Banh mi is a Vietnamese snack that consists of a baguette filled with meats, vegetables and spices. Banh Mi Barista is a well-known Vietnamese restaurant that consists of a variety of savory meat and vegetarian noodle specials, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. It’s also my newest favorite…
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One of my favorite literary works is coming to life on the musical stage soon here in Fort Wayne! The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre will present Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks' musical, comedic adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic horror tale Frankenstein, at the end of this month in the Arts United building…
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I love art. Creating it, studying it, even eating it. Here in Fort Wayne, we have an engaging and growing art hub downtown, consisting of the Museum of Art, Artlink, and the Arts United building, which hosts a variety of arts. Now, on the north side of Fort Wayne, we can add another name to the city's art venues - the Jennifer Ford Art Gallery…
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To all you runners out there, don't let the cold weather get you down - join one or more of these themed races to keep your body healthy! Run #1: Gingerbread Pursuit: 4 Mile Run/Walk This is the "sweetest" run of them all! The Gingerbread Pursuit will be held on Saturday, December 12 th , at 8:30…
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One of the highlights of the Christmas season for my grandma is heading downtown on the Night of Lights, the night before Thanksgiving, to see the lighting of the displays she used to see every year growing up. The lights that now grace downtown Fort Wayne used to be displayed on the facade of the…
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My introduction to comedian David Sedaris was when I visited my local library several years ago. One of his most famous books, Me Talk Pretty One Day, caught my eye because of its intentionally incorrect grammar. Naturally, I was intrigued and had to read it. I still remember Sedaris' storytelling…
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Christmas shopping in Fort Wayne 70 years ago was quite different from what it is today. Streetcars and later trolleys transported shoppers to popular downtown shopping destinations, such as Wolf and Dessauer, Baber Jewelry and Poinsette. [[endteaser]] Nowadays, buses have replaced trolleys around…
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Fort Wayne has a plethora of pancake houses and hometown diners, but Cosmos is one-of-a-kind and, as some locals would say, beats them all! I was honestly very impressed with the décor when I entered Cosmos for the first time. The spacious dining area was modern but still had a homey feeling. It was…
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Zombies and monster food and ghost stories - oh my! Fall is here and Fort Wayne's annual spooky celebration, Fright Night, is nearly upon us. Ever since its premier six years ago, Fright Night has been one of the most anticipated downtown events in the Fort, and for good reason. This family-friendly…
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October is generally known for being a month filled with trickery, mystery, and intrigue. Add to that The Illusionists' magic performances and we have a fun-filled month of magic in Fort Wayne! The Illusionists is a group comprised of seven men, all of whom are magicians in their own right. With…
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