Miracle on 34th Street opens on Saturday November 9 and runs weekends through November 24! Tickets at https://www.fwcivic.org/miracle
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones wears his heart on his sleeve. With several years of experience under his belt, his musical and moral compass points...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman’s style tweaked on new album
When Theory of a Deadman announced their current fall tour back in May, the band also announced they would be pulling double duty for the rest of the ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Nothing says Christmas time like a performance of The Nutcracker, a traditional Christmastime classic. And of course, you want to see it done by the b...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
UFO
When 2019 comes to a close, the skies will have one less high-flying object for us to see and hear as UFO are making one last trip across the U.S. in ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
With 22 No. 1 singles and more than seven million albums sold to date, Luke Bryan is recognized as not only one of country music’s biggest stars, bu...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Champions of Magic team present incredible illusions with supercars, an impossible escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing pred...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
There are a lot of Beatles tribute acts out there, but few are as authentic or entertaining as The Mersey Beatles. The band comes to The Clyde Theatre...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Hannah Pearl Utt and Jen Tullock star in Before You Know It, which kicks off the Hobnobben Film Festival on Friday, Oct. 11, at Cinema Center.
The annual Hobnobben Film Festival, celebrating the art of film and filmmaking, takes place October 11-13 at Cinema Center in downtown Fort Wayne.
Hob...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The fourth annual Hip to Snip Fur-ball Bash takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.
The event raises...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Micah Tyler
From sausage truck driver to touring musician
The story of contemporary Christian music artist Micah Tyler’s rise from sausage truck driver to nationally recognized musician is an unlikely one, ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Whatzup Picks
It’s always fun to catch a band on the way up because when they get huge, you’ll always have that story of “I saw them before they were big.” ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
When the history of country music is finally written, at least a couple of paragraphs needs to be devoted to The Gatlin Brothers, the country/gospel g...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
It’s almost time for the Bluffton Street Fair once again. The festival, held on the streets of downtown Bluffton, takes place Sept. 17-21.
This year...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
One of Canada’s greatest treasures and member of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Gordon Lightfoot will travel to the T. Furth Center for Performing...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Wynonna & The Big Noise
Wynonna gets ‘raw’ with The Big Noise
Once heralded by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” Wynonna is an American treasure who has sold more than 3...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Rodney Carrington wears a lot of hats in addition to his trademark cowboy hat. Best known for his comedy, Carrington is also a singer, songwriter, and...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
Hippie Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival featuring a variety of activities and vibrant entertainment for all ages. This year’s celeb...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
Set sail with Brave the Sea as they bring their unique blend of Celtic rock and punk to the Botanical Conservatory on August 30. They appear as the fi...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
The State of Clay in Indiana features works by residents of the Hoosier state and runs August 26-Oct. 11 on the campus of Purdue Fort Wayne.
The exh...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
If you haven’t heard of ventriloquist Terry Fator, then you haven’t been paying attention to who has been making waves in the world of comedy over...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
The summer is winding down so the Village at Winona is celebrating the good times of the season, friends that were made, and days on the lake that mad...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Picks
Award winning country music star John Conlee will take the stage at the Monroeville Community Park on August 23.
One of the most respected vocalists t...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Hamilton Loomis
Loomis adds a lot more color to the blues
Hamilton Loomis is a big fan of Fort Wayne.
“The people are great there,” Loomis said in an interview with Whatzup. “I’ve probably been playi...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Chris Redd has been one of Saturday Night Live’s most popular cast members over the past two years, impersonating real-life personas like Lil Wayne,...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whtatzup Pick
Fans of Peter Pan aren’t going to want to miss the stage adaptation of the book Peter and the Starcatcher by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, presente...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The 14th season of the Botanical Roots concert series at the Botanical Conservatory is chock full of genre-defining acts. Nashville Crush, from Lima, ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Fleetwood Mac is one of the most beloved bands in rock history, selling more than 100 million records since their formation in 1967.
