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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.
Host of WFIU's "Night Lights," David Brent Johnson explores the story behind Butler's "The Four Freshmen," a jazz quartet that inspired generations to come.
Dynamic duo Russ Baum and Huck Finn are a staple of the Midwest music scene, known for their non-stop touring and unique blend of alt-country and 90's rock.
Known for their unique blend of alt-country and 90's rock, duo Russ Baum and Huck Finn perform their original song, "End Of The Line."
Known for their unique blend of alt-country and 90's rock, duo Russ Baum and Huck Finn perform their original song, "Far From Home."
Known for their unique blend of alt-country and 90's rock, duo Russ Baum and Huck Finn perform their original song, "Will You Remember Me."
Setting world records for his balloon sculptures, Brian Getz is known for achieving the impossible as he builds and launches a life-size Star Wars' tie fighter!
Famed director of such films as "Rudy" and "Hoosiers," David Anspaugh discusses his experience filming in Indiana and the upcoming movie, "The Good Catholic."
Inspired by their parents, Indianapolis siblings started a restaurant to share their family's tradition of love, comfort, and soul food with the community.
Inspired by the soulful sounds of R&B and blues, Indianapolis' singer/songwriter Julia Kahn, along with her band, perform their original song, “Fade.”
Inspired by the soulful sounds of R&B and blues, Indianapolis' singer/songwriter Julia Kahn, along with her band, continue to build momentum on the Indy scene!
Inspired by the soulful sounds of R&B and blues, Indianapolis' singer/songwriter Julia Kahn, along with her band, perform their original song, “Alice.”
During the enforced era of segregation, one African American Indianapolis neighborhood created a vibrant self-sustaining community, culture, and jazz legacy.
Built in 1891 as segregation became Indiana law, Corydon's Leora Brown School is Indiana's oldest and longest standing school for African American children.
Indianapolis-based fusion rock band, Veseria, performs their original song, "12 to 3," drawn from a variety of musical genres.
In 1967, David Baker helped start the IU Jazz Studies program, one of the first in the nation; today, the program is considered one of the best in the world.
Based in Indianapolis, the five-piece rock fusion band Veseria draws from a variety of inspirations including musical genres, literature, and science fiction!
Indianapolis-based fusion rock band, Veseria, performs their original song, "Maybe I'm Deaf, Maybe I'm Blind," drawn from a variety of musical genres.
Indianapolis-based fusion rock band, Veseria, performs their original song, "Let's Burn Some Bridges," drawn from a variety of musical genres.
Inspired by the soulful sounds of R&B and blues, Indianapolis' singer/songwriter Julia Kahn, along with her band, perform their original song, “Small Voices.”