Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bill Hughes
Executive Editor/Web Editor Chris Linden
Senior Editor Lindsey Lukas
Managing Editor Jim Taylor
Assistant Editor Steven Bonifazi
Graphics Director Samantha Behling
Contributing Writers Janine Pumilia, Peggy Werner
General Sales Manager Brent Hughes
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Advertising Sales Representatives Brian Hughes, Jeremy Jones
Administration & Circulation Manager Lisa Hughes
Director of Corporate Happiness Hana Hughes
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we’re all a bit tired of the AI conversation. I know I already wrote a column on this topic last year. But I think it’s still a conversation worth having, perhaps from a different angle, since I refuse to surrender my creativity to the robots.
Could I hypothetically ask ChatGPT to write this column for me? Yes. I could. But not only would that be inauthentic, since it wouldn’t be MY voice, but that would just be plain sad. And slowly, over time, I’d stop flexing that muscle in my brain that I use to write for myself.
Truly, I worry AI is going to make us all dumber, not smarter.
However, there are certain things AI could never replace. For example, live performance.
Recently, Timothee Chalamet made those comments about how “boring” ballet and opera are. As a dance educator myself, who devotes four nights a week to teaching young students this classical art, I felt disappointed, to say the least. Ballet is tedious. It’s demanding. It’s beautiful. People dress up in their finest clothes to go and watch these incredible humans who devoted their whole life to this discipline.
In my class, kids learn how to push through frustration, how to carry themselves with confidence, how to fall and try again. It’s where they discover that progress is never immediate, but always meaningful. So, when they see a professional on stage making everything look effortless, it’s awe-inspiring.
We’re lucky in our region to have the incomparable Fort Wayne Ballet. I highly recommend attending a performance. As I watch the dancers’ athleticism and artistry unfold, I feel comforted in knowing that AI could never do what these artists are capable of.
Fort Wayne Ballet’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is coming up April 24-26 at the Arts United Center. This isn’t an ad, just a plea: get your tickets at fortwayneballet.org.
Have a great month ahead! ❚
Lindsey Lukas Senior Editor
By Peggy Werner
Dr. David Gafken has been a leader in bringing new technologies to this region for the benefit of his patients. His decades of experience enable him to treat certain conditions more effectively than ever before without surgery or medicine at Health N.O.W., in Auburn.
Gafken is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist in private practice since 1980. He specializes in treating knee pain, irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid disease, low back and neck pain, and peripheral neuropathy, to name a few.
He uses the latest treatments and state-ofthe-art equipment, comprehensive blood work to look at metabolic factors, and the body’s natural ability to heal from chronic and debilitating health conditions.
“A majority of patients respond extremely well to care,” he says. “All of these conditions are a product of damaged tissue and inflammation in the body. Our goal is to find the injured tissue and the source of inflammation, reverse it, and help restore the tissue to function as close to normal as possible.”
Among his tools are acoustic wavelength therapy (also called shockwave therapy), Class IV Laser Therapy and electromagnetic therapy.
One of the treatments, Acoustic Wave Therapy, is a noninvasive in-office procedure using high-frequency and low-intensity sound waves to repair damaged tissue, reduce pain and increase blood flow to injured areas. Class IV Laser Therapy
uses different wavelengths of amplified light to affect damaged tissues and cells in the body. Even those who have been told their knee pain is because of “bone on bone” can have reduced pain and more function by using the therapy to generate more cartilage and reduce inflammation, Gafken says.
He also uses eye movement exercises and various forms of brain activation techniques.
“Different parts of the brain are tied into different eye movements, and the various techniques can be effective for balance issues and movement disorders,” he says.
In addition, the inflammation caused by diabetes can trigger problems in other areas of the body. The digestive track can be damaged by stress, toxins, medicines, food, inflammation or infection. Thyroid disease plays a critical role throughout the body, affecting the immune system, digestion, the adrenal glands and more.
