Let's Go to the Ballroom and See A Mansion

Long before dancing shows made their way on to media channels, Fort Wayne's rich and famous individuals had their own stage. The glitzy and glamorous would gather at the home of John Bass's home the Brookside Mansion and head up to ballroom! [[endteaser]] Located on the top floor, the ballroom is a…

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The Fort Wayne Ballet presents The Nutcracker

When I was a little girl I had lofty aspirations of becoming a big-time ballerina. I was enrolled in dance classes and begged and pleaded with my mom to let me take ballet on top of the other two dance classes I was already taking. There was just something about ballet that really spoke to my…

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Festival of Trains at Science Central

Dad worked on trains from Fort Wayne's Baker Street former railroad terminal during most of my childhood. Pennsylvania, Conrail, and finally on Amtrak doing what was possibly his favorite job-conducting on passenger trains. [[endteaser]] We often accompanied him on trips and I watched him work his…

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