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38,000 Points of Light Fantasy of Lights Page Two WWW.WHATZUP.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFORTWAYNE WWW.WHATZUP.COM Also Inside Such a Night Last Comic Standing The Queers Exit Laughing The The Piano Guitarist Art & Entertainment Calendars Guys Johnny A Music & Book Reviews & More Page Four Page Six Page Seven ------Feature • Fantasy of Lights------38,000 Points of Light By Mark Hunter that’s where the proceeds are going. Blue Jacket helps disadvantaged people in the community looking for a There are two things most people need more of in second chance at employment. The four weeks take their lives: light and fantasy. Well guess what? For six you through things like resume building, how to be an weeks beginning on Wednesday, November 25, ample employee and how to dress.” quantities of each will be available thanks to the 21st Proper dress won’t be an issue for the people in the Annual Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park. 17,000 vehicles expected to to wend their way through Some 50,000 people drove the 1.5 mile Fantasy the park. Snuggled and cozy in their cars, those folks loop through Franke Park last year. And while they can wear whatever they want, unless of course they came to marvel at the world of lights and spirit, want to follow the example of Santa and Mrs. Claus. it’s possible only a fraction knew the good their entry On opening night, Father and Mother Christmas will fee was doing throughout the community. ride around the park in a hand-crafted carriage. View- This year things are a bit different, at least behind ing the lights from a convertible with the top down the scenes. After 20 years under the direction of AWS would be a chilly yet unfettered way to experience the Foundation Fantasy of display. It’s also a good Lights has a new host, way to show solidarity Blue Jacket Inc. with the Kringles. Blue Jacket is a The 80 dis- 10-year-old organi- plays, five more than   zation dedicated to last year, represent  helping local disad- the goodwill of 50 vantaged residents area sponsors and the get back on their feet handiwork of a lo-  through job training cal Christmas-themed  and career counseling. company. According to Blue “We work with Jacket events coordi- Herman’s Christmas-  nator Natasha Ken- land which is in Pierc-  nedy, the change from eton,” Kennedy said. AWS to Blue Jacket “Lincoln Financial has been seamless and are putting a new dis- welcomed. play in this year. They “AWS have had come to me and say it for 20 years, and what they’d like; then Lynne Gilmore, exec- FANTASY OF LIGHTS I work with Herman’s utive director of AWS, Christmasland and has a good partnership with 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday we design it, take it back Blue Jacket. She noticed & 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, to Lincoln Financial, they that we didn’t have one big approve it and Herman’s fundraiser, so she decided to Nov. 25-Dec. 31 Christmasland build and give it to us this year,” Ken- Franke Park then it gets taken to Franke nedy said. “We’re thrilled to 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne Park.” accept the event. It’s a com- The framework dis- munity favorite and a fam- Tix: $5/car, $10,15-passenger plays built by Herman’s ily tradition. Here at Blue van, $25/bus or trolley, hold some 38,000 LEDs Jacket we’re all about the and are assembled and community and how we can 260-744-1900 synchronized in a way that help so we accepted with simulates movement. For open arms. We are more than happy to continue the example, Lincoln’s display features polar bears put- tradition in Fort Wayne of the Fantasy of Lights.” ting up a . And what a tradition it is. With the theme of Light Fantasy of Lights is truly a community event. up Your Silent Night, Fantasy of Lights 2015 promises While more than half of the displays are sponsored, to deliver all of the spirit and warmth of the season for Kennedy said, some are given to families who have $5 a carload ($10 for 15-passenger vans and $25 for lost a family member. The rest are simply donated. buses and trolleys). Then there are the volunteers who brave the Indiana’s The Fantasy of Lights is part Christmas celebra- capricious weather to help with the event. tion, part winter wonderland, part lighted artistic mag- “A good thing about this year with the changeover ic and all amazing. As a concept, Fantasy of Lights is we have volunteers every night,” Kennedy said. works on a couple of levels. First and most obvious is “They’re collecting money, handing out programs. We the imaginary land where passing vehicles cause lights have about 380 volunteers. Midweek we have five to to turn on and off, where Cinderella shares space with eight and on the weekends about 15.” Snoopy and where sequenced lights give movement Blue Jacket has not only has adopted the Fantasy to stationary objects. More seriously, the dream for of Lights from AWS, but several years ago they took many people is to live independently in a home paid over AWS’s former location on South Calhoun. With for by their own hard work, to have light in their lives a computer lab, a classroom and numerous counsel- to alleviate the darkness of their former existence. The ing rooms, Blue Jacket also has a clothing store where funds raised at the Fantasy of Lights will go a long clients can get suits and business attire so when they way toward helping that dream come true every year apply for work they not only have the skills required for up to 300 hundred of our neighbors. but they look the part. “At Blue Jacket we have a four-week career acad- emy,” Kennedy said. “It’s a training program, and Continued on page 8 2------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 17 Santa & the Reindeer ven though, for some folks, the holiday season kicked off on or around , for us here at World Headquarters the season begins the Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19 12-4 pm moment we get our first whiff of turkey with all the fixings. 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That alone the recent retirement of longtime costumer ones we had collected last year. I still start whatzup signals the growth of the organization and Tess Heet, the ballet has several volunteers to cry when I think about it. I found myself Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and its men’s program, a significant shift from and professional seamstresses to address playing with those stuffed animals with the Thursdays by AD Media, Incorporated. the days when FWB had to hire male danc- those issues, and the headpieces have been kids in the back of the ambulance and was 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 ers to round out their casts. The production redone, providing, Gibbons-Brown prom- able to see this program we’ve been doing E-Mail: [email protected] also includes the ballet’s performing-level ises, “literally a different sparkle.” for years in action.” Website: http://www.whatzup.com students, younger students and even danc- Over the years several innovations have While these other pieces of their mission Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne ers from outside their Academy. One dancer kept the show fresh, providing new wrinkles bring joy in different ways, it has been The Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll is commuting from Ohio for rehearsals and to the tradition. One of the most popular of Nutcracker which has brought holiday joy Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook Advertising Sales ...... Mark Hunter performances, just for the opportunity to these has been the snow, not only that which for many years and will continue for many dance with Fort Wayne’s best. falls on stage but a sprinkling which falls more. With the first three performances fea- Back Issues Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Some of the local talent will also be over the audience at the end of the Act I. turing the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, led by Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, seen in productions around the country this This year’s twist comes in the cast, where a Andrew Constantine, and the Fort Wayne name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the year, evidence that the Academy’s graduates special opportunity may await a member of Children’s Choir, helmed by Jonathan Busa- above address. and current students are ready to shine else- the audience. row, there will be nine performances in total Subscriptions where. Talbot Rue, who as a young perform- “This year we’re adding a guest party plus school shows keeping them busy for 10 In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and er at FWB was often cast as the Nutcracker child,” says Gibbons-Brown. “Before each solid days. There are also Sugar Plum Par- mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above Prince, is now dancing the part in Richmond performance, I’ll go out to the lobby area ties following the matinees and, for those address. while Gibbons-Brown says two other stu- and find a girl to join us on stage during the looking for unique presents to bestow, a gift DEADLINES dents will be performing in Nutcracker pro- party scene. No dancing will be required shop which this year includes handmade Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday ductions in Wisconsin. since she’ll be sitting on the sofa with the Keepsake Shoes, pointe shoes decorated to the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. “Many of our dancers are starting to grandparents throughout the scene. What I’ll reflect characters in The Nutcracker. With so Calendar information is published as far in advance as space move onto the next level. I’d love to do a se- be looking for is a girl of a certain size, may- much involved, Gibbons-Brown admits that permits and should be submitted as early as possible. ries of stories of ‘Where Are They Now?’ to be between the ages of 10 and 12, because the work leading up to this annual produc- Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. find out where some of our former students we have a dress, and she’ll need to fit into tion is intense, but it’s also worth the effort. Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday and dancers are. Some are dancers in other that dress ... I’ll be looking for a girl and, “I’m grateful to be part of this commu- the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted companies, and some have moved on to suc- with her parents’ permission, she’ll be part nity’s annual holiday tradition. Our produc- up to noon on Monday the week of publication. cess in other areas. Maybe next year as we of our cast for that scene and then will be tion has become a brand, and we’re all really ADVERTISING celebrate our 60th anniversary, we can find returned to the audience to enjoy the rest of humbled and flattered to be embraced by this E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. out what those students have accomplished the show.” area the way we have.” 4------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • The Piano Guys------Sensations of YouTube By Michele DeVinney “20 to 30 new textures that we were able to incorpo- rate into our music.” Pursuing a career in music, or in other areas of A video of “Viva La Vida” became an internet the arts, can be daunting, And risky, if eating is a habit sensation even before social media sites like Face- you wish to maintain. So it’s not surprising that Jon book made sharing such links immediate. But through Schmidt, the talented pianist from the YouTube sensa- a growing network of fans who shared the link via tion The Piano Guys, was not in a hurry to pursue his email, the word got out, and The Piano Guys were a passion for music professionally. In fact, he notes that hit. Unfortunately, without rights to “Viva La Vida,” concern in his bio, which states, “Schmidt worried they had to pull the video. Ditto when they tried to about a career in music. He worried that his family post a medley of Michael Jackson songs. But they had would think that sheet music does not taste good with figured out how to sidestep such roadblocks. ranch dressing, so in college he studied English with “The Michael Jackson medley was a cool arrange- plans to get an MBA.” But ironically, it was after he ment, but since we couldn’t perform it, we added got married that he de- cided to take that risk. “It was a joint decision that my wife and I made together,” says Schmidt. “I had been playing at fund- raisers for schools and fun things on the side like recordings. I did a lot of things here locally in Utah, and I did a series of ben- efit concerts in Wash- ington D.C. for the homeless, and people started buying my cas- sette that I had put out. THE PIANO GUYS We decided I should 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 try doing it for a year to see some original music to it what happened. It just felt Embassy Theatre and changed it so it didn’t right.” 