Sayge Kortenber

‘Come From Away’ based on Newfoundland town as flights were diverted Published September 9, 2026 What happens when thousands of strangers suddenly find themselves stranded in tiny Gander, Newfoundland, following the tragic events in 9/11? That’s the question in Come From Away, the Tony Award-nominated musical coming to Arts United Center via Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, beginning Friday, Sept. 18. The show is based on the remarkable true story of what happened on and after Sept.

Art has a way of telling stories that sometimes words can’t convey. Art can capture certain moments of happiness, pain, hope, change, or even freedom and can allow others a chance to see the world through someone else’s eyes. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 Blue Jacket Inc. 2826 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne $25 · (260) 744-1900 At Blue Jacket’s Second Chances Art Exhibit those stories come together in a celebration of creativity and the people behind it.

The iconic Bell’s Skating Rink is officially celebrating its 100th anniversary with a two-day celebration, Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. To celebrate, New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael will lead a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Bell’s will offer open skating sessions from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. The first 100 skaters will get in free, with the rest skating for just $1. Bell’s Skating Rink has stayed in the same family the entire 100 years.