In today’s edition:

☕ Utopian Coffee Shutting Down Cafe on the Landing

⚖️ Statehouse Panel Seeks to Block Charities from Operating Like True Casinos

🚩 Hoosier Help Applied Innovation Plants Flag in Fort Wayne with Grand Opening of Office

🎨 City Initiative Aims to Keep Storm Drains Clean Using Art

🎡 Orlando Quality Experience: Largest Carnival in Fort Wayne Taking Over Memorial Coliseum This Summer

🕊️ Coroner Identifies 17-Year-Old Killed in Apartment Complex Shooting

🚀 Fort Wayne United to Relaunch Under New Executive Director

📈 Community Harvest Sees Record Need as Inflation Hits Highest Level in Months

❄️ Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Sees Influx of Visitors as Winter Storm Moves In

Sports

🏈 Darrion White Named Wayne Football Coach

⚾ TinCaps Promotional Slate

📰News

☕ Utopian Coffee Shutting Down Cafe on the Landing
Utopian Coffee is closing its downtown Fort Wayne cafe as its lease ends but will continue roasting on Calhoun Street. A “coffee lab” is coming soon for tastings and training. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚖️ Statehouse Panel Seeks to Block Charities from Operating Like True Casinos
A statehouse panel is proposing measures to block charities from operating like true casinos. Concerns over gambling-style practices have prompted the panel to consider legislative restrictions, keeping nonprofit activities separate. Read more from The Republic here.

🚩 Hoosier Help Applied Innovation Plants Flag in Fort Wayne with Grand Opening of Office
Hoosier Help Applied Innovation has planted its flag in Fort Wayne by inaugurating a new office. Details on the grand opening event, highlighting community engagement and the organization’s expansion plans, while noting operational milestones. Read more from ENXMag here.

🎨 City Initiative Aims to Keep Storm Drains Clean Using Art
A city initiative is leveraging art to maintain clean storm drains. Local authorities and artists collaborate to beautify infrastructure while addressing drainage maintenance. The project merges creative expression with urban functionality. Read more from WFFT here.

🎡Largest Carnival in Fort Wayne Taking Over Memorial Coliseum This Summer
Fort Wayne's largest carnival at Memorial Coliseum this summer. The Event promises expansive rides, games, and entertainment, set to transform the historic venue for the season. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕊️ Coroner Identifies 17-Year-Old Killed in Apartment Complex Shooting
The coroner identified 17-year-old Sincere Sole Thomas as the victim of a fatal shooting at Black Pine Flats. Jamir Benson, 16, is charged as an adult with murder and robbery. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚀 Fort Wayne United to Relaunch Under New Executive Director
Fort Wayne United is set to relaunch under a new executive director, embracing significant organizational change. Outlining the relaunch process and innovative management strategies, and highlighting anticipated community benefits. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📈 Community Harvest Sees Record Need as Inflation Hits Highest Level in Months
Community Harvest is experiencing record demand amid rising inflation. Inflation has led to significantly increased need for assistance, details higher operational costs, and describes the resulting impact on community services. Read more from WANE 15 here.

❄️ Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Sees Influx of Visitors as Winter Storm Moves In
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission reports an influx of visitors as a winter storm approaches. Weather conditions have led to increased outreach, outlines community responses, and notes adjustments during the storm. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ TinCaps Promotional Slate
The TinCaps have unveiled an exciting promotional slate featuring fireworks nights, bobblehead giveaways, and celebrity appearances throughout the season. Fans can enjoy a variety of events that blend baseball action with unique ballpark entertainment. Read more from WANE Sports here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

February 14 – 7:35 PM EST
Cincinnati Cyclones @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

February 15 – 7:00 PM EST
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Away)

February 16 – 5:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

🏈 Darrion White Named Wayne Football Coach
Darrion White has been named the new head coach for Wayne football. He brings extensive experience and leadership to the team, promising a fresh start and renewed energy for the upcoming season. Read more from WANE.

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌤️ Friday Forecast: A Wintery Mix Ahead! ❄️

🌡️ High: 27°F | Low: 23°F

• Morning: A little sunshine before the clouds roll in.

• Evening: Snow moves in, with 1-3 inches expected overnight.

🌬️ Winds: SSE 8-9 MPH
💧 Humidity: 67%-73%
🌅 Sunrise: 7:35 AM | 🌄 Sunset: 6:14 PM

🚨 Heads up! A potential winter storm is brewing, so keep an eye on the roads and have your snow boots ready!

Tuesday, February 14

Music

• Yacht Party (Yacht Rock) – Sweetwater Sound | Free

• Gem (Singer-Songwriter) – Orchard Pointe Health Campus | Free

• Joe Justice (Variety) – Park Place Senior Living | Free

• Andy Pauquette (Variety) – Deema | Free

• BigMeow (80s) – Portside Pizza | No Cover

• James Baker Trio (Jazz) – Ruth’s Chris Steak House | No Cover

• Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy (Jazz) – Two-EE’s Winery | Free

• Shannon Persinger Duo (Variety) – Club Soda | No Cover

• The DeeBees (Variety) – Club Paradise | No Cover

• The Wingmen (Classic Rock) – American Legion Post 409 | No Cover

• Hubie Ashcraft & Travis Gow (Country) – Sylvan Cellars | No Cover

• Tom Koenig (Variety) – JD Lounge | No Cover

Art

• Annual Fine Art Competition – Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center (Wabash) | Free

• Margaret Bohls: Italian Studies – PFW Visual Arts Gallery | Free

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research | Free

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe – Science Central | $10 – $12

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory | $5 – $7

• Movement: Black Art in Focus – Fort Wayne Museum of Art | $8 – $10

• The Mexican Portfolios – Fort Wayne Museum of Art | $8 – $10

• Lauren Gerig: Verdue – Artlink | Free

• Phoebe Scott: Embodied – Artlink | Free

• In the Wild – Artlink | Free

• Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Sarah Creason – The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art | Free

• Vivian Maier: The Color Work – Garrett Museum of Art | $5

• Art Farm Valentine Weekend Pop-Up – The Art Farm | Free

Sports

• Headwaters Park Ice Skating – Headwaters Park | $6

Festivals

• ChocolateFest – Ceruti’s Diamond Room | $60

• All Things Open Mic – Visions Event Hall | $5

• A Masquerade Ball – Parkview Mirro Center | $33 – $50

Comedy

• Hans Kim (Comedy) – Summit City Comedy Club | $24 – $32

• Aretha: A Tribute to the Queen of Soul – RKF Studios

• The Dinner Detective – True Crime Murder Mystery Show