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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20261022T230140 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 There are no upcoming events. 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:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260813T173000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230140 CREATED:20260611T201332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T162732Z UID:10000496-1786642200-1786642200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:2026 Mental Health Symposium: Sheryl Swoopes & Friends DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe 2nd Annual Mental Health Symposium brings together music\, mental wellness\, and motivation in an unforgettable event led by WNBA and Basketball Legend Sheryl Swoopes. A 2016 Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Swoopes has broken barriers in music\, fashion\, culture and basketball worldwide. Beyond the basketball\, her journey has been deeply personal and inspiring\, and we are pleased to host this Q&A and community discussion. \nSheryl Swoopes \nThe first woman to ever be signed to the WNBA. First woman to have a signature shoe with Nike. Olympian\, WNBA MVP\, and WNBA champion. What hasn’t Sheryl Swoopes done? \nWomen’s professional basketball is still a relatively new thing in the United States. For someone like Sheryl Swoopes\, the role models and heroines she looked up to on the basketball court usually made their legends in the college ranks\, before falling into obscurity after the conclusion of their amateur tenures or going off to play in Europe until the Olympics every four years. Despite the question mark surrounding the chance to make a name for herself in the sport that she loved\, Sheryl Swoopes always knew that basketball was her passion. At just seven years old\, she played little league basketball in her native Brownfield\, TX. In high school\, she played for the Brownfield Cubs\, where she grew to a full six feet tall. As a senior\, Swoopes led the Cubs with 26.7 and 13 rebounds per game en route to a Class 3A All-State selection and a second-team Parade All-American nod. \nAfter high school\, Swoopes played two years at South Plains Community College (Levelland\, TX) where her 1\,381 total points in just two years set the career scoring mark between the years 1975-1991\, where the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) only had one division for women’s basketball. Her prolific offensive prowess did not stop in Levelland\, because after two years she transferred to Texas Tech. The school’s website hails her as the “most decorated athlete in Texas Tech history.” The praise is justified; in her senior season alone Swoopes scored 28.1 points per game while leading the Lady Raiders to Southwest Conference regular season and tournament championships\, respectively\, and the NCAA Championship in 1993. Sheryl Swoopes’ name is on 30 total NCAA women’s basketball records as a Lady Raider\, as well as the school’s single game points record\, 53. In 1994\, Texas Tech retired Sheryl Swoopes’ No. 22 jersey\, and she was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2003. \nIn 1995\, while playing for Basket Bari\, an Italian club team\, Swoopes made history by becoming the first woman to have a signature athletic shoe with Nike. The shoe\, called the Air Swoopes\, helped pave the way for more female athletes to receive shoe deals like Nike’s Dawn Staley and A’ja Wilson\, as well as Adidas’ Candace Parker. According to kickstory\, a shoe and style based website\, the original Air Swoopes were designed to be lighter and less bulky than men’s shoes at the time\, fit for Sheryl’s game. The shoes also used Nike’s latest and greatest technology to offer unparalleled ankle support. There were seven total iterations of the Air Swoopes line\, with the last being the Nike Air Tuned Swoopes\, released in 1999. \nWhen the WNBA held their first draft in April 1997\, Swoopes was allocated to the Houston Comets due to her Texas origins. She was also the very first player in the league’s history to sign a contract with a team. Her second seaosn as a pro is where the magic really happened. It was then that Swoopes started a streak of four seasons as a first-team WNBA selection in seasons where she played more than 10 games\, only missing the 2001 season with a torn ACL. In 2002\, her first year back\, Swoopes picked up without missing a beat\, winning both league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year\, scoring 18.5 points and snaring 2.8 steals per game. At the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game\, the year she retired\, she was recognized as one of the WNBA’s 15 greatest players at the time. \nInternationally\, Swoopes starred on the US Women’s National Team\, winning gold at the 1996\, 2000\, and 2004 Olympics\, respectively. She is one of 11 players to win an Olympic gold medal\, FIBA World Cup gold medal\, WNBA\, and an NCAA championship. In 2016\, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. \nIn her post-playing career\, Sheryl Swoopes served as an assistant coach at Mercer Island High School (WA) in 2010\, a Texas