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To-Do List
November to-do list . . .
Botanical Conservatory
• Sunday, Nov. 1, “Present Tense, Future Calm” garden exhibit (through Nov. 14), regular admission • Thursday, Nov. 5, Flowers of Fall educational activity, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $1 • Tuesday, Nov. 10, Garden Preschool, Winter Sowing, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $6/child • Thursday, Nov. 12, Wellness Rock Painting for World Kindness Day, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $12 • Saturday, Nov. 21, 1st Garden Glimpse, Showcase Exhibit Opening Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 21, “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday exhibit (through Jan. 3, 2021), regular admission Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.
Embassy Theatre
• Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8, “Annie,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, $33/$39/$45 • Sunday, Nov. 15, “On Broadway,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., call for ticket prices 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.
Memorial Coliseum
• Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7, Le Chic Holiday Market, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, $5/person, free children 12 and under Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Exhibitions: • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing) • Glass Sculpture from the Collection (ongoing) • Dia de los Muertos (through Nov. 29) • A Quest for More: Bold Visions in Glass Sculpture (through Dec. 6) • American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collection (through Dec. 13) • Static Energy: Sculpture by Dale Enochs (through March 14, 2021) Traveling exhibitions (through Dec. 31, 2021): • AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July • Graphicanos: Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Project • Donald Martiny: Freeing the Gesture • Geoffrey Hiller: Daybreak in Myanmar Events: • Thursday, Nov. 5, Curator’s Tour: Static Energy, 12:15 p.m. RSVP required via website • Saturday, Nov. 14, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 19, FWMoA Live American Impressionism, Facebook Live discussion, 7 p.m. 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), 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.
Shipshewana Blue Gate Theatre
• Friday, Nov. 6, and selected days and times (through Jan. 9, 2021), “The Gut Life Christmas,”
Music Hall (distanced seating), $24.95 • Friday, Nov. 13, Marty Stuart, (distanced seating), $42.95 to $79.95 • Saturday, Nov. 28, Riders in the Sky, (distanced seating), $19.95 to $44.95 All shows add $18 for dinner theater. All performances held in Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Performing Arts Center address is 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Music Hall address is 195 N. Van Buren, Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, thebluegate.com.
Stroede Center for the Arts
In each issue, we provide a list of community events. Due to COVID-19, many events have been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. Please check the websites of our community partners for details specific to their venues and events.
By Ray Balogh
1| Sunday | Flea Market
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
3, 10, 17, 24 | Tuesday |
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Eagle Marsh west entrance (Boy Scout office parking lot), 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
6| 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.
6| Friday |
First Friday: “Thanks for Giving — Fill the Truck”
Shop downtown boutiques and specialty stores and dine at local eateries or participating food trucks. Patrons are encouraged to donate cash or nonperishable food items, clothing, bedding, etc. for annual fundraiser for Kosciusko County human service organizations. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org.
6-7 | Friday - Saturday | Christmas Open House
Visit A Perfect Blend for the annual Christmas Open House, featuring floral, gifts and home décor. 10 am – 5 pm on November 6; 10 am – 2 pm on November 7. 1225 S. Scott St., Bluffton, IN, 260.824.2695
6-8 | Friday -Sunday | Hometown Christmas
Join Beyond the Barn for a wonderful gathering of snowmen, Santa’s stockings, wreaths, trees and many more unique fins for those special ones in your life. 105 N. First St., Pierceton IN, 574.253.3372 7 through Dec. 31 | Daily |
Christmas in Shipshewana
Celebration including light parade, tree lighting ceremony, Chocolate Day, Kids Day, visit from Santa and more. Free admission. Hours vary, townwide Shipshewana. 260.768.4008, shipshewana.com.
7, 14, 21, 28 | Saturday |
South Side Farmers Market
100 stands featuring produce, hand-crafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormone-free pork and chicken. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free admission. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. (through mid-December), 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.456.8255 or 260.456.1228, southsidefarmersmarket.com.
14 | Saturday |
Tails & Trails
5-mile dog walk on Syracuse Loop Trail, snacks for dogs and humans, raffle, photo session. $10 per dog (includes free gift), $20 for photo session. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., meet at Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. 574.675.6433, syracusewawaseetrails.com.
21 | Saturday |
Haute Gathering Market
Come out to the Haute Gathering Market for unique shopping, eat from the best food vendors, listen to local talent, raffle tickets to win amazing prizes, $5 per person-18 & under free-free parking etc. Gather your friends you will not want to miss these upscale vendor markets! Allen County Fairgrounds 10am – 4 pm. https://www.facebook.com/HauteGatheringMarkets/
20-21, 27-28 | Friday-Saturday |
Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy
Drive-thru Christmas light experience (through Jan. 2, 2021). $20 per vehicle. 6 p.m.-10 p.m., 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. shipshewanalightsofjoy.com.
27 through Dec. 13 | Daily |
Festival of Gingerbread
More than 100 handmade gingerbread houses and designs, made by artists of all ages. $6/adult, $4/senior (65 and older), $4/youth (3-17), free for children 2 and under and History Center members. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thanksgiving Day), Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.org. a
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