What's Happening in the Parks: July 10-16

July 7, 2023

Contact:   April McCampbell

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Friday, July 7, 8:00 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

At the age of fifteen, Peter Noone achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”, “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” and “There’s A Kind of Hush” among many more. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million recordings. In all, fourteen singles and seven albums achieved gold status. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Blvd. during regular office hours or at the Foellinger Theatre Box Office from 6:00 –10:00 p.m. on concert days.

Yoga on the Riverfront

Sunday, July 9, 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: J and Q Variety Show: Blues and Funk

Sunday, July 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Concerts are free and open to all ages. Seating will be on a first come first served basis.

Featuring:

America

Monday, July 10, 8:00 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, celebrates their 53rd Anniversary in 2023 with powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. In 2020, the band released their ultimate 8-disc anniversary box set, Half Century (America Records), and streamed their concert special America–Live at the London Palladium for the very first time. 2020 also saw the release of the book America, the Band, An Authorized Biography by journalist Jude Warne. She weaves original interviews with Beckley, Bunnell, and many others into a dynamic cultural history of America, the band, and America, the nation. Billy Bob Thornton wrote the foreword. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Blvd. during regular office hours or at the Foellinger Theatre Box Office from 6:00 –10:00 p.m. on concert days.

Sweet Breeze Specialty Tour: “Romance on the River”

Friday, July 14, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Make this the most unique date night experience of your summer! Share an evening on the tour boat with someone special, complete with candlelight, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar with a selection of wine and beer, and romantic live music by local talent Amber Feichter and Topher Beyer. As a perfect ending to the night, take home the fresh flowers from your table, grown at Fort Wayne’s own Salomon Farm Park. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations can be made online at www.RideSweetBreeze.org, in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours.

Jazzworks!

Saturday, July 15, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Bring lawn chairs to the Conservatory and enjoy one of the best views in town for the Three Rivers Festival fireworks finale. Before dark, groove to the jazz styling of local musicians Alicia Pyle & The Locals, The Mad Scatter and Ty Causey as they perform outdoors on the Conservatory Terrace! Food and beverage will be available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing Company; no outside food or beverage is permitted. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $10 for all ages. Sponsored by: Mad Anthony Brewing Company, 89.1 WBOI and WANE 15.

Welcome Back My Friends: The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Thursday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

Experience the show that thousands of ELP fans have already seen. Sole surviving member Carl Palmer brings Welcome Back My Friends—the Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer Tour. The tour will actually reunite ELP on stage through modern technology. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Blvd. during regular office hours or at the Foellinger Theatre Box Office from 6:00 –10:00 p.m. on concert days.

Weekend Sweet Breeze Cruises

Saturday, July 15, 1:00 p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)

Sunday, July 16, 1:00p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)

South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Travel Fort Wayne’s rivers on Sweet Breeze, an authentic 1840 canal boat replica. This fully accessible tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. Choose 90 minute or 45 minute cruise options on weekends. Tickets are $30 per person for a 90-minute cruise, and $20 per person for 45-minute cruise. Reservations can be made online at www.RideSweetBreeze.org, in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours.

The Mavericks

Saturday, July 15, 8:00 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989: An initial period of heady success marked by big hits, and critical acclaim in the ‘90s. A long hiatus starting in 2003 when the musicians each, went their own way. And finally, a triumphant reunion in 2012 which held long enough for them to recently celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. Now, The Mavericks have ushered in the fourth phase of their evolution with the #1

Billboard debut of their first-ever, all Spanish album, En Español, released on the band’s own Mono Mundo label. Like the band’s entire body of music, this one album cannot be boxed into a single category. The songs are as diverse as Latin America itself, and as cohesive as the ideal of the American melting pot. To season this rich musical paella, The Mavericks add their signature country/rock/Tex-Mex flavors and a refreshing spontaneity to the mix. En Español flips the band’s usual fusion formula, which adds a striking assortment of genres – salsa, ska, norteño,  mariachi, and much more—to its sturdy rock/country base. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Blvd. during regular office hours or at the Foellinger Theatre Box Office from 6:00 –10:00 p.m. on concert days.

Also happening:

Fort Wayne Area Community Band

July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

Enjoy the sounds of the Fort Wayne Area Community Band as they return for the second time this season. Admission is free.

New Millennium Jazz Orchestra

July 12, 7:30 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

Savor a summer evening of big band jazz with the New Millennium Jazz Orchestra at the Foellinger Theatre! This is a family-friendly concert and admission is free.

Sweet Breeze Thursday Tours

Thursday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. (60 minute), 7:15 p.m. (60 minute)

South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Travel Fort Wayne’s rivers in the cool of the evening on Sweet Breeze, for a weeknight cruise. This fully accessible tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. Tickets are $23 per person for a 60-minute cruise. Reservations can be made online at www.RideSweetBreeze.org, in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours.

An Herban Garden Showcase Exhibit

Until November 12, 2023, public hours

Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Digest the community impact of urban gardening and see herbs that flourish, mushrooms that thrive and rooftops that grow. Forage some more to discover dynamic graffiti art and container gardens accompanying uptown views from your local stoop. It’s a beautiful season in the neighborhood at the Botanical Conservatory’s own herban garden. Sponsored by: the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Waterfield Foundation and WANE 15.

Salomon Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, July 12, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and continuing each Wednesday until September 6

Salomon Farm Park, 317 West Dupont Road

Find fresh produce, baked goods, honey and artisan crafts at this mid-week market. Tractor rides are planned for August 2, and the first Wednesday of each month until September 6, for $5 per person. Stop by and say hello to the newest members of the herd—Mickie and Frankie the Highland Coos as well as the goats, miniature horses and sheep.

Park & Play

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 – 3:00p.m. until July 28

Friday Pop-up time/locations (see www.FortWayneParks.org or FortWayneParks Facebook page)

Park & Play staff will bring fun and games for youth ages 5 and up. Morning and afternoon sessions will include a selection of sports, games, arts and crafts, fitness, nature and outdoor educational activities.

The schedule in July includes the following times and locations:

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