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Half-Stitched: A New Musical

Half-Stitched: A New Musical - 04/23/2013 - 07/27/2013

Amish widow Emma Yoder's first quilt class brings the most unlikely people together.

City: Shipshewana

Nunsense A-Men

Nunsense A-Men - 06/11/2013 - 07/24/2013

Nunsense A-Men brings all the hilarity and warmth from Dan Goggin's original script and score of Nunsense, with the amusing twist of the characters being played by men!

City: Nappanee

Elkhart Jazz Festival

Elkhart Jazz Festival - 06/20/2013 - 06/23/2013

Downtown Elkhart's Arts & Entertainment district comes alive with a weekend-long celebration of jazz during the Elkhart Jazz Festival! Featuring The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis!

City: Elkhart

WFRN Friend Fest at Amish Acres

WFRN Friend Fest at Amish Acres - 06/21/2013 - 06/22/2013

Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort is again proud to be the host location for the two day WFRN Friend Fest.

City: Nappanee

Inspirations

Inspirations - 06/21/2013

Today's lineup of the Inspirations holds firm to their roots, while setting the stage for another generation.

City: Shipshewana

Moses & the Burning Within at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall

Moses & the Burning Within at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall - 06/25/2013

Ever ancient and ever present, the songs and stories of "Moses & the Burning Within" help us locate ourselves in the palm of God's merciful hand.

City: Middlebury

Gospel Singing Caravan

Gospel Singing Caravan - 06/28/2013 - 06/29/2013

Innovation and versatility are two necessary ingredients essential to a successful endeavor. In 1961, some of most innovative and versatile groups in gospel music put their thinking caps together to form the Gospel Singing Caravan!

City: Shipshewana

Jeff & Sheri Easter

Jeff & Sheri Easter - 07/05/2013 - 07/06/2013

For Jeff and Sheri, Gospel music is genetically programmed into their DNA.

City: Shipshewana

The Herodible Comedy

The Herodible Comedy - 07/09/2013 - 07/13/2013

Unique one of a kind script bringing some biblical values to light on stage through laughter.

City: Middlebury

The IU South Bend Summer Theatre Series:  The Wizard of Oz

The IU South Bend Summer Theatre Series: The Wizard of Oz - 07/11/2013

Celebrate the 50th anniversary with us as we bring the magic of theatre to life through The Wizard of Oz.

City: Elkhart

King's Brass

King's Brass - 07/11/2013

Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair.

City: Shipshewana

Swan Lake

Swan Lake - 07/12/2013

A ballet by Tchaikovsky featuring the IU South Bend Dance Company and IUSB Philharmonic.

City: Elkhart

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - 07/12/2013

In 1979,  Doyle Lawson & Foxfire was formed but soon changed to Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is the "farm team" for bluegrass.

City: Shipshewana

Rhonda Vincent

Rhonda Vincent - 07/18/2013 - 07/19/2013

Famously crowned as "the new queen of bluegrass" by the Wall Street Journal, and the most decorated artist in that field.

City: Shipshewana

The Snyder Family Band

The Snyder Family Band - 07/19/2013

Music is a huge part of life for this North Carolina family as Zeb (17) and Samantha (13) have excelled in their individual instruments and the art of entertaining. 

City: Middlebury

South Pacific at The Lerner Theatre

South Pacific at The Lerner Theatre - 07/19/2013 - 07/20/2013

The story for Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 musical, South Pacific, is drawn from a Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel by James A. Michener, entitled Tales of the South Pacific, which dealt largely with the issue of racism.

City: Elkhart

South Pacific

South Pacific - 07/21/2013

The story for Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 musical, South Pacific, is drawn from a Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel by James A. Michener, entitled Tales of the South Pacific, which dealt largely with the issue of racism.

City: Elkhart

Buddy Greene

Buddy Greene - 07/25/2013 - 07/26/2013

Buddy Greene brings a wide variety of southern Americana influences to his music to create a unique musical hybrid of country, bluegrass, folk, gospel and traditional blues.

City: Shipshewana

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Amish Acres' Round Barn Theatre

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Amish Acres' Round Barn Theatre - 07/30/2013 - 09/01/2013

With Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 the musical was originally produced on Broadway in 2009.

City: Nappanee

Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival

Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival - 08/01/2013 - 08/04/2013

More than 300 juried artists and crafters from around the nation to display and sell their wares around the pond on a historic Amish farmstead listed on the National Register.

City: Nappanee

The Confession: The Hit Musical

The Confession: The Hit Musical - 08/01/2013 - 12/07/2013

The Confession is a captivating story of a young Amish woman who is caught in the middle of secrets and scandal, love lost and love found, and personal heartache and healing.

City: Shipshewana

Collingsworth Family

Collingsworth Family - 08/01/2013 - 08/03/2013

Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family.

City: Shipshewana

The IU South Bend Summer Theatre Series: Smash at The Lerner Theatre

The IU South Bend Summer Theatre Series: Smash at The Lerner Theatre - 08/08/2013

The plot will follow follow an out-of-town tryout of a Broadway musical, and centers around a songwriting team who write a musical about Marilyn Monroe based on an offhanded remark from an assistant.

City: Elkhart

Triumphant Quartet

Triumphant Quartet - 08/08/2013 - 08/09/2013

"... let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name." -Hebrews 13:15

City: Shipshewana

Steel Magnolias Drama at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall

Steel Magnolias Drama at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall - 08/09/2013 - 08/10/2013

As the title suggests, the lead female characters in this moving dramatic performance can be as delicate as magnolias but can also turn on a dime and be as tough as steel.

City: Middlebury

An Evening with Kris Kristofferson

An Evening with Kris Kristofferson - 08/10/2013

During the span of his career, Kristofferson has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame and has won three Grammy Awards and a "Best Actor" Golden Globe for his role in the 1976 film, A Star Is&

City: Elkhart

Greater Vision

Greater Vision - 08/15/2013 - 08/16/2013

Since organizing in1990, Greater Vision has been inspiring audiences with their rich vocal blend and their effective ability to communicate the message of the gospel.

City: Shipshewana

South Bend Civic Theatre presents I Hate Shakespeare

South Bend Civic Theatre presents I Hate Shakespeare - 08/16/2013

What’s the big deal about Shakespeare? You will never see Shakespeare quite the same way after this fun and inventive show!

City: South Bend

Legacy Five

Legacy Five - 08/22/2013 - 08/23/2013

When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

City: Shipshewana

New World Arts presents: Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil Labute

New World Arts presents: Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil Labute - 08/23/2013 - 08/24/2013

In Reasons to Be Pretty, Greg’s tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhand remarks about a female coworker’s pretty face ?& his own girlfriend Steph’s lack thereof get back to Steph.

City: Goshen

New World Arts presents: Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil Labute

New World Arts presents: Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil Labute - 08/25/2013

In Reasons to Be Pretty, Greg’s tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhand remarks about a female coworker’s pretty face ?& his own girlfriend Steph’s lack thereof get back to Steph.

City: Goshen

Annie Moses Band

Annie Moses Band - 08/28/2013

The Annie Moses Band is an ensemble unlike any in America today.

City: Shipshewana

Phillips, Craig and Dean

Phillips, Craig and Dean - 08/29/2013

Uniquely gifted and positioned in their dual roles as musicians and full-time senior pastors in three different U.S. cities

City: Shipshewana

Mark Lowry with Russ Taff

Mark Lowry with Russ Taff - 08/30/2013

Mark has been making people laugh, cry and think for nearly 40 years.  

City: Shipshewana

Clint Black

Clint Black - 08/31/2013

Country Music's 10 time Platinum Selling Artist.

City: Shipshewana

Comedian Scott Gregory at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall

Comedian Scott Gregory at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall - 09/06/2013

Comedian, Scott Gregory, has provided comedy and inspirational communication for audiences across America.

City: Middlebury

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Color Purple

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Color Purple - 09/06/2013 - 09/16/2013

A vibrant saga of one woman’s triumph over adversity to discovery and love is the heart of this powerful musical based on the celebrated novel and beloved film.

City: South Bend

Isaacs

Isaacs - 09/06/2013 - 09/07/2013

The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago.

City: Shipshewana

Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival

Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival - 09/06/2013 - 09/07/2013

Storytelling is for everyone, especially adults. Come, sit, laugh, reminisce, and listen while nationally known tellers spin their yarns at the 24th Annual Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival!

City: Bristol

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - 09/10/2013 - 10/20/2013

Based on the short story “The Sobbin’ Women” by Stephen Vincent Benet and the hit MGM film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun, romance and bursting with the rambunctious energy of the movie.

City: Nappanee

New World Arts presents: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

New World Arts presents: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett - 09/13/2013 - 09/21/2013

Is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of someone named Godot.

City: Goshen

New World Arts presents: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

New World Arts presents: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett - 09/15/2013 - 09/22/2013

Is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of someone named Godot.

City: Goshen

Brown Family

Brown Family - 09/19/2013 - 09/20/2013

It's truly a family affair when The Browns hit the stage with their gospel music.

City: Shipshewana

Mandisa

Mandisa - 09/25/2013

American Idol and Now Christian Music Favorite.

City: Shipshewana

Big Comedy Night with Ken Davis and Jeff Allen

Big Comedy Night with Ken Davis and Jeff Allen - 09/26/2013

Ken Davis is a best-selling author, a frequent radio and television guest and a very funny guy.

City: Shipshewana

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Cherry Orchard

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Cherry Orchard - 09/27/2013 - 10/06/2013

In 1900 Russia, an aristocratic family faces uncertainty as change comes to their family home, including the impending destruction of their beloved cherry orchard.

City: South Bend

Larnelle Harris, Wayne Watson, Steve Green, Twila Paris

Larnelle Harris, Wayne Watson, Steve Green, Twila Paris - 09/27/2013

Four living legends come together for an evening of non-stop hits and incredible ensembles.

City: Shipshewana

An Evening to Remember

An Evening to Remember - 09/27/2013

Church Community Services is pleased to bring best-selling author Ron Hall to Elkhart.

City: Elkhart

Marty Stuart and Connie Smith

Marty Stuart and Connie Smith - 09/28/2013

Take two legends and put them together.

City: Shipshewana

The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues - 10/02/2013

"The Moody Blues are still the Sistine Chapel of popular music." -Rolling Stone 

City: Elkhart

Gold City

Gold City - 10/10/2013 - 10/11/2013

What makes a successful Southern Gospel recording artist?

City: Shipshewana

Annie Get Your Gun at The Lerner Theatre

Annie Get Your Gun at The Lerner Theatre - 10/11/2013 - 10/12/2013

A classic musical about the fictionalized life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from songwriter Irving Berlin.

City: Elkhart

Lonesome Meadow Band at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall

Lonesome Meadow Band at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall - 10/12/2013

This family band from Westerville, Ohio, lets their Kentucky roots proudly shine through in their rich harmonies and amazing instrumentation.

City: Middlebury

Annie Get Your Gun at The Lerner Theatre

Annie Get Your Gun at The Lerner Theatre - 10/13/2013

A classic musical about the fictionalized life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from songwriter Irving Berlin.

City: Elkhart

The Hoppers

The Hoppers - 10/17/2013

The promise of complete victory is the foundation and cornerstone of any career in the Christian music field.

City: Shipshewana

New World Arts presents: Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade

New World Arts presents: Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade - 10/18/2013

New Jersey accountant George and Oakland housewife Doris meet at a Northern California inn in February 1951.

City: Goshen

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Spider's Web

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Spider's Web - 10/18/2013 - 11/03/2013

The queen of suspense, Agatha Christie, spins a tale of murder, blackmail and deception.

City: South Bend

Fall Concert Series

Fall Concert Series - 10/18/2013

The annual Fall Concert Series brings world class musical talent to the intimate setting of Ruthmere's Game Room.

City: Elkhart

Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace - 10/23/2013 - 11/10/2013

The famous comedy written by Joseph Kesselring became best known for the film adaptation starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra.

City: Nappanee

Dailey & Vincent

Dailey & Vincent - 10/24/2013 - 10/26/2013

Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent became the most heralded new act in bluegrass as their debut album Dailey & Vincent (2008) and busy tour schedule introduced them to wildly appreciative audiences.

City: Shipshewana

Goshen First Fridays: The Art of Everything

Goshen First Fridays: The Art of Everything - 11/01/2013 - 11/02/2013

On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

City: Goshen

Fall Concert Series

Fall Concert Series - 11/01/2013

The annual Fall Concert Series brings world class musical talent to the intimate setting of Ruthmere's Game Room.

City: Elkhart

Wilson Fairchild

Wilson Fairchild - 11/01/2013

Wilson Fairchild is a country music duo made up of Wil and Langdon Reid from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

City: Shipshewana

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Perfect Mendacity

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Perfect Mendacity - 11/08/2013

In a story pulsing with today’s issues, a scientist suspected of leaking a top secret government memo faces a daunting choice: lie to save his career, or tell the truth and risk losing his family.

City: South Bend

Chuck Wagon Gang

Chuck Wagon Gang - 11/08/2013 - 11/09/2013

The Chuck Wagon Gang has entered its 74th year of singing the old songs, and singing them the way 'Dad Carter' taught his kids.

City: Shipshewana

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz - 11/15/2013 - 12/31/2013

Based upon Baum’s novel and the classic film starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz follows little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreaming of what lies over the rainbow.

City: Nappanee

New World Arts presents: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney

New World Arts presents: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney - 11/15/2013 - 11/23/2013

Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs.

City: Goshen

Soul'd Out Quartet

Soul'd Out Quartet - 11/15/2013

Based in Georgetown, Ohio, Soul'd Out Ministries was formed in 2001 as a trio and then reformed as an all male quartet in 2004.

City: Shipshewana

Hoosier Harmony Quartet at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall

Hoosier Harmony Quartet at Essenhaus' Heritage Hall - 11/16/2013

In April of 2003, Hoosier Harmony Quartet was formed, bringing a fresh and exciting approach to South Gospel Quartet music in the Midwest.

City: Middlebury

New World Arts presents: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney

New World Arts presents: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney - 11/17/2013 - 11/24/2013

Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs.

City: Goshen

The Lewis Tradition

The Lewis Tradition - 11/22/2013

Lifelong residents of Lincolnton, Georgia, THE LEWIS TRADITION is an outgrowth of The Lewis Family.

City: Shipshewana

JERSEY BOYS at the Morris

JERSEY BOYS at the Morris - 11/26/2013 - 12/08/2013

Tony® Award-winning Broadway blockbuster musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

City: South Bend

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Annie

South Bend Civic Theatre presents Annie - 11/29/2013 - 12/15/2013

Everyone’s favorite orphan charms her way into your heart in this well-loved musical!

City: South Bend

David Pendleton

David Pendleton - 11/29/2013 - 11/30/2013

As one of the nation's premiere ventriloquists, David will make your believe anything can talk! A 20-year veteran entertainer, David's humor and stellar technique keep audiences laughing from start to finish.

City: Shipshewana

Collingsworth Family

Collingsworth Family - 12/06/2013

Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family.

City: Shipshewana

The Glory and Majesty of Christmas

The Glory and Majesty of Christmas - 12/12/2013 - 12/19/2013

Presented by Disney World veterans, the Rick Webb Family. A living Christmas card that tells the story at the heart of the season.

City: Shipshewana

Festival of Carols Goshen College

Festival of Carols Goshen College - 12/13/2013

Goshen College presents its eighth annual Christmas extravaganza!

City: Goshen

A Christmas Carol at The Lerner Theatre

A Christmas Carol at The Lerner Theatre - 12/13/2013 - 12/14/2013

A Christmas Carol is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.

City: Elkhart

A Christmas Carol at The Lerner Theatre

A Christmas Carol at The Lerner Theatre - 12/15/2013

A Christmas Carol is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens.

City: Elkhart

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