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne sound like Michael Jack- Schmidt managed to son to anyone and called it pay the bills through regu- Tix: $35-$95 thru Ticketmaster and ‘Michael Meets Mozart.’” lar gigs like weddings, and box office, 260-424-5665 The gambit worked. his knack for composi- “Michael Meets Mozart” tion provided money through the sale of sheet mu- now has almost 24 million views on YouTube. And sic, which apparently wasn’t required as a canvas for their good fortune didn’t stop there. A fortuitous meet- ranch dressing after all. But it was his collaboration ing took place when Nelson helped a neighbor carry with cellist Steven Sharp Nelson that was to ultimate- boxes into his new home. That neighbor happened ly push him into a much higher stratosphere than he to have a recording studio, and suddenly The Piano could have possibly imagined. Guys were now about to record audio as well as video. “I started having him come play at some of my They broadened their musical ability by experiment- shows about 20 years ago. Then we started collaborat- ing further with percussive sounds Nelson, who also ing much more about eight or nine years ago. It really plays kick drum, was able to discover on his acoustic took off when I put a microphone in from of him at a and electric cellos. Such experimentation was pos- concert, and he is incredibly comedic. He made me sible thanks to their free studio time. Everything was laugh out loud, and he was a big hit with the audi- coming together far better than Schmidt might have ence.” imagined when he took that year to try out music pro- They continued to work together more and more, fessionally. But that doesn’t mean he thinks everyone TICKETS but it was about 10 years ago that they found a vital should put all their eggs into one career basket. piece to the puzzle: videographer Paul Anderson who “Music is one of those careers where you have to START AT was the first to suggest that they put some videos on a have a backup plan. You have to have some alternative new thing called YouTube. way to make money. I was able to pay my bills playing “He was looking for creative ways to promote his at weddings and giving piano lessons. If you pursue $29 piano store, and he suggested we make some videos two careers, then you have something to fall back on if and put them on his YouTube channel and billed us as things don’t work out. The only real formula for suc- ‘The Piano Guys.’ He really did some research about cess is lucky breaks. My career developed over many how to use YouTube, and he had some insane ideas years and has been a series of happy accidents that I about what we could do in the videos. At that point, I never could have counted on.” figured we were just doing Paul a favor, helping him One of those happy accidents came when they with his piano store. But we started seeing this as a were discovered by Shelley Ross, then the executive win-win for everyone.” producer of Good Morning, America. An appearance Around this same time, Nelson also picked up an on that show not only provided an immediate boost electric cello which had an additional string, provid- to their profile, but Ross’s husband, David Simone, is ing a range that included cello to violin pitches. He a music executive and manager. Although The Piano also began experimenting with ways to produce new sounds with the cello, which Schmidt said provided Continued on page 18 6------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 ------Feature • Johnny A.------Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s Have Gibson, Will Travel By Deborah Kennedy One listen to Johnny A’s radio hit “Oh Yeah” off his 1999 album Sometime Tuesday Morning and it’s When I caught up with Boston-based guitar guru clear that he achieved that goal. You almost forget no This musical revue takes us through the Johnny A, he was walking down L.A.’s Ventura Bou- one’s speaking because the guitar has so much to say. levard, in search of a Starbucks. It was his 64th birth- I asked Johnny A to describe his sound,which crit- pageantry, the shopping, the family day, and he hoped to score something special at the ics often claim is an amalgam of jazz, rock, soul and famous – and lately infamous – coffee roaster. Chet Atkins-style country. gatherings, and all the SEASONAL “You know this whole cup thing?” he said. “They “It’s kind of like being in the eye of the hurri- MADNESS! Sing along and laugh with us just better have birthday cups. That’s all I’m saying.” cane. It’s difficult from my perspective to see what Johnny A, i.e. Johnny is achieved. I’m always as we journey through the fun and Antonopoulos, was in looking out. I’ve been lis- Los Angeles as part of his tening to myself play gui- frustration of the ho-ho-holidays! stint with the Yardbirds, tar for 50 years, so I don’t who’ve been touring the necessarily see anything country since October. unique. I guess my sound D ecember 11 —20 He’d played with the is a mixture of all my in- Yardbirds – the band that fluences – of Chet Atkins, launched not only Jeff Les Paul, Jimi Hendrix. First Presbyterian Theater Beck but Jimmy Page and People tell me, though, Eric Clapton – a time or that they know it’s me Tickets: two, but this was his first from a note or two, which chance to tour with the is good, I guess. You want band (now led by found- to have an identifiable 422-4226 artstix.org ing drummer Jim McCa- sound.” rty), and he said it was a If you’re Johnny A, dream come true. After all, you also want to write a Beck is one of Antonopou- lot of songs, and he’s cer- los’s main influences, and tainly done just that. With he grew up listening to the four solo studio albums to Beatles and the Yardbirds his credit, including his and other acts labeled, on most recent effort, Driven, this side of the pond any- Johnny A has kept himself way, as British invasion. busy composing and hon- “It’s been great, be- ing his signature sound. ing on the road with these Driven, in particular, is a guys,” he said. “We’ve study in what makes him had strong attendance at tick. After spending some all of the shows and the time trying to record the enthusiasm is definitely JOHNNY A album with a band, he real- there. Fans are having fun, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 ized he wanted to go ahead singing along with all the C2G Music Hall and play all the instruments old songs.” himself, make a sort of one- DEC. 4 thru 13, 2015 Once the Yardbirds tour 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne man-band album. For some- is through, Johnny A will Tix: $15-$30 thru Neat Neat Neat one who’s been playing the Arts United Center get back on the bus, this Record Store, Wooden Nickel Music drums since he was six and Delicious family fun and a time headed for the Mid- the guitar since he was 11, Fort Wayne holiday tradition! west. His tour stops at Fort Stores & www.c2gmusichall.com it ended up being less about Wayne’s C2G Music Hall labor and more about love. Tchaikovsky’s glorious, gorgeous Friday, December 4, when he’ll take the stage with a “At the time I was building a recording studio, and holiday tale of Good’s triumph small band. I was throwing down lots of ideas, just spit-balling, over Evil and a spectacular trip Johnny A is often described as a “guitarist extraor- and I liked the sound best when I was doing it myself. dinaire” and a “guitar god.” Back in the 70s and 80s It was what I wanted to accomplish stylistically, so I to the Kingdom of Sweets! when he was fronting Boston bands like The Streets went with it.” Opening weekend with and Hearts on Fire, he also used to sing, but a bad Johnny A hasn’t always worked alone. Prior to Fort Wayne Philharmonic. bout of bronchitis/laryngitis put an end to his sing- his time as a solo artist, he played alongside Bobby ing career, and he refocused his energies on his guitar Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos fame and Peter playing, determined to channel his voice through six Wolf from the J. Geils Band. Such session and touring TIX: 260.422.4226 strings rather than two cords. His project was to cre- work helped him do what many guitarists only dream Limited premium seating; order early! ate melodic instrumental music, tunes so catchy yet of: make a living as a musician. Then, after the groups complex you wouldn’t even miss the lyrics and, while disbanded, he had the freedom to carve his own path. doing so, not to fall prey to the temptation to show off He’s also in the enviable position of having a or become just another shredder. Gibson guitar designed and named for him. Their sec- “All of the music that’s influenced me, or 90 per- ond-best selling model, it’s been on the market for 13 cent of it at least, is vocal-based,” he said. “They’re years, and Johnny A often conducts clinics for Gibson, good songs and they’re sung well and so they stay advising aspiring guitarists about technique, style and with me. I can be wowed by fantastic musicianship gear. What, pray tell, is the advice he finds himself and instrumental prowess, but eventually that kind of repeating most often? stuff wears off for me and I go back to songs with a “Become lawyers,” he joked. “Or doctors. Al- strong melody. And that’s the inspiration for what I though, if you’re a doctor, that can get tricky. At least do. I want my guitar to act as a vocalist, for the melo- if you’re a lawyer and you don’t do your job well, no dies to come through like lyrics, like words.” one dies.” November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 FWB-Whatzup3.5x5.125.indd 1 10/28/15 11:30 AM Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Drug Church Hit Your Head BACKTRACKS Leave it to Drug Church to Greg Kihn Band title their sophomore release Hit Your RocKihnRoll (1981) Head after a means of self-injury. “You got high at the wedding! Greg Kihn was born in Maryland You got drunk at the wake!,” vocalist and moved to California in his early Patrick Kindlon wails in the sort-of 20s to become a rock star. His job at title track “Hit Your Head, Greedy,” a record store (Rather Ripped) led while his band grinds away at a re- him to meet some musicians where petitive riff in the background. It’s a moment that neatly sums up the he was able to form a band; soon band’s modus operandi: misanthropy with a sly sense of humor and after they signed with Beserkley Re- an eye for detail backed by ugly, jackhammer riffs. They’re heavy, cords. This, the sixth album from Kihn, featured his biggest hit, but they are definitely not metal. Their sound harkens back to the “The Breakup Song,” heavy alt-rock of the 1990s; think Quicksand or Helmet with a splash The record opens with “Valerie”, a poppy little rock song $11.99 of Shellac. It’s a certain type of post-hardcore that was once a vital that sounds like other bands from the same era (The Knack, The subgenre, but fell into obscurity with the ascent of and pop- Kings). “The Breakup Song” follows and touches on a couple of MUTEMATH punk in the early 2000s. There seems to be a bit of a revival going things. First, the singer describes his recent breakup; he then goes on about how they just don’t write good breakup songs anymore. VITALS on, and Drug Church are a prime example. For a band that makes its bed in a heavy and loud sound, they “Womankind” sounds a little like early 80s Mellencamp or Don The dudes from Mutemath make a kind of sure know how to use quiet to good effect. They may hammer away Henley with its harmony and heavy keyboards, as does the breezy music that is almost impossible to label. Is it at a riff for a while, but they know how to change things up, shift into “Can’t Stop Hurtin’ Myself.” “Trouble in Paradise blends the electronica? Sort of. Is it alternative? Guess so. a drum-and-bass segue or simply pause for a moment before coming simple mid-60s tempo with the new wave hum of the early 80s, Post-rock? Indie? Of course, what fans of this screaming back to life. Kindlon usually hoarsely screams out lyrics, The band also covers Tommy Roe’s 1962 single “Sheila.” “Noth- foursome from New Orleans know is that what but every once in awhile he’ll quiet down and shift into a low speak- ing’s Gonna Change” continues the simple arrangements behind you call the music doesn’t matter. What matters ing voice for a moment, the way someone might when they want poppy rock guitars from an above average band that produced 10 is the sound – joyful, weird, joyfully weird – only you to hear what they’re saying. It’s a surprisingly effective albums in 10 years. The album closes with the toe-tapping “When which you can hear for yourself when you pick contrast; it almost seems like he’s taking a moment to pull you aside the Music Starts” and the respectable “True Confessions.” up Mutemath’s latest, Vitals, for $11.99 at any and mutter something for only you to hear. He puts his inside voice Kihn (and his various line-ups) produced about a dozen studio Wooden Nickel Music store. to good use on closing track “What,” an interesting and slightly mys- albums and a few greatest hits and live versions of previously terious spoken-word sojourn. It sounds like he’s essentially reading released songs. His 1983 single “Jeopardy” reached No. 2 on the TOP SELLERS @ a short story aloud, a seemingly mundane one at that, about someone charts (behind Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”). His success dimin- (you) going about some run-of-the-mill daily activities, only to have ished as hair bands and dominated the airwaves. Wooden Nickel something waiting for you at home. “What” it is, is the mystery. Kihn still plays regionally, and has enlisted his son as lead (Week ending 11/22/15) Intriguing as the album’s coda may be, Hit Your Head isn’t for guitarist. He also sings national anthems for Bay Area sports everybody. The word that the band uses the most to bill itself is teams like the San Friancisco Giants. (Dennis Donahue) TW LW ARTIST/Album “ugly,” and that’s a good summation of its sound. The riffs are big, 1 – ADELE but the guitar tones are dirty, making for a sound that would fit in leaving your ears numbed by the moan under the surface. “Burn My 25 more at a dingy heavy industrial factory than it would in a cleaner, Body” is a reprieve from the buzz and fuzz and tells the story of the dancier club. But people who are into certain types of metal or the last survivor on an abandoned cruise ship as he waits his fate that 2 2 BILLY GIBBONS & THE BFG’S harder shade of hardcore should find some common ground to ap- will be served up by a boat filled with carnivorous, man-eating rats. Perfectamundo preciate the ugliness contained on Hit Your Head. (Ryan Smith) It’s a feel-good kind of song. It’s also a showcase for Beck’s rather impeccable baritone voice. 