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Jen Poiry Prough

Jen Poiry Prough

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The Fort Wayne Children's Choir will perform "Hansel and Gretel" with the PFW Opera Ensemble.

PFW opera, children’s choir to put on show

The Purdue University of Fort Wayne Opera Ensemble, in collaboration with the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, will present Hänsel and Gretel on Thursday, Nov. 10, and Friday, Nov. 11, at […]
A sculpture by Suscan Zoccola stands at the Goshen Avenue and Sherman Boulevard roundabout.

City commemorates roundabout artwork

The newest public art sculpture has been commemorated as Public Works Division and Fort Wayne Public Art Commission celebrated the “5 Point Spin” at the Goshen Avenue and Sherman Boulevard […]
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation added 30 new pickleball courts around the city.

Fort Wayne parks add 30 pickleball courts

Thirty pickleball courts have been added to Fort Wayne’s city parks after a $180,881 project resurfaced and converted courts at Foster, Lakeside, Hamilton, and Kettler parks. Tillman Park tennis courts […]
A crowdfunding effort is helping area artists.

Crowdfunding effort aids regional artists

Amplify Art is a social media-based crowdfunding program that builds community support for and raises awareness of creative projects happening in northeast Indiana.  This year’s participants are Janelle Slone of […]
A sculpture will go up in downtown Fort Wayne to honor Ukraine.

Downtown sculpture to celebrate Ukraine

Art This Way, a program of Downtown Fort Wayne, has partnered with the Public Art Commission, the city of Fort Wayne, Arts United, and Fort Wayne Sister Cities International to […]
PFW will again host the Gene Marcus Piano Competition.

Competition set for young pianists at PFW

The Gene Marcus Piano Competition at Purdue University Fort Wayne will be held for young pianists up to age 18 years of age who live within 100 miles of Fort Wayne.  […]
You can pick your own apples Saturday, Sept. 24, at Poplar Village Gardens.

Do some apple picking at Poplar Village

On Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Poplar Village Gardens will be open for apple picking at 2107 Broadway.  Apple pickers will keep 25 percent […]
The downtown Allen County Public Library will host a Frida event on Sept. 17.

Celebration of Frida Kahlo at downtown library

On Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mexica-Arts is partnering with Sophia’s Portico, a creative feminine spirituality center, to host a Frida for All event for National Hispanic Heritage […]
There have been four chess tables erected at Freimann Square.

Check it out: Freimann adds chess tables

Four new chess tables with seating have been added at Freimann Square in an effort to promote chess as all-inclusive, multigenerational recreation for people of all ages.  Installed on the […]