Bryant
BEARCREEK FARMS: July concerts include The Crystals and Sonny Geraci July 9 and comedy legend Gallagher July 10 and 11. Reservations: (260) 997-6822. Bearcreek Farms is at 8339 N. 400 E.
Connersville
WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD:
Civil War special: On Saturday, be in the middle of the action as a Union Army detachment protects the U.S. government payroll. Train leaves at 12:01 p.m. and runs to Metamora. For tickets and information call (765) 825-2054 or visit www.whitewatervalley.org.
Fort Wayne
THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL: Pink Droyd plays on July 10; Chuck Wicks performs July 13; Pop Evil on July 14 and Twisted Sister July 18 at the Event Pavilion on the east side of Headwaters Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are available by visiting trfonline.org or at the door. Ages 12 and younger will be admitted for free. Information: (260) 426-5556.
Kendallville
MID-AMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM: The museum hosts a Windmillers and Gas Engine buy-sell-trade event Friday and Saturday on the museum grounds. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Food and refreshments will be for sale. The museum is at 732 S. Allen Chapel Road. Information: (260) 347-2334 or www.midamericawindmillmuseum.com.
Laporte
HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM
* Brookfield Zoo's famous "Blue Goose" train has been restored and has a new home in northwest Indiana. The train is carrying passengers again at the steam museum.
* The annual Tractor Show on Saturday features vintage machines from all eras. Miniature trains and landscapes and the "World's Largest Mobile Toy Train/Model Train Layout."
Free parking and no admission. The museum is at 1201 E. 1000 N., LaPorte. For information or reservations call (219) 872-5055 or visit www.hesston.org.
North Judson
HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM: Steam-powered passenger excursion has resumed after 16 years. For information call (260) 493-3885. The depot is at 507 Mulberry St. in North Judson.
West Lafayette
PURDUE: Purdue Convocations has announced its 2009-10 performance season, which begins Sept. 18. Acts include Jazz musician Dave Brubeck, the Martha Graham Dance Company and the Classical Theatre of Harlem performing "Waiting for Godot." For a complete scheduled and ticket information go to http://www.convocations.org or call (765) 494-9712. Most performances are in the Loeb Theatre on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette.
Munster
THE CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS: The Broadway sensation "Footloose," opens July 9 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road Ticket information is available by calling the box office at (219) 836-3255 or Tickets.com at (800) 511-1552.
Peru
GRISSOM AIR MUSEUM STATE HISTORIC SITE: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Observation tower admission. Tickets at the door for the museum on U.S. 31 between Peru and Kokomo. Information: (765) 688-2654.
Indianapolis
THE INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" exhibit is open at the museum, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 324-4000.
BEEF AND BOARDS DINNER THEATRE
* "Annie" wraps up it run Friday.
* Celebrate Christmas in July as the theater presents Saunders Family Christmas July 8 through Aug. 22.
The theater is at 9301 N. Michigan Road. Information and reservations: (317) 872-9664.