Arts\Entertainment

Children's Choir to hold auditions

By Melissa Gordon on Thursday, July 29th, 2010

 Children's Choir of Huntington County is having it's fall auditions Monday August 16TH at 6:30 in the lower level of Huntington University's Merrillat Center for the Arts. Our season begins on Monday August 23RD. For more information contact Sharon Lehman at 359-9990.Thank you,Melissa Gordon 

Beatles tribute in Wabash on July 31

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

WABASH, Ind. – 105.9 The Bash and Mi Tunes 101.9 welcomes American English: The Complete Beatles Experience to the Honeywell Center on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p... Read More...

LAC accepting entries for exhibit

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 23rd, 2010

The LaFontaine Arts Council  is accepting  entries for this  year’s Regional Art Exhibit.  The exhibit will be held at the Robert E. Wilson Gallery at the Merrilat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University on Friday, August 13th and continue through Wednesday, September 1, 2010... Read More...

HU Youth Camp to show 'Seussical Jr.'

By Ashley A. Smith on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Prepare for a world of fun with Dr. Seuss as the campers from the Huntington University Summer Theatre Youth Camp present “Seussical Jr.” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 24 in the Merillat Centre for the Arts on the Huntington University campus. 

This musical recounts the beloved children’s books by Dr... Read More...

Gabby Line wins American Miss pageant

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 12th, 2010

Gabrielle Line, 8-year-old daughter of Chris and Danielle Line, Huntington, was recently crowned National American Miss Indiana Junior Pre-Teen Cover Girl at the state pageant held July 3rd in Indianapolis.  She received her official state crown, banner and trophy.  She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving Week in Anaheim, CA... Read More...

LAC sets local Summer Concert Series

By Debbie Dyer on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

The LaFontaine Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series will once again be held at the Historic Forks of the Wabash and will begin on July 13th!    A newly formed partnership with the Huntington Parks and Recreation Department will provide heightened awareness for the series of concerts, as well as increased participation... Read More...

Philharmonic gets Roanoke 'marching'

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 4th, 2010

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic orchestra filled Roanoke's Main Street with song patriotism on Saturday night as they have done for the past 14 years.

Philharmonic director Bradley Thachuk conducted the many musical pieces for the evening and even led the singalong of patriotic songs.

This evening was dedicated to the veterans of the European arena... Read More...

Trinity Music Fest 2010

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Trinity Music Fest is at Parkview field on July 17th 2010. It will be a full day with the gates opening at 10:45am and ending with fireworks at 10:00pm. Click here for the schedule and more info.

The Host – Bob Smiley... Read More...

Battle of the Bands

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

STAR 88.3, along with Sweetwater Sound, Windows Doors and More and the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne invite you to join us for a day of family-friendly entertainment on Sunday July 11 during the Three Rivers Festival at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. It's the first ever "STAR 88... Read More...

Call out for local area artists

By Rick Henly on Friday, June 25th, 2010

The Huntington Arts Initiative, Inc., is seeking professional artists, art teachers, and art majors to participate in an ongoing art exhibit in Huntington. The exhibit will feature fire hydrants in the downtown area painted to resemble dogs of various breeds.

This exhibit offers artists a showcase for their talents, an opportunity for them to sell some other works of art, and a chance to support the Huntington Arts Initiative, Inc... Read More...

Heritage Days ends on a high note

By Rick Henly on Monday, June 21st, 2010

The 47th annual Huntington Heritage Days ended with the middle block of the mall filled with music and lots of people on Sunday night.

Having went to a number of events, I feel good that so many folks took advantage of the opportunities to do or see some things this year.

Congratulations to John Easterday, the new Chief of the Flint Springs Tribe... Read More...

LAC receives grant for JeFFFest

By Rick Henly on Saturday, June 19th, 2010

The LaFontaine Arts Council has received a Huntington County Community Foundation Grant in the amount of $500from the Stephanie A. Pyle Spirit of the Community Fund.  This grant will assist in underwriting the cost of the custom framing supplies for the annual JeFFFest event held each year in downtown Huntington... Read More...

Teen Book Club reads Diary of Wimpy Kid

By Deb Roy on Friday, May 28th, 2010

The Huntington City-Township Public Library invites teens to join our new Teen Book Club. 

Teen Book Club offers teens ages 13 – 18  a chance to explore different types of books and talk about them with other teens. Members will have an opportunity to read all types of books - adventures, fantasy, mysteries, drama, classics, legends, Newbery Award winners, and more... Read More...

Fiction Lovers Club to meet at library

By Deb Roy on Friday, May 28th, 2010

The Fiction Lovers' Book Club will meet at 6:30pm on June 8th by the fireplace @ the Huntington City-Township Public Library, located at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. This month, book club members are reading a retelling of the Old English heroic epic poem, Beowulf, as re-imagined by bestselling author Michael Crichton:

Eaters of the Dead :  the Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating his Experiences with the Northmen in A... Read More...

Attaboy in concert May 23rd

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, May 20th, 2010

This Sunday, (5/23) Attaboy will be performing in Huntington, IN at College Park Church! Come join us for a night of rock and worship. You'll even hear some new music from our upcoming album! Don't miss it!

Below, you will find the date, time and location of the concert in your state... Read More...