Turnstone is accepting talent submissions for the 2025 Center Stage talent show.

One lucky winner will take home a cash prize following the fourth annual event at The Clyde Theatre on Tuesday, June 3. 

All talents, all ages, and all abilities are welcome to submit a video of their talent for a chance to perform. Proceeds support Turnstone’s mission of empowering people with disabilities. 

To submit your talent, upload a video at turnstone.org/about/events by Jan. 31. Talents can include magic, comedy, juggling, live painting, impersonations, ventriloquism, acting, poetry, martial arts, singing, dancing, and anything else that may set you apart.

During the live event June 3, a panel of judges will choose the winner of the show and the cash prize. 

Past winners include former jazz fusion band Los Galaxy, break-dancer (and former Turnstone client) Sockie Phommachanh, and performing artist Ta’korei Moore.

Christkindlmarkt returns to Park Edelweiss

A Christkindlmarkt will be held in Fort Wayne from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive. 

Proceeds from sales of holiday gifts and decorations benefit the Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor, a men’s and women’s choir is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of their German heritage. 

Shopping will take place in the clubhouse for arts and crafts, paintings, woodworking, candles, ornaments, scented oils, knitted and crocheted items, and many other items for gift giving and home decor. German baked goods and other delicacies can be purchased, and Saint Nikolaus will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Lunch will also be available for purchase, including German Bratwurst, potato salad, hot dogs and a glass of gluehwein (hot spiced wine).

Shop local at Fort Wayne Village Marketplace

The sixth annual Fort Wayne Village Marketplace will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse. 

The holiday market features more than 100 local vendors selling accessories, home décor, pet items, gourmet foods, artisans, designers, seasonal collections, and boutiques. 

The first 200 adults each day will receive a free Vera Bradley Holiday Market tote, and each shopper can enter the raffle drawing to win one of four Vera Bradley bundles.

Admissions is $8 for those 12 and older.

Live theater in the Fort Wayne area

  • The Creative Arts of Wells County will hold auditions for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at Life Church in Bluffton. For more information, go to wellscocreativearts.com.
  • The world premiere of The Schubert Ladies Quartet will run Nov. 15-17 at Baker Street Centre. For tickets or more information, go to bakerstreetcentre.com.
  • The PFW Department of Theatre production of Cabaret will run Nov. 15-23 at Willliams Theatre. To purchase tickets, go to pfw.edu/tickets.
  • The Three Rivers Music Theatre production of Doubt: A Parable continues through Nov. 24 at Three Rivers Music Theatre, 416 W. 4th St. For more information or tickets, go to threeriversmusictheatre.com.

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