Gafken also treats post-surgical patients and those with sports injuries.
“Our therapies can help promote healing where it is needed,” he says.
He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and got an additional 1,000 hours of training at the Carrick Institute of Neurology in Florida to become a chiropractic neurologist. ❚
For more information or to schedule an appointment or consultation, call (260) 920-8811 or stop by the office at 2146 State Road 8, Auburn, Ind.
Eastercelebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who was executed by political and religious leaders in Jerusalem in about 33 A.D. This event opened an era of human history in which eternal life is offered to anyone who believes in Christ Jesus, the Messiah.
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” - Galatians 3:28 (NIV)
Easter marks the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies, including those by Isaiah, made 1,000 years before Christ’s birth. Isaiah said a savior would be born in Bethlehem to a descendant of King David. He would be exalted, beaten and rejected; would be betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver; would be silent before his accusers and would die with no bones broken. He would rise from the dead, in a rich man’s tomb, after three days and nights. All of these prophecies, and many more, came to pass.
What the prophets did not know was that Christ’s grace would extend to all people of the earth who believe, not just to Israel. Why didn’t they know it?
Because God didn’t wish to reveal His plan and give Satan/men a chance to foil it.
“None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory,” Paul explains in I Corinthians 2:8 (NIV).
Jesus fulfilled Mosaic law and replaced it with a far more powerful law of love and grace. Asked to name the greatest commandments, he said:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matt. 22:36-40 NIV)
It’s no coincidence that the resurrection of Jesus occurred during the Passover season, as Jews celebrated their ancestors’ miraculous escape from Egyptian slavery. The 10th plague was death to a first-born child in each household. Israelites who marked their doorposts with the blood of a spring lamb were “passed over” by death. Jesus is the innocent “lamb of God” who spares us from eternal death. ❚ – Janine Pumilia
By Peggy Werner
Harsh
Midwestern winters are one of the main reasons for much-needed maintenance and repair every few years on asphalt driveways and parking lots.
Moisture from snow and rain, below-zero temperatures and freezethaw cycles take a toll on asphalt. Regular spring maintenance helps to keep a driveway in good condition.
“Filling those cracks and regular sealcoating are the most important maintenance procedures any homeowner can do to get the most life out of a driveway or parking lot,” says Ayla Anthony, operations manager of Asphalt Maintenance Service, 6215 Commodity Ct., Fort Wayne.
Sealcoating protects asphalt from water penetration. Unsealed asphalt is like a big sponge, and leaving it that way can cause oils in the asphalt, as well as leaks from engine oil, diesel and hydraulic oil, to break down and deteriorate driveways and parking lots.
Asphalt Maintenance Service prides itself on being a business built on a foundation of trust, high-quality work and unwavering commitment to its clients, keeping their needs and satisfaction at the forefront, Anthony says. The family-owned company has been serving the Fort Wayne, northeast Indiana and western Ohio areas for more than 40 years. Services include asphalt
paving, concrete installation, sealcoating, patching, striping and crack filling for both residential and commercial properties. Regular maintenance adds life to your driveway.
“If properly maintained, a driveway can last at least 30 years,” Anthony says. “If not maintained, that lifespan will be cut in half or less.”
She recommends sealcoating driveways and most commercial lots every three years and more often for heavily-traveled areas. Sealcoating gives a driveway a clean look, too, because rainfall washes away dirt and debris from the smooth surface.
She also recommends being proactive and calling early to set up a free estimate and appointment during the busy spring season.
Sealcoating is a job that should be left to the professionals.
“We have the quality products, equipment and experience that makes a big difference when wanting a job done well,” Anthony says. ❚
Asphalt Maintenance Service is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Get a free estimate by filling out the online form at asphaltmaintenanceservice.net or calling (260) 422-6068.
