EVENTS

EDWARDSBURG: A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus will take place Nov. 26 beginning with the pair riding into town on a fire truck. Santa will be at the fire station from 10 a.m. to noon to greet children and will light the village Christmas tree on U.S. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, and the Edwardsburg Historical Museum will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. with free hot cider. Children from the area may bring a decoration to place on the tree.

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELKHART COUNTY: A pet showcase adoption event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Carson’s at Concord Mall, 3701 S. Main St. Information: 848-4225 or www.elkharthumanesociety.org.

MIDDLEBURY: Middlebury’s third Friday’s “Hometown Holidays” will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

PENN HIGH SCHOOL: Jazz trumpet player Terell Stafford will join the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble and the Penn High School Jazz Ensembles for a concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the high school, 56100 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka. Tickets: $8 reserved, $10 at the door. The price includes admission to a clinic with Stafford at 4 p.m. Reserved tickets can be purchased at www.seatyourself.biz/penn or from Penn students. Information and photos: www.terellstafford.com or www.niu.edu/Music/ensembles/jazzens.shtml.

WAKARUSA: Wakarusa will “bling” in the holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with local stores hosting jewelry crafters and raffles, as well as specials, to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Information: www.wakarusachamber.com.

SHIPSHEWANA: The run-up to Christmas begins with Chocolate Day at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shop late at Wana Night Out from 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29. The Grand Piano Christmas Extravaganza will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. The Glory and Majesty of Christmas will run Dec. 7-17. Kids Day will be Dec. 9 and 10. The Ice Festival will be Dec. 28-30. For information go to www.VisitShipshewana.org or call 800-254-8090.

ELKHART PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The 2011 Holiday Dance is at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple. The dance will be at the Matterhorn Conference Center at 2041 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, Information: 295-7275.

Theater

LERNER THEATRE: Performances of “A Christmas Carol” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11. Cost: $18 adults, $15 students and seniors, and $12 children 12 and younger. Information and tickets: 293-4469. The theater is at 410 S. Main St.

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Students will perform the Pulitzer Prize-winning “You Can’t Take It with You” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. The story follows the Sycamore family in their pursuit of happiness during 1936 as events that led to the Great Depression were at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 students. Tickets and information: at the school office, or call 534-2567.

AMISH ACRES ROUND BARN THEATRE

• The 25th anniversary season of the signature Amish Acres show “Plain and Fancy” is running with multiple weekly performances.

• Performances of “A Christmas Carol” will run starting today through Dec. 31.

For a complete show schedule, tickets and ticket availability, call 800-800-4942, ext. 2, or visit www.amishacres.com. Amish Acres is at 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee.

DAS DUTCHMAN ESSENHAUS: Performances of “Home for Christmas,” a seasonal musical directed by Mary Norwood featuring vocal performances of Elkhart County students of all ages, will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the corner of Northridge Drive and Wayne Street, Middlebury. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the bakery or by calling 800-455-9471, ext. 462, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 800-455-9471 or www.Essenhaus.com.

MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

• Tickets for Glen Campbell’s “The Goodbye Tour” go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. Jan. 27. Tickets: $35-$75. Tickets can be purchased through the theater or charged by phone at 800-537-6415.

• Individual tickets to three Broadway Theatre League’s 2011-12 season shows and one additional event are on sale. Tickets are available for “My Fair Lady,” “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” “Blue Man Group” and the evolved bugle and drum show “Blast.”

Purchase tickets at www.morriscenter.org, the Morris Center box office or by calling 235-9190. The Morris is at 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend.

BLUE GATE THEATER: “The Confession,” the musical story of a young Amish woman caught in the middle of secrets and lies, continues on stage Tuesday through Saturday each week. Tickets start at $24. For reservations call 888-447-4725 or visit www.bluegatetheater.com. The theater is at 195 N. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE: “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley” will open Dec. 2 and run through Dec. 18. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $20; 3 p.m. Sundays, $18; 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, $16. Information and tickets: 234-1112 or www.sbct.org.

DEBARTOLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: “Provenance” by Anne Garcia-Romero, directed by Kevin Dreyer, tells the tale of two sisters torn over whether to keep or sell a stolen piece of valuable artwork they receive from their Mexican great-grandfather. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. through Friday, with 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. showings Sunday in the Philbin Studio Theatre of the center. Tickets are $10 faculty, staff and seniors, $5 students. Today’s performance will be followed by a post-play discussion with the author. The center is at 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame. Visit performingarts.nd.edu for a complete schedule and ticket reservations, or call 631-2800.

PUPPET PARLOR THEATER: Performances of “Pinocchio” will run through Nov. 24. Show times are 1 and 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5. Information: 219-210-3428. The theater is at Concord Mall, 3701 S. Main St.

THE CENTURY CENTER: The Acting Ensemble Stage Company will present “Beasley’s Christmas Party,” the tale of a newcomer reporter who studies the bizarre behavior of Beasley, the leading candidate for governor, looking to get the scoop until all is revealed at an unusual Christmas Eve party. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Indiana author Booth Tarkington, the play is part of the ensemble’s “Hoosier Words Initiative, Exploring the Indiana Experience.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11. The center is at 120 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend. Tickets: www.actingensemble.com or at the door before any performance. Seating is general admission and pre-sale tickets will be available at will-call one hour before showtime.

ELKHART CIVIC THEATRE: “Winterlude” is at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 62 and older and students. Call 848-4116 to reserve them. Call 848-5853 or visit www.elkhartcivictheatre.org for more information. The theater is at 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol.



CONCERTS

LERNER THEATRE: A holiday concert from the Elkhart Municipal Band will begin at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 4. The concert kicks off with the Jubilee Ringers of Elkhart County and will continue with the Elkhart Community Choir and Tuba Christmas. The concert is free and seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Information and tickets: 293-4469. The theater is at 410 S. Main St.

ELKHART CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: The New Horizons Band of Elkhart will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the high school, 1 Blazer Blvd. The program will include several marches, a medley of tunes from “Show Boat,” a marimba solo “Fiddle Faddle,” and traditional Christmas music. While the concert is free, audience members are encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts to contribute to Toys for Tots.

GOSHEN COLLEGE

• Concert violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday as part of the Performing Arts Series. Tickets: $40, $35, $20.

• Lavender Jazz, Goshen College’s student big band, will perform its fall concert of jazz standards and charts under the direction of Christopher Fashun at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors.

• The Voices-n-Harmony fall concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Umble Center. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, free to Goshen College students, staff and faculty with valid ID. Tickets will be available at the door one hour before the concert.

• “Choral Evensong,” a concert of time-honored sacred choral works and congregational hymns, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Rieth Recital Hall.

• The student chamber music recital will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rieth Recital Hall. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, free to Goshen College students, staff and faculty with valid ID. Tickets will be available at the door one hour before the concert.

• “A Festival of Carols” tickets are on sale. The shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 and 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets: $14.

Concerts will take place in the Goshen College Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall unless noted otherwise. The college is at 1700 S. Main St., Goshen. Tickets can be purchased from the Goshen College Welcome Center at 535-7566, welcomecenter@goshen.edu or [URL]www.goshen.edu/tickets;http://www.goshen.edu/tickets[URL].

NOTRE DAME: Tickets are available for the Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular with musical guest Chicago and the University of Notre Dame Marching Band, taking place at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Compton Family Ice Arena on campus, Notre Dame.

BLUE CHIP CASINO: Country singer and songwriter Clint Black will perform at 8 p.m., doors opening at 7 p.m., Dec. 10 at 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. Tickets are $35, $50 or $60 at [/URL]www.Ticketmaster.com;http://www.Ticketmaster.com[URL]. Those planning to attend must be 21 or older with valid state or government-issued identification.

BETHEL COLLEGE: The Bethel College Music Department will present this year’s Christmas concert, “Angels Are Making Their Rounds,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center auditorium. The Dec. 3 performance will be interpreted for the deaf community. Performances will feature the Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Voices of Triumph, soloists and the Collegians. Admission: $8 adults, $7 students and seniors. Tickets: 807-7080 or [/URL]www.BethelCollege.edu/Tickets;http://www.BethelCollege.edu/Tickets[URL]. The college is at 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: As part of the Twin Cities Organ Concert Series, “Gold Rush,” a 1925 silent film starring Charlie Chaplin, will be shown accompanied by live organ music at 6 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, Mich. There is a $10 suggested donation.

THE STONE SOUP EMPORIUM AND BONNIE & CLYDE’S SODA SHOP: “Santa Songs, a Christmas Cabaret,” with Daniel Johnson and Liesl Bell, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at 110 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Free, with donations accepted.

WAGON WHEEL THEATRE: The Lettermen will perform a holiday show at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets range from $28 to $38. For information call 267-8041. The theater is at 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw.



Dance

“Happy Squares Square Dance Group”:The once-a-week class meets from 3 to 5 or 5:30 p.m. for about 15 weeks, teaching the basics and mainstream calls as well as all the possible calls that can be worked in during the course. The square dance and line dance lessons have begun and will finish around the end of March. The first two lessons are free, with all lessons in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church, 831 W. Marion St. Roger Knapp will be the caller for square dancing lessons, with Mike McCarty handling the line dancing lessons. Lessons after the first two weeks will cost $3 per person, $5 per couple and $10 for families of four or more. Information: 535-0359.

PATCHWORK DANCE COMPANY: “Christopher’s Christmas” is at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the O’Laughlin Auditorium at Saint Mary’s College and at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. The address for the auditorium is Le Mans Drive, South Bend, and the phone number is 247-1590. The address for the Lerner is 410 S. Main St., Elkhart, and the phone number is 293-4469.



Lectures/classes

NOTRE DAME: The “Latina Theatre Today New Voices” conference will take place at 1 p.m. today at 210 McKenna Hall at the University of Notre Dame. There will be two panels, “U.S. New Play Development: New Voices” and “Contemporary U.S. Theater: Latina Voices.” Free.

FIRE ARTS INC: Tuck Langland will present “Sculptures of Religion” at 7 p.m. today at 305 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend. Cost: $10. Information: 282-2787 or [/URL]www.fireartsinc.com;http://www.fireartsinc.com[URL].



Exhibits

MIDWEST MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: The museum is at 429 S. Main St., Elkhart.

RV/MH HALL OF FAME: 21565 Executive Blvd., south of the Indiana Toll Road, east off C.R. 17. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission charge. Information: 293-2344.

GOOD LIBRARY GALLERY: Exhibit: “Senegal Fabric in Indiana Patchwork: The Quilts of Irene Bornman” features fabrics acquired from markets in Senegal and Mali. The gallery is in the north end of the basement of the Good Library, 1700 S. Main St. For gallery hours call 535-7418.

NATIONAL NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD MUSEUM: The Stanley Bell model railroad collection includes hundreds of pieces that are now on display. Six trains operating at the same time. Interactive displays. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum is at 721 S. Main St., Elkhart. Call 294-3001 for information.

MIDDLEBURY MUSEUM: Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Free. The museum is at 301 Bristol Ave. in Middlebury.

NAPPANEE CENTER: “Hometown Heroes” is the title of an exhibit at the center, 302 W. Market St. Featured is a collection of military uniforms and memorabilia with a Nappanee story or connection, from the Spanish American and Civil Wars through a uniform belonging to former Air Force One pilot and Nappanee native Todd Beer. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 773-7919 or go to [/URL]www.nappanee.lib.in.us;http://www.nappanee.lib.in.us[URL].

HALL OF HEROES SUPER HERO MUSEUM: “The only comic book museum in the world” is open by appointment at 58005 C.R. 105, Elkhart. For more information call 522-1187.

STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM

• “Theodore W. Pietsch and the Development of Automobile Design in the Golden Age” will be on display through the end of the year.

• “Knute Rockne: The Rest of the Story” and “Viva Italia! The Italian Sports Car” are on display.

The museum is at 201 S. Chapin St., South Bend. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $6.50 for senior citizens older than 60 and $5 for youth ages 7-18. Information: 235-9714 or [/URL]www.studebakermuseum.org;http://www.studebakermuseum.org[URL].

SOUTH BEND MUSEUM OF ART

• “Ceramic Sculpture by Bill Kremer with Platters Painted by Doug Kinsey” showcases the recent work of this ceramic artist, on display through Dec. 4.

• “A Short History of Skate Art” rolls on through Jan. 8.

• Fall classes are under way offering instruction and studio time in a variety of media for aspiring and accomplished artists, with day and evening openings in drawing, painting, pastel, pottery, jewelry, weaving, knitting, photography, sketching, yoga and qigong. Tuition is 20 percent off for members.

Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information call 235-9102 or go to [/URL]www.southbendart.org;http://www.southbendart.org[URL].

CIRCAARTS GALLERY: The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 528 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend. For information call 233-8400.

FIRE ARTS: The gallery is at 305 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend. Open from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 292-2787 or visit [/URL]www.fireartsinc.com;http://www.fireartsinc.com[URL] for more information.

GOSHEN COLLEGE

• Works from art faculty at Goshen College will be on display through Nov. 27 in the Hershberger Art Gallery and include pieces by Kristi Glick, Merrill Krabill, John Blosser, Randy Horst and John Mishler. Free.

• The second annual “Thematic Student Art Exhibit” will display student art focusing on an issue related to the values of Goshen College. The exhibit, sponsored by the Goshen College Art Club and Art Deparment, will run Nov. 28 to March 16, with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8. Free.

The college is at 1700 S. Main St., Goshen.

MICHIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: “The Art of Photography — Goshen College Students Photography Show,” featuring photographers including Ras Befekadu Abi Tsigie, Alex Pletcher, Timothy Landis and Aaron Goldstein, will be on display through Nov. 30. Free. The center is at 113 1/2 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY: The work of Northern Indiana Artists will be on display from Sunday to Dec. 29 at the Bankoff Gallery, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday or by appointment. Information: 233-1164 or [/URL]NIA-art.org;http://www.NIA-art.org[URL].



Night Life

FIDDLER’S HEARTH

• Today — Red Tail Ring

• Friday — The Squabs

• Saturday — The Chancey Brothers

• Sunday — Bill Bosler and Kevin Lockhart

In the restaurant at 127 N. Main St., South Bend. Information: 232-2853 or [/URL]www.fiddlershearth.com;http://www.fiddlershearth.com[URL].

HARRISON LANDING

• Today — The B.E.A.T.

• Friday — Top Secret

• Saturday — The Woodman

There is no cover charge. Harrison Landing is at 600 S. Main St. in Elkhart.

ROWE BUILDING

• Friday — Patrick Woods

• Tuesday — Hammers String Band Celtic

• Wednesday — Fishers Of Men

Free live music at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday each week. The building is at 700 S. Main St. in Elkhart. Information and directions: 264-9431.

SPORTS TIME PUB AND GRILL

• The Bobby Charles All-Stars play from 5 to 8 p.m. some Sundays and Thursdays.

• JT Buffett, Island Music play from 6 to 9 p.m. every other Friday.

In the restaurant, 56199 Parkway Ave., Elkhart. For information call 970-5940.

CLUB FEVER2

• Halestorm at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets are $17, $20 day of. The club is at 225 S. Michigan St., South Bend. Information: 234.5200.



KARAOKE

BARNEY’S BAR: Today, Friday and Saturday

BOLT’S: Friday and Saturday

BOWLY’S CRYSTAL BAR: Saturday

BROWNSTONE LOUNGE: Wednesday through Saturday

CHAMELEON EXPERIENCE: Today and Sunday

CONSTANT SPRING: Wednesday

CHICAGO GRILL & BAR: Wednesday

GARVER LAKE BAR & GRILL: Today and Saturday

PHYL’S CORNER: Friday and Saturday

POOR TONY’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday

SIMONTON LAKE TAVERN: Tuesday through Thursday. Live band on Saturday.

MY DAD’S PLACE: Tuesday through Sunday

OLIVE OR TWIST: Today through Sunday

CAPPY’S NORTH SIDE TAVERN: Wednesday and Friday

SIGNATURE LANES: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday



Also In The Area

MICHIGAN

Buchanan

BUCHANAN ART CENTER: Pastel Pathways, the Northern Indiana Pastel Society Member’s Show, will run to Dec. 29 in the Roti Roti Gallery of the center, 117 W. Front St. A reception and awards will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Dowagiac

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

• The museum at Southwestern Michigan College will feature its collection of Round Oak Stove artifacts. Free lectures will be at 1 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 10 in the Upton Educational Center. Saturday’s lecture will cover Round Oak advertising.

• “Out of Michigan: Works by Cranbrook Academy of Art Alumni” will run through Friday in the Dale A. Lyons Building. The exhibit will feature sculptural works by Tim Eads, as well as a site-based installation by Expansion & Co. Lab, a collective of artists based in Michigan, Colorado and Pennsylvania. Free. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Information: 296-782-1374 or [/URL]www.swmich.edu;http://www.swmich.edu[URL]. The college is at 58900 Cherry Grove Road.

Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

• A new display titled “Medical Myths and Miracles, Alternative Healing” is open. This is the last in the series of exhibits focusing on health for this year. The display features crystals, herbs, acupuncture and other alternative medicines.

• The museum’s final display for the year features the lighted Christmas towns of John and Sally Dalrymple. This collection of villages features a hospital and the surrounding town. Other collections will be added.

• Oral histories will conclude the fall activities with Anita Kaminski at 7 p.m. today.

• The museum ladies will host their annual candy sale at the fire station on M-62 when Santa comes for a visit Nov. 26.

The museum is on U.S. 12, 26818 Main St., Regular hours are 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. The museum will close for the year Dec. 17 and reopen May 14.

Kalamazoo

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Dalton Center Recital Hall will host the 2011-12 season of Fontana Chamber Arts “Fontana Presents” and “Fontana Jazz” performances. “Fontana Downtown” concerts will take place in the Wellspring Theatre. Single tickets are on sale. Call the Miller Auditorium ticket office at 269-387-2300 or the FCA office at 269-382-7774 for reservations. The school is at 1903 W. Michigan Ave.[/URL]

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