Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a multimedia concert experience designed to pair the country superstar’s songs with local orchestras, has announced a performance at Foellinger Theatre on Saturday, May 17, with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Although Parton won’t be there in person, she will be featured on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, life, and stories.
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians. Fort Wayne will be the second stop on the 11-city circuit, which begins March 20 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Threads: My Songs in Symphony, features new and innovative orchestrations of Parton’s hit songs woven into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience. Folks can expect to hear her beloved hits spanning her career, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites.
Tickets are available at fwphil.org.
The Clyde have the gift that keeps giving
Are you looking for a Christmas gift for that rocker in the family? How about the Clyde Theatre’s Ultimate Rockstar 2025 Concert Pass package?
This year’s pass gives fans admission to 13 tribute shows throughout 2025. The package includes a limited-edition Clyde Theatre t-shirt, laminate, reservation for Eats & Beats pre-show dining experience before each show, Premier Experience Level 1 general admission, dedicated access to Premier Deck, Lounge, and other amenities, plus a commemorative poster for each show.
Included shows are Bluffett: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on Jan. 18; Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime on Feb. 8; Pyromania: The Def Leppard on March 1; Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience on March 15; Resurrection: A Journey Tribute on April 5; Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute on May 3; Jump: America’s Van Halen Experience on June 21; Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show on July 26; Four Horsemen: A Celebration of Metallica on Aug. 23, Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience on Sept. 20; Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen on Oct. 4; Face 2 Face: Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John on Nov. 29; and That Arena Rock Show on Dec. 27.
The Clyde are sticking to last year’s rates like your favorite rock anthem on repeat. Single passes are $180 ($500 value) and two-pack pass es are $300 ($1,000 value).
There is a limited quantity available and must be purchased from The Clyde box office in person starting Friday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m.
Get into holiday spirit with Jazz Orchestra
The New Millennium Jazz Orchestra will be working hard this December getting you into the holiday spirit, performing holiday classics as you’ve never heard them before.
The group has a handful of free, family-friendly Christmas shows featuring live jazz celebrating the joy of the season, bringing warmth, music, and community together.
Among their holiday performances will be:
- Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church-Mo Synod, 2313 S. Hanna St.
- Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Grace Point Church of The Nazarene, 8611 Mayhew Road.
- Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m., at St. Joe United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road.
- Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at Taylor Chapel Ministries, 10145 Maysville Road.
There is always time to round up the family and take in a delightful evening of Christmas music.
Big night of tribute acts at Piere’s
On Saturday, Jan. 11, Piere’s will host the Kris Collier 5th Annual Tribute Bash featuring nine bands on two stages.
The main stage will feature a good dose of tribute acts including Something in Your Mouth (Nickelback), Phobia (Breaking Benjamin), Faint (Linkin Park), Dead & Buried (A Day To Remember), and My Dinosaurs Wear Ties (A Warped Tour).
On the Stan’s Room stage will be The Part You Left Out, Controller, Crystal C-Note, and The Kickbacks.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the show getting underway at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of and can be purchased at etix.com and all Wooden Nickel locations.
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