What's Up! Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014

Holly Trolley shopping in FW

On Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown Fort Wayne will offer trolly rides during the Holly Trolley Shopping event.

Dozens of shops, museums and galleries will be open for visitors to check out. Riding is free.

The Nutcracker begins Dec. 3

Audiences of all ages will enjoy a combination of dance as Ball State University’s dancers and choreographers put a twist on the age-old classic story, “The Nutcracker.” The production will kick off the holiday season at the University Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-6 and 11-13, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

Tickets for “The Nutcracker” cost $18 for the general public, $17 for faculty and staff, $15 for senior citizens and $13 for students. 

Tickets are available from the University Theatre Box Office, open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before each performance. Contact the box office at 765-285-8749 or visit bsu.edu/theatre for more information.

Botanical Conservatory $1 Night Dec. 4

On Thursday, Dec. 4 Botanical Conservatory will off $1 admission from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Fort Wayne for adults and children. Babies and up to age 2 are still admitted free.

For more information call 260-427-6028.

Free Tot Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 2

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a free Tot Candy Cane Hunt Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. in the city gym.

 At 11:45 a.m. participants will be brought upstairs to search for the sweet treats. 

The Bluffton City Gym is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon to give children the space to run and play with others their age. Some balls are provided in the closet at the East end of the gym, but feel free to bring your own favorite toys too. The first Tuesday of every month has a special craft or activity planned. 

For more information call call the Bluffton Parks Department at 824-6069.

Art for the  holidays at FW’s Orchard Gallery

Art for the Holidays at the Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne will feature handmade ornaments and nativities as well as other artwork. 

Hours for the open house will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Other holiday hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The gallery is located at 5312 Covington Road in Fort Wayne.