EVENTS

DAS DUTCHMAN ESSENHAUS: An all-gauge train show will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 18. Activities will take place throughout the campus, and special displays and children’s craft areas will be in the Village Shops. Vendors will be showcased, and train repair, sales and trading will take place throughout the day. Free educational seminars and workshops will be available, along with 10 functional displays and the chance to speak with fellow collectors. A complimentary shuttle service will transfer guests from the restaurant to the Conference Center and Village Shops. Admission: $3 per person, $6 per family, free children 7 and younger. Information: 800-455-9471 or www.Essenhaus.com. The restaurant is at 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury.

DEBARTOLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Limited tickets remain for an evening with former “Saturday Night Live” performer Martin Short from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The evening will begin with a performance, “That’s Right, Music & Mayhem,” with musical guest Arundo Donax, Fischoff’s award-winning quintet, followed by post-party nosh: up close and personal with Martin Short from 10 to 11 p.m. Tickets: Performance: $50; post party: $75. Proceeds from the evening support Fischoff’s efforts to provide free world-class music encounters to more than 6,500 Michiana children and youth this year. Information and tickets: 631-2903 or www.fischoff.org. The theater is at 303 Brownson Hall, Notre Dame.

ELKHART CIVIC THEATRE: The Chicago Comedy Film Festival will present a Laugh Out Local event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The evening consists of three sessions including a film screening at 5 p.m., an improv workshop at 7 p.m. and a film screening at 8:15 p.m. Cost: $8 per session; $12 all three sessions; $5 workshop only. Information: Brent Kado at brent@chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. Information and tickets: 848-4116 or www.elkhartcivictheatre.org. The theater is at 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol.

ELKHART COUNTY: The Elkhart Ice Fishing Derby is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Ideal Beach Water Park on Heaton Lake. A two-person team derby, the team with the most qualified fish wins in this event sponsored by Michiana Band Anglers Club. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a $50 fee per team. For more information visit AmishCountry.org or call the Elkhart County Visitors Center at 800-262-8161.

SAINT PATRICK’S CENTER: Fiddler’s Hearth will present a traditional Burns Nicht to celebrate the birthday of “Auld Lang Syne” writer Robert Burns beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at the center, corner of Western and Scott streets, South Bend. Cocktails, appetizers and live Scottish music will be followed by a dinner at 6:45 p.m. with a menu consisting of Burns’ favorite foods. Vegetarian options may be arranged in advance. A program commemorating Burns will follow the dinner with music, poetry and toasting. Members of the Caledonia Kilty Pipe Band will play throughout the night, and ceilidh dancing led by Kate Shoupe will bring the evening to a close. Tickets: $29 per person. Tickets include soft drinks and gratuity with a cash bar at the event, and must be purchased in advance at Fiddler’s Hearth, 127 N. Main St., South Bend, or by calling 232-2853. Information: Sean or Carol Meehan at 232-2853.



Theater

MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 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.

NOTRE DAME: Shakespeare’s comedy of gender confusion, “Twelfth Night,” comes alive with the self-directed ensemble of the five professional British actors that make up Actors From the London Stage. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. through Friday at the historic Washington Hall on campus, 400 Main Building, Notre Dame. Tickets: $20 individual, $18 Notre Dame faculty and staff and senior citizens, $12 students. Tickets can be purchased at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket office at 631-2800 or PerformingArts.ND.edu. For more information on Actors From the London Stage visit AFTLS.org.

SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE: Weaving the past and present of the successful Clark family, “Blue” follows Peggy as she strives to carve out her role in life while pushing her children to find themselves, all to the music of jazz singer Blue Williams. The play contains adult situations and some mature language; parental discretion is advised. Performances are through Feb. 6 in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium. Cost: $18 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; $15 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Information and tickets: 234-1112 or www.sbct.org. The theater is at 403 N. Main St., South Bend.

THE CENTURY CENTER: A performance of “Fallen Angels,” the story of two best friends about to re-encounter their long lost loves — which happen to be the same long lost love — will begin at 7:30 Feb. 13 in the recital hall on the river level. Admission is $5, and parking is free in the Century Center lot. The center is at 120 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend.

NEW WORLD ARTS: Performances of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds” open the season, running through Saturday with 8 p.m. performances and a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee at New World Arts, 211 S. Main St., Goshen. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at their ticket kiosk at Better World Books in Goshen, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/213658. Information: www.newworldarts.org or email jessica@newworldarts.org.

BETHEL COLLEGE: Tickets are on sale for musical performances of “Little Women,” based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Showtimes: 7:30 Feb. 9-11, with an additional showing at 2 p.m. Feb. 11, in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center. The Feb. 10 performance will be interpreted for the deaf community. Tickets: $15 adults, $13 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.BethelCollege.edu/Tickets or call the ticket office at 807-7080. The college is at 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka.



CONCERTS

LERNER THEATRE: The Elkhart Municipal Band will present a winter concert featuring classical band literature at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Selections will include “Overture to Candide” by Leonard Bernstein, “Emperata Overture” by Claude T. Smith and the fourth movement from “The Planets” (“Jupiter”) by Gustav Holst. A special number will be dedicated in memory of former band member Ric Watts. Free. The theater is at 410 S. Main St.

GOSHEN THEATER

• Presented by the LVD’s Concert Series, Suzy Bogguss will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Tickets begin at $25.

• The Lotus returns after seven years for a concert with doors opening at 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door. Fan Club tickets are on sale at ticketf.ly/vTkpbw.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the theater office at 312-3701 or online at www.goshentheater.com/events.cfm. The theater is at 216 S. Main St., Goshen.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP: Former Ruthmere and Elkhart Jazz Festival performer Bob Milne returns for a ragtime piano concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the fellowship, 1732 Garden St. Tickets at the door are $15, $5 for students.

SUBKIRKE: Folk band Harpeth Rising will perform at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the South Bend Christian Reformed Church, 1855 N. Hickory Road, South Bend. Tickets may be purchased the day of the show for $10, or in advance for $8 at www.subkirke.com.



Dance

“Happy Squares Square Dance Group”:The once-a-week class meets from 3 to 5 or 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 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 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.



Lectures/classes

ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: A couple’s massage class begins at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the center, 1717 E. Lusher Ave. Led by the staff of Ray of Light Holistic Health, the program is for couples 21 and older, and space is limited. Refreshments will be provided, and a $20 donation per couple is appreciated. To register call 293-5070.

FIRE ARTS INC

• Instructor Sheryl Kosovski will help artist participants develop a road map to success in the arts with “Who says you can’t make a living in the arts?” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The hands-on workshop will be in collaborative working groups to create marketing materials to assist curators and gallery owners in their careers. Cost: $15, $10 for a member of any arts organization.

• A gallery talk with Tuck Langland will cover the works he has on display in the Fire Arts showroom, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

• A variety of classes begin Feb. 2 and continue through the week of Feb. 6.

Information: 282-2787, info@fireartsinc.com or [URL]www.fireartsinc.com;http://www.fireartsinc.com. The gallery is at 305 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend.

PREMIER ARTS: A number of dance boot camps and individual lessons for a variety of instruments will be available beginning in February. For information or to sign up, contact Sue Frost-Mayse at sue@premierarts.org or 293-4469. All classes are at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St.

SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE: Winter classes will be offered by the theater the week of Feb. 18 through March 22 in a variety of fields for a variety of ages. Cost: $75, one-hour classes for kindergarten and first grades and grades 2-3; $90, 75-minute classes for grades 4-6www.sbct.org;http://www.sbct.org[URL]. The theater is at 403 N. Main St., South Bend.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD: “Digital Black and White Photography” begins Feb. 18, and students can bring a laptop with a Photoshop program to the class. “Flash Photography and Studio Lighting” will be March 17, and students should bring a camera with an external flash. “Composition” will be taught April 21. All classes will be at the Photographers Guild, 212 W. Washington St., Goshen. The fee is $25 per seminar, with all proceeds going to the Photographers Guild. To attend contact Danny Graber at dannysg@frontier.com or 266-4265. For more information go to [/URL]www.photoguild.org;http://www.photoguild.org[URL].



