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RAGTIME ART & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDARS Also LEGENDARY TRAINHOPPERS DAVE ARCARI Inside THE REDBIRDS MUSIC, MOVIE & BOOK REVIEWS ------Cover Story • Ragtime------A Story More Fully Told By Michele DeVinney with several others. A film faithful to the book would have had people walking in and out of each other’s When it was released in 1975, E.L. Doctorow’s lives in an astonishing series of coincidences. That novel Ragtime was a remarkably sweeping and epic might have been a good film, too. tale of America’s history told in a brisk 270 pages. “Ragtime is a loving, beautifully mounted, grace- With three intricate plotlines seamlessly interwoven, ful film that creates its characters with great clarity. the stories depict life in the United States during the “We understand where everyone stands, and most first decade of the 20th century, focusing on topics of the time we even know why. Forman surrounds them which, when Doctorow spun the tale 70 years later, with some of the other characters from the Doctorow were still fraught with dissension and complications. novel (including Harry Houdini, Teddy Roosevelt and In fact, 40 years later the issues continue to be debated Norman Mailer as the architect Sanford White), but and dissected, making Ragtime an almost frustratingly in the film they’re just atmosphere, window dressing. timeless tale. Forman’s decision to stick with the story of Coalhouse One story focuses on an affluent, seemingly tra- is vindicated, because he tells it so well.” ditional, New Rochelle, New York family in which a But when Broadway decided 17 years later to character simply known as “Mother” struggles with a retell Doctorow’s Ragtime, it took a much more am- desire to break the chains of her role and join the 5)&#*((&454)080'5)&:&"3 women’s movement to explore a larger world beyond her comfortable home. Part of her new perspective comes from 8&%/&4%": /07&.#&3 watching the parallel %003401&/ũ1. 4)085*.&ũ1. story of African-Amer- ican couple Coalhouse &.#"44:5)&"53& Walker Jr. and Sarah, the 5*$,&540/4"-&/08"5&.#"44:5)&"53Z''*$& woman who has borne his child. Coalhouse tries to woo Sarah, and the dignity which Coalhouse demonstrates resonates with Mother, who under- stands the plight of being a second-class citizen in America. Finally, another key character, Tateh, is a patriarch much different from Mother’s husband. RAGTIME bitious approach. Choos- An immigrant and a labor- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 ing to put the focus on the er, Tateh introduces a new Embassy Theatre entire novel – and in doing kind of struggle, one which so featuring all of the char- leads to discussions of labor 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne acters and plotlines fully – unions and income equality. Tix: $28-$58 thru Ticketmaster, the author’s real intent, to Throughout the telling tell the patchwork story of of these three stories, Doc- Embassy box office America in all of its depth torow, interweaves a steady & 800-745-3000 and complexity, is finally stream of historical figures realized. When it debuted ranging from Evelyn Nesbit to Emma Goldman, with in 1998, Ragtime was a musical of large scope and J.P. Morgan, Harry Houdini, Henry Ford, Sigmund powerful depth. The casting of Brian Stokes Mitchell, Freud and Booker T. Washington all making appear- previously best known as a supporting character in the ances. The stories ultimately intersect, of course, and television series Trapper John, M.D., as Coalhouse the results are moving, inspirational and tragic. Walker seemed surprising – until his performance of With so many characters and stories to juggle, the musical’s powerful ballad, “Wheels of a Dream” it’s not surprising that, when Hollywood turned Doc- demonstrated how he landed the role. Beloved Broad- torow’s novel into a film, there were some narrative way star Audra McDonald portrayed Sarah, and Marin sacrifices. While the slate of characters were mostly Mazzie played Mother. With a popular cast recording intact, the Coalhouse character became the focus – to (released before the show even opened) and solid re- the detriment of the other two plotlines which took views, the show struck a chord with theatergoers more a backseat to the story of Coalhouse, his woman, than 30 years after the book had captured its own de- his child and a car. Thanks to a strong performance voted audience. by Howard E. Rollins Jr. and an appearance by the “WOW! The new musical Ragtime is not simply legendary James Cagney (in his final role), the film a colossal hit, it is a fantastic machine for a colossal was highly anticipated and mostly delivered. Directed hit, firing on all cylinders like gangbusters,” wrote by Milos Forman, the film garnered eight Academy Clive Barnes, theater critic for the New York Post. Award nominations and was well-received, particu- “You might have thought it couldn’t have been done larly in this review by Roger Ebert: in this day and age – a totally (well, totally enough) “Doctorow’s novel was an inspired juggling act successful, traditional all-American Broadway musi- involving both actual and fictional characters, who cal. Well, it has been done. Ragtime last night swept sometimes met in imaginary scenes of good wit and imagery. The Coalhouse story was more or less equal Continued on page 7 2------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 13 e’re just about to run out of October which means that your opportunities to have the crap scared out of you are about to run out. It was fun while it lasted, but those jack-o’-lanterns Wwill soon be making way for Santas and reindeer, just as the crisp fall weather will be giving way to winter. Our advice is to get out of the house now and find some fun things to do before you have to stuff yourself into six layers of clothing. If you’re of a like mind, well, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find UPCOMING EVENTS plenty of Halloween stuff within these pages and on whatzup.com, and plenty more as well – everything from theater (Ragtime and Jesus Christ Superstar) to Scottish blues guitar (David Arcari) to Gypsy folk (The Ragbirds). 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The Festival of Praise Tour is a fantasy team of McClurkin is known to many for his internation- DAILY SPECIALS sorts, a bonafide gospel super group featuring the vo- ally syndicated radio show and his work as a judge cal talents of Dove, BET and Stella Award-winning on BET’s popular gospel singing competition Sunday Monday singers Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Best. He is also the proud owner of three Grammy Burrell and Israel Houghton, and it’s coming to the Awards, and the songwriter behind the hits “Stand” $2 Sliders Embassy Theatre Wednesday, November 4 for an eve- and “We Fall Down.” ning designed to “uplift, motivate, encourage, inspire Pastor Kim Burrell is a native of Houston, Texas and entertain.” and a veteran, Grammy-nominated performer who, in Tuesday Fans of gospel and praise music have most likely addition to her work in gospel choirs and as a grown familiar with their favorite genre doing all of solo artist, has shared the $2 Tacos, $5 House Wine the above. The Festival of Praise also prom- stage with the likes of Missy ises to get audiences up on their feet. Audi- Elliot, Chaka Khan, Stevie ence participation is not only encouraged, it Wonder, Whitney Houston Wednesdays is imperative. If quiet, polite and decorous and Harry Connick Jr. She has also been featured Clockwise from top left: Fred on BET’s Celebra- $5 Stack-Your-Own Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, tion of Gospel, Lift Every Voice and The Israel Houghton, Kim Burrell Bobby Jones Gospel Burgers & Show. worship is your prefer- Houghton is $5 Martinis ence, this is probably worship leader at not your cup of tea. Joel Osteen’s Lake- Friday/Saturday But if you enjoy wood Church in lifting your voice Houston. He is also up and having that an award-winning Late Night Menu voice joined by (Dove, check; Stel- hundreds of others lar, check; Grammy, in joy and celebra- check) singer, song- starting at 10pm tion, and if you’re not writer, guitarist and averse to clapping your keyboard player. Family Dining Room Seating till 10pm hands a bit in rhythm to He often goes by the words, then the Festi- the name Israel and val of Praise probably has the New Breed and, LIVE MUSIC what you’re looking for in a since first hitting musical and spiritual experi- the gospel scene, ence. has put 13 studio DJ DOUBLE K Joining the lead singers albums, all of which Every Thursday • 9pm on stage will be a handful tend to fuse the gos- of backup singers, many of pel with jazz, rock them also award-winning, FESTIVAL OF PRAISE TOUR and reggae. and a Chicago-based live feat. ISRAEL HOUGHTON, The Festival GOOD NIGHT GRACIE band. Marcus Wiley of The Yo- of Praise will touch Friday, October 30 • 10pm landa Adams Morning Show will FRED HAMMOND, KIM BURRELL & on many classics of host. DONNIE MCCLURKIN the American gospel This is not the tour’s first stab 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 songbook, but there at such a formula. The group took will be new and origi- THE RAGING KINGS a multi-city jaunt in 2014, and Embassy Theatre nal works as well. Saturday, October 31 • 10pm Hammond, its co-creator, told 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne Hammond and festi- Lee Bailey’s Electric Urban Re- val co-creator Donnie port that he and his fellow singers Tix: $32-$97 thru Ticketmaster McClurkin penned a RESTAURANT HOURS were stunned by the success and and box office, 260-424-5665 special song for this support they encountered. Audi- year’s show, “Trying SUN-TUES 11:30AM-12MIDNIGHT ences embraced the show’s positive and stirring mes- to Make it Home,” which Hammond said will speak sage and begged for an encore. Hence this year’s slate to everyone in the audience, regardless of background (Kitchen open till 11pm) of 50 performances. or personal journey. “We were blessed,” Hammond said. “And we are “The concept of ‘Trying to Make it Home,’ is a WED-THUR 11:30AM-1AM back bigger and better. It will be an awesome evening collaborative effort by the artists on this tour and ties (Kitchen open till 1am) of inspiration filled with a message of hope and resto- in perfectly with our purpose,” Hammond said. “With ration.” all the discourse, upheaval and negativity happening The four undeniable stars of the show are Ham- around the world, we all agreed that there’s one com- FRI-SAT 11:30AM-3AM mond, McClurkin, Burrell and Houghton, all house- mon thread that people are searching to find. People (Kitchen open till 1am) hold names in the gospel music world. Hammond is are trying to reach a safe place and home represents often credited with giving birth to the Urban Praise that for many people.” and Worship phenomenon, a genre popular with Af- “Many of us are trying to make it home to family,” rican-American churches across the nation. Urban he continued. “Trying to make it home from college, 4910 N. Clinton Street, Praise and Worship music exalts Christ and encour- trying to make it home to a better marriage, trying to ages the believer, blending celebration, hope and make it home from sickness and disease, and ultimate- ceremony. Hammond has sold more than 10 million ly, all of us are trying to make it home to heaven.” Fort Wayne • 209.2117 October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Legendary Trainhoppers------Back Aboard the Old Train By Steve Penhollow batting around musical ideas again after the The reenlisted members of the Legend- better part of a decade had passed. ary Trainhoppers (who have largely decom- Roughly a year after the Legendary A much-delayed and heretofore moth- missioned their other bands: Go Dog Go, Trainhoppers performed their last gig, the balled follow-up to the Trainhoppers’ debut, The Brown Bottle Band, The Matthew Sturm band’s bassist, Damian Miller, got into trou- Ramble On, should be ready for download Band and Definitely Gary) have grown up a ble with the law. and phonograph needle early next year. lot, Kelley said. He and his brother were sentenced to And the band will perform new and old “We’ll just record ideas on our phones,” prison for robbing a Walgreens pharmacy in material the day after Christmas at the B- he said. “We have a website and we’ll just Indianapolis. Side, One Lucky Guitar’s intimate concert throw them up on there. What people are Offers for the band to perform came in venue. doing is saying, ‘Here’s a melody idea’ or thereafter, but Matt Kelley, ‘Here’s some lyrics. Some- one of the band’s string body take them and do players and the current something with them.’ CuteCute ByBy NatureNature owner of One Lucky Gui- “That never would have tar, resisted the urge to re- happened before,” Kelley JewelryJewelry unite. said. “It’s been much more “I felt that the Train- collaborative.” hoppers just don’t play This time around, the without Damian,” he said. Trainhoppers have been “Even going down the bad intentionally not finishing Artisan Jewelry path that he did, he was songs, he said. Artisan jewelry the spiritual center of the “It’s been, ‘Let’s beat Artisanby Anita jewelry band.” ’em up,’” Kelley said. byby Anita Anita Miller was eventually “‘Let’s be tough enough f released from prison in that some songs must die, www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry early 2013. some ideas must die.’” f The following win- The band has been try- www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry ter, Kelley was in Austin, ing to infuse writing ses- www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry Texas on a photo shoot sions with Miller’s spirit, when he got a call from his he said. former bandmate, Chris “He was creative and Dodd. fun,” Kelley said. “He Where Is Your Used “He doesn’t call that liked to move things for- often,” Kelley said. “I saw ward. He wouldn’t get BAND INSTRUMENT? him on my phone and thought, ‘What hap- More live dates will follow. mired. That spirit is in the room, that attitude In a Closet? Attic? Garage? pened?’” The creation of album number two has of ‘Let’s make sure we’re all having fun do- Dodd told Kelley that Miller was dead, been quite a bit different from the creation of ing this, and let’s do things that are impor- killed in an early morning altercation outside album number one, Kelley said. tant but also enjoyable for all of us and for Donate It to PITCH a bar. The band members hadn’t actually writ- the people we eventually play to.’” This incomprehensible incident only ten any songs together before now, he said. He said the Trainhoppers are building steeled Kelley’s resolve that the words “The “It didn’t necessarily end very well for a new song out of a snippet that Miller re- Legendary Trainhoppers” would never again the Trainhoppers,” Kelley said. “That album corded long ago at Jon Gillespie’s Monastic appear on a marquee. we made, everybody had kind of brought Chambers Recording Studio in New Haven. The year 2014 turned out to be a difficult finished songs to it and then we recorded Kelley said that the band is currently one for Kelley beyond what had happened to them.” looking for a bass player to replace Miller in Miller. His father suffered a stroke and his Ramble On was produced in California the live setting. friend, Denise DeMarchis, fought and ulti- by Grammy winner Scott Mathews, a con- Sturm, who now works for Apple Com- mately succumbed to cancer. tribution that was as flashy as it was trouble- puter in California, will contribute ideas to “I started feeling these feelings, espe- some. the new album and may put in a guest ap- cially being around my dad,” he said. “I “Working with Scott Mathews was a pearance or two, Kelley said, but it is not lo- Putting Instruments in the Children’s Hands started feeling like, ‘I don’t want to be in his wonderful experience,” Kelley said, “but his gistically possible for him to return as a full situation and have regret.’” hero was Brian Wilson. It probably would member. Just before last Christmas, Kelley shared have been neat if we’d had somebody whose “We will, however, have a Matt Sturm Gi v e t h e Gi f t o f Mu s i c , a stage at an annual holiday show with sev- hero is Keith Richards.” hologram,” Potts said. n e h i l d a t a i m e eral ex-Trainhoppers and was reminded of Kelley said the Trainhoppers could not The re-formed band has no intention, O C T how much he enjoys their musical compa- subsequently agree on what artistic direction Kelley said, of becoming a staple of the live PITCH is a not for profit organization ny. the band should take. music scene. providing band instruments to music “It was kind of a celebratory thing, that “We were trying to come up with songs “We want to keep it special, keep it students in the Fort Wayne area. show,” he said. together and people had differing ideas,” something you can’t see all the time,” he After the performance, Kelley said the he said. “They ranged from very arty to the said. Whether you donate cash or a band Trainhoppers’ former guitarist Phil Potts notion that the second album should be our Kelley believes they could “build a little instrument, 100% of your donation will grabbed him by the shoulder and whispered Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. It was a large band cottage industry where you can buy a record- go directly to support PITCH efforts. in his ear, “It’s time we made the second and very democratic and it was like, ‘Wow. ing of the show you were at.” Trainhoppers album.” This is why there aren’t large bands.’” Smyth said the men have aged long past the Contact us at: pitchforkids.net Despite his earlier reluctance, Kelley Supergroups – which is to say, groups stage where a musician dreams of “getting [email protected] said, “I was excited immediately … I was fashioned out of musicians who are already discovered,” whatever that means in the Like us on Facebook suddenly obsessed with the second Train- part of other successful groups – aren’t built digital age. hoppers album.” to last. “You give up a lot for that big pay- Sponsored by And so it came to pass that the members The storied participants usually find check,” he said. “And even then, maybe the TMS Venture Inc. - Todd Smith of the Legendary Trainhoppers, one of Fort many more reasons to swiftly depart than to big paycheck might not be so big after you Wayne’s few genuine supergroups, started remain together. pay them back.” 6------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 ------Feature • Lynn Fuston------From the Boards to the Page By Deborah Kennedy post he found himself in Fort Wayne, head- smaller. Soon he found himself engineering Thursday, Nov. 5 • 8pm • FREE ing up a staff of 11 writers charged with cre- a song for Amy Grant. Several months ago Lynn Fuston found ating web and catalog content. “I was 19 years old, at the time,” Fus- himself at a crossroads. Should he continue “It was like dominoes. Everything just ton said. “I was a kid and it was such a cool WBOI MEET his work as a Nashville sound engineer, or fell into place.” chance. We didn’t start recording the song should he instead change direction and do For a while, he lived in an apartment in until 10 o’clock that night and we worked all something entirely different with his life? Fort Wayne, driving back to Nashville on the way through until 5 a.m. the next day.” THE MUSIC At that time, Fuston had 37 Even though the producer end- years of studio work to his credit, ed up scrapping Fuston’s work and but he could not deny that the re- recording the song all over again, cording industry was undergoing a it was an incredible foot-in-the- seismic shift. More and more art- door opportunity that quickly led ists were leaving the big studios to to other work with up-and-coming take an increasingly DIY approach artists. to laying down tracks, and Fuston, Fuston thinks the key to his Friday, Nov. 6 • 8pm • $10-$20 who had spent his career engineer- success as a sound engineer came ing albums for such Christian music down to listening. luminaries as Amy Grant, Michael “I worked hard to be very in- THE RAGBIRDS W. Smith, Kathy Troccoli, DC Talk tune with the artists, to pay atten- and Twila Paris, witnessed first- tion to whether or not the artist was Saturday, Nov. 14 • 8pm • $20-$40 hand the results of that sea change. happy in the studio, and if they Basically, his work was drying weren’t, I made sure to make them up and he had a crucial decision to happy, to solve their problems and make. A few things happened to anticipate their needs without their JOSHUA influence that decision. First, he ever having to say anything.” had an incredibly lucrative couple His new job with Sweetwater months at the boards. That allowed might seem slightly outside the DAVIS him to fly south to his ill mother’s wheelhouse of a sound engineer, bedside. Ten days after going into but Fuston has been writing and ed- Friday, Nov. 20 • 8pm • $15-$30 the hospital, his mother died, forc- iting gear reviews for the last two ing him to do more soul-searching. weekends to finish packing, but eventually decades, and he sees a strong connection be- “I’m a Christian,” he told me in a recent he found a home near Foster Park and says tween the work he did in the studio and the phone interview. “I believe God works in he couldn’t be happier in his new surround- editing and managing duties he’s now called TINSLEY mysterious and sometimes not so mysterious ings. He takes long walks around the park on to perform every day. ways.” in the evenings, and right now he’s enjoy- “Oddly enough, my time in the studio Enter Sweetwater’s annual GearFest. It ing the fall foliage and the crisp, autumn prepared me well for what I’m doing now,” ELLIS was at the most recent incarnation of this weather. The only thing that worries him is he said. “We have deadlines we have to celebration of gear that Fuston heard Sweet- the upcoming winter. meet, and things change on a daily, hourly water was in search of an editor for its publi- “Several people have told me that there and sometimes minute-to-minute basis. You cations division. Fuston could boast not only are two things you need to live in Fort Wayne have to be ready to turn on a dime, to make nearly four decades of sound engineering, in the winter – a snow blower and a parka,” adjustments to assignments, and we impro- but roughly 27,000 blog posts about and re- he said. “I’ve got my parka, but I don’t have vise a lot, just as we did in the studio.” views of music equipment – the good, the my snow blower yet. I guess I’ll find out Which makes it sound like Fuston is a bit bad, and the ugly. Ultimately, he chose to soon enough whether I have what it takes to of a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants sort of man- Saturday, Nov. 21 • 8pm • $25-$40 throw his hat in the ring for the newly cre- survive here. So far I love it.” ager. Not true. His motto is “Good enough is ated manager of written content position. Fuston isn’t one to be intimidated by not good enough.” “They flew me up here a week later and such challenges. At the age of 18 he left “It has to be excellent. I’ve committed GREAT WHITE offered me the job on the spot,” Fuston said. his home in Texas to enroll in the relatively myself to excellence, to getting things right. ACOUSTIC SHOW “Then they said, ‘We need you to start in two fledgling music business program at Nash- Sometimes someone will tell me, ‘Only you weeks.’” ville’s Belmont College. There he learned will know the difference if we replace this Saturday, Nov. 28 • 8pm • $15-$30 That was a tall order for someone who the ins and outs of sound engineering, while word or this sentence or this paragraph. The had accumulated 40 years worth of stuff and holding down a series of full-time jobs, in- reader won’t. The customers won’t.’ Maybe had a house to sell and a family to relocate. cluding one at a music publishing house and not, but I’ll know, and I don’t want to put SUCH A NIGHT Much to Fuston’s surprise, his Nashville another at a jingles production company. out a product that I’ve only given 90 percent house sold 48 hours after he put it on the Nashville was a very small world back to. I’m here to push harder, go further, and RECREATING THE MUSIC market, and 19 days after being offered the then, and the Christian music scene even demand more.” OF THE LAST WALTZ RAGTIME - From Page 2 Friday, Dec. 4 • 8pm • $15-$30 into the new and splendid Ford Center for formances, adding “Brian Stokes Mitchell The opportunity to hear the Tony Award the Performing Arts like a tidal wave – un- as Coalhouse is so charismatic critics should winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn JOHNNY A stoppable, irresistible … Fascinatingly, the wish they’d never used the word before.” Ahrens and enjoy the Tony Award win- GO TO OUR WEBSITE evening offers an entirely workable double Ragtime has been touring the country for ning book by Terrance McNally are reason FOR TICKET INFO & MORE standard. 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October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Hollywood Vampires Hollywood Vampires BACKTRACKS $11.99 When I heard that Alice Coo- A Certain Ratio per’s new album was going to be To Each ... (1981) classic rock covers, I had no in- terest, especially after these same The 80s alternative music covers were the low-light of his scene had a lot of really differ- most recent concert at the Em- ent sounds. Most of it was super- bassy. But my mind was changed bright and poppy, but bands like when I read that instead of his The Cure and Joy Division kept current band, Cooper would be the Goth scene around just long flanked by a revolving supergroup anchored curiously by actor John- enough until college rock and ny Depp who incidentally always considered acting a side-gig that grunge took over FM radio. allowed him to follow his true love of music. Add in a couple of A Certain Ratio had some foundations early on where they originals and legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd’s The Wall took their dark vocal sound and added horns, synthesizers and a and Destroyer by Kiss) at the helm, and I couldn’t get my credit card funky bass to become a club band that DJ’s could play well into out fast enough. the early morning. This was the second full album (I had the cas- JOSH RITTER Called Hollywood Vampires after the heavy drinking group sette) from this Manchester, England band. “Felch” opens the release with a sci-fi synthesizer before go- SERMON ON THE ROCKS Cooper was a part of in the late 70s, the criteria for playing on the album seems to be having lost a band member to drugs or alcohol. ing full-blown into the bass-line and drumming (and really bright Indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is not Many of the original Vampires who have gone early to the grave are horns). “My Spirit” sounds almost exactly the first track but has afraid to be vulnerable to fans. On his previous honored on the album, including singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. more understandable vocals and clocks in at just under two-and- album, The Beast in Its Tracks, he dissected his The band opens a creepy version of “One,” a Nilsson song made a-half minutes. “Forced Laugh” has a Bauhaus feel to it with its post-divorce bleeding heart. Now he’s back with famous by Three Dog Night, that drop-kicks into a seriously heavy trippy synthetic horns, visceral guitar and drumming arrange- his eighth studio effort, the gospel-tinged Sermon groove, compliments of Dave Grohl (Nirvana) on drums, quickly ments that let you get comfortable – before pulling you out of on the Rocks. Judging from album highlights sidestepping into a rousing version of Nilsson’s “Jump into the Fire.” your chair. “Birds of the Meadow,” “Getting Ready to Get “Whole Lotta Love” likewise starts in a manner that is completely Side one closes with the eight-minute, in-your-face house- Down” and “Cumberland,” it would seem that he different than the original before a proper rendition launches and music jam, “Back To The Start.” I barely made it to the end of this is healed and moving on. Pick up your copy for Cooper hands the microphone off to Brian Johnson (AC/DC) while track sometimes due to its addictive repetition. $11.99 at any Wooden Nickel Music store. Joe Walsh (Eagles) joins Depp, Orinathi, Tommy Henriksen and “The Fox” keeps up the frenzied pace and has a funkier sound Bruce Witkin in a six-string battle. That’s a whole lotta guitars! than most of side one, and “Loss” has a groovy New Order meets TOP SELLERS @ At this juncture I’d like to point out how just about every band The Talking Heads vibe to it. “Winter Hill” follows with all of its ever formed since 1970 has tackled this and many of the songs on bombastic drumming and droning and finishes up a really good Wooden Nickel this album. You’ve heard ’em yourself. Every now and then it’s been 80s record that even today can still hold its ground on Pandora or (Week ending 10/25/15) great, but more often than not you wish you hadn’t turned down that other internet stations. last beer. Not so with this troop. These seasoned pros have more The band went on to produce about a dozen records through TW LW ARTIST/Album often than not shared the stage with the bands being honored and are 2008 and like most bands (e.g. Crispy Ambulance) went on to be- 1 1 COHEED & CAMBRIA more than capable of rendering fitting tribute. In the case of “Five to come an overproduced commodity when they signed with greedy Color Before the Sun One/Break on Through,” Robby