Tech WBB color analyst (2012-13 and 2017-18 seasons)\, and varying assistant roles on both the Loyola University Chicago and Texas Tech women’s teams. \nIn the basketball space\, Sheryl Swoopes was a trailblazer. Not only was she a dynamic force for decades on the court\, but she paved the path and gave the blueprint for all women that came after her. It is only right that we honor her as the WNBA’s first legend. \nFeaturing Special Guest: Aubrey Massey \nAubrey Massey is a 2026 graduate of Saint Ursula Academy and a dedicated student-athlete in Track & Field. Her athletic journey began in youth AAU track and has provided her with firsthand experience of both the rewards and challenges of competitive athletics. Through her own experiences and those of her peers\, Aubrey has gained a deep understanding of the mental\, emotional\, and social pressures student-athletes face\, including anxiety\, depression\, performance-related stress\, and the challenge of balancing academics\, athletics\, and personal expectations. \nDriven by a passion for supporting fellow athletes\, Aubrey founded Person-Centered Athletic Network (PCAN)\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe spaces where student-athletes can build confidence\, openly discuss mental health\, and learn how to “cope and compete” without fear or stigma. Through PCAN\, she co-hosted The Athlete: Mental Health Summit\, impacting more than 300 students and bringing together dozens of speakers\, collegiate professionals\, and community leaders. She also leads PCAN’s flagship Ambassador Program\, overseeing a team of 45 trained high school athletes certified in Mental Wellness First Aid who teach social-emotional learning\, leadership\, and conflict resolution to elementary and junior high school students. \nAubrey’s leadership extends beyond her nonprofit work. At Saint Ursula Academy\, she served as Class Vice President throughout all four years of high school and was an active member of the Diversity Advisory Committee\, helping strengthen school culture and advocate for her fellow students. As captain of the Track & Field team\, she demonstrated exceptional leadership while earning six school records. \nThis fall\, Aubrey will continue her academic and athletic career at Robert Morris University\, where she will compete as a Division I track and field athlete. She plans to major in Health Science on the pre-dental track while continuing her commitment to leadership\, service\, and the well-being of student-athletes. \nFeaturing Special Guest: Jonelle Massey \nJonelle Massey is a nationally certified licensed mental health therapist for 20+ years. \nShe received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Xavier University in Cincinnati\, Ohio. Jonelle’s diverse service in education as a former school counselor and psychotherapist includes both public and private\, primary and secondary educational settings\, as well as psychiatric hospital care and private practice. \nMarried to a Division I college basketball coach for 20 years Jonelle adjusts well to relocation and makes an immediate impact with each professional move. As a former Division I athletic scholarship recipient with Xavier University’s women’s basketball program\, Jonelle shares her passion for teaching effective teamwork\, motivation and resilience through an empathetic framework.  \nIn 2023\, Jonelle founded Agility Counseling Group\, a private practice supporting college\, professional and retired athletes. Her strength in leadership is also evident in her professional mental health lectures and workshops presented across the country.  Jonelle consults with college and high school athletic teams in increasing psychological safe team environments that also reinforces accountability.  \nJonelle volunteers on the National Alopecia Areata Foundation governance board for the past 6 years and Toledo’s Alliance of Black Student Educators.  In Spring 2021\, Jonelle published her first book\, “The Miseducation of Empathy”. Her successful debut book that has sold over 3000 copies dismantles traditional ideas about how we should be practicing empathy. A native of Cincinnati\, Ohio\, Jonelle resides in Toledo\, Ohio with her husband\, and Elkhart legend\, Coach Jeff Massey and their two daughters\, Aubrey and Kayla.  \nFeaturing Special Guest: Nathan D. Palmer \n \nNathan D Palmer is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played college football at Northern Illinois University and was named the 2011 MVP of the Mac conference championship game. Palmer signed undrafted free agent contract following the 2012 draft. Palmer has played on a few NFL teams\, including Indianapolis Colts\, Miami Dolphins\, Denver Broncos\, New England Patriots\, Chicago Bears\, Oakland Raiders. \nAfter retiring from the NFL Palmer pursuit a career in music and is currently traveling with the retire\, NFL choir \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 There are no upcoming events. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/2026-mental-health-symposium-sheryl-swoopes/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest,Show,Talks / Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mental-health-symposium-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Sons Initative":MAILTO:rtaylor100sons@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260813T193000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230140 CREATED:20260715T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201435Z UID:10000502-1786640400-1786649400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual African American Arts & Culture Pavilion DESCRIPTION:The 100 Sons Initiative proudly presents the 3rd Annual African American Arts & Cultural Pavilion on Thursday\, August 13th 2026 at The Lerner Theatre from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nThis vibrant celebration showcases the creativity\, talent\, and cultural heritage of Black artists through music\, visual arts\, performance\, and community engagement. The Pavilion offers a powerful platform for artists to share their unique perspectives while fostering diversity\, inclusion\, and meaningful connections within the arts community. \nJoin us for an evening that honors the richness of African American culture\, unites the community\, and uplifts the voices of talented creators.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/5th-annual-african-american-arts-culture-pavilion/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Just Announced,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/art-festival-1920x1080-1.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:20261022T230140 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 There are no upcoming events. 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:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250815T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230141 CREATED:20250120T170704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T204022Z UID:10000254-1755284400-1755284400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Chrisette Michele Experience DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chrisette Michele \nChrisette Michele emerged onto the neo-soul scene in the mid-2000s with a voice that resonated with depth and clarity. Born in Central Islip\, New York\, her journey into music began early\, influenced by jazz\, gospel\, and soul. Michele’s debut album\, I Am\, dropped in 2007\, introducing her velvety vocals to a broader audience. The album’s lead single\, “If I Have My Way\,” became an instant hit\, showcasing her soulful delivery and lyrical sensibility. In 2006 she won a Grammy Award and recognized from the song “Be OK” for Best Urban/Alternative Performances. Following the success of I Am\, Michele continued to carve out her niche in the music industry with albums like Epiphany (2009) and Let Freedom Reign (2010). Each album demonstrated her growth as an artist\, blending soul\, R&B\, and jazz influences into a cohesive sound uniquely her own. Tracks such as “Epiphany (I’m Leaving)” and “Goodbye Game” further solidified her reputation as a singer-songwriter unafraid to explore emotional depth in her music. \nDespite commercial success\, Michele’s career faced challenges\, notably when she released Better (2013)\, an album that showcased a more introspective and experimental side. Tracks like “A Couple of Forevers” revealed her ability to craft soulful ballads that resonated with listeners on a personal level.Beyond her studio albums\, Michele collaborated with industry heavyweights like Jay-Z and The Roots\, expanding her artistic reach and influence. Her ability to blend classic soul with contemporary R&B has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. \nThroughout her career\, Chrisette Michele has navigated the highs and lows of the music industry with resilience\, staying true to her musical roots while evolving as an artist. Her discography reflects not only her vocal prowess but also her growth as a storyteller\, capturing moments of love\, heartbreak\, and self-discovery with authenticity and soulful elegance. \nHoward Hewett \nHoward Hewett Jr. (born October 1\, 1955) is an American singer–songwriter.[2] Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar.[2] In 1985\, he left the group to pursue his solo career but he later returned to the group in 2001. He signed with Elektra Records. In 1986\, he released his debut solo album I Commit to Love. Hewett and his group Shalamar contributed material to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in 1986. Raised in Akron\, Ohio Hewett moved to Los Angeles in 1976\, where he first met Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley at a club in the LA Crenshaw district. Hewett formed a show group called “Beverly Hills” and toured throughout Europe\, the UK\, Scandinavia and Asia for all of 1977 till the middle of 1978. After returning from overseas\, Hewett started recording for Jeffrey Bowen. \nIn 1978\, he got a call from Jeffrey Daniel who was in need of a lead singer and Hewett accepted the offer.