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Michele DeVinney

Michele DeVinney

Whatzup Features Writer

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Layla Mulks

Layla Mulks, 15, first became involved in music while attending Riverdale Elementary School in Dekalb County when the school’s music director, Adam Strong, began recruiting for band. “I began playing […]

Justin Bailey

Justin Bailey, 19, was given his first guitar at a very young age. It lit a fire under him that continues to this day. “My grandfather got me an acoustic […]

Kellen Baker

Kellen Baker, 19, was introduced to music by his parents who provided a fully immersive experience. “My dad was always big into old delta blues. My mom was really into […]

Gabe Bailey

Gabe Bailey, 19, has taken piano lessons and even some guitar lessons over the years, but for the most part, Bailey’s own musical curiosity and ambition led him to more […]

Don’t say Knope to Parks & Rec trivia

The NBC comedy Parks & Recreation has continued to be popular since it left the air in 2015, and likely due to its fictional setting of Pawnee, Indiana, the sitcom […]

Finding new avenues for songwriting in the Fort

In the last 11 months, we’ve seen many in Fort Wayne’s talented arts community — both organizations and individuals — turn lemons into lemonade. What could have been an impoverished […]

Revisiting the young heroes of past years

Thanks to their early recognition of the effects of COVID-19, the folks at Fort Wayne Youtheatre have been able to approach their 2020-21 season with tremendous flexibility. The fall performances […]

Family series revived by Fort Wayne Ballet

Fort Wayne Ballet has worked hard in recent months to provide programming despite the challenges. One exciting example is the return of the Family Series, short and family-friendly performances which feature […]

Exhibition throws new spotlight on ’20 protests

Music was the first form of artistic expression for DJ E-Clyps, his first opportunity to express himself to the world. But one unsatisfying year as a drummer in the South […]