WABASH — Celebrating the greatest entertainer of all time, “The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular” will take place at the Honeywell Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. Join Elvis impersonators Shawn Kush, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton as they perform in “The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular.” This concert celebrates the music of the …read more.

 WABASH —The Honeywell Foundation has been awarded a $5,000 grant by the Ecolab Foundation. The grant award will benefit the Honeywell Foundation’s Educational Outreach Program, a curriculum-based, multifaceted arts education program that provides free arts education programming in 14 counties in the northeast region of Indiana.   In addition to distributing grant funds in and …read more.

By Darla McCammon Paul Gauguin was, and remains after death, a controversial artist. His work was largely unappreciated until he died. His biography is fascinating and very long. I encourage you to read it. He and the artist from last week’s article, Henry Bacon, were both influenced by Brittany and visits to Pont-Aven. But each …read more.

WARSAW — It’s your sixth-grade year. The long anticipated day has come when you and your classmates file onto the school bus and head to the Wagon Wheel Theatre to watch the holiday musical. You arrive and are ushered to your seats where just rows behind you another school of sixth graders files by. Over …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools orchestra program has invited the community to the orchestra holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. The orchestra is under the direction of Heather Brannock. There is no admission charge for the concert, and members of the community are …read more.

By Darla McCammon We continue our search for Christmas artists with a lovely piece by Henry A. Bacon titled “Christmas Prayer,” dated 1872. In 1839, Bacon was born in Haverhill, Mass. We know little about his art training and background in his youth and teen years, but we do know it was sufficient for him …read more.

WABASH — The five-man a capella group entitled VoicePlay will perform on the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 12. As seen on Season 4 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” VoicePlay recordings and concerts are a huge hit and have to be heard to be believed. This concert is part of …read more.

WARSAW — The Center Street Community Theatre has announced plans for a Spring 2019 production of “the greatest American play” “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. Performances are scheduled for April 25 to 28 at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. The show will be co-directed by Gerald and Beth Anne Cox. Auditions will be …read more.

WABASH — A performance of “American Girl Live” will appear at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Sponsorship is provided by Tiny Threads Children’s Boutique. “American Girl Live” is a premiere stage production, featuring all original songs and unforgettable experiences. Come along to sleepover camp with some new friends …read more.

WABASH — Whether you are an amateur or professional artist, the Honeywell Foundation’s Clark Gallery will be hosting its annual “92 County Art Show” from Jan. 10 through Feb. 18, 2019. Entries will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7. The competition is open to artists of all ages living in …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire will be returning to Warsaw to perform a country-themed Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 16. The free event will take place at Lakeview Middle School, 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Doors will open at 2 p.m., with the concert beginning at 4 p.m. Early arrival is encouraged as seating is limited.  There …read more.

WARSAW — A certified American comedy institution since 1959, The Second City’s laughs are 100 percent USA-made in this latest take on our great, big dysfunctional nation. The lauded company is sending satire down the conveyor belt and celebrating what makes us all tick in a hilarious revue that will leave you breathlessly ready to …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Art students from Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School showed their world-class talent in a recent art competition that featured the work of school-aged artists from around the globe. The local artists participated in the 49th World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taipei, China, Taipei. The competition included artwork from students in 41 countries. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Sandro Botticelli was a master Renaissance artist from Italy. He created the painting “The Mystical Nativity” around 1500. This work can be viewed at the National Gallery in London. Botticelli normally painted in oil on wood panels, but this painting was done on canvas. Historians claim the message within this work of …read more.

WABASH — More shows have been booked to the Honeywell Center’s roster of upcoming entertainment for all audiences. Performances include “Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos,” Scotty McCreery, Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour and “Mutts Gone Nuts.” Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.  Get ready for a …read more.

WARSAW — You and your family are invited to an Allowing Christ To Shine Christmas concert at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center this Christmas season. Jason Gray, Stars Go Dim and Jillian Linklater are bringing the Christmas Is Coming tour to the community at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. This is the seventh consecutive year for this classic …read more.

