Legendary balladeer Gordon Lightfoot will perform at 8 p.m. this Thursday, June 20, at The Morris Performing Art Center in South Bend. With his rich, warm voice and nimble guitar technique, is known for his timeless, thought-provoking songs, Lightfoot will perform his hits “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” “If You Could …read more.

The sixth annual Charley Creek Artsfest begins Wednesday, June 26, and runs through Sunday, June 30, with events at several Wabash locations. The Artsfest opens on Wednesday with the screening of the first of two films by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures. The Eagles Theater will host both films, beginning with a viewing of “A Bottle …read more.

The 2013 Garden Walk sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club features six beautifully landscaped gardens. Five are on Lake Wawasee and one is a stone’s throw away. This garden walk is the perfect activity for those who love gardening, landscaping, outdoor living and lake views. Collect clever ideas to use at home from each garden. …read more.

Just over a year ago, Ben Bussell had resigned to selling office supplies door to door. A musician without a band, the 2000 Warsaw Community High School grad had become tour manager for his Indiana University roommates’ band, Murder By Death. That gig, though, only lasted a few months out of the year. “To be …read more.

The Kosciusko County Senior Expo, presented by Biomet and Senior Expos of Indiana will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 15 at the OCC Building located on the campus of Grace College, Winona Lake. Admission is free. There will be free health screenings, exhibitors, entertainment, prizes and more! Come visit …read more.

The MasterWorks Festival is a Christian classical performing arts festival. Young talents and world-class faculty join in four weeks of instruction and performances, to glorify God through the arts. Forty free public concerts are offered each season, and the first is at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. Tonight’s faculty chamber concert …read more.

The Seattle-based orchestral pop group, Hey Marseilles, is touring in support of its album Lines We Trace, and is scheduled to perform at 7: 30 p.m. this Sunday, June 16, at Ignition Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. World-weary in spirit if not in practice, Hey Marseilles first won hearts across …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday through Thursday, June 20. 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 shows before …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Single day tickets, daily lineup details and additional acts have just been announced for the inaugural three-day White River Arts & Music Festival (WARMfest) taking place on Labor Day weekend Saturday, Aug. 31, Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2, at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis. Live music will be featured throughout the …read more.

Music in the Park in North Webster this Friday, June 14, will feature Cap’n Bob, the Singing Skipper. Come out to North Webster Town Park with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy oldies but goodies from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss the fun!

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Dino Dig program on Monday, July 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pete Thorn Center Gymnasium. Kids will have a fun time learning about dinosaurs, creating fossils, and taking a walk back in time with dinosaurs. This program is for kids ages 3 …read more.

The 37th annual Silver Lake Days festival will feature rides, tractors and some summer fun from tomorrow through Friday, June 13-15. Carnival rides and vendors booths open beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday. Rides will be furnished by Circus City Amusements, featuring the Tilt-A-Whirl and Hammer, throughout the weekend. There will be garage sales around town …read more.

Kick off your weekend the right way by spending time with the family, enjoying familiar tunes and experiencing a great performance. This Friday’s much anticipated classic rock concert in Warsaw’s Central Park will feature The Spin Doctors with opening act Kyxx. Free to attend, Kyxx is set to take the stage at 6:30 p.m. with …read more.

The Syracuse Church of God will host its third annual “Jalopies for Jesus” Car / Truck / Motorcycle Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 104 E. Washington St. in Syracuse, one block north of the Syracuse Public Library. The car/truck/motorcycle show is open to the public free of charge. Car, truck …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Sigur Rós will appear live at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept, 17 at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis with special guests to be announced. Sigur Rós are Jón þor (Jónsi) Birgisson (vocals, guitars), Orri Páll Dýrason (drums) and Georg (Goggi) Holm (bass). The band is …read more.

With nearly 20 years of milestones under its belt, Fastball remains one of the most continuously celebrated rock bands on the road. They will be live in concert with special guests 650 North and The Easthills at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Radio Radio in Indianapolis After rising to prominence in 1996 with the …read more.

A “Winona Centennial Gospel Hymnsing” will be held at the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, in Winona Lake, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9. The hymnsing is free and open to the public and features the hymns and gospel songs that were published by the Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company and that made Winona …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday through Thursday, June 13. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Epic (in 2D), Rated: PG Starring: Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, All seats: $5.50 Showtime: 7 p.m. from Friday, June 7, to Thursday, June 13 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, …read more.

Tickets for all concerts at the Kosciusko County Community Fair are on sale and time is ticking by. The fair is slated to begin Sunday, July 7, and the first concert is scheduled for Monday, July 8. Headlining this year’s country concert is Love & Theft with special guest Casey James. Love & Theft, the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS –  at The Lumineers will appear live at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Special guests to be announced soon. The Lumineers are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar), Neyla Pekarek (cello), Stelth Ulvang (piano, guitar), Ben Wahamaki (bass), and Jeremiah …read more.

The Eagles have added a concert in Indianapolis to the “History of the Eagles” tour. The iconic band will perform at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 18, and tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Saturday at 10 a.m. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy …read more.

The North Webster Community Center offers tons of summer classes for all ages. Yoga – Thursdays 10 a.m. in June. Shannon Johnson with Blooming with Yoga will instruct this one hour class. This class gives lots of descriptions and options. We will work on strength building, gaining range of motion and coordination. Aromatherapy Workshop – …read more.

The legendary “King of The Blues” and beloved American icon B.B. King returns to the historic Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, for Sunday, October 6, performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $69.50 and $99.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the Morris Box Office, …read more.

The Lee Anne Stewart Dance Schools’ annual dance production is a celebration of 40 years serving many area communities. “In the News,” this year’s annual dance production, is the culmination of nine months of training for the studio’s hard-working dance students and staff at Lee Anne Stewart. The Nappanee studio will hold its performances at …read more.

Children and adults can get close to and even touch some amazing animals at the Silly Safaris animal show coming to the the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival this weekend. A Silly Safaris show is a high-energy and theatrical performance. Children and volunteers join the animals on-stage in games and various fun activities. Each animal, game …read more.

The Hawg Trough is a mobile 5,000 gallon fish tank that will be on display at Center Lake in Warsaw this Saturday as part of the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. “If you’ve ever wanted to see the fish in our lakes up close, this is your chance,” said festival coordinator, Anna Burke. The Hawg Trough …read more.

Looking for summer activities for your children or yourself? The summer programs at Debra Collier’s School of Dance feature exciting dance and theme camps along with an intro to dance class, Get Up & Dance!, Dance Trance Fitness and Ballroom. From camps with the studio’s own princess to workshops with nationally-known master teacher, Jeremy Plummer, …read more.

Find just what you’re looking for at the annual St. Anne’s Tent Sale, starting today and going through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day and located at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., under the big, white tent. All proceeds are used to support the mission and services of St. …read more.

Sunday, July 7 will be an evening of family fun as the Demolition Derby returns to the Kosciusko County Fair. According to Derby Official Chase Collier, this year’s derby will feature drivers from within and outside of the community who will be participating in three separate classes for prizes ranging up to $1,000. “Excitement has …read more.

Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation will be hosting the second Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Five to six lake cottages will be open to tour during the event. Those interested in participating will need to gather a crew of six or more with tickets costing $25 per person; there …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the 3rd Annual Homebrew Tasting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event is at the Cerulean Garden, 1101 E. Canal St., in Winona Lake. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the event, and complete proceeds benefit Combined Community Services. All donations …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a variety of canoeing skills clinics this summer. The clinics will cover the basics of canoeing safety, loading and unloading, paddling, steering, and canoeing as a team.  The cost for all clinics is only $5, and all supplies are provided. Kids clinics will be held June …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will host multiple races and other athletic events over the weekend, June 7-9. Held annually in Warsaw and Winona Lake, the Lakes Festival celebrates lakes while educating attendees about caring for water resources. The youngest festival-goers can participate in the Water Waddle, a 1-mile fun run for toddlers and kids …read more.

Hey, kids! “Dig into Reading” at the North Webster Community Public Library this summer and earn prizes for every 5 hours of reading you complete. They have reading clubs for ages birth through 20. Registration starts today. The “Dig into Reading” Club is for kids birth through fifth grade. The “Beneath the Surface” reading club …read more.

Looking for something to do this summer? Want to have fun and meet new friends? Try the Girl Scout experience. Girls finishing kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend “A Taste of Girl Scouting” summer program at the Nye Youth Cabin, 351 N. Buffalo St. in Warsaw. Activities will take place from 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Premiering at Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw on Wednesday, and based on the award-winning Dreamworks smash hit, “Shrek: The Musical” is a warped fairy-tale about a large green and ugly ogre, who lives happily in his own private swamp. Who is this questionable hero on a quest to find a queen for the kingdom of …read more.

North Pointe Cinema’s Free Family Film Festival starts this Wednesday morning and runs each Wednesday through July 31. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the feature starting at 10 a.m. The cinema is located at 1060 Mariner Dr. in Warsaw. This summer’s free film line-up: Wednesday, June 5: “The Lorax” (PG) Wednesday, June 12: “Madagascar …read more.

Manchester Main Street’s June 14-15 Eel River Arts Festival is just around the corner. Friday’s 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Celebration of the Arts” Party promises to be evening you won’t want to miss. Enjoy delicious specialty treats and unique live performances from North Manchester’s innovative cooks and talented entertainers. Great news for those still …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for the month of June: 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.

Acting auditions for Heart of Indiana, an independent feature film, will be held in Warsaw on Saturday, June 15, and in Wabash on Saturday, June 22. Heart of Indiana is a morally sound, heartfelt romance set on an Indiana grain farm. Filming is scheduled to begin this September in and around Wabash and Warsaw. You …read more.

Due to the threat of inclement weather for Saturday, the Kids Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday morning has been cancelled. The Warsaw Parks Department said there is not a rain date, however, the staff will be looking at options to reschedule the derby later this year.

Josh Gracin, the U.S. Marine who became an instant fan-favorite during American Idol season two, is the musical headliner at the 14th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival. The event is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis. The annual festival is a showcase for the rapidly-expanding …read more.

A major entertainment convention is set for Indianapolis next year. Florida-based Action3 Events and Promotions LLC is planning the inaugural Indiana Comic Con for March at the Indiana Convention Center. The company says the event will feature 150 booths of venders selling and demonstrating comics, action figures, video games and anime. According to the Indiana …read more.

A series of 10 free concerts in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza kicked off last Friday night. Tomorrow night, The Kari Lynch Band will be bringing country music to the park from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Kari Lynch Band lives for rocking the stage and putting on an entertaining and unforgettable show. With exceptional …read more.

As May winds down, the city of Mentone, the self proclaimed “Egg Basket of the Midwest,” gears up for the annual Egg Festival. This year the festivities begin today and run through Saturday. This festival celebrates the prolific commercial egg production that distinctly marks the city’s heritage and history. “It’s just kind of like a …read more.

Winona Lake, Ind., and Moore, Okla., may be 870 miles away, but will soon be connected by yarn and love.  Julia Porter, an employee at The Island Weaver in The Village at Winona, and her aunt, Pamela Thomas, of Tulsa, Okla., were on the phone last Tuesday morning after the horrifying tornado that ravaged Moore. …read more.

Most avid gardeners throw potato peels, onion ends, carrot tops and lettuce roots directly into the compost pile to be broken down into rich soil for plants. While certainly a good thing, it’s not the only way for these kitchen scraps to be used. Scrap gardening takes as much, or even less, effort and time …read more.

A cultural event is coming to Warsaw and it means an opportunity to sample international foods and take home some treasures. Elegant Home presents a Garden Party and International Food Tasting featuring French, Italian, Thai and Cuban cuisine prepared by chef Teresa Daggett. The event is being held at Elegant Home, 3606 U.S. 30 E., …read more.

The 2013 Pierceton Market kicks off the summer season on Friday with vendors selling produce, crafts, antiques and other flea market goods. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday, May 31 to Oct. 25, and is sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and the park board. For questions, or …read more.

The Studio, 2043 N Detroit St. in Warsaw, is offering the following classes during June. Coffee and Canvas – June 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. $25. This month features “Land of the Free.” A perfect painting for the 4th of July. Come by yourself or with a group of friends for a painting …read more.

