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“It’s not too often you get all of this neatness in one location. That’s called nature.” This is a line from the popular YouTube video Nature Walk. And you can experience some very neat nature at the Foellinger-Freiman Botanical Conservatory. The Botanical Conservatory is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle [...]
Among the many ‘A Summer to Remember’ concerts offered at the Foellinger Theatre, Midnight Special would be top of my list! I’ll admit I recall hearing these songs on the radio at the time of their release, but hat’s OK because they were my Dreamy Song Groups (Meaning I got all dewy-eyed listening to them). [...]
I grew up in the 70’s. Back when the Cincinnati Reds were called the Big Red Machine, Life and Monopoly were just board games, and our music was on records, 8 Tracks or cassettes. So, how can I pass up the chance to see a really sick band—or as we used to say fab band—like [...]
Admit it, every time you hear the opening riffs to “Jessie’s Girl” on the radio, you roll down the windows, crank up the volume and sing every word at the top of your lungs. Ok, maybe not everyone does that, but Rick Springfield’s 1981 number one hit is a tune that transcends generations, and now [...]
The Foellinger Theatre continues to bring the best Rock and Roll music of the past to the Fort Wayne community. On July 14, Starship will appear in concert at 8:00 p.m. Starship was not the band’s original name. The group began in the 1960s when, as Jefferson Airplane, it debuted on August 13, 1965, at [...]
On a dark desert highway Cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas Rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night. Who would guess the lyrics to Hotel California were written [...]
Quiz: What American music group did The Beatles borrow from as the model for their name? Answer will be provided at the end of this post. Keep reading! ** The Brits are coming! It’s a British invasion! OK, it’s not British soldiers. It’s BritBeat, a Beatles musical tribute band! Just in case you’re wondering, the term British [...]
There are so many great family attractions in Fort Wayne, such as the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Science Central and the TinCaps; but what else is there to do? There are plenty of free or low cost options to keep the kids entertained (and hopefully give you a few minutes to relax and rejuvenate) this [...]
When you find yourself in downtown Fort Wayne for either work or play, there are definitely a variety of things to do and places to go. However, if you find you need a moment of peace while you’re here, there are plenty of options open to you for taking a well-deserved break. My top five [...]
(This is the first installment in a four-part series showcasing the many parks found in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Today’s focus is on city parks located in the northern portion of the city limits, and maintained and operated by the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation.) Johnny Appleseed Park features a unique green space, with a [...]
