MUNCIE – The Price is Right Live! is thrilled to have Mark L. Walberg hosting the 2013 stage show in Muncie’s Emens Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. You know Mark as the host of PBS‘s highest rated primetime show “Antiques Roadshow” and hit reality shows like FOX’s “Temptation Island” and “Moment of Truth …read more.

WABASH – “Thursday Night Comedy: The Zan and Zany Show Starring Bob Zany and Zan Aufderheide (Live at the Eagles Theatre)” will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show, held on the stage of the 1905 movie house located in the heart of Wabash, kicks off the three-show Thursday Night Comedy series. …read more.

Warsaw Newcomers Club Pub Night will be 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Ruby Tuesday, 3308 E. Center St., Warsaw. The event will not be Friday, Sept. 13, as reported in ‘the PAPER.’

Seven exiled Tibetan monks will visit Manchester University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, with a cultural program of dance, chanting and prayers for global peace and harmony. The public is invited to the program in Wine Recital Hall on the North Manchester campus sponsored by the MU Peace Studies Institute. In partnership with the …read more.

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The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 6, through Thursday, Sept. 12. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Planes, Rated: PG Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …read more.

Bill Nye, scientist, inventor, TV host and cast member of the new season of ABC TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” has cancelled his appearance as Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s first Omnibus Lecturer for the 2013 season. Nye cited the short time span between his scheduled appearance at IPFW Thursday, Sept. 12, and the premiere …read more.

The 6th Annual Day at the Lake, starring Lee Brice, takes place this Sunday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. Warsaw Autoplex is sponsoring the charity event and will also be the title sponsor of the Parking Lot Party beforehand. The 6th Annual Day at the Lake is held at the Kosciusko County Community Fair grounds, …read more.

New Life Christian Church & World Outreach, 744 S. 325 E., is celebrating 30 years of ministry in Warsaw Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20. As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, award-winning Christian performing artist Michael W. Smith will be performing at the church’s celebration service on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center, …read more.

The 1954 MGM musical classic, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” opens at The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The musical was one of the most popular movies of 1954 and nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and won the award for Best Musical Score. It is ranked number …read more.

The annual Stone’s Trace Pioneer Crafts Festival, a celebration of American life prior to the 1870s, will be held on Sept. 7-8 at the Stone’s Tavern Inn historical site on Lincoln Highway, south of Ligonier. “This is our 40th anniversary,” says Janet Sweeney of the Stone’s Trace Historical Society. “To celebrate we’ve brought in some ladies …read more.

This Saturday, The Island Weaver will participate in Canal Days at the Village at Winona from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canal Days means crafters will be set up along the canal selling their creations while sales go on throughout the Village at many shops. The Island Weaver will have many sale items on the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – World-wide, multi-platinum-selling singer and actress Selena Gomez will perform live in concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as part of her 56-city world tour in support of her highly anticipated summer album. Check www.SelenaGomez.com for exact details. “I couldn’t be more excited to tour again, but this …read more.

According to the band’s website, Pearl and the Beard is three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glockenspiel, one melodica, several drums, one accordion, 96 teeth and one soul. Literally, Pearl and the Beard is Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price and Jeremy Styles. Together they play a unique kind of folk music, which they’ll be …read more.

MudLOVE is hosting a block party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The party, titled “Block of Love 2013,” will feature food and drink from 1000 Park Bake Café and The Silver Tongue food truck. The evening will conclude with a free, live concert performed by the band “James and the Drifters.” The purpose of …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a Party in the Plaza for area teens on Saturday, Sept. 7.  The event will be held at City Hall Plaza, 102 S. Buffalo St., and Center Street directly in front of the plaza. A variety of free activities and entertainment are planned. DJ BlooGrne will provide live …read more.

Syracuse Public Library announces upcoming events: At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Children’s Book Club is reading books about ice cream and how to make ice cream. The group is making their own ice cream and finishing it with yummy toppings. The librarians can’t wait to eat ice cream and hope many children share in the …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the first of two Zumba Workshop sessions from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10-26, at the Pete Thorn Center Gym. The cost is $30 for all six sessions of the workshop. Participants can get fit and have fun with this certified Zumba class. Zumba is …read more.

