Back in the late 80s/early 90s there was this thing called indie rock. It was not mainstream, polished or particularly poppy. Typically it was noisy, adventurous, DIY productions with insightful lyrics and experimental sonics. Bands like Pavement, The Pixies, Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, Sonic Youth, and Archers of Loaf, played deep, dynamic, racous, exhilarating music. …read more.

The Southern gothic, supernatural musical “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, is headed to the Morris Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. This extraordinary collaboration, 13 years in the making, is a haunting tale of fraternal love, lust, jealousy …read more.

The annual Christmas at the Lake Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, at Warsaw’s Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s show has 40 vendors displaying and selling their handmade products, such as: baked goods, pottery, quilted bags, hand carved wood pieces, handmade rugs, jewelry, baskets, candles, wreaths, …read more.

Auditions for the spring production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” are Sunday, Nov. 3, at Manchester University. Members of the community are encouraged to participate. “I’ve waited for just the right time to do this production in North Manchester,” said Debra Lynn, chair of the MU Department of Music. “It is a chorus-heavy cast …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. — Author D. Rudd Wise announces the nationwide release of The Shallow’s Deep Secrets, Volume 1 an action and adventure novel, where he present the adventure of a couple going on a cruise, treasure hunting along the way. The Shallow’s Deep Secrets carries readers along with Jess E. Hanes, a retired military; and …read more.

Come and get an early start on holiday shopping from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at North Webster Community Center for the annual Christmas Bazaar. Many vendors will be on hand with gifts both handcrafted and from “at home” party sales groups. There will be a wide variety of reasonably priced gifts …read more.

WABASH, Ind. – Children of all ages are invited to the Holiday Open House at the Honeywell House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. The children’s book, “Eugenia’s Special Day,” written by local volunteers and illustrated by Penny French-Deal, will be featured. Guests may tour the home following the pages of the …read more.

Support the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County and get a good meal. It’s happening today (Saturday) at the Vets for Pets annual meal and fun fest at the VFW Post 1350 on West Center Street in Warsaw. The Vets for Pets benefit is to raise funds for the homeless animals at the Animal Welfare …read more.

Don’t miss a hauntingly ‘ghoul’ time. The Haunted Thrill at Crosson Mill is occurring this weekend at Veterans Memorial Park, located on South Huntington Street in Syracuse. Tonight the event is running from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. So far the haunted has seen quite a bit of traffic. Admission to the haunted house …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

The current musical landscape is vast and disparate. Never in the history of music have so many different styles coexisted. A few artist have tried to meld various genres, but the music typically ends up sounding contrived or over-reaching. Occasionally, however, someone comes along who is up to the challenge. Enter Ryan Lott, the creative …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 31. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Gravity (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

The Whitko girl’s basketball team invites you to an afternoon of fun at the first annual Blue and White Madness from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the chili cook-off and lunch which will be served until 2:30 p.m. Entry and set up for the …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, an organization committed to youth and teen leadership and opportunities in the community, will be hosting a social media Halloween Photo Contest. Anyone 18 and Under may submit one photo of themselves in their Halloween costume by tweeting @kosciuskocares or posting to the Kosciusko Cares Facebook page. Prizes include items from Pizza King, …read more.

Fort Wayne Ballet presents Danza! at Manchester University on Thursday, Nov. 7. The public is invited to this spectacular repertoire of 20th century works in the razzmatazz atmosphere of a 1940s musical revue gone crazy with contemporary movement and Big Band sound. The free performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North …read more.

The Lakeside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1342 in Syracuse invites the public to a Halloween Party from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Costumes are encouraged, and there is no cover charge to attend. The evening starts off with a beef stew dinner being served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for …read more.

Christian singer and songwriter Michael Wayne Smith will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Whitko Middle School. A free will offering will be taken and people are asked to bring canned food items for Victory Rock Food Pantry in Warsaw. The school is located at 710 N. SR 5, Larwill. For more information …read more.

Etna Green Lions Club annual community hayride will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Heritage Park, Etna Green. The hay wagons will leave promptly at 6:45 p.m. Upon the return to the park, everyone will be treated to free hotdogs and hot cocoa. The Lions ask children under the age of 10 …read more.

“Aresenic and Old Lace” is coming to the Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres in Nappanee tomorrow, Oct. 23, and will feature it through Nov. 10. The famous comedy, written by Joseph Kesselring, became best known for the film adaptation starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra. This classic farce follows two charming and …read more.

