Wabash – Two well-known performers, each in their own artistic volition, will take the stage at The Honeywell Center Ford Theater on two separate dates. On Sat., Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash welcome humorist Jeanne Robertson. The former Miss North Carolina, Robertson captivates audiences with her stories of friends, family, and everyday situations with a hilarious twist.

Whether regaling audiences with her experiences as a 6’2″ Miss Congeniality winner in the Miss America Pageant or with stories of life with her husband, “Left Brain,” she delivers clean comedy with class that will keep audiences laughing. Sponsorship for the performance is provided by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. Tickets are $18, $25, and $35.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 at 3 p.m. jazz pianist Dick Hyman will present Songs by Hoagy Carmichael. The legendary jazz musician has excelled as a pianist, organist, arranger, conductor, and composer. In addition to recording over 100 albums, Hyman also served as composer, arranger, and pianist for several Woody Allen films including “Bullets Over Broadway” and “Mighty Aphrodite.” Other film scores include “Moonstruck” and “Billy Bathgate.” The Dick Hyman jazz performance is brought to the Ford Theater stage courtesy of Hank and Louise Leander.

Amongst Hyman’s many music-related accomplishments, he was recently featured in the “New York Times” regarding his 30-year involvement with the annual Jazz in July concert series that Hyman founded in 1985. Jazz in July, which takes place at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, features other seasoned jazz pianist as well as newcomers to the genre that entertain jazz-lovers over a two week stretch. This event was born from not only Hyman’s love of jazz, but to showcase jazz, honoring the composers, the songs and the artists.

Admission to the Dick Hyman concert at the Honeywell Center is free however tickets are required. Tickets are available at the box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri. by calling (260) 563-1102 or by visiting www.honeywellcenter.org.

The Honeywell Center is north central Indiana’s premier arts and entertainment facility with more than 3,000 events and 150,000 visitors annually. Concerts, conferences, charity galas, art exhibits, and educational outreach programs are among the diverse events at the Honeywell Center.

All programs and activities are supported by gifts from individuals, businesses, the Indiana Arts Commission (a state agency) and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). The Center is located at 275 W. Market St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center Web site at www.honeywellcenter.org or call (260) 563-1102.