Java, Jive & Pie Benefits Community Arts Program

January 12, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.
Members of the Community Arts Program’s Vocal Vibes include (L to R) Marah Grant, Kirt Case, Andrea Texiera, Angela Reichart, Angel Hamilton, Mike Lewis, Lori Widman, Steve Meulink and director Dr. Ardis Faber. Photo by Marah Grant Photography
Members of the Community Arts Program’s Vocal Vibes include (L to R) Marah Grant, Kirt Case, Andrea Texiera, Angela Reichart, Angel Hamilton, Mike Lewis, Lori Widman, Steve Meulink and director Dr. Ardis Faber. Photo by Marah Grant Photography

By Staff Report

WINONA LAKE – Community Arts Programs will the annual Java, Jive & Pie event to raise funds for the Community Arts Programs.
This event will be held at Rodeheaver Auditorium, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake, from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24.
This year, the program will feature songs from around the Midwest, with performances from Vocal Vibes, a select group of singers from within the Community Arts Program Vocal Vision group. A live instrumental jazz quartet will support the vocalists and perform throughout the evening, according to a news release from Community Arts Program.
Vocal Vibes Director Dr. Ardis Faber anticipates this annual event and encourages the community to attend.
“You won’t want to miss this evening filled with dance music, familiar ballads, up-tempo vocals from the swing era and the easy-listening jazz from Wally Brath and Friends quartet!” Faber said. “What better way to relax than to enjoy an evening out with friends while listening to some great jazz!”
In addition to live musical performances, attendees are encouraged to dress in the style of the ’40s and ’50s. During the evening, patrons will enjoy charcuterie, coffee, pie and a dance floor. A silent auction will feature items donated by community individuals and businesses. The evening will close with the annual pie auction, featuring famous and fresh-baked Dan Bauer pies.
“This is our fourth year conducting the Java, Jive & Pie fundraiser. We are growing it into a premier event,” Lori Widman, Community Arts Program president, stated. “We have outgrown all previous venues and we hope to fill Rodeheaver Auditorium this year. This will be an evening to enjoy good company, listening and dancing to live jazz music ... all while supporting our artistic programs; you won’t want to miss this opportunity.”
Tickets are available at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list and are $30 for an individual and $220 for a table of eight. All proceeds benefit the Community Arts Program’s mission to provide various creative, collaborative experiences that allow people in Kosciusko County to discover, develop and share their musical and artistic gifts.
For more information, contact Widman at [email protected].
Visit the website at www.capwarsaw.com to learn more about the organization.

WINONA LAKE – Community Arts Programs will the annual Java, Jive & Pie event to raise funds for the Community Arts Programs.
This event will be held at Rodeheaver Auditorium, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake, from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24.
This year, the program will feature songs from around the Midwest, with performances from Vocal Vibes, a select group of singers from within the Community Arts Program Vocal Vision group. A live instrumental jazz quartet will support the vocalists and perform throughout the evening, according to a news release from Community Arts Program.
Vocal Vibes Director Dr. Ardis Faber anticipates this annual event and encourages the community to attend.
“You won’t want to miss this evening filled with dance music, familiar ballads, up-tempo vocals from the swing era and the easy-listening jazz from Wally Brath and Friends quartet!” Faber said. “What better way to relax than to enjoy an evening out with friends while listening to some great jazz!”
In addition to live musical performances, attendees are encouraged to dress in the style of the ’40s and ’50s. During the evening, patrons will enjoy charcuterie, coffee, pie and a dance floor. A silent auction will feature items donated by community individuals and businesses. The evening will close with the annual pie auction, featuring famous and fresh-baked Dan Bauer pies.
“This is our fourth year conducting the Java, Jive & Pie fundraiser. We are growing it into a premier event,” Lori Widman, Community Arts Program president, stated. “We have outgrown all previous venues and we hope to fill Rodeheaver Auditorium this year. This will be an evening to enjoy good company, listening and dancing to live jazz music ... all while supporting our artistic programs; you won’t want to miss this opportunity.”
Tickets are available at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list and are $30 for an individual and $220 for a table of eight. All proceeds benefit the Community Arts Program’s mission to provide various creative, collaborative experiences that allow people in Kosciusko County to discover, develop and share their musical and artistic gifts.
For more information, contact Widman at [email protected].
Visit the website at www.capwarsaw.com to learn more about the organization.

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