BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Lerner Theatre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelerner.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lerner Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261210T170000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002349 CREATED:20261013T211609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T141723Z UID:10000531-1792137600-1796922000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts - 2027 Season Package DESCRIPTION:Instructions for Season Renewal\n \n Get Season Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Premier Package Subscription:5 Main Stage Productions \n\nThe Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe\nCome From Away\nAnnie\nLes “Surprise”\nA Christmas Carol\n\nPremier PLUS Package Subscription:5 Main Stage Productions AND 4 All-Youth Productions \n\nThe Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe\nCome From Away\nAnnie\nLes “Surprise”\nA Christmas Carol\nTrolls Jr. – All Youth Production\nAnnie Jr. – All Youth Production\nHonk Jr. – All Youth Production\nElves & the Shoemaker – All Youth Production\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In the event of unforeseen circumstances causing the change of dates\, titles\, locations\, or seating arrangements\, no refunds will be issued. \nMAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS: \nC.S. LEWIS’ THE LION\, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE (Stage Play)February 26th\, 27th & 28thA story for the ages\, The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a riveting play filled with music\, love\, and magic. Like the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name\, the show follows the four Pevensie siblings as they leave a war-riddled London in 1940\, to find safety in a large home in the English countryside. It is here that they discover an old wardrobe; one that leads to the magical\, snowy world of Narnia. Through a fantastical woodland adventure\, the four children must fight evil\, trust each other and\, most importantly\, believe in themselves. \nCOME FROM AWAYMay 7th\, 8th & 9thCome From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander\, Newfoundland\, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover\, when 38 planes\, carrying thousands of people from around the globe\, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11\, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers\, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music\, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. \n \n\n \nANNIEJuly 16th\, 17th & 18thWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel\, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage\, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure\, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire\, Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.\n \n\n\n \n\nLES “SURPRISE”October 15th\, 16th & 17thThough we are contractually unable to announce this “revolutionary” title until August\, we have a feeling you’ll hear the people sing its praises! So\, look down at your calendar\, make a note\, and don’t wait one day more to reserve your seats. After all\, when the barricades go up\, at the end of the day you’ll want to be exactly where you belong — in the audience. Who knows? You may have already dreamed a dream about what this production could be!\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nA CHRISTMAS CAROLDecember 10th\, 11th & 12th\n\n\n\nEbenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving\, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past\, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance\, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n All YOUTH PRODUCTIONS: \nTROLLS JR.Friday\, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday\, March 13th at 6:30pmThe Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland\, expectations are raised\, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge. \nHONK JR.Saturday\, May 8th at 2:00pmUgly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out\, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself\, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery\, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way\, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. \nANNIE JR.Saturday\, July 17th at 2:00pm With equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel\, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage\, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure\, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire\, Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nELVES & THE SHOEMAKERSaturday\, December 11th at 2:00pmThe best-selling children’s play has been musically revitalized with the playful and eclectic tunes of Bill Francoeur!  We love this upbeat\, fast-paced retelling of an old favorite so much that we have two musicals based on the same script!  (See also The Shoemaker and the Elves.)  Filled with delightfully wacky characters — including elves Mortz\, Schwartz\, Hazel\, Gracie and Studebaker\, this familiar tale is laced with clever dialogue to make audiences of all ages smile.  And you know you can always count on Bill Francoeur to compose a score that will make you want to sing along as you put on your dancing shoes! \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need additional assistance\, please reach out to The Lerner Theatre Box Office at574-293-4469 or email brittany@thelerner.com \nOur Box Office hours are: Monday-Friday 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \n \n Instructions for Season Renewal\n \n Get Season Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-2027-season-package/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts,Theatrical Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-PA-Season-Tickets-Web-graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261129T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260114T200554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T145705Z UID:10000380-1795964400-1795964400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Lerner Loves You: Home Alone DESCRIPTION:The Lerner Theatre is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You\, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB\, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of cinema\, connection\, and joy. \nJoin us for “Home Alone.” When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister’s family rushes off on a holiday trip to Paris three days before Christmas\, they accidentally leave the youngster behind to deck the halls with a barrage of booby traps to keep out a bumbling pair of burglars who have discovered that this