3 4 NEIL YOUNG Pinkish Black Bluenote Café “Everything Must Go” is not a cover of a Steely Dan song, but it Bottom of the Morning does evoke the same sentiment. We’re all doomed, so we’re slashing 4 – ROGER WATERS prices, as this crap means nothing anymore. This song also brings to The Wall Pinkish Black are a Gothic synth mind all those great Giallo soundtracks you pull out around this time band that came out of the ashes of of year (or for me all year). Title track “Bottom of the Morning” is 5 – GRATEFUL DEAD the Denton, Texas experimental rock nine and a half minutes and sort of a centerpiece to the album. Drums Fare Thee Well band The Great Tyrant. That band’s almost jazzy as the synthesizer wavers in the air like some psyche- bass player Tommy Atkins killed delic analog snake. “The Master Is Away,” the only instrumental 6 – RUSH himself in a bathroom and left key- track on the record, evokes an almost dizzying sense of moving on, R40 Live boardist Daron Beck and drummer/ amidst all the dark psychedelia contained on the album. “New Dawn synthesizer player Jon Teague to car- Fades” feels like the end – the end of an album, or simply the end of 7 3 JEFF LYNNE’S ELO Alone in the Universe ry on. Instead of carrying on as The Great Tyrant, Beck and Teague everything. This song should soundtrack the fade out shot of some became Pinkish Black, a name that stands as both a memorial and science fiction epic. Someday maybe. 8 1 BOB DYLAN last memory of their former bandmate. Bottom of the Morning is a beautifully dark album. As a synth The Best of the Cutting Edge On their third full-length LP Pinkish Black have finally found heavy record, it stands among some of the best, but Beck’s vocals their sound. A mixture of Teague’s dark synth and propulsive drum- push it into new territory. While standing in the shadows and cover- 9 8 THE BEATLES ming and Bauhaus’ Gothic doom, courtesy of Beck’s mix of growl ing some pretty heavy material, Pinkish Black seem to be trying to 1 and croon vocals, Bottom of the Morning is an amazing journey into reach for some light in the darkness. (John Hubner) the dark places we avoid and only visit in our nightmares. 10 – Beck and Teague recently said the title of album opener, “Brown Dark Sky Island Rainbow” came from the two of them watching lots of The Price Is Right reruns from the 70s and 80s. Host Bob Barker displayed nearly LIGHTS - From Page 2 every shade of brown in his suits, giving rise to the term “Brown Named for the great Shawnee war chief Wayapiersenwah (Chief Rainbow.” The song opens like an old horror film, all organ and Blue Jacket), Blue Jacket was formed in 2003 and started local op- check out our doom which quickly morphs into a propulsive drum beat and kicks eration in 2005 with the mission of giving ex-offenders the tools to into something like Zombi being fronted by Ian Curtis. The vocals become productive member of society. That mission has now grown at first throw you off, but quickly become engaging. They push the to include everyone in the community who needs assistance getting 50¢ vinyl bins songs from just instrumental gloom into something deeper. “Special back on their feet. hundreds to choose from Dark” is menacing. Synth stabs like knives to the gut, drums master- For Kennedy, Fantasy of Lights represents an opportunity for fully beaten to a pulp. Beck’s vocals are reminiscent of A Place To members of the community create lasting holiday memories while 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 Bury Strangers’ Oliver Ackermann and even Merchandise’s Carson helping people they don’t even know. 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 Cox before the chorus explodes into a cacophony of pained screams. “I’m going to be out almost every night taking pictures of cars 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 “I’m All Gone” is a slow, menacing groove. and families and putting them on our Facebook page,” she said. We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs There seems to be this omnipresent fuzz or film that covers these “The scale of the event and the good that it brings the people of Fort www.woodennickelrecords.com tracks. No matter how hard you scrub and clean, it never goes away, Wayne is impressive.”

8------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 NIGHTLIFE wednesdays $1.50 MILLER LITE & COORS LIGHT ALLEN COUNTY $1.50 COORS LIGHT 50¢ WINGS Fr i d a y -Sa t u r d a y , No v . 27-28 • 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 4D’s bar & grill wednesday, NOVEMBER 25 • 9:30PM Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-6488 Wednesday, 11-25 Ex p e c t : Great food and drink specials and live entertainment; $2 Urban Legend - $5 cover zanna doo! drink specials daily; $1 tacos on Mon.; $1.50 domestic longnecks & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • 9:30PM $1 tacos on Tues.; Paul & Brian at 7 p.m. & 39¢ wings on Wed. (3-11 Friday, 11-27 Za n p.m., dine-in only); $1 sliders & $1.50 longnecks on Thurs.; live music Wailhounds Unplugged w/To d d McCo m a s dr. suess Fri. & Sat.; buy one-get one half off entrees on Sat. (5-8 p.m.); $7.50 every sunday 14”, 3-topping pizza on Sun. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : NW corner of Dupont Saturday, 11-28 Has a hit video on ComedyCentral.com, a weekly & Lima. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. radio call-in called ‘A Moment of Zan’ and regularly nfl ticket on URB THE MEGATRON Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc headlines at The Soho Playhouse in New York. Aj’s USA bar & grille East State, next to Rib Room. • every day • Ca l l 486-0216 f o r Mo r e In f o r m a t i o n $6.99 lunch specials Sports Bar/Tavern • 2472 Getz Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-434-1980 o r v i s i t w w w .s n ic k e r z c o m e d y c l u b .b i z www.nickswinebar.com 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne Ex p e c t : Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday night, live music, NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS 260-483-1311 NFL package on 10 screens, billiards, darts, good food, daily specials Monday-Friday, all in a friendly atmosphere. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Canopy Corners on Getz Road between Covington and Illinois. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-3 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Nicks_1/20ad_Nov25-dueThursday, November Nov17.indd 11/23/15126 9:13 AMJo e Fi v e — Rock at Latch String Bar & Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n (Wh o Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Da t ) — Variety at Venice Restaurant, Ha p p y Th a n k s g i v i n g cover, 483-5526 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, alley sports bar Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas 482-1618 Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Re l o a d — Variety at Checkerz Bar & Friday, November 27 cover, 426-3411 Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Ex p e c t : Sports on 21 big screen TVs all week. Sandwiches, wraps, e t t i n g h e r e Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at cover, 489-0286 soups and salads. $10 buckets every Sunday. G T : Inside Pro 2 Be f o r e No o n — Jazz at Club Soda, Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Se c r e t Me z z a n i n e — Variety at Deer Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.- Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- cover, 426-3442 Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. 1002 12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 l c o h o l m t 4th Da y Ec h o — at Bar Sun. A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Ju k e Jo i n t Ji v e — Classic rock/funk at Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r Qu a r t e t — Jazz 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, at Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort ARCOLA INN & ALE 209-2117 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 489- Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Pub/Tavern • 11517 Arcola Rd., Arcola • 260-625-4444 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The 2524 459-7687 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, pool table, jukebox, live weekend entertainment, Ju n k Ya r d Ba n d — Variety at American To dd Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Legion 499, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort 3 TVs, free WIFI, patio, fire pit. Drink specials: $3 domestic pitch- Br o th e r — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, no cover, 483-1368 Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, ers $2 Fire & Ice Sun.; $1 domestic drafts, $2 craft drafts, $3 Captain 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 897-3331 Ki l l th e Ra bb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar 422-5896 Mon.; $2 well drinks Tues.; $2 Reds, $3 bombs Wed.; $2 domestic Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Wa i l h o u n d s — Variety at Nick’s Martini longnecks, $3 craft/import longnecks Thurs.; $5 domestic pitchers Fri.; Hamilton House, Hamilton, 8 p.m.- cover, 357-4287 & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., 12 a.m., no cover, 488-3344 $3 Beam or Canadian Mist Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Arcola Rd. & Eme, Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar no cover, 482-6425 Ch r i s Wo r th & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- less than 10 minutes from Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Za n w/To dd McCo m b s — Comedy at 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, cover, 485-1038 Snickerz Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 Ma n n h e i m St e a m r o l l e r — Holiday at 7:30 , $9.50, 486-0216 BAR 145 Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Honeywell Center, Wabash, 3 & 7:30 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, p.m., $32-$68, 563-1102 Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Ma s o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at The Saturday, November 28 Ex p e c t : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an Ja n i c e An n e & Mi s s Ki tt y ’s Re v e n g e Post, Pierceton, 9:30 p.m., no cover, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o tt — ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 — Country at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort 574-594-3010 Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 490-6488 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 $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 BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 Your Momma Can’t Stop You Now Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- Good news for all you cult classic/B-movie enthu- agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, siasts out there: the Fort Wayne Cinema Center’s Not sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A Safe Fort Wayne (NSFW) film series is bringing cult Out and About quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at classics to the Summit City on a regular basis. They’re 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc the kinds of movies you weren’t allowed to watch as a NICK BRAUN kid, and if you did manage to see them, you probably BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY wondered how such a movie could be made. Thanks you in the door. Music, a movie and a cold beer – what Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 to NSFW, you now have the opportunity to see some better way to spend your Friday? Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- of these thrillers, horror shows, comedies and sci-fi What do the bands Spork, Little Green Men, Oc- cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & head trips that you’re not going to find at the local topussy and former Performers of the Year Plow have $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos Redbox. in common? They all rocked, for sure, but they also & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; This weekend (November 27-28) NSFW presents featured guitar wiz Eric Bair. After taking his talents $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 the 2005 flick Dangerous Men at the Cinema Center. to the East Coast for a few years, Bair returned to of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 Drew McWeeny of HitFix hails the movie as “the most the Fort in 2014 to perform with Little Green Men at a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM profoundly insane piece of personal filmmaking ever Down the Line 8. Their astonishing set of Van Halen produced.” ComingSoon.net says “A constant, terrify- tunes goes down as one of my favorite DTL perfor- C2G MUSIC HALL ing reminder that God has built the universe wrong.” mances of all time. Perhaps something special hap- Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 The Friday showing will be a special evening fea- pened that evening, as Bair has recently moved back Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse turing both the film and live music from punk rockers to town and is wasting no time adding to his resumé. musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a Flamingo Nosebleed. If there’s a band that can set the If you’ve enjoyed Bair’s work over the years, you comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent mood for a cult classic showing, it’s Nosebleed. There can now catch him shredding with Sirface as well as venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. will also be a cash bar, and Affine Food Truck will be Demonwolf. It should be a lot of fun to watch Bair Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : on site serving up some goods. Being , tackle the heavy riffage of Sirface and the pit-inducing Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour the Cinema Center will be opening its poster vault for anthems of Demonwolf. At press time, nether act had earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check a huge sale of movie posters, some dating back de- any dates booked, but be on the lookout for some in cades. Most of the posters will be on sale for $10. If the near future. Welcome home Eric! you’re not interested in any posters, then $7 will get [email protected] November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 NIGHTLIFE Su n d a y , No v e m b e r 29 • 7-9p m $15 In c l u d e s CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” CD & Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28 • 9:30pm-1:30am Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Ap p e t i z e r s Great Music & So Much More Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of F r i d a y , No v . 