By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP
Honeywell Foundation

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has announced the on sale date for two new shows; The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites and Blue Man Group. Tickets for both events will go on sale to the public at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

A magical presentation will take place on the Ford Theater stage with three of Eric Carle’s storybook tales, adapted for the stage with brilliant black-light puppetry, fanciful music, and the author’s original text at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. The show includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky; and the mixed-up chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. Tickets are $9 (balcony) and $14 (main floor). 

Blue Man Group which is comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one, will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6. This wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory experience. It’s an outrageous evening of entertainment you’ll never forget. Don’t miss the show that has captivated 35 million people worldwide. Tickets are: $24, $38, $54 and $75.  Corporate sponsorship is provided by Wabash Electric Supply with additional sponsorship provided by Intrasect Technologies.

Tickets for both shows may be purchased at the Honeywell Center box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling (260) 563-1102 or visiting www.honeywellcenter.org.

The Honeywell Center is north central Indiana’s premier arts and entertainment facility with more than 3,000 events and 150,000 visitors annually. Concerts, conferences, charity galas, art exhibits, and educational outreach programs are among the diverse events at the Honeywell Center. All programs and activities are supported by gifts from individuals, businesses, the Indiana Arts Commission (a state agency) and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency).  The Center is located at 275 W. Market St., Wabash.  For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center Web site at www.honeywellcenter.org or call (260) 563-1102.