March 3, 2023
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 ahead:
Featuring:
Sensory Workshop Series: Sensory Pillows
Friday, March 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, 202 West Superior Street
Take control of your sensory needs through crafts, discussions with sensory professionals and other resources. This spring Riverfront Fort Wayne will offer one DIY craft that involves all five senses on the second Friday of each month. The March project is a Sensory Pillow, which is customizable to anyone’s sensory, motor, or memory needs. Sessions begin promptly at 6:10 p.m. Thanks to the generosity of the AWS Foundation, this program is offered free to the public, however registration is required. Sign up online at www.fortwayneparks.org or by calling 260-427-6000. Deadline is two days prior to the workshop.
The Great Train Connection
March 10-12, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Connect with Fort Wayne’s rich railroad history at the Botanical Conservatory where local railroad clubs present various displays ranging from G scale to HO to tiny N scale model trains and more. It’s a “freight time” for the whole family—especially the littlest engines! General admission fees apply. This display is sponsored by US 93.3.
Dance Promenade!
March 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and each Wednesday until March 29
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Learn some new moves at the riverfront. Shuffle into the Park Foundation Pavilion on Wednesday nights to learn and practice a new style of dance. Instructors from a variety of local dance groups and schools will offer lessons at the beginning of the night followed by open dancing. The type of dance will rotate to include styles from Bachata to Cha Cha Cha and also traditional cultural dances. All ages and abilities are welcome. Register in advance for $10 per class online at www.fortwayneparks.org or by calling 260-427-6000. Drop-ins are available for $12 per session if space is allows. Maximum: 100.
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Rumba |
3/8/23 |
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Samba |
3/15/23 |
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Salsa |
3/22/23 |
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Cha Cha Cha |
3/29/23 |
“California Dreamin’” Showcase Exhibit
Until April 16, Public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Calling all mamas and papas—find your inner beach bum at the Botanical Conservatory. Bring on the good vibes and hang loose at the botanical boardwalk accented with sun-loving tropical plants and vivid waves of color. Let the kiddos spring into the spirit of surf, sand and sun! Be sure to experience this Cali-cool winter exhibit. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Howard P. Arnold Foundation, Magee-O’Connor Foundation, PNC Charitable Trusts, The Waterfield Foundation, WANE 15 and 103.9 Wayne FM.
Also happening:
$1 Thursday Nights
Thursdays, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Find your inner beach bum and good vibes when you experience the California Dreamin’ showcase exhibit along with the Tropical and Desert gardens in the Conservatory. Admission is just $1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. Civic Center Garage parking is validated for free.
Yoga on the Riverfront
Sunday, March 12, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
This free, relaxing one-hour flow yoga class is for all skill levels and led by owner of Discover Yoga, Chelsea Vona. Bring your own yoga mat to Promenade Park or borrow one for the class.
Sunday Heritage Concert Series: The Distractions
Sunday, March 12, 2:00 -3:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Relax to the upbeat sounds of The Distractions. Craig Itt on bass, vocals, Molly Brogan on guitar, vocals, Duke Wick on percussion, cajon and vocals and John Brogan on guitar, mandolin and vocals. Concerts are free and open to all ages. Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
Art Display
Kerstin Glaess: “Coast to Coast”
Until April 15, Public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Kerstin Glaess is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist working primarily in oil, collage and photography. She is best known for her paintings based on photographs and memories from her worldwide military adventures as a child. Kerstin continues to be inspired by a nature collection of flora, fauna and landscapes from her various homes across two continents, two countries, eleven states, one U.S. Territory and counting! Her diverse collections of collages and drawings focus on the shared human experience teasing the borders between dreamscapes and reality. Coast to Coast is fittingly on display during the California Dreamin’ Showcase Exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory.
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