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Playing from the Heart Blues Guitarist Tinsley Ellis Story on Page 2
Also Inside Jackson Browne Great White Jesus Christ Superstar A Christmas Story - The Musical God’s Ear The Just So Stories Art & Entertainment Calendars WWW.WHATZUP.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE WWW.WHATZUP.COM Music, Movie, Theater & Book Reviews ------Cover Story • Tinsley Ellis------Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Playing from the Heart By Mark Hunter poured it all out on stage. So yeah, sometimes I get so worked up down in my basement writing and singing A few years ago the rock/blues guitarist Tinsley that I just get exhausted. And I’m a morning person, so Join Us for All Ellis was going through some old music files on his I may go down there at six in the morning and by noon computer. The songs were mostly demos spanning his I’m just like done for the day. Have to take a little nap Komets Home Games 35-year career, things he’d played live, cover tunes and regroup.” and originals. Just for fun he collected the instrumen- Ellis is not your typical blues musician. He has a tals into a file and found that he had 20 or 30. He’d degree in history from Emory University in Atlanta, THURSDAYS always wanted to release an album of instrumentals, where he lives. He approaches the blues and his music so he got a band together and recorded Get It. The with the eye of a historian. He sees the survival of the only problem? He blues as dependent College Night & couldn’t find a label not on the reemer- willing to release it. gence of the B.B. Music Industry Night It wasn’t as King big band era but though Ellis was on the fact that guitar some nobody guitar music is popular and SATURDAYS player. Far from it. the blues is included He’d been around for in that. a long time and had “The blues came College Football released 11 albums out of a scenario of on three different la- racial discrimina- on Big Screen TV bels, including Cap- tion and things like ricorn, Telarc and the that. The people that king of blues labels, made blues music Alligator. initially didn’t set out SUNDAYS So he did what a to even have a career lot of people are do- in music. They were NFL Ticket ing these days. farmers and factory “I couldn’t get workers and just hap- 4910 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne • 209.2117 any label interested pened to catch the in it, and I thought, ear of Keith Richards ‘Well, I’ll just put it and Eric Clapton. If out myself,’” Ellis it wasn’t for the Brit- said in a recent phone ish Invasion, I don’t interview. “I felt know if it would that strongly about have been a big deal it. And it really put because nobody paid a smile on people’s much attention to it faces. It made a big here. So it’s really a profit too. And when phenomenon. I don’t it came time to do know that you can the next one, I just TINSLEY ELLIS recreate those con- decided that since I 8 p.m. Friday, November 20 ditions, and I don’t already had a label going, C2G Music Hall know that you would want I could put out an album to. whenever I wanted to and 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne “So the good news is I could make whatever al- Tix: $15-$30 thru Neat Neat Neat that guitar music is on the bum I wanted to. And that rise and that includes the felt good.” Record Store, Wooden Nickel Music blues genre. Guitar was That good feeling has Stores & www.c2gmusichall.com made for playing blues. led to two more exception- Guitar is king. I didn’t ally good records in as many years. Get It came out in make that rule I just enforce it. Guitar is on the up-rise 2013, Midnight Blue in 2014 and Tough Love earlier so that’s a good thing. That’s what I do.” this year. All three have been well-received by fans He could have easily followed a path to academia, and critics alike. And vinyl lovers will get the chance but he chose the life of a blues guitar player over that to nab Tough Love after the first of the year. of a professor. It’s a choice he has not regretted. Blues Blast Magazine selected Tough Love as best “I let music into my life as an invited guest; then Rock Blues album of the year. it turned into a friend; then it turned into a constant “I think that might be the first award I’ve won companion. Then music turned into a controller, and since winning the Latin award in high school,” Ellis now it’s a tyrant. Can’t get it to turn back into anything said, dryly. “Excellence in Latin.” else. It’s got me, got a hold of me.” Ellis peppered our conversation with droll humor. Turns out that’s not a bad thing. Not for Ellis and He said the motto for his label, Heartfixer, after the certainly not for music lovers. Fellow musicians have Albert King song, is “High Hopes, Low Expecta- long recognized the talent and passion Ellis brings to tions.” Just goes to show you the blues ain’t about just his playing. He’s good friends with Warren Haynes feeling sad. Which is not to say Ellis doesn’t play and and Derek Trucks, to name two guys who know their sing with deep emotion. After seeing B.B. King for way around a fretboard. He’s had people like Peter the first time, Ellis realized that you have to play from Buck and Chuck Leavell, as well as Trucks, make your heart. Otherwise you’re just faking it. guest appearances on his albums. When Alligator Re- “I think in the blues medium you pretty much bet- cords founder Bruce Iglauer finally gave Ellis a good ter do that or it’s not going to satisfy,” he said. “I re- member the first time I went to see B B. King he just Continued on page 4 2------www.whatzup.com------November 12, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 15 t’s been a busy week for us here at World Headquarters, and before we mention what you’ll find in this issue, we’d like make you aware of a couple I of items. First item: The 2015-16 whatzup Dining Club cards offering buy one-get one or comparable savings at 20 area restaurants are now available. You can order online at whatzup.com or use the form on page 15 of this issue. Right now you Saturday, Nov. 14 • 8pm • $20-$40 can get one card for $18 and as many additional cards for friends, family and co- workers for just $10. This special pricing is in effect only until December 12, so you’ll want to act fast. 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Ellis has been on the road since the late When they come to C2G on Friday, yourself in the foot by making the kind of Calendar information is published as far in advance as space 1970s with various bands, including The Al- November 20, Ellis and his band will draw album radio would want to play, because permits and should be submitted as early as possible. ley Cats (with Preston Hubbard, later of the from his extensive work during his years at when it comes to radio I zig and they zag. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Fabulous Thunderbirds) and The Heartfixers Alligator, but the focus will likely be on his Or the kind of album that would get good Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday (which he formed in 1981 with singer and current work which is stellar, despite what reviews. I don’t know what kind of album the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted harpist Chicago Bob Nelson). The Heartfix- his self-deprecating style may suggest. that is. You can’t go wrong making an album up to noon on Monday the week of publication. ers soon became Atlanta’s top blues band. “I have just enough rope to hang my- for the fans, and that’s what I’ve done with ADVERTISING His current road band includes Erik self,” he said. “So far I haven’t. My formula this latest one, Tough Love
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Even though there’s always an alternative near at The fine folks at One Luck Guitar have lined up BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY hand, PBR is still my go-to beer . Looking around, a pretty stellar show on Thursday, December 3 when Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 I’m not alone. If you’re an avid PBR drinker or have a The B-Side at OLG (1301 Lafayette St.) hosts Blood- Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- taste for art, then on Saturday, December 5, The Brass shot Records recording artist Cory Branan. In his teens cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & Rail has a must-attend-event for you. That day’s Third this Mississippi native was fronting a Black Sabbath $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; Annual Pabst Blue Ribbon Art Festival will provide cover band, but he eventually discovered the music $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, the opportunity for all you artists out there to show off of John Prine, grabbed his guitar and started writing tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner your talents (non-artists can simply show up and be a his own material. Since his 2002 debut, The Hell You of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 judge). Say, he’s been building a reputation with his songwrit- a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM These PBR art shows/contests have been going ing, recording, touring and appearances on both The on around the country for a while now. As a matter Late Show with David Letterman and Last Call with C2G MUSIC HALL of fact, Pabst Blue Ribbon recently held their PBRart Carson Daly. This show is for ages 18 and up and will Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 competition, with the winner’s had art featured on cost just $7. Branan in the intimate settings of The B- Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse 6 million 16-ounce tall boys. If you’ve picked up a Side; should be one special night indeed! musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a 16-ouncer lately, you’ve probably seen Dallas artist In addition, if you haven’t heard, The Legend- comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent Jerod Davies’ piece titled “Diving for Liquid Gold.” ary Train Hoppers will be performing at The B-Side venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Ge t t i n g h e r e Anyhow, for the Rail’s competition artists are asked for their first gigs in nearly nine years on Saturday, Food catered by local vendors during some shows. T : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of to drop off their work between 1 and 3 p.m. that day; December 26 (8 p.m. and 10 p.m). Now that is one Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour voting for the public will be 3-7 p.m. Artist entry fee heck of a Christmas present! Stay tuned to whatzup earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check is $12 for one art piece, $20 for two pieces. But if for more info. you’re a judge, it won’t cost you a dime. You might . not get your artwork on the side of a can, but there [email protected] November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 NIGHTLIFE CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of Thursday, 11-12 $ DJ Fridays sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. 