Lake City Skiers will have their final regular season show this Sunday at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. The one-hour water performance of “Footloose” is free of charge and will be held on Hidden Lake in Warsaw. Hidden Lake is located on the southwest corner of U.S. 30 and North Detroit …read more.

Every Labor Day weekend since 1992, the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival brings games, food and music and much more to downtown Ligonier. Now in its 22nd year, the Marshmallow Festival offers a weekend packed full of fun activities. The festival starts tonight, Friday, Aug. 30, with pony rides in Kenny Park from 6 to 8 p.m. …read more.

(Writer’s Note: The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail goes from Goshen to Shipshewana. Although outside of Kosciusko County, it’s worth the short drive.) With the project starting over 20 years ago, it’s no surprise the recent completion of two sections in the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail would cause excitement. Construction began this spring to finish the segments, 1.5 …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 30, through Thursday, Sept. 5. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Monsters University, Rated: G Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

WABASH – Throwback Tuesdays, a nine-week series of classic movies, kicks off Sept. 3 at the historic Eagles Theatre in Wabash with the 1954 thriller “Rear Window.” The film retrospective features movie classics from the 1940s, 50s and 60s on subsequent Tuesdays throughout September and October. Admission is $2, with show times at 2 p.m. …read more.

The Indy Jazz Fest “All Around Town” is Sept. 12-21. The annual 10-day festival will include a free show sponsored by IndyGo and Indianapolis Marion Country Library on Sunday, Sept. 15. The concert will be held at the Indianapolis Central Library’s Clowes Auditorium, 40 E. St. Clair St. Afro Latino Jazz with Direct Contact joins …read more.

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction is hosting its annual United Way 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 15, (rain or shine). The race begins at 3 p.m. at the company’s Warsaw headquarters, 700 Orthopaedic Drive (U.S. 30 East). Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, as well as the top three male and …read more.

“(The year) 2014 is where things will significantly kick up,” says Frankie Gump, frontman of the Christian hard rock band, Guy Franklin. The band released its second record, “Awakening,” on Aug. 27. Now it’s stocking its merch table, and rehearsing to hit the road and promote the new album. “Awakening” was recorded last year at Timeline …read more.

Susan Russell, an artist from Milford, is bringing the airs of the post-impressionist style associated commonly with the works of Van Gogh to local galleries here in the county. Russell, who owns a studio in Milford, has been painting and selling artwork for over 20 years. She has been featured in several local and state …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a Party in the Plaza for area teens on Saturday, Sept. 7.  The event will be held at Warsaw City Hall Plaza and Center Street directly in front of the plaza. A variety of free activities and entertainment are planned. DJ BlooGrne will provide live music for the …read more.

The Old National Centre is located at 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Here are September’s events at the Old National Centre: RICKEY SMILEY Sunday, Sept. 1, at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Time: 8 p.m. Reserved Seat Tickets: $57 / $51.50 / $46.50 / $41.50 LEINENKUGEL’S FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Featuring: DUDE!, …read more.

Awesome Hobbies of Warsaw is hosting a Ladies Night Friday night. All ladies of all ages are welcome to attend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday at Awesome Hobbies, 322 N. Detroit St., for snacks and to try their hand at RC racing for only $5.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Beginners Fly Fishing Workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The workshop goes until noon at Nye Park. Instructor Charlie Ray will teach participants basic fly fishing techniques, casting, how to choose fly rods and lines, safety and etiquette and more. Participants will also learn fly tying …read more.

Gamenight is one of those bands that you’ll hear and wonder, “why aren’t these guys huge?” The quartet from Knoxville, Tenn. has been playing intellectual, somewhat proggy indie rock for nearly a decade. “Pets, Pets,” the group’s long-awaited, second full-length, due on Aug. 27, offers plenty of great tunes that should get these guys the kind …read more.

The North Manchester Historical Society will host author Joe Krom at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. A meal will precede the event by reservation. Mr. Krom will be speaking on, “William Wells on the Indiana Frontier.” Krom’s historical novel, Heart of a Warrior: The True Saga of Sweet Breeze and William Wells, covers the Indiana frontier …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Parkview Whitley Hospice has announced open registration for its fourth annual Pumpkin Run, a 1K fun run for children and 5K Run/Walk for all ages. This year’s event is presented by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home and will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The events will be held in Columbia …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library will host its seventh annual Cemetery Walk from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Open to the public and free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the Cemetery Walk, the library conducts guided tours through the …read more.

