Legendary jazz pianist Dick Hyman presents “Variations on Gershwin, Berlin and Kern” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, on the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater stage in Wabash. The free concert, featuring the composer of numerous film scores, including Moonstruck and Billy Bathgate, is being presented courtesy of Hank and Louise Leander. A pre-concert brunch buffet …read more.

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 most unique …read more.

Velvet Jones will perform a free outdoor concert from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, in downtown South Bend. The Fridays by the Fountain concert will be at the Jon R. Hunt Plaza, located in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St. Velvet Jones is a high energy, rock …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host their annual Family Carnival event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Central Park. Families can enjoy games, activities, giant inflatables, face painting and more. Game tickets will be 25 cents each, or $5 punch cards (equal to 20 tickets) will be available for …read more.

UPDATE: Due to time reasons, Marena Moonflower’s Tuesday night appearance will instead be seen tonight, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. Marena Moonflower of Warsaw will be performing in the Producer’s Bonus Performance slot. A local musician, Marena has also had the opportunity to perform in surrounding areas. She is part of the Music Minsitry Team at …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Rochester resident and hip-hop artists Clarence Garrett, otherwise known as T.A.G. or Totally Against the Grain, was at the Frontage Road location of Courthouse Coffee in Warsaw to promote his second CD. T.A.G. released this album, titled “One Love,” May 26 in Rochester. …read more.

The Symphony of the Lakes, home based in Warsaw, announces open auditions for musicians including: Section Violin, Section Viola, Section Cello, Section Bass, Oboe, Bassoon, Tuba, and Percussion. The SOTL will also be holding auditions for anyone who would be interested in being on our substitute roster. We are looking for substitutes within any of …read more.

From left are Josh Jacoby, Joel Squires, Tom Wagoner and Dave McCall “We have plans to record an EP after all these contests,” says Josh Jacoby, guitarist for the band Plaxton and the Void – winners of the recently held Kosciusko’s Got Talent competition hosted by StaceyPageOnline.com. (See winning entry here) The band, comprised of …read more.

The Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibition The faces of Lincoln, as seen in 2004 and 2005 aboard the Indiana History Train, opened July 24 at the North Manchester Center for History, 122 E. Main St., North Manchester. The exhibition will be on display through Aug. 30. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. …read more.

This year’s Indianapolis Opera annual fundrasier, Lobsterpalooza 2013, will be co-chaired by Hall of Famer and Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird and his wife Dinah. The event will be held at the Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 21. The fourth annual Lobsterpalooza is casual evening of entertainment, live music, …read more.

“Things are going well,” says Clarence Garrett. Garrett, perhaps better known by his stage name, T.A.G. is a hip-hop artist based out of Rochester. The moniker stands for “Totally Against the Grain.” While many of his contemporaries are busy participating in unsavory activities, like, say, chasing paper, T.A.G. is more concerned with with building up …read more.

The following programs will be offered to adults at the Warsaw Community Public Library: The Chess Club will met from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, Saturday, Aug. 10, Saturday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 31. For the beginner or expert. Cookbook Club will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. …read more.

The South Pleasant United Methodist Church would like to invite the public to its annual ice cream social beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Ice cream with toppings will be served, along with hot dogs, homemade pies and desserts. At 6:30 p.m., God’s All Community Choir will perform. The church is located on SR …read more.

The Rose Home invites you to attend the first annual Pancake Breakfast and Charity Auction from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Syracuse Community Center. The event costs $5 with children 5 years old and under admitted for free. The auction will begin at 10:30 a.m. and features items from The …read more.

Imagine you are eternally indebted to someone who saved your life. How much could you tolerate if that person tested you in every way? The Wagon Wheel Theatre proudly presents that hilarious scenario with the Broadway play, The Nerd, starting Wednesday, July 31, and running through Saturday, Aug. 10. This comedy is set in Terre …read more.

Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash will welcome Spike and the Bulldogs when the group performs in the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall on Friday, Aug. 2.  Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by First Merchants Bank. Spike & the Bulldogs are famous for their …read more.