50¢ Wings, 3 Well Drinks Friday, November 13 • 10pm Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ~ Live Entertainment ~ Chris Worth ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 Saturday, Nov. 14 ~ 6-10pm p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Friday, 11-13 Michelle Romary Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Actual Size Brat Pack Saturday, November 14 • 10pm ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Karaoke Every Saturday, 9pm Saturday, 11-14 Kid Friendly Until 10pm Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials! x p e c t Primetime E : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, Thursdays: 50¢ Jumbo Wings 16TVs, Patio, 4 Garage Doors state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. (dine-in only) & Outdoor Bar Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : East State, next to Rib Room. Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 www.nickswinebar.com 4910 N. Clinton Street Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook Fort Wayne • 209.2117 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Checkerz Bar & Grill ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Ca t Bo x — Progressive rock/CDNicks_1/20ad_Nov11-due We s t Ce n t r a l Q uNov3.indda r t e t — Jazz111/2/15 at Club 12:37 PMEas t o n Co r b i n w/Cr a i g Ca m pb e l l — Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock release party at Brew-Ha Coffee Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Country at Embassy Theatre, Fort Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the House, Columbia City, 7-10 p.m., no no cover, 426-3442 Wayne, 8 p.m., $34.50, 424-5665 best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till cover, 248-4111 Wy a t t Ce n a c — Comedy at Calhoun Ex pa n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- o u r s roads. H : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 9:30 p.m., $18, 456-7005 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 l c o h o l m t noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. A : Full Service; P : 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 Yo Yo Pa — Acoustic variety at Friendly Fe l o n i o u s Mu n k w/Da v e He l e m — MC, Visa, ATM available Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no Comedy at Calhoun Street Soups, Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, cover, 745-3369 Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, 10 Columbia Street WesT 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 p.m., $10, 456-7005 Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Th e Ed d i e Has k i l l Pr o j e c t — Variety at Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c w/Fo r t Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Saturday, November 14 Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c Ch o r u s — Lord DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 80D — Rock at Alley Sports Bar, Pro Nelson Mass at First Wayne Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of Ex pa n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s Bowl West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no United Methodist, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- cover, 483-4421 p.m., $20, 481-0777 C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety at menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Aa r o n Le w i s — Rock/country at Rusty Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Country Spur Saloon I, Fort Wayne, $25-$60, Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Heritage Winery, Laotto, 5-8 p.m., , 755-3465 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 459-7687 no cover, 637-2980 Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Fatboyz Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Ac t u a l Si z e — Rock at Hamilton Disc, Amex Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas House, Hamilton, 6-10 p.m., no Bar & Grill, Ligonier, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no cover, 488-3344 no cover, 894-4640 cover, 426-3411 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Pie Eyed CURLY’S VILLAGE INN Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 Ju l i e Ha d a w a y — Variety at Venice Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Petey’s, Leesburg, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 no cover, 574-453-9741 Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family no cover, 482-1618 He a r t l a n d Si n g s w/Fo r t Wa y n e owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted Ba c k Wa t e r — Country rock at Wacky LDNL — Variety at Bar 145, Fort Jac’s, Angola, 9:30 p.m., cover, 665- Ch i l d r e n ’s Ch o i r — Vocal at Auer Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 9071 Performance Hall, Rhinehart Music made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 4 p.m., Be a u t i f u l D i sas t e r — Rock at Beamer’s $5, 481-6555 Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex cover, 485-1038 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at Club Paradise, Ma t t & Jas o n Ba n d — Contemporary Angola, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 833- Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at 7082 DEER PARK PUB Christian at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Ja n i c e An n e & Mi ss Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e — Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 7-9 p.m., free, 920-8734 p.m., $5, 483-1311 Pr i m a l Ur g e — Rock at Dupont Bar Country at Susie’s Sandbar, Warsaw, Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Bi l l y Ra y Ba u e r w/Ja k e Sh a r o n — 9:30 p.m., no cover, 574-269-5355 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug 483-1311 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Je n n i f e r Ne t t l e s w/Br a n d y Cl a r k — and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r Qu a r t e t — Jazz 486-0216 Country at Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, 8 p.m., $59.85-$99.85, 574-293-4469 Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger at Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 459-7687 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 p.m., no cover, 436-3512 Te e n Ro c k Ni g h t — Variety at C2G cover, 426-3411 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- Music Hall, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., ety at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Jo n Du r n e l l Ba n d — Rock/variety at Disc $3, 426-6434 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 U.R.B. — Funk at Latch String Bar & p.m., no cover, 749-5396 DICKY’S 21 TAPS Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Jo s h u a Da v i s — Folk/variety at C2G Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 cover, 483-5526 10 p.m., $5, 422-5055 Music Hall, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Ex p e c t : Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Great tunes; Large $20-$40, 426-6434 selection of beers; Beautiful patio; Cornhole on Wednesdays. Brand new menu! Daily lunch specials under $8. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 midnight WEDNESDAYS thursday, nov. 12 • 10pm Friday, Nov. 13 • 10pm Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc DUPONT BAR & grill $ 00 dance party Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 1 Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ OPEN MIC w/dj rich Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live saturday, Nov. 14 • 10pm music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings domestic w/JON SWAIN Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. (elephants in mud) Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & $ 00 cougar Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. 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Wednesday, Nov. 25 • 8-11pm Voted #1 at 2014 Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays Fort Wayne WingFest NFL FOOTBALL Dicky’s Annual Tuesday ~ 7:30pm Guitar • Bass • Piano • Voice • Recording Turkey Eve Party Hours: TRIVIA Songwriting • Ukulele • Drums Featuring Live Music from 10am-12am M-Th., Wednesday ~ 7-9pm 10am-3am Fri. EXTREME MUSIC BINGO Adam Strack 12pm-3am Sat., Sundays: $3 Pints, 17 Taps (exc. Guinness & Smithwick’s) Thursdays: $2 domestic pints/$6 domestic pitchers 2910 Maplecrest 12:30-8pm Sun. 301 W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 820 Spring Street, Fort Wayne Inside the Harrison at Parkview Field Lessons for (260) 486-0590 260.426.1088 260.267.9679 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------i t t l e ig a n d a n t r a a r a o k e w a k e a n t r a a r a o k e w a k e Everyone! L B B — Variety at Cupbearer M K /J — at Wrigley M K /J — Variety at Café, Auburn, 7-9 p.m., free, 920- Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8734 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Our experienced instructors o er lessons tailored to Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Se e Th r o u g h Dr e ss e s w/Lo s t La k e s , Ma r k Ga r r — Acoustic variety at Nick’s & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Sh a d e — Indie rock at Calhoun Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 5-8 your musical needs. Whether you’re a beginner or an cover, 485-1038 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort p.m., no cover, 482-6425 experienced musician, our state-of-the-art facility Ma g p i e — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, 10 Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, 456-7005 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 897-3331 Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, gives you the tools and knowledge you need to excel Mi c h e l l e Ro m a r y — Variety at Bar Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, a.m., no cover, 483-5526 in music and beyond. 209-2117 Wednesday, November 18 Th e Mi d t o w n Me n — Pop at Niswonger Monday, November 16 The Sweetwater Academy of Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — Ohio, 7:30 p.m., $25-$45, 419-238- Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Karaoke at Columbia Street West, 6722 Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, Music & Technology o ers: On e Ey e d Wo o k i e — Rock at Checkerz no cover, 483-5526 422-5055 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 D—J Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Acme Bar • Studios Equipped with State-of-the-art Equipment a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no and Grill, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no Pa r t y Bo a t Ba n d — Island variety at cover, 267-9679 cover, 480-2264 • Lessons Designed for All Styles and All Ages American Legion 499, Fort Wayne, Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483-1368 Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, • Student Recitals in a World-class Theater Po p ’n’Fr e s h — Blues/rock at Mad 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, To n y No r t o n — Variety at Deer Park 5526 • The Finest Local Professional Instructors 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, Karaoke at K-Ville Pub, Kendallville, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 349-1677 Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Arena Su sa n Ma e & Ne w Ye s t e r d a y — Tuesday, November 17 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Contemporary R&B/jazz at Club no cover, 557-1563 Gr e a t La k e Sw i m m e r s — Indie folk at Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., IWP F Gu i t a r St u d i o Sh o w c as e — no cover, 426-3442 Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $12, 