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Outdoor theater lineup grows in second season

Staff Reports

Sunday, 25 April 2010 04:36AUBURN — DeKalb Outdoor Theater will grow in its second season, according to a newly released schedule of events.
This year’s lineup shows 30 events, an increase from 21 in the inaugural year for the theater along the east bank of Cedar Creek.
“I think it’s going to be a great season,” said John Chalmers, president of the theater’s nonprofit corporation.
“We’re pretty excited about having the Fort Wayne Philharmonic come on July 2. That will be a highlight,” Chalmers said.
The Philharmonic will present a concert of patriotic music, cosponsored by the local chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority.
The orchestra’s concert will be free of charge, just like all of this season’s Friday night shows.
Also new this year are four children’s programs on Saturday mornings. They will include entertainment, participation activities
and a light lunch for the youngsters. Children’s librarian Deb Argast of Eckhart Public Library is planning the events.
“We’re breaking new ground” with the children’s events, Chalmers said.

The complete lineup for the 2010 season:
DeKalb Outdoor Theater
June 4 — Choice, 7:30 p.m.
June 5 — DeKalb County Libraries children’s series with poetry slam, 11 a.m.
June 11 — Midway Magic, 7:30 p.m.
June 12 — DeKalb County Fair Association Fundraiser and BBQ and Music Festival
June 13 — Auburn Community Band Concert, 2 p.m.
June 18 — Summit City Singers, 7:30 p.m.
June 25 — Old Crown Brass Band, 7:30 p.m.
June 26 — DeKalb County Libraries children’s series, introduction to theater, 11 a.m.
July 2 — Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Concert, 7:30 p.m.
July 3 — Earle’s Country Jam featuring local talent, 6 p.m.
July 9 — Pale Gray Sky, rock music, 7:30 p.m.
July 10 — DeKalb County Libraries children’s series, 11 a.m.
July 11 — Auburn Community Band Concert, 2 p.m.
July 16 — Spike & the Bulldogs with Shifters Car Club cruise-in, 7:30 p.m.
July 24 -DeKalb County Libraries children’s series, introduction to dance, 11 a.m.
July 31 — Earle’s Country Jam, 6 p.m.
Aug. 6 — Classic rock and more by The Aaron Miller Band and guests, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 7 — Joey O’s Guitar Festival with special guests Voodoo Lounge, the ultimate Rolling Stones experience, 5 p.m.
Aug. 13 — Little Big Band, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 20 — United Way of DeKalb County kickoff event
Aug. 21 — Serenity House concert and fundraiser
Aug. 28 — The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival presents Cars & Guitars
Sept. 11 — Earle’s Country Jam, 6 p.m.
Sept. 18 — Drug Free DeKalb County’s Ride for Recovery charity poker run and hog roast, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

THEATER’s Web site:
dekalboutdoortheater.org