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:20260930T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260911T150306 CREATED:20260826T143524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T164510Z UID:10000515-1790796600-1790796600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Conn Selmer: Jazz Orchestra Concert featuring Sean Jones DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of jazz at The Lerner Theatre with the Conn Selmer Jazz Orchestra\, featuring internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Bach Artist Sean Jones\, with special performances by the Frownin’ Mawgs and the Elkhart High School Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday\, September 30 at 7:30 PM. \nThis free community concert is presented in partnership with the Elkhart Symphony Orchestra and The Lerner Theatre to celebrate Elkhart’s rich musical heritage and the musicians who carry it forward. Donations will be accepted to support the music programs at Elkhart Community Schools. \nConn Selmer Jazz Orchestra The Conn Selmer Jazz Orchestra brings together musicians from across Conn Selmer\, a global musical instrument company headquartered in Elkhart\, Indiana. With roots in Elkhart dating back to 1875\, Conn Selmer has been part of the community’s musical heritage for more than 150 years. \nToday\, Conn Selmer is the largest manufacturer of band instruments in the United States and a global leader in the design\, manufacturing\, and distribution of brass\, woodwind\, and percussion instruments. \nIts brand portfolio represents more than a millennium of combined musical heritage and includes Armstrong\, Bach\, Conn\, Holton\, King\, Leblanc\, Ludwig\, Musser\, and SELMER. Conn Selmer also serves as the North American distributor of Henri SELMER Paris woodwinds and Yanagisawa saxophones. \nSean Jones BioInternationally acclaimed trumpeter\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator Sean Jones has built a career marked by versatility\, artistry\, and a deep connection to jazz tradition. A native of Warren\, Ohio\, Jones began playing trumpet at age 10 and went on to become lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from 2004–2010. He later joined the SFJAZZ Collective and has released eight recordings as a bandleader on Mack Avenue Records. \nJones has performed and recorded with many of the most respected names in jazz\, including Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Dianne Reeves\, Marcus Miller\, Nancy Wilson\, and Jimmy Heath\, and has appeared with several major symphony orchestras. \nA dedicated educator and Bach Artist\, Jones currently holds the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair in Jazz Studies at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and serves as Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz program. He previously served as chair of the Brass Department at Berklee College of Music and as president of the Jazz Education Network. \nThe Frownin’ MawgsThe Frownin’ Mawgs are a woodwind ensemble of music industry professionals at Conn Selmer who specialize in instrument design\, development\, and manufacturing. What began as a reading group that performed at corporate and industry functions evolved into a full-fledged performance ensemble\, featured recently at the 2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival. The ensemble showcases the versatility of the saxophone and other woodwind instruments through accessible music that offers a balance of classical\, jazz and pop arrangements.  \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! URL:https://thelerner.com/event/conn-selmer-jazz-orchestra-concert-featuring-sean-jones/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Conn-Selmer-Sean-Jones-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260930T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260930T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T150306 CREATED:20260909T183534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183708Z UID:10000518-1790796600-1790802000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Art Walk - After Hours: Go To Eleven DESCRIPTION:Elkhart Art Walk\n \n Elkhart Music Town\n \n \n \n \n \n GO TO ELEVEN is Chicago’s premier cover band. \n\nFrom P!nk to Johnny Cash\, from “Personal Jesus” to “Blinding Lights”\, we transform decades of iconic hits into seamless\, high-energy performances. Every note is intentional\, every groove flawless — a masterful blend of cutting-edge sound\, exceptional musicianship\, and an unmistakable touch of rock ‘n’ roll swagger.\n \nOur setlist bridges generations\, featuring dancefloor anthems\, alternative edge\, groove-driven jams\, Britpop flair\, modern rock intensity\, pop-rock favorites\, and 2000s hard rock energy — all united by a shared love for unforgettable music.\n \nWhether you fell for Back on the Chain Gang\, rocked out to Take Me Out\, or sang your heart out to Don’t Speak\, you’ll rediscover these classics in a whole new light — performed with passion\, precision\, and soul.\n \nA Go to Eleven show isn’t just a concert; it’s a carefully crafted journey through the soundtrack of our lives\, leaving every audience energized long after the final note fades.\n \nWhy stop at 10? We Go to Eleven.\n\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 30\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-go-to-eleven/ 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/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AfterHours_GTE_Sept30_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR