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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.

Archive for January 2015

January 15, 2015

 

Grand Illusion

In an unknown time or place, a grand circus came to an Indiana town, featuring exotic animals, valiant warriors, and mysteries still left to the imagination.

January 15, 2015

 

Indiana Ice Studio

Created in 2001, the Indiana Ice Studio was founded by Stephan Koch, a five-time ranked carver at the National Ice Carving Association's National Competition.

January 15, 2015

 

Nate Gibson

Born in St. Louis, MO, Nate fell in love with rockabilly during college; since, he's become an accomplished singer/songwriter performing throughout the Midwest.

January 15, 2015

 

Turner Dolls

For over 30 years, Virginia Turner has designed and produced thousands of porcelain and vinyl dolls at her doll factory, located in Heltonville, Indiana.

January 15, 2015

 

Nate Gibson – “Hoofbeats”

Nate Gibson and his band pay tribute to Gibson's late mentor, Rex Trailer, performing Trailer's original "Hoofbeats," written and recorded in 1956.

January 15, 2015

 

Jerry Miller – “Slaughter on Roosevelt Boulevard”

Signature Sounds artist Jerry Miller performs his original, "Slaughter on Roosevelt Boulevard," backed by Nate Gibson, Mike Lee, and Tim Moore.

January 15, 2015

 

Nate Gibson – “I Can’t Sell My Broken Heart on eBay”

Nate Gibson performs his original, "I Can't Sell My Broken Heart on eBay." Gibson is backed by Jerry Miller (guitar), Mike Lee (bass), and Tim Moore (drums).

January 29, 2015

 

Mitch Shiner

Since graduating from IU's Jacobs School of Music, Mitch Shiner has remained an active bandleader, composing and performing jazz originals throughout Indiana.

January 29, 2015

 

Chris Trotter

After the housing industry crashed, Nashville artist Chris Trotter took his carpentry skills and transformed them into a career in chainsaw artistry.

January 29, 2015

 

Mitch Shiner – “Malibu Jump”

Mitch Shiner, a graduate of IUs Jacobs School of Music, performs his jazz original "Malibu Jump," alongside the Mitch Shiner sextet, "Shiney & Friends."

January 29, 2015

 

Mitch Shiner – “Dragon Express”

Mitch Shiner, a graduate of IUs Jacobs School of Music, performs his jazz original "Dragon Express," alongside the Mitch Shiner sextet, "Shiney & Friends."

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