tough little tyke is home alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: 103 minutes \nCast: Macaulay Culkin\, Joe Pesci\, Daniel Stern\, John Heard\, Robert Blossom\, Catherine O’Hara \nReleased: 1990 \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Lerner Loves You Series: \nThe historic Lerner Theatre\, a beloved centerpiece and cultural treasure of Downtown Elkhart\, is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You\, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB\, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of cinema\, connection\, and joy. \nBuilding on the success of its inaugural run\, The Lerner Loves You continues The Lerner Theatre’s long tradition as a gathering place for moviegoers—dating back to its early days as “The ELCO.” This special series features a thoughtfully curated selection of beloved films from across generations\, celebrating storytelling\, culture\, and the magic of seeing movies together on the big screen. \nThe series will take place monthly on select Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm\, February until May and then continuing from October until December\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy films on the Lerner’s grand screen free of charge. Each film will be shown in the Lerner Theatre’s auditorium\, inviting guests to experience the magic of cinema in a setting like no other. Seating is first-come\, first-served. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSORED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-lerner-loves-you-home-alone/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Just Announced,Movie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lerner-Loves-You-Home-Alone-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261206T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260922T143023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154412Z UID:10000525-1796569200-1796569200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Municipal Band presents: The North Pole Radio Hour DESCRIPTION:Let the holiday season begin!  Join the Elkhart Municipal Band and your host\, Elkhart radio legend Allen Strike\, as we kick off Elkhart Municipal Band’s 89th season with The North Pole Radio Hour! Director Scott Spradling leads the band in his second year for a joyful journey down a festive holiday hallway!\n \nThe Elkhart Municipal Band will also be collecting food for our annual community food drive by accepting your non-perishable goods.\n \nThat’s not all! You love it\, we love it: TUBA CHRISTMAS RETURNS! All Tuba players are welcome!\n \nFollow Elkhart Municipal Band on Facebook for more details as we approach the concert. As always\, Elkhart Municipal Band performances are free and family friendly. \n \nDon’t miss this annual holiday tradition. We hope to see you there!\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a free event. No tickets are required for entry. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-municipal-band-presents-the-north-pole-radio-hour-2026/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EMB-North-Pole-Radio-Hour-1920x1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Municipal Band":MAILTO:ElkMunBand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261211T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260302T201050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T220405Z UID:10000352-1797017400-1797017400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat DESCRIPTION:“Sha la la\, Joseph\, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat\, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time\, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph\, his father Jacob\, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.\n\nTold entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator\, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers\, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar\, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned\, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams\, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled\, Elvis-inspired\, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.\n \n GET TICKETS - FRIDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SATURDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SUNDAY\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-2026-12-11/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/joseph1920x1080-main-stage-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261212T140000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20251017T183155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171354Z UID:10000355-1797084000-1797084000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - All Youth Production DESCRIPTION:“Sha la la\, Joseph\, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat\, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time\, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph\, his father Jacob\, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.\n \nTold entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator\, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers\, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar\, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned\, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams\, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled\, Elvis-inspired\, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.\n\n \n \n GET TICKETS\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-all-youth-production/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/joseph1920x1080-youth-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261212T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260302T202405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T220559Z UID:10000433-1797103800-1797103800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat DESCRIPTION:“Sha la la\, Joseph\, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat\, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time\, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph\, his father Jacob\, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.\n\nTold entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator\, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers\, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar\, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned\, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams\, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled\, Elvis-inspired\, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.