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ID102599
Title of ArticleTRICK-OR-TREATERS SCARE UP GOODIES AT CITY HALL
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTOP: Jenna Brouillette (left), marketing and communications manager for The Lerner Theatre, and other city officials greet trick-or-treaters and their parents on the second floor of City Hall during the City Hall trick-or-treat event in Elkhart. BOTTOM LEFT: Chief Probation Officer Bryan Shaw (right), dressed as Ted Lasso, gives a handful of candy to Eliana Skelton, 8. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dimitri Campbell (right), 4, dressed as a police officer, pretends to handcuff Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson on Thursday.
DateNov 01, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Municipal Building, Halloween


ID102284
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates 100 years at annual Volunteer Banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTherese Geise receives the Centennial Spirit Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership from Deen Tuggle, Lerner Theatre’s director of operations; Therese Geise, left, and Dawn Little were honored at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet; Mayor Roberson, left, honors volunteer Bufford Skipper at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet
DateSep 06, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Volunteer Work


ID102025
Title of Article‘Stars did align’
NotesKool & Gang and Commodores selected for Celebration under the Stars
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJon Hunsberger and Rod Roberson speaking; Rod Roberson speaking
DateJul 09, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101990
Title of ArticleCity salutes the arts
NotesDiana Krall, Jazz Fest Lerner Theatre headliner; Esther Buchanan, 100 year old and former Lerner volunteer: bornd two weeks before Lerner theatre opened. ; Middlebury High School
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson shares microphone with Esther Buchanan; crowd in Crystal Ballroom
DateJun 21, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Jazz Festival


ID101985
Title of ArticleRV travel show visits Elkhart
NotesBrass Elk Brewing; RV/MH Hall of Fame; RV Technical Institute; Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum; Discovery Channel; RV There Yet?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAllen Stewart gives Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe tour; Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe drive RV through downtown Elkhart
DateJun 20, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Eby Pines, Lerner Theatre


ID101980
Title of ArticleBig-time shows, small-town feel
Notes100th anniversary of Lerner Theatre. Theme: Sound of Legends.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiongirl flips during Adam Hawley performance; Connie Han Trio
DateJun 19, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Lerner Theatre, City of Elkhart


ID101952
Title of ArticleCity announces two key leadership hires for Lerner Theatre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarl Thompson; Robert Garcia
DateJun 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101834
Title of ArticleLerner Theatre to adopt All-In ticket pricing
NotesAll-In Pricing through Ticketmaster to see full price before purchase.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStage of the Lerner Theatre
DateMay 08, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, City of Elkhart


ID101725
Title of ArticleMayor rallies city with speech
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateApr 24, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), State of the City, Lerner Theatre


ID101333
Title of ArticleSymphony, students collaborate on performance at The Lerner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Symphony
DateMar 27, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Symphony Orchestra, Goshen High School, Lerner Theatre, Music Education


ID101241
Title of ArticleMaking dance accessible
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEpic Senior Company dancers performing; Stephanie Pairitz speaking; People clapping
DateMar 22, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsEpic Dance Studio, Global Link Distribution, Lerner Theatre, Scholarships


ID100780
Title of ArticleAuthor speaks at CAPS Pinwheel Breakfast
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Bridge speaks
DateFeb 26, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsChild And Parent Services (CAPS), Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Lerner Theatre


ID100749
Title of ArticleFive finalists named for Oaklawn’s Got Talent
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTed Yoder; Shiny Black; Braylon Knapp; Jonathan Torres; Bella Bauer
DateFeb 22, 2025
PageD1
SubjectsOaklawn Psychiatric Center, Lerner Theatre


ID100774
Title of ArticleFree movie series kicks off at Lerner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 22, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lerner Theatre, Elco Theatre


ID100227
Title of ArticlePremier Arts set to lift curtain on new season
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLerner Theatre interior; Lerner Theatre exterior; Elf The Musical on stage
DateJan 10, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLerner Theatre


ID100158
Title of ArticleOver 1,600 kids enjoy ‘Elf Jr.’ performance
NotesYouth Education Series show
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionall-youth performance of “Elf Jr.”
DateDec 14, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsPremier Arts Inc., Lerner Theatre


ID99642
Title of ArticleLerner roof needs repair
NotesElkhart Capital Outlay Fund
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLerner Theatre
DateDec 06, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre


ID99361
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates 100 years with kickoff event
Notes410 S. Main St. Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Lerner Theatre; Clark Wilson performs on pipe organ; Lerner Theatre; Kimball pipe organ
DateNov 22, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Centennial, Pipe Organs, Movie Theaters


ID99130
Title of ArticleCentennial celebration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Diana Lawson behind Elco sign; Lerner Theatre interior; Lerner committee chairs
DateNov 01, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Centennial, Elkhart, IN


ID98488
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates volunteers with banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLerner Theatre celebrates volunteers; Vicki Simmons; Julie Reynolds; Sue Dale
DateAug 31, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Awards


ID97088
Title of ArticleA SWIFTIE SUMMER
NotesLerner on the Lawn; The Simply Swifties Band
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTaylor Swift impersonator performs to a large crowd of girls; girls sing along; the Taylor Swift impersonator
DateJun 29, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Central Park - Elkhart, Elkhart ArtWalk, Concerts


ID100192
Title of Article‘We are a music community’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionyoung girl does flip during Adam Hawley’s performance; crowd at South Main Stage cheers; Eric Jacobson performs; Eric Jacobson and his trio perform in Elkhart Library Atrium; Rebecca Jade performs; Keb’Mo’ performs
DateJun 25, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Central Park - Elkhart, Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Public Library


ID100185
Title of ArticleSizzling sounds
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Connie Han Trio at The Lerner Theatre; Connie Han performs
DateJun 22, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Lerner Theatre, Weather, Main Street, Elkhart


ID99592
Title of ArticleCity to honor longtime radio host
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAllen Strike
DateJun 20, 2024
PageA1, A2
SubjectsStrike, Allen, WTRC-AM, Lerner Theatre


ID96997
Title of ArticleLerner manager announces departure
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichelle Weir
DateJun 05, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre


ID96748
Title of Article‘A caliber we haven’t seen before’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCount Basie Orchestra; Keb’ Mo’; crowd during 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival
DateMay 02, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Lerner Theatre, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Public Library


ID96211
Title of ArticlePete Rose to appear at Lerner Theatre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRose
DateApr 02, 2024
PageB1, B2
SubjectsMajor League Baseball, Lerner Theatre


ID95973
Title of ArticleAmphitheater group cuts ties with city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionResidents view preliminary designs for a proposed amphitheater; plans for Elkhart amphitheater
DateMar 15, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsEntertainment, Lerner Theatre


ID94618
Title of ArticlePremier Arts presents 'A Lerner Christmas'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 photos of children rehearsing
DateDec 13, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsPremier Arts Inc., Lerner Theatre


ID94110
Title of ArticleChristmas-themed windows unveiled at The Lerner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTwo photos of holiday-decorated windows; Mayor Rod Roberson and other on-lookers
DateNov 25, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLerner Theatre


ID92724
Title of ArticleLerner Theatre celebrates its volunteers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBanquet participants applaud Cookie Stenberg; Cookie Stenburg; Marty Conley; Julie Reynolds
DateSep 16, 2023
PageB6
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Volunteer Work


ID92126
Title of ArticleOaklawn hosts auditions for third annual Oaklawn’s Got Talent
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJessica Maurer of Luminos performs at The Lerner in 2022 during the Oaklawn’s Got Talent competition. The a cappella group won first place.
DateAug 25, 2023
PageA5
SubjectsOaklawn Psychiatric Center, Lerner Theatre


ID92019
Title of ArticleAggressive plan for lasting legacy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionUpdated renderings of the future Elkhart amphitheater, which will be located across the street from The Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart;
DateAug 22, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsDowntown Elkhart, Lerner Theatre, Construction


ID90289
Title of ArticleGood turnout for Elkhart Jazz Festival
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe 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.
DateJun 27, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Elkhart Public Library, Downtown Elkhart, Local Musicians


ID90270
Title of ArticleCelebrate Paul Thomas, 'Mayor of Main Street' at Jazz Fest
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPaul Thomas
DateJun 23, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Thomas, Paul, Lerner Theatre


ID90163
Title of ArticleBenham West documentary enjoys sold-out screening
NotesWhat Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community Displacement and Hope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart 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
DateJun 20, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsBenham West, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary


ID89416
Title of ArticleTouch-Up at the Lerner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGustovo Felix, left, and Carlos Guerrero are perched high above East Franklin Street on Tuesday to work on the exterior of the ornate Lerner Theatre
DateMay 17, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Renovation


ID89460
Title of ArticleLerner on the Lawn 2023 concert season announced
NotesCentral Green
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConcert on Central Green
DateMay 04, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Elkhart ArtWalk, Downtown Elkhart


ID88622
Title of ArticleCity officials eye project for ‘transformative’ amphitheater
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor 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.
DateApr 25, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsDowntown Elkhart, City of Elkhart, Construction


ID87522
Title of ArticleTips for retaining talent
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionShelby Cook, Derald Gray, Jose Rodriguez, Taryn Snyder; Eric Garton; Elkhart Chamber luncheon guests
DateMar 04, 2023
PageA1, A4
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Small Business, Lerner Theatre


ID86361
Title of ArticleWork begins on Lerner's heating, cooling system
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Lerner Theatre
DateJan 12, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Construction


ID85452
Title of ArticleDowntown’s WinterFest on tap
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRunners 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.
DateDec 01, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsWinterFest, Downtown Elkhart


ID85610
Title of ArticleDowntown's Winterfest on tap
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionUgly Sweater run participants; Lilly, Damian, Adrian and Sara Montoya with Santa
DateDec 01, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsWinterFest, Downtown Elkhart, Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Public Library


ID85315
Title of ArticleLerner unveils holiday windows with ‘Elf’ theme
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichelle Frank, Tanner Smale, Levon Johnson, Ashley Molyneaux
DateNov 25, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Christmas Lights – Downtown Elkhart, Premier Arts Inc.


ID85328
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honors founder Leroy Robinson with ball
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWillie Clayton
DateNov 23, 2022
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Lerner Theatre


ID83516
Title of ArticleCooking competition nets $365,000 for Bashor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSinai 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.
DateSep 23, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsBashor Children’s Home, Fund Raising, Lerner Theatre


ID81004
Title of ArticleFestival rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe 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
DateJun 21, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Downtown Elkhart


ID78269
Title of ArticleElkhart Symphony welcomes home virtuoso pianist
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNicholas Roth
DateMar 11, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart County Symphony Orchestra, Elkhart Natives, Lerner Theatre


ID78213
Title of ArticleHVAC upgrade approved for Lerner Theatre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRooftop of Lerner Theatre
DateMar 09, 2022
PageA1, A4
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Elkhart City Council


ID74831
Title of ArticleCity to spend $2.5M on HVAC systems
NotesElkhart Police Department
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 06, 2021
PageA1, A4
SubjectsElkhart City Council, City Hall, Air Quality, Lerner Theatre