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| ID | 99361 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner celebrates 100 years with kickoff event |
| Notes | 410 S. Main St. Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Lerner Theatre; Clark Wilson performs on pipe organ; Lerner Theatre; Kimball pipe organ |
| Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Centennial, Pipe Organs, Movie Theaters |
| ID | 99130 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Centennial celebration |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rod Roberson, Diana Lawson behind Elco sign; Lerner Theatre interior; Lerner committee chairs |
| Date | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| ID | 98488 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner celebrates volunteers with banquet |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre celebrates volunteers; Vicki Simmons; Julie Reynolds; Sue Dale |
| Date | Aug 31, 2024 |
| Page | D1 |
| ID | 96997 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner manager announces departure |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Michelle Weir |
| Date | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 96748 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ‘A caliber we haven’t seen before’ |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Count Basie Orchestra; Keb’ Mo’; crowd during 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival |
| Date | May 02, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Lerner Theatre, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Public Library |
| ID | 96211 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pete Rose to appear at Lerner Theatre |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rose |
| Date | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Page | B1, B2 |
| Subjects | Major League Baseball, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 95973 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Amphitheater group cuts ties with city |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Residents view preliminary designs for a proposed amphitheater; plans for Elkhart amphitheater |
| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Entertainment, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 94618 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Premier Arts presents 'A Lerner Christmas' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 2 photos of children rehearsing |
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Premier Arts Inc., Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 94110 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Christmas-themed windows unveiled at The Lerner |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Two photos of holiday-decorated windows; Mayor Rod Roberson and other on-lookers |
| Date | Nov 25, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 92724 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner Theatre celebrates its volunteers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Banquet participants applaud Cookie Stenberg; Cookie Stenburg; Marty Conley; Julie Reynolds |
| Date | Sep 16, 2023 |
| Page | B6 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Volunteer Work |
| ID | 92126 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Oaklawn hosts auditions for third annual Oaklawn’s Got Talent |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jessica Maurer of Luminos performs at The Lerner in 2022 during the Oaklawn’s Got Talent competition. The a cappella group won first place. |
| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 92019 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aggressive plan for lasting legacy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Updated renderings of the future Elkhart amphitheater, which will be located across the street from The Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart; |
| Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Lerner Theatre, Construction |
| ID | 90289 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Good turnout for Elkhart Jazz Festival |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Ben Davis Trio performs Friday in Central Park as part of the Elkhart Jazz Festival;Andy Brown Trio performs Friday in the library atrium as part of the Elkhart Jazz Festival; Attendees gather inside the Lerner Theatre to see a headlining performance at this year’s Elkhart Jazz Festival. |
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Elkhart Public Library, Downtown Elkhart, Local Musicians |
| ID | 90270 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Celebrate Paul Thomas, 'Mayor of Main Street' at Jazz Fest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Paul Thomas |
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Thomas, Paul, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 90163 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West documentary enjoys sold-out screening |
| Notes | What Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community Displacement and Hope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson addresses attendees at the documentary premiere of “What Happened at Benham West” on May 19 at the Lerner Theatre. At lest is Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, one of the project coordinators |
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary |
| ID | 89416 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Touch-Up at the Lerner |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Gustovo Felix, left, and Carlos Guerrero are perched high above East Franklin Street on Tuesday to work on the exterior of the ornate Lerner Theatre |
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Renovation |
| ID | 89460 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner on the Lawn 2023 concert season announced |
| Notes | Central Green |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Concert on Central Green |
| Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Elkhart ArtWalk, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 88622 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City officials eye project for ‘transformative’ amphitheater |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mayor Rod Roberson and Lerner Theatre executive director Michelle Frank offer preliminary details about a proposed amphitheater project downtown during a news conference Monday at the City Hall. |
| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, City of Elkhart, Construction |
| ID | 87522 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tips for retaining talent |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Shelby Cook, Derald Gray, Jose Rodriguez, Taryn Snyder; Eric Garton; Elkhart Chamber luncheon guests |
| Date | Mar 04, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Small Business, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 86361 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work begins on Lerner's heating, cooling system |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Construction |
| ID | 85610 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown's Winterfest on tap |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ugly Sweater run participants; Lilly, Damian, Adrian and Sara Montoya with Santa |
| Date | Dec 01, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | WinterFest, Downtown Elkhart, Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Public Library |
| ID | 85452 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown’s WinterFest on tap |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Runners take off at the Ugly Sweater Run at NIBCO Water and Ice Park during the 2021 WinterFest. The Montoya children – Lilly, Damian, Adrian and Sara – greet Santa at the Lerner Theatre during the 2021 WinterFest. |
| Date | Dec 01, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | WinterFest, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 85315 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner unveils holiday windows with ‘Elf’ theme |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Michelle Frank, Tanner Smale, Levon Johnson, Ashley Molyneaux |
| Date | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Christmas Lights – Downtown Elkhart, Premier Arts Inc. |
| ID | 85328 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Black Expo honors founder Leroy Robinson with ball |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Willie Clayton |
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 83516 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cooking competition nets $365,000 for Bashor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Sinai Vespie, the executive pastry chef at Notre Dame, won the people’s choice award for having the most outstanding tasting dish of the evening, a salted caramel peanut cake. |
| Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Bashor Children’s Home, Fund Raising, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 81004 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Festival rebounds to pre-pandemic levels |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Dean's List performs at Jazz Festival; Jay Rounds of Jake's Grill; concert goers at the Lerner Theatre; Jazz Festival guests visit food vendors |
| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 78269 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Symphony welcomes home virtuoso pianist |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Nicholas Roth |
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, Elkhart Natives, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 78213 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | HVAC upgrade approved for Lerner Theatre |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rooftop of Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 74831 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City to spend $2.5M on HVAC systems |
| Notes | Elkhart Police Department |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Oct 06, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, City Hall, Air Quality, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 74585 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner's undersized HVAC system may cost city $1M |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 72852 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner marks 10 years |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre; full house for Lerner Theatre's opening night; Lerner Theatre interior; picture of Lerner Theatre in 1924 |
| Date | Jun 26, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Renovation, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 72377 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jazz Festival announces lineup, event details |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dave Bennett |
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Local Musicians, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 68572 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner plans to reopen with limited capacity |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lerner Theatre, Elkhart County Health Department |
| ID | 70194 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lights, skating add Christmas cheer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Families skating at NIBCO Ice Park; Families skating at NIBCO Ice Park; Lerner Theatre Christmas window displays |
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | NIBCO Water & Ice Park, Lerner Theatre, Christmas Lights – Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 70113 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Next best thing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Zak and Ashlea Harrington; Paul Hanft and Laurie DuBois |
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Premier Arts Inc. |
| ID | 69456 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner unveils holiday-themed windows |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Nov 28, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Christmas Lights |
| ID | 70071 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner Theatre cancels all events through 2020 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
| ID | 68518 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City budget hearing will be one-day marathon |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Sep 08, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Budget, Elkhart City, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 72229 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Friends of the Lerner gets $500,000 for emergency repairs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre |
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 67430 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | All you need is love |
| Notes | The Beatles |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Lerner Theatre |
| Date | March 27, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 67292 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chamber of Commerce honors Welch Packaging |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brock Welch |
| Date | March 14, 2020 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Welch Packaging Group, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 67381 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner closed through March over virus fears |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Lerner Theatre |
| Date | March 13, 2020 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lerner Theatre, Public Health Issues |
| ID | 67059 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State leader helps business group celebrate |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Suzanne Crouch and guests; Suzanne Crouch and Chamber of Commerce members |
| Date | March 7, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Lerner Theatre, Crouch, Suzanne |
| ID | 66969 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Women go red |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Barbara Cowles; Meenakshi Gupta, Troy Weirick, Walter Halloran, Doug Liepert, Jessica Glassman, and Abdul Basit; Go Red for Women participants |
| Date | February 21, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Heart and Vascular Center, American Heart Association, Elkhart County East Division, Lerner Theatre |
| ID | 66596 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | General manager of Lerner Theatre reappointed |
| Notes | Michelle Frank |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Michelle Frank |
| Date | February 15, 2020 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (Mayor) |
| ID | 66551 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Marty Conley is today's vibrant person |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Marty Conley |
| Date | February 6, 2020 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Vibrant Communities, Lerner Theatre, Volunteer Work |
| ID | 66336 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Art of the Impossible |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lerner Theatre; Lerner Theatre auditorium; Lerner Theatre; The Warner; The Elco; The Elco |
| Date | December 30, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Construction, Renovation |
| ID | 66306 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tourism remains a growing business |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | David Bennett; Jessica Gorden and Sarah Stump |
| Date | December 23, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Tourism, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Jazz Festival |
| ID | 66213 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Festival of Trees rings in the holidays |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Craig Gibson; heart ornaments; Owl ornament; Wooden Christmas tree |
| Date | December 6, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Premier Arts Inc., Donations |
| ID | 66187 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lerner lobby named for philanthropist |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Art Decio and Tim Neese; Art Decio |
| Date | December 3, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Decio, Arthur J. |