27 ~ 9p m -1a m sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Shannon Persinger Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 S a t u r d a y , No v . 28 ~ 9p m -1a m p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Chris Worth Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex a n d e rs T h u r s d a y , De c . 3 ~ 6:30-9:30p m ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR W.R. S CD Re l e a s e Pa r t y John Curran Live Music Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 w/Ty Ca u s e y & Sp e c i a l Gu e s t s Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. & Renegade Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 260-625-1002 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by 9 short min. west of Coliseum Blvd. Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. at US 30 & W. County Line Road 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 An th e m Ro a d — Variety at Checkerz DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Ma r k Ga r r — Acoustic variety at Eddie Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Merlot’s, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the a.m., no cover, 489-0286 cover, 485-1038 no cover, 459-2222 best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till Ba c k Wa t e r — Country rock at The He a r t f a l l — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Na s h v i l l e Re b e l s — Country at Hook Post, Pierceton, 9:30 p.m., $3, 574- Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no & Ladder, Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no o u r s roads. H : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 594-3010 cover, 490-6488 cover, 747-5652 l c o h o l m t noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. A : Full Service; P : Br o th e r — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, J An th o n y — Comedy at Phoenix, Fort Ra g i n g Ki n g s — Rock at Bar 145, Fort MC, Visa, ATM available 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 897-3331 Wayne, 7 p.m., $27-$43, 387-6571 Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Su c h a Ni g ht — The Last Waltz at C2G Columbia Street WesT American Legion 499, Fort Wayne, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Music Hall, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483-1368 cover, 426-3411 $15-$30, 426-6434 Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. Ca m p f i r e Ca s s e tt e s w/Ad a m Ba k e r & Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Sw i c k & Jo n e s — Acoustic at Mad DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street th e He a r t a c h e , Ba r k y & Sp e a k e r , Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of Au s t i n Pa r i s h — Folk/variety at 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 1002 Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock at Columbia C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large 267-5303 Jo s h Me y e r s — Acoustic variety at Street West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Ch r i s Wo r th & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Chapman’s Taproom, Angola, 7:30- $5, 422-5055 daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : ety at Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort 9:30 p.m., no cover, 866-221-4005 To dd Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Ke r o s e c — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Italian Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Disc, Amex 459-7687 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Th e De r e c h o s — Variety at Don Hall’s a.m., no cover, 422-5896 U.R.B. — Funk at Nick’s Martini & CURLY’S VILLAGE INN Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Ki l l th e Ra bb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Expect: Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family cover, 357-4287 owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted Wednesday, Nov. 25 • 8-11pm Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in Dicky’s Annual Waynedale. 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Sa n d e r s w/Ty Ca u s e y — Blues/ L C S L — Comedy CD release party at Calhoun Street at Honeywell Center, Wabash, 7:30 Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i Du o — Variety at Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Wayne, p.m., $22-$50, 563-1102 American Legion Post 409, Leo, The Sweetwater Academy of 7-9 p.m., $15, includes CD & appe- Mi c h a e l Pa tt e r s o n & Qu i n c y Sa n d e r s 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, 627-2628 tizers, 456-7005 — Blues/soul at Main Street Bistro, Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a dt r i p — Variety at Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Music & Technology o ers: Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 420-8633 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Mowry at Tr a n s -Si b e r i a n Or c h e s t r a — Holiday Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no at War Memorial Coliseum, Fort • Studios Equipped with State-of-the-art Equipment cover, 415-6167 Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $34.50-$67.50, Monday, November 30 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at 4D’s Bar & 483-1111 • Lessons Designed for All Styles and All Ages Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no Un i v e r s i t y Si n g e r s — Christmas Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at cover, 490-6488 concert at USF North Campus Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., • Student Recitals in a World-class Theater Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ki m m y De a n (Wh o Auditorium, University of Saint no cover, 483-5526 Da t ) — Variety at Venice Restaurant, Francis, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., free, DJ — Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., $1, 482- 399-7999 • The Finest Local Professional Instructors Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no 1618 cover, 267-9679 Re n e e Go n z a l e s w/Ch r i s Ru t k o w s k i Ki n g s Ro a d — Variety at Deer Park a n d Ke v i n Pi e k a r s k i — at Kozé Thai Friday, December 4 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 Cuisine, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The cover, 755-6802 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Lessons are a great Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, p.m., no cover, 426-1088 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Thursday, December 3 Be a t l e La b Ba n d — Beatles tribute at gift for all ages! Holiday Inn, IPFW & Coliseum, Fort Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke Wayne, 8:45 p.m., $24.99, includes Tuesday, December 1 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort dinner buffet, 482-3800 Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- Big Ca dd y Da dd y — Rock/variety at IPFW Pe r c u s s i o n En s e m b l e — 6425 Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Percussion at Auer Performance Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 489-0286 Hall, Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW, Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Co m m o n Gr o u n d — Southern gospel State-of-the-art Music Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, 481- 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 at Cupbearer Café, Fort Wayne, 7-9 6555 and Lesson Rooms Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at p.m., no cover, 920-8734 K T & th e Sw i n g s e t Qu a r t e t — Blues at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Co n t i n u u m — Funk/jazz at Deer Park Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Ch r i s Wo r th — Variety at Trolley Bar, a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 490-4322 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Lessons for All Ages Co r y Br a n a n — Country/folk/punk 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at at B-Side, One Lucky Guitar, Fort Di s g r u n t l e d Cl o w n w/Mi c h a e l Da v i d and Skill Levels The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 8:30 p.m., $7, 969-6672 St a n l e y — Comedy at Snickerz 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 IPF W Sy m p h o n i c Wi n d En s e m b l e Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, 7:30 & St r i n g s St u d i o Sh o w c a s e — Orchestral — Wind instruments at Auer 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 strings at Rhinehart Recital Hall, Perfromance Hall, Rhinehart Music Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-7, Center, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Wide Variety of Lessons 481-6555 p.m., $4-$7, 481-6555 10 p.m., $5, 483-1311 u i t a r n s e m b l e a n d l e c t r o n i c Including Drum, Piano, USF G E E J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Don Hall’s Fr e dd y & Th e Ho t Ro d s — Oldies at Mu s i c En s e m b l e — Variety at USF Triangle Park, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., American Legion Post 178, Garrett, and Voice North Campus Auditorium, University no cover, 482-4342 7:30 p.m., no cover, 357-5133 of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d — Variety at free, 399-7999 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Annrita’s Lounge & Grill, Fort Wayne, no cover, 489-2524 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 459-7687 Wednesday, December 2 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Adams Lake Ho l i d a y Ja z z Sw i n g Co n c e r t — Holiday Friendly and Pub, Wolcottville, 7-10 p.m., no jazz at Rhinehart Music Center, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — cover, 854-3463 IPFW, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $4-$7, Experienced Instructors Karaoke at Columbia Street West, Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar 481-6555 Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas 422-5055 cover, 485-1038 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Ch r i s Wo r th — Variety at Acme Bar Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley cover, 426-3411 and Grill, Fort Wayne, 8:30-10:30 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country p.m., no cover, 480-2264 Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, 426- at American Legion Post 241, Fort Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — 2537 Wayne, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover, Academy.Sweetwater.com • (260) 407-3833 Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, 747-7851 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 5526

November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Jo h n n y A. — Blues at C2G Music To dd Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at 80D — Rock at Market Street, Hall, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $15-$30, Downtown Eatery & Spirits, Warsaw, Huntington, 10 p.m., no cover, 356- FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE 426-6434 10 p.m., no cover, 574-267-6000 9997 Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Li v e DJ — Variety at Wrigley Field Bar USF Ja z z En s e m b l e w/El e c t r o n i c Af t e r Sc h o o l Sp e c i a l — Rock at & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Mu s i c En s e m b l e — Jazz/variety at O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort x p e c t E : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; local artists featured cover, 485-1038 USF North Campus Auditorium, Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, monthly; outdoor seating. Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, Mi c h a e l Bo l t o n — Rock/pop at T. Furth University of Saint Francis, Fort 422-5896 smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Center, Trine University, Angola, 8 Wayne, 7 p.m., free, 399-7999 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o tt — Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. p.m., , 665-4990 We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Club Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Ph i l’s Fa m i l y Li z a r d — Rock/variety at Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 no cover, 426-3442 Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Big Di c k a n d th e Pe n e t r a t o r s — 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Za c k Att a c k — Rock at Bar 145, Fort Classic rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, GREEN FROG INN Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i Du o — Variety Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 483-1311 Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 at The Woods Too and Lighthouse Di s g r u n t l e d Cl o w n w/Mi c h a e l Da v i d Lounge, Hudson, 8-11 p.m., no St a n l e y — Comedy at Snickerz Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. cover, 351-2967 Saturday, December 5 Comedy Bar, Fort Wayne, 7:30 & Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion h a n n o n e r s i n g e r r i c l a n c y 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 S P & E C 2 Be f o r e No o n — Jazz at Friendly Fox, wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g — Jazz//Toys for Tots fundraiser Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m., no cover, DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. at Cottage Event Center, Roanoke, 745-3369 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 7:30 p.m., $10, 483-3508 cover, 485-1038 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL whatzup PICKS Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 such a night grandmother’s living room, in other words. In order to Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 advance in the competition, you have to be not only Mondays, $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; C2G Music Hall funny, but quick on your feet and demonstrate clear Wednesdays, $2 wells and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne potential in a field that is notoriously fickle. Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open Cover: $15-$30 thru c2gmusichall.com, 260-426-6434 The five comics coming to Wabash’s Honeywell mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. Center Wednesday, December 2 as part of the Last Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget How does that Comic Standing Live Tour are the proverbial cream Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. clichéd saying go? that rose to the top in the show’s most current season. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Lightning never strikes Comedy fans will have a chance to hear the unique twice in the same comic stylings of Wabash’s own Michael Palascak, as Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY place? Well, whoever Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 well as Dominique, Clayton English, Andy Erickson believes that has never and Ian Bagg. Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic heard of “Such a Night: madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best Hoosiers might be particularly interested in Recreating the Music Palascak’s performance, given that his routines often pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- of The Last Waltz.” Ho u r s : touch on his Midwestern roots and his choice to pur- west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Usually The show, which gives 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc sue a life in comedy from the safety of his parents’ musicians a chance to basement. In addition to his work on Last Comic NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR stage The Band’s magical final performance, a con- Standing, he’s performed on The Late Late Show Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 cert filmed by Martin Scorsese on Thanksgiving Day with Craig Ferguson, Conan and The Late Show with Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a in 1976, began as a tribute to Levon Helm. Helm, David Letterman. Now’s your chance to see him at a classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of The Band’s legendary drummer, died in 2012, and nice, normal time, aka 7:30 p.m. small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- performers around the country wanted a fitting way cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next to say thanks for the songs, the memories, the legacy. THE QUEERS to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : “Such a Night” was the result. w/FLAMINGO NOSEBLEED & THE SNARKS Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Thanks to an Indianapolis-based version of The 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Band, comprised of Bill Mallers, Tad Armstrong, Brass Rail Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 David and Wade Parish, along with Johnny 1121 Broadway, Fort Wayne Ex p e c t : Friendly, extremely accommodating atmosphere & staff. 12 Socko alums Eric Evans Matt Wilson, Josh Silbert $8, 260-267-5303 and Charlie Krone and some of Fort Wayne’s best flat screen TVs & projector TV. Kid friendly until 10 p.m. NFL foot- The Queers ball Sun., Mon. & Thurs.; trivia 7:30 p.m. Wed.; karaoke 10 p.m.-2 and brightest, “Such a Night” is coming back to are proof that a.m. Fri.; college sports Sat. Menu includes Irish specialties & vegetar- C2G Music Hall Saturday, November 28 for another t h r e e - c h o r d , ian options; catering available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside the Harrison lightning strikes kind of performance. Local musi- three-man punk Building downtown between Fairfield and Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 cians Kenny Taylor, Dave Todoran, Mar’nee, G is here to stay. a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: Money, Johnny Mendez and Kenny Jackson and Around since the MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM others will appear as The Band’s famous guests Eric 80s and, as far as Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR we can tell, not Neil Diamond and Paul Butterfield, and the evening Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 about to ride off will unfold as “The Last Waltz” did, with joy and jams Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest into the sunset and bittersweet surprises. THE QUEERS comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- anytime soon, Joe Queer and e t t i n g h e r e And who knows? Maybe someday “Such a en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. G T : In front company – aka Dangerous Dave and Lurch Nobody o u r s Night” will fulfill the tagline that accompanies The of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. H : Showtimes – are going strong and fixing to rock the Brass Rail are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Last Waltz – “It started as a concert. It became a cel- Thursday, December 3. Flamingo Nosebleed and the Visa, Disc, Amex ebration. Now it’s a legend.” Snarks will open the show. STATE GRILL LAST COMIC STANDING Having got their start in Portsmouth, New Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Feat. MICHAEL PALASCAK, Hampshire in 1981, the Queers have about as many Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and DOMINIQUE, CLAYTON ENGLISH, former and fill-in members as Brian Wilson had friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous ANDY ERICKSON & IAN BAGG grains of sand in his study, but the current lineup has jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 been together for nine years and has put out two stu- day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: Honeywell Center dio albums together – 2007’s Munki Brain and 2010’s Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner Back to the Basement. They’ve also six-handedly of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. 275 W. 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November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------It seems like bands break up these days just 17th Floor Dec. 19 Bar 145 Fort Wayne so they can start planning their inevitable re- 1964 the Tribute Dec. 5 Lafayette Theater Lafayette union tours. Rumors have been circulating Road Notez 4th Day Echo Nov. 27 Bar 145 Fort Wayne for weeks now that at least three-fifths of the Aaron Lewis Dec. 4 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis original Guns N’ Roses lineup have been CHRIS HUPE The Academy Is Dec. 17 House of Blues Cleveland talking about a 2016 tour that would likely Air Supply ($30-$60) Feb. 6 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio fill outdoor sheds across America all summer long, or at least as long as Slash and Axl Anderson East Feb. 19 ‘16 Hi-Fi Indianapolis Andrew Bird w/Jason Adasiewicz Dec. 7-10 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago can coexist on the same stage. We’ve all known this would happen sooner or later, even as The Arcs Dec. 2-3 Vic Theatre Chicago Axl Rose kept putting his band of unknowns out on the road as Guns N Roses and tricking Arctic Clam Dec. 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne fans into paying for a show that was really nothing more than a tribute act that happened Awolnation w/The Struts, Meg Myers Dec. 5 Aragon Ballroom Chicago to feature the original lead singer. Fans can’t, and won’t, be fooled all of the time, even if B.J. Thomas Feb. 27 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio they allow themselves to be fooled some of the time, and so they are demanding to see the Bastille w/The Wombats, Circa, Waves Dec. 4 Aragon Ballroom Chicago two most famous members of the band back together again. News of the impending tour is Beach House Feb. 29 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland about to be announced. They’re just figuring out whose bank accounts will receive which BeauSoleil ($25-$50) Dec. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor The Beggars e/MPV, The Blueflowers Dec. 3 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI shares of the undoubtedly lucrative gross sales. I’d expect some pretty high ticket prices Big Head Todd & the Monsters w/Mike Doughty Feb. 9 ‘16 Vogue Indianapolis for this one when they finally go on sale. Bob Saget Jan. 17 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago In other reunion news, Gene and Dean are reforming the ultra-hip Ween for some shows Bobby Rush & Joe Louis Walker w/Wayne Baker Brooks, Shawn Holt and the Teardrops Feb. 12 ‘16 State Theatre Kalamazoo next year. The band has not toured since 2011 and officially broke up in early 2012 with Brain Regan Dec. 4 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Brandi Carlile Dec. 30 Thalia Hall Chicago Gene Ween stating his desire to record solo material. Well, that didn’t go so well, I’m Brandi Carlile Dec. 31 Thalia Hall Chicago guessing, or maybe the guys just miss each other. Who knows? Regardless, the duo has Brian Regan Dec. 4 State Theatre Kalamazoo booked a few dates in California for next year to kick off a reunion tour of their own. No Brian Regan Jan. 14 ‘16 Victory Theatre Evansville other dates have been announced as of press time, and though they won’t sell out summer Bridgett Everett Dec. 4 Lincoln Hall Chicago sheds like GNR, they should be able to fill some decent-sized venues when the cities on Buckwheat Zydeco ($20) Feb. 18 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor the rest of the tour are finally announced. Campfire Cassettes w/Adam Baker & the Heartache, Barky & Speaker, Austin Parish Nov. 28 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Catie Curtis w/Maia Sharp ($15) Jan. 11 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Rumors of a 2016 Poison summer tour are gaining steam with Bret Michaels telling a Chris Cagle Dec. 11 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis Pennsylvania newspaper that he thinks they will “do something special” next year. Before Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen ($25) Apr. 7 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor you break out your Aqua Net and acid washed jeans, remember that Michaels said just Chuck Prophet Mar. 24 ‘16 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne about the same thing last year at about this time, hinting around about a 2015 Poison tour City and Colour w/Greyhounds Jan. 30 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Cole Swingell w/Adam Sanders Dec. 5 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis that never happened. Throw in a mini-feud between Michaels and drummer Rikki Rock- Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash ett over accusations that Michaels is the one holding the band back so that he can concen- Common Ground Dec. 4 Cupbearer Café Fort Wayne trate on his solo act, suddenly a tour doesn’t seem so inevitable. The band never officially Cory Branan Dec. 3 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne broke up, so reunion may not be the proper word to use, but I’d expect Poison to announce Craig Wayne Boyd Jan. 23 ‘16 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio their first tour together since 2012 sometime early next year, shortly after the ink dries on Damon Williams Dec. 31 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville the promoters contracts guaranteeing them a fairly large sum of money. It’s all about the Dan Bern ($15) Jan. 20 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor money folks, especially when you haven’t put out any new material in over a decade. Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 26 ‘16 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 27 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Meanwhile, Michaels continues to tour on his own and has a December 3 date at The Dark Star Orchestra Feb. 28 ‘16 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Machine Shop in Flint on his itinerary. I was thinking that The Machine Shop was further Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 6 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio away than it actually is, but I made the drive last week and it’s do-able in less than three Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Duffer, Bill Medley Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel hours from The Fort. That’s not bad if you really want to see a band. And The Machine Dave Koz w/Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Bill Medley Dec. 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago David Allie & Mayaeni Nov. 28 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Shop is an attraction in itself, as it has hosted so many legends of music that it would be David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio nearly impossible to list them all. In addition to Michaels, The Machine Shop just booked Death Cab for Cutie w/Best Coast Dec. 3 Chicago Theatre Chicago legendary rockers Y&T for a show on March 11. Y&T don’t make it to this part of the Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit U.S. very often, so this show is indeed something to look forward to if you are a fan of the Deer Hunter w/Atlas Sound Dec. 13 Thalia Hall Chicago band or just rock in general. They put on a great show, and I’ll bet you know more of their Del McCoury Band w/Jeff Austin Band feat. Don Julin, Billy Strings Trio Jan. 16 ‘16 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo songs than you think you do. Delbert McClinton ($50) Dec. 16 The Ark Ann Arbor The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio [email protected] Dustin Lynch w/Chris Lane Nov. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Eli Young Band Dec. 3 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne The English Beat feat. Dave Wakeling Nov. 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jim Brickman w/Anne Cochran, Tracy Silverman Dec. 20 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Experience Hendrix feat. Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joanna Newsom w/Alela Diane, Ryan Francesconi Dec. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson & more Mar. 11 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit John Berry Dec. 13 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Experience Hendrix Mar. 12 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago John Gorka ($20) Jan. 24 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Experience Hendrix Mar. 13 ‘16 Taft Theatre Cincinnati John Oliver Dec. 30 Chicago Theatre Chicago Experience Hendrix Mar. 15 ‘16 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH John Scofield, Joe Lovano Feb. 6 ‘16 The Palladium Carmel The Fab Four Feb. 12 ‘16 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville John Two-Hawks w/Johanna Kurkela Dec. 8 Sweetwater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Philharmonic Dec. 20 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Johnny A. Dec. 4 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Frankie Ballard (sold out) Dec. 19 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Johnny A. w/Gene Deer Dec. 15 The Rathskeller Indianapolis Greensky Bluegrass Nov. 27-28 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Jojo Dec. 16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Griffin House ($15) Dec. 13 The Ark Ann Arbor Jon Pardi Jan. 7 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Henry Rollins Feb. 13 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Jorma Kaukonen ($30) Dec. 20 The Ark Ann Arbor Here Come the Mummies Feb. 26 ‘16 The Intersection Grand Rapids Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Jan. 29 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago Hermans Hermits w/The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots Jan. 30 ‘16 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Kaki King ($20) Jan. 18 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Hinder w/Within Reason Dec. 2 The Intersection Grand Rapids Kenny G Dec. 16 MotorCity Casino Detroit Home Free Dec. 12 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Kenny Rogers Nov. 27 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH II Volo Feb. 27 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit Kenny Rogers Nov. 28 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Il Volo Feb. 24 ‘16 State Theatre Cleveland Killing Joke w/The Soft Moon Feb. 9 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Il Volo Feb. 26 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Ladysmith Black Mambazo ($45) Feb. 3-4 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Iris DeMent ($35) Dec. 10 The Ark Ann Arbor Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 28 ‘16 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI J Anthony Nov. 28 Phoenix Fort Wayne Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 29 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jack & Jack w/Daya Feb. 21 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 30 ‘16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Jackyl Nov. 27 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis Lamb of God w/Anthrax, Deafheaven, Power Trip Jan. 31 ‘16 Orbit Room Grand Rapids Jackyl w/Tru-Burn Dec. 5 The Intersection Grand Rapids Last Comic Standing Live Dec. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Jam Star Nov. 28 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Leon Bridges Mar. 11 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Janet Jackson Jan. 29 ‘16 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis LoCash Dec. 31 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis Janet Jackson Feb. 1 ‘16 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Lotus Nov. 27-28 Riviera Theatre Chicago Janet Jackson Feb. 2 ‘16 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Lupe Fiasco Feb. 12 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Janet Jackson Feb. 5 ‘16 Palace at Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Machine Gun Kelly Dec. 20-21 House of Blues Cleveland Jason Isbell Feb. 19 ‘16 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Dec. 9 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Jason Isbell w/Shovels & Rope Feb. 20 ‘16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 27 Honeywell Center Wabash Jason Isbell w/Shovels and Rope ($27.50-$55) Mar. 1 ‘16 Royal Oak Music Theatre Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound Nov. 28 House of Blues Chicago Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 13 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Jeff Dunham Dec. 6 Nutter Center Dayton Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 18 Fox Theatre Detroit Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell, Tara Thompson Jan. 16 ‘16 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH March On w/Comrade, Barky & Speaker, Eric McMiller and the Clashville Sound Dec. 10 Brass Rail Fort Wayne

14------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 ------Calendar • On the Road------MercyMe Dec. 5 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio Michael Bolton Dec. 4 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Michael Bolton Dec. 6 The Palladium Carmel Monica Dec. 2 House of Blues Chicago Muse Jan. 14 ‘16 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Mustard’s Retreat ($20) Feb. 26 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor My Sinatra feat. Cary Hoffman Dec. 5 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Mystikal Nov. 29 House of Blues Cleveland Oak Ridge Boys Dec. 20 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville Over the Rhine ($30) Dec. 9 The Ark Ann Arbor Parquet Courts Feb. 16 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Peter Mulvey ($15) Dec. 4 The Ark Ann Arbor The Piano Guys Dec. 3 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne The Piano Guys Dec. 5 Miller Auditorium Kalamazoo The Queers w/Flamingo Nosebleed, The Snarks Dec. 3 Brass Rail Fort Wayne The Ragbirds ($20) Dec. 11-12 The Ark Ann Arbor Raging Kings Nov. 28 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Railroad Earth w/Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Dec. 30 Vic Theatre Chicago Railroad Earth w/Cornmeal Dec. 31 Vic Theatre Chicago Railroad Earth Jan. 29 ‘16 Vogue Indianapolis Red Wanting Blue ($20) Dec. 5 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis Relient K Nov. 27 House of Blues Cleveland Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band w/The Easthills Nov. 27 Vogue Indianapolis Richard Marx Feb. 5 ‘16 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo Robert Gordon Jan. 23 ‘16 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Rodriguez Dec. 11 State Theatre Kalamazoo CuteCute ByBy NatureNature Ron White Feb. 25 ‘16 Honeywell Center Wabash Rusted Root Jan. 7 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Ryan Bingham Jan. 28 ‘16 Vic Theatre Chicago JewelryJewelry Saturday, Nov. 28 • 8pm • $15-$30 Sebastian Maniscalco Nov. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago Shawn Colvin ($40-$65) Feb. 16 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Siegel-Schwall Band Dec. 18 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI SUCH A NIGHT Silversun Pickups w/Foals, Highly Suspect Dec. 6 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Artisan Jewelry Sleater Kinney w/Waxahatchee Dec. 4 Egyptian Room Indianapolis RECREATING THE MUSIC Sleep Jan. 26 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Artisan jewelry OF THE LAST WALTZ Sleep Jan. 27 ‘16 Thalia Hall Chicago Artisanby Anita jewelry Steel Panther Dec. 12 House of Blues Cleveland by Anita Stephen Kellogg ($17-$20) Feb. 23 ‘16 The Hi-Fi Indianapolis by Anita Steve Forbert Jan. 24 ‘16 B-Side, One Lucky Guitar Fort Wayne f Steve Hackett Dec. 4 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelryf Steve Lippia Feb. 5 ‘16 Honeywell Center Wabash Steve Poltz, Grant-Lee Phillips ($20) Feb. 9 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry Straight No Chaser Dec. 9 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne www.etsy.com/shop/CuteByNatureJewelry Straight No Chaser Dec. 11-13 Murat Indianapolis STS9 Feb. 13 ‘16 Aragon Ballroom Chicago STS9 Feb. 14 ‘16 House of Blues Chicago Such a Night Nov. 28 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Where Is Your Used Swagg Dec. 5 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Temptations Revue feat. Dennis Edwards, The Spinners, Dramatics, The Manhattans, Enchantment Nov. 27 Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville BAND INSTRUMENT? The Tenors Jan. 23 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis In a Closet? Attic? Garage? Third Eye Blind Dec. 5 Chicago Theatre Chicago Friday, Dec. 4 • 8pm • $15-$30 Todd Rundgren Dec. 10 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Tommy Emmanuel Feb. 14 ‘16 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Donate It to PITCH Tommy Emmanuel ($40) Feb. 24 ‘16 The Ark Ann Arbor Ton Trio Dec. 5 Cupbearer Café Fort Wayne JOHNNY A Tori Kelly w/Alex Angelo, Becky G, Max Dec. 10 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 3 War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 4 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 5 Nutter Center Dayton Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 6 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 26 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 28 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 29 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 30 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Twenty One Pilots w/K. Flay, Grizfolk Dec. 3 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Vance Joy w/Reuben and the Dark Jan. 22-23 ‘16 Riviera Theatre Chicago The Verve Pipe w/Crashing Cairo Dec. 12 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Putting Instruments in the Children’s Hands The Wailers Jan. 14 ‘16 House of Blues Chicago Warren Haynes and The Ashes & Dust Band Feb. 26 ‘16 House of Blues Cleveland Widespread Panic Feb. 21 ‘16 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Gi v e t h e Gi f t o f Mu s i c , Saturday, Dec. 19 • 6pm • $5-$12 Wizards of Winter feat. Ted Nugent and Greg Smith Dec. 11 Agora Theatre Cleveland Wizards of Winter feat. Ted Nugent and Greg Smith Dec. 12 Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo On e Ch i l d a t a Ti m e Wizards of Winter feat. Ted Nugent and Greg Smith Dec. 20 Thalia Hall Chicago A C2G Your Villain, My Hero Dec. 12 Bar 145 Fort Wayne PITCH is a not for profit organization Zack Attack Dec. 4 Bar 145 Fort Wayne providing band instruments to music Zan w/Todd McCombs Nov. 27-28 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne students in the Fort Wayne area. CHRISTMAS Whether you donate cash or a band instrument, 100% of your donation will GO TO OUR WEBSITE Road Tripz go directly to support PITCH efforts. Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper Memories of the King feat. Brent A. Cooper FOR TICKET INFO & MORE Dec. 31.. Heritage Retirement Community, Nappanee Dec. 5...... Ohio City Community Bldg., Ohio City Contact us at: pitchforkids.net ALL SHOWS ALL AGES Hubie Ashcraft Band Ratnip [email protected] Nov. 27...... Hollywood Casino, Columbus, OH Dec. 31...... Eagles Post 2246, Montpelier, OH Nov. 28...... Hollywood Casino, Dayton, OH Fort Wayne Area Performers: To get your gigs on Like us on Facebook Dec. 11...... 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Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne 260-432-8993 NOT A COUPON 260-426-1088 • Not a Coupon 16------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits Ph o t o g r a p h y b y Ta r a De n n y — Photographs, Tuesday-Sunday Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — thru Dec. 2, Artlink Contemporary Highlights form the American Cut Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Gift-Wrapped Family Dysfunction Glass Association Permanent Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru Love the Coopers is a holiday film in a style that Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Artifacts started taking hold with Love Actually. A multigen- $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 SPECIAL EVENTS Flix m e r i c a n a n d s c a p e s erational family with some dysfunction or crisis navi- A L — Works by gates a holiday together with old loves and friends Karen Moriarty, Penny French-Deal, Ho l i d a y Op e n Ho u s e — Meet-and- CATHERINE LEE Nazar Harran, Beth Forst, Randall greet, light refreshments and dis- meeting new loves and friends. Love the Coopers is Scott Harden, Rebecca Justice- counts on art purchases, 10 a.m.-5 as dysfunctional as the family it depicts, but there are Schaab, Tom Kelly, Terry Pulley and p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Orchard moments matriarch Charlotte (Diane Keaton) hopes is Steve Martin. He’s not listed in the opening credits, Lauren Brady, Tuesday-Sunday Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, to achieve – moments of love and understanding, of and it was a little disconcerting to hear his familiar thru Dec. 6, Artworks Galleria of 436-0927 Mo n t h l y Te e n Wo r k s h o p — Workshop comfort and joy – that are what the holidays are sup- voice and adjusting to Rags giving out dog wisdom. Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 387-7589 Ar t 2— 12”x12” panels in various medi- for teens on graphic design, posed to bring. The movie needs a narrator because the stories are ums from local and regional artists, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan 17, Charlotte and husband Sam (John Goodman as many, and some are more believable than others. Alan Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 31, Wunderkammer Company, Fort the regular guy he plays so well) have been married Arkin plays Bucky the Grandfather, and he’s feeling Artworks Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, free, 417-8846 40 years and are about to separate. Superficially, the disconnected from his family and very connected Wayne, 387-7589 CALL FOR ARTISTS to his waitress. Ruby is played by Amanda Seyfried Ar t f o r t h e Ho l i d a y s — Handmade Mag n i f i c e n t Ma p s — Open national split is happening because Charlotte is refusing to go ornaments and nativities, Monday- call for entry for artwork depict- on a tour of Africa, a trip they planned when they were who’s on her last day of work and hasn’t told Bucky Saturday thru Dec. 31, Orchard ing real or fictitious maps. Artists young activists and before life got in the way. she is leaving for Hot Coffee, Mississippi. She’s a sad Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, may incorporate collage pieces of Sam has recently retired and wants to take the case, and this storyline falls flat. 436-0927 maps or create new map-themed Ar t Yo u Ca n Us e — Works of clay, oil, works of art. All media exhibit for trip. Charlotte won’t go, so Sam is moving out. But The kids are not all right. Ed Helms plays son fiber, wood and more, Tuesday- artists at least 18 years of age, he agrees to one more Christmas together surround- Hank, an out-of-work portrait photographer in the Saturday thru Jan. 15, Crestwoods residing in U.S. Eligible artwork ed by family, so Charlotte can have her “moments.” middle of a divorce. Hank’s three kids, on the other Frame Shop & Gallery, Roanoke, may be two or three-dimensional. Charlotte is becoming an ossified woman. She doesn’t hand, are turning out nerdy but okay. Their small ad- 672-2080 Artwork cannot be larger than 60” Hi d d e n Tr e a s u r e f r o m Go l d e n La n d — x 60” including frame and weigh no want change. She wants tradition, calm and her family ventures are a giggle. Burmese sand painting, gems paint- more than 70 lbs., including base surrounding her. Olivia Wilde plays daughter Eleanor, a playwright ing, embroidery and lacquer ware, for 3-D submissions. Submission Keaton and Goodman are enough to get me to a who hasn’t had a hit in awhile. She dreads going home Friday-Sunday and by appoint- deadline Tuesday Dec. 1, Artlink because Mom always says it’s fine that she’s not in a ment thru Dec. 6, 3R Gallery, Fort Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort holiday film. T. Bone Burnett is credited as musical Wayne, 493-0913 Wayne, 424-7195 archivist, and the soundtrack is on my wish list. relationship, so she is hanging out at the airport put- Au t u m n Ab l a z e — Mixed media fall 36t h An n u a l Na t i o n a l Pr i n t Exhibition The whole movie floats on the extended prelude ting off the inevitable. She meets a handsome young inspired pieces from local and — All artists, 18 years of age, resid- of Nina Simone’s original mash-up of “Little Girl soldier named Joe (a hunky Jake Lacy) in a bar, and regional artists, Tuesday-Saturday ing in U.S. are eligible. All original immediately starts giving him trouble, sure he is a and by appointment thru Nov. 28, printmaking media are eligible that Blue” and “Good King Wenceslas.” Simone never Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, meet Artlink’s exhibition criteria sings that song, but it nevertheless haunts the female Republican who doesn’t believe in evolution. Jake is 426-6568 (available at www.artlinkfw.com). No characters. We do get Simone’s version of the broth- sharper than Eleanor understands. He at least can rec- #DTFW Architecture — Historic photography, computer generated, ers Gibb classic “To Love Somebody,” some modern ognize their chemistry. He agrees to her pleading to images of relevant downtown Fort or digitally altered prints accepted. Wayne architecture paired with Works must have been completed takes on traditional characters, a dose of Otis Redding, come home with her and pretend to be her boyfriend. contemporary images from area in the last 2 years, may be no and a lot of early Bob Dylan. These two have the happy task of falling for each oth- photographers, Tuesday-Sunday larger than 54” in any direction Less encouraging is the fact that the movie is nar- Continued on page 18 thru Dec. 2, Artlink Contemporary and may not have been exhibited rated by a dog. He’s a really cute dog, and the voice Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 at Artlink previously. Submission Fo r t Wa y n e Ph o t o g r a p h e r s Cl u b deadline Friday Jan. 22, Artlink — Exhibition of photographs, Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort ------Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 2, Wayne, 424-7195 Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Upcoming Exhibits Fo u r Se a s o n s a n d a Pe r s i a n Ni g h t — Abstracts of Nazar Harran, Tuesday-Sunday thru Dec. 6, NOVEMBER Mockingjay Rules the Weekend Artworks Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Jo h n Le a v e l l — Acrylic, large-canvas Wayne, 387-7589 works, Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. Tops at the Box: As expected, the final Hunger Ga r d e n in Li g h t s — All garden 31,The Gallery at Prana Yoga, Fort Games film, Mockingjay, Pt. 2, took the No. 1 spot at areas decorated for the holidays, Wayne, 627-9642 the U.S. box office last weekend, selling a whopping ScreenTime Tuesday-Sunday thru Jan. 3, DECEMBER Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Ca r o l Po p p Be n n e t t & Sa r a h $101 million in tickets over its first three days of re- Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 GREG W. LOCKE Th o m p s o n — Acrylic paintings, lease. Whoa, Katniss, whoa. And get this: the film has and under, free), 427-6440 “Carol and Corky” TV nostalgia already made another $146 million in sales abroad. Hi g h Sc h o o l Ar t Co m p e t i t i o n a n d and pottery, Sunday-Friday, Dec. For those with no math skills, that means Mockingjay, Eyes, starring Julia Roberts, Dean Norris, Chiwetel Exhibition — High school student 4-Jan. 10, First Presbyterian Art work on display, daily, thru Dec. Gallery, First Presbyterian Church, Pt. 2 sold $247 million in tickets over its first three Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman. The movie sold $6.6 12, Visual Arts Gallery, IPFW, Fort Fort Wayne, 426-7421 days of release. Here it comes, guys: another billion million in tickets over its first three days of release, Wayne, 481-6705 Ar t Fa r m Ho l i d a y Po p Up Ga l l e r y — dollar film. Now the studio has to figure out how to a criminally low number for a film starring Roberts. Ka t h y Pa l m i t e r & Na n c y Mi l l e r — Feat. 13 national and local artists do a prequel or a sister project or something. Because Oh, how the great have fallen, I guess. Looks like a Gourd sculptures, stone paper offering ceramics, jewelry, fiber, weights and fiber art, Sunday- metal, glass, mixed media, Dec. milk and greed. Pretty great that the biggest actress in pretty great remake to me. Also of note, Todd Haynes’ Friday thru Nov. 29, First 5-Dec. 27, 17612 N. County Line the world, Jennifer Lawrence, is also one of the best. amazing Carol opened on four screens last weekend, Presbyterian Art Gallery, First Rd E, Spencerville. 740-8725 That doesn’t really happen. selling an impressive $248,000, good enough for a Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, Ca s t l e Ga l l e r y Ho l i d a y Sh o w — Local Also at the Box: Sam Mendes’ Spectre took the record-breaking $62,000 per-screen average. Look 426-7421 and national artists, Tuesday- Ma u r i c e Pa p i e r : A Retrospective — Saturday and by appointment No. 2 spot at last weekend’s box office, selling another for this flick, which features notable performances by Over 70 pieces by Papier and Dec. 5-Jan. 2, Castle Gallery Fine $14.6 million and upping the flick’s 17-day total to ScreenTime favorites Rooney Mara and Cate Blanch- dozens of paintings by his former Art, Fort Wayne, 426-6568 $153 million in the U.S. and $677 million worldwide. ett, to be a big part of the Oscar conversation. students, Tuesday-Sunday thru SOCA St u d e n t Hi g h l i g h t s : Co m p u t e r Jan. 15, Artlink Contemporary Art Spectre should end up the second highest grossing New This Week: Finally, this Thursday comes Ar t , Animation, a n d Fi l m — Works Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 by current students, daily, Dec. Bond flick of all-time at this rate. Taking the No. 3 the release of the should-be-great continuation of the Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y 5-Dec. 20, (opening reception 6-9 spot was The Peanuts Movie with another $13 million, Rocky saga, Creed. The film focuses on Rocky men- Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5), Goldfish bringing the film’s 17-day total to just under $100 mil- toring a young boxer named Adonis Johnson, the son photography from invited and juried Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art lion in the U.S. Not bad, kids. The Seth Rogen-penned of Rocky’s classic rival, Apollo Creed. The film was artists, Tuesday-Sunday thru and Visual Communication Center, Jan. 3, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, University of Saint Francis, Fort Christmas film The Night Before came in at No. 4, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, best known $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Wayne, 399-7999 selling a disappointing $10 million over its first three for his amazing collaboration with Michael B. Jordan “A No r t h Wo o d s Ch r i s t m a s ” Ga r d e n days of release. Rogen is maybe the biggest name in (who plays the lead opposite Sylvester Stallone) on Ex h i b i t — A rustic setting feat. a cabin during the holidays, Tuesday- comedy these days, yet his movies don’t really sell. I the film Fruitvale Station. This is like an indie re- Sunday, thru Jan. 3, Foellinger- hear The Night Before is fantastic, and I believe it, as writing of the Rocky universe. Tonight, while talking Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Rogen writes good comedy and the film is directed by about the film with a friend, we agreed that Jordan Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 and under, the very solid Jonathan Levine (50/50, The Wackness instantly becomes the best actor to ever be in a Rocky free), 427-6440 and Warm Bodies). Rounding out last weekend’s Top film. Kid’s got some serious chops. 5 was the U.S. remake of the great The Secret in Their [email protected] November 26, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Wit (Ma r c h 3-19) — Casting for 4 men and 4 women ages 20-60, 7 p.m. Di s n e y ’s Pe t e r Pa n — Musical adapta- Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian tion featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 Laughing All the Way Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and the rest of the Neverland crew, 8 p.m. A really well written, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28; 8 Upcoming Productions p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5 high quality Christmas DECEMBER show is incredibly difficult Director’s Notes and 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 10-12, Pulse Opera House, Th e Sa n t a l a n d Di a r i e s — David to find. Trust me. Arena’s Arena Dinner Theatre Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 Sedaris’ account of working as an play reading committee, BRIAN H. WAGNER Ex i t La u g h i n g — Three southern ladies elf at Macy’s Santaland in New presents lose a friend and a bridge partner York City during the holiday crunch, on which I serve, has read and decided to take her ashes from 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, them all! the funeral home for one last bridge Dec. 3-5; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6; In searching for shows EXIT LAUGHING game which quickly becomes the 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. for our current season, I most exciting night of their lives, Saturday, Dec. 12; 10 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. curtain 8 p.m. (7 p.m., dinner) Friday- Dec. 18; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. came across a script by Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28, Saturday, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 19, First Presbyterian Theater, Fort playwright Paul Elliott en- Dec. 11-12; 2 p.m. (1 p.m., dinner) Wayne, $12-$20, 422-6329 titled Exit Laughing. By the Dec. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 Sunday, Dec. 13 and 8 p.m. (7 Su p p e r Cl u b Ho l i d a y Sh o w — Retro 1 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. curtain p.m., dinner) Friday-Saturday, Vegas-style crooner entertainment time I had finished reading Dec. 18-19, Arena Dinner Theatre, with holiday themed buffet, 6:30 it, I knew I wanted to direct Sunday, Dec. 13 Fort Wayne, $35, includes dinner p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (show), it and slate it as our holiday Arena Dinner Theatre and show, 424-5622 Thursday-Friday, Dec. 3-4; 1 offering this year. p.m. Dec. 5 (show only); 6:30 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (show) The play centers Asides Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6; around four long-time Tix.: $35, 260-424-5622 Thursday-Sunday Dec. 10-13 and friends who, for the past AUDITIONS Dec. 18-20, Huntington Supper Club, Huntington, $35 (show only), 30 years, have gotten together once a week for bridge. When one of the Th e Co m p l e t e Wo r k s o f Wi l l i a m foursome inconveniently dies, what do you do? If you’re Connie (Molly Nov. 27-Dec. 19, 2015 Sh ak e s p e a r e (ab r i d g e d ) [r e v i s e d ] $49 (includes dinner & show) thru (Ja n . 22-Fe b . 6) — Auditions for box office 454-0603 McCray), Leona (Donna Frey) and Millie (Becky Niccum), you break Directed by Brian H. Wagner 3 performers, 7 p.m., Sunday- Yu l e t i d e Fo l l y — A Bower North into the funeral home and “borrow” your friend’s ashes for one last game Produced through special Monday, Nov. 29-30, Arena mystery/comedy dinner and show, 7 Rehearsal Hall, Fort Wayne, 424- p.m. (doors at 6 p.m., champagne of bridge that erupts into the wildest night of your lives, complete with a arrangement with 5622 toast at 6:30 p.m., dinner buffet at police raid, a male stripper (Kevin Boner) and a thoroughly embarrassed Dramatic Publishing Yo u n g Fr a n k e n s t e i n (Fe b . 13-28) — 7 p.m.) Friday, Dec. 4, Hotel Fort daughter (Gloria Minnich). By the end of the show, the three women have Casting for 7 principals and 8-12 Wayne, Fort Wayne, $35.95, 484- a whole new way of looking at life and all the fun you can have when Call theatre or visit online for 0411, ext. 7378 ensemble cast members for Mel you’re truly living. showtimes and ticket information. Brooks comedy, 5 p.m. Sunday, Nu t c r a c k e r — Fort Wayne Ballet’s Dec. 6 (callbacks 7-10 p.m. performance of the Tchaikovsky Yes, I’m aware that this doesn’t sound at all like a traditional Christ- Arena Dinner Theatre Monday, Dec. 7), Fort Wayne Civic classic, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. mas show. Again, you’ll have to trust me when I say that not only is it Theatre, Fort Wayne, 422-8641 ext. 4 (w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic); hysterically funny (my cast of seasoned theater veterans still can’t get 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne 226 or [email protected] to 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. sign up (required) 5 (w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic) through an entire rehearsal without breaking up), but the message that (260) 424-5622 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 7:30 this show imparts about living your life to the fullest and, when your time p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; 7:30 p.m. comes, to exit this life laughing is a message that everyone needs to be arenadinnertheatre.org Friday, Dec. 11; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and 2:30 reminded of from time to time. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Arts United To quote the character of Connie, “Tonight was an adventure, and I Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$49, 422- want a million more. I don’t want to ever have a red dress in my closet I 4226 didn’t wear. It’s all the way. Nothing less. To life!” Ro g e r s & Ha m m e r s t e i n ’s Ci n d e r e l l a — The Tony Award-winning musi- I know that’s how I wish to live my life and, at this holiday season, cal that is a contemporary take it’s what I wish for all of you. on the classic fairy tale, 8 p.m. Arena is also very happy to be partnering on this show with the Allen Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5; 2 County SPCA. Making their stage debut in our production as Butter Butt p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12; 2 the cat is an adorable, adoptable feline from their facility. If you would p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13; 8 p.m. like to give a shelter animal a home for the holidays, we will be very Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19; 2 happy to arrange that for you with the help of Jessica Henry and her staff p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Wagon from the ACSPCA! Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, $14-$32, 574-267-8041 So come and spend some time with us at Arena Dinner Theatre over the holidays. I can promise that you won’t be disappointed you did and that you’ll exit the theater laughing!

THE PIANO GUYS - From Page 6 Guys had intentionally avoided the hassles of a record “There is so much going on, and we don’t know company contract, Simone encouraged them to let him how to do all the stuff we have the opportunity to do. find one. They ultimately landed a lucrative contract But we’re all family men – we have 16 kids between with Sony Music. us – and if we’re performing too much, we can’t do December 3-19 Recent concerts in Red Rocks and Carnegie Hall that right. Our productions could be a full-time job were recorded, and The Piano Guys continue to stay and performing could be a full-time job and doing our One man’s account of working as an busy writing, recording and touring. But Schmidt says videos could be a full-time job. We just have to find elf at Macy’s Santaland in New York during the holiday crunch. From that all of them are mindful to balance their success the right balance so we can still spend enough time one of our funniest contemporary with family. with our families.” American humorists, with a satirical style reminiscent of Mark Twain, comes this merrily subversive tale — FLIX - From Page 17 just the antidote if the holidays have overwhelmed you. Kevin Torwelle er. Very few holiday films find an easy way to “clas- plays Crumpet, the elf. Charlotte’s sister, Emma (Marissa Tomei), also sic” status. It’s a Wonderful Life, which plays for a few dreads the holiday. She is single and compares herself seconds in the background, didn’t catch on for years. I For tickets, call very unfavorably to her big sister. She’s so nuts she doubt Love the Coopers will age that well, but in a few shoplifts a brooch and gets caught immediately. It is a years when you google “holiday films,” it will show 260-422-6329 silly set-up for a great pay-off. Anthony Mackie is the up just under Love Actually. And if you are looking for www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com officer charged with taking her in. Mackie and Tomei a few laughs and a few tears, Love the Coopers gives (the film is lucky to have her) have one of best scenes you a few moments of each and comes through with a 300 West Wayne Street in the film, even though she’s in the back seat of the happy ending. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 squad car he’s driving. [email protected] 18------www.whatzup.com------November 26, 2015 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Featured Events In d i a n a Ar t i s a n Ho l i d a y Ma r k e t p l a c e — Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Locally made artisan crafts, jewelry, books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e — wine, and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 EMBASSYFESTIVALOFTREES Workshops and classes for move- Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 Po n t i a c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. ment, dance, yoga and more p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Grand Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for offered by Fort Wayne Dance Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Collective, Fort Wayne, fees vary, 317-607-5243 421-1350 NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 2 424-6574 Ni g h t m a r e Be f o r e Ch r i s t m a s — Coats Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start Beautifully decorated trees and youth performances IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac a d e m y — Art, for Kids coat drive featuring flash- Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 wrapped in the splendor of the Embassy Theatre dance, music and theater classes light only ghost hunt through the a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for for grades pre-K through 12 offered Haunted Jail, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, by IPFW College of Visual and Dec. 17; 7-11 p.m. Friday- Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, TICKETS Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Saturday Dec. 18-19 and 7-9 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 Sunday, Dec. 20, Columbia City On sale Nov. 2 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa Sh a w n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under Haunted Jail, Columbia City, admis- for babies and toddlers, 10:30 Sw e e t w a t e r Ac a d e m y o f Mu s i c — Available at the Embassy box of ce, Private lessons for a variety of sion is a gently used or new coat or a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start ticketmaster.com or call 260.424.5665 instruments available from profes- $13, www.columbiacityhauntedjail. Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m.

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Whitley County Children’s Choir Chicago bus trip to see the Irving 5, Botanical Conservatory, Fort and Columbia City High School A GOODWILL COMMUNITY EVENT A fundraiser for the Embassy Theatre Foundation, Inc. Berlin classic performed at the Wayne, $13, 427-6440 Marching Band, lighting of the tree Drury Theatre; lunch and continental Ch r i s t m a s o n t h e Fa r m — Live music, and more, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, parade begins on Van Buren breakfast included, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. horse drawn wagon rides, crafts, Thursday, Dec. 10, departs from St. Nicholas, holiday vendors and Street, downtown Columbia City, followed by Festival of Trees and Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, $99, more, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 427-6017 Salomon Farm Park, Fort Wayne, Festival of , free, 630- $5, 427-6005 8000 Fa n t a s y o f Li g h t s — Drive-thru holiday Wi n t e r v a l a t t h e Conservatory — Sports and Recreation light event featuring over 70 animat- Breakfast with Santa, live reindeer ed light displays depicting holiday and early admission to conservatory Wi ff l e b a l l Wo r l d Se r i e s — Elimination scenes; horse drawn carriage rides gardens, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. tournament, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. available Friday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. 5, Botanical Conservatory, Fort 28 SportOne Fieldhouse, Fort Sunday-Thursday and 6-10 p.m. Wayne, $13, 427-6440 Wayne, $120-$150 per team, 471- Friday-Saturday thru Dec. 31, 5100 Franke Park, Fort Wayne, $5 per Storytimes car, $10 per 15 passenger van, $25 Spectator Sports per bus or trolley, 744-1900 St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Fe s t i v a l o f Tr e e s — More than 55 trees Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : BASKETBALL decorated for the holiday season Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Ma d An t s — Upcoming home games at by local artists and businesses, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne Santa Land and Animated Holiday Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fr i d a y , No v . 27 vs. Bakersfield, 7:30 Windows, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. p.m. 26; 12-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. Wednesdays, 421-1320 Su n d a y , No v . 29 vs. Erie, 5 p.m. 27-29; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start Fr i d a y , De c . 4 vs. Canton, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 (family photo Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 night, $50 per family); 9 a.m.- 1 HOCKEY p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. Ko m e t s — Upcoming home games at Thursdays, 421-1315 1-2; (family photo night and Fort Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne Wayne Children’s Choir sing-along, Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to Th u r s d a y , No v . 26 vs. Cincinnati, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, $50 Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 7:30 p.m. per family), Embassy Theatre, Fort a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Sa t u r d a y , No v . 28 vs. Toledo, 7:30 Wayne, $3-$7, 800-745-3000 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart p.m. Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Fe s t i v a l o f Gi n g e r b r e a d — Over 100 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 gingerbread creations, games, sto- rytelling and visits from Santa, 10 Gr a b i l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, Dance a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Mu s i c Bo x Da n c e r s Op e n Da n c e — Nov. 27-29; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open dancing, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 1-3; 9 421-1325 He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, Dec. 6, Lighted Gardens, SR 1, a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 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