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North Judson
HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM: Steam-powered passenger excursions has resumed after 16 years. For information call (260) 493-3885. The depot is at 507 Mulberry St.
LaPorte
HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM: The 53rd annual Labor Day Weekend Steam and Power Show kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday and goes through 5 p.m. Monday Central time. See a 100-year-old stem powered light plant, the "Blue Gosse" engine from Brookfield Zoo, a working turn-of-the-centure sawmill and more.
Free parking, $5 admission charge with children age 12 and under free. The museum is at 1201 E. 1000 N. For information or reservations call (219) 872-5055 or visit www.hesston.org.
Fort Wayne
THE EMBASSY THEATRE: REO Speedwagon and Foghat perform a rock doubleheader at 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at The Embassy Theatre Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets are also available by phone at (800) 745-3000 and online www.ticketmaster.com.
Connersville
WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD
* The New and Improved Wild West Train to Dinner with Steam makes a special Wild West-themed run from Historic downtown Metamora to the Laurel Hotel restaurant through Friday. Train departs at 6 p.m. Reservations are required.
* The railroad will host Flagg Coal #75 steam locomotive Sept. 13. Abraham Lincoln, in the person of Dean Dorrell, will accompany the train during its several departures during the day.
For more information call (765) 825-2054.
Culver
CULVER ACADEMIES: John Gouwens, carillonneur of the Academies, will play a recital on the 51-bell carillon at the Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m. Saturday. In the event of bad weather, the tower will be open to the public during the recital. Admission is free, and a tour and demonstration of the instrument will be follow the performance. 1300 Academy Road, Culver.
Kendallville
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The 33rd annual Fall Tri-State Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for Labor Day weekend at the Noble County Fairgrounds. Thirty-one hours of acoustic music on an outdoor stage. For lineup see www.BluegrassUSA.net.
Rochester
LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL: Trail of Courage Living History Festival returns for the 34th year Sept. 19-20. Chippewa Indian village, Indian dances. Encampments include the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and French and Indian War. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the Fulton County Historical Society Grounds, 4 miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31.
POTAWATOMI TRAIL OF DEATH: The 100th anniversary of a statue of Chief Menominee erected by the state of Indiana takes place on Peach Road south of Plymouth at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Supper to follow. Several Potawatomi Indians who had ancestors on the Trail of Death will attend. Information: www.potawatomi-tda.org.
Munster
Theater at the Center presents the romantic musical "Man of La Mancha" beginning Sept. 10. 1040 Ridge Road. Tickets or information: (219) 836-3255 or (800) 511-1552. Web site: www.theatreatthecenter.org.
Peru
GRISSOM AIR MUSEUM STATE HISTORIC SITE: Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Observation tower admission charge. Tickets at the door for the museum on U.S. 31 between Peru and Kokomo. Information: (765) 688-2654.
Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" exhibit is open at the museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. Information: (317) 324-4000.
BEEF AND BOARDS DINNER THEATRE: The energetic MGM movie musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" appears on stage through Oct. 4.
The theater is at 9301 N. Michigan Road. Information and reservations: (317) 872-9664.