By Lindsey Lukas, senior editor
For many people, the symptoms start subtly. Maybe it’s the persistent fatigue that coffee can’t quite fix, the brain fog that makes it harder to focus, or the mood swings that seem to arrive out of nowhere. Others notice physical changes – disrupted sleep, weight gain, a declining libido – and assume it’s simply part of getting older.
But according to Dr. Carol A. White, owner and nurse practitioner at Functional Medicine Partners, 602 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, these changes often have a deeper explanation. Hormones.
As awareness grows around hormone health, more men and women are discovering that many of the challenges associated with aging may actually be linked to declining hormone levels, and that treatment options are evolving.
“Hormone Replacement Therapy is a treatment that supplements the body with estrogen, progesterone and testosterone to replace hormones that decline during menopause,” White explains. “These hormones are delivered via pills, patches, gels, injections or sprays, entering the bloodstream to bind with cell receptors.”
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is most commonly used to relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness, White adds. However, HRT can also be used for men to focus on restoring testosterone levels to combat fatigue, muscle loss and low libido. But its benefits go well beyond comfort. Hormone therapy can also help protect bone health and support cardiovascular function, two areas that become increasingly important as people age.
Although HRT has existed for decades, conversations about it have surged in recent years, White says. The renewed attention isn’t just a social trend – it’s rooted in evolving medical understanding.
“It’s largely driven by a major reevaluation of scientific data, the removal of outdated, fear-based warnings and a ‘menopause revolution’ encouraging women to take back their health by replacing the hormones that aging has depleted,” White says.
In the early 2000s, a widely publicized study dramatically reduced the use of hormone therapy, White adds. Many physicians stopped prescribing it out of concern for potential health risks.
“The ‘Women’s Health Study’ was influential in causing medical providers to take people off HRT,”
she recalls. “I personally remember taking most women off HRT in the early 2000s.”
However, subsequent research revealed that the original study had been misinterpreted, and that the risks were overstated for many patients.
“Recently, we have found out that it was a flawed study, and we were putting more women at risk for cardiovascular and bone health issues by not starting HRT,” she adds.
Today, research suggests that for many women under age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of hormone therapy often outweigh the risks.
Hormonal changes typically begin earlier than many people expect, White continues. While menopause often arrives in a woman’s early 50s, hormonal fluctuations can start much sooner.
“Hormone-related issues typically begin in a woman’s late 30s and early 40s,” she says.
Women may notice symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats or mood swings. But there are other signs people frequently write off as normal aging.
“Brain fog, weight gain and vaginal dryness are symptoms people often dismiss,” she says.
The experience differs significantly between men and women. Women experience menopause, which involves a relatively rapid drop in estrogen and progesterone levels. Men, on the other hand, experience what is often called andropause: a gradual decline in testosterone over time.
“Men experience a gradual decline in testosterone, about 1 percent per year after age 30, resulting in slower-onset, subtler symptoms such as reduced libido, fatigue and muscle loss,” White says.
As testosterone continues to decline, men may also notice physical changes, including reduced erectile function or the development of excess chest tissue.
“As andropause progresses, men start to find the appearance of ‘man boobs,’ decreased erections and less firm erections,” White adds.
At Functional Medicine Partners, hormone therapy is never one-size-fits-all. White emphasizes that careful evaluation is essential before starting treatment.
“We do a thorough history and assess risk factors,” she says. Certain conditions, including a history of breast or endometrial cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, blood clots or severe liver disease, may make hormone therapy unsafe for some patients. Recent heart attacks, strokes or active cardiovascular disease can also influence treatment decisions.
In many cases, targeted treatments can still help address specific symptoms.
“For example, if the patient is only having vaginal dryness, then we often prescribe a vaginal estrogen that will not have so much systemic absorption, thereby decreasing the risks,” White says.
When therapy is appropriate, treatment plans are highly individualized based on symptoms, health history and personal goals.
Even when testosterone or estrogen therapy isn’t an option, other solutions may help address symptoms.
“For example, some men have erectile dysfunction and cannot take testosterone,” White says. “However, we can look at other options such as erectile dysfunction medications to target that symptom.”
When hormone levels begin to balance, patients often notice improvements across multiple areas of their lives.
“Mood improves, sex improves and motivation improves,” White says. “Men get better erections, sex is less painful since vaginal dryness improves, and brain fog lifts.”
The timeline for improvement varies between individuals,
but many patients begin noticing early results within weeks. For women, relief from hot flashes and brain fog can appear in as little as two to four weeks.
By four to eight weeks, many experience improvements in mood and energy.
“In three to six months, full benefits are typically reached, including stabilized mood, better skin and increased libido,” White says.
Men often notice improvements even sooner.
“In one to two weeks, they see improved energy, sleep quality and reduced fatigue or irritability,” she says. “In three to four weeks, increased libido, motivation and mental focus.”
Over the following months, physical changes such as improved erectile function, muscle gain and fat loss may begin to appear.
Despite the growing interest in hormone therapy, misconceptions remain common.
“People are hesitant to start hormone replacement therapy primarily due to fear of side effects, outdated concerns about cancer or blood clot risks and confusion surrounding contradictory medical advice,” White says.
Another myth she hears frequently involves testosterone.
“The biggest misconception I hear is that patients believe testosterone is only for men,” she says.
In reality, women also produce testosterone, and balanced levels can play an important role in energy, cognitive clarity and sexual health.
“Testosterone is very beneficial for women in that it lifts brain fog and improves libido, energy, mood and vaginal dryness,” White says.
Hormone health affects far more than physical symptoms. White says restoring hormonal balance can dramatically improve quality of life, including relationships.
“It helps marriages because sex is happening, and sex with aging is simply better on HRT,” she says.
At Functional Medicine Partners, White says the goal is to help patients feel like themselves again by addressing the underlying causes of their symptoms rather than simply masking them.
“We take the time to get a thorough history and develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your needs,” she says.
The clinic also offers advanced blood testing and treatment options not always available through traditional medical settings.
“We order the blood levels that traditional medicine will not offer, and we can prescribe a variety of options for HRT,” White says.
For many patients, the result is a renewed sense of clarity, energy and confidence. It’s proof that aging doesn’t have to mean accepting chronic discomfort. Instead, as White sees it, hormone health represents an opportunity to reclaim vitality at any stage of life. ❚
By Peggy Werner
Updating or remodeling a kitchen or bath involves many steps, but working with a professional designer can make the process far less stressful.
Dana Knueve, an interior design consultant with Trinity Kitchen, Bath and Lighting in New Haven, says their team works with a wide range of budgets to create designs customers will love, tailoring each plan to the available space and the features that best enhance a homeowner’s lifestyle.
“From there, a designer can make general selections to create a quote and/or budget,” Knueve says. “The homeowner can then dial in further on styles, colors, lighting and material selections to create a final design, allowing them to navigate the space most efficiently. Cost-effective alternatives are always available to help customers save money while getting the look they want.”
For example, a fiberglass shower base is more affordable than a tile base, and laminate countertops can have the look of real stone without the cost. Cabinet door styles have a wide range of prices. Certain faucet designs, features and finishes can be
more expensive than others. Specialty finishes like matte black and champagne bronze are more costly than chrome.
Trinity offers cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, tile options and lighting. A designer can produce renderings of what a project will look like once finished. In addition, the business has licensed and insured contractors. When needed, they can make structural changes to walls, windows and doors.
About 25 years ago, owner Kevin Walsh purchased the business with the goal of breathing new life into it by expanding product lines, increasing sales, strengthening relationships with existing customers and attracting new ones.
Just a few years ago, Walsh changed the name of the New Haven store from Trinity Home Design Center to Trinity Kitchen, Bath and Lighting to reflect the growth that had taken place by adding cabinets, countertops and other products for home renovation. ❚
To work with a designer, call (260) 493-2574 or visit trinityhomecenter.com.
By Peggy Werner
Today, garage doors can not only be stylish, but they can also be energy savers, says Jim Platt, general manager of Raynor Door Authority, 3636 Lima Road, Fort Wayne.
“When I started in the business 32 years ago, there were only three styles and three colors. Now, the garage door is part of the design of the house with colors to match or coordinate with the home, many window options, and numerous styles to choose from,” he says. “It sometimes becomes a difficult decision because of all the options.”
When customers get stuck trying to figure out what they want, Raynor helps with computer software that shows how different styles and colors will look on a home. Even more effective, he says, is the large library of before and after pictures they have on file for customers to view.
“It’s really amazing what people can do with garage doors,” Platt says. “They can be a focal point of a home and make a statement.”
Today’s garage doors can be both stylish and energy efficient.
Not only can they be beautiful, but they can also be efficient, he adds. If the garage is attached to a home, and especially if the garage is heated, homeowners might want to consider having an insulated garage door, Platt says.
The most energy-efficient door offered by Raynor is a 2-inch-thick steel door (both front and back) with polyurethane foam insulation with an R-value of 18. The R-value indicates how well insulation prevents heat from escaping in the winter and entering in the summer. A higher value provides greater energy efficiency and comfort. Raynor insulated doors also have a seal around the entire door and an adjustable track for an even tighter fit, Platt says.
Once a door is installed, it’s important to do regular maintenance.
“One of the largest and hardest working parts of your home
is seldom given a thought, yet needs to have regular checkups to keep working smoothly,” Platt says. “Most people don’t give the garage door a second thought until it quits working. A regular maintenance check shouldn’t be put off because a minor problem can become a major repair that could have been prevented.”
One of the most common problems with garage doors is broken springs. At that point, the door won’t open or close and there is no safe way to get the door open. And, there’s no warning and no way to tell if something is wrong until it breaks, Platt says.
You can detect other problems early if you pay attention. For example, if the rollers are deteriorating and dragging, they will cause a screeching noise. You can also see cracked hinges or rollers that are off track.
Raynor services homeowners within a 40-mile radius of their office and employs their own repair people who are on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Platt recommends homeowners call the professionals to handle all problems.
“If you don’t know what you are doing, you could get severely hurt or killed,” he says. “When a garage door is down, the springs are under a tremendous amount of tension. Professionals have special equipment to safely repair springs. A screwdriver is not designed to deal with that kind of tension.”
What homeowners can safely do is lubricate all moving parts like hinges, rollers, springs and bearings at least once a year with garage door lubricant, Platt says, adding that a little goes a long way. ❚
For more information, visit raynordoorauthority. com or call (260) 305-8465.
Whenit comes to snacking, ease is often at the top of the wish list. Not far behind, however, are fresh flavors and real ingredients.
That’s where NatureSweet shines by adding a little color to snack plates with its tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Fair Trade and B Corp-certified, the produce company is widely recognized for meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, supporting agricultural workers and making a positive impact.
That commitment and the belief that “the more you put into something, the more you get out” shows up in flavorful recipes like these Caprese Skewers. Coated in a flavorful, fresh balsamic glaze, these light, colorful snacks make everything from afterschool bites to weekend entertaining more fun. Or if you prefer savory, hearty snacks, these Bruschetta Bagels are packed with flavor.
Find more fresh recipe inspiration at NatureSweet.com.
Caprese Skewers
Recipe courtesy of The Produce Moms
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 skewers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
12 mozzarella balls, drained and patted dry
24 ounces NatureSweet Constellation tomatoes
24 small fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup balsamic glaze (optional)
In small bowl, whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, cracked red pepper flakes, garlic powder and salt. Add mozzarella balls. Gently toss to coat. For best flavor, marinate in fridge overnight.
To assemble skewers: Thread tomato, folded basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, another folded basil leaf and another tomato. Repeat to make 12 skewers.
