The country music duo Maddie & Tae announced they are hitting the road this spring for their Here’s To Friends Tour. If you’re a fan, then Friday, April 19, will be a night to add to your calendar as the multiplatinum duo will roll into town for a performance at The Clyde. 

Maddie & Tae, aka Madison Font and Taylor Kerr, broke out in 2013 with their hit, “Girl in a Country Song,” which took country radio by storm, establishing them as only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts. 

Their current single, “Heart They Didn’t Break,” which tells the story of true friendship in times of heartbreak, is streaming. It’s a good representation of how their music continues to evolve, evoking a sound both sassy and kind, audacious and philosophical, willing and ride-or-die. 

Reserved seats are on sale at clydetheatre.com, over the phone at (800) 514-3849, or in person at The Clyde box office and Sweetwater Sound.  

Iron Maidens bring metal to Eagles Theatre

On Tuesday, May 7, Eagles Theatre in Wabash welcomes The Iron Maidens, the world’s only all-female Iron Maiden tribute act. 

Formed in 2001, these California rockers pay homage to the mighty Maiden by delivering hits like “The Trooper,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” and “2 Minutes to Midnight.” Trust me, these ladies are not some sort of novelty act. They put their heart and energy into their performances. They do incredible justice to their heroes’ massive catalog while injecting their own little flare. Opening the show will be Paradise Kitty, a Guns N’ Roses tribute also made up of female rockers. Devil horns and air guitar … what else would you want on a Tuesday night? 

In addition, Eagles Theatre announced Duke Tumatoe will appearon July 11 and Twitty and Lynn: A Salute to Conway and Loretta on July 18. 

Tickets can be purchased at honeywellarts.org. 

Chili cook-off at Piere’s

Perhaps no food is better suited for this cold weather than chili. It’s hearty and filling and may even make you sweat in the cold-weather months. 

From 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, you will have the opportunity to taste as much chili as you like at Piere’s as Chef Mike Bentz of Cracker Jack Catering presents a good old Chili Cook-Off. 

Round up the troops and head out for fixins galore and spoonfuls of flavorful stew as folks go head to head for the crown in four categories: Bean, No Bean, Exotic, and Best in Show. 

No entry fee to compete. All you need to do is register and show up with four gallons of chili and a way to keep it warm. In addition, there will be celebrity judges, cash prizes, and all you can taste for $7. 

Proceeds will help support Humane Fort Wayne. For more info and to get signed up, call (260) 418-6900 or email chefmikebentz@gmail.com.  

The Socialite hosts Dixon’s Violin

You’ve never heard violin like you will on Friday, Feb. 9, when Dixon’s Violin performs at The Socialite at Proof, 1915 S. Calhoun St. 

Dixon, aka David James Hammond, is a musician and philosopher who prides himself on never playing the same song twice. His life mission is to inspire people, and he has done so at with more than 1,000 concerts across America, including appearances at Burning Man and Electric Forest. 

He improvises on a 5-string Yamaha EV-205 electric violin with a bank of effects and looping system to create an all-live one-man symphony. 

Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com and at the door if still available. 

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