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Local newgrass band Debutants will teach a weeklong summer camp at PFW this summer. Members of the band are, from left, Michael Earl Newsome, Colin Taylor, Lauren Blair, Sean Hoffman, Ellen Coplin, Jon Swain, and Lynn Nicholson.

Debutants offer course in how to jam

To most kids of the right age, summer camp is the best, especially when it’s devoted to a specific interest they is interested in. It’s an opportunity to take a […]

Malakai Tyne Bisel shoots a scene with Angel Ray, left, and Ricky Cortez for his film, Dead-End Dreams, which will have a premiere Wednesday, April 9, at JK O’Donnell’s.

Filmmaker premiering movie at JK O’Donnell’s

When I saw the opportunity to write about a local film release, I took it immediately. You see, I have history with Malakai Tyne Bisel, the creative force behind the […]

Patrons fill the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center for the return of The Fort Wayne Rod & Custom Show last year. This year’s show returns Friday-Sunday, March 28-30.

Car enthusiasts revved up for show

Hot dogs came to us from Germany. Apple pie was invented in England. Even baseball had its origins in the English game of rounders. But only America could invent the […]

The Violins of Hope project returns with many events from March 11-23, highlighted by Daniel Levin’s Violins & Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony photographic exhibit that will be at Rolland Art Center on the University of Saint Francis campus.

Violins of Hope offer opportunity for reflection

How do you place a value on a musical instrument? You can easily find a nice basic guitar for a couple hundred bucks. Or you can spend thousands to get […]

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will present rock anthems in a totally different way on Wednesday, March 5, at Embassy Theatre.

Orchestra rocking by candlelight at Embassy

Rock music fans have always valued the live experience. Whether it’s in a basement club, a concert hall, or a massive sports stadium, there’s nothing like performers on a stage […]

Mon National Day will be celebrated Sunday, Feb. 9, at the University of Saint Francis.

Cultural experience awaits at Mon National Day

Part of the appeal of living in a big city is the opportunity to experience cultures and traditions outside of the average person’s background. Life in a mid-sized city means […]

The renowned dance company Momix will bring their production of Alice, a reimagined telling of Alice in Wonderland, to Embassy Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Go down the rabbit hole with Momix at Embassy

Professional dance has found its niche in current popular culture in the shortest of forms. TikTok videos, TV talent searches, and celebrity showcases all present their performers’ artistry in short, […]

Justin Willman will bring his mind-blowing Illusionati Tour to Embassy Theatre on Friday, Jan. 24.

Willman will have you questioning your eyes

Since the very early days of commercial television in 1948, prank shows have been a part of the video landscape. Allen Funt’s Candid Camera revealed everyday people’s reactions to unexpected […]

Arena Dinner Theatre will present "The Last Quiz Night on Earth," beginning Friday, Jan. 17.

‘Last Quiz Night on Earth’ is no trivial play

With the yearly holiday hustle and bustle behind us, it’s time to move on to one of northeast Indiana’s favorite pastimes: complaining that there’s nothing to do around here in […]