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Michele DeVinney

Michele DeVinney

Whatzup Features Writer

Articles


Teaching the young to love the theater

Upon his arrival in Fort Wayne last April 29, Todd Espeland, brought in to serve as the new executive and artistic director of Fort Wayne Youtheatre, spent two months learning […]

Festival shakes up its music offerings

When Mark Chappius attended a rib festival in Toledo more than two decades ago, he was immediately hooked. “I’m a big barbecue nut myself, so I thought, ‘Why doesn’t Fort […]

Embassy Theatre raises the rooftop for Summer Nights

Summer Nights returns for another year at the Embassy Theatre, a weekly taste of Fort Wayne’s diverse music scene and a chance to enjoy it in the splendor of Fort […]

Fort Wayne Air Show takes to the skies

For those who watched last February’s Super Bowl, Gladys Knight’s stirring rendition of the National Anthem was dramatically punctuated by a flyover courtesy of the Air Force Thunderbirds. That flyover […]

All you need is Beatlefest at downtown library plaza

There are few things more universal in our fractured world than love and respect for the Beatles. More than 55 years after their American debut, appreciation for the Fab Four […]

Youtheatre travels from England to Arendelle to Narnia

With their successful performances of The Commedia Rapunzel closing their 84th season, Fort Wayne Youtheatre took that opportunity to announce the upcoming 2019-20 season, one which is sure to delight […]

Early 20th century printmaker shines in new exhibtion

Dox Thrash, an artist whose work is currently on exhibit at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, was talented and innovative, providing work that represented the underrepresented in his era. […]

Modern ballet event much more than classical pieces

It’s easy when thinking about a ballet company or an orchestra to think of them only performing the classics. But as our local arts organizations continue to prove, they have […]

Eat outdoors at food truck rallies

The arrival of spring is greeted with glee for many who look forward to outdoor activities again. But one of the best reasons to herald spring and summer months is […]