WARSAW — Come out and celebrate the holiday seasons with December’s “Holly” Days First Friday event held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. This year’s event will feature the Optimist’s Santa House open from 5 to 9 p.m. at the courthouse square. Children can come and visit with Santa and share their …read more.

By Darla McCammon We finished our “Goblins to Gobbler” series and ate those turkeys; now we will move right into Christmas themes. We are going to explore some of the more amazing and unique art that has been done for this very special season. This week we are going to get a peek at a …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Performing Arts Center is excited to welcome families to a free screening of Disney’s “Santa Clause 2” on Saturday, Dec. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. and attendees are welcome to purchase refreshments or take their picture with Santa and his elves. The showing of the movie will begin at 7 …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center welcomes the return of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra for its annual “Holiday Pops” concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Corporate sponsorship is provided by First Farmers Bank and Trust. Under the direction of Caleb young, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will once again spread holiday cheer. With seasonal favorites …read more.

WARSAW — The work of a South Bend-based artist is on display in Warsaw Community High School through the end of January 2019. Ramiro Rodriguez is a well-known artist, whose work is featured in exhibits around the world and in private collections. He graduated from the Kendall College of Art and Design and received a master’s degree …read more.

WARSAW — You and your family are invited to an Allowing Christ To Shine Christmas concert at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center this Christmas season. Jason Gray, Stars Go Dim and Jillian Linklater are bringing the Christmas Is Coming tour to the community at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. This is the seventh consecutive year for this classic …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music will conclude for the year with two Christmas concerts. This Sunday, Dec. 2, the Grace College Lancer Chorus and String and Guitar Ensemble, First United Methodist Church Choir, and the Lakeland Community Choir & Festival Orchestra will present Christmas in the Village: …read more.

By Darla McCammon As I was researching another topic, my daughter happened to find something about the movie “Gone with the Wind” that led me down several rabbit trails, but ultimately, I was able to find some fascinating history. Margaret Mitchell wrote the book, but David O. Selznick made it into an epic film that …read more.

WABASH — “Under the Streetlamp” is coming to the Honeywell Center with its “Hip to the Holidays” performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Ford Theater. Featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including “Jersey Boys,” “Under the Streetlamp” is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook …read more.

By Darla McCammon This has been an incredible journey as we discovered many aspects played by the turkey on our nation and our lives. From learning that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national bird rather than the eagle, to our journey with America’s bird artist Audubon showing us a wild turkey, to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Anything that can go wrong has gone wrong aboard the S.S. Amore, a not-so-luxurious honeymoon cruise ship. Captain Giovanni Della Robbia is trying to calm the passengers, with the assistance of the cruise director Gina. You will join the crew on talent night aboard the Amore. Just when it looks like the cruise …read more.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is pleased to announce auditions for youth and teens for its upcoming Wagon Wheel JR Winter Production. The title of the production will be announced after auditions take place. Auditions will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Wagon Wheel Theatre lobby. Those ages 9 …read more.

WARSAW — Local musician Mark Allen has cleared yet another hurdle in his quest to appear on television on the program “America’s Got Talent.” On Monday, Nov. 12, Allen, 50, hauled his guitar and small amplifier to Detroit to the expansive Cobo Center to participate in his first round of live auditions. “It was just …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy’s theatre department will present the full-length drama “Little Women” written by Louisa M. Alcott and adapted for the stage by John Ravold, on Nov. 16 and 17. A dramatization in one set of Louisa M. Alcott’s novel, “Little Women” is a story that never will grow old for its …read more.

 WARSAW — Faculty and students from Debra Collier’s School of Dance in Warsaw attended the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters’ Workshop, held in Oak Brook, Ill. Studio owner and CNADM Past President, Debra Collier, MDE, five faculty members and students ranging from novice to advanced, attended the two-day event to improve their skills in …read more.

