Your Family Fun

from Smart Living Fort Wayne - August 18, 2022

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Smooth Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., enjoy the best in soft rock and classic hits with rotating artists. Clyde Theater, 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, (574) 344-0566, clydetheatre.com.

Nashville Thursdays

Weekly country, bluegrass and other free live music 7-10 p.m. in the Clyde Theater Club Room. Food and drink specials. 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, clydeclubroom.com.

Bill Blass, Fashion Designer

Now thru Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. In honor of his 100th birthday, the Fort Wayne History Center is celebrating Bill Blass, an American fashion icon and WWII Ghost Army soldier who was born and raised in Fort Wayne. 302 E. Berry St., fwhistorycenter.org.

TinCaps Baseball

Now thru Sept. 4. Lots of exciting baseball action along with special events and spectacles including fireworks after each Friday and Saturday night game, bring-your-pet games and discounted food nights. Find the whole schedule at milb.com/fortwayne. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne.

Farmers’ Market at Salomon Farm Park

Now thru Sept. 7, Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. This market connects the local community to farmers, producers, bakers and artisans who are within a 75-mile radius of Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. (260) 427-6008.

New Wave Exhibition

Thru Aug. 28, daily except Mondays. This exhibition features work from artists influenced by the graffiti movement. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 422-6467, fwmoa.org.

Fort Wayne Ballet Academy Open House

Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Tour the facility, meet the instructors, register for fall classes, purchase apparel, and attend tutorials on dancer self-care and how to make a ballet bun. Auer Center, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 484-9646, fortwayneballet.org.

Concert on the Farm

Aug. 21, 5-7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy live music. Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, (260) 427-6790.

The DeKalb County Fair welcomes one and all Sept. 26-Oct 1. Attractions include a carnival, parade, 4-H activities and more.

Grabill County Fair

Sept. 8-10, check website for times. Attractions include craft vendors, gospel music and more. 13756 State Street, Grabill, (260) 627-5227, grabillcountyfair.org.

DeKalb County Fair

Sept. 26-Oct. 1, check website for times. Attractions include a carnival, 4-H activities, parade and more. DeKalb County Fairgrounds, 708 S. Union St., Auburn, (260) 925-1834, dekalbcountyfair.org. ❚

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