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Augustto-do list . . .
from Glo - August 2019
By Ray Balogh
Botanical Observatory
• “Botanica Jones: Scientist, Merchant or Thief?” (through Nov. 17), regular admission
Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.
Embassy Theatre
“Summer Nights” series, 5 p.m. Wednesdays, $5 general admission, flex pass available
• Aug. 7, Chris Worth
• Aug. 14, Q and the Cold Fusion
• Aug. 21, Lydia Brittan
• Aug. 28, Fatima Washington
Other shows:
• Aug. 4, Chris Redd, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $35/$19
• Aug. 6, Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $43
• Aug. 10, Brian Wilson, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $146/$96/$76/$56 Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.
Memorial Coliseum
• Aug. 5, Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss Together Live, 7 p.m. Monday, $250/$125/$95/$79.50/$59.50/$30
• Aug. 24, Brad Miller Gala & Auction, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, free admission
Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.
Honeywell Center
• Aug. 1, “Jazz on the Lawn” with Cool City Band, 5 p.m. Thursday lawn opens, 7 p.m. concert begins, $10/adult advance; $15 adult day of show; $5 youth through high school; free 2 and under
• Aug. 5, Free Movie Mondays: “Sherlock Gnomes,” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., free admission
• Aug. 9, “Remembering Hee Haw” with original cast members, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $100/$75/$35
• Aug. 10, The Singing Contractors, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $50/$24/$15
• Aug. 17, “1964 The Tribute,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $45/$25/$19
• Aug. 22, David Crosby and Friends, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $150/$55/$45
• Aug. 23, Terry Fator, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $100/$59/$45 Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Fountain Park Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. Friday food vendors open, 7 p.m. concert begins, free admission, bring your own lawn chair
• Aug. 2, The Everly Set
• Aug. 9, John Denver Tribute featuring Ted Vigil Show Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 SR 118, Van Wert. 419.238.6722, npacvw.org.
1 | Thursday | Bump-N-Brew at Hop River
A family friendly evening of stewardship and volunteering. Attendees will bump up milkweed seedlings to larger pots to be planted at Eagle Marsh, or take a milkweed seedling home to start a pollinator garden. Free admission. 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Hop River Brewing Company, 1515 N. Harrison St., Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@ lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
2 | Friday |
First Friday
Late night shopping, live entertainment, local culinary delights, locally crafted beverages, more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Auburn. 260.333.0883.
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.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Friday |
Botanical Roots Outdoor Concert Series
14th season of serving up a tasty half dozen roots, genre concerts al fresco on the conservatory terrace.
• Aug. 2, Nashville Crush
• Aug. 9, TBA
• Aug.16, Zion Lion
• Aug. 23, Morry Sochat & the Special 20s
• Aug. 30, TBA
$6/13 and older, free 12 and under. 8:30 p.m.11 p.m., Fort Wayne Botanical Observatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalobservatory.org.
3 | Saturday |
Art Festival
Artists, antiques, street performers, music, kids’ activities. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., public square, downtown Angola. 260.665.5386, downtown-angola-in.org.
3 | Saturday |
Antique Festival
More than 50 antique and vintage vendors, steam engine and tractor show, demonstrators, antique telephone collector’s annual show, music, food. Free admission. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Trading Place Pavilion, Farmstead Inn and Conference Center, Shipshewana. 260.768.4129, shipshewanatradingplace.com.
3 | Saturday |
Flea Market
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
3 | Saturday |
Miami Indian Heritage Days
Miami ribbonwork with Diane Hunter. Free admission. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Chief Richardville House, 570 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 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., 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.456.8255 or 260.456.1228, southsidefarmersmarket.com.
Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach Schedule
For
8 | Thursday |
“Breakfast on the Marsh: The Indiana Department of Agriculture’s Role in Conservation”
For 50 years and older. A light breakfast will be served. Call to preregister. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
8 | Thursday | Summer Open House
Live injectable demonstrations of Botox, Dysport, Xeomin lip and facial fillers; meet Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock, double board certified facial cosmetic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Free admission. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Obagi Medical Skin Care, 7845 Carnegie Road, Fort Wayne. RSVP to 260.423.2340.
8-10 | Thursday-Saturday |
Northeastern Steam and Gas Show
Steam and gas engines, antique tractors and farm machinery, sawmills, arts and crafts, flea market, wheat threshing, tractor pull, parade. $5/adult, free for children 12 and under with adult. LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 888.277.3184, visitshipshewana.org.
15-18 | Thursday-Sunday |
Maumee Valley Antique Steam and Gas Association Show
42nd annual show features antique tractors, steam and gas engines, plowing, threshing, tractor pulls, flea market, food, entertainment. $7 daily admission, free 12 and under. Thursday through Sunday, show grounds, 1720 Webster Road, New Haven. maumeevalley.org.
15-18 | Thursday-Sunday |
Kekionga Festival
Community festival featuring Decatur’s heritage. Historic reenactments, crafts, entertainment, magician, food. Free admission, Thursday through Sunday, various locations downtown Decatur. 260.724.2604, decaturchamber.org.
17 | Saturday |
Garden Fest
Herbs, plants, garden items, art, crafts, charity auction, make-n-takes for kids. Free admission. Paradise Spring Historical Park, 351 W. Market St., Wabash. 260.568.1299, visitwabashcounty.com.
23 | Friday |
Lunch and a Movie
International Friendship Day, hot fun days of summer. Free admission. 1:30 p.m., Life Care Center, 1649 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. RSVP to Diana Mohr at 260.449.6806, lifecarecenteroffortwaynein.com.
24-25 | Saturday-Sunday |
Healing Body, Mind & Spirit Expo
Free lectures, door prizes, holistic healers, mediums, crystal healers, body and light workers, numerologists, astrologists, palmistry, essential oils, pet communicators, more. $10 daily pass, $17 weekend pass, 12 and under free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. healingbodyandspirit.com.
24-Sept. 1 | Monday-Sunday |
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Car cruise-ins, fast and fabulous car show, parade of classics, concerts, fireworks, food, kids’ area, collector car auctions. Free admission. Downtown and communitywide, Auburn. 260.925.3600, acdfestival.org.
25 | Sunday |
“Get to Know the ‘O’”
Informational lunch discussing how to become an Indiana state certified volunteer ombudsman advocating for people in long-term care facilities. Free admission. 11 a.m., Don Hall’s Restaurant, Triangle Park, 3010 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. RSVP by July 19 to Aisha at 260.469.3161, doingthegood-ombusdman.org.
27-Aug. 11 | Friday-Sunday
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
High-flying musical with a magical car, rated G for the entire family, presented by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Tickets start at $20. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.424.5220, fwcivic.org.
30-Sept. 2 | Friday-Monday | Marshmallow Festival
Rides, entertainment, games, contests, food, merchandise. Free admission. downtown square, Ligonier. 260.302.2052, marshmallowfestival.com. a
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