[List compiled by Alyssa Richardson and John Faulkner] As party goers begin to make their plans, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. For those planning to drink tonight or brave the roads, please note that a weather advisory is in effect and Fast Cab service will be …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for science education, will host “Countdown to Noon” on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Festivities will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As the noon hour approaches, visitors will enjoy a brief soda pop toast, and the assembled crowd will countdown the seconds till noon with Science Central’s Executive Director …read more.

The 7th annual Fire and Ice Festival takes place in downtown Goshen on the first Friday in January, Jan. 3. The festival offers a full schedule of events including an 8-foot fire and ice tower, fire dancers, marshmallow roasting, and merchant specials. Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association will carve 300-pound blocks of ice …read more.

The monthly Claypool Lions Fish And Tenderloin Fry will be held 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (or sold out) on Saturday, Jan. 18, and benefits the projects of the Claypool Lions Club. It is carry out only. Sides include potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans and coleslaw. All proceeds to benefit the Claypool Lions Club projects. …read more.

As I promised last week, here are my picks for the best albums of 2013. This was a great year for music, except maybe for country. The realms of indie rock, Americana and electronica offered a smorgasbord of amazing songs and albums. Those of you who’ve been following my weekly album reviews have gotten but …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 2. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Frozen, Rated: PG Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …read more.

[weaver_youtube i72FBeKBVmQ rel=0] Plaxton and the Void, Kosciusko’s Got Talent winners (see the winning video above), are putting on a “thank you show” Saturday, Dec. 28, at Courthouse Coffee East (2858 Frontage Road) in Warsaw. “This is our first show since winning the Kosciusko’s Got Talent video competition,” shared Dave McCall, the bands bassist, on …read more.

“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running production of any kind in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. And it’s coming to …read more.

In lieu of the usual weekly album review, I thought I’d follow suit with many music publications and offer up some of the best music from 2013. This week’s list will cover local and regional acts from the Hoosier state. Before we get to it, I have to admit I’m new to Indiana, and I’ve …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, is hosting the following special activities in January: With the end of the holiday season, Science Central will begin taking registrations Wednesday, Jan. 1 for spring break camp, scheduled for March 31-April 4. Camp information and sign-up can be found at www.sciencecentral.org. The final days …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 20, through Thursday, Dec. 26. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All …read more.

The Embassy in Fort Wayne will be transformed into turn-of-the- century Paris on March 5, 2014, as “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” takes to the stage to tell the love story of Matthew and Nathalie as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret. “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” has been seen by close to 60,000 …read more.

WABASH – Celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isle’s spellbinding Celtic heritage when global music phenomenon Celtic Woman brings its Emerald Tour to the Honeywell Center for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 20. The all-new stage production features the angelic voices of Celtic Woman, …read more.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Palais Royale Dinner and Dance Party in South Bend. Again this year, the historic ballroom is sure to be the hottest spot in town. Enjoy a four-course fine dining experience, dancing and ring in the New Year on the ballroom dance floor under the grand chandelier. By popular request, …read more.

It’ll be a New Year’s Eve bash to remember. Ignition Music, a record shop and music venue in downtown Goshen, will welcome Andru Bemis, Von Strantz and Shiny Shiny Black for a 7:30 p.m. show on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Since 2001, Bemis, has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than …read more.

WABASH – Grammy-winning country music superstar Trisha Yearwood, whose hits include “She’s In Love With The Boy,” “Walkaway Joe” and “How Can I Live,” will stop at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, for the singer’s only Indiana show. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 18. Since Yearwood’s debut album in 1991, …read more.

The Pierceton Fire Department will escort Santa Claus through town to the community building for his annual visit at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. All area children and their families are invited to come meet Santa. While waiting, attendees are invited to decorate and eat some Christmas cookies. There will also be hot chocolate and …read more.

Elegant Home located at 3606 U.S. 30 East in Warsaw invites you to a Christmas open house complete with picture taking with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Cost of attendance is $5. Santa will be available to take a picture with everyone, including pets, so bring your furry friends. Also, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 19. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All …read more.

ELKHART – Coming to the historic Lerner Theatre on Friday, Jan. 17: The electrifying sounds of Jagger, Richards, Taylor, Watts and Wyman – The Rolling Stones – personified in one of the world’s most acclaimed tribute bands. Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show dedicated to the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” This glamorous …read more.

The Symphony of the Lakes presents an evening of holiday music for the entire family themed “The Polar Express” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center. Featured with the Orchestra will be the Lakeland Community Choir, Lakeland Youth Chorale and performers from the Wagon Wheel Theatre. The Symphony of the …read more.

The Lakeland Community Concert Association would like to invite everyone to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Holiday Pops Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center. Once again, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra will entertain with its popular Christmas Holiday Pops Concert. Tickets are $20 at the …read more.

WABASH – A whirlwind week of Christmas music comes to the Honeywell Center, kicking off Tuesday, Dec. 17, with John Tesh and his Big Band Orchestra. Following Tesh will be Fort Wayne Phil Holiday Pops, Oak Ridge Boys: Christmas Time’s a Comin’ (sold out), and the Mark Schultz: Full Band Holiday Show. Majic 95.1 WAJI …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central will serve up some healthy fare for visitors with its next traveling exhibition, “To MyPlate and Beyond.” Developed by Purdue University, the interactive exhibit illustrates the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tool,” MyPlate,” that emphasizes the five food groups that are part of a healthy diet: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School instrumental music department will present “The Sounds of the Season” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will feature the WCHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The WCHS Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Low Brass Ensemble, and the state-championship …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Christmas Countdown event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Center Lake Pavilion. Santa will be on hand to visit with children individually. Parents should bring their own camera for photos with Santa. Hot cocoa will be served, as well as cookies …read more.

All aboard to Pierceton where a model train and toy show is taking place at Pierceton Elementary School this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, the public is invited to come and learn about model railroading, various gauges and brands and visit the many dealers and experts. “This will be a …read more.

Wawasee Middle School is having a sixth grade holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the cafeteria area of the school. The school is located near the intersection of SR 13 and CR 1000 North, south of Syracuse. The concert is free and features the sixth grade choir, band and orchestra. The seventh …read more.

Most folks know Brendan Benson as a member of The Raconteurs with Jack White, but Benson is also a well-established solo artist. Since 1997, he has put out a number of critically-acclaimed, though sometimes commercially disappointing, albums. “You Were Right,” due out on Dec. 10, is his latest. It finds Benson once again doing his …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 6, through Thursday, Dec. 12. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson Showtimes: 8 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

The first of what is to be an annual Winter Dance Concert will occur Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Auditorium at Warsaw Community High School. The public can support friends and family in Dance Performance I and II classes as the students demonstrate grace and style from Hip Hop …read more.

WABASH – Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group are stopping by the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Two masters of improv comedy, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” have teamed up to present a night of hilarious improvisational comedy with their live tour. Millions …read more.

WABASH – The venerable Broadway musical “West Side Story” brings the greatest love story of all time to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. “West Side Story,” part of the 2013-2014 season of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series, is presented by Wellbrooke of Wabash. Fifty years after its Broadway debut, “West …read more.

The kids choir of Calvary Baptist Church is rehearsing to present their Christmas musical, “All I Want for Christmas!” The musical is filled with the sounds of Christmas as the toys come alive to help a little girl find the true meaning and gift of Christmas. Admission is free. The story takes place in a …read more.

Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites area residents to attend a Christmas dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the North Webster Community Center, located at 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Music will be provided by DJs Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will present their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Lakeview Middle School Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.  The concert will feature performances by the sixth grade beginning band comprised of sixth grade students from …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 will host a Pizza Buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Cost of the meal is $7 per person and includes an all you can eat meal. The legion is located at SR 13 in North Webster.  

Very few stories evoke holiday sentimentalities as much as the Tony Award winning, “The Sound of Music.” Running Dec. 6-22, the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw presents the beloved Rodgers’ and Hammerstien musical featuring all of your favorite songs including, “Do-Re-Mi,”  “So Long, Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,”  just to name a few. The …read more.

First Friday in downtown Warsaw. It all happens on the First Friday of each month, and on this Friday, Dec. 6, the theme is Hometown Holly Days! The 2nd annual Twinkle Light Parade begins at 7 p.m. down Center Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the parade at 7 p.m. from downtown and …read more.

The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be hosting its annual Frigid 5K Road Race on New Year’s Day. The race begins at 1 p.m. Jan 1. Runners will start the race across the street from the YMCA at the Kosciusko County Community fairgrounds, run through Winona Lake and finish back at the fairgrounds. Race day registration, …read more.

Bill Cosby is coming to Embassy Theatre on Sunday, March 30, and tickets are on sale 10 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 6. A legend that needs no introduction, Bill Cosby recently was seen on Comedy Central in his first television concert special in 30 years. “Bill Cosby: Far From Finished” premiered on Saturday, Nov. 23. …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Monday, Dec. 2, through Thursday, Dec. 5. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson Showtimes: 8 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

The Performing Arts Department of WCHS will present their fifth annual GALA at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The GALA will feature performances by the choir, theater, orchestra, and dance classes. The band department will be represented by the jazz band, percussion ensemble, clarinet choir, saxophone ensemble, brass quintet, …read more.

Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Heritage Gathering Primitives Show and Holiday Shop Hop on Saturday, Dec. 7. The primitive show starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., in Pierceton Elementary School. At 11 a.m. in the main area show, there will be a free demonstration by Kerry Hippensteel on how to …read more.

Hoosier Holiday 2013, sponsored by Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center in the Black Box Theatre, at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, with a second 2 p.m. show on Dec. 14. This high energy down …read more.

Manchester University invites its community neighbors to join students in heralding this time of giving with a Tree Lighting Ceremony at dusk on Monday, Dec. 2. Santa, carols, the Chime and hot chocolate and cookies will warm spirits and tummies as Manchester celebrates its 125th holiday season. “We hope North Manchester families will gather with …read more.

WABASH – WWKI welcomes award-winning country artist Neal McCoy, who has a reputation for exciting, freewheeling live shows, to the Honeywell Center for two shows on Sunday, Dec. 1. McCoy will perform at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Winner of two consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards, the …read more.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Palais Royale Dinner and Dance Party in South Bend. Again this year, the historic ballroom is sure to be the hottest spot in town. Enjoy a four-course fine dining experience, dancing and ring in the New Year on the ballroom dance floor under the grand chandelier. By popular request, …read more.

On Friday, Nov. 29, head to Downtown Eatery & Spirits, 205 W. Center St., Warsaw, for their Black Friday Bash from 10:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. featuring Otitis Media and special guests playing the songs that have infected your ears for years! The band will play a mix of 90s alternative, new rock alternative and …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites you to attend a Christmas Dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will be held at the North Webster Community Center, located on 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), in North Webster. Music will be provided by DJ’s, Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is …read more.

[weaver_youtube t_ngnT3Zqgo rel=0]   Those familiar with Kevin Morby’s work with Woods and The Babies – bands known for lo-fi, DIY aesthetics and noisy explorations – might be surprised by his debut solo LP. “Harlem River” finds Morby ditching the overdriven guitars for classic rock accompaniment and crisp, clean production. “Harlem River” sounds like a lost …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present their December Holiday Concert “NOEL” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs performing a wide variety of seasonal favorites as well as fresh new arrangements of classic Christmas pieces. Guest instrumentalists will …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Trains of all sizes will roll into Science Central for the popular science center’s 15th annual Festival of Trains, Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Science Central will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 per person, …read more.

It’s kind of the “last hurrah” for the bazaar and craft season before Christmas and the frigid winter. But before the door is closed until 2014, one of the most widely respected and well known bazaars in northern Indiana remains. The annual Wawasee Middle School Christmas Craft Bazaar, organized by the school’s PTO, is from …read more.

Wabash Area Community Theater and the Honeywell Center will present two opportunities to participate in the Madrigal Dinner in early December. Guests can choose to attend on Friday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 7, with both events beginning at 6:30 p.m. To assure reserved seating, guests are encouraged to make reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 3. …read more.

Combined Community Services, a non-profit organization that provides many programs and services focused on assisting low-income residents of Kosciusko County work toward self-sufficiency, announces its upcoming 12th annual Turkey Lurkey 5K run and walk. The event will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Located by the shores of Winona Lake, the 11th Annual Turkey …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Nov. 22, through Thursday, Nov. 28. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson Showtimes: 8 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

Music lovers are invited to brush the dust off of their instruments and come to Whitko High School at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Once a year, the school invites everyone who might be itching to find a place to jam to come to a varsity game and play with the band. According to …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Ready for some Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest? Their music will be covered by some of the best local rock bands during “Down the Line: Hard Chord,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Embassy Theatre. The Embassy Theatre, Sweetwater Sound and media sponsor WBYR, …read more.

WABASH –  Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling country music songstress Sara Evans is coming to the Honeywell Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, with tickets going on sale 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. This is concert sponsored by Pefley’s Farm Equipment. An Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist, Evans is best known for her hits that include …read more.

The Wawasee Middle School PTO’s 24th annual Holiday Bazaar will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Over 200 vendors are part of this much anticipated, yearly event. As a PTO fundraiser, all monies raised go directly back to students and teachers. The school is located at 9850 North State Road 13, Syracuse. …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the Christmas season with some special events, including the start of the Letters from Santa program. Now through Monday, Dec. 16, parents and grandparents can ask Santa to send their favorite child a personalized letter for Christmas. Forms are available at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal …read more.

WABASH – Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 22, for multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw’s stop at the Honeywell Center in Wabash during his 46-city European and North American tour. The concert, in support of DeGraw’s fourth highly-acclaimed studio album, “Make a Move,” comes to Wabash Monday, April 14. DeGraw, known for chart-topping hits, including …read more.

Join in celebrating Christmas this year and helping the Kiwanis help kids this holiday season. The 2013 Festival of Trees, sponsored by the North Webster Kiwanis, will run from Saturday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Jan.4, 2014. The public will vote for their favorite tree via donation. All proceeds benefit the Riley’s Hospital for Children. Over …read more.

The beginning of the holiday season is Syracuse is on its way. Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Youth Center and the Syracuse Parks Department are bringing Holiday Magic to town from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Anyone of any age is invited to participate in all the activities. The fun kicks off at …read more.

Manchester University is offering a unique way to kick off the holiday season. On Thursday, Nov. 21, MU Theatre Director Joel Froomkin offers a one-man version of “A Christmas Carol” as a gift to the campus and community. Froomkin’s performance is an unforgettable tour de force, taking storytelling to a whole new level. He’ll use …read more.

The Embassy Theatre is pleased to announce the Red Green “How to Do Everything Tour” will stop at the Embassy at 7 p.m. April 14, 2014. After a successful run of 139 shows throughout Canada and the USA on his “Wit and Wisdom Tour,” Red Green is back in theatres across North America in 2014 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, part of the Bud Light Concert Series, is playing at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 (doors open at 8 p.m.) at The Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple with Dom Flemons and The Whipstitch Sallies. Tickets are $10-$20 and on sale now at the Vogue Box Office, …read more.

I was somewhat leery of “Inform – Educate – Entertain.” I discovered this album on NPR First Listen, and the photo accompanying the stream featured Public Service Broadcasting’s bespectacled frontman, J. Willgoose Esq., wearing a cordoroy suit, complete with a bow tie, tapping on a laptop. Was this going to be some kind of hipster …read more.

Funkdafied Wrestling Federation is hosting a night of family-friendly professional wrestling with the Jersey Invasion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Lakeview Middle School, 828 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Tickets for the event are $15 and $20 dollars. Event sponsors include R&B Car Company, Hacienda, The Bowling Alley, Pizza King, The Downtown, Reinholt’s Town Square …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Nov. 15, through Thursday, Nov. 21. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21; 7 p.m. nightly beginning Friday, Nov. 22 Thor: The Dark …read more.

FORT WAYNE – If you’re looking for an alternative to video games or a babysitter to keep your children busy over winter break, look no further than Science Central’s Winter Break Camps. Winter Break Camps provide parents with an affordable and safe place for their children to spend their time off school, and provides children …read more.

Did Frankie “Marbles” Marzetti “Do it?” — Everyone is a suspect; Even family. Even a priest. A memorial service for Vito “The Gut” Marzetti, who was gunned down last week in a gangland slaying, is about to take place. As a dear friend of Vito’s, you have been invited to pay your respects to the …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host female southern gospel quartet, By Grace, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. By Grace features sisters Rachel and Michaela Hawley of Akron; their mother, Janet; and cousin, Anna Jackson of Warsaw. By Grace has performed at numerous area churches, local events, and concerts. Their desire is to touch your …read more.

Miracles at Main and Markets Streets will be Saturday, Nov. 16, in Nappanee. The event includes a Christmas parade at 7 p.m. Line-up begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Nappanee Boys and Girls Club. The parade ends at Depot Plaza. Prizes will be awarded for best float, best commercial float, best walking unit, and Best …read more.

The Beat Club is delivering one of the most authentic Beatles tributes in the country at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. Each member is a Beatle veteran with ties ranging from double first-place honors at the national Beatle-tribute band competitions to performances at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. …read more.

Christmas is around the corner. Do your last minute shopping at the Christmas craft open house to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Mentone Senior Center. There will be stocking stuffer crafts, dip mixes, Gold Canyon candles and products, Longaberger baskets, crochet hats, 18-inch doll clothes, Thirty-One bags …read more.

WABASH – Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a musical experience founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and former Creedence Clearwater Revival band members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, will be at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. When Cook and Clifford launched Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995 to perform music from …read more.

The last tasting event was so popular, they’re having another. Join The Island Weaver from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to see staff demos, “taste” Aria, Shambala, and Opal yarn, and enjoy mulled cider. The first 25 people to RSVP will receive an amazing gift bag! Call or email Lauri at 574-268-YARN or …read more.

FORT WAYNE – LEGOs and robots will come together to help school teams solve real-world problems at Science Central’s 11th annual FIRST LEGO League Indiana Qualifying Tournament. The event is slated for Sunday, Nov. 17, at Science Central, with Robot Performance competitions beginning at 12:30 p.m. Science Central will offer half-price admission for the event. …read more.

Grace College is pleased to extend a welcome to the local community as it celebrates the 15th annual Taste of the World event on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Grace’s Gordon Student Recreation Center. This year’s Taste of the World event, to be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and hosted by Grace College and …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2UNWLgY-wuo rel=0] By Lauren Hodges Guest Reviewer This movie took me by surprise. No one in our family had read the books and I had no idea of what to expect when I settled in to the dark theatre with the previews already rolling. I then proceeded to spend the next 114 minutes invested …read more.

[weaver_youtube m4qgp2MgaTs rel=0]   With her latest release, “I Would Be the Sky,” Milford-based musician, Adrienne Frailey, taps into themes of love and devotion, producing some of her most intimate songs to date. “‘I Would Be the Sky’ touches on ‘you’d do anything to help the one you love,’” she says. She found inspiration for …read more.

The music departments from Lakeview and Edgewood Middle Schools invite all United States veterans, their families and the community to a Veterans’ Day Program at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The programs, “Honoring Those Who Serve,” will be held in the Lakeview gymnasium. Both programs are free and open to the public.  …read more.

Awesome Hobbies located on Detroit Street in Warsaw is hosting an RC Swap meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. 10-foot by 10-foot spaces are available for rent for $20. Limited space is available so call to reserve your space 574-267-7171.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 will host a pizza buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 17. The buffet will cost $7 per person and is all you can eat. The event will be at the legion located on SR 13 South, North Webster.  

WABASH – Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash Welcome “Thursday Night Comedy: Reno Collier (Live at the Eagles Theatre)” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. The show, held on the stage of the remodeled 1905 movie house located in the heart of Wabash, is the final in the season’s three-show Thursday Night Comedy Series. …read more.

Jim Gaffigan’s “The White Bread Tour” is headed to the Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing. His clever, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Nov. 8, through Thursday, Nov. 14. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Thor: The Dark World (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present Football Romeo from Nov. 7-9. This is a comedy in two acts by Lindsay Price. The new drama teacher at Verona Beach High is directing Romeo and Juliet. Nicola is certain she will be the perfect Juliet and her linebacker boyfriend the perfect Romeo. Too bad life isn’t perfect! …read more.

FWF, a wrestling company out of New Jersey, is bringing family friendly pro-wrestling to Warsaw at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in what’s being dubbed “The Jersey Invasion.” Partial proceeds from the event, being held at Lakeview Middle School, 828 E. Smith St., will benefit the Baker Youth Club of Warsaw. The event will pit …read more.

TruthSeekers will sponsor a showing the films “The Story of the English Bible” and “The Heavens Declare!” from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Blocher Room at the North Manchester Public Library. Scholars have given their lives for it, and dreamed for it to be accessible to the common man. It’s …read more.

Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship invites you to attend the November Second Sunday Series concert, entitled “A Musical Autumn,” featuring guest actor Rich Swingle. Second Sunday Series is free and open to the public. It will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Rodeheaver Auditorium (between Park Avenue and Ninth Street) in Winona Lake. Doors …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date for several new shows. Tickets for country music superstar Vince Gill, the lively “Branson on the Road” event, entertainer extraordinaire Ronnie Milsap, and legendary coach Bob Knight go on sale at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. An Evening with Vince Gill comes to the …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date for several new shows. Tickets for Blue Man Group, “Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement,” Bobby Vinton and Mark Lowry go on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Blue Man Group, founded in 1987 and known throughout the world for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Murat Theatre at Old National Centre  announced that tickets will go on sale this Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s “Rock of Ages,” a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the public to attend a ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 16, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), North Webster. The Blue Notes from Kokomo will provide live music. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 7. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain Phillips, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

The lords and ladies of the court invite you to raise a cup to the season of joy at the ninth annual Madrigal Dinner at the country estate of Lord William and Lady Elizabeth of Dewart Castle, located at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. Be transported back to the renaissance period of merry old England …read more.