Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Hello! My Name is Downtown Wabash, Inc.!
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Celebrate the one year anniversary of Wabash Marketplace, Inc. rebranding to Downtown Wabash, Inc.! This nonprofit organization located in Downtown Wabash focuses on all things inside the Downtown Wabash district (from the Wabash River to the Rails at Hill Street and Paradise Spring to the Honeywell Center). Meet the dynamic duo that leads these revitalization efforts: Andrea Zwiebel, Executive Director and Morgan Ellis, PR & Marketing Manager.

Downtown Meeting
2023-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Gather round-table style with other businesses in Downtown Wabash at the Downtown Wabash, Inc. office every first Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. OR via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Wabash County Museum Thursday Parlay
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Join us at the Museum on the first Thursday of March for coffee, donuts, and conversation before this month’s speaker, Sarah Siders-Bitzel shares about the history of the Miami Indians in our area. This event is FREE but we encourage RSVPs at wabashmuseum.org.
Sarah was born and raised in Peru, IN, and is the daughter of G. Rex Siders & Nancy (Hammond) Siders. During her childhood, she attended a myriad of traditional events with
her grandmother, Lora E. (Marks) Siders who served as the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana (MNI) Tribal Secretary for over40 years, as well as Tribal Historian.
She is a member of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana (MNI), serving as Mongosa Clan Grandfather Representative Tribal Council since 2002 and as MNI Tribal Secretary since 2003. She also serves on the MNI Language Committee, MNI Culture Committee, Godfroy Cemetery Committee, Clayton Cemetery Committee, MNI Museum Committee,
MNI Foundation Board, Days at the Pillars Committee, and a founding member of the MNI Women’s Council.Sarah currently resides in Peru with her husband, John, and is employed by the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana.

Parents' Night Out at the YMCA
2023-03-03 17:00 - 22:30
Parents’ Night Out is here! Enjoy a concert at the Honeywell Center (Pink Martini), have a date night, or just enjoy a night off! Your child will enjoy games, watch a movie, arts & crafts, and so much more! Child must be potty trained and dinner is provided. Ages 3-5 and 6-12.

March First Friday: Leprechaun-Con Bar Crawl
2023-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Returning for its second year in Downtown Wabash, the Leprechaun-Con Bar Crawl is the perfect reason to grab a group of your lucky charms in the pursuit-of-hoppiness! Come dressed in all the green you own and follow the stamping map to Downtown bars for St. Patrick’s Day-inspired drinks, food and even (s)hopping deals. Turn your completed Leprechaun-Con Bar Crawl stamping map into our office and enter for a chance to win a pot of gold! (Just kidding, no real gold here.) But there will be an awesome gift basket on the other side of the rainbow.
Of course, there’s more to March’s First Friday than the Bar Crawl! Enjoy plenty of fun shopping specials in any of our 20+ boutiques. Satisfy your hunger at any of our 10+ places to eat. Get creative with any of our 12+ arts & entertainment spots. Find the perfect parking spot in any of our 7 FREE parking lots.
(Consuming alcohol on the Leprechaun-Con Bar Crawl is for adults 21 & over.)
Downtown Wabash First Fridays are made possible by generous Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM.

Pink Martini
2023-03-03 19:30 - 22:00
Featuring a dozen musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire around the world. As bandleader Thomas Lauderdale describes, “Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure. If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”

The Winery Dogs
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30
The Winery Dogs are Richie Kotzen, former member of Poison and Mr. Big; Billy Sheehan, known for playing with Steve Vai and David Lee Roth; and Mike Portnoy, original drummer of the bands Dream Theater, Flying Colors, and Adrenaline Mob. The supergroup is influenced by the classic sounds of Led Zeppelin, Cream, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as newer artists such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and the Black Crowes.

Mike Almon
2023-03-04 19:00 - 22:00
With more than 300 shows scheduled each year, Mike Almon has been playing guitar and writing music since he was 14. This year he plans to release his first studio-recorded album “Had a Good Run” featuring a mix of his originals, along with two bonus track parodies “Last Fence” and “Detour Land.”

