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Cover by Brandon Jordan Spiral and Trap photos by Bridget O’Reilley

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November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------3 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ------Feature • Holiday Fest------all for One Productions/Sense and Sensibility...... 23 Arena Dinner Theatre/Peter and the Star Catcher...... 21 BrandArts...... 8 C2G Live...... 19 C2G Music Hall...... 5 Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, Spirits...... 10 Setting the Night Alight Columbia Street West...... 11 A new Night of Lights feature this year, Marion, Indiana. Cute By Nature...... 13 By Steve Penhollow is hot beverages in the Barr Street Market, Winterland’s lighting display is a “green The CW...... 18 It is one of the most anticipated nights which the History Center owns. decoration,” said Dunning. DeSomer Fine Art Studio...... 8 of the year in Fort Wayne, and it just keeps The History Center’s executive director “It uses less than 15 amps of power,” she Downtown Improvement District/Holiday Fest...... 19 growing bigger and grander. Todd Pelfrey said he isn’t sure what the hot said. “Two hair dryers use more power than It’s Night of Lights, the night when beverages will be exactly. the entire display.” Dupont Bar & Grill...... 10 many downtown attractions unveil their He just doesn’t want anyone thinking The lighted area of the building is about Embassy Theatre/Festival of Trees...... 3 holiday events. they’re toddies or spiked ciders. 41 feet high by 226 feet long, Dunning said. Embassy Theatre...... 6 It’s also the night when northeast Indiana “I am thinking more along the lines of There will be a tent with free hot cider residents are given an opportunity to revisit hot chocolate and coffee,” he said. and slices of cranberry swirl bread, she said. Fort Wayne Ballet/The Nutcracker...... 7 the cheerful ghosts of Christmases past. Inside the History Center, he said, there The tent opens at 5 p.m. Fort Wayne Civic Theatre...... 23 It happens this year on Nov. 22 – Thanks- will be special holiday displays devoted to There’s a possibility that this will be the Fort Wayne Dance Collective...... 23 giving Eve, as always. antique toys and the history of Wolf & Des- last year of the bread company’s involve- Night of Lights consists, primarily and sauer. ment in Night of Lights. Aunt Millie’s Bak- Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 23 appropriately, of many cer- eries announced last week that Fort Wayne Youtheatre/A Charlie Brown Christmas...... 23 emonial lightings around it would phase out production Hamilton House Bar & Grill...... 11 the downtown area: a tur- at the Pearl Street factory by ret, a nativity scene, a bread April of 2018. The History Center/Festival of Gingerbread...... 21 factory, a Santa sign and a Dunning said she didn’t Honeywell Center/Recycled Percussion...... 7 wreath. have any information about IPFW Dept. of Music...... 11 The lightings are future plans for the building. scheduled in such a way “There are a lot of Latch String Bar & Grill...... 11 that one can stroll from one rumors floating around,” she Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill...... 10 to the next without missing said. “What I can say is that musiConnect...... 20 any. we’re a Fort Wayne company New this year is an “il- and we’re staying in NIGHTLIFE...... 10-13 lumination” at 6:40 p.m. Fort Wayne.” Northside Galleries...... 3 of the Ash Skyline Plaza, The community Rusty Spur Saloon...... 8 according to Rick Zolman center’s lights, the Santa at the Downtown Improve- sign, the Ash Brokerage Sweetwater Sound...... 11, 15, 24 ment District. display and the wreath Teds Market...... 11 “We’re excited are the next stops in whatzup Dining Club...... 2 about that,” he said. HOLIDAY FEST chronological order. The Embassy Theatre WLYV 104.3...... 18 “It’s just a natural featuring NIGHT OF LIGHTS fit with Ash and always opens its Fes- Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 9 the Skyline build- Starts 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 tival of Trees during ing and the lights Downtown Fort Wayne Night of Lights and the that they have. So to Free event There will Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conserva- kind of make that a also be the an- tory kicks off its annual holiday showcase part of our evening is really cool. We want nual exhibition of Philemon (Phil) Steiger- exhibit that same evening. whatzup to celebrate having them downtown.” wald’s Santa Claus costume. The theme of the showcase this year, ac- Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. The 155-foot-long sign featuring Santa Steigerwald, who died in 2004 at the age cording to the conservatory’s manager, Chad 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 and his reindeer debuted on the side of the of 76, was Fort Wayne’s official Santa Claus Shaw, is Snow Days. Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 Wolf & Dessauer department store in 1940, for more than 40 years, intially working “It’s a look in on getting a day off of E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.whatzup.com went dark during World War II, was wel- out of a Sears on Rudisill Boulevard before school,” he said. “We’ve got a variety of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne comed back in 1945 and endured as a local graduating to Wolf & Dessauer. snow people throughout the facility who will Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll holiday tradition until 1958. It was rediscov- His Santa Claus portrayal came to an ig- be doing the typical day-off-of-school things Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook ered in a warehouse by a GTE phone install- nominious end in 1985, according to a 2004 in the wintertime: skiing, sledding and ice- Editorial Assistant ...... Dustin Stephens er in 1979 and was laboriously restored by Journal Gazette obituary, when the city de- skating.” Webmaster ...... Brandon Jordan Advertising Consultant ...... Joy Justice volunteers. cided it no longer wanted to pay Steigerwald Poinsettias will be on display through- The sign made it’s triumphant late 20th his customary fee. out the conservatory as well, Shaw said. Back Issues century debut on the side of what was then When he wasn’t playing Santa Claus, The conservatory recently completed a Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. patio renovation project, and there will be Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, known as the First National Bank building in Steigerwald was a realtor. name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the 1980. National City Bank did an extensive “Innumerable residents remember sit- fire pits out there for the first time during above address. renovation of the sign in 1999. It now ap- ting on Phil’s lap,” Pelfrey said. “It’s always Night of Lights this year, he said. S’more Subscriptions pears every year on the side of what is now really special to see that generation of resi- kits will be available so interested visitors In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per the PNC Bank building. dent look at the suit.” can grill themselves up a treat. 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and The giant wreath that is lit every year on The next two stops on the lighting pro- Light displays will be synced up with mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. the side of the I&M Power Center is another cession are a nativity scene on the Ross music on the conservatory’s terrace again DEADLINES former Wolf & Dessauer decoration that was Building and Aunt Millie’s bread factory on this year, Shaw said. Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday rescued and refurbished. Pearl Street. The Grand Wayne Center will be host- the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue Zolman said he believes the wreath pre- Aunt Millie’s first got involved in the ing its annual Holiday Open House through- and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. Calendar information is published as far in advance as space dates the Santa sign. Night of Lights in 2005 according to Me- out the evening, Zolman said, with entertain- permits and should be submitted as early as possible. The official start of every Night of Lights lissa Dunning, senior director of marketing ment, decorations and refreshments. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs happens at the History Center, where the tur- for the bakery. The Night of Lights ends with the ring- due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday ret has been festively lit for seven years. Initially, they decorated the factory with ing of the downtown church bells at 7:30 the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted The evening always marks the launch of a storybook house façade, but many of the p.m. and fireworks at Parkview Field at 7:45 up to noon on Monday the week of publication. the History Center’s venerable, two-week- panels blew off in a windstorm one year, so p.m., he said. ADVERTISING long holiday event, the Festival of Ginger- they abandoned that approach in favor of a E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. bread. lighting display created by Winterland of Continued on page 5 4------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Feature • Mannheim Steamroller------Reinventing Christmas Music By Rachel Stephens It wasn’t until he took a job developing that sent Mannheim Steamroller to the top of jingles for an advertising agency in Omaha, the charts, selling 9 million copies. What do you get when you cross the Nebraska that Davis experienced his first Today, Mannheim Steamroller have dis- syncopated, foot-tapping groove of rock real taste of the spotlight. After a tune written tributed more than 40 million albums and music and the heartwarming nostalgia of for a local bakery gained national popularity, perform 80 to 90 live shows each holiday classic Christmas carols? The answer: you Davis and co-writer William Fries parlayed season. Additionally, many live shows high- get number one bestselling Christmas artist this momentum into a country record deal. light local musicians in their act. Mannheim Steamroller. Having found musical and financial Davis played right alongside his ensem- No Christmas season is complete with- success under the umbrella of a record com- ble up until he suffered injuries from a car out Mannheim Steamroller’s edgy yet con- pany, Davis used his new found resources to accident that inhibited his ability to perform. vivial holiday tunes This didn’t slow down decking the halls. It his orchestra, however. Saturday, Nov. 25 • 8pm • $15-$30 was this unique sound In fact, to keep up with that shook the enter- their popularity, Davis tainment industry as divided the band into REGGAE FEST 2017 it sparked a musical two troupes appropri- featuring STANN CHAMPION & style that creator and ately named the Red Grammy award win- and Green units. ner Chip Davis calls, While he no lon- ROOTS ROCK SOCIETY “18th century classic ger shares the stage rock.” In response to with Mannheim Steam- Wednesday, Dec. 13 • 7:30pm • $12-$25 this movement, Davis roller, Davis said this is credited with inspir- frees him up to explore ing the development of more opportunities, “to THE BRILLIANCE new age music. create more bands, fo- While today Man- cus on new music and nheim Steamroller are go down new creative among the most popu- paths.” lar Christmas artists, And clearly, this business has not always is working for him, as been tidings of comfort MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Billboard now calls and joy for Davis. In 1984, when Davis 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 Mannheim Steamroller the number one introduced his idea for an upbeat holiday Honeywell Center bestselling Christmas music artist, ahead rock band to top music distributors, his in- of such superstars as Elvis Presley, Mariah novative Yuletide listening experience was 275 W. Market St., Wabash Carey and Nat King Cole. met by harsh criticism. $45-$125 thru box office, While these classic Holiday artists bring Distributors told him, “This is a 260-563-1102 cheer through sound systems in homes, Christmas record; that’ll never work!” shopping malls and coffee shops, Davis Saturday, Dec. 16 • 6pm Davis left them scratching their heads switch gears and become an independent art- said seeing Mannheim Steamroller perform $6-$12 Plus a Canned Food Item as Mannheim Steamroller lept to fame, sell- ist. live brings Christmas cheer to a whole new ing over 40 million records and placing in Under his own record label, American level. the top 50 bestselling artists in the past 20 Gramaphone, a new and distinctive sound “We have a tremendous fan base, A C2G CHRISTMAS years. was conceived and Mannheim Steamroller’s they’re very loyal,” Davis told WQUN, Featuring Mike Conley, In an interview with Forbes, Davis said distinctive sound was born. The name for “and we just love the opportunity to come his first Christmas album, “got the attention Davis’ brainchild originates from a German play for them live.” Hannah Bushong, KelsiCote, of the whole record industry. It just surprised term meaning “crescendo.” If rock n’ roll and nostalgic holiday tunes Alicia Pyle, The Bel Airs & More everybody that Christmas music could sell “In German it was pronounced the Man- were not enough, the magic of Christmas is like that. Then, obviously, everyone and his nheim Walze,” Davis told Steven Savino of brought to life with stimulating multimedia Saturday, Jan. 27 • 8pm • $15-$30 brother starting trying to do a Christmas al- WQUN radio, “and it meant the roller kept video and light effects during Mannheim bum.” rolling and it built momentum.” Steamroller’s dynamic shows. Even from a young age, it seemed Davis Which is exactly what his project did “It’s kind of more of an experience than DAVY KNOWLES was destined for success as an entertainer. when, in 1984, they shocked the music in- a concert or a show per se,” Davis has said. Coming into the world as a third-generation dustry with their wildly popular and prosper- And captivating live performances along Saturday, Feb. 3 • 8pm • $15-$30 musician on both sides of his family, Davis ous album, Christmas. with memories made around the Christmas took an interest in classical music train- “I had people going, ‘You only do a tree are only part of the Mannheim Steam- ing and went on to attend the University of Christmas album if you’ve run out of ideas or roller experience. Fans can even enjoy hot Michigan. Here, he majored in wind instru- if you’ve got a three record deal and you’ve chocolate branded with their favorite new TINSLEY ELLIS ments and mastered the bassoon. got one record to do left and you don’t want age orchestra. Friday, Feb. 23 • 8pm • $15-$30 After college Davis transitioned his to be on that label so [you] just do a Christ- Clearly, Chip Davis is not planning on impressive skill set into a career as a music mas album,’” Davis said in an interview. hopping off the innovation train anytime teacher. Incidentally, it was a Christmas album soon. ANTHONY GOMES GO TO OUR WEBSITE HOLIDAY FEST - From Page 4 FOR TICKET INFO & MORE Three days later, the Downtown Improvement District will be eling three shopping and dining routes in and around downtown. ALL SHOWS ALL AGES celebrating Shop Small Saturday (aka Small Business Saturday) by “[One route] is called the green line, one is called the red line and offering Holly Trolley Shopping downtown. one is called the silver line,” Zolman said. “The red line is basically Small Business Saturday is sort of an antidote to the menacingly focused on downtown. The silver line is focused on the Broadway named Black Friday. It’s an opportunity to highlight – and help peo- and Main Street areas. And the green line is focused on the Wells ple discover – small, local businesses. corridor.” Holly Trolley Shopping consists of six free, heated trolleys trav- Two hundred riders will receive a free gift tote, he said. November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Roots Rock Society------Music That Touches Souls By Deborah Kennedy “What we play is very indigenous. It’s to be his own man, have his own sound, say rooted in jazz and R&B, both of which began things in his own unique voice. It’s that time of year again when people as a creative outlet for people who were not “Time goes by and you change because begin to ponder what they’re grateful for, to free. The music was the only way they had to you evolve as an artist. I’m not a jobber. I count their blessings. Reggae fans will want express themselves, so by nature it’s heart- don’t just show up and play at a wedding or No v e m b e r to include the upcoming C2G Music Hall felt. We’re all human creatures, right? We all fill some hole in a band in a studio. I’m a performance of Stann Champion and the have hearts and can relate to certain things, performing artist. I write steadily to find my 22-29 Roots Rock Soci- own voice. Mi- ety on their list. chael Jackson’s Roots Rock great. So is Bob Society – David Marley and Eric Bernstein (bass Clapton, but I and vocals), Dave can’t be those Smith (drums), men. I can only Judy Director be Stann Cham- (keyboards), and pion,” he said. Champion (gui- And Stann tar and vocals) Champion is an – will take the active member C2G stage Sat- of his commu- urday, November nity. He strives 25 for what is be- to be a positive ing dubbed Reg- influence on the gae Fest 2017: A youth of Chi- Nov. 30 | 7:30pm Rasta Thanksgiv- cago, writing ing. songs that deal C h a m p i o n in love, spiritu- St r a i g h t No said he’s excited ality and giving that he and his back. mates, who play “ W e ’ r e Ch a s e r a mix of reggae, not rappers,” he soul, calypso, said. “We’re not Dec 4 | 7pm zouk and other singing songs genres of the Af- about girls and rican Diaspora, drugs. That’s Ch r i s have a chance to ROOTS ROCK SOCIETY fine if you want entertain audiences so close to the Ameri- REGGAE FEST 2017: to sell that, but I believe that I was given can holiday set aside for coming together this gift in order to touch the young souls to give thanks. A RASTA THANKSGIVING in my community. To m l i n “It makes sense to me, because every 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 “Some people might say my work is Dec. 5 | 7pm day we give thanks for having the chance C2G Music Hall preachy, but I don’t think it is. I’m here to to play the kind of music that brings peo- extend myself in a positive manner. I was ple together,” Champion said in a recent 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne raised and probably conceived on love Gr e a t Ru s s i a n phone interview