WABASH – Hit songwriter Aaron Barker, who has penned numerous No. 1 songs for George Strait and Lonestar, will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Country Music Awards and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriters Gary Chapman, who wrote Amy Grant’s top hit “My Father’s Eyes,” and Sonny LeMaire, writer of 1993’s Pop Song …read more.

“I Want My Mummy, Too!,” a production of Wagon Wheel Jr. is on stage this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27. You’re going to love this riotous, lighthearted musical! Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to monsters of the world who are having difficulty fitting in with society.  Her guests include the Mummy, a Phantom Bride, …read more.

WABASH  – Turn up that dial! From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the touring Broadway production of “Memphis, the …read more.

“The Secret Garden” musical will be presented by the Warsaw Community High School Theater Department at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nov. 8-9, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. “The Secret Garden” musical, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, tells the story of a young orphan …read more.

The Beat Club, a Beatles tribute band, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Warsaw Performing Arts Center, located at Warsaw Community High School. Each member of The Beat Club is a “Beatle” veteran, with ties ranging from double first place honors at the national Beatle-tribute band competitions to performances at the Smithsonian …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 18, through Thursday, Oct. 24. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Gravity (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

North Webster Community Center is having a free Fall Festival for kids from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. There will be pumpkin painting, Candy Guess, a pumpkin cornhole toss, apple turkey making, a sucker draw and much more. The event is for kids of all ages, there is something for every child. …read more.

The Oakwood Resort, Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and Chautauqua-Wawasee are holding the first annual “Oak”toberfest this Saturday, Oct. 19. This German festival will be held at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse and will feature children’s activities, German food, live music, beer tent, chicken dance and more! Daytime Entertainment Schedule Children and family activities take place …read more.

Chain O’ Lakes Barbershop Chorus will present “Celebrate Harmony” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. The show will be held at Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. Founded in 1938, the Barbershop Harmony Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Chain O’ Lakes Chorus is a chapter of the society. Founded in 1958, the chorus …read more.

Comedian David Dean will be in Warsaw for a stand-up comedy live performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. God has blessed Dean with the gift of making people laugh on a full-time basis for more than 22 years. Comedy that is family friendly, fast paced …read more.

Award-winning, Christian rock band, Sanctus Real, has just announced “The Run Tour” with plans to hit 30 cities across the U.S. this Fall, including Warsaw, on Thursday, Oct. 24. The supporting acts joining Sanctus Real on the road are Citizen Way, The Neverclaim and Everfound with a special guest for the Warsaw concert, 2013 Dove …read more.

John Davis, a well known performer from Warsaw, will play and sing bluegrass, comedy, old times and gospel at noon today, Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Matchett Center, 805 N. Harris St., Bourbon. He has made 10 CDs, written 19 books and has also appeared in fishing film DVDs. A Real Services dinner will be …read more.

Cromwell Historical Society announced preparations are underway for the annual Cromwell Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s carnival will be held at the Sparta Township Fire Department in Cromwell. The annual Halloween parade precedes the carnival. Line-up for the parade will begin at 4 p.m. at Wysongs and will begin at 4:30 p.m. They …read more.

Etna Green Lions annual craft show and soup luncheon will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Heritage Park building, 338 S. Walnut St., Etna Green. Local crafters and vendors will be offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, holiday decorations, “AG” doll clothes, candles, potted mums, baby gift items, Longaberger …read more.

After 30 years in the business, Laurie Schotz is finally learning to detach from her job. “I feel blessed; I enjoy my time at work, but now my job is part of me, not who I am,” the new director of the Warsaw Performing Arts Center explained. Schotz explained prior to this year, she was …read more.

Senior instrumental music education major Johanna Caron of Warsaw will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Huntington University. She will perform numerous pieces, including ones by Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and Handel as well as the theme song from “Beauty and the Beast.” This event, held in the Longaker Recital Hall of …read more.

In what may turn out to be the last summer-like weekend of the year, those at the annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival enjoyed picture perfect, sunny and warm weather, and sent the artisan and farmer’s market off with a bang for another season. Sidewalks at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill in Syracuse were thick …read more.

Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting a second round of fall classes on Oct. 28. Classes will run through Dec. 22. Classes in Youth Development will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages.Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of your Y will include group exercise and Indoor Group Cycling classes, classes for …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 17. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: …read more.

Due to a scheduling conflict in the European tour of Earth, Wind & Fire, their concert scheduled at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend for Sunday, Oct. 27, has been rescheduled to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. If you are unable to attend the concert on the new show date, refunds will be …read more.

Indian Summer has descended upon the lakes area. The mornings are cool while the afternoons remind us of lazy summer days. To celebrate the arrival of fall, the fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. This …read more.

Harvest Community Church is hosting a benefit dinner and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Victory Rock Church, 6170 S. 500E (south of Pierceton on SR 13). The event will include a ham and bean dinner and a Hall family concert for a freewill offering. The benefit is for De Zimmerman, a cancer …read more.

Biomet has paired up with Metzger Outdoors to sponsor the first annual “Live Adventure. Live United” Ti Adventure run. and is sponsoring our first annual “Live Adventure. Live United.” Ti Adventure run. Metzger Outdoors has graciously volunteered their time and supplies to create a roughly 3-mile walk/run with obstacles on the Winona Lake trails. Following …read more.

Get ready for a show Tuesday, Oct. 15, when the Wawasee High School Choral Department presents its fall concert in the high school auditorium. The show’s curtains will open at 7:30 p.m. with the public cordially invited to attend. The department has been working very hard to present this show, and it is guaranteed to …read more.

The 4th annual “Party in Pink” Zumbathon Charity Event will be held 8 a.m to 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12, at Giverny Fitness Studio in downtown Warsaw. Zumba and Hip Hop instructors from Giverny have put together an exciting evening of the latest club music, Latin-inspired rhythms and hot moves. “Party in Pink” is …read more.

WABASH – With cooler weather and fall colors comes the annual American Heritage Craft Show, featuring juried arts and crafts, including holiday gifts and more, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Honeywell Center. The Crow’s Nest Antique Mall and Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc., are sponsors for the event. The …read more.

WABASH – Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist Pete Anderson will be live for “Thursday Night Blues: Live At The Eagles Theatre” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. This is the second in a three-show series sponsored by The Noisemaker Music Store. Anderson is a groundbreaking guitarist who melds blues and country to forge a style …read more.

Ever wonder what would happen if Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother went on vacation? In Madcap’s twisted take on the classic fairy tale, it’s up to her husband, Ralph, the Fairy Godfather, to get Cinderella to the ball. With help from the audience, giant puppets and the big wand, Ralph might have a chance. The Madcap Puppets …read more.

Looking to enjoy the spookier side of the fall season? Look no further than the North Webster Lions Fairgrounds for the “A-MAZ-ING Haunted House Freak Show. Ghouls of all shapes and sizes will be lurking in the shadows, ready to give you a fright on from Oct. 25-26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1-2. Doors will …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the public to attend its ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 12, at the North Webster Community Center, located on SR 13 or Main St., North Webster. The Fords will provide live music. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the door. Refreshments …read more.

Each year, Metzger Outdoors partners with the Grace Student Veteran Organization to host a unique adventure race in the Warsaw/Winona Lake area. Last year’s race, Nocturnal III: The Mission, attracted more than 500 attendees and raised over $4,000 to benefit the Grace Student Veteran Organization, as well as a local family in need of financial …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 4, through Thursday, Oct. 10. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: …read more.

It’s been almost three years since Chilean-American electronic wunderkind, Nicholas Jaar, has released a full length album. But, as those who heard Jaar’s 2011 debut album,“Space Is Only Noise,” know, patience is one of his virtues. “Space Is Only Noise” featured laid-back beats, smokey instrumentation, and found sounds along with processed vocals and film dialogue. …read more.

Camp Mack Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Besides enjoying all the fun and fellowship offered by a variety of foods, musical entertainment, rides, children’s activities, demonstrations, and displays, there are silent and live auctions. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast foods available until 11 a.m. …read more.

A popular fall tradition at the Village At Winona are the sights and sounds of your favorite British automobiles as the Northern Indiana Lakes British Motor Club visits with 100 cars set to be displayed. Owners of classic and contemporary British vehicles will be on Canal Street in The Village from 10 a.m. until 3 …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Foundation Board is honoring past president, Bruce Ingraham, by establishing a new endowed fund to provide at-risk youth opportunities to attend programs held at the Honeywell Center. Ingraham, who passed away in April, served 11 years on the Honeywell Foundation Board of Directors, including several years as president. The Honeywell Foundation …read more.

Singer, songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist, David Cook will kick off the Rhum Concert Series on Saturday, Oct. 19, at The Rhum Academy of Music in Kokomo. Doors open at 7 p.m. with an 8:45 p.m. start time. Having won the seventh season of the popular television show, “American Idol,” Cook made chart history with …read more.

