Get ready, Indiana! This season, the arts scene is set to captivate audiences with a range of extraordinary events. In Indianapolis, the Hilbert Circle Theatre presents 'Mozart and the Misfits,' a spellbinding mix of classical and contemporary music. La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the vibrant 'Día De Muertos' with their 52nd season opener, featuring conductor Carolyn Watson. Elkhart’s Lerner Theatre will host the World Ballet Company's mesmerizing performance of 'Swan Lake,' and South Bend will see the Young People’s Discovery Concert at Morris Performing Arts Center. Finally, don't miss the Indiana Repertory Theatre's 2024-2025 season, featuring timeless plays like 'A Christmas Carol.' Mark your calendars for these unforgettable experiences!

Must-See Arts Events in Indiana: From Mozart to Ballet and Beyond

As the holiday season approaches, The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, Indiana is set to transform into a vibrant hub of artistic celebration and festive cheer. From Broadway-style performances to grand symphonic renditions, The Lerner Theatre offers a diverse lineup of events that cater to all tastes. Whether it's the nostalgic charm of 'The Rat Pack is Back for The Holidays', the rock classics delivered by Night Ranger, or the magical retelling of 'Elf the Musical', these performances promise to enchant audiences of all ages. Join us as we delve into the highlights of this cultural extravaganza.

Unwrapping The Lerner Theatre's Holiday and Cultural Showcase

We are pleased to welcome an Elkhart favorite, Celia Weiss, back on The Lerner’s 1924 Kimball Organ in this free community series. Please join us for three free organ concerts live from The Lerner Theatre stage.

Lunchtime Live with Celia Weiss – Kimball Organ Concert

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Back by popular demand, ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santaʼs bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddyʼs enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santaʼs permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Elf the Musical Jr.

Elf the Musical

Heavy hitting rock legends, Night Ranger recently released a live album titled, 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra and it is available on CD/DVD, Vinyl, Blu-ray, and digitally across all streaming platforms. Filmed live at the Key Bank State Theatre in Cleveland, this special event finds band members Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, Brad Gillis, Eric Levy, and Keri Kelli taking the stage for a one-of-a-kind set joined by Cleveland’s acclaimed Contemporary Youth Orchestra—an impressive outfit that boasts more than 80 talented student musicians between the ages of 12 and 18, who represent more than 40 schools in Ohio and who have previously performed alongside fellow rock legends such as Jefferson Starship, STYX, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, and more.

Hometown Jams: Night Ranger

When the Rat Pack gets together onstage, it’s magic. There are no card tricks and no rabbits popping out of hats, but when Chris Jason (Frank Sinatra), Drew Anthony (Dean Martin), and Kyle Diamond (Sammy Davis Jr.) hit the stage, it’s there—the same magic that filled the room when these three icons performed at the Sands during the ’60s and ’70s. The Rat Pack is Back For The Holidays takes audiences back to an era when the Strip had live music and entertainers knew how to work the crowd.

The Rat Pack is Back for The Holidays! – Direct from Las Vegas

Christmas in the Air is a first-class Broadway-style song and dance performance wrapped up within a feel-good holiday storyline, told by Santa’s favorite elves. Starring dazzling precision dancers, known as the Tinsel-toes, the show delivers the perfect mix of classic holiday melodies with modern favorites and original music.

Christmas in the Air

On the opening night of The Lerner Theatre in 1924, the newest of Buster Keaton’s photoplays dawned the silver screen alongside a live accompaniment on the brand-new 1924 Kimball Pipe Organ. One hundred years later, The Lerner celebrates its centennial year with the return of this film and a commemorative performance on the original 1924 Kimball Organ installed for opening night. Join us in celebration of The Lerner’s 100 years at the last installment of The Lerner’s 2024 Silent Film Series featuring “The Navigator.”

The Navigator – Kimball Organ Silent Movie with Organist Clark Wilson

Korean-American Pianist Minju Choi Witte is the guest soloist as the Elkhart County Symphony presents Slavic Masterworks, Nov. 17, at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. The dynamic and delightful repertoire includes Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor, Op. 18; Guest Soloist, Minju Choi Witte; and Dvorak, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88. Choi Witte has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia as a recitalist, orchestral soloist, and chamber musician. She has appeared as a soloist with the Indianapolis and Shreveport Symphonies, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the Music Academy of the West, and Juilliard Orchestras.

