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The latest entry into the ALT Homegrown Spotlight is Quentin Wright. He can be seen performing solo or front his band, The Howlin’ Hounds.

Howlin’ Hounds’ Quentin Wright in Spotlight

A new Midwest country band has landed themselves in Fort Wayne.  The Howlin’ Hounds are a mix of country, rock n’ roll, and indie music.  One of the members, Quentin […]
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The city is seeking artists for the pilot program, Shout-Out: Fort Wayne!

Artists sought for neighborhood initiative

The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is seeking proposals from artists for Phase 1 of a pilot program called Shout-Out: Fort Wayne! The artists would work collaboratively with two neighborhood […]
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Patriotic Pops concerts return beginning June 25 in Syracuse.

Quick Hit: Patriotic Pops

In what has become a local tradition, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will once again head out on the road to present their free Patriotic Pops concerts.  A celebration of the […]
There will be plenty of options to see fireworks to celebrate Fourth of July.

Your guide to Fourth of July festivities

Sure, your neighbors are already launching them, but official “bombs bursting in air” begin soon across northeast Indiana. While many towns will get the celebrations started early with festivals like […]
Jae, The Band is a one-man band created by University of Saint Francis alum Jared Schneider. Jae, The Band is being featured in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight.

Spotlight artist Jae, The Band is one-man band

Fort Wayne’s music scene is an ever-growing community of talented individuals, one of which is Jae, The Band.  The creation of Jared Schneider, Jae, The Band is a one-man alternative […]
Garrett Heritage Days will be held July 3-4.

Quick Hit: Garrett Heritage Days

Celebrate freedom during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend at Garrett Heritage Days, July 3-4.  The 5:30 p.m. downtown parade highlights Monday’s events that also include a beer tent […]
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Chain O' Lakes Festival kicks off June 2 in Albion.

Quick Hit: Chain O’ Lakes Festival

Albion’s annual Chain O’ Lakes Festival kicks the summer off Friday, June 2, with a cruise-in on the courthouse square followed by four more days of events on Wednesday-Saturday, June […]
RiverDrums returns to Promenade Park on June 6.

Quick Hits: RiverDrums

RiverDrums returns to Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne from 4:30-10:30 p.m. on June 6. Personalities, artists, dancers, and musicians representing the diversity of cultures that makes Fort Wayne a vibrant […]
Upheaval returns to Grand Rapids on July 14-15.

Halestorm, Lamb of God set for Upheaval

Upheaval is a two-day, mostly hard rock summer music festival at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids slated for July 14-15.  The opening night headliners include Bring Me The Horizon and […]
Halle Bailey takes on the role of Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

Live-action remake is pretty lifeless

After a pair of mild artistic successes in Mulan and Cruella, Disney retreats to the tried-and-true live-action remake formula that’s made them billions in the worldwide box office with The […]