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Gregory Porter All Rise Tour
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. This artist successfully blends the sounds of jazz, soul and gospel. This, along with his unmistakable voice, has led him to much success over the past decade. The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre.com
Open Mic Night at Sweetwater
Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., free. Just show up and play! It’s that simple, whether you’ve never performed or you’re a seasoned professional. It’s all about having a great time making music in a relaxed, coffeehouse-style setting. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, sweetwater.com.
Travis Tritt: Solo Acoustic Tour
Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. “An Evening with Travis Tritt” is an up-close event in which Tritt shares personal anecdotes about his life and musical influences. Embassy Theater, 125 W. Jefferson. Learn more at fwembassytheatre. org.
Ashley McBryde at the Clyde
Feb. 26, 8 p.m. “This Town Talks” Tour with special guest Ashland Craft. McBryde’s witty, confessional, detail-driven songwriting addresses a wide spectrum of blue-collar Southern women’s experiences. The music is stadium-ready rock ’n’ roll with a bluegrass wink. The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre.com
Shipshewana On the Road
March 12 & 13, Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Two fun days of browsing the same unique trinkets, treasures, foods, gifts and crafts found in the high quality, Amishinfluenced community of Shipshewana, Ind. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Shipshewanaontheroad.com.
‘A Sense of Place: Abstract Art in N. Indiana’ Through March 13, daily. This exhibition highlights the beauty and meaning of abstract art that relies on expressive qualities of color and non-representational marks. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., fwmoa.org.
Eric Johnson at Club Room at the Clyde
March 13, 7 p.m. This pianist and vocalist is among the most accomplished guitar players of his generation. His style touches on smooth fusion jazz, classic rock shredding and a bit of country. Clyde Theater, 1806
Enjoy browsing unique gifts, food & crafts during Shipshewana on the Road, March 12 & 13.
Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Clydetheatre. com.
Ice Skating at Headwaters Park
Through Feb. 27, 3-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; noon to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Mondays except Feb. 14 & 21. Indoor concessions available. fortwayneparks.org.
Under the Big Top
Through April 17, daily. Attempt great feats of derring-do including acrobatics and tightrope walking at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, (260) 427-6440, botanicalconservatory.org. ❚