The Weekly Special

Throughout Indiana history, Hoosiers have used the power of education to transform their communities. Discover jazz studies from Indiana Avenue to Indiana University. Travel the banks of the Wabash with the Sisters of Providence. Battle alongside the soldiers of Shiloh with famed author Lew Wallace, and welcome the fusion rock band Veseria to the studio.

Celebrate African American heritage in Indiana. Discover the Leora Brown School, the first and longest standing African American school. Buzz to the rhythms of jazz along the famed Indiana Avenue! Meet the Indianapolis family turned restauranteurs, honoring family through food at “Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles,” and welcome the soulful sounds of Julia Kahn.

Yes, Indiana, there is a Santa Clause! Learn the surprising history behind the town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Meet the man behind the beard, Jim Yellig, Santa Claus' chief resident for over 40 years. Explore the incredible story behind the thousands of letters that arrive in Santa Claus each holiday season, and get into the holiday spirit with volunteer Elves.

Explore how a change of perspective can lead to stunning discoveries. Penetrate through the layers of a painting with a revolutionary new camera, the Osiris. Meet a model citzen of Solsberry, Indiana, home of famed Tulip Train Trestle, whose love of his local community has reached unexpected heights. Begin a journey with celebrated Hoosier, Lew Wallace, as he transforms from a controversial solder to beloved author, and finally, revel in the eclectic jazz sounds of Indy’s Tonas Triad.

Discover passions inspired by Indiana communities. Listen to the soothing sounds of barbershop melodies in a new “Jazz Crossroads.” Explore Indiana film during an interview with famed director of Rudy and Hoosiers, David Anspaugh. Meet artist Brian Getz as his latest balloon sculpture takes flight. Plus, welcome Bloomington’s dynamic duo, Russ Baum and Huck Finn, to the studio.

Celebrate Indiana's history as the state's bicentennial year begins! Travel back in time for another installment of Memory Chain! Begin your journey along the historical jazz crossroads of Indiana, starting with famed composer, Hoagy Carmichael. Cozy up next to the hearth with Earth Eats' Annie Corrigan, and welcome Indianapolis' country favorite Diesel Confederacy as they perform in the studio!

Explore great winter destinations and activities across Indiana. Discover unique museums, including the American Sign Museum and the Museum of Miniature Houses. Attend the internationally-recognized Marc Adams School of Woodworking. Revel in the adrenaline-pumping action of the Indiana Ice. Experience stories across the state to battle your winter blues!

Get into the holiday spirit with Hoosiers across the state! Meet Santa’s reindeer, born and raised at Indiana’s Whitetail Acres Tree Farm! Learn how to decorate the world’s largest Christmas tree in downtown Indianapolis! Participate in the century old holiday tradition, the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, as it combines the season with science! Join the festivities with a delicious new recipe from Earth Eats’ Annie Corrigan, and musical performances by Julia Kahn and Scott Witzke!

For hundreds of years, the landscape of Indiana of has been shaped by waterways and changing transportation. Travel the state's longest underground river at Blue Springs Cavern. Discover how modern inventions transformed cityscapes. Journey to Knightstown, Indiana, home of the famed Hoosier gym. Meet a young artist with an old soul, singer and songwriter Lily Meister.

Celebrate all things spooky at the nation’s longest-running Halloween Festival, located in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis. Travel along Irvington’s history, from a rural town to the heart of Butler College. Relive days gone by at the Irvington Theatre, where community spirit takes a unique twist. Brave the Irvington Ghost Tour, where the town’s rich history comes to life in unexpected ways. Plus, learn more about the activities taking place at the festival with director, Tara Elder.

Discover unique destinations and activities to enjoy this season! Soar above the tree line at the Indy Air Hog’s annual Fly-In in Scottsburg, Indiana! Journey with Little Indiana’s Jessica Nunemaker as she travels to EkFortville, Indiana. Explore Eklund’s Crazy Acres and meet Hollywood monster maker, Lynette Eklund. Welcome The Main Squeeze back to the studio for their new album debut!

