident how good looking he Taking the No. 3 spot at last weekend’s box the great Jule Dassin film, Rififi. Minnie is elated by this is behind Monroe’s office was Mission: Impossible - Rogue Na- ScreenRant: There are so, so so many fact. She is strolling one minute and heart- ridiculous moustache. tion, which sold another $8.3 million, bring- films worth watching these days. For ex- through the park ob- He looks like a clown ing the film’s five-week total to $170 million ample, I recently watched The D Train, a serving people with a broken and vulnerable but delivers a great in the U.S. and $479 million worldwide. The bromantic comedy starring Jack Black and skip and swagger in her performance, perfectly movie will make big bucks via VOD and James Marsden. It felt like the kind of movie step, wondering if she when the inevitable dis- displaying an aimless- Blu-Ray, but so far I think the numbers are that would’ve been a biggish indie hit 10 looks different. ness in keeping with much lower than expected. Still, Tom Cruise years ago or so. Now it’s a straight-to-video Bel Powley, in her appointment comes.” the time. always seems to bring it. Taking the No. 4 sort of film that makes no money. A great first starring big screen Minnie’s mother, spot was disaster/action flick No Escape, script that comes together very well and role, embodies Min- Charlotte, works at the starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and stars famous people and features pop music nie’s wide-eyed excitement and amaze- library and parties quite a bit. Kristin Wiig, Lake Bell. The film sold $8.3 million. Looks … yet makes no money. That’s always hap- ment in these early scenes. Her pale eyes not playing a comic nut, makes a great dis- good. Rounding out last weekend’s Top 5 pened here and there, for sure, but now it’s and period bangs make her look like the kid tracted-by-her-own-self mom. She loves was Sinister 2, selling another $4.6 million. practically the norm. Good for us (the view- Minnie is. As Minnie learns and changes, her daughters, but she’s not paying very The post-Jurassic World box office has been ers), who have endless things to watch; bad Powley displays remarkable nuance. She is close attention. You rarely see her without weak. Very weak. for them (the producers), who are now gam- calm and confident one minute and heart- a drink in her hand, and other drugs are just New This Week: I get the feeling that blers more than ever before. What I’m say- broken and vulnerable when the inevitable part of the household routine. the lame weekends are going to continue. ing is this: The D Train is definitely worth disappointment comes. Continued on page 19 This weekend will see the release of The watching. As if all young affairs aren’t doomed Transporter Refueled, which looks pretty [email protected] Botanical Roots Concert Series Final concert of the Botanical Roots Friday Nights at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Concert Series! 1100 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne

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16------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 ------Calendar • Things to Do------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Featured Events Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Ge a r s & Be e r s -Pu b Pe d a l a n d Cr a w l Current Exhibits A He r i t a g e o f Ne e d l e Ar t — Works Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for — Part of Mad Anthony Brewing from the Embroiderers’ Guild of IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Company’s Oktobeerfest, the Gears 20 Ye a r Retrospective — Works from America, daily thru Oct. 2 (exhibit dance, music and theater classes 421-1350 & Beers is for bike riders and walk- Jody Hemphill Smith, CW Mundy, program, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. for grades pre-K through 12 offered Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start ers, 21+, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Katy McMurray, Michael Poorman, 15, Globe Room), Jeffrey R. Krull by IPFW College of Visual and Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 registration from 4-6 p.m. at Fort Mike Kelly, Joey Frisillo, Diane Gallery, Main Library, Allen County Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for Wayne Outfitters, Entry is $15, total Lyon, Doug Runyan, Susan Suraci, Public Library, Fort Wayne, 421- 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, mileage is 3 miles, 426-2537 Terri Buchholz, Andrea Bojrab, Bill 1210 ext. 2101 Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, Go o d Ol d Da y s — Model A car show, Inman, Terry Armstrong, Carolyn Me r c u r i a l At t r a c t i o n — Current pho- Private lessons for a variety of 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 