\n \n GET TICKETS - FRIDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SATURDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SUNDAY\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-2026-12-12/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/joseph1920x1080-main-stage-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260302T202657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T220709Z UID:10000434-1797170400-1797170400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Premier Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat DESCRIPTION:“Sha la la\, Joseph\, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat\, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time\, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph\, his father Jacob\, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.\n\nTold entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator\, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers\, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar\, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned\, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams\, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled\, Elvis-inspired\, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.\n \n GET TICKETS - FRIDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SATURDAY\n \n GET TICKETS - SUNDAY\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-2026-12-13/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/joseph1920x1080-main-stage-reduced.png ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T120000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260128T214639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T194728Z UID:10000389-1797418800-1797422400@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-2026/2026-12-16/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Just Announced,Kimball Organ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lunchtime-Live-2026-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T121500 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260128T220029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151505Z UID:10000454-1797423300-1797423300@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: A Guided Theatre Tour DESCRIPTION:Following 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/behind-the-curtain-a-guided-theatre-tour/2026-12-16/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Theatre-Tour-2026-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261220T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260114T201112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T145726Z UID:10000381-1797778800-1797778800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Lerner Loves You: Miracle on 34th Street DESCRIPTION:The Lerner Theatre is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You\, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB\, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of cinema\, connection\, and joy. \nJoin us for “Miracle on 34th Street”! An old man hired by Macy’s to be the store Santa claims to be the real Santa Claus. Edmund Gwenn’s touching portrayal of Santa won him an Oscar. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: 94 minutes \nCast: Edmund Gwenn\, Maureen O’Hara\, John Payne\, Natalie Wood \nReleased: 1947 \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Lerner Loves You Series: \nThe historic Lerner Theatre\, a beloved centerpiece and cultural treasure of Downtown Elkhart\, is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You\, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB\, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of cinema\, connection\, and joy. \nBuilding on the success of its inaugural run\, The Lerner Loves You continues The Lerner Theatre’s long tradition as a gathering place for moviegoers—dating back to its early days as “The ELCO.” This special series features a thoughtfully curated selection of beloved films from across generations\, celebrating storytelling\, culture\, and the magic of seeing movies together on the big screen. \nThe series will take place monthly on select Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm\, February until May and then continuing from October until December\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy films on the Lerner’s grand screen free of charge. Each film will be shown in the Lerner Theatre’s auditorium\, inviting guests to experience the magic of cinema in a setting like no other. Seating is first-come\, first-served. \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSORED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-lerner-loves-you-miracle-on-34th-street/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Just Announced,Movie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lerner-Loves-You-Miracle-on-34-Street-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270205T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260826T160616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T203330Z UID:10000516-1801854000-1801854000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Friends of The Lerner presents: Catapult - Magic Shadows DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCatapult is\, technically\, a shadow dance company. What it really is: a theatrical art form that is an amazingly imaginative combination of dance\, story-telling\, and sculpture. Founded in 2009\, by Adam Battlestein (choreographer\, Creative Director and Master Teaching Artist for Pilobolus Dance Theatre for 19 years)\, Catapult catapulted to fame on Season 8 of America’s Got Talent\, earning their way to the finals of the NBC-TV hit show. \nCatapult is all about the human body and its ability to transform. The talented Catapult dancers work behind a screen to create seemingly impossible dancing shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. You won’t believe your eyes as you watch these incredible dancers become a mountain\, a full size elephant\, a helicopter\, a house with a window and people inside the window. You will never figure out how they do it\, and you won’t know what they will make next – you will be surprised and delighted again and again. Audiences of all ages love what appear to be effortless transformations and applaud over and over as more and more unbelievable images appear. \nCatapult’s “Magic Shadows” show is packed with hundreds of shape transformations\, and it is full of humor\, emotion\, and fully realized stories engagingly told through music and shadows.  