WABASH – Humorist Jeanne Robertson will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. A former Miss North Carolina, Robertson captivates audiences with her stories of friends, family and everyday situations with a hilarious twist. Whether regaling audiences with her experiences as a 6’2″ Miss Congeniality winner in the Miss America Pageant …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Could the next Kelly Clarkson be discovered at this year’s Indiana State Fair? People can judge for themselves as the fair is now accepting video entries for its first-ever “Vocal Throwdown” competition that will crown one champion in each of two divisions. The contest is open to any non-professional performer who is 21 …read more.

Yoga – Thursdays 10 a.m. in June. Shannon Johnson with Blooming with Yoga will instruct this one hour class. This class gives lots of descriptions and options.  We will work on strength building, gaining range of motion and coordination. Intro to Comedy Improv Workshop – Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ages 16 …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off summer with free events for children and families. Up first are free Kids’ Corner events and a free community canoeing event. Beginning Wednesday, June 5, the parks will host a free weekly Kids’ Corner program that will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday at …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County unveiled more than a dozen of the Rain on Kosciusko’s 2013 rain barrels at Milford Fest on Saturday. StacePageOnline.com is a sponsor of one of the barrels. The barrels will go on to make their official First Friday debut in downtown Warsaw on June 7 and at the Northern …read more.

The annual Milford Fest is underway today in downtown Milford, and the annual Milford Car Show winners were announced. Winning Best In Show was Kyle Schneider’s 1937 Pontiac Silver Streak. Scheider, from Plymouth, also won the “Longest Distance” award with having driven 60 miles to Milford Fest. The People’s Choice trophy went to Don Bice …read more.

The annual Milford Fest is currently underway today in downtown Milford, and this morning’s Cutie Contest saw approximately 50 children vie for the Cutie King, Queen, Princess and Prince of Milford. The winning children received a cash prize and will ride in a convertible in Monday’s Milford Memorial Day Parade. The Milford Cutie Contest Winners …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants are fast approaching. This year’s theme for the pageants is a Western theme. The date for the toddlers (2-year-olds), preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) and Little Miss and Mister (5- to 8-year-olds) divisions is Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the pageants getting underway at 11 …read more.

Whether it is the adventures of a Jedi or traveling through The Magic of Mumbai, audiences will be fascinated by the characters the performers will bring to life. From the tiniest Little Mouse and a special father and daughter dance, to the exciting Jungle Rhythms, the performances have something to offer everyone. Performers will take …read more.

The Chapman Lake Conservation Association is raising money to enhance the lakes by having an all you can eat Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the CLCA Club House, 3019N 325E (near the public access site) in Warsaw. Prices are $6.50 adults, $3 for children 6-12 …read more.

A series of 10 free concerts in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza on Friday nights kicks off tonight with The Time Travelers from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Time Travelers are a classic/ acoustic rock group who play music from the ’60s through today. If you want to rock out with songs by Beatles, ZZ …read more.

One of the best ways the public can see, up close, what Wawasee High School students are capable of creating is to attend the school’s annual art show. This year’s show will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Student artwork will be …read more.

The Ice Rinks at Lutheran Health SportsCenter in Fort Wayne invites all Warsaw residents to enjoy a week of free public ice skating from Friday, May 31, to Thursday, June 6. For exact times, visit IceSports.com. Ice skating is free, skate rental is $3.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kids Fishing Derby once again this year. It will be held at Center Lake Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, and end at 11:30 a.m. The event is completely free and open to any kid ages 3-16. There will be free prizes and …read more.

A blast of hillbilly passion and Delta blues will captivate audience members when Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at LangLab in South Bend. The following night, the band heads to Indianapolis to play at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Eiteljorg Museum of American …read more.

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Mich., owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi,  announced today that Jeff Dunham will be featured in an intimate performance for 2,000 fans at the all-new FireKeepers Casino Hotel Event Center at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Dunham’s television specials …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YwlMx-ELRI] I remembered seeing a preview for Hit and Run last summer but heard very little about it. It wasn’t until I stumbled across it on Netflix that I had a renewed interest in giving it a view. I think most of my apprehensiveness about the film came from the direct to video style …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is a great place for families to spend time this summer, to learn and be inspired, thanks to the Summer Reading Program’s Dig Into Reading, Beneath the Surface, and Groundbreaking Reads. Children in 5th grade and below can join Dig into Reading this summer at WCPL, June 3 through July 20. …read more.

The Island Weaver is having classes for kids all summer long. Felting, weaving and more will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during June and July. Visit www.theislandweaver.com for schedule information.