Fort Wayne’s History Center will host Auto Indiana, the Indiana Historical Society’s newest traveling exhibition, Friday, Sept. 13, through Monday, Oct. 14. The exhibition will be on display at the History Center located at 302 E. Berry, Fort Wayne. With Auto Indiana, visitors will take a ride through Indiana’s rich automotive past as they discover …read more.

The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is offering the following activities in September: Kansas concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park. Cost is $32 or $22. Kansas appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, …read more.

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will play The Embassy in Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1- 2. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more …read more.

Lord William and Lady Elizabeth invite you to attend the ninth annual Madrigal Dinner at their country estate of Dewart Castle located at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. Be transported back to the 16th century of merry old England. You will meet the lords and ladies of the high court while enjoying a delicious feast …read more.

WABASH – The touring Broadway productions of “Mamma Mia,” “West Side Story” and “Memphis, the Musical,” as well as concerts by iconic entertainers The Osmonds and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, are among the shows being offered during the 2013-14 season of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series, presented by Wellbrooke of Wabash. Additional shows for …read more.

DOWAGIAC, MICH. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi invites the public to its 28th Annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, the annual celebration of traditional singing, dancing, and culture, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The Pokagon Band’s pow wow arena is located on its Rodgers Lake campus at 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac, Mich. Parking …read more.

SHIPSHEWANA – LaGrange County’s newest river adventure business, T&L Country Canoes, LLC, is planning a Labor Day Weekend MDA Benefit to tie in to the annual fundraiser of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. On Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1 during normal business hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the business will donate a portion …read more.

FORT WAYNE – A scientist/inventor, the CEO of a company famous for its public opinion polls, and a best-selling author headline the 19th season of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Omnibus Lecture Series. New this year is the move to a 3-lecture series, with all speakers appearing in the fall. Here is the …read more.

MUNCIE – NiteLite Promotions is proud to present Jim Gaffigan “White Bread Tour” at Emens Auditorium at Ball State University in Muncie at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public Friday, Aug. 23, at noon. Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of …read more.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to act on stage or on television or film? The syracuse Community Center located at 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, will be hosting a course to teach the basics of acting. The courses will be taught from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, from Sept. 18 …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date of several new shows. Tickets for “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,” Neal McCoy, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, Mark Schultz, The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Times A Comin’, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops and the Madrigal Dinner Theater go on sale …read more.

The Honeywell House in Wabash will host premiere Fort Wayne string quartet, A440 Strings, for a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Corporate sponsor for the event is Bowers Jewelers of Huntington; Pete and Susie Jones are individual sponsors. Although this is a free event, reservations are required for the limited seating performance. …read more.

Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will host Sonfest Community Day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will take place at the church located at 303 S. Jefferson St. (SR 15), Silver Lake and is free to the public.  Activities will include carnival games, inflatables, music, prizes, giveaway items, pony …read more.

This Sunday the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering its first ever Adventure Race, Mission to Mariner, in partnership with Metzger Outdoors. The race will be a family friendly, community event to raise funds toward shaping the future of the community by building a new Y. Starting at the current YMCA facility (located on Smith …read more.

Outdoor Living Center is hosting a Wood Pellet Grill Free Cooking Demo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will teach guests about wood pellet smokers and grills, how they work, operate and what they typically cost. In addition, guests will be able to sample food cooked on a pellet grill …read more.

Washed Out is considered one of the founding fathers of the Chillwave movement. His first two EPs in 2009, along with releases by Toro Y Moi and Neon Indian, defined the genre. “Paracosm,” Washed Out’s sophomore full-length, released on Aug. 13, takes a slight departure from his last LP, “Within and Without,” but still rides the …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Heat, Rated: R Starring: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

AlliedBarton Security Services’ employees in Mishawaka are coming together to organize and volunteer at the annual Marine Mud Run from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7 at Marian High School, to raise funds and support the Toys for Tots Foundation. Samuel Alameda, operations manager of AlliedBarton, who organized his first Marine Mud Run in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Some of the world’s most celebrated artists, whose work captures the spirit and strength of the American West and Native cultures, will exhibit and sell prized paintings, drawings and sculptures during the Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Eiteljorg Museum of American …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will welcome 18th century Potawatomi Chief Five Medals to the Syracuse Community Center’s Celebration Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Chief Five Medals, played by historical reenactor Dan Lima, will give a 45-minute presentation about the lifestyle of the Potawatomi and their history in the Syracuse-Wawasee area. …read more.

The annual Antique Car Show at The Village at Winona from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 17, is an opportunity to view the heritage of the automobile among the architectural treasures of the restored Village at Winona. The show is geared especially for pre-World War II era automobiles. Cruise in to see …read more.

Based around the heirloom tomato, and held at the Old Train Depot and Brower Park in Pierceton, The Heirloom Tomato Festival includes crafts, live music, wonderfully prepared food and a farmers market. The heirloom tomato display is a sight to see! The festival takes place this Saturday and features informative garden speakers who will talk about …read more.

The Olive Branch and Spice Merchants of Winona Lake invite you to the Rock Around The Park Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 23. The Winona Lake Parks Department continuously provides a place for families and friends to gather throughout the year. With its improvement to a limitless playground and splash pad, you have the chance to …read more.

Pink Droyd (a tribute to Pink Floyd) will wrap up the jam-packed summer concert series as they honor the legendary rockers from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, by performing “Dark Side of the Moon” with a laser light spectacular along with special guest The Pete Flores Band. The show takes place …read more.

The 23rd annual Cruisin’ Hoosiers Car Club Car and Motorcycle Show will be Saturday, Aug. 24, at Warsaw Autoplex, SR 15 North, Warsaw. The car show is a benefit for the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw. Classic, vintage and muscle cars will be on display, as will motorcycles, from noon to 5 p.m. Over 2,000 …read more.

Volunteers from Rudy’s Dog Park will be raising money for the park by selling Rise-N-Roll donuts and coffee as well as grilling food at the Air Show of Warsaw and EAA Fly-in on Saturday Aug. 17, 2013. The Air Show of Warsaw will be held at the Warsaw Municipal Airport from 9 a.m. to 3 …read more.

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Indiana’s official statewide folklife program will join the Warsaw Community Public Library to bring Dani Tippmann, a Miami herbalist from Whitley County, and Viki Graber, a fourth generation willow basket maker from Elkhart County, to share their knowledge of Indiana plants and what you can do with …read more.

Explore the rich history and elaborate religious symbolism associated with painted icons during a hands-on, intensive 4-day workshop taught by iconographer Brian Matthew Whirledge. The workshop takes place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12; and 2 p.m. …read more.

From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the Warsaw VFW will host Bikes, BBQ and Band 4 Bradley. The event will take place in the VFW Banquet Hall. All proceeds from the event will be directed to Bradley, a 5-year-old boy who suffers from cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. Due to his …read more.

The Price is Right Live! is coming to the Emens Auditorium in Muncie at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. this Friday, Aug. 16. The Price Is Right Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to …read more.

The Bob & Tom Comedy Show presents a rotating ensemble of the world’s best comedians to stages all across America. Each live comedy show features several headliners, and a member or two from the hilarious cast of The Bob & Tom Show, one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in America and the premiere …read more.

PLYMOUTH, Ind. – As its first major fundraising event, the Freedom Park Committee will be hosting a 5K run, family fun run/walk and concert event at the Amphitheater in Centennial Park on Saturday. The Freedom Park Committee, in conjunction with the Plymouth Parks Department, is spearheading an initiative to build an all-inclusive playground in Plymouth. …read more.

Though she’s been playing music more than half her life, it took a period of soul-searching and despair for Amanda Shires to find her voice. She breaks out in a big way with her fourth solo album, “Down Fell the Doves.” After releasing her last album, “Carrying Lightning,” Shires went through a pretty rough patch. …read more.

The Air Show of Warsaw and EAA Fly-In will be held Saturday at the Warsaw Municipal Airport from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A full day of family fun events is planned. Free admission to the air show gains access to a hot air balloon launch, airplane rides, a flight simulator and NASCAR driver Johanna …read more.