The Olive Branch invites you to the Rock Around the Park fundraiser Friday, Aug. 23, to benefit Winona Lake’s Limitless Park. Wear your best 1950s attire and be ready to dance the night away ’50s style! A Swing Dance Contest will be held, kegs of beer will be tapped and wine slushies will be flowing. …read more.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce upcoming performances at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center. Country music artist Gary Allan will perform on Friday, Sept. 20; psychic Sylvia Browne on Friday, Sept. 27; comedian Rita Rudner on Friday, Oct. 4; and Native American band Brulé on …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Dr. in Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw, will host its Annual Skate Competition on Saturday, July 27. Registration and practice will begin at 10 a.m. The competition will begin at noon. Cost to enter is $5 per person. There will be four divisions for skateboarders and rollerbladers to …read more.

Lakeland Kiwanis Summer Sizzle Bicycle Tour will take place at 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., in North Webster. The event is a fundraiser for the North Webster Kiwanis Club. The mission is to change the world one child and one community at a time. The …read more.

Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort will host the 51st annual Arts & Crafts Festival Aug. 1-4. For the fifth time, Amish Acres has been selected by the American Bus Association as a TOP 100 event in North America solidifying the festival’s standing in the top echelon of America’s festivals dedicated to the creative …read more.

The Christian Singles will have their monthly fun night at 5 p.m., Saturday, July 27, with this month’s activity including a meal and ride on the Dixie paddle wheel boat. The group will meet at Maria’s House of Pancakes, SR 13, North Webster, where they will order off the menu and eat together. At 7 …read more.

During Wednesday’s opening night of Wagon Wheel Theatre’s 400th professional production “The Wedding Singer,” which runs through Saturday, July 27, one of the nation’s best regional theaters also announced its much anticipated upcoming 2014 summer season lineup to the sold out audience: “Mary Poppins” June 4-14, 2014 “Catch Me If You Can” June 18-28, 2014 …read more.

Dixie Days features one of North Webster’s hidden but mightily used treasures, North Webster Town Park. It is where the Dixie sternwheeler tour boat is docked and is home to a free, use-at-your-own-risk swimming beach, playground, municipal piers, a fishing wharf, restaurant and a picnic pavilion. Two of the unique events that will add to …read more.

By JOHN FAULKNER Staff Writer “1994, Joe Diffie comin’ out my radio/ I’m just a country boy with a farmer’s tan/ So help me girl I’ll be your Pickup Man/ How ’bout a night to remember and a fifth of Goose/ ‘Bout to bust out my honky-tonk attitude,” sings Jason Aldean in the chorus of …read more.

Astound Dance Academy will be having two grand opening events from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, and Friday, Aug. 9, to kickoff our first season in Warsaw. Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have, help you get fitted for dance-wear and register you for classes.  The academy will …read more.

The annual Cromwell Days festival kicks off Friday, July 19. Festivities, food and live music is going on all weekend. Friday at 4 p.m. in the uptown area, craft and food vendors open. Jon Ness will be performing on the stage from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies, emceed by Ken Edwards from WRSW …read more.

Regarded as one of the nation’s best regional theaters, The Wagon Wheel Theatre’s professional productions have been a marriage of excellence spanning 58 years. What better way to celebrate the Wagon Wheel Theatre’s 400th professional production than a cleverly funny show about marriage and commitment, “The Wedding Singer,” running through Saturday, July 27. “The Wedding …read more.

Fort Wayne – Flour bags will go flying on Thursday, July 18 in Lawton Park for the annual “Catapult Chaos” sponsored by Fort Wayne’s Science Central and Fort Wayne Metals. Beginning at 1 p.m., teams will showcase their catapults and trebuchets. They will blast the packages into the sky in an attempt to obtain the …read more.

Legendary funk, R&B, soul,rock group Earth, Wind & Fire return to South Bend for their first concert appearance in 38 years at the Morris at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Original members Phillip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson lead EW&F back to South Bend for their first local appearance since Sept. 1975 at …read more.

The legendary Ted Nugent, with Laura Wilde, is back on the road in 2013 and will rock Indianapolis with his hits including “Cat Scratch Fever,” “Stranglehold,” “Dog Eat Dog,” “Free For All.” The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. …read more.