Explore the hidden histories of some of Indiana's most beautiful autumn locations. Travel back to the Indiana of yesteryear, when trees covered the land in a new Memory Chain. Unearth the natural beauty of virgin forest at the Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve! Discover the oldest manufacturing company in Indianapolis at the National Library Book Bindery of Indiana! Join Jessica Nunemaker for a journey to the small town of Vevay, and welcome Indiana's own country crooner Jake Dodds!

Discover how learning extends beyond the classroom and across the state. Meet the incredible artisans teaching their craft to Hoosiers young and old. Explore glass blowing at Indiana University, where art meets science in unexpected ways. Travel to the Iron Symposium where international artists gather to create and contribute to the Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum in Solsberry, Indiana. Visit the largest woodworking school in the country, and welcome Indiana's celebrated finger-picking guitarist, Kade Puckett.

It is harvest time for Hoosiers across the state! From fresh fruits and vegetables, explore both farm and festivals! Travel to a Seymour, Indiana, family farm to see a unique approach to land cultivation! Join Little Indiana's Jessica Nunemaker for a trip to Greensburg's orchards! Meet the hardest working harvesters in Indiana at the Hunter's Honey Farm! Fly high above the fields at the annual Indiana Balloon Fest!

Explore Muncie’s magnificent tourist destinations! Discover how the Ball Family legacy continues to shape the Muncie community. Wander the gardens of the Ball Family Estate at Minnetrista. Take a flight at the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ national headquarters and museum! Enjoy a stroll along Indiana’s longest trail system, the Cardinal Greenway. Finally, relax and take in the downtown sights that the internationally acclaimed “Heorot Pub.”

Autumn is just around the corner! Explore the perfect ways to enjoy the fall season across the state! Discover incredible vistas at the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower in Brown County! Travel to Nashville Indiana to meet chainsaw artist, Chris Trotter! Delight in the annual apple harvest at Musgrave Orchards and Huber Winery.

Discover the Indiana State Dune’s Park as the beach transforms into a menagerie during the annual sand sculpture contest! Wander off the beaten path as you travel with Jessica Nunemaker to the small town of Kouts, Indiana. Celebrate Hoosier filmmakers at the Middle Coast Film Festival, and welcome the ethereal sounds of Hunterchild.

From farming to fiber art, find inspiration in your Hoosier surroundings! Discover Aspire Heartland, an Anderson farm that is giving adults a new lease on life. Meet an extraordinary fiber artist transforming unexpected mediums into incredible scenes. Cheer for America’s favorite past time at Evansville’s Bosse Field as it celebrates 100 years! Plus, swing to the sounds of the Shelby County Sinners!

Explore small Indiana places that have an enormous impact. Become awestruck by Indiana's largest natural sandstone bridge, the Portland Arch! Discover Greencastle with Little Indiana's Jessica Nunemaker! Get in the competitive spirit at the National Bowhunters Championship in Bedford, and welcome country crooner Don Pedigo to the studio!

Meet Hoosiers finding wellness and prosperity in unexpected places. Travel to Indianapolis where brotherhood on the battlefield inspired brotherhood in the bar, Hotel Tango Whiskey. Climb seven stories into the downtown skyline to visit Eskenazi Health’s Sky Farm, and welcome Earth Eats’ Annie Corrigan for another delicious recipe. Irish musicians Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen perform.

Discover unique racing traditions across the state. Journey to Fast Eddie’s World of Speed with car enthusiasts young and old at Fast Eddie’s World of Speed! Meet an internationally-known woodworker with a unique racing connection. Plus, explore the Veterans War Memorial Museum in Terre Haute, where a private collection grew into an archive! Bloomington band, Sleeping Bag, visits the studio for the first time!

Travel to the banks of the Ohio to discover unique history and craftsmanship! Watch the old west come alive at Madison’s Saddletree Factory Museum! Discover the art of acoustic guitar making with O.C. Bear! Listen to nationally award-winning fingerstyle guitar player, Kade Puckett! Plus, all-girl rock band ‘Thee Tsunamis’ join us in the studio!

Explore unique summertime activities across Indiana! Test your skills as an ancient warrior during the annual Spartan Race! Train with Indiana’s 49th Company F as they prepare for festival battles! Race down the country’s longest track with the Indianapolis Soap Box Derby, and join your neighbors for a friendly game of Wiffle Ball!

Discover extraordinary Hoosiers that have felt a call to action, not just in their own communities, but throughout the world, including Columbus chaplain Walter Glover and Prosthetist Jim DeWees.’ Filmmaker Shuli Eshel joins us in the studio to discuss her upcoming documentary about Hoosier hero James McDonald, “A Voice Among the Silent.”

Discover Indiana Artisans from across the state, from delicate confections at Chocolate for the Spirit, to heavenly cookies from the Simply Divine Bakery. Roast maple syrup over an open fire, and toast marshmallows with the marshmallow mavens of 240Sweet. Plus, learn more about the Indiana Artisan Marketplace with Executive Director, Eric Freeman.

Travel to Terre Haute’s unexpected treasures! Discover the newly opened shrine of Saint Theodore Guerin! Explore Mr. Blanding’s Dream House and test your cooking skills at the Clabber Girl Culinary School! Wander the Art Spaces of Wabash Valley and meet one of its famed artists, sculptor Bill Wolfe!

Discover extraordinary stories in unexpected places. Travel to French Lick Indiana to explore the big top under the dome. Journey with Little Indiana’s Jessica Nunemaker as she shares her favorite small town destinations, and be amazed by blues guitarist Elias McDermott-Sipe.

The Hoosier harvest has begun! Join Earth Eats' Annie Corrigan as she shares a delicious maple syrup recipe! Discover an incredible glass artist who uses fire to create mythical beasts! Learn more about Pets Alive, a spay/neuter clinic changing our communities one surgery at a time. Plus, settle in with the haunting melodies of Myah Evans!

Discover inspiring Hoosier stories to kick start your year! Travel to Nashville to meet an artist putting his carpentry skills to use in an unexpected way! Explore the emerging world of Indiana distilleries, and welcome the innovative jazz originals of Mitch Shiner and the Bloomingtones.

Explore some of the magical memories of children from yesteryear! Run away to the circus tent and the vaudeville stage in a new memory chain. Delight in the art of handmade dolls in the latest Midwest Made. Discover an Indiana artist who makes the most of the winter weather, and welcome the rebellious rockabilly sound of Nate Gibson!

Celebrate the season with our favorite holiday traditions from across the state and across the years! Meet Indiana’s cutest seasonal helpers at the Dull’s Tree Farm! Secure your Santa hat with a visit from BJ ‘Claus’ Yoho as he delivers his annual Christmas surprise! Delight in the delicate art of hand-blown ornaments with Lawrence Family Glass, and savor the treats of Indiana’s most famous German bakery! From decorating the streets, to homemade sweets, tune into a Hoosier Holiday!

Explore the history and artistry that has shaped Indiana. Visit the holiday relic celebrated by generations of Hoosier children. Meet the revered historian that has released a new book on Indiana history. Discover the delicate craft of bow-making with an award-winning artisan, and watch his bows in action with the Wasmuth String Quartet.

Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with inspirational Hoosier stories! Meet the incredible Jiu-Jitsu black belt coach who overcame a life-changing injury! Visit the Muddy Fork Bakery as a community rallies together to rebuild after a devastating fire! Explore honor with Sergeant Charles Layton as he discusses his new book about his daring escape from a Korean POW camp. Plus, Ryder McQueen brings his soulful songs to studio six!

Discover surprising Indiana treasures! Explore America’s oldest past-time and its vital community role in a new Memory Chain! Travel in style to Southern Indiana for an up-close look at some of the finest vehicles ever created! Delight in the dishes of the season with an all-new Earth Eats, and settle in with the soothing sounds of Lily & Madeleine!

Discover a new spin on your oldest Halloween nightmares! Hide your eyes as zombies take to the streets in Indiana’s largest flash mob! Get up close with one of the most feared flying creatures! Dare to enter a home that was voted one of the most terrifying places in America, and brave the beyond during a unique paranormal investigation!

Explore the surprising architectural history across the Hoosier state! Discover one of the first homes in Indiana to be built with electricity! Roam the gardens of Columbus’ most power family at the Irwin Inn. Relish the modernist aesthetic of the Miller House, and revel in the architectural wonders of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara House. From column to cornice, you don’t want to miss these Hoosier Homes!

