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Downtown - the term was first used by same Native American tribe which coined the word Chicago. It roughly translates as the "place of many flowerpotted medians."

But what if your downtown doesn't include a selection of former world's tallest structures? Is it still important?

Steve, Brian and Robin take are telling tales to two downtowns, each with their own challenges. One a historic small city downtown. The other a major city center, trying to shake off urban decay.

And we're also headed to the drive in.

Yes, they still exist.

And a bunch of other stuff in this uptown session of Vocalo.

In Valpo talking downtowns during Popcorn Fest. The mayor of Gary Indiana declares his city is back.

Robin Trower "Day of the Eagle"

Brian and Steve talk

Trouble Every "World's Away"

Opening the Mosley Hotel in Gary

India Aire "Promise"

Mayor Clay on the Mosley

Lauryn Hill "Doo Wop (That Thing)"

Nite with my daughter at the Drive In

The Comas "Red Microphone"

Katie Macon on Coffee

Robin on the Palace Marque in Gary, Indiana

Pixies "Dig for Fire"

Robin talks to Mathews on the the Palace Theater

Curtis Mayfield "Love to the People"

Spent Cattle disects "Doggie yawns"

John Mayer "Vultures"

Brian, Steve and Robin talk about whether Gary will spring into gentrification

Jamiriquai "Mr. Mood"

Political Dare Steve

Flaming Lips "Flight Test"

Usama takes us into a Bar fight

Poem by Josh Williams where he slams the slam

The Replacements "Will Dare"

A look at the 49er Drive-in

OutKast "Love Hater"

Is it OK to bring your own food to the drive in?

Little Richard "Keep on Knockin'"