Organizers for the fifth annual Ride For Life and Heartline Pregnancy Center invite the public to New Life Christian Church and World Outreach in Warsaw, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, for a  motorcycle ride. The event is free for spectators. The entry fee is $20 for a single motorcycle rider with a …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee continues its weekend lecture series at the Oakwood Chapel, in Oakwood Park, Syracuse. The educational series will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays and the religious series will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Thanks to the generous support of Chautauqua-Wawasee donors and sponsors there is …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available for the public to use during the event. Canoes are first-come, first-served and may be used in timed increments.  No registration is required, however, each participant …read more.

It’s been several years since an air show was featured in Warsaw, but it’s happening this year and it promises to be a big event. The 2013 Air Show of Warsaw and EAA Fly-In will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Warsaw Municipal Airport. Events will include air …read more.

The year 2013 has been a very eventful time for asteroids and comets. We have recently experienced a near-Earth flyby of Asteroid 2012DA14. Unbelievably, on the very same day, an undiscovered asteroid 65 feet in diameter entered the Earth’s atmosphere over central Russia at a speed in excess of Mach 50 and exploded with a …read more.

To celebrate the Dixie’s 80th birthday four years ago, members of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce came up with an idea that would not only honor a beloved and historical national landmark, but cause people to come to North Webster to fall in love with the area. Thus was born, Dixie Days. In …read more.

Growing up, Megan King didn’t think she was an exceptional musician. Despite being in band and choir from a young age, she had never been told she was any good. “I enjoyed singing. When I was young, my grandma was my biggest influence. She played piano and took me under her wing. “I thought I …read more.

The Rick Webb Family Gospel Singers will be at Memory Park in Silver Lake, 104 S. Jefferson St. on Monday, July 15. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a great evening of gospel music. Concessions will be available. All proceeds go to a new sign …read more.

No yolk! On Sunday, Science Central is going to be an Egg-Stravaganza! Sunday admission to Science Central in Fort Wayne will be just $1 per person, as WAJI presents their Majic 95.1 Dollar Day at Science Central, a long-standing festival tradition. At 1 p.m., the Design Collaborative Egg Drop Competition begins, and eggs will fly …read more.

The 2013 Indiana State Fair announces its lineup of free stage entertainment provided by Marsh supermarket. Located in the Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park, all of the following shows are free with paid fair admission. This year’s Indiana State Fair is Aug. 2–18 and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Schedule: August 2: …read more.

Joe Diffie will headline this year’s Country Music Concert hosted by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. This 17th annual free concert happens Friday, July 19, at the Glover Pavilion in Central Park. Country music legend Joe Diffie will headline the event, joined by special guest Josh Thompson. Thompson will open the show at 6:30 p.m. …read more.

Jethro Tull’s singer, flautist and composer, Ian Anderson, will play “Thick as a Brick I & II” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale now. Jethro Tull’s era peaked with 1972’s “Thick As A Brick,” a 45-minute continuous piece of music charting the difficulties of a …read more.

The Nureyev State Ballet Theatre will present “The Sleeping Beauty” at South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 25. Tickets go on sale at 10 am. Monday. The Nureyev State Ballet Theatre, from the city of Ufa, hometown of legendary dancer of 20th Century Rudolf Nureyev, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee’s “Neighbors in Our World II, Gathering around the Table” provides a wonderful setting for encountering diverse cultures. Everyone is welcome at the table this Sunday as Dr. Ronald Caldwell will present the second session of Christians in the Holy Land from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oakwood Chapel, Oakwood Park, in Syracuse. …read more.

Hillsong LIVE is the congregational expression of worship from Hillsong Church, a local church with global influence. This local church worship team has a commitment to continually resource the Body of Christ with fresh songs of worship and a deep passion to see people connect with the Living God in a real and personal way. …read more.

The public is urged to join the band Short Term Memories and the North Webster American Legion Post 253 in a good old fashioned musical jam session beginning at noon Saturday. The event will take place in the legion’s picnic pavilion, just across the covered bridge from the legion’s parking lot. Funds raised will go …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will be hosting its second Go Go Green lecture event from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13, at the Oakwood Chapel, in Oakwood Park, Syracuse. This event will be presented by Aaron Sawatsky Kingsley, the Goshen city forester and the topic will be “A Story of Trees: People, Economics, and Connection.” Sawatsky Kinglsey …read more.

Harry Connick Jr. is among today’s most successful and multi-talented artists who has garnered acclaim in both the music and acting arenas. He will be at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 14. While Connick Jr. first reached a mass audience as a pianist, singer and bandleader, …read more.

The Island Weaver’s last display and demo day at the Kosciusko County Fair with a “weaving talk” will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the home arts building. Come learn how easy it is to weave!

[weaver_youtube ExncXp849uY rel=0] Months of speculation came down to one big announcement Monday night when the top two talents of the Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest were announced during the open ceremony of the Kosciusko County Community Fair. Over 35 entries were received in our talent contest, but only two emerged on top as voted on by …read more.

As part of Cyclefest at the Pavilion, Grammy winning country rock band, The Kentucky Headhunters, will take the stage from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, with special guest Roger’s Ritual and the Troy Stone Band. They’ll be performing at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park (located at the corner of …read more.

Making music with recycled materials such as garbage cans, coffee tins and plastic bottles will take center stage when The Dumpster Drummers perform for the finale of Fort Wayne’s Science Central’s Summertime Crime Camp on Friday, July 12. Larry Ford, lead musician for the group, along with Brandon Ford and Doug Laughlin, will perform at …read more.

Tonight’s concert in the Warsaw Central Park Concert Series is Parrots of the Caribbean,  a Jimmy Buffett cover band. Well-known across the Midwest, and even the country, the band takes stage for a free concert tonight at Central Park Plaza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This group of five musicians will put you into …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, July 5, through Thursday, July 11. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Despicable Me 2, Rated: PG Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. All seats: $5.50 Showtime: 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday North …read more.

Jeannie Regan-Dinius, director of Special Initiatives for the Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, will discuss the people, places and events surrounding the escape of slaves through Indiana along the Underground Railroad during a special program at Warsaw Community Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public at …read more.

Demolition Derby The Demolition Derby returns to the grandstand at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for 12 and under, and $15 for pit seating. Arrive early as the grandstands are expected to be full. There will also be a demo car raffle in memory of Shaun Owens. Cost …read more.

By Leigh Groninger Guest Writer The Masterworks Festival in Winona Lake is a four week event bringing brilliant young artists from around the globe to learn from professionals and perform great classical music for the community. To the founding families, the Masterworks Festival was nothing more than a vision, but in 1997 their vision became …read more.

Participation continues to grow for the annual Liberty Bike Ride, also known as Tour des Lakes. Registration is from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Syracuse Community Center where the starting point of the ride will be located. Tour des Lakes has been a work in progress. Hosted by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of …read more.

Warsaw ELKS Club invites you to attend “Take a Ride on the Wild Side” at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The charity event will benefit Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and will feature a motorcycle ride, hog roast, bike contest, door prizes and a huge silent auction. The event will begin at the Warsaw ELKS parking lot. Registration …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – With the start of the Indianapolis Colts regular season just over two months away, the team announced today that they will host their first ever Kickoff Concert from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 6, in downtown Indianapolis. The event, which will be free and open to the public, will feature …read more.

Satellites and Sirens, a synth and guitar driven Christian rock band from Nashville, Tenn., will be featured in a free concert and time of worship at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at the activity tent. Band members include Geoff Hunker, lead singer and founder of the band, as well as …read more.

This Friday’s “Friday By The Fountain” concert at Jon R. Hunt Plaza in South Bend will feature Terry & the Heartbeats from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Terry & The Heartbeats has been entertaining the people of Michiana for the past five years, playing the greatest blues, soul and rock music of all time. This …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for the month of July: Now through Sunday, Sept. 8 – “Wild Minds – What Animals Really Think” Traveling Exhibition Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Visit Science Central to see the latest traveling exhibition, Wild Minds: …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available to use. Canoes will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be used in timed increments. No registration is required; however, each participant must …read more.

It’s almost time for the Fourth of July Celebration at Manchester University. The party kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the east side of the North Manchester campus with the Manchester Civic Band and other patriotic presentations. Free, kid-friendly activities, including glow sticks, kites and face paint, will help the whole family …read more.

Island Weaver is warped up and ready with several 10 inch looms ready for “Kids Weave for Free on the Fourth” on the front porch. The event will take place between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last participant being accepted at 5 p.m. The business will be using donated patriotic yarn colors and …read more.

