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Jen Poiry Prough

Jen Poiry Prough

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Purdue University Fort Wayne’s School of Music will present Aria Jukebox, a fundraising gala and recital, at Rhinehart Recital Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m.

PFW fires up Aria Jukebox on Nov. 1

Purdue University Fort Wayne’s School of Music will present Aria Jukebox, a fundraising gala and recital, at Rhinehart Recital Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m.  While enjoying heavy […]
The Artlink BASH will be Thursday, Oct. 10.

BASH kicks off annual Artlink auction

Artlink BASH, a ’50s Mod cocktail party, will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5-8 p.m. and kick off Artlink’s fourth annual art auctionbenefiting exhibitions, educational programs, and local artists. […]
Bruce Haines, president and general manager of PBS Fort Wayne, will retire in 2025.

PBS Fort Wayne president retiring

Bruce Haines, president and general manager of PBS Fort Wayne, has announced he will retire in 2025 following 17 years leading the regional public media organization.  Haines stepped into his […]
The History Center's George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series returns Oct. 6.

History Center announces free lecture series schedule

The History Center recently announced the schedule for their 2024-25 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series.  Taking place on the first Sunday of each month, outside of December,  at 2 […]
New York Times political journalist Michael Barbaro will kick off PFW Omnibus Speaker Series on Oct. 24.

PFW sets Omnibus Speaker Series lineup

Purdue University Fort Wayne recently announced their 2024-25 Omnibus Speaker Series, that kicks off Thursday, Oct. 24, with New York Times political journalist Michael Barbaro. For their 29th season, the […]
IMTF has adjust their schedule for Chicago.

IMTF adjust schedule for ‘Chicago’

Indiana Musical Theatre Foundation announced late last month that, due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to adjust the performance dates for Chicago: The Musical.  The production was originally scheduled for […]
Rick Cartwright's work will be on exhibit at Saint Francis' Rolland Art Center through Oct. 13.

Saint Francis welcomes all to gala, art exhibit

The University of Saint Francis has a few events the public is invited to attend: the President’s Art Gala on Saturday, Sept. 7; the Rick Cartwright Retrospective Exhibition, which runs […]
Fort Wayne Museum of Art has installed their second chandelier, The Amber & Waterford Crystal Chandelier, by acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly. Their first Chihuly chandelier, Lily Gold Chandelier, was installed in 2016.

Museum of Art adds 2nd Chihuly chandelier

Fort Wayne Museum of Art has unveiled the Amber & Waterford Crystal Chandelier by Dale Chihuly, the museum’s second chandelier by the internationally renowned glass artist.  Chihuly is recognized for […]
City and Arts United officials take part in a ceremonial ground breaking for Arts United Center.

Work gets started at Arts United Center

Arts United Center held a ground-breaking ceremony Aug. 8 for the expansion and restoration of the building designed by architect Louis I. Kahn and erected in 1973. The expansion and […]