It is with great sadness that we announce that the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops concert, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the pandemic.
We look forward to this amazing event in the future.
Due to COVID-19;
The Historic Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” Cruise aboard the S.S. Lillypad, originally scheduled for May 21, has been rescheduled for July 31.
All tickets purchased for the May 21 cruise are being refunded. Guests who wish to attend the July 31 cruise will need to purchase new tickets for the rescheduled date.
This event is limited to 110 passengers and is expected to sell out, so early ticket purchase is encouraged.
Event Details
What:
Historic Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” Cruise (2-hour cruise)
When:
July 31, 1:30–4:00 pm
Boarding begins at 1:00 pm
Where:
The Frog Tavern
Syracuse, Indiana
Tickets:
$25 per person
On Aug. 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote.
Starting this Spring and Summer, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial is being celebrated throughout Indiana and America. August 26 has been designated Women’s Equality Day, and Syracuse has designated the week of August 23-29 as “Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration” week. Chautauqua-Wawasee will be putting on a number of events, partnering with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber and Indiana Humanities. Stay tuned! More details to follow!
We have not canceled May events yet, but will make that decision May 1. Refunds will be made promptly for the Lillypad Cruise if canceled. Stay safe!
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Performance Canceled
Chautauqua-Wawasee has received notice that Purdue University has canceled all extracurricular events, including performances by the Purdue Varsity Glee Club.
As a result, the April 24 performance in Syracuse has been canceled. We are very disappointed by this news, especially as the concert was approaching a sell-out.
All ticket purchases for this event are in the process of being refunded. Refunds will be completed by March 12.
Purdue University has shared a tentative reschedule date in October. Once details are confirmed, we will share updated information with our audience.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 7th annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival June 12 in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. This Festival brings together 30 local and regional artists from around the northern Indiana area.
The outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment. Food vendors are onsite for snacks and lunch, with outside seating available. Also, The Pier and Back Porch, a lovely on-site restaurant, offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining. Children may be entertained by a children’s craft activity, and enjoy the nearby playground. Attendance is free, and ample parking is available. Like every year, the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is sure to be an event to remember.
Stop by the Chautauqua-Wawasee tent for a free give-away. We can’t wait to see you there!
What: Oakwood Fine Art Festival
When: June 12, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, Indiana
Tickets: Free
Don’t forget to check our calendar for more great events!
Harkless Foundation Awards Chautauqua-Wawasee 2019 $7,000 Grant | December 2019
James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced that $85,500 in grant funding has been awarded to organizations serving the Syracuse community.
The grants were distributed to the following organizations:
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Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum – $16,000
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Teen Parents Succeeding – $12,000
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Syracuse Parks Department – $10,000
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Syracuse Cemetery Association – $10,000
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Oakwood Foundation Chautauqua-Wawasee – $7,000
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Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams – $5,000
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R.E.A.L. Services – $5,000
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Town of Syracuse – $5,000
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Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club – $4,000
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Kosciusko Community Senior Services – $4,000
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Lakeland Youth Center – $3,000
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Wawasee Supermileage – $2,500
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Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club – $1,000
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic – $1,000
Chautauqua-Wawasee extends sincere thanks to the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation for its $7,000 grant, which supports our mission and helps make our programs possible in the Syracuse community.
Chautauqua Wawasee is pleased announce the second annual Oakwood Old Fashioned Christmas. This is the time that Oakwood comes alive for the Christmas Holidays. Come and Join us!!
The beautiful Christmas Tree, in the front of the Oakwood Inn, will light up in all of it’s splendor at 6:20pm. Last year’s most popular was either Santa Claus or the Christmas Story read from the Bible in the Chapel, or possibly the live nativity or pictures with the Elf, Grinch, Frosty or Reindeer characters? Everything from last year is back and more. More fire pits for warm! More hot chocolate. Hot coffee. Listen to Strolling Quartets singing Christmas songs. Be sure to catch a Sleigh Ride around Oakwood!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Location: Oakwood Inn 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse, IN 46567
Date: November 28th, 2020
Time: 6pm-8pm
Open to Public — No Charge
Food and Stay available at the Oakwood Inn & Restaurant & Bar 574-457-7100
