Julia Meek

Host, Folktales & Meet the Music
  • Laverghetta Photography & Portraits

A Fort Wayne native, Julia is a radio host, graphic artist, and community volunteer, who has contributed to NIPR both on- and off-air for over thirty years. She is currently co-producer and host of Folktales, co-coordinator and host of Meet the Music.

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McGauley's Bird's-eye View Photography Is Pure Hoosier

By • Feb 19, 2021
John McGauley

As court executive for Allen Superior Court, John McGauley is able to satisfy his love of sharing details as well as is passion for photography,

Snider Has 30th Annual Jazz Invitational In The Pocket

By • Feb 10, 2021
Courtesy/Snider High School

Snider High School's 30th annual Nicholas Invitational Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, though due to Covid-19 restrictions, things will look a little different this year.

Recharging the Downtown Music Scene: C2G Becomes Baker Street Centre

By • Feb 5, 2021
Courtesy/Baker Street Centre

The C2G Music Hall behind Parview Field in downtown Fort Wayne has been a big part of the local music scene for nearly 20 years.

Now its mission and purpose are taking on new dimensions with a major expansion and renovation, as well as the new name of Baker Sreet Centre.

Local Journalist Cultivates Passion For Sock Fashion

By • Jan 27, 2021
Courtesy/Corey McMaken

Local journalist Corey McMaken delivers his fashion statements one step at a time, you might say, with an impressive sock collection that seemingly just won’t quit.

Iconic Animator's Pop-Culture Legacy: Remembering Ron Campbell

By • Jan 27, 2021
NICK FOLLGER

Though the legendary Australian-born animator, Ron Campbell, died on January 20th of this year, his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions for the dozens of legendary cartoons he introduced to the world during his fifty year career.

Architect's Passion Connects People With Places: An Interview With Zach Benedict

By • Jan 20, 2021
Courtesy/MKM

Fort Wayne's always vibrant skyline is enjoying a bright new facet, thanks to MKM Architecture & Design's completion of the Columbia Street Landing project.

Art Unites Us: A Look Back At Fort Wayne's 2020 Arts Scene

By • Jan 15, 2021
Courtesy/Arts United

The Fort Wayne arts scene saw a lot of activity in 2020, despite COVID restrictions.

The year's events have been wildly unprecedented, but the city is determined to live up to this year's Arts United theme, Arts Unite Us, and is understandably proud of its motto, "Arts United We Stand."

Local Past Contestants Remember Alex Trebek

By • Jan 8, 2021
Courtesy/Erxleben & Garbacz

Jeopardy fans around the world are watching the final episode hosted by Alex Trebek this week.

Trebek, whose run lasted for thirty-seven seasons since the program's revival in 1984, died in November after a nearly two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Frontwoman Kat Bowser Co-authors Fantasy For All Ages

By • Dec 30, 2020
Courtesy/Lizzy Albright

Rock vocalist and former Fort Wayne resident Kat Bowser has just written a fantasy novel for all ages with Ricky Tims,  called Lizzy Albright and the Attic Window.

City's Choir Of Angels Releases Holiday CD

By • Dec 23, 2020
Courtesy/FW Children's Choir

Since the Fort Wayne Children's Choir has been unable to perform this season due to COVID-19 restrictions, it turned its focus to recording a brand new holiday album called Sing! Choirs of Angels.

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