Honeywell Center - Wabash, Indiana




The Honeywell Center's
programs are made
possible by the support
of generous individuals
and businesses.


















 

 




 

Hundreds Attend Rink Grand Re-Opening!

More than 400 people of all ages attended the Skating
Rink Open House.  Guests enjoyed free skating,
refreshments, music and games!

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Posted 3/15/2010
 



 

Wabash Library welcomed Biscuit
the Dog to the Center

Biscuit the Dog sprang from the pages of well-loved books
and into the Honeywell Center!  The Wabash Carnegie
Library brought Biscuit in to visit with boys and girls. 
The kids were also treated to a puppet show and other
interactive activities.

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Posted 3/15/2010
 



 

Seussical the Musical!

3000 students from all over Northern Indiana gathered
at the Honeywell Center to see a live performance of
Sueussical.  The kids LOVED it!

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Posted 2/26/10

 



 

Artist Bruce Langton visits area schools

Bruce Langton, one of today's premier contemporary
artists and children's book illustrators, presented an
interactive residency at area schools.  Students were
instructed on sketch drawings and even created their own!

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Posted 1/28/10



 

Regional art classes participate in residency

Published author/designer Candie Cooper visited several
schools during a multi-week classroom art residency. 
Young artists created felt collages while learning about
the ancient process of wet felting and wool.  Cooper visited schools in Huntington, Miami, Wabash, Blackford, and Wells counties.

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Posted 1/28/10



 

Banner reception honors student art winners

Hundreds of students and parents gathered in the Honeywell Center lobby for a reception to honor the entrants in the 2009 Banner Contest.  Young artists submitted original artwork, with several being chosen to have their art hang on the light poles around the Center and in downtown North Manchester.  Other winners were chosen to have their art transformed into holiday e-cards available for anyone to send.

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Posted 11/29/09



 

Steve Seskin visits regional schools

Songwriter Steve Seskin presented an anti-bullying program to thousands of regional elementary students.  Seskin also worked with several classrooms to write original songs that fit in to the program, aptly titled Operation Respect.  Seskin's visit culminated in a concert at the Honeywell Center, during which Seskin invited students in the audience to join him onstage for a few songs.

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Posted 11/23/09



 

Aaron Barker concert once again a hit!

Aaron Barker, Chris Wallin, Brooke Burrows, and Ira
Dean performed an outstanding concert Friday night. 
The 4 songwriters sang their top hits and told the
stories behind the writing of each one.  After the show,
they all hung around and met each and every fan.  This
concert has become an annual favorite for country fans!

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Posted 11/9/09



 

Nashville singer/songwriters visit
local high schools

Ira Dean, Brooke Burrows, and Aaron Barker presented
songwriting residencies to local high school choral students.  The trio shared stories about the music business and played some of their most popular hits. 

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Posted 11/5/09



 

900 students ride in to the Center to see
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

14 schools from as far away as Bremen brought 900
students to Wabash to see a play relaying the story
of Paul Revere's famous ride. 

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Posted 10/22/09



 

The entries are in, and the judging begins!

Stop in to see the 2009 Photo Show starting Oct. 21. 
Check back for the list of winners!

Posted 10/20/09





 

Educational Outreach is in full swing

In-school residencies bring professional artists, musicians, and entertainers into the classrooms for interactive presentations.  Students love it, and the teachers always appreciate new opportunities.

Check out some recent residencies:   
Mr. Taps      Rope Warrior      Candie Cooper

Posted 10/8/09







 


Win tickets to STOMP

Stomp is coming Nov. 4.  Tickets go on sale Oct. 13, but
you can win TEN!  Create your own Stomp-ish video and
get your family and friends to vote for you - if you win,
we'll give you ten free tickets!  More info


Posted 10/8/09




 

American Heritage Craft Show - Oct. 17

It's never too early to start Christmas shopping.  Don't miss our popular craft show, featuring jewelry, candles, floral designs, home decor, pottery, homemade soap, baskets, and much more.  Bring your appetite - Eugenia's Restaurant will be serving delicious lasagna for lunch.   More info

Posted 10/8/09