Michele DeVinney
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo finally opens
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, one of the city’s most popular attractions, has been unusually quiet for the past two months. Originally set to open late April, the zoo has […]
With not a lot slated, park hopes to chalk up a success
One of the highlights of Fort Wayne’s busy 2019 was the opening of Promenade Park, the first phase of the city’s riverfront development. It was a big event for many […]
Debutants tuning up for shows this summer
The backstory for many bands in Fort Wayne often involves years of friendship and musical history. That is certainly the case with the Debutants, a band with a relatively brief […]
Opera on Tap striving to bring ‘snooty’ music to bars
There are some art forms that are widely respected yet still intimidate audiences. Opera is decidedly in that category. The first Opera on Tap launched in Brooklyn in 2005 with […]
Civic Theatre bestows honors on performers
The annual Anthony Awards are presented by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre to honor the best performances of their previous season. But this year, it was a virtual affair, live […]
Venues plan for long haul with cautious reopenings
Entertainment venues have been quiet since Gov. Holcomb implemented large-scale closings in March. But minus any glitches between now and then, they will begin to see some action in July. […]
Welcome back to Whatzup and local events
Look who’s back! After more than a month of downtime, your go-to source for local arts and entertainment is back in the publication saddle once again. It’s definitely been a […]
Library’s summer plans shift to your home
Like everything else in 2020, this summer’s Allen County Public Library’s programming looks a lot different than in years past. Part of the program involves at-home reading by or to […]
Several ways you can support the arts to help them through this time
These are uncertain times for those of us who love the arts. Canceled concerts and events have deprived us of ballet, orchestral performances, and theatrical offerings. Many of the events […]