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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.
WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.
Little Indiana visits the town voted a top weekend getaway by the “Best in the Midwest” magazine, Cambridge City, known as the antique alley of Indiana.
Part of the collaborative Otaak Band, Miguel Merino traveled across the world to Cairo, Egypt, where he learned the ancient African lyre, the mansankop.
Back from Cairo, Egypt, Otaak Band member Miguel Merino joins us in the studio to perform "Daleeb" on the ancient African lyre, the mansankop.
Back from Cairo, Egypt, Otaak Band member Miguel Merino joins us in the studio to perform "O Sari" on the ancient African lyre, the mansankop.
WTIU looks back on the legacy of cellist Janos Starker, a renowned concert soloist, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, and distinguished IU professor.
Nikki Reising turned her study abroad experience into a life-changing NGO that provides housing for children living on the streets in Bungoma, Kenya.
At only 16 years old, Solly Burton won the 2007 National Mandolin Championship. Now, he joins us in the studio to perform "Noites Cariocas."
Joe joins the IU Breakdancing Club to learn some beginning steps to becoming a B-boy! Beyond beats, Joe learns about the culture, artistry, and athleticism.
The Midwest Search Dogs, composed of nationally certified volunteers from Indiana, joins us in the studio to demonstrate their training and share their mission!
At only 16 years old, Solly Burton won the 2007 National Mandolin Championship. In 2011, Burton returned to the stage to reclaim his championship title.
To Sayaka Ganz, no object is without value. Within her Fort Wayne studio, she creates incredible large-scale animalistic sculptures out of reclaimed plastic.
At only 16 years old, Solly Burton won the 2007 National Mandolin Championship. Now, he joins us in the studio to perform "El Cumbenchero."
The Whipstitch Sallies bring an eclectic mix of musical influences from the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park to Studio 6, performing “Shady Grove.”
With the impending visit to Louisville by the Dalai Lama, the Weekly Special catches up with the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center here in Bloomington.
Built in 1886 as part of Tomlinson Hall, the Indianapolis Catacombs remained after the hall burned! Today, the catacombs' purpose continues to be a mystery!
Jessica visits the Hollywood of Indiana! Known for its picturesque downtown, Huntingburg has been the site of three movies, including “A League of Our Own.”
Each year, thousands of visitors partake in the annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Festival, the oldest, continuous running bluegrass festival in the world!
Bluegrass band, The Whipstitch Sallies, bring their unique musical influences to Hoosier stages, from the Bill Monroe Music Park to the Brown County Playhouse.
The Whipstitch Sallies bring an eclectic mix of musical influences from the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park to Studio 6, performing their original, “Oh Mercy.”
Did you know that the largest man-made canal in the United States is right here in Indiana? Jessica Nunemaker introduces us to this unique river town!