On Saturday, March 22, HerStory in the Making will take place in the The Forum at Electric Works with all proceeds supporting local nonprofits “dedicated to making a positive impact in our community.”

HerStory will explore the powerful history of women and the strength we gain when we come together as a community. 

“It’s incredibly powerful to remember the moments that women came together to change the world, and we are excited to be doing so in the spirit of hope and inspiration for each other,” co-coordinator/creator Jama Ross said. 

The event contains two segments: a morning and an evening event. 

From noon-3 p.m., Embodied SHeroism: An Afternoon of Voice & Movement will recognize the innate gifts and talents that everyday women have plus empowering one other to use those gifts to advance positive change in our communities. It will include lunch, a community panel, and women’s circle. 

Then, from 6-9 p.m., The History of She, The Power of We will celebrate women’s history and the strength of unity. During cocktail hour, you will be able to view artwork from local, female artists as well as leaders from organizations in the community that you can learn more about. 

The evening will also include spoken word by Ross, Autumn Bakehorn, and Mary Montes, poetry by Isabelle Lehman, dancing by Vicki Gallagher, a historical testimony by Deidre Golden, musical performances by Della Licious, Sophie Smith with Seth Young, Lori Lehman, and the incredible vocal stylings of Mary McLovin, lead vocalist for Loveseat!, accompanied by Ethan Hoff on guitar. Proceeds from the event to benefit Gigi’s Playhouse and Blessings in a Backpack FW. 

For tickets, go to eventbrite.com. There you can choose to attend either event or both.

Furious Bongos pay tribute to Zappa

On Saturday, May 17, The Furious Bongos will pay tribute to Frank Zappa’s legacy at Sweetwater Sound. 

In addition to an ever-rotating lineup of jaw-dropping musicians, the band features Zappa drummer Chad Wackerman, bringing to the table seven years of experience playing with Zappa. Together, they don’t focus on producing note-for-note duplications of Zappa tunes. Rather, they let the personalities of the individual musician’s shine. After all, Frank was always about growing and changing and finding new things. 

If you consider yourself a serious Zappa-head, or even a mildly curious observer of the Zappaverse, you owe it to yourself to see The Furious Bongos. 

Tickets can be purchased at sweetwater.com/events. 

Celebrate Dick Stoner’s 95th birthday

A big birthday celebration will take place the evening of Friday, April 4, at Stoner’s Funstore for the living legend, Dick Stoner, who is turning 95 years old. 

There will be food, drinks, desserts, limited edition Stoner merch, and of course lots of laughs. 

The fun will get under way at 6 p.m. and go until they call it quits. 

Cheap Trick coming to Sylvan Cellars

The folks at Sylvan Cellars are getting ready to party this summer, and they’ve booked a pretty big act to draw a crowd.

On June 27, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick will grace the outdoor stage at the Rome City event center.

The boys from Rockford, Illinois, including Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, and Tom Petersson, will be a part of Sylvan Cellars’ two-day Dalapalooza celebration, June 27-28.

Making the announcement via social media, organizers noted it will be an “all rock” lineup on June 27, with country bands slated for June 28. Opening bands for June 27 will be announced soon, one of whom is promised be a national act.

As for Cheap Trick, you don’t need reminded of their hits, but we’ll do it anyway, as they scored big with songs like “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” and “The Flame.”

Tickets are $75 or $135 for both days, and will be available Friday, Feb. 28, through eventbrite.com

Mick Foley, ‘Micro’ wrestlers will be in town

A heads up to all the wrestling fans out there: The TinCaps have announced Pro Wrestling Night on Friday, June 27. 

In addition to the game versus the Great Lakes Loons, fans have the opportunity to purchase a premium ticket package that includes a pregame Q&A session and photo and autograph opportunity with Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer Mick Foley, aka Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack, as well as an opportunity to win a game-worn Pro Wrestling Night-themed TinCaps jerseys, and a Nucor All-Star ticket. 

For more info, visit tincaps.com.

In other wrestling news, Piere’s will be the place to be on Friday, April 4, for MicroMania Midget Wrestling. 

These 5 feet and shorter athletes may be short in stature, but they’re giants in the world of entertainment, ready to do battle in front of their Fort Wayne fans. 

Wrestlers like El Torito, Chika Chicana, Mini Johnny Depp, 25 Cent, Mini Kung Fu Panda, Swoggle, and Bam Bam will provide a high-powered evening of wrestling and comedy that will have you on your feet. 

General admission and ringside tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com. There is also a guest referee ticket option where you can be part of the action as a guest referee for one of the matches. How cool is that?

Clownvis returns to The Brass Rail

It’s long overdue, but Clownvis Presley returns to town Friday, March 14, for a performance at The Brass Rail. 

Always a Fort Wayne favorite, Clownvis combines musical parody and comedy all while donning clown makeup and Elvis get-up.

Come see for yourself why he’s considered “The King of Clowns.” You won’t be disappointed. 

Roman New Time will open the show. 

Go to brassrailfw.ticketleap.com for $9 tickets. 

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