BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelerner.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lerner Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20261213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T100738 CREATED:20260302T202657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T202701Z 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 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:20260825T100738 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:20260825T100738 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:20260825T100738 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:20270214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T100738 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:20260825T100738 CREATED:20260723T202241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T200040Z UID:10000512-1803151800-1803151800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Coppélia at The Lerner Theatre DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\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 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:20270314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T100738 CREATED:20260720T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T134252Z UID:10000509-1805040000-1805040000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Cinematic Symphony DESCRIPTION:Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\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 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:20270516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T100738 CREATED:20260720T162852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T134230Z UID:10000510-1810483200-1810483200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Elkhart County Symphony - Planetary Finale DESCRIPTION:Get Elkhart County Symphony Tickets\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 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