[8] Within three days Hewett flew to New Jersey\, where he met up with Watley and Daniel and started recording the Big Fun LP with their producer\, Leon Sylvers. The trio went on to record songs such as “Second Time Around”\, “Make That Move”\, “A Night to Remember”\, “Dancing in the Sheets” and the ballad “This Is for the Lover in You”. Hewett was the group’s lead singer from 1979 until 1985. \nWhen Shalamar broke up in the mid-1980s\, Hewett went on to a solid solo career. However\, in 1985 before signing his solo deal with Elektra Records\, he was arrested and indicted in Miami with his fiancée Mori Molina for possession with an intent to distribute cocaine. Molina\, who was indicted in Tampa as well as Miami\, was convicted and served prison time; but after a four-day trial\, in which Molina testified that Hewett had nothing to do with the crime\, Hewett was acquitted of all charges. In spite of his legal battles\, Hewett signed his solo deal with Elektra Records and in 1986\, before the Miami trial\, released his first solo album I Commit to Love (R&B number 12)\, a solid urban album that yielded two top 10 R&B hits\, “I’m for Real” (R&B number 2) and “Stay” (R&B number 8).In 1988\, he released his second album Forever and Ever\, which featured the hits “Strange Relationship” (R&B number 9\, and “Once\, Twice\, Three Times” (R&B number 15) \nSyleena Johnson \nGrammy-nominated recording artists Syleena Johnson is a woman of many titles and talents. Singer\, songwriter\, author\, and daytime talk show host are just a few avenue that she is able to share her gifts with the world. As an R&B/soul songstress\, Syleena Johnson was destined to touch people and impact lives. Her sultry voice\, combined with her timeless beauty\, classic style\, and piercing delivery has made her a fan-favorite for nearly twenty years. \nInspired by the pain\, struggle\, strength\, and resilience of women everywhere\, Syleena returned to the studio with Grammy award-winning production team\, Toxic Productions. In January of 2019\, Syleena dropped her highly anticipated single\, WOMAN\, from her forthcoming new album with the same title. Their collaboration resulted in a battle-cry for women everywhere\, signaling a spirit of empowerment and amplifying the desire for cultural change. WOMAN is the opening single on the soundtrack of socially conscious revolution. Both Chicago natives\, Toxic and Syleena decided to join forces again on her 11th studio album\, Woman\, which is set to be her most compelling work to date. \nIn 2018\, Syleena Johnson added the title of author to her repertoire by releasing her highly anticipated self-help book\, “The Weight Is Over”. “The Weight is Over” is her compelling and triumphant journey toward self-love and discovery\, while chronicling her battles with body image birthed in adolescence and carried throughout her music career. Honest\, humane\, and heart-warming\, “The Weight Is Over” shares Syleena’s pain and progression; while providing practical ways to identify and eliminate stressors to sustain optimal mental\, emotional\, and physical health. A love letter of life’s lessons\, “The Weight Is Over” shines a spotlight on the complexities of love and demonstrates how self-worth can dictate how we emotionally invest in ourselves and others. An ode to obstacles faced and conquered\, this self-help book sets an indelible tone for reflection\, resurgence\, and redemption. Syleena Johnson’s highly anticipated self-help book\, “The Weight Is Over\,” shares her compelling and painful journey toward self-love and discovery; while chronicling her battles with body image birthed in adolescence and carried throughout her music career. \nIn 2017\, the R&B Diva united with father – Legendary Soul/Blues Singer Syl Johnson for their first recording together in over two decades. The iconic Etta James once said about authentic soul and blues music\, “you can’t fake this music. It’s how you connect to the songs and to the history behind them.” Syleena Johnson is one of those undeniable talents whose unfaltering truth shines through every note she sings. Undoubtedly one of the most talented singers of her generation\, Johnson has collaborated with everyone from Kanye West and Common to Anthony Hamilton and many more. In recent years\, she has enjoyed mainstream exposure appearing on such television shows as TV One’s “R&B Divas: Atlanta” and WE TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” and as of September 18\, 2017 Syleena is featured on the live TV One daily talk show “Sister Circle.” On November 10\, 2017 Shanachie Entertainment released REBIRTH OF SOUL\, a recording that Syleena has long wanted to bring to fruition. Conceived and produced by her father\, the legendary soul/blues singer and producer Syl Johnson\, whose original hit version of “Take Me To The River” was covered by Al Green and Talking Heads. Syl Johnson’s recordings have been sampled by artists such as Wu-Tang Clan\, Usher and Kanye West. REBIRTH OF SOUL featured Syleena Johnson’s sultry interpretations of classic R&B songs\, mainly from the fifties and sixties; recorded in real time\, with live musicians\, just the way “real music” used to be made. Recording in Chicago\, Syl Johnson’s long-time base and Syleena’s hometown\, the sessions include musicians who played on hit R&B recordings there over the years and a majority of the album features songs associated with Chicago artists\, songwriters or record labels. Syleena shares\, “The inspiration behind REBIRTH OF SOUL is my father. In