By Darla McCammon Taking us ever closer to the wonderful national holiday of Thanksgiving this week, and another work of art about that holiday, we will visit a painting done by a woman who did not seriously take up painting until she reached the age of 78. Anna Mary Robertson was born on Sept. 7, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ middle school band, choir and orchestra departments will present their Veterans Day concerts at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Lakeview Middle School gymnasium. The concerts will feature the Edgewood Middle School and Lakeview Middle School advanced bands, combined choirs and intermezzo orchestras. The bands …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy’s theatre department presents “Little Women: A Play in Three Acts!” by John Ravold. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. This adaptation is a dramatization in one set of Louisa M. Alcott’s novel, “Little Women,” a story that never will grow …read more.

By Darla McCammon Moving beyond Halloween and its goblins, we will concentrate on another American tradition: Thanksgiving and its gobblers. We recently looked at a famous painting of a turkey done by John James Audubon that was included in his “The Birds of America” book and sold for over $8 million back in 2000. This …read more.

WARSAW — Mark Allen doesn’t care what you think. If you think 50 years of age is too old to start a music career, you’re better off talking to the wall. If you think he should trim the last remnants of his hair to match his male pattern baldness, talk to someone else. If you …read more.

By Darla McCammon It’s down with goblins and up with gobblers as we head into the popular traditional holiday of Thanksgiving. We are going to take a look at some famous turkey and Thanksgiving paintings you will enjoy. This week we will learn about one of America’s most famous bird artists: John James Audubon. A …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee & Canvas Program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9.  This event is a great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of hot beverage at the Center Lake Pavilion. The $15 registration fee includes all …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, July 30, a short film project was set into motion at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw. The screenplay had been written, the cast had been assembled and over 60 extras joined the staff at the alley to be a part of a creative project titled “Humility.” Marc Eckel is the creative …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw Community Development Corporation, Miller’s Senior Living Community, the city of Warsaw and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club are partnering to bring the community Spooktakular this Friday, Oct. 26. Spooktakular is the annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating opportunity held in downtown Warsaw. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be concluded around …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s theater department has announced it will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” on Nov. 9, 10, and 15-17 in the Little Theatre in Philathea Hall, 1499 Alpha Drive, Winona Lake. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults, and are available at the campus store in the Gordon …read more.

NAPPANEE — Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor” is currently on stage at Amish Aces Round Barn Theatre and it offers a laugh a minute as the cast faces problems and encounters involving Italian opera tenor Tito Merelli (Christopher Cherry). As the show opens, it’s 1934 and Max (DeBryant Johnson) and Maggie (Danae DeShazer) are …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Beginning Band recently held its first concert of the 2018-2019 school year. The students performed traditional band classics to a full audience. “The students did a fantastic job in preparing for their first concert, they looked and sounded great,” said Joseph Peloza, middle school band director. Peloza said he …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have talked before about the great Dutch artists such as Vermeer (1632-1675) who created the famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and the incredible Italian artist of Mona Lisa fame, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Controversy continues to this day about whether either of these artists and others of that period utilized …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisans Market’s outdoor season is coming to an end on Oct. 20. The market is celebrating the end of a great season by having a Fall Festival. In addition to all the weekly vendors, the Fall Festival, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., will offer the community a day …read more.

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times and Halloween events that Ink Free News has gathered from the community. To add an event to the list, please email all information to [email protected]. Atwood Atwood’s trick-or-treating will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.   Bourbon Bourbon’s trick-or-treating will be from 5 to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Nicole L. Croy, photographer and visual artist from Churubusco, will present her exhibit “Exploring The World of Handmade Pinhole Cameras” on Friday, Oct. 26, at an opening reception in the Mount Memorial Hall Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. Croy will give an artist talk at 7 p.m., with the reception …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present fall family fun, a free event for the entire family from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, in Lucerne Park on Pike lake.  Everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy live farm animals, hayrides, a live bat and educational display, library …read more.

By Darla McCammon Two artists share the limelight at Lakeland Art Association this month along with a special program at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, by Ann Shive from Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery. The first artist is John Wade III, an interesting folk artist who is self-taught, having studied art as he progressed through …read more.

