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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.
Ciara Miller received her MFA and MA at IU, founding the Bloomington Indiana Poetry Slam Series to raise awareness and understanding during divisive times.
During her internationally-acclaimed career, Gene Stratton-Porter wrote 26 novels inspired by the beauty of the Limberlost Swamp near her Geneva, Indiana home.
The Limberlost Wetlands Preserve features over 200 bird species residing in 1,800 acres of restored wetlands, including the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve.
For over 20 years, the Whitetail Acres Christmas tree farm, in Brookville, Indiana, has been home to the most unlikely Hoosier residents, reindeer!
Beginning in 1900, the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science bird project in the world, providing vital data each year.
Inspired by roots rock, The Elect is gaining national attention, producing their latest album, "Greeting," with Grammy nominated Producer Paul Mayhern.
Inspired by roots rock, The Elect performs "A Little Bite of Love", featured on their album, "Greeting," with Grammy nominated Producer Paul Mayhern.
Inspired by roots rock, The Elect performs "Before I Cry," featured on their album, "Greeting," with Grammy nominated Producer Paul Mayhern.
Each year, Louisville MEGA cavern is transformed into underground holiday light spectacular, with 17 miles of passageways and over 2,000,000 points of light.
In Metamora, visitors to Grannie's Cookie Jars and Ice Cream Parlor can enjoy more than just ice cream! It's home to the world's largest cookie jar collection!
With more than 1.2 million lights, Winterlights, a new event premiering at the Newfields estate in Indianapolis, is sure to become a Hoosier holiday tradition!
Each year, the Central Indiana Wood Workers Club builds thousands of hand-crafted toys to hand out to deserving Indiana children throughout the holidays.
For a decade, families have been able to celebrate the Christmas tradition of roasting chestnuts while visiting Santa Claus' favorite, Santa's Candy Castle.
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and Indianapolis native Bryan Thompson performs "The First Noel." Tune in next year to learn more about Bryan's incredible talent!
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and Indianapolis native Bryan Thompson performs "O Holy Night." Tune in next year to learn more about Bryan's incredible talent!