from his home base in $15-$30 thru Neat Neat Neat songs, and so that’s what we offer to com- Chicago. “It’s a gift, that chance, and it’s bat the trail of hate songs. When it comes even more important right now that we Record Store, Wooden Nickel Music time for me to stand before my maker, I Nu tc r a c k e r bring people together rather than dividing Stores & www.c2gmusichall.com want to be secure in the knowledge that I them. There’s some real healing that needs did something with my gift, that I made a ON SALE NOW to be done, and that’s what we’re here for. certain key moments of the human experi- difference. That’s what it’s all about.” We’re hate reduction in action.” ence. This kind of music, it goes straight to Roots Rock Society have performed a Rudolph (The Musical)...... Dec. 14 Champion, a graduate of Columbia Col- the heart.” number of gigs for Fort Wayne audiences, lege, began his professional life as an ad man Roots Rock Society put out their self- but just in case you’re not familiar with a Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!...... Jan. 14 in the Windy City. He’d go to work in a suit titled debut in 1987, following it up with Stann Champion show, here’s what to ex- The Sound of Music...... Jan. 17 during the day and put on his musician hat 1991’s Basement Session and 1997’s Again. pect: a joyful, upbeat evening designed to Sleeping Beauty Ballet...... Jan. 18 at night, playing street concerts and in clubs All three caught the ears of Chicago-area as melt your cares away. and for his agency’s clients. In the early well as national listeners, and the Champi- “For the first timers, we like to say it’s Dancing with the Stars: Live!...... Feb. 7 80s he was asked to record at Bob Marley’s on-penned tunes off Again found their way the surprise of your life,” Champion said. “If Chicago The Musical...... Feb. 13 & 14 storied Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica. Later, onto 250 radio stations across the U.S. Their you’ve seen us before, come and renew it he joined the band Gypsi, recording a few discography also includes the more recent all over again. We’ll play some favorites, of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story...Apr. 11 award-winning songs with the group. His Riddim to Riddim, La Familia and Timeless. course, and we’ll mix in some new and dif- Celtic Woman...... June 10 next act was as a recruiter for the Jamaican Recording compelling albums is one ferent pieces as well. We want people to take singer Carlean Davis who needed musicians thing. Live performance is another. As much a little piece of us home with them, to go for a North American tour, and he recorded as Champion and company enjoy their time home rejuvenated for a good night’s sleep. two popular songs with her as well. in the studio, it’s on stage where the real Our goal is to offer a ray of hope, and to do Embassy Theatre What Champion really wanted, though, magic happens, and so far Roots Rock Soci- it with sound.” 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. was a band of his own, a name and a style ety have shared the stage with the likes of LL Celebrating their 30th anniversary as re- and act that would remain stable and prolific Cool J, Tim Reynolds and Richie Havens, cording artists, Roots Rock Society will con- Fort Wayne, Indiana as long as he was at the helm. In 1987, he performing for audiences all over the globe. tinue to offer up the good news for as long as founded Roots Rock Society, a group devot- Champion has a variety of influences, Champion has voice to do so. ticketmaster.com ed to keeping alive the music that began as a including Bob and Ziggy Marley and Earth “We’re not part of any trend,” he said. reaction to oppression. Wind and Fire, but in the end he works hard “Trends come and go. Culture is forever.” 6------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 Fort Wayne’s original holiday spectacular: 9 great performances for the whole family! DECEMBER 1*, 2*, 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30 PM DECEMBER 2*, 3, 9, 10 @ 2:30 PM ARTS UNITED CENTER ------Feature • Spiral and Trap------* Opening weekend with Fort Wayne Philharmonic GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 260.422.4226 or ArtsTix.org Sounding Settled In Don’t forget your tickets to the Sugar Plum Party! By Benjamin Dehr and a basic progression for the song. Then I’ll either add in lyrics I’ve already written or just hum a melody Fort Wayne is no stranger to punk or alternative until something interesting comes out. After the bones bands rising from apparent nothingness. Something of the song are there, I bring it to practice and we cut about the Midwestern camaraderie brings people to- out what we don’t like, add accents and transitions and gether to a peak performance right off the bat. This play it a million times until we’re happy with it.” is no different with Noah Mitchell, Steven Putt and Even then, the songs aren’t finished. Zach Bauman of new post-hardcore/grunge/alterna- “The song is never really done until it’s recorded,” tive band Spiral and Trap. he said. “That’s when you can take the time to pick Two of these three are no strangers to the Fort everything apart and decide how the song [should] re- Wayne music scene: Mitchell is currently in bands ally sound. Once everything is set to a metronome and Gape and Continue the Story while Bauman is also a laid out exactly how it should be, the song has finally member of CTS. Adding new blood to the mix (this is come to life. Putt’s first band) has allowed Spiral and Trap to take “We don’t always fully record a song before we their musicianship in a new direction. In Sprial and play it live. Sometimes it can help to get a little third- Trap, Bauman and Mitchell play different instruments party feedback before you decide the song is done. It than they do in CTS, yet the band already sounds set- definitely is a little easier on the stomach to have the tled in. song fully thought out before actual people hear it, Mitchell and company’s music combines elements though,” said Mitchell. of hardcore, emo, post-rock and the all-encompassing As mentioned, Spiral and Trap are hot off the re- alternative category. lease of their first release (see page 9). This adventure “I’ve been describing it as post-hardcore with a in alternative sound exhibits how the gentlemen found splash of grunge,” Mitchell said in an email interview. their style pretty quickly. The songs fit and flow to- “There are plenty of ambient, spacey parts followed gether like it should be their third, breakout album, but Fri. Jan. 26 by a little hiccup of thrash. The grunge comes in with is in fact their debut. 7:30 pm the repetitive, driving parts. Eternal Blue was originally intended to be a con- “Basically, I wanted something that could sound cept album, but as often happens with artful endeav- Main Floor $35 like Lifetime, Foo Fighters and American Football ors, life found a way to work itself into the material. without having to be in three separate bands.” “About half our songs are about feral children. I Balcony $25 The band has been finding its way since its incep- wanted our first to be a concept album, but it kind of tion. Mitchell brought some nearly completed songs got away from me. The other half of the album ends to his new bandmates and, with time, worked out a up being about my life experiences and struggles with way to smoothly journey between parts. everyday life. Somehow, the two subjects mesh pret- “I had a few of the songs written most of the way ty well when you add heavy reverb and distortion,” ALSO COMING SOON when I brought them to the band. Since then, we’ve Mitchell said. Colin & Brad: The Scared Scriptless Tour ...... Fri. Dec. 8 just been working on dynamics and transitions to “We’re very pleased with how everything came Welcomed by 105.9 The Bash • Sponsored by Rettig’s Industrial Supplies make the songs more interesting,” Mitchell said. out. The recording is better than we ever expected, and “We’ve been able to write more freely now that the feedback we’ve gotten so far is truly humbling. Carol of the King ...... Sat. Dec. 16 we have more of an idea of our sound, and I think it “The best part about the whole experience is that The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular • Sponsored by Afena Federal Credit Union is really starting to show. We’ve started writing some we did it all with friends. Caleb Lewis recorded, mixed new songs, and you can definitely tell it’s the same and mastered everything. I wouldn’t dream of letting A Very Electric Christmas...... Sun. Dec. 17 band, just more comfortable in [our] sound. I can’t say anyone else touch my music. We are in the process of Sponsored by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre I’m able to predict where [our sound] will go, but I writing new music and getting it out into the world as hope to keep it interesting for everyone,” he said. soon as we see fit. Ron White...... Thurs. April 5 Though only a few moments of acoustic guitar are “We are definitely going to be doing some live Sponsored by Market Street Grill present on Spiral and Trap’s recently released debut, sessions and hopefully a split EP or two in the mean- Eternal Blue, each song on the EP started out acous- time,” said Mitchell. See our upcoming show schedule tically before getting its sea legs and unfolding into You can find Spiral and Trap’s music on both online at honeywellcenter.org something more personal and relatable. Bandcamp and Spotify, and you can see them play “Almost every song we’ve written has started out anywhere from bars to record stores to basements Wabash • 260.563.1102 on an acoustic guitar and a notepad,” Mitchell ex- while they work to get their live set as tight and ma- honeywellcenter www.honeywellcenter.org plained. “I try to come up with a couple good riffs ture as their style. November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------7 ------Feature • Nick Ferran------

watercolor A Maverick of the Midwest art classes By Benjamin Dehr “The final sketch is usually full-size and vorite one I’ve found is from a brand called beginner & intermediate thought is given to the composition. All of Kuretake.” adult students / 18yrs+ If Nick Ferran took a look in the mirror, this happens in my sketchbook until the fi- Much of Ferran’s work seems tattoo- watercolor basics he’d see himself: a handsome, bald-with-a- nal illustration. I usually transfer or trace my inspired. Bold lines here, stippling there; it design & technique beard, 27-year-old with glasses. But what sketch onto nice marker paper or illustration all lends itself to an easy crossover into the he’d also see is what a modern and relevant board, and then the inking begins. This is the tattoo artist’s realm, though Ferran himself register online working artist looks like. best part of the process because I get to ex- is not in the tattoo profession. You could say www.DESOMERART.COM/CLASSES A quick look at NickFerran.com will il- periment and have fun – and I can get into the same for someone like Justin Lim of Old luminate his talents in the worlds of graphic ‘The Zone’ for a few hours at a time with an 5 and Dime Sign Company, though his work design, illustration, poster and printmak- album, audio book or podcast,” he said. is larger-than-life tattoos either as wood cut- ing as well as other just as interesting and We now know a little more about Fer- outs or painted reverse-style on glass win- worthwhile artistic endeavors. The detail ran’s process, but it doesn’t give us all the in- dows. in his art and design work shows talent in formation we need to understand the mind of Of course, there are more sign-based in- each pen mark or digital stroke. fluences there, but the American The spread of his work shows traditional tattoo elements speak an eclectic interest in creating out more vibrantly. and disseminating art into the Lim is a cited influence everyday life of the Fort Wayne of Ferran’s, and in pieces like region and beyond. his “You, Me and Everyone We Ferran started his art career Knew Coffin” artwork, you can in the same way many do: by ex- see how the bold, outer lines and panding on the typical art class thinner lines that make up the basics taught in high school, el- entire inner substance project ementary school and earlier. and let his illustrative tenden- “I’ve been practicing art in cies flourish. some form or another for as long Ferran’s talents really are as I can remember,” he said via all over the place, even in a sin- email. “Scribbling with markers gle example. Take his “Summer in early childhood led to draw- in the City” piece which features ing the logos and album art more than a hundred smaller il- from my favorite bands in high lustrations that, through being school, which eventually led to parsed out, quite literally create pursuing a design and illustra- a feeling of summer while look- tion degree from St. Francis. ing at them, both individually “Now I’m a professional art- and as a whole. Beach scenes, ist working in a design field that ice cream, boats, hot dogs; the I wanted to be a part of before I whole nine yards is brought into even knew what design was. It’s this piece to create a very de- been a long, strange journey to tailed execution that conveys a get to where I am now, but I’m very simple message. just getting started. My freelance It’s rarely a bad thing for work allows me to explore pret- working artists and designers to ty much any style or medium I’d be all over the place, eclectic and like. I’m slowly learning to say varied. Ferran’s work is similar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ‘no’ to projects that don’t inter- to that of the Indianapolis-based est me or that I don’t have time apparel company Yonder Cloth- for [and] that really allows me to ing, Los Angeles poster artist explore and grow as a designer, Dave Kloc and Tragic Sunshine CHRIS illustrator and artist while still an artist, especially brainchild Kevin Wong. Google them and making meaningful work.” a working one who compare the images you find to Ferran’s The process of any artist is often kept relies on his or her talent day after day as work. The similarities in these images, Fer- JANSON behind closed doors, sometimes intention- part of his job, but even more importantly ran’s included, are easily seen. WSG BEN ally and sometimes just because the artists outside of his job where the real meat of his Among other influences that any artist GALLAGHER themselves don’t quite know where every- expression lives. We can, however, go a little can quote (Vincent van Gogh, Jean-Michel thing comes from or how everything grows further into what tools are necessary for the Basquiat, Leonardo da Vinci), local influ- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 into what it inevitably becomes. In Ferran’s end result, and, in a way, this can help us ences include (but are of course not limited case, he does a little bit of free associating, understand the process of creation. to) Nate Utesch, Gregg Coffey, Bob Storey figuring out what all could go into a cer- “After all the fun stuff is done, I scan and the further talents of Julia Pott, Pat Perry JACKYL tain piece before journeying on to a rough the illustration and apply color in Photoshop and Nathan Yoder. sketch. and then do any other finishing processes to But perhaps the Midwest is just as big an FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 “First, I write down anything and ev- the piece, such as converting to a vector for influence as the others. erything I can about whatever I’m working screen-printing or applying text for a poster “It’s hard to imagine what about my on (words, phrases, descriptions, associated or album cover, for example,” he explained. art would be different if I didn’t live in the WHISKEY MYERS objects, places or actions, colors, etc). These “As far as utensils go, I exclusively use Midwest. Visually, the flat landscapes, tall then meld together and become a more so- Bic mechanical pencils and Tuff Stuff eraser buildings, fields of corn and old signage play Advance tickets available at lidified idea in my head, which leads me to a sticks (I go through a ton of these). Micron into my work, but I think it goes deeper than Rusty Spur or ticketweb.com very, very rough sketch or series of sketches. ink pens are good, but I prefer the Staedtler that. The fact that there are no mountains These small, rough pencil sketches usually brand; they do a similar job but don’t run or oceans or other large-scale natural land- give me a pretty good idea of what the final out of ink as quickly. When I’m doing some marks has forced Midwesterners to create 10350 Leo Rd. (Leo Crossing) illustration will look like, and I can begin the lettering, I have a whole collection of brush their own forms of beauty in all the details Fort Wayne • 260.755.3465 final sketch,” he said. pens that I like to experiment with. [My] fa- of daily life, myself included,” said Ferran. 8------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Spiral and Trap CD of the Week Eternal Blue BACKTRACKS Members of Continue the Story, The Church with a new talent on bass, have bro- Heyday (1985) ken off and churned out a six-song EP that’s a perfect fit for the time of year The Church hailed from Sydney, Aus- when the temperature recedes and tralia and formed at the end of the rock n’ things gather a melancholy tinge. De- roll 70s. Mixing modern and psychedelic scribed as post-hardcore, the album rock, the band broke into college radio in $11.99 features distortion only about half the the early 80s and produced three respect- time. Most of the tracks start out with clean, picked guitar notes or able albums, most notably 1983’s Seance. shimmering chords before they inevitably transform into the grittier This fourth release is my favorite and has a groovy indie-rock genres of grunge or alternative. vibe combined with the Brit-pop sound that was pervasive in the A noted influence of American Football comes through in these mid 80s. softer sections, and a certain Title Fight reference has to be made It starts off with “Myrrh,” a weighty track that fits in with with a band like this. The pushed vocals (not screaming and almost 80s Euro-pop-rock sound. With lots of guitars and synth, the band yelling) let that band come into contact with this band’s style on the sounded familiar but still created an original sound. “Tristesse” album. sounds like a mellower version of The Clash and is pleasant and soundtrack The EP starts off with a Brand New-esque clean, reverb-laden somewhat bubbly. The tenor shifts a little with “Already Yester- served like a girl guitar line which is quickly joined by drumsticks clicking on the day” and reminds me of another Aussie band, Midnight Oil. Bass- The documentary Served Like a Girl looks at ist Steve Kilby’s voice is forgiving and gentle but sounds genuine edge of the snare. Though the vocals are pushed from the start, the the lives of female military service members, characteristic distortion of a hardcore band (though again these guys in front of a band that wasn’t afraid to produce organized, yet and its soundtrack backs up the stories with are self-proclaimed as post-hardcore) doesn’t kick in until halfway unassuming music. powerful songs by some of the strongest through the second song. “Columbus” was one of their bigger hits on college radio and women of pop from both today and decades This second song, “The Mara,” lays way to Noah Mitchell’s is still one of my favorite tracks due to the great harmonies and past. P!nk, Christina Aguilera, and Gwen softer vocals until we indeed get that burst of grit and machine-gun a bridge with psych-rock guitars and a pounding electric piano. Stefani join Little Mix, Pat Benatar, Chely drumming from drummer Zach Bauman that could put this song right The super-chill “Happy Hunting Ground” crawls around with a Wright, Natasha Bedingfield and more on this at home in 2005 without missing a beat. There aren’t any pushed soft bass behind an eclectic guitar solo and, about two-minutes in all-star collection of bold tunes. Get it for just vocals in this second track, but the filled-out sound, thanks to local ,gets brighter with a whimsical string and horn arrangement that $11.99 at all Wooden Nickel Music stores. newcomer Steven Putt on bass, helps to pick up the slack, not that is so vivid you forget what year the album came out. “Tantalized” anything’s missing in the first place. takes you back to The Church sound with feverish guitars, heavy Track three, “A Year in Barabol,” starts much like the first track percussion and sunny horns. This track epitomized their sound TOP SELLERS @ (“Wood Witch”) but after the first verse the grunge kicks in and a and represented the decade better than most from the era. fairly catchy verse follows it up. Towards the end Spiral and Trap get The Church have gone on to release over 20 LPs and have Wooden Nickel into a breakdown feature that uses the same lines to repeat and build: undergone several line-up changes over their 35 years; only Kilby (Week ending 11/12/17) “My past is creeping up behind me / all those years in the dark. / I remains as an original. Their latest, Man Woman Life Death In- seem to need an explanation for the way things are again.” finity, was released in October of this year and it’s really, really TW LW ARTIST/Album The first two times the words are sung; on the the third time good. (Dennis Donahue) 1 – METALLICA Mitchell gives them a push while Bauman and Putt keep the rhythm Master of Puppets the same. The fourth time lends itself to that Title Fight feel and re- just a few of the words that come to mind when I drop the needle on ally drives the feeling of these lyrics home with plenty of emotion a GY!BE record. There’s a mysterious quality to the band as well. 2 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS and self-reflection. They seem like more than a band, a community of musical nomads Covers for a Cause ’17 “Insomnia” gives us the by-now familiar clean guitar riff with that come together to create chaotic beauty every couple of years. 3 – TAYLOR SWIFT bends and slides delicately filling the sound space and wouldn’t be I know that the band is very much a collection of normal guys Reputation an outlier in a post-rock song from This Will Destroy You or Explo- and gals with family, kids, homes, cars,and bills to pay, just like you sions in the Sky at their more delicate moments. As the song builds, and me. But in the musical bubble known as Godspeed You! Black 4 – GRETA VAN FLEET the tempo stays slower, but the intensity builds until the rhythmic Emperor they seem like one collective beast making noise that ema- From the Fires beginning of “Post War” brings us into Mitchell’s feistier riffage (in- nates from some earthy, existential place of knowledge and truth. I stead of the clean licks we’ve heard thus far). You’ll most likely get could be reading too much into a rock n’ roll band, but that’s what I 5 2 KID ROCK steady singing from Mitchell, but the few times he belts out “I feel do. Sweet Southern Sugar like I lost you” really keep this song catchy, and you can’t help but Twenty years after their first album, we now have their sixth hold the notes out with him. LP, Luciferian Towers. As far as Godspeed You! albums go, this one 6 – THEORY OF A DEADMAN The album ends with the short title song that is mostly rhythmic feels about as upbeat as they get. There’s still the chaos and fury that Wake Up Daydream until it’s not; it slows way down in the middle and becomes delicate comes with the territory, but there’s a decidedly upward swing here. 7 4 SAM SMITH and beautiful, making the listener yearn for more parts like these. Like I said, I’m not much for digging into individual tracks on a Thrill of It All Then the drive pedal is stomped and Mitchell’s belting out the same Godspeed album. I like talking more about the visceral experience: line on repeat, but this time at the top of his lungs giving a powerful where they put me, the journey, what comes up in my head as I hear 8 6 MARGO PRICE end to the six-song album recorded, mixed and mastered by Caleb the album roll along. I think that’s where the real experience lies All American Made Lewis. in a Godspeed You! Black Emperor record. I will mention a couple Eternal Blue shows pseudo-mature songwriting, especially as far songs, though. Why? Because it feels right. 9 – NATHANIEL RATELIFF as style goes, despite being the band’s first release. At the rate Spiral “Undoing a Luciferian Tower,” the opening track, is a swirl Live at Red Rocks and Trap are cranking out hearts on sleeves, this beginning chapter is of musical chaos and folk-infused doom. This is the kind of piece sure to give way to plenty of worthwhile output in the future, prob- GY!BE have made their name on for over 20 years. How they meld 10 – ELTON JOHN ably sooner rather than later. (Benjamin Dehr) these noises into something uplifting and prolific is a wonderful Diamonds thing to behold. The three-part “Bosses Hang” is more of that noisy Godspeed You! Black Emperor and chaotic uplift. It feels like a storm of strings, feedback, hurdy Luciferian Towers gurdies and exploding toms. Even the exquisite “Fam/Famine,” with its droning feedback and tribal build-up, has this air of triumphant check out our It’s always been difficult for me starry-eyedness – like we’ve hit the apocalypse and everything is to describe the listening experience smoldering rubble, but dammit we’re gonna be okay. We’ve got each 50¢ vinyl bins involved with Godspeed You! Black other. “Anthem For No State,” also broken into three parts, is an Emperor. Talking about their records epic musical journey filled with all the beauty, bombast and sonic hundreds to choose from as merely collections of songs doesn’t explosions that GY! BE have perfected. There’s almost a spaghetti work. Each album is more like a vis- western vibe when “Pt. III” hits. 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 ceral experience, a complex stream Since their return in 2012 from a 10-year musical hiatus, God- 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 of emotions and feelings that come speed You! 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Center, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $25, Ja s o n We l l s — Variety at Dupont Bar Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 486-1979 Friday, November 17 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Je ff McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s a.m., cover, 483-1311 o u r s l c o h o l o e t a b e l l i H : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. A : Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic variety at J S — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 5 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, 637-2980 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 u l i e a d a w a y Columbia Street WesT Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Au b u r n Co mm u n i t y Ba n d — Holiday/ J H — Variety at The Venice Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 orchestra at Cupbearer Cafe, Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Auburn, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 482-1618 Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Dance Party with DJ Rich every at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort 920-8734 Ju s t u s III — Variety at American Legion Friday & Saturday w/ladies in free on Saturdays until 11 p.m. Columbia Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Big Ca dd y Da dd y — Rock at Mitchell’s Post 296, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Street menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, Southwestern and daily 426-2537 Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, p.m., no cover, 456-2988 specials. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style res- Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, Ka r a o k e — Variety at Hamilton House, taurant, in the lower level of C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, (260) 387-5063 Hamilton, 9 p.m., no cover, 488- 3344 (260-422-7500). Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety at 5827 Ki c kb a c k s — Variety at Latch String Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Disc, Amex cover, 483-5526 CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 ------Ex p e c t : Exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, mini- golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant serves American cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North on Lima Rd. from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to Northland Blvd. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon- 10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Calhoun Street Banding Together DEER PARK PUB Imagine, if you will, a night of live music from the likes of Big Money and the Spare Charge, Flamingo Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Nosebleed, Sankofa, Omaha, Alaska, Heaven’s Gate- Out and About Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF stu- way Drugs and Jared Andrews as well as comedians NICK BRAUN dents. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. Adam Gilbert and Jared Busch. Wow! “Where and www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. when?” is the only question, right? Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : These talented musicians will join forces on Sat- anything extra would be much appreciated. Proceeds 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : urday, November 25 for a fundraising event at CS3. from the event will get the tenants of 1835 Calhoun Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc A couple weeks back, a fire broke out at 1835 S. Cal- Street back on their creative feet. houn St., an office building across the street from The *** DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Oyster Bar. You probably saw the story in the local There no question that the passing of Tom Petty Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 news, as a firefighter was taken to a hospital after be- deeply affected a lot of musicians. That’s clearly the Ex p e c t : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – NASCAR ing injured when the ceiling collapsed. He was treated case for local talent Colin Taylor who wants nothing and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 a.m. w/custom for his injuries and later released. The building served more than to get some friends together to celebrate burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads and wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Coldwater, just south of I-69. as an art studio, recording studio and band practice Petty’s unparalleled songbook. Taylor’s band, The Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, space and was basically home for many folks pursu- B45’s, will be doing just that on Saturday, November Visa, Disc, Amex ing arts, music and other personal endeavors. You can 18 at the Brass Rail. You may recall that The B45’s imagine the type of equipment that was in the building covered Petty at Down the Line a couple years back. FIND OUT HOW TO PUT WHATZUP’S and is now lost. Joining them that evening will be Adam Baker & the NIGHTLIFE PROGRAM TO WORK FOR YOUR The fundraiser gets underway at 5 p.m. the Satur- Heartache and Sea Mountains & The Current. Show- BUSINESS. CALL 260.691.3188 OR EMAIL day after Thanksgiving and features live music, com- time is at 10 p.m. with a cover of only $5. This is an edy, a silent art auction, raffles and more. A $5 dona- event you don’t want to miss. [email protected] TODAY. tion is suggested for this all ages event, and, of course, [email protected] 10------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Me t a v a r i , Tw i c e y o u n g — CD release Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Gy p s y Ba n d i t — Rock/pop at Duff’s party at Calhoun Street Soups, Classic rock at Navy Club, Ship Bar, Columbia City, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, 9 245, New Haven, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no no cover, 244-6978 p.m., $6, 456-7005 cover, 493-4044 Ho l b r o o k Br o t h e r s Ba n d — Rock Op e r a En s e mb l e — Opera at Rhinehart Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock (fundraiser at Hamilton House, Hamilton, 9 Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., for Gigi’s Playhouse for Down syn- p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 488-3344 $7, 481-6555 drome children) at Bishop Dwenger Ho u s e DJ — Variety at Early Bird’s Sc r a t c h N Sn i ff 2.0 w/Kit Ku r t (1/4) High School, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-9 Ultra Lounge, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., — Variety at Deer Park Irish Pub, p.m., $10-$20, 482-7529 cover, 483-1979 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Variety at American Ho u s e DJ — Variety at Flashback on cover, 432-8966 Legion Post 296, Fort Wayne, 8 the Landing, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ w/ p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 456-2988 cover, 422-5292 Bo b (So u n d Ma n ) — Karaoke at 4 Ch r i s Ja n s o n w/Be n Ga l l a h e r — Jim St e e l e Ba n d — Jazz at Crowns, Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Country at Rusty Spur Saloon, Fort Wunderkammer Company, Fort cover, 925-9805 Wayne, 9 p.m., $35-$70, 755-3465 Wayne, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., $15-$18, Sk i p Ch u r c h , Be s t Ex e s , Me a t Fl o w e r s Ch r i s Ru t k o w s k i /Ri c h Co h e n Pr o j e c t 267-6488 — Indie rock/punk at Brass Rail, Fort — Variety at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, Jim St e e l e Ba n d — Jazz at Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 267-5303 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Wunderkammer Company, Fort Su g a r Sh o t — Country rock at Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 330, New at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, $15-$18, 267-6488 Haven, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., no 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., cover, 483- Jo e Fi v e — Rock at Nick’s Martini & cover, 749-0313 1311 Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no Su mm i t Ci t y So n g w r i t e r Sh o w c a s e — Cl a s s i c Ci t y Ka r a o k e w/DJ Pa r k e r — cover, 482-6425 Feat. The Holy Rebels, Adam Baker, Variety at Club Paradise, Angola, 9 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Teresa Chalaye Long, Todd Arthur p.m., no cover, 833-7082 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Blower, Randy Spencer at Trubble Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, 8 at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Jo n Du r n e l l Ba n d — Acoustic vari- p.m., no cover, 267-6082 Wayne, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483- ety at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Sw e e t w a t e r Al l s t a r s — Variety at Don 5526 Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — cover, 625-1002 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Masterworks concert featuring Ke v i n Wi l s o n — Variety at Country To dd Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y — Blues/ pianist Alessio Bax and works by Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 5 p.m.-8 R&B at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, Schumann, Brahms and Suppe at p.m., no cover, 637-2980 9 p.m., no cover, 749-5396 Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart Ko bb a , Ep i d e m i c , Pl a n e t Bo o m Ba p , My Music Center, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Do g Ju n i o r — Hip-hop/alternative p.m., $19-$72, 481-0770 at Trubble Brewing Company, Fort Saturday, November 18 Fu l l Sp e e d Re v e r s e — Modern rock at Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Taps Pub, Avilla, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Aa r o n Gr a b e r Fa m i l y — Bluegrass at 267-6082 Cupbearer Cafe, Auburn, 7 p.m.-9 cover, 897-3331 Po p n Fr e s h — Blues/rock at Mad p.m., no cover, 920-8734 Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, 8 at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & B45s, Ad a m Ba k e r & Th e He a r t a c h e , p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Se a Mo u n t a i n s , Th e Cu r r e n t — Pr i m e Su s p e c t s — Variety at Dupont Tom Petty tribute at Brass Rail, Fort p.m.-2 a.m., $5, (260) 387-5063 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 267-5303 Gy p s y Ba n d i t — Rock/pop at Checkerz 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Big Ca dd y Da dd y — Rock at 4D’s Bar Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 PIANO GUITAR AND Latch StringSTRINGS JAZZ VOICE Sounds Good. Every monday NASA BANDS ORCHES- ON THE 1/2 price burgers Come see our Music Store and LANDING! every MON., thurs. & sat. • 10-2TRA ANDPercussion STRINGS Ensemble HORAL american idol karaoke Students of Philharmonic experience the largest on-site selection MONDAY NIGHT • 6PM FRIDAY, november 17 • 10-2 VOICE BRASSMentor Eric WOODINDS Schweikert football Kickbacks Monday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. of music instruments and pro-audio gear. every sunday • 10-1 • live rock w/gORCHESTRAuests PIANO GUI- wings & apps Trombone Ensemble Our knowledgeable Sales Engineers will the serviceTAR AND STRINGSMusic from Bach to JAZZ beer buckets every tuesday • 9-12 help you find exactly what you need to chilly’s Gabrieli to Weezer & $4 jamesons NASA BANDSto Earth, Wind,ORCHESTRA and Fire talent & Tacos Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. make great music. WEDNESDAY, nov. 15 • 9pm $3.00 MARGARITAS • $1.00 TacosAND STRINGS PIANO every WEDNESDAY • 9pm IPFW Concerts OPEN MIC WITH 59¢ wings & $2.50 well drinGUITARks AND STRINGS Rhinehart Music Center Guitars • Keyboards • Drums JARED SCHNEIDER 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526JAZZ ipfw.edu/ticketsNASA BANDS 260-481-6555 OR- WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY CHESTRA AND STRINGSRecording • Music Lessons & More $2 LONGNECKS CHORAL VOICE BRASS Friday-saturday, november 17 & 18 • 10pm dance party w/DJ RICH Pre-Thanksgiving Fun DAILY...... Fort Wayne’s Best Pizza ~ Live Entertainment ~ WED...... 50¢ Wings, $2 Domestics Saturday, November 18 ~ 9pm-1am & $3 Jager Bombs and Shots Sweetwater.com THURS...... $5 Gourmet Burgers & $3 Jager Bombs and Shots Holbrook Brothers 5501 US Hwy 30 W • Fort Wayne, IN Come Party with Us! Daily Drink Specials! Music Store Hours: Mon–Thurs 9–9 135 W. Columbia St. Karaoke Every Friday, 9pm Fri 9–8 • Sat 9–7 • Sun 11–5 fort Wayne | 260-422-5055 Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 www.columbiastreetwest 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Ra n d y Sp e n c e r — Acoustic at Organic Wednesday, November 22 To dd Ha r r o l d & Ni c k Bo b a y — Blues/ Meets, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 R&B at Mad Anthony Tap Room, DUPONT BAR & grill p.m., no cover, 75505000 Ad a m Ba k e r & Th e He a r t a c h e , Bi l l y Auburn, 7 p.m., no cover, 927-0500 Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Sa l De m i l i o — Comedy at @2104/Fort Yo u n g b l o o d a n d t h e Sm o k i n ’ Za n n a -d o o ! — Variety at Dupont Bar Wayne Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, Go r i l l a s — Variety at 4D’s Bar & & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, your Nascar headquar- 7:15 p.m., $15-$20, 426-6339 Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, a.m., cover, 483-1311 ters, 16’x10’ Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs; $8.99 Sa l De m i l i o — Comedy at @2104/Fort 490-6488 daily lunch specials; 60¢ wings Wednesdays; Three Rivers Karaoke 9 Wayne Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, AFU — Rock at Club 250, Bluffton, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing 9:45 p.m., $15-$20, 426-6339 p.m.-11 p.m., cover, 824-2728 Thursday, November 23 o dd a r r o l d r i c l a n c y (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily Al c o h o l : Full Service; T H & E C — Blues/ AFU — 80s rock at Club 250, Bluffton, Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety R&B at American Legion Post 148, Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex 8 p.m.-11 p.m., cover, 824-2728 at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 423- Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Rock- 10 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 4751 EARLY BIRD’S ULTRA LOUNGE N-Roll at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e & DJ’s — Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Music/Dancing • 4201 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1979 Karaoke at Nick’s Martini & Wine Sunday, November 19 625-1002 Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Ex p e c t : The city’s best DJs spinning today’s hottest hits; VIP rooms; the Ca r o l y n Ma r t i n — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 482-6425 city’s biggest outdoor party patio with special events, concerts and more. Fl u t e St u d i o Sh o w c a s e — Flute at Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Fo r t Wa y n e K a r a o k e — Variety at Latch Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From Coliseum Boulevard, behind Evans Toyota on Wells Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, p.m., no cover, 489-2524 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 south of Glenbrook Mall. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : 7:30 p.m., $7, 481-6555 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Op e r a En s e mb l e — Opera at Rhinehart at Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/TJ — Variety Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, 2:30 p.m., Neighborhood Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 FLASHBACK ON THE LANDING $7, 481-6555 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, (260) 387-5063 p.m., no cover, 749-5396 Th e Se r v i c e w/Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s — Rock/ Fo r t Wa y n e Ch i l d r e n ’s Ch o i r — Ja c k y l w/Wa y l a n d , St a t i c Fl y — Rock Music/Dancing • 118 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5292 variety at Latch String Bar & Grill, Choir at Allen County Courthouse at Rusty Spur Saloon, Fort Wayne, 8 Ex p e c t : Dance music from 80s and 90s to today, great DJ and bartenders, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483- Rotunda, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m., p.m., $18-$50, 755-3465 free pizza available all night long. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The 5526 free, 481-0481 Je ff McDo n a l d — Folk at Don Hall’s Landing. Ho u r s : 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Gr a t e f u l Gr o o v e — Grateful Dead Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex tribute at Latch String Bar & Grill, p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Monday, November 20 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483- Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley 5526 HAMILTON HOUSE Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Hu b i e As h c r a f t Ba n d — Country at at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 Club Paradise, Angola, 8 p.m.-12 426-2537 Ex p e c t : Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, a.m., cover, 833-7082 p e n t a g e a m Ja n e l l e Ta y l o r — Famous females O S J — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), internet juke, Lo o s e Gr i p — Rock at Nick’s Martini & Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, show at St. Anne Home, Fort Wayne, Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Saturday (8 2 p.m., free, 484-5555 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- e t t i n g h e r e cover, 482-6425 5827 p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. G T : Corner of roads 1 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Park Place and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 Mi t c h Ma i b a c h — Variety at teds Beer Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Re n — Senior Living, Fort Wayne, 2 p.m.-3 Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 5 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa p.m., no cover, 480-2500 Standards (Sinatra) at The Venice p.m., no cover, (888) 260-0351 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Vartiety Mo t o r Fo l k e r s — Classic rock/variety p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 jd lounge at Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.- at Adams Lake Pub, Wolcottville, 7 8:30 p.m., no cover, (800) 222-4700 R&R En t e r t a i n m e n t — Karaoke Pubs & Taverns • 10366 Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 854-3463 at Columbia Street West, Fort Pe r c u s s i o n En s e mb l e — Percussion at Ex p e c t : Upscale non-smoking atmosphere, craft beers and local wines, Op e n Ja m — Hosted by G-Money Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 422- NFL Ticket, acoustic music on Thursdays, carryout, lottery, drink and food at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort 5055 Music Center, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont p.m., $7, 481-6555 Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian 482-6425 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no and Clinton), next to Dupont Bar & Grill. Ho u r s : Open 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Wa l d r o n Sq u a r e d — Variety at Deer Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at cover, 422-5896 12 noon Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30 Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 a.m., no cover, 415-6167 LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch a r l e s Rh e n — Friday, November 24 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Tuesday, November 21 Variety at The Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $1, 482- A Sl i c e o f Or a n g e Op e r a — Original Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Mondays, rock at Trubble Brewing Company, Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic 1618 $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2.50 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 267- at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Sc r a t c h N Sn i ff 2.0 w/Fu l l Kit Ku r t well drinks and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Marys. Live 6082 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, — Variety at Deer Park Irish Pub, bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, 483-5526 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no Ba c k Wa t e r — Country / country e t t i n g h e r e rock at American Legion Post 241, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. G T : Where Clinton and Lima Fo r t Wa y n e K a r a o k e — Variety at Rack cover, 432-8966 Waynedale, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no roads meet. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m., no Sh u t Up a n d Si n g — Karaoke at Duesy’s cover, 747-7851 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa cover, 749-5396 Sports Bar, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 Be e l e r , Cl a n c y a n d Kl e e — Jazz at Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Umi, p.m., no cover, 483-5681 Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, Si d e c a r Ga r y ’s Ka r a o k e & DJ — Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY a.m., no cover, 426-3442 203-9975 Karaoke at Willows, Huntertown, 8 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Bo bb y Sw a g Ba n d — Variety at Eagles Tr o mb o n e En s e mb l e — Trombone at p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 637-5411 Ex p e c t : 20-plus beers freshly hand-crafted on premises with a full bar Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 Rhinehart Recital Hall, Fort Wayne, Th r e e Ri v e r s Ka r a o k e — at Dupont p.m., no cover, 436-3512 featuring craft cocktails and more. Expanded menu full of old favorites and 7:30 p.m., $7, 481-6555 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 exciting new entrees, “One of the best pizzas in America,” large vegetar- a.m., no cover, 483-1311 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at @2104/Fort ian menu. Sunday Carry-out available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just southwest Wayne Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 426-6339 of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE whatzup PICKS Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 JACKYL Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted w/STATIC FLY & WAYLAND Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Saturdays. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn The Rusty Spur southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.- 10350 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full- $18-$50 thru ticketweb.com, 755-3465 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Pass the turkey, the pumpkin pie and the chain- MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE saw. It’s Thanksgiving time, and for the third year Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 in a row Jesse James Dupree and company, the hard Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers Southern rockers otherwise known as Jackyl, will take and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; seven dock slips; 150-seat the Rusty Spur stage Thursday, November 23. JACKYL banquet facility. Expanded menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique With Jeff Worley on guitar, Chris Worley on eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on beautiful Lake James drums and Roman Glick on bass, Jackyl have been above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.- 11 rocking out auditoriums all around the country since ing out with their socks on. They have eight studio p.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc 1992 when their self-titled debut took heavy metal albums to their credit, including Push Comes to world by storm thanks to singles like “Down on Me,” Shove, Relentless and Rowyco and the bragging rights FIND OUT HOW TO PUT WHATZUP’S NIGHTLIFE PROGRAM “When Will It Rain,” “I Stand Alone” and, of course, for hardest working band in rock n’ roll, thanks to TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS. CALL 260.691.3188 OR “The Lumberjack.” The latter features Dupree’s trade- their, well, relentless touring schedule. EMAIL [email protected] TODAY. mark chainsaw solo. Static Fly and Wayland will open the show. Twenty-five years on, the dudes are still rock- (Deborah Kennedy) 12------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety Gr e g Ki n g — Variety/oldies at The Jo e Fi v e — Rock at Don Hall’s at Columbia Street West, Fort Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Wayne, 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Fo r t Wa y n e Ka r a o k e w/Ja y — Variety He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Mitchell’s Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Club Paradise, at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Angola, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 a.m., no Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, cover, 833-7082 Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety at Dupont 387-5063 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Il l e g a l s — Rock at Latch String Bar & House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 426-3411 483-5526 Artisan jewelry by Anita Unique, Bohemian jewelry SPINS - From Page 9 Natural gemstones, leather, silk knotting, Neutral Milk Hotel. 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There’s a pres- www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry Mogwai ence here that seems to have been lacking in previous Every Country’s Sun LPs. Their soundtrack work is there to serve a particu- lar story, not necessarily the band’s vision. And the I had a rough first last couple proper Mogwai albums have been more on NIGHTLIFE start with Mogwai. My the atmospheric side, as opposed to being more rock initial introduction to and/or roll. Every Country’s Sun seems to have found MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Mogwai was the Cu- a beautiful balance between Hardcore’s indifference, Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 riosa Festival back in Rave Tapes’ electronic leanings,and the classic guitar- Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted 2004. I thought I was heavy early days. Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Expanded menu, including one of the best going to be decimated The band sounds loose and open to whatever hap- pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 in the spot I stood in pens when the tape starts rolling. Dave Fridmann let to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : the pavilion of the the amps buzz and the ideas float off one another. Ev- 11 a.m.-11 a.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. World Music Theater ery Country’s Sun sounds like possibilities becoming Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc by the sheer volume something more. (John Hubner) Mitchell’s sports & neighborhood grill that emanated from the stage. It was a kind of pained loudness that comes Kelly Clarkson Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-387-5063 Ex p e c t : Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages on from out-of-control freight trains, hydrogen bomb Meaning of Life over 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and pizza to explosions and crowd surges at Black Friday sales. gourmet sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary bar Saturdays It took me six more years before I gave the Scottish With the release & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Getz and post-rock outfit another shot; that shot was their 2008 of her eighth album, Jefferson Blvd., southwest Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-close Monday- album The Hawk Is Howling. Kelly Clarkson is of- Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Turns out, their albums are quite pleasing. Lots ficially into the post- MC, Visa, Disc, Amex of guitar and mood, but not the pained guttural explo- American Idol phase sions I witnessed years before. I was hooked. of her career. Having NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Since 2008, Mogwai have turned out great albums fulfilled the record- Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 like Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will and Rave ing contract she was Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a clas- Tapes, as well as dabbling in soundtrack work. Mog- signed to after her success on the first season of the sic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of small plate Ge t t i n g wai have returned with new album Every Country’s series, she’s moved on to a new label and is talking appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink specials. Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next to the Rib Room. Sun, and it could be their best album in years. They’ve about how this new album finally reflects her true Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: reunited with Rock Action producer Dave Fridmann character. In reality, there’s nothing earth-shatteringly MC, Visa, Disc, Amex and their sound is all the better for it. This is the loud- fresh about Meaning of Life, but its subtle musical est and brashest the band has sounded in a very long shifts emphasize Clarkson’s strengths and help to ex- RUSTY SPUR SALOON time. plain why she’s managed to hold on to stardom for so Nightclub/Music Venue • 10350 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-755-3465 That Fridmann has returned to the producing chair, long. Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s premier country nightclub and concert venue. Home doesn’t mean Mogwai are all loud and blowing speak- The primary shift in this new collection of songs of quarter beer every Wednesday with live DJ. Live bands on the week- ers left and right. They are just as known for more is from the straight-ahead pop of Clarkson’s earlier ends. Great dance floor, pool tables, four full-service bars, big screen TVs contemplative and vast songs that illicit daydreams albums to a more dramatic soul/R&B/gospel vocal and daily drink specials. Full-service kitchen and menu featuring American and big ideas. “Coolverine” is one of those tracks. It style. This in itself is hardly innovation; it’s only new Burgers. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In Leo Crossing at corner of Dupont and Clinton. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, opens the album properly with pensive synth, brittle if you’ve never heard Beyonce, Adele or any number Disc, Amex guitar and very pronounced drums. It sounds like the of other pop-soul imitators do similar things. But the calm before the storm. “Party In The Dark” is as up- power of Clarkson’s voice is especially well-suited to STATE GRILL tempo as Mogwai gets, complete with robotic vocals this approach. It makes you wonder why she’s never Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 and a driving rhythm section that sounds as much pushed it this far before. Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and like Bear in Heaven as Scottish post-rockers. “Brain The album isn’t entirely focused on the new direc- friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous juke- Sweeties” has a overwhelming feel to it. It’s like a be- tion, though. “Love So Soft,” the first single, is a safe box. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, everyday, great hemoth of a song that slowly builds itself up to the radio pop tune, albeit a pretty good one. “Whole Lotta craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Sammy Hagar sky. It puts me in mind of their excellent “Scotland’s Woman” is the requisite empowerment/body-positivi- bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of State Shame” from The Hawk Is Howling. Songs like this ty anthem (in which Clarkson actually says that she’s and Crescent. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 are what keep me coming back. “Crossing The Road “like a warm biscuit on Sunday morning”) that’s way a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM Material” shows evidence of Fridmann’s tinkering, as too contrived to be much fun. “Go High” is Clarkson’s on site the song feels like it’s being performed about three version of a political song, but it doesn’t really go any- TEDS BEER HALL & WINE BAR feet in front of you. There’s a dreamy quality here, but where near real politics. Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 888-260-0357 still a visceral one, too, as the drums begin to crackle But there’s still plenty of room for admirable stuff Ex p e c t : Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartenders and with life before your very ears. “aka 47” is all warm between these weak spots. On the whole, Meaning of the kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Thanksgiving synths and heady atmosphere – engaging stuff. Life is a worthwhile step on a slightly new path for and 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features pizzas, sandwiches, Elsewhere, “Battered at a Scramble” sounds like Clarkson, and it proves that she can rise to the top burgers, coffee, ice cream and a kids menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located at the early 90s alternative, in-particular Siamese Dream- whether she’s setting trends or following them. (Evan intersection of Coldwater and Union Chapel roads. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Beer/Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex era Smashing Pumpkins with its fuzzy guitar and Gillespie) November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Country star Alan Jackson has been in the $uicideboy$ Dec. 10 House of Blues Cleveland business for 30 years. And while the country 1988 Feb. 17 ‘18 Key Palace Theatre Redkey charts are continually dominated by “new Road Notez Above & Beyond Feb. 15 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland country,” Jackson wants to remind people CHRIS HUPE Adventur Club, Bear Grillz, Ookay Dec. 31 Aragon Ballroom Chicago that he has sold over 80 million records and Alexis Antes, Ohio City Singers Dec. 16 House of Blues Cleveland has had songs on the Billboard charts 66 Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter Mar. 15 ‘18 Morris P.A.C. South Bend times. His Honky Tonk Highway Tour sets off in early 2018 and features hits from his Alice Merton Nov. 20 Schubas Tavern Chicago entire career, including songs off his newest album, Angels and Alcohol. While there’s Altan Mar. 22 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland not a lot of dates scheduled in our area to start the year, it’s a safe bet that the tour will Altan Mar. 23 ‘18 Old Town School Chicago make its way around to the area again sometime this summer. Meanwhile, catch Jackson Amy Grant w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Jan. 27 ‘18 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne in Indianapolis on February 9 or in Toledo March 23. Andrew Bird w/Joan Shelley Dec. 11-14 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago Andy Grammar Mar. 30 ‘18 Deluxe Indianapolis Rising country star Kelsea Ballerini will set off on a headlining tour, called The Unapolo- Angel Olsen Dec. 9 Riviera Theatre Chicago getically Tour, shortly after the New Year begins. The 24-year-old drops her new album, Anita Renfroe Mar. 10 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Unapologetically, this week and is ready to rule the world. Ballerini will start that quest Anthony Gomes Feb. 23 ‘18 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne with just one show in our region, a gig in Columbus, Ohio on February 22. Bailey Bryan Aqueous Nov. 16 Lincoln Hall Chicago will open for her. If you miss that show don’t fret, I’d expect Ballerini to be a part of a big Architects w/Stick to Your Guns, Counterparts Feb. 20 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland touring package this summer that will hit the usual outdoor sheds and summer festivals. Art Garfunkel Jan. 27 ‘18 Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH It just makes too much sense. Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Crown the Empire Jan. 20 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Despite claims that part of it was plagiarized, Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Crown the Empire Feb. 14 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis has been turned into a 32-page book appropriately titled The Nobel Lecture. The standard Asleep at the Wheel Apr. 13 ‘18 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana version of the book delves into Buddy Holly’s impact on Dylan as well as how some clas- Atlanta Pops Orchestra w/Chloe Agnew Mar. 16 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash sic literary works affected him and can be bought for less than 15 bucks on a number of August Burns Red, Born of Osiris, Ocean Grove, Erra Jan. 9 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland online sites. The deluxe version is signed, numbered and limited to 100 copies. That one Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 13 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit will set you back $2,500. Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 14 ‘18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Awolnation, Nothing But Thieves Feb. 17 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland If you’re thinking about checking out Morrissey in Chicago on November 25 or Detroit Badfish Feb. 11 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland on November 28, there are a couple of things you might want to know. First, the former Bahamas Mar. 10 ‘18 Metro Chicago Smiths singer has dictated that all venues he performs in on this tour must be meat free. Bianca Del Rio Feb. 24 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago That’s right, if you want a hot dog to go along with your show, make sure you get it before Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 16 ‘18 The Vogue Indianapolis the show, as meat is not allowed in the building during Morrissey’s shows. He has actually Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 18 ‘18 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo been known to cancel shows if this policy is violated. Secondly, along the cancellation Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jan. 19-20 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago front, Morrissey recently canceled a show in California because the temperature at an out- Big Head Todd & The Monsters Jan. 23 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland door theatre he was performing at was in the 40s and he was afraid he would be too cold Bill Anderson Feb. 17 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash to perform to the best of his abilities. I guess he has never heard of a coat. Blackberry Smoke Mar. 9 ‘18 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Blackberry Smoke w/Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Mar. 10 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit [email protected] Blue Dream, The Evening Attraction, Strange Foliage Dec. 7 Schubas Tavern Chicago Blues Traveler, Los Colognes Jan. 30 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Damien Escobar Dec. 5 House of Blues Cleveland Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band w/Larkin Poe Nov. 17 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Damien Escobar Dec. 9 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Borns (sold out) Jan. 27 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Dan Auerbach w/Shannon and the Clams, Shannon Shaw, Robert Finley Mar. 31 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Borns Feb. 8 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Dan Auerbach w/Shannon and the Clams, Shannon Shaw, Robert Finley Apr. 2 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Boys From The County Hell Dec. 23 House of Blues Cleveland The Darkness Apr. 14 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Brain Candy Mar. 24 ‘18 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 8 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Brains, Avatar, Hellzapoppin Circus SideShow Revue, Old Kerry McKee Feb. 8 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland David Blaine Dec. 1 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Brains, Avatar, Hellzapoppin Circus SideShow Revue, Old Kerry McKee Feb. 9 ‘18 Deluxe Indianapolis David Blaine Dec. 3 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Brent Faiyaz, Diana Gordon, Amber Oliver Jan. 30 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago David Blaine Dec. 4 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Brett Young, Carly Pearce Nov. 16 House of Blues Cleveland David Pendleton Nov. 24-25 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Brett Young Nov. 30 The Intersection Grand Rapids Davy Knowles Jan. 27 ‘18 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Brian Posehn Jan. 11 ‘18 CS3 Fort Wayne Dead Horses Dec. 15 Schubas Tavern Chicago Brian Regan Nov. 30 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Decendents w/Fank Iero and the Patience, Public Squares Nov. 17 House of Blues Cleveland The Brilliance Dec. 13 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled Mar. 9 ‘18 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Bro Safari w/Electric Mantis Nov. 25 The Intersection Grand Rapids Desorden Publico, Louie Louie Nov. 16 The Vogue Indianapolis The Browns Nov. 17-18 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Destroyer Jan. 20 ‘18 Metro Chicago Bruce Cockburn Nov. 17 The Ark Ann Arbor Devil Makes Three Jan. 14 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Bruce Cockburn Nov. 18-19 Old Town School Chicago Dirkschneider w/Elm Street Mar. 3 ‘18 Agora Ballroom Cleveland BruhitsZach, Jacob Sartorius, Hayden Summerall Jan. 26 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Dirty Heads Nov. 17 The Fillmore Detroit BruhitsZach, Jacob Sartorius, Hayden Summerall Feb. 2 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Dixie Dregs Mar. 24 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Bruno Major Feb. 27 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Do Make Say Think, Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Dec. 8 Metro Chicago Buku Nov. 16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Dua Lipa Nov. 26 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Cannibal Corpse Nov. 26 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Dumpstaphunk, Honey Island Swamp Band, Nasty Snacks Dec. 31 Vic Theatre Chicago Carl Broemel w/Steelism Nov. 18 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Echosmith Apr. 14 ‘18 Metro Chicago Celtic Thunder Symphony Dec. 7 Chicago Theatre Chicago Echosmith Apr. 17 ‘18 Deluxe Indianapolis Celtic Woman Apr. 18 ‘18 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Echosmith w/Banners Nov. 17 Deluxe Indianapolis Chastity Brown, Andrea Gibson Jan. 30 ‘18 Deluxe Indianapolis Echosmith, The Score Apr. 20 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Chevelle Dec. 11 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids The English Beat Nov. 16 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland The Chieftains Mar. 4 ‘18 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Enslaved w/Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur, Khemmis Feb. 21 ‘18 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Chimaira w/Impending Lies, Slipsist, Nine Shrines, Brothers at Arms Dec. 30 Agora Theatre Cleveland Eric Johnson Mar. 13 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Chris Janson w/Ben Gallaher Nov. 18 Rusty Spur Saloon Fort Wayne Europa Galante w/Fabio Biondi Jan. 11 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov. 18 Thalia Hall Chicago Excision, Liguid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 20 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Chris Tomlin Dec. 4 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 15 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 13 ‘18 Wolstein Center Cleveland Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion TImmer, Monxx Feb. 16 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 14 ‘18 Huntington Center Toledo Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 17 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Chris Tomlin w/Iim Walker Smith, Matt, Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett Apr. 15 ‘18 Nutter Center Dayton Excision, Liquid Stranger, Dion Timmer, Monxx Feb. 22 ‘18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Circuit Des Yeux Nov. 18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Ezra Furman Feb. 27 ‘18 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Clean Bandit Apr. 10 ‘18 Deluxe Indianapolis First Aid Kit w/Van William Feb. 2 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Clean Bandit Apr. 11 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Foreigner Apr. 7 ‘18 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash Frankie Ballard Dec. 16 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Cowboy Jukebox, Joe Hess & The Wandering Cowboys Dec. 15 The Vogue Indianapolis Frankie Valli Dec. 2 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Cowboy Mouth Jan. 12 ‘18 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI FuntCase, Snails Spag Heddy Dec. 30 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Crooked Colours Mar. 2 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Gaelic Storm Feb. 22 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Daedelus w/Free th Robots, Mono/Poly Dec. 8 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Galantis Nov. 17 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Dailey & Vincent Dec. 1 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana George Lopez Nov. 18 Firekeepers Battle Creek