Local artists and art enthusiasts are invited to have a blast this Saturday, June 29, at Creative Fish Art Gallery. The fourth annual Art Blast is set to take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 200 E. Pickwick Dr., Syracuse. Artwork for sale will include paintings, wearable art, pottery, photography, jewelry, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, June 28, through Thursday, July 4. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Man of Steel (in 3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. All seats: $8 Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All …read more.

Rock legend Alice Cooper returns to South Bend for his first local show in four years at 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 2. A pioneer in theatrical rock shows, Alice’s stage show includes guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood and boa constrictors. Alice Cooper’s live shows launched him to stardom in the late 1960s in his hometown …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department provides a fun opportunity for area youth ages 10-16 to hit the links and make friends at its annual Junior Golf Tour this July. This year’s tour will include: Raccoon Run on July 11 and Little Bighorn on July 18. There is an 8 a.m. tee time for each …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the free annual Blues & BBQ Festival at the Glover Pavilion in Central Park Friday. Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel will open the show at 6 p.m. Headliner Nick Moss will take the stage at 8 p.m. Nick Moss is a 16 time Blues Music Award nominee. He …read more.

Make plans to experience free outdoor entertainment from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday with a free show by The Junk Yard Band at Georgetown Square Shopping Center, 6400 East State Blvd. in Fort Wayne. The Junk Yard Band will play classic rock, oldies and party rock. They’ll share the stage with the Those Guys …read more.

One of Broadway’s most successful shows hits the Wagon Wheel Theatre stage July 3-13. Hello, Dolly! is a 10-time Tony Award winner including the 1964 Tony Award for Best Musical. “And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?” asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful musical comedies. “Some people …read more.

WCS cordially invites you to attend the Summer Orchestra Concert from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 28, in the Edgewood cafeteria/commons. Orchestra students in grades 6-8 will play the music they have learned during the three week summer session. The sixth grade students are brand new beginners, as are about 12 of the …read more.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic 2013 Summer Tour is coming to Lake Wawasee. The Phil’s Patriotic Pops Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 29 outdoors at the Oakwood Resort. This tradition begins the area’s Independence Day celebrations with a line-up of patriotic songs that celebrate everything that’s great about our country, including …read more.

The Guggenheim Grotto is a folk-pop band originally from from County Mayo, Ireland but who currently reside in Brooklyn, N.Y. Don’t miss the chance to catch the band tonight at 9 p.m. at Spike’s Beach Grill as they make a stop in Warsaw along their tour throughout the Midwest. Tickets are $12 at the door. …read more.

An antique and classic boat show will take place at Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse this Saturday, June 28. For those wanting to view the boats, the public viewing and judging is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Those wanting to enter boats should contact Jeff Funk at 260-414-0016 or [email protected]. The …read more.

The North Webster Lions Club invites everyone to slip, swim and splash to the 68th annual North Webster Mermaid Festival. This year’s theme is Land of Dixie, which will be reflected most prominently in the two parades that mark the festival. Activities kick off with the opening of the Mermaid Midway at 1 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

The juried work of eight artists opens in a new show, No Strings Attached, this Friday in Gallery G of Manchester University’s North Manchester campus. The free exhibit that runs through Sept. 3 is an excellent introduction to the diversity of fiber arts, says Ejenobo Oke, associate professor of art and MU director of galleries. …read more.

“In the Valley,” a third feature for Flowfeel Films, will be shot this September in Northern Indiana. “In the Valley” is a dark comedy that will take you through the valley and back on a slick ride through history and time, as Vinnie, Castro, Duke and Bunny get caught up chaos. Meanwhile the townsfolk are …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer With all of the excitement over rides, games and traditional fair food, it can be easy to forget about the entertainment happening in the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s Event Center. But the Event Center promises to provide something for all ages and interests. And all attractions at the Event Center …read more.

Eagles Theatre in Wabash announced it will host a three-show Thursday Night Blues Series beginning in September. Performances will take place on the historic stage of the 1905 movie house, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. before each show. Harless Brothers – Thurs., Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Nick and Tony Harless along with drummer …read more.

The movie “Only One Race” will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Victory Christian Fellowship. It explores questions such as whether the belief in Darwinian evolution fueled racism, how evolutionary teaching in schools has effected relations between different groups, why skin “color” has become an excuse for prejudice and what the Bible …read more.

