To-Do List

April to-do list . . .

2| Friday |

By Ray Balogh

Warsaw First Friday

Canceled until Friday, May 7. For more information, call 574.267.6311 or visit warsawcdc.org/first-friday.

2| 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.

6,13,20,27 | Tuesday | “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., Eagle Marsh west entrance/Boy Scout office parking lot, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

6-8 | Tuesday-Thursday | Spring Break Bash

• Virtual art projects with Candie Cooper, 10 a.m. each day, facebook.com/honeywellcenter • Pot Your Own Flower & Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m.3 p.m., Charley Creek Gardens, 551 N. Miami St.,

Wabash 260.563.1102, charleycreekgardens.org.

8| Thursday |

Breakfast on the Marsh: “Indiana’s River Treasures: Freshwater Mussels, Indiana’s Rivers and Conservation”

Geared toward 50 years and older, but all are welcome. Virtual presentation via Zoom (through April). Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Register at least 24 hours in advance at 260.387.0399, a.munger@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

11 | 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.

17 | Saturday |

Volunteer Kickoff

Prepackaged breakfast treats, learn how to become part of upcoming events. Free admission. 9 a.m.10 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Register by Friday, April 16, at 260.918.7119 or m.russell@lrwp.org. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

17 | Saturday |

Annual Spring Cleanup

Help remove winter trash. Bring rakes, grabbers, trash bags, waterproof work gloves. 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Marsh gateway parking area, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance at 260.918.7119 or m.russell@lrwp.org. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

21 | Wednesday |

“Short Hikes for Short Legs: Wetland Wonders”

Learn about swimmers, wigglers and things that go hop in the water. Boots recommended. 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. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance to 260.387.0399 or a.munger@lrwp.org. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org. 23-24 | Friday-Saturday |

Michiana Wine Festival

Sample more than 100 different wines from 10 wineries. Food trucks, live music from four local talents, 5K run, spring market with local craft vendors. 5K run 7 p.m. Friday, festival noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. $25/person, $10/designated driver, VIP options available. 260.442.5520, michianawinefestival.com.

23-25 | Friday-Sunday |

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival

Parade, carnival rides, live entertainment, vendors, contests, sugar camp, museum tours, pancake and sausage breakfast, BBQ meal, free popcorn. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, downtown Wakarusa. 574.862.4344, wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com.

24 | Saturday |

Earth Day: A Dip in the Wetland

Take a microscopic look at marsh critters, learn what they tell about water quality. 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance at 260.387.0399 or a.munger@lwrp.org. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

Would you like to submit an event to be considered for glo’s To-Do List? Our deadline is the 6th of the month prior to publication. E-mail us your event 40 words or less to: rbalogh@ the-papers.com. Please type ‘To-Do List’ in the subject line. Or you may mail info to glo, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542.

Botanical Conservatory

• Thursday, April 1 (through April 4), “The Tiki Bowl” play garden, regular admission • Thursday, April 1, $1 Night Insight: Colorful Koi, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $1 • Friday-Saturday, April 2-3, Bunny Tails in the Garden, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., regular admission • Tuesday-Sunday, April 6-11, Slightly Used Bulb Sale, during public hours, no admission charge • Saturday, April 10, 1st Garden Glimpse, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., regular admission • Saturday, April 10 (through June 27), “Color in Motion” live butterfly exhibit, during public hours, regular admission • Tuesdays, April 13 to May 25, Tai Chi Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m.-6 p.m., seven sessions for $69. Registration deadline Tuesday,

April 6. • Tuesday, April 20, Garden Preschool: “Spring Flowers,” 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $12 • Thursday-Saturday, April 22-24, Color Craft session, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., regular admission • Saturday, April 24, Design a Planter, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $33 • Thursday, April 29, Soil Science Fun, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., $14. Registration deadline Monday, April 19. • Thursday, April 29 (through May 4), Mother’s Day Online Plant Sale, order online and schedule curbside pickup time. 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. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre

• Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25, “The Color Purple” by Indiana Performing

Arts Theatre, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, $45 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Thursday-Sunday, April 15-18, Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, free admission, home-gardenshow.com • Friday-Sunday, April 30-May 2, Lucky Duck Consignment Sale, 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, visit luckyduckfortwayne.com for ticket information 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) • 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (through April 10) • Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler — Art and War (through June 13) • A Century of Making Meaning: 100 Years of Collecting (through March 13, 2022) 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: • Saturday, April 10, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m., regular admission. Pre-registration required. • Thursday, April 22, Art + Writing Club for middle and high school students, 5 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

• Saturday, April 3, Drive Through Bunny Bash, 10 a.m.-noon, Honeywell

Center parking lot, gifts for first 300 kids, free admission • Saturday, April 3, Take & Bake Easter Dinner, curbside pickup 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,

Honeywell Center circle drive. Order by Friday, March 26, $59.95 or $69.95, add $18 for brunch casserole. • Sunday, April 4, dine-in brunch buffet, seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.,

Honeywell Center, $16.95/adult, $8.95/ children 5-12 • Thursday, April 8, Buckets N Boards, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $15 • Thursday, April 22, Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.,

Eagles Theatre, $15 • Saturday, April 24, Chris Janson, 8 p.m., 13-24 Drive In, 890 IN 13, Wabash, ticket prices per vehicle with up to six occupants, determined by row: $499/$349/$299/$179/$119 • Thursday, April 29, 85 United featuring 390 East, 7: 30 p.m. and 10 p.m.,

Eagles Theatre, $10 • Friday, April 30, 38 Special, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Honeywell Center, $35/$49/$79/$115, with dinner add $21.19/person Honeywell Center/Ford Theater address is 275 E. Market St., Wabash. Eagles Theatre address is 106 W. Market St, Wabash; 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Shipshewana Blue Gate Theatre

• Thursday-Saturday, April 8-10, Illusionist Rick Thomas, 8 p.m. Thursday and

Friday, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Performing Arts Center, $29.95/adult, $48.95/adult with buffet; $14.95/child, $25.95/child with buffet • Friday-Saturday, April 16-17, David Pendleton, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,

Music Hall, $24.95, $43.95 with buffet • Friday, April 23, Mutts Gone Nuts, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, call 888.447.4725 for ticket information • Friday, April 30, We Are Messengers, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, $19.95$49.95, $38.95-$68.95 with dinner 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. a

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