Strolling the Broadway Arts District

The Broadway Arts District offers a unique opportunity toimmerse oneself in the historic charm of Fort Wayne and the vibrancy of modern urban life. Spanning across a colorful stretch of Downtown, lined with historic buildings, eclectic boutiques, cozy cafes, and dynamic artistic spaces, the Broadway Arts District calls for exploration. Union Street Market at Electric Works is Fort Wayne’s newest dining destination and a “must see” on any visitor’s list, but the locally owned businesses along the Broadway Arts District, leading to and from Electric Works, call for an afternoon spent adventuring in this unique neighborhood…

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The Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival: A Slice of Japan in Indiana

Dorothy Kittaka, the president of Sister Cities and one of the founders of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fort Wayne, is my “Fort Wayne Mom.” She is on the board of Heartland Sings (my employer) and was my host during the audition process and for several weeks after I got the job. She is also a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she was quick to tell me about Fort Wayne’s Cherry Blossom Festival…

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