267-5303 Guitar at Rhinehart Music Center, Th r e e Ri v e r s Ch o r a l Fe s t i v a l — IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, Hu b i e As h c r a f t w/Ad a m St r a c k & Choral at Auer Performance Hall, 481-6555 Tr a v i s Go w — Acoustic at Bar 145, Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort Jo n Du r n e l l & Mi ss i Bu r g e ss — Wayne, 4 p.m., $5, 481-6555 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Acoustic variety at 469 Sports & Tr i c h o t o m o u s Hi pp o p o t a m u s — Rock Spirits, New Haven, 7 p.m., no at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort IWP F Tr o m b o n e En s e m b l e Re c i t a l — Trombone at Rhinehart Music cover, 749-7207 Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Wrigley 422-5896 Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., free, 481-6555 Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Wide Variety of Lessons p.m., no cover, 485-1038 State-of-the-art Music Ja c k s o n Br o w n e w/La r r y Ca m pb e l l , Including Drum, Piano, Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at and Lesson Rooms Sunday, November 15 Te r e sa Wi l l i a m s — Rock/folk at and Voice Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no La Ar m a d a w/Th e Lu r k i n g Co r ps e s , p.m., $43-$100, 424-5665 cover, 415-6167 l a g u e d b y u m a n i t y a t a y e P H — Punk at KT & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qu a r t e t — Blues at P & F — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Skeletunes, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $6, Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no 580-1120 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 cover, 490-6488
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Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Th u r s |Fr i |Sa t Live DJ November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n (Wh o Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m pb e l l — Ju s t i c e — Variety at Eagles Post 3512, Da t ) — Variety at Venice Restaurant, Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., $1, 482- p.m., no cover, 471-3798 436-3512 Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 1618 Ju s t u s — Rock at Eagles 3512, Fort Re n e e Go n z a l e s w/Ch r i s Ru t k o w s k i Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 436- Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; local artists featured a n d Ke v i n Pi e k a r s k i — at Kozé Thai Friday, November 20 3512 monthly; outdoor seating. Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, Cuisine, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s e t t i n g Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. G cover, 755-6802 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. p.m., no cover, 426-1088 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Th e Las t i n g Ho p e w/Aa r o n Lo n g Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, November 19 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Alley Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, — Contemporary Christian at Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Cupbearer Café, Fort Wayne, 7-9 GREEN FROG INN at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort 483-4421 p.m., no cover, 920-8734 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- Ch e r r y o n To p — Rock at Bar 145, Fort 6425 Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. cover, 485-1038 Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, ety at Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort Ra y Ha r r i s — Blues/variety at Venice wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at 489-0286 no cover, 482-1618 u m o r z Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Cl u s t e r f o l k — Neo-folk at Deer Park S M — Rock at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m pa n y — R&B/vari- a.m., no cover, 432-8966 no cover, 483-5526 MC, Visa, Amex, Disc i n s l e y l l i s ety at AJ’s Bar and Grill, Fort Wayne, Co f f i n Wi t c h — Metal at O’Sullivan’s T E — Blues at C2G Music LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL 7-10 p.m., no cover, 434-1980 Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Hall, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $15-$30, Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Lake George p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 426-6434 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 o d d a r r o l d a n d Retreat, Fremont, 7-10 p.m., no Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at T H B — R&B/blues at Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. cover, 833-2266 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; Hu b i e A s h c r a f t — Acoustic at Checkerz 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 459-7687 y a u s e y Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7:30-9:30 Da v i d Dy e r w/Ge o f f La f l e u r — T C — R&B/variety at Nick’s Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open p.m., no cover, 489-0286 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. WIP F S a x o p h o n e Qu a r t e t a n d Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Sa x o p h o n e Ch o r i r — Saxophone at 486-0216 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort Fe r n a n d o Ta r a n g o Qu a r t e t — Jazz/ Saturday, November 21 Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 variety at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 80D — Rock at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Blues at Dupont Bar Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY no cover, 489-2524 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, cover, 625-1002 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Trolley Bar, 483-1311 Al i c i a Py l e Qu a r t e t — Jazz/variety at Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at The Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best 490-4322 Post, Pierceton, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3, a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Jo s h Me y e r s — Acoustic variety at The 574-594-3010 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 WIPF Pi a n o St u d i o Sh o w c as e — Piano Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually p.m., no cover, 426-1088 at Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 l c o h o l m t 11 a.m.-1 a.m. A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481- Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no 6555 Classic rock at Wacky Jac’s, Angola, cover, 485-1038 Ja c k i e Ev a n c h o — Variety at Honeywell 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 665- Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at Center, Wabash, 7:30 p.m., 9071 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, $29-$100, 563-1102 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Ja n i c e An n e & Mi ss Ki t t y ’s Re v e n g e Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley — Country at Beamer’s Sports Grill, cover, 833-7082 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no Da v i d Dy e r w/Ge o f f La f l e u r — e t t i n g h e r e cials. G T : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- cover, 625-1002 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : 2537 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no 486-0216 Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, cover, 426-3411 Di r t y Co m p ’n y — Progressive rock at O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 5827 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Ex p e c t : Friendly, extremely accommodating atmosphere & staff. 12 flat screen TVs & projector TV. Kid friendly until 10 p.m. NFL football Sun., Mon. & Thurs.; trivia 7:30 p.m. Tues.; extreme music bingo 7-9 p.m. Wed.; karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; college sports Sat. whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Menu includes Irish specialties & vegetarian options; catering avail- ACOUSTIC VARIETY ORIGINAL ROCK able. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Building downtown between Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 FM90...... 765-606-5550 Fairfield and Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 PRAISE & WORSHIP Sat.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR BLUES ROCK Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke 80D...... 260-519-1946 Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & BLUES of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes CLASSICAL Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK & VARIETY Visa, Disc, Amex COUNTRY & country rock The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 STATE GRILL BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 horn band Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 standards friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous INDIE ROCK Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: KARAOKE/DJ TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. OLDIES ROCK variety Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 For more information on these performers, or to sign your ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 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10------www.whatzup.com------November 12, 2015 Find your treasure or find your pleasure at - From Page 6 Membership Makes SPINS The Difference were healing from the final notes of that album’s clos- funky bassline drives “Archer on the Beach,” despite ing song, “Days of Candy,” Legrand and Scally an- the song’s chilly demeanor. It’s not necessarily bleak, • Job Referrals nounced they were releasing another album of all new but threads of melancholy certainly run through the • Experienced Negotiators material. record. Draped in warm, inviting instrumentation as it • Insurance Thank Your Lucky Stars, released less than two is, Poison Season rarely allows glimpses of blue sky, • Contract Protection months after Depression Cherry, acts as a bit of a a notable exception being the “rocker” of the album, rough-around-the-edges version of Beach House’s “Dream Lover.” As the pounding drums and insistent Fort Wayne typical baroque sound. 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Bejar’s well-deserved reputation for intelligent & Thursday, dine-in only; soup & salad lunch/dinner buffet, Mon.-Fri. direct than Beach House’s normal song structure. writing and inventive songcraft comes to the fore here Ge t t i n g Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first “One Thing” is as rock n’ roll as Legrand and Scally and throughout the record; it’s powerful music that’s stoplight. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; have gotten to this point. Distorted drums, guitars, and ultimately calm and communicative at the center, even Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site heavy organ offer a solid foundation for Legrand to at its most inscrutable. emote beautifully. Watching them play this live, you Poison Season is often demanding of the listener, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY get the feeling these two really love to make some but the payoff far exceeds the price of admission. noise, with Legrand slapping the neck of her Strat till (D.M. Jones) MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE it starts to squeal feedback. Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 After you go through Thank Your Lucky Stars a Deerhunter Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- few times, you understand why these songs weren’t crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews just tacked onto Depression Cherry and that album Fading Frontier 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. made into a double album. Despite many of the same Deerhunter exist in Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 moods and feels that permeate both records, they are a musical spot which, miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- indeed two very different vibes. There’s more of an were they to be re- Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, in-the-moment vibe with Stars, and that makes this re- moved from it, would Disc cord very much a standalone experience. A song like be an empty hole. Or “Elegy to the Void,” with it’s 80s synths and Motels- rather, a lack of a spot. DEKALB COUNTY like vocals, seems better suited in this environment While a particular than the sultry, lovelorn world of Cherry. “Rough “sound” doesn’t deter- MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Song” and album closer “Somewhere Tonight” both mine their identity, they’re always readily recogniz- Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 offer this alternate universe version of a Coney Island able as Deerhunter when you hear them. Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- sock hop slow dance. That vibe, while not entirely out A lesser band might cower at the prospect of fall- crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, of place in mood on previous Beach House albums, ing into repetition or worse: eventual self parody. But including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- here seems to stand out more. Bradford Cox and company are too talented and too town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 Thank Your Lucky Stars was a surprise, for sure, busy exploring their capabilities to worry about such a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc but it’s no surprise that it’s a great album. While not things. Like onetime tour-mates Spoon, these guys as lush and layered as it’s predecessor, it’s still an have yet to release a dud. Fading Frontier is full of STEUBEN COUNTY album that grabs you and doesn’t let go. Repeated heart, at times approaching the celebratory (“Take listens only enhance that. Victoria Legrand and Alex your handicaps / Channel them and feed them back / HAMILTON HOUSE Scally have done it again. (John Hubner) ’Til they become your strengths,” Cox sings on “All Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 the Same”) but refusing to look away from the mun- Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers Destroyer dane and heartbreaking details. on tap, 6 large HDTVs, NFL Package (Sunday games), internet juke, Poison Season Injured in a 2014 car accident, Cox has mentioned Golden Tee, pool table, karaoke every Saturday (9 p.m.); lunch and how his physical recovery and subsequent depres- dinner specials, jumbo wing special every Thursday (50¢ eat-in only). Even if you’re sion informed Fading Frontier. But the album feels Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of roads 1 and 427. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-1 a.m. only familiar with Dan buoyed by experience rather than pulled down by for- Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 12 noon-12 midnight Sun. Bejar from his stints tune. “Jackknifed / On the side-street crossing / I’m Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa with Canadian indie still alive / And that’s something,” Cox sings in the MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE supergroup The New beautifully catchy “Breaker.” He concludes, “And Pornographers, you when I die / There will be nothing to say / Except I Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 know he’s a singular tried / Not to waste another day / Trying to stem the Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana talent. And an acquired tide.” 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 taste. Musically, Fading Frontier is a feast. Strutting For all his melodic brilliance and ability to turn, pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on like a 70s Bowie outtake, “Snakeskin” radiates with beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. tweak and bend language to his will, Bejar can jar the energy, while the waltzing “Take Care” and regal, listener to (perhaps) the point of distraction with a vo- Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; crystalline “Duplex Planet” recall the tender side of Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc cal style that’s, well, distinctive, to say the least. It’s 2010’s Halcyon Digest. And though it lacks the rough only once you’ve acclimated yourself to his unique immediacy and energy that poured out of 2013’s phrasing that you come to appreciate the rich musical Monomania, Fading Frontier hits the heart via its own WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTINGS EARN YOU LOWER worlds he creates in his songs. trajectory. “I can’t believe there is no hope,” Cox sings ADVERTISING RATES AND GREATER EXPOSURE ON Destroyer’s latest, Poison Season, builds on the in “Leather and Wood,” a positive forcing its way soft-rock vibe that supported 2011’s Kaputt like a through cracks in the negative. This is an emotionally WHATZUP.COM AND IN WHATZUP2NITE DAILY EMAIL well-worn shag carpet. This time around, elegant honest and eminently listenable record, and it’s bound string arrangements and lonesome pianos coexist to stand up as a highlight in a singular band’s already BLAST. CALL 260-691-3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. with soaring horn parts (“Bangkok”), while a spare, loaded catalog. (D.M. Jones) November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • On the Road------Talk about planning ahead. Even before 2015 17th Floor Dec. 19 Bar 145 Fort Wayne has faded away, Maroon 5 have booked a 1964 the Tribute Dec. 5 Lafayette Theater Lafayette fall 2016 tour that commences in early Sep- Road Notez 4th Day Echo Nov. 27 Bar 145 Fort Wayne tember. The band will continue supporting Aaron Lewis Nov. 14 Rusty Spur Saloon I Fort Wayne the August 2015 release of V, and these are CHRIS HUPE Aaron Lewis Dec. 4 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis reportedly the only U.S. dates for the band Acacia Strain w/Counterparts, Glass Cloud, Fit for an Autopsy, Kublain Khan Nov. 12 Bottom Lounge Chicago next year, as they are touring Europe and South America extensively. Tickets for Septem- The Academy Is Dec. 17 House of Blues Cleveland Allen Stone w/Bernhoft Nov. 18 House of Blues Cleveland ber 28 in Cleveland and September 29 in Cincinnati go on sale November 19. Tove Lo Allie X Nov. 19 Double Door Chicago will open the shows. Andrew Bird w/Jason Adasiewicz Dec. 7-10 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago Brantley Gilbert keeps getting bigger and bigger by pumping out the country hits one The Arcs Dec. 2-3 Vic Theatre Chicago Arctic Clam Dec. 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne after another. Gilbert has booked a winter tour with openers Canaan Smith and Michael Awolnation w/The Struts, Meg Myers Dec. 5 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Ray that will stop at The Huntington Center in Toledo February 19 and The Nutter Center Bastille w/The Wombats, Circa, Waves Dec. 4 Aragon Ballroom Chicago in Dayton the following night. Tickets are already on sale. BeauSoleil ($25-$50) Dec. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor Ellie Goulding Delirium The Beggars e/MPV, The Blueflowers Dec. 3 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI In what is sure to be a sold out tour, will support her new album, , Ben Folds w/Ymusic, Dotan Nov. 16 Murat Indianapolis with a tour that runs through early summer. Goulding will cover the area extensively with Between the Buried and Me Nov. 20 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit May 6 in Chicago, May 7 in Cleveland, May 8 at Eastern Michigan University, May 10 The Birthday Massacre Nov. 22 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit in Columbus, Ohio and May 14 in Indianapolis on the docket. Years & Years will open Brandi Carlile Dec. 30-31 Thalia Hall Chicago the shows. Brian Regan Dec. 4 State Theatre Kalamazoo Brian Regan Jan. 14 ‘16 Victory Theatre Evansville The ever versatile They Might Be Giants will head out on the road next spring in sup- Bridgett Everett Dec. 4 Lincoln Hall Chicago port of their newest album, Why?, due out November 27. TMBE have ventured into the Buddy Guy Nov. 14 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville children’s music world over the past several years and have never taken themselves too Campfire Cassettes w/Adam Baker & the Heartache, Barky & Speaker, Austin Parish Nov. 28 Skeletunes Fort Wayne seriously anyway, so you never know what to expect when they play a “family show” at Catie Curtis w/Maia Sharp ($15) Jan. 11 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor The Vic Theatre in Chicago March 20. I can tell you that the band brings the volume down The Chainsmokers Nov. 13 Aragon Ballroom Chicago a bit and brings the lights up a bit for the family shows, keeping everyone safe. There’s The Chainsmokers w/Matoma Nov. 18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis The Charlatans Nov. 13 House of Blues Chicago even stroller parking available. Cherry on Top Nov. 20 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Billy Gibbons, normally of ZZ Top, had to reschedule some of his tour dates with his Chris Cagle Dec. 11 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis band The BFGs, originally set to take place this month. The long-bearded guitarist just Chris Young w/Eric Paslay, Clare Dunn Nov. 13 Emens Auditorium, Ball State Muncie Perfectamundo Chris Young w/Eric Paslay, Clare Dunn Nov. 14 Miller Audiorium Kalamazoo released his first-ever solo album, , and still wants people to hear it live, City and Colour w/Greyhounds Jan. 30 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids but the tour now kicks off after Thanksgiving with a January 29 show in Chicago and a Cole Swingell w/Adam Sanders Dec. 5 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis January 31 show in Detroit now on the itinerary. Expect to hear most of the solo album Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash and, of course, a few ZZ Top favorites as well. Cory Branan Dec. 3 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne Cowboy Junkies ($45) Nov. 22 The Ark Ann Arbor Iconic musician Bonnie Raitt is releasing a new album next year titled Dig in Deep which Damon Williams Dec. 31 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville will conveniently allow her to embark on her Dig in Deep Tour in March. Dig in Deep The Dandy Warhols w/The Shivas Nov. 18 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN drops February 26 and Raitt visits Detroit March 16 and Chicago March 22. California The Dandy Warhols Nov. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago Honeydrops will open the shows. Daniel Quinn & Marc Stachofsky Nov. 22 Wunderkammer Gallery Fort Wayne Darius Rucker w/David Nail, A Thousand Horses Nov. 14 iWireless Center Chicago Cradle of Filth released a new album last July, but have yet to come to America to show it Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 6 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio off. Now there is word that the Britons have finally booked a trek for early next year, their Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Duffer, Bill Medley Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel first tour here since 2011. Always a visually stunning show, you won’t want to miss this Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Bill Medley Dec. 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago extravaganza if you are any kind of fan of heavy music. Butcher Babies and Ne Oblivis- David Allie & Mayaeni Nov. 28 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI caris will open when Dani Filth and his brood visit Chicago March 1, Cincinnati March David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio 2, Cleveland March 3 and Detroit March 4. VIP meet-and-greet tickets are available for Death Cab for Cutie w/Best Coast Dec. 3 Chicago Theatre Chicago those of you who are brave enough. Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 13 Thalia Hall Chicago [email protected] Delbert McClinton ($50) Dec. 16 The Ark Ann Arbor The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Jeff Dunham Dec. 6 Nutter Center Dayton Devon Allman Nov. 21 The Rathskeller Indianapolis Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark Nov. 14 Lerner Theatre Elkhart DNCE w/Powers Nov. 19 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne Dru Hill Nov. 13 State Theatre Kalamazoo Joanna Newsom w/Alela Diane, Ryan Francesconi Dec. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Dustin Lynch w/Chris Lane Nov. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis John Oliver Dec. 30 Chicago Theatre Chicago Easton Corbin w/Craig Campbell Nov. 14 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne John Two-Hawks w/Johanna Kurkela Dec. 8 Sweetwater Fort Wayne Elephant Revival Nov. 12 Lincoln Hall Chicago Johnny A. Dec. 4 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Eli Young Band Dec. 3 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Johnny A. w/Gene Deer Dec. 15 The Rathskeller Indianapolis The English Beat feat. Dave Wakeling Nov. 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jojo Dec. 16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Felonious Munk w/Dave Helem Nov. 14 CS3 Fort Wayne Jon McLaughlin w/Tess Henley ($21) Nov. 20 The Ark Ann Arbor Flamin’ Groovies w/The Hentchmen Nov. 13 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jorma Kaukonen ($30) Dec. 20 The Ark Ann Arbor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Dec. 20 T. 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November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 Burnt Stars Cooper, Not Food Burnt, the new film from screenwriter Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things and last year’s foodie film The Hundred Foot Journey) and John Wells, follows Flix a tried and true recipe. In Burnt, the backdrop is the world of chefs and haute cuisine, but this same recipe CATHERINE LEE is used for movies about sports figures, artists, singers, teachers, moms and dads – really just about everyone two years clean and thinks he’s ready for a resurrec- who has an ideal and stumbles badly on the way to tion. He thinks he’s ready to open a restaurant, in Lon- reaching their goal. Burnt’s flavor is comfort food, not don this time, and go for his third Michelin star. haute cuisine, and it is tasty and comforting. This involves reconnecting with the people who As cooks know, a successful dish begins with high were part of the messes he left behind. Most are sur- quality ingredients. So, and I mean this in the nicest prisingly easy to get on board. The ease of securing possible way, think of Bradley Cooper as a prime funds, space and staff for the new endeavor, we are piece of meat, juicy and fresh, able to bring to life any led to believe, is because Adam is just so talented, flavor profile and raise the possibilities for any gar- charming, handsome and sexy. Even Bradley Cooper nish. has trouble dragging that baggage over his past and I love Cooper, and I appreciate that he has spoken present behavior. in support of Jennifer Lawrence and the half of our Recruiting new people is more arduous. He wins species trying to get equal pay and influence in the over an aspiring sous chef, David (Sam Keeley), even movie world. If calling him meat sounds offensive, convincing the guy to let him live in his spare bed- I refer you to Bull Durham or a quick review of the room. When asked why anyone would put up with hacked Sony e-mails about women. I’m pretty sure he this apartment crasher, David explains the importance can take it. I certainly admire his willingness to take of the Michelin system: one star makes you Luke on something less ponderous than American Sniper to Skywalker; two makes you “whoever Alec Guin- cleanse the palate. ness played in Star Wars”; a third would make Adam In Burnt Cooper plays Adam Jones, a once hot Yoda. celebrity chef, now in recovery. Born into a dysfunc- But no number of stars will make Adam Yoda. tional family, he found refuge in a restaurant kitchen He’s sober, but he’s still struggling on the jerk front. at the age of 14. He cooked his way to a two-star Mi- He gets regular drug tests from a therapist (Emma chelin restaurant in Paris until he crashed and burned. Thompson, a very believable sounding board) to He admits he became an awful human, a drug-addled, prove he’s clean. Thompson offers advice and tries to arrogant bully and egomaniac. Sometimes, he shrugs, get him to attend meetings, but he has trouble listen- “my food was almost as good as I thought it was.” ing. Adam is meting out his own punishment in New Orleans, shucking oysters keeping careful count. He’s Continued on page 16 ------New James Bond Film Opens Big Tops at the Box: Sam Mendes’ and Daniel Craig’s latest Bond effort, Spectre, delivered, selling over $73 million in tickets in the U.S. over its first three days of ScreenTime release, good enough for the top spot at the box. Not only are reviews great and the buzz strong, but the film GREG W. LOCKE has already sold $226 million in tickets abroad, mak- ing it one of the biggest Bond openings to date. I’m Taking the No. 4 spot at last weekend’s box office not a big Star Trek fan, but I do tend to really like the was this silly Goosebumps film that I hope to never Bond films – especially the Daniel Craig films, which have to type another word about. The movie sold an- I personally think eclipse what the series was prior to other $7 million at the box, bringing the film’s total to his involvement. With Craig probably leaving the role $66 million in the U.S. and $92 million worldwide. for good, here’s hoping they pick a worthy successor. Rounding out last weekend’s Top 10 was Bridge Seems that everyone really wants Idris Elba, which I of Spies which sold just over $6 million over its fourth am totally on board with. And Rita Ora as the Bond weekend. This Spielberg film has sold just $55 million girl, please and thank you. in the U.S. and $72 million worldwide so far. Ouch. Also at the Box: The Peanuts Movie, which I des- Those are definitely not Spielberg numbers. Suppos- perately want to see for some reason (nostalgia, duh), edly the movie is pretty great. Write me at gregw- also performed very well over its first three days of [email protected] and let me know if you’ve seen it release, selling an impressive $45 million in tickets and, if so, what you think of it. despite still having quite a bit of active competition Also of note: this “indie” film called Brooklyn in the youth market. Reviews aren’t the greatest for opened on five screens last weekend and sold a stellar the film, but that was expected, given the nature of the $237,000. Good enough for over $36,000 per screen - material and how it was re-imagined. a startling average. Look for this one to expand soon. Taking the No. 3 spot at last weekend’s U.S. box New This Week: First up is The 33, starring office was, of course, the juggernaut that is Ridley Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne Scott’s The Martian, which sold another $9.3 mil- and ScreenTime all-time crush girl Juliette Binoche. lion and is quickly approaching the $200 million sales Looks decent enough and is doing pretty well over- mark in the U.S. Add in abroad ticket sales and The seas. I doubt this one will set the world on fire. Martian will probably break the $500 million mark. Next up is CBS comedy Love the Coopers, star- It’s rare that a great director, a great actor and a great ring Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane script kill at the box office all around the world. Look for this one to be a surprise come awards season. 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Bi z a r r e Ba z aa r — Multiple artists conceptual boundaries of photog- Ar t a m e n t — Cinema Center and Artlink collaborate for fundraising event, It’s the kind exhibit absurd and curious mixed raphy, Wednesday-Sunday thru There’s no media pieces, Wednesday-Sunday Nov. 23, Fort Wayne, $2, 417-8846 art, live auction, food, cash bar, live of clever but lim- turning Nicki thru Nov. 23, Wunderkammer Ma u r i c e Pa p i e r : A Retrospective — music, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, ited gimmick that Minaj’s “Su- Company, Fort Wayne, $2, 417- Over 70 pieces by Papier and Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, would be perfectly per Bass” or 8846 dozens of paintings by his former Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Ho l i d a y Op e n Ho u s e — Meet-and- suited to a blog on Da y n e Bo n t a : Im p r e s s i o n s a t 88 — students, Tuesday-Sunday thru Katy Perry’s Photographs from Indiana photog- Jan. 15, Artlink Contemporary Art greet, light refreshments and dis- which the author “I Kissed a rapher depicting his 88 years of life, Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 counts on art purchases, 10 a.m.-5 posted a new pop- Girl” into art, Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 22, Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Orchard song-inspired sonnet no matter how you try. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, (members, free), 422-6467 photography from invited and juried 436-0927 each week. In fact, Sometimes Didriksen’s artists, Tuesday-Sunday thru that’s exactly where the powers of interpretation fail Jan. 3, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, idea comes from – Didriksen’s him, too, and he ends up simply $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Pop Sonnets has been a popular spitting out the original fluff un- Tumblr for quite a few months digested, such as when he ends at this point – and in one of the Cyndi Lauper classic with those instances of questionable the couplet, “I’ll walk within the From Page 14 medium crossover, a bunch of sun’s enliv’ning rays / for girls FLIX - the sonnets have been gathered just want some fun within their The addition to the kitchen Adam really wants have yet is a workplace comedy set in a restaurant. into an ink-on-paper book and days.” is Helene, a very talented saucier (the very talented For Burnt, no less than Mario Batali and Marcus published by Quirk Books. It’s without question that Sienna Miller). He get’s her fired so she has to go to Wareing are listed as the consultants. The knife skills Don’t get me wrong. Did- Didriksen has an entertaining work with him. She has a young daughter to support. are impressive, and the whole film is lovely, but I do riksen’s work is very clever, and thing going here. The question, (Children sick of their parent’s long hours as a chef is wish when the beautiful food is coming out of the the joke of casting trifling pop however, is why it needs to be a a frequent ingredient in food flicks.) kitchen, the camera spent more time on the food and songs in the language and verse book. Winning Helene over is an obstacle. Some bad the pleasure it gives people. Adam says he wants to be form of the kind of poetry we’ve Frankly, I don’t have an an- characters are pressuring Adam over past drug debts. creating culinary orgasms, and that doesn’t quite hap- been conditioned to think of as swer to that question. Sure, if There is betrayal in the kitchen. Adam gets cut off at pen. serious is, more often than not, you’ve got a friend with both a the pass. But finally, these tribulations teach Adam From Babette’s Feast flows an ever-widening very funny. love of Shakespeare and a sense how to be a better person, so we know that third star is stream of food movies. Big Night, Eat, Drink, Man, Sometimes the joke is in of humor, this little book would coming. Woman, Like Water for Chocolate, The Lunch Box, how the Shakespearean tone make a decent gift. It would be Whole networks are devoted to food. Cooking Mostly Martha, Tortilla Soup and What’s Cooking are can lend weight to a song that, much cheaper, though, to just competitions for adults (some of whom behave like a few of my favorites. in its original form, is fluffy give them the URL to the Tumblr children) and children (who behave with maturity Burnt will sate a gentle appetite for a foodie film. to the point of weightlessness. rather than shelling out $14 for beyond their years) litter the landscape. All we don’t [email protected] Consider the chorus of this one, the hard-cover – and, compared which becomes virtually unrec- to the constantly updating blog, ognizable in the Bard’s tongue: finite – version of Pop Sonnets. SCREENTIME - From Page 14 “Though we’ve each other It seems a sacrilege to say that Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, Marisa and Aaron Eckhart, Pizzo’s film looks like a movie only moments known my heart this book that pays tribute to the Tomei (endless swoon!) and Olivia Wilde. With a cast worth watching. Beyond that, I dunno. Looks fine. doth fling fair Logic now away! most traditional of all sonnet like that you gotta watch. But dang, this doesn’t look Also look out for newbie indie films like By the “I beg thee, take my favor writers is better off staying on that great to me despite the Seyfriend, Tomei, Good- Sea, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Steve McQueen: The for thine own – perchance to the internet, and even though it man and Wilde factor. Director Jessie Nelson just Man & Le Mans, Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words, call upon me soon, I pray!” pains me to do so, I have to say seems, I dunno … not great. Heist and Hot Sugar’s Cold World, all of which seem Can you guess the original? just that. And finally we have Angelo Pizzo’s My All Amer- worthy of looking into. Hint: you were really, really, re- [email protected] ican. A drama starring Sarah Bolger, Robin Tunney [email protected] 16------www.whatzup.com------November 12, 2015 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Featured Events In d i a n a Ar t i s a n Ho l i d a y Ma r k e t p l a c e — Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Locally made artisan crafts, jewelry, Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e — wine, and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Workshops and classes for move- Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 421-1350 Christmas Comes Early ment, dance, yoga and more p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Grand Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start offered by Fort Wayne Dance Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 ’Tis the season to be- Collective, Fort Wayne, fees vary, 317-607-5243 a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for gin to think about “making 424-6574 Wa l k t o Be t h l e h e m — Guided tours teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, merrie,” and since other Curtain Call IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, depicting the scenes from Jesus’ Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, dance, music and theater classes birth featuring live nativity, market- 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 groups book the Arts Unit- SUSAN BURNS for grades pre-K through 12 offered place, Roman soldiers, a potter, Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read ed stage during the days by IPFW College of Visual and wool spinner and other charac- for babies and toddlers, 10:30 closer to Christmas, Fort Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- ters of the time, 5:30-7:30 p.m. a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start Wayne Civic Theatre seizes 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — First Christian Church, Fort Wayne, Thursdays, 421-1355 November each year for its A CHRISTMAS STORY: Private lessons for a variety of free, 744-3239 Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start holiday show. This year’s instruments available from profes- Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays is just the ticket for taking THE MUSICAL sional instructors, ongoing weekly Lectures, Discussions, and Tuesdays, Born to Read out both grandma and the FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Storytime for babies and toddlers, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, Authors, Readings & 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 tweens, with nostalgia, hu- academy.sweetwater.com Wo o db u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start mor, singing and dancing Nov. 13-14 & Nov. 20-21 Films Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, enough for every good girl 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 This Week 421-1370 and boy. Au t h o r Fa i r — Meet and greet with Arts United Center authors, book signing and panel Observant Civic pa- Ch o c o l a t e Extravaganza — DeBrand Kid Stuff 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne chocolate tasting, hors d’oeuvres discussions, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, trons will recall the 2012 from area restaurants, cash bar, Nov. 14, Meeting Room B/C, Main Ki d z Ni g h t Ou t — Bricks 4 Kidz® play version and note that Tix: $17-$29 thru box office, silent auction and live entertainment Branch, Allen County Public Library, Lego® night with pizza games, proj- the musical that opened on 260-424-5220 to benefit Headwaters Counseling, Fort Wayne, free, 421-1235 ects, lego play for children ages Broadway that same night 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Walb Pi n o c c h i o - a Lo c a l Mo v i e — Ecstatic 5-13; supervised by trained and International Ballroom, IPFW, Fort Theatrics production with local screened staff, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, differs from the earlier play. Wayne, $40-$50, 744-4326 actors performing the comic Nov. 20 Carmike Jefferson Pointe The songs have allowed A Christmas Story – The Musical to tighten up Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Hu m a n e So c i e t y adventures of a naive puppet, 18 Cinema and Carmike 20 Cinema, the story by tucking in subplots like the many ways Ralphie’s dream gun 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Au c t i o n a n d Fu n d r a i s e r — Live Fort Wayne, $30, 376-0252 will impress the womenfolk and help keep Hohman, Indiana safer from entertainment, BBQ and silent (Georgetown Branch) and 1-4:30 auctions to benefit Whitley County p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 (Dupont a wide range of villains. The children’s parts are mostly now expressed Humane Society, 4:30 p.m. Branch), Allen County Public Sports and Recreation in song, which means younger actors can carry them well, with the adult Library, Fort Wayne, free, 750-9013 Saturday, Nov. 14, Whitley County Wi ff l e b a l l Wo r l d Se r i e s — Elimination narrator as our guide through the story. Ad e l a n t e — Screening of the 2014 4-H Fairgrounds, Columbia City, $8, tournament, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. A Christmas 244-6664 award-winning documentary por- That story is still based on the now-classic 1983 movie traying the lives of selected indi- 28 SportOne Fieldhouse, Fort Story that was adapted from the works of Hammond-raised radio person- viduals within St. Patrick’s Church 9 Wayne, $120-$150 per team, 471- ality Jean Shepherd. Like The Wizard of Oz before it, the film won im- Holiday Events p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Achatz Hall, 5100 University of Saint Francis, Fort mortality thanks to television’s need for something to show. As a movie Br e a k f a s t w i t h Sa n t a — Breakfast, Wayne, free, 399-8050 pointedly without profanity or violence, the original A Christmas Story meet and greet with Santa & Mrs. Spectator Sports Ma r k Pa u l Sm i t h Bo o k Si g n i n g — was perfect for 24-hour marathon showing on cable TV, burning such key Clause and admission to Festival Signing of Smith’s new release BASKETBALL of Trees, 9:30-11 a.m. Friday- images as the leg lamp, overstuffed snowsuits, Red Ryder BB guns and Honey and Leonard, 5-9 p.m. Ha r l e m Gl o b e t r o t t e r s — Exhibition Sunday, Nov. 27-29, Embassy Friday, Nov. 20, Castle Gallery, Fort basketball, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. “you’ll shoot your eye out” into the holiday lexicon. Theatre, Fort Wayne, $12.50, 800- Wayne, free, 426-6568 3, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, The new music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul take those 745-3000 Gr a c e Sh e e s e — Utilitarian pot maker $18-$75, 483-1111 moments and lift them into songs like “Counting Down to Christmas,” Fe s t i v a l o f Tr e e s — More than 55 trees and ceramist explains her art Ma d An t s — Upcoming home games at the catchy “Ralphie to the Rescue” (which I am humming as I write this decorated for the holiday season and the making of it, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne by local artists and businesses, report), the hilarious “A Major Award,” a big production number that Tuesday, Nov. 24, USF North Sa t u r d a y , No v . 14 vs. Toronto, 7:30 Santa Land and Animated Holiday Campus Auditorium, Fort Wayne, p.m. transforms a classroom into a speakeasy for “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” Windows, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, free, 399-8050 u n d a y o v and the sweet concluding song, “A Christmas Story.” Nov. 25; 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. S , N . 15 vs. Toronto, 5 p.m. 26; 12-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. Sa t u r d a y , No v . 21 vs. Delaware, Guest director and choreographer Doug King and music director 27-29; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Storytimes 7:30 p.m. Eunice Wadewitz have worked together on many shows over the past Monday, Nov. 30 (family photo Fr i d a y , No v . 27 vs. Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m. decade with excellent results each time, and this show is no exception. night, $50 per family); 9 a.m.- 1 St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t A Christmas Story – the Musical p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : Su n d a y , No v . 29 vs. Erie, 5 p.m. has a light, loose energy that makes it 1-2; (family photo night and Fort Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read HOCKEY easy to laugh and enjoy the antics of an excellent cast in an eye-popping Wayne Children’s Choir sing-along, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Ko m e t s — Upcoming home games at Derek Blanco-designed set with lighting design by Corey Lee. The roll- 5-9 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, $50 Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne ing scenery shifts and huge chunks spin quickly or fly down from above per family), Embassy Theatre, Fort Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. Fr i d a y , No v . 20 vs. Kalamazoo, 8 to change the Parker’s Cleveland Street house into Higbees into Harding Wayne, $3-$7, 800-745-3000 Wednesdays, 421-1320 p.m. Fe s t i v a l o f Gi n g e r b r e a d — Over Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start Th u r s d a y , No v . 26 vs. Cincinnati, Elementary and more, all in the twinkling of an eye. Hats off to Nan Du- 100 gingerbread crafts, games, Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 7:30 p.m. rant’s stage crew for muscling everything into place! storytelling and visits from Santa, p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Sa t u r d a y , No v . 28 vs. Toledo, 7:30 The cast is top-notch. Ken Low is terrific as narrator Shepherd. He 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. Thursdays, 421-1315 p.m. has that gentle voice and full engagement that made Shep such a great 24 (preview gala, $25); 3-9 p.m. Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Wednesday, Nov. 25 (Santa Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 storyteller. And as Red Ryder, Low rocks those white fluffy chaps that are arrives at 5 p.m.); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Dance just part of the costume array from Schellie Englehart and crew. Special Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 27-29; a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart kudos for the dancing leg lamps! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Op e n Da n c e — Open dancing, no History Center, Fort Wayne, $3-$5, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 partner necessary, 7:30-10 p.m., The Parker family are all really good, starting with The Old Man Friday, Nov. 13, Dance Tonight, 426-2882 Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, played with grumpy perfection and a Mel Brooks kind of abandon by Fort Wayne, $10, 437-6825 Ho l i d a y Be n e f i t Au c t i o n — Live and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Todd Frymier. Whether dueling with the Bumpus dogs, the klinkers in the silent auctions, refreshments, beer Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Op e n Da n c e — Fort Wayne furnace or flat tires, he is amazing. Why, one might almost say he’s “The and coffee samples to benefit pro- 421-1325 Dancesport’s monthly open dance, 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, Walb Genius of Cleveland Street.” His Major Award number is hilarious. grams funded by Arts Place, Inc., 6 He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Arts Place, songs and finger- plays for the International Ballroom, IPFW, Fort As the central character of Ralphie, Chali Moss has a great voice and Portland, free, 726-4809 whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayne, $5-$10, 481-6206 wistful demeanor, and once the wig folks got that blonde wig adjusted, Ho l i d a y Fe s t — Night of Lights lighting, 421-1330 Co n t r a Da n c e — Dance to live string band music by Spy Run String Band Ralphie was ready to come to the rescue. As little brother Randy, Duncan Santa and reindeer, Nativity lighting, Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime ringing of bells, fireworks and more, for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. with live caller, no partner neces- Keirns is very funny, whether he is indulging in whines or screams, oink- 5:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 sary, 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, ing as “Mommy’s little piggie” or rolling in the alley in that red snowsuit. Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort 25, various downtown locations, Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, Wayne, $6-$9, 244-1905 And in the low-key but sweet role of Mother, Aimee Lackey is as calm Fort Wayne, free, 420-3266 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story and loveable and patient as any mother can be stepping from the glow of Ho l l y Tr o l l e y Sh o pp i n g To u r — Free Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Mu s i c Bo x Da n c e r s Op e n Da n c e — trolley rides to local shops, galleries Storytime for preschoolers, day- Open dancing, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, nostalgia for 1940. and attractions in downtown Fort cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Lighted Gardens, SR 1, Ralphie’s pals Schwartz (Miles Fedders) and Flick (Philip Waldorf) Wayne and along the Wells Street Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 Ossian, $7-$10, 622-4023 get some good moments, especially around the Harding schoolyard flag- Corridor, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 pole. And the bullies, Scut Farkus ( Aaron Berghoff) and Grover Dill Nov. 28, various locations, Fort Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Wayne, free, 420-3266 books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 (Louie Perl) play their bad guy parts with only a little menace, which is a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 good. Continued on page 19
November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Th e Ju s t So St o r i e s — Based on the Wit (Ma r c h 3-19) — Casting for 4 men Ex i t La u g h i n g — Three southern ladies The Musical famous Rudyard Kipling compilation and 4 women ages 20-60, 7 p.m. lose a friend and a bridge partner A Ch r i s t m a s St o r y — Broadway and adapted for stage by Joseph Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian and decided to take her ashes from musical based on the 1983 movie Robinson; presented by all for One Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 the funeral home for one last bridge A presented by Fort Wayne Civic productions, 7:30 p.m. Friday, game which quickly becomes the Theatre, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. most exciting night of their lives, Nov. 13-14, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Saturday, Nov. 14; 2:30 p.m. Upcoming Productions 8 p.m. (7 p.m., dinner) Friday- 15, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. Sunday, Nov. 15; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 20-21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Nov. 20; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER Dec. 11-12; 2 p.m. (1 p.m., dinner) 22, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, Saturday, Nov. 21; 2:30 p.m. Di s n e y ’s Pe t e r Pa n — Musical adapta- Sunday, Dec. 13 and 8 p.m. (7 Weekends $17-$29, 424-5220 Sunday, Nov. 22, PPG Arts Lab, tion featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, p.m., dinner) Friday-Saturday, Dec. Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, 18-19, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort November 7-22 Gi r l ’s Ni g h t : Th e Mu s i c a l — Five Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and the girlfriends go from a heartbreak to $10-$18, 745-4364 rest of the Neverland crew, 8 p.m. Wayne, $35, includes dinner and Arts United Center happiness during a wild night of Th e Mi d t o w n Me n — Stars from the Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21; show, 424-5622 karaoke in this musical comedy, original cast of Jersey Boys share 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, Nov. DECEMBER the stage and perform their favorite 27-28; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Embassy Th e Sa n t a l a n d Di a r i e s — David hits from the 1960s, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and 8 p.m. Thursday- Theatre, Fort Wayne, $36-$49 thru Sedaris’ account of working as an FOR ALL Saturday, Nov. 14, Niswonger Saturday, Dec. 10-12, Pulse Opera Ticketmaster and Embassy box elf at Macy’s Santaland in New Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, House, Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 AUDIENCES! office, 424-5665 York City during the holiday crunch, Ohio, $25-$45 thru box office, 419- o r t a y n e o u t h e a t r e s t o r y b o o k s Go d ’s Ea r — Jenny Schwartz’ play F W Y ’ S ’ 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 238-6722, www.npacvw.org r e e a l l o u r Book by Joseph Robinette about grief and language, presented F F T — Fort Wayne Dec. 3-5; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6; u r d e r y s t e r y i n n e r h e a t r e Youtheatre’s outreach production Music & Lyrics by by IPFW Department of Theatre, 8 M M D T — 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14, Dinner and audience participation Which Witch, featuring some of Saturday, Dec. 12; 10 p.m. Friday, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 and 8 p.m. show by TheyImprov, 6 p.m. Friday, literature’s most popular witches, 2 Dec. 18; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Nov. 13, The Phoenix, Fort Wayne, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Barnes Based upon the motion picture Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21, 19, First Presbyterian Theater, Fort Williams Theatre, IPFW, $5-$15 thru $55 person or $100 couple, 387- & Noble, Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne, $12-$20, 422-6329 A Christmas Story © 1983 6571 Wayne, free, 422-6900 IPFW box office 481-6555 Su pp e r Cl u b Ho l i d a y Sh o w — Retro Turner Entertainment Co. a m m a ia Je s u s Ch r i s t Su p e r s t a r — Musical fea- M M ! — Musical based on Vegas-style crooner entertainment turing the central character Jesus Asides the music of ABBA, 7:30 p.m. with holiday themed buffet, 6:30 Christ as a social and political rebel, Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 24-25, p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (show), 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. Niswonger Performing Arts Center, AUDITIONS Thursday-Friday, Dec. 3-4; 1 13-14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Van Wert, Ohio, $40-$65 thru box p.m. Dec. 5 (show only); 6:30 USF Performing Arts Center, Fort Yo u n g Frankenstein (Fe b . 