Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs

A new “Only Rain in the Drain” mural from Alexandra Hall is currently in progress at TJ Nowak Supply.

#PlacesofNEI: New “Only Rain in the Drain” mural next to Promenade Park

This is the final year of the sidewalk mural initiative, and Friends of the Rivers decided to fund a legacy mural that would continue to carry on the environmental awareness and educational mission.

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CoCoJo’s, an exclusive seasonal RV campground.
Connecting with the outdoors in Wabash County

“Everyone should come out and see what we have here. There’s something different to do in every season.”

Pigeon River in LaGrange County.
#PlacesofNEI: Explore waterways and wildlife in LaGrange County

LaGrange County is home to Indiana’s largest fish and wildlife area offering endless acres of seasonal fishing, hiking, or kayaking.

Open Streets Fort Wayne is a fun, family-friendly day that builds community and offers fitness and recreational opportunities for free to the community.
#PlacesofNEI: Open Streets Fort Wayne returns for 6th year

On August 20, Fort Wayne will host its 6th annual Open Streets event along the Calhoun Street Corridor.

Zeb's Chicken Shack
#PlacesofNEI: Zeb’s Chicken Shack, delicious comfort food on Fairfield Avenue

Zeb’s Chicken Shack is a family-owned business, offering incredible comfort food including chicken, fish, okra, and hush puppies.

Experience live music every Friday evening until September 1 with the third annual summer concert series, Downtown Live, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne.
#PlacesofNEI: Downtown Live!, free music on South Calhoun Street every Friday


Downtown Live! hosts free entertainment from local performers every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at The TriCore Porch Off Calhoun and the 800 block of South Calhoun Street.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
#PlacesofNEI: Immerse yourself in the work of Van Gogh at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” presented by Paquin Entertainment Group is currently on display at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

The 2023 Decatur Sculpture Tour brought new artistic life to the streets of downtown Decatur.
#PlacesofNEI: Sculptures bring art to the streets of downtown Decatur

Artists from around the country have made unique contributions to the 2023 Decatur Sculpture Tour.

Each year, it is FWMoA’s goal to draw the city’s most creative citizens together to contribute to the largest community art project in the region, attracting families, friends, and supporters of a vibrant cultural life in Fort Wayne.
#PlacesofNEI: Colorful creations filled Main Street for the return of Chalk Walk

With tens of thousands of people flocking to Main Street in Downtown Fort Wayne each year, there are endless amounts of colorful creations to enjoy to enjoying during The Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Chalk Walk.

Every Saturday over the summer you can find the Fort Wayne Famers Market at Dynamo Alley.
#PlacesofNEI: Find Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market at Dynamo Alley

For local produce and artisan goods, visit Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, where Fort Wayne's Farmers Market now pops up every Saturday in the summer.

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