Shepherd by The Lakes Lutheran Church is hosting the Lutheran Malaria initiative Orange Out Malaria 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run. The event will take place a 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the church located at 7449 E. 1000 N., Syracuse. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative works through local partners to provide education to families …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host Doug and Karen Hoffert for a six-week series titled, “Travels through the Holy Land,” starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 10.  The Hofferts will share their experiences from travels through the Holy Land. The Palestine Bible Church is an independent, non-denominational church located …read more.

The first Oak-toberfest is Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. This “wunderbar” event is presented by Oakwood Resort, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, and Chautauqua-Wawasee, and includes fun for all ages. No need to speak German at this Oktoberfest, but here are a few interesting phrases that you won’t need to know to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual Christmas performances of Festival of Carols are now on sale, following a sell-out run of three shows during the 2012 holiday season. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom, and both 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, …read more.

With the new season upon beginning, Christian Performing Artists Fellowship invites the public to attend the first of the Second Sunday Series for the 2013-14 season. This month’s concert is entitled “The Season Begins!” featuring guest pianist, Lori Rhodin, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Included in the program are a monologue titled “Uncle Vanya,” …read more.

The legendary “King of The Blues” and beloved American icon B. B. King will be 88 years old when he returns to the Morris at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 6, with his trusty guitar “Lucille.” Born September 1925 on a cotton plantation in rural Mississippi, Riley B. King hitchhiked north to Memphis, Tennessee, in …read more.

Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles,” will come to The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2014. As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography …read more.

The annual Fall Kosciusko Republican Fish Fry will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. All Republican candidates and officeholders are expected to attend and will be the servers for the evening. Among them will be Indiana Secretary of State Connie …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZW1mQBBCO5M rel=0] Ever wondered what “Ol’ Man River” would sound like with an overdriven electric guitar? Or what if Pink Floyd had written a lullabye? Apparently Todd Carter has considered such things. Carter, who records under the pseudonym The Looking, has put together an interesting collection of re-imagined folk standards. “Songs for a Traveler,” released …read more.

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Mich., owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, will welcome the Gin Blossoms in an intimate performance for 2,000 fans at FireKeepers Casino Hotel Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Grammy nominated Indie rock band has toured over 25 different …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 3. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Click for Review ,Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner …read more.

MUNCIE – In college basketball, the name Coach Bob Knight is synonymous with greatness and winning. Committed to mentoring, Coach Knight’s coaching techniques and teaching skills place him in great demand as a clinic speaker around the country. He will be giving a lecture at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3. Tickets …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Fall Family Fun event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Lucerne Park on North Park Avenue. Activities will include hayrides around the lake, a live bat exhibit, a story teller, crafts, pumpkin bowling, a campfire by the lake and more. Children will …read more.

North Webster’s Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is expanding for more family fun for the 2013 event. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Lions Club Mermaid Grounds at the corner of Washington and Blaine streets, two blocks west of the downtown stoplight. The public is …read more.

Awesome Hobbies on Detroit Street in Warsaw will be hosting its last RC Truck Pull of the season. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will go until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the day of the race. The cost to race is $15 …read more.

Saturday, Sept. 28, is the annual Brenspeed open house, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business is located in Pierceton, one mile north of North Webster, at 8088 E. 400N. If you have not been to one of the Brenspeed open houses, you are not going to want to miss this! There will be …read more.

Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they take to the stage their most magical performance yet! Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever composed, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, the beloved bunny siblings star in Koba Entertainment’s brand new musical production Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite. …read more.

Over 30 vintage classic cars from Kalamazoo Michigan will be cruising into Kosciusko County this Saturday and Sunday. The Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club is celebrating over 50 years together and will be traveling throughout Michiana to Kosciusko County for their annual overnight tour.The KAARC was organized by John Bailey in 1962. The early meetings …read more.

North Webster’s Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is expanding for more family fun for the 2013 event. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Lions Club Mermaid Grounds at the corner of Washington and Blaine streets, two blocks west of the downtown stoplight. In a first …read more.

