FORT WAYNE — The string quartet merges with full orchestra at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s second Masterworks concert of the season, “Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Rhinehart Music Center on the IPFW campus.

FORT WAYNE — Join Science Central Saturday, Oct. 3, as they put the science in science fiction. As part of Science Central’s 20th anniversary activities, the science center will host a special event celebrating science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comic books and more.

GOSHEN — Lindi Ortega is coming to Ignition Music Garage, voted Top Ten Favorite Venue by the Americana music association Saturday, October 10. Opening is Smooth Hound Smith.

BLOOMINGTON —REO Speedwagon will be coming to the IU Auditorium, presented by New Covenant Productions at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.

WABASH — For three weeks this fall, the Eagles Theatre will bring Nashville to Wabash, with acoustic sessions by award-winning singer/songwriters who will perform their hits and talk about gaining success in Nashville and beyond.

WABASH — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presenting “Broadway Divas” will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.

WARSAW — Steven Curtis Chapman will be appearing at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts to perform a mixture of his number one hits and songs from his newest, and 18th, album “The Glorious Unfolding.”

GOSHEN — Tall Walker is coming to Ignition Music Garage, which was voted top ten favorite venue by the Americana music association, Friday, Sept. 25. Elephant Rescue will open for them.

WARSAW — No one seemed to mind to wait in line to experience the zip line, leave a hand print on a city snow plow, take a ride in an REMC bucket truck, or pick up goodies handed out by the various organizations. The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day was another huge success …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:32 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 200 block West Allen Street, Syracuse, Bambi J. Stuckman contacted police regarding a non-criminal matter. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 100 block of East Canal Street, Warsaw. A …read more.

WARSAW — The rain held off during the county’s 9/11 memorial remembrance ceremony at Center Lake Park, Warsaw. Some stood throughout the entire ceremony, others utilized the bleachers and chairs provided or sat on the ground or chairs they had brought along.

By KRISTI CHAMBERS Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Emens Auditorium MUNCIE — Indie-folk band, PigPen Theatre Co. will be performing at Pruis Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Their debut album, “Bremen”, was named number 10 album of the year in The Huffington Post’s 2012 Grammy preview. Their follow up EP, “The Way I’m Running”, was premiered …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC and Lutheran Health Network KCH, is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s Family Safety Day will continue to offer free …read more.

WARSAW — With the 14th anniversary of 9/11 quickly approaching, many in Kosciusko County are feeling the weight and solemnity of the event. Few are more dedicated, however, to the remembrance of the disaster, than co-chairman of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee, Mike Cox.

MUNCIE — New Covenant Productions proudly presents rock and roll hall of famers Lynyrd Skynyrd live in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Emens Auditorium in Muncie, 1800 West Riverside Ave. With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” …read more.

By JARED AMBROSE Business Development, Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees will be showing their support for community safety and health education at this year’s Family Safety Day. The event 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Fire Chief Mike Brubaker says, “Keeping members of …read more.

WARSAW — The final Central Park Concert Series of the season will feature Meet The Beetles Friday evening, Aug. 21. The concert will be from 7-8:30 p.m. by the fountain.

TERRE HAUTE — Cheap Trick will be coming to the ISU Hulman Center at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Audiences in Terre Haute will be treated to a night filled with the band’s massive hit singles that are some of rock’s most beloved songs of all time. Tickets go on sale starting 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will feature the musical group, Bigger Picture at this Friday Night’s Concert by the Fountain, Aug. 14.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents are invited to a Patriot Day Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The ceremony will be held at Central Park, Warsaw. The ceremony will remember the ones lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the ones that continue to serve locally. The event will be hosted …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Kim D. Poole reported the theft of fishing tackle and a fish finder. Value: $950. 10:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block West Section Street, Milford. Lindsey M. Wray reported tires slashed. …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more. Also, sign-up the kids …read more.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS Director, Community Relations Anderson University ANDERSON — Christian contemporary band Sidewalk Prophets announced its album release concert for “Something Different” will take place at Anderson University at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Reardon Auditorium with reserved seating available through Ticketmaster or the Reardon box office, (765) 641-4140. Doors open at 6:30 …read more.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday Aug. 7,  in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more! Also, sign-up the kids for the Penguin …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present free Water Play Day in Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for kids ages 6 to 12. Guests are asked to meet at West picnic …read more.

[weaver_youtube IT_6n0EPo7s rel=0]   WARSAW — Men and women from around the northeastern portion of the state, who are in the Indiana Guard Reserve 1st Brigade, came to Warsaw in mid-July for a drill to establish a COMMEX with four other state defense forces. But the morning wasn’t just radio communications. A handful of potential …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill •Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, July 31 •He Said, She Said, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 31 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, sunset and moonlight cruises Pierceton The Post Moonshine Alibi, 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; country rock music Syracuse The Frog Tavern …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will feature the musical group, Slim Gypsy Baggage at this Friday Night’s Concert by the Fountain. The band  will perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Central Park pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Attendees can bring a llawn …read more.

WARSAW —If you are a country music fan, you will not want to miss Made In America featuring Wade Hayes, Bryan White and Mark Wills, Friday evening, July 25, at Central Park’s Glover Pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The concert is hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The concert begins at …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free country music concert featuring award-winning country music artists, Wade Hayes, Bryan White and Mark Wills, who have written and produced a combined 20 award winning albums. The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

GOSHEN — Fans of Trace Adkins will not get to hear their favorite country singer at this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Due to a filming change for a movie Adkins will appear in, the country star will no longer be performing at the fair. The country show will go on, however, as Montgomery Gentry …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will feature the musical group, the Bel Airs, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Central Park Plaza, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The Bel Airs feature a mix of bluesy, country, soul and rock-n-roll. Bring your lawn chair or blanket for …read more.

ROME CITY — Nationally-known gospel, country and rock ’n’ roll artist and Noble County native, Todd Allen Herendeen, will perform in concert at 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Sylvan Cellars Event Center, 2725 E. Northport Road, Rome City. The event, “God and Country,” is a fundraiser for Common Grace, which assists …read more.

Though the ground was wet, skies were clear and the park was packed tonight to celebrate the annual Blues and BBQ Concert. The concert began at 6 p.m. at the Glover Pavilion. The evening’s entertainment began with a performance by Elwood Splinters Blues Band, known as the “hardest working blues band”. Barbecue, ice cream, cotton …read more.

Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, presents Zolopht Friday, July 17, as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seated tickets are $20. Standing tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Ignition Music Garage, by phone at (574) 971-8282 or online. …read more.

(Photo Provided) “We try and play a wide variety of towns, so we can reach as many people as we can,” says Ted Siegel, one half of the rocking Americana band The Deltaz. “We have a good time playing in Warsaw.” The Deltaz have stopped in Warsaw before, playing gigs at the Time Out Inn …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a Community Cookout & Concert  Saturday, July 11. The cookout will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a concert, featuring local Christian singers, By Grace, at 12:50 p.m. The community is invited to join the congregation and Pastor Rick Stewart for the Community Cookout & Concert. …read more.

Rain didn’t bother the loyal fans of Kansas Friday night at the Classic Rock Concert at Glover Pavilion in Central Park, Warsaw. It was an evening of going back in time to the magical musical era called the ’70s. Prior to Kansas taking the stage, After Midnight entertained the concertgoers.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Classic Rock Concert featuring Kansas this Friday evening June 26 at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with warm up band, After Midnight who will take …read more.

Entertainment events in and around Kosciusko County.

Alpine will embark on an extensive U.S. tour this fall with Joywave, including a stop in Indianapolis. The band, who is currently touring Australia, continue to celebrate the release of their sophomore LP “Yuck.” Recently, the band was featured on NPR Weekend Edition. In addition, the videos for “Damn Baby” and lead single “Foolish” are …read more.

Contemporary Christian band “Big Daddy Weave” will perform at the Honeywell Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 on the Ford Theater stage. Big Daddy Weave’s opening act will be Christian singer/songwriter Cody Collier. Collier, an Indiana native, will perform “Sing Glory” and other songs from his new album Breaking Free. Corporate Sponsorship for this concert is …read more.

In the late 70s, Kansas ruled the radio waves with songs like “Carry On My Wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind.” Four decades later these songs can still be heard emanating from jukebox speakers and car stereos all over the world, not to mention being covered by numerous artist over the years and regularly …read more.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s® Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, October 16. Tickets for the concert can be purchased beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, June 26 exclusively through the Ticketmaster® Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, …read more.

Legendary rock performer and Grammy-winner Peter Frampton will make his debut performance at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 on the Ford Theater stage. Corporate Sponsorship for this concert is provided by Market Street Grill. Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. Frampton is best known …read more.

Whitesnake will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 on the Ford Theater stage. Legendary rock band Whitesnake was founded in 1978 by former Deep Purple lead singer David Coverdale. They found huge success with singles like “Here I Go Again,” “Still of the Night,” “Is This Love,” and “Fool for Your …read more.

