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Jen Poiry Prough

Jen Poiry Prough

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Nominee list set for Arts United Awards

Arts United have announced their 2024 Arts United Award nominees, presented to people, organizations, and projects that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our 12-county region.  […]

Teen arts, writers honored by museum

Fort Wayne Museum of Art has announced their regional award winners of the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.  Presented by the nonprofit organization the Alliance for Young Artists & […]
Solve a mystery at Science Central on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Help Science Central while solving ‘murder’

Science Central will hold an interactive murder mystery on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. My Cold Hearted Valentine allows guests 21 and older to spend a night investigating a […]
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre will hit the road for their 2024-25 season.

Civic Theatre announces Road Season

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre officials announced their 2024-25 On the Road Season during a celebration with the community at Arts United Center on Sunday, Jan. 28.  Because of renovations at […]
Fort Wayne Dance Collective company members learn the Dancing Wheels Company’s repertoire.

Dance Collective receives inclusive grant

AWS Foundation recently awarded Fort Wayne Dance Collective the annual Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant in the amount of $25,000 to support activities that will deepen FWDC’s capacity to provide movement […]
Allen County Public Library has begun a podcast to shine light on local authors.

ACPL podcast highlights local authors

Allen County Public Library has begun a podcast that shines a light on local authors produced at Access Fort Wayne studios in the downtown library.  The podcast, ACPL Presents: Pages […]
Summit City Music Theatre kicks off its 2024 season with Equals on March 2 at The Landing.

Theater companies announce 2024 seasons

With the hectic stage season wrapping up around Christmas, we’re in a bit of a lull right now.  However, instead of putting on productions, theater companies are making news by […]
Wooden Nickel Records owner Bob Roets has retired, handing control of the three Fort Wayne stores to his son, Christopher Roets.

Bob Roets hands Wooden Nickel reins to son

A staple on the Fort Wayne music scene is stepping down. After 46 years, Bob Roets has retired as owner of Wooden Nickel Records, making way for his son, Christopher Roets, […]
Downtown Fort Wayne recently revealed the winners of their Holiday Window Decorating Contest.

Votes are in for downtown window displays

The final votes have been counted and the results are in for the ninth annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne. More than 20 downtown businesses and […]