Gracia Burnham, author of In the Presence of My Enemies, a true account of her year in captivity by terrorists in the Philippine jungle, will be on the Grace College campus this Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, to speak to college students about her experiences. Martin and Gracia Burnham, the missionary couple captured and held …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present a choral celebration at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The hour-long concert will be the debut of the concert season and will feature all four high school choirs in a varied collection of musical styles ranging from classical works to …read more.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Village at Winona will be hosting the annual British Car Show and Fall Festival. In conjunction with the event, the Island Weaver is seeking crafters to demonstrate their skills on the business’s porch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the event. If you spin, weave, needle felt, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will bring Aaron Moore, LMHC, a national speaker, to IPFW Tuesday, Oct. 8, to present “To Write Love On Her Arms.” Moore will present his moving and powerful message about stress care, struggles in life, depression, recovery, and healing and how we all can benefit. The event …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central and the McMillen Center for Health Education have partnered to assist homeschool students with supplemental educational opportunities for the 2013-14 school year. “Science Central has presented ‘Afternoon Science’ for home school students for many years,” said Martin S. Fisher, executive director of the popular science center. “These programs have been …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7p0YbsvDwg0 rel=0]   In this day and age there’s no shortage of female-fronted electro pop acts. Numerous bands like Phantogram and Purity Ring (not to mention pop stars such as Lady Gaga) have garnered critical acclaim by exploiting the style. However, the trouble with many of these groups is inconsistency. Most of these groups build …read more.

Drake’s Indianapolis concert date is now Monday, Dec. 9, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis changed from the original date of Friday, Oct. 11. Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, recording artist Drake will make several national TV appearances in advance of the release of his highly anticipated new album “NOTHING WAS THE SAME” out Sept. 24 …read more.

MUNCIE – NiteLite Promotions is proud to present Martina McBride’s “Joy of Christmas” show live at Emens Auditorium at Ball State University at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Martina McBride has won four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies, three ACM Female Vocalist awards, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. On Saturday, Sept. 28, history will be made again when Sun King hosts the inaugural CANvitational, the Midwest’s first-ever canned craft beer festival. The Sun King CANvitational will bring more …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 20, through Thursday, Sept. 26. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) We’re The Millers, Rated: R Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Comedian David Dean will be in Warsaw on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the Touch of Life Missions family friendly “Comedy Night with David Dean” at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. David Dean will be doing a stand up comedy live performance at 7 p.m. God has blessed David Dean with the gift of making people …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne will soon join a list of cities that includes Singapore; Mexico City; Paris; Beijing and Washington, D.C., as being home to Science On a Sphere, an exhibit developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The exhibit, which started construction in April of this year, will officially open to the …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is holding the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Warsaw. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at the new Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber office across from Walmart. The community is invited to participate either as …read more.

[weaver_youtube cTIvj5bXK04 rel=0] I’m face down, legs outstretched, holding the weight of my body with my arms, which are partially extended under my chest. The sun beats down on my back. Sweat beads on my forehead. My breath is stuck in my lungs. This is my first attempt at yoga. I believe I’m in what is …read more.

Lauren Sowers of Warsaw will star as Susan in Huntington University’s upcoming production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Sowers is a junior Psychology major at HU. The exciting drama features chases, duels and escapes as the children try to save the magical land of Narnia from the clutches of the evil White …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection will have a 75th birthday celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake, behind Tree of Life. Those who wish to attend are welcome to invite a friend and make it extra special. There will be a goodie bag for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Star Productions proudly presents the legendary Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons live at the Old National Centre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, in an encore of their 2012 performance. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American pop icon. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as …read more.

The annual Fur Ball, a fundraiser to support the efforts of the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League, will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. New this year will be the addition of the Warsminster Dog and Cat Show. The event will also still have all the fun and excitement as past …read more.

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands. They will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at …read more.

The 38th annual Nappanee Apple Festival will be Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 19-22. This bustling community kicks off Thursday with craft, commercial and food booths, two stages of entertainment with Blue River Jazz and the Miss Apple Blossom Pageant, plus the ever-popular kid’s puppet show with Grandpa Cratchet and carnival rides. Friday’s events continue with …read more.

A new art fair, Art At The Riverside, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, in Riverside Gardens in Leo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The juried art show is being sponsored by the Leo-Cedarville Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in the arts. Marsha Wulpi, …read more.

Nationally recognized cheese carver and Guinness Book of World Records holder, Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann will come to South Bend Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, to help kick off the football season in a big cheesy way! Kaufmann will carve live in Martin’s Supermarket, 2081 S. Bend Ave., as shoppers watch, ask questions and get …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 13, through Thursday, Sept. 19. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) We’re The Millers, Rated: R Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. …read more.

The 2013 Indy Jazz Fest opening night is 8 p.m. Thursday at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, West 46th Street, and will feature renowned jazz pianist, songwriter and music producer Allen Toussaint, known for his impact on the 1960s New Orleans music scene. Toussaint was inducted into the Rock and …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13, for the upcoming performance by Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Ticket prices start at $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling at 800-745-3000. Michael Bolton …read more.