BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Lerner Theatre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelerner.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lerner Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072028 CREATED:20260219T220346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T185206Z UID:10000415-1786734000-1786734000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:5th Annual Leroy Robinson Festival: Lakeside and Special Guests DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n The Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival is a powerful celebration of music\, legacy\, and community—created in honor of the late Elkhart legend Leroy Robinson\, whose lifelong commitment to service\, leadership\, and culture left a lasting impact on the region. \nOriginally established following Robinson’s passing in 2022\, the festival was inspired by his deep love of soul music and his vision for bringing people together through meaningful cultural experiences. Today\, the festival continues as an annual tradition celebrating Southern Soul\, classic R&B\, and funk—genres that tell stories of resilience\, joy\, and connection. \nThis year’s festival is headlined by Lakeside\, the legendary funk and R&B group whose iconic hits—including “Fantastic Voyage\,” “It’s All the Way Live\,” and “Raid”—have kept audiences dancing for generations. Joining Lakeside as special guests are Southern Soul favorite T.K. Soul\, known for crowd-pleasing hits such as “Cheating & Lying\,” “Love Games\,” and “One Woman Man\,” and rising star Cecily Wilborn\, whose independently produced single “Southern Man” has garnered millions of streams and earned her growing recognition across the Southern Soul scene. \nTogether\, these acclaimed performers promise an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies\, infectious grooves\, and crowd-pleasing hits—celebrating not only the music\, but the spirit of unity\, culture\, and community that Leroy Robinson championed throughout his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n Lakeside\nFormed in Dayton\, Ohio in 1969\, Lakeside emerged as one of funk and R&B’s most influential and enduring groups. After early development under the guidance of industry veterans including Eddie Thomas and Dick Griffey\, the band signed with Griffey’s SOLAR Records\, where they gained creative freedom to write and co-produce their own music—an opportunity that helped define their distinctive\, groove-driven sound. \nLakeside broke through nationally with their 1978 album Shot of Love\, led by the Top 5 R&B hit “It’s All the Way Live.” Their success reached new heights with the release of Fantastic Voyage (1980)\, featuring the iconic title track that topped the R&B charts\, crossed over to the pop charts\, and went Gold and Platinum. The song remains one of funk music’s most recognizable anthems. \nThroughout the 1980s\, Lakeside continued to deliver chart-topping hits including “Raid\,” “Outrageous\,” and “Bullseye\,” earning a reputation for high-energy performances\, bold visual style\, and timeless dance-floor classics. With a legacy spanning decades\, Lakeside’s music continues to unite generations through infectious rhythms\, soulful melodies\, and unmistakable funk. \n \n \n \n \n \n TK Soul\nT.K. Soul developed a passion for music at a young age\, starting to play various instruments by ear at just 10 years old. Influenced by iconic artists such as The Jackson 5\, Prince\, and Stevie Wonder\, he honed his skills in school and church choirs\, eventually performing with local bands during his teenage years. By age 14\, he was already reading music and playing in school bands\, showcasing his early talent and dedication to music \nT.K. Soul\, born Terence Kimble on August 26\, 1964\, in Winnfield\, Louisiana\, is a prominent soul and R&B artist known for his powerful vocals and engaging performances. \nT.K. Soul developed a passion for music at a young age\, starting to play various instruments by ear at just 10 years old. Influenced by iconic artists such as The Jackson 5\, Prince\, and Stevie Wonder\, he honed his skills in school and church choirs\, eventually performing with local bands during his teenage years. By age 14\, he was already reading music and playing in school bands\, showcasing his early talent and dedication to music.\n \nHis professional career took off in Atlanta\, where he worked as a keyboardist for the R&B group H-Town and later for the group Under 21\, which eventually became known as Profyle. T.K. Soul also wrote hits for fellow artist Willie Clayton\, including “Wiggle” and “Party Like Back In The Day.” In 2002\, he launched his own label\, Soulful Records\, and released his debut album\, “One Woman Man\,” which marked the beginning of his solo career.\n \nT.K. Soul gained significant recognition with his album “Love Games\,” which featured the hit single “Cheating & Lying.” This album solidified his position in the Southern Soul genre and contributed to his popularity on the Chitlin’ Circuit. His music is characterized by a blend of modern Southern Soul and party blues\, appealing to a wide audience.\n \nOver the years\, T.K. Soul has released several successful albums\, including “Undisputed: The Album\,” which showcases his growth as an artist and his ability to connect with fans through relatable themes and catchy melodies. His songs often explore love\, relationships\, and personal experiences\, resonating with listeners across various demographics.\n \nAs of early 2024\, T.K. Soul has maintained a strong presence in the music industry\, boasting over 65\,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 240\,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. His engaging performances and relatable music continue to attract fans\, ensuring his legacy in the Southern Soul genre.\n \nT.K. Soul’s journey from a young musician in Louisiana to a celebrated soul artist exemplifies his dedication to his craft and his ability to evolve within the music industry. His contributions to the genre have left a lasting impact\, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike.\n \n \n \n \n \n Cecily Wilborn\n\nCecily Wilborn is a Southern Soul artist from West Memphis\, Arkansas\, with roots in Marianna. One of her most notable achievements is her hit single “Southern Man\,” which she recorded and produced independently. The song has garnered more than 13.6 million streams worldwide. \nHer résumé includes performances alongside notable artists such as King George\, Jeter Jones\, and Trina. Some of her most memorable appearances have taken place on the B.B. King Blues Club stage\, at the Essence Festival in New Orleans\, the historic Apollo Theater in New York\, Memphis Grizzlies and Lakers events at FedExForum in Memphis\, and the South Atlantic Casino at the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club. \nThroughout her career\, Cecily has earned numerous honors\, including ZBT Female Vocalist of the Year and ZBT Top Singer of the Year (2023)\, West Memphis Black Elite Awards Female Artist of the Year (2023)\, Jackson Music Awards Soul Artist of the Year (2024)\, and a Black Xcellence Award. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PC Band\n\nPC Band is an award-winning live entertainment powerhouse known for high-energy performances\, exceptional musicianship\, and an undeniable ability to connect with audiences across generations. \nFounded and led by Jeromy “Pep” Thomas\, PC Band has spent more than 13 years developing a signature sound rooted in Southern Soul\, R&B\, Blues\, Funk\, and contemporary feel-good music. The result is a dynamic live experience that combines polished musicianship\, authentic showmanship\, crowd interaction\, and nonstop energy. \nThe band’s influence reaches far beyond the stage. PC Band has generated more than 28 million streams\, reached over 236\,000 listeners\, built a digital community of 250\,000+ combined social media followers\, and attracted millions of video views. The group’s breakout visual\, “Turn ’Er Loose\,” has surpassed 9 million views on YouTube\, further establishing PC Band as a powerful force in independent live music and digital entertainment. \nPC Band has also collaborated with legendary artist Tito Jackson on “WUDA CUDA SHUDA\,” a release that has generated hundreds of thousands of streams and expanded the band’s growing catalog of original music. \nIn 2026\, PC Band was honored as Best Live Band/Musician of the Year\, recognizing the group’s commitment to performance excellence\, longevity\, and impact. \nWhether performing at festivals\, concert venues\, private events\, corporate functions\, or special engagements\, PC Band delivers more than a setlist — they deliver an experience. \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://thelerner.com/event/2026-leroy-robinson-festival-lakeside/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Just Announced,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lakeside-1920x1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Sons Initative":MAILTO:rtaylor100sons@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260629T162626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T190424Z UID:10000497-1786291200-1786291200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Gospel on the Greens of Central Park: Summer Music Fest featuring Judah Band DESCRIPTION:Judah Band is an eclectic\, anointed group of talented musicians and singers\, founded and lead by producer\, songwriter and singer\, G. Randy Weston II. Judah Band possesses an energy and presence that can’t be contested. Their sound is a melting pot of musical genres that include Gospel\, Rock\, Pop and Classical. Their sound has the ability to circumvent all cultural backgrounds and tear down denominational barriers. \nThe group members were asked by Randy\, to come together just once and perform a few songs he had written. The response was greater than anticipated\, and Randy was then led to create Judah Band. Because of his heart for people\, Randy also founded the 19:17 Initiative\, a faith-based service organization\, devoted to assisting in meeting the physical\, emotional and spiritual needs of low-income families and homeless Individuals. Judah Band makes it their mission to lead this charge and serve while traveling the country. \nRandy is also founder and CEO of The Hill Productions\, which is responsible for the production of Judah Band’s media and music videos. The 3-time Stellar Award nominated group is signed with Fairtrade Services and released their latest album\, AGAIN in May of 2026. The album soared to #1 on the Billboard Gospel sales charts. Their first album\, Gone Fishin’\, was released in November of 2018\, which was birthed through Randy’s experience with cancer and features the hit single ‘For My Good’. In 2019\, the video for their single\, ‘I Believe’ was debuted on BET Gospel. The multiple Gospel Billboard charting group\, has received several prestige’s awards\, including their own Grammy consideration. Judah Band continues their mission with one focus Gods Glory  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://thelerner.com/event/gospel-on-the-greens-of-central-park-summer-music-fest-featuring-judah-band/ LOCATION:Central Green\, 300 S Main St\, Elkhart\, Indiana\, 46516 CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event,Just Announced,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gospel-on-the-greens-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260729T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260729T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260715T204800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T191850Z UID:10000503-1785353400-1785358800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Art Walk - After Hours: The Erly DESCRIPTION:Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town\n \n \n \n \n \n INDIE ROCK FROM THE GREAT LAKES! \nNiles\, Michigan’s The Erly came together in late 2017\, founded by vocalist/bassist Collin Mattiford and vocalist/drummer Fran Gleason. Guitarist and vocalist Trevor McDonald soon joined the lineup\, turning a last-minute “musician wanted” ad into a Craigslist success story. The band has since released three albums—Shadows (2018)\, Reckless (2021)\, and Culture Fever (2023)—building a loyal regional following with tracks like “Flame The Main\,” “Red Roof Inn\,” “Hey Amanda\,” and “Jasmine.”\n \nThe band’s trajectory took a sharp turn with the addition of keyboardist Simon Kauffman Hurst and the release of Salem Lights (2024). Featuring the singalong anthem “55 On The Other Side\,” the album propelled The Erly onto the national stage\, where they performed alongside acts like Sixpence None The Richer\, Cracker\, and Max.\n \nBlending structure with spontaneity\, The Erly delivers a “jam-adjacent” live sound that evolves with every performance. Their style weaves folk and Americana-inspired vocal harmonies with elements of jazz\, rock\, funk\, and soul\, creating a one-of-a-kind experience.\n \nOn August 21\, 2026\, The Erly will release Midnight River Show\, their fifth studio album.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ART WALK AFTER HOURS \nElkhart Art Walk is expanding its footprint this season with the debut of Art Walk After Hours. Hosted on Central Green\, this high-energy concert series invites the community to stay late and experience a musical journey through time. \nThe series theme\, “Each show opens a portal to a different era\,” promises a curated selection of hits spanning the 1980s\, 1990s\, 2000s\, and today. Designed as a space “where the fans have a voice\,” the event emphasizes community engagement and the vibrant local music scene. \nThe 2026 Schedule (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM): \n\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 23\n\nIn partnership with Elkhart Artwalk\, The Lerner Theatre\, and Elkhart Music Town. Made possible by: Elkhart County CVB\, Friends of the Lerner\, and Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Art Walk After Hours embodies the spirit of “Live. Local. Loud.” \nAttendees are encouraged to enjoy the traditional Art Walk festivities downtown before heading to Central Green for the 7:30 p.m. performances. Admission is FREE! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town URL:https://thelerner.com/event/art-walk-after-hours-the-erly/ LOCATION:Central Green\, 300 S Main St\, Elkhart\, Indiana\, 46516 CATEGORIES:Art Walk After Hours,Concert,Featured,Free Event,Friends of the Lerner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-Walk-After-Hours-The-Erly-Facebook-July-29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260624T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260603T150302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T200530Z UID:10000493-1782329400-1782334800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:CANCELED: Art Walk - After Hours: Common Ground DESCRIPTION:Event Update: Art Walk After Hours Canceled \nDue to the forecasted weather\, tonight’s Art Walk After Hours concert featuring Common Ground has been canceled. \nThe safety of our guests\, performers\, and staff is our top priority. While we’re disappointed we won’t be able to gather on Central Green tonight\, we are currently exploring options to bring Common Ground back for a future date and will share updates as they become available. \nDowntown Elkhart Art Walk activities will continue as scheduled. We encourage everyone to support our local artists\, merchants\, and restaurants throughout the evening. \nThank you for your understanding\, and we look forward to seeing you at a future Art Walk After Hours event. \n \n Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town\n \n \n \n \n \n WE’RE BRINGING THE PARTY! \nCommon Ground was established in 2005 by talented and professional entertainers for the sole purpose of making your listening and dancing experience fun and enjoyable. \nWe strive to provide you with a night of  professional quality dance music that is entertaining and just plain fun to listen to. Make your next “Night Out” a fun filled experience and catch one of our shows. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ART WALK AFTER HOURS \nElkhart Art Walk is expanding its footprint this season with the debut of Art Walk After Hours. Hosted on Central Green\, this high-energy concert series invites the community to stay late and experience a musical journey through time. \nThe series theme\, “Each show opens a portal to a different era\,” promises a curated selection of hits spanning the 1980s\, 1990s\, 2000s\, and today. Designed as a space “where the fans have a voice\,” the event emphasizes community engagement and the vibrant local music scene. \nThe 2026 Schedule (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM): \n\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 23\n\nIn partnership with Elkhart Artwalk\, The Lerner Theatre\, and Elkhart Music Town. Made possible by: Elkhart County CVB\, Friends of the Lerner\, and Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Art Walk After Hours embodies the spirit of “Live. Local. Loud.” \nAttendees are encouraged to enjoy the traditional Art Walk festivities downtown before heading to Central Green for the 7:30 p.m. performances. Admission is FREE! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town URL:https://thelerner.com/event/art-walk-after-hours-common-ground/ LOCATION:Central Green\, 300 S Main St\, Elkhart\, Indiana\, 46516 CATEGORIES:Art Walk After Hours,Concert,Featured,Free Event,Friends of the Lerner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/common-ground-canceled_1920x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T161830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142017Z UID:10000441-1782046800-1782046800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: John Pizzarelli with Truth in Jazz DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Grammy-winning producer\, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli performs with Truth In Jazz to headline the closing day of the 38th Elkhart Jazz Festival\, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau.\n \nPizzarelli\, a fan favorite in Elkhart\, has just released “Dear Mr. Bennett\,” a heartfelt tribute to the late Tony Bennett\, with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson performing those timeless songs. John’s father\, Bucky\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer\, appearing on two Bennett albums of the 1960s.\n \nTruth in Jazz was founded in 1998 by The Elkhart Truth. This big band can handle everything from swing classics to new arrangements\, and features local educators\, professional musicians\, and workers within Elkhart’s robust instrument industry. \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-jazz-festival-presents-john-pizzarelli-with-truth-in-jazz/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-john-pizzarelli.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260620T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T155753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142209Z UID:10000439-1781987400-1781987400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: St. Paul and the Broken Bones DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama. They’ll headline Saturday night at the Lerner Theatre as the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau presents the 38th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival.\n \n\nKnown for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals\, the band formed in Birmingham in 2011. Frontman Paul Janeway fills the room with rich vocals built in the gospel music he heard growing up and informed by the sounds of the Stylistics and Sam Cooke. He stands alongside Jesse Phillips (bass)\, Browan Lollar (guitar)\, Kevin Leon (drums)\, Al Gamble (keyboards)\, Allen Branstetter (trumpet)\, Chad Fisher (trombone)\, and Amari Ansari (saxophone). \nTheir new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal – melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful\, song-focused roots. Lead single “Sushi and Coca-Cola” went to No. 1 on the Billboard adult alternative chart\, and “Fall Moon” went to No. 3 as the band continues to get extensive airplay on SiriusXM The Spectrum.  \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-jazz-festival-presents-st-paul-and-the-broken-bones/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-st-paul-and-the-broken-bones.