WARSAW — Symphony of the Lakes, one of four cultural units of the Warsaw based non-profit Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, has announced that it will be taking a “pause” in its programming for the 2018-19 year while it restructures for better financial solvency and sustainability. The 60-member orchestra, which has built a reputation …read more.

WARSAW — It’s a beautiful time of the year in downtown Warsaw and the city is celebrating Art-Tober from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Warsaw Community High School teachers and students will be at the event to help bring out your inner artist with make-it and take-it crafts. Marc Eckel will create a masterpiece at …read more.

WARSAW — I Am A Christian Tour, a music tour featuring several contemporary Christian music groups, is coming to Warsaw on Oct. 25 in the Warsaw Community High School gymnasium. The concert will feature popular acts Newsong, Building 429 and Citizens Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets …read more.

By Darla McCammon Enthusiasm continues to grow for Florida photographer Darlene Romano’s work, and the community is privileged to have a one-woman exhibit by this extraordinary artist. Coming from Orlando, the work will be on display at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery from October through December and contains excellent artistic work that will captivate …read more.

MILFORD — The Banana Slug String Band, an internationally renown environmental education band, is performing at Camp Mack in Milford at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The band has been together for over 25 years, singing about how to take care of the earth with songs like “Dirt Made My Lunch,” “Water Cycle Boogie,” “No …read more.

WABASH —LeAnn Rimes, internationally multiplatinum-selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, will be at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Corporate sponsorship is provided by First Merchants Bank. Tickets are $35, $45 and $75. Rimes became a country sensation at the age of 13 with the release of the album “Blue,” which …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A community worship night event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Winona Lake Heritage Room, located at 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Guest worship artist Dion Davis will be leading the event. Davis is a Miami born and Atlanta raised worship artist/songwriter passionate about ushering in the presence …read more.

WINONA LAKE — William Catling, sculptor and visual artist from Riverside, Calif., will present his exhibit, “Effigies of the fragile,” on Friday, Sept. 21, at an opening reception in the Mount Memorial Hall Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake. Catling will give an artist talk at 7 p.m., with the reception following until 9 …read more.

NAPPANEE — Step into the Round Barn Theater at Amish Acres in Nappanee and you will turn back the clock to the 1970s when “Happy Days” was “the program” to watch. “Happy Days – A New Musical” is currently on stage. The audience is returned to the popular TV show and the 1950s as the …read more.

By Darla McCammon We talked last week about two local watercolorists on exhibit at the Lakeland Art Association gallery, located at 302 E. Winona Ave. in Warsaw. I took a walk through the gallery this week when I dropped off some work from another exhibit and I found the work by Jeff Klinefelter and Cheryl …read more.

FORT WAYNE — After a promise of a historic concert announcement, the people at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum revealed Paul McCartney will appear at the venue next year.

WARSAW — Mark your calendar for Warsaw’s First Friday event on Sept.7. A Back to School Fashion Show will feature clothing from Brooch Boutique – Warsaw, Male Fashions, Meraki Co., Merle Norman and Elysian Co. from 6 to 7 p.m. Students from The Thomas Hall Voice Studio will be the fashion show models. They will also perform while on Center …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation, in collaboration with AWS Foundation, will provide sensory friendly kits at events, available to individuals of all ages with sensory needs. The kits are designed to support individuals and families when attending events where loud noises, bright lights and unfamiliar surroundings can make it difficult to enjoy the experience. Sensory …read more.

By Darla McCammon When most of us were children we likely received a long thin metal tin with bright colors on the outside design. Upon opening the tin, we found about eight or so hard, but colorful, pigments and a rather pathetic paint brush. The teacher, or our parent, would provide a small container of …read more.

