Michele DeVinney
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Science Central’s proposal for a planetarium gets a boost
Santa Claus came early for Science Central when the Fort Wayne City Council approved a $500,000 grant from the city’s legacy fund the week before Christmas. Having already raised more […]
Trio of Presley impersonators headline show
When talking to Shawn Klush on the phone, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much his normal speaking voice sounds like Elvis Presley. “I was at an event […]
Venues warn showgoers about third-party sellers
When Pete Van Baalen’s wife Ruth decided to buy an anniversary gift for her husband, she opted to get tickets to see Brian Wilson at the Embassy Theatre last August. […]
Avoid these pitfalls to stay on track with exercise
As the holiday season wraps up and six weeks of self-indulgence have taken their toll, people approach the New Year with resolve to eat better, start exercising, and focus on […]
Local people who made a significant contribution to our arts and culture
About five years after Whatzup began publishing, a Special Achievement Award became a semi-regular part of the Whammy Awards. The first such award was given to Piere’s owner Stan Liddell, […]
Enjoy your chilly January with these events for winter lovers
After weeks of anticipation and then days upon days of holiday festivities, family gatherings, and vacation days, the reality of January can hit pretty hard. But there are some ways […]
Touring show explores WWII vets as they adjust to life
When people think back to the end of World War II and the years that followed, it is often viewed through rose-colored glasses — joyous scenes of celebrations as soldiers […]
Mark Minnick
Born in Cleveland, Mark Minnick first came to Fort Wayne in 1972 to attend college. Always motivated by an entrepreneurial spirit, Minnick had already gotten his real estate broker’s license […]
Christopher Guerin
What can you do with a degree in English literature? Christopher Guerin, who earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the subject at Northern Illinois University, used his to […]