Elvis impersonator, quilts, cornhole Fehsenfeld, Lori Putnam, Rick tographic works of Cara Lee Wade, instruments available from profes- Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read and more to benefit Waynedale Wilson, Fred Doloresco, Forrest daily, Sept. 9-Oct. 23 (opening sional instructors, ongoing weekly for babies and toddlers, 10:30 trails and sidewalks, 4-6:30 Formsma, B. Eric Rhoads, Robert reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Kingston Eberle, Pamela C. Newell, Shelby Oct. 1), Lupke Gallery, University Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Residence, Fort Wayne, free, dona- Keefe, Mark Daly and Maurice of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- academy.sweetwater.com Thursdays, 421-1355 tions accepted, 747-1523 Papier, Tuesday-Saturday and 7999 Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Fa r m e r s Ma r k e t Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start In d i a n a F.A.M.E. a n d t h e Ci r c l e o f by appointment thru Sept. 13, My s t i c Do m e s t i c — Pieces from — Farmers market sponsored Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays Dr u m s — F.A.M.E. fundraiser featur- Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Rebecca Stockert, Wednesday- by Whitley County Chamber and Tuesdays, Born to Read ing food, wine tasting, music, inter- 426-6568 Sunday thru Sept. 20, of Commerce, 8 a.m.-12:30 Storytime for babies and toddlers, active drum circle, and silent drum Ab o v e t h e Fo l d — 140 years of Fort Wunderkammer Company, Fort p.m. Saturdays thru Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 auction, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Wayne Newspaper’s archives, Wayne, free, 417-8846 Courthouse Square, downtown Wo o d b u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, Wednesday-Sunday thru Sept. My t h o s : A Retrospective — A survey Columbia City, free, 248-8131 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, $35, 247-7325 20, Wunderkammer Company, Fort of several years, media and styles, 421-1370 USMC Cr u z -In — Car show, car Wayne, free, 417-8846 from printmaking to Chinese paint- stereo competition, American Ac h r o m a t i c — Works by Theoplis ing by Greg Coffey, Fridays, Sept. This Week Heart Association Heart Walk, live Smith, Wednesday-Sunday 4-Oct. 30, The Gallery at Prana Spectator Sports entertainment by HotRod Kings and thru Sept. 20, Wunderkammer Yoga, Fort Wayne, 423-9642 Au b u r n Co r d Du e s e n b e r g Fe s t i v a l — more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Company, Fort Wayne, free, 417- St e v e Li n n a n d Ro b e r t Sc h e f m a n — Classic car shows, 5K, live enter- BASEBALL Sept. 12, Ivy Tech Community 8846 Sculptures and paintings, Tuesday- tainment, craft show, Gatsby Gala TinCa p s — Upcoming home games at College Northeast, Fort Wayne, Sunday thru Sept. 13, Fort Wayne Ball, historic tours, games and activ- Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — Parkview Field, Fort Wayne free ($5-$10 entry fee per vehicle), Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, ities, ice cream social, swap meet Highlights form the American Cut Sa t u r d a y , Se p t e m b e r 5 vs. Bowling 480-4120 free), 422-6467 and more, hours vary, daily thru, Glass Association Permanent Green, 7:05 p.m. Ri d e Gr e e n Bi k e To u r — Adults only Sept. 7, various location, downtown Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru Su m m e r o f Gl a s s — 43rd Annual Glass Su n d a y , Se p t e m b e r 6 vs. Bowling bike tour of local pubs, restaurants Auburn, free (activity and admission Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Invitational Award Winners; solo, Green, 7:05 p.m. and popular destinations, 1:30 fees may apply), 925-3600 $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 exhibit featuring Christina Bothwell, Mo n d a y , Se p t e m b e r 7 vs. Bowling p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 (free Th e Ar t o f It a l y — Drawings and Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 13, Br e w La La — Symphony of the Lakes Green, 1:05 p.m. family wellness/fitness ride, 10:30 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 fundraiser featuring food trucks and paintings done by students, com- a.m.), departs from Headwaters (members, free), 422-6467 brews by Mad Anthony Brewing munity members and instructors Park West, Fort Wayne, $25, www. during their June travel to Rome, UpWe a R inVe s t a t i o n — Upcycled Company, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Sports and Recreation ridegreen.org 5, lower parking lot, Wagon Wheel Venice and Florence, daily thru clothing with a focus on vests from Ra l l y t o Im p r o v e Bi r t h — Guest Center for the Arts, Warsaw, $12, Bi k e t o Bu i l d — 17 