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Whatzup July 28 edition

Melissa Etheridge issue

Lucky Stiff, Local Food Week, Doc West Auction, Jessie Mae, En Vogue, Melissa Etheridge at Foellinger Theatre

July 28, 2022

Vol. 26, No. 52

Melissa Etheridge issue

Lucky Stiff, Local Food Week, Doc West Auction, Jessie Mae, En Vogue, Melissa Etheridge at Foellinger Theatre

July 28, 2022

Vol. 26, No. 52

Articles


Eagles Theatre in Wabash, Indiana

Still a dozen movie theaters in the region

The region might have lost a movie theater on Monday, but that doesn’t mean your options are limited.
Daniel Kaluuya stars in Jordan Peele's latest movie, "Nope."

Yep, Peele stays hot with another box office hit

Something big happened this past weekend. A non-white director released the highest grossing opening weekend in the U.S. since Jordan Peele released Us a million COVID years ago. And that […]
Keke Palmer stars in "Nope."

Thriller lacks properly developed characters

Three films into his career, writer/director Jordan Peele has established himself as a rare breed in Hollywood: a creative force with a distinctive voice, who not only has big ideas, […]
Up next for Arena Dinner Theatre is "Lucky Stiff."

Get lucky with musical at Arena Dinner Theatre

Sometimes, all you need is dessert and a show. Lucky enough, Arena Dinner Theatre provides both.  The theater, which is nestled into the West Central neighborhood near downtown Fort Wayne, […]
Consumers get to know their farmers during Local Food Week.

Event shines spotlight on local food producers

The importance of fresh, diverse local food cannot be understated, and a local nonprofit is looking to make it even more prevalent. Beginning Friday, July 29, Northeast Indiana Local Food […]
WXKE DJ Doc West will be auctioning off his rock memorabilia.

WXKE’s Doc West selling pieces of rock history

The memories are all WXKE’s Doc West wants from his memorabilia.  Following years of collecting items while working as the station’s DJ, West is letting it all go, setting up […]
Punk rockers Off With Their Heads will be at the Brass Rail on Aug. 3.

Brass Rail collars Off With Their Heads

The Minneapolis punk outfit Off With Their Heads are no strangers to Fort Wayne, having performed here on numerous occasions, mostly at The Brass Rail. Any time I have seen […]
The Bell Mansion will be the site for two days of fun.

Quick Hit: Bell Mansion Fun Fest

The Bell Mansion, 420 West Wayne St., is a not only a sight for weekly ghost tours and paranormal investigations, but it’s also a destination for fun.  The Bell Mansion […]
Artwork by Ivy Tech students will be on display at Three Rivers Distilling Company.

Reception slated for Ivy Tech students’ art

Three Rivers Distilling Company, 224 E. Wallace St., Fort Wayne, will host an opening reception for a photo exhibition by Ivy Tech fine arts students on Friday, July 29, from […]
The Wiegand Construction Duck Race will be Saturday, July 30, at Promenade Park.

Quick Hit: Duck Race

One of Fort Wayne’s most anticipated annual traditions, the 34th annual Wiegand Construction Duck Race takes place at 10 a.m. on July 30 on the St. Marys River.  Watch as […]