Krieger plays guitars on the very 80s labels who were only in it for the money. (Dennis Donahue) song he once recorded with Jim Morrison, surpassing the explosive 2 3 JOE BONAMASSA energy of the original, if that’s possible. Live at Radio City Music Hall mundane, rather than the Kennedys’ biting social commentary. Not every song is a blistering revision, though. “Come and Get Never mind that they got their start in 2009, nearly three decades 3 7 DON HENLEY It” is fairly true, with Joe Perry (Aerosmith) on guitars joining Paul after the golden years of the SoCal punk scene, or that they’re from Cass County McCartney on vocals, Paul McCartney on bass and Paul McCartney the wrong coast. That’s right, they’re actually from the Jersey Shore, on piano. Oh yeah, Paul McCartney was once in band named The perhaps proving definitively that the oceanfront corridor has more to 4 – ROD STEWART Beatles with John Lennon, an original Hollywood Vampire whose offer the world than Snookie and the Situation. (The band even got Another Country song “Cold Turkey” is given a right good sendup on this platter. its start in 2009, the inaugural year for MTV’s The Jersey Shore.) But Limited space restricts a full exploration of each song, so instead the geographic and temporal distance separating the band from the 5 5 PENTATONIX peruse this list: “My Generation,” “Jeepster,” “Manic Depression.” SoCal scene seem to mean little on Beach. The band has the whole Pentatonix “Itchycoo Park,” “I Got a Line on You.” And why not throw in a cov- surf-punk sound and, more importantly, the attitude down pat. er of “School’s Out”( is it a cover if 3/5 of the original band plays on On their past full-lengths, 2011’s debut The Other Side of Dark- 6 4 THE DEAD WEATHER it)? Yessir, Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway form the powerhouse Dodge & Burn ness and 2013’s Born to Die in Suburbia, the band straddled the line rhythm section on this one, taking a sudden and delightful detour by between their punk and surf rock tendencies, but on Beach the band 7 2 CLUTCH mixing in bits of “Another Brick in the Wall” into the “School’s Out” places the emphasis wholeheartedly on the punk side of the equation. Psychic Warfare rhythm. They hit the ground running immediately with the blistering opener The two original songs are good, but standing next to these foun- “I’m Wired” )another aptly titled song) and don’t really let up for 8 – CARRIE UNDERWOOD dations of rock reveals their limitations. Consider them freebies. the majority of the album, as brief as it is. The Birds blaze through Storyteller While Cooper and many of his pals are well into their sixth decade 10 full-fledged punk rock throttlers before engaging in anything that of life, there is no sign of letting up. The energy on these loving is recognizably surf rock, the mid-tempo instrumental “Muskatonic 9 9 STRYPER renditions is astounding, the sound is modern and the Hollywood Rock” near the album’s end. After that brief interlude they jump right Fallen Vampires show no signs of giving up the ghost. (Jason Hoffman) back into punk rock mode with the ambivalent closer “Left in the 10 – JOANNA NEWSOM Middle.” Divers Night Birds Along the way, the Jersey punks find time for the serious (“Blank Mutiny at Muscle Beach Eyes,” “In the Red in the Black”), the humorous (“Son of Dad,” “Lapsed Catholics Need Discipline) and the occasional paradox “I like short songs!,” Jello (“Life Is Not Amusement for Me”). The lyrical content mines the check out our Biafra declared, repeatedly, in the same material as their past work, but they’ve clearly made a choice Dead Kennedys’ aptly named to focus on short, loud and fast songs here. It’s hard not to feel a little “Short Songs.” If Biafra hears gypped at the lack of some of the (relatively) expansive surf stylings 50¢ vinyl bins the Night Birds’ Mutiny at Mus- like those found on Suburbia, but Mutiny at Muscle Beach doesn’t cle Beach, he may very well ap- really care what you think; it’s simply a concise set of full-fledged, hundreds to choose from prove, or at least nod knowingly. spirited punk rock joints in an era where they are few and far be- 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 It’s not just that Beach features tween. (Ryan Smith) 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 short songs – which it does, blaz- 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 ing through 12 songs in about 25 minutes – but their sound is very Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also helpful to send bio information, We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs reminiscent of the Kennedys and other classic SoCal punk bands like www.woodennickelrecords.com the Descendents. It may be the Descendents that Night Birds most publicity photos and previous releases, if available. Only full-length, resemble, with lyrical themes tending toward the humorous and the professionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. 8------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 Fr i d a y , Oc t . 30 • 10:30p m • $5• 18+ NIGHTLIFE wednesdays $1.50 MILLER LITE & COORS LIGHT $1.50 COORS LIGHT ALLEN COUNTY 50¢ WINGS a v e SHUT UP & SING KARAOKE @ 8PM D Fr i d a y -Sa t u r d a y , Oc t . 30-31 • 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 4D’s bar & grill FRIDAY, OCT. 30 • 9:30PM Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-6488 Ex p e c t : Great food and drink specials and live entertainment; $2 WAYWARD SON drink specials daily; $1 tacos on Mon.; $1.50 domestic longnecks & Ar c a r i SATURDAY, OCT. 31 • 9:30PM $1 tacos on Tues.; Paul & Brian at 7 p.m. & 39¢ wings on Wed. 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G T : Inside Pro p.m., $10, 358-0055 5827 at American Legion Post 241, Fort Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.- Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Ro bb i e V. & He i d i — Variety at Taps Wayne, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover, Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Pub, Avilla, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 747-7851 Sun. 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Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Wayne, 10:30 p.m., $5, 456-7005 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM no cover, 489-2524 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Fi g h t i n g Wo r d s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Jo n Du r n e l l — Variety at Beamer’s Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at BAR 145 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 no cover, 625-1002 $5, 665-3922 Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Pop/variety at Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Bar 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ex p e c t : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 cover, 485-1038 lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; ------$15 bottled house wine/$5 glasses Tues.; $5 Burger & $5 Martinis Wed.; $4 Craft Bottles Thurs. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between Coliseum and Washington Ctr. on North Clinton. Ho u r s : 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex The Rail Hosts a Ween Halloween BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL By now you should have a pretty good idea of Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 what you’ll be doing to celebrate the Halloween holi- Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live day. It’s one thing to find a costume; now you have to Out and About music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, decide where you’re going. NICK BRAUN sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A Will you be heading out to one of the local es- quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at tablishments for drink specials and a costume con- 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc test? Perhaps you’ll be attending a friend’s party and dates to showcase the new material, but I’m certain enjoying the hundreds of dollars they spent on food there will be some local shows once Get the Spirit is BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY and decorations. Well, if you enjoy a cold beverage released on November 20. Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 with cool people in a cool atmosphere and happen to Flamingo Nosebleed recently wrapped up a short Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- like the band Ween, then the Brass Rail is where you West Coast run that had them performing a few dates cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & need to be. That evening, they’ll be featuring music in California. That’s quite s trek in itself, but the punk $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos from one of rock’s great genre-hoppers, Ween, as their outfit also ventured to a a I doubt many, if any, of & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; “Ween on Halloween” event returns. Ween may be our locals have performed before: Honolulu, Hawaii. $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner history, but thanks to Jon Ross and his merry band of Fresh floral air, breathtaking scenery and loud punk of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 followers, their music lives on. Come in costume on music – what else could you ask for? There they per- a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Saturday, October 31 for this low-dough ($5) event. formed a couple shows alongside Andrea Manges of James and the Drifters will be releasing an EP the punk outfit The Manges. C2G MUSIC HALL next month titled Get the Spirit and featuring four sol- “Dude they were sweet!” was the excited re- Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 id tracks that dig deep into some 60s soul. In addition sponse I received from the band in regards to the Ha- Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse to the title track, “Can’t Take No More,” “Bay City” waii shows. “Nice people, hot babes, good food and musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a and “Strangers” are featured on this well-polished perfect weather,” they added. comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent piece that was engineered by Ben Tanner of Alabama The next local date on their schedule is on Mon- venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Shakes and recorded at the legendary FAME studios. day, November 9 at Skeletunes Lounge with Union Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Keep in mind that’s the very same studio that Aretha 13; that’s followed by a big one with the legendary Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Ho u r s : Franklin, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding The Queers on Thursday, December 3 at the Brass Parkview Field. Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check and many more greats worked in back in the day. Hop Rail. over to www.jamesandthedrifters.com to pre-order. At press time, the guys had yet to schedule any local [email protected] October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 Halloween party Saturday, October 31 NIGHTLIFE Dicky’s Annual Saturday, October 31 Halloween Bash CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” featuring Costume Contest Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 featuring 3 Floyds Bottles Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink Dag & Thursday, November 5 specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of Company National Stout Day sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. 8 Founder’s Stout varieties • Breakfast for dinner Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Live Music at 9pm ~ Live Entertainment ~ Every Tuesday ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 Costume Party • Cash Prizes Friday, Oct. 30 ~ 6-10pm p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Bloody Mary Bar Open All Day Sunday Tuesday Brews Day Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Thirsty Thursday Cadillac Ranch ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Hours: $3 Select Pints Karaoke Every Saturday, 9pm 10am-12am M-Th., Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 10am-3am Fri. from Breckenridge Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials! Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, 12pm-3am Sat., Thursdays: 50¢ Jumbo Wings state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. 12:30-8pm Sun. 2910 Maplecrest (dine-in only) Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by 820 Spring Street, Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 260.426.1088 (260) 486-0590 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Checkerz Bar & Grill ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Duffy’s Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock Pub & Grub, Syracuse, 10 p.m.-2 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the a.m., cover, 574-457-2811 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till Ja n e l l e n’ Jo n z e — Pop/rock variety Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at 1002 at Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Juk e Jo i n t Ji v e — Classic rock/funk at o u r s roads. H : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 7-10 p.m., $1, 482-1618 $5, 665-3922 North Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 l c o h o l m t noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. A : Full Service; P : Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Ch a d Be a c h — Variety at Eagles Post p.m., no cover, 471-3798 MC, Visa, ATM available House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Checkerz Columbia Street WesT cover, 426-3411 cover, 436-3512 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/blues Ch r i s Wo r t h a n d Co m p a n y — Variety a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 at Club Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 La n d r y w/To m Dus t i n — Comedy at Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 a.m., cover, 833-7082 Snickerz Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at DJ Ri c h — Variety at Columbia Street 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- 422-5055 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large 1002 Do c De w Qua r t e t — Jazz/blues at cover, 485-1038 menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Ki m ba l Gl as p i e Tr i o — Funk/jazz at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no Mi c k e n s o n Ro a d — Christian at daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 426-3442 Cupbearer Café, Fort Wayne, 7-9 Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, cover, 426-3442 Do ub l e Sh o t — Variety at Venice p.m., no cover, 920-8734 Disc, Amex La n d r y w/To m Dus t i n — Comedy at Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Mo o n s h i n e Ba n d i t s — Rock at Piere’s Snickerz Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, $1, 482-1618 Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, CURLY’S VILLAGE INN 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk 7 p.m., $8-$15.25, 486-1979 Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Po p ’n’Fr e s h — Blues/rock at American Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 490-6488 Legion 499, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 cover, 485-1038 Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c Po p s — a.m., no cover, 483-1368 owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted Mi c h a e l Be l l — Christian variety at Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Re l o a d — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, 10 Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials Cupbearer Café, Fort Wayne, 7-9 Christmas at Embassy Theatre, Fort p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 897-3331 made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in p.m., no cover, 920-8734 Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $29-$70, 481- Sm a l l Vo i c e — Vocal/acoustic at Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r Qua r t e t — Jazz at 0777 Friendly Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex Annrita’s Covington Wine & Martini Fr e ak Br o t h e r s — Funk at Wrigley p.m., no cover, 745-3369 Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Su g a r Gl i d e r s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s DEER PARK PUB cover, 459-7687 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 485-1038 Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Taj Ma h o l i c s — Variety at Don Hall’s Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety at Nick’s p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 Taj Ma h o l i c s — Variety at Don Hall’s Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 p.m.-1 a.m., $5, 482-6425 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug Ty Caus e y — R&B/variety at Nick’s Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at Duff’s 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 Bar, Columbia City, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 no cover, 244-6978 American Legion Post 148, Fort food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Wa y w a r d So n — Rock at Dupont Bar He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Wacky Wayne, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 423 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Jac’s, Angola, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 4751 Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 483-1311 no cover, 665-9071 l c o h o l m t a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. A : Beer & Wine; P : MC, Visa, Ja c k Ro c ks — Oldies rock at Tri-Lakes Disc Tavern, Columbia City, 9 p.m., no Sunday, November 1 Saturday, October 31 cover, 691-0015 Et h a n Bo r t n i c k — Variety at Niswonger DICKY’S 21 TAPS o e t ab e l l i Af t e r Sc h o o l Sp e c i a l — Rock at Wet J S — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 Spot, Decatur, 10 p.m., no cover, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Ohio, 3 p.m., $15-$35, 419-238- Ex p e c t : Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Great tunes; Large 728-9031 cover, 426-3411 6722 selection of beers; Beautiful patio; Cornhole on Wednesdays. Brand new menu! Daily lunch specials under $8. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 midnight WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 • 6-10pm • $10 Saturday, oct. 31 • 10pm Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc DUPONT BAR & grill Melissa Bentley Family Benefit featuring Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ halloween bash Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and U.R.B. & guests Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live $ 00 music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings 1 domestic LONGNECKS Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & THURSDAY, OCT. 29 • 10PM w/dj rich & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex OPEN MIC w/EiM’s JON SWAIN $100 domestic LONGNECKS FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING cash prizes On the Landing • 135 W. 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Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Nicks_1/20ad_Oct28-due Oct20.indd 10/19/151 12:54 PM l u t e a y e c i t a l f e a t im p e n ic Everyone! IPFW F D R . T O M — Hosted by Dan Smyth at Thursday, November 5 Mu n r o — Flute at Rhinehart Music The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Our experienced instructors o er lessons tailored to p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — at Wrigley Wednesday, November 4 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 your musical needs. Whether you’re a beginner or an Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Bask e t c as e — Acoustic variety at The p.m., no cover, 485-1038 experienced musician, our state-of-the-art facility Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at Karaoke at Columbia Street West, p.m., no cover, 426-1088 gives you the tools and knowledge you need to excel Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at in music and beyond. a.m., no cover, 483-5526 422-5055 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Acme Bar p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Monday, November 2 and Grill, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no Ch r i s To m l i n w/Re n d Co l l e c t i v e — cover, 480-2263 Contemporary Christian at Memorial The Sweetwater Academy of Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Fe s t i v a l o f Pr a i s e To u r f e a t . Is r a e l Coliseum, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., Music & Technology o ers: Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Ho u g h t o n , Fr e d Ha m m o n d , Do n n i e $25-$40, 483-1111 no cover, 483-5526 McCl u r k i n , Kim Bu r r e l l — DJ Ep h i t a p h — Variety at Nick’s Martini Co m m u n i t y Or c h e s t r a — Classical at Contemporary Christian/worship at & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., • Studios Equipped with State-of-the-art Equipment Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7 no cover, 482-6425 Music Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, p.m., $32-$97, 424-5665 J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Don Hall’s • Lessons Designed for All Styles and All Ages 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Triangle Park, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., DJ — Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Comedy at Latch String, Fort Wayne, no cover, 482-4342 • Student Recitals in a World-class Theater Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no 9 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 267-9679 Hub i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Red Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., • The Finest Local Professional Instructors G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s Rok, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, no cover, 489-2524 Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 755-6745 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Wrigley & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety at Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 cover, 485-1038 Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wa l d r o n Sq ua r e d — Variety at Deer Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 cover, 415-6167 2537 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, cover, 490-6488 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Tuesday, November 3 Pau l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n (Wh o 5827 Da t ) — Variety at Venice Restaurant, Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., $1, 482- Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- 1618 6425 Re n e e Go n z a l e s w/Ch r i s Ru t k o w sk i Wide Variety of Lessons State-of-the-art Music a n d Ke v i n Pi e ka r sk i — at Kozé Thai K T & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qua r t e t — Blues at Cuisine, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no Friday, November 6 Including Drum, Piano, and Lesson Rooms Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 and Voice a.m., no cover, 483-5526 cover, 755-6802 Af t e r Sc h o o l Sp e c i a l — Rock at 4D’s Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety at Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Karaoke at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort a.m., no cover, 490-6488 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 426-1088

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October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at North Star, Ma i ja DiGiorgio w/Jas o n Di x i e — Saturday, November 7 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE cover, 471-3798 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 4t h Da y Ec h o — Alternative rock at Bar Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Co n t i n uu m — Funk/jazz at Deer Park 486-0216 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Th e Pe r s o n n e l — Rock at Bar 145, Fort Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & 209-2117 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony p.m., $5, 483-1311 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Qu n i c y a n d t h e Q-t e t — Jazz/funk at Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 cover, 833-7082 Disc, Amex 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d — Variety at Th e Ra g b i r d s — Contemporary folk at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 GREEN FROG INN Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., p.m., $5, 483-1311 p.m., no cover, 436-3512 $10-$20, 426-6434 Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at The Sa f e k e p t — Christian rock at Cupbearer Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. Landmark, New Paris, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Café, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., no 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion no cover, 574-831-3080 cover, 920-8734 De v i n t h e Du d e & Po t l u c k w/Zig Za g wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g IPFW Op e r a En s e m b l e — Opera at St i l l Gr o o v e — Variety at Taps Pub, & Pa m e l a , Pl a n e t Bo o m ba p , Ma r c Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort Avilla, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Wa l l s t r e e t , Da v e e d o , Un s e e n Ha n d z Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 897-3331 Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 — Hip-hop at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at & Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no $15-$20, 267-9679 MC, Visa, Amex, Disc cover, 426-3411 cover, 426-3442 Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at The Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at To n y No r t o n — Acoustic variety at AJ’s Landmark, New Paris, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bar and Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no no cover, 574-831-3080 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 cover, 665-3922 cover, 434-1980 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Alley Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar We s t Ce n t r a l Qua r t e t — Jazz at Fort Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, Fort Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody cover, 485-1038 6-9 p.m., $5-$12, 422-6467 483-4421 Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa whatzup PICKS Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY DAVE ARCARI THE RAGBIRDS Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 w/TOTALLY ORANGE TIME MACHINE 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 C2G Music Hall pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- Calhoun Street Soups • Salads • Spirits 5629 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne Tix: $10-$20 thru c2gmusichall.com, 260-426-6434 $5, 260-456-7005 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc So far, NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR When you think this year Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 hard-driving Delta has been Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a blues rock with a very kind to classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of touch of trash coun- Michigan- small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- try and a side of punk b a s e d cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next and rockabilly, the Americana/ to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : first thing that comes folk/world THE RAGBIRDS Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex to mind is probably music fusion darlings The O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT not Scotland. But Ragbirds. Not only have fiddlist Erin Zindle and her Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 Scottish bluesman mates – T.J. Zindle (guitar), Randall “The Hitman” Ex p e c t : Friendly, extremely accommodating atmosphere & staff. Dave Arcari doesn’t Moore (percussion), Jon Brown (drums) and Dan 12 flat screen TVs & projector TV. Kid friendly until 10 p.m. NFL seem to mind the Jones (electric bass) – signed with the same touring football Sun., Mon. & Thurs.; trivia 7:30 p.m. Tues.; extreme music fact that his music company that handles The Avett Brothers, but they’re bingo 7-9 p.m. Wed.; karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; college sports Sat. and his background also looking at national and even worldwide distri- Menu includes Irish specialties & vegetarian options; catering avail- both defy expecta- bution for their newest and fourth studio effort, The able. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Building downtown between tions. In fact, it’s DAVE ARCARI Threshold and Hearth. Fairfield and Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. almost as if he thrives The Ragbird’s tour will bring them to C2G Music Sat.