mile, 35 mile and Sept. 27, Visual Arts Gallery, IPFW, Becka Strachan and BJ Jordan, speakers, live music, raffle and free to Avenue Q ticket buyers, 574- 100K challenge bike rides to benefit Fort Wayne, 481-6705 Monday-Saturday thru Sept. 30, more to raise awareness about 267-8041 Haitian orphans, 10 a.m. (9 a.m. Au s t i n Ca r t w r i g h t a n d Gw e n Gu t w e i n Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort maternity care, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, — Abstract and plein air paintings, Wayne, 436-0927 El Ni ñ o ’s Ba i l e — Sociedad registration) Saturday, Sept. 5, Hutzell Athletic Center, University Sept. 12, I&M Power Center Plaza, Tuesday-Saturday thru Oct. 3, Guadalupana benefit dance featur- Fort Wayne, free, 515-6731 ing Mexican food and music, raffles of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, $25, Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, Pi t s in t h e Pa r k — Local shelters, Artifacts and a cash bar , 7-11:30 p.m. 399-8050 Roanoke, 672-2080 rescues and business vendors, Saturday, Sept. 5, St. Joe Hessen Fo r t Wa y n e De r b y Gi r l s Bo o t c a m p — Ba b e t t e Bl o c h : St e e l Ga r d e n — raffles, microchipping, free dog nail SPECIAL EVENTS Cassel Hall, Fort Wayne, $5-$10, Recruiting skaters for new Derby Laser-cut and water-jet cut stainless trimming, live music, pit bull parade, 2n d Th u r s d a y in t h e Pa r a d i g m Ga l l e r y : under 15 free, 639-3580 girls; helmet, mouth guard, elbow steel sculptures, Tuesday-Sunday kissing booth and more to raise thru Nov. 1, Fort Wayne Museum Po r c h Pa r t y — Two Centuries & Za n e s v i l l e Ho m e s p u n Da y — Car pads, wrist guards, knee pads and quad skates required, 8-10 p.m. awareness about the pit bull breed, of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- West Central: Diane Groenert & show, parade, pet contests, art 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, House Portraits; book signing by and crafts, wagon rides and more Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24; 6467 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 13, Freimann Square, Fort Wayne, free, Ch r i s t i n a Bo t h w e l l : Spirit i n t o Ma t t e r Groenert, live music and more, to benefit the Zanesville Lion’s 415-0227 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Fort Club, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 20 and 27 (Orientation, 6:45-8 — Stone and glass sculptures We s t Ce n t r a l Ho m e a n d Ga r d e n Wayne Museum of Art, free, 422- Zanesville United Methodist Church, p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Fortezza reflecting the processes of birth, To u r & Ar t s Fe s t — Tours of West 6467 Zanesville, free, activity fees may Coffee) Bell’s Skating Rink, New death and renewal, Tuesday- Central homes, churches and busi- apply, 638-4327 Haven, $40,749-8214 Sunday thru Sept. 13, Fort Wayne nesses and ArtsFest featuring craft Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, and food vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. free), 422-6467 Storytimes Dance Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12-13, Co n t e m p o r a r y My t h o l o gy — Works West Central Neighborhood, Fort of Laura Levine, Monday-Friday, St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Op e n Da n c e — Fort Wayne Wayne, $13-$15, 348-2871 Sept. 4-Oct. 2, Arts Place, Dancesport’s monthly dance, 8-11 Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : Ma d An t h o n y ’s Ok t o b e e r f e s t — Portland, free, 726-4809 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Walb Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Featuring beers from over 35 Da y n e Bo n t a : Im p r e s s i o n s a t 88 — Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Memorial Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Indiana breweries, live entertain- Wayne, $5-$10, 481-6100 Photographs from Indiana photog- Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. ment, food truck alley and more, rapher depicting his 88 years of life, Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Tuesday-Sunday. Sept. 5-Nov. 22, Wednesdays, 421-1320 Tours & Trips Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start $30-$35 ($10/designated driver), (members, free), 422-6467 426-2537 Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 AC/DC Bu s Tr i p — Bus trip to see AC/ Egy p t i a n Pl e a s u r e Ga r d e n s — p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. DC at Ford Field, Detroit, departs Historic Sw i n n e y Ho m e s t e a d Op e n Plantings inspired by Ancient Thursdays, 421-1315 from North Anthony Wooden Nickel Ho u s e — Walk through tours of the Egypt’s New Kingdom period , Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Music Store, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. historic homestead with Members Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 15, Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 8, Fort Wayne, $199 available at of Settlers sharing the history of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Wooden Nickel Records, 484-2451 homestead and the Swinney family, Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and under, free), 427-6440 Sept. 12-13, free, 424-7212 Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Th e Ev o l v i n g Un i v e r s e — Smithsonian a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 September Be a To u r i s t in Yo u r Ow n Ho m e t o w n Astrophysical Observatory and Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, — Free tours and admission to Ro a n o k e Fa l l Fe s t i v a l — Live music, Smithsonian National Museum of 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Fort Wayne museums and attrac- Natural History traveling exhibit kids’ games, parades, demolition tions, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, derby, NPTA tractor pull, corn hole featuring photos and videos of the 421-1325 locations vary, Fort Wayne, free, cosmos, Wednesday-Sunday thru tournament, paintball, food alley, 427-6000 He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, carnival rides, antique tractors Sept. 13, Science Central, Fort Au t i s m Ac c e p t a n c e Wa l k a n d Re s o u r c e songs and finger- plays for the and more, hours vary Thursday- Wayne, $6-$8 (2 and under, free), whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fa i r — Family friendly walk with 424-2400 ext. 423 Saturday, Sept. 10-12, Historic entertainment, refreshments and 421-1330 Main St., downtown Roanoke, free Fr a c t u r e — Works by Thomas Leffers, Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime information on Autism, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday thru Sept. (food items $1-$7), 983-0700 Sunday, Sept. 13, free, 800-609- for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Tr i -Mo t o r Fl i g h t — Rides on the the 20, Wunderkammer Company, Fort Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 8449 Wayne, free, 417-8846 first-ever mass produced airliner, Un c o r k Yo u r Fa l l Ha r v e s t — Harvest Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, the Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT, 2-5 p.m. In v i s i b l e Co l l e g e — Group exhibi- 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story festival featuring live music with tion co-curated by Andrew and Thursday, Sept. 10 and 9 a.m.-5 the Hubie Ashcraft Band, BBQ, Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13, Shawn Hosner of Los Angeles’ Storytime for preschoolers, day- fall harvest wine release and wine Thinkspace Gallery and Josef DeKalb County Airport, Auburn, tasting, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. $50-$75, 877-952-5393 Zimmerman of FWMoA featuring Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, works by 46 artists belonging to & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 free, 637-2980 the New Contemporary Movement, Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 27, books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Presented by a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 (members, free), 422-6467

September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Upcoming Productions Th e Fo r e i g n e r — The self proclaimed “world’s dullest man” takes a Av e n u e Q — Humans and puppets SEPTEMBER vacation to a sleepy Georgia fish- interact in the tale of twenty- ing lodge and pretends not to Lo v e s t r u c k — A choose-your-own Fun with Yooperisms somethings learning how to live understand English in this comedy adventure experience, based loose- and love in New York City,8 p.m. by Larry Shue, 8 p.m. Friday- ly on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jeff Daniels: Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 3-5 and Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 8 p.m. in which audience members will half of the title 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, Wagon Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26 have the Botanical Conservatory and 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, duo in the comedy Director’s Notes Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, to explore and watch the events $14-$32, 574-267-8041 Oct. 1-3, Pulse Opera House, classic Dumb & unfold; a Fort Wayne Dance Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 CHRISTOPHER J. MURPHY Collective fundraiser, 8 p.m. Friday, Dumber, Emmy- Asides Th e Ma r v e l o u s Wo n d e r e t t e s — Off- Sept. 11, Foellinger-Freimann Broadway hit set in 1958 and featur- winning star of AUDITIONS Botanical Conservatory, Fort ing musical hits such as ‘Lollipop’, HBO’s provoca- Je s u s Ch r i s t Su p e r s t a r (No v . 6-15) — Wayne, $42-$50, 424-6574 ‘Dream Lover’ and ‘It’s my Party’ tive The News- ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT Casting for all roles; prepare and Raga m a l a Da n c e : So n g o f t h e Ja s m i n e presented by Fort Wayne Civic memorize one verse of a song that — Guided by poems of Tamil Bhakti room, author of 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 ($12) Theatre , 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyte- demonstrates vocal ability; sheet poet Andal, Song of the Jasmine Sept. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. music is required, 2 p.m. Sunday, embodies the spiritual and the 20; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. rian’s Escanaba Sept. 13, USF North Campus, room sensual that are the lifeblood of the 25 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and in da Moonlight. 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 Indian psyche performed as part of 137, Fort Wayne, 399-8050 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Wait. What? 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Go d ’s Ea r (No v . 13-21) — Casting for the IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, 7-8 actors agees 17 and over; pre- Series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. $17-$29, 424-5220 That’s right! The First Presbyterian Theater pare 15-20 seconds of a pop song 19, Auer Performance Hall, IPFW, actor you also $10 thru IPFW box office, free for OCTOBER 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne or lullaby to be sung a cappella, a 1 know from roles minute memorized poem and wear students w/ID, 481-6555 An y t h i n g Go e s — Cole Porter musical Tix.: $12-$20, 260-422-6329, clothing that permits free range of Be n d Us — Musical story of the love story involving a stowaway and in Pleasantville, movement, an IPFW Department thoroughly-researched 1904 revival a passenger upon a London-bound 101 Dalmatians, www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com of Theatre production, additional in Wales which led to revivals ocean liner, presented by IPFW Terms of Endear- Department of Theatre, 8 p.m. details available on website, 1:30 across the world; presented by all ment p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Williams for One productions, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3, 2 p.m. and more also wrote FPT’s latest comedy. Daniels is practically our Theatre, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 481- Friday-Saturday Sept. 18-19; 2:30 Sunday, Oct. 4; 8 p.m. Thursday- neighbor, residing north in his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan where he 6551 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8-10 and 2 p.m. is the founder and artistic director of The Purple Rose Theatre (taking its Sunday, Oct. 11, Williams Theatre, Tw o Pl a y s o n a Be n c h : Th e Zo o Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26 and IPFW, $5-$18 thru IPFW box office name from his Woody Allen film, The Purple Rose of Cairo). St o r y & Th e Du c k Va r i a t i o n s (Ja n . 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, PPG 14-30) — Casting for Zoo Story Arts Lab, Arts United Center, Fort 481-6555 Over the years, Daniels has authored several plays for his theater, only, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, by Wayne, $10-$18, 745-4364 Th e Ki t c h e n Wi t c h e s — Two cable including an entire Escanaba trilogy; but the first, Escanaba in da Moon- appointment only, First Presbyterian Es ca n aba in d a Mo o n l i g h t — Jeff access cooking show hostesses light, is the one Daniels says “just won’t die,” with multiple long runs Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 Daniels’ Upper Peninsula-inspired who have hated each other for at the Purple Rose, countless productions across the country and a 2001 comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday- 30 years are put on a TV show Saturday, Sept. 10-12; 7:30 p.m. together that quickly becomes a film that has become a cult hit complete with drinking games and cos- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 2 hit, 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dinner) Friday- tumed viewing parties. p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2-3, Oct. 9-10, Oct. Set in the woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the opening day Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26, First 16-17, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, Wayne, $35, includes dinner and of deer season 1989, the play finds Reuben Soady with one last chance $12-$20, 422-6329 show, 424-5622 to