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Andrew McNair

Andrew McNair

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A cosplay competition will be held during the Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, May 19, at PFW's Walb Student Union.

Celebrate Japanese culture at Cherry Blossom

Cherry trees play a basic role in our country’s founding culture. The legend of George Washington and the cherry tree (although certainly untrue) remains an enduring slice of our collective […]
The tribute band Bayou County will perform the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival on May 11 at Baker Street Centre.

Bayou County pay tribute to Creedence

Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of those bands that is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless.  Their version of “Suzie Q” off their debut album holds an iconic place as the sound […]
Holly Heath Photography in Leo-Cedarville will be among the stop on this year’s self-guided Rural Artist Studio Tour from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.

Take road trip to visit artists in their studios

After being cooped up through the dark and gloomy winter, there’s nothing like a weekend road trip, and this area in the spring is a glorious place for road trips.  […]
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo opens for the 2024 season Saturday, April 27

Children’s Zoo is guaranteed fun for all ages

The phrase “fun for all ages” probably gets thrown around more than it should.  Even the most entertaining baseball game will try the patience of our smallest citizens and teenagers […]
Angela Lese, left, and Rachel Brandsness of Lips Speak Louder will be in town for a recording workshop at Sweetwater Sound and a show at The Brass Rail on Monday, April 22.

Lips Speak Louder set to make noise

They aren’t kidding when they call Nashville, Tennessee, Music City. The place teems with professional musicians making a living at their craft and amateur musicians crafting their profession.  Northeast Indiana […]
The Wood Brothers will be at The Clyde Theatre on Saturday, April 6.

Roots run deep with The Wood Brothers

When a successful band features a set of brothers, it’s easy to make assumptions. They probably got together in the garage for their first band, set off together for the […]
Foghat will perform at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert on Friday, March 29.

Take a slow ride to Van Wert for Foghat

Music is a time machine. A familiar song can transport you to a time and place that’s locked in your memory bank.  When that time is a Saturday night in […]
Tinsley Ellis stops by Baker Street Centre on Saturday, March 16.

Tinsley Ellis’ return is no coincidence

Happy little coincidences are a wonderful thing, especially when they turn chance encounters into magical human connections. If you live long enough and keep your eyes open, you’ll find them […]
Octopussy are veteran musicians on the local scene and will perform the music of Alice in Chains at the 18th annual Down the Line at Embassy Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Local bands go grunge for Embassy show

Every local music scene separates into two camps: Bands that produce original music and those that do covers.  Original bands claim the artistic high ground, but cover bands fill the […]