So it comes as n...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Let's Fest
Are you ready to laugh? If you couldn’t take the joke that was the rainy, wet spring of 2019 and are having trouble with the heat of summer, then yo...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
“Botanica Jones: Scientist, Merchant or Thief?” is a fun and educational exhibit designed for the whole family to enjoy. It is on display through ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
July 25 is going to be a night of legendary music at C2G Music Hall when Carl Verheyen and Albert Lee join forces for a show that is sure to please co...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Night Ranger
Sweetwater Pavilion to host Night Ranger.
Night Ranger are quickly closing in on their 40th anniversary as a band, having released their debut album, ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
It’s rare to get a chance to witness a musician as accomplished as Devin the Dude in as intimate of a setting as The Ruin. But you’ll get just suc...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The annual St. Joe Pickle Festival takes place July 18-20 this year throughout the city of St. Joe, northeast of Fort Wayne.
The yearly celebration o...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
After you rest up from the Three Rivers Festival, you’ll want to take the family out to the Allen County Fairgrounds from July 23-28 for the 30th an...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
There are a lot of tribute bands on the touring circuit today and most do a fine job of replicating the concert experience once solely owned by the or...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Static-X
Static-X are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip, this summer with a tour that stops by The Clyde on July 12. ...
READ MORE |
|
Movie Reviews
American Mullet
Fort Wayne has had its share of memorable figures over the years. Disco Harry and The Walking Man come to mind immediately, along with historic figure...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Blue Oyster Cult are celebrating their 52nd year together and are on the road presenting their classic hits and more to audiences across America. The ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
It’s been a little over three years since Prince passed away, but his music continues to move people in countless ways.
That’s why it’s importa...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
“There’s never been a better time to start in life, it ain’t too early and it ain’t too late.” The opening lyrics to the theme song of Oklah...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Clan Tynker is a troupe of brothers and sisters from New Mexico who perform a vaudeville-style act that showcase a wide array of talents. They come to...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
In addition to cornering the market on democracy, architecture, philosophy, and theater, Greeks are known for taking the joy in life and passing it on...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Mike Conley is something of a legend in the Fort Wayne music scene. A professional mediator by day, Conley has been performing in front of music afici...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The 10th Annual Picked by the Pros Wine Tasting Dinner not only aims to quench your thirst and feed your soul, but also helps support your local publi...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The ’60s get a proper celebration during this year’s Huntington Heritage Days from June 19-23. This year’s theme for the annual festival is “Y...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Decatur Sculpture Tour enters its eighth year in 2019 with what looks to be one of the best shows yet.
Taking place along the St. Mary’s River ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Summer Nights at the Embassy Theatre is a 15-night series that takes place in the Ballroom at the Embassy, with access to the Parkview Rooftop. The se...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Three Rivers Art Center for Kids presents RiverDrums on Saturday, June 15, at the downtown Allen County Public Library. RiverDrums is a family-friendl...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Hotel California
The Eagles are one of the most successful bands of all time. The group was founded in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The soul of the Motor City rock and roll scene hits the stage at Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre on June 7 when Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels sto...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical comes to the Wagon Wheel Theatre for eleven performances June...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
There is no better indication that the summer festival season is upon us than the arrival of the annual New Haven Canal Days Festival, taking place Ju...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Tesla
Making waves for more than 35 years, Tesla continue to grind, keeping current fans happy and impressing new fans at each and every stop along the way....
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Brilliance, the genre-defying musical collective led by David Gungor and John Arndt, stop by The Clyde in Fort Wayne on May 30 for what is sure to...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Wunderkammer Company is proud to present “Set & Setting: An Immersive Psych Installation,” curated by Tobias Studios. The exhibition will open Fri...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Former NPR radio host Robert Siegel is stopping by the Sweetwater Performance Theatre on May 28 for an evening that includes an onstage interview cond...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Nita Strauss
As a member of Alice Cooper’s band since 2014, Nita Strauss has solidified herself as a bonafide guitar superstar. Honing her skills for years as a ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Touring in support of their sophomore album, Trauma, Detroit-based metalcore band I Prevail bring “The Trauma Tour” to The Clyde on May 23.
First...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Fort Wayne Indoor presents “Art in the Skatepark 2,” an evening of art, music, food, and entertainment taking place May 25.
Organized by loca...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
The McCartney Project
Paul McCartney is coming to the Memorial Coliseum June 3. Those tickets have been sold out for months and if you try to get something on the secondary...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Jared James Nichols
In a recent tweet, Eddie Trunk called him “one of the best emerging young rock talents out there.” Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry described him in ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The 2018-19 season has been a transition year for Project Ballet as it creates awareness of its name change from New American Youth Ballet to the curr...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Legendary comedienne Vicki Lawrence will make her first ever appearance in Warsaw when she brings “Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show” to the...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Cinema Center wants to let “You Be the Star” during an entertaining event that doubles as the venues most popular annual fundraising event. This y...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh has earned six Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, and seven T...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience claims to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since, well, the last time Led Z...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Classic Deep Purple with Glenn Hughes
He’s played bass and sang on more than 70 albums.
He’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, though he didn’t get to perform at the ceremony.
He’s l...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
On May 5, the national touring production of The Sound of Music comes to the stage of Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.
One of the most s...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The end of the season for Fort Wayne’s Bach Collegium culminates in the Grand Finale on May 5 at Zion Lutheran Church.
Most of this season’s pro...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Botanical Conservatory celebrates its 17th year of live butterfly expositions with the all new "Migrations Butterfly Exhibit," on display now thro...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Who’s Bad—The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience will return to the Summit City with a “thriller-ing” performance at The Clyde Theatre on May...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
A new addition to the Bishop Luers High School event calendar is Mini Knight, a complementary event to the annual black tie formal gathering of LuersK...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Brian Posehn
Brian Posehn is a nerd. He’s a book nerd. He’s a Phantom Menace-hating Star Wars Nerd. He’s a horror movie nerd, a comic book and toy collecting...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
We all think we know Curious George, the rambunctious primate who’s been entertaining children since his first book was published in 1941. He’s be...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Purdue Fort Wayne School of Music is committed to bringing the highest forms of entertainment to the community with a variety of lectures, instruc...
READ MORE |
|
Festivals & Events
Record Store Day
It’s the day we celebrate the independent record store. It’s the day we celebrate music and community. And it’s the day music lovers have celebr...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Sanctus Real are on a mission.
Well, they have been on a mission for more than 20 years, but it is a mission they believe in and one that never really...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Castle Gallery has something different on tap for April 5, as well as something familiar.
Known for their thought-provoking exhibitions and their abi...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The B-Side at One Lucky Guitar hosts Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sam Evian on April 11. Evian stops by the B-Side while supporting his second alb...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Get out of your seat and onto the stage, it’s time once again for Karaoke Classics Live, presented by Heartland Sings. The last edition of this popu...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Purdue Fort Wayne Great Artist Series presents Chinese pianist and educator Liu Liu on Wednesday, April 3, on the stage of Rhinehart Music Hall on...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Hungarian-born comedian Zoltan Kaszas is the latest up and coming comedian to visit the stage of the Fort Wayne Comedy Club, located at 2104 S. Calhou...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Concert saxophonist Ashu returns to the First Presbyterian Church on April 7 for the first time since 2011.
A celebrated soloist, Ashu has performed ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Punk rock is a genre that can take on many forms. One band using that flexibility to their advantage is Masked Intruder from Madison, Wis.
