Saxophonist George Wolfe, left, and pianist James Helton, right, join together for a summer performance at Oakwood on July 23. (Photo Provided)

Chautauqua-Wawasee and Oakwood Resort sponsor many events throughout the year, but the summertime schedule is packed with fun for the whole family.

July will warm up with a Patriotic Pops Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 5. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be performing on the Oakwood lawn, and children and family of all ages are invited to attend. Chautauqua-Wawasee will sponsor the event with the help of many community donations and Steel Dynamics Inc.

The concerts will continue with a July 23 performance called Multicultural Musical Experience with George Wolfe and Michael Helton. Saxophonist George Wolfe and pianist James Helton join together for the summer performance.

The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Oakwood Resort. Tickets are $7 for adults, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased on the website, www.chautauqua-wawasee.org, at the front desk or at the door the day of the concert.

From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23, Chautauqua-Wawasee is hosting a workshop — “Learn What Motivates and Gives You Meaning: The Power of Archetypes” The all-day event is $50 per person, and includes materials and lunch. Registrants receive free admission into the evening concert.

July 20 marks the deadline for the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival artist application. The fine arts festival is held each year in Oakwood and displays work by local artists and crafters. Each potential vendor must submit an application that will be reviewed by a jury. The Fine Arts Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Oakwood Resort offers tour boat rides on Lake Wawasee nightly at 7:30 p.m. Rides are open to the general public for $10 per person. Each tour lasts 45 minutes. The weekend schedule at Oakwood is filled with live music performances on the back pier, and kayaks are available for rental throughout the summer.

For more information on events at Oakwood Resort, visit www.oakwoodresort.org.

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