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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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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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…
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Some people say Christmas is for kids. That is certainly true at Breakfast with Santa at the Embassy Theatre in downtown Fort Wayne. [[endteaser]] The Embassy Theatre is a glamorous historic building that might not seem like the perfect place for tots. But for decades the staff has put together this…
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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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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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Lights! Pretty Lights! Pretty Christmas Lights! Do you love pretty Christmas lights like my family? My nephews love Christmas lights! I hope your loved ones do, too! [[endteaser]] Christmas ceremonies are a great way for the whole family to see pretty lights and soak up the season. The Summit City…
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It's a cozy feeling, looking up and seeing snow gathering on a glass roof while you're inside with poinsettias. And at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, winter time will be full of snow, wildlife and plenty of plants, all prepared to help you enjoy the holiday season. The display…
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