What's Up! Wells County

Easter in the FW Botanical Garden March 29

Easter in the Garden will be presented at the Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun St., FW on Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Activities will include an Easter egg hunt for toddlers through elementary age, playing of games for prizes, making crafts and potting a plant, visiting the “Butterflies with an African Beat” exhibit and meeting the Easter Bunny. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and free to those 2 and younger. More information at www.botanicalconservatory.org

USF’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ begns April 5

The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts will present “To Kill a Mockingbird” on April 5, 6, 7 12, 13 & 14 at the USF Performing Arts Center 431 West Berry St., Fort Wayne.

The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m. and the Sunday ones at 2 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and those 10 and younger. Discounts for groups available. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time.

Brand Beauchamp is directing the dramatization by Harper Lee. More information at 260-797-1699 or at sf.edu/art

Auditions for  singers for Town End Productions April 14 & 28

Bearcreek Farms will be the site of auditions for Towns End Productions of Wish Upon A Song on Sunday,  April 14 and 28.

Sign up will begin at 2 p.m. with the singing to start at 3 p.m. There is a $10 charge to participate and a $5 cover charge.

Those selected will appear on three regional Network TV stations. This will be the sixth year for the event. The programs are on NBC and FOX in Lima, Ohio and FOX/WISE-TV in Fort Wayne. Many past participants have utilized their TV performance tapes to enhance their resumes and experience. They credit the show for increased bookings and entertainment opportunities in areas as diverse as the Ministry and MTV.

A panel of professional judges will award the winner $1,000 and seven semi-finalists will receive TV sets. $200 in cash will be awarded to the weekly winners. The semi final taping will be held on May 4, at Bearcreek Farms at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and the finals will be on May 18, the kids (7-14) at 3 p.m. and adults (14 and older) at 7:30 p.m.

For more information visit www.wishuponasong.com or call 419-852-0950.