The Best Live Music Venues in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana is a destination for live music lovers all across the Midwest, in part because of its impressive array of live music venues…
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Elaina R., Author
Elaina Robbins is a classical singer, teacher, and writer originally from Ann Arbor, MI. She performs throughout the region, maintains a private voice studio, and teaches at the Purdue School of Music in Fort Wayne. In addition to singing, Elaina is the founder of The Book Clinic, a boutique writing and editing company. Her clients include celebrities and high-profile business owners, and she has worked on a range of bestselling and award-winning books. Elaina has a Master of Music from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California.
Concerts in Fort Wayne, Indiana this Summer
When things heatup outdoors, it means one thing for a musician like me: summer concerts! Fort Wayne, Indiana is awash with stellar concerts all year, but when the weather is nice, those concerts move outside…
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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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Broadway at the Embassy Theatre - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is a great destination to enjoy Broadway shows. As a major city in Indiana, it attracts quite a few touring Broadway productions. These productions take place in the sumptuous Embassy Theatre, a historic gilded venue situated right downtown. Broadway at the Embassy Shows in Fort Wayne As…
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What's Open on Sundays in Fort Wayne? An Eater's Guide
When I first moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in late 2015, I was surprised to find that some of my favorites restaurants around here were closed on Sundays. All my favorite local joints seemed to be taking the day off, especially the ones that served meals past brunch…
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Your Guide to Birthday Freebies in Fort Wayne, Indiana
When I first moved to Fort Wayne and my birthday rolled around,I naturally tried to find out what the local scene has to offer a birthday girl. And, for one of the few times in my life, the internet failed me. It turned out that no such guide existed for Fort Wayne. Why is that? Are there no birthday freebies in this city? The answer to that question is a resounding no . Fort Wayne local businesses are exceedingly generous. This city is an amazing place to spend a birthday when you know how much all the local businesses want to celebrate with you…
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Insider's Guide to the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale
I first heard about the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Salein 2016. I had been in Fort Wayne for less than a year, and it just so happened that friends were visiting from out of town the weekend of the sale. I also had a performance with Heartland Sings scheduled for that Sunday (I’m a full-time vocal artist with the company)…
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Springtime Concerts in Fort Wayne, Indiana
It might still be chilly outside, but spring is in the air! (Or maybe that’s just my wishful thinking). There’s no denying that the days are getting longer, and as the frigid months come to an end, Fort Wayne’s music scene welcomes the thaw with beguiling harmonies and triumphant trills. Here’s what I, as a professional musician and Fort Wayne resident, am most looking forward to this spring…
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