July 2010

Citilink Summer Fan Pass still a great deal!



Friday Nites Live Concert Series at Jefferson Pointe
June 4th through September 24th

Visit Jefferson Pointe's website for a schedule of the bands that will be playing (and click on the name of the band to listen to a sampling of their music!). All concerts are free and outdoors, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Jefferson Pointe is located at Jefferson and Illinois Roads on the southwest side of town.



Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory $1 Nights
1100 S. Calhoun Street
Thursday June 3, July 1, August 5 from 5:00 - 8:00pm

On the first Thursday of the month we offer $1 admissions, 5-8 pm. Visit during those hours and pay only $1 per person, adult or child. (Babies and up to age 2 still admitted free.)



Movie: Planet 51
Wednesday, July 7, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the first person to set foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders...like Chuck! PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Three Rivers Festival
July 9 - 17



Rock the Plaza
Join us at the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne for Rock the Plaza each Saturday evening. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, or dance the night away to music from some of the areas best groups.

Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Grateful Groove
Possum Trot Orchestra
The Marnee Project

Saturday, July 17, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Phil's Family Lizard
U.R.B.
Sunny Taylor Band
Orange Opera



BARR STREET FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, July 10-September 25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Each summer, the History Center, in partnership with Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, presents a Farmers Market at the historic marketplace on the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets. Vendors offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, baked goods, maple syrups, apple butter, apple cider, spices and herbs. Non-food vendors include products such as soaps and lotions, jewelry, sewn handbags and children's clothing. Enjoy acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activities for children. Free admission.



The Wisla Song and Dance Ensemble
Tuesday, July 13, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

This ensemble of young students direct from our sister city of Plock, Poland is here to share their native songs and dances. The group performs wearing costumes from their country.



Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Wednesday, July 14, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

Based on the children’s book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. PG.Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



John Branam’s Little Swing Band
Thursday, July 15, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

Tonight’s concert features familiar Big Band sounds as performed by the John Branam’s Little Swing Band.



Summit City Chorus
Sunday, July 18, 2:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

The Chorus will dazzle you with the harmonies of four-part barbershop made up of 60 men, ages 18-80. There will be several guest barbershop quartets to enhance the concert.



Fort Wayne Area Community Band
Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

At tonight’s concert, “Passports Please,” the band will take you on a musical tour of their favorite locations.



Movie: Shark Tale
Wednesday, July 21, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidently killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother both decide to use the incident to their own advantage. PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens
Wednesday, July 28, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young woman and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



LINDENWOOD NATURE PRESERVE
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.