The Weekly Special

December 8, 2016

Wabash Lights

On March 31, 1880, press flocked to Wabash, Indiana as its lighting display flickered alive, making the town the first electrically lighted city in the world.

December 8, 2016

Voyage to Vincennes

Established by French fur traders as a strategic post, Vincennes was Indiana's first European settlement, and eventual capital of the Northwest Territory.

December 8, 2016

Rodney Stepp & The Steppin’ Out Band

Legendary keyboardist Rodney Stepp teams with 4 other musicians, creating a fusion of smooth jazz and R&B that is "Rodney Stepp and The Steppin' Out Band."

December 8, 2016

Rodney Stepp & The Steppin Out Band – “Three Way”

"Rodney Stepp and the Steppin' Out Band" perform "Three Way,” an original song from their debut album "Second Chance."

December 8, 2016

Rodney Stepp & The Steppin’ Out Band – “Second Chance”

"Rodney Stepp and the Steppin' Out Band" perform "Second Chance,” the title track from their debut album "Second Chance."

December 1, 2016

Jesse Lacy – “Harder Than Diamonds”

Jesse Lacy, the 2016 Folk Alliance International Conference Scholarship recipient, performs "Resurrection Stone," an original song from his upcoming album.

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!

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

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

Julia Kahn – “This Christmas”

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

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