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Fort Wayne Best Bars

Fort Wayne Monthly’s 2013 Readers Poll is looking for what you think are the city’s Best Bars.

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Spring fling

Winter was long, and spring promises great times

By Connie Haas Zuber

Winter was more than long enough this year, and we recommend 10 Spring Flings to get right with your world. 

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Bright spots

and a lesson learned

By Bonnie Blackburn

Our 2013 Education issue takes us into schools across the county to witness ideas that work for the children and teachers engaged in the joy of learning.

20 Questions

Eric Kuhne

By Bonnie Blackburn

Learn why our Headwaters Park is at the top of world-hopping architect Eric Kuhne’s list of projects, as he plays 20 Questions.  Check out our extended version here.

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Our Best Bars

By Connie Haas Zuber

The votes from our 2013 Readers Poll have been counted, and we’re delighted to announce the fascinating variety of Readers Favorite Bars we identified. We present a Top 10 ... plus one.

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A mesmerizing character

Why the Hansens stuck it out with their home

By LauraMarie Carmody

Jeremy and Ashley Hansen stuck it out through everything their beloved Dutch Colonial threw at them, and now they live in a home primped and polished to its glorious best.

20 Questions

Maclyn Parker

By Bonnie Blackburn

A lawyer by trade, Maclyn Parker has served his adopted home in many other ways. Learn his secret talent, too, as he plays 20 Questions.

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Home & garden trends

Heed Nature’s call to reawaken

By Jennifer Dodds Fox

Organic materials, metallic glimmers and geometric designs are the trends reviving our homes, while outdoors our yards are becoming living spaces. Contributing Writer Jennifer Dodds Fox surveys the scene with the help of top local designers.

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Real, good food

Why you should (and should want to) eat local

By Sarah Norris

Fort Wayne’s foodies have progressed so far that they’re where the people are who still cook and eat like our great-grandparents did — with fresh food grown locally.

20 Questions

Mary Ann Donnell

By Bonnie Blackburn

Does Fort Wayne’s very own matchmaker believe in love at first sight? Find out as she plays 20 Questions.

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Artlink honors top local artists

By Connie Haas Zuber

Fort Wayne Monthly has the honor of announcing the winners of this year’s Artlink Visual Arts Awards.

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The power to heal

Therapy animals join humans on the journey

By Nancy Crowe

Therapy animals connect hurting humans with healing and their unconditional love frees us from our limitations. Senior Copy Editor Nancy Crowe presents three heartwarming examples.

20 Questions

Mike Sabones

By Bonnie Blackburn

National Weather Service Meterologist Mike Sabones has been predicting our weather for years. Find out what he’s doing next as he plays 20 Questions.

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Relax into brunch

Holiday entertaining even the hosts can enjoy

By Jennifer Dodds Fox

Our holiday entertaining feature is a great idea that even the hosts can relax and enjoy — a holiday brunch designed to please from the minute the first guest walks in the door by Contributing Writer Jennifer Dodds Fox.

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Act IV begins

Bringing in another blockbuster

By Connie Haas Zuber

As we reviewed 2012, we realized this year is worth remembering as the one when Fort Wayne’s economic future — call it Act IV — became clear.