Place on serving platter. If desired, drizzle balsamic glaze over skewers on serving platter.
Bruschetta Bagels
Prep time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Yield: 8 bagels
Bagels:
1 packet dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water, divided
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
sesame seeds
Bruschetta:
2 cups NatureSweet Glorys cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup basil
Topping:
1 cup goat cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar salt, to taste pepper, to taste
To make bagels: In bowl, mix yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup lukewarm water; let rest 5 minutes.
In separate large bowl, place flour and add yeast mixture, remaining lukewarm water and salt. Mix thoroughly with hands until homogenous mixture is obtained. Transfer to greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 1 hour.
Once dough rises, place on flat surface and divide into eight equal parts. Form small dough balls and, using finger, make hole in center of each to form bagels. Place on baking sheet, cover with kitchen towel and let rise 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 390 F.
In pot of hot water over medium heat, cook each bagel 5 seconds, making sure they do not stick to each other. Remove from water and drain thoroughly. Place on parchment paperlined plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 25 minutes.
To make bruschetta: On cutting board, use knife to cut tomatoes in half. Transfer to bowl; add olive oil, garlic and basil then mix. Set aside.
To make topping and serve: Cut bagels in half, place on cutting board and use knife to spread goat cheese on each bagel half. Add bruschetta and drops of balsamic vinegar then sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. ❚
Fort Wayne Komets
Join the Jungle and cheer on the Fort Wayne Komets as they make another run for a championship. Games are at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Visit komets.com to see the complete 2025-2026 schedule.
I Love Saturdays at Club Room at The Clyde
Enjoy the best in pop, soul, R&B and funk every Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at the Club Room at the Clyde, 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Visit clydeclubroom.com/live to see the complete lineup of performers.
YLNI Winter Farmers Market
Thru April 25, Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables, hand-made jewelry and crafts, local artwork and more. 3811 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, visitfortwayne.com.
Glo Wild at the Fort Wayne Zoo
Thru May 31, select evenings. See the Zoo transform into a wild and wonderful night-time lantern festival. Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, fwzoo.com.
Fort Wayne Rod & Custom Show
March 27-29, Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Showcasing more than 200 hot rods and custom cars from across the nation, this event is a celebration of history, craftsmanship and community spirit. Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, fortwaynerodandcustomshow.com.
Clue Live on Stage!
April 2-3, Th. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired
by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, fwembassytheatre.org.
MercyMe Wonder + Awe Tour
April 2, 7 p.m. Bringing their signature blend of powerful worship and chart-topping hits to the stage, multi-platinum band MercyMe performs their biggest songs alongside new ones. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, memorialcoliseum.com.
Fort Wayne TinCaps
Thru September, opening day is April 7. Lots of exciting baseball action along with special events and spectacles including fireworks on select nights, discounted food nights and more. Find
the whole schedule at milb.com/fort-wayne. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne.
Bohemian Bloom Market
April 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This curated bohemianthemed market has 75+ boho-style vendors. This is a stroller/family-friendly event. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, memorialcoliseum.com.
CeCe Winans More Than This Tour
April 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cece Winans’ “More Than This” tour is a comprehensive tour of her career. Each night features worship moments such as “Goodness of God,” “Believe For It” and ‘Alabaster Box”; while also introducing new standards. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, fwembassytheatre.org.
‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
April 24-26, Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Join Fort Wayne Ballet in Shakespeare’s world of spritely fairies, comedy of errors, and mischief. With the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a lighthearted and comedic ballet for the whole family to enjoy. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, fortwayneballet.org.
2026 Michiana Wine Festival
April 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy wine samples from Indiana wine vendors, explore a spring craft market, savor delicious offerings from local food trucks and groove to live music. The first 2,000 people who walk through the door receive a free souvenir wine glass. Ages 21+ only. Headwaters Park Pavilions, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, visitfortwayne.com. ❚
