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Shelby Beckler

Shelby Beckler

Whatzup Features Writer

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The Wabass Institute is one of three programs offered at Honeywell Arts Academy.

Honeywell Arts Academy really resonates

It is that time of the year again when scholars from all over arrive in Wabash for the Honey­well Arts Academy: Three weeks of extensive knowledge and curated classes that […]
Indie rock artist Soccer Mommy will headline Ripple: A Middle Waves Hype Event at Parkview Field on Saturday, June 24.

Artists, fans hyped for Middle Waves event

This year in Fort Wayne, Middle Waves is looking a little different.  With this festival being built in a smaller city than let’s say Chicago, keeping up with the larger […]
Max Wells is being featured in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight.

Max Wells’ musical journey is only beginning

This round’s ALT Homegrown Spotlight shines on singer-songwriter Max Wells. Along with being the in Homegrown Spotlight, you can also catch Wells’ music during ALT’s Homegrown Showcase every Friday at […]
BMX stunts will be on full display at the Slam City Skatepark Action Sports & Music Festival.

Slam City bringing stunts downtown

The sun is finally out to stay, which means summer activities are on the way!  Are you a fan of skating? How about BMX? Or maybe you just enjoy supporting […]
The latest entry into the ALT Homegrown Spotlight is Quentin Wright. He can be seen performing solo or front his band, The Howlin’ Hounds.

Howlin’ Hounds’ Quentin Wright in Spotlight

A new Midwest country band has landed themselves in Fort Wayne.  The Howlin’ Hounds are a mix of country, rock n’ roll, and indie music.  One of the members, Quentin […]
Homes in the Williams Woodland Park Neighborhood will be converted into stages on June 3 for PorchFest.

Beautiful day in neighborhood with art, music

What if you took the idea for a block party and elevated it to a whole new experience? The Williams Woodland Park Neighborhood is finding out. The second annual PorchFest […]
The latest local musician showcased in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight is Clyde Cyrus.

Clyde Cyrus wants his music to heal, inspire

When you receive a direct message from someone you look up to, it can take your life in a completely new direction.  For Clyde Cyrus, that is exactly what happened. […]
Local alternative band Mudland are being featured in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight.

Diverse musical tastes define Mudland

Meeting in a music store and forming a band sounds like an early 2000s movie plot, but it’s the reality for Mudland.  It was while working in the Sweetwater Music […]
The winner of last year’s talent show and $1,000 was local jazz-fusion band Los Galaxy, from left, Takoda Collins, David Vaides, Zane Stackhouse, Jonathan Jehle, and Daniel Vaides. Not pictured: Ashton Morris.

Center Stage returns to showcase local talent

Turnstone is back with their second annual Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show. On Tuesday, May 9, at The Clyde Theatre, local musicians, instrumentalists, and dancers of all abilities […]