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Free movies sponsored by www.foellingertheatre.org Box Office Parks & Recreation (260) 427-6715 (260) 427-6000 whatzup Volume 22, Number 1 ou could call this our “royalty issue.” We’ve got queens (Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, on page 4) and kings (C.J. Chenier, the reigning King of Zydeco, on page 5), and for good measure we’ve even tossed in a wizard Y(Emo Philips, the “wizard of pith”). All these fantastical folk are performing in Fort Wayne in the coming weeks, and we’re here to get you prepared to dance or laugh along. This also happens to be the first issue of our 22nd year, and since one of the things we’ve been doing for the past 21 years is shining a spotlight on our community’s talent, this issue also bring you profiles of actor Debbie Moore (appearing in Arena Dinner Theatre’s production of Blood Brothers) and Rain Kings, a rela- tively new band made up of musicians Fort Wayne music fans have probably seen and heard in other incarnations before. Additionally, since this is the digital age and we have to keep up, we urge local musicians to check out the musiConnect ad on page 12 and then get you and/or your band signed up for this absolutely free/no strings attached service. Beyond getting you signed up, we’re interested in hearing any feedback – good or bad – you might want to offer, and since this is a new digital feature that probably still has some bugs (as new digital features often have), please do call or email if you Wednesday, August 9 | 5pm experience any problems signing up for or using the service. l i c i a y l e The rest of you, please read on, make plans to enjoy what northeast Indiana has to A P offer and, when you do, remember to tell ’em whatzup sent you. Qu a r t e t Aug. 16...... Kitchen Table Players inside the issue Aug. 23...... Mikautadze Dance • features ROAD NOTEZ...... 15 Aug. 30...... Soul Night feat. Timeless Soul FLIX...... 20 A Ghost Story August 3 | 7:30pm ARETHA FRANKLIN...... 4 SCREENTIME...... 20 Rhythm & Blues Royalty Nolan’s Dunkirk Soars at the Box C.J. CHENIER...... 5 ON BOOKS...... 21 Te s l a The King of ‘Happy Music’ The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of EMO PHILIPS...... 6 the Last True Hermit Sept. 15 | 8pm The Wizard of Pith DIRECTOR’S NOTES...... 22 DEBBIE MOORE...... 7 Blood Brothers Mi c h a e l Back on Stage & ‘Ready to Be Heard’ THE GREEN ROOM...... 22 RAIN KINGS...... 8 Ca r b o n a r o Making Right Choices • calendars Sept. 21 | 7:30pm

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Although the family tilts in the on a touring career which has spanned Embassy Theatre...... 3 favor of a female ARETHA FRANKLIN demographic, my Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory/Botanical Roots...... 7 boys are possibly 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 Fort Wayne Dance Collective...... 22 the chattiest of all Foellinger Theatre of them which 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Civic Theatre/Beauty and the Beast...... 22 means these holi- Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 22 day celebrations $59-$149 thru Wooden Nickel can get pretty Music and www.fortwayneparks.org Hamilton House Bar & Grill...... 13 boisterous. Jefferson Pointe/Busker Nights...... 3 Just as I was ers iced her leg- Latch String Bar & Grill...... 10 putting the fin- end for even the ishing touches most casual fan. Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill...... 10 on the gravy and In 1998, in musiConnect...... 12 putting food onto a moment that serving platters, foreshadows her NIGHTLIFE...... 10-14 I noticed a rare astonishing per- Northside Galleries...... 16 phenomenon: si- formance at the lence. The living Kennedy Center Pacific Coast Concerts...... 2, 6, 8, 17 room was eerily Honors, Franklin Rusty Spur Saloon...... 17 quiet, and it was offered to step in Sweetwater Sound...... 11, 24 way too early for for Luciano Pa- food coma to be varotti who had Teds Market...... 13 responsible. I had to cancel his ap- Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 9 to see what had pearance at the happened and Grammys due WLYV 104.3...... 20 immediately real- to a throat issue. ized that Aretha With no prepara- Franklin was singing the national anthem in more than 50 years. tion and to the amazement of the audience advance of her hometown Detroit Lions’ tra- “I feel very, very enriched and satisfied both in the theater and watching at home, whatzup ditional Thanksgiving game. Three days of with respect to where my career came from Franklin provided a breathtaking rendition Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and food prep and more than four hours of cook- and where it is now,” she told Rolling Stone of “Nessun Dorma” and drew raves from all Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. ing all upstaged by the Queen of Soul. in February. “I’ll be pretty much satisfied, corners of the world. Recently she repeated 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 There are few performers more deserv- but I’m not going to go anywhere and just that performance for Pope Francis, switch- Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 E-Mail: [email protected] ing of such reverence. The country experi- sit down and do nothing. That wouldn’t be ing from Italian to English midway through Website: http://www.whatzup.com enced that same breathless awe together in good either.” to thoroughly put her own indelible stamp Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne the waning days of 2015 when Franklin per- If anyone deserves a chance to slow on the piece. Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll formed “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natu- down a bit, it’s Franklin. Born in Memphis, As she winds down her final tour and Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook ral Woman” in front of the audience at the her family moved to Buffalo before she was prepares to record her new album, a re-imag- Webmaster ...... Brandon Jordan Advertising Consultant ...... Joy Justice Kennedy Center Honors in tribute to hon- two and then to Detroit by her fifth birthday. ining of her classic catalog will be available oree Carole King, the song’s co-writer who It was there her love affair with music began, from Rhino in November. With her vocal Back Issues included the song on her legendary Tapestry in the church, as was the case for many sing- tracks from songs like “Respect,” “Natural Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, album. But of course it’s Franklin who first ers. Woman,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Let name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the brought the song to the masses, and it was Although she was in the city where it Be” and many more matched to new ar- above address. 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DEADLINES performance, when asked by an interviewer it was her move to Atlantic Records in 1967 It will be those songs which the Queen Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday for Vogue why people had responded as they – and the recording of I Never Loved a Man of Soul will share when she takes the stage at the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue had. the Way I Love You that same year – which the Foellinger Theatre next week, and it will and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. Calendar information is published as far in advance as space “I’m not sure why, but I sure enjoyed it. launched her career. Working with producer be an appreciative Indiana audience which permits and should be submitted as early as possible. I loved the response from the audience and Jerry Wexler, who had a knack for finding will bid her farewell as she winds down a Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs everyone who has been calling and texting. the perfect songs for her to record, resulted stellar and memorable career on the stage. due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday I’m just very happy about it … I’ve been try- in a string of hits which will forever be as- While she remains adamant that she will not the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted ing to appraise that. Seriously. I’ve seen it sociated with her, including “Think,” “Chain disappear, her retirement from touring is still up to noon on Monday the week of publication. maybe about 12 times. And it was just stun- of Fools” and “Ain’t No Way.” cause for bittersweet acknowledgement, and ADVERTISING ning. I’ve done the Kennedy Center many She stayed with Atlantic until 1980 we in Fort Wayne are fortunate to be part of E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. times. I’ve [sung] for Marian Anderson. I’ve when she moved to Arista Records where the celebration.” 4------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Feature • C.J. Chenier------The King of ‘Happy Music’ By Steve Pehnollow

When a young C.J. Chenier heard his first zydeco record, he wasn’t sure what to make of it. “It was French, and my mom didn’t speak French even though she was from Louisiana,” he said. “She was from a non- French-speaking part of Louisiana. So, most of the songs were in French and the only one I really understood on there was an instru- mental. “I wasn’t resistant to it,” Chenier said. “I Saturday, Aug. 5 • 8pm • $25-$75 just didn’t understand. A lot of it at that time sounded the same to me.” There’s nothing unusual about a young THE UNION OF person failing initially to fully appreciate a style of music that is new to him. What makes it sort of intriguing in this SINNERS & SAINTS case is the identity of the artist who made the (Featuring members of record: Chenier’s father, Clifton Chenier. From those exceedingly humble mu- Petra & Whiteheart) sical beginnings, C.J. Chenier went on to assume his father’s King of Zydeco C.J. CHENIER AND THE he has never spent a significant amount mantle. RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND of time there. C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Loui- w/Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition The man that the Boston Globe siana Band perform on August 11 at the called “the crown prince of zydeco” is a Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conser- 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 Texan. Not that there’s anything wrong vatory as part of the Botanical Roots Foellinger-Freimann with that. Zydeco long ago expanded series. well beyond the confines of Louisiana, C.J. Chenier was a saxophonist in a Botanical Conservatory but it wasn’t always thus. funk band in Texas when his dad sent a 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne Chenier said that when he first zydeco summons. $6 d.o.s., children under 12 free with joined his dad’s band, zydeco was a “I was 20 years old,” he recalled. “I household word – just in an extremely was playing in this funk band, and we adult, 260-427-6440 limited number of households. were playing at a bazaar at a Catholic “He had a massive following in Saturday, Sept. 9 • 7:30pm • $10 church. A friend of mine’s mom lived down crowd acted, I had never seen anything like California and Oregon and up in Washing- the street, and she sent someone to the ba- that before. I had been in gigs where they ton,” he said. “And nobody else was doing zaar to tell me my mom needed me to call danced a lot. But when we went to places the traveling. He was the only one doing it REMEDY DRIVE her. like California and Oregon, people went at that time. But if you told people who were “So I went down and called her,” Cheni- crazy. It was a new experience for me.” weren’t in the mix, ‘I play zydeco music,’ Saturday, Oct. 7 • 8pm • $25-$40 er said. “And that’s the day she said, ‘You’ve As Clifton Chenier’s health declined, he and they’d be like, ‘Zyde-what?’ got to come home because your daddy wants pressured his son to become proficient on “Nobody knew,” Chenier said. “Now you to go on the road with him.’” his instrument: the accordion. everybody knows what zydeco is. It’s the SAVOY BROWN Chenier’s initial reaction to this direc- “When I got in the band, he kept telling happiest music you can find.” tive from his dad was guarded: “I thought, me, ‘You know you’re going to have to learn Chenier was at the center of some unex- Saturday, Oct. 14 • 7:30pm • $33-$55 “Man, I gotta go on the road with all them that accordion,’” he said. “‘You’re going to pected controversy a few years back when old dudes?’” have to take over for me some day.’ I kind Mike Vital, a distant relative, sued him. But Chenier said his first tour with his of started feeling around with it. Let me tell Vital claimed that C.J. Chenier is not MERSEY BEATLES dad turned out to be “the best time I ever had you, that big accordion had way too many Clifton Chenier’s biological son and not en- Sunday, Oct. 29 • 8pm • $30-$50 in my whole life.” buttons on it.” titled to use his last name or to benefit from The phrase “trial by fire” was coined to So Chenier, who’d had some piano train- that last name. Vital wanted documentation, describe extreme tests of mettle and wor- ing, acquired a smaller accordion and slowly which Chenier said he provided. VICTOR thiness. As Chenier prepared to meet up worked his way up to the larger model. “It was all about greed,” Chenier said. with his father’s band for the first time, he Nine years after C.J. Chenier joined the “Somebody trying to be greedy. They tried couldn’t have known that what awaited him band, his dad passed away. But Chenier had to accuse me of fraud, basically. When I WOOTEN TRIO was something like a trial by zydeco. started taking a lead role long before that. showed them proof of who I am, I haven’t “I came from funk,” he said, “and all of “When he got sick, man, he started let- heard from them for almost three years. In Sunday, Nov. 5 • 8pm • $15-$30 a sudden I am taking the place of the greatest ting me open the shows for him,” he said. fact, I haven’t heard from them since two zydeco saxophonist I had ever heard, John “And sometimes he’d be so ill, I’d have to months after they filed their suit. Hart. I thought he was going to be there, play almost a whole show. So [when he died] “Some people have ulterior motives,” he THE ACCIDENTALS but he wasn’t. It was just me. I didn’t know it was just a natural thing for us to continue. said. “They think they can get what you got. GO TO OUR WEBSITE songs. I didn’t know nothing.” There was no other way but to keep going. They’re just that type of person.” Thankfully, the other band members We were red hot.” Chenier said the upcoming concert will FOR TICKET INFO & MORE were patient with Chenier. “They knew I Chenier took over officially in 1987 and be his fourth or fifth performance in Fort ALL SHOWS ALL AGES didn’t know nothing,” he said, laughing. he said he’s been on the road ever since. Wayne. Chenier assumed he’d feel awkward Here’s something that’s interesting to “I love coming to Fort Wayne, man,” he at first performing with the band, but that consider: Having grown up in Texas with his said. “I love looking out at the people danc- proved not to be the case. mom, Chenier’s familiarity with Louisiana, ing at the Botanical Gardens and thinking “I felt real comfortable up there stand- birthplace of zydeco, is fairly limited. about who is discovering zydeco for the first ing next to my dad,” he said. “The way the He said he performs there regularly, but time.” August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------5 Proudly presents in Fort Wayne, Indiana ON SALE NOW! ON SALE NOW! ON SALE NOW! ON SALE NOW!

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Kansas funny girl Dorothy Gale and heras dog, Toto,a kid. “It was quite upsetting,” he said. Asked what he thought he’d be doing with his life Box Office Parks & Recreation are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz where Dorothy joins the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion for a summer like this! (260) 427-6715 (260) 427-6000 on an adventure downHe the Yellow Brickonce Road to persuade thedescribed his stage character as “the de- if he wasn’t performing comedy, Philips responded: Wizardfault to help her find her persona way home. G when one has no stage presence.” “That’d be like asking a butterfly what he’d be if he FreeHe movies sponsored said by his joke-crafting process was stubbornly hadn’t become a butterfly. My childhood caterpillared old-fashioned for quite some time. www.foellingertheatre.org me into it.” Box Office Parks & Recreation 6------www.whatzup.com------(260) 427-6715 (260) 427-6000 August 3, 2017 ------Feature • Debbie Moore------Back on Stage & ‘Ready to Be Heard’ By Jen Poiry-Prough says. “But I’ve always found so much plea- ing her 7th grade year at Memorial Park the world of theater – both the craft and the sure in singing. I didn’t understand it at the when the school produced Mame. social aspects of theatrical production. After a yearlong stage hiatus, Debbie time, but singing is so freeing” “That audition was the most nerve- “I made so many friends in that show,” Moore is back in the spotlight. Moore attended her first theatrical per- wrecking situation ever!” she says. “Yes I she says. “It pushed me to work harder and A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, Moore formance when a fellow Fort Wayne Chil- had been performing for years, but there’s to want to keep pushing myself to do more. I says her parents, Anthony and Deborah dren’s Choir wanted to do more shows Kirkland, “had their hands full when it came singer was and perform in different to me as a child.” cast as the Debbie Moore in Three avenues.” Not only was she energetic and inquisi- lead in the Rivers Music Theatre’s As much experience as tive, she says, “I came into this world ready Civic Theatre production of Hair she was gaining through to be heard. I wanted to be the spotlight ev- production of performance, she didn’t erywhere I went.” Annie. pursue it seriously until To give her a more adulthood. formal outlet for her ener- “I always just audi- gies as well as her musical tioned to be in the ensem- interest, her mother signed ble,” Moore says. “There her up for piano and voice was safety for me there. I lessons when she was five got numerous call backs years old. She soon was for lead roles but never on to the Fort Wayne Chil- felt confident enough in dren’s Choir with whom my acting ability to go for she performed for several it.” years. She attended Northrop She was raised in a High School where she family of musicians, in only knew five other stu- fact, and they all enjoyed dents, all of them from performing together at Memorial Park. She sang her grandfather Hobart in the school choir her Gregg’s church. “I used to freshman and sophomore sit in the pew and mimic years, but she was the the beautiful voices I heard,” Moore says. “I was in awe of all of the action on the something about people judging me that has only one in her circle of friends who sang, so “I sang at the Christmas program with my stage, from the lighting to the moving set,” never set right with me. To this day I get but- it began to lose its appeal. She focused more grandfather, and I felt like nothing else mat- she says. “I think that was the point I wanted terflies.” on sports and academics, although she still tered because I was doing something that to continue training to possibly one day sing She sang “Somewhere Out There” from performed with the Fort Wayne Children’s was fun with people I loved.” well enough to do what these kids were do- An American Tail and was cast in the en- Choir and with her church. But she never really considered it per- ing. It was something that truly caught my semble. “That was okay with me,” she says, She even auditioned for the forming. attention and showed me a different way I “because I didn’t know how to act.” Fort Wayne Civic Theatre a few times, but “Anyone who knows me will tell you, could use my voice and personality.” The experience gave her a deeper ap- my nerves can really get the best of me,” she She first got the opportunity to act dur- preciation for the arts and opened her up to Continued on page 19

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August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------7 ------Feature • Rain Kings------Making Right Choices AIRING THIS WEEKEND • AUGUST 5 By Michele DeVinney it’s going to be as close as the one on the record.” That careful attention to their setlist is what kept Many musicians will tell you that choosing a band the Rain Kings busy for almost a year or rehearsals name is hard. Among them would be Jerry Albright, before they took the step to play. It was time they en- Sheba singer and leader of Rain Kings. So did they choose joyed since they just like making music together. their name from the Counting Crows song or from the “The drive to get out to make 50, 80 dollars to play Saul Bellow novel, Henderson the Rain King, which wasn’t what motivated us,” says Albright. “We enjoy inspired the song? practicing. We enjoy getting together every week just “Both really,” says Albright. to have fun. But at some point we had to say, ‘We can AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • AUGUST 12 Choosing a name may have been tricky, but by sit here and play like this for the next 20 years, but we the time the Rain Kings reached that point, they had really need to get out there and play.’” already spent a fair amount of time figuring out what After their initial success at the charity event in they wanted to Auburn, the Fantasy Bound play and why. Rain Kings In fact, choos- quickly earned ing a set of a slot at the re- songs was their cent Rib Fest, Caravan focus for the just the kind of first year or so place Albright they played to- hopes they Part 2 gether. begin playing “We have regularly. been very con- “Rib Fest scientious about was great. The song selection, sound guy told so we’ve taken us after we were a year to get done playing, it dialed in,” ‘I’ve been do- & Outback Concerts says Albright. ing this a long “When we first time, and I see Proudly present in South Bend, Indiana played out this people come in past April, it and check out was at a charity thing at Moose’s Lodge in Auburn, the music and then leave to get a beer and some ribs. [and] everybody said, ‘Wow.’ Even though it was But people tonight were staying to hear you play.’ our first time playing out, we just got such a great re- And we’ve been getting a great response. If you don’t sponse and started getting interest from other places like what we’re playing, stick around because you’ll about playing there.” probably like what we play next. Even a song like the The approach they took comes from years of ex- Counting Crows ‘Rain King’ – not a lot of bands do perience. Albright and guitarist Jeff Rapp have been songs like that, I don’t think.” playing together for almost 30 years since they met in Their ability to branch out to less obvious songs the late 1980s. has been made much easier thanks to modern tech- “We were just young career professionals in Fort nology. Sharing music via Spotify has been a game Wayne and had some mutual friends and a mutual love changer. of rock n’ roll. We were in a group with my brother “Spotify is one of the reasons I’m in a band now,” and some other people, and it was just one of those says Albright. “It used to be if you wanted the band to things.” play something, someone would have to get a record- Together now again in Rain Kings – along with ing of the song and then make a recording for every- guitarist Ken Nelson, bass player John Steibeling and one so they could learn to play it. Now if one of us drummer “Motor City” Vinnie from (surprise!) De- hears a song that we like, we add it to the ‘maybes’ list troit – Albright says that there are a lot of differences that we share on Spotify. Now we’re playing songs between now and previous incarnations of bands with from bands that I’ve never heard of, like Alternate Rapp. Routes and Delamere.” “Now we’re all in our 50s,” he says. “It’s funny Albright hopes that the Rib Fest and a few other because I used to see bands that I thought were old, gigs which have been booked since – like New Haven bands like REO Speedwagon or Thin Lizzy, and I’d Canal Days and Pierceton Days – are just the start of say, ‘Those guys are still out there? They’re too old something bigger for the Rain Kings. to still be doing this.’ But now I know I rock better “We would love to play more festivals and events now than I did in my 20s. My voice is more mature, like that than bars. Not that I have anything against and I think we pick songs that are more appropriate bars, because bar crowds are cool, but when you play for us. Instead of us trying to do whatever the big hit at a festival there’s more interest in listening to what that week is, we’re picking songs that work for us. you’re playing. And weddings. People are there to Our biggest thing in choosing songs is whether we party and get together with family. It’s like a kegger, can play the song or not. We know what our range of and I love a good kegger.” songs is.” Another plus to festivals and large scale events And when they choose the songs, they make sure like that: built-in sound engineers who can make all they do the original justice. the difference in a live performance. “We try to play each song like it was recorded,” “The last piece to our puzzle is that we have no says Albright. “We do every harmony, every solo the sound man yet, so we have to hope the venue has one. way it was in the original. Some bands, and some very The sound guy is just as important as the five people good bands, will be okay if the song is just in the right who are playing on the stage. So if you know any good key. But if one of our guys is going to do a guitar solo, sound guy, give me a call.” 8------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Calvin Harris CD of the Week Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 BACKTRACKS Summer is nearly half Bar-Kays over, but the competition for Soul Finger (1967) official song of the summer is still on. You can be sure that The Memphis sound was, and Calvin Harris wants to be in still is, one of the most revered on it, having perfected the art periods of rock n’ roll (and also of self-conscious summer an- my favorite). Sure, Motown was thems with 2014’s slyly titled bigger, but these cats started a “Summer.” On that song the groovy vibe that went on for an- DJ/producer took a chance on other decade and changed the way his own vocals and won big, folks listened to rhythm and blues. but with his new album he’s going the less risky route of assembling These musicians were basically the house band at Stax Records a roster of proven names to drop out in front of each song. Still, the and ended up as Otis Redding’s band. $11.99 album is likely to put at least one song on the list of tunes that the This was their debut – and was house music in its purest form. kids will be partying to throughout the summer of 2017. “Soul Finger” opens it up with heavy organ and horns in front of The good money is on “Slide,” a dreamy musical road trip that a tight, late 60s guitar. “Knucklehead,” written by Steve Cropper IN THIS MOMENT calls on Frank Ocean and Migos to crank out the smooth, sunny vibe. and Booker T. Jones, follows with an even brighter sound and has Ritual a little bit of the West Coast chill from the same period. Don’t count out “Holiday,” though, a nearly identical groove that The sixth studio album from metal veterans teams up Snoop Dogg and John Legend to plead, “Let’s make every “With a Child’s Heart” brings the vibe down and lets the soul In This Moment pushes the band’s sound day a holiday.” For sheer star power, that song is formidably coun- wrap its arms around you for a silky, slow dance. Side one closes forward while taking, at times, a musical look tered by “Feels” which mobilizes Pharrell Williams (whose own with “Theme from Hell’s Angels,” a song that was a little dark backward. The album was produced by Kevin summer anthem, “Happy,” seems like it was a lot more than four and jazzy and has an unknown author. Churko, and it brings in legendary Judas Priest years ago) and Katy Perry (whose own new album is struggling to Side two brings the house party back on the dance floor with frontman Rob Halford on the riveting “Black dominate the summer); the song can’t decide if it’s funk, reggae or “You Can’t Sit Down.” One of the longer tracks on the release Wedding.” Throw in a menacing cover of Phil 80s R&B, so it’s at a disadvantage. (just 3:05), it fuses soul with blues and swing and has a sound Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” and you’ve got an that showcases the Memphis ambiance. “Hole in The Wall” has album that is both innovative and instantly Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 plays it safe and checks all the right classic. Get Ritual this week for $11.99 at all boxes. It enlists A-list celebs to actually sing the songs, and it props a jazzy bossa nova beat and is one of my favorite tracks on the Wooden Nickel Music stores. them up with plenty of Auto-Tune and bland beats that are equally album. at home by the pool, in the car or in your summer camp cabin. If the For a record full of instrumentals, only Jones (also from the attempt to evoke an 80s atmosphere seems a little thin, it’s probably Stax label) did it as well. Grab this record. At 50 years old, it still TOP SELLERS @ because Harris was born in 1984 and likely doesn’t remember first- sounds fantastic. hand that “Purple Rain” was the song of that summer. Sadly, just six months after Soul Finger was released, a plane Wooden Nickel No matter. Harris’ target audience is younger than he is, carrying Otis Redding and five members of the original band (Week ending 7/30/17) and they’re ready to use his beats to party like it’s 2017. (Evan crashed in Minnesota, killing everyone on board except for trum- Gillespie) pet player Ben Causey. Redding, the oldest, was just 26 years-old. TW LW ARTIST/Album (Dennis Donahue) 1 – ALICE COOPER Violent Femmes Paranormal 2 Mics and the Truth ZZ Ward 2 – LANA DEL REY The Storm Lust for Life Back in 1997 the Violent Femmes played the Memorial ZZ Ward makes much of 3 – ARCADE FIRE Coliseum as part of a radio- her mixed-up pedigree, both Everything Now festival lineup, and it did not musically and personally. go well. The audience, eager Personally, she identifies as a 4 – ISLEY BROTHERS/SANTANA to get on with the show so that southern Californian, but she Power of Peace headliners Better Than Ezra was born in Pennsylvania and could take the stage, started 5 2 JOE BONAMASSA raised in Oregon. Her nom- Live at Carnegie Hall booing and throwing things. de-stage is a shortening of the Eventually, the band’s front- Hungarian version of her giv- 6 6 CHRIS STAPLETON man, Gordon Gano, gave up en name, Susanna, a reminder From a Room: Volume 1 trying to win over the crowd and walked off stage. that it’s not going to be easy Twenty years later, the Violent Femmes have released a collec- to pin down who she is. Musically, she pulls together the time-tested 7 – CAGE THE ELEPHANT tion of low-key versions of their biggest hits (and some other stuff) influences of the blues, R&B, gospel, folk and pop, and she inserts Unpeeled that they’ve played at radio stations during their 2016 tour. 2 Mics some contemporary hip-hop and electronic influences, too. & The Truth is a tight, exuberant collection that helps explain how In truth, she’s part of an even more contemporary tradition of 8 3 JAY-Z the Femmes first built their unique folk-punk style and then crafted vocalists who leverage old styles to complement their strong voices. 4:44 songs that have the stamina to stand strong for decades. She’s not as shockingly original as some might have you believe, but The album includes versions of staples from the band’s 1983 that doesn’t mean she’s not good at what she does. 9 – MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA A Black Mile to the Surface debut album, including “Gone Daddy Gone,” “Add It Up,” “Ugly,” The Storm, the sophomore album that comes five years after her “Kiss Off” and, of course, the immortal party anthem “Blister in the debut dropped, is a mélange of styles, some of which work more to 10 – SHAMAN’S HARVEST Sun.” There’s no reason to think that the band would ever want to Ward’s advantage than others. On the gospel-tinged title track, she Red Hands Black Deeds play these songs again, but that sentiment doesn’t show in these ren- channels Adele, and on “If U Stayed” she fully puts on the Adele ditions; when Gano jokes that people often have a revelatory mo- mask; these are the tracks that do Ward’s voice the least justice. ment when they realize the Femmes are the guys who play “that When she shoots for Amy Winehouse instead, as on “Cannonball” or kerosec cd release show song,” his good humor outweighs any bitterness he might feel about “Ghost,” she’s more at home, and the songs’ bluesy burn is a better it. fit. Saturday, Aug. 5 • 1PM The album includes songs from all the band’s albums, and the Ward is at her best, however, when she truly mixes things up. songs from last year’s We Can Do Anything easily hold their own “Let It Burn” kicks off with a slide guitar moan and then lurches into North Anthony Wooden Nickel with the older tunes. an acoustic blues verse, during which Ward’s voice slides all over the Many of us who were at that show 20 years ago have harbored place, before dropping a rattling dance club bass beat on the chorus. FREE Live Music, Coffee, Cookies hope that the people who booed the Femmes off stage are now em- Similarly rich moments crop up throughout The Storm, and it’s these 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 barrassed by what they did, but 2 Mics shows that it really doesn’t occasional flashes of surprise that make the album. Evan( Gillespie) 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 matter. Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. Esterline Rd., 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 The Femmes are, and always have been, bigger than one unap- Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also helpful to send bio information, We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs preciative audience, and this collection is a fantastic display of their publicity photos and previous releases, if available. Only full-length, www.woodennickelrecords.com resilience and power. (Evan Gillespie) professionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------9 NIGHTLIFE Latch String Sat Aug 5 | 7:15&9:45 Keith @2104 / FORT WAYNE COMEDY CLUB Every monday Pub/Tavern • 2104 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6339 1/2 price burgers McGill every MON., thurs. & sat. • 10-2 THURSDAY, AUG. 3 @ 7-10PM Ex p e c t : Come experience the intimate speakeasy atmosphere of Fort JESSICA BRITTA-SEGYDE Wayne’s best kept secret. Hosting social mixers, live music and com- american idol karaoke Sat Aug 12 | 7:15&9:45 FRIDAY, august 4 • 10-2 edy. 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Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 at Columbia Street West, Fort Be a c h B o y s — Classic rock at Foellinger p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422- x p e c t E : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse Outdoor Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Je s s i c a Br i t t a -Se g y d e — Rock/ 5055 musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a p.m., $49-$99, 427-6715 variety at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Be n comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 — Karaoke at Spudz Bar & Grill, Fort venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 387-5063 Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Mi c h a e l Pa t t e r s o n — Guitar at Club 493-7292 Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 10 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Ch i l l y Ad d a m s — Acoustic variety at Soda, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no Su n n y Ta y l o r — Acoustic variety Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 cover, 426-3442 at Lunch on the Plaza, Freimann Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Mi t c h Ma i b a c h — Variety at Teds Beer Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.- earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e & DJ’s — Hall & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 6 1:30 p.m., no cover, www.downtown- Karaoke at Nick’s Martini & Wine p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, (888) 260- fortwayne.com CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no 0357 Te s l a — Rock at Embassy Theatre, Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 cover, 482-6425 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $28.50-$63, at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort 424-5665 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Fo r t Wa y n e K a r a o k e — Variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of p.m., no cover, 483-5526 426-2537 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Is l a n d Vi b e — Trop rock at El Azteca, Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ cover, 422-5896 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Th e Yo u n g Ro c h e l l e s w/Fl a m i n g o ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 cover, 482-2172 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- No s e b l e e d , Sm a s h t h e Ju k e b o x — 5827 Punk at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Ja z z o n t h e La w n f e a t . He a r t l a n d Si n g s w/Lo r r i e Sn y d e r — Choral Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Re n — 10:30 p.m., $5, 267-5303 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex at Honeywell Center, Wabash, 7 Standards (Sinatra) at The Venice p.m., $5-$15, 563-1102 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, ------state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 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 Enjoy a Double Dose of the Blues Columbia Street WesT Everyone knows that you can’t go wrong with a Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 good blues show, and trust me, we’ve been blessed Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Dance Party with DJ Rich with some great ones over the years. Whether it was Out and About every Friday & Saturday w/ladies in free on Saturdays until 11 shows at the old Hot Spot, C2G, RibFest or catching p.m. Columbia Street menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, guys like Joe Bonamassa on the Piere’s stage years NICK BRAUN Southwestern and daily specials. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, back, we’ve been very fortunate. If you’ve been jones- our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of C-Street; ing for some blues, then a couple of top-notch blues guitarist is no stranger to our area, performing here open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. guitarists worthy of getting your rear off the couch on a few occasions with his solo band and former Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex will be touring the area soon. band Back Door Slam. This time around, he’ll be per- American blues-rock guitarist Eric Gales will be forming At Kehoe Park on the banks of the Wabash CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant performing at C2G Music Hall Wednesday, Septem- River. I went to Kehoe Park a couple of years ago to Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 ber 27. Gales might not be a household name, but the see Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band and was very Ex p e c t : An exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser man has played with and earned praise from some impressed; I can only imagine how awesome a Davy tag, mini-golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant of the elite guitarists in the business. He was a child Knowles performance would be like there. An open- serves American cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g prodigy, heralded as the second coming of Jimi Hen- ing act is yet to be announced for this show, but things Th e r e : North on Lima Road from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to drix when he released his first album in 1991 at 16 are set to get underway at 7:30 p.m. Arrive early and Northland Blvd. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight years old. He’s not your normal guitarist, as he plays enjoy the Bluffton Street Fair. There will also be beer Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full a right-handed guitar upside down (with the bass E and wine available for purchase at the show, so get Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex string on bottom). He is not a lefty, but he was taught your blues on! DEER PARK PUB guitar by his left-handed brother. Wunderkammer Company continues to bring fresh Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Gales has released 14 studio albums, performed and unique events to the table. On Saturday, August Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and with Carlos Santana at Woodstock ’94 and participat- 12, the Fairfield Avenue gem hosts a fundraising event imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug ed in the touring tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Experience for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Battle for the Blind and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Hendrix in 2008. His performance at C2G will be an will kick-off at 1 p.m. and will feature a day full of art Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger all-ages affair with tickets fairly priced at $15 general and fundraising, including a live artist battle featuring food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and admission and $30 for Gold Circle. They are available Theoplis Smith and Frank Louis Allen. There will also Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 at the venue or at www.ticketweb.com. be door prizes, a silent auction, music, food, spoken a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Another worthwhile show takes place on Friday, word performances and more. Admission is only $2, Disc September 22 in Bluffton. Sure, it’s a 30 minute jaunt and children 10 and under are free. Come out and lend south for most whatzup readers, but who wouldn’t a hand. drive that distance to check out Davy Knowles. The [email protected] 10------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Friday, August 4 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Saturday, August 5 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Au d i e Bl a y l o c k a n d Re d l i n e — p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Ac o u s t i c Co m p o n e n t — Acoustic vari- Bluegrass at DeKalb Outdoor Ke n To l b e r t & Co m p a n y — Variety ety at American Legion Post 98, Theatre, Auburn, 7:30 p.m., no at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Columbia City, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, 952-2611 Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 cover, 244-5821 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock at Friday Sa r i c w/Wh i t e Fu z z y Bl o o d b a t h , Th e Ad a m Ba k e r & t h e He a r t a c h e w/ Nites Live, Jefferson Pointe, Fort Ki c kb a c k s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Au l d Mo n g r e l s — Indie Rock at Wayne, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., free, Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort 459-1160 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422- Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety Sc h o o l o f Ro c k — Green Day trib- 5896 at American Legion Post 241, ute at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & BC FUZZZ — Funk/favorites at Club Waynedale, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 747-7851 p.m., no cover, 387-5063 no cover, 426-3442 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Bi r d c l o u d — Country rock/comedy at at Columbia Street West, Fort Karaoke at 4 Crowns, Auburn, 10 Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m., Wayne, 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 925-9805 $8, 267-5303 De c e a s e d w/Sa v a g e Ma s t e r , Nu k e , Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ Ca p ’n Bo b — Standards at Dixie Th e Lu r k i n g Co r p s e s — Metal at Ke v i n — Variety at Danny’s Italian Sunset n’ Moonlight Cruise, North Skeletunes, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $8, Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Webster , 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., $7, 739-5671 cover, 484-4444 574-834-1080 Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Th e Sn y d e r s — Roots/blues at 13-24 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety Funk at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Drive In, Wabash, 8 p.m., $5, at American Legion Post 148, Fort Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 includes movie ticket (The Emoji Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, p.m.-2 a.m., $5, (260) 387-5063 Movie), 563-1102 423-4751 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety St e v e Lu pk i n a n d Ke n n y Sm i t h — Blues/ Cl a s s i c Ci t y Ka r a o k e w/DJ Pa r k e r — at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort jazz at The Venice Restaurant, Fort Variety at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 833-7082 Fr e d Ro t h e r t — Acoustic at Friendly 482-1618 Em o Ph i l l l i p s — Comedy at Calhoun Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 St r a i g h t Up Ch u m p s — Jam Rock Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort p.m., no cover, 745-3369 at Carpenter Plaza, Honeywell Wayne, 4 p.m., $20, (260) 456-7005 Gi z z a e w/U.R.B. — Reggae Center, Wabash, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., free, Em o Ph i l l l i p s — Comedy at Calhoun at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical 563-1102 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Conservatory, Fort Wayne, 8:30 St r i n g Th e o r y — Acoustic variety Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $20, (260) 456- p.m., $6, 427-6440 at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 7005 Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety at Dupont 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y Du o — at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Blues/jazz at Rack & Helen’s, New Wayne, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483- Gr a t e f u l Gr o o v e — Grateful Dead Haven, 9 p.m., no cover, 749-5396 5526 tribute at Corner Pocket Pub, Fort U .R.B. — Funk at Latch String Bar & Gr a t e f u l Gr o o v e , Jo h n Mi n t o n , Pi n k Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Dr o y d — Variety at Rock the Plaza 492-7665 cover, 483-5526 at Rock the Plaza, Fort Wayne, 6 More than He r m a n ’s He r m i t s — Rock at T. Furth Un i t e d We Fu n k Al l-St a r s — Tribute to p.m., free, Center, Trine University, Angola, 8 Cameo and Slyde at Phoenix, Fort Ho l b r o o k Br o t h e r s Ba n d — Rock p.m., $30-$55, 665-4990 Wayne, 9 p.m., $10, 203-7181 at Hamilton House, Hamilton, 9 We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Club p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 488-3344 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Music Lessons. no cover, 426-3442 Guitar • Bass • Piano • Voice • Recording Songwriting • Ukulele • Drums and More

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NIGHTLIFE NOW OPEN jd lounge DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Non-smoking • Hoosier Lotto Leather Couches • Upscale Atmosphere Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 12628 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne Half Off Martinis every Wednesday Ex p e c t : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – Tue-Sat 11a-11p | Sun 10a-2p Carry-Out Specials Available NASCAR and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 NOW HIRING! NOW 60¢ Wings All Day Wednesday & 6-10pm Friday teds-market.com | 888-260-0351 a.m. w/custom burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads live music at dupont bar & grill TUESDAY: ~ Live Entertainment ~ and wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Coldwater, just south of I-69. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. tacos (5-9:45p) + trivia (7p) FRIDAY, AUG. 4 • 9:30pm Saturday, August 5 ~ 9pm-1am Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex WEDNESDAY: good night $2 off pizza & cra� pitchers DUPONT BAR & grill THURSDAY: gracie Holbrook Brothers Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 food trucks + mitch maibach saturday, aug. 5 • 9:30pm Daily Drink Specials! Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, your Nascar head- SATURDAY:S quarters, 16’x10’ Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs; ma� record un-recorded prime suspectS Karaoke Every Friday, 9pm $8.99 daily lunch specials; 60¢ wings Wednesdays; Three Rivers Karaoke 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne SUNDAY: 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily super duper brunch (10a-2p) 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook 260-483-1311 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex EARLY BIRD’S ULTRA LOUNGE ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Music/Dancing • 4201 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1979 Ho r i z o n Ar c s — Variety at Eagles Post Su n n y Ta y l o r Ba n d — Variety at Tuesday, August 8 Ex p e c t : The city’s best DJs spinning today’s hottest hits; VIP rooms; 248, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Monroeville Harvest Festival, the city’s biggest outdoor party patio with special events, concerts cover, 478-2482 Monroeville Community Park, Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic Ge t t i n g Th e r e : JFX — Rock at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Monroeville, 2 p.m., no cover, 623- at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort and more. From Coliseum Boulevard, behind Evans Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 3520 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Toyota on Wells south of Glenbrook Mall. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. p.m.-2 a.m., $3, (260) 387-5063 Te d Yo d e r — Neo-folk at Dr. Ford 483-5526 Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Historic Home, Wabash, 7 p.m., Fo r t Wa y n e Ar e a Co m m u n i t y b a n d House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 $15, — Variety at Foellinger Outdoor FLASHBACK ON THE LANDING p.m., no cover, 426-3411 To d d Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y Du o — Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., Music/Dancing • 118 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5292 Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Blues/jazz at Two EE’s Winery, free, 427-6715 Ex p e c t : Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Huntington, 7:30 p.m., no cover, Dance music from 80s and 90s to today, great DJ and bartend- p.m.-1:30 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 672-2000 ers, free pizza available all night long. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Ke i t h McGi l l — Comedy at @2104/ To d d He r e n d e e n — Country/variety Wednesday, August 9 The Landing. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Fort Wayne Comedy club, Fort at DeKalb Outdoor Theatre, Auburn, Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Al i c i a Py l e Qu a r t e t a n d Py r o s c o p e — 7:30 p.m., no cover, 952-2611 Wayne, 7:15 p.m., $15-$20, 426- Jazz at Summer Nights, Embassy 6339 To n e Ju n k i e s — Rock at Corner Pocket Theatre Rooftop, Fort Wayne, 5 HAMILTON HOUSE Ke i t h McGi l l — Comedy at @2104/ Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no p.m., $5, 424-5665 Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 Fort Wayne Comedy club, Fort cover, 492-7665 Br o k e n Pe n c i l — Improv/comedy at Ex p e c t : Wayne, 9:45 p.m., $15-$20, 426- Th e Un i o n o f Si n n e r s & Sa i n t s w/ Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on Wunderkammer Compay, Fort tap, 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), inter- 6339 Gr a c e Mi n n i c k — Christian rock Wayne, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, Kim Gr o g g — Carbaret at Ford Theatre at C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne , 8 www.wunderkammercompany.com net juke, pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Stage, Honeywell Center, Wabash, p.m., $25-$75, 426-6434 e t t i n g h e r e Ca p ’n Bo b — Standards at Whitley Saturday (8 p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. G T : 7 p.m., $65, includes gourmet meal, Wa l k i n ’ Pa p e r s — Rock / blues County Council on Aging, Columbia Corner of roads 1 and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 563-1102 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort City, 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., $7, 574- a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Lo s Le m o n s — Psychedelic Surf Rock Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 834-1080 at Weisser Park, Fort Wayne, 5 p.m., 482-6425 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Ca p i t a l i s t Ki d s w/Ni f t y Sk u l l e t — free, 427-6000 Pop-punk at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Mi s s Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e — Country rock 9 p.m., $5, 267-5303 at Rex’s Rendezvous, Warsaw, 10 Sunday, August 6 Ca r o l y n Ma r t i n — Variety at Don Hall’s Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 574-267- Th e Se r v i c e w/Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s — Rock/ Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. 5066 variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Mondays, $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Pr i m e Su s p e c t s — Variety at Dupont Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483- Ja r e d Sc h n e i d e r w/DJ Al e o n — Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Wednesdays, $2 wells and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody 5526 Karaoke/DJ at Columbia Street Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Sh a w n Br o w n i n g — Acoustic vari- West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, e t t i n g h e r e Ra i n Ki n g s — Rock at Pierceton Days, ety at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & 422-5055 karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. G T : Pierceton, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, o u r s Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 Lifelink w/Ve s s e l s , Yo u ’r e Le t t i n g t h e Where Clinton and Lima roads meet. H : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.- (574) 594-5913 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 387-5063 Li g h t In, Le o n e s — Rock/variety at Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Ri c h a r d St r a t e r w/Da r l i n g Wa s t e — Glory Hub, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $5, Indie Rock at Carl’s Tavern, New 449-6992 Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Haven, 9 p.m., $10, 749-9133 Monday, August 7 Li v e DJ — Variety at Columbia Street Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Sp a r r o w 5 — Folk rock at 13-24 Drive Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic In, Wabash, 8 p.m., $5, includes 422-5055 movie ticket (The Emoji Movie), 563- at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Op e n Ja m — Hosted by G-Money 5745 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- Op e n Mic — Hosted by Sunny Taylor at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort at C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne , 7 Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually p.m.-10 p.m., Canned food donation, 482-6425 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc 426-6434 MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 2 2 s Sa t u r d a y , Au g u s t 5 s h o w x p e c t s h o w s E : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana 4&7:30 p m • $20 craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet Em o Ph i l i p s pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on Ti c k e t s a t w w w .l e t s f e s t f w .c o m beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc

August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at Distractions — Americana at Calhoun Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM a.m., no cover, 415-6167 Wayne, 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., no Wayne, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483- Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t — Variety at The cover, 456-7005 5526 Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- p.m.-9 p.m., $1, 482-1618 at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, Sh u t Up a n d Si n g — Karaoke at Duesy’s Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., cover, 483- including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian Sports Bar, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 Ho t Ho u s e — Variety at Mitchell’s 1311 menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- p.m., no cover, 483-5681 Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fr e d d y & t h e Ho t Ro d s — Oldies at Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, American Legion Post 178, Garrett, o u r s town, just north of courthouse. H : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 (260) 387-5063 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., no cover, 357- l c o h o l m t a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc Thursday, August 10 Il l e g a l s — Rock/variety at Latch String 5133 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Gy p s y Ba n d i t — Rock/pop at American Mitchell’s sports & neighborhood grill Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8 p.m.- Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-387-5063 10 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Central Park, 12 a.m., no cover, 747-7851 Warsaw, 7 p.m., free, 574-372-9554 Je ff Bo d a r t — Comedy at @2104/Fort Ex p e c t : Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Trolley on over 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and Steaks & Seafood, Fort Wayne, 7 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Wayne Comedy club, Fort Wayne, 7:15 p.m., $15-$20, 426-6339 pizza to gourmet sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 490-4322 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Je ff Bo d a r t — Comedy at @2104/Fort bar Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the Da n Sm y t h — Variety at El Azteca, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, Ky l e Ha l l e r Ba n d — Variety at Corner Wayne Comedy club, Fort Wayne, o u r s corner of Getz and Jefferson Blvd., southwest Fort Wayne. H : 482-2172 Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 9:45 p.m., $15-$20, 426-6339 a.m., no cover, 492-7665 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas 4 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e & DJ’s — Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Karaoke at Nick’s Martini & Wine Le e Ba i n s III & Th e Gl o r y Fi r e s — House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Southern rock at Brass Rail, Fort p.m., no cover, 426-3411 NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR cover, 482-6425 Wayne, 10 p.m., $8, 267-5303 Lo o k i n g Up — Southern Gospel at o o s e r i p Cupbearer Cafe, Auburn, 7 p.m., Fo r t Wa y n e K a r a o k e — Variety at Latch L G — Variety at Mulligan’s Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Restaurant and Pub, Angola, 7 p.m.- free, 570-8184 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 10 p.m., no cover, 833-9676 Mi s s Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e — Country rock classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of f e r l e at Duff’s Bar, Columbia City, 10 Ja n e l l e N’ Jo n z e — Variety at Lunch O — Pop at Friday Nites Live, small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- on the Plaza, Freimann Square, Fort Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 244-6978 cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next Wayne, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., no p.m.-8:30 p.m., free, 459-1160 Mo r n i n g Af t e r — Rock at Corner Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : cover, www.downtownfortwayne. On e Ey e d Wo o k i e — Rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- a.m., no cover, 492-7665 m t com Full Service; P .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex a i n i n g s Je ff McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 R K — Rock at Danny’s Sports RUSTY SPUR SALOON Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t - Du e l i n g Ke y b o a r d Bar, Barbee Hotel, Warsaw, 9 p.m., p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Bo y s — Variety / Sinatra (The Vegas no cover, (574) 834-1111 e n e e o n z a l e s r i e n d s Nightclub/Music Venue • 10350 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-755-3465 Mi k e Ma i m o n e — Variety at Calhoun Years) at The Venice Restaurant, R G & F — Jazz at Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s premier country nightclub and concert venue. Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Home of quarter beer every Wednesday with live DJ. Live bands on Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 456-7005 cover, 482-1618 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 e m e m b e r h e n h e l l y i x o n e ff c a e Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley R W — Variety/oldies S D & J M R — Variety the weekends. Great dance floor, pool tables, four full-service bars, at Friendly Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30 at Huntington Street Bar & Grill, big screen TVs and daily drink specials. Full-service kitchen and menu at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, p.m.-8:30 p.m., no cover, 745-3369 Syracuse, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, featuring American Burgers. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In Leo Crossing at cor- 426-2537 Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — (574) 457-3399 o u r s l c o h o l o d d a r r o l d i c k o b a y u o ner of Dupont and Clinton. H : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Sat. A : Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Karaoke at 4 Crowns, Auburn, 10 T H & N B D — Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 925-9805 Blues/jazz at Downtown Eatery & 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ Spirits, Warsaw, 10 p.m., no cover, showgirl 3 5827 Ke v i n — Variety at Danny’s Italian (574) 267-6000 Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Adult Entertainment • 930 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-8843 Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Re n — Standards (Sinatra) at The Venice cover, 484-4444 Ex p e c t : Sunday, August 13 Fort Wayne’s largest adult entertainment club offering four Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 So u l 35 — R&B/variety at Club Soda, stages, two full-service bars, VIP room and champagne room. Rated p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Hu b i e As h c r a f t , Tr a v i s Go w & Mi s s y No. 1 for the best entertainers in town. Daily drink specials. 25¢ beer R&R Entertainment — Karaoke cover, 426-3442 Bu r g e s s — Country at Lake James every Thursday, 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Bar menu available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : at Columbia Street West, Fort So u t h e r n Dr a w l — Country rock Sandbar, Angola, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., no On Coliseum Boulevard between Clinton and Parnell (across the street Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422- at Fountain Park, Van Wert, 7 p.m., cover, 602-4051 no cover, 419-238-6722 from the Memorial Coliseum. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 5055 Hu n t i n g t o n Er i e Co m m u n i t y Ba n d — Sc o t t Wi l k e — Acoustic at Club Soda, Trichotomous Hi pp o p o t a m u s w/Ad a m Variety at DeKalb Outdoor Theatre, l c o h o l m t a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. A : Full Service; P .: MC, Visa, Disc, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, Ba k e r & t h e h e a r t a c h e s , OLC, Ou r Auburn, 2:30 p.m., free, donations Amex 426-3442 Na m e is Ta k e n — Rock/variety at accepted, 952-2611 Sh a m a n ’s Ha r v e s t — Rock at Rusty Glory Hub, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, Th e Se r v i c e w/Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s — Rock/ STATE GRILL Spur Saloon, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 449-6992 variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 a.m., $10-$40, 755-3465 Un i t e d St a t e s Air Fo r c e Ba n d — Jazz Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483- at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Fort x p e c t Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je ff McRa e — Variety 5526 E : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and Wayne, 7:30 p.m., free, 427-6715 friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/Be n Monday, August 14 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Saturday, August 12 — Karaoke at Spudz Bar & Grill, Fort Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Sammy Hagar bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Ar e t h a Fr a n k l i n — Soul at Foellinger at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Th e r e : Corner of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 493-7292 Outdoor Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian p.m., $59-$149, 427-6715 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — cover, 422-5896 Classic rock at Navy Club, Ship Tuesday, August 15 STEEL MILL TAVERN 245, New Haven, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 493-4044 Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Pub/Tavern • 2123 Taylor St., Fort Wayne • 260-436-5787 Friday, August 11 Bo u l e v a r d Bi l l i e s — Country/blue- Ex p e c t : Friendly, small bar with craft beer selection, karaoke Friday grass at Buck Lake Ranch, Angola, Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Bl a c k Ka t Mo a n — Blues/rock at Rack 483-5526 and Saturday night and never a cover. Kitchen features handmade & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m.-1 8 p.m.-11 p.m., $7, 665-6699 pizza and grinders, sausage rolls and chicken wings. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : a.m., no cover, 749-5396 Ca p ’n Bo b — Standards at Dixie C.J. Ch e n i e r a n d t h e Re d Ho t Lo u i s i a n a Boat Cruise, Lake Webster, North Wednesday, August 16 From downtown, take Fairfield south to Taylor; turn right; one mile Webster, 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., $7, 574- west on left. Ho u r s : 12-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Thurs., Ba n d w/Da n Di c k e r s o n ’s Ha r p Co n d i t i o n — Zydeco at Foellinger- 834-1080 Ca r o l y n Ma r t i n — Variety at Don Hall’s l c o h o l m t 12 p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. A : Full Service; P .: MC, Visa, Disc, Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Ca p ’n Bo b — Standards at Dixie Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Amex, ATM on site Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., $6, 427- Sunset n’ Moonlight Cruise, North p.m., no cover, 489-2524 TEDS BEER HALL & WINE BAR 6440 Webster , 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., $7, Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Ch o i c e Ba n d — Classic rock at DeKalb 574-834-1080 Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., no Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 888-260-0357 Outdoor Theatre, Auburn, 7:30 p.m., Cl a s s i c Ci t y Ka r a o k e w/DJ Pa r k e r — cover, 490-6488 Ex p e c t : Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartend- no cover, 952-2611 Variety at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Arena p.m., no cover, 833-7082 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 ers and the kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety at l a s s i c a r t s w h e j y p s t e r s o c k p.m., no cover, 557-1563 Thanksgiving and 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features piz- Navy Club, Ship 245, New Haven, 7 C P /T D , R p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 493-4044 Un i v e r s i t y , Fu z z b o x Vo o d o o — Ja r e d Sc h n e i d e r w/DJ Al e o n — zas, sandwiches, burgers, coffee, ice cream and a kids menu. Ge t t i n g Da n Sm y t h — Variety at Pedal City, Fort Variety at Rock the Plaza at Rock Karaoke/DJ at Columbia Street Th e r e : Located at the intersection of Coldwater and Union Chapel Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, the Plaza, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m., free, West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, roads. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Beer/Wine; Pm t : 415-6167 Da n Sm y t h Tr i o — Variety at Coody 422-5055 Brown’s, Wolcottville, 10 p.m.-1 e l s i o t e MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety K C — Folk/jazz at Allen County at Columbia Street West, Fort a.m., , 854-2425 Public Library, Downtown, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Fl e s h w o u n d s — Rock at Hamilton Wayne, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., free, 436- House, Hamilton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no 8080 cover, 488-3344

14------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • On the Road------Dream Theater have announced the third 1964 The Tribute Aug. 19 Honeywell Center Wabash and final leg of their Images and Words 1964 The Tribute Nov. 3 Emens Auditorium, BSU Muncie and Beyond Tour, celebrating the 25th an- Road Notez 2Cellos Oct. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago niversary of their iconic album Images and 9Electric Aug. 27 Big Shots Valparaiso Words. The band is, of course, playing the CHRIS HUPE 9Electric Aug. 29 Empire Akron album in its entirety, but also promises to 9Electric Aug. 30 The Machine Shop Flint break out some rare material to go along with some of their “hits.” The band stops at the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Aug. 24 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Chicago Theatre in Chicago on November 3, the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on November Acumen Nation w/Cold Cave, Drab Majesty, Stabbing, Westward Sept. 29 Metro Chicago 6 and The Fillmore in Detroit on November 9. Adam Ant w/Glam Skanks Sept. 16 House of Blues Cleveland The Killers have locked in September 22 as the date their fifth studio album, Wonderful, Adam Carolla Sept. 23 Park West Chicago Wonderful The Afghan Whigs w/Har Mar Superstar Sept. 22-23 Metro Chicago , will drop. It’s their first studio album in five years. The band will head out on The Afghan Whigs Sept. 26 St. Andrews Hall Detroit a full North American tour to support the album at the beginning of next year with Detroit Against Me! w/Bleached, The Dirty Nil Sept. 30 Concord Music Hall Chicago on the docket for January 15 and a Chicago show booked for the following night. Against Me! w/Bleached, The Dirty Nil Oct. 1 Majestic Theatre Detroit From the “Who Knew?” department comes word that Bruce Cockburn is about to be Against Me! w/Bleached, The Dirty Nil Oct. 4 House of Blues Cleveland inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and will release his 33rd album, Alabama w/John Michael Montgomery Sept. 15 Allegan Co. Fairgrounds Allegan, MI Bone On Bone, on September 8. His 33rd album! Of course, Cockburn is heading out on Alan Jackson Aug. 25 Ford Center Evansville the road to celebrate and will obviously have plenty of material to choose from when he Alanis Morissette Aug. 25 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL visits The Ark in Ann Arbor November 17 and Old Town School of Music and Folk in The Alarm feat. Mike Peters Aug. 26 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Chicago November 18-19. Alejando Escovedo & Joe Ely Aug. 23 The Ark Ann Arbor Alison Krauss w/David Gray Oct. 5 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Tori Amos is getting ready to embark on her first tour since 2014. She will have new Alison Moyet Sept. 19 Park West Chicago songs ready to play from her upcoming album, called Native Invader, and she will likely Alt-J Oct. 21 Murat Theatre Indianapolis play the hits as well. There’s no release date yet for the album, but the tour is set to hit America Sept. 16 Lima Civic Center Lima North America in late October with an October 27 date at Chicago booked as well as Oc- Amos Lee Oct. 20 Rhinehart Music Center Fort Wayne tober 29 in Cleveland and Halloween night in Ann Arbor. Amy Grant Sept. 16 Trine University Angola As I’ve been pumping myself up for the upcoming Steve Miller Band show taking place Anathema w/Silver Snakes Aug. 24 House of Blues Cleveland September 20 at Foellinger Theatre, I have been doing some research. I’ve never been Andrew Belle Oct. 21 Schubas Tavern Chicago more than a casual fan until recently, when I bought a used copy of Fly Like an Eagle. That Andrew WK Oct. 18 St. Andrews Hall Detroit album has it all and turned me on to some of the other albums in their catalog including, of Anthony Gomes Nov. 4 Key Palace Theatre Redkey course, Greatest Hits 74-78 and The Joker. I knew Miller from his few radio hits but was Aqueous Nov. 16 Lincoln Hall Chicago Aretha Franklin Aug. 12 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne surprised to find out he started out as a blues artist and has actually sold over 60 million The Arkells Nov. 8 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland albums over the years. Several rappers have sampled Miller’s music over the years, and Arlo Guthrie Sept. 27-28 The Ark Ann Arbor ,hey, Joey from Friends had an imaginary friend named Maurice who apparently worked Astrid S Sept. 22 Subterranean Chicago as a Space Cowboy.” That’s pretty cool. I’ll tell you, the more I learn about this band the Atlas Genius Aug. 20 House of Blues Cleveland more I regret not seeing them the last time Pacific Coast Concerts brought them here. I’m Audie Blaylock and Redline Aug. 4 DeKalb Outdoor Theatre Auburn not gonna miss them this time. Avett Brothers Nov. 9-11 Chicago Theatre Chicago [email protected] Backroad Boys feat/ Kevin & Dustin Welch, Michael Fracasso, John Fullbright Oct. 14 Fitzgerald’s Berwyn, IL Backroad Boys feat/ Kevin & Dustin Welch, Michael Fracasso, John Fullbright Oct. 15 The Ark Ann Arbor Brantley Gilbert w/Tyler Farr, Luke Combs Aug. 4 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Backroad Boys feat/ Kevin & Dustin Welch, Michael Fracasso, John Fullbright Oct. 16 Natalie’s Worthington, OH Brantley Gilbert w/Tyler Farr, Luke Combs Aug. 5 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Backroad Boys feat/ Kevin & Dustin Welch, Michael Fracasso, John Fullbright Oct. 17 Natalie’s Ann Arbor Brantley Gilbert w/Tyler Farr, Luke Combs Aug. 13 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Bad Suns Oct. 20 Metro Chicago Brian Regan Aug. 27 Stranahan Theater Toledo Banners Nov. 3 Metro Chicago Brian Regan Sept. 9 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI Banners Nov. 4 House of Blues Cleveland Brian Regan Nov. 30 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Bayside Sept. 14 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Brian Wilson Oct. 3 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Beach Boys Aug. 3 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Brian Wilson Oct. 4 Stranahan Theater Toledo BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Nov. 5 The Ark Ann Arbor Bridget Everett Oct. 19 Park West Chicago Behzod Abduraimov Aug. 21 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL BritBeat Aug. 19 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Belle and Sebastian w/Julien Baker Aug. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Bruce Cockburn Nov. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Ben Folds Oct. 27 The Fillmore Detroit Bruce Cockburn Nov. 18-19 Old Town School Chicago Ben Folds Oct. 28 Riviera Theatre Chicago Bruno Mars Aug. 12 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native Sept. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago Bruno Mars Aug. 13 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Big & Rich Oct. 7 Firekeepers Battle Creek Bruno Mars Aug. 15 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Billy Joel Aug. 11 Wrigley Field Chicago Bryson Tiller Sept. 15 Metro Chicago Billy Joel Nov. 3 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Buddy Guy Sept. 9 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Billy Raffoul Aug. 3 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Busty and the Bass Dec. 2 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Birdcloud Aug. 5 Brass Rail Fort Wayne C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band w/Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition Aug. 11 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Bishop Briggs w/Bleachers Nov. 11 Riviera Theatre Chicago California Honeydrops Sept. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago Biz Markie w/All-4-One, Color Me Badd Aug. 6 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Cameron Avery Sept. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago Black Violin Oct. 26 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Camila Cabello w/Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Aiono, Jacob Sartorius, AJR, Forever in your Mind Aug. 13 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Bleachers w/Bishop Briggs Nov. 11 Riviera Theatre Chicago Capitalist Kids w/Nifty Skullet Aug. 9 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Blink-182 Aug. 3 Metro Chicago Carbon Leaf Sept. 29 The Ark Ann Arbor Blues Traveler Nov. 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Celtic Thunder Symphony Dec. 7 Chicago Theatre Chicago Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods w/1910 Fruitgum Company, Chris Montez, Elliot Lurie, Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov. 11 House of Blues Cleveland Tim Corwin, Peter Rivera Sept. 23 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov. 12 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Aug. 24 Huntington Center Toledo Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov. 14 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Aug. 26 iWireless Center Moline, IL Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov. 18 Thalia Hall Chicago Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Chris Rock Sept. 7-8 Chicago Theatre Chicago Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 9 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Chris Stapleton w/Margo Price, Brent Cobbs Aug. 19 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 19 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI Chris Stapleton Sept. 9 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 21 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Chris Tomlin Dec. 4 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 23 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Christina Naughton & Michelle Naughton Aug. 24 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Sept. 30 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH The Church w/Helio Sequence Oct. 6 Park West Chicago The BoDeans Sept. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Cloakroom Sept. 1 Schubas Tavern Chicago Boyce Avenue Sept. 23 Vic Theatre Chicago Coldplay Aug. 19 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Boz Scaggs Oct. 6 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Colin Hay Nov. 1 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Brad Garrett Nov. 4 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash Brad Paisley w/Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, Lindsay Ell Aug. 11 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Conner Youngblood Oct. 9 Schubas Tavern Chicago Brad Paisley w/Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, Lindsay Ell Sept. 22 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cowboy Mouth Aug. 26 Navy Pier Chicago Brad Paisley Sept. 23 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL The Cranberries Sept. 26 The Fillmore Detroit Brand X Sept. 10 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI The Cranberries Sept. 28 Riviera Theatre Chicago

August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------Cults Oct. 22 Lincoln Hall Chicago Foreigner w/Cheap Trick, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Aug. 9 Huntington Bank Pavilion Chicago Daniel Johnston w/Jeff Tweedy & Friends Oct. 20 Vic Theatre Chicago Foreigner w/Cheap Trick, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Aug. 11 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Danzig Sept. 15 The Fillmore Detroit Foreigner w/Cheap Trick, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Aug. 13 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Darius Rucker Aug. 5 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sept. 8 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Dark Star Orchestra Oct. 5 House of Blues Cleveland Front 242 w/Assemblage 23, Severed Heads, Grun Wasser Sept. 30 Metro Chicago Dark Star Orchestra Oct. 13 Vic Theatre Chicago Gaelic Storm Aug. 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Darlingside Sept. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Galantis Nov. 17 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Dashboard Confessional w/All-American Rejects, The Maine Aug. 15 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion feat. Richard Dworsky & Davy Knowles Sept. 22 Kehoe Park Bluffton The Road Hounds, Aoife O’Donovan, Fred Newman Sept. 5 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Davy Knowles Dec. 16 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Gavin DeGraw Aug. 31 Honeywell Center Wabash Dawes Aug. 4 Majestic Theatre Detroit Gavin DeGraw Sept. 1 Firekeepers Battle Creek The Dead Daisies Aug. 11 Shelter Detroit Gene Simmons Aug. 26 Park West Chicago Dead Horses Sept. 7 The Ark Ann Arbor George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic Sept. 1 House of Blues Cleveland Deceased w/Savage Master, Nuke, The Lurking Corpses Aug. 4 Skeletunes Fort Wayne George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Oct. 27 Horseshoe Casino Hammond, IN Decendents w/Fank Iero and the Patience, Public Squares Nov. 17 House of Blues Cleveland George Winston Dec. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Deep Purple w/Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter Band Aug. 30 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Gizzae w/U.R.B. Aug. 4 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Deep Purple w/Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter Sept. 3 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Glass Animals Sept. 28 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Deep Purple w/Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter Band Sept. 6 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Gloria Trevi w/Alejandra Guzman Aug. 10 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI The Deer Aug. 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago Goo Goo Dolls w/Phillip Phillips Aug. 5 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Delta Rae w/Liz Longley Aug. 12 The Ark Ann Arbor Gordi Aug. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago Demetri Martin Oct. 8 Vic Theatre Chicago Gov’t Mule Oct. 12 The Fillmore Detroit Demetri Martin Oct. 21 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Gov’t Mule Oct. 14 Riviera Theatre Chicago Demetri martin Oct. 22 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Governor Davis Nov. 18 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Depeche Mode Aug. 27 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Granger Smith Dec. 16 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Depeche Mode Aug. 30 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Green Day w/Catfish and the Bottlemen Aug. 16 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Descendents Oct. 7 Riviera Theatre Chicago Green Day w/Catfish and the Bottlemen Aug. 24 Wrigley Field Chicago Devil Driver w/36 Crazyfists, Cane Hill, Uncured, Tetrarch Aug. 25 Apollo Theatre Belvidere, IL Greyhounds Oct. 2 Schubas Tavern Chicago Devil Driver w/36 Crazyfists, Cane Hill, Uncured, Tetrarch Aug. 26 Leila Aboretum Battle Creek Grieves Sept. 29 Schubas Tavern Chicago Devil Driver w/36 Crazyfists, Cane Hill, Uncured, Tetrarch Sept. 8 Oddbody’s Dayton The Growlers Oct. 6 Vic Theatre Chicago DevilDriver w/Child Bite, King Parrot, Cane Hill, Superjoint Oct. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis Guns N’ Roses Oct. 26 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Die Antwoord Aug. 11 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Halestorm w/New Years Day, Startset Oct. 4 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Donald Fagan & the Nightflyers Aug. 28 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Hank Williams Jr. Aug. 18 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Dream Theater Nov. 3 Chicago Theatre Chicago Hanson Sept. 26 House of Blues Cleveland Dream Theater Nov. 6 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Hanson Oct. 6 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Dream Theater Nov. 9 The Fillmore Detroit Hanson Oct. 7 House of Blues Chicago Drowning Pool w/Sick Puppies, Trapt, Adelitas Way Aug. 24 Centennial Terrace Toledo Happy Together Tour feat. Flo & Eddie (of the Turtles), Ron Dante, Chuck Negron, Drowning Pool w/Sick Puppies, Trapt, Adelitas Way Aug. 27 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI The Box Tops, The Association, The Cowsills Aug. 13 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Durand Jones & the Indications w/Toobe Fresco Aug. 10 House of Blues Cleveland Happy Together Tour Aug. 23 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Dustin Lynch w/Neal McCoy Aug. 19 Allen Co. Fairgrounds Lima Har Mar Superstar Sept. 3 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers w/The Legendary Trainhoppers Aug. 18 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Harry Styles Sept. 26 Chicago Theatre Chicago The Early November w/The Movielife, Heart Attack Man Sept. 24 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Head and the Heart w/The Walters Aug. 6 Metro Chicago Earth, Wind & Fire w/Chic feat. Nile Rodgers Aug. 15 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Heather Horton Aug. 9 Schubas Tavern Chicago Earth, Wind & Fire w/Chic feat. Nile Rodgers Aug. 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Here Come the Mummies Sept. 30 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Echosmith Nov. 3 Metro Chicago Here Come the Mummies Oct. 21 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Echosmith Nov. 4 House of Blues Cleveland Herman’s Hermits Aug. 4 T. Furth Ctr., Trine Univ. Angola Echosmith w/Banners Nov. 17 Deluxe Indianapolis Him Nov. 11 The Fillmore Detroit Ed Sheeran Sept. 8 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Hooten Hallers w/Left Lane Cruiser Aug. 17 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Ed Sheeran Sept. 9 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Howie Mandel Oct. 12 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Eddie Pepitone Sept. 10 Lincoln Hall Chicago Incubus Sept. 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Elbow Nov. 7 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Invsn Sept. 15 Beat Kitchen Chicago Elbow Nov. 8 Vic Theatre Chicago Jackson Browne w/Greg Leisz Aug. 13 Copernicus Center Chicago Electric Guest Sept. 8 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Jake Miller w/The Stolen Sept. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Emo Philllips Aug. 5 CS3 Fort Wayne James McMurtry Nov. 9 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI EOTO Sept. 29 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI James Taylor w/Bonnie Raitt Aug. 8 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Fall Out Boy Oct. 20 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Janet Jackson Oct. 28 Huntington Center Toledo Flamin’ Groovies Oct. 21 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Janet Jackson Nov. 26 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Fleet Foxes Oct. 4 Chicago Theatre Chicago Janet Jackson Dec. 3 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland The Floozies Oct. 20 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Japandroids Nov. 6 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Florida Georgia Line w/Nelly, Chris Lane Aug. 11 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Japandroids w/Cloud Nothings Nov. 2 Vic Theatre Chicago Florida Georgia Line w/Nelly, Backstreet Boys, Chris Lane Aug. 12 Wrigley Field Chicago Japandroids w/Cloud Nothings Nov. 4 Majestic Theatre Detroit Flynnville Train w/Broggy Branch Sept. 23 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Jay-Z Nov. 19 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland

16------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • On the Road------Jeff Bodart Aug. 12 @2104/FW Comedy Club Fort Wayne Jeff Foxworthy w/Larry the Cable Guy, The Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat Aug. 25 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI CRUISE IN Jeff Foxworthy w/Larry the Cable Guy, The Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat Aug. 26 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville to Downtown Auburn Jeff Foxworthy w/Larry the Cable Guy Sept. 9 Allegan Co. Fairgrounds Allegan, MI Jerry Douglas Band Aug. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Jim Campilongo Trio Oct. 25 Green Mill Chicago Jim Gaffigan Oct. 12-13 Chicago Theatre Chicago JJ & Dre Aug. 19 Schubas Tavern Chicago Joan Osborne Sept. 22 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Joe Biden Dec. 11 Chicago Theatre Chicago Joe Bonamassa Aug. 18 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Joe Nichols Oct. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash Joe Purdy w/Amy Vachal Sept. 14 The Ark Ann Arbor John Butler Trio Aug. 19 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI John Butler Trio w/The Waifs Aug. 30 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL John Mayer w/Dawes Aug. 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati John Mayer Sept. 1 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI John Mayer Sept. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville John McLaughlin w/Jimmy Herring Nov. 17 Vic Theatre Chicago John McLaughlin w/Jimmy Herring Nov. 19 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis John Mellencamp Aug. 26-27 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL FRIDAY, JULY 28 FREE FAMILY FUN John Mulaney Sept. 23 The Fillmore Detroit Enjoy Downtown Auburn Johnny Clegg Oct. 29 Park West Chicago theory of Johnnyswim Nov. 10 Vic Theatre Chicago DOOR PRIZES • 50/50 RAFFLE • DINE & SHOP Jonathan Bliss Aug. 15 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL A deadman Courthouse Square, Downtown Auburn Jonny Lang w/Jack Broadbent Sept. 26 The Vogue Indianapolis Joseph Chilliams Aug. 28 Schubas Tavern Chicago THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 Thursdays Evenings, 6-8 p.m Josh Turner w/JoDee Messina Aug. 5 Drake Co. Fairgrounds Greenville, OH Aug. 17 & Sept. 14 Judah & The Lion Oct. 1 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI shaman’s Judah & The Lion Oct. 5 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Hosted by: Julia Jacklin Nov. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago DABA Kai Wachi Sept. 7 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI harvest daba4auburn.org Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Oct. 26 Schubas Tavern Chicago & Kansas Nov. 4 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Advance tickets available at DeKalb Chamber Partnership Kari Jobe Oct. 29 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Rusty Spur or ticketweb.com dekalbchamberpartnership.com Katy Perry Dec. 10 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland 2017 Season Sponsor: Keith McGill Aug. 5 @2104/FW Comedy Club Fort Wayne Keith Sweat w/Will Downing Dec. 9 Horseshoe Casino Hammond 10350 Leo Rd. (Leo Crossing) Kelsey Waldon Sept. 27 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Fort Wayne • 260.755.3465 Kid Rock w/Robert Randolph and the Family Band Sept. 6 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI Kid Rock w/Robert Randolph and the Family Band Sept. 6 War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Kid Rock Sept. 12-13 Little Caesar’s Arena Detroit Kid Rock Sept. 15-16 Little Caesar’s Arena Detroit Pacific Coast Concerts/Outback Concerts Proudly Present in Fort Wayne Kim Grogg Aug. 5 Honeywell Center Wabash The King’s Singers Nov. 8 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Kings of Leon Aug. 12 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Kings of Leon Aug. 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Kings of Leon Aug. 19 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Kiss the Sky Sept. 29 The Vogue Indianapolis KMFDM w/Cyanotic, Ohgr, Ivardensphere, Lord of the Lost Oct. 1 Metro Chicago KMFDM w/OhGr, Lord of the Lost Oct. 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Krewela Nov. 10 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Kyle w/Bobby Sept. 2 House of Blues Cleveland Lady Antebellum Aug. 19 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Lady Gaga Aug. 23 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Lady Gaga Aug. 25 Wrigley Field Chicago Lady Gaga Nov. 5 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Lady Gaga Nov. 7 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Lake Street Dive Aug. 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Larry Gatlin and the Blackwood Quartet Sept. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash Laura Story Dec. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash LCD Soundsystem Nov. 6-8 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires Aug. 11 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Lee DeWyze Aug. 29 The Ark Ann Arbor Leon Oct. 21 Lincoln Hall Chicago Leopold and His Fiction Aug. 7 Cambridge Room Cleveland, OH Leopold and His Fiction Aug. 7 House of Blues Cleveland Leslie Odom Jr. Aug. 13 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL TUESDAY SEPT. 5, 2017 • 7:30PM The Letterman Dec. 15 Honeywell Center Wabash Lifehouse w/Switchfoot Aug. 29 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL The Foellinger Outdoor Theatre Lil Yachty Aug. 28 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Linkin Park w/Machine Gun Kelly Aug. 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Fort Wayne, Indiana Lipbone Redding Aug. 25 Club Soda Fort Wayne Logic w/Joey Bads$$, Big Lenbo Aug. 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland On sale now at all 3 Wooden Nickel Records, Lords of Acid w/Combichrist, Christian Death, En Esch, Wiccid Nov. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Lorrie Morgan w/Mark Chestnutt, Joe Diffie Nov. 10 The Palladium Carmel Karma Records Plymouth/Warsaw & Fort Wayne Los Tigres Del Norte w/Natalia Jimenez Sept. 17 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Parks & Recreation Dept. on State Blvd. Loverboy w/Survivor Sept. 3 Fulton Co. Fairgrounds Wauseon, OH Lucie Silvas w/Chris Stapleton Sept. 9 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Luis Fonsi Sept. 26 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Luke Bryan Sept. 15 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Luna Nov. 2 Park West Chicago

August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • On the Road------Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Aug. 4 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Pinchas Zukerman Aug. 3 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Magic Beans Sept. 1 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Prince Royce w/Luis Coronel Sept. 29 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Magpie Salute Sept. 26 The Vogue Indianapolis Protomartyr Oct. 8 Lincoln Hall Chicago The Maine w/Dreamers, Night Riots Nov. 3 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Punch Brothers w/Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, Julian Lage Aug. 14 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Making Movies Oct. 25 Schubas Tavern Chicago Pvris w/Lights, Flint Eastwood Oct. 22 Riviera Theatre Chicago Manchester Orchestra Sept. 27 The Fillmore Detroit Quinn XCII w/Shallou Oct. 4 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash RAC Oct. 13 Metro Chicago Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 12 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids, MI Rascal Flatts Aug. 4 Firekeepers Battle Creek Marcia Ball Aug. 25 The Ark Ann Arbor Reel Big Fish w/Face to Face, Bigwig, THe Stereo, Lights Over Bridgeport Aug. 19 Tinley Park Convention Ctr. Tinley Park Marilyn Manson Oct. 10 Riviera Theatre Chicago Remedy Drive Sept. 9 C2G Fort Wayne Mary Fahl Aug. 11 The Ark Ann Arbor Retro Futura Tour 2017 feat. Howard Jones, English Beat, Men Without Hats, Mason Jennings and Band w/Frankie Lee Sept. 15 The Ark Ann Arbor Modern English, Paul Young, Katrina (of Katrina and the Waves) Aug. 5 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Mastodon Oct. 11 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Retro Futura Tour 2017 Aug. 6 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 17 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Retro Futura Tour 2017 Aug. 18 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 19 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo The Revelers Nov. 11 Emens Auditorium, BSU Muncie matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 20 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Revolting Cocks w/Front Line Assembly Nov. 17 Metro Chicago matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 21 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Rhiannon Giddens Sept. 22 Vic Theatre Chicago matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 23 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Richard Marx Sept. 23 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH matchbox twenty w/Counting Crows Sept. 24 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Richard Strater w/Darling Waste Aug. 5 Carl’s Tavern New Haven The Mavericks Sept. 10 House of Blues Cleveland Riot Ten Aug. 26 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Mersey Beatles Oct. 14 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Rise Against w/Pierce the Veil, White Lung Sept. 29 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Michael Bolton w/Gladys Knight Sept. 1 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Rod Stewart w/Cyndi Lauper Aug. 5 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Michael Carbonaro Sept. 15 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press Aug. 11 The Vogue Indianapolis Michael Franti Aug. 11 Concord Music Hall Chicago Rodriguez Oct. 10 Vic Theatre Chicago Middle Waves Music Festival feat. MGMT, Super Duper Kyle, Thao & the Get Roger Waters Sept. 21 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Down Stay Down, The Lemon Twigs, Shannon & the Clams, Flint Eastwood, Selector Ron Pope Oct. 17 Majestic Theatre Detroit Dub Narcotic, Sam Evian, Rising Over Envy, The Murderburgers, Mike Adams at His Ron Pope Oct. 21 Park West Chicago Honest Weight, City Mouse, Flamingo Nosebleed, Left Lane Cruiser, Love Hustler, Ron Pope Oct. 22 Deluxe Indianapolis My Apollo, Rosalind and the Way, Silbo Gomero, Three Cities, Fatima Washington, Ron White Oct. 13 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Zephaniah Sept. 15-16 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Rumours Oct. 14 The Vogue Indianapolis Midnight Oil Aug. 27 House of Blues Cleveland Rumpke Mountain Boys w/Restless Leg String Band, Bigfoot Yancey Aug. 5 The Vogue Indianapolis Mike Gordon Oct. 5 The Vogue Indianapolis Rusted Root Aug. 25 House of Blues Chicago Mike Gordon Oct. 6 Metro Chicago Rusted Root w/Earphorik Aug. 29 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Milky Chance Aug. 8 House of Blues Cleveland Sabrina Carpenter w/Alex Aiono, New Hope Club Aug. 9 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Milky Chance Oct. 13 The Fillmore Detroit Sabrina Carpenter w/Alex Aiono, New Hope Club Aug. 12 The Fillmore Detroit Milky Chance Oct. 17 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Sammy Hagar and the Circle w/Collective Soul Sept. 28 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Misterwives w/Small Pools, Vinyl Theatre Oct. 15 Riviera Theatre Chicago San Cisco Aug. 17 Thalia Hall Chicago Mogwai Dec. 3 Majestic Theatre Detroit Santana Aug. 11-12 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Molly Hatchet w/Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Days Past, Ratnip, Nick Harless Aug. 19 Brandt’s Harley-Davidson Marion Savoy Brown feat. Kim Simmonds Sept. 16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Moon King Sept. 2 Schubas Tavern Chicago Savoy Brown Oct. 7 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Morry Sochat and the Special 20’s w/Swick & Jones Sept. 1 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Oct. 24 House of Blues Cleveland The Mountain Goats Sept. 10 The Vogue Indianapolis Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Nov. 2 Riviera Theatre Chicago Mountain Goats Nov. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago Scott H. Biram w/Gallows Bound Aug. 18 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Mt. Joy Aug. 3 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Scott Stapp w/Sick Puppies, Drowning Pool, Trapt Sept. 23 Parkview Field Fort Wayne Mugen Hoso Aug. 31 Glory Hub Fort Wayne The Script Oct. 6 Riviera Theatre Chicago Mutemath Sept. 17 House of Blues Cleveland Seaway w/Like Pacific, Grayscale Sept. 16 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Mutemath Oct. 27 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Seu Jorge Sept. 14 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Needtobreathe Oct. 6 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH SG Lewis Oct. 1 Subterranean Chicago Needtobreathe Nov. 8 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Shaman’s Harvest Aug. 10 Rusty Spur Saloon Fort Wayne Needtobreathe Nov. 9 House of Blues Chicago The Shins w/BAIO Nov. 7 The Fillmore Detroit Needtobreathe Nov. 10 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Silversun Pickups Nov. 8 Riviera Theatre Chicago Needtobreathe Dec. 9 Thalia Hall Chicago Simple Plan Aug. 18 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Niall Horan Nov. 15 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Sir James Galway w/Lady Jeanne Galway Aug. 6-7 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Nick Murphy Sept. 27 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Sixteen Candles Oct. 7 The Vogue Indianapolis Nick Murphy Sept. 29 Riviera Theatre Chicago Skillet w/Colton Dixon Aug. 11 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Nick Offerman Dec. 1 Chicago Theatre Chicago Slowdive Nov. 5 Vic Theatre Chicago Nickelback Aug. 15 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Smokey Robinson Sept. 15 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Nickelback w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest Aug. 14 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Snoop Dogg Sept. 10 Sound Board Detroit Nvdes Aug. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago The Snyders Aug. 4 13-24 Drive In Wabash The Oh Sees w/The Gotobeds Sept. 16 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Soul Lounge Aug. 25 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Oh Wonder Sept. 15 Vic Theatre Chicago Southern Drawl Aug. 11 Fountain Park Van Wert Olivia Newton-John Nov. 12 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Space Jesus Oct. 19 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Open Mike Eagle Sept. 22 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sponge Sept. 15 The Vogue Indianapolis Our Lady Peace Oct. 30 House of Blues Cleveland Squeeze Nov. 25 Vic Theatre Chicago Owen Howell Sept. 16 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Steel Wheels w/Cold Tone Harvest Aug. 27 The Ark Ann Arbor Pacifica Quartet Sept. 2-3 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Steve Martin & Martin Short w/The Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Babko Sept. 17 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Papadosio w/Zombie Manana Dec. 15 Lincoln Hall Chicago Steve Martin and Martin Short Oct. 6-7 Chicago Theatre Chicago Patti LaBelle Oct. 19 Sound Board Detroit Steve Miller Band Sept. 20 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Paul Anka Sept. 9 Honeywell Center Wabash Steven Curtis Chapman Oct. 15 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Paul Anka Sept. 15 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Stevie Nicks Sept. 9-10 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Paul Anka Sept. 16 Firekeepers Battle Creek Stiff Little Fingers w/Death By Unga Bunga Sept. 23 The Vogue Indianapolis Paul McCartney Oct. 1 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Straight No Chaser w/Postmodern Jukebox Nov. 25 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Paul Overstreet w/Scotty Emerick, Even Stevens Sept. 16 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Straight No Chaser w/Postmodern Jukebox Nov. 30 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Paul Weller Oct. 8 House of Blues Cleveland Straight No Chaser w/Postmodern Jukebox Dec. 16 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Paul Weller Oct. 11 St. Andrews Hall Detroit The Strumbellas w/Noah Kahan Oct. 20 Thalia Hall Chicago Pentatonix Aug. 28 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL The Strumbellas w/Noah Kahan Nov. 3 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Perfect Circle w/The Beta Machine Nov. 24 UIC Pavilion Chicago Styx Sept. 7 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Periphery w/Animals as Leaders, Car Bomb Nov. 1 Vic Theatre Chicago Summer Chilled w/E-V, Memo, Spruce Aug. 4 House of Blues Cleveland Periphery w/Animals as Leaders Nov. 3 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI Super-Unknown w/Too Fighters, Pearl Jam Tribute Chicago Aug. 18 The Vogue Indianapolis Peter Cetera Nov. 4 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Sylvan Esso w/Helado Negro Sept. 20 House of Blues Cleveland Phoenix Oct. 11 The Fillmore Detroit Sylvan Esso w/Helado Negro Sept. 23 Old National Centre Indianapolis Pickwick Oct. 27 Schubas Tavern Chicago SZA w/Smino, Ravyn Lenae Dec. 13 House of Blues Chicago

18------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • On the Road------TajMo’: Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Sept. 10 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor MOORE - From Page 7 TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Sept. 9 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH her nerves got in the way and she grew dis- and Moore was asked to step into the role. Taking Back Sunday w/Every Time I Die, All Get Out Aug. 15 House of Blues Cleveland couraged when she wasn’t cast after several She still needed some reassurance that she Tank Sept. 13 House of Blues Cleveland attempts. could deliver, but her performance was a Tash Sultana Oct. 9 Thalia Hall Chicago After high school, she attended IPFW, memorable highlight of the production. Ted Nugent Aug. 18 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids studying biology and pre-med. Interestingly, Moore recently left full-time employ- Ted Nugent Aug. 24 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne it was then that she rekindled her love of the- ment with Fort Wayne Community Schools Ted Nugent Aug. 25 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI ater. She would watch the theater students and is now a stay-at-home mom with a new Ted Yoder Aug. 5 Dr. Ford Historic Home Wabash rehearse or perform and she longed to be a baby and her older daughters. Although it’s The Ten Tenors Dec. 12 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis part of that. She attended all the theater she been a year since Hair, she’s quietly work- Tesla Aug. 3 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne could – at IPFW, all around Fort Wayne and ing on her craft by carefully selecting the Texas Hippie Coalition Aug. 24 Piere’s Fort Wayne Thao w/Yowler Sept. 12 Lincoln Hall Chicago even in Chicago and Indianapolis. roles she auditions for. Thee Oh Sees Sept. 17 Thalia Hall Chicago “I just wished I could be half as talented “I make sure to do things that are re- Theory of a Deadman Oct. 6 Deluxe Indianapolis as these people,” she says. latable in some way – I’m very quirky and Theory of a Deadman Oct. 8 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI The highlight of her four years at IPFW nurturing – so it’s not hard to get into char- Theory of a Deadman Oct. 11 House of Blues Cleveland was taking two theater courses: Theater Ap- acter,” she says. “As I allow myself to let Thievery Corporation Oct. 4 The Fillmore Detroit preciation and Acting. loose and have fun, I would love to venture Thievery Corporation Oct. 6 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Nevertheless, it was several years before into straight theatre.” Third Wish Aug. 12 House of Blues Cleveland she ventured into the audition room again. Her current role should give her a good Thomas Rhett Sept. 14 Allegan Co. Fairgrounds Allegan, MI Her good friend and local actor Lovey Mar- boost. She’s making her Arena Dinner The- Thomas Rhett w/Old Dominion Sept. 28 Ford Center Evansville shall encouraged her to try out for the Fort atre debut playing Mrs. Johnston in Blood Three Dog Night Aug. 5 Wood Co. Fairgrounds Bowling Green, OH Wayne Civic Theatre production of Dream- Brothers. The show is directed by Jake Wil- Thrice w/Circa Survive Dec. 3 The Fillmore Detroit girls in 2012. She used every excuse she helm whose previous directing jobs at Arena Thrice w/Circa Survive Dec. 7 Aragon Ballroom Chicago could think of. She was a newly-divorced include the award-winning musicals Bat Boy Tim McGraw w/Faith Hill, Maggie Rose Aug. 17 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland mother of two young girls. She hadn’t done and Violet. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Sept. 9 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne theater since she was a kid. The auditions Although Moore finds her character Toadies w/Local H Oct. 12 The Vogue Indianapolis were held on Mother’s Day. easy to relate to, it’s not without its chal- Tom Jones Sept. 14-15 House of Blues Chicago But her family convinced her that it was lenges. The entire cast has been tasked with Tom Jones Sept. 16 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI time to do something for herself and prom- the challenge of learning to speak with Liv- Tom Paxton and The Don Juans Oct. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor ised to support her decision by taking care erpudlian accents. Additionally, this is only Tom Russell Sept. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor of her children if she made the show. So she Moore’s second production in the past six Tommy Emmanuel w/David Grisman Nov. 8 The Ark Ann Arbor went to the audition. years, and she’s been working hard to trust Tony Bennett Aug. 4 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL “I was so nervous because I was in a in her own talents and instincts. Tony Hinchcliffe Aug. 4 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI room full of people I’d been watching per- “Jake has helped keep me motivated Tony Hinchcliffe Aug. 12 House of Blues Cleveland form for years,” she says. “I hadn’t audi- during this entire process,” she says. Tori Amos Oct. 27 Chicago Theatre Chicago tioned for anything in almost 10 years, so it She likewise has nothing but praise for Tori Amos Oct. 29 State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare Cleveland was overwhelming. When I was called back, her cast mates and she feels that working Tori Amos Oct. 31 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor I was elated.” alongside them has helped make her a stron- Travis Tritt Sept. 4 Fulton Co. Fairgrounds Wauseon, OH She was cast in the ensemble and the ex- ger performer. Travis Tritt Sept. 29 Honeywell Center Wabash perience rekindled her love for theater. But it “They’re all stellar both musically and Trevor Hall Sept. 24 The Ark Ann Arbor did more than that. dramatically,” she says. “The positivity from Trippin’ Billies Oct. 6 The Vogue Indianapolis “The show reconnected me with one of everyone has been such a blessing during Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Oct. 21 Riviera Theatre Chicago my favorite actors, Prentis Moore,” she says. this show.” Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Oct. 26 The Fillmore Detroit “Three years later, he asked me to marry The experience has also reinforced her Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Oct. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis him.” childhood realization that theater can bring a U2 Sept. 3 Ford Field Detroit But it still wasn’t quite enough to get cast together more closely than many other U2 Sept. 10 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis her onstage on a regular basis. She let acting experiences. UB40 Sept. 1 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI “The most fun about this show is how The Union of Sinners & Saints w/Grace Minnick Aug. 5 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne take a back seat to raising her family, letting United States Air Force Band Aug. 11 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Prentis take the spotlight. Four years later, we have connected over such a short time United States Army Field Band Nov. 6 Honeywell Center Wabash Andy Planck and Billy Dawson convinced frame,” she says. “One of the reasons I grav- Victor Wooten Oct. 29 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne her to audition for Hair, the summer show of itated to doing theater was the camaraderie Victor Wooten Nov. 2 The Vogue Indianapolis the inaugural season at Three Rivers Music that happens during shows.” The War on Drugs Oct. 19 Riviera Theatre Chicago Theatre. “They even went as far as ensuring She describes Blood Brothers as an ac- Wayland Sept. 30 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI we had a sitter for the entire process.” tion-packed emotional roller-coaster ride. The Weeknd w/Gucci Mane Nov. 1 Little Caesars Arena Detroit She was cast in the ensemble and as “I am beyond humbled to be a part of Wheeler Walker Jr. Oct. 13 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI the understudy for the role of Dionne. She this production and truly appreciate Jake for Whey Jennings & the Unwanted w/Bad Ass Billy Gant, Dallas Moore Band, was enjoying a relaxing return to the boards trusting me with this role,” she says. “All I Rowdy Johnson Band Aug. 18-19 Key Palace Theatre Redkey when the actor playing Dionne left the show, can say is bring some tissues.” Whiskey Shivers w/Billy Strings Oct. 13-14 Schubas Tavern Chicago Whitehorse w/Terra Lightfoot Oct. 4 Schubas Tavern Chicago Whitney Cummings Oct. 19 Vic Theatre Chicago Road Tripz Whose Live Anyway? Sept. 21 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Big Dick and the Penetrators Hubie Ashcraft Band The Why Store Nov. 25 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Oct 28...... Westwood Saloon, Defiance, OH Aug 4...... Little Nashville Festival, Ottawa, OH Willie Nelson and Family w/The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Blackberry Smoke, Bulldogs Oct 6-7...... Old Crow River North, Chicago Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real, Particle Kid Sept. 15 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Aug 5...... State Line Festival, Union City, OH Nov 17...... McSober’s Saloon, Coldwater, OH Willie Watson w/Suzanne Santo Oct. 18 Old Town School Chicago Aug 11...... Elkhart Co. Fairgrounds, Elkhart Nov 18...... The Distillery, Toledo Wire Sept. 16 Metro Chicago Aug 25...... City Park, Quincy, MI Nov 24-25...... Tequila Cowboy, Columbus, OH The Wooks w/Growler, Big Sadie Sept. 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sep 4...... Blueberry Festival, Plymouth John Curran & Renegade Yes w/Todd Rundgren, Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Aug. 17 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Sep 7...... Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Aug 12...... Butler Days, Butler Yes w/Todd Rundgren, Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Aug. 20 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Sep 8...... Covered Bridge Festival, Matthews Loose Grip Yngwie Malmsteen Oct. 20 The Vogue Indianapolis Sep 15...... 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Aug 5...... Camp Buckeye, Coldwater, MI The Young Rochelles w/Flamingo Nosebleed, Smash the Jukebox Aug. 3 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Sep 17...... Flatrock Creek Festival, Paulding, OH Aug 26...... JT’s Billiard Bar, Coldwater, MI Zac Brown Band Aug. 25 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Sep 22...... 4-H Grounds, Gas City Sep 1...... Camp Buckeye, Coldwater, MI Oct 21...... Community Center, Rockford, OH Miss Kitty’s Revenge Zac Brown Band Aug. 26 Wrigley Field Chicago Oct 28...... Alexandria Eagles, Alexandria Sep 16...... Club House Pizza, Ney, OH Zakk Sabbath w/Them Evils Oct. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Cap’n Bob Dec 2...... Club House Pizza, Ney, OH Zedd w/Grey, Lophiile Oct. 12 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Aug 15...... Greencroft Retirement, Goshen Mountain Dewe Boys Zoso Aug. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Oct 17...... Greencroft Retirement, Goshen Aug 12...... Andrews Summer Festival, Andrews Zoso Oct. 19 House of Blues Cleveland Gypsy Bandit Sep 2...... Monpelier Jamboree, Montpelier ZZ Top Sept. 22 Four Winds New Buffalo, MI Aug 11...... Czar’s, St. Joseph, MI Sunny Taylor ZZ Ward w/Cat Clyde Sept. 21 House of Blues Cleveland Dec 2...... Eagles Post 2233, Bryan, OH Aug 4...... Lumberyard Winery, Napoleon, OH August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------19 Ghost Worth Sticking With “Can I have a minute?” asks a young woman to a hospital attendant after identifying her boyfriend who has unexpectedly been killed. The attendant steps Flix away, and we witness her silent minute of mourning. In A Ghost Story time is a commodity writer/director CATHERINE LEE David Lowery manipulates to alarming and wondrous effect. might be simmering under the surface. We do get a A Ghost Story is a sad and scary film, but not in glimpse of why they might want to move. Light shim- any conventional “ghost story” way. On screen, noth- mers on the wall from no apparent source. Things go ing particularly scary happens. Often very little hap- bump in the night. One night a loud chord sounds on pens at all. Watching the movie compares, at moments, the piano with no piano player in sight. He is a musi- to watching (very pretty composed) paint dry. (A few cian. His music and the soundtrack adds considerably people walked out of the screening I attended.) to the atmosphere. But if you She is pack- stick with A ing up their be- Ghost Story, longings when it will haunt she is suddenly you. The film left alone, sort explores love of. After say- and loss and a ing good-bye host of philo- to her deceased sophical mus- sweetie, she ings about hu- goes home. He mans’ place in rises up off the the universe. table and fol- No questions lows her. Just are answered, like the sim- but the experi- plest of Hallow- ence gives you een costumes, plenty to think about. this ghost is just a big draped sheet with two eyeholes. The young couple at the center of the story are You don’t see any eyes, but the drape of sheet changes never named. We see them at home, a ramshackle enough to register some changes in mood. place with a few neighbors but also lots of empty land He watches, trailing her around the house, wait- stretching away. Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck are ing for her to come home. She tries to adjust to her the young couple. We see them in affectionate lov- loss, mostly very much alone. There are long stretches ing moments, happily canoodling. There is also some of silence in A Ghost Story. This chapter of grief is mild tension, which seems to stem from a difference especially quiet and daunting. It is just a sheet I kept of opinion on where to live and whether or not to telling myself, but you feel for him. She is just going move. Continued on page 21 We don’t really get much information about what ------Nolan’s Dunkirk Soars at the Box Tops at the Box: Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk took the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning another $28 million ScreenTime bringing the war epic’s 10-day total to $103 million in the U.S. and $234 million worldwide. And it’ll be GREG W. LOCKE nominated for a lot of awards. So Christopher Nolan wins again. This is probably his biggest win since The That’s almost $700 million worldwide. One of the Dark Knight. What’dya think he’ll do next? Some- summer’s big ones. thing big and beautifully shot, right? Can’t lie, I re- Also of Note: Luc Besson’s Valerian continued to ally like the career this guy is having. I’d love to see bomb fantastically, and Kathryn Bigelow’s new flick, him shake up his production style a bit, but no serious Detroit, had a solid test opening in NYC and LA. It’s complaints. getting great reviews, too. Also at the Box: Something called The Emoji New This Week: Two films that probably aren’t FORT WAYNE’S NEW OLDIES STATION Movie took the No. 2 spot at the U.S. box office, sell- going to shake the world open this weekend. First up ing just under $26 million over its first three days of is The Dark Tower adaptation, starring Idris Elba and MOTOWN TURTLES THE BEATLES release. Ick. Bummer. Femme-fronted ensemble com- Matthew McConaughey. Doesn’t look too great to BTO BUDDY HOLLY ABBA CHER edy flick Girls Trip brought in another $20 million, me, but I could see it selling well. And it’d better, as upping the surprise hit’s 10-day total to over $65 mil- they’re supposedly already starting to plan a follow- BEACH BOYS ROLLING STONES lion. That’s great news! Newbie action flick Atomic up TV series starring Elba. Blonde took the No. 4 spot at the U.S. box over its Halle Berry action thriller Kidnap will also open HERMANS HERMITS 3 DOG NIGHT first three days of release, selling $18.5 million and wide and, I think, almost certainly bomb pretty hard. PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS causing a whole lot of positive chatter. People like this Looks like a late night Netflix flick if I ever saw one. film. It’s going to be seen by a lot of people. Rounding Also out in major markets is a documentary called AND MANY MORE GREAT OLD TIME out the top 5 was Spider-Man: Homecoming which Step that looks satisfying, but, again, it looks like late sold another $13.5 million over its fourth weekend, night Netflix viewing ROCK & ROLL FROM THE 60S AND 70S upping the flick’s so-far U.S. total to $278 million. [email protected] 20------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Lig h t a n d Li n e : Th e Ma t r i x Se r i e s o f Br e n t Ke e Yo u n g — Complex glass 39t h An n u a l Me m b e r s ’ Sh o w c a s e — works works by Cleveland-based Works from Artlink artists, Tuesday- glass artist, Tuesday-Sunday thru Sunday thru Aug. 4, Artlink Sept. 10, Fort Wayne Museum of He Just Wanted to be Alone Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Art, $6-$8 (members, free), 422- Wayne, 424-7195 6467 The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary 45t h In t e r n a t i o n a l Gl a s s In v i t a t i o n a l On t h e Pu r s u i t o f Pe r f e c t i o n : Th e Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel, Aw a r d Wi n n e r s — Contemporary Le ga c y Ar c h i t e c t u r e o f Lo u i s I. Ka h n in Ou r Ci t y — An exhibition Alfred A. Knopf, 2017 On Books glass sculptures presented by Habatat Galleries of Detroit, of modern architecture and Louis It’s easy to see why Michael Finkel thought there Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 10, Kahn, the architect who envisioned was a book in the story of Christopher Knight. Knight EVAN GILLESPIE Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 a chimerical arts campus where (members, free), 422-6467 the Arts United Center and Fort had been apprehended by law enforcement after 27 Wayne Museum of Art presently man who doesn’t like being around other people. He Am e r i c a n Br i l l ia n t Cu t Gl a s s : Ne w years of hiding out in the Maine woods, surviving Wo r l d In n o v a t i o n f r o m 1876-1917 sit, Tuesday-Sunday thru Oct. by burglarizing the cabins of local residents. It is as- doesn’t like talking to them or interacting with them — Works from the permanent col- 15 (closing party featuring lecture tounding that Knight managed to live without contact in any way, and his only explanation for why he wan- lection of the American Cut Glass by architect Zack Benedict 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, $10-$15), Fort with other people for nearly three decades, and there dered off alone is that he wanted to. Association, Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 31, Fort Wayne Museum of Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 would seem to be a fascinating tale to tell about the Finkel also doesn’t have any luck turning Knight Art, $6-$8 (members, free), 422- (members, free), 422-6467 situation. Unfortunately, there turns out not to be, or into a romantic character. Far from being a self-suf- 6467 Th e Se c r e t Ro o m s o f Ka t ja Ox ma n — Selections from the major at least Finkel is unable to find a compelling narrative ficient loner, Knight instead lived parasitically, stay- Be a u t i f u l a n d Ob s o l e t e : Ob i t u a r i e s f o r acquisition by FWMoA of prints and even in Knight’s extraordinary circumstances. ing close to civilization so that he could steal what he t h e Ma c h i n e Ag e — Works from Fort Wayne painter and printmaker Kay printmaking ephemera spanning the Finkel was first attracted to Knight when the needed. He claims to feel bad about his thievery, Gregg that explore once ubiquitous career of Katja Oxman, Tuesday- would-be hermit’s story went viral after his cap- but his conscience didn’t stop him from stealing mechanical equipment made obso- Sunday, thru Nov. 5, Fort Wayne food from disabled kids. As much as he wants lete by the digital revolution, daily Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, ture in 2013. Knight had disappeared free), 422-6467 to be unburdened by interactions with other thru Sept. 1, Franco D’Agostino Art way back in the 1980s, but his fam- Gallery, Academic Center, Indiana Te r r y Pu l l e y : Ne w Ab s t r a c t i o n s ily never reported him missing. He people, he was dependent upon the people Tech, Fort Wayne, 399-2826 — Abstract landscapes and still had, apparently on a whim, simply who inadvertently supported him for 27 Be c o mi n g Pr e s e n t : Lo u i s I. Ka h n a n d lifes from Wabash-based painter, Tuesday-Sunday, Aug. 5-Oct. 1, years. t h e Ar t s Un i t e d Ce n t e r — An walked into the woods in Maine and Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 With Knight not giving him anything to exhibition of the chronological and set up camp there. For 27 years, he biographical history of the Louis I. (members, free), 422-6467 lived without ever talking to another go on, Finkel fills out his book with mus- Kahn-designed Arts United Center, Tig h t r o p e : Wa l k t h e Li n e — human being. He made a tent from ings about other hermits and philoso- Tuesday-Sunday thru Oct. 15 Cleveland-based artist Craig Matis’ tarps and garbage bags and constructed phers. When it becomes clear that none (closing party featuring lecture by multi-media exhibition featuring architect Zack Benedict 6 p.m. circus imagery that depicts the a world for himself by stealing from cab- of the background information that Friday, Sept. 29, $10-$15), Fort struggles of trans individuals, ins, summer homes and a summer camp Finkel dredges up applies to Knight, Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 Friday-Sunday and by appoint- for disabled children. He got away with it all begins to feel like filler. (members, free), 422-6467 ment thru Aug. 20, 3R Gallery, Fort Wayne, 493-0913 it until a determined game warden caught Absent any noble or philosophi- Co l o r f u l Gl a s s — Works by local and regional artists, Monday-Saturday Tim Br u m b e l o e Ph o t o g r ap h y — him in the act of burglarizing the camp. cal underpinnings for Knight’s story, thru Aug. 31, Orchard Gallery of Works by local photographer, Upon reading about Knight in the news- Finkel takes a stab at making the situation Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 436-0927 Tuesday-Saturday thru Aug. 28, paper at his home in Montana, journalist Fin- seem logistically amazing. He plays up the remote- Fl o u r i s h — Katherine Rorschacher Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, kel struck up a correspondence with Knight ness of Knight’s camp, wanting us to think that Knight works that juxtapose digital icons Roanoke, 672-2080 over floral imagery, Fridays and Ve n t u r e s in Cr e a t i v i t y — 41st annual and eventually went to visit him in jail. Finkel thought is a backwoods genius who escaped detection thanks Saturday-Thursday by appoint- art exhibit sponsored by the Fort he could empathize with Knight, but he wanted to to his amazing skills. However, Knight was actually ment thru Aug. 18, The Gallery at Wayne Artist Guild and University understand how and why a man could live in total living in a well-populated area, and the truth seems to Pranayoga, Fort Wayne, 423-9642 of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts, Monday-Saturday thru Aug. isolation for so long. Which category of hermit did be that no one found him for 27 years because no one Fo r r e s t Va n Gu n d y /Sh a r o n Ge r ig Ph o t o g r ap h y — Exhibition of nature 18, John P. Weatherhead Gallery, Knight fit into? Was he a protestor who fled a society was looking very hard for him. photography, Friday-Sunday thru Rolland Arts Center, University of he hated? Was he a spiritual man who was looking for Even with a generous amount of padding, The Aug. 11, Garrett Museum of Art, Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- enlightenment in solitude? Was he an artist looking for Stranger in the Woods stretches only to a couple hun- Garrett, 704-5400 7999 Wa b a s h Ar t Gu i l d — Works from local inspiration in nature? dred pages. Going into the project, Finkel probably Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t Gu i l d ’s Ju l y Ex h i b i t i o n s — Works by Doni Adam artists, daily thru Aug. 27, Clark Finkel quickly realizes that Knight is none of the thought Knight had a broader story to tell. In the end, at Aldersgate United Methodist Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, above. He has no real beef with society and no desire if Knight has an interesting story inside him, Finkel Church, Nancy Longmate at Allen 563-1102 for spiritual revelation. He has disdain for faux her- fails to draw it out. County Retinal Surgeons, Frank Th e Wo r l d o f St u d i o Gl a s s — Works Allen at Citizens Square (2nd floor), from some of the world’s most mits like Henry David Thoreau who want to tell the Judi Renkenberger at Citizens innovative glass sculptors, with new world about their solitary endeavors. Knight is just a [email protected] Square (3rd floor), Emily Butler at work by Robert Comploj, Eunush The Einhaus Group for Women’s Choi and Harue Shimomoto, Health, Stevie Ross at Heritage Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 10, of Fort Wayne, Ray Watkins Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 FLIX - From Page 20 at Ophthalmology Consultants (members, free), 422-6467 (Southwest), Karen Bixler at through the motions, heading out to work every day, has company) can move throughout time but are an- Ophthalmology Consultants (North), Lynn Padget and Nancy Longmate Artifacts clearly miserable and numb. chored in place. The girl moves out. Our ghost terrifies at Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort In one especially excruciating sequence, she de- future inhabitants, breaking pictures, throwing dishes. Wayne, Frank Allen at ResCare Inc. SPECIAL EVENTS vours a pie left by a concerned friend. She is slumped People don’t stay long. Adult Day Service, Patricia Weiss Ar t s f e s t Ga l l e r y Wa l k — A tour of on the kitchen floor, greedily and methodically attack- Time weighs on our ghost. The loneliness and iso- at Town House Retirement, Judi galleries, including Black Squirrel, Renkenberger at Visiting Nurse Gallery 64, Babka’s Polish Pottery, ing a dessert. Light dances all around her as she sits lation and longing evoked by this soul under a sheet Hospice and Stevie Ross and Dick Eclectic Shoppe, Make It Your Own, in semi-darkness. No family or friends (his or hers) sinks your heart. He waits, generation after generation, Heffelfinger at Will Jewelers, thru Borders and Beyond, Alley Dog appear. to find the answer he is looking for. Time is condensed August 31, fortwayneartistguild.org. Fine Art, Denney Creative, Visit A blessing of A Ghost Story is the care taken by for us, but we are aware what passes in two minutes Gl a s s : A Me d i u m in Ar t a n d Wabash County and the Honeywell Au t o m o b i l e s — Dale Chihuly Center’s Clark Gallery, 5-8 p.m. cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo. In the early for us he experiences as a century or more. He seems blown glass and fiberglass auto, Friday, Aug. 4, downtown Wabash, loss sequences, the house looks like a Vermeer paint- to be losing it over time. Who can blame him? daily thru Sept. 8, Auburn Cord 563-1102 ing. The objects are everyday objects, but light pours Humor in A Ghost Story is sparse and ranges from Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, Ke ki o n ga Pai n t Ou t — A two-day in windows, illuminating and caressing them. Light mordant to morbid. The best show of humor is in the $7.50-$12.50, 925-1444 paint-out in and around Fort Wayne Gr e gg Co f f e y — Fort Wayne-based hosted by Fort Wayne Artists Guild reflects off surfaces and refracts through glasses. It opening credits: the movie is “A Scared Sheetless Pro- artist’s exhibition of 35 paintings and Fort Wayne Museum of Art, shifts, but is often Vermeer’s soft palate of yellows, duction.” and carved and inlaid instruments, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 25-26 browns and blues with shadows and patches of bright- I don’t want to spoil what happens in A Ghost Monday-Saturday thru Aug. 30, (Meet the Artists, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25; paining demonstrations ness. Story. I jumped in my seat a few times – again, noth- Firefly Coffee House, Fort Wayne, 423-3595 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Characters gaze out windows poetically framed. ing really scary – and I grew increasingly anxious. I Je r e m y St r o u p : Th e Mo t h ma n Pr o j e c t 26; special exhibit and sale 4-6 Leaves shift in the breeze. Seasons change. The vari- wanted to know what was going to happen. — Solo exhibition, Tuesday- p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26), Fort Sunday thru Aug. 4, Fishman Wayne Museum of Art grounds, ous lighting on the sheet helps tell the story, and the Lowery has created his own world, a strangely fortwayneartistsguild.org movie is visually arresting throughout. Like moving convincing and wonderful imagining of how we func- Gallery, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 still life paintings, A Ghost Story is a celebration of tion and fit in to the cosmos. He leaves it to us to spec- making the mundane aesthetically pleasing. ulate as to the why. In the world of A Ghost Story, ghosts (our ghost [email protected] August 3, 2017------www.whatzup.com------21 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Asides SEPTEMBER Ba s k e r v i l l e : A Sh e r l o c k Ho l m e s Be a u t y a n d t h e Be a s t — Fort Wayne AUDITIONS My s t e r y — A farcical romp from Civic Theatre production of Disney’s playwright Ken Ludwig (Fox on Th e Mi r a c l e Wo r k e r (No v . 3-11) — musical adaptation of the classic Audition for roles in Fire and Light the Fairway, Lend Me a Tenor) French fairy tale, 8 p.m. Friday, about Sherlock Holmes crack- Nurture vs. Nature Productions’ of the drama based Aug. 4; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday, on the life of Helen Keller, 6 p.m. ing the mystery of The Hound Aug. 5; 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, “Tell me it’s not true. Monday, Aug. 14 at Salvation Army of the Baskervilles, 7:30 p.m. Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, Say it’s just a story ...” Community Center, North Clinton, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 7-9 and $17-$30, 422-4226 Friday-Saturday, Sept. 15-16; 2 And what a story it Director’s Notes Fort Wayne, sign up at fireandlight- Bl o o d Br o t h e r s — A rags to riches productions.com/audition p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17; 7:30 p.m. is! Blood Brothers, with a melodrama from playwright Willy Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23, First JAKE WILHELM Wh i t e Ch r i s t m a s (No v . 4-19) — Russel (Educating Rita, Shirley Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, book, music and lyrics by Audition for roles in Fort Wayne Valentine), 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. $10-$20, 426-7421 ext. 121 Willy Russell, the author Civic Theatre musical 5 p.m. curtain, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5, e k y l l y d e Sunday, Aug. 20 (arrive by 4:30 J & H — Fort Wayne Civic of Educating Rita and Shir- Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 18-19, Arena p.m., callbacks are 7 p.m. Monday, Theatre musical production of the ley Valentine, is a haunting BLOOD BROTHERS Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40 Aug. 21), Green Room, Arts United stage adaptation of Robert Louis (includes dinner & show), 424-5622 Stevenson’s classic horror novel, rags-to-riches tragedy of our 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. curtain Center, Fort Wayne, sign up at times. A woman with numer- Th e Cr u c i b l e — Arthur Miller’s drama 422-8641 ext. 226 or ewadewitz@ The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5, based on the Salem witch trials fwcivic.org Mr. Hyde, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, ous children to support sur- 11-12 & 18-19 of the late 17th century, 2 p.m. & Sept. 8-9; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. renders one of her newborn 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3; 8 p.m. 10; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. Arena Dinner Theatre Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5, Wagon 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, twins to the childless woman Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, Upcoming Productions Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, she cleans for. The boys 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne $35, 574-267-8041 $17-$30, 422-4226 grow up streets apart, never $40, 260-424-5622 In t o t h e Wo o d s — Steven Sondheim A Mi g h t y Fo r t r e s s — all for One learning the truth but becom- and James Lapine’s musical mash- AUGUST productions’ one-man show stars up of several Brothers Grimm La t e Ni t e Ch a t e c h i s m — Vicki Quade Jadon Moore as Martin Luther, ing firm friends and falling in love with the same girl. One prospers while and Charles Perrault fairy tales, 8 and Maripat Donovan’s participa- the German professor and monk the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9; 7 p.m. tory comedy involving a class- whose “Here I stand” speech at the for separating twins: the lives of the blood brothers, who may die on the Thursday, Aug. 10; 8 p.m. Friday- room of naughty Catholic school Diet of Worms helped launch the day they find out they are related. Saturday, Aug. 11-12; 2 p.m. students, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. Protestant Reformation, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13; 7 p.m. Tuesday- 25, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 15-16; 2:30 Beginning in the London of the swinging 60s and spanning over 20 Wednesday, Aug. 15-16; 2 p.m. $18-$25, 563-1102 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17; 7:30 p.m. years, concluding in Thatcher’s London of the 80s, Blood Brothers is a & 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17; 8 Ne x t t o No r m a l — A rock musi- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23; true nature vs. nurture tale set in a world of class divisions. Debuting in p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 18-19, cal based on a mother coping 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, PPG Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, with bipolar disorder and the ArtsLab, Auer Center for Arts & the West End in the early 80s, the show won the Laurence Olivier Award Warsaw, $35, 574-267-8041 effects it is having on her fam- Culture, Fort Wayne, $11-$20, for Best New Musical and during its Broadway run was nominated for ily, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29; 8 422-4226 six Tony Awards. It became one of the longest-running shows in London p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. Re h e a r s a l f o r Mu r d e r — A stage theatrical history, developing a cult following both there and abroad. 30-Sept. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. adaptation of the television play 3, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, by Richard Levinson and William Our production is filled with the some of the best vocal talent in Warsaw, $35, 574-267-8041 Link, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, Fort Wayne. Making their Arena debuts as Mrs. Johnstone and her Friday-Saturday, Sept. 29-30, Oct. twins, Mickey and Eddie, are Debbie Moore, Ennis L. Brown II, and 6-7 and Oct. 13-14, Arena Dinner Kibwe Cooper. We welcome back to our stage Fatima Washington as Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40 (includes dinner & show), 424-5622 the Narrator The company is rounded out by Albert Brownlee, Susannah Chadwell, Carissa Chrzan, Elaine Gerken, Quentin C. Jenkins, Maggie Leavell, Elliott Mitchel and Taylor Moriarty. With musical direction by Ben Wedler and a band consisting of some incredibly gifted musicians including Tommy Saul, Adam “Mexico” Robison, Tyler “Panda” Gill, Liam Hickey and John Leavell, Blood Brothers promises to make for an exciting evening of musical theater. As director, I couldn’t be more proud July 22 - August 6 of this amazing group of people.

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton Membership Makes The Green Room Arena Dinner Theatre The Difference JEN POIRY-PROUGH 90th ANNIVERSARY presents • Job Referrals • Experienced Negotiators Auditions for The Miracle Worker Aug. 14 • Insurance Fire & Light Productions will hold auditions for the play The • Contract Protection Miracle Worker on Monday, August 14, with callbacks on Tuesday, Fort Wayne August 15. Director Stacy Munsie is seeking an ethnically diverse Musicians Association cast of all ages for their fall production. The role of Helen Keller is not available, but all others are. Per- Call Bruce Graham formances run November 3-10 at the Salvation Army Community for more information Center at 2901 North Clinton, Fort Wayne An audition form and more information about the auditions can 260-420-4446 be found at fireandlightproductions.com. SHOW SPONSORS Civic’s Anthony Award Winners Named Civic eatre Guild The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presented its 65th annual An- August 4-19, 2017 thony Awards in June. Winners were as follows: Fridays & Saturdays Lifetime Achievement Award, Carol and Hector Garcia; Tech- Doors at 6:15, Dinner at 7, Show at 8 nical Theatre, Sharon Fallon and Marilyn Petersen; Dance, Daisy Directed by Jake Wilhelm Paroczy Hickey (A Christmas Carol) and Daniel Meredith (Joseph Chuck & Lisa Surack and Musical direction by Ben Wedler and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat); Juvenile Performance, Jack Melton (Little Mermaid); Ensemble in a Musical, Sara Black Produced through special arrangement (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and Nico DiPri- with Samuel French, Inc. mio (Memphis); Supporting Performance in a Musical, Pam Good Register For (Memphis) and Brock Ireland (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Arena Dinner Theatre Dreamcoat.); Supporting Performance in a Play, Christopher J. 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne Classes Today! Murphy (One Foot in the Gravy); Leading Performance in a Musi- (260) 424-5622 260.424.6574 Continued on page 23 arenadinnertheatre.org FWDC.ORG 22------www.whatzup.com------August 3, 2017 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Current Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime Te a m Trivia — Trivia for teams of up Ri d e f o r Sh e p h e r d ’s Ho u s e — Raffle, Su p p e r o n t h e Br i d g e — German for toddlers & preschoolers, 10:30 to 6 players, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 50/50, Chinese and live auc- influenced dinner prepared by Ar t s Fe s t — Live concerts, gallery a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, free, tions, live entertainment, food and Dutch Heritage and music by Ken walk, film screenings, bourbon tast- Babies and Books, 10:30 a.m. 749-5396 more, 11 a.m. (registration 9 a.m.) Jehle, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. ing, family festival, art & horticulture Wednesdays, 421-1335 Te a m Trivia — Trivia for teams of up to Saturday, Aug. 12, Eagles Post 19, Spencerville Covered Bridge, workshops, live Shakespeare and Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, 6 players, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Crazy 3512, Fort Wayne, $15, 373-0563 Spencerville, $30, 238-4532 more, hours vary Thursday- 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story Pinz/Coconutz, Fort Wayne, free, 200-Ye a r Ec o l o g i c a l Re f l e c t i o n So l a r Ec l i p s e Ev e n t — Viewing of Saturday, Aug. 3-5, Honeywell Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 969-9336 Ki c k o ff Pa r t y — Hands on activi- the solar eclipse sponsored by Center and other various locations, Storytime for preschoolers, day- Ti n c t u r e Trivia — Trivia night for ties, live music with Goat’s Beards Fort Wayne Astronomical Society; Wabash, prices vary, 563-1102 cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. teams of 4 or 6 people, 7-9 p.m. and more, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. glasses on a first come first serve Ha r a mb e e Fe s t i v a l — Parade, basket- Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 Tuesdays, Nick’s Martini & Wine 12, Wing Haven, Angola, free, www. basis, 12-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, ball tournament, storytelling, music, & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 Bar, Fort Wayne, free, 482-6425 acreslandtrust.org Main Library Plaza, Allen County poetry, dramatic skits, face painting Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Am e r i c a n Dr e a m Wr e s t l i n g Ev e n t — Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, and more, 12-7 p.m. Saturday, books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Live wrestling with Dick the Bruiser 438-6478 Aug. 4, Weisser Park, Fort Wayne, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 Sports and Recreation Jr., Shotgun Shuler, Officer Rod Co mm u n i t y Un i t y Ni g h t — Dinner, free, 427-6000 Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Smart Start Street, Deputy Dave and more; games and prizes for the kids Au t i s m Aw a r e n e s s Wa l k — Walk to live music from Gypsy Bandit fol- and neighborhood safety forum, Ju r a s s i c Qu e s t XL: Ou t o f Ex t i n c t i o n Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 raise awareness of autism and fund- — Over 80 life-size dinosaurs, inter- a.m. Fridays, PAWS to Read, 5 lowing wrestling match, 4-11:30 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, ing for local services; resource and p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, American Jennings Recreation Center, Fort active activities, fossil digs, inflat- p.m. Thursdays 421-1350 service information fair and autism able mazes, dino crafts and more, Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Legion Post 241, Fort Wayne, $10, Wayne, free, 427-8311 friendly activities, 12 p.m. Sunday, 747-7851 3-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 9 a.m.-8 Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10, Allen County Fairgrounds, Ta s t e o f t h e Ar t s — Local and region- p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and 9 Tuesdays, YA Day for teens 5 Fort Wayne, $12 for t-shirt, dona- Ba t t l e f o r t h e Bl i n d — Leader Dogs al juried art, live entertainment, a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, Allen p.m. Wednesdays, Wondertots tions accepted, 750-9714 for the Blind fundraising benefit kids craft area, local food, craft County War Memorial Coliseum, reading for ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m. featuring live artist battle between and art vendors, street performers Fort Wayne, $16-$29, 483-1111 Thursdays, 421-1360 Theoplis Smith and Frank Louis and more, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. Mi a m i In d i a n He r i t a g e Da y s — Miami Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read Spectator Sports Allen, door prizes, silent auction, 25 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, lacrosse stick making with Diane Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, live music, food, spoken word Aug. 26, Arts United Campus, Fort Hunter and Doug Peconge, 1-4 Teen Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. BASEBALL performances and more, 6 p.m. Wayne, free, 424-0646 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, Chief Thursdays, 421-1355 Fo r t Wa y n e Ti n c a p s — Upcoming Saturday, Aug. 12, Wunderkammer He i r l o o m To m a t o Fe s t i v a l — Heirloom Richardville House, Fort Wayne, Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start home games at Parkview Field, Fort Company, Fort Wayne, $2, 426- seed growing celebration featuring $5-$7, 426-2882 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays & Wayne 5663 fresh produce, plants, hand crafted Tuesdays, Born to Read Storytime Th u r s d a y , Au g . 3 vs. West Michigan, Sp e c i a l Abilities/So l a r Ec l i p s e items, guest speakers, salsa and for babies and toddlers, 10:15 a.m. 7:05 p.m. Pr e p a r a t i o n Da y — Modified day tomato pie contest, Agricultural Lectures, Discussions, Tuesdays, 421-1365 Fr i d a y , Au g . 4 vs. West Michigan, featuring light & sound reduction, Art Show and more, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wo o d b u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start 7:05 p.m. access to listening devices, extra Saturday, Aug. 26, Old Train Depot Authors, Readings & Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Th u r s d a y , Au g . 10 vs. Bowling staff and demonstrations with extra and Brower Park, Pierceton, 805- 421-1370 Green, 7:05 p.m. tactile stimulations for people with 7696 Films intellectual, physical and develop- Fr i d a y , Au g . 11 vs. Bowling Green, Co mm u n i t y Un i t y Ni g h t — Dinner, mental disabilities during prepara- games and prizes for the kids and Co n s c i o u s Discipline — Junior League 7:05 p.m. Kids Stuff tion for the solar eclipse, 12-5 p.m. neighborhood safety forum, 6-8 of Fort Wayne fundraiser feat. Sa t u r d a y , Au g . 12 vs. Bowling Green, Sunday, Aug. 13, Science Central, p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, Cooper social-emotional learning, discipline 7:05 p.m. Pr e -K Di s c o v e r Na t u r e — Native Fort Wayne, free for people with Community Center, Fort Wayne, and self regulation presentations Su n d a y , Au g . 13 vs. Bowling Green, American crafts and games and disabilities with registration, $9, free, 427-8311 from certified parent coach Amy 1:05 p.m. Native American flutist for children 424-2400 Au b u r n Fa l l Au c t i o n — Live auctions Speidel, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fr i d a y , Au g . 18 vs. Great Lakes, 7:05 ages 3-6, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. Co mm u n i t y Un i t y Ni g h t — Dinner, Aug. 5, Parkview Mirro Center, Fort of vintage, classic, collector and 5, Moser Park Nature Center, New p.m. games and prizes for the kids and Wayne, $35, 387-5592 new automobiles, live entertain- Haven, free, 749-2212 Sa t u r d a y , Au g . 19 vs. Great Lakes, neighborhood safety forum, 6-8 ment, celebrity appearances and Po l a r i z e d : Co v e r i n g a Di v e r s e Am e r i c a Na t i v e Am e r i c a n Li f e — Native 7:05 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, Weisser more, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; — NPR reporter Sarah McCammon American crafts, snacks and pre- Su n d a y , Au g . 20 vs. Great Lakes, Park Community Center, Fort 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. discusses how today’s news events sentation about the lives of Native 3:05 p.m. Wayne, free, 427-8311 1-2 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, seem to widen the disconnect Americans that lived in Northeast Mo n d a y , Au g . 21 vs. Great Lakes, Cr u i s e In t o Do w n t o w n Au b u r n — Auctions America Auburn Auction between Washington and the rest Indiana; for ages 7-13, 1 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Classic cars on display, door Park, Auburn, $15-$50, 877-906- of the nation and how journalists Sunday, Aug. 6, Moser Park Nature prizes, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, 2437 can work to bridge the gap, 7 p.m. Center, New Haven, free, 749-2212 local shopping and dining, 6-8 Thursday, Sept. 14, Sweetwater Dance p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, (show Sound, Fort Wayne, $25 before vehicles should arrive no later than Sept. 1, 452-1189 Emb o d y Da n c e — Guided dancing for Instruction 5:30 p.m.) Courthouse Square, Th e Mu s i c o f St a r Wa r s : A adults of all ages and abilities to r t l i n k d u c a t i o n a l r o g r a m s Downtown Auburn, free, 925-2100 Ce l e b r a t i o n o f Jo h n Wi l l i a m s ’ Fi l m A E P — exercise the mind, body and spirits, Sc o r e s — Multimedia presenta- Art classes offered by Artlink 10:50 a.m.-12:23 p.m. first and tion showcasing the music from Contemporary Art Gallery, dates third Sunday of each month, all seven films, 6 p.m. Thursday, and times vary, Artlink, Fort Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Sept. 21, Library Theatre, Main Wayne, fees vary, 424-7195 Wayne, $10 suggested donation, GREEN ROOM - From Page 22 Branch, Allen County Public Library, Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e 244-1905 Fort Wayne, free, 421-1210 Wo r k s h o p s — Workshops and Li n e Da n c e Fr i d a y s — Line dancing cal, Fatima Washington (Memphis) and Ennis L. Brown (The Little classes for movement, dance, yoga to top country hits, 9 p.m. Fridays Mermaid); Leading Performance (Play), Leslie Bryan (One Foot in and more offered by Fort Wayne thru Aug. 4, Rusty Spur Saloon, Storytimes Dance Collective, dates and times Fort Wayne, $5, 755-3465 the Gravy) and Brock Eastom (One Foot in the Gravy). vary, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Da n c e s o f Un i v e r s a l Pe a c e We e k e n d St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Fort Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 Re t r e a t — Dances that blend Arena Dinner Theatre Presents Awards Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : IPFW Co mm u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y— Art, chant, live music and simple move- Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read dance, music and theater classes ment into a living experience of The Arena Dinner Theatre presented the 44th annual William Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for grades pre-K through 12 offered unity, integration and peace, 6 Wunderlin Awards recently. The winners were as follows: Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. by IPFW College of Visual and p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6, Directors’ Awards, Kathy Pelter (They Came From Mars...), Tuesdays & Thursdays, Baby Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Karis Moss (Wait Until Dark), Brock Eastom (The Cemetery Club), Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6977 Wayne, $30 (individual dances)- 421-1320 Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — $155 (full weekend), 424-6008 Greg Sitcler (Failure: A Love Story), Jennifer Rothenbush (Getting Du p o n t Br a n c h — Born to Read Private lessons for a variety of Mo n t h l y Da n c e — Fort Wayne Sara Married), Kathy Pelter (Funny Little Thing Called Love) and Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, instruments available from profes- Dancesport’s monthly dance, 8-11 Ben Wedler (Assassins); Best Costume Design: Jill Bixler and Leah Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 sional instructors, ongoing weekly p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Walb Wedler (Assassins); Best Scenic Design: Therrin Eber (Assassins); a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Classic Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Wayne, Ants in Your Pants Storytime, Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176 $5-$10, fwdancesport.org Featured Role in a Play: Brock Eastom (Failure: A Love Story) and 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Wa t e r c o l o r In s t r u c t i o n — Artist Tom Mary Alberding (Failure: A Love Story); Featured Role in a Musi- & Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4 DeSomer of DeSomer Fine Art cal, Brad Davis and Olivia Ross (Assassins); Supporting Role in p.m. Wednesdays, Bookworms August Studio offers watercolor painting a Play, Brian Wagner (Failure: A Love Story) and Becky Niccum Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays instruction 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, Bu t l e r Da y s Fe s t i v a l — Local and (They Came From Mars...); Supporting Role in a Musical, Jim Nel- four Thursdays of each month, regional musical perfromances, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort son and Melissa Shaw (Assassins); Leading Role in a Play, Justin a.m. Thursdays, 421-1315 games, vendors, rides and contests, Wayne, $144 for four two-hour 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 8 Dirig (Failure: A Love Story) and Emily Arata (Wait Until Dark); Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to classes, 805-328-8336, www.des- a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 and Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and omerart.com/classes Leading Role in a Musical, Mason Hunter (Assassins); Best Direc- 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, tion of a Play or Musical, Gloria Minnich (Failure: A Love Story). Downtown Butler, free, 868-5200 Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 The Marlene Niccum Service to the Theatre Award is presented a.m. Tuesdays; Family Storytime, Trivia Tr o y Sc h o o l Be n e f i t — Food from 10:15 & 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421- Joseph Decuis, desserts by local only when the Board of Directors and the Executive Director wish 1320 Li v e Trivia — Trivia night with live chefs, local brews and music from to acknowledge a dedication and service to the theater over a long host, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Duesy’s “The Iconics” to raise funds to Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, period of time in many areas. This year, the award was presented to provide local scholarships to Troy 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Smart Start Sports Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, free, Kathy Pelter. Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 484-0411 School, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 421-1325 Joseph Decuis, Roanoke, $125, 248-8787 [email protected]

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