Currently ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Rock radio favorites 10 Years are heading to The Eclectic Room in Angola on Friday, March 29, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their seminal albu...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
On April 1, Ivy Tech invites you to participate in the Edible Book Festival. This event is not to be taken literally: They aren’t grilling copies of...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Muncie based The Cocaine Wolves will headline a night of punk rock attitude and guitar driven rock at The Ruin on Friday, March 22. If you read about ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Mother Sea, Haha Naru Umi: Sayaka Ganz, on display through March 22 at Artlink in Fort Wayne, features the Yokohama, Japan, born Ganz using reclaimed ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
March 21 offers a unique opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the downtown Allen County Courthouse and the historic Thomas & Lucy Swinney Hous...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Eliminator
Do a search for “ZZ Top tribute bands” and you will find a number of groups with different degrees of “authenticity.”
Most can play the songs...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
There are a number of tribute acts dedicated to The Beatles, but a few are so good that they stand out above the rest. They give you an incredibly “...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Sometimes it can be tough finding entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Some things are too “adult” to expose the little ones to and some...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
They’re lighting up Fort Wayne in blue — NCAA blue to be exact — to help welcome the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championships...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Heartland Sings presents Celtic Landscapes, a celebration of Celtic heritage that is guaranteed to get you ready...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
As winter lives on for at least another month or two, it’s the perfect time to find an antidote for cabin fever.
Jo Koy, one of today’s premiere ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
History comes alive on successive Saturdays in March inside the Old Fort near downtown Fort Wayne.
March 2 brings the British Garrison 1775-1783. The...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Whatzup Pick
Fort Wayne resident Damon Mitchell will release his debut EP Elise on March 2. To celebrate, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is putt...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s annual ARTrageous fundraising event is considered the fundraising event of the year, and this year’s festivity look...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Indie-pop band And The Kids have a new album, When This Life Is Over, slated for release Feb. 22, and they are coming to The Brass Rail to celebrate....
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime
In the ’90s, Sublime were the background music to every party. You couldn’t go anywhere without the sounds of “Santeria” or “What I Got” e...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Another in their series of outstanding presentations, The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel finds The Fort Wayne Philharmonic teaming up with Conductor Mich...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
A brand-new production of The Sound of Music is coming to The Honeywell Center in Wabash on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
It’ll be the perfect opport...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Self-described as “a two-man army of riffs and thunder,” Tiny Tree’s music is rooted in heavy metal and post punk/hardcore. While they may be ju...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
When people think of Fort Wayne music, they, of course, think surf music.
Well, maybe not.
But Strange Waters are on a mission to make that happen. T...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Another edition of the ultra-popular Karaoke Classics Live is on tap for Feb. 8 at C2G Music Hall when Heartland Sings presents Endless Love.
Schedule...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Carmen, the world’s most popular opera, was composed by Frenchman Geirges Bizet and was first performed in 1875.
As compelling today as it was back...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The stage adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s award winning novel Tuck Everlasting, this family-friendly production presented by Fire & Light Production...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup pick
Jay Owenhouse is one of those performance artists you just have to see to believe, and even then, you might not believe what you see.
Caught by the m...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
David Doubilet has been called the Audubon of the sea, an ordinary photographer who combines an eye for the perfect shot and a little bit of technolog...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Bringing a southern rock and blues sound to radios all over the world in 1990 with their seminal album Shake Your Money Maker, The Black Crowes collec...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Anthony Gomes
Fort Wayne is one of the best places to play in the U.S. And that’s according to Anthony Gomes, a veteran of the blues rock scene who has played mor...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Despite the fact that Fort Wayne’s population exceeds 250,000 people, it still has many of the characteristics of a small town and remains a very cl...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
In their early days, Metallica were the epitome of a band on top of their game. From Kill ’Em All in 1983 through The Black Album in 1991, Metallica...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
He’s the King of Rock n’ Roll and one of just a handful of entertainers that can be identified by a first name.
Of course, it’s Elvis. He was n...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The Fort Wayne music scene is constantly producing promising new bands and artists that push the boundaries of how “Fort Wayne music” is defined. ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Over the past decade, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic has gained a reputation of being creative and innovative, on the level of world-class orchestras. Th...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
Acapella music has gained a huge audience of late with the rise of bands like Pentatonix and Straight No Chaser, as well as VoicePlay.