WARSAW — A local car dealership is sponsoring a midget car and its driver in an inaugural sprint car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Car Company of Warsaw and Goshen is sponsoring Cole Bodine, 19, of Clauson-Marshall Racing in the Driven2SaveLives BC39 race, which will take place Sept. 5 and 6 on the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Christian artist John Mark McMillan will perform on the Grace College campus at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the corner of King’s Highway and Wooster Road. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free, outdoor concert will take place during Grace’s annual “Sib’s Weekend” as …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee & Canvas program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. This is a great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of hot beverage at the Center Lake Pavilion.  The $15 registration fee includes …read more.

INDIANA — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Indiana. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the state in October. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The show follows Mike and Frank, two of …read more.

By Darla McCammon There are a number of art organizations in the area. The longest lived group would most likely be the Lakeland Art Association. I am a member of this group and it is going strong. I also am responsible for the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery displays for people to enjoy, so I …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Debra Collier’s School of Dance is excited to announce the kickoff of a new boys’ hip hop class and more hip hop opening for teens and tweens. To celebrate the addition of these classes to the lineup, the studio is offering free sample classes from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. Both …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean the summer fun needs to stop. There are seven great events happening throughout Kosciusko County this weekend. The Oakwood Resort Fine Arts Festival in Syracuse goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. This annual, family-friendly event brings artists from all …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their final Central Park Concert Series concert of the year at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24.  The Whisnants will be performing a gospel music concert from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or favorite blanket …read more.

WARSAW — Everyone’s Tiffany, the house improv team for Center Street Community Theater, will perform at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Tap House in downtown Warsaw, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Tickets at the door are $3 or two for $5. Improv comedy is unscripted. Performers react to whatever is happening in the scene. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Fred Olds met his wife Flo in New York. He worked in Long Island after graduating from Columbia University. It wasn’t long before he and Flo decided they would like to raise their family in a better place than New York, so they packed up and moved to a farm they called …read more.

WARSAW — Everyone’s Tiffany, the house improv team for Center Street Community Theatre, is offering adult improv classes in the Warsaw area beginning Saturday, Sept. 22. Improv is a form of comedic theatre in which participants perform unscripted scenes, such as in the hit show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Improv classes and training are …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to hold the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. You won’t want to miss the country artist, Jared Knox. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring your …read more.

By Darla McCammon Fred Olds was well-known and loved here in Warsaw, but he had a national exposure for his art and a wide audience loved his work. We are fortunate today that Wes Olds and his wife, Gail, live in our community and have generously allowed us to borrow their collection of Fred Olds’ …read more.

By Darla McCammon I first met John Streeter a few years ago when he donated two fabulous works of art for our Animal Welfare League to use for the cover of our cookbook fundraiser. They were delightful depictions of both a dog and a cat and helped a great deal in the raising of funds …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to hold the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m.  Friday Aug. 10. The secret is out –  Top Secret Band will be playing great rock music from the 60s to now. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and …read more.

WABASH — Radio station 101.9 ROCKS will welcome heavy metal bands “Dokken” with special guest “Jack Russell’s Great White” on the night of their performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Corporate sponsorship is provided by Rick’s Auto Repair and 24 Hour Towing. “Dokken” exploded out of the boiling …read more.

NAPPANEE — The curtain opens. The lights come up. The stage is empty except for a piano and drums in one corner and Stephen (Paul Rigano, the Round Barn Theatre’s musical director) seated at the piano trying to put a song together. It just doesn’t jell. Enter his wife, Samantha (Tess Colby), who reminds him …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks Department is proud to present the annual family carnival at Central Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. Enjoy children’s entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting, dunk tank, Penguin Point’s big wheel race and so much more. Located at the Central Parks Glover Pavilion in Warsaw. Brought to you by the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Booth Brothers, a renowned Southern Gospel group, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. The concert is part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music and will take place at the Village Amphitheatre on Tabernacle Lawn, 801 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Tent seating …read more.

WARSAW — Baker Youth Club and Cruisin’ Hoosiers Car Club will be having its 28th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Friday, Aug. 3. The car show will be in conjunction with Warsaw’s First Friday event. The show will take place in the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Entertainment, food vendors and many cars, trucks …read more.

