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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250815T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T231306 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:20261022T231307 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:20261022T231307 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:20261022T231307 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240816T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T231307 CREATED:20240414T151023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164756Z UID:10000191-1723834800-1723834800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:The Calvin Richardson Experience DESCRIPTION:Calvin RichardsonCalvin Richardson is a national singer\, songwriter\, and entertainer who delights fans and has a significant market presence and high demand. In additional to his own legacy of successful albums and chart topping singles\, he has written multi-platinum\, platinum\, and gold hit singles for many of the music industry’s top recording artists including Charlie Wilson\, Angie Stone\, Joe\, Raphael Saadiq. USA Today declares Calvin Richardson is “influenced by vintage R&B and his gritty vocals sets him apart from contemporaries…fresh vibes for a singer who respects his roots.” Calvin Richardson’s music touches soul\, R&B\, blues and pop. His 8th studio albumrelease\, Gold Dust\, produced the chart topping hits “Let Me Love On You”\, “Be Your Friend” and “If You’re Thinking About Leaving”. His seventh album All or Nothing is charting in the top20 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. His hit single “Can’t Let Go” is in the top 30 on Billboard’s Urban AC Chart and has over 70 million streams. “Treat Her Right” is his prior hit release from All or Nothing. Many of his hits remain in rotation in markets around the country. As a well established artist\, Calvin Richardson has released albums through Universal Music Group\, Hollywood Records\, and Shanachie Entertainment. \nKut Klose Kut Klose is an American R&B trio that formed in Atlanta\, Georgia. The three female singers that made up the group were Athena Cage\, Lavonn Battle and Tabitha Duncan. They were originally discovered by singer Keith Sweat\, who also served as one of the producers on their debut album Surrender (1995). The trio is best known for their hit single “I Like” and feature on “Get Up on It” by Keith Sweat. \nGlenn JonesGlenn Jones Grammy nominated Singer\, Song Writer\, Producer (born September 27\, 1962 in Jacksonville\, Florida) is an American R&B/soul singer.[1] He is best known for his songs “Show Me”\, “We’ve Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)” and “Here I Go Again”\, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1991/1992 as well as the track “I’ve Been Searching (Nobody Like You)”. \nKaren WolfeKaren Wolfe began her professional musical career as a member of the gospel group Soul Unlimited\, but she made her name as a Southern blues-soul singer through a series of albums in the 2000s and 2010s. \nBorn in Pine Bluff\, Arkansas on August 14\, 1959\, Karen grew up singing gospel music. Initially\, she pursued religious music as a professional career\, singing in Soul Unlimited and recording her first record\, Stop by Here\, with the Harmonettes\, a quartet who would later rename themselves Direction. In 1992\, Karen transitioned from gospel to blues after marrying Gary Wolfe\, the brother-in-law of celebrated soul-blues singer Denise LaSalle. The couple relocated to Jackson\, Tennessee in 1997\, after which Karen was hired as Denise’s backing singer. \nAfter spending several years touring with LaSalle\, Wolfe signed with B&J Records to record her debut album\, First Time Out\, in 2006. Three years later\, she released A Woman Needs a Strong Man\, which featured the single “Man Enough.” Wolfe switched to Coday Records for 2012’s Telling It Like It Is. The same label released No Regrets in 2015. In the summer of 2017\, Wolfe released “That Bitch Ain’t Me” (the clean edit was called “That Chick Ain’t Me”)\, the first single from her fifth album. \nJanet Hines-NorrisJanet was born in South Bend\, Indiana to a family of twelve children\, where she began her singing career at the early age of seven. Janet’s first love of singing started growing up in the church children’s choir\, youth choir and adult choirs\, as well as school choirs. Later in life\, Janet became a popular vocalist and began singing with a number of community and regional groups. Janet has sang at several diverse events\, such as church events\, jazz festivals\, corporate events\, weddings\, etc… in 1980\, Janet traveled to Los Angeles\, California while performing lead and background vocals in several theaters and venues. After 5 years of being in CA\, She returned to South Bend to be with her family and continued singing at churches\, major corporate events\, and conferences. Janet has been featured on a number of recording projects\, many that were live recordings that took place around the country such as; Detroit\, MI\, Los Angeles\, California\, Chicago\, Illinois\, Indianapolis\, Elkhart and South Bend\, in. In 2014\, Janet was among 300 contestants on WNIT and was crowned the winner of Michiana rising star. In 2015 she competed among 1300 people in the AARP life @ 50 plus nationwide singing competition in Miami\, Florida with guest judges: Kenny Loggins\, Chaka Khan\, Emilio Estefan and Arsenio Hall as the host. She was crowned the winner and named AARP’s superstar winning the top prize of $5\,000 and a trip to California to a recording contract where she recorded a song she had composed. You may view the AARP event on Youtube by searching Janet Hines-Norris/AARP in 2016\, Janet became a volunteer for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program as a big sister for South Bend. For the past two plus years\, she regularly gives her time and talent on outings\, educational events\, travel and music with her little sister Jarrah