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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 indiana

May 10, 2018

 

Moxxie – “Bad Girl”

Hailing from Indianapolis, Moxxie is a four-piece pop grunge band with a diverse range of musicianship and influences; They perform their original song “Bad Girl.”

May 10, 2018

 

Moxxie – “Muskrat”

Hailing from Indianapolis, Moxxie is a four-piece pop grunge band with a diverse range of musicianship and influences; They perform their original song “Muskrat.”

May 3, 2018

 

Andrew Peterson’s Race for the Gold

When Special Olympian Andrew Peterson discovered running, it was a match made in heaven. This year, he successfully qualified for the 2019 Boston Marathon.

May 3, 2018

 

Street of Dreams: Jazz on Indiana Avenue – Local Talent

As Indiana Avenue thrived, local talent emerged including trombonists J.J. Johnson and David Baker, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and guitarist Wes Montgomery.

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.

April 12, 2018

 

Kokomo Art Association

Founded in 1926, the Kokomo Art Association aims to bring art to the community through their galleries, the Kokomo Arts Center, ArtWorks, and Artist Alley.

April 12, 2018

 

The Seiberling Mansion

In 1889, Monroe Seiberling built an iconic mansion; today, it is home to the Howard County Historical Society, and features numerous exhibits.

April 12, 2018

 

Kokomo Opalescent Glass

Founded in 1888 by chemist Charles Edward, Kokomo Opalescent Glass is the oldest stained-glass manufacturer in the US, producing handmade glass for 130 years.

April 12, 2018

 

Kokomo Automotive Museum

When Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes invented the “Pioneer,” one of America’s first cars, he sparked an explosion of automobile production that continues today.

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.”

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