Steve Penhollow
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Staying true to her voice with new album
I have been covering the arts and entertainment scene in Fort Wayne for 25 years. In that time, I have listened to dozens of independently produced CDs by local artists […]
Forging the legacy of a local artist
When he knew he was dying of cancer, ceramicist Michael Minick said this to his wife Janie about the work he would leave behind: “You do whatever you want. Dump […]
Get active this summer with camps for kids
One of the benefits of being a kid growing up in Fort Wayne these days is proximity to Sweetwater’s Rock Camp. Rock Camp isn’t for kids who want to take […]
Warm weather means time for Lake Wawasee
The first time I walked into the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse years ago, I expected to be so inspired by an antique portrait of a woman resembling a young Jane […]
Allman Betts Band ready to rock out local drive-in
Devon Allman was on the road a year or so ago with the Allman Betts Band when everything changed. From the vantage point of a tour bus, the COVID-19 must […]
Warsaw salt cave gives rustic ‘flavor’ to relaxation
My doctor had just told me to cut back on salt. And here I was about to wallow in it. But I am nothing if not a daredevil. Which is […]
Band ready to rock again after hit by 2020 delays
Roughly a year ago, Controller were on the verge of releasing a new EP. The band had big plans for promoting the release. As it turned out, even a band […]
Local rapper makes a big mark on the city’s scene
Sankofa isn’t really Stephen Eric Bryden’s alter ego, although it may seem that way at times. “There is no alter ego, just a guy who enjoys being a book that […]
Let’s have a much better St. Paddy’s Day this year
A year ago, Saint Patrick’s Day was ostensibly canceled in Fort Wayne. It was canceled pretty much everywhere, but its absence may have been felt most keenly in the Summit […]