Elkhart County Symphony – Slavic Masterworks

Get ready to experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK “The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow” takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them.

Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow

Between 2002 and 2023, Jeremy has released twelve albums, five of them RIAA- certified as Gold. He has sold over 6 million albums, over 2 Billion streams and with 44 #1 singles across all formats. His music has earned him numerous awards and nominations across the Christian and secular music industries, including five GMA Dove Awards, Grammy nomination, three American Music Award nominations, and four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards. Camp was named Billboard’s #2 Christian artist of the decade as well. Outside of music, in 2020 Jeremy had an international theatrical movie release called “I Still Believe” which hit #1 in the box office opening weekend. The film depicted his life story of love and loss of his first wife after a battle with cancer. Camp has always written songs about his experiences and continues to write from the deep places of his heart.

Jeremy Camp – Deeper Waters Tour with Andrew Ripp & Rachael Lampa

Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only by the World Ballet Company. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by the Odile and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s music.

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Premier Arts Academy All School Musical: Finding Nemo Jr. – Orange Cast

Finding Nemo Jr.

LOUDERNOW is a five-piece emo & pop-punk cover band hailing from Chicago, IL. Five friends from some of Chicagoland’s staple throwback pop-punk and emo original bands decided it was time to take back to the stage and reunited as LOUDERNOW. The band featured alumni from The Frantic, A Kidnap In Color, The Fastest Kid Alive, Me, The Mirror, Face the Fire, and Arsenal Arcaya. Though the band has changed over the years; the mission statement has always been the same, close friends from established original bands celebrating their love for the emo & pop-punk artists who helped shape who they are today as both people and musicians.

Lerner on the Lawn – Loudernow

Rob Schmitt, host of ‘Rob Schmitt Tonight’ on Newsmax, will appear on stage with 95.3 MNC’s very own Casey Hendrickson, Jon Zimney, and Laura Smith for a lively and engaging roundtable discussion of the day’s news and events.

95.3 MNC Presents: NOISE!

In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

Judy Collins

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

Sesame Street Live! – Say Hello

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical is based on the hit movie. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitarshredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the schoolʼs headmistress finding out?

School of Rock

The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide.

The Mersey Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night

The Voices of Rock Radio is comprised of rock n’ roll giants. This highly decorated artist collective is loaded with more Grammy Awards, Billboard singles, BMI Songwriting Awards, plus major soundtrack and touring credits than even the most spacious trophy case or resume can hold! A night of hit after hit that takes you on a reflective journey back to enjoy the soundtrack of our lives. Classic Rock at it’s very best…One Night, One Stage..Lets Rock!

The Voices of Rock Radio

All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 700+ MILLION views and over 1.6-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country).

Home Free – Crazy(er) Life Tour

“Memphis Underground” is an energetic and entertaining 7 piece band. They play a mixed groove of Blues, Motown, Rock and Funk, mixed with current music. The combination of soulful and gritty vocals, passionate guitar, and rocking saxophone, make for a great night of music to remember. This band will bring the crowd to its feet!

Lerner on the Lawn – Memphis Underground

Get ready for a night of spine-tingling laughter at the third installment of The Lerner Theatre’s 2024 Silent Film Series featuring the classic gem “The Cat and the Canary”!

The Cat & The Canary – Kimball Organ Silent Movie with Organist Clark Wilson

Due to circumstances beyond our control, 4192: An Evening with Pete Rose Live scheduled for 8:00pm on September 14th, 2024 at the Lerner Theatre has been postponed with a new date to be announced. The Lerner Theatre sincerely acknowledges the late notice of this postponement and remains committed to delivering exceptional events that bring the community of Elkhart together.

4192: An Evening with Pete Rose Live!

Rhythms in Bloom, Sept. 8 at Wellfield Botanic Garden, presents guest soloist Sean Imboden on saxophone. Imboden, who has performed and recorded with Grammy-winning artists and jazz luminaries such as Slide Hampton, Sean Jones, Emmet Cohen, John Raymond, and Valery Ponomarev, joins the symphony for a repertoire of performances including Jobim & Moraes/Lewis, Água de Beber; Anderson, Jazz Legato; Gershwin, 3 Preludes for Orchestra; Brubaker, A Touch of Jazz;  Mancini/Custer, Pink Panther; and additional works featuring Sean Imboden.

Elkhart County Symphony – Rhythms in Bloom

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and Dancing Queen around!

Lerner on the Lawn – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Calvin 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 album release, 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 top
20 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.

The Calvin Richardson Experience

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

Leroy Robinson: African American Arts & Culture Pavilion

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.

Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival

A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. Mr. Blue Sky, Roll Over Beethoven, and Evil Woman are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE featuring EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO

“I hate country music, but I LOVE NASHVILLE CRUSH”…… Seem like a strange statement? Well, it is one that is often heard when you come to a Nashville Crush show and one compliment the Crush boys never get tired of hearing.  These boys have succeeded where so many others have failed!  Made up of some of the best musicians and vocalists around, Nashville Crush presents a perfect balance of Country and Rock music.  Mix that with their high energy, award winning stage show and you have something that pleases all ages of people from all backgrounds imaginable.  For the past 16 years Nashville Crush has been performing at some of the biggest clubs, festivals and fairs in the Region and have made a name for themselves as one of the best live bands around.  There is always a party on stage no matter where they go. Miss a performance by this band and you are missing a lot. Fueled by a roaring sea of fans everywhere they go, Nashville Crush is sure to leave you wanting more!

Lerner on the Lawn – Nashville Crush

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! is a love story between confident cowboy Curly and feisty farmer Laurey. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to carve out a life together in a brand-new state. But the road to love is as bumpy and fraught with all the dangers and excitement of the time.

Oklahoma!

Join Premier Arts for their 16th annual Best of Broadway Theatre Camp! In just 5 days, campers will mount an entire show full of song and dance from beloved Broadway hits. Daily workshops in singing, dancing, acting, and art with a performance for friends and family at the end of the week!

Best of Broadway Theatre Camp: Sweet 16

An Immersive Tribute from NY focuses on Taylor Swift’s artistry, songwriting and style which have influenced the music industry, popular culture, and more. Swift has over 52 Grammy Nominations and at the 2024 Grammy Awards, she made history again as she took home album of the year, making her the only artist to ever win album of the year four times.

Lerner on the Lawn – The Simply Swifties Band

Truth in Jazz big-band, sponsored by Horizon Transport, is celebrating their 26th Anniversary in 2024.  The band brings together local professional musicians who share a deep love for big-band jazz.  This 18-piece group has performed with Jiggs Whigham, Eddie Severn, Harry Waters, Mike Smith, Todd Williams, Victor Haskins, Patrick Hession, Jay Jehl, and many more. Truth in Jazz continues in the big-band tradition and adds new arrangements based on jazz standards. Truth in Jazz is led by Steve Allen and features vocalist Erica Kinsman.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Truth in Jazz with special guest David Bennett

Born into a musical family in upstate New York and having two older brothers who toured and recorded with Brother Jack McDuff, drummer David Hilliker had music all around him.  Early studies with David Chitambar back in New York led to studies later in life with the legendary Ed Thigpen and John Von Ohlen. Having performed all around the Midwest, he has also had opportunity to play with jazz artists such as Melvin Rhyne, Joey DeFrancesco, Bill Heid, Pat Bianchi, Dave Stryker, John Clayton, Benny Green, Joe Beck, Ali Ryerson, and legendary tenor saxophonists George Coleman and Von Freeman.  His attitude toward the music and the role of the drum chair is to “lay down the groove, swing hard, stay out of the way and make the rest of the band sound better”.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: David Hilliker’s Jazz Tribute

Jazz Brunch in The Crystal Ballroom with performances by Rafael Chavez Trio and The Dean’s List.

2024 Elkhart Jazz Festival – Jazz Brunch in the Ballroom

New York-based trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg has been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (Wall Street Journal).  She links the present with the past by playing inventive arrangements of traditional jazz repertoire, clever reinterpretations of contemporary classics, and original compositions with genuine heart and dynamic flair.  Ms. Skonberg’s forthcoming album solidifies her as a truly unique voice in the jazz-blues-crossover realm.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Bria Skonberg

In the history of Jazz, only one bandleader has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing to sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, 40 years after his passing. Directed by Scotty Barhhart, CBO has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 19 Grammy Awards, performed for Royalty, appeared in TV shows and movies, and played at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can make the trip in a cool three-and-a-half-minutes flat.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Keb’ Mo’

Thursday, June 20th Wellfield Botanic Garden continues their Groovin’ in the Garden series. Steven Perry Quartet will take the stage at 7:00PM, followed by Dave Bennett until 10:00PM.

36th Elkhart Jazz Festival

Hailed as “The Jazz Warrior-Goddess” in a full feature artist profile by Downbeat Magazine, Connie Han possesses “a skill and ferocity unmatched by all but the most accomplished of pianists.”

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Connie Han Trio

April, 2023, marks the 30 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind – the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo Country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts – TOWN LINE (2011) and SINNER (2016) – plus a PLATINUM collab with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels (“Country Boy”), and a GOLD-certified Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One” in 2021. Lewis’ 2022 solo album followed suit, with FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS emerging as the best-selling Country album in America, but he never wrote songs for the stats. No matter the sonic setting, Lewis writes and sings to get his truth out and his upcoming album THE HILL is no different.

Aaron Lewis – The American Patriot Tour

Tutu School Elkhart’s annual Spring Bravo Bash.

Tutu School Spring Bravo Bash 2024

Conservatory of Dance Annual Student Concert

Join Epic Dance Studios for our year-end performances of “In Our Epic Era.” Performances highlight the talents of Epic dance students and company members in engaging of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, pointe, and hip hop dances.

Epic Dance Studios: In Our Epic Era

Local kings of Spanish Rock, Lalo Cura, will join the Elkhart County Symphony for an exciting and unique collaboration to end the 2023-24 season! ¡Fiesta Sinfónica! will include Danzon No.2 (Marquez) and Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (Bernstein) and is sponsored by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Elkhart County Symphony – ¡Fiesta Sinfónica!

All aboard! Embark on a nostalgic ride through the golden age of silent cinema at the second installment of The Lerner Theatre’s 2024 Silent Film Series showing “Chasing Choo Choos” and “The General!” This spectacular series is presented by The Friends of the Lerner and Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Chasing Choo Choos & The General – Kimball Organ Silent Movie with Organist Clark Wilson

SAXON were formed in 1979 and became leaders in the new wave of British heavy metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Def Leppard and inspiration to the likes of Metallica, Pantera etc. Touring to support their 24th studio album Hell, Fire & Damnation, released on January 19th 2024, the band have continued to be at the top of their game throughout the years. Headlining many of the major rock festivals annually in Europe as well as an extensive touring commitment around the World, their massive and loyal fan base continues to grow and the band don’t look as though they are slowing down at any point soon. Their setlist will consist of all the classic tracks such as Wheels Of Steel, 747 (Strangers in the night), Strong Arm Of The Law, Power and the Glory and Denim and Leather.

Saxon & Uriah Heep – Hell, Fire & Chaos US Tour 2024

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Matilda

Join us for an evening of family fun entertainment as we celebrate our 8th Year of Dance! A variety of styles will take the stage to showcase their hard work this past season! Please join us in your best-dressed attire as we honor the dancers on stage and the teachers/coaches that have poured their hearts into each and every routine. We hope you enjoy the show!!!

8th Annual “A Year in Dance”

Tusk has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood MacTribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?

TUSK: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and soul-stirring performances as Zach Williams and Riley Clemmons take the stage on the “A Hundred Highways” tour! Zach Williams will blow you away with his powerful vocals, raw talent, and chart-topping hits. From “Chain Breaker” to “Rescue Story,” his music speaks to the heart of what it means to be human, and his electrifying live shows are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in Christian music. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Riley Clemmons, a rising star in the industry, will set the stage ablaze with her angelic voice and captivating stage presence. With hits like “Keep on Hoping” and “Fighting for Me,” she is sure to inspire and uplift you with her soulful lyrics and infectious melodies. So come join us for an unforgettable night of music, worship, and community. Get your tickets now and experience the magic of “A Hundred Highways” with Zach Williams and Riley Clemmons!

Zach Williams: A Hundred Highways Tour

With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.

KANSAS: Another Fork In The Road – 50th Anniversary Tour

A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator”, “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”, “Time in a Bottle” (a song written for A.J.)“, Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)”,and “Lovers Cross”, to name a few. Classic covers may include songs by Lieber and Stoller, Bessie Smith, and other folk and roots artists.

Croce Plays Croce: 50th Anniversary Show

“Music is an integral part of our community here in Elkhart. Our Symphony is a source of civic pride, a wellspring of imaginative experience, an opportunity for educational growth, and a destination for cross-generational entertainment. The Elkhart County Symphony Association strives to promote positive cultural experiences and instill civic pride in our community by encouraging artistic integrity, providing innovative opportunities, and developing excellent musical programming.

Elkhart County Symphony – Symphonic Horizons

Experience an evening of timeless entertainment at the first installment of The Lerner Theatre’s 2024 Silent Film Series!

Laurel & Hardy – Kimball Organ Silent Movie with Organist Clark Wilson

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Peter Pan The Musical

Join your Elkhart Municipal Band in celebrating Carnival! Under the direction of Markus Theinert the band will perform Alfred Reed’s Armenian Dances,  Hector Berlioz’s Le Carnaval Romain, and pay tribute to the great modern composer Robert W. Smith. This and many more works are in store for your listening pleasure Sunday March 3rd, 2024, 3:00pm at the Lerner Theater.

Elkhart Municipal Band – Carnival!

Even in our futuristic age of AI chatbots and virtual realities, there is still nothing in the world that compares with the thrill of hearing classic genres of music, performed live by a group of exceptional singers and musicians that have truly mastered the ability to move an audience.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour

A platinum-recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, “Get Em Out,” (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.

Rodney Carrington

The Magic of Motown is a cast of 15 power-house vocalists backed by a six-piece band featuring the music of: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more! The show’s pitch perfect harmonies, dynamic choreography, & costuming perfectly capture the sights & sound of Motown!

Magic of Motown

An enchanting fairytale themed ballet with repertory dances featuring the Aurinko Ballet Dancers.

Aurinko Ballet Valentine Ballet and Repertory

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble

Elkhart County Symphony – Operatic Reveries

Mahler 2, Resurrection — Feb. 2 at Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center— features a moving collaboration with local choral ensemble Camerata Singers and the Goshen College Choirs. This annual concert at Sauder Concert Hall, a cherished community tradition, presents a repertoire including Mahler, Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ in C minor. The Camerata Singers, originally founded in 1975 in Elkhart, performed at the 2008 ACDA regional convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and—in 2014—performed Thomas Tallis’s 40-voice Spem in Alium to celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary.

Elkhart County Symphony – Mahler Symphony #2, “The Resurrection”

Passion and Poetry, March 30 at The Lerner Theatre, presents a captivating side-by-side concert with the Goshen High School Symphony Orchestra. The performance brings together established and budding musicians from all throughout Elkhart County, and guides the audience through a repertoire including Suppe, Poet & Peasant Overture; Hanson, Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 ‘Romantic’; and collaborative work(s) with the Goshen High School Symphony.

Elkhart County Symphony – Passion & Poetry

rebelSYMPHnoire, May 18 at The Lerner Theatre, features guest performer rebel noire and the accomplices—a local Eclectic Rock/Spoken Word ensemble that creates original songs exploring themes of power, resistance, and the complex textures of human love. The repertoire for this exciting season finale includes Ethel Smyth, Boatswain’s Mate Overture; Choi, Arirang Fantasy; Theofanidis, Rainbow Body; and works by rebel noir and the accomplices.

Elkhart County Symphony – rebelSYMPHnoire

The Grand Kyiv Ballet’s new winter ballet “The Snow Queen” is based on the world-famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This fascinating romantic story set to the music of Edvard Grieg, Jules Massenet, Mozart, and Vivaldi, will give unforgettable bright emotions of happiness for adults and children.

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Elf the Musical Jr.

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