Corey McMaken
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Features and Engagement Editor for The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I write about arts, events, food and history. Opinions my own; no endorsements here.
Opera Today and Fort'issimo Opera are singing the art form's praises and making it accessible for the Fort Wayne community.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Opera Today and Fort'issimo Opera are singing the art form's praises and making it accessible for the Fort Wayne community.
Read the story by Dezaray Clawson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Read the story by Dezaray Clawson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender👇
▶ Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” this weekend: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” this weekend: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender👇
▶ Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” this weekend: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” this weekend: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” on Friday. The musical follows the story of a Black maid during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, which Genesis hopes will spur conversations for the audience.
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Genesis Outreach encourages conversations in Fort Wayne with 'Caroline, Or Change'
Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” on Friday. The musical follows the story of a Black maid for a Jewish family, and her ever-changing relationships with her own children
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January 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Genesis Outreach Presents opens “Caroline, or Change” on Friday. The musical follows the story of a Black maid during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, which Genesis hopes will spur conversations for the audience.
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Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as it prepares to display hundreds of works in an exhibition opening next month.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Fort Wayne Museum of Art is honoring regional winners in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as it prepares to display hundreds of works in an exhibition opening next month.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Anyone else keep an inventory of their freezer?
January 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Anyone else keep an inventory of their freezer?
Local anniversaries of note include the first professional baseball league game in 1871, deadly gas explosions in 1966 and the selection of area code 260 in 2001.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Local anniversaries of note include the first professional baseball league game in 1871, deadly gas explosions in 1966 and the selection of area code 260 in 2001.
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Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
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'Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
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Blackhawk Christian School junior Elaina Wahli is part of the statewide cast of "Suffs," which will be performed this month in Avon.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Blackhawk Christian School junior Elaina Wahli is part of the statewide cast of "Suffs," which will be performed this month in Avon.
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In Weekender👇
▶ Fort Wayne Philharmonic will highlight slices of American life as part of its Celebrating America 250 concerts, which begin Saturday: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Philharmonic will highlight slices of American life as part of its Celebrating America 250 concerts, which begin Saturday: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
January 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In Weekender👇
▶ Fort Wayne Philharmonic will highlight slices of American life as part of its Celebrating America 250 concerts, which begin Saturday: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Fort Wayne Philharmonic will highlight slices of American life as part of its Celebrating America 250 concerts, which begin Saturday: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
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The closure of Back 40 Junction in Decatur is among restaurant changes at the new year. Also in The Dish: Paco's Buffet and Chillz Delights open in Fort Wayne and more local food news.
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New year brings restaurant closures, openings in northeast Indiana
The closure of Back 40 Junction in Decatur is among restaurant changes at the new year. Also in The Dish: Paco's Buffet and Chillz Delights open in Fort Wayne and
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The closure of Back 40 Junction in Decatur is among restaurant changes at the new year. Also in The Dish: Paco's Buffet and Chillz Delights open in Fort Wayne and more local food news.
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Coming Friday on @journalgazette.net: My 15th annual year-end look at local arts and entertainment highlights with some hints at what's happening in 2026. Also, I have an update on a downtown project you might be wondering about.
December 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Coming Friday on @journalgazette.net: My 15th annual year-end look at local arts and entertainment highlights with some hints at what's happening in 2026. Also, I have an update on a downtown project you might be wondering about.
We're sharing ornaments that local kids colored for Christmas. At the end of the gallery is a PDF so you can download them to use at home!
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Coloring the season: Northeast Indiana children design ornaments
Area children have shared their creativity with us this Christmas season by coloring ornaments.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We're sharing ornaments that local kids colored for Christmas. At the end of the gallery is a PDF so you can download them to use at home!
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Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says a Christmas cactus (most likely a Thanksgiving cactus) will bloom throughout holidays for years to come.
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The Plant Medic: Holiday cactus blooms through season with proper care
Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says a Christmas cactus (most likely a Thanksgiving cactus) will bloom throughout holidays for years to come.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says a Christmas cactus (most likely a Thanksgiving cactus) will bloom throughout holidays for years to come.
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Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares his recipe for a bite of pecan pie delivered on a cookie crust.
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Behind the Bites: Pecan Pie Treats deliver delicious flavor on cookie crust
Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares his recipe for a bite of pecan pie delivered on a cookie crust.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares his recipe for a bite of pecan pie delivered on a cookie crust.
www.journalgazette.net/living/food/...
www.journalgazette.net/living/food/...
Straight No Chaser vocalist Tyler Trepp talks about the a cappella group's new album and the Christmas tour stopping Friday at Embassy Theatre.
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Straight No Chaser brings 'Holiday Road' to Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne
A cappella group Straight No Chaser is once again bringing their repertoire of Christmas classics to Embassy Theatre, this year with the addition of material from a new album, “Holiday
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December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Straight No Chaser vocalist Tyler Trepp talks about the a cappella group's new album and the Christmas tour stopping Friday at Embassy Theatre.
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In 1960, Christmas fate smiled on Rudisill School at Spy Run Avenue and Ruth Street and delivered its largest tree: a 21-foot behemoth felled in a community member's yard.
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December 1960: Christmas fortune brings 21-foot tree to Fort Wayne school
In 1960, Christmas fate smiled on Rudisill School at Spy Run Avenue and Ruth Street and delivered its largest tree: a 21-foot behemoth felled in a community member's yard.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In 1960, Christmas fate smiled on Rudisill School at Spy Run Avenue and Ruth Street and delivered its largest tree: a 21-foot behemoth felled in a community member's yard.
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James Lucey will create a kinetic light sculpture inspired by the city's rivers. "Flow" is expected to be installed in early summer. Find out more about the piece approved Wednesday by the Public Art Commission, including details you won't find anywhere else.
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Fort Wayne Public Art Commission approves artist for alley light installation
The Public Art Commission on Wednesday approved an artist for a $100,000 light sculpture to be installed in a downtown alley.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
James Lucey will create a kinetic light sculpture inspired by the city's rivers. "Flow" is expected to be installed in early summer. Find out more about the piece approved Wednesday by the Public Art Commission, including details you won't find anywhere else.
www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
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Fort Wayne Ballet’s 2025 production of “The Nutcracker” returns to Arts United Center where it will take advantage of renovations to the venue as well as bring back elements not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fort Wayne Ballet's 'Nutcracker' embraces new, classic elements
As Fort Wayne Ballet makes its return to the renovated Arts United Center with “The Nutcracker,” the organization is debuting new elements and bringing back others not seen since before
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Fort Wayne Ballet’s 2025 production of “The Nutcracker” returns to Arts United Center where it will take advantage of renovations to the venue as well as bring back elements not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Holiday theatre in Fort Wayne includes “A Christmas Story” from Fort Wayne Youtheatre and “Scrooge in Rouge” at Arena Dinner Theatre. Story by Dezaray Clawson.
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'Christmas Story,' 'Scrooge in Rouge' among holiday theater in Fort Wayne
The holiday season has come to the Fort Wayne theater community, with upcoming shows sure to spread cheer.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Holiday theatre in Fort Wayne includes “A Christmas Story” from Fort Wayne Youtheatre and “Scrooge in Rouge” at Arena Dinner Theatre. Story by Dezaray Clawson.
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Reposted by Corey McMaken
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December 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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#25SocksOfChristmas - Day 1
It's time for my annual run of new holiday socks every day through Christmas. Starting off with snow because it seemed right with the recent weather here.
Follow along on my sock collection Insta: @socksofcorey
It's time for my annual run of new holiday socks every day through Christmas. Starting off with snow because it seemed right with the recent weather here.
Follow along on my sock collection Insta: @socksofcorey
December 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#25SocksOfChristmas - Day 1
It's time for my annual run of new holiday socks every day through Christmas. Starting off with snow because it seemed right with the recent weather here.
Follow along on my sock collection Insta: @socksofcorey
It's time for my annual run of new holiday socks every day through Christmas. Starting off with snow because it seemed right with the recent weather here.
Follow along on my sock collection Insta: @socksofcorey
My holiday TV calendar for The Journal Gazette has air times for more than 100 holiday movies and specials, about half of which are new for 2025.
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Unwrapping Christmas movies, specials on TV in 2025
A calendar of air times for more than 100 holiday movies and specials, about half of which are new for 2025.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My holiday TV calendar for The Journal Gazette has air times for more than 100 holiday movies and specials, about half of which are new for 2025.
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Ho, ho, ho! Santa visits with kids in this edition of History Journal.
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Eyes all aglow: Children visit with Santa in Fort Wayne through the years
Photos from The Journal Gazette archive of visits with Santa in Fort Wayne through the years.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Ho, ho, ho! Santa visits with kids in this edition of History Journal.
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