Tonight at the Central Park Plaza in Warsaw, progressive guitarist Michael Kelsey will take the stage beginning at 7 p.m. as part of the the Central Park Concert Series. Kelsey is a rhythmic guitarist and performance artist who blends many musical genres with fervor and grace. When he hits the stage to perform, he plays …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, June 21, through Thursday, June 27. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Man of Steel (in 3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. All seats: $8 Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All …read more.

Come early for the patriotic celebration, stay for the fireworks. It’s Independence Day 2013 in North Manchester, an annual treat to the community from Manchester University – and it’s free. North Manchester firefighters will light up the sky at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 on the east end of the MU campus. The soccer …read more.

Christopher Boghosian went down a few career paths before wholeheartedly diving into independent film production. Born in Los Angeles, he studied theater and sociology in college and began teaching upon graduation. Following his faith, he then enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary, graduating in 2003 with a graduate degree in theology. “As if that wasn’t enough, …read more.

The following events are coming up at the Warsaw Community Public Library: Cookbook Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, July 1. Chris Auding from The Olive Branch will discuss the benefits of using olive oil. The Survival Movie program will feature the film “Cloverfield” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. …read more.

Family Day at the Kosciusko County Community Fair is set for Sunday, July 7, and includes a community parade to kick off the week-long fair. This year, the 13th Annual Kosciusko County Community Fair Parade will carry the fair’s theme “Salute to Heroes.” Line up for the parade will begin at 3 p.m. at South …read more.

Children’s Summer Reading Program: June 3 through July 20. Ages: Babies through 5th grade. Read books and report your reading. Earn prizes and enter into Grand Prize Drawings. Stories in the Park at Center Park: Mondays through Aug. 5. 11 a.m. All ages. Guest storytellers read to children. No registration. Drop-in-Crafts: Mondays through July 19. …read more.

Etna Green Lions Club is sponsoring the first Miss Etna Green Pageant. The pageant will take place at 4 p.m. July 27, at Heritage Park Building, Etna Green. The pageant is open to all young ladies between the ages of 4 and 16. There will be three age divisions: 4-8 (Tiny Miss), 9-11 (Little Miss), and …read more.

As seen on ABC Chicago, FOX and NBC, contemporary pianist/composer Deborrah Wyndham, who plays Ragtime on the piano, will be at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27. Deborrah has unparalleled elegance rarely seen today by young artists, and she opens a new world of timeless, hauntingly beautiful music. Learn the history of …read more.

The North Webster Community Center will host the premiere of Flowfeel Film’s latest project, “B A T T E R”, a short film written and directed by Jessica Hardy. Hardy has family on Lake Webster and teaches comedy improv classes at NWCC in the summer months. Year round she and husband Brent Kado are filmmakers and …read more.

Debra Collier’s School of Dance is beginning a 6-week ballroom class on Wednesday, June 19. The class will meet the next six Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Cost is $135 per couple or $70 for a single. Join in and learn East Coast Swing, Rhumba and Waltz. A dance party will be held …read more.

A Christian singles fun night will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in the South Pleasant United Methodist Church community center. Activities will include card games, euchre, board games, puzzles, corn hole and others. There will also be music and a dance floor for those who would like to dance. The …read more.

By Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension Office Calling all garden enthusiasts to attend the 13th annual Kosciusko County Master Gardener’s “Down the Garden Path” garden walk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The walk will take place rain or shine. The purpose of the Kosciusko County Master Garden Association is to promote good …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located in Boggs Industrial Park at 400 Little League Dr., Warsaw, will host the annual Big Trick Contest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. There will be three divisions for skaters to compete in: beginner/novice, intermediate and pro. The entry fee is $3 per skater. Spectators are encouraged and …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available to use during the event. Canoes are granted on a “first-come, first-served” basis and may be used in timed increments.  No registration is required, however, each …read more.

Neighbors in Our World II, a religious series, begins Sunday, June 23, in Syracuse. Chautauqua-Wawasee’s “Neighbors in Our World II, Gathering around the Table” provides a setting for encountering diverse cultures. Everyone is welcome at the table. Each speaker will challenge participants to a new encounter with food for thought, enrichment culturally where diversity is …read more.