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260619T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T160648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142121Z UID:10000440-1781901000-1781901000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Jeff Hamilton Trio DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Hamilton was born in Richmond\, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and later studied with John Von Ohlen. Hamilton was influenced by Gene Krupa\, Buddy Rich\, Mel Lewis\, “Philly” Joe Jones\, and Shelly Manne. In 1974\, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton’s Band until 1975 when he\, along with bassist John Clayton\, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd\, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978\, he was offered a position in the L.A.4. with Ray Brown\, Bud Shank\, and Laurindo Almeida. He recorded 6 albums with the L.A.4. \nFrom 1983-1987\, he performed with Ella Fitzgerald\, the Count Basie Orchestra\, Rosemary Clooney\, and Monty Alexander. Hamilton began his association with the Ray Brown Trio in 1988 and left in March of 1995 to concentrate on his own trio. From 1990-1995\, he was also a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet w/Herb Ellis and Ray Brown. Jeff has released several trio CDs\, including the most recent Catch Me If You Can\, and a holiday recording Merry and Bright. The Los Angelous Jazz Society named Hamilton and his musical partner John Clayton musicians of the year for 2006. Hamilton has toured with his own trio\, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, and Diana Krall. The latest CHJO recording LA Treasures was nominated for a GRAMMY. Hamilton has been on more than 300 recordings with artists such as Ray Brown\, Natalie Cole\, Diana Krall\, Milt Jackson\, Rosemary Clooney\, Barbra Streisand\, Mel Torme\, John Pizzarelli\, Benny Carter\, Lalo Schifrin\, George Shearing\, Dr. John\, Clark Terry\, Gene Harris\, Toshiko Akioshi\, Scott Hamilton\, Harry “Sweets” Edison\, Keely Smith\, Bill Holman\, Herb Ellis\, Barney Kessel\, Paul McCartney\, Queen Latifah\, Gladys Knight\, Mark Murphy\, Wilford Brimley and Scott Hamilton. He appeared in Diana Krall’s Live in Paris and Rio DVDs. He also appeared in Natalie Cole’s Great Performances PBS special\, Unforgettable\, and an Oscar Peterson documentary Life In The Key Of Oscar. He is a four time winner of Modern Drummer magazine Readers’ Poll. \nIn 2014\, Hamilton was inducted into The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame. Along with John and Gerald Clayton\, Jeff was the 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival Artist In Residence and recipient of the 2018 Louis Armstrong award from the Sarasota Jazz Society. Jeff currently focuses on performing with The Jeff Hamilton Trio\, The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, and Akiko Tsuruga in an Organ Trio. \n  \nTadataka Unno\, born 1980 in Tokyo\, Japan\, is a distinguished jazz pianist with an expressive style. He began playing piano at age four and discovered jazz at age nine. Unno studied at Tokyo University of the Arts and was an active member of the Tokyo jazz scene. In 2008\, he moved to New York and quickly earned the respect of prominent jazz figures. He became a favorite of jazz legends like Hank Jones\, Frank Wess and Jimmy Cobb. Notably\, he was the first and only regular Japanese member of the Jimmy Cobb Trio and the Roy Hargrove Quintet. \nHe has performed with John Pizzarelli\, Jimmy Heath\, Sadao Watanabe\, Houston Person\, Frank Wes\, Clifton Anderson\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Winard Harper\, Russel Malone\, and other jazz greats. \nTadataka was featured in the 2021 NHK Special\, “This Wonderful World” and in March 2022\, he released “Get My Mojo Back” on Verve Records.  It received widespread acclaim as one of Japan’s best-selling jazz albums of the year.  In 2025\, Jeff Hamilton invited him to join his trio. \nJon Hamar is a versatile artist whose ability to find a tasteful\, unique voice in any musical situation has made him a staple in the music scene.  Hamar’s work ethic and discipline have kept him busy over his career that spans more than twenty years. \nJon was born and raised in Kennewick\, Washington and grew up in a musical family. He began playing the string bass at age 11 and continued through public school playing in orchestra\, jazz band and the local youth symphony. \nJon earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Double Bass Performance from Eastern Washington University under the tutelage of Russian bassist Roma Vayspapir.  While in Spokane Hamar played in University ensembles as well as the Spokane Symphony and the Bob Curnow Big Band. Hamar continued on to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester\, New York where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media in 2001.  While at Eastman Jon studied the bass with Jeff Campbell and James VanDemark and worked closely with Harold Danko\, Fred Sturm and Clay Jenkins. \nJon has performed with Ernestine Anderson\, Benny Golson\, Terell Stafford\, Pete Christlieb the Jeff Hamilton Trio\, the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. \nIn 2012 Jon joined the faculty at the Centrum Jazz Workshop under Artistic Director John Clayton and in 2015 joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee. Hamar is currently Assistant Professor of Bass at the Nathalie L. Haslam School of Music in Knoxville\, Tennessee. \nJon began performing with the Jeff Hamilton Trio in July of 2018 and recently toured Europe with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton featuring renowned vocalist Cecil McLaren Salvant. \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-jazz-festival-presents-jeff-hamilton-trio/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-jeff-hamilton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260619T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T170637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154421Z UID:10000443-1781899200-1781899200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: 2026 Mayor's Reception featuring Tim Cunningham DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate community\, culture\, and music at the 2026 Mayor’s Reception\, held in the elegant Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner Theatre as part of the Elkhart Jazz Festival. This special evening honors Juneteenth\, commemorating freedom\, resilience\, and the rich cultural traditions that continue to shape American music. \nThe reception will feature live performances by saxophonist Tim Cunningham\, joined by special guest Ivan Moreland\, bringing an evening of smooth jazz\, soulful melodies\, and uplifting rhythms to this festive gathering. Known for his signature blend of smooth jazz and R&B\, Cunningham has spent decades captivating audiences with high-energy performances described as smooth\, sultry\, cool\, and funky. \nA talented musician since his college years at Michigan State University\, Cunningham made the life-changing decision to pursue music professionally\, turning down an opportunity to play in the NFL in order to follow his passion for the saxophone. His versatile style has led to performances alongside jazz greats such as Dave Koz\, Norman Brown\, Brian Culbertson\, and George Benson\, as well as legendary R&B artists including Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Patti LaBelle\, Boyz II Men\, and Luther Vandross. \nIn addition to his live performances\, Cunningham has released multiple albums and recorded for Atlantic Records\, with his music earning national airplay and chart success on smooth jazz radio. His dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with audiences have made him a favorite at festivals and concert stages across the country. \nGuests are invited to enjoy the beauty of the historic Crystal Ballroom while celebrating the spirit of the festival with great music\, community fellowship\, and a tribute to the enduring influence of jazz. \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-jazz-festival-presents-mayors-reception-2026/ LOCATION:The Crystal Ballroom\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-mayors-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260618T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T153919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142236Z UID:10000438-1781812800-1781812800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Larkin Poe DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Chart-topping and GRAMMY award-winning Larkin Poe kicks off the 38th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival\, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. \n \nAlready hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft\, sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling. They take a deep dive into personal narratives\, with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality set against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences. \n \n\nLarkin Poe’s latest album “Bloom” received a GRAMMY nomination in 2026 for Best Americana Album. “Bloom” sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey. Songs resonate with introspection\, authenticity\, and a profound connection to their roots in American music.  \nLarkin Poe has played stages from Glastonbury to the Grand Ole Opry. The Lovell sisters won a GRAMMY in 2024 for Best Contemporary Blues Album\, recognizing “Blood Harmony\,” their sixth studio production. They were nominated in the same category in 2020\, and “Self Made Man” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s blues chart. \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-jazz-festival-presents-larkin-poe/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-larkin-poe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260315T164954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201052Z UID:10000442-1781776800-1782061200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:38th Elkhart Jazz Festival DESCRIPTION:View the Elkhart Jazz Festival Schedule\n \n Download the Jazz Festival App!\n \n \n \n \n \n Since 1988\, jazz legends and fans have gathered each summer in downtown Elkhart for an unforgettable weekend at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. Blending warm small-town hospitality with world-class talent\, the festival has grown into an internationally recognized celebration of America’s classic art form. Each year\, more than 100 performers take the stage while thousands of visitors fill the city for four days of live music\, community spirit\, and nonstop jazz. \n\nThursday\, June 18\nThe festival kicks off at The Lerner Theatre with chart-topping\, GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Larkin Poe\, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau as part of the 38th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival. \nSisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell are known for their powerful blend of contemporary blues\, roots rock\, and Americana\, paired with deeply personal storytelling and electrifying musicianship. Their latest album Bloom earned a 2026 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Americana Album and continues their evolution as one of the most compelling acts in modern roots music. \n\nFriday\, June 19\nFriday night at The Lerner Theatre features the Jeff Hamilton Trio\, led by one of the most respected drummers in jazz. Hamilton is joined by pianist Tadataka Unno and bassist Jon Hamar\, bringing world-class musicianship and timeless swing to the festival stage. \nIn The Crystal Ballroom\, the Mayor’s Reception\, celebrating Juneteenth\, will feature Tim Cunningham with special guest Ivan Moreland in an elegant evening of music and community. \nYour Day Pass or Weekend Pass also includes performances throughout the evening\, including the Metz\, Sportiello\, Keller Trio\, along with outdoor stage performances by Powerhouse\, VibeNation\, and Whistle Pigs\, with live music happening across multiple festival venues throughout downtown Elkhart. \n\nSaturday\, June 20\nSaturday night’s headliner at The Lerner Theatre is St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, the powerhouse soul ensemble from Birmingham\, Alabama\, known for their electrifying live performances and the commanding vocals of frontman Paul Janeway. Their newest album marks a creative renewal\, blending soulful roots with bold modern energy. \nWith a Day Pass or Weekend Pass\, festivalgoers can enjoy a full day of performances across stages\, including the Dave Bennett Quartet\, Connie Han Trio\, Eric Rasmussen Quartet\, and the Jessica Fichot Quartet. \nAdditional performances throughout the day include Moga Family Band\, The Free Label\, Idun Carling Quintet\, Abbie Thomas & The Crazy Hearts\, The Frownin’ Mawgs\, and 3 Martini Jeannie\, along with student groups\, regional favorites\, and surprise festival guests appearing throughout Downtown Elkhart. \n\nSunday\, June 21\nSunday morning will feature the return of the popular Jazz Brunch in the Crystal Ballroom (sold separately)\, featuring live jazz in an elegant setting. \nThe festival concludes with a special headliner performance at The Lerner Theatre featuring GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli with Truth in Jazz\, performing timeless standards along with selections from his latest tribute to Tony Bennett. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the “Top Brass”\, all access for the weekend and recognition as EJF supporter.\nFor Top Brass contact: elkfestinc@gmail.com \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWant the full Jazz Fest experience?Choose the “I Want It All” Pass!\n\n\nThe ultimate way to experience the festival is the I Want It All Pass. This package includes a ticket to each headliner concert at The Lerner Theatre — Larkin Poe\, Jeff Hamilton Trio\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, and John Pizzarelli with Truth in Jazz — plus a bonus Weekend Pass for access to additional performances throughout the festival. If you don’t want to miss a moment of the 38th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival\, this is the pass for you.\n \n I Want It All!\n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival Volunteers\nIf you are interested in becoming a 2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival volunteer\, please fill out this application and submit via email to therese.geise@thelerner.com \n \n Download Jazz Festival Volunteer Application\n \n \n \n \n \n Find more Jazz Festival Events below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Friday\, May 22 @ 8:00 am - Monday\, September 14 @ 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony 2026-2027 – Season Package \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n Event Series\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Art Walk – After Hours: Go 2 Eleven \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 29 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 7:00 pm \n \n \n \n Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Ritmo Botánico! \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Duel Vi2lity \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Sir Charles Jones & Friends: Pour Me a Drank – Southern Soul Tour \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 14 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Cinematic Symphony \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n Elkhart County Symphony – Planetary Finale \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n View the Elkhart Jazz Festival Schedule\n \n Download the Jazz Festival App!\n \n Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/38th-elkhart-jazz-festival/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Food and Drink,Jazz Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jazz-fest-1920x1080-rebrand.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260511T180030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T184837Z UID:10000481-1780740000-1780740000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:2026 Conservatory of Dance: Student Concert DESCRIPTION:Annual student concert featuring Tap\, Jazz and Modern dances. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets are available at The Lerner TheatreBox Office in-person or over the phone now! URL:https://thelerner.com/event/2026-conservatory-of-dance-student-concert/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Just Announced,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-conservatory-student-concert_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Conservatory of Dance":MAILTO:info@conservatoryofdance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260527T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260513T160159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T163630Z UID:10000470-1779910200-1779915600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Art Walk - After Hours: Rockology Chicago DESCRIPTION:DO YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE ITS 1999? DO YOU LIKE TO SING AND DANCE TO YOUR PARTY ROCK FAVES LIKE NO ONE IS LISTENING? YOU ARE A ROCKOLOGIST!! \nROCKOLOGY CHICAGO is a Party Rock Band based in the Chicagoland area\, bringing to life the greatest sing along and dance hits throughout the history of rock and roll\, one memory at a time!!  \nRockology features female vocalist Amber Oasis\, whose incredible vocal talents are only equaled by her personality and the way she connects with the audience.  Her male vocalist counterpart Roger Coons offers a change of pace while also providing the sweet sounds of multiple keyboards and adding an additional guitar when required.   \nLead guitarist Jordan Collier’s emotional guitar solos will leave you wanting more! \nMeanwhile\, Rockology co-founder Mike Mazur on drums and James McKinley on bass make up an amazing rhythm section that lays down the pocket for the dancers on the floor and/or the occasional rock ballad. \nMusic is the soundtrack of our lives\, and Rockology will take you on a journey bringing back great memories and making new ones singing hits from yesterday thru today!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ART WALK AFTER HOURS \nElkhart Art Walk is expanding its footprint this season with the debut of Art Walk After Hours. Hosted on Central Green\, this high-energy concert series invites the community to stay late and experience a musical journey through time. \nThe series theme\, “Each show opens a portal to a different era\,” promises a curated selection of hits spanning the 1980s\, 1990s\, 2000s\, and today. Designed as a space “where the fans have a voice\,” the event emphasizes community engagement and the vibrant local music scene. \nThe 2026 Schedule (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM): \n\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 23\n\nPresented in partnership with the City of Elkhart\, Elkhart County CVB\, Downtown Elkhart\, Elkhart Parks & Recreation\, Friends of The Lerner\, Community Foundation of Elkhart County\, and Elkhart Music Town. Art Walk After Hours embodies the spirit of “Live. Local. Loud.” \nAttendees are encouraged to enjoy the traditional Art Walk festivities downtown before heading to Central Green for the 7:30 p.m. performances. Admission is FREE! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town URL:https://thelerner.com/event/art-walk-after-hours-rockology-chicago/ LOCATION:Central Green\, 300 S Main St\, Elkhart\, Indiana\, 46516 CATEGORIES:Art Walk After Hours,Concert,Featured,Free Event,Friends of the Lerner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Art-Walk-After-Hours-Rockology-Facebook.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20250707T151823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T132429Z UID:10000317-1779033600-1779033600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Exhale & Celebrate DESCRIPTION:Music for Breathing\, Music for Joy \nThe Elkhart County Symphony’s exuberant Season 78 finale\, “Exhale & Celebrate\,” includes inventive works composed by—and featuring—guest soloist Caitlin Edwards and a performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol by the Symphony \nOn May 17\, 2026\, at The Lerner Theatre in Downtown Elkhart\, the Elkhart County Symphony presents its 2025-26 season finale\, “Exhale & Celebrate.” The Season 78 finale features guest soloist Caitlin Edwards on violin and presents a repertoire including music from the guest soloist’s album Exhale\, as well as the Symphony performing Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol and additional orchestral works. \nMs. Edwards\, a violinist\, arranger\, recording artist\, and teacher based in Chicago\, began her musical journey at age eight through the Music Opportunity Program in Birmingham\, Alabama. A classically-trained violinist\, Ms. Edwards credits gospel\, jazz\, hip-hop\, and neo-soul as her musical inspirations. She received degrees in Violin Performance from the University of Louisville (B.M.) and DePaul University (M.M.)\, studying with J. Patrick Rafferty and Janet Sung. \nDisrupting the status quo \nCurrently a mentor with the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative\, a program designed to offer resources to talented Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth pursuing careers in classical music\, Ms. Edwards’ musical ambition extends beyond herself. Having realized some of her own dreams—including winning numerous orchestral awards and earning the opportunity to perform and record behind artists such as John Legend\, Earth Wind and Fire\, Lauryn Hill\, Stewart Copeland\, Common\, Lucky Daye\, Yolanda Adams\, and India Arie—her ultimate goal is to help educate and inspire the next generation of young Black musicians\, and to see the voices and faces of Black people normalized in traditionally monopolized spaces through increased visibility and disruption of the status quo. \nMs. Edwards is a 2023 Sphinx MPower Artist Grant recipient\, a 2022 Esteemed Artist Award recipient from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, and a 2021 3Arts/Walder Foundation Awardee. She has performed with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra\, \nNairobi Philharmonic\, Grant Park Festival Orchestra\, Chicago Sinfonietta\, National Repertory Orchestra\, the Chicago Philharmonic\, Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago\, and the ReCollective Orchestra in New York City and Los Angeles\, and was also a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Gateways Music Festival. In addition\, Ms. Edwards has received Grammy certificates for recordings on Disney’s The Lion King with the Re-Collective Orchestra and for albums by John Legend and PJ Morton. \nHer acclaimed 2021 debut solo album\, Exhale\, fuses the sound of classical music with the soul and harmonies of gospel and neo-soul. The Elkhart County Symphony is honored and pleased to welcome Ms. Edwards and collaborate to perform some of her innovative and inspiring work at “Exhale & Celebrate.” \nFive joyful movements \nCapriccio espagnol is a five-movement orchestral suite\, based on Spanish folk melodies\, composed in 1887 by the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. It premiered in St. Petersburg in 1887\, conducted by Rimsky-Korsakov\, during an October performance by the Imperial Orchestra.  \nThe composer intended to write the work for a solo violin with orchestra\, but eventually decided that a purely orchestral work would better suit its lively and energetic melodies. Often praised for the strength of its orchestration\, Capriccio espagnol features a large percussion section and many special techniques and articulations—for example\, in the fourth movement\, when the violinists\, violists\, and cellists are directed to imitate guitars.  \nRimsky-Korsakov was considered a master of orchestration and was a member of the group of influential\, nationalistic Russian composers known as The Five. His best-known orchestral compositions—including Capriccio espagnol\, the Russian Easter Overture\, and the symphonic suite Scheherazade—are staples of the classical music repertoire\, and the composer was thought to have influenced an entire generation of younger composers and musicians during his many years as an educator. Rimsky-Korsakov\, therefore\, is largely thought of as the principal architect of what the classical music public considers the “Russian style.” \n\n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-exhale-and-celebrate/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Exhale-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260206T201049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T145615Z UID:10000400-1778873400-1778873400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:5th Annual Oaklawn's Got Talent DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Oaklawn’s Got Talent is a live competition that showcases outstanding performers from across Michiana — all while raising vital funds for Oaklawn’s mental health and addiction services.\n \nFive local acts take the stage in front of a live audience\, and YOU decide the winner. Cast your votes from now until the end of the show\, with every $5 vote supporting Oaklawn’s mission to provide compassionate\, accessible mental health care to those who need it most. The act with the most votes will be crowned the winner and take home a $5\,000 grand prize!\n \nMeet the Competing Acts\nThe Aaron Stutzman Family Band — A Millersburg-based family band delivering gospel and traditional country music with heartfelt harmonies and crowd-pleasing yodeling \nCaleb Shaw — A seasoned musical theatre performer whose career includes Disneyland productions\, Disney Entertainment recordings\, orchestral guest appearances\, and American Idol \nJanet Gunn — An award-winning vocalist and South Bend native with national performance experience and a passion for uplifting her community \nKiana Piercy — A dynamic\, multi-style dancer and Ball State University graduate known for powerful\, expressive performances \nThe Ripple Effect Vocal Visionary Project — A vibrant community choir blending jazz\, gospel\, musical theater\, and original works to inspire unity and positive change \nVoting is open now and continues through intermission on the night of the show. Every vote makes an impact. \n \n Submit Your Vote!\n \n \n \n \n \n About Oaklawn\nOaklawn is ready to help — right when and where you need it most. Oaklawn offers 24/7 crisis support and is your leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Each year 25\,000 people in our community turn to us for caring support through group therapy\, one-on-one counseling and specialized inpatient treatment. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/5th-annual-oaklawns-got-talent/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OGT-2026-Admat-1920X1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20251216T182837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T191448Z UID:10000371-1776713400-1776713400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:ABRA Cadabra – Celebrating the Music & Magic of ABBA DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAttention all ABBA fans! Get ready for a night of glittering costumes\, irresistible melodies\, and pure joy when ABRA Cadabra— the internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute band—takes the stage in The Lerner in Elkhart on April 20\, 2026 @ 7:30 pm. \nFor 25 years\, ABRA Cadabra has been captivating audiences across the globe with faithful yet fresh performances of ABBA’s timeless hits. From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia” and “Take a Chance on Me\,” the band blends meticulous musical detail with colorful visuals and an atmosphere designed to get audiences on their feet. \nThe result is a high-energy\, family-friendly spectacle featuring a live band\, dancers\, dazzling costumes\, and multiple wardrobe changes. Audiences are encouraged to sing\, clap\, and dance along\, creating a shared moment of nostalgia and celebration. \nConnect with ABRA Cadabra on Facebook & Instagram @ATributeToABBA and online at www.iloveabba.com \nHere’s what our fans are saying \n“Best show we’ve ever seen!” – Gilberte Nowlan – Moncton\, NB \n“I’ve seen tributes to ABBA before\, they were great\, but you are the best. If you come back East we will be there!” –Jack Hayward – Fredericton\, NB \n“Just saw your show in Regina. WOW! You guys are amazing – I took my (80+) mom and she loved it! The entire group is stunning\, never seen any performers acknowledge their entire crew\, go into the audience and so obviously love what you do! Thank you…we will come again!” – Rhonda Lamb – Regina\, SK \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/abra-cadabra-celebrating-the-music-magic-of-abba/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1920-X-1080_April-20_2026_Elkhart_Lerner-Theatre_ABRA-Cadabra.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260325T184242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204630Z UID:10000450-1776610800-1776610800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Municipal Band: Children's Concert DESCRIPTION:The Elkhart Municipal Band presents: A Children’s Concert! This event is for the young and young at heart. Join us at the Lerner Theatre on April 19th at 3pm for a free and family friendly musical experience. \n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-municipal-band-childrens-concert/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts,Featured,Free Event,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EMB-April-2026-1920x1080-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Municipal Band":MAILTO:ElkMunBand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260316T195312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190146Z UID:10000446-1776538800-1776538800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Dixon's Violin DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience the extraordinary! Join us for a rare evening of breathtaking violin like you’ve never heard before\, as seen across North America and beyond. Be inspired by the electric violin\, re-imagined by acclaimed artist Dixon\, live in concert! Don’t just hear the music – feel it. Get tickets while they last! \n“Unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. The music was simply incredible”“The sound of a dream”“The most beautiful thing my ears have ever heard”“The violinist that is changing the world”“Standing ovation”“Not your ordinary violinist”“Some of us cried at the end but we all smiled through those tears” \nAbout Dixon’s Violin:You’ve never heard violin like this! The world’s premier visionary violinist\, Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people – and he has done so at over 1\,000 concerts across North America\, including giving five TED talks/performances\, over ten years at Burning Man and Electric Forest\, plus radio\, TV\, and film appearances. A former technology leader and symphony violinist\, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time\, and invented a whole new music genre. Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony\, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation. \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/dixons-violin/ LOCATION:The Crystal Ballroom\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dixon-violin-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260410T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20251202T203113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184631Z UID:10000370-1775849400-1775849400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Classic Seger: Rock & Roll Never Forgets 2026 DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCelebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Seger’s iconic albums Live Bullet & Night Moves. \nClassic Seger brings their legendary tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band back on the road in 2026 celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bob Seger’s iconic Multi Platinums Albums Live Bullet and Night Moves.Relive the magic of timeless hits and classic rock anthems in an unforgettable night of Rock & Roll\, featuring classic Live Bullet songs like \, Turn The Page\, Katmandu\, I’ve Been Workin along with Silver Bullet Band favorites Old TIme Rock & Roll \,Hollywood Nights\, Like a Rock and Roll Me Away.The show also features deep cuts that will satisfy the most die hard Bob Seger fan. \nGuaranteed to be a Rock & Roll show you will never forget! \nIf you’ve never been to a 1970’s Rock & Roll Show you owe it to yourself to see Classic Seger: Rock & Roll Never Forgets 2026 Live! \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/classic-seger-rock-roll-never-forgets-2026/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TM-Lerner1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20260120T193728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T181859Z UID:10000382-1775331000-1775331000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:574 Entertainment Presents: The Fireplace R&B Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Experience a night of classic R&B and soul that defined an era. \nThis multi-artist lineup features legendary acts Changing Faces\, Surface\, The Force M.D.s\, Men of Vizion\, and the Rude Boys—platinum-selling performers and chart-topping groups whose music dominated radio and dance floors throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. From smooth ballads to New Jack Swing anthems\, these artists helped shape the sound of modern R&B\, delivering unforgettable hits\, timeless harmonies\, and songs that still resonate today. \nFeaturing artists behind multiple #1 R&B singles\, platinum albums\, and crossover Billboard Hot 100 hits\, this concert is a celebration of the golden age of R&B—performed live by the voices that made it iconic. \n \n \n \n \n \n VIP EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE!Upgrade your night with an exclusive VIP Experience. Enjoy early access to the lobby for a special Meet & Greet with the artists from 6–7 PM\, take home a commemorative souvenir T-shirt\, and settle into prime seating for an unforgettable evening of classic R&B and soul! \n \n \n \n \n \n Changing Faces\nPlatinum-selling R&B duo Changing Faces became one of the defining female voices of the 1990s. Discovered singing on the streets of New York\, Cassandra Lucas and Charisse Rose rose to fame with their self-titled debut album\, featuring the smash hits “Stroke You Up” (Platinum\, Top 3 Billboard Hot 100) and “Foolin’ Around.” \nThey followed up with the gold-certified album All Day All Night\, led by their iconic #1 R&B hit “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.” With smooth harmonies\, attitude\, and undeniable chemistry\, Changing Faces remains a cornerstone of ’90s R&B. \n\nSurface\nOne of the most successful R&B groups of the late ’80s and early ’90s\, Surface delivered hit after hit that crossed seamlessly between R&B and pop charts. Known for classics like “Shower Me With Your Love\,” “Closer Than Friends\,” “Happy\,” and the chart-topping “The First Time\,” the group earned multiple #1 R&B singles and a platinum album with 2nd Wave. \nTheir signature blend of romance\, groove\, and polished production made Surface a radio staple—and their songs remain slow-jam essentials decades later. \n\nThe Force M.D.s\nPioneers of blending doo-wop harmonies with hip-hop beats\, The Force M.D.s helped shape the sound of modern R&B. Rising from New York street performances to becoming Tommy Boy Records’ first major act\, the group scored enduring hits like “Tender Love\,” “Love Is a House\,” and “Tears.” \n“Tender Love” became a crossover classic\, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and cementing the group’s place in R&B history. \n\nMen of Vizion\nEmerging from Brooklyn in the mid-’90s\, Men of Vizion delivered smooth\, harmony-driven R&B reminiscent of the era’s great vocal groups. Their debut album Personal produced fan favorites like “House Keeper” and “Do Thangz\,” both of which made waves on the R&B charts. \nWith polished vocals and heartfelt lyrics\, Men of Vizion helped carry the torch of classic male R&B groups into a new generation. \n\nRude Boys\nDiscovered and championed by LeVert\, the Rude Boys became New Jack Swing standouts in the early ’90s. Their breakout hit “Written All Over Your Face” topped the R&B charts and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100\, followed by additional #1 R&B hits including “Are You Lonely for Me.” \nBlending streetwise swagger with smooth harmonies\, the Rude Boys delivered the sound and style that defined the New Jack era. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-fire-place-rb-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fire-place-RB-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072029 CREATED:20251115T021242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T193831Z UID:10000362-1775242800-1775242800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Celtic Woman: A New Era DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nGRAMMY-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman proudly announces A New Era – Spring Tour 2026\, an all-new live show marking the next chapter in the globally acclaimed ensemble’s extraordinary journey. This tour marks a new\, exciting chapter in the group’s celebrated 21-year journey\, featuring worldclass musicianship brought to life by sopranos Mairéad Carlin\, Muirgen O’Mahony\, Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock\, fiddle and harpist Kate Heneghan\, together with the Celtic Woman band and dancers. \n“This performance will enthral audiences of all ages” – The Washington Post \nSince their debut in 2004\, Celtic Woman has captivated millions of fans worldwide with their powerful performances and storytelling. The group has achieved over 3 billion streams\, 12.5 million global equivalent album sales\, and has performed for audiences across 23 countries. With A New Era\, the group invites fans to experience the next chapter in their extraordinary story—one that honors the past while embracing the future. \n\nThis event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive a little early as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGroup Discounts!Make it a memorable night out with family\, friends\, or coworkers! Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount on tickets to Celtic Woman. As a special thank-you\, the group coordinator will also receive one complimentary ticket. \nTo reserve your group or learn more\, please contact The Lerner Theatre Box Office at (574) 293-4469 or visit us in person during box office hours. \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/celtic-woman-a-new-era/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Friends of the Lerner,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/celtic-Woman-_group-sales_-1920x1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of The Lerner":MAILTO:info@friendsofthelerner.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20250707T151144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T144115Z UID:10000316-1774800000-1774800000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - ECHOES OF FATE\, PESKIN & TCHAIKOVSKY DESCRIPTION:A Symphonic Panorama \n“Echoes of Fate\,” March 29\, 2026 at The Lerner Theatre\, presents guest soloist Michail Thompson on trumpet and a challenging\, intriguing\, and expansive range of orchestral experiences \nThe Elkhart County Symphony’s fourth concert of the 2025-26 season\, “Echoes of Fate”—March 29\, 2026 at The Lerner Theatre in Downtown Elkhart—presents an exciting and challenging repertoire and offers a range of memorable orchestral experiences to entertain\, delight\, and intrigue our audience.  \nMichail Thompson\, assistant principal trumpet with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington\, D.C.\, joins the Elkhart County Symphony as the featured guest soloist for Vladimir Peskin’s Trumpet Concerto No. 1 in C Minor\, and the Symphony welcomes the Concord High School Symphony Orchestra for a side-by-side community collaboration. Additionally\, the Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s renowned Symphony No. 4 in F minor\, Op. 36. \nTrumpeter Michail Thompson has made orchestral debuts with top ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra\, San Francisco Symphony\, Opera\, and Ballet\, and joined the National Symphony Orchestra as 2nd Trumpet in 2025. Mr. Thompson—who has spent summers as a fellow at storied institutions such as the Tanglewood Music Festival\, Music Academy of the West\, and the National Orchestral Institute—has performed with the Canadian Brass\, won the Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition\, and been a finalist at the National Trumpet Competition. \nMusical elixir\, inspired by tragedy \nRussian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his solemn and powerful Symphony No. 4 in F minor\, Op. 36 between 1877 and 1878. The work debuted in February of 1878 at a Russian Musical Society concert in Moscow\, with Nikolai Rubinstein as conductor. The fiery\, vast\, and rapturous symphony was met with early criticism\, most specifically from purists who felt the work did not adequately represent Russian musical values. Despite its early mixed reception\, the symphony grew into an orchestral standard\, and—to this day—remains one of the most frequently performed symphonies of the late 19th century. \nTchaikovsky’s personal and professional life was said to be marred by crises and depression. His separation from his mother at a young age for boarding school\, followed by her early death\, and the untimely deaths of family members and friends—including his dear colleague\, the aforementioned Rubinstein—all were contributors. Although celebrated in his lifetime\, Tchaikovsky felt neither beloved nor respected by critics and musical peers. During his life\, the composer—who kept his homosexuality private—endured a failed marriage to Antonina Miliukova\, a failed suicide attempt\, and the gutting collapse of his 13-year association with wealthy patroness Nadezhda von Meck.  \nSimilarly\, Vladimir Peskin’s musical compositions seem born of chaos and tumult. Little is known about Peskin’s life. What is known is that he lived in Geneva from 1914 to 1916 and received music lessons at the Académie de Musique de Genève after his father\, like many other Russian revolutionaries\, was exiled to Switzerland by the Stalin regime. The son of refugees\, Peskin would have to give up his early piano studies due to a hand disability caused by overuse\, at which point he turned primarily to composition. \nExperts suggest Anton Rubinstein as Peskin’s central role model\, and his teacher\, Samuil Feinberg—along with composer Sergei Rachmaninoff—are credited as influences in his well-known works. Peskin’s Trumpet Concerto No. 1 in C Minor has stood the test of time and is considered one of the most enduring trumpet concertos ever composed. \n\n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-echoes-of-fate/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Echoes-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251022T191410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T144050Z UID:10000357-1774553400-1774553400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others: A Celebration of Film Music DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond\, The Lion King\, The Pirates of the Caribbean\, Gladiator\, The Dark Knight\, Inception\, Interstellar\, Top Gun\, Dune and more! \n“The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all age groups\, film enthusiasts\, music lovers\, and families. The best music will be performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra in an impressive show with light installations\, laser projections\, and selected film clips. Star soloists from the Original Broadway Production will perform excerpts from “The Lion King”\, Zimmer’s most beloved box office smash hit. \nNo other composer has influenced the film world in the past two decades as much as the Oscar-\, Globe- and Emmy-winning composer Hans Zimmer with his staggering compositions for films such as “James Bond”\, “The Lion King”\, “Pirates of the Caribbean”\, “Gladiator”\, “The Dark Knight”\, “Man of Steel”\, “Inception”\, and “Interstellar”. \nHans Zimmer wrote the film scores of more than 200 movies\, won his second Oscar for “Dune” (2022)\, following his first Academy Award for “The Lion King” (1994). He named Ennio Morricone as his idol and role-model\, whose work will be featured with excerpts from the films “The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly” and “Once Upon a Time in the West”. Zimmer followed Morricone’s example of composing the film music often before – instead of after – filming\, and shaped the entire film. He changed the beginning of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” for example\, and the world-famous director moved into the studio of Hans Zimmer. \nThe press has been giving enthusiastic response:“…What a successful event and ecstatic audience…”“…Fascinating how the spark jumped over at this concert…”“…Very impressive were the titles with large orchestra …” \nTHE HOLLYWOOD FILM ORCHESTRAThe Hollywood Film Orchestra has been created for this concert series and works usually with state Orchestras from Europe. It has performed in the leading music venues of the world\, from the Koncerthuset in Copenhagen to the Konzerthaus in Vienna\, from Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg to Salle Pleyel in Paris\, from Laeiszhalle Hamburg to Tonhalle Zürich. \nHans Zimmer™ is a trademarks of their respective owners. This concert is an independent event and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the studios\, production companies\, or respective trademark owners. \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-music-of-hans-zimmer-others-a-celebration-of-film-music/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Just Announced,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HZ-1920x1080-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251022T192156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T144027Z UID:10000358-1774540800-1774540800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Music of Lord of the Rings\, The Hobbit & Rings of Power - In Concert DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Music of The Lord of the Rings\, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power – in Concert with a special guest from the films\, a symphonic orchestra and the Oscar-winning music of Ed Sheeran\, Howard Shore\, Annie Lennox\, Enya\, and more great composers. \nThe musical world of hobbits and elves from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of The Rings”\, “The Hobbit” and “The Rings of Power” will be performed in a unique concert by a film orchestra\, choir\, and star soloists. The two-hour performance features an original a guest star and the greatest music from the films\, in an acoustic experience ranging from the threatening music of Mordor and the shrill sounds of the black riders to the beautiful lyrical melodies of the elves. \nThe press celebrates “The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit & The Rings of Power – the Concert” as a “highly emotional and mythical experience”: \n“…whether bombastic with timpani and gongs or elfishly delicate flute tones: the well-known\, Oscar-winning melodies by Howard Shore from the film trilogy could be heard again and again and immediately provided the right ‘cinema in the head’…” \n“… in the end\, neither the audience nor the musicians were kept on their chairs. The audience managed to get the stars on stage to give three encores\, with a long lasting standing ovation …” \n“… the performers – from the well-playing orchestra and choir to the outstanding soloists – they all ensured that the audience was transported into the music of Tolkien’s world-famous fantasy world…” \nThe Lord of the Rings\, The Hobbit\, and The Rings™ and its producers are trademarks of their respective owners. This concert is an independent event and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the studios\, production companies\, or respective trademark owners. \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-music-of-lord-of-the-rings-the-hobbit-rings-of-power-in-concert/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Just Announced,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LOTR-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251202T174516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213805Z UID:10000369-1774207800-1774207800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Take It To The Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEagles fans! Get ready to celebrate the music & legacy of the Eagles on March 22\, 2026 when acclaimed tribute Take it to the Limit arrives in Elkhart for the 1st time!  \nRevisit all the timeless Eagles hits like Hotel California\, Heartache Tonight\, Desperado\, all performed 100% live!With rave reviews from coast to coast\, the concert captures the essence\, harmony and energy of an authentic Eagles performance. Even NHL Hall of Famer Glenn Anderson is a fan: “I saw Take It To The Limit tonight and they were fantastic! I highly recommend them. Good energy. Good people and lots of fun. Make sure you make it to the show – you have a good time coming.”Here’s what our fans are saying \n“Amazing Eagle’s Tribute! The band did not disappoint with a note-for-note tribute to the American rock icons. My guests were blown away! Congrats for the amazing success!“  – Tom Zillich\, Entertainment Reporter – Surrey Now-Leader \n“One of the best I’ve seen! If anyone has the chance to see these guys perform\, it’s well worth going. Everything from sound\, stage\, lighting & vocals were perfect. A great show!“  – Angie Tatarniuk – Vancouver\, BC \n “Fantastic concert\, perfect sound and worth every penny!“ – Gary Leiper – Surrey \n“I saw these folks last year and can state very strongly that they were great\, sounded just like the Eagles\, and are well worth going to see and enjoy” – Ken Empson – North Vancouver\, BC \nFollow Take it to the Limit on Facebook & Instagram @EaglesTributeShow and online at EaglesTributeShow.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/take-it-to-the-limit-the-music-legacy-of-the-eagles/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1920-X-1080_LERNER-THEATRE_ELKHART-IND_MAR-22_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251126T164355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213721Z UID:10000365-1774121400-1774121400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Bohemian Queen DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCome Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with BOHEMIAN QUEEN!  An epic show of “Queen Live Through the Years\,” beginning with their early songs from that first tour\, then moving through the decades of mega hits we all know and love! \nHailed as ‘The World’s Most Passionate Queen Tribute\,’ selling out shows wherever they perform\, Bohemian Queen leaves the crowds screaming for more\, providing a full-throttle rock-n-roll QUEEN concert experience.  Faithfully recreating the bombastic\, operatic performances of Queen in incredible detail\, Bohemian Queen brings their high-energy\, family-friendly stage show for this special one-night only event! \nBohemian Queen’s theatrical style show\, in addition to featuring a wide range of songs from Queen’s extensive catalog\, also includes multiple costume changes by famed frontman Paulie Z\, to showcase Freddie Mercury’s iconic stage outfits throughout the years.  The band’s stellar performances\, fueled by their talent and love for the music\, is paired with a full multi-media show not to be missed! \nFor anyone looking to relive the grandiose style\, music\, and attitude of a time gilded in pure rock n’ roll gold\, look no further than an evening with Bohemian Queen. \nTHEY WILL ROCK YOU! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nVIP Packages are available! – All In Price: $133.05 \nVIP tickets include: \n\n1 Premium seat first 5 rows\nInvitation to meet the band\nA personally signed picture\nAccess to watch the band’s sound check\nFREE Bohemian Queen tee-shirt\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/bohemian-queen/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bohemian-queen-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260302T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20260217T174042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T150550Z UID:10000409-1772478000-1772478000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Dordt University: Wind Symphony Tour DESCRIPTION:The Dordt University Wind Symphony is the premiere instrumental performing ensemble from Dordt University in Sioux Center\, Iowa. The ensemble is under the direction of professor of music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles\, Dr. Onsby C. Rose. This will be the third of seven performances during their 2026 National Tour which will take them from northwest Iowa through the Midwest to Washington D.C. and back through Illinois and Nebraska.  The ensemble will be performing music by Robert Jager\, Ryan Nowlin\, Frank Ticheli\, John Mackey\, and Claude T. Smith.  The centerpiece of their concerts will be the monumental “Symphony No. 4” by world renowned composer Dr. David Maslanka.  The ensemble will also feature student soloists Ms. Courtney Joiner on clarinet on the final movement of John Mackey’s “Divine Mischief” for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble\, as well as Ms. Tori Ensink on Floyd Werle’s “Golden Age of the Xylophone.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dordt University\nDordt University is a comprehensive Christian institution in Sioux Center\, Iowa\, committed to equipping students\, faculty\, alumni\, and the broader community for Christ-centered renewal in all areas of contemporary life. Consistently recognized for excellence\, Dordt is ranked fifth among Regional Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report and is the top Christian college in Iowa according to Niche.com Nearly 20% of Dordt’s 1\,655 undergraduates participate in music\, performing in orchestra\, band\, and choral ensembles that are central to campus life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis is a free event\, but guests will need to reserve tickets ahead of time at The Lerner Theatre Box Office in-person or over the phone at 574-293-4469. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/dordt-university-wind-symphony-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Free Event,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DEV-0390-Digital-assets-for-Wind-Symphony-concert-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20260126T163528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160007Z UID:10000384-1772377200-1772377200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Municipal Band presents: Postcards DESCRIPTION:Postcards invites listeners on a musical journey inspired by places\, cultures\, and the spirit of travel. From the vibrant rhythms and colors of Sam Hazo’s Arabesque and Randall Standridge’s Havana Nights to the bold energy of The Klaxon March\, each selection evokes the essence of a destination. John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song offers a powerful and reflective musical portrait rooted in traditional melody. Elkhart’s own Evelyn Theinert will travel from Bloomington to lead the band in Nocturne for Harp by Clare Grundman. Theinert is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Harp Performance at Indiana University. Join the Elkhart Municipal band in celebrating travel\, culture\, and connection through sound. \n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-municipal-band-presents-postcards/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts,Featured,Free Event,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Elkhart-municipal-band-Postcards-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Municipal Band":MAILTO:ElkMunBand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20250707T150433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175803Z UID:10000315-1771171200-1771171200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Northern Expressions DESCRIPTION:Goshen College Comes Alive with “Northern Expressions” \nOur annual concert at Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center features acclaimed guest soloist Aleck Belcher on bass and presents a challenging and dynamic orchestral repertoire\, including Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto \n“Northern Expressions\,” Feb. 15\, 2026 on the campus of Goshen College\, marks the Elkhart County Symphony’s annual concert at Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center\, and—featuring guest soloist Aleck Belcher on bass—presents performances of Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto\, Symphony No. 2 in D major\, Op. 43 (Sibelius)\, and additional works to be determined. \nOriginally from Carmel\, Indiana\, Mr. Belcher is the principal bassist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra\, which he joined at the age of 19\, and has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Philadelphia Orchestra\, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. At age 11\, Mr. Belcher began bass lessons\, and at the age of 16\, he enrolled at Indiana University under full scholarship to study with Kurt Muroki. After graduating from IU and joining the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra\, Mr. Belcher was appointed Associate Principal Bass by music director Stéphane Denève in the fall of 2019. Between his freshman and junior years of high school\, Mr. Belcher was a student of our Conn-Selmer Endowed Musical Director\, Dr. Soo Han! \nA dynamic\, challenging\, and inspiring orchestral repertoire! \nThe Symphony No. 2 in D major\, Op. 43\, is an expansive and powerful four-movement work for orchestra written between 1901 and 1902 by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Sibelius began writing the symphony in Rapallo\, Italy\, after the well-received premiere of his acclaimed symphonic poem\, Finlandia. Critics were divided following the symphony’s March 1902 premiere—performed by the Helsinki Orchestral Society\, with Sibelius conducting—but the public expressed overall admiration for the piece\, written during a period marked by Russian sanctions on Finnish language and culture. \nPenned the Symphony of Independence\, the vast and romantic Symphony No. 2 in D major\, Op. 43 was thought by many to represent the struggle for Finland’s independence. While some claim Sibelius did not directly intend any specific patriotic message\, others largely identified the work as a nationalist composition written with an independent Finland in mind. \nDouble Bass Concerto is a three-movement work composed by Serge Koussevitzky in 1902. Koussevitzky wrote this popular piece at a time of slim repertoire for the double bass\, as it was at that time considered to be an ensemble-only instrument. The concerto\, which the composer debuted in February 1905 with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra\, presents an array of technical challenges on the double bass\, including triplet and sixteenth passages with ambiguous\, cryptic bowings and double stops. \nPerhaps most widely known for his long tenure as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, Koussevitzky’s 1924 appointment as conductor of the BSO led to a golden era for the ensemble that continued until his tenure ended in 1949. The composer played a leading role in developing the BSO’s renowned summer concert and educational programs at Tanglewood\, where the 5\,700-seat main performance venue still bears his name. Koussevitzky’s students and protégés included the likes of Leonard Bernstein\, Eleazar de Carvalho\, Samuel Adler\, and Sarah Caldwell. Bernstein\, in fact\, once received a pair of cufflinks from Koussevitzky as a gift\, and it is said that he wore them at every concert he conducted. \n\nIndividual tickets for Elkhart County Symphony – Northern Expressions will be sold through the Goshen College Box Office starting on January 5th\, 2026. All other Elkhart County Symphony tickets will be sold through The Lerner Theatre Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.  \n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-northern-expressions/ LOCATION:Sauder Concert Hall\, 1700 S Main St\, Goshen\, IN\, 46526\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Northern-Exp-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251117T141939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T202523Z UID:10000363-1770490800-1770490800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Hometown Jams: Lee Brice (Acoustic) DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWith three consecutive No. 1 singles in 2012\, Lee Brice quickly moved beyond the label of country’s “next big thing.” His second album\, Hard 2 Love\, proved anything but difficult to embrace\, delivering crowd-pleasing hits like “Parking Lot Party” and “A Woman Like You\,” and securing a No. 2 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. \nA South Carolina native\, Brice embodies a classic all-American path. Before rising to fame\, he sang in his family’s church\, earned a football scholarship to college\, and wrote songs for icons such as Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw. The title track from his 2010 debut\, Love Like Crazy\, set a record for the longest run on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. \nDuring his 2013 Otherside Tour\, Brice won over audiences nationwide with his easygoing charm and heartfelt\, personal performances. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With Special Guest: Lewis Brice\n A seasoned singer/songwriter whose sonic palette is colored by his love for country\, Southern rock and R&B\, Brice currently finds his music evolving as his rowdy single guy days give way to the joys of marriage and new fatherhood. With the enthusiastic response to such new songs as “She Loves My Country” and “NASCAR Fast\,” it is readily apparent his audience loves being along for the ride. Authenticity is more than a catch phrase thrown around in Music Row conference rooms\, it’s a potent quality that separates true artists from talented hopefuls. Authenticity is the foundation of everything Lewis Brice does. It’s as much as part of his artistry as his riveting on stage swagger and the heart and soul he pours into every breath of his songwriting. It continues to define the music percolating throughout this new season of life.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive a little early as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/lee-brice-acoustic-2026/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lee-brice-and-lewis-brice-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T072030 CREATED:20251009T150419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164752Z UID:10000330-1768678200-1768678200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:CANCELED: Moxie Events presents: The Magic of Motown DESCRIPTION:Canceled: The Magic of Motown at The Lerner Theatre\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, The Magic of Motown performance on Saturday\, January 17\, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. has been canceled. The Lerner Theatre apologizes for the inconvenience and remains committed to delivering exceptional events that bring the community of Elkhart together. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRefund Information:All ticket holders for this event will receive a full refund. If purchase was made via credit card\, please allow 3-5 business days after receipt of refund confirmation for your refund to be received. *Please note: refunds via credit card will go back to the original card used when making the purchase. If a purchase was made via cash\, check\, or gift certificate\, a check from The City of Elkhart will be issued and mailed to your address on file. Checks issued from The City will take approximately 6-8 weeks to arrive in the mail. If any of your information has changed since the date of purchase\, please contact The Lerner Theatre Box Office at 574-293-4469\, or via email at info@thelerner.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville\, USA!” The show features a cast of 15 powerhouse vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gaye & The Jackson Five! The show has received rave reviews and sold out theaters throughout its highly acclaimed tour. A highlight of the show includes an extensive set of all your favorite “Temptations” choreography and songs. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/moxie-events-presents-the-magic-of-motown/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Magic-of-Motown-canceled-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR