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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown businesses in Fort Wayne are offering a Mother’s Day gift box that features items from 10 local shops & products like handmade goat milk soap, teas, jewelry and silk scarves to celebrate moms. Orders will be accepted until May 8 to help residents shop local. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne International Airport will open The Gateway Lounge Presented by STAR Bank on May 15, offering travelers a new frequent flyer lounge with annual memberships at $150 including one guest and limited day passes at $30. The lounge features private restrooms, varied seating, high-speed Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks — a new amenity designed by the airport authority to boost the passenger experience. Around Fort Wayne
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Allen County Public Library announced its 18th annual Rock the Plaza concert series with 27 performers scheduled every Saturday from June 14th through July 26th at the Main Library Plaza in Fort Wayne from 6 to 10 p.m. The series also includes a midday Music on the Plaza lineup featuring local bands and food trucks to offer additional live music experiences downtown. Around Fort Wayne
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Allen County Department of Environmental Management hosts an electronics recycling event at 2911 Meyer Road from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. where residents can drop off items like televisions, cell phones and laptops for safe recycling+fees vary by the number of items. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker held a news conference in Sunny Meadows on April 30 to announce nearly $100M for Fort Wayne city utilities improvements that will finish this year. Video and photos were shared to show the planned work. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 30th, the TinCaps won their third game in a row by beating the Dayton Dragons 8-3 at Parkview Field. Relief pitchers Mallitz, Wissman, and Neighbors retired 16 batters in order — while key hits by Verdugo and De Vries drove the comeback after Dayton briefly led. Around Fort Wayne
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Ecstatic Dance Experience
6-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Dance Collective — Sliding Scale Ticket — Engage in a therapeutic freeform dance journey with a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Chelcie Lynn Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch.
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Cinderella at the Embassy
6-7:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a charming ballet featuring over 100 local dancers performing the beloved fairy tale, followed by contemporary works.
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Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Enjoy an exciting baseball event with affordable tickets at Parkview Field.
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Disabilities Expo
10 AM – 3 PM — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free parking — Discover resources and enjoy a day of adaptive sports, entertainment, and community support.
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Brit Floyd Concert in Fort Wayne
4:00 – 10:30 PM — Foellinger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic sounds of Pink Floyd, from 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' to 'The Division Bell'.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting baseball action and family-friendly entertainment at one of the top ballparks in the region.
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42nd Street Performance
7:30 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Ticket prices vary — Fire & Light Productions brings the iconic musical 42nd Street to life at the height of the Great Depression.
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Preacher Lawson Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the humor of Preacher Lawson as he brings laughter to Fort Wayne.
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