BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260302T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 CREATED:20251009T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T154810Z UID:10000331-1772737200-1772737200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nBest known for co-creating\, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time\, Impractical Jokers\, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour – kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour\, including notable landmark venues such as The Beacon Theatre and The Ryman Auditorium. \nIn 2024 Sal’s debut special\, TERRIFIED\, premiered – garnering over 1M+ views within the first weeks of its release\, currently pacing for 2M views just a few months later – further expanding his profile in the comedy world. \nIn 2021 Sal created the No Presh Podcast Network – home of the hit podcasts Hey Babe! (co-hosted with comedian Chris Distefano) and Taste Buds (co-hosted with comedian Joe DeRosa). \nSal also tours with his Impractical Jokers co-stars\, selling out countless arenas over the years. Some notable sell-outs include NYC’s famed Madison Square Garden\, Prudential Arena 3 times\, TD Garden\, London’s O2 Arena 7 times (including 4 shows in a row)\, and Radio City Music Hall 7 times. They have sold over 1.5 million tickets since 2013. \nImpractical Jokers\, with its new home on the TBS network\, is currently in its 11th season (approaching 300 episodes) with new episodes airing every Thursday night – as well as in syndication with 13 international versions to date. Season 12 begins production in March 2025. \nAfter signing a first look deal with Warner Discovery\,  Sal and his partners launched Bad Woods Entertainment. Their first greenlit project\, Foul Play\, hosted by NBA star and LA Laker Anthony Davis\, is currently in post production slated to air in 2025. \nSal and his partners executive produced and starred in the game show The Misery Index\, which aired on TBS for three seasons. Impractical Jokers has also produced multiple spin off shows\, including Impractical Jokers After Party\, Impractical Jokers Dinner Party\, Inside Jokes\, and Jokers Wild – a sketch comedy show. In 2019 The Impractical Jokers Movie was released in theaters\, cracking the top ten in weekly box office\, averaging the highest per screen average of all active releases for four straight weeks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Live Music • 6:00 PM\nGuests of this event can come early and enhance your experience with a selection of cocktails and live music in the Diana Lawson Grand Lobby at 6:00 p.m. \nWyatt Marshall\n\n\n\nWyatt Marshall is a musician/singer-songwriter from Elkhart\, Indiana and considered one of Michiana’s best. He was exposed to music from bands such as Boston\, Blondie\, The Beatles\, and Journey at a young age. His love for music was destined. When he was 7 years old\, he discovered his favorite band Linkin Park and other favorable bands such as Green Day\, Breaking Benjamin\, Evanescence\, Three Days Grace\, Skillet\, and more. He began singing\, playing guitar\, and writing music when he was 13 years old. He aspires to be what Linkin Park was for him. He currently knows over 500 songs of different styles and genres. Wyatt “sings for people losing the world before their very eyes.”\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n16+ Suggested \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 Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/sal-vulcano-everythings-fine-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SalVulcano_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260306T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 CREATED:20260217T202650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160050Z UID:10000412-1772823600-1772823600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Christian Academy presents Anastasia The Musical - All Youth DESCRIPTION:Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure.\n \nElkhart Christian Academy presents Anastasia: The Musical Youth March 6-7th! This is a musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally\, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens\, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island\, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s\, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her\, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together\, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home\, love and family.\n \nElkhart Christian Academy has been preparing students for life since 1973. ECA has a great story – one we never grow tired of telling. It’s a story of growth while remaining true to our mission of providing an education marked by discipleship\, scholarship\, and partnership. At the heart of ECA are teachers\, directors\, coaches\, and administrators who love God\, love students\, and love education. These dedicated individuals not only teach but invest deeply in the lives of the students God has placed in their care. Our mission is and always will be to partner with Christian families to provide an excellent and Christ-centered education equipping students to lead and to serve within their communities.\n \nThe Elkhart Christian theater group specializes in creating unique opportunities for our young actors to develop their talents from middle school to high school\, uniting on one stage each Spring for a grand-style show. This year’s musical is a work of love from the cast and the directing team. ECA Theatre works to provide a space for every student to grow\, enjoy and participate actively in the arts\, stewarding God-given talents in a way that truly shines on a stage.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTickets are available at The Lerner TheatreBox Office in-person or over the phone! URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-christian-academy-presents-anastasia-the-musical-all-youth/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Just Announced,Musical,Theatrical Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Landscape-Poster-ECA-ANAST_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Christian Academy":MAILTO:admissions@elkhartchristian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 CREATED:20260223T160510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183639Z UID:10000333-1773430200-1773430200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts: Seussical the Musical DESCRIPTION:The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton\, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos\, including Jojo\, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers\, but he must guard an abandoned egg\, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule\, danger\, kidnapping and a trial\, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately\, the powers of friendship\, loyalty\, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.\n \n GET TICKETS - FRIDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SATURDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SUNDAY URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-seussical-the-musical-2/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/seussical_1920x1080-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 CREATED:20260313T213952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213953Z UID:10000422-1773835200-1773838800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Live with Celia Weiss – Kimball Organ Concert DESCRIPTION:The Lerner is pleased to welcome an Elkhart favorite\, Celia Weiss\, back on The Lerner’s 1924 Kimball Organ in this free community series. \nCelia Weiss is one of few musical artists who hold the enviable record of having served as a soloist on two different musical instruments. A pianist and organist well known to local audiences\, the artist has appeared on numerous occasions with the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra\, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra\, the IUSB Philharmonic\, the Manchester University Symphony Orchestra\, and in recitals throughout the area. \nMrs. Weiss is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at IUSB for the Raclin School of the Arts where she teaches organ. She is a past recipient of the IUSB Merit Status and Outstanding Alumni Awards. She holds a B.M.E from Manchester College and a M.M. in Piano from Indiana University. An educator as well as a performer\, she has taught music in the Elkhart and Goshen Community Schools and piano at Goshen College. Since 1975 she has held the position of Director of Music and Organist for the First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart. She is a frequent accompanist for the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra and performs several piano and organ concerts for the Lerner Theatre’s “Lunchtime Live!” each year. \nThe 1924 Kimball pipe organ located in Elkhart\, Indiana’s Lerner Theatre is one of only two Kimball pipe organs currently installed in its original location. The organ was restored following the 2011 renovation of the theatre which opened on Thanksgiving Day\, 1924. After the restoration\, a crew of nearly 20 from Bunn-Minnick Pipe Organs of Columbus\, Ohio\, spent three weeks hoisting equipment and filling the two pipe chambers with more than 1\,000 pipes. The project absorbed nearly 10\,000 man-hours for the crew over a year. \n \n \n \n \n \n BEHIND THE CURTAIN: A GUIDED THEATRE TOUR\nFollowing each Lunchtime Live Kimball Organ Concert\, audiences are invited to step behind the curtain and experience the Lerner Theatre in a whole new way with Behind the Curtain: A Guided Theatre Tour. \nHeld immediately after the concert\, these guided tours offer a fascinating look at the theatre’s rich history\, stunning architecture\, and behind-the-scenes spaces that bring the Lerner’s magic to life. Tours are $10 per person\, with tickets available in advance or at the Lerner Theatre Box Office on the day of the tour. No reservations are required. \nProceeds from guided tours directly benefit the Lerner Theatre Volunteer Group.Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to change due to event schedules. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/lunchtime-live-with-celia-weiss-kimball-organ-concert-2026-2/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Free Event,Just Announced,Kimball Organ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lunchtime-Live-2026-1920x1080-MARCH-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260322T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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:20260329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T012315 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 END:VCALENDAR