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on being unorthodox. A Hall Friday, November 6 for an 8 p.m. performance. SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR quick listen to any album in his discography, which That’s when this five-piece, known for their intoxicat- Come with Me Got Me Electric Whisky Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 includes , and ing and multi-faceted sound that blends elements of in My Blood, makes it abundantly clear that Arcari is Americana, folk and world as well as Gypsy music Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- not your granddad’s bluesman. with rock and Latin influences, will treat audiences en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front In the words of fellow bluesman Seasick Steve, to songs off their newest album, as well as more tried of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out, and true favorites from their early years as a band are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, and pretty soon my skin was turned inside out too – 2005’s Yes Nearby, 2007’s Wanderlove (which, Visa, Disc, Amex listening, and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you incidentally, coincided with the Erin and Randall’s STATE GRILL – he’s a real down deep player and a soul man.” marriage), and 2009’s Finally Almost Already. This Scottish soul man, who will be at CS3 The Ragbirds got their start performing in T.C.’s Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Friday, October 30, started playing the blues as a teen- Speakeasy in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The lineup has Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and ager with the band the Summerfield Blues. He went undergone several changes since they first came friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous on to join the Radiotones, which is still active today, together in 2005, but founding members Moore and jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: and then began pursuing solo work. Erin Zindle have been constants. Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner Since then he’s performed at countless music fes- According to a critic with Homegrown Music of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. tivals, including South by Southwest, and he’s shared Network, the Ragbirds are an act not to be missed: Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; the stage with the likes of Steve Earle and Toby Keith. “Uniqueness in a band can be a curse, as the market Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site In 2007 he was given the great honor of composing isn’t made for the unknown, but when a band pulls music to accompany to Robert Burns’ poem “Parcel it off the way The Ragbirds do, one can only hope of Rogues” for a BBC Scotland special to mark 300 that the market puts down its guard,” writes Jeremy FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING years of the Act of Union between Scotland and Sanchez. England. “Even if top 10 radio misses this band, they’ll CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. Again, maybe not what you’d expect from a always be welcome in my town. It’s the type of art CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. bluesman, but Arcari is all about turning those expec- one should keep alive and pass on, and The Ragbirds tations upside down and your skin inside out have taken their own graceful magic and set it free.” 12------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Membership Makes Find your treasure or find your pleasure at Isa i a h ’s Vi s i o n — Contemporary Sunday, November 8 IPFW Fa l l Ch o r a l En s e m b l e — Choral Christian at Cupbearer Café, Fort at Auer Performance Hall, Rhinehart The Difference Wayne, 7-9 p.m., no cover, 920- IPFW Op e r a En s e m b l e — Opera at Music Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, • Job Referrals 8734 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Fort 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 • Experienced Negotiators Ja n Kr i s t w/Al a n Finkbeiner, Be n Wayne, 2:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Wrigley Po r t e r , Li n d s e y Po r t e r , An d y Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 • Insurance Ri c e , Jo y c e Fr y , Ra n d y Fr y , Ji l l Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 • Contract Protection Mo z e n a , Susa n Su r a c i , Ro b Su r a c i , p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at Dua n e Eb y — Joni Mitchell tribute Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no Fort Wayne at Wunderkammer Company, Fort Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 cover, 415-6167 Present valid college student or Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $10, 426-2537 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Musicians Association Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no military ID to receive 10% discount House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no cover, 490-6488 Call Bruce Graham cover, 426-3411 Monday, November 9 for more 3506 N. Clinton 2014 Broadway Pau l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n (Wh o Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Da t ) — Variety at Venice Restaurant, information Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., $1, 482- 46805 46802 Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., 260-420-4446 cover, 665-3922 1618 260.482.5959 260.422.4518 no cover, 483-5526 Jus t us — Variety at American Legion Re n e e Go n z a l e s w/Ch r i s Ru t k o w sk i DJ — Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & 499, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no a n d Ke v i n Pi e ka r sk i — at Kozé Thai Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no cover, 483-1368 Cuisine, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 267-9679 Las t C a l l — R&B at Annrita’s Covington cover, 755-6802 G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s NIGHTLIFE Wine & Martini Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 459-7687 at Red Rok, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Li k e a St o r m w/Fr o m As h e s t o Ne w no cover, 755-6745 WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety at — Rock at Piere’s Entertainment Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 Venue, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, Karaoke at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, 7-9 p.m. 486-1979 Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 Qu i n c y , Jo e & 1/4 Kit Ku r t — Variety Monday; Karaoke, 10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday & 7-11 p.m. Friday; Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Live DJ, 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; live bands; all PPV events on 45 cover, 485-1038 6:30-8 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Thursday, November 12 TVs. Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), 4 p.m.-close Tuesday Ma i ja DiGiorgio w/Jas o n Di x i e — & Thursday, dine-in only; soup & salad lunch/dinner buffet, Mon.-Fri. Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Tuesday, November 10 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 stoplight. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; 486-0216 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site a t n i p at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort R — Rock at Hamilton House, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- Hamilton, 6-10 p.m., no cover, 488- p.m., no cover, 432-8966 3344 6425 KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Nick’s Martini h e l l y i x o n e f f c a e K T & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qua r t e t — Blues at S D & J M R — Variety & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort no cover, 482-6425 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, a.m., no cover, 483-5526 DJ Ep h i t a p h — Variety at Nick’s Martini Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 489-2524 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Jak e — Variety at & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- u m m i t i t y r ass Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, S C B — Brass at Phoenix, no cover, 482-6425 Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., no 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s cover, 387-6571 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., o d d a r r o l d a n d The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, T H B — R&B/blues at no cover, 489-2524 ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Downtown Eatery & Spirits, Warsaw, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 10 p.m., no cover, 574-267-6000 Jo s h Cl e m e n t s — Acoustic variety at The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- Ur ba n Le g e n d — R&B/variety at Wrigley 9-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 l c o h o l m t Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Wednesday, November 11 Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. A : Full-Service; P : MC, Visa, p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 485-1038 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar Disc Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Wa l k i n ’ Pa p e r s — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Karaoke at Columbia Street West, cover, 485-1038 DEKALB COUNTY Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, cover, 490-6488 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley 422-5055 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Comedy at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 2537 Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 9 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with handcrafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 ACOUSTIC VARIETY PRAISE & WORSHIP a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 ROCK STEUBEN COUNTY Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 80D...... 260-519-1946 BLUES Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 HAMILTON HOUSE Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 ROCK & BLUES Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 on tap, 6 large HDTVs, NFL Package (Sunday games), internet juke, The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & VARIETY Golden Tee, pool table, karaoke every Saturday (9 p.m.); lunch and CLASSICAL The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 dinner specials, jumbo wing special every Thursday (50¢ eat-in only). Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of roads 1 and 427. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-1 a.m. The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK N’ ROLL Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 12 noon-12 midnight Sun. COUNTRY & country rock Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa BackWater...... 260-494-5364 standards horn band Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 INDIE ROCK TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; KARAOKE/DJ variety 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on OLDIES ROCK Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 For more information on these performers, or to sign your FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. UpShott Entertainment...... [email protected] www.whatzup.com ORIGINAL ROCK CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. FM90...... 765-606-5550 October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Dr. Dog gained a lot of friends and fans in 17th Floor Dec. 19 Bar 145 Fort Wayne The Fort when they played here a few years 1964 the Tribute Dec. 5 Lafayette Theater Lafayette ago. The Pennsylvanian indie rockers have Road Notez 4th Day Echo Nov. 7 Bar 145 Fort Wayne gained a reputation as road warriors since Aaron Lewis Nov. 14 Rusty Spur Saloon I Fort Wayne then and have announced the first leg of CHRIS HUPE Acacia Strain w/ Counterparts, Glass Cloud, Fit for an Autopsy Nov. 12 Bottom Lounge Chicago their 2016 tour. Though Dr, Dog haven’t re- The Academy Is Dec. 17 House of Blues Cleveland leased a studio album since 2012, the band did put out Live at a Flamingo Hotel earlier All Time Low w/Sleeping with Sirens Nov. 5 Sears Center Arena Chicago All Time Low w/Sleeping with Sirens Nov. 10 Indiana Farmers Coliseum Indianapolis this year. You’ll probably hear most of the songs on that album along with a few new and Allie X Nov. 19 Double Door Chicago different songs when Dr. Dog visit Detroit March 11, Chicago March 12 and Indianapolis Andrew Bird w/Jason Adasiewicz Dec. 7-10 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago March 13. Ani DiFranco Apr. 2 ‘16 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor The Arcs Dec. 2 Vic Theatre Chicago About a month ago, Crimea’s Prime Minister Sergey Aksyonov stated his desire to wel- The Arcs Dec. 3 Vic Theatre Chicago come Western celebrities to obtain residence in Crimea and create a “new Beverly Hills” Arctic Clam Dec. 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne on the peninsula. Of course, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has stepped up to rep- Awolnation w/The Struts, Meg Myers Dec. 5 Aragon Ballroom Chicago resent the U.S. in this endeavor. Durst, when he wasn’t making bad music for his band, Bastille w/The Wombats, Circa Waves Dec. 4 Aragon Ballroom Chicago has dabbled in the film and TV industry in the past, starring in and directing a few films The Beggars w/MPV, The Blueflowers Dec. 3 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI that, surprisingly, weren’t all that bad. There is a connection for Durst to Crimea, as his Ben Folds w/Ymusic, Dotan Nov. 16 Murat Indianapolis wife is originally from that country. I wonder if officials granting Durst his work visa will Between the Buried and Me Nov. 20 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit listen to Limp Bizkit’s latest album, Gold Cobra, before deciding to grant Durst his visa. Big Freedia Nov. 10 Bottom Lounge Chicago Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys Nov. 11 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI If they do, there’s a good chance Durst will be staying home and Crimea will be looking The Birthday Massacre Nov. 22 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit for other celebrities to help build their “new Hollywood.” Hey, I hear Charlie Sheen isn’t Biscuit Miller Nov. 7 Key Palace Theatre Redkey, IN doing much these days. Brian Regan Nov. 8 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Brian Regan Dec. 4 State Theatre Kalamazoo UFO formed nearly 50 years ago and have become one of the most influential rock bands Brian Regan Jan. 14 ‘16 Victory Theatre Evansville in history. Their 22nd album, A Conspiracy of Stars, was released earlier this year, and the Bridgett Everett Dec. 4 Lincoln Hall Chicago band will continue touring on it throughout next year, recently announcing U.S. dates for BSU Singers Oct. 29 Huntington North High School Huntington early 2016. The band now consists of original members Phil Mogg, Paul Raymond and Buddy Guy Nov. 14 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Andy Parker along with Vinnie Moore and Rob De Luca. They will visit Detroit March The Chainsmokers Nov. 13 Aragon Ballroom Chicago 3 and Chicago the following night. The Chainsmokers w/Matoma Nov. 18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis The Charlatans Nov. 13 House of Blues Chicago What is sure to be one of the biggest tours of the summer was announced last week, Cherry on Top Nov. 20 Bar 145 Fort Wayne but unless you are raising a teen or pre-teen girl, you may not think it’s a big deal. Of Chris Tomlin w/Rend Collective Nov. 5 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne course it’s the 5 Seconds of Summer tour beginning in July and likely selling out through Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash September. In case you haven’t heard of them, 5 Seconds of Summer are the new One Cory Branan Dec. 3 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne Direction who themselves were the new Jonas Brothers who were the new … well, you Craig Wayne Boyd Jan. 23 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Damon Williams Dec. 31 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville get the idea. Anyway, the announcement comes just as the band releases its new album, The Dandy Warhols Nov. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago Sounds Good Feels Good, a sure-fire commercial success if you ever wanted to predict Darius Rucker w/David Nail & a Thousand Horses Nov. 14 iWireless Center Chicago one, as it follows their triple Platinum debut album. Whether the music is any good or not, Davis Allie & Mayaeni Nov. 28 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI well, that’s a very subjective thing; if you’re not in the band’s target demographic, you’re Dave Arcari Oct. 30 CS3 Fort Wayne opinion may vary. If you are in the band’s target demographic, you know it’s awesome. Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 6 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Your chance to take your daughter to a summer concert full of screaming like-minded kids Dave Koz Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel comes when 5 Seconds of Summer visit Cincinnati July 26 and Detroit July 27. Don’t Dave Rawlings Machine Nov. 1 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio forget your earplugs. Death Cab for Cutie Dec. 3 Chicago Theatre Chicago [email protected] The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Devin the Dude & Potluck w/Zig Zag & Pamela, Planet Boombap, Marc Wallstreet, JoJo Dec. 16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Daveedo, UnseenHandz Nov. 7 O’Reilly’s Irish Bar Fort Wayne Jon Pardi Jan. 7 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Dnce w/Powers Nov. 19 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Josh Davis Nov. 14 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Dustin Lynch w/Chris Lane Nov. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Jan. 29 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Easton Corbin w/Craig Campbell Nov. 14 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Kenny G Dec. 16 MotorCity Casino Detroit Eli Young Band Dec. 3 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Kenny Rogers Nov. 27 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Emery w/The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Forevermore, Hearts Like Lions Nov. 4 Bottom Lounge Chicago Kenny Rogers Nov. 28 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville The English Beat feat. Dave Wakeling Nov. 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI The Lacs w/Uncle Kracker Nov. 21 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Eric Steckel Oct. 31 Key Palace Theatre Redkey, IN Last Comic Standing Live Dec. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Ethan Bortnick Nov. 1 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio LDNL Nov. 13 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Festival of Praise Tour feat. Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, Lez Zeppelin w/White Shag Nov. 14 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell Nov. 4 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Libera Apr. 3 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio The Flamin’ Groovies Nov. 13 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Like a Storm w/From Ashes to New Nov. 7 Piere’s Entertainment Venue Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Philharmonic Dec. 20 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Thalia Hall Chicago Fred Hammond w/Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, Isacc Carree, Jessica Reedy, Lucky Boys Confusion Nov. 14 House of Blues Chicago Zacardi Cortez, Marcus Wiley, Israel Houghton Nov. 20 Murat Indianapolis Mac DeMarco Nov. 7 Metro Chicago Gas Station Disco Nov. 21 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Mac DeMarco Nov. 8 Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI Ghost Inside w/ El Famous, Speaking with Ghosts Nov. 3 Bottom Lounge Chicago Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear w/Firekid Oct. 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Dec. 9 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 24 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 21 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Gordon Lightfoot Nov. 5 The Palladium Carmel Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 27 Honeywell Center Wabash Gorgon City Oct. 29 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Great White Nov. 21 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 13 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Guster Nov. 13 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 18 Fox Theatre Detroit GWAR w/Born of Osiris, Battlecross Nov. 4 Orbit Room Detroit Mark Kozelek Nov. 20 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Halsey Oct. 29 Vic Theatre Chicago Meat Loaf Nov. 3 MotorCity Casino Detroit Home Free Dec. 12 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio MercyMe Dec. 5 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Hot Sauce Committee w/Dir En Grey Nov. 9 Bottom Lounge Chicago Michael Bell Oct. 30 Cupbearer Café Fort Wayne Isaiah’s Vision Nov. 7 Cupbearer Café Fort Wayne Michael Bolton Dec. 4 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Jackie Evancho Nov. 20 Honeywell Center Wabash Mickenson Road Oct. 31 Cupbearer Café Fort Wayne Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Nov. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne The Midtown Men Nov. 14 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Jam Star Nov. 28 Key Palace Theatre Redkey, IN Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel Nov. 21 Key Palace Theatre Redkey, IN Jamey Johnson Nov. 11 Bogart’s Cincinnati Monica Dec. 2 House of Blues Chicago Jamey Johnson Nov. 12 House of Blues Cleveland Moonshine Bandits Oct. 31 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound Nov. 28 House of Blues Chicago Muse w/X Ambassadors Jan. 14 ‘16 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Jeff Dunham Dec. 6 Nutter Center Dayton My Sinatra feat. Cary Hoffman Dec. 5 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Jeff Foxworthy w/Larry the Cable Guy Nov. 6 Murat Indianapolis Nick Moss Nov. 14 Key Palace Theatre Redkey, IN Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark Nov. 14 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Oak Ridge Boys Dec. 20 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne Paula Monsalve Nov. 7 Arts Place P0rtland Joe Jackson Nov. 2-3 Thalia Hall Chicago The Personnel Nov. 6 Bar 145 Fort Wayne John Scofield, Joe Lovano Feb. 6 ‘16 The Palladium Carmel Public Image Limited Nov. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago Johnny A. Dec. 4 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne The Ragbirds Nov. 6 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne

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October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------15 The Jerk of Silicon Valley I put too much faith in Aaron Sorkin. He made sports more fun than it is in Sports Night. He made politics more than just an endless exercise in scream- Flix ing in The West Wing. For The Social Network he wrote a screenplay that made Facebook seem mildly CATHERINE LEE interesting, at least for the running time of that Finch- er fest. A film about Steve Jobs (especially a film not make that future happen. But when we flash to his fu- burdened by Ashton Kutcher as Jobs) should be easy. ture, our reality, there is no joy, no humor. Alas, Steve Jobs is a slog – a smart, sharp slog – but a Jobs preaches that technology should be fun and slog nonetheless. accessible. He just doesn’t practice fun and accessible Lots of people have faith in Sorkin. In Steve Jobs in any aspect of his life. He is an equal opportunity Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff offender, treating everyone badly. Early on, his em- Daniels and Michael Stuhlbarg all jumped in to speak ployee Andy Hertzfeld says, “We’re not a pit crew at his words. They are all great. They make the most of Daytona.” No kidding. Jobs doesn’t think even that what they are given, which is great dialogue in service highly of them. of not very much. “You couldn’t pay me enough to ...” Steve Jobs is not a biopic (as Sorkin says in every Steve Jobs is a movie that tests that phrase. We interview). It is a film of three episodes in the corpo- never see a reason why a sane person wouldn’t walk rate life of Steve Jobs. Jobs fancied public spectacles out and never come back. His employees are being for product launches. Steve Jobs is a backstage look at paid, and after realizing stock options, it was clearly three product launches, and the wild and crazy stuff enough. I guess. There are several moments in the – product and personal – happening as part of the movie I wanted to walk out on the obnoxious jerk, and launches. So we are there at the creation of the Mac in I am an Apple snob. 1984, the NeXT cube in 1988 and the iMac launch in Chrisann and Lisa, his baby mama and daughter, 1998. are just plain pathetic. I wanted to slap them both with The claustrophobia of backstage is supposed to Cher-like aplomb and say, “Snap out of it!” get us all jazzed. As Jobs says, “Five minutes before Chrisann is particularly irritating. Except for the every launch, people get drunk and tell me what’s money and the conventions of the screenplay, why wrong with me.” Unfortunately, the haters seem per- does she keep coming back for more abuse? The sup- fectly sober, despite their timing. And their complaints posed reason for his miserable performance at the ba- are tiresomely on point. sics of human behavior is that he was adopted. Steve Jobs begins with a panache the film does not When he learns his biological father is someone match. Archival footage of Arthur C. Clarke from the he has met, he never sees the man again or acknowl- 1970s shows us a chipper, cheerful scientist imagining a future that has mostly become a reality. Jobs helped Continued on page 17 ------The Martian Still Dominating Box Tops at the Box: Yo guys, this The Martian flick is for real. Ridley Scott’s new sci-fi epic once again took the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box, selling another ScreenTime $15.9 million and bringing the film’s 24-day U.S. sales total to $166 million. Starring my main dude GREG W. LOCKE Matt Damon, The Martian has now sold almost $400 million in tickets worldwide, making it maybe the which continued to sell reasonably well, bringing in year most interesting, well-made mega hit. I’ve read another $9 million and upping the film’s five-week where some folks are talking about how Gravity was total to $148 million. Damn, that’s a lot of money. I the big sci-fi film of 2013, Interstellar was the big sci- wonder how much producer Adam Sandler will end fi film of 2014 and now The Martian is the big sci-fi up making from the film? Because, ya know, Sandler film of 2015. Kind of a cool trend in Hollywood, this definitely needs more money. Also of note, the great artsy sci-fi thing. Much better than the overproduced Steve Jobs finally saw an expansion. Playing on 2,493 comic book thing for sure. Thus far, of the three films, screens, the film sold $7 million in tickets. Bummer. Gravity has grossed the most, with Interstellar in sec- I thought the movie would do much, much better than ond and Scott’s film gaining fast. Sounds like a good that. People love Jobs, the human, and the movie itself triple feature to me. is very, very good. Weird that it didn’t do better. Come Also at the Box: Rob Letterman’s Goosebumps on, Americans, go see Steve Jobs already! Supposedly took the No. 2 spot at the box office, selling another it’s a new American classic. Or something. $15 million last weekend, bringing the film’s 10-day New This Week: David Gordon Green’s Our U.S. sales total to $43 million in the U.S. and $52 mil- Brand Is Crisis is finally here. This is where Sandra lion worldwide. Ha ha. Looks like only Americans Bullock finally becomes interesting, I bet. I hope. No, like this Goosebumps stuff. Taking the No. 3 spot last I don’t hope – I don’t care. I’ve never been a fan. But weekend was Steven Spielberg’s latest Tom Hanks that said, DGG makes great films, and this one looks collaboration, Bridge of Spies, which sold another promising. Crisis stars Bullock, a bald Billy Bob $11 million, bringing the film’s 10-day total to just Thornton, Scoot McNairy, Anthony Mackie, Zoe Ka- under $33 million in the U.S. Next up at the No. 4 zan and Ann Dowd. George Clooney and Grant Heslov spot was The Last Witch Hunter. Starring Vin Diesel, produced, and Peter Straughan wrote the script. Also the film sold $10.8 million over it’s first three days. out is the Weinstein-produced, John Wells-directed, Not great, considering the budget and supposed star Steven Knight-penned comedy Burnt, starring Brad- power of Vin. Rounding out last weekend’s Top 5 was kiddie Halloween flick Hotel Transylvania 2 Continued on page 17 16------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 ------Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Ki m b e r l y Ro e — Whimsical Felted cre- ations, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — 31, Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Highlights form the American Cut Wayne, 436-0927 Monsters on the Printed Page Glass Association Permanent Ly d i a Ge r b i g -Fa s t — Retrospective Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru of metalwork pieces and jewelry, Monsters in the Movies by John Landis, Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, daily, Oct. 24-Nov. 24, (open- DK Publishing, 2011 $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 ing reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday, When I was a kid, I was a monster fanatic, and On Books Am e r i c a n La n d s c a p e s — Works by Oct. 24), Goldfish Gallery, Mimi in those long-ago days it wasn’t easy to satisfy a Karen Moriarty, Penny French-Deal, and Ian Rolland Art and Visual EVAN GILLESPIE Nazar Harran, Beth Forst, Randall Communication Center, University youthful monster craving. Monster movies didn’t Scott Harden, Rebecca Justice- of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- hit the local movie theater very often, and with Schaab, Tom Kelly, Terry Pulley and 7999 three broadcast TV channels to choose from, the enough, based on the type of monster in question, Lauren Brady, Tuesday-Sunday Ma r i a h Wy n n — Works which explore so there are extensive sections on vampires, were- thru Dec. 6, Artworks Galleria of conceptual boundaries of pho- best I could hope for in terms of a monster-movie Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 387-7589 tography, Wednesday-Sunday fix was the weekly Saturday-night Creature Feature wolves, mummies, zombies, aliens, demons, muta- Au t u m n Ab l a z e — Mixed media fall Oct. 30-Nov. 23, (opening recep- and the occasional scary movie on a weekend after- tions and on and on. Landis explains that the mon- inspired pieces from local and tion 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30) noon. sters he’s including made it into the book because regional artists, Tuesday-Saturday Wunderkammer Company, Fort they’re great monsters, not because they were in and by appointment thru Nov. 28, Wayne, $2, 417-8846 When my family took shopping trips to Glen- Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Ma u r i c e Pa p i e r : A Retrospective — brook Square Mall, I’d beg to be left behind at Read- great movies, so we get a plethora of creatures – 426-6568 Over 70 pieces by Papier and ers World while everyone else shopped, so that I and splashy movie posters – from B movies Bab e t t e Bl o c h : St e e l Ga r d e n — dozens of paintings by his former could spend the day in front of the extensive that are probably not even worth watching Laser-cut and water-jet cut stainless students, Tuesday-Sunday thru except for the occasional flash of special- steel sculptures, Tuesday-Sunday Jan. 15, Artlink Contemporary Art magazine section, leafing through thru Nov. 1, Fort Wayne Museum Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 each page of Famous Monsters effects brilliance. of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- Me r c u r i a l At t r a c t i o n — Current pho- of Filmlandand Fangoria and Of course, you can find every 6467 tographic works of Cara Lee Wade, every other creepy title I could single one of these photographs on the Bi z a r r e Ba z aa r — Multiple artists daily thru Oct. 23, Lupke Gallery, exhibit absurd and curious mixed University of Saint Francis, Fort reach. The experience was frus- internet, and you can find thousands media pieces, Wednesday-Sunday Wayne, 399-7999 trating, but also magical, and it more besides. You don’t need to lug Oct. 30-Nov. 23, (opening recep- My t h o s : A Retrospective — A survey encouraged an appreciation of around a giant book (the thing proba- tion 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30) of several years, media and styles, simple pleasures that’s gone ex- bly weighs close to 10 pounds) when Wunderkammer Company, Fort from printmaking to Chinese paint- you can pull up on your phone ev- Wayne, $2, 417-8846 ing by Greg Coffey, Fridays thru tinct in the internet age. Da n i e l l e Ro s a s — Canvas print pho- Oct. 30, The Gallery at Prana Yoga, John Landis’ Monsters in the erything that’s in the book while tography, Tuesday-Sunday, thru Fort Wayne, 423-9642 Movies is a dinosaur of a book that, you’re sitting in the waiting room October 31, Foellinger-Freimann Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y for me at least, resurrects that old feel- at the dentist’s office. Botanical Conservatory, Fort Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, free), photography from invited and juried ing and dispels, for a moment, the al- What, then, is the appeal of a 427-6440 artists, Tuesday-Sunday thru ways-on, always-available culture that book like this? How does it get published Da y n e Bo n t a : Im p r e s s i o n s a t 88 — Jan. 3, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, surrounds me. more than a decade into the 21st century? I like to Photographs from Indiana photog- $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Director Landis, whose only real horror- think it’s for guys like me, for whom the experience rapher depicting his 88 years of life, Ph o t o g r a p h y b y Ta r a De n n y — Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 22, Photographs, Tuesday-Sunday, movie cred comes from the campy An American of turning pages is an excitement generator, the an- Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 Oct. 23-Dec. 2 (opening reception Werewolf in London, put the book together as a ticipation of what I’m going to find in the next chap- (members, free), 422-6467 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23), Artlink tribute to the monsters he loves, and his affection ter a thrill that web surfing can’t match. And there’s #DTFW Architecture — Historic Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort for the creatures shows. The volume is essential- still something wonderful about not being able to images of relevant downtown Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Wayne architecture paired with Se n s e o f Pl a c e : Mi k h a e l An t o n e — ly a book of pictures; although there’s a substan- get everything I want, monster-wise, the minute I contemporary images from area Photographs exploring spaces from tial amount of text to go along with the photos of want it. When I open the book to page 247 and dis- photographers, Tuesday-Sunday, childhood, daily thru Nov. 8, Visual monsters, it’s mostly non-expert background info cover a photo of Ray Harryhausen’s Ymir from 20 Oct. 23-Dec. 2 (opening reception Arts Gallery, IPFW, Fort Wayne, – quick summaries of the history of vampires, for Million Miles to Earth – a film I still haven’t seen 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23), Artlink 481-6705 Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Su r fa c e : Co n t e m p o r a r y Ce r a m i c example – that it’s just as easy to find on the in- – I feel as lucky as I did when I first encountered Wayne, 424-7195 Im ag e r y — Ceramic works by ternet. There are also interviews Landis conducted the creature in an issue of Famous Monsters. I don’t Eg y p t i a n Pl e a s u r e Ga r d e n s — Bede Clark, Grace Sheese, Justin with horror-movie professionals, but since the peo- care that I could Google Ymir right now and watch Plantings inspired by Ancient Rothshank, Steven Hansen and scenes from the film on YouTube in an instant. I Egypt’s New Kingdom period , Jenni Brant, daily, Oct. 24-Nov. ple interviewed are exclusively Landis’ friends, we Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 15, 24 (opening reception 6-9 p.m. get to hear from figures who aren’t exactly horror don’t want to do that; I want to find the monster Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Saturday, Oct. 24), John P. legends (Joe Dante, anyone?) and legends whose by wondrous chance. So this book is for me, and Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 Weatherhead Gallery, Mimi peaks passed decades ago. for all the other kids who spent Saturday afternoons and under, free), 427-6440 and Ian Rolland Art and Visual parked in front of that magazine rack at the mall, Fo r t Wa y n e Ph o t o g r a p h e r s Cl u b Communication Center, University But that’s not the point. The point is the mon- — Exhibition of photographs, of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- sters, and there are a lot of monsters in this book. putting some effort into their need for fantasy. Tuesday-Sunday, Oct. 23-Dec. 7999 Landis divides the book into sections, logically [email protected] 2 (opening reception 6-9 p.m. Th r o u g h t h e Lo o k i n g Gl a s s : Al e x in Saturday, Oct. 23), Artlink Wo n d e r l a n d — Large scale sculp- Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort ture by Alexandra Hall in collabora- Wayne, 424-7195 tion with sculptor, Alex Mendez, Fo u r Se a s o n s a n d a Pe r s i a n Ni g h t Monday-Saturday and Sunday FLIX - From Page 16 — Abstracts of Nazar Harran, by appointment, thru Nov. 21, Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 6, Jennifer Ford Art, Fort Wayne, edges him. You can’t really blame him for that. If you man was alive. Everyone involved would be targeted Artworks Galleria of Fine Art, Fort 740-1309 found out your father was an Eddie Haskell-like wea- for pain. He held grudges and never let go. Wayne, 387-7589 Up c y c l e — Fundraiser feat. multiple sel, would you want anything to do with him? But his And being a creative genius doesn’t win you the Fr o m Pe n c i l s t o Pi x e l s : Ho o s i e r artists who’ve altered mass pro- Ca r t o o n s a n d Co m i c s — Indiana duced prints, Wednesday-Sunday past casts an unhappy shadow on how he lives. blind adoration of smart folks. As Jobs’ daughter Lisa Historical Society traveling exhibi- Oct. 30-Nov. 23, (opening recep- Don’t expect artists and visionaries to be good says (before he agrees to pay her tuition), that thing – tion, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. tion 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30) people. Picasso was a jerk, but a great painter. Roman the iMac – looks like Judy Jetson’s easy bake oven. 27, the History Center, Fort Wayne, Wunderkammer Company, Fort Polanski can come back to the U.S. anytime as far as Which it does. $4-$6, 426-2882 Wayne, $2, 417-8846 IPFW Ar t Fa c u l t y Sh o w — Works by I’m concerned (escaping the Holocaust and having As I type this on my MacBook Air while checking IPFW faculty members, Tuesday- your pregnant wife murdered by Charles Manson’s my iPhone and using my iPad as an additional screen, Saturday thru Nov. 7, Crestwoods Artifacts Frame Shop & Gallery, Roanoke, gang are superb extenuating circumstances to his I am relieved that Steve Jobs’ legacy doesn’t have CALL FOR ARTISTS 672-2080 crime). Bill Cosby is walking around free). much to do with the movies – except of course that i v e r f r o n t e n c h e s i g n s Ka s e y Le e : Ci n e -Po p — Hand stenciled R B D — Artists According to Steve Jobs, Jobs was a supreme jerk. Apple products revolutionized movie technology. pop imagery, Wednesday-Sunday invited to submit design ideas for I doubt anyone could have made Steve Jobs while the [email protected] Oct. 30-Nov. 23, (opening recep- 10 wooden benches to be installed tion 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30) along the downtown riverfront, $500 Wunderkammer Company, Fort honorarium for selected designs, Wayne, $2, 417-8846 submit by Sunday, Nov. 1 to [email protected], 424-7195 SCREENTIME - From Page 16 Ka t h y Pa l m i t e r & Na n c y Mi l l e r — Gourd sculptures, stone paper ley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Emma Thompson and Scouts’ Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, starring the weights and fiber art, Sunday- ScreenTime favorite Daniel Bruhl. Looks fine. Prob- next best actor ever, The Sheridan. Looks amazingly Friday thru Nov. 29, First ably good. Who cares. It’s just a movie, and Cooper fun to me. Here’s a movie I can’t wait to see. Watch Presbyterian Art Gallery, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, isn’t nearly as worthwhile as everyone thinks he is. the trailer and see for yourself.. 426-7421 Ha ha, me. And finally we have horror-comedy hybrid [email protected]

October 29, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Asides Mo s c o w Ba l l e t ’s Gr e a t Ru s s i a n The Green Room Nu t c r a c k e r — Holiday tale of a His Ey e is o n t he Sp a r r o w — Mikki AUDITIONS young girl in a fantastical dream- JEN POIRY-PROUGH White portrays legendary jazz, world, complete with a nutcracker Ho l i d a z e (De c . 11-20) — Auditions for blues and gospel performer Ethel prince, an evil mouse king and adults and children; must prepare Waters in this one-woman show, sweet treats from a fairy; scored by 16 bars of music to perform, 4-6 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. Tchaikovsky, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Youtheatre Holding Auditions for Holiday Show p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 30-31, First Presbyterian Theater, 8, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 3-4, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Arts The Fort Wayne Youtheatre is holding auditions for their holiday Fort Wayne, $12-$20, 422-6329 $28-$68 thru Ticketmaster and United Center, Fort Wayne, 422- Embassy box office, 424-5665 musical revue, Holidaze: A Survival Guide to the Season, on November Fo r t Wa y n e Yo u t he a t r e ’s St o r y b o o k ’s 6900 3-4, 4-6 p.m. Auditioners age 8 and older should prepare a holiday song Fr ee Fa l l To u r — Fort Wayne Ve g g i e Ta l e s LIVE — Inspirational Wit (Ma r c h 3-19) — Casting for 4 men Youtheatre’s outreach production children’s musical, 7 p.m. Tuesday, to sing. The production will be double cast. Auditions are held at the Arts and 4 women ages 20-60, 7 p.m. Which Witch, featuring some of Nov. 10, Niswonger Performing Arts Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian United Center (enter from the northeast corner door) at 303 E. Main St. literature’s most popular witches, Center, Van Wert, Ohio, $15-$35 Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 Performances will be December 11-20 at First Presbyterian Theatre, 300 2 & 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Allen thru box office, 419-238-6722, www. County Public Library Main Branch, npacvw.org W. Wayne St. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Upcoming Productions The Ju s t So St o r i e s — Based on Barnes & Noble, Jefferson Pointe, the famous Rudyard Kipling com- StoryBook Theatre Sets Free Performances Fort Wayne, free, 422-6900 NOVEMBER pilation and adapted for stage by Joseph Robinson; presented by Youtheatre’s traveling theatre troupe, StoryBook Theatre, will pres- Ra g t i me — Musical based on the all for One productions, 7:30 p.m. Which Witch novel by E.L. Doctorow, depict- ent free performances of at various area locations. In this Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14; 2:30 educational show, some of literature’s most popular witches (Glinda, Ha- ing an African-American family, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; 7:30 p.m. a Jewish immigrant family and a Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21 and zel, Witchiepoo, Ursula, and Professor McGonagall) get together for a wealthy suburban WASP family in 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, PPG reunion. turn-of-the-century America, 7:30 Arts Lab, Arts United Center, Fort Performances are at 2 and 3 p.m. October 30 at Allen County Public p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Embassy Wayne, $10-$18, 745-4364 Theatre, Fort Wayne, $28-$58 thru Library, Main Branch, and at 2 p.m. November 21 at Barnes & Noble, The Mi d t o w n Me n — Stars from the Ticketmaster and Embassy box original cast of Jersey Boys share Jefferson Pointe. office, 424-5665 the stage and perform their favorite StoryBook Theatre brings classics of children’s literature to life Je s u s Ch r i s t Su p e r s t a r — Musical hits from the 1960s, 7:30 p.m. through theatre, song and dance. Each year Youtheatre produces four or featuring the central character Saturday, Nov. 14, Niswonger Jesus Christ as a social and politi- Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, five StoryBook Theatre shows utilizing different groups of young per- cal rebel, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Ohio, $25-$45 thru box office, 419- formers for each troupe. They tour local libraries, schools, youth orga- Register For Nov. 6-7; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8; 8 238-6722, www.npacvw.org nizations, hospitals and senior homes. Audience participation and free p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14 Mu r d e r My s t e r y Di n n e r The a t r e and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, USF ticket giveaways are highlights of each performance. — Dinner and audience participa- Classes Today! Performing Arts Center, Fort Wayne, tion show by TheyImprov, 6 p.m. $12-$18, 422-4226 260.424.6574 Friday, Nov. 13, The Phoenix, Fort Civic Needs Backstage Volunteers A Ch r i s t m a s St o r y — Broadway Wayne, $55 person or $100 couple, The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is looking for backstage volunteers, FWDC.ORG musical based on the 1983 movie 387-6571 presented by Fort Wayne Civic fly operators and lighting crew for A Christmas Story: The Musical for Gi r l ’s Ni g h t : The Mu s i c a l — Five Theatre, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. girlfriends go from a heartbreak to tech week through the end of the three-week run on November 22. Vol- 7, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. happiness during a wild night of The Musical Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14, 2 unteers who can only commit to some of the performance dates should karaoke in this musical comedy, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. still contact the Civic staff. Volunteers must be age 16 or older, will re- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Embassy Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21 and 2 A Theatre, Fort Wayne, $36-$49 thru ceive free show tickets and are invited to the annual Anthony Awards p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Arts United Ticketmaster and Embassy box celebration at the end of the season. Center, Fort Wayne, $29, 424-5220 office, 424-5665 [email protected]

Weekends November 7-22 Arts United Center FOR ALL AUDIENCES! presents Book by Joseph Robinette Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Based upon the motion picture JESUS A Christmas Story © 1983 Turner Entertainment Co. CHRIST SUPERSTAR LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER PERFORMANCES: Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14 (8 p.m.) October 15-31 Nov. 8, 15 (2 p.m.) Mikki White, who Unity Performing Arts 260. Foundation’s Marshall White calls “one 424.5220 of Fort Wayne’s vocal powerhouses,” USF Robert Goldstine stars as the legendary performer Ethel fwcivic.org Performing Arts Center Waters in this one-woman tour de force. 431 W. Berry St. In Ms. Waters’ rags-to-riches life we see her pain and ultimate redemption as she ADMISSION: $18 (Adults) triumphs over great adversity to become $15 (Seniors / Children) one of the greatest jazz, blues and gospel artists of all time. BOX OFFICE: 260-422-4226 tickets.artstix.org For tickets, call usfpac.com/jesus / art.sf.edu 260-422-6329 www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com 300 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802

18------www.whatzup.com------October 29, 2015 ------Calendar • Things to Do------Featured Events Hy s t e r i u m Ha u n t e d As y l u m — Haunted Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. asylum, formally the Haunted Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e — Cave, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Fridays and preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Workshops and classes for move- Saturdays thru Oct. 31 and 7-9:30 421-1350 ment, dance, yoga and more p.m. Thursdays thru Oct. 29, 4410 Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start offered by Fort Wayne Dance Arden Drive, Fort Wayne, $12-$20, Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 Collective, Fort Wayne, fees vary, 436-0213 a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for 424-6574 Mo n s t e r Ma s h — Costume party and teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, contest, live music, DJs and food by Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, dance, music and theater classes Bravas, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 for grades pre-K through 12 offered 30, Philmore on Broadway, Fort Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read by IPFW College of Visual and Wayne, $15, 745-1000 for babies and toddlers, 10:30 Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Te e n Ha l l o w e e n Pa r t y — Costume a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa party, games, refreshments and Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — scary activities for teens, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 421-1355 Private lessons for a variety of Thursday, Oct. 29, Huntington City- Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start instruments available from profes- Township Public Library, Huntington, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays sional instructors, ongoing weekly free, 356-2900 and Tuesdays, Born to Read lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Tr u n k -O-Tr e a t — Car cruise in, area Storytime for babies and toddlers, Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, mascots and trick-or-treating, 5-7 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 academy.sweetwater.com p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Byron Wo o db u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start Health Center, Fort Wayne, free, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, 637-3166 421-1370 This Week Wi l d Zo o Ha l l o w e e n — Trick or treat, corn maze, kids activities and more, An n i e ’s Cr a f t Fe s t i v a l — Crafting 12-6 p.m. daily thru Saturday, Spectator Sports classes, demonstrations, lectures, Oct. 29-31, Fort Wayne Children’s panel discussions, costume party Zoo, Fort Wayne, $4-$9, 427-6820 BASKETBALL and craft merchandise, 8 a.m.-7 Ha r l e m Gl o b e t r o t t e r s — Exhibition p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. basketball, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. Saturday, Oct, 31 and 8 a.m.-4 Lectures, Discussions, 3, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Grand Wayne $18-$75, 483-1111 Center, Fort Wayne, $15-$20, 877- Authors, Readings & Ma d An t s — Upcoming home games at 669-1436 Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne Ca r e p o i n t e Ac a d e m y Fa l l Fe s t i v a l Films Sa t u r d a y , No v . 14 vs. Toronto, 7:30 — Trunk-and-Treat, photo booth, p.m. Ch r i s Ba c h e l d e r — Sullivan Reading bounce house and more to raise Su n d a y , No v . 15 vs. Toronto, 5 p.m. money for American Cancer Series presentation by renowned Sa t u r d a y , No v . 21 vs. Delaware, author, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Society, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Carepointe Academy, Fort Wayne, USF Cougar Den, Fort Wayne, free, Fr i d a y , No v . 27 vs. Bakersfield, 7:30 free, 484-2577 399-7700 p.m. Ol d Fo r t Cl u s t e r Do g Sh o w — Pet Bi l l McKi bb e n : Th e Cl i m a t e Fi g h t Su n d a y , No v . 29 vs. Erie, 5 p.m. show, vendors, exhibits, animal Re a c h e s it’s Cr u c i a l St a g e rescue organizations and more, 8 — Omnibus lecture by environ- HOCKEY a.m.-4 p.m. thru Sunday, Nov. 1, mental activist and author, 7:30 Ko m e t s — Upcoming home games at Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Auer Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne free, 483-1111 Performance Hall, Fort Wayne, free, Sa t u r d a y , Oc t . 31 vs. Cincinnati, tickets required, 481-6103 7:30 p.m. Pi n o c c h i o - a Lo c a l Mo v i e — Ecstatic Fr i d a y , No v . 6 vs. Toledo, 8 p.m. Halloween Events Theatrics production with local Sa t u r d a y , No v . 7 vs. Kalamazoo, actors performing the comic adven- 7:30 p.m. Al i c e in Wo n d e r l a n d Ha l l o w e e n Ga l a tures of a naive puppet, 6-8:30 — Dress up party featuring artwork Fr i d a y , No v . 20 vs. Kalamazoo, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Aboite by Alex Hall, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, p.m. Branch); 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Choice Designs, Fort Th u r s d a y , No v . 26 vs. Cincinnati, Nov. 14 (Georgetown Branch) Wayne, free, 490-6393 7:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. a t u r d a y o v El e c t r i c Fa l l o w e e n — Live DJs, food S , N . 28 vs. Toledo, 7:30 28 (Dupont Branch), Allen County p.m. and beverages, guest speakers Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, and more, 6 p.m.12 a.m. Saturday, 750-9013 Oct. 31, Spiece Fieldhouse, Fort Wayne, $10-$25, 804-1798 Dance Gr e e n Ce n t e r Ha u n t e d Sc h o o l h o u s e Storytimes Mu s i c Bo x Da n c e r s Op e n Da n c e — — Haunted Schoolhouse tours Open dancing, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, featuring goblins and ghouls, 7-11 St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Nov. 1, Lighted Gardens, SR 1, p.m. Fridays and Saturdays thru Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : Ossian, $7-$10, 622-4023 Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Oct. 31, corner of 300 S. and 300 Op e n Da n c e — Fort Wayne AIRING THIS WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 1 E., Albion, $10, 636-2750 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Dancesport’s monthly open dance, Ha u n t e d Ho t e l 13t h Fl o o r — Haunted Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, tours of the historic Warwick Hotel, Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. Walb International Ballroom, IPFW, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Wednesdays, 421-1320 $5-$10, 481-6206 thru Oct. 31 and 7-9:30 p.m. Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start Thursday, Oct. 29, 511 North Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 Megan King & Jefferson St., Huntington, $12-$20, p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. November 888-932-1827 Thursdays, 421-1315 My a a m i a Tr a d e r s Da y s — Native Ha u n t e d Ja i l — Haunted tour of jail Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to where Charles Butler was hanged, Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 American vendors, Helen Frost 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; 7-11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 book signing, silent auction, buf- p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart falo stew, bake sale and more, Sunny Taylor 30-31; 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 and 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Chief Jean-Baptiste de Richardville Nov. 6-7 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, Nov. 8, Haunted Jail, Columbia City 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start House, Fort Wayne, free, 426-4882 $13-$20, www.columbiacityhaunt- Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Po s e f o r H.O.P.E. — Pet friendly AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 8 edjail.com 421-1325 professional photography session to raise money for A H.O.P.E. for Historic Ol d Fo r t To u r & Gh o s t Hu n t He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, — Guided tours of the Historic Old songs and finger- plays for the Animals, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Fort with ghost hunts led by BSR whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fort Wayne Subaru, Fort Wayne, Paranormal, hunts begin every 30 421-1330 $25, 420-7729 Fo r t Wa y n e Ho bb y a n d Co l l e c t i b l e s minutes, 7:45-11 p.m. Saturday, Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime IU’s Straight Oct. 31, Historic Old Fort, Fort for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Sh o w — Vintage and new toys, Wayne, $10, 437-2836 Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 comic books, memorabilia, models and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Ho w l O’We e n — Trick-or-treating Ma i n Li b r a r y — Babies and Books, throughout the sanctuary, bonfire, Nov. 8, Classic Café, Fort Wayne, 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story free, 450-4147 refreshments and horse-drawn Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Vi n y l Re c o r d a n d CD Sh o w — 50+ No Chaser wagon rides, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Storytime for preschoolers, day- Oct. 31, Black Pine Animal cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. tables of vintage and new records Sanctuary, Albion, $5, 636-7383 Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 and cds, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 Nov. 8, Classic Café, Fort Wayne, free, 450-4147 Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345

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FREE! Sweetwater Soundworks Series 5–8PM NOV Every last Thursday FREE! Join Eric Clancy as he teaches you to utilize simple of the month techniques that instantly yield a jazz sound. 7 November 7 • 10–11:30AM • FREE 5–8PM Every First Tuesday FREE! DRUM CIRCLE of the month NOV Ross Hogarth Mixing with the Pros Join Ross as he gives you a whole new perspective on how to use the studio as an artistic tool. 5–8PM Every 2nd and FREE! 7 November 7 • 9AM–6PM • $995 4th Tuesday

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