Huntington Theatre Guild: Act II will present a theater class, Broadway and Beyond Theatre Academy beginning Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA.

Designed for students in grades 2-8, the program will last 12 weeks, meeting Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., outside of March 29, April 5, and April 19. 

The camp will culminate in a full production of Annie Jr. on May 2-3.

Cost is $42 pre month for YMCA members and $67 per month for non-members. Financial aid is available, making this opportunity accessible to everyone. 

Enroll at huntingtony.org/register or call (260) 359-9622.

Take class with Fire & Light Academy

Fire & Light Academy, which allows area youth to cut their teeth in stage productions, are holding registrations for upcoming classes. 

All classes take place at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1636 St. Marys Ave., on Tuesdays or Fridays:

  • Foundations of Theatre Class (mid-year wait list) — Tuesdays, Jan. 21-April 8; 4:30-6 p.m.; Ages 9-12; $150.
  • Foundations of Singing — Tuesdays, Jan. 21-April 8; 5-6 p.m.; Ages 12-15: $50.
  • Intro to Ballet — Tuesdays, Jan. 28-April 8; 4:45-5:45 p.m.; Ages 9-18; $45.
  • Beginning & Advanced Tap — Fridays, Jan. 24-April 11; 11-11:50 a.m.; Ages 9-18; $45.
  • Little Stars — Fridays, Jan. 24-March 14, 5-5:45 p.m.; Ages 5-8; $60.
  • Improv Hour — Fridays, Jan. 24-March 14; 5-6 p.m.; Ages 12 and Older; $45.

For more information or to register for classes, go to fireandlightproductions.com/classes.

Expo season heats up at Coliseum

Winter weather may have recently hit us, but expo season is just warming up at Memorial Coliseum.

Things kick off Jan. 10-12 with the All-American Outdoor Sport Expo, which features deals on RVs, boats of all kinds, kayaks, canoes, ATVs, motorcycles, camping, outfitters, bicycles, hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. 

Tickets are $15 or $5 with a military ID and may be purchased by going to memorialcoliseum.com or at the venue.

Show hours are noon-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12.

Other expos on the horizon include the Fort Wayne Farm Show — which you can read about on Page 6 — from Jan. 14-16; Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show from Jan. 30-Feb. 2; Fort Wayne Boat Show from Feb. 6-9; Baby Fair & Family Expo on Feb. 22; The Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show from Feb. 27-March 2; and Fort Wayne Rod & Custom Show from March 28-30.

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