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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.

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Sarah Curtiss

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October 4, 2018

 

The Double Digits – “H.C.Q. Strut”

Inspired by acclaimed guitarist and founder of hot jazz, Django Reinhardt, ‘The Double Digits’ perform "H.C.Q. Strut," featuring all acoustic instruments.

October 4, 2018

 

Rees Harps

Curious about historical instruments, former teacher, William Rees, began building his own replications. Now, 30 years later, Rees Harps is a worldwide name.

October 4, 2018

 

The Double Digits

Inspired by acclaimed guitarist and founder of hot jazz, Django Reinhardt, Bloomington's ‘The Double Digits’ continue to introduce jazz to new generations.

October 4, 2018

 

The Double Digits – “Bossa Dorado”

Inspired by acclaimed guitarist and founder of hot jazz, Django Reinhardt, ‘The Double Digits’ perform "Bossa Dorado," featuring all acoustic instruments.

October 4, 2018

 

Forest Foraging

Inspired by local chefs, Summer Cooper started investigating which plants in her yard were safe to eat; today, she forages for dozens of chefs across Indiana.

October 4, 2018

 

Morning Bell

The latest installment of Memory Chain examines a time and place where young children were forced to deal with the realities of life apart from their families.

August 30, 2018

 

Megan Maudlin – “Daddy Told Me”

Folk-rocker, and Columbus, Indiana native, Megan Maudlin, performs "Daddy Told Me," off her debut album, "My Own Heroine."

August 30, 2018

 

Megan Maudlin

Born and raised in Columbus, folk-rock singer, Megan Maudlin overcame extreme stage fright to become an artist known for her fearless songs and hard-rock style!

August 30, 2018

 

Three Hammers Farms

Travel to one of Indiana's only hops farms, Three Hammers Farms, to see how homegrown hops are harvested and distributed to local breweries across the state.

August 30, 2018

 

Final Touches

Memory Chain explores the 8th annual gathering of the Men's Apparel Club of Indianapolis, held in 1925, as the nation continued to heal after World War I.

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