a time when auto-tune and electronic beats reign supreme\, I wanted to honor my father and the beauty of musicianship.” \nSurfaceSurface was an American music group from New Jersey\, active from 1983 to 1994. They are best known for their No. 1 pop and R&B hit “The First Time”. During its heyday\, the group consisted of singer/bassist Bernard Jackson (born July 11\, 1959)\,[2] David Townsend (May 17\, 1955 – October 26\, 2005)\, and David “Pic” Conley (born December 27\, 1953). Surface is the debut studio album from the band of the same name. Three years after releasing the midtempo boogie track “Falling in Love” on Salsoul\, Surface released their first album self-produced and released in 1986 on Columbia Records. The album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard R&B albums chart and number 55 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. At the same time\, the hit single “Happy” peaked at number 2 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. The other song\, “Lately” peaked at number 8 on the Billboard singles chart. \nJeter Jones \nThe King of Trail ride Southern soul. Jeter Jones is from Mansfield\, Louisiana. He served in combat during the Afghanistan War and in Iraq with the Marines and then US Army following 9-11\, and retired after twenty years of service at the rank of Sergeant First Class. In 2013 Jeter Jones began to record original Blues and Trailride music\, and released his first three albums while still in the military. In 2015 he released the album Da GQ Country Boy and in 2016 he released the album Trailride Certified. In 2018 he released the album Dhis Him\, and in 2020 he released the album Mufassa and “2 Kings”. As a stage performer\, Jones also goes by the name “Da Kang of Trailride Blues”. His music has been described as a blend of “blues\, R&B\, soul\, and hip-hop”. He has also partnered with Sir Charles Jones to record under the group name The Jones Boyz. \nJones is a ZBT\, JMA\, and Blues Critic Award winner\, including the 2016 Blues/Southern Soul Artist of the Year. From 2017 to 2019 he was the winner of the Blue’s Critic award for Best Dance Or Funk Song for his tracks “ZBT Anthem”\, “Black Horse” and “Trail Ride” and in 2019 and 2020 he was the winner of the Southern Soul Artist of the Year award. \nIn 2021\, his album 2 Kings reached number 11 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. \nDARRYL “DMC” MCDANIELS \nInnovator\, Motivator\, Philanthropist\, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels changed music and made history when he broke down cultural barriers with his legendary band Run-DMC. Forty million record sales and over a billion streams later\, he continues to inspire & impact the world… \nDarryl “DMC” McDaniels is a legendary music icon who first impacted the world 40 years ago when RUN DMC made their recording debut “It’s Like That/ Sucker MCs.” From the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine to the first to appear on MTV\, he helped changed music\, culture\, fashion\, language and made American history. It would be hard to overstate his influence on popular culture. \nForty million+ physical record sales and over a billion song streams later\, DMC still continues to create\, inspire and motivate. In 2009\, as a founding member of Run-DMC\, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2016 he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy given to “performers who\, during their lifetimes\, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.” \nHe recently launched a new cookie company in 2023 called Darryl Makes Cookies featuring his favorite cookies\, and continues to delight fans through his comic book company Darryl Makes Comics\, offering readers a journey that helps bridge the gap between the worlds of hip-hop and the fantastic adventures he got wrapped up in as a youth. The comic company’s first full length graphic novel hit stores in October 2014 and has since followed up with a new release every year. \nIn addition to his cookies and comics\, Darryl released his first children’s book in 2021 entitled “Darryl’s Dream” on Random House Books for Young Readers\, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books (RHCB)\, in partnership with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products and is working on a second release. \nDarryl is also the co-author of two critically acclaimed books: his memoir entitled\, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide (2016/Harpers/Amistad) giving him another platform to talk about his past struggles with depression and helping those\, especially men of color\, remove the shame of asking for help. To help advanxe this important platform\, he has partnered with Uwill\, the leading mental health and wellness solution supporting 3 million students at 400 schools\, as a mental health advocate. \nDarryl released the hit single “Just like Me” featuring Sarah McLachlan; a song he wrote after discovering he was adopted. The song spoke to his new revelation and began his journey down another life path\, in search of his birth mother. While his search struggle was captured in the 2007 Emmy Winning VH1 documentary DMC: My Adoption Journey\, the process gave