Reid\, who has been a part of the program for a number of years now. Janet received the drum major community service award presented by Mayor Dave Wood City of Mishawaka\, Indiana at the Martin Luther King Breakfast January 2019. On April 14th\, 2019 she was asked to sing the national anthem at the presidential campaign rally by Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Her God given gift filled the room of over 5000 in attendance. Janet’s desire is to continue to sing and give back to others the joy she feels as she expresses her love of music. “It is a gift to bring others into a place of love\, joy and peace\, which only flows from the heart.” \n \n Get Tickets\n \n More Information - Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-calvin-richardson-experience/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Calvin-New-Graphics-Web-Banner-Template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240815T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240815T200000 DTSTAMP:20261022T231307 CREATED:20240812T162233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164753Z UID:10000130-1723737600-1723752000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Leroy Robinson: African American Arts & Culture Pavilion DESCRIPTION:The African American Arts & cultural pavilion aims to provide a platform for artists to express their creativity\, share their unique perspectives\, and celebrate the richness of Black culture through various forms of art. This event will serve as a significant opportunity to not only promote diversity and inclusion within the arts community but also to foster meaningful connections and collaborations among artists and enthusiasts alike. The Arts and Cultural Pavilion for Black Artists is scheduled to take place on August 15th The Lerner Theatre 4-8pm \n \n More Info URL:https://thelerner.com/event/leroy-robinson-african-american-arts-culture-pavilion/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/African-American-Arts-Culture-Web-Banner-Template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240818T170000 DTSTAMP:20261022T231307 CREATED:20240414T151434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T162543Z UID:10000192-1723449600-1724000400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival DESCRIPTION:The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo is a 501C-3 organization\, has been a pillar of the Elkhart community for more than 50 years!  Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. Its programming and events has a long\, rich  history of impacting our region. \nIn 2022 The Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo lost its founding father Leroy Robinson to an unexpected death. Leroy’s passing left a void in this community that may never be filled. Leroy was the true definition of a trailblazer and a city legend. \nThat same year the Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo created the Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival Elkhart IBE decided in honor of Leroy’s love of music and also a celebration of his life. It was very clear that a continuation of Leroy’s Soul Music Festivals that was organized under the umbrella of the Elkhart Chapter Indiana Black Expo was very appropriate. The Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo feels that there are no events of its kind in the Michiana area and has decided to make this an annual event. \nLeroy Robinson was employed by the city of Elkhart as the building commissioner for 16 years until his retirement. He was a member of the St. James A.M.E. Church and\, along with his wife Beatrice\, founded H.O.M.E.\, an organization whose purpose was to assist individuals in purchasing homes. He also helped found the Elkhart Chapter of the Black Expo\, which he remained very active until his death. \nMonday\, August 12Special Friends with Special Needs Family DayMcNaughton Park Pavilion – 701 Arcade Ave.3PM – 7PMAs the Indiana Black Expo LLC Elkhart Chapter begins Leroy Robinson Week August 12th please join us at McNaughton Park as we celebrate or Special Friends With Special Needs.This is a FREE community event providing a fun filled afternoon of games\, food\, music\, entertainment and much more! \nThursday\, August 15African American Arts & Culture PavilionThe Lerner Theatre – 410 S Main Street4PM – 8PMThe African American Arts & cultural pavilion aims to provide a platform for artists to express their creativity\, share their unique perspectives\, and celebrate the richness of Black culture through various forms of art. This event will serve as a significant opportunity to not only promote diversity and inclusion within the arts community but also to foster meaningful connections and collaborations among artists and enthusiasts alike. The Arts and Cultural Pavilion for Black Artists is scheduled to take place on August 15th The Lerner Theatre 4-8pm \n \n More Info\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 16The Calvin Richardson ExperienceThe Lerner Theatre – 410 S Main Street7PMJoin us for the headlining act\, The Calvin Richardson Experience! This concert will feature music from Calvin Richardson\, Kut Klose\, Glenn Jones\, Karen Wolfe\, and Janet Hines-Norris! Proceeds from this concert will support Elkhart County students. \n \n More Info\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, August 17 10th Annual South Side Parade – 11AMLusher & South 6th Street \nSouthern Soul & Soul Music Festival – 12PM (Noon)Central Park Green – 300 S Main Street \nSunday\, August 18The Sunday FundayGarvin Roberson Legends Basketball GameElkhart Central vs Elkhart MemorialNorthside Gym – 300 Lawrence Street1PM URL:https://thelerner.com/event/leroy-robinson-southern-soul-and-music-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Elkhart\, 350 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Food and Drink,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Leroy-Robinson-Web-Banner-Template.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR