Jen Poiry Prough
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Fort Wayne celebrates McKinnie Commons
The grand opening of McKinnie Commons Park took was June 28 at McKinnie Commons, 1815 McKinnie Ave. The newly constructed gathering space offers a bandshell for entertainment, space for food […]
City native Bill Blass being honored
In honor of fashion designer Bill Blass, Bill Blass Legacy Inc. is continuing to share his story with his native Fort Wayne as well as the rest of the world. […]
Embassy chief honored with GFW award
Kelly Updike, president and CEO of Embassy Theatre, has been recognized by Greater Fort Wayne Inc. with this year’s Barb Smith GFW Inc. Service Award. The award is given in […]
Grab your tickets to Broadway at the Embassy
Embassy Theatre and Nederlander National Markets have announced their Broadway at the Embassy schedule for the 2023-24 season, which kicks off Oct. 25 with Come From Away. “This will be […]
Philharmonic unveils 80th season lineup
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic recently announced its 2023-24 concert season, promising their 80th year will be “Bigger. Bolder. Together.” as they move their shows from Embassy Theatre to Auer Performance […]
Artists sought for neighborhood initiative
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is seeking proposals from artists for Phase 1 of a pilot program called Shout-Out: Fort Wayne! The artists would work collaboratively with two neighborhood […]
Artists sought for Clean Drains initiative
Artists are once again being called upon to help raise awareness about keeping waste out of our storm drains, which in turn keeps our three rivers clean. Clean Drains Fort […]
Fire & Light reschedules ‘Brigadoon’ shows
Due to air-conditioning issues at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center on Friday night, Fire & Light’s performance of Brigadoon was canceled at intermission. Shows have been rescheduled […]
Pacers moving Mad Ants to Noblesville
It was recently announced that the Indiana Pacers and city of Noblesville have entered an agreement to send the NBA team’s G League affiliate, the Mad Ants, to the Indianapolis […]