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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 November 2016

November 3, 2016

 

Spring Mill State Park

For seventeen years, Coletta Prewitt has dedicated her time to studying the ways of pioneer life in order to share it with visitors to Spring Mill State Park.

November 3, 2016

 

Pine Hills Nature Preserve

Founded in 1961, the Pine Hills Nature Preserve is the state's first official nature preserve, featuring old growth forests and the infamous Devil's Backbone.

November 3, 2016

 

Mighty Brother

Originally based in Indiana, the adventurous folk band Mighty Brother recently relocated to New Orleans, but continues to delight audiences across the Midwest.

November 3, 2016

 

Mighty Brother – “Elevator Man”

Adventurous folk band Mighty Brother perform “Elevator Man,” an original song from their latest release, “Jettison. Reprise.”

November 3, 2016

 

Mighty Brother – “Monkey Bars”

Adventurous folk band Mighty Brother perform their original composition “Monkey Bars.” Originally from Indiana, the band is now based in New Orleans, LA.

November 9, 2016

 

Lee Bottom Flying Field

Founded during the barnstorming era, the Lee Bottom Flying Field continues to be one of the only privately owned, publicly certified airports in Indiana.

November 17, 2016

 

Julia Kahn – “This Christmas”

Indianapolis’ singer, songwriter Julia Kahn performs holiday favorite, “This Christmas.” Tune in after the New Year for her full performance.

November 17, 2016

 

Indiana Artisan – Christine Davis

After working in high fire ceramics, Christine Davis discovered the world of Raku pottery, a technique that originated in Japan and produces one-of-a-kind art.

November 17, 2016

 

Simply Divine Bakery

Inspired by Ferdinand's annual Christkindlmarkt, the Sisters of St. Benedict started the Simply Divine Bakery; today, their cookies are known across the state!

November 17, 2016

 

The Newfoundland Christmas Tree Pull

For 14 years, Indiana residents have flocked to the Dull's Tree Farm for their annual Christmas tree tradition with a very special helper: a Newfoundland!

November 17, 2016

 

Whitetail Acres’ Reindeer

For over 20 years, the Whitetail Acres Christmas tree farm, in Brookville, Indiana, has been home to the most unlikely Hoosier residents, reindeer!

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