ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR: Sept. 29, 2023

Sep. 29—TONIGHT

7:30 p.m.

The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Lerner Theatre

410 S. Main St., Elkhart

Louisiana-born axeman and songsmith, Kenny Wayne Shephard has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. Shepherd is accompanied by his band members Noah Hunt, Chris Layton and Joe Krown.

Tickets range from $25-$95 plus applicable fees. Tickets may be purchased at the Lerner Theatre Box Office in-person or by calling 574-293-4469, or online at www.thelerner.com.

SATURDAY

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theatrical Intimacy Education: Best Practices Workshop

Goshen Theater

216 S. Main St.

A workshop held by Goshen Theater Education Department special guest artist Lusie Cuskey of Theatrical Intimacy Education, the workshop will feature tools for developing a consent-based process in a performance and rehearsal setting, setting and respecting boundaries, desexualizing the theatrical and filming process, choreographing intimacy, and proper documentation practices.

Participants must be 18 years or older.

Registration is $100 and financial aid is available. A lunch break will be taken halfway through the session.

Register at https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/m1a40var19jqgjx.

SATURDAY

5:30-8:30 p.m.

An Evening Along the Path

Callander Sportsplex

1655 Thompson Drive, Nappanee

The Nappanee Arts Council will host an evening on Art Path. Admission is free and activities include a photo scavenger hunt, bracelet stations, face painting, rock painting station, camp fire at Scout Cabin, balloon art, flashlight walk on the trails, community art project, and the opening of butterfly trail.

Food options will include Ruhe 152 Beer Garden, cookie decorating with Sis and Me Bakery, s'mores popcorn from Dutch Kernel, and food trucks including Rico Suave, DonutNV, and Loupa's Chicken.

Entertainment for the evening will be Steve Foresman and Byron Craft.

SATURDAY

7:30 p.m.

Silk Road + Strauss

Morris Performing Arts Center

127 N. Michigan St., South Bend

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra's 91st season showcase will feature showcases percussionist Joseph Gramley, renowned for his collaborations with the Silkroad Ensemble; the U.S. premiere of Syrian-American Malek Jandali's Symphony No. 6, "The Desert Rose," and Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier," or "The Knight of the Rose."

Discounts, priority seating, and other exclusive benefits are available to season subscribers. Subscribe at www.southbendsymphony.org or by phone at 574-232-6343.

Single tickets are available at www.morriscenter.org/event/silk-road-strauss-withjoseph-gramley-percussion/

Oct. 6-8

3 and 7 p.m.

"The Stinky Cheese Man, and other fairly stupid tales"

Bristol Opera House

210 E. Vistula St., Bristol

Though the characters may be familiar, favorite storybook fables are uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's quintessential children's book of fractured fairy tales.

Everything from "Chicken Little" to "The Gingerbread Man" gets a complete makeover. Fun, music, and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around. Annette Kaczanowski is directing, assisted by Dottie Hicks. The play is presented through the Michael Cripe Studio, underwritten by Label Logic, Inc.

The cast includes: Cole Snyder as Cow Patty Boy/Little Old Man, Madison Byer as the Red Hen, Carter Cranor as Jack/Tortoise, Lexie Hicks as Jill/Owl, Caleb Yoder as Surgeon General, Molly Brewer as Chicken Licken/Rabbit, Evie Craig as Ducky Lucky/Cinderella, Phoebe Collat as Goosey Loosey/Little Old Lady, Leif Kingsley as Cocky Locky/Rumplestiltskin, Ania Kingsley as Foxy Loxy, Liam Adkins as Prince/Stepsister 2, Madison Mickels as Queen/Wolf, Lilia Miller as Princess 1/Stepsister 2, Eli Brewer, Ugly Duck/Legal Guy, Drew Dorbin as Frog/Giant, RaeAnne Haney as Princess 2/Stepmother, Cici Hicks as Little Red Running Shorts/Stinky Cheese Man, and Bards — Hazel Craig, Luisa Kingsley, Claire Noneman, Lilly Giglio.

Visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/36247/production/1172420 or call the box office at 574-848-4116 for tickets.

Oct. 7

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Magical Me Day

West Park Pavillion

500 N. Nappanee St., Nappanee

Muggles and magical beings can celebrate all things magical from popular books and movies with classes, shopping, food, games and crafts.

Full class schedule is $25, but classes can also be taken individually.

Students can register for: Care of Magical Creatures (meet mystical animals); Transfiguration (turn ordinary items into something amazing); History of Magic (test knowledge with clues & a scavenger hunt); and Potions (identify ingredients to select potions).

Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins will be welcome while supplies last but advance registration is recommended.

Classes will be held every 60 minutes and are about 30 minutes unless noted.

Warner Bros and JK Rowling are in no way associated with this event. This is a volunteer-based and fan-run event

Individual class fees are Creatures Only — $10; Transfiguration Only — $10; History — $5; Potions — $5.

To register, go online to https://nappaneeparks.recdesk.com.

Oct. 12

6:30 p.m.

Musical Conexion

Goshen Public Library

601 S. Fifth St., Goshen

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Musical Conexion has thoughtfully curated an evening of music celebrating the beautiful union of melody, language and early learning.