SOUTH BEND – From May 8-19, WICKED bewitched more than 36,000 patrons at The Morris Theatre, broke box office records with a record gross of $2.7 million dollars and became South Bend’s most successful touring Broadway Show. The 16 performances resulted in standing ovations from the audiences, but also had a larger impact on the …read more.

Duck, Down & Above at Maple Leaf Farms World Headquarters, 101 E. Church St. in Leesburg, will be hosting guided wine pairing events on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25. The wine pairing event on May 24 is at 6 p.m. and on May 25 at 6:30 p.m. Chef JD will prepare five courses including duck, house …read more.

It’s time to get your summer started with “All the Right Moves” by bringing a friend to the KCWC Brunch, June 6, at “The Hub,” 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Deb Collier School of Dance will get everyone moving by featuring great moves from Dance Trance classes, a new …read more.

A Paris Flea Market will take place at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer. This first market of the season is this week, May 25. The market will include antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, stained glass, books, toys, re-purposed/upcycled furniture, art, florals, fruits/vegetables, collectibles and more. Booth …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central, the region’s gateway for informal science education, will offer half-price admission to visitors as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Last Saturday event on May 25. Science Central’s normal admission cost is $8 per person, 3-65; $7 ages 66+; and free for ages 2 and under. On “Last Saturday,” admission …read more.

IPFW in Fort Wayne has camps in music, art dance and theatre starting as soon as June 8. Camps and classes are for all ages, with exceptional opportunities for teenagers, who happen to be some of the hardest campers to please. Dance Classes Eight-week session runs Saturdays, June 8 through Aug. 10. No class June …read more.

When Milford Fest was revived by the Lions Club a few years ago, it didn’t take long for folks across the area to realize once again how fun a community-wide day of entertainment and activities could be. The annual all-day festival will take place this Saturday, May 25, and feature carnival rides for kids, vendors, …read more.

Winona Lake’s Cerulean Restaurant, 1101 E. Canal St., is teaming up with Goshen’s Ignition Music to bring an impressive summer concert lineup to The Garden at Cerulean, the restaurant’s outdoor lounge. Ignition’s owner Steve Martin is booking artists to perform at Cerulean, which will often coincide with the groups’ visits to the Goshen record store. The …read more.

Social Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays, May 30 to June 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beginners and Intermediate. You may take one or both levels. $50/$90 Sketch Comedy Writing – Tuesdays. June 4 to July 16, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Want to learn how to write comedy skits like the Saturday Night Live pros? …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IPL 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 25, at noon in downtown Indianapolis, will once again feature a diverse line-up of celebrities. The 500 Festival announced today that in addition to previously announced WNBA Champion Indiana Fever as Parade Grand Marshal and The X-Factor winner Tate Stevens as the Parade’s opening …read more.

Jerry Martin of North Webster, pictured at left, polishes his 2004 Mustang during Friday evening’s Cruisin’ Cuse cruise-in, held in downtown Syracuse. The cruise-in included new and classic cars and trucks on display, local vendors, kids’ activities, live music and plenty to eat. But the fun continues Saturday with the Cruisin’ Cuse car, truck and …read more.

Car enthusiasts from near and far are invited to zoom in to the annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. Preceding the show will be the annual cruise-in from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today on Main Street in uptown Syracuse. In addition, Friday’s activities will include food vendors, games and …read more.

Ripley Auctions is pleased to present Important Racing Memorabilia, an auction offering personal items from the collections of Wilbur Shaw, the first consecutive race winner of the Indianapolis 500, at 5 p.m. Friday, May 24. The sale includes the prototype of today’s winning Indy 500 driver’s ring, the Borg Warner plaques Shaw received for each …read more.

Turkey Creek Alpacas, 12990 N. 200 W. in Milford, will be hosting their annual Spring Open Farm Day from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 18. Alpacas, fiber arts demonstrations, micro-mini mill tour, spring crias (baby alpacas) and more will be part of Spring Open Farm Day. Stop by the farm for an afternoon …read more.

The Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show will feature motorcycles from all manufacturers and from many countries from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow Brower Park, 105. E Market St. Owners from all over Indiana, southern Michigan and Ohio will bring their motorcycles to compete with the best for trophies, the respect of many riders and the …read more.

