to-do list . . . April

By Ray Balogh

Botanical Observatory

• “Hundred Acre Woods” Winter Exhibit (through April 21), regular admission

• “Migrations” live butterfly exhibit, (April 27 through July 7), regular admission

Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre

• April 10-11, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, $68/$46/$25

• April 16, “The King and I,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $65/$50/$35

• April 27, “The Fantastic Symphony” by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, call for ticket prices Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• April 10-14, Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, $5 per ticketed session Wednesday through Friday

• April 20, Kiddie Kouture Fashion Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, $21 in advance, $26 at the door

• April 26, Alan Jackson with special guest William Michael Morgan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, prices range from $37.99 to $459

• April 27, MercyMe’s “Imagine Nation Tour,” 7 p.m. Saturday, $77/$41/$31

Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Honeywell Center

• April 5, “Underwater Bubble Show,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, $65/$30/$25

• April 10, “Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly,” 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday, $10

• April 11, Scotty McCreery with special guest Emily Ann Roberts, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $75/$48/$34

• April 13, Celtic Woman “Ancient Land,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $110/$65/$45

• April 19, “Howl at the Moon” dueling pianos, 7:30 Friday, $20

• April 25, “The Illusionists,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $75/$45/$35

• April 26, Tim Hawkins, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $56/$46/$36/$26 Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

• April 14, Sanctus Real Christian pop-rockers, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $35/$30/$20

• April 28, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $50/$45/$40/$35/$30/$25

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 SR 118, Van Wert. 419.238.6722, npacvw.org.

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach Schedule

For an appointment, call 260.483.1847 or 1.800.727.8439, ext. 68120. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule.

4/2 MaxFitness, 1415 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne

4/3 New Haven, 1331 Minnich Rd, New Haven

4/5 Matthew 25, 413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne

4/8 MaxFitness, 9914 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne

4/9 Neighborhood Health, 1717 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne

4/10 New Haven Community Health Fair, 7500 SR 930 East, Fort Wayne

4/11 MaxFitness, 7245 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne

4/12 University of St Frances, 2701 Spring St

4/13 Ekhart Public Library, 1029 W 7th St, Auburn

4/15 Kroger, 621 Country Side Drive, Columbia City

4/16 Woodlan Junior/Senior High School, 17215 Woodburn Rd, Woodburn

4/17 Avalon Missionary Church, 1500 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne

4/18 Kroger, 5725 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne

4/19 Kroger, 6002 E. St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne

4/22 PPG Shipshewana, 8175 W US 20, Shipshewana

4/24 Parkview Noble Center for Healthy Living, 402 Sawyer Rd, Kendallville

4/25 DeKalb County on Aging, Auburn Auction Park, 5536 Co Rd 11A, Auburn

4/29 Do It Best, 6502 Nelson Rd, Fort Wayne

4/30 Prairie Heights High School, 0305 S 1150 E, LaGrange

2-30 | Tuesday-Sunday | Traveling Exhibitions

• 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (through April 6)

• Stone Truths: Lithographs from the Collection (through April 14)

• Leni Sinclair: An Era of Photographic Journalism (through April 21)

• Lingering Spirit: Photographs of a Changing Indiana by John Bower (through May 26)

• American Brilliant Cut Glass: New World Innovation from 1876-1917 (ongoing)

Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older)

$6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.

2,9,16,23,30 | Tuesday |

“Little River Ramblers” Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Eagle Marsh west entrance, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

4 | Thursday | Serving

Our Seniors

Munch and Movie

Theme: Arbor Day/Tree of Life/ Easter. Free admission. 1:30 p.m., Life Care Center, 1649 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. RSVP to Diana Mohr at 260.449.6806, lifecarecenteroffortwaynein.com.

5 | Friday |

First Friday

Late night shopping, live entertainment, local culinary delights, locally crafted beverages, more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Auburn. 260.333.0883.

5 | Friday |

First Friday

Live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, shopping, evening specials and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org.

7 | Sunday | Flea Market

Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/ decaturindianafleamarket.

7 | Sunday | Mather Sunday Lecture Series

“Hugh McCulloch & the Origins of Professional Baseball,” presented by Mark Souder. Free admission. 2 p.m., The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.

9 | Saturday | Artisan Craft Market

Handmade crafts, jewelry, candles, soaps, baked goods, home decor, clothing and accessories, purses, wood and metal items, paintings and prints. Breakfast and lunch available. Free admission. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St., Decatur. chscherry@gmail.com.

10 | Wednesday | “Short Hikes for Short Legs: Pond Dipping”

Learn about swimmers, wigglers, and things that go hop in the water. Free admission, open to children 3-5 accompanied by responsible adult. 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

10-13 | Wednesday-Saturday | Cinda b Spring Outlet Sale

Enjoy savings of 50% or more on retail prices for handbags, totes, luggage, cosmetic bags, accessories. Also browse the pet collection. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1530 Progress Road, Fort Wayne. 877.692.4632, cindab.com.

11 | Thursday |

“Breakfast on the Marsh: Dragon Boat Racing/Kayaking in the Fort”

Eden Lamb of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will share outdoor recreational activities to do in Fort Wayne and the history of the Dragon Boat races. For 50 years and older. A light breakfast will be served. Call to preregister. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

11 | Thursday |

“Nature’s Gift of Fibers”

Hand arts program on flax and cotton; hand-on spindling with wool. $20/ person. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., registration and refreshments 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Historic Sweeney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Call 260.432.7314 for reservations, settlersinc.org.

13 | Saturday |

“Aquatic Insects & Other Critters of Eagle Marsh”

Learn What actually lives in the waters at Eagle Marsh and how they can be sued as indicators of the health of an ecosystem. Free admission. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

20 | Saturday |

“Wine and Whiskers Gala”

Silent and live auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, VIP gift bags. Proceeds go to Lennoxs Legacy Rescue. Gala tickets $70, VIP tickets $105. 6 p.m.-10 p.m., VIP 5 p.m.10 p.m., Embassy Theater, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. lennoxslegacyrescue.org.

25 | Thursday |

Aspire’s 7th Anniversary Casino Night Games with prizes and giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, free swag bag, customer appreciation pricing. Free admission. 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Aspire Plastic Surgery, 7735 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.205.8770, aspireplasticsurgery.com.

27 | Saturday |

Spring Haute Gathering Market

Three buildings of unique indoor vendors, outdoor boutiques, food trucks, raffle, live entertainment by local favorite artist Sunny Taylor. $5 adults, free for children 18 and under. Free parking. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. facebook.com/hautegatheringmarkets.

27 | Saturday |

“The Sound of Soul Event”

Experience the HU — a sacred word used for inner peace, divine love and expanded awareness — and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. Presented by Eckankar. Free admission. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Globe Room, Allen County Downtown Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 260.466.3823, eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul.

28 | Sunday | 8th Annual Earth Day Fort Wayne

Family-friendly event including learning stations, speakers, food vendors, market selling native plants, local honey, pressed flower decor, artwork, fudge. Free admission. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org. a

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