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November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------George Winston Dec. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Lalah Hathaway Jan. 21 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Ginuwine w/Jon B., Hi Five, Ruff Endz, Adina Howard Dec. 15 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Laura Story Dec. 13 Honeywell Center Wabash Glen Hansard Mar. 18 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Lauv, Jeremy Zucker Feb. 16 ‘18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Governor Davis Nov. 18 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Led Zeppelin 2 Dec. 31 House of Blues Cleveland Granger Smith Dec. 16 The Intersection Grand Rapids The Letterman Dec. 15 Honeywell Center Wabash Greensky Bluegrass w/May Erlewine Nov. 24-25 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Lewis Black Apr. 7 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Greensky Bluegrass w/Billy Strings Dec. 29-31 Riviera Theatre Chicago Liam Gallagher w/Warbly Jets Nov. 21 Riviera Theatre Chicago Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 7 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Lil Pump Dec. 15 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 9-10 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, G Herbo, SOB X RBE Dec. 12 The Fillmore Detroit Grizzly Bear w/Serpentwithfeet Nov. 29 Riviera Theatre Chicago Lindsey Stirling Dec. 6 Chicago Theatre Chicago GWAR w/Ghoul, He Is Legend, U.S. Bastards Dec. 8 The Vogue Indianapolis Little Big Town w/Kacey Musgraves, Midland Feb. 16 ‘18 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Hatebreed Dec. 2 House of Blues Cleveland Little Texas Jan. 27 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Hatebreed, Dying Fetus, Code Orange, Twitching Tongues Dec. 3 Metro Chicago Lloyd & Pleasure P. w/Nick LaVelle Dec. 7 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Henhouse Prowlers Dec. 30-31 Martyrs’ Chicago Lonestar Jan. 27 ‘18 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert Hollywood Undead, Butcher Babies Nov. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Lotus Nov. 24 House of Blues Cleveland Home Free Dec. 9 State Theatre Kalamazoo Louis the Child w/Win and Woo, Joey Purp, Party Pupils Nov. 24 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Home Free Dec. 14 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Machine Head Feb. 16 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Home Free Dec. 15 Hobart Arena Troy, OH The Main Squeeze Nov. 22 The Vogue Indianapolis Hoodie Allen Nov. 16 Vic Theatre Chicago Majid Jordan Feb. 21 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Hoodie Allen Nov. 19 St. Andrews Hall Detroit Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash Hotel California Mar. 17 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 12 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Hotel California Apr. 20 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 14 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis I Prevail Nov. 25 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Mariah Carey Nov. 18 Chicago Theatre Chicago I Prevail w/We Came As Romans, The Word Alive, Escape the Fate Nov. 26 The Intersection Grand Rapids Marilyn Manson Feb. 6 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Illenium Dec. 14 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Marilyn Manson Feb. 7 ‘18 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids The Illusionists Feb. 13 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Mark Chesnutt, Hubie Ashcraft Band Mar. 2 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Indiana Ramblers Dec. 31 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Mark Farina Jan. 19 ‘18 Metro Chicago Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Feb. 8 ‘18 The Vogue Indianapolis Mark Lowry Feb. 24 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Handgrenades Feb. 13 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Marshall Tucker Band Mar. 3 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana J.D. McPherson Dec. 14 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Marteen w/Dua Lipa Nov. 26 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Jackyl Nov. 21 Bogart’s Cincinnati Martin Carthy Apr. 14 ‘18 Old Town School Chicago Jackyl w/Wayland, Static Fly Nov. 23 Rusty Spur Saloon Fort Wayne Martina McBride Dec. 7 Honeywell Center Wabash Janet Jackson Nov. 26 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Marty Stuart Dec. 15 Huse of Blues Cleveland Janet Jackson Dec. 3 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Marty Stuart Dec. 16 Old Town School Chicago Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Dec. 6 The Fillmore Detroit Matisyahu w/Common Kingz, Orphan Dec. 13 The Intersection Grand Rapids Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, JJ Grey & Mofro, Stephen Kellogg, Matisyahu, Common Kings, Orphan Dec. 14 House of Blues Cleveland Dead Horses, Chastity Brown, Joe Pug Jan. 26 ‘18 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Matt Watroba Nov. 24 The Ark Ann Arbor Jay-Z Nov. 19 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Mavis Staples Feb. 3 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Jeff Dunham Jan. 14 ‘18 Nutter Center Dayton Melissa Etheridge Dec. 12 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Jeff Dunham Jan. 25 ‘18 Huntington Center Toledo Michael Carbonaro Feb. 17 ‘18 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Jeff Dunham Jan. 26 ‘18 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Michael W. Smith Dec. 14 Niswonger PAC Van Wert Jeff Dunham Jan. 28 ‘18 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Mick Gavin’s Crossroads Ceili Dec. 29-30 The Ark Ann Arbor Jerry Seinfeld Nov. 16 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Mickey Gilley Nov. 30 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana The Jesus Lizard Dec. 9 Metro Chicago Mike Birbiglia Dec. 2 The Fillmore Detroit Jim Brickman Dec. 8 Rhinehart Recital Hall Fort Wayne Milky Chance w/Lewis Capaldi Jan. 26 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jimmy Herring Nov. 18 St. Andrews Hall Chicago Minnesota Dec. 16 Agora Theatre Cleveland Jimmy Osmond May 19 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Minnesota w/Illenium Dec. 14 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit Dec. 7 The Vogue Indianapolis Minnesota w/Psymbionic Dec. 15 The Intersection Grand Rapids Joe Pug Dec. 10 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Miranda Lambert w/Jon Pardi, The Steel Woods Mar. 3 ‘18 Wolstein Center Cleveland Joe Rogan Dec. 1 The Fillmore Detroit Mo & Cashmere Cat Feb. 1 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Feb. 17 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Mogwai Dec. 3 Majestic Theatre Detroit Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Phil Collen Feb. 22 ‘18 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Moments Notice w/Brian Keith Wallen Dec. 2 Key Palace Theatre Redkey John Maus and Some Other Guys Feb. 18 ‘18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Moneybagg Yo w/K Camp, Q Money Dec. 7 House of Blues Cleveland John McLaughlin w/Jimmy Herring Nov. 17 Vic Theatre Chicago Morrissey Nov. 25 Riviera Theatre Chicago John McLaughlin w/Jimmy Herring Nov. 19 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Morrissey Nov. 28 The Fillmore Detroit John Mulaney Jan. 14 ‘18 Old National Centre Indianapolis Mountain Goats Nov. 17 Riviera Theatre Chicago John Paul White Nov. 20 Old Town School Chicago Mountain Goats Apr. 13 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland John Prine, Aimee Mann, Mountain Heart, Birds of Chicago, The Cactus Blossoms, Nada Surf Mar. 13 ‘18 Metro Chicago The War and Treaty, Joe Pug Jan. 27 ‘18 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Neckdeep w/Speak Low If You Speak Love, Creeper Feb. 10 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Jon McLaughlin Dec. 28-29 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Needtobreathe Dec. 9 Thalia Hall Chicago Jon Pardi w/Runaway June Dec. 8 The Intersection Grand Rapids New City Kids Nov. 30 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Jonny Lang Jan. 10 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Nick Offerman Dec. 1 Chicago Theatre Chicago Jonny Lang Jan. 12 ‘18 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Nick Offerman Dec. 9 The Fillmore Detroit Joywave w/The Aces, Maybird Nov. 19 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Nightwish Mar. 24 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Judah & The Lion w/Tall Heights Mar. 21 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Nightwish Mar. 28 ‘18 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Judah & The Lion w/Tall Heights Mar. 22 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis No Age, Melkbelly Jan. 20 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Julia Jacklin Nov. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago Noah Gunderson Feb. 2 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Junior Brown Dec. 6 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Oak Ridge Boys Dec. 14 Firekeepers Battle Creek Justin Flom Feb. 16 ‘18 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Olivia Newton-John Nov. 19 Niswonger PAC Van Wert Justin Moore, Dylan Scott Feb. 16 ‘18 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne OMD Mar. 16 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Kansas Mar. 24 ‘18 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Over the Rhine Dec. 31 Old Town School Chicago Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Nov. 17 Park West Chicago Papadosio w/Zombie Manana Dec. 15 Lincoln Hall Chicago Katy Perry Dec. 10 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Pere Ubu w/Minibeast Nov. 17 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Keith Sweat w/Will Downing Dec. 9 Horseshoe Casino Hammond Pere Ubu w/Craig Bell & Band Nov. 20 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Keller Williams Jan. 12 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Perfect Circle w/The Beta Machine Nov. 24 UIC Pavilion Chicago Kelly Clarkson w/Andy Grammar, Lights Dec. 5 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band Nov. 16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Kid Rock Feb. 24 ‘18 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Phillips, Craig and Dean Mar. 9 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Kill the Noise, Tritonal, Seven Lions Dec. 16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Pink Mar. 9-10 ‘18 United Center Chicago The Killers Jan. 15 ‘18 Masonic Temple Theater Detroit Pink Mar. 17 ‘18 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Killers Jan. 16 ‘18 United Center Chicago Pink w/Bleachers Mar. 28 ‘18 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Killswitch Engage, Anthrax Feb. 3 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Plain White Ts Dec. 2 Metro Chicago Kiss Army Jan. 28 ‘18 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Pokey LaFarge Jan. 14 ‘18 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis

16------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Calendar • On the Road------Pop Evil, Ded Nov. 18 House of Blues Cleveland Thrice, Circa Survive, Balance & Composure Dec. 2 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Pop Evil, Palaye Royale, Black Map Mar. 28 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Thrice, Circa Survive, Balance & Composure Dec. 3 The Fillmore Detroit Pop Evil, Palaye Royale, Black Map Apr. 6 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Thrice, Circa Survive, Balance & Composure Dec. 7 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Portugal. The Man Dec. 15 Old National Centre Indianapolis Tiesto Dec. 23 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Portugal. The Man Feb. 16 ‘18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Tiger Army, Direct Hit!, Airstream Futures Nov. 25 Metro Chicago Portugal. The Man Feb. 18 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Tinsley Ellis Feb. 3 ‘18 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne The Prince Experience Dec. 1 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Todd Rundgren Dec. 16-17 Park West Chicago Puddles Pity Party Dec. 3 House of Blues Cleveland Tokio Hotel Feb. 14 ‘18 Agora Theatre Cleveland Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purduettes Apr. 13 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Tom Papa Mar. 8 ‘18 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Randy Jackson w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Apr. 13 ‘18 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Tommy Emannuel Dec. 1 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Rebelution, Raging Fyah Feb. 17 ‘18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Tommy Emmanuel, Rodney Crowell Feb. 9 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Rebulation, Raging Fyah Feb. 14 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nov. 29 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Recycled Percussion Jan. 26 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 1 Huntington Center Toledo Red Wanting Blue Dec. 13 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 2 Nutter Center Dayton Reggae Fest 2017 feat. Stan Champion and The Roots Rock Society Nov. 25 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 3 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Reverend Horton Heat, Junior Brown, The Blasters Dec. 6 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 20 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Bigfoot Yancey Nov. 24 The Vogue Indianapolis Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 21 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati The Revivalists Dec. 6 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 23 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Revolting Cocks w/Front Line Assembly Nov. 17 Metro Chicago Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 28 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Rittz Dec. 6 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 29 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Rittz, Sam Lachow Dec. 1 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 30 Nationwide Arena Columbus Robert Cray Band Feb. 28 ‘18 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Trent Tomlinson Dec. 21 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Feb. 20 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Turkuaz, The Suffers Dec. 9 The Vogue Indianapolis Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press Dec. 2 The Vogue Indianapolis Twiddle, Stick Figure, Iya Terra Jan. 18 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Ron White Apr. 5 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Twizted Dec. 31 Agora Ballroom Cleveland Rumpke Mountain Boys Nov. 24 Odeon Concert Club Cleveland Two Feet Feb. 24 ‘18 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Rumpke Mountain Boys Nov. 30 Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Kalamazoo Under the Streetlamp Mar. 23 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Rumpke Mountain Boys Dec. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Valentino Khan, Mija, Nghtmre Nov. 18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Run the Jewels Dec. 2 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Valerie June Feb. 23 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Ryan Kinder Jan. 27 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago The Vulgar Boatmen Jan. 6 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sal Demilio Nov. 18 @2104/FW Comedy Club Fort Wayne Wafia Jan. 29 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sara Evans Dec. 9 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Walk The Moon Jan. 24 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Say Anything, Backwards Dancer Dec. 11-12 Metro Chicago Walk The Moon Jan. 26 ‘18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Feb. 2 ‘18 The Fillmore Detroit Walk The Moon Jan. 27 ‘18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Scott Bradlees’s Postmodern Jukebox Feb. 3 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Wallows Feb. 22 ‘18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Scotty McCreery Mar. 24 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana War on Drugs Dec. 21 The Vogue Indianapolis Sebastian Maniscalco Mar. 3 ‘18 Chicago Theatre Chicago The Wedding Present, Terry De Castro Mar. 26 ‘18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Sebastian Maniscalco Mar. 9-10 ‘18 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Weird Al Yankovic Mar. 10 ‘18 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Secret Sisters Dec. 6 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Weird Al Yankovic w/Emo Philips Mar. 25 ‘18 Ohio Theatre Cleveland Seether Dec. 14 Piere’s Fort Wayne Weird Al Yankovic Apr. 6-7 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Shamir, Peaer Dec. 5 Subterranean Chicago Weird Al Yankovic Apr. 12 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Sidewalk Prophets, Cody Collier Jan. 19 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Welshly Arms, The Waves, Seafair Nov. 22 House of Blues Cleveland Silverstein & Tonight Alive, Broadside, Picturesque Jan. 19 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Westover, Skillet, NewSong, Building 429, Mallary Hope, Kari Jobe, KB, Dan Bremnes, Sixteen Candles Dec. 22 The Vogue Indianapolis Jordan Feliz, John Crist, Nick Hall Mar. 30 ‘18 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Skip Church, Best Exes, Meat Flowers Nov. 17 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Whiskey Myers Feb. 23 ‘18 Rusty Spur Saloon Fort Wayne Smallpools, Misterwives Mar. 22 ‘18 Riviera Theatre Chicago Who’s Bad Dec. 22 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids Snails Dec. 10 The Intersection Grand Rapids The Why Store Nov. 25 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Snails, FuntCase, Boogie T Dec. 11 House of Blues Cleveland Why? Feb. 3 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Mar. 2 ‘18 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Wish You Were Here Jan. 6 ‘18 House of Blues Cleveland Spoon, Real Estate Dec. 10 Chicago Theatre Chicago The Wood Brothers, Nick Bluhm Apr. 13-14 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Squeeze Nov. 25 Vic Theatre Chicago Y&T Mar. 1 ‘18 Agora Ballroom Cleveland St. Vincent Jan. 10 ‘18 Express Live! Columbus, OH Yelawolf Nov. 24 The Fillmore Detroit St. Vincent Jan. 12 ‘18 Chicago Theatre Chicago Yelawolf Dec. 6 The Vogue Indianapolis Steel Panther, Diamante Dec. 12 House of Blues Cleveland Yelawolf, Mikey Mike, Big Henri, Cookup Boss Nov. 28 House of Blues Cleveland Steel Panther Dec. 9 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Yumi Zouma Jan. 17 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Stef Chura Jan. 19 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Zanna-doo! Nov. 22 Dupont Bar Fort Wayne Steven Curtis Chapman, Hillary Scott, We Are Messengers Dec. 10 Old National Centre Indianapolis Stolen Faces, Hyryder, Rumpke Mountain Boys Dec. 1 The Vogue Indianapolis Straight No Chaser w/Postmodern Jukebox Nov. 25 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Road Tripz Straight No Chaser Nov. 30 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Bulldogs Dec 15...... The Roof, Daytona Beach, FL Straight No Chaser Dec. 14 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Jun 8...... Pork Rind Festival, Harrod, OH Dec 17...... Dundin Brewery, Dunedin, FL Straight No Chaser w/Postmodern Jukebox Dec. 16 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Jun 10...... Callaway Park, Elwood Dec 29...... Vegetable Buddies, South Bend Strangelove Dec. 22 House of Blues Cleveland Jul 6...... Downtown Concert, Wabash Gypsy Bandit The Strypes Apr. 2 ‘18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Jul 16...... Madison County Fair, Alexandria Dec 2...... Eagles Post 2233, Bryan, OH Suicideboys Dec. 9 The Intersection Grand Rapids Jul 28...... Hickory Acres Campground, Edgerton, OH Jan 12...... Czar’s 505, St. Joseph Superorganism Mar. 28 ‘18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Jul 29...... Friends of Arts, Fort Recovery, OH Jan 13...... Eagles Post 2246, Montpelier, OH SZA w/Smino, Ravyn Lenae Dec. 13 House of Blues Chicago Aug 4...... State Line Festival, Union City Mar 10...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Tab Benoit, Eric Johanson, Jake Kershaw Dec. 8 Niswonger P.A.C. Kalamazoo Aug 24...... Quincy Daze, Quincy, MI May 19...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Sep 6...... Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Hubie Ashcraft Band Taylor Phelan Dec. 6 Schubas Tavern Chicago Sep 15...... Apple Fest, Nappanee Nov 18...... The Distillery, Toledo The Ten Tenors Dec. 12 Butler Arts Center Indianapolis Sep 21...... Ducktail Run, Gas City Nov 24-25...... Tequila Cowboy, Columbus, OH The Ten Tenors Dec. 12 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Oct 20...... Bicentennial Fundraiser, Rockford, OH Dec 8...... Rulli’s Bella Luna, Middlebury Tenderloins Dec. 15 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Chris Rutkowski & Tom Clark Dec 15-16...... Cowboy Up, Mendon, MI Tenderloins Jan. 19 ‘18 Wolstein Center Cleveland Nov 24...... Bangkok Restaurant, Indianapolis Dec 29-30...... Tequila Cowboy, Lansing Tenderloins Feb. 3 ‘18 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Earphorik Joe Justice Tennis w/Overcoats Jan. 15 ‘18 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Nov 16...... You Mom’s House, Denver, CO Nov 25...... Leisure Time Winery, Naploeon, OH Texas Tenors Dec. 8 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Nov 17...... Lazy Dog, Boulder, CO Left Lane Cruiser Dec 1...... Tonic Room, Chicago Nov 14...... Upstairs @ Whelans, Dublin, Ireland Texas Tenors Dec. 9 Niswonger PAC Van Wert Dec 2...... Source Public House, Appleton, WI Nov 16...... Cypress Avenue, Cork, Ireland They Might Be Giants Feb. 7 ‘18 The Vogue Indianapolis Dec 4...... Frequency, Madison, WI Nov 17...... Dizzy’s, Derry, Ireland They Might Be Giants Feb. 11 ‘18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Dec 7...... Cosmic Charlie’s, Lexington, KY Nov 18...... Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast, Ireland They Might Be Giants Mar. 17 ‘18 Vic Theatre Chicago Dec 8...... Preservation Pub, Knoxville, TN Miss Kitty’s Revenge Thompson Square, Hubie Ashcraft Band Jan. 20 ‘18 Shipshewana Event Center Shipshewana Dec 13...... Guanabanas, Jupiter, FL Dec 2...... Club House Pizza, Ney, OH Three Dog Night Feb. 2 ‘18 Honeywell Center Wabash Dec 14...... Ringside, St. Petersburg, FL

November 16, 2017------www.whatzup.com------17 Branagh Takes on Poirot Kenneth Branagh has a flair for adaptions – some- times as writer, director or actor, sometimes in two of those categories and occasionally all three. Whether Flix it is one of his many Shakespeare screen adaptations, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or his recent live-action CATHERINE LEE and very modern take on Cinderella, he seems to en- joy putting his imprint on familiar stories. committed by someone on the train. But this isn’t just He has taken on quite the challenge with his lat- any train. It is the Orient Express, a luxurious hotel on est film, a new screen version of Agatha Christie’s wheels, and the passengers are from the most privi- beloved crime novel, Murder on the Orient Express. leged elements of society. It is a very ritzy whodunit Audiences are used to multiple interpretations of (some of the costuming will make you swoon). Shakespeare’s plays. Audiences have also seen vari- Rarely in this day and age are films able to boast ous stage and screen adaptations of the story of Fran- such a cast of stars. There is almost no speaking role kenstein. in the film that isn’t filled by someone who isn’t a big But with Murder on the Orient Express, Branagh name here or somewhere. The names most recogniz- risks offending many fans. The book is still extremely able are Dame Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle popular. Sidney Lumet’s all-star 1974 screen adapta- Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Penelope Cruz, Josh Gad, Wil- tion is very highly regarded. David Suchet spent sea- lem Dafoe and Derek Jacobi. To detail their accom- sons on television endearing us to the fussy, musta- plishments you need much more space and time to list chioed Belgian detective genius, Hercule Poirot. even a summary of their successes. Branagh stars as Poirot, and he directed a screen- When you dig a little deeper, you find interesting play by Michael Green. Writer and director had a close choices: Leslie Odom Jr. (from Hamilton), Manuel collaboration on what they wanted to accomplish in Garcia Rulfo (a star in the recent The Magnificent the new film. The resulting film is highly enjoyable Seven), Olivia Coleman (Golden Globe winner for and made very much for current sensibilities while The Night Manager), Sergei Polunin (a ballet star) and hanging on to an old school feel for big, boisterous the list goes on. Even if you don’t know some of these Hollywood films. folks and their credits, they are all excellent here. They have made some changes in personalities At the center of it all is Branagh’s Poirot. He is and some slight changes in the narrative, but the story is still one of a brutal murder that must have been Continued on page 19 ------The Comic Book Crap Keeps Coming Tops at the Box: Taika Waititi’s supposedly pretty good new film, Thor: Ragnarok, once again took the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office, selling $56.6 million ScreenTime and upping the flick’s 10-day sales total to $212 mil- lion in the U.S. and $650 million worldwide. So the GREG W. LOCKE comic book movie thing isn’t really slowing down. I thought it was, but there’s another one coming soon looks reliably fun. Maybe not great, but fun. A Bad and Thor is killing at the box office. I was hopeful. Moms Christmas sold $11.5 million over its second I was wrong. At least Ragnarok is supposedly funny, weekend of release, bringing the film’s 10-day U.S. and it’s made by a guy who I think a lot of us cinephile sales total to just under $40 million. I wonder how types are rooting for. And yeah, it’s cool that Ragn- many Christmas films we’ll get this year? If they all arok features so many great actors, but dang, we’re do well, I wonder how many we’ll get next year? Jig- just going to keep on getting more and more of these saw continued to flop, selling just $3.4 million last films. When does it end? Do we become a popula- weekend, taking the No. 5 spot despite its weak sales. tion who watches everything but comic book movies Jigsaw has sold just $34 million over three weeks. at home on our couches? Here’s hoping the whole Saw thing is over once and Also at the Box: Despite a lot of controversy for all. surrounding Mel Gibson’s involvement in the film, Also of note: Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird contin- Daddy’s Home 2 sold fairly well – a solid $30 mil- ued to kill, selling another $1.3 million while playing lion – over its first three days of release. Gibson aside, on just 37 screens. This is our first major fall darling. this flick has a whole lot going for it. It stars Mark Look for Lady Bird to expand and get a lot of award Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, John Lithgow and John Cena; nominations come awards season. I like Greta. Good it builds on a strong template; and maybe more than for her. It’ll be interesting to see if she’s one of those anything else, it looks like the kind of Christmas film actors who have the one good writer/director effort in FORT WAYNE’S NEW OLDIES STATION that sells for weeks and weeks and then does well ev- them, or if she’s the real deal. ery December for years to come. I’ll probably see it New This Week: Three major films open this MOTOWN TURTLES THE BEATLES eventually, but I’ve been convinced not to spend mon- weekend, starting with Justice League, directed by BTO BUDDY HOLLY ABBA CHER ey on it. So I’ll have to shoplift the DVD. Or wait for Zach Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, it to show up on Netflix, Amazon or Sling. Probably Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Amy Adams, J.K. Simmons, BEACH BOYS ROLLING STONES Sling is my guess. Look for Daddy’s Home 2 to sell Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Jeremy Irons, Diane well for at least the next two weeks. Does this mean Lane and Billy Crudup. That’s a cast all right. Another HERMANS HERMITS 3 DOG NIGHT Gibson is back? I don’t think so. I think he still has a comic book film. Another Zach Snyder film. Needless PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS ways to go. to say, these aren’t the things I enjoy writing or talk- Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express ing about. This is McDonalds. This is Amazon. This is AND MANY MORE GREAT OLD TIME did well over its first three days of release, selling Wal-Mart. So far the reviews have not been great. This $28 million despite some tough competition. Reviews ROCK & ROLL FROM THE 60S AND 70S haven’t been very good, but the cast is strong and it Continued on page 22 18------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 Trivializing Stranger Things Notes from the Upside Down: An Unofficial Guide to Stranger Things by Guy Adams, Touchstone, 2017 On Books Stranger Things is very much a product of the 21st century. It’s a multi-episode horror movie produced EVAN GILLESPIE by and available only on an online video streaming service. It couldn’t have been made the way it was to some of the episode’s guest actors. made even 10 years ago. But Stranger Things is also There’s never any commentary deeper than Wiki- a self-consciously backward-looking project, an es- pedia-level bios and historical facts, and when the HolidayFestFEATURING sentially unoriginal horror story that borrows heavily, coverage is at all extensive, it tends to go off in weird intentionally and openly from sources from the previ- directions. We get a lengthy summary of John Carpen- THE ous century. It makes sense, then, that someone would ter’s career when it’s arguable whether or not Carpen- Night of Lights write a book about Stranger Things in an age when the ter’s films are even a substantial influence on internet can provide everything that books about Stranger Things. We get more information Wednesday, November 22nd TV shows used to be able to provide. A than we need about contributors to the se- Stranger Things book, though, ries’ soundtrack and way more information 5:30 pm – History Center Turret Lighting will need to make a strong case than we need about some of the actors who 5:45 pm – Christ Child Festival Nativity (Ross Bldg) for its relevance, and this book, played very small roles in the series. 5:50 pm – Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights sadly, does not do so. We also get lots of filler, such as The internet excels at provid- trivia quizzes at the end of each chap- 5:55 pm – Community Center Santa’s Workshop display ing quick, relatively superficial ter and, almost unbelievably, a recipe 6:20 pm – Santa and His Reindeer at PNC Bank overviews of easy topics like mov- for upside-down cake. No one needs 6:40 pm – Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination ies and TV shows. It does a great job that. There are also appendices that of giving you long lists of facts and give lists of 1980s horror, sci-fi and 7:00 pm – Wells Fargo Holiday Display & Indiana concise explanations of things. It’s not fantasy movies, bios of the entire Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath as good at providing deep, rich, chap- Stranger Things cast and a list of 7:15 pm – Botanical & Embassy Window Display ter-long examinations of topics (no one some soundtracks from 80s hor- 7:30 pm – Ringing of the Bells (ACPL & Churches) wants to read a web page for that long) ror movies. Why this is better and it rarely dives too deep in presenting than IMDB or iTunes, I’m not 7:45 pm – Fireworks at Parkview Field us with the behind-the-scenes why and how sure. of things. I noticed when I watched Stranger Things recently That’s the kind of examination Stranger that the kids in the series were very much into the hor- www.HolidayFestDowntown.com Things would seem to be ripe for. The series is made ror and sci-fi movies of the 80s setting, but they never up almost entirely of references to other movies, TV mentioned the genres’ books. I can say without doubt, shows and books, and those references call to mind having been one of those kids in the 80s, that we were an endless string of questions. Why did the series’ just as excited about the new Stephen King book asHF17_Ad_3.5x5.125.indd 1 10/31/17 3:10 PM creators choose to draw from the source material that the new Steven Spielberg movie, and we talked about they did, and why did viewers respond so enthusiasti- those books a lot. cally to a rehash of old ideas? There’s much ground to It seems that the series’ creators, who came of age be covered. closer to 2000 than to 1982, don’t remember a time Guy Adams, unfortunately, covers almost none of when reading was a huge part of a nerdy kid’s life. that ground. The book consists, after an introduction Back in the day, I would have loved to get my hands that defensively argues for why we need a Stranger on a book that dug deep into my favorite horror movie Things book at all, of a chapter dedicated to each of and told me something I didn’t already know. Those the series’ eight episodes. Each chapter begins with a days and that kind of kid, I fear, are gone, and in this quick synopsis of the episode, followed by an even case, what’s being passed off as a book is merely a quicker run through the allusions and homages in the watered-down version of the internet. AIRING THIS WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 18 episode, some notes on the episode’s music and a nod [email protected]

FLIX - From Page 18 Heartland different from other Poirots. I admit I couldn’t get man is murdered with a dozen or more stabs, Poirot Suchet or Finney out of my head, but that doesn’t agrees to try to solve the case to protect the reputation mean Branagh doesn’t also leave a very winning im- of the train company, which is owned by a friend. Sings pression. And his moustache is spectacular! After the murder, all are suspects. The bulk of the He sets himself out as a more theatrical Poirot in film is Poirot interviewing everyone on the train to get the first scene, a scene not in the novel. He is solv- their stories and discern their lies. They are offended ing a crime at the Wailing Wall where a precious relic by the accusations, each in their own way. The claus- AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 25 has been stolen and Jewish, Christian and Muslim trophobia of the situation adds to the tension. Relief clerics are the chief suspects. The crime is no match comes in the form of the route of the train. for Poirot who solves it with flair, humor and a bit of The scenery is marvelous. (The film is shot in 65 physical business. mm. It is a real big, wide-screen adventure. Don’t wait This Poirot is more physical, more brooding, but for a small screen.) The avalanche was my favorite Savoy he is just as intense and as much a perfectionist, tor- effect, but the many shots of the mountains they travel tured by his gifts. He is a slightly different mix of arro- through and the sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous. gance and impatience, but his kindness and sympathy The effect of the drama in the train and the drama of underlie his tougher exterior. What may irritate true nature outside makes the whole enterprise an appro- Brown Poirot purists is that this Poirot has a backstory that priately over the top experience. haunts him and involves a lost romance. If you don’t know who the murderer is, but you But the sturdy bones of the predicament are in like mysteries, go now! If you do know, unless you are place. Johnny Depp plays a shady, rude American a purist, this incarnation has many pleasures. businessman who wants Poirot’s protection from threats he is receiving. 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Mather lecture with Jason Kissel, Fr i d a y , Fe b . 2 vs. Rapid City, 8 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Pope 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, History Wor k s h o p s — Workshops and classes for movement, dance, yoga We d n e s d a y , Fe b . 7 vs. Wichita, 7:30 Fridays & Saturdays John Paul II Center, University of Center, Fort Wayne, free, 426-2882 p.m. Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, free, and more offered by Fort Wayne Th e For t Wa y n e Co l or e d Gi a n t s — Fr i d a y , Fe b . 9 vs. Wichita, 8 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 16, 2017 399-6034 Dance Collective, dates and times George R. Mather lecture with Dr. vary, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Su n d a y , Fe b . 11 vs. Quad City, 5 Doors at 6:15, Dinner at 7, Show at 8 Li g h t i n g o f t h e La k e — Lighting of vigil Alfred Brothers Jr., 2 p.m. Sunday, Fort Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 p.m. 2pm Matinee Sunday, Dec. 10 luminaries, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Feb. 4, History Center, Fort Wayne, We d n e s d a y , Fe b . 14 vs. Indy, 7:30 3, Mirror Lake, University of Saint free, 426-2882 IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y— Art, dance, music and theater classes p.m. Directed by Gloria Minnich Francis, Fort Wayne, free to attend, Fro m Tro u b l e d Te e n t o Rh o d e s Sa t u r d a y , Fe b . 17 vs. Quad City, $10 per luminary, 399-8051 for grades pre-K through 12 offered Sc h o l a r : Th e Tr a n s f or m a t i v e Po w e r by IPFW College of Visual and 7:30 p.m. Based on the novel by Dave Barry Living Na t i v i t y — Live nativity with o f Ed u c a t i o n — Omnibus lecture Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Fr i d a y , Fe b . 23 vs. Greenville, 8 and Ridley Pearson the story of Christ’s birth told by with best selling author and CEO 6977 p.m. St. Francis and petting zoo, 6 Wes Moore, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Produced through special Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Sa t u r d a y , Fe b . 24 vs. Greenville, p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Brookside, Feb. 7, Auer Auditorium, IPFW, arrangement with Music University of Saint Francis, Fort Fort Wayne, free, tickets required, Private lessons for a variety of 7:30 p.m. Wayne, free, 399-8051 481-6100 instruments available from profes- Sa t u r d a y , Ma rc h 10 vs. Cincinnati, Theatre International sional instructors, ongoing weekly 7:30 p.m. Nor t h An t h o n y Corr i d or Ho l i d a y Le s s e r Kn o w n Fi r s t La d i e s – 1865- Sponsored by the lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Su n d a y , Ma rc h 11 vs. Kalamazoo, 5 Li g h t i n g — Holiday lighting event 1892: Fro m t h e Fa r m s t o t h e Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176 Venderly Foundation with cookies, hot chocolate, gift Fa c t or i e s – Th e Ag e o f In v e n t i o n p.m. Wa t e rco l or In s t r u c t i o n — Artist Tom card raffle, and Santa, 5-6 p.m. a n d In d u s t r y — George R. 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Fridays and by appointment thru Garrett, 704-5400 16, Trubble Brewing, Fort Wayne, Jane Austen’s popu- Jan. 5, The Gallery at Pranayoga, Ja z z Er a Ph o t o g r ap h y b y He r m a n free, 267-6082 larity, just over 200 years Fort Wayne, 615-9330 Le o n a r d — Photographs of jazz Th e Ar t o f Ha i r — Workshops, dem- l a n a u t s e s i g n l l u s t r a t i o n greats Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, after her death, would no Curtain Call A N : D I — onstrations, discussions, music from Retrospective of works from Fort Charlie Parker and more, Tuesday- DJ Polaris and presentations relat- doubt be a big surprise Wayne-based fine artist, illustrator Sunday thru Jan. 28, Fort Wayne ed to hair and beauty with special to her. The appetite for MICHELE DEVINNEY and educator, Monday-Friday thru Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, guest Angelica Sweeting, founder of Dec. 15, Lupke Gallery, Rolland free), 422-6467 Naturally Perfect Dolls and a Shark her work is now such Arts Center, University of Saint Je f f e r y Wo l i n : St o n e Co u n t r y — Tank success story, 12-5 p.m. that even clever, mod- Francis, Fort Wayne, 399-7999 Photographs and stories related Saturday, Nov. 18, Fort Wayne ern adaptations like the SENSE & SENSIBILITY Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s : Ne w to Indiana’s limestone industry, Museum of Art, $15, 422-6467 film Clueless speak to Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 18-Jan. 28, Wo r l d In n o v a t i o n f r o m 1876-1917 He a r t o f t h e Ci t y Bl a c k Sa t u r da y Ar t her enduring legacy and all for One Productions — Works from the permanent col- Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 Sh o w — Works from some 30 local 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, lection of the American Cut Glass (members, free), 422-6467 artists with food and beverages that of the six novels she Association, Tuesday-Sunday thru Lo s t , Fo u n d Lo v e d — Fanciful, animal- available for purchase, 11 a.m.-10 wrote. And while many Nov. 17-18 Dec. 31, Fort Wayne Museum of related mixed-media works by p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 816 Pint & of the newly interpreted Art, $6-$8 (members, free), 422- Peru, Indiana artist Susan Kline, Slice (upstairs), Fort Wayne, free, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.19 6467 Sunday-Friday thru Nov. 26, at [email protected] works or centuries-later PPG ArtsLab An i t a Tr i c k Ar t Di s p l a y — Pastels, First Presbyterian Art Gallery, First Wo m e n ’s Wi n t e r Ar t Fa i r — Sophia’s “sequels” are entertain- watercolors and oils, Tuesday- Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Portico-sponsored art fair and sale, ing, there is still nothing Auer Center for Arts & Culture Sunday thru Dec. 31, Foellinger- 426-7421 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. better than a faithfully 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Lo s Vi v o s y l o s Mu e r t o s — Works 2, Beacon Heights Church of the Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, from the collection of Dr. Gilberto Brethren (corner of Beacon and presented film or stage $11-$20, 260-422-4226 free), 427-6440 Cardenas, founding director of Kenwood), Fort Wayne, free, 482- presentation of those be- Ce l e b r a t e t h e Ho l i da y s — Original the Institute for Latino Studies, 740s loved stories. works in all mediums from Alan Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 3, He a r t o f t h e Ci t y Po w Wo w — Two- Those hankering for just such an adaptation should be sure to check Larkin, Gwen Gutwein, Barbara Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $6-$8 hour discussion on the art of mar- Nohinek and other local and region- (members, free), 422-6467 keting with local artist Alex Hall, 4 out all for One’s latest production, an exquisitely presented performance al artists, Tuesday-Saturday thru Pe t e r Br e m e r s : Lo o k i n g Be y o n d t h e p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 816 Pint & of Sense & Sensibility that not only deftly tackles one of Austen’s most Dec. 30, Crestwoods Frame Shop Mi r r o r — Kiln-cast glass works Slice, Fort Wayne, free, fortwayne- popular novels, but captures the humor, poignancy, romance and drama & Gallery, Roanoke, 672-2080 by Holland-based artist, Tuesday- [email protected] fans have come to expect from her stories. And there may well be more of Ci e n f u e g o s — Photographs from IPFW Sunday thru Jan. 18, Fort Wayne Dr a w n To g e t h e r — Artlink-sponsored students’ trips to impoverished area Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, gathering of artists and non-artists that combination in Sense & Sensibility than in other Austen stories, since of the Dominican Republic, Friday- free), 422-6467 for drawing, sketching, doodling and the biting wit is occasionally cast aside in favor of heartbreak and cyni- Sunday, Nov. 18-Jan. 19, Garrett Sn o w Da y s — Garden exhibit celebrat- designing, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, cism – before coming back around to the comforting humor once again. Museum of Art, Garrett, 704-5400 ing the very best days of winter, Dec. 6, Calhoun Street Soups, Arguably no one wrote nasty, annoying characters better than Aus- Da v i d Sh ap i r o : Se e r , Ac t o r , Kn o w e r , Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 22-Jan. Salads and Spirits, Fort Wayne, Do e r — An exhibit of more than 30 7, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical free, 424-7195 (Artlink) ten, but certainly her most obnoxious come from the pages of Sense & abstract works from the museum’s Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Sensibility. The Kate Hamill adaptation all for One presents finds a per- largest gift in history, Tuesday- and under, free), 427-6440 fect vehicle to assemble those characters through The Gossips, a masked p i d e r s h e r t c i e n c e o f Upcoming Exhibits Sunday thru Feb. 2, Fort Wayne S ! T A & S collective which helps move along the narrative – both figuratively, by Museum of Art $6-$8 (members, Ar a c h n i d s — North America’s larg- free), 422-6467 est public display of live arachnids, DECEMBER providing snide asides and assertions to further the plot, and literally, Do u b l e d Ov e r — Works from Wednesday-Sunday thru Jan. 7, Fa l l 2017 BFA Exhibition — sometimes moving the set and actors from place to place on the intimate Michigan-based kinetic sculpture Science Central, Fort Wayne, $6-$8 Senior thesis projects from ArtsLab stage. artist Lisa Walcott, Tuesday- (2 and under, free), 424-2400 ext. IPFW’s Department of Visual Sunday thru Dec. 8, Artlink 423 Communications and Design, Chief among those meant to aggravate are Fanny Dashwood, so per- Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Su m m e r Sn ap s h o t s — Community- Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 1-29 fectly played by Naomi Eddy that it is sometimes tempting to jump onto Wayne, 424-7195 sourced exhibit of summer-themed (opening ceremony and recep- the stage to smack her. And that’s a compliment. El e g i e s o f t h e Pa s t — An exhibition of photos, Monday-Friday thru tion 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1), Also deliciously wicked (not to mention whiny and self-pitying) is Jona- works created in response to war Nov. 28, Balentine Gallery, Arts Wunderkammer Company, Fort and conflict in the Middle East from Commerce & Visitors Center, Wayne, 481-6705 than Young’s Willoughby, one of Austen’s greatest scoundrels. But ulti- Justin Johnson, University of Saint Bluffton, 824-5222 Fe s t i v a l o f Wr e a t h s — Exhibition of mately the success of any Sense & Sensibility presentation is in the two Francis School of Creative Arts’ gal- Th e Vi s u a l Na r r a t i v e — Contemporary Christmas wreaths decorated by couples, with Rebekah Fodrey and Bryant Rue (as Elinor and Edward) lery director, Tuesday-Sunday thru photographic works, Monday- area residents, Monday-Friday, and Lydia Tomaszewski and Colby Glen Prough (as Marianne and Colo- Dec. 8, Artlink Contemporary Art Friday thru Nov. 19, John P. Dec. 1-Jan. 2, Balentine Gallery, Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Weatherhead Gallery, Rolland Arts Arts Commerce & Visitors Center, nel Brandon) bringing both the humor and tenderness needed to fully tell Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t s Gu i l d ’s No v e m b e r Center, University of Saint Francis, Bluffton, 824-5222 the story. Ex h i b i t i o n s — Nancy Longmate Fort Wayne, 399-7999 Ca s h & Ca r r y Ho l i da y Ex h i b i t — A It is the (spoiler alert!) vindication of those good people over the at Aldersgate United Methodist Wi n t e r Ba n n e r Co m p e t i t i o n — variety of works, all available for dastardly ones which give Sense & Sensibility its heart. Church, Barb Yoder at Allen County Submissions from area students for immediate purchase, daily, Dec. Retinal Surgeons, Alice Siefert at holiday-themed street banner com- 6-Jan. 31, Clark Gallery, Honeywell Any Austen fan, either casual or devout, will cherish the opportunity Citizens Square (2nd floor), Brenda petition, daily thru Dec. 3, Clark Center, Wabash, 563-1102 to enter her world for a couple of happy hours thanks to director Lauren Stichter at Citizens Square (3rd Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, Nichols and all for One. floor), Doni Adam at Ophthalmology 563-1102 [email protected] Consultants (Southwest), Linda Hall and Susan Wenger at Ophthalmology Consultants (North), Artifacts Karen Bixler at Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne, Karen CALL FOR ENTRIES SCREENTIME - From Page 18 Harvey at ResCare Inc. Adult Day Fe s t i v a l o f Wr e a t h s — Volunteer Service, Karen Bixler at Town decorators invited to decorate House Retirement, Mary Lou Hutter wreaths for December exhibition at is because Zach Snyder makes bad movies. I might ScreenRant: I’ve been revisiting all of Bennett and Darlene Selzer-Miller at Visiting Balentine Gallery, Arts Commerce watch this movie at some point, but only for the Ezra Miller’s films recently. Miller’s first film, a gritty black Nurse Hospice and Dick Heffelfinger & Visitors Center, Bluffton, limited Miller scenes. and white documentary about both New York City and Toni McAlhany at Will Jewelers, to first 30 responders, Friday, Nov. Also out is Wonder, a cutesy-looking, family- and then-tour guide Speed Levitch, is probably one thru Nov. 30, fortwayneartistguild. 17 entry deadline, call 824-5222 or org. email creativeartscouncil@gmail. friendly dramedy starring Jacob Tremblay and some- of the reasons I made my first movie, and maybe part Ge o f f r e y Hi l l e r : Da y b r e a k in com for more information one called Julia Roberts. I’d say that it reminds me of of the reason I moved to New York City. From there Ma y a n m a r — Selection of photos Ar t l i n k Re g i o n a l Exhibition — Works vanilla Thanksgiving season films of years past, but Miller started to work within the industry and went from travels to Burma (Mayanmar) in all mediums from Indiana and Wonder was directed by Stephen Chbosky, whom I on to make, in my opinion, three of the great modern dating back to 1987, including adjacent states accepted for juried excerpts from interviews conducted exhibition, Friday, Nov. 17 entry like very much – not enough to go see this flick in the American dramas. First up was 2005’s Capote, which by the artist, daily thru Feb. 18, deadline, Artlink Contemporary theater, but enough that I’ll check it out once it hits won the late Philip Seymour Hoffman his only Oscar. Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery, Gallery, 424-7195, artlinkfw.com streaming services. The little Tremblay kid is a little I like this flick, but it’s my least favorite from Miller. Academic Center, Indiana Tech, 38t h Na t i o n a l Pr i n t Exhibition — too cheesy for me, but I love Julia and it’s been a while The two that really impress are 2011’s Moneyball and, Fort Wayne, 399-2826 Contemporary, limited edition, Gr a v i t y a n d Gr a c e — Works showcas- fine arts works in all printmaking since I’ve seen her work with a good director. most notably, 2014’s Foxcatcher. If you’ve not seen ing images of Third World countries mediums accepted for juried 2018 Lastly this weekend will see the release of ani- Foxcatcher, I obviously recommend it. If you’ve seen from local photojournalist Jenni exhibition, Friday, January 26 entry mated flick The Star, directed by Timothy Reckart it once, I recommend seeing it a second time. This is, Weber Vorderman and Kenyan art- deadline, Artlink Contemporary and voiced by Anthony Anderson, Kristin Chenoweth, I think, a major American classic. And, as far as per- ist Godfrey Sabila, daily thru Jan. Gallery, 424-7195, artlinkfw.com 7, Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery, Main Keegan-Michael Key, Kris Kristofferson, Tracy Mor- formance goes, one of the great American films I’ve Library, Allen County Public Library, gan, Tyler Perry, Christopher Plummer, Ving Rhames seen. It’s really that good. I promise. Fort Wayne, 421-1210 ext. 2101 and Oprah. Something for the kiddos. [email protected] 22------www.whatzup.com------November 16, 2017 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Asides Upcoming Productions Th e Nu t c r ac k e r — Fort Wayne Pr i d e a n d Pr e j u d i c e — IPFW Ballet’s annual production of the Department of Theatre presents Al l My So n s — Arthur Miller’s drama AUDITIONS NOVEMBER Tchaikovsky holiday classic, 7:30 Marcus Goodwin’s adaptation of about a family that unravels over p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 (with Fort Jane Ausen’s novel of manners, 8 Re i n d e e r #3 Is Sq u e a k i n g (De c . 9-10) Di c k e n s ’ A Ch r i s t mas Ca r o l — An accusations about the father’s busi- Wayne Philharmonic); 2:30 & p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2; — Auditions for children ages adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ness, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 (with 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3; 8 p.m. 5-12 and two adults for short-run classic Christmas tale about the Nov. 16-17; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Philharmonic); 2:30 Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 7-9, Ecstatic Theatrics production, 12 redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge Saturday, Nov. 18, MCA Studio p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3; 7:30 p.m. Williams Theatre, IPFW, $5-$16 thru p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 & 25, Tek and the spirit of Christmas, 7:30 Theatre, Huntington University, Thursday-Friday, Dec. 7-8; 2:30 IPFW box office, 481-6555 Venture, Fort Wayne, 750-9013 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. Huntington, $5-$13, 359-4261 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. A Li f e in t h e Th e a t r e (Ja n . 19-Fe b . 30-Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Ju n i e B. Jo n e s — Matinee performanc- 9; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 3) — Auditions for three adult male 3; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; 6 es of musical based on children’s Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, roles for Mamet comedy, 7 p.m. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; 7:30 p.m. literature character, 10 a.m. & 12 $17-$40, 422-4226 Sunday-Monday, Nov. 26-27, Saturday, Dec. 16; 6 p.m. Sunday, p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, Honeywell Pe t e r a n d t h e St a r ca t c h e r — Musical Arena Dinner Theatre Rehearsal Dec. 17, First Presbyterian Theater, Center, Wabash, $4-$6, 563-1102 comedy adapted from Dave Barry Hall, Fort Wayne, 424-5622 Fort Wayne, $10-$20, 426-7421 Ou r Ma n Sh e l ! — Fort Wayne and Ridley Pearson’s novel that La Ca g e a u x Fo l l e s (Fe b . 17-Ma r c h 4) ext. 121 Youtheatre’s Storybook Theatre upends the century-old story of — Auditions for 10 principals (seven troupe production celebrating the DECEMBER how Peter Pan came to be, 7 p.m. men, three women) and a chorus works of Shel Silverstein, 2 p.m. Mi r ac l e o n 34t h St r e e t — Meredith dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, Friday- of 6-10 men and two women to Saturday, Nov. 18 Main Branch, Wilson’s musical based on the clas- Saturday, Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9; perform in drag for Fort Wayne Civic Allen Co. Public Library, Fort sic Christmas movie of the same 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; 7 p.m. Theatre production of the Broadway Wayne), 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 name, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, Friday- musical, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 (Jefferson Pointe Barnes & Noble, Dec. 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Saturday, Dec. 15-16, Arena Dinner (callbacks 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4), Fort Wayne), free, 422-4226 3; 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40 (includes Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, dinner & show), 424-5622 Se n s e & Sensibility — all for One 8-9; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; 7 Register For 422-8641 ext. 226 or ewadewitz@ p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16; productions’ adapation of the clas- gmail.com sic Jane Austen novel of manners, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Wagon Classes Today! 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. EVENTS Wheel Theatre, Warsaw, $18-$38, 17-18; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, Su g a r Pl u m Pa r t i e s — Meet and 574-267-8041 260.424.6574 PPG ArtsLab, Auer Center for Arts greet characters from Fort Wayne Twas t h e Ni g h t Be f o r e Ch r i s t mas — FWDC.ORG & Culture, Fort Wayne, $11-$20, Ballet’s annual production of the Wells Community Theater presen- Membership Makes 422-4226 Tchaikovsky holiday classic prior to tation of Christmas story about a Wh i t e Ch r i s t mas — Fort Wayne performances, 4:30 p.m. Saturday mouse, and elf and a little girl who The Difference Civic Theatre production of the & Sunday, Dec. 2-3 and Saturday, wants to know why Santa missed stage adaptation of the 1954 Bing Dec. 9, Arts United Center Gallery, her house last year, 6:30 p.m. • Job Referrals Civic tickets make Crosby-Danny Kaye hit movie, 8 Fort Wayne, $8, 422-4226 Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2; 4 p.m. • Experienced Negotiators great holiday gifts! p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17; 2 Sunday, Dec. 3, Arts, Commerce • Insurance p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; 2 & Visitors Centre, Bluffton, $5-$10, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, Arts United 824-5222 • Contract Protection Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$30, 422- 4226 Fort Wayne Musicians Association Call Bruce Graham for more information 260-420-4446 July 22 - August 6

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