Brent Kado of Flowfeel Films has written In the Valley, a feature film about comedy and chaos in a small town. Part of the film takes place in the 1920’s and require use of some interesting props being lended by local friends and supporters. The film will shoot Sept. 6-10, as well as a few …read more.

(Photo provided) Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke and Hungry Blues Band will be playing from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Spikes Beach Grill, 310 Eastlake Dr., Warsaw. Big Daddy brought the Blues straight from South Side of Chicago into Leesburg (see related). When Paul Kornfeind arrived in 2008, he continued to …read more.

After their recent Guitars! exhibit drew record attendance to the Eiteljorg Museum, the museum is excited to announce their upcoming Fall show lineup. The museum is located in downtown Indianapolis’ White River State Park, at 500 W. Washington. For general information about the museum and to learn more about exhibits and events, call 317-636-WEST (9378) …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central has announced the scheduling of its annual fall shutdown to perform exhibit and building maintenance, beginning Monday, Sept. 2, to Friday, Sept. 6; and from Monday, Sept. 9, to Friday, Sept. 13. The popular science center will be open for business on Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1; …read more.


Los Angeles, Calif. –  So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. The tour will stop at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Oct. 3 and the Morris Performing Arts Center …read more.

Seven homes will be featured on this year’s Winona Lake House Tour. The tour will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The cost is $10. Tickets are available at each house or at the Old Jail Museum in Warsaw. The tour is sponsored by the Kosciusko County Historical Society. This year’s …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 9, through Thursday, Aug. 15. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Smurfs 2, Rated: PG Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Gleeson. All seats: $8 Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

The free concert series in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza continues Friday, Aug. 9, with the Junk Yard Band. The band will play from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Junk Yard Band, from Fort Wayne, plays oldies and classic rock hits, specifically aimed at those who bring their dancing shoes.

What started off as an informal car show now is a full-weekend community event. Triton Community Summerfest will take place at the Triton Community Summerfest Grounds, located at East Sunset Drive, Bourbon, from Friday, Aug. 9, to Sunday, Aug. 11, this year. Friday offers only a couple of events, but they are sure to entertain. Carousel rides …read more.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros break out of their sophomore slump with their self-titled third album. In 2009, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros burst on to the music scene with their debut album, Up From Below. Singles “Home” and “40 Day Dream” propelled the band to almost instant stardom. Unfortunately, 2012’s Here failed …read more.

Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting fall classes on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Classes will run through Oct. 27. 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 older adults …read more.

Warsaw Wesleyan invites the community to attend the 2013 Family Fun Fest this Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event promises something for everyone. Activities include a classic car show, free games and inflatables for the kids, free food, music, giveaways, face painting, train rides and pony rides. The Fun Fest will also feature the …read more.

Claypool United Methodist Church invites the public to come hear Dane Bailey, “The Singing Auctioneer,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. In 1969, Bailey felt a call to the ministry. In 1975, he started seminary at Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, and that fall, he performed his first concert. Since then, he has been traveling, …read more.

It’s been over a year since experimental electronic producer Bryce Linde, better known as Fortune Howl, has dropped a proper album. With “Earthbound,” released July 30, Fortune Howl brings his A-game, dropping a IDM masterpiece guaranteed to trance out any club on the planet. What sets Fortune Howl apart from peers like Toro y Moi …read more.

Wildstock 2, a day full of music and fun to benefit animals that are rehabilitated at Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation Center, is coming Saturday, Aug. 17. Seven’s Heaven is a non-profit animal rescue and rehabilitation center located near Pierceton. Orphaned, injured and abandoned wildlife, as well as displaced domestic, farm and even exotic …read more.

Americana/folk singer Amy Speace is set to play Northern Indiana this weekend. Touring in support of her most recent album, “How to Sleep in a Stormy Boat,” Speace will appear at the Cerulean Garden in Winona Lake on Friday, Aug. 9, and Ignition Garage in Goshen on Saturday, Aug. 10. “It’s been a big year …read more.

When Paul Kornfeind III, a Chicago native, began playing the Blues in Leesburg with a friend, he never dreamed that one day he would be playing for over 2,000 Blues fans. However, after creating a small blues band, Kornfiend has watched his dream come to fruition over the years. With the adoption of his stage …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Three words describe the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s 77th season: Bold. Versatile. Profound. The scale of Verdi’s operatic Requiem and the poignancy and raw emotion of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem balance against the swanky, cabaret-style Mood Indigo jazz concerts and three Festival of Carols performances, which are full of musical Christmas morsels. Among the …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Just one word describes the Heartland Chamber Chorale’s recently announced new season: Sensational! The season starts Sept. 22. Complete concert details and ticket purchase options are available at www.heartlandchorale.org. On Sept. 22, Northeast Indiana’s only professional chorus will share the stage at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center for a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Tourism Development announced the release of the 2014 Indiana Official Roadway Map. The all-new map is the first partnership of its kind between the Indiana Department of Transportation and IOTD and provides Hoosiers with a single map reflecting INDOT’s roadway accuracy and IOTD’s statewide attraction information. “This new map …read more.

The Embassy Theatre is welcoming Harry Connick Jr. to Fort Wayne on Sunday, Oct. 20. Connick exposes his feelings as never before on his 29th album release, “Every Man Should Know” which contains 12 original songs for which Connick wrote music, lyrics and arrangements. “No rules, no limits,” is how the multi-talented artist describes the …read more.

P.E.O. Chapter EJ will hold its annual games luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at North Webster United Methodist Church, 7822 Epworth Forest Rd., North Webster. Lunch will include a wide variety of salads, sandwiches and desserts. Games will follow the luncheon, including bridge, euchre, dominoes and more. Prizes will be awarded to …read more.

“A Salute to Indiana Composers” will highlight Cole Porter to Hoagy Charmichael, Wes Montgomery to Freddie Hubbard and John Mellencamp to Michael Jackson. Be prepared to enjoy an energetic evening packed with musical treasures and a little something for everyone. Featured performers include: Tom Griswold, emcee; vocalists Cynthia Layne, Tad Robinson, Everett Green, and Brian …read more.

Pollstar, a leading concert industry publication, ranked the Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre as No. 77 on its 2013 Mid-Year Top 100 Theatre Venues for ticket sales worldwide. The Embassy sold 38,413 concert tickets between Jan. 1 and June 30, according to Pollstar. Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City topped the list followed by the Colosseum At …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host two more free events at Center Lake. The first event on Tuesday, Aug. 6, is free community canoeing at Center Lake Beach.  Canoes and equipment will be available to use from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canoes are first-come, first-served and may be used in timed increments. No …read more.

Pierceton Days begins Friday with vendors opening their booths at noon and Beer’s and Jessop’s Company carnival rides beginning. Among the events kicking off the weekend event is the Pierceton Farmers Market. The Pierceton Farmers Market will be set up in front of The Old Train Depot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and …read more.

Caleb France, founder of Cerulean Restaurant, Winona Lake, has announced a new summer concert series in Cerulean Garden. “We have tried live music for the first time last summer (in the past), but I didn’t see the full potential until we were invited to the concert series at Ignition Garage in Goshen,” said France. “Courtney …read more.

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin pay tribute to Buck Owens and Merle Haggard and make one of the best country albums of the year. Make no mistake, Bakersfield, released on July 30, is classic, honky-tonk country music. Fans of the Top 40 stuff that falls under the label of country may want to proceed with …read more.

“If you like country, bluegrass, western music – you’re going to like it,” says Laurie Schotz. “If you like Patsy Cline, you’re coming.” Schotz is talking about the upcoming production of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, put on by her company Best Schotz Productions. The show, held in conjunction with the Heirloom Tomato Festival, …read more.

Meet Matt Hill. If you’ve seen a play at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw this summer he may look familiar. Hill is one of the cast members for the theatre’s 2013 season. Most recently you may have seen him portray Robbie Hart, the lead role in The Wedding Singer. Hill spent several months learning …read more.

Wabash County Republicans will be hosting Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr., M.D, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Honeywell Center. Dr. Carson will be presenting an inspirational talk on his latest book, America the Beautiful. Prior to his famous speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Carson was better known for his medical achievements. …read more.