avoid going into the record book as the oldest Soady in family history never to bag a buck. In writing a play about Michigan for a Midwestern audience, Daniels claims his intent was to attract people who had never been to his theater (or maybe any theater) before; and while I agree Es- Weekends canaba is the perfect play to bring the outdoorsy, uninitiated, non-theater- goer in your life to, I think its appeal is as wide as the Mackinac Bridge September 19 - 27 is long. Beneath the Yooper dialects, the beer guzzling and all that flatulence With 50’s & 60’s hits (in a scene that rivals Blazing Saddles), these are recognizable people dealing with universal themes like tradition and father-son and brotherly Mr. Sandman “relationship stuff.” There is great heart beneath the bountiful humor. Lollipop It’s becoming a bit of my own tradition to kick off the theater season at FPT, having directed The Fox on the Fairway and last fall’s The For- Heatwave eigner. Just like the Soady’s annual pilgrimage to deer camp, it is a joy to It’s In His Kiss spend time doing what I love with amazing friends and colleagues here. I’m especially pleased to populate Escanaba with familiar faces like Jim Wedding Bell Blues Nelson, Joel Grillo and Emily Arata (all returning from The Foreigner), Dream Lover Jim Matusik (who was in Fox), plus FPT favorite Jeff Moore and an ap- propriately named newcomer, Mason Hunter, as “da buckless Yooper.” Stupid Cupid If you’re looking for high art, Escanaba may not be the place to find It’s My Party it. But if you’re looking for fun and laughs, we’ve got plenty to spare in this hunting story to beat all hunting stories. As Daniels says, “It’s like Leader of the Pack Christmas – with guns.” You Don’t Own Me Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for patrons age 65-plus and free for full-time students with reservations. Box office hours are Sincerely Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and one hour Rescue Me prior to every performance. You can also buy tickets at www.firstpresby- and more! teriantheater.com. Community Arts Academy

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18------www.whatzup.com------September 3, 2015 Tiptoe thru the Self-Indulgence The Wild Oats Project by Robin Rinaldi, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015 In The Wild Oats Project, Robin Rinaldi asks for On Books a lot of goodwill from her readers, and I’m afraid she’ll have a hard time getting it, at least in some EVAN GILLESPIE quarters. For many readers, Rinaldi’s memoir of sex- ual adventure is likely to be off-putting, not because But what’s likely to be more offensive to most read- of its explicitness or its unconventionality, but for its ers is the self-centeredness of Rinaldi’s project. She David Greene narcissism and naïveté. cloaks her actions in the language of empowerment, The memoir tells of a 12-month period in Rinal- a way of taking back her life from the mundanity of di’s life during which she and her husband, Scott, middle-aged womanhood, of rescuing herself from Thursday, Sept. 17 entered into an open marriage so that Rinaldi could the damage inflicted by a dysfunctional childhood. explore her suddenly strong sexual urges. She’d been And yet it all seems like an excuse to do what Sweetwater Performance Theatre growing increasingly bored with her husband, and she wants without taking responsibility for 7pm lecture w/book signing Sept. 10-26 when her desire to have a baby is thwarted how her actions affect others. immediately following by Scott’s steadfast refusal to be- Indeed, Rinaldi presents her project (and Reuben Soady’s vow to bag his first come a parent, she decides what even calling it a “project” hints at the im- buck and end his decades of shame she needs to do instead is to have maturity of her choices) as a noble ex- An Evening provides the context for this hilarious lots of sex with strangers. periment in self-actualization, but she yet strangely moving tale. Jeff Daniels Encouraged by a therapist doesn’t spend much time analyzing the with NPR’s spins a mythic yarn that gives us plen- with a PhD in feminist spirituality, consequences of what she does. Her ty to laugh at (and a little something Rinaldi proposes an arrangement by first extramarital encounter comes David Greene to think about) in this Super-Yooper Comedy inspired by life in Michigan’s which she’ll move into her own apart- before she and Scott even have an Tickets on sale now at wboi.org Upper Peninsula. Christopher J. ment and have flings with random arrangement, and the first time that or 260.452.1189 Murphy, following up on last season’s men during the week and return home she has a sanctioned tryst she im- $25 if purchased before Sept. 1 comic smash The Foreigner, directs. to Scott each weekend. Scott, who has mediately breaks two of the three had plenty of unconventional relation- rules she and Scott have set out Presented by For tickets, call ships of his own in the past, agrees. for their open marriage. She ex- What follows for Rinaldi is not just a plains that she’s tired of being a 260-422-6329 series of hook ups with strangers (although “good girl,” as if refraining from www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com there are plenty of those) but a full-blown lying to and betraying her loved ones is in- with additional support from exploration of her spiritual/sexual wom- herently a bad thing because it’s so limiting. 