CONSPIRARE To Perform In Fort Wayne At Trinity English Lutheran Church

CONSPIRARE is touring the Midwest and visiting Fort Wayne, Indiana to perform at Trinity English Lutheran Church.  If you never had the pleasure to see CONSPIRARE perform, you will not want to miss this opportunity.  Here is just a little information about CONSPIRARE that should peak your interest:

Conspirare’s Company of Voices is a dream team of singers from around the country. These gifted performers share an overarching commitment to ensemble artistry, expressed in one vibrant voice under the guiding hand of Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson.

Craig Hella Johnson is celebrated as one of the most influential voices in choral conducting in the United States. Craig Hella Johnson brings a depth of knowledge, deep artistic sensitivity, and rich imagination to his programs. As founder and Artistic Director of Conspirare, Johnson assembles some of the finest singers in the country to form a world-class, award-winning organization committed to creating dynamic choral art.

Who: CONSPIRARE 

Where: TRINITY ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

When: Friday, March 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m.  

Cost: Adults: $15.00, Students: $5.00 

For information and reservations: contact Pam Marini at (260) 426-3424  or PMarini@TrinityEnglish.org

Conspirare's Mission Statement says it best: Inspired by the power of music to change lives, Conspirare engages audiences in extraordinary musical experiences through world-class choral performances and recordings.

Hear a piece from the Conspirare PBS concert titled "What If".

Holiday and Christmas Ornament Workshop In Downtown Fort Wayne

Artlink offers Glass-Wire Ornaments workshop in time for holidays!

 
Artlink, in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, presents a Glass and Wire Ornament Workshop on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Participants will learn to make funky, fun glass and wire hanging ornaments with glass expert Kathy Watson.  Cost of the workshop is $27 for the public and $22 for Artlink members.  These fun ornaments will be perfect for the holiday season or any time of year. All needed materials will be provided.

Glass creations by artist and workshop instructor Kathy Watson

What: Glass & Wire Ornament Workshop with Kathy Watson

When: Saturday, November 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture,
300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802

Fee: $27 general public; $22 Artlink members

Contact: Deb Washler, 260-424-7195, deb@artlinkfw.com

Jewelry by Kathy Watson

Register by mailing a check and completed registration form to Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 or by calling Artlink at 260-424-7195.  Have your credit card handy.  A confirmation letter will be mailed/e-mailed upon receipt of your registration.

Artlink’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Artlink is a not-for-profit contemporary art gallery whose mission is to showcase artwork of the highest quality by emerging and mid-career artists and to provide educational programs for the community. For more information on Artlink, visit their website at www.artlinkfw.com and connect via Facebook and Twitter.

Art Gallery Grand Opening In Fort Wayne - Friedel's Fine Art - October 4, 2011

Handmade custom totes by Fort Wayne artist Emily Blossom

Help celebrate the opening of the newest art gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Friedel's Fine Art will introduce some of the hottest up and coming artists to the Fort Wayne area.  Complimentary wine will be served while you enjoy the gorgeous art on display.  A silent auction will be held featuring "Modern Green" a painting by Mj Friedel with 90% of proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Make sure you bring your business card for a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate to Friedel's Fine Art gallery.  Admission is free.  Come join them for a great art filled evening and meet and visit with many of the artists!

Friedel's Fine Art Grand Opening
Oct. 4th, 2011 6pm-10pm
1430 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Admission is FREE

Find out more about Friedel's Fine Art Grand Opening at their Facebook Page or web site.

"Music on the Fridays in September 2011" Trinity English Lutheran Church, Downtown Fort Wayne, IN

Every September, the Trinity English Music Department presents its free "Music on the Fridays in September" concerts from 12:10–12:40 p.m. Programs include both choral and instrumental soloists and ensembles performed by the very best in talent our community and the Midwest have to offer.  Presentations are followed by a sandwich lunch ($2.00) in Wagenhals Hall.  For more information, contact Robert Hobby at RHobby@TrinityEnglish.org.

Where: Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne

When: 12:10 - 12:40, see dates below

Cost: Free (Goodwill Offering)

For more information: Robert Hobby 260-426-3424, RHobby@TrinityEnglish.org

These are the concerts for September 2011:

September 2 – Krauss Chapel – A Tapestry of Song
 Lindsey Helmer, Mezzo-Soprano

September 9 – Krauss Chapel -  Jaenicke Woodwind Ensemble: Winds of Freedom

Nancy Martin, Flute   George Donner, Oboe
Susan Devito, Clarinet  Bryan Gibson, French Horn
Sally Hinkle-Teegarden, Bassoon

September 16 – Church Nave - Organ Duets
Kirby Koriath, Professor Emeritus of Organ, Ball State University
Kristi Koriath, Director, Sponsored Programs Office, Ball State University

September 23 – Krauss Chapel – 15th Anniversary Celebration of Trinity’s Harpsichord
Trudy Faber, Professor of Music Emeritus, Wittenberg University

September 30 – Krauss Chapel - Flute and Harp
Jennifer Volk, Flute   Anne Lewellen, Harp

Dakota Michael Performs August 11, 2011 First Wayne Street United Methodist, Fort Wayne, IN

 You are invited to an evening of music celebrating low brass.

Dakota Michael will be performing at the First Wayne Street United Methodist sanctuary in Fort Wayne, Indiana accompanied by Alexander Klepach of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

When:  Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 7:00pm
Where:  300 E. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Cost:  Free Admission / Free Parking *Refreshments will be served

Dakota will be performing:
Rhapsody for Euphonium
Morceau Symphonique
English Folk Songs
Suite for Baritone
Fantasia

Shakespeare From The Heart

If you are a Shakespeare fan, looking for good creative fun in Fort Wayne, and want to help a local non-profit - then this is the ticket for you.  Well actually, you do not need a ticket.

Shakespeare from the Heart, Inc. (SFTH) was founded in 1999 by a group of friends looking to better the community through the works of William Shakespeare. The goal was to create a fun environment where aspiring actors and friends could come together and make the plays of the Bard more accessible to the masses, by performing in the parks, raising money for charity.

They produced their first play in the summer of 2000, A Midsummer Night's Dream, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, the completely volunteer organization has produced such works as The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Othello for the 2011 summer season. SFTH produce both traditional works, and works done in alternate time periods and settings.

Over the last decade, SFTH has grown. They have raised money and awareness through local charity during performances and other fundraising activities for such organizations as Vincent Village (formerly Vincent House), Children's Hope, The League for the Blind and Disabled, and SCAN. SFTH has also run theater workshops for young adults and children ranging in age from 5 to 13, and plan to arrange more educational services in the future.

Though they are a small organization, they have a large mission: “To provide education and awareness through the works (and works related to) William Shakespeare.”  Follow their website and Facebook page for performance schedules and up-to-date information.

Yoga on the Wells St. Bridge, Downtown, Fort Wayne - Summer 2011

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If you are very familiar with yoga or are just a beginner, then these sessions are for you.  Fort Wayne area certified yoga teacher, Gretchen Fruchey, will help you "restore the core" of your body, mind, & spirit.  Learn more about Yoga on the Wells St. Bridge in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana and Gretchen at her web site, gretchenfruchey.com.

What:  Yoga Classes
Where:  Wells St. Bridge, Downtown Fort Wayne

When:  Every Wednesday through September, 6-7pm

Cost:  $10 a session
Call to Register:  260-420-3962

Take in the great views of downtown Fort Wayne, breathe in the fresh summer air, let the late afternoon sun shine in your face, and get to know some new friends, all while "restoring your core" with these fun yoga sessions.