By THERESA SAILOR INDOT Certified Technician, Stormwater Coordinator, City of Warsaw Come get a sneak peak of the storm drain art being painted today in Central Park. Cindy Bryan, art  professor at Grace College is painting one of the storm drains in front of the Central Park pavilion. Next year as a part of the …read more.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

Lord Huron has extended their tour including further headlining dates this fall. Presale for these begins today, June 17 (use password: strangetrails) and general on sale begins Friday, June 19. Tickets available here. The band, who recently wrapped an extensive European run, resumes their stateside tour in July including Lollapalooza and Newport Folk Festival. In …read more.

Tickets are now on sale for the Honeywell House’s 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert taking place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit Union, Metal Source, J.M. Reynolds Oil Comp., Inc., Wabash Electric …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department Cari Ray will be at Central Park Plaza Friday, June 19, as part of the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Central Park Concert Series. The Concert by the Fountain will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Central Park Plaza is located at 225. …read more.

A day-long celebration of local music is planned for the Saturday, June 28. The first K-County Music Fest is slated to be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds starting at 1 p.m.

Sturgill Simpson will embark on a nationwide U.S. tour this fall, including a stop at White River State Park in Indianapolis with Old Crow Medicine Show. The fall tour follows Simpson’s extensive summer tour, which includes upcoming appearances at Firefly Music Festival, Big Barrel Country Music Festival, FarmBorough Festival, Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic, …read more.

Alligator Blackbird will be featured at tonight’s Friday Night Concert by the Fountain, June 12, hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The concert is in the Central Park Plaza, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The band will start playing at 7 p.m. and will conclude by 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair …read more.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

Country legend David Allan Coe and comedian Ralphie May are coming to the Lerner Theatre for shows later this year, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12. Coe will be on stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, while May will appear for a 7 p.m. concert Sunday, Sept. 20. Both …read more.

Come party on the plaza at Fridays by the Fountain in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center. This week’s artist is Chicago-born Duke Tumatoe, fusing gritty R&B, rock, blues, and funk.

Music lovers will have an opportunity to see two of the musicians of this year’s Elkhart Jazz Festival perform as part of First Presbyterian Church’s Jazz Sunday Worship Service. The worship service takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 21 at 200 East Beardsley Ave., Elkhart. Renowned jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett will be joined by …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw/Winona Lake Northern Indiana Lakes Festival – June 5 through June 20 at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Click the link or visit lakesfestival.org for full schedule …read more.

By SAMANTHA WATSON Marketing, Ignition Music Garage James & the Drifters have always kept two goals in mind for every performance, to give positivity and play from the heart. The aphorism has served them well as the band is one of the most talked about and loved groups in Fort Wayne’s underground music scene. Their …read more.

Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but the Cap’N can be found performing any …read more.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by Gregg Allman at Four Winds New Buffalo’s® Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, October 30. Gregg Allman is one of rock’s most acclaimed and beloved stars, possessing a distinctively soulful voice and singular songwriting ability that resonates through …read more.

A benefit concert will be held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The benefit will be held at the Mermaid Festival Fairgrounds in North Webster. ‘Jammin for Jon’ is a benefit for Jon Skaggs.

The Deltaz, an Americana roots blues band based in southern California, hit the road for their fourth US tour this summer. The band will travel through 25 states performing over 50 shows in a three month period. The Deltaz will make a stop at the Downtown in Warsaw in July. To add to the excitement …read more.

High Life, a four-piece favorite in mid-western Indiana, will be featured tonight at the free Central Park Concert Series. The concert will be by the fountain at Central Park Plaza, Warsaw. High Life will provide contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, by the fountain. The entertaining foursome has been rocking the midwestern towns for 12 years. …read more.

A listing of events happening in and around Kosciusko County.

105.9 The Bash, Sparkle 101.9, Wabash Plain Dealer and the Honeywell Center present the 2015 Plaza Music Series beginning June 4 through July 2, taking place outdoors on the plaza on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Corporate sponsorship for Plaza Music Series is provided by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Ecowater Systems, Edward Jones …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual free Kids Fishing Derby from8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 30, at the Center Lake Beach, located in Central Park. Registration is free and open to ages 3-16 years of age. Register at the Pete Thorn Center, between 8 a.m. and 4 …read more.

Singer-songwriter Paul Erdman will be this month’s featured performer during “Lunchtime Live!” presented by Edward Jones Investments at the Lerner Theatre.

This weekend, the Warsaw Parks Department’s 2015 Central Park Concert Series kicks off with a performance by Hoosier Highway.