Musical Conexion is a bilingual educational enrichment program cultivating motor skills and cognitive development through music, as well as empathy and appreciation for cultural diversity. Cote Godoy, (Chile) and Kelsie Lee (Fort Wayne, Indiana) are both educators and musicians, combining their experience with distinct pedagogical approaches in primary schools and early childhood establishments on both continents.

Oct. 13

8 p.m.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

The Morris Performing Arts Center

211 N. Michigan St., South Bend

Ben Harper is a renowned singer-songwriter and musician with over 1.5 million records sold worldwide. A three-time Grammy Award winner and seven-time nominee, Harper returns to the stage with long-time musical partner The Innocent Criminals.

Tickets are available at www.morris center.org.

Oct. 18

11 a.m.

Lunchtime Live with Celia Weiss: Kimball Organ Concert

The Lerner Theatre

410 S. Main St., Elkhart

The Friends of The Lerner and Community Foundation of Elkhart County welcome Celia Weiss back on The Lerner's 1924 Kimball Organ in this free community series.

Lunchtime Live is a free event presented by Friends of The Lerner and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Oct. 20

7 p.m.

Bryan Bielanski Live

LangLab

1302 High St., South Bend

Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that's Bryan Bielanski. This critically acclaimed globetrotting singer-songwriter has been touring the U.S. and the world since 2012.

For more information on Bielanski, visit https://bryanssuperhappyfuntime.bandcamp.com.

Tickets are $10 and available at https://langlab-519603.square.site.

Oct. 20

7:30 p.m.

Apollo's Fire — Handel's Israel in Egypt

Goshen College Music Center

1700 S. Main St., Goshen

The Grammy-winning ensemble Apollo's Fire is a period-instrument orchestra founded by harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. Dedicated to the Baroque ideal that music should evoke passion in the listeners, Apollo's Fire brings to life the music of the past for audiences of today. The Apollo's Fire musicians are creative artists who share Sorrell's passion for drama and rhetoric. For this special performance, the orchestra will be joined by a chorus for a performance of Sorrell's new adaptation of Handel's Israel in Egypt.

Tickets range from $35-$45. Order online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, or by phone at 574-535-7588.

Oct. 21

7 p.m.

Jerry Seinfeld

The Morris Performing Arts Center

211 N. Michigan St., South Bend

Jerry Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld's comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in television history: "Seinfeld." The show ran on NBC for nine seasons and won numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, and People's Choice awards. Seinfeld was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012, it was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.

His latest Emmy-nominated Netflix projects include "Jerry Before Seinfeld," "23 Hours to Kill," and the highly acclaimed, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" web series.

Tickets start at $65 and can be purchased at https://morriscenter.org/

Oct. 21

9 p.m.

Stephen Pearcy

Silver Creek Event Center

11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo

As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy is credited with having been a pioneer of the early '80s Sunset Strip rock scene after leading his creation to mega multi-platinum success year after year from 1984 to 1991.

Throughout RATT's nearly four decades of success with Pearcy at its helm, they released eight albums and played thousands of shows worldwide all the while selling 20 million records. Tickets start at $50 plus applicable fees and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.

Oct. 26

6 p.m.

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza

Lerner Theatre

410 S. Main St., Elkhart

"Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza" will stop by the historic Lerner Theatre Oct. 26. Audiences can dress up for a fun-filled experience featuring characters from "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends" and other hit Disney Junior series including: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Bo from "Firebuds."

This year, the live show will also welcome the adorable superhero kittens from new action-packed hit series, "SuperKitties."

For more information, visit www.thelerner.com.

Oct. 26

6 p.m.

Hooked Like Helen

Central Green

Downtown Elkhart

Hooked Like Helen is the recent recipient of several prestigious accolades in the independent music scene: Nikki and Jon were honored with Duo Of The Year and EP Of The Year at the sixth and seventh annual Josie Music Awards respectively, boasting a total of nine nominations in multiple categories of the largest independent award show in the world. "Liar" was recently named a winner in the distinguished International Songwriting Competition for the second consecutive year, following wins in two categories in ISC's sister competition, Unsigned Only in 2020. The panel of judges included Charli XCX, Robert Smith and Grouplove among other well-respected industry legends.

The concert is part of the Lerner on the Lawn series in partnership with ArtWalk.

Oct. 27

7:30 p.m.

The Wailin' Jennys

Goshen College Music Center

1700 S. Main St., Goshen

Back in Goshen by popular demand with new songs from their upcoming album, Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse bring three distinct voices to the Wailin' Jennys.

Their acoustic blend of bluegrass, folk and roots music has been featured alongside Bonnie Raitt and Rosanne Cash. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three.

Tickets range from $45-$55. Order online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, or by phone at 574-535-7588.

Oct. 28

8 p.m.

Eaglemania

Lerner Theatre

410 S. Main St., Elkhart

EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of the Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five-part harmony, virtuoso guitar work, and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of the Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles' greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh's solo efforts.

Tickets begin at $39 and are available at https://thelerner.com/ or by calling the box office at 574-293-4469.