event calendar

By Ray Balogh

Botanical Conservatory

• Ongoing (through Nov. 14), “Visions of the Old West” exhibit, regular admission • Thursday, Sept. 2, $1 Night Insight: Fruit or Vegetable? 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $1 admission • Saturday, Sept. 4, Fall Plant Swap, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., regular admission • Sunday, Sept. 12, Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown with live concert, noon-4 p.m., regular admission • Tuesday, Sept. 14, Forest Bathing for Youth, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $22. For ages 8-15 • Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 16-18, “Wild West” sessions, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., regular admission • Saturday, Sept. 18, Fall Bonsai Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., regular admission • Tuesday, Sept. 21 (through Nov. 2), Tai Chi Series, 9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.-6 p.m. $69 for seven sessions 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

• Wednesday, Sept. 1, Summer Nights Concert — Julie Hadaway, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Saturday, Sept. 4, Music Lovers Lounge, 9 p.m., $30 • Wednesday, Sept. 8, Summer Nights Concert — The Dean’s List Jazz Group, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Friday, Sept. 17, Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, 7:30 p.m., $39.75/$59.75/$89.75 • Saturday, Sept. 25, Magnificent Melodies with Ken Double, 7:30 p.m., $10 general admission 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Friday, Sept. 24, Lauren Daigle World Tour with Ellie Holcomb, 7:30 p.m., $29.50 to $126 Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Keep Calm and Garden On!

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Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Events:

• Wednesday, Sept. 15, Print Room Talks: Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran, 2 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.

Honeywell Center

• Wednesday, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Tastes on the Terrace, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Honeywell House. Call 260.274.1422 for reservation. • Friday, Sept. 3, “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway,” 9 p.m., 13-24 Drive-In, $6/ carload • Saturday, Sept. 4, “Mamma Mia!” 9 p.m., 13-24 Drive-In, $6/carload • Thursday, Sept. 9, prime rib dinner, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Eagles Ballroom, $19.95, reservation required • Thursday, Sept. 9, Buckets N Boards, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $15 • Saturday, Sept. 11, Little River Band, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, $40/$55/$100 • Tuesday, Sept. 14, Eagles Ballroom Renovation presentation, 7 p.m., Honeywell House, free admission • Tuesday, Sept. 14, The American Front Porch presented by Paul Hayden, 7 p.m., Dr.James Ford Historic Home, 177 W. Hill St., Wabash, $4 • Thursday, Sept. 16, Bob Zany & Costaki Economopoulos, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $15 • Thursday, Sept. 16, Jeanne Robertson: The Still Rocking Tour, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, $26/$39/$75 • Tuesday, Sept. 21, The Wonder Bread Years, 2 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $20 • Thursday, Sept. 23, Favorite Hymn Sing-A-Long, 7 p.m., Honeywell House, free admission • Wednesday, Sept. 29, Melissa Etheridge, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, $39/$62/$129 • Thursday, Sept. 30, Italian dinner, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Eagles Ballroom, $14.95. Call 260.274.1422 for reservation. • Thursday, Sept. 30, Ryan Niemiller, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $20 Ford Theater, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. Eagles Theatre/Ballroom, 106 W. Market St., Wabash. Honeywell House, 720 N. Wabash St., Wabash. 13-24 Drive-In, 890 IN 13. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Shipshewana Blue Gate Theatre

• Wednesday, Sept. 1, Dailey & Vincent — Gospel, 8 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $59.95 • Thursday, Sept. 2, Mark Lowry, 7:30 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $69.95 • Friday, Sept. 3, Ernie Haas & Signature Sound and The Hoppers, 7:30 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $54.95 • Saturday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Guy Penrod & The Browns, PAC, $19.95 to $54.95 • Wednesday, Sept. 8, David Phelps, 8 p.m., PAC, $24.95 to $64.95 • Thursday, Sept. 9, Triumphant Quartet, 8 p.m., PAC, $14.95 to $49.95 • Friday, Sept. 10, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, 8 p.m., PAC, $24.95 to $79.95 • Saturday, Sept. 11, Clint Black, 8 p.m., PAC, $39.95 to $105.95 • Thursday, Sept. 16, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, 8 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $59.95 • Friday, Sept. 17, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles,” 8 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $54.95 • Saturday, Sept. 18, SIX, 8 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $59.95 • Thursday, Sept. 23, Sounds of Romance: The Lettermen and the Diamonds, 8 p.m., PAC, $19.95 to $54.95 • Friday, Sept. 24, Steve Wariner, 8 p.m., PAC, $24.95 to $64.95 All shows add $18 for dinner theater. Performing Arts Center (PAC), 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Music Hall, 195 N. Van Buren, Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, thebluegate.com.

Stroede Center for the Arts

• Saturday, Sept. 11, Cinema at the Stroede: “The Man Who Would Be King,” 7:30 p.m., Stroede Center, free admission • Saturday, Sept.18, The Magic of Eli, 7 p.m., free admission • Friday, Sept. 24, Jason Lyle Black, 7:30 p.m., $15 Stroede Center, 319 Wayne Ave., Defiance. Triangle Park, 655 Clinton St., Defiance. 419.784.3401, defiancearts.org.

Aug. 28-Sept. 4 AUBURN: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Classic cars, cruise-ins, Fast & Fabulous Car Show, parade of classics, live concerts, food, two world famous car auctions. Free admission. Hours vary by day, downtown and communitywide. 260.925.3600, acdfestival.org.

3 WABASH: First Friday

Theme: “Founders & the 40th.” Promotion for Founders Day Festival, and Wabash Marketplace celebrates 40th anniversary. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, downtown. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org.

3 WARSAW: First Friday

Festive block party atmosphere with food, nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, downtown. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/first-friday.

4, 11, 18, 25 WABASH: Farmers Market

Fresh produce, artist wares, handmade soaps, honey, baked goods, handmade furniture, live music, food trucks, demonstrations. Free admission. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 275 W. Market St. 574.780.6697, wabashmarketplace.org

5 DECATUR: Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace

Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East). Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, decaturfleamarket.com, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.

7, 14, 21, 28 FORT WAYNE: “Little River Ramblers”

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 a.m. Tuesday, Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Road. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

9-11 ROANN: Covered Bridge Festival

Music, family fun, food and craft vendors, antique tractor display, pedal tractor pull, parade featuring Culver Military Mounted Color Guard. Free admission. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown. 765.833.2136, roanncoveredbridgefestival.com.

9-11 GRABILL: Country Fair

Handmade crafts, merchant tent, food vendors, live entertainment, parade, children’s games, contests. Free admission. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.10 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, downtown. 260.627.5227, ext. 5; grabillcountryfair.com.

10-11 ROANOKE: Fall Festival

Family-friendly fun, carnival, concerts, kids’ games and activities, demolition derby, tractor pull, antique tractors, food alley. Free admission. All day Friday and Saturday, Main Street and Roanoke Park. 260.359.8687, discoverroanoke.org.

11-12 LIGONIER: Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival and Fall Rendezvous

Civil War encampment, Johnny Appleseed impersonator, blacksmith and woodworking shops, wagon rides, kids’ activities, skills demonstrations, and re-enactments. $7/12 and older, free 11 and under. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Sunday, Stone’s Trace settlement across from West Noble High School, 5094 U.S. 33. 574.529.3693, stonestrace.com.

15 WABASH: Lunch and Learn

Learn about the beauty of simple and complex quilt gardens. Free admission, bring own lunch. Reservations required. 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Charley Creek Gardens, 551 N. Miami St. 260.563.1020, charleycreekgardens.org.

17 FORT WAYNE: Designer Purse Bingo

Chance to win one of 20 designer handbags from Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach, Simply Noelle, etc. Punch boards, silent auction, raffles. Cash bar. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Center. $45/person, $400/table of 8 includes dinner and 20 games of bingo. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Ceruti’s Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd. volunteerfortwayne.org.

18 SHIPSHEWANA: Swap Meet

Outdoor, open-air marketplace with animals, pets, produce, baked goods, antiques, guns, flowers, trees, shrubs, food. Free admission; $3 parking. Daylight1 p.m. Saturday, Farmstead Event Pavilion, 345 S. Van Buren St. 260.768.7041, shipshewanatradingplace.com.

18 WABASH: Founder’s Day Festival 18-19 FORT WAYNE: Johnny Appleseed Festival

Black pot cooking, historic hand arts demonstrations, settler’s pioneer village. Proceeds support maintenance of Historic Swinney Homestead. Free admission; charge for parking. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Johnny Appleseed/ Archer Park, 1502 Harry W. Baals Drive. 260.637.8622, settlersinc.org.

21-25 BLUFFTON: Street Fair

Parades, games, idol contest, live entertainment, horse show, horse and pony pull, vendor booths, food. Free admission. All day, Tuesday through Saturday, downtown. 260.824.4351, blufftonstreetfair.com.

23 COLUMBIA CITY: 7th Annual Night to Aspire

Shopping, food, cocktails, live music, giveaways, live demos, firepit. Free admission. RSVP to reserve time slot. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 7563 E. LIncolnway Road. 260.205.8770, nighttoaspire.com.

25 FORT WAYNE: Fall Haute Gathering Market

Unique shopping, Sunny Taylor entertainment, raffle. $5/person, free 18 and under. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Allen County Fairgrounds. facebook.com/ hautegatheringmarkets.

25 WINONA LAKE: Oktoberfest

Variety of German-themed activities and kid’s activities, Porsche show, German food, homemade streusel making contest, strength contest, vote for favorite scarecrow. Starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, downtown. villageatwinona.com

25-26 HUNTINGTON: Pioneer Festival

Mid-1800s village and encampment, tractors and engines, farmers market, antiques and crafts, kids’ games, vintage baseball, food. $3/adult, $1/student, free under 5 years old. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Fairgrounds, 631 E. Taylor St. 260.359.8687, pioneerfestival.org.

27-Oct. 2 AUBURN: Fall Fair

Live entertainment, midway, merchant tent, parades, tractors, 4-H competition, pageants, food. Free admission. All day, Monday through Saturday, downtown square and county fairgrounds. 260.925.1834, dekalbcountyfair.org.

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