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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.

Posts tagged performance

June 21, 2018

 

IN Words – Tony Brewer

Artist Tony Brewer has touched every part of the publishing world, from his days as a typesetter for IU Press to his three poetry books. He performs, “Spark.”

April 26, 2018

 

Street of Dreams: Jazz on Indiana Avenue – The Late 1930s

During the 1930s, Indianapolis’ Ferguson Brothers created a successful musical circuit, establishing jazz nightclubs and promoting local black entertainers.

March 22, 2018

 

Arnell Darden – “Enough”

Describing himself as a “passionate creator,” Arnell Darden began his journey in Detroit before moving to Indiana. He performs his original poem, “Enough.”

February 8, 2018

 

IN Words – Willy Palomo

Willy Palomo, a son of two immigrants from El Salvador, has taken his experiences and brought them to the stage, sparking dialog through spoken word and poetry.

July 27, 2017

 

IN Words – Ellise Smith

Ellise Smith's journey as a writer began in Detroit, Michigan before moving to Bloomington, Indiana. She performs her original poem, "Where I Belong."

September 25, 2014

 

The Vent Haven Museum

Located in Fort Mitchell, KY, the Vent Haven Museum is the only ventriloquist museum in the world, featuring over 500 figures and over 100 years of artists.

September 25, 2014

 

Jeff Golc’s Innovations

Inspired by the Vent Haven Museum, Jeff Golc ventured into the world of ventriloquism; at 15 years old, he's performed with Dunham, and makes his own figures.

December 12, 2013

 

Tuba Santas – “The Wassail Song”

As part of the TUBACHRISTMAS 40th anniversary celebration, the Jacob’s School of Music Tuba-Euphonium Quartet performs, “The Wassail Song," in our studio!

December 12, 2013

 

Tuba Santas – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

As part of the TUBACHRISTMAS 40th anniversary celebration, the Jacob’s School of Music Tuba-Euphonium Quartet performs, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!"

December 12, 2013

 

Tuba Santas – “Joy to the World”

As part of the TUBACHRISTMAS 40th anniversary celebration, the Jacob’s School of Music Tuba-Euphonium Quartet performs, “Joy to the World," in our studio!

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