Slated to perf...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup pick
New Year’s Eve is a night that can mean many things to many people. It’s a chance to look toward the future and what the coming year may have in s...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup pick
One of the most iconic and uniquely talented front men in the history of rock and roll, David Bowie was one of the most innovative musicians to have e...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Whatzup Pick
Sammie Benson, a.k.a. Blac Youngsta, is a rapper in the truest sense of the word. The 27-year-old from Memphis says that when he is recording new tune...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
The first Fort Wayne PopCon takes place Dec. 29-30 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne. What is a PopCon, you say? PopCon is an event not dissimil...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
Whatzup Pick
A Peanuts Holiday with the Charlie Brown Trio is not only a holiday themed event, but also a concert that hopes to introduce a new concept to our area...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The pages of Whatzup have chronicled the long story of The Why Store since our beginning. From the band’s days playing in local bars to their run wi...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
If you’re looking for a unique event to help you get in the spirit of Christmas, look no further than the First Presbyterian Theater’s presentatio...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
During this time of family gatherings, gift giving, and Christmas cheer, it is easy to forget where we come from and what our ancestors sacrificed in ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
If your concept of a fairy tale is based on Disney versions like The Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast, playwright Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation ...
READ MORE |
|
Art
whatzup Pick
Imagine owning and living in one of the most interesting houses in Fort Wayne. Now imagine opening up that house five days a week to the public so tha...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
whatzup Pick
Alicia Pyle has been making music for over two decades and is known throughout the region as a tremendous live performer. Whether she is part of Alici...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The chill is in the air as the holiday season descends upon us and we all know that there is nothing better to rid us of the chill than a nice warm sn...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
whatzup Pick
Even if you don’t know if you’ve heard them or not, we can just about guarantee you have. When it comes to Christmas music, Mannheim Steamroller a...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
whatzup Pick
The holidays are a beloved time for most people, and for good reason. Oh, we know there are some Ebenezer Scrooges out there that may need to visit Ch...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. Handel’s Messiah is one of the greatest holiday traditions and i...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Any telling of the history of country music would not be complete without the inclusion of The Oak Ridge Boys. The quartet was founded way back in the...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Christmas at Old Fort Wayne is a celebration of Hoosier heritage and a wonderful time to get a little fresh air with a taste of the past mixed in.
Th...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
From its origins in 15th century Europe to its decline two centuries later, the trombone was originally used only at outdoor events, in concerts, and ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
It’s only November, but there is no surer sign of the impending Christmas season than the announcement of the annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour. ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
No Depression calls The Claudettes “the B-movies of the music world—maybe not understood now, but in the future, the kings and queens of the unive...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Oakland, Calif., music legends Tower of Power are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2018 with a new album, a tour, and a planned visit to The Clyd...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
It’s time to party like it’s 1726 as The Bach Collegium, an early music ensemble that performs the music of Bach and other composers using a selec...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
At Purdue University-Fort Wayne, students study and work with dedicated faculty to find out what it takes to produce a professional play. Classes that...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Big Gigantic
There is no way watching a guy with a laptop on a stage could be exciting, right? Well, at least one band, Boulder, Colorado’s Big Gigantic, hopes t...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Heartland Sings is a non-profit vocal production company based in Fort Wayne. Established a little more than 20 years ago, their goal is to “change ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants open their twelfth season as part of the NBA’s G-League on November 9 against the Erie Bayhawks at the Allen County War Memo...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Meet the Music is the brain child of host Julia Meek and focuses on the great music of our region. The program has been a fixture on WBOI for many yea...
READ MORE |
|
Movie Reviews
The Sisters Brothers
The Sisters Brothers, the first English-language feature from French director Jacques Audiard, stars John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as Eli and Cha...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Joe Bonamassa
It’s not often you get to witness a living legend, even before he is actually considered a living legend. However, Joe Bonamassa is well on his way ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Walt Disney’s Fantasia had its theatrical release way back in 1940 and is still on the list of top 25 highest-grossing films of all-time. Even back ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Chief Richardville was the son of a fur trader father and a Miami Indian mother. At the time of his death in 1841, he was considered the richest man i...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The Huber Opera House has been in existence in downtown Hicksville, Ohio, for 136 years. Originally a hotel, it has also been a vaudeville stage, a mo...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Machine Head
Machine Head is dead. Long live Machine Head.
When Machine Head was first booked to play The Clyde Theatre on October 26, it looked like a “nice get...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
You might not know the name Chuck Sperry, but there’s a good chance you have seen his art work at some point. Sperry and his art are in high demand ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Menopause. It’s a natural part of aging and over six thousand women begin it every day. It’s certainly nothing to laugh about, or is it?
Menopaus...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Shadow dance is all about the body and its ability to transform. Catapult, The Magic Of Dance, appearing October 24 at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Way...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Martin Barre was the guitarist of classic rock masters Jethro Tull for 43 years, leaving the band in 2012 when he and Tull vocalist Ian Anderson decid...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Jack Russell's Great White
“Hair metal” fans rejoice! The very first SiriusXM Hair Nation Tour takes place this fall with an October 21 show at The Clyde Theatre. The tour o...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
As everyone knows, The Beatles are perhaps the greatest rock n’ roll band of all time. Unfortunately, we’re never going to get to see The Beatles ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
When you go to a show, usually the goal is to have a good time. And The Choir Of Man is all about having a good time. Think Rock Of Ages without all o...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
It’s officially sweater season. The puck drops on the Fort Wayne Komets 67th season home schedule October 20 against the Kalamazoo Wings at Allen Co...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
“Every day is an adventure at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.” But when a day also has a Halloween-centric theme, that day becomes an extra speci...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Soil hit it big in 2001 with the rock radio hit “Halo.” Led by Fort Wayne music scene veteran and Dunkirk, Indiana, native Ryan McCombs, Soil’s ...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
whatzup Pick
Pop punk will never die, and Welsh band Neck Deep are out to prove it. Despite the decline in popularity of the genre in the United States over the la...
READ MORE |
|
Festivals & Events
whatzup Pick
With the huge rise in popularity of craft beers and microbrews over the last decade, we have seen a corresponding increase in beer related festivals. ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
One of the great things about having an internationally recognized artist like Left Lane Cruiser call Fort Wayne their home is that they are often abl...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
You’ve seen them around town. Perhaps you’ve wondered how they got there or who created them. They are the murals of the Summit City and they have...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Art continues to expand into all areas of the Summit City and we have just the event to prove it. The second annual pARTY Animal Art Benefit is a join...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The Black Pine Animal Sanctuary was established 18 years ago to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Some things are synonymous with Fort Wayne. Like the Komets, Powers Hamburgers, and the Lincoln Tower, the Johnny Appleseed Festival helps define the ...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
The main branch of the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne is the place you’ll want to be when the 2nd Annual Korea Festival takes pl...
READ MORE |
|
Festivals & Events
whatzup Pick
When lists of the best neighborhoods in Indiana are made, Fort Wayne’s West Central Neighborhood routinely ranks at, or near, the top. Known for its...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
whatzup Pick
“They’re living it up at the Hotel California.” No, it’s not Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and company, but it is nearly as good and a lo...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
One of the great things about having a world-renowned museum like the Fort Wayne Museum of Art right in our backyard is that we often get chances to v...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Blackberry Smoke
Part Lynyrd Skynryd and part The Black Crowes, with a nod to ZZ Top and Waylon Jennings, Blackberry Smoke have quietly put together five solid albums ...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
whatzup Pick
There are bands that are good in the studio and there are bands that you have to see live. Night Ranger are both. For more than thirty-five years, Nig...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Ted Nugent
Political activist. NRA proponent. Hunter. Business entrepreneur. Former reality TV show star. Whatever label you give him, when Ted Nugent speaks, he...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Gin Blossoms
It was 1992. Grunge was king, having dethroned hair metal as America's favorite type of rock with a new attitude, new look, and new sound. With every...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Gin Blossoms
It was 1992. Grunge was king, having dethroned hair metal as America's favorite type of rock with a new attitude, new look, and new sound. With every...
READ MORE |
|
Whatzup Picks
whatzup Pick
Rock music fans in northeast Indiana are no strangers to this California-based band that has appeared in the area numerous times over the last decade...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Ghost
The message from the clergy has been received and their orders have been executed. There is new blood leading Ghost once again.
In a recent turn of...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Anthrax
"Playing a show has always been Christmas and birthday and Halloween and everything all wrapped up into one. Every time I get to play a show, that's w...
READ MORE |
|
National Acts
Stone Sour
Over two million albums sold, three Grammy nominations collected, a couple of chart-topping singles certified and roughly two decades as a band in th...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Jon Durnell
The term "working musician" was created to describe guys like Jon Durnell. Having played over 175 shows last year with several different bands and wo...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Forever The Fallen rose from the ashes of the short-lived but promising Contender Rising. Bassist Dan Edwards and guitarist Brandon Francis carry on ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
You can imagine the stories that might surround something called a Trichotomous Hippopotamus. “Archaeologists in Uganda recently unearthed the bo...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Given that none of the members of the band are named James, people always seem to be interested in how James and The Drifters got their name. The s...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
When we last heard from Taylor Fredricks, just a few months ago actually, his band, also called Taylor Fredricks, had just released its second EP, Th...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
There’s a lot to digest when listening to the seven songs on Elements of Cosmos’ eponymous EP. Recorded at Ball State University in 2012 and rele...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Joey O’s latest effort, 2013, is a solo album like no other. One of the most talented and accomplished musicians in the Fort Wayne area, Joey O wro...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Kendallville. Home of the Apple Festival, East Noble High School and former NBA star Brad Miller. A city of just under 10,000 residents, Kendallville...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
It sounds like a freak weather occurrence. “There’s a djenetic drift off the coast of Miami that’s causing strong rip tides.” Or, “Be caref...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
“You gotta win to get love. I mean, that’s just life. Look at ... look at Don Shula. Legendary coach. Look at that Asian guy who holds the world ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
X. The 24th letter of the alphabet was a significant part of the 2013 whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle of the Bands. It is the Roman numeral for 10. Th...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
They started out as a joke, and now they’re a multi-state touring band. White Trash Blues Revival’s music embodies an aesthetic of both lo-fi ind...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Spike and the Bulldogs have been one of the area’s most popular and successful bands for several years. The band has won the whatzup Reader’s Pol...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
When talking about the future of Fort Wayne music, the conversation has to begin with Taylor Fredricks. Not only has the band been performing in the ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
In 1981, The Kinks loudly proclaimed “Give the People What They Want.” Thirty years later, JFX are a band that have taken that credo to heart, wi...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
“Folky, poetic lyrics sung in a slightly jazzy voice, which is easy to listen to. Dancing is encouraged, but optional.” Such is the description o...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Taylor Fredricks has been playing music for more than half his life and has been a part of the local music scene for almost a decade already. Big dea...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
When you talk to Hope Arthur about her music, it’s clear that music isn’t just a hobby or a once-in-a-while thing; it’s her passion. And while m...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
We hear it every year. Another damn cover band won the Whammy for Performer of the Year. First, it was Freak Brothers. Then it was Plow’s turn to d...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
In this age of information it’s pretty normal to be able to Google a band name and get a list of any number of sites that contain information and/o...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Given that none of the members of the band are named James, people always seem to be interested in how James and The Drifters got their name. The s...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Set on 7 are an indie rock band from Fort Wayne comprised of brothers Jon and Dan Benson along with childhood friend John Moore. Their debut album, S...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
The Freak Brothers have been entertaining audiences and winning awards with their unique blend of old school R&B, funk, hip-hop and a touch of ska fo...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
An early favorite in this year’s whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle of the Bands was a band that had only been together for a short time when they made it...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Some might think placing second in a competition makes you just the first loser. Valhalla, the progressive metal band disagree. To the members of the...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Urban Legend are into their fifth year of bringing dance music to crowds in and around The Fort. A band that can always “get the party started,” ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
When you speak about the blues in Fort Wayne, the name G-Money inevitably comes up. A fixture in the Fort music scene for more years than he cares to ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Downstait have been keeping a relatively low profile in the Fort lately. Except for the occasional live show, you’d hardly know members of this loc...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Fort Wayne has a rich and diverse music scene. There are so many talented musicians in this city that it would be hard to name them all. Yes, there a...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Former Sacred Broncos guitarist Brian Jenkins and his wife Danisha form the core of Black Jet Radio, a new Fort Wayne-based band. Born in December of...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
It’s been a big year for Kill the Rabbit. The band has been booked solid for most of 2010, playing shows nearly every weekend as local tavern owner...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Before this year, playing for 500 or so rabid hometown fans at Club Dreamers might have struck Fort Wayne’s own Koheleth as a little overwhelming. ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
When a little-known band named Krimsha entered the whatzup Battle of the Bands in 2009, most people barely noticed. The band had played only one gig ...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
For Glory and Empire are a four-piece band that formed in 2007. Though they still call the Fort their home, members have scattered to various parts o...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Like Freddy Krueger in every nightmare you’ve ever had, Grave Robber have emerged from the darkest corners of the earth to unleash their new album,...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
If you haven’t seen Kan-Tis play a live show in the Fort you might be hard-pressed to describe the band after listening to their self-titled CD. Th...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Downstait have been keeping themselves busy as of late by touring regionally with Skid Row and Ra and opening several national concerts at Piere's. D...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Custom Made Smitty (aka Shane Smith) has been a fixture in Fort Wayne's rap scene for quite a few years, mostly honing his craft as a member of the Ho...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
“I’m an Indiana boy,” declared Fort Wayne rapper Vigilante in a recent interview. “I’ve had offers to go down to Atlanta or Texas, but I’...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
There have been several books written about the history of heavy metal and rock music in general, but I can't think of one book that completely encomp...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Every year during the Whammy Awards voting season we at the whatzup office make note of a good number of new bands and artists who are beginning to m...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
For Massakre, it’s all about the journey of life. Although it wasn’t an easy process to complete, it could be said that writing and recording his...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Sixteen-year-old Natalie Weese, a Fort Wayne native who already has 11 years of dance experience and has had roles in two films, now has launched a m...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Those familiar with Taylor Fredricks’ prior work in his former eponymous band may be surprised when they hear The Victim, The Witness, Fredricks’...
READ MORE |
|
CD Reviews
Local Spin
Downstait, a young band who have been playing the Fort Wayne area for a few years now, recently released their debut six-song EP, Can You Hear Me Now...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Get lucky enough to wander into an Afro-Disiacs jam session at their rehearsal space in the New Covenant Worship Center on South Calhoun Street and o...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
To me, the harp seems like a chick instrument. Feminine. You know, sylphs draped in green dresses, flowers in their hair, plucking away, the whole et...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
While driving to meet the members of The Lurking Corpses for an interview I began to consider asking whatzup for additional compensation. I don't r...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
While on my way to meet vocalist Jeremy Wysong and guitarist Bob Haddad of The Poseidon Adventure at a coffee shop on a typically dreary and gre...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
When you speak about the blues in Fort Wayne, the name G-Money inevitably comes up. A fixture in the Fort music scene for more years than he cares to ...
READ MORE |
|
Local Musicians
Featured Musician
Every year the whatzup Battle of the Bands is full ofgreat music, great competition and more than a few surprises. And every year the Battle of the ...
READ MORE |
Subscribe to whatzup2nite for a chance to win a pair of passes to:
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
November 17 • Honeywell Center
© 2019 Whatzup, LLC.
© 2019 Whatzup, LLC.