Corey McMaken
@coreymcmaken.bsky.social
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.
Arts United has chosen a nonprofit leader with a background in helping underserved populations as its new president and CEO as it undertakes a strategic planning process. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne appoints new president, CEO
Arts United has chosen a nonprofit leader with a background in helping underserved populations as its new president and CEO as it undertakes a strategic planning process, the organization announced
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More than a dozen local artists will begin work this weekend on sidewalk murals to raise awareness about what washes down the city’s storm drains. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne announces 16 artists, locations for Clean Drains sidewalk murals
More than a dozen local artists will begin work this weekend on sidewalk murals to raise awareness about what washes down the city’s storm drains.
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Want to know more about the process to remove 77 Steps, what will happen to the pieces being taken down, and how materials in new light installation Flow have ties to "Lord of the Rings"? I've got the story for you! www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne will begin removing '77 Steps,' installing new light sculpture this week
The process of removing "77 Steps" is expected to begin Tuesday downtown, with the installation of new public art piece "Flow" taking place simultaneously.
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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is switching up its 2026-27 season, including changing two titles and adding a seventh show to a lineup announced in February. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre announces changes to 2026-27 season, including adding seventh show
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is switching up its 2026-27 season, including changing two titles and adding a seventh show to a lineup announced in February.
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TV is not my natural environment, but I recently joined Ed Leon from PBS Fort Wayne to talk about public art in northeast Indiana. You can stream the segment now from PBS Fort Wayne's new show, "The 260." www.journalgazette.net/260/corey-mc...
Corey McMaken discusses public art in northeast Indiana
The Journal Gazette's Corey McMaken joins "The 260" host Ed Leon as they discuss current issues about public art in the northeast Indiana region and how artists plan for the
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Hand jives, soda shops and beauty school dropouts are making their way to the stage as For Wayne Civic Theatre opens “Grease.” www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre captures nostalgia with 'Grease'
Hand jives, soda shops and beauty school dropouts are making their way to the stage as For Wayne Civic Theatre opens “Grease.”
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Hard-hitting conversations about suicide awareness, social media and honesty are brought to the stage with Three Rivers Music Theatre’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen" from July 17 through Aug. 2. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Three Rivers Music Theatre tackles heavy themes with 'Dear Evan Hansen'
Hard-hitting conversations about suicide awareness, social media and honesty are brought to the stage with Three Rivers Music Theatre’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen" from July 17 through Aug. 2.
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The varied sounds of local pipe organs will be showcased during upcoming events as organizers welcome guests for film screenings and special performances. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Silent film series, annual tour showcase pipe organs in Fort Wayne
The varied sounds of city organs will be showcased during upcoming events as organizers welcome guests for film screenings and special performances.
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A documentary short film about city resident and Guinness World Record holder Alex Babich will premiere this month during the Indy Shorts Film Festival in Indianapolis. www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Documentary on Fort Wayne gardener to premiere in Indianapolis
A documentary short film about city resident and Guinness World Record holder Alex Babich will premiere this month during the Indy Shorts Film Festival in Indianapolis.
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History Journal: Patriotic church services and parades helped Fort Wayne celebrate milestone U.S. anniversaries in 1926 and 1976. www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
See how Fort Wayne celebrated US anniversaries in 1926, 1976
Patriotic church services, fireworks and parades helped Fort Wayne celebrate milestone U.S. anniversaries in 1926 and 1976.
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The 2026-27 theater season begins this month in Fort Wayne. Here's a look at what's coming to local stages, with characters ranging from Danny and Sandy to Dracula, Jekyll, Charlie Brown, Rudolph, Percy Jackson, Moana and two versions of Evan Hansen. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
A look at the 2026-27 theater season in Fort Wayne
Local theater groups are preparing for a season full of classics and contemporary hits for 2026-27. Shows begin in July.
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Fairy tales and suspenseful stories are part of Fort Wayne Ballet’s 70th season, which begins in October. Get a first look at plans for the season. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Ballet announces 70th season with Poe, 'Sleeping Beauty' and more
Fairy tales and suspenseful stories are part of Fort Wayne Ballet’s 70th season, which begins in October.
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Here’s where to find fireworks displays in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio starting this weekend. www.journalgazette.net/living/burst...
Bursting with pride: Where to find 2026 fireworks displays in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio
There are many fireworks displays planned in the region as the nation celebrates 250 years.
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Conductor Caleb Young and Fort Wayne Philharmonic are putting the spotlight on American music during the orchestra’s annual "Patriotic Pops" tour. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Philharmonic offers tour of American music with "Patriotic Pops"
Conductor Caleb Young and Fort Wayne Philharmonic are putting the spotlight on American music during the orchestra’s annual "Patriotic Pops" tour.
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Six finalists to be Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s next music director will visit the city in 2027 to conduct concerts and spend time in the community. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Philharmonic announces six finalists for music director
Six finalists to be Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s next music director will visit the city in 2027 to conduct concerts and spend time in the community.
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I recently sat down with Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Phillip H. Colglazier to talk about his 26 years leading the organization as he prepares to retire this month. I also spoke with his successor, Chelsea Anderson. 📷: Stan Sussina of The Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne Dance Collective will celebrate the work of students in its classes with its end-of-season show Saturday. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Fort Wayne Dance Collective takes viewers through imaginary museum with 'Unframed'
Fort Wayne Dance Collective will celebrate the work of students in its classes with its end-of-season show Saturday.
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A new exhibit at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum explores the evolution of women’s fashion in the early 20th century. www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum offers exhibit on early 20th century fashion
A new exhibit at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum explores the evolution of women’s fashion in the early 20th century.
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A local artist and a Huntington business are inviting area veterans to help create a mural honoring their service and celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Veterans invited to help paint patriotic mural in Huntington
A local artist and a Huntington business are inviting area veterans to help create a mural honoring their service and celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.
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“Grand Hotel: The Musical” follows staff and patrons at a swanky Berlin hotel as they grapple with life and loss, financial distress, love and murder. Arena Dinner Theatre opens the show June 12. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Arena Dinner Theatre checks into 'Grand Hotel'
“Grand Hotel: The Musical” follows staff and patrons at a swanky Berlin hotel as they grapple with life and loss, financial distress, love and murder. Arena Dinner Theatre opens the
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“Grand Hotel: The Musical” follows staff and patrons at a swanky Berlin hotel as they grapple with life and loss, financial distress, love and murder. Arena Dinner Theatre opens the show June 12. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Arena Dinner Theatre checks into 'Grand Hotel'
“Grand Hotel: The Musical” follows staff and patrons at a swanky Berlin hotel as they grapple with life and loss, financial distress, love and murder. Arena Dinner Theatre opens the
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Local improv groups showcase humor and help participants build skills in areas such as public speaking and dealing with anxiety. www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
'Acting without a net': Fort Wayne Improv groups teach skills, showcase humor
Local improv groups showcase humor and help participants build skills in areas such as public speaking and dealing with anxiety.
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"Caption This" is back! Write some fun captions for these photos from the Journal Gazette archive. www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Write fun captions for these photos from The Journal Gazette archive
It’s time for another round of “Caption This,” where readers suggest captions for pictures from The Journal Gazette’s archives.
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In 1971, Parkview Memorial Hospital was installing a computer network in an effort to improve patient care and end reliance on "little pieces of paper" to share information across departments. www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Spring 1971: Parkview Hospital installs computer network
In 1971, Parkview Memorial Hospital was installing a computer network in an effort to improve patient care.
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A new vendor market planned for Wunderkammer Co. is among 10 projects selected to receive support from a statewide arts program. The local project is among three chosen from northeast Indiana. www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
New vendor market in Fort Wayne among statewide grant recipients
A new vendor market planned for Wunderkammer Co. is among 10 projects selected to receive support from a statewide arts program. The local project is among three chosen from northeast
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The annual calendar of free outdoor music series looks a little different this year with changes being made to longtime programs such as Lunch on the Square. Read more about that here: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
2026 sees changes to summer concert series in downtown Fort Wayne
As the live concert landscape continues to change downtown, some organizers of longtime concert series are reducing offerings this year.
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The Journal Gazette@journalgazette.net · 3mo agoThe summer event season kicks off with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend. Free outdoor concert series are popping up across the area. www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Participants who complete the Sweet Summer Cupcake Trail will get a free cupcake. Also in The Dish: Teds Snack + Bar has opened for the season at Promenade Park and more local food news. www.journalgazette.net/living/food/...
The Dish: River View Sweets offers tasty outdoor adventure in Leo-Cedarville
Participants who complete the Sweet Summer Cupcake Trail will get a free cupcake. Also in The Dish: Teds Snack + Bar has opened for the season at Promenade Park and
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Covered a groundbreaking at Ivy Tech today, where the tabletop decorations were on point.