PARKS

BAINTERTOWN PARK: Join an interpretive naturalist from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the park, 67380 C.R. 29, New Paris, for a look into the rich history of the river otter in Indiana and why its population has fluctuated over the past 75 years. Information on local efforts and successes of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ River Otter Reintroduction Program in Elkhart County will be available. Participants will visit a popular feeding area for otters during this time of year, looking for signs of activity like tracks and scat. The program is free and no registration is required, but participants are asked to dress for the weather with the entire program being outdoors. Information: [/URL]www.elkhartcountyparks.org;http://www.elkhartcountyparks.org[URL].



Exhibits

MIDWEST MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

• Noon time talks, a variety of gallery talks or films, are at 12:20 every Thursday. Free.

• Brian Byrn, curator, explores the life and career of a Kansas-born artist who taught in Wisconsin with “John Steuart Curry,” today.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 college students, $1 public school students and $7 family of three or more. The museum is at 429 S. Main St.

ELKHART COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Children will get the chance to learn about the World War II home front through crafts and activities at a Children’s Activity Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The role of youth during the war will be discussed, and activities include a scavenger hunt. Admission is $1 per child. For more information contact Rebecca Oestreich at 848-4322 or Rebecca@elkhartcountyparks.org. Regular hours at the museum are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There is no admission charge, but donations are accepted. The museum is at 304 W. Vistula, Bristol.

RV/MH HALL OF FAME: 21565 Executive Blvd., south of the Indiana Toll Road, east of 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. Hours: 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. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 294-3001. The museum is at 721 S. Main St.

MIDDLEBURY MUSEUM: Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Free. The museum is at 301 Bristol Ave., 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. Information 773-7919 or [/URL]www.nappanee.lib.in.us;http://www.nappanee.lib.in.us.

HALL OF HEROES SUPER HERO MUSEUM: To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wonder Woman, a Wonder Woman day with comic book and toy convention is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Dealers will be selling old and new comics as low as 50 cents, and toys, action figures and miscellaneous collectibles will also be available for purchase, along with a limited Hall of Heroes exclusive print of Wonder Woman. Special guests are Hall of Heroes comics and rock and roll artist Dennis Anderson, who will be selling and showing his work and signing autographswww.studebakermuseum.org;http://www.studebakermuseum.org[URL].

SOUTH BEND MUSEUM OF ART

• Adrian Hatfield’s multimedia exhibit examines the modes of visual communication developed within religion, science and fine art and the role they play in humanity’s attempt to understand itself and its place in the universe through Feb. 26.

• The SBMA Student Faculty Exhibition featuring work produced by students and faculty within the past year is on display in the Jerome J. Crowley Community Gallery.

• A Scholastic Art Awards exhibition will be on display along with jazzy vocals provided by Priscilla Phillips from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Warner Gallery. Admission is free to SBMA and WVPE 88.1 members with tickets. Nonmembers: $5 adults, children 12 and younger free.

Admission to the museum is free, but a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Information: 235-9102 or [/URL]www.southbendart.org;http://www.southbendart.org[URL].

CIRCAARTS GALLERY: Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 528 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend. Information: 233-8400.

FIRE ARTS: “Tuck Langland, Recent Works — the Last 30 years” is on display through March 1. Hours: noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 292-2787 or [/URL]www.fireartsinc.com;http://www.fireartsinc.com[URL]. The gallery is at 305 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend.

GOSHEN COLLEGE

• The second annual “Thematic Student Art Exhibit” will display student art focusing on the theme “North and South.” The exhibit, cosponsored by the Goshen College Art Club and Art Department, will run through March 16 in the Good Library Basement Gallery. Free. Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Information: 535-7418.

• Exhibit “Andy Cooperman: metalsmith“ opens at 2 p.m. Sunday and runs through Feb. 19 in the Hershberger Art Gallery.

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

BETHEL COLLEGE: The Bethel College department of visual arts presents the “Classifieds” art exhibit, featuring the multimedia work of local artist Kevin Wadzinski. The display will be available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 3 (closed Sundays) inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center. Free. Information: the department of visual arts at 807-7022. The college is at 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka.

HOSTETLER’S HUDSON AUTO MUSEUM: Containing the world’s largest collection of Hudson vehicles, with 48 permanent museum cars and 10 to 12 cars from Hostetler’s personal collection, the museum is open Monday through Saturday with a charge for admission. Information: 260-768-3021 or [/URL]www.hostetlershudsons.com;http://www.hostetlershudsons.com[URL]. The museum is at 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

NORTHERN INDIANA ARTISTS INC.: With the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Northern Indiana Artists Inc. in 1942, a membership show will be on display from Feb. 6 to March 23 in Gallery East at 514 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Museum curator and art teacher at Penn High School, Barb Miller, will preside as juror, with a reception and awards to be presented from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.



Night Life

FIDDLER’S HEARTH

• Today — The Barking Irons

• Friday — A South Bend Symphony Pre-Concert Dinner sponsored by the South Bend Symphony is from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: the Symphony at 232-6343 or [/URL]www.southbendsymphony.com;http://www.southbendsymphony.com[URL].

Three Men in Kilts will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight.

• Saturday — Anish

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: Harrison Landing is at 600 S. Main St. in Elkhart.

SWEET CREAMS SODA SHOP: Area songwriters Ivory West and Adrienne Frailey will perform Feb. 4. The performances will feature songs they have written. Free. The shop is in the Rowe building at 700 S. Main St. in Elkhart. Information: 970-5568.

SPORTS TIME PUB AND GRILL: JT Buffett, Island Music play from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the restaurant, 56199 Parkway Ave., Elkhart. Information: 970-5940.

ROCK BOTTOM BAR: Bryan Barr at the Piano sings and plays from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays with karaoke set up for guests interested in singing along. Information: 294-8888. The bar is at 2220 S. Nappanee St.

BARNEY’S BAR: Barney’s Bar and DJ Killa Keebz have teamed up for trivia nights covering sports and music trivia for prizes including gift certificates for food or drinks from 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays at the bar, 2700 Hammond Ave. No cover charge. Information: 387-7882 or info@djkillakeebz.com.



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: 10 p.m. every night but Saturday

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



Also In The Area

MICHIGAN

Buchanan

BUCHANAN ART CENTER: 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

• Beginning the spring lecture series at the Museum at South Western Michigan College, Christina Him Arseneau, director of the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in Saint Joseph, will present “Ice Age Imperials: Prehistoric Animals of Southwest Michigan” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Upton Educational Center at the museum. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free. Information: 269-782-1374.

• “Paperwork,” an exhibition on and of paper, runs through Feb. 3 in the Dale A. Lyons Building, Room 108 of the Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. There is no admission fee for the art receptions or the gallery. Information: email mdombrosky@swmich.edu.

The college is at 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, Mich.

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.

Niles

FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE

• A book group starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday discussing “Eight Women, Two Model T’s and the American West” by Joanne Wilke. Participants do not have to read the book to attend.

• Children ages 6 to 10 will get the chance to learn about what it is in nature that makes winter so special from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Participants should dress for walking the trails. Admission is $10 general, $8 members.

• Join Fernwood Executive Director Carol Line for a class on creating a living terrarium. Participants are asked to bring an interesting glass container and small decorative elements if they wish to do so. Fernwood will provide the rest. Call Fernwood for container suggestions. Admission: $30 general, $24 members.

• A Sunday journey to Ireland is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Merlene Ogden and Cheryl Jetter, world travelers and trip leaders for Fernwood.

• A winter yoga series begins Feb. 2 and will run through March 15, taking place from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays or Saturdays with instructor Deirdre Guthrie of Yoga Glow. Yoga mats and props are included. Drop-ins are welcome, but call ahead to ensure class is running. Cost: $60, $48 members for the series, $10 drop-in.

• A preview of “Eye of the Wolf — Isle Royale National Park” is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb 4. Admission: $10, members $8.

• A showcase of submissions from Fernwood’s Second Annual Photography Contest will be on display in a new exhibit open from Feb. 4 through March 25. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. Feb. 11.

• A three-course valentine’s dinner prepared by Chef Tim including champagne and a rose for each couple is from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10, reservations required by Feb. 8. Cost is $90 per couple.

The garden and preserve is at 13988 Range Line Road. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit [/URL]www.fernwoodbotanical.org;http://www.fernwoodbotanical.org[URL].[/URL]

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