2022

April 12, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Five for Fighting with special guest The Verve Pipe to Play at Foellinger Theatre August 13

General Sales begin April 15

Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Five for Fighting with special guest The Verve Pipe, August 13, 2022. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m.

John Ondrasik -- the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting has penned major hits, including the chart-topping "100 Years," "The Riddle," "Chances," "World," and "Superman (It's Not Easy)," which have earned tens of millions of streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. Ondrasik will have his full band on stage with him.

With a reputation for spectacular live performances, the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe is recognized worldwide for radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Happiness Is,” “Never Let You Down,” and the #1 smash single “The Freshmen.”

All general and in-person sales at the Parks and Recreation Department (705 East State Blvd.) begin Friday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Purchase Theatre Tickets.

Masks are recommended inside city and park facilities but are no longer required as of March 1, 2022.

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of Apr. 11-17:

Registration continues for Learn to Swim Lessons

Learn-to-Swim is offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross and adheres to national standards for Red Cross aquatic programs. Classes are held at Northside Pool in Bob Arnold Park (Parnell Ave. at E. State Blvd.) and are open to boys and girls ages 1-15. Each Learn-to-Swim session consists of eight 45-minute lessons held Tuesday through Friday over a two week period. Pre-school and Toddler lessons are 30 minutes. Four Learn-to-Swim sessions will be offered this summer. Participants must be of minimum age by June 1, 2022. Register online at www.fortwayneparks.org, by phone at 260-427-6000, in-person at 705 East State Blvd. (business hours, Monday – Friday), or download the form from the website and mail, fax or use the drop-box at 705 East State Blvd.

April 1, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announce that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Brit Floyd for their World Tour on July 30, 2022. The concert will start at 8:00 p.m.

Experience The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and more... including the iconic song Echoes, performed 'note-for-note' and in its entirety. Brit Floyd, “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the stage in 2022 to perform its brand new production. The show includes highlights from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell, and features a show stopping 23 minute 'note-for-note’ performance of the iconic era defining song Echoes, written 50 years ago, and from Pink Floyd's breakthrough 1971 album. Widely regarded as the world's greatest rock tribute show, Brit Floyd faithfully recreate the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour, complete with a stunning multi-million dollar light show, iconic circle screen, lasers, inflatables and theatrics. It really is as good as they say—believe the hype and don't miss it! Brit Floyd at the Foellinger Theatre is presented by PBS Fort Wayne.

Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005C81E6066431. All general and in-person sales at the Parks and Recreation Department (705 East State Blvd.) begin Monday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visitwww.fortwayneparks.org and click on Purchase Theatre Tickets.

Masks are recommended inside city and park facilities but are no longer required as of March 1, 2022.

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April 1, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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 Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of Apr. 4-10:

Registration opens for Learn to Swim Lessons

Learn-to-Swim is offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross and adheres to national standards for Red Cross aquatic programs. Classes are held at Northside Pool in Bob Arnold Park (Parnell Ave. at E. State Blvd.) and are open to boys and girls ages 1-15. Each Learn-to-Swim session consists of eight 45-minute lessons held Tuesday through Friday over a two week period. Pre-school and Toddler lessons are 30 minutes. Four Learn-to-Swim sessions will be offered this summer. Participants must be of minimum age by June 1, 2022. Register online at www.fortwayneparks.org, by phone at 260-427-6000, in-person at 705 East State Blvd. (business hours, Monday – Friday), or download the form from the website and mail, fax or use the drop-box at 705 East State Blvd.