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200 Member Male Chorus Group to Perform in Elkhart Saturday
April 30, 2013Big sound is what visitors to the Lerner Theater can expect Saturday night. About 200 men — members of eight choruses from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio — will be singing show tunes for the Big Sing: A Night at the Theatre. Read More
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Two Architectural Firms Honored for Lerner Renovations
April 26, 2013Architects behind the renovation and expansion of the histortic Lerner Theatre have been honored with a national award. Read More
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Vicki Lawrence: She Thought She’d Be a Dental Hygienist, but Ended Up Acting
April 3, 2013“I wanted to be a dental hygienist,” said Vicki Lawrence. “I still have a little bit of a tooth fetish.” Instead, she met comedian and actress Carol Burnett as a high school senior in California and life took a decidedly different course. Read More
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Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me Coming to the Lerner Theatre
March 16, 2013Coming from the radio airwaves to downtown Elkhart this fall, NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me will record a live show at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Silent Movie at The Lerner to Feature Restored Organ
March 5, 2013For the first time in decades, the Lerner Theatre’s newly restored pipe organ will accompany a silent film. Read More
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Elkhart Municipal Band Celebrates 75 Years with Sunday Concert
February 20, 2013From humble beginnings to sharing the stage with world-class performers, the Elkhart Municipal Band is celebrating a special milestone this year. Read More
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Want Elkhart Jazz Fest Tickets? Get Them Now
February 13, 2013With about four months left until the Elkhart Jazz Festival, ticket sales are strong, according to event co-chairman David Smith. Read More
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New List of Elkhart Jazz Festival Artists Unveiled
February 4, 2013The latest list of artists scheduled to play this summer at the Elkhart Jazz Festival is bursting with old favorites and new names. Read More
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More Ticket Prices Announced for Elkhart Jazz Festival
February 3, 2013Early bird tickets for the Elkhart Jazz Festival are on sale, and more prices have been announced, including details on passes to see legendary trumpet player Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Read More
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Comedian Vicki Lawrence Coming to the Lerner Theatre
February 1, 2013Tickets are on sale for a nationally touring show featuring comedian Vicki Lawrence, best known for her appearances on “The Carol Burnett Show” and her sassy role on “Mama’s Family.” Read More
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More Artists Added to 2013 Elkhart Jazz Festival Lineup
January 16, 2013A jazz band with a youthful flair, a festival favorite and a new face have been added to the lineup for this summer’s Elkhart Jazz Festival, which will run from June 20-23. Read More
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Hundreds Watch Irish in Title Game Together Thanks to Lerner Theatre
January 8, 2013The BCS Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama provided a great platform for the Lerner Theatre’s first foray into hosting a viewing of a sporting event, general manager Dave Smith said. Read More
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Wynton Marsalis to Perform at Elkhart Jazz Festival
January 6, 2013The Elkhart Jazz Festival has long been known for drawing talented musicians from around the country, and this summer, the festival will offer something even more special — a concert by living legend Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Read More
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Mentoring Programs to Benefit from Movie Showing
January 2, 2013In celebration of January as National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart will team up with the Lakeshore Railroad Historical Foundation to present a showing of the movie “The Blind Side.” Read More
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“A Lerner Christmas” Opens
December 15, 2012Premier Arts’ original performance, “A Lerner Christmas,” opened Friday night for a three-day run at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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“Still Dancing” Brings Local Stars Out, Raises Money for Samaritan Center
November 3, 2012Eighteen people competed in the “Still Dancing in Elkhart” event Friday at the Lerner Theatre. The fourth annual event paired local celebrities with professional dancers in a “Dancing with the Stars” competition. Read More
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Elkhart County Symphony to Host Fundraiser
November 1, 2012The Elkhart County Symphony will hold a fundraiser concert on Nov. 16 to help raise money for its season. The event, A Wreath for All Seasons, will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Lerner Theatre’s Crystal Ballroom. There will be a live and silent auction, music from The Jim Pickley Trio, and dinner. Read More
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Celebrate Halloween with a Zombie Walk
October 28, 2012You can celebrate Halloween in style on Wednesday courtesy of The Elkhart Truth and www.etruth.com. The paper is sponsoring a Zombie Walk and free screening of the 2009 film, “Zombieland.” People are encouraged to dress as zombies and enter the Truth’s costume contest. Read More
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Lerner Crowd Eats Up Knight’s Good-Natured Negativity
October 18, 2012An assortment of negatives proved a giant positive for Bob Knight fans who came out to see the iconic former basketball coach speak Wednesday evening at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Lerner Restoration Complete with Installation of Organ
September 6, 2012The final piece of the Lerner Theatre restoration is in place with the installation of a fully restored 1924 pipe organ. Read More
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IUSB Receives $200,000 Donation for Summer Theatre Series at Lerner Theatre
August 6, 2012Doloris Cogan of Elkhart has donated $200,000 to Indiana University South Bend, which will be used to help establish and support the Doloris C. Cogan IU South Bend Summer Theatre Series at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. Read More
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Haggard’s Family Affair Takes Lerner stage
August 6, 2012His familiar growl coupled with the twang of the steel guitar let those at the Lerner Theatre know Merle Haggard was indeed in town. Haggard and his band, the Strangers, were on the Lerner stage Sunday night in front of a solid and enthusiastic crowd. Read More
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Talent Show Aug. 10 Raising Money for Bashor Children’s Home
August 2, 2012People are invited to attend Elkhart Has Talent, a fundraiser that will benefit Bashor Children’s Home, a nonprofit in Goshen that helps troubled youth and their families. Read More
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Bob Knight Coming to the Lerner Oct. 17
July 25, 2012Knight’s Oct. 17 appearance at the Lerner — which will include a VIP reception followed by a general-audience presentation — will serve as a well-timed fund-raiser for the Boys & Girls Club, which will launch its North Side after-school program two days earlier on Oct. 15.
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Lerner Presents ‘Grease’ in Youth and Adult Versions
July 19, 2012Premier Arts, the resident theater of the Lerner Theatre, will present youth and adult productions of “Grease.” Read More
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Newcomer, Gulley Come to Lerner Theatre
July 12, 2012Folk singer Carrie Newcomer and author Philip Gulley will come to the Lerner Theatre to present the “Home and Habitat” show at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Read More
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Lerner Presents Michael Jackson Show
July 5, 2012Tickets are on sale for a Michael Jackson tribute event at the Lerner Theatre.
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Lerner Theatre to Host Free Showing “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
July 1, 2012The Lerner Theatre will celebrate Independence Day with a free showing of the patriotic flick, “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
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Lerner Theatre Celebrates Anniversary
June 20, 2012When the Lerner Theatre opened more than a year ago, its schedule was mostly blank. Now, more than a year later, the theater is bustling with activity, from legendary country singers to community events. More than 100,000 people have attended events there.
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Lerner Starts Selling Tickets for Merle Haggard
June 2, 2012Tickets went on sale Friday for Merle Haggard’s August performance at the Lerner Theatre.
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Miles Time Capsule Cracked Open at Lerner
May 23, 2012Former employees of Miles Laboratories and other community members gathered at the Lerner Theatre Tuesday evening for the opening of the Miles time capsule discovered on March 28. Read More
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IUSB Brings Four Summer Shows to Lerner Theatre
May 17, 2012IUSB Dean for the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts Marvin Curtis doesn’t remember exactly when he and Lerner Theatre general manager David Smith decided to collaborate, but he does know that the partnership will be successful. Read More
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Country Legend Merle Haggard to Perform at Lerner Theatre
May 16, 2012Country music legend Merle Haggard will be coming to The Lerner Theatre this summer. Read More
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Time Capsule in Elkhart Will Be Unveiled
May 14, 2012The contents of a time capsule pulled from a cornerstone of the old Bayer building about six weeks ago will be unveiled to the public on May 22. Read More
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Elkhart Receives Award from Indiana Landmarks for Bringing Back the Lerner Theatre
April 29, 2012The city of Elkhart has received the Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration in honor of its renovation of the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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IUSB, Lerner Theatre Launching Summer Theater Series
April 15, 2012Indiana University South Bend and the Lerner Theatre are partnering to present a summer theater series. Read More
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Willie Nelson Plays at The Lerner to a Full House
April 14, 2012Picture Willie Nelson with his hair in two braids down his back and a folded red bandana wrapped around his head. Now picture him as a stuffed doll. Read More
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Teaming Up with The Lerner and Downtown Elkhart Inc. Was Successful for the Humane Society of Elkhart County
April 6, 2012The Humane Society showed the movie “All Dogs Go to Heaven” at The Lerner Wednesday afternoon during the pet shelter’s fundraiser. Read More
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Tickets Available for Davina and the Vagabonds
April 5, 2012Tickets are available for the Jazz Festival encore performance featuring Davina and the Vagabonds. Read More
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The Lerner Hosts the Elkhart Humane Society's Fundraising Efforts
April 5, 2012Outside The Lerner Theater Wednesday, with five small dogs from the Humane Society of Elkhart County watching, prowled a woman in a cat costume, holding a sign that read, 'All cats go to heaven too.' Read More
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Lerner Will Show 'All Dogs Go to Heaven' for Free
March 31, 2012The Lerner Theatre will show "All Dogs Go To Heaven" for free at 2 p.m. Read More
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Lerner Brings Two Events Friday Night with Grammy Winner, Nominee
March 15, 2012The Lerner Theatre has two major spaces - the theater and the Crystal Ballroom. And Friday night, both will be full of talent. Read More
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Elvis Impersonator Comes to Lerner Theatre on April 27
March 15, 2012It's a long drive to Graceland, but for local Elvis fans, they won't have to travel far to see the King. Read More
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Organizers Say Lerner Theatre on Track to Success
March 15, 2012The Lerner Theatre has been open since June, and so far, it's exceeding expectations. Read More
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Navy Band Sea Chanters at The Lerner on Saturday
March 8, 2012The Navy Band Sea Chanters will take the stage at the Lerner Theatre for a free concert, one of many stops on their 2012 national tour. Read More
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Davina and the Vagabonds Return to Lerner for Jazz Festival Encore Performance
March 1, 2012Davina and the Vagabonds are coming to the Lerner Theatre on April 7. Read More
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Willie Nelson Tickets Go on Sale at Lerner Theatre
February 24, 2012People lined up right at 10 a.m. Friday to buy tickets for the April 13 Willie Nelson concert at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Elkhart Jazz Festival Brings Encore Performance Friday
February 23, 2012Jazz singer Joan Collaso will perform at the Lerner Theatre as part of the Elkhart Jazz Festival Encore Series. Read More
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Willie Nelson Comes to the Lerner
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Atwater, Reed to Perform in Lerner Theatre's Valentine's Day-Themed Concert
February 9, 2012Singer Victoria Atwater met her husband, Bruce Reed, while they were performing in Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville,' in which she played Rosina and he was Count Almaviva. Read More
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Jazz Festival Adds February Encore Performance
February 4, 2012Joan Collaso will be performing at the Lerner Theatre Feb. 24 as part of the Elkhart Jazz Festival Encore. Read More
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Midwest Museum Finds Art for the Lerner
January 30, 2012When the Lerner Theatre needed art, they only had to go a few blocks away. Read More
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Allan Will Perform at the Lerner Jan. 28
January 12, 2012Emilee Allan will release her first CD at a concert Jan. 28 at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Bringing the Christmas Spirit to the Lerner
December 23, 2011A couple hundred children, parents and grandparents came to watch 'Prancer' in the Lerner Theatre on Thursday. Read More
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Lerner Theatre Will Show 'Prancer' for Free
December 21, 2011The Lerner Theatre will show 'Prancer' for free at 4 p.m. Thursday. Read More
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Symphony's 'Holiday Memories' Concert Is Dec. 18
December 8, 2011The Elkhart County Symphony will celebrate the holidays with its 'Holiday Memories' concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Workers Begin Miles Mural Installation at Lerner
December 5, 2011In a vestibule area between the lobby and the auditorium of the Lerner Theatre, 36 pieces of a mural from the former Miles Laboratories laid on the floor, waiting to be positioned. Read More
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Celebrate 25th Anniversary of 'Hoosiers' with Screening at Elkhart's Lerner Theatre
November 8, 2011The restored Lerner Theatre will get its basketball baptism when the movie 'Hoosiers,' as well as a few of the individuals who either acted in it or inspired it, visit the sparkling downtown landmark next week. Read More
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Symphony Begins Season at New Home Lerner Theatre
November 5, 2011Six years after almost being disbanded, the Elkhart County Symphony will perform tonight on the stage of its new home, the renovated Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Lerner Brings Roomful of Blues, Varied Acts to Elkhart
November 4, 2011Thursday night's Roomful of Blues show was one of many varied performances the Lerner Theatre has hosted this season. Read More
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Air Force Band Honors Veterans
November 2, 2011The United States Air Force Band of Flight will present its annual free concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Country Legend George Jones at The Lerner on Friday
October 27, 2011The legend will stop by the Lerner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday as one of the last stops on his birthday tour. Read More
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Roomful of Blues Comes to Lerner
October 27, 2011With the cold weather starting up, there's no better music to listen to than the blues. Read More
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Fathers and Families Enjoying Father's Day at the Lerner
June 20, 2011A Father's Day Jazz Brunch was in the Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre Sunday. Read More
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Performers Share What It's Like on Stage at the Lerner
June 18, 2011If the opening of the Lerner Theatre opening is a big deal for audience members, imagine what it was like for local music and theater groups that performed Friday night on the renovated stage. Read More
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Opening Night at the Lerner Theatre Attracts a Full House
June 17, 2011Spano and Roth joined the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra at the first public event of grand opening week at the Lerner Theatre. Read More
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Bill Miller Lived a Life as Large as His Beloved Theater
June 15, 2011"Dad was in the theater and the theater was in him." Read More
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In His Father's Footsteps, Phil Miller Did the Best That He Could Do
June 15, 2011Phil Miller jokes about his father, Bill Miller's, No. 1 rule: Don't follow him into the family business. Read More
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Lerner to Elco and Back: A Timeline
June 15, 2011March 31, 1923: Harry E. Lerner announces his plans to build a theater at Franklin and Main streets in downtown Elkhart. Read More