With the arc of an arm\, the point of a toe or the twist of a torso\, Catapult’s dancers stretch their bodies\, and your imaginations\, telling stories with humor and pathos by transforming magically from one shape to another. See Vivaldi’s Four Seasons spring to life\, be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain\, an elephant\, a dragon even a helicopter\, and travel the world from Paris to Beijing in under 10 minutes! Animated by the dancers’ shadows\, every cinematic scene in Magic Shadows is a kaleidoscope of colorful storytelling that will awe and astound you. A great show for the whole family – full of laughs\, emotions and miraculous transformations.  You will leave this show dazed and happy\, and you will never look at your own shadow the same way again! \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/catapult-magic-shadows/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Featured,Friends of the Lerner,Show,Theatrical Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Catapult-Magic-Shadows-1920x1080-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270214T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260720T153401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T202218Z UID:10000508-1802620800-1802620800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Verdi Requiem DESCRIPTION:Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nVerdi Requiem – Feb. 14\, 2027Sauder Concert Hall\, Goshen College Music Center\nThe emotional and artistic centerpiece of Season 79 arrives in February with Verdi’s monumental Messa da Requiem\, one of the most powerful choral-orchestral works ever written. \nThis annual Sauder Concert Hall performance\, presenting collaborations with the Camerata Singers and Goshen College Choirs\, continues one of the Symphony’s most cherished traditions while elevating the scale and ambition to extraordinary heights. \nComparable in emotional scope and significance to monumental works such as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony\, Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony\, and Mozart’s Requiem\, Verdi’s masterpiece combines operatic intensity with spiritual gravity in a work that remains among the most overwhelming live experiences in classical music. \nThe performance will feature soloists Jenny Ribeiro and Goshen College faculty members Roz Woll and Scott Hochstetler. The Camerata Singers will additionally be featured as an ensemble—performing their own work—with the support of the Symphony\, further highlighting the collaborative spirit at the heart of the evening. \nWith its thunderous drama\, immense vocal demands\, and deeply human emotional range\, Verdi Requiem stands as one of the defining artistic statements of the season—and one of the largest productions the Symphony has undertaken in recent years. \nAs audiences know well\, the Symphony’s annual Goshen College performances at Sauder Concert Hall frequently sell out well in advance! \nRepertoire Highlights\n\nVerdi — Messa da Requiem\nAdditional selections featuring the Camerata Singers\n\nIndividual tickets for Elkhart County Symphony – Verdi Requiem will be sold through the Goshen College Box Office and are available January 1st at 9:00 a.m. All other Elkhart County Symphony tickets will be sold through The Lerner Theatre Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.  \n\n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-verdi-requiem/ LOCATION:Sauder Concert Hall\, 1700 S Main St\, Goshen\, IN\, 46526\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ES26_Verdi-Requiem-FB-Event-Header-1920x1005-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270220T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270220T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260723T202241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171209Z UID:10000512-1803151800-1803151800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Coppélia at The Lerner Theatre DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n Step into a world of laughter\, love\, and imagination with Coppélia\, one of ballet’s most delightful and family-friendly classics. \nFilled with playful comedy\, enchanting choreography\, and colorful characters\, Coppélia tells the charming story of Swanhilda\, a spirited young woman determined to uncover the mystery behind the beautiful girl who never seems to move or speak. What follows is a whimsical adventure filled with mistaken identities\, surprises\, and plenty of heart. \nPerformed by the talented dancers of Aurinko Ballet this joyful production showcases the passion and artistry of dancers from our community while bringing a timeless ballet to life for audiences of all ages. \nJoin us at The Lerner Theatre for an evening of beautiful dancing\, delightful storytelling\, and timeless entertainment the whole family will enjoy. \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/coppelia-at-the-lerner-theatre-2026/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Coppelia-1920-x-1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270307T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260924T143505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183106Z UID:10000526-1804431600-1804431600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Municipal Band presents: E Pluribus Unum DESCRIPTION:E pluribus unum; out of many\, one. The Elkhart Municipal Band salutes the colorful tapestry of our community and the talents of our members\, celebrating our strengths that collectively bring us together and unite us as one. This performance will feature one of our talented trumpets\, Fred Powell\, who will perform Philip Sparke’s Song and Dance for Trumpet. Additionally the band will be performing Mark Camphouse’s “A Movement for Rosa”\, which pays tribute to Rosa Parks who famously refused to move to the back of the bus. Rosa Parks is considered to be the “mother of the civil rights movement”.\n \nFollow Elkhart Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more details. The concert begins at 3:00 PM in the Lerner Theatre. Admission is always free!\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. No tickets are required for entry. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-municipal-band-presents-e-pluribus-unum/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EMB-pluribus-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Municipal Band":MAILTO:ElkMunBand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270314T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260720T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171558Z UID:10000509-1805040000-1805040000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Cinematic Symphony DESCRIPTION:Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCinematic Symphony – March 14\, 2027\nFor years\, the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra has dreamed of creating a concert experience that fully immerses audiences in the magic of film music. In Season 79\, that vision finally arrives. \nCinematic Symphony transforms The Lerner Theatre into a celebration of some of the most beloved movie music ever written\, pairing iconic orchestral scores with visual elements designed to strengthen the emotional connection between music and the cinematic stories audiences know and love. \nFeaturing music from Jurassic Park\, Harry Potter\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, Raiders of the Lost Ark\, and more\, the concert embraces the thrill\, adventure\, wonder\, and nostalgia that film music uniquely delivers. \nThe evening will be led by acclaimed guest conductor Michael Stern\, internationally recognized for his dynamic programming and longstanding leadership with the Kansas City Symphony and orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. \nThe concert will also feature the winner of the recently revived Youth Concerto Competition\, continuing the Symphony’s commitment to developing young artists and providing transformative performance opportunities for emerging musicians. \nEnergetic\, family-friendly\, and visually engaging\, Cinematic Symphony offers one of the season’s most accessible and uplifting evenings of music-making. \nRepertoire Highlights\n\nJurassic Park\nMozart — Symphony No. 25 (Amadeus)\nHarry Potter Symphonic Suite\nWilliams — 49th Parallel Prelude\nPirates of the Caribbean\nRaiders March\n\n\n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-cinematic-symphony/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ES26_Cinematic-Symphony-FB-Event-Header-1920x1005-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270326T200000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260925T142115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T181859Z UID:10000527-1806091200-1806091200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Friends of The Lerner presents: Broadway's Rock Of Ages Band DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Electrifying Band from the original Broadway smash hit! \nThe driving\, music force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES…This band of Rock Star musicians and Lead singers from the original cast\, electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years and now they are available in a thrilling concert for everyone. \nWith a serious commitment to playing great ‘80s rock hits the way they were meant to be played\, these elite musicians and singers crush those songs in a concert performance that must be seen. THIS IS REAL ROCK by rock stars. THIS IS BROADWAY’S ROCK OF AGES BAND®. All the members were specifically selected\, from popular rock bands\, to bring a renewed life to the music and hits from many of the best bands of the ‘80’s\, including songs by Bon Jovi\, Journey\, Whitesnake\, Poison\, AC/DC\, Joan Jett\, Styx\, Pat Benatar\, REO Speedwagon\, Twisted Sister\, Quiet Riot and many more…ALL IN ONE THRILLING PERFOMANCE! In fact\, the musicians in this band have also played with or currently play with\, many of these Artists. The lead singers are well-known Broadway stars who have appeared around the world in celebrated productions and deliver lead vocals with the quality and energy that brings these concerts to a whole new level. \n“…the greatest rock band ever assembled for Broadway\, period!” – NY Daily News \nThe songs\, the excitement\, the energy\, all there on stage. ‘80s rock is alive & well!“…Awesome\, Amazing\, Incredible…and OH MY GOSH THE CROWD…”“Performing those MONSTER HITS that helped define the ‘80s.”“…YOU MUST SEE THIS BAND” \nThe only trademarked group from the original Broadway production.Registered and recognized as Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/friends-of-the-lerner-presents-broadways-rock-of-ages-band/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Friends of the Lerner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/broadway-rock-of-ages-band-1920x1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of The Lerner":MAILTO:info@friendsofthelerner.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270409T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260909T193842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T202230Z UID:10000520-1807297200-1807297200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n Tickets & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAmber Autry is a Nashville-based stand-up comedian known for her high-energy performances and sharp\, relatable humor. An ancestor of iconic singing cowboy Gene Autry\, Amber honed her comedic skills at Chicago’s renowned Second City before transitioning to stand-up. Now a headliner\, her dynamic stage presence has led herto share the spotlight with comedy heavyweights such as Fortune Feimster\, Whitney Cummings\, and Tim Meadows. Autry’s growing acclaim includes features on Peacock TV\, Drybar Comedy\, and Don’t Tell Comedy\, as well as a recent appearance on Netflix’s “Introducing…” In 2026\, Autry sold out comedy clubs nationwide\, taped her debut solo live special (release TBD)\, and launched her first-ever theater run with a sold-out first leg of The Happy Holler Tour. In 2027\, she takes the tour worldwide\, with dates across the US and abroad. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n \n Get Tickets\n \n Tickets & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/amber-autry-happy-holler-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AmberAutry_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270418T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270418T150000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260925T173955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T173959Z UID:10000528-1808060400-1808060400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart Municipal Band presents: Songs of Grace and Glory DESCRIPTION:Elkhart Municipal Band presents “Songs of Grace and Glory” Featuring John Phillip Sousa’s spiritual masterpiece by the same name. This concert will also feature the finale from Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. Additionally\, there will also be a special tribute to the late Betty Kegerries. Betty was a pioneer female percussionist in the Michiana area and was a member of the Elkhart Municipal Band for 72 years! Make plans to attend and hear Elkhart’s own iconic band!\n \nFollow Elkhart Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more details. The concert begins at 3:00 PM in the Lerner Theatre. Admission is always free!\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. No tickets are required for entry. URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-municipal-band-presents-songs-of-grace-and-glory/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EMB-songs-of-grace-and-glory-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart Municipal Band":MAILTO:ElkMunBand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270428T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270428T193000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20261016T205547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T140230Z UID:10000532-1808940600-1808940600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Amy Winehouse Band DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA Celebration of Her Music\, Life & Legacy Performed by Amy’s Original Band \nLed by Amy’s long-time musical director and bassist Dale Davis\, The Amy Winehouse Band brings the 5-time Grammy winner’s music back to the stage. These are the artists and musicians who knew her best and helped shape her unmistakable sound both onstage and in the studio. Featuring a powerhouse vocalist\, Beth Morris\, who was handpicked by Davis\, this special concert takes audiences on an emotional journey through Amy’s greatest hits. \n \nIn addition to Davis and Morris\, the band features Nathan Allen on drums\, Frank Walden on tenor saxophone\, Hawi Gondwe on guitar\, and Henry Collins on trumpet. These musicians collectively helped shape her unmistakable sound and will perform an electrifying live concert  celebrating the voice\, attitude\, and artistry of Amy\, whose music continues to captivate new generations. Featuring on-screen visuals and unique footage\, the concert brings audiences inside the sound and spirit of an artist whose fearless songwriting\, soulful voice\, and unmistakable style changed modern music. \nAudiences will hear Back to Black in its entirety\, including era-defining songs such as “Rehab\,” “Back to Black\,” “Tears Dry on Their Own\,” and “Love Is a Losing Game” performed with the horn-driven arrangements\, raw emotion\, and musical energy that helped make the album a modern classic. \n“This is not a celebration of Amy Winehouse’s music but a chance to experience it through the musicians who lived it\,” says Davis. “Those of us who played alongside her know how powerful these songs feel when they’re performed live. This show is about keeping that music alive\, celebrating what Amy created\, and giving audiences the chance to experience these songs together again.” \nFrom her North London roots and jazz-soaked musical upbringing to her emergence as one of the most distinctive voices of the 21st century\, Winehouse left behind a body of work whose influence continues to grow. A five-time GRAMMY Award winner\, she sold more than 30 million albums worldwide\, while her music has generated more than 10 billion streams globally and  continues to attract millions of listeners each month. \nHer landmark album Back to Black has sold nearly three million copies in the U.S.\, while Winehouse has generated more than 19 million digital track sales. The official video for “Back to Black” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube\, and her music currently reaches approximately 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify. \nMore than a decade after her passing\, Amy Winehouse’s music remains as immediate\, personal and unmistakable as ever. The Amy Winehouse Band Live In Concert gives longtime fans and a new generation the opportunity to experience that catalog the way it was meant to be heard: live\, loud\, and performed by the musicians who helped bring it to life.\n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-amy-winehouse-band/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Amy-Winehouse-_1920x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270516T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T002350 CREATED:20260720T162852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T165305Z UID:10000510-1810483200-1810483200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Planetary Finale DESCRIPTION:Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlanetary Finale – May 16\, 2027\nSeason 79 concludes with its most expansive and imaginative program: Planetary Finale\, a concert exploring wonder\, creation\, rhythm\, and the limitless possibilities of human imagination. \nThe evening opens with a bold contemporary collaboration featuring acclaimed percussion ensemble pax duo—Tristan Swihart and Micah Detweiler—whose innovative and theatrical approach to percussion performance brings a striking modern energy to the season finale. \nKnown for blending classical music with elements of indie\, hip-hop\, funk\, electronics\, and multimedia performance\, pax duo has strong ties to Goshen through Detweiler’s role on the Goshen College music faculty and the ensemble’s work hosting the Midwest Chamber Percussion Camp on campus. Their creative\, genre-crossing approach has earned them recognition throughout the Midwest and made them a vibrant part of the region’s artistic community. \nThe program also includes Gustav Holst’s towering masterpiece\, The Planets. One of the most ambitious and influential orchestral works in the symphonic repertoire\, The Planets remains a staggering achievement of musical storytelling\, transporting audiences through cosmic landscapes of war\, peace\, joy\, aging\, mystery\, and transcendence. Enhanced by visual and astronomy-inspired elements\, the performance invites audiences into a sweeping sensory journey through both outer space and human imagination itself. \nFor Dr. Soo Han\, the relationship between music and the cosmos feels deeply connected. \n“The connection between space and music is tangible\,” he said. “Music and space are connected through the vastness of possibilities and the unknown—new creations\, wonderment\, vehicles to inspire exploration and odysseys. It is a celebration of human senses and imagination.” \nFollowing the grandeur and scale of Holst’s celestial masterpiece\, the season concludes with the sparkling joy of Zequinha Abreu’s Tico-Tico\, a lively and celebratory finale that sends audiences into the Symphony’s landmark 80th season with exhilaration\, energy\, and optimism—the perfect final flourish to Stories & Sound: Prelude to 80. \nRepertoire Highlights\n\nThe Elkhart County Symphony and pax duo — selected works\nHolst — The Planets\n\nMars\, the Bringer of War\nVenus\, the Bringer of Peace\nJupiter\, the Bringer of Jollity\nSaturn\, the Bringer of Old Age\n\n\nZequinha Abreu — Tico-Tico\n\n\n \n Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/elkhart-county-symphony-planetary-finale/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Elkhart County Symphony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ES26_Plantary-Finale-FB-Event-Header-1920x1005-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elkhart County Symphony":MAILTO:elkhartsymphony@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR