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Jasmine B.

Jasmine graduated from the University of Saint Francis in May of 2015 with a BA in Communication. With her first publication at the age of ten, Jasmine enjoys writing and believes in the power of storytelling as a means of invoking change and connecting with others. She is a social media advocate, juggler (of tasks) and Tim Burton enthusiast. A transplant from NW Indiana, she appreciates all of the opportunity that Fort Wayne has to offer and is ecstatic to further share this zest with others.

Indiana Artisan Marketplace: A Unique Holiday Shopping Experience

By Jasmine B. on Nov. 13, 2015

Hey, remember that time I wrote a blog about all the great artisans that are in Indiana, especially Northeast Indiana? Well, grab your family and friends and kick off the holiday season with a robust group of local artisans at the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace on November 28th and 29th at the…

Find Treasures in Local Antique Stores

By Jasmine B. on Sep. 21, 2015

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. Find your next treasure at one of Fort Wayne's many unique antique shops! Mercantile on Main: As the name suggests, Mercantile on Main is located at 1753 W. Main St., west of Downtown. Mercantile on Main has a variety of offerings such as…

Catch Kurt Braunohler at the Tiger Room

By Jasmine B. on May. 06, 2015

If you're looking for some laughs this Spring, you're in luck. Comedian Kurt Braunohler brings his whip-smart stand up to Tiger Room in Calhoun Soups, Salads and Spirits(CS3) on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. on his Roustabout Comedy Tour! Kurt is on tour in support of his new Comedy Central…

Share your #DayinAllenCo2015 Photos on May 1!

By Jasmine B. on Apr. 22, 2015

Calling all Allen County Residents and Visitors: The Allen County Public Library's "Day in Allen County" is approaching! What is this event, you ask? Every year, the ACPL asks everyone to take pictures of anything and everything happening during that 24-hour period to create a snapshot of the…

Join Project READS and Ruth Riley in Celebrating Educators of NEI

By Jasmine B. on Apr. 02, 2015

I can't imagine my childhood without books. In elementary and middle school, I would read at least four books a week. These experiences I had with books originated at a very young age and shaped me into the person I am today, and I can't imagine my life without them now. Much of my passion for…

FWCZ Presents Baby Sumatran Orangutan: Asmara

By Jasmine B. on Mar. 25, 2015

On every zoo trip when I was a child (and there were many... including well into my adulthood), my favorite, must-see-or-I-will-not-be-a-happy-camper animals to see were the monkeys and apes. Maybe it's because I believed I had a special connection with them, being playfully called a monkey by my…

Allen County Harbors Artisan Talent

By Jasmine B. on Mar. 19, 2015

The impressive arts scene in Fort Wayne only hints to the grandiose amount of skill that Allen County harbors. Just ask the 11 Allen County Indiana Artisans. The Indiana Artisan program was launched in 2008 by Lt. Governor Becky Skillman to promote these skilled entrepreneurs of high-quality arts…

Monster X Tour Invades Fort Wayne

By Jasmine B. on Mar. 04, 2015

Only dating back to the fall of 2009, the Monster X Tour has established itself as a leader in its industry, being the fastest growing monster truck company since its launch. This tour features all the top monster trucks battling it out all around the world, and one of their first stops is right…