13-28) — office, 419-238-6722, www.npacvw. p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (show) Wayne, $12-$18, 422-4226 Casting for 7 principals and 8-12 org Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6; ensemble cast members for Mel Thursday-Sunday Dec. 10-13 and Brooks comedy, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18-20, Huntington Supper Dec. 6 (callbacks 7-10 p.m. Club, Huntington, $35 (show only), Monday, Dec. 7), Fort Wayne Civic $49 (includes dinner & show) thru Theatre, Fort Wayne, 422-8641 ext. box office 454-0603 226 or [email protected] to sign up (required) 260.424.5220 fwcivic.org ------Acting, Staging Propel Superstar Register For With a musical score as challenging as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Classes Today! a cast of strong singers and performers is an absolute Curtain Call necessity, and the University of Saint Francis’ produc- 260.424.6574 tion downtown does not disappoint. The show – com- DARBY LECLEAR FWDC.ORG prised of a talented cast of USF students, high school students and community artists – is massive in scope. “Pilate’s Dream” was a song I could have listened to The leading players captured the rock n’ roll style of all day. the show well and handled the vocally exhausting op- The spectacle of Superstar was one of its stron- era with finesse. gest elements. Visually, it is stunning. The use of The Robert Goldstein Performing Arts Center projections was an interesting touch on the already is a stage that provides both opportunities and chal- modernized production, and special lighting bathed lenges, and in a few of the each scene in emotional in- larger cast numbers some of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR tensity. Actors entered the the ensemble’s vocal power space in ways that broke was a little lost in the enor- 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14 conventional theater rules, mity of the space. But their 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 coming in not only from the physical energy made up for wings but from beneath the whatever became unclear USF Performing Arts Center stage and through the audi- vocally. The group radi- 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne ence. When the full cast was ated their excitement to be Tix: $12-$18 thru ArtsTix, 422- on stage, there was nowhere celebrating the university’s to look where nothing was 125th year, and it was truly 4226, www.tickets.artstix.org happening. This was par- a pleasure to watch. ticularly true during the Act On the acting front, Jake Wilhelm’s portrayal of I number “The Temple.” Set in a colorful and circus- Jesus Christ was that of a conflicted and complex mar- like atmosphere, it features the exciting special talents IPFW Dept of Theatre tyr chained by the inevitability of his fate. Wilhelm of the ensemble. November 13-21, 2015 IPFW Box Office colored the role with both tremendous love and deep Perhaps the most iconic moment of the show was Sign Language Interpreted—Nov. 15 260-481-6555 despair. His sorrowful rendition of “Gethsemane” was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Covered in blood and Williams Theatre www.ipfw.edu/tickets heartbreaking. Ennis Brown Jr.’s Judas was captivat- writhing in pain, Wilhelm dragging the weight of the ing from the moment he stepped on stage and only cross alongside a chorus of glittering dancers was Filled with linguistic playfulness and a Admission: got better as the action went on, jumping smoothly breathtaking in its tragic contrast. Director Brad Beau- lively sense of rhythm, God’s Ear is an between a tough critic to a regretful friend. Clare Ra- champ’s vision for the downfall of Jesus was clear and entertaining and accessible play that $5 IPFW Students/H.S. Students/ explores grief with grace, depth, whimsy, Children Under 18 mel as Mary was wonderfully genuine, and her every inspired. The image of Wilhelm crowned in thorns and All Others $16 and Under hanging alone on the cross is something I am not soon and humor. Rated PG-13 interaction with her onstage companions was warm and heartfelt. As the decadent Herod, Gary Lanier was to forget. The team behind USF’s Superstar should be Directed by Jeff Casazza a riot with the show stopping “King Herod’s Song.” proud of this wonderful celebration of their 125th an-
IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University. And Stuart Hepler’s charismatic Pilate was remark- niversary. ably compelling. His crystal clear and honey-smooth [email protected] 18------www.whatzup.com------November 12, 2015 Whimsical Kipling A Collaborative Study of Loss God’s Ear is truly a strange and fascinating play to Did you ever explore. The writing leaves much of the theatrical pro- wonder, O Best duction open for the designers and director to develop Production Notes Beloved, How the Production Notes their own unique presentation. Elephant Got His LAUREN NICHOLS Theater has always been an important means for MATTHEW CHRISTIAN Trunk? Or How dealing with difficult subject matter, and the duty to the Camel Got His accurately and respectfully portray the grieving pro- Hump (and why)? cess and the strain such a loss places on the family Wonder no THE JUST SO STORIES god’s ear was not lost on all involved in this production. Few IPFW Dept. of Theatre more! A group of all for One Productions involved, myself included, could ever understand the eight energetic 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 & 20 loss of a child, but the weight of the play required ex- 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14 and creative ac- 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ploration into this situation. I am proud of the respect 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 tors are waiting to with which this matter was approached. enlighten you as Nov. 14 & 21 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21 As stage manager, it has been a joy watching all Williams Theatre, IPFW all for One pro- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 & 22 of the theatrical elements come together to form this ductions presents PPG ArtsLab marvelously intricate production. Lighting, sound, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne The Just So Sto- and scenic design form the world of a play; the space Tix.: $5-$15, 260-481-6555 ries (adapted by Auer Center for Arts & Culture 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne in which the actors are able to live as their characters Joseph Robinette while their costumes allow them to embody the char- stant problem solving and analytical thinking behind from stories by Tix.: $10-$18, 260-745-4364 acter that much more. the art is appealing to me. As the greatest collaborative Rudyard Kipling). The interdependence of designer and actor is one art, theater necessitates a stage manager to oversee the In this lively stage version, Rudyard’s daughter, Elsie Kipling, and of the most beautiful aspects of the theater. While the various elements involved. Working on God’s Ear, it her friends are enjoying acting out five of these tales written by director must guide both sides of the production, stage was quickly apparent that these elements were vital. Elsie’s father to entertain his children. managers hold the only other position with so close While the language is evocative and rarely ceasing, Kipling seems to have enjoyed blending geography, biology and an involvement with the production as a whole. Being the themes and explorations in the play only come to fantasy in his explanations of how certain animals came to be as present at every rehearsal and production meeting, I life with the addition of all of its elements. they are now. Often in his tales a magical person is involved (as in have watched this production grow from an idea into I have gained a greater appreciation for theater “How the Rhino Got His Skin”); other times it is the animal’s own a reality. I view the stage manager as the facilitator of than I ever thought possible while attending IPFW. It ingenuity or actions which cause the change (see “How the Arma- this growth. is easy to view a production as a whole when only see- dillo Came to Be”). When I entered the department two years ago, I ing the final show, but the true beauty of theater is the Guest director Lorraine Knox has chosen to expand on Kipling’s was not entirely sure what I wanted to do with theater. individual parts developing into that final production. whimsical mixture of fact and fancy, allowing deliberate anachro- I was drawn to the art, but hadn’t found a place I felt I hope everyone can learn to see this beauty as well nisms to be introduced. The stories and the actors all seem to exist completely comfortable. Stage management allows and appreciate the masterful collaboration needed to outside of any fixed time-line or geography, which adds to the hu- me to enable the artistic vision of the show. The con- develop into an impactful theatrical production. mor and high jinx. While Knox has beautifully conceived this colorful staging (all for One’s first play to be done in the round) her daughter Sophie, an art major at the University of Saint Francis, has designed the fanciful and elaborate animal headdresses. Making it a true family affair, husband Lee constructed the simple set pieces (a round otto- man, and four different doorways—one at each corner of the stage). Additional accents pieces are being created by our costumer Deanna Deturk and properties mistress Christine Newman-Aumiller. Vet- presents eran sound designer Scott Kump has composed original music for underscoring and for the choreography added by Mia Bendele just for our production. Story lovers of all ages will be entertained to watch these tal- ented young people as they become animals, wizards, trees and wa- JESUS ter. The cast includes afO Home Stage veterans Shannon Livengood (seen last season as Maja in The Music Lesson), Maddie Gerig (last season’s Laura Ingalls), and Annika Kroeker (Princess Irene in The CHRIST Princess and the Goblin), along with Jonas Anderson, Aiden Kroek- er, Jadon Moore, Lydia Scott and Jonathan Young. SUPERSTAR The Just So Stories will be presented for eight performances LYRICS BY TIM RICE – rather than our usual six – in the PPG ArtsLab. Evening perfor- MUSIC BY mances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., November 13, 14, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 20 and 21. Matinees will be offered at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, November 14, 15, 21 and 22. PERFORMANCES: Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14 (8 p.m.) Nov. 8, 15 (2 p.m.) CHRISTMAS - From Page 17 USF Robert Goldstine In this telling, Ralphie’s teacher Miss Shields has a bigger role, one for Performing Arts Center which Stephanie Longbrake is very well-suited. She does a wonderful job 431 W. Berry St. of singing, dancing (tap even!) and reacting to the kids’ antics. Another non-family adult of note is Higbee’s Santa Claus, played with plenty of ADMISSION: $18 (Adults) $15 (Seniors / Children) boozy impatience by Ben Wedler. By the way, if you are looking for an unusual photo for that family BOX OFFICE: 260-422-4226 holiday photo-card, you might like to know that the Civic Theatre Guild tickets.artstix.org is sponsoring a special “Luncheon & Show” event that includes oppor- usfpac.com/jesus / art.sf.edu tunities for photos with the characters from the show. The festivities are this Sunday at noon. Tickets, which include the show, are $38 for adults and $32 for children 10 and under. Season ticket holders may add on the luncheon for $20 per person. [email protected] November 12, 2015------www.whatzup.com------19 2 Great Giveaways!
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