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This week's Friday