Fall has arrived! Discover passionate entertainers whose talents span the seasons! Meet a local harper bringing medieval melodies to the modern ear. Travel to Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, to visit one of the most unusual Midwestern museums. Groove to the Motown sounds of the Vallures!

Don't let the change in season keep you cold! Join the Weekly Special for Hoosier stories that will warm your heart! Discover an artist who uses glass art to touch lives! Savor locally-grown, summer flavors all season long with Indiana's Husk Foods! Plus, the Indiana Boys bring their bluegrass grooves to the studio!

Explore the unexpected treasures of Indiana! Discover a Hoosier forager making a name for herself in the culinary field! Journey to Rising Hope, Indiana, to meet a family of harp makers making music across the world! Travel back to the 1920s in a new Memory Chain, and groove to the Django-inspired jazz of the Double Digits!

Discover award-winning stories from across Indiana! Celebrate Hoosier artists Jack Brubaker and Mike Burchfield! Explore the rhythmic traditions of a Scottish Waulkin, and learn the surprising history behind famed French painter, Vigée Le Brun.

It's not too late to make summer memories! Travel back in time with a new Memory Chain! Explore wearable art like you've never seen with a new Expressions! Discover Indiana's home-grown hops farm! Plus, Megan Maudlin joins us in the studio for some folk rock tunes!

Discover South Bend’s most exciting locations! Explore stunning historical landmarks including the Oliver Mansion, Studebaker National Museum, and Basilica of the Sacred Heart! Traverse one of the only urban white-water rafting courses in the country! Visit Indiana’s oldest zoo and delight your sweet tooth at the South Bend Chocolate Company!

Learn about Indiana’s most unique summertime activities! Visit the world’s largest collection of antique fans! Rally ringside at Terre Haute’s New Wave Pro Wrestling! Discover a backyard turned into one of the premiere wiffle ball leagues! Explore the Peru Amateur Circus as they celebrate their 55th year in the big top!

The Weekly Special celebrates American pride across Indiana! We’ll visit a seamstress who specializes in flag repair, learn more about the flag retirement ceremony, and explore a national icon at the LST Memorial. Plus, we’ll join the Indiana Patriot Guard as they make a special tribute to the family of a fallen soldier.

Summer is here in Indiana, and The Weekly Special discovers some wonderful ways to celebrate! Earth Eats' Annie Corrigan introduces Indiana's own "Chile Woman." We'll meet a local artist turning scenes from his community into works of art! Plus, we'll welcome the Pervasive Technology Institute to the studio for a glimpse at their annual robot camp!

The Weekly Special explores what it means to renew, from harnessing resources to harnessing courage. Meet a young man who's race for the Little 500 turned into a race for his life. Explore the incredible way an Indiana school district has reinvested money into its classrooms. Plus, Nashville artist Woody Pines, joins us in the studio!

Explore the unique ways Hoosiers harness the power of nature! Join us as we discover the art of stone carving in our latest Expressions segment, celebrate the art of food in the premiere of our new series, “Indiana Dish,” and welcome the rock duo, Root Soother, into our studio for the first time!

Indiana is in bloom and the Weekly Special is celebrating with a look back at our favorite Earth Eats stories. From visiting fabulous farms across the state, to sharing delectable recipes made from locally-grown produce, join our hosts for this mouth-watering episode!

The Weekly Special shares some surprising Hoosier stories of unexpected life turns. Meet an Indiana prosthetist bringing hope to the Dominican Republic. Discover the fascinating art of folded lights by area artist Jiangmei Wu. Plus, learn how Bloomington’s own “The Comedy Attic,” is gaining nationwide attention. Busman’s Holiday joins us in the studio to perform songs off their debut album.

The Weekly Special celebrates Earth Day! Visit one of Indiana's largest recycling centers to learn how they are renewing resources and renewing lives! Learn about Morton Solar as they continue to bring the power of solar systems to customers across the Midwest. Plus, Hero Jr. joins us in the studio for a rocking performance!