The Cinema Center: Fostering community and conversation through film for 50 years
To celebrate its anniversary, the Cinema Center is aiming to raise $100,000 to repair and upgrade the theater in downtown Fort Wayne.
Downtown (46802)
Zip Code: 46802 The urban center of northeast Indiana, Downtown Fort Wayne is a meeting place where the city's three rivers converge, and where people from all walks of life come together by streets, bike paths, riverboats, and bus stops. Here, residents enjoy the perks of urban living in historic houses dating back to the Canal Era or modern lofts. Stroll the streets, and you'll find dozens of local bars, eateries, and boutiques; a vibrant arts campus; and America's best minor league baseball experience—all within walking distance.
‘Come as you are’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’ production is setting a new standard for accessibility
Leveraging Arts United Center renovations and a 'come as you are' approach, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Footloose is pioneering a new benchmark for inclusivity.
How volunteers and local businesses are supporting 160 miles of trails
Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer "soft maintenance" and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.
Fort Wayne Trails: A merger that changed how the city moves
Fort Wayne Trails, established in 2011, unified trail advocacy groups, building over 160 miles of trails for recreation, commuting, and safer transportation.
The sacred and the creative: How Fort Wayne churches champion the arts
Three local church leaders share how their congregations are showing up to advance the arts and cultural scene.
#PlacesofNEI: Katey’s Cafe on Berry Street
Katey's Cafe features a breakfast and lunch menu, as well as a variety of coffees, smoothies and snacks.
#PlacesofNEI: A second chance for Holly Shopping in downtown Fort Wayne
After heavy snow on Small Business Saturday that lowered attendance, Holly Shopping is coming back to downtown Fort Wayne again on Dec. 20.
The Fort Wayne School of Art is Giving People of All Ages the Chance to Learn and Create
The newly opened Fort Wayne School of Art provides a creative outlet for children and adults through classes and events.
#PlacesofNEI: Spectacular Displays at the Festival of Gingerbread
Until December 21, over 180 gingerbread creations from regional artists of all ages are on display at the History Center.
2025 Women & Girls Study: What local employers can do to boost women’s economic security
The 2025 Women & Girls Study in Allen County reveals a decline in economic security for women and offers immediate solutions for Allen County employers.
