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To-Do List

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.

By Ray Balogh

1,8,15,22,29 | Monday |

Market on the Square

Produce and baked goods from local vendors. Free admission. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 N. Orange St., Albion. 260.927.3851, kaylatraylor@yahoo. com, albionstarteam.org.

2-31 | Monday-Saturday |

Colorful Pottery & Paintings by Kristy Jo Beber

Exhibition during gallery hours, purchases available. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Orchard Gallery, 6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 260.436.0927, theorchardgallery.com.

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

“Little River Ramblers”

Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Dress for weather, boots recommended. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., meet at Eagle Marsh West Entrance by the Boy Scout office, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne (Aug. 30 meet at Eagle Marsh East, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne). 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

4| Thursday |

Merry Lea Nature Explorers: “Little Mouse on the Prairie”

Elementary students can discover firsthand how the sunlit prairies are home to a diverse group of plants and animals. $3.50/student. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Merry Lea Farmstead, 2152 S. 425W, Albion. 260.799.5869, goshen.edu/merrylea, merrylea@goshen.edu.

5| Friday |

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First Friday

Festive block party atmosphere with food; nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/ first-friday. 7 | Sunday |

Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace

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

11-13 | Thursday-Saturday |

Huntertown Heritage Days: “100 Years of School Spirit!”

Parade, car show, 5K, carnival rides and games, fish fry, movie night, fireworks, field day, bingo, thrill shows, beer tent, live entertainment, vendors. Huntertown Park, 2303 Woods Road, Fort Wayne. 260.479.7270, huntertownheritagedays.com, facebook. com/huntertownheritagedays

14 | Sunday |

Solfest- a celebration of the sun

An event featuring live music, splash pad, face painting, giant inflatables, kids activities and more. Tickets are $15, kids 10 & under are free. Proceeds benefit Fox Island Park. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parkview Field. https:// fb.me/e/4ROr9hDcX.

27 | Saturday |

Heirloom Tomato Festival

Agricultural art show, 5K run/walk, crafted goods, farmers market items, food vendors. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Brower Park/ Old Train Depot, 105 E. Market, Pierceton. 574.268.4860, piercetonchamber.com.

27-28 | Saturday-Sunday |

Post Miami — 1755

During the French and Indian War, the Old Fort was a French outpost known as Post Miami. Watch as French and British forces clash for control of the area. Fur traders, Native Americans, civilians, and soldiers will demonstrate daily activities. Free admission, donations appreciated. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.437.2836, oldfortwayne.org.

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Botanical Conservatory

• Now through Nov. 13, “Paris: City of Light & Love” garden exhibit, public hours, regular admission • Thursday, Aug. 4, “Bee the Change: Desert Living” specially crafted activity, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $1 admission • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, Summer T’ai Chi, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., bring water bottle and comfortable shoes, for ages 18 and older, $42 for four sessions • Saturday, Aug. 13, “Yoga in the Garden” all-level class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $19 Adults $7, children (3-17) $5, 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, Aug. 3, Summer Nights at the Embassy, Todd Harrold Band, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission • Friday, Aug. 5, Leanne Morgan: “The Big Panty Tour,” 7 p.m., $26.75/$36.75/$46.75 • Wednesday, Aug. 10, Summer Nights at the Embassy, Chris Worth, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission • Thursday, Aug. 11, Tab Benoit, 7:30 p.m., prices determined by online sales • Friday, Aug. 12, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $50/$77 • Wednesday, Aug. 17, Summer Nights at the Embassy, West Central Quartet, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission • Wednesday, Aug. 24, Summer Nights at the Embassy, Jess Thrower, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission • Wednesday, Aug. 31, Summer Nights at the Embassy, Hubie Ashcraft Trio, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to fluctuation based on demand. 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20, Expedite Expo 2022 trucking event, noon-4 p.m. Friday and

Saturday, call for admission prices Parking $8 main lot, $12 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Exhibitions: • Next Wave: New Contemporaries of the Abstract Movement (through Aug. 28) • Lush and Lavish: Blooms in Art (through Aug. 28) • Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts (through Sept. 11) • Bill Blass: Fort Wayne’s Fashion Designer (through Sept. 18) • Garden Party: Outdoor Sculptures by Dorothy Gillespie (through June 4, 2023) • Broad Spectrum, Clear Vision: The Collection of Carl and Stephanie Beling (through Oct. 16) • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing) • FWMoA Permanent Glass Displays (ongoing) • Kaiyodo: Mini Artworks for the Modern Age (ongoing) Events: • Thursday, Aug. 4, Curator’s Tour: “Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts,” 12:15 p.m., open to first 16 registrants with RSVP • Thursday, Aug. 11, Plein Air Paint Out with wet pain sale at end of event, 5 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 13, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., pre-registration required, limited to 20 participants 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.

Stroede Center for the Arts

• Saturday, Aug. 13, Cinema at the Stroede: “Fantasia,” 7 p.m., Stroede Center, free admission, concessions available • Thursday, Aug. 11, Jay Jesse Johnson Band, 7 p.m., Triangle Park, free admission, donations appreciated Stroede Center, 319 Wayne Ave., Defiance. Triangle Park, 655 Clinton St., Defiance. 419.784.3401, defiancearts.org.

Honeywell Center

• Monday, Aug. 1, “Scoob!” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., ET, free admission • Thursday, Aug. 4, The Karens, 7:30 p.m., ET, $15/$25 • Friday, Aug. 5, “Forrest Gump,” 9:15 a.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 6, “The Land Before Time,” 9:15 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 6, Jim Breuer, 7:30 p.m., HC, $25/$35 • Sunday, Aug. 7, Indiana Wind Symphony, 6:30 p.m., HC, $25/$35 • Monday, Aug. 8, “Spirit Untamed,” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., ET, free admission • Tuesday, Aug. 9, Rhoda Gerig: More Than Eagles, 7 p.m., HH, free admission, reservations required • Thursday, Aug. 11, prime rib dinner, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., ET, $21.95 • Friday, Aug. 12, “Men in Black,” 9:15 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 13, “Jumanji,” 9:15 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 13, Great White & Slaughter, 7:30 p.m., HC, $25/$39/$49 • Tuesday, Aug. 16, “Indiana’s Ten Most Endangered Place,” 7 p.m., Ford, $4 • Friday, Aug. 19, “Pretty in Pink,” 9 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 20, “Matilda,” 9 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 20, Girl Named Tom, 7:30 p.m., HC, $29/$39 • Thursday, Aug. 25, Eugenia’s Table: Sharing Art dessert and social time, 3 p.m., HH, $15 • Thursday, Aug. 25, The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, 7:30 p.m., HC, $25/$35/$45 • Friday, Aug. 26, “Steel Magnolias,” 9 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 27, “Scooby Doo,” 9 p.m., Drive-In, $10 • Saturday, Aug. 27, Art Garfunkel, 7:30 p.m., HC, $52/$65 Honeywell Center/Ford Theater (HC), 275 W. Market St., Wabash. Eagles Theatre/Ballroom (ET), 106 W. Market St., Wabash. Honeywell House (HH), 720 N. Wabash St., Wabash. 13-24 Drive-In (Drive-In), 890 IN 13. Dr. Ford Home (Ford), 177 W. Hill St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellarts.org. a

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