Fort Wayne
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Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cinderella Dress Day will offer free dresses, shoes, jewelry, makeup, and health info to girls in grades 7-12 on March 22 from 8 to 3 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center. Golden tickets hidden around Fort Wayne may help guests skip long admission lines. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory hosts a Slightly Used Orchid Sale this weekend. Orchids from the Sweetheart Orchid display will be sold for half price (Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.) at the gift shop to support next year's exhibit. 21Alive
- ➤ Disney On Ice is coming to Fort Wayne this weekend at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday (10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.) It features Frozen and Encanto shows with live ice skating, aerial acts and sing-alongs for families. 21Alive
- ➤ Heartland Sings partnered with Iris Family Support Center to shine light on child abuse with music at Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab. The Saturday show at 7:30 p.m. has ended and today's performance begins at 3 p.m. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board of Education finalized a new A-F school accountability system that uses individual student scores with a transition year in 2025-26 before accountability counts begin in 2026-27. State officials paused the federal waiver process and will resume it soon. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance hosted Doctor's Day on Saturday at Science Central, offering a free health career fair where visitors engaged in interactive exhibits and learned about health career opportunities (hands-on education was on display). The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mary Bleke anchored Bellmont's defense as the Braves won their first girls basketball state championship. Her standout play set a historic moment that highlights the team's commitment this season. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Local high school basketball teams clinched sectional championships Saturday with scores ranging from narrow overtime wins to dominant leads, and regional finals will take place on March 14 at sites like New Castle and Logansport – Northwest Ohio matchups are scheduled at Bowling Green State University. WFFT-TV
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Writers' Room
6:30-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Improv — Free entry — A bi-weekly gathering for writers to create, share ideas, and hold each other accountable in a supportive atmosphere.
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Akropolis Reed Quintet Performance
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Pearl Street Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the sonically daring Akropolis Reed Quintet in a captivating performance of new works.
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BANDemonium
8 PM — Baker Street Centre/C2G Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an eclectic night of local music featuring Sun.Dyle, Neighborhood Strays, Sahara, and Mom Wagon.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with laughter.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Experience the humor of Mojo Brookzz live on stage for a night of unforgettable laughter.
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2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Quarterfinals and Semifinals
12 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Witness thrilling college basketball action in the heart of Fort Wayne.
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Josh Firestine Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Tacoma's own comedic talent, Josh Firestine.
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USPA 2026 Northeast Regionals Powerlifting Competition
11 AM – 8 PM — Renegade Strength and Performance LLC — Registration required — Compete for state, national, and world records in powerlifting.
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Footloose Musical
2-6 p.m. — Arts United Center — Tickets from $101 — Experience the energy of the classic musical Footloose live in Fort Wayne.
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The Fell featuring Billy Sheehan
7 p.m. — Sweetwater — Starting at $25 — Experience the arena-sized energy of modern rock as The Fell hits the stage with Billy Sheehan.
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