Editing Fort Wayne, Indiana (section)

==Culture==

===Performing arts===
[[File:Theatre with Organ.jpg|thumb|The [[Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne)|Embassy Theatre]] opened in 1928 as a [[movie palace]].]]

The [[Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne)|Embassy Theatre]] is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater, which hosts over 200,000 patrons annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fwembassytheatre.org/aboutus.htm |title=About Us |publisher=The Embassy Theatre |access-date=May 15, 2008}}</ref> Since its founding in 1944, the [[Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra]] has often been hosted at the Embassy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fwphil.org/section/history |title=The History of the Phil |publisher=Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra |access-date=July 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017081653/http://www.fwphil.org/section/history |archive-date=October 17, 2013}}</ref> The University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, located on its Downtown Campus, contains a 2,086-seat auditorium.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usfpac.com/history/full-history |title=USF Performing Arts Center Full History |publisher=University of Saint Francis |access-date=December 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627043153/http://usfpac.com/history/full-history |archive-date=June 27, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Since its establishment in 2010, Arts Campus Fort Wayne has been home to several of the city's cultural institutions, including the [[Fort Wayne Museum of Art]], Auer Center for Arts and Culture, Arts United Center, and Hall Community Arts Center.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artsunited.org/our-partners/culturaldistrict/ |title=Fort Wayne Cultural District |publisher=Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne |access-date=August 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530022211/http://www.artsunited.org/our-partners/culturaldistrict/ |archive-date=May 30, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Arts United Center]] houses the Fort Wayne Civic Theater, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, and Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Auer Center for Arts and Culture houses Fort Wayne Ballet. Hall Community Arts Center houses Cinema Center, an [[independent film]] venue.

Though used mainly for exhibitions and conventions, the [[Grand Wayne Convention Center]] hosts dance and choir productions, such as the annual Foundation for Art and Music in Education (FAME) Northeast Festival.<ref name="FAME">{{cite web |url=http://www.famearts.org/fames_impact |title=FAME's Impact |publisher=The Foundation for Art and Music Education |access-date=July 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615101029/http://www.famearts.org/fames_impact |archive-date=June 15, 2013}}</ref> Foellinger Theatre, a 2,500-seat [[amphitheater]] in Franke Park, hosts seasonal acts and outdoor concerts during warmer months.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116&Itemid=181 |title=About Foellinger Theatre |publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation |access-date=December 29, 2012 |archive-date=December 23, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223140325/http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116&Itemid=181 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Located west of downtown, Arena Dinner Theatre is a [[nonprofit]] community arts corporation with a focus on live theater production, annually hosting seven full-length theatrical productions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenadinnertheatre.org/nweb/about.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717142109/http://arenadinnertheatre.org/nweb/about.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2014 |title=About Us |publisher=Arena Dinner Theatre |access-date=October 13, 2013}}</ref>

===Attractions===
[[File:Science Central Building.jpg|thumb|[[Science Central]] opened in the city's former municipal power plant in 1995.]]

The [[Fort Wayne Children's Zoo]] has been lauded as one of the nation's foremost zoos.<ref>{{cite news |first=Karen |last=Cicero |date=April 4, 2009 |url=http://www.parents.com/family-life/travel/vacation-planning/kid-friendly-zoos/?page=5 |title=10 Best Zoos for Kids: 5. Fort Wayne Children's Zoo |work=Parents magazine |access-date=December 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=July 7, 2015 |url=http://wane.com/2015/07/15/zoo-named-one-of-countrys-best/ |title=Zoo named one of country's best |work=WANE-TV NewsChannel 15 |access-date=July 20, 2015}}</ref> Covering {{convert|40|acres|ha|0}} and containing 1,000 animals of 200 different species, the zoo is the largest regional attraction, regularly drawing over 500,000 visitors annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kidszoo.org/2013-attendance-second-highest-ever/ |publisher=Fort Wayne Children's Zoo |title=2013 attendance second-highest ever |access-date=December 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217074117/http://kidszoo.org/2013-attendance-second-highest-ever/ |archive-date=December 17, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=February 26, 2013 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130226/LIVING/130229632 |title=Fort Wayne Children's Zoo to hold job fair March 9 |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=March 14, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102100808/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130226%2FLIVING%2F130229632 |archive-date=November 2, 2013}}</ref> The [[Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory]] gardens cover {{convert|24500|sqft|m2|adj=on}}, displaying over 1,200 plants of 502 different species and 72 types of [[cacti]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=2 |title=About the Conservatory |publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation |access-date=December 16, 2014}}</ref> [[Science Central]], an interactive science center, contains permanent displays and temporary exhibits, drawing 130,000 visitors annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sciencecentral.org/about-us/2013-01-10-13-14-28/fact-sheet |publisher=Science Central |title=Fact Sheet 2013 |access-date=April 28, 2015 |archive-date=April 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409054818/http://sciencecentral.org/about-us/2013-01-10-13-14-28/fact-sheet |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Established in 1921, the [[Fort Wayne Museum of Art]] (FWMoA) is accredited by the [[American Alliance of Museums]], specializing in the collection and exhibition of [[Visual art of the United States|American art]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fwmoa.org/About |publisher=Fort Wayne Museum of Art |title=About the Museum |access-date=September 24, 2013}}</ref> The FWMoA annually receives 100,000 visitors.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sheryl |last=Krieg |date=June 6, 2013 |url=http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130606/NEWS/320125211/1005/NEWS09 |title=Artlink, Fort Wayne Museum of Art thrive after move downtown |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=June 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219062344/http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130606%2FNEWS%2F320125211%2F1005%2FNEWS09 |archive-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref>

The History Center, located in Fort Wayne's [[Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building|Old City Hall]], manages a collection of more than 23,000 artifacts recalling the region's history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/collections.html |publisher=Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society |title=Collections |access-date=August 10, 2010 |archive-date=September 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923233327/http://fwhistorycenter.com/collections.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> The center is overseen by the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society, which maintains the [[Richardville House]], one of two [[National Historic Landmarks]] in the city. Historic Fort Wayne, a replica of the 1815 fortification, hosts scheduled tours and [[historical reenactment]]s throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldfortwayne.org/index.php |publisher=Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. |title=Home |access-date=September 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130924041446/http://www.oldfortwayne.org/index.php |archive-date=September 24, 2013}}</ref> Other cultural museums include the African/African–American Historical Museum,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myblackinfo.com/african_americanfw_history.htm |publisher=African/African–American Historical Museum |title=History of the Museum |access-date=August 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104081646/http://www.myblackinfo.com/african_americanfw_history.htm |archive-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fortwaynefiremuseum.com |publisher=Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum |title=Home |access-date=August 10, 2010}}</ref> Greater Fort Wayne Aviation Museum,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fwairport.com/fort-wayne-international/aviation-museum/ |publisher=Fort Wayne–Allen County Airport Authority |title=Aviation Museum |access-date=January 20, 2014}}</ref> and Baer Field Heritage Air Park.

The [[Allen County Public Library]]'s Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department is the second-largest [[genealogy]] collection in North America.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=West |date=October 9, 2009 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091002/NEWS/910020346 |title=Genealogy gathering; 420 expected for conference, library's largest yet |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=August 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002083952/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20091002%2FNEWS%2F910020346 |archive-date=October 2, 2011}}</ref> The collection contains 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items of [[microfilm]] and [[microfiche]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.genealogycenter.org/pdf/AboutUsBrochure.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124225844/http://www.genealogycenter.org/pdf/AboutUsBrochure.pdf |archive-date=January 24, 2011 |url-status=live |publisher=Allen County Public Library |title=The Genealogy Center |access-date=December 27, 2012}}</ref>

===Festivals and events===
[[File:Ft. Wayne Famous Coney Islands.jpg|thumb|Fort Wayne style [[Coney Island hot dog]]s, developed in 1914 by [[Macedonian Americans|Macedonian]] immigrants in the city]]

