Fort Wayne –
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
“The Unique Contributions of African-Americans in the 21st Century” – Includes workshops, lectures, movies and music; IPFW, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; for complete list of events, call 481-6608 or go to www.ifpw.edu/odma. Ends Feb. 28.
BOOKS
SATURDAY
Book Signing – Gregory M. Doublas, author of “Sin and Salvation”; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Family Christian Stores, 5509 Coldwater Road.
WEDNESDAY
Book Signing – Jeffrey P. Shaffer, author of “Boris the Spider”; 10:30 a.m.; Barnes & Noble, 4201 Coldwater Road; 482-3720.
COMEDY
TODAY AND SATURDAY
The Midnight Swinger and Brian Hicks – 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.; Snickerz Comedy Bar, 5535 St. Joe Road; $9; 486-0216.
THURSDAY
Larry “Uncle Lar” Reeb and Vince Carone – 7:30 p.m.; Snickerz Comedy Bar, 5535 St. Joe Road; $8; 486-0216.
DANCES
TODAY
American Style Ballroom – Group lesson, 8 p.m.; open dancing, 8:30 to 10 p.m.; 6041 N. Clinton St.; $5; 480-7070.
SATURDAY
American Style Ballroom – 7 to 9 p.m.; open dancing; 6041 N. Clinton St.; $6; 480-7070.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
ALL WEE KEND
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum – The stainless-steel collection of the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum in Cleveland, including a DeLorean; also more than 120 classic, antique, vintage and special interest cars on display; $10 adults, $6 students, $25 family, free to ages 5 and younger; hours, 260-925-1444 or www.automobilemuseum.org.
National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum – “Sugar Magnolia,” Grateful Dead original tour bus; World War II vehicles and guns; 5634 County Road 11-A, Auburn; admission for both museums, $10 adults, $6 to ages 11 to 7, free to ages 6 and younger; 260-927-9144 or www.militaryhistorycenter.org.
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States – “Like You Used to Own” includes post-war, prototypes, light and heavy duty, International Harvester/Navistar gallery, race and muscle cars; also gas pumps, 1948 diner, memorabilia; adjacent to Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn; admission; hours, 260-925-9100. “The Futurliner from NATMUS,” ends in March.
Northeastern Indiana Racing Museum – History of local racers and race tracks of northern Indiana, artifacts and race cars; inside the National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive Museum, Auburn; open daily; admission for three museums, $10.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory – “Down on the Fisher-Price Farm” exhibit, ends April 8; “Family Farm Day,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 1100 S. Calhoun St.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 to 17, free to ages 2 and younger; call for hours, 427-6440 or www.botanicalconservatory.org.
Science Central – “Treasure” exhibit, ends May 30; 1950 N. Clinton St.; $8 adults, seniors and ages 3 to 12; $16 non-members, $10 members; call for hours, 424-2400 or www.sciencecentral.org.
SUNDAY
The History Center – George R. Mather Lecture Series, “Separate But Equal?” presented by J.J. Foster, campaign for African-American Achievement coordinator at the Urban League, 2 p.m., free; 302 E. Berry St.; $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, free to members and ages 5 and younger; hours, 426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
ALL WEEKEND
Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; $6 adults, $4 ages 60 and older, $2 ages 12 and younger; Family Day, Sunday, ages 12 and younger are free; 1-800-745-3000.
Headwaters Ice Skating Rink – Noon to 10 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 333 S. Clinton St.; $5 adults, $3 ages 13 and younger, $2 skate rental; free to ages 13 and younger every Wednesday, $2 skate rental; 422-7625.
Toboggan Run – 5 to 10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Pokagon State Park, Angola; $10 per toboggan per hour; park entrance fees applied; 260-833-2012 or www.in.gov/dnr. Ends Feb. 26.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Railroad Celebration – Sponsored by Three Rivers Railroad Heritage Council; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; former Pennsylvania Railroad Baker Street Railroad Station, 221 W. Baker St.; $5 adults, free to ages 11 and younger; 489-2392.
SATURDAY
“Mysterious Ancient America” Conference – Guest speakers include Wayne May, Frank Joseph, Ross Hamilton, Rick Osman, Mary Sutherland and Fritz Zimmerman; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Hilton at Grand Wayne Convention Center, 1020 S. Calhoun St.; $30; 260-750-9500.
Sports Cards and Memorabilia Show – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Comfort Suites, 5775 Coventry Lane; free admission; 574-952-0804.
MONDAY
“Facing Death Like a Professional: Navigating the Healthcare System at the End of Life” – Presented by Abraham Schwab; noon; IPFW, Science Building, Room 168, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; free.
TUESDAY
Little River Ramblers Nature Hike – Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project; 9 a.m.; meet at Boy Scouts office parking lot, end of Old Canal Place Drive; free; 478-2515 or info@lrwp.org.
“The Goat Rodeo Sessions” – Theatre concert event featuring Yo-Yo Ma; 7:30 p.m. at Regal Coldwater Crossing, 211 W. Washington Center Road; tickets, www.fathomevents.com.
THURSDAY
“Introducing FrogWatch USA” – Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project; light breakfast and nature presentation for ages 50 and older; 8 to 10 a.m.; Coventry Meadows Senior Community, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd.; free; reservations, 478-2515.
SPECTATOR SPORTS
TODAY
Mad Ants basketball – vs. Maine Red Claws; 7:30 p.m.; Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; reserved, $20.50 to $5.50; 1-800-745-3000.
SATURDAY
Komets hockey – vs. Dayton Gems; 7:30 p.m.; Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; reserved, $23 to $10 adults, $18 to $8 seniors and students, $13 to $6 ages 11 and younger; 1-800-745-3000.
THURSDAY
Mad Ants – vs. Maine Red Claws; 7 p.m.; Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; reserved, $20.50 to $5.50; 1-800-745-3000.
THEATER
ALL WEEKEND
“Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ ” – 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Allen County Public Library Auditorium, 900 Library Plaza; $12 adults, $10 ages 60 and older, $8 students; 622-4610; Ends Feb. 12.
“Haiku” and “La Serva Padrona” – 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; Umble Center, Goshen College, Goshen; $3; 574-535-7566.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged” – 7 p.m.; Presented by Shakespeare from the Heart; Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Drive; for admission price, call 207-4556.
“Murder Among Friends” – Dinner 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill St.; $35; 424-5622.
SATURDAY
“Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ ” – 7:30 p.m.; Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash; $45, $35, $25; 260-563-1102 or www.honeywellcenter.org
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