By Darla McCammon We took a trip recently that sated some of my craving for art. It began with the Creation Museum, located just south of Cincinnati across the Ohio River and into Petersburg, Ky. It was about a four hour drive from Warsaw. Not only is this large facility educational and entertaining with scientific …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27. If you like country/rock you won’t want to miss The Lemon Brothers. The band starts playing at 7 p.m.and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have covered quite a nice number of art related museums and galleries for you to visit this summer. I hope you have enjoyed the trips. Here are the last two we will discuss for now, but we will want to be back and visit two of the ones we mentioned that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Northern Lakes Gospel Promotions will host a concert, featuring the Booth Brothers, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, on Tabernacle Lawn in Spring Fountain Park, 700 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The concert is part of the Grace College and Village at Winona summer concert series. The concert is free, but a love …read more.

By Darla McCammon Indianapolis, just a stone’s throw away for most of my readers, is a mecca for art exhibits. We will cover some easy trips you can take to enjoy a variety of four to five museums and galleries in Indianapolis that are specifically geared to exhibit and collect art for your enjoyment. Some …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has added five more shows to its entertainment line-up. The shows include “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” the annual holiday concert by the “Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops,” “Ann Wilson of Heart,” “B-The Underwater Bubble Show,” and a performance by “The Illusionists.” Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library presents the celebrated acoustic duo Hungrytown from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. Admission is free. Hungrytown recently returned from a six-week tour of Great Britain and Germany, following a four month tour of the American south and southwest. Vermonters Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, who make …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Local artist Steve Creighton has been notified that his still life painting Arrangement with Blue Vase has been juried into the 94th Annual Hoosier Salon exhibition. This is the third straight year that Creighton’s work has been accepted into the Hoosier Salon Exhibit. The exhibition will be on display at the Indiana State …read more.

By Darla McCammon My hometown is Terre Haute, where my art experience truly began with a four-year National Merit Scholarship to Indiana State University. Also located there, near the banks of the Wabash River, is the Sheldon Swope Art Museum. This museum was donated by Michael Sheldon Swope, who was a jeweler in Terre Haute …read more.

WARSAW —  “Black Panther” is a worthwhile, enjoyable superhero film. The Panther, T’Challa, is the king of a fictional African country called Wakanda.  Wakanda is technologically advanced but pretends to be primitive. The film revolves around a domestic power struggle for the throne. The Panther’s rival wants to use the country’s technology to rule the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. Leesburg Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association’s flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7. This year’s theme is May The Fourth Be With You. The public is invited to watch the event from the shoreline at the …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant and must be signed by parent for anyone under age 18. …read more.

WARSAW — On Friday, July 6, Metzger Trucking is hosting a truck show in downtown Warsaw at the July First Friday event. One hundred percent of the money collected goes towards Claypool Elementary’s Boomerang Backpack program, Warsaw Little League and K21 Cancer Care Fund. Metzger Trucking Show & Shine is for large and small trucks …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. Leesburg Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association’s flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7. This year’s theme is May The Fourth Be With You. The public is invited to watch the event from the shoreline at the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A filmmaker from Los Angeles is looking for up to 50 extras for their film “Long Gone By.” Local production company One Voice Media is teaming up with Andrew Morgan for the project. Those who want to participate should contact producer Emily Morgan at [email protected]. The movie will also be accepting walk-ins on …read more.

WARSAW — The gallery at rua is excited to announce their third major exhibit of 2018 featuring the vibrant paintings and pastels of local artist Mike Kelly. The new exhibition is titled Reaching an Interesting Place, and will be open in the Brennan Room of Warsaw’s unique downtown restaurant Rua from Tuesday, July 10, through …read more.

By Darla McCammon Hope you have considered some of the short road trips we suggested last week. All are in a day’s drive and an excellent opportunity for you and your family to learn something new this summer. Do you remember when we wrote about Louis Comfort Tiffany? And also advised you to read the …read more.