Have you been dying to try a new recipe? Try out your new dish at the North Webster Public Library’s Revolving Recipe Round-Up at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. This group meets the last Tuesday of each month to share and swap recipes. Each month the group focuses on a different type of food, and this …read more.

Queen contestants for Miss Silver Lake Days and entry forms for Silver Lake Days 2013 competitions are now being accepted. The 37th annual Silver Lake Days Festival will be held June 13-15 with the theme of Motorcycle Madness. Those interested in taking part in the Miss Silver Lake Days pageant are asked to contact Liz Surface …read more.

There will be courses for both adults and children offered throughout the summer at the North Webster Community Center. Adults can sign up for classes in: jewelry making, social ballroom dancing, aromatherapy, sketch comedy, family massage, Yoga, pain relief and volleyball. For the kids, there are classes available in: clay, hands on art, Hip Hop …read more.

The following adult programs will be offered in June by the Warsaw Community Public Library: Adult Summer Reading Program: June 3 to Aug. 3. Read books, win prizes! Chinese Mandarin Language Class: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Monday in June. Cookbook Club:  10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 3. Bring your kitchen tips …read more.

The 4th Annual Run for Others 5K has a new starting point and race route this year. Runners can expect to line up at the Trailhouse Village Outdoor Store in Winona Lake. The race will then follow the greenway to Roy Street. Proceeds from the race go to Integrated Community Development International, a Warsaw-based nonprofit …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will now have interactive arts activities thanks to a Kosciusko Leadership Academy white paper project. “When our KLA group set out to promote the arts within the community we needed an avenue to engage a large audience,” said Amanda Zambrano, 2013 academy graduate. “By developing an arts component within this …read more.

Harr Jaddah, a three-woman belly dance troupe from Warsaw, will be performing at the A Rad The Rivers Belly Dance Alliance Show “Magical Things and Gossamer Wings” on Sunday, May 19, at the Shoaff Park River Lodge Pavilion, 6401 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne. Doors open at noon and the belly dance show starts at …read more.

An amazing celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Activities for the evening include the 5th Annual Student Film Festival, performances by the WCHS Jazz Band, WCS Strings Ensemble, individual musical …read more.

WFRN Friend Fest is a multi-stage Christian music festival at Amish Acres in Nappanee on June 21-22. Main stage artists include Toby Mac, Matthew West, Building 429, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Jamie Grace, Big Daddy Weave, Chris August, For King and Country, Rhett Walker Band, Moriah Peters, Finding Favour, Hyland, OBB and Mosteller. There will be …read more.

Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival Inc. – the only bluegrass festival in Elkhart County – will celebrate its ninth year Friday-Sunday, June 7-9. Free primitive camping and parking, handicap accessible and attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair. The festival is honoring Clyde Carr and the HYMN TYMERS bluegrass gospel band making music in the Michiana …read more.

While the line has begun to get reserved track seating for grandstand concerts at this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair, the first day to get tickets is Saturday. New this year is the availability to order tickets online. Ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and individuals may now purchase tickets online at www.4hfair.org, by …read more.

Tickets for Love & Theft, with special guest Casey James at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, will be on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The Academy of Country Music-nominated the country duo and RCA Records recording artists will headline the fair’s country music concert on Tuesday, July 9. They’ll take the stage at …read more.

Cycling enthusiasts will gather in Winona Lake and Warsaw this weekend for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. The three-day event encourages cycling with an emphasize of wellness and enjoyment. The event begins at 7 a.m. Friday with coffee and snacks at 1000 park Bakafe in the Village at Winona. It is aimed at encouraging …read more.

Join the fight against the nation’s leading cause of disability by taking part in the Warsaw Arthritis Walk on Saturday, June 1, at Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The Arthritis Walk is an annual 5K walk (with a 1-mile turn around option) held by the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds to …read more.

Car enthusiasts from near and far are invited to zoom in to the annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. Preceding the show will be the annual cruise-in from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday on Main Street in uptown Syracuse. In addition, Friday’s activities will include food vendors, games and …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, MICH. – 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 by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Saturday, August 3; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on Thursday, August 8; and Tony Bennett on Friday, August 23. Tickets for these concerts …read more.