300 West Wayne Street anhood. She signs up for a teleconferenc- ing The publisher of The Wild Oats project no doubt Fort Wayne, IN 46802 class with a guru who calls herself Mama Gena and hopes to tap into a very specific, but large, market. runs the School of Womanly Arts in New York, and With its explicit sex scenes and Rinaldi’s preference she joins a commune in San Francisco dedicated to for lovers who take charge of her, the book tiptoes orgasmic meditation. into 50 Shades of Grey territory, and its subtext of Rinaldi acknowledges that her journey will prob- empowerment flirts with gritty memoirs like Cheryl ably not play well for audiences in Omaha, and she’s Strayed’s Wild. Rinaldi’s book is certainly written right that people in places where sexual gurus, spiri- more skillfully than the former, and it has some of tual healers and orgasmic communes are not com- the subversive spark of the latter. However, the point mon will probably have little patience for the self- of view that Rinaldi asks her readers to identify with Performances indulgence of her pursuits. The avenues she explores – or at least sympathize with – is one that, I suspect, are textbook cliches of the spiritual nonsense that is going to rankle more women than she hopes it at the only financially well-off white people on the coasts will. have time for. [email protected] Auer ArtsLab 300 E. Main St FLIX - From Page 16 At its very passionate, curious heart Diary of a a stage version of the text in 2010. She was prepared Teenage Girl is not a movie about sex and drugs. This to make this as good as it is. This is a chick flick – in- CALL is Minnie’s story, of how she grows and changes her spired, written and directed by and starring women. 745-4364 definition of herself. Though we see lots of sex and The film was a big hit at Sundance this year. Heller drug use, those activities are not glamorized. When handles this material honestly and with a real under- for tickets Minnie examines her naked self, it is a girl’s catalogue standing of how women think and what women want. of her flaws. She thinks she is ugly and that no one It is an assured debut. will ever love her. It is not the only time you want to Heller has also assembled an amazing team. The Rated G shake her and tell her differently. technical elements swaddle the story perfectly. Cin- She jumps into the affair with Monroe, afraid that ematographer Brandon Trost uses a fluid style, great World Premiere Musical by local writer, she may never get another opportunity to have sex. with natural light and yet still giving everything a pe- (Again, you want to shake her.) She and her friend riod feel. musician and pastor, Dave Frincke! Kimmie (an excellent Madeleine Waters) are partners Jonah Markowitz’s production design is perfect in navigating life. Boys and sex are the top topic of hippie and 70s mix. The compelling story of the 1905 revival in conversation. Costumer Carmen Grande hits all the highlights What mercifully gets in the way of all the drama is of the period, including Minnie’s spectacular platform Wales that changed an entire culture and Minnie’s aspiration to be an artist. She loves to draw. shoes and bell bottom pants. Charlotte’s wardrobe in- She loves comics. Her local comic book man alerts cludes a Diane von Furstenberg-like wrap dress. Illus- led to revivals in America as well. her to the work of Aline Kominsky. Minnie’s work trations by Sara Gunnarsdottir are fresh and fun. Mu- starts to take on a decidedly Kominsky-like style, in sic credit is to Nate Heller, and the soundtrack doesn’t ADULT, SENIOR, STUDENT & GROUP terms of drawing and perspective. Throughout Diary, get in the way. It just adds to the mood. animation comes to life to express some of Minnie’s Diary of a Teenage Girl is a delightful film for real TICKET DISCOUNTS UNTIL 9/17. inner life. girls and women. For those who think women should Marielle Heller wrote the screenplay, and this is be less than they are, it should be a must-see. www.allforOnefw.org her directorial debut. She also adapted and starred in [email protected] September 3, 2015------www.whatzup.com------19 SEPTEMBER IS GUITAR MONTH

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