[List compiled by Alyssa Richardson and John Faulkner] As party goers begin to make their plans, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. For those planning to drink tonight or brave the roads, please note that a weather advisory is in … Read More
Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for science education, will host “Countdown to Noon” on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Festivities will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As the noon hour approaches, visitors will enjoy a brief soda pop toast, and the assembled crowd will countdown the seconds … Read More
The 7th annual Fire and Ice Festival takes place in downtown Goshen on the first Friday in January, Jan. 3. The festival offers a full schedule of events including an 8-foot fire and ice tower, fire dancers, marshmallow roasting, and merchant specials. Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers … Read More
The monthly Claypool Lions Fish And Tenderloin Fry will be held 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (or sold out) on Saturday, Jan. 18, and benefits the projects of the Claypool Lions Club. It is carry out only. Sides include potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans and coleslaw. All proceeds … Read More
As I promised last week, here are my picks for the best albums of 2013. This was a great year for music, except maybe for country. The realms of indie rock, Americana and electronica offered a smorgasbord of amazing songs and albums. Those of you who’ve been following … Read More
The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 2. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Frozen, Rated: PG Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: … Read More
Plaxton and the Void, Kosciusko’s Got Talent winners (see the winning video above), are putting on a “thank you show” Saturday, Dec. 28, at Courthouse Coffee East (2858 Frontage Road) in Warsaw. “This is our first show since winning the Kosciusko’s Got Talent video competition,” shared Dave McCall, … Read More
“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running production of any kind in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that … Read More
In lieu of the usual weekly album review, I thought I’d follow suit with many music publications and offer up some of the best music from 2013. This week’s list will cover local and regional acts from the Hoosier state. Before we get to it, I have to … Read More
Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, is hosting the following special activities in January: With the end of the holiday season, Science Central will begin taking registrations Wednesday, Jan. 1 for spring break camp, scheduled for March 31-April 4. Camp information and sign-up can … Read More
The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Dec. 20, through Thursday, Dec. 26. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe … Read More
The Embassy in Fort Wayne will be transformed into turn-of-the- century Paris on March 5, 2014, as “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” takes to the stage to tell the love story of Matthew and Nathalie as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret. “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” … Read More
WABASH – Celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isle’s spellbinding Celtic heritage when global music phenomenon Celtic Woman brings its Emerald Tour to the Honeywell Center for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 20. The all-new stage production … Read More
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Palais Royale Dinner and Dance Party in South Bend. Again this year, the historic ballroom is sure to be the hottest spot in town. Enjoy a four-course fine dining experience, dancing and ring in the New Year on the ballroom dance floor … Read More
It’ll be a New Year’s Eve bash to remember. Ignition Music, a record shop and music venue in downtown Goshen, will welcome Andru Bemis, Von Strantz and Shiny Shiny Black for a 7:30 p.m. show on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Since 2001, Bemis, has wandered the ends, edges and … Read More
WABASH – Grammy-winning country music superstar Trisha Yearwood, whose hits include “She’s In Love With The Boy,” “Walkaway Joe” and “How Can I Live,” will stop at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, for the singer’s only Indiana show. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December … Read More
