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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.
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.”
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.”
When Special Olympian Andrew Peterson discovered running, it was a match made in heaven. This year, he successfully qualified for the 2019 Boston Marathon.
As Indiana Avenue thrived, local talent emerged including trombonists J.J. Johnson and David Baker, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and guitarist Wes Montgomery.
During the 1930s, Indianapolis’ Ferguson Brothers created a successful musical circuit, establishing jazz nightclubs and promoting local black entertainers.
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.
In 1889, Monroe Seiberling built an iconic mansion; today, it is home to the Howard County Historical Society, and features numerous exhibits.
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.
When Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes invented the “Pioneer,” one of America’s first cars, he sparked an explosion of automobile production that continues today.
Describing himself as a “passionate creator,” Arnell Darden began his journey in Detroit before moving to Indiana. He performs his original poem, “Enough.”