The city hosts a variety of cultural festivals and events annually. Festivals commemorating ethnic food, dance, music, and art include Germanfest,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://germanfest.org/history/ |publisher=Germanfest |title=History |access-date=August 10, 2010}}</ref> Greek Festival, and Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.japaninfortwayne.com/culture/cherry_blossom.html |publisher=JapanInFortWayne.com |title=Culture & Entertainment |access-date=July 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910103050/http://japaninfortwayne.com/culture/cherry_blossom.html |archive-date=September 10, 2013}}</ref> Initiated in 1997, Fort Wayne Pride celebrates northeast Indiana's [[LGBTQ]] community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fwpride.org/contact.html |publisher=Fort Wayne Pride |title=About us |access-date=December 16, 2014 |archive-date=December 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217054116/http://www.fwpride.org/contact.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> BBQ RibFest showcases barbecue rib cooks and live entertainment, attracting 40,000 visitors annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bbqribfest.com/?page_id=23 |publisher=BBQ RibFest |title=About |access-date=August 30, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712065432/http://bbqribfest.com/?page_id=23 |archive-date=July 12, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Fort4Fitness is a certified [[half marathon]], {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} run/walk, and health fair. Over 9,000 participated in the 2011 half marathon.<ref>{{cite news |first=Benjamin |last=Lanka |date=September 24, 2011 |url=http://fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110924/NEWS09/320105658 |title=More than 9,000 participate in Fort4Fitness |work=The Journal Gazette |access-date=November 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422000954/http://fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20110924%2FNEWS09%2F320105658 |archive-date=April 22, 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Fort4Fitness debuted a spring cycle, Bike-the-Fort, which included three bicycling tours with over 1,000 participants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fort4fitness.org/files//120526_F4F_PR_2012_SpringCycle_Recap.pdf |publisher=Fort4Fitness, Inc. |title=Inaugural F4F Spring Cycle a huge success! |access-date=August 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712111020/http://www.fort4fitness.org/files//120526_F4F_PR_2012_SpringCycle_Recap.pdf |archive-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> HolidayFest begins with the Night of Lights on [[Thanksgiving (United States)|Thanksgiving]] eve, with the lighting of the PNC Santa and Reindeer, Wells Fargo Holiday Display, and Indiana Michigan Power Christmas Wreath, ending with a fireworks finale at [[Parkview Field]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Andrew |last=Swanson |date=November 27, 2008 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/SE/20081127/NEWS/811270333&SearchID=73342066716380 |title=Lights wow crowds |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=August 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925060410/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2FSE%2F20081127%2FNEWS%2F811270333&SearchID=73342066716380 |archive-date=September 25, 2009}}</ref>

The largest annual events in the city are the [[Johnny Appleseed Festival]], Taste of the Arts, Middlewaves and the [[Three Rivers Festival]]. The Johnny Appleseed Festival draws 300,000 visitors. The festival is held at [[Johnny Appleseed Park]], where [[Folklore of the United States|American folklore]] legend [[Johnny Appleseed|John Chapman]] is believed to be buried.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=173%3Ajohnny-appleseed-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=33 |title=Johnny Appelseed Park |publisher=City of Fort Wayne, Indiana |access-date=May 16, 2015}}</ref> Apple-themed cuisine, crafts, and historical demonstrations recalling 19th century [[American pioneer]]ing are among some of the festival's events.<ref>{{cite news |first=Deb |last=Todd |date=September 16, 2009 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090916/NEWS01/909160305/1001/NEWS |title=Fall's favorite festival: Johnny Appleseed weekend has been an area fixture for 35 years |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=August 30, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629210456/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090916%2FNEWS01%2F909160305%2F1001%2FNEWS |archive-date=June 29, 2014}}</ref> Three Rivers Festival, a celebration of Fort Wayne, spans nine days each July, attracting 400,000 visitors.<ref>{{cite news |first=Aaron |last=Organ |date=July 22, 2010 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100722/NEWS/7220357 |title=TRF chief happy with this year's numbers |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=August 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311074252/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20100722%2FNEWS%2F7220357 |archive-date=March 11, 2012}}</ref> Three Rivers features over 200 events, including a parade, [[midway (fair)|midway]], hot dog eating contest, bed race, raft race, arts fair, and fireworks spectacular. Other annual events include the Allen County Fair,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitfortwayne.com/listings/Allen-County-Fairgrounds/8/ |publisher=Visit Fort Wayne |title=Allen County Fair |access-date=December 21, 2014}}</ref> [[BAALS Music Festival]], National Soccer Festival,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalsoccerfestival.com/about-us/ |publisher=National Soccer Festival |title=About |access-date=January 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722082025/http://www.nationalsoccerfestival.com/about-us/ |archive-date=July 22, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thousands coming to Fort Wayne for soccer festival |url=http://wane.com/2014/08/10/thousands-coming-to-fort-wayne-for-soccer-festival/ |access-date=May 5, 2015 |last=WANE Staff Reports |date=August 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802173128/http://wane.com/2014/08/10/thousands-coming-to-fort-wayne-for-soccer-festival/ |archive-date=August 2, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref> and the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jaclyn |last=Goldsborough |date=April 9, 2014 |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140407/NEWS/140409846 |title=Vera Bradley sale is about more than just purses; economic impact on Fort Wayne economy sizable |work=The News-Sentinel |access-date=December 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217053912/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20140407%2FNEWS%2F140409846 |archive-date=December 17, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>