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Have you ever sat back and realized how important seeds are? It may seem trite at first, but without plants and the oxygen they bring we would not be breathing right now! Artist Jerrod Tobias takes a closer look at agriculture, seeds and the importance of nature in his latest exhibit “Seeds of Symbiosis” on display now at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

According to Tobias, “This body of work continues an inquiry into agrarian traditions. Through a variety of drawing and painting processes, I strive to reveal rhythms and patterns found in nature.  These harmonies with natural living systems offer a glimpse into a symbiotic relationship between man and nature. These ‘seeds of symbiosis’ seek to preserve the wisdom of the past while searching for economic and agricultural sustainability in the present.”

Get in touch with the natural world and visit this amazing display today!

“Seeds of Symbiosis” is on display now through May 12. Check the art museum’s website for information on hours of operation or call 260.422.6467. Admission to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is $7 for adults, $5 for students and $12 for families. The museum is located in downtown Fort Wayne at 311 E. Main St.

Insider Tip: Admission is free on Thursdays and Sundays.

Fort Wayne helps celebrate the rich history of Mexican folk art at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art now through the end of April through their latest special exhibit “El Caballo: The Horse in Mexican Folk Art.”

This display contains 22 examples of this popular figure, El Caballo, known in English as “the horse.” Displays include ceramics, paintings, paper art, sculpture and metalwork. The horse was first introduced by the Spanish and continues to maintain special prominence in art and Mexican culture. Today many recognize Mexicans as the world’s best equestrians. Figures in Mexican history were known along with their horses, including Zapata, a leader in the Mexican Revolution, Santiago and Apostle St. James.

This exhibit is part of a national tour and will only be in Fort Wayne for a short time. Visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art today and learn about Mexican culture and why El Caballo holds such importance. The exhibit can be viewed during normal gallery hours.

“El Caballo: The Horse in Mexican Folk Art” is on display now through April 28. Check the art museum’s website for information on hours of operation or call 260.422.6467. Admission to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is $7 for adults, $5 for students and $12 for families. The museum is located in downtown Fort Wayne at 311 E. Main St.

Insider Tip: Admission is free on Thursdays and Sundays.

Are you following Visit Fort Wayne on Facebook?

If you aren’t yet, now’s the time to do so! Join close to 3,000 others who love learning about Fort Wayne and happenings around the city on a daily basis. Looking for a restaurant suggestion? Maybe an idea for date night? Or perhaps you want to know what events are going on in the city the weekend you will be in town. You can find it all here.

On the Visit Fort Wayne Facebook page, posts from the Visit Fort Wayne blog are shared on a regular basis. Locals share their tips and reasons why they love Fort Wayne. You can even find mentions of Fort Wayne in the local and national press here!

Everything you want to know about your hometown is here. For visitors, following the Facebook page is a great way to plan a trip to the Summit City. In short the Facebook page is like a mini-news center for everything Fort Wayne and Allen County. Be the first to hear about “insider” tips and upcoming events here too. Don’t delay. Click “like” and join in on all the fun and fellowship with others who love this great city!

Get ready to let your hair down and take your shoes off. The artist known for his laid-back, summertime-loving anthems returns to Fort Wayne, Indiana once again this spring. The one and only country music star — Kenny Chesney.

Chesney brings his “No Shoes Nation Tour” to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, May 16. The show includes special guests the Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves.

Showtime is 7 p.m. Chesney’s tours are incredibly popular and most of his shows do sell out! Don’t hesitate to buy tickets now for the best seats available! Tickets start at $25 each and go up to $79.50 each, depending on seating. They can be purchased in person at the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office or online via Ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

Chesney’s national tour kicked off this week in Florida and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Due to the popularity of Chesney’s shows they are only held at very large venues. Fort Wayne is fortunate to be one of the few chosen cities for this 2013 tour! The Memorial Coliseum and box office are located at 4000 Parnell Avenue on the city’s northside. For more information call 260.482.9502.

Pinterest isn’t just for crafters and cooks.

If you haven’t joined in the fun on this social media website yet — you are missing out! Pinterest allows users to save images and hyperlinks to favorite websites, products, locations and images of all kinds. If you can find it on the web… you can save it here! Visit Fort Wayne even has it’s own page on the site. Follow it here.

Visit Fort Wayne is at the heart of all the fun and activity going on in the area – for both locals and visitors alike. By following the Visit Fort Wayne Pinterest board you will find ideas for planning your next family getaway… ideas for Fort Wayne fun and even local images and art related to those passionate about the area!

Have you ever seen a Fort Wayne quilt? Or maybe a T-shirt proclaiming love for Indiana? Find them here! Other boards will give you the inside scoop on all the sports and recreation activities Fort Wayne has to offer, from Tin Caps games to visits to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum to see the Mad Ants and Komets play. “Taste of Fort Wayne” guides you on where to grab a bite to eat in this great city.

Other boards include suggestions for Fort Wayne nightlife, date night ideas in Fort Wayne and the really fun “Hidden Fort Wayne” showing you areas of the city you may never have heard of or been to! These sometimes overlooked locations really make the city shine — visit one on your next visit!

And lastly, have you ever wanted to support local artisans and companies? Visit Fort Wayne has a pin board just for that, “Shop Fort Wayne” which groups together locally produced goods. Shop at these locations to support the local economy. The Visit Fort Wayne Pinterest boards are constantly growing and evolving. Check them out today!