Space Oddity: The David Bowie Experience
2023-03-04 19:30 - 21:30
This live, multi-media spectacle presents a musical journey through the metamorphosis of David Bowie’s career. David Brighton and band deliver a stunning note-for-note theatrical concert event, transporting audiences from the legend’s space-age rock idol phase through his years as a mainstream media star.
Show night dining available

FREE Euchre at the Wabash County YMCA
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:00
The Wabash County YMCA is bringing back FREE Euchre for any older adult! Euchre will be held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month starting at 10 am. Join us for morning refreshments, cards, door prizes, and conversation. We will teach you how to play! Call the Y to register (260.563.9622) or stop by the Y. No partner needed, and walk-ins welcome! This program is sponsored by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre.

Honors Band & Choir
2023-03-10 19:30 - 21:30
The annual Wabash County Honors Band & Choir performance features talented high school musicians. The concert provides students who have excelled in their school music programs the opportunity to work and perform with professional guest conductors.

Dakota Parker
2023-03-11 19:00 - 22:00
Dakota Ray Parker performs many varieties of music including classic country (Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash), some classic rock (Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen), Folk music (The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Tom T Hall), Elvis Presley, Adele, Justin Bieber and so much more. He also writes his own music with more than 35 original songs. He won The Voice of Wabash County in 2018 and opened for Aaron Barker at the Eagles Theater.

St. Trolley's Day Tour
2023-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Do you have a bit of Irish in ya? Come find out if you have what it takes to be a Celtic Knight of St Trolley. This year will be full of shenanigans! We will break you into groups of 4 to compete for the Shennany Cup! Do you have what it takes? May the Luck of the Irish be on your side! 🍀 Stay tuned for the stop locations.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra
2023-03-12 15:00 - 17:00
The professional, community, faculty, staff, and student musicians of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their 84th season by presenting Dona Nobis Pacem. The concert will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Mass in C” with the Manchester University A Cappella Choir, the symphony chorus and area high school choirs; “Melody” by Myroslav Skoryk; “Dona Nobis Pacem” from the Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach; and “Lyric for Strings” by George Walker, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for music composition.

Harriet Tubman And the Underground Railroad
2023-03-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-14 12:00 - 14:00
Virginia Repertory Theatre presents a stirring musical drama tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery. Share her adventurous life in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson. Student matinees are held during the school day as field trip opportunities, but are open to the public as well.

March Board Meeting
2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

Yoga Flow Class: All Skill Levels Welcome
2023-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
An instructor from Fusion Yoga, Fort Wayne travels to teach a yoga flow class for all levels of participants. It is held upstairs in the studio of Wabash Valley Dance Theater (58 W. Canal St. Wabash, IN).
It is $20 drop-in or $60 monthly fee. You can pay cash or online at www.wabashvalleydance.org.
Please contact Kristen Gebhart with any questions (260.330.9117). We would love to have you join us in breath, stretch, and providing the body with a feeling of refreshment.

Rhythm of the Dance
2023-03-16 19:30 - 22:00
Combining traditional dance and music with the advanced stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. This new era in Irish entertainment is internationally rated as one of the most popular Irish step dance shows in the world.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner
2023-03-17 17:30 - 19:30
Don’t miss our festive, all-you-can-eat buffet of Irish favorites like bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, fried cod, plus side and salad accompaniments. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy our lounge area before you’re seated!
On the buffet: bangers and mash with onion gravy; chicken cutlets with artichoke cream sauce; corned beef and braised cabbage; fried cod; potatoes O’Brien casserole; potato soup; marinated cucumbers and onions; roasted carrots; pickled beets; and tossed salad.
Optional desserts: blueberry cobbler with white chocolate cheesecake $8.95; flourless chocolate cake $6.95; apple pie $5.95

Jon Shoulders
2023-03-18 19:00 - 22:00
Performing throughout the region year-round, Jon Shoulders puts on a high-energy acoustic show that spans many genres and styles.

NOW OPEN: 2023 Farmers Market Registration
2023-03-22 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Returning for its 16th season in Downtown Wabash, Indiana, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market will open registration to new and returning vendors on Wednesday, March 15.
The market holds open spots for 35 full-season vendors leaving registration open on a first come, first serve basis. Vendors with goods and products that fit the handmade, homemade and homegrown categories are welcome! Downtown Wabash Farmers Market vendor registration comes in three tiers including full season at $200 per vendor, half seasons at $115 per vendor and drop-ins at $25 per vendor. Nonprofit rates are available.
To register, visit DowntownWabash.org/downtown-wabash-farmers-market or contact Carly Hawkins via carly@downtownwabash.org or 260.563.0975.
The 2023 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon from May 13 to September 30 at the Honeywell Center.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Trouble Is 25th Anniversary Tour
2023-03-22 19:30 - 22:30
25 years into his recording career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create blues-infused rock n’ roll. Shepherd has an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer, and one of the most distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, two Blues Music awards, plus a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.

Gourmet Dinner & Chamber Music Series - Anita Graef, Cellist and Louise Chan, Pianist
2023-03-23 18:00 - 20:00
Anita Graef and Louise Chan will perform selections by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, and Amy Beach. Graef is a soloist, orchestra musician, and educator with notable appearances including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series, and Concerts from the Library of Congress. She recently made her New York debut with the Riverside Symphony, and has performed at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, and Ojai’s Chamber on the Mountain.
Menu: spinach salad with balsamic caramelized shallots and goat cheese; grilled swordfish with warm Asian slaw; rice pilaf; and chocolate espresso pot de crème for dessert. Coffee, tea, and water are included, with other beverages available for purchase. Menus can be modified for dietary restrictions. Please call 260.563.1102 at least two weeks prior to the event to request a special menu.

Donnie Baker
2023-03-23 19:30 - 22:30
With over 1 million Facebook followers and as a regular guest on Bob and Tom, Donnie Baker has conquered all (except for selling his boat!) Donnie will share stories about his boss Randy, his best friend Scotty Winkler, ex-girlfriend Angel Skinner, and his mom Phyllis. For mature audiences.

Seafood Dinner
2023-03-24 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a chef-attended, all you can eat seafood buffet featuring chicken and crab scampi, baked shrimp and lobster ravioli; seafood paella; stuffed salmon; oysters on the half shell; seafood chowder; plus side and salad accompaniments. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy our lounge area before you’re seated!

Honeywell CommUNITY Arts Program Celebration
2023-03-24 18:30 - 20:30
Enjoy Mexican antojitos (snacks), alebrijes created by students, and performances while you mingle with our talented students and teaching artists Ana Velazquez, Emily Guerrero, and Brian Kruschwitz.
The Honeywell CommUNITY Arts program is a collaboration between Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and Manchester Community Schools. The program inspires students to give voice to their individual stories through visual art, storytelling, and music.

Abbie Thomas
2023-03-25 19:00 - 22:00
Influenced by an eclectic mix, from The Beatles and Karen Carpenter, to Lauren Hill and John Mayer, singer songwriter with a pop-soul flair, Abbie Thomas mixes catchy melodies with hard-hitting, life inspired lyrics. She was a songwriting finalist at The Acorn Theater in June 2019, and is now building a resume as an opening act for touring musicians (ex. Callaghan, Billy Gilman). Thomas released her first of a series of singles, “Those 3 Words” in April 2020, available on iTunes and Spotify. In May 2022, she released her first self-produced EP “Dirty Little Things.”

Mitchell Tenpenny
2023-03-25 19:30 - 21:30
Nashville native Michell Tenpenny is celebrating his second #1 career single “Truth About You”. Just off the Luke Bryan tour, Tenpenny launched the first run of shows on his headlining “This Is The Heavy Tour.” Hits include “At The End Of A Bar,” debut single “Drunk Me,” and most streamed hit “We Got History.” He was nominated for ACM Awards’ New Male Artist of the Year and CMT’s Breakthrough Video (“Drunk Me”), and saw his “Alcohol You Later” and “Anything She Says” singles certified gold.
