Dean Jackson
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Fundraiser for bowling right up your alley
It’s a not-so-well-kept secret. For nearly 90 years, a cozy, six-lane bowling alley has flourished in the basement of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and School. With little promotion, generations […]
Local venues adjust to survive COVID-19 era
Like the saying, “the show must go on,” event organizers at area venues are learning new ways to make that happen in the COVID-19 era. And almost without exception, they […]
Globetrotters set to entertain and tug at the heartstrings
When the Harlem Globetrotters visit Fort Wayne on Dec. 29, they will bring more than 90 years of shenanigans, shots, and swishes. The Spread Game tour, according to Barry Hardy […]
Traditions live on at Holiday Pops
Traditionalists and music lovers alike will find their toes tapping to holiday offerings from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. The sounds of the season will be presented in concert events over […]
Hit the lights! Downtown Fort Wayne prepares to celebrate Christmas
His title is events and programming manager for the Downtown Improvement District. Santa’s Helper might be a better one. Alongside numerous local organizations, Rick Zolman and a team of staffers […]
Check the coolest sport in the Fort
Few things are as uniquely Fort Wayne as Komet hockey. Win, lose, or overtime shoot-out, generation after generation, the team has woven its place into the heart of a community. […]
Randy Brown retiring after storied career leading Coliseum
After more than 33 years with the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Executive Vice President and General Manager Randy Brown is retiring this fall. But truth be told, he didn’t […]
Ex-news anchor Ross Kinsey behind camera to focus on music
Ross Kinsey has always had songs bouncing between his head and his heart. But they never quite made it to paper. During a trip to Nashville on his 40th birthday, […]
Seventy-five students to stage classic big musical
The Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre has a reputation of taking on challenging productions. This year’s production of Les Misérables could be the biggest test yet. Executive Program Director Andrew […]