DMC tremendous insight and purpose\, prompting him to become an advocate for adoption and children in foster care. \nIn 2006 he co-founded the Felix Organization with Hollywood casting agent Sheila Jaffe- a nonprofit that works to provide inspiring opportunities and new experiences to enrich the lives of children who are growing in the foster care system. http://www.thefelixorganization.org \nAll the while\, DMC’s music continues to inspire! In 2017 he released the eagerly anticipated special vinyl-only limited edition EP\, Back From the Dead- The Legend Lives with the 4-track power-bolt featuring iconic collaborations from the rock and hip hop worlds including Chuck D (Public Enemy)\, John Moyer (Disturbed)\, Rome (Sublime)\, and Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge\, Slash)\, and others. The Deluxe Package (a limited rollout of 4000\, individually numbered and pressed in red vinyl) with the cover artwork for Back From The Dead portraying DMC as a zombie\, was designed by award winning Walking Dead graphic novel artist Tony Moore. \nDarryl recently released the single “Me and My Microphone” featuring Chuck D\, Ice-T\, Jazzy Jeff and produced by Bumpy Knuckles. (LISTEN) The single has a corresponding comic featuring each of the hip hop icons as superheroes. \nAvailable on the DMC imprint King of Rock Entertainment\, the single is in advance of his new album AMERICA that will feature songs with Joan Jett\, Sammy Hagar\, Travis Barker (Blink 182)\, Chuck D\, Sum 41\, DJ Hurricane (Beastie Boys)\, Ice-T\, Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)\, Mick Mars (Motley Crue)\, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and more. The first single “She Gets Me High” is scheduled for release in Spring 2025. \nIn between his work as a musical artist and producer\, published author and speaker\, philanthropist and advocate\, McDaniels finds time to talk with kids across the country about respect\, responsibility\, and self-awareness. One of his many memorable engagements included an invitation in 2015 by former President Barack Obama to speak at the White House to a group of young men about fatherhood. \nDarryl has also appeared before Congress and various State legislatures in support of adoptees and foster children\, worked with former First Lady Michelle Obama on part of her “Get Fit” Campaign\, was a featured speaker at the 2016 Kennedy Forum #Young Minds Matter event on Mental Health\, and was a featured speaker at the 2017 SXSW Music Festival and 2017 Kennedy Center Honors to name a few. \nHe is a member of Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock Artist Council and is an Advisory Board Member for Hip Hop Public Health\, an organization whose mission “is to foster positive health behavior change through the transformative power of hip-hop music.” He helped create early awareness on the importance of being vaccinated against COVID-19. https://hhph.org/communityimmunity. \nFor his many philanthropic endeavors\, DMC has received numerous awards including the Hard Rock’s Love All Serve All Award\, the Doing Art Together (DAT) Honoree Award for his contributions to helping under-served communities in NYC\, and the coveted CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Champion Award for his tireless work on behalf of foster children through his nonprofit The Felix Organization\, providing opportunities for children in foster care. \nDarryl “DMC” McDaniels also serves on the Board of Directors of The Garden of Dreams Foundation\, a non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of The Madison Square Garden Company\, including the Knicks\, Rangers\, Liberty\, MSG Entertainment and MSG Media\, to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-chrisette-michele-experience/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chrisette-Michele-Black-Expo-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250814T210000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230141 CREATED:20250320T161234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T144435Z UID:10000292-1755190800-1755205200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:2025 Leroy Robinson: African American Arts & Culture Pavilion DESCRIPTION:The Indiana Black Expo LLC Elkhart Chapter proudly presents the 4th Annual African American Arts & Cultural Pavilion on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, at The Lerner Theatre from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. \nThis vibrant celebration showcases the creativity\, talent\, and cultural heritage of Black artists through music\, visual arts\, performance\, and community engagement. The Pavilion offers a powerful platform for artists to share their unique perspectives while fostering diversity\, inclusion\, and meaningful connections within the arts community. \nThis year’s featured artists and participants include DMC\, Jake Webster\, Dorthey Jean Carter\, Oliver Petites\, Kamika Perry\, Angela Johnson\, Amaria Wilson\, Mahaja Art\, Knuckle Head Art Works\, Velez Myb\, Justice Waterson\, Lisa Kowalski\, Gabrial Thompson\, Saxx Attack\, as well as community partners Elkhart Public Library\, Indiana Black Expo\, and Hall of Heroes. \nJoin us for an evening that honors the richness of African American culture\, unites the community\, and uplifts the voices of talented creators. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/2025-leroy-robinson-african-american-arts-culture-pavilion/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Arts-Black-Expo-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250814T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250814T160000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230141 CREATED:20250702T211156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T164652Z UID:10000312-1755187200-1755187200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:DMC Mental Health Symposium DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The DMC Mental Health Symposium brings together music\, mental wellness\, and motivation in an unforgettable event led by hip-hop pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As a founding member of the legendary group Run-DMC\, Darryl broke barriers in music\, fashion\, and culture—selling over 40 million records and amassing a billion streams. Beyond the music\, his journey has been deeply personal and inspiring\, and we are pleased to host this Q&A and community discussion.\n \nDARRYL “DMC” MCDANIELS \nInnovator\, Motivator\, Philanthropist\, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels changed music and made history when he broke down cultural barriers with his legendary band Run-DMC. Forty million record sales and over a billion streams later\, he continues to inspire & impact the world… \nDarryl “DMC” McDaniels is a legendary music icon who first impacted the world 40 years ago when RUN DMC made their recording debut “It’s Like That/ Sucker MCs.” From the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine to the first to appear on MTV\, he helped changed music\, culture\, fashion\, language and made American history. It would be hard to overstate his influence on popular culture. \nForty million+ physical record sales and over a billion song streams later\, DMC still continues to create\, inspire and motivate. In 2009\, as a founding member of Run-DMC\, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2016 he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy given to “performers who\, during their lifetimes\, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.” \nHe recently launched a new cookie company in 2023 called Darryl Makes Cookies featuring his favorite cookies\, and continues to delight fans through his comic book company Darryl Makes Comics\, offering readers a journey that helps bridge the gap between the worlds of hip-hop and the fantastic adventures he got wrapped up in as a youth. The comic company’s first full length graphic novel hit stores in October 2014 and has since followed up with a new release every year. \nIn addition to his cookies and comics\, Darryl released his first children’s book in 2021 entitled “Darryl’s Dream” on Random House Books for Young Readers\, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books (RHCB)\, in partnership with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products and is working on a second release. \nDarryl is also the co-author of two critically acclaimed books: his memoir entitled\, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide (2016/Harpers/Amistad) giving him another platform to talk about his past struggles with depression and helping those\, especially men of color\, remove the shame of asking for help. To help advanxe this important platform\, he has partnered with Uwill\, the leading mental health and wellness solution supporting 3 million students at 400 schools\, as a mental health advocate. \nDarryl released the hit single “Just like Me” featuring Sarah McLachlan; a song he wrote after discovering he was adopted. The song spoke to his new revelation and began his journey down another life path\, in search of his birth mother. While his search struggle was captured in the 2007 Emmy Winning VH1 documentary DMC: My Adoption Journey\, the process gave DMC tremendous insight and purpose\, prompting him to become an advocate for adoption and children in foster care. \nIn 2006 he co-founded the Felix Organization with Hollywood casting agent Sheila Jaffe- a nonprofit that works to provide inspiring opportunities and new experiences to enrich the lives of children who are growing in the foster care system. http://www.thefelixorganization.org \nAll the while\, DMC’s music continues to inspire! In 2017 he released the eagerly anticipated special vinyl-only limited edition EP\, Back From the Dead- The Legend Lives with the 4-track power-bolt featuring iconic collaborations from the rock and hip hop worlds including Chuck D (Public Enemy)\, John Moyer (Disturbed)\, Rome (Sublime)\, and Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge\, Slash)\, and others. The Deluxe Package (a limited rollout of 4000\, individually numbered and pressed in red vinyl) with the cover artwork for Back From The Dead portraying DMC as a zombie\, was designed by award winning Walking Dead graphic novel artist Tony Moore. \nDarryl recently released the single “Me and My Microphone” featuring Chuck D\, Ice-T\, Jazzy Jeff and produced by Bumpy Knuckles. (LISTEN) The single has a corresponding comic featuring each of the hip hop icons as superheroes. \nAvailable on the DMC imprint King of Rock Entertainment\, the single is in advance of his new album AMERICA that will feature songs with Joan Jett\, Sammy Hagar\, Travis Barker (Blink 182)\, Chuck D\, Sum 41\, DJ Hurricane (Beastie Boys)\, Ice-T\, Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)\, Mick Mars (Motley Crue)\, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and more. The first single “She Gets Me High” is scheduled for release in Spring 2025. \nIn between his work as a musical artist and producer\, published author and speaker\, philanthropist and advocate\, McDaniels finds time to talk with kids across the country about respect\, responsibility\, and self-awareness. One of his many memorable engagements included an invitation in 2015 by former President Barack Obama to speak at the White House to a group of young men about fatherhood. \nDarryl has also appeared before Congress and various State legislatures in support of adoptees and foster children\, worked with former First Lady Michelle Obama on part of her “Get Fit” Campaign\, was a featured speaker at the 2016 Kennedy Forum #Young Minds Matter event on Mental Health\, and was a featured speaker at the 2017 SXSW Music Festival and 2017 Kennedy Center Honors to name a few. \nHe is a member of Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock Artist Council and is an Advisory Board Member for Hip Hop Public Health\, an organization whose mission “is to foster positive health behavior change through the transformative power of hip-hop music.” He helped create early awareness on the importance of being vaccinated against COVID-19. https://hhph.org/communityimmunity. \nFor his many philanthropic endeavors\, DMC has received numerous awards including the Hard Rock’s Love All Serve All Award\, the Doing Art Together (DAT) Honoree Award for his contributions to helping under-served communities in NYC\, and the coveted CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Champion Award for his tireless work on behalf of foster children through his nonprofit The Felix Organization\, providing opportunities for children in foster care. \nDarryl “DMC” McDaniels also serves on the Board of Directors of The Garden of Dreams Foundation\, a non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of The Madison Square Garden Company\, including the Knicks\, Rangers\, Liberty\, MSG Entertainment and MSG Media\, to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. \nFor More Information Visit: www.thekingdmc.comIG: @kingdmcFB: https://www.facebook.com/DarrylDMCMcDaniels \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/dmc-mental-health-symposium/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest,Show,Talks / Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mental-Health-Black-Expo-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250810T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20261022T230141 CREATED:20250710T144506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T164406Z UID:10000318-1754841600-1754841600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Lerner on the Lawn: Let's Rock! - Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise DESCRIPTION:The Lerner Theatre is proud to host the return of Lerner on the Lawn\, the beloved free outdoor concert series\, with the next performance on August 10th at 6:00pm on the Central Green adjacent to The Lerner Theatre in the heart of Downtown Elkhart.\n \nNow in its fourth season\, Lerner on the Lawn: Let’s Rock! continues to bring the community together for evenings filled with live music\, local flavor\, and summer spirit. This year’s season is proudly powered by Juke and sponsored by the City of Elkhart and The Elkhart County CVB. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs\, picnic blankets\, and their favorite people to enjoy an easygoing evening of entertainment surrounded by Elkhart’s vibrant arts and culture scene.\n \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of anointed music and soul-stirring worship as Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise take the stage for this special Gospel Edition of Lerner on the Lawn. Known for their powerful harmonies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and spirit-led performances\, this nationally acclaimed group brings an atmosphere of praise you can feel from the first note to the last “Amen.”\n \nAll are invited to gather on Central Park in Downtown Elkhart as we kick off the 4th Annual Leroy Robinson Week. Bring your lawn chairs\, your family\, and your worship-ready heart for a celebration that’s free\, open to the public\, and full of joy. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/lerner-on-the-lawn-lamar-campbell-spirit-of-praise/ LOCATION:Central Green\, 300 S Main St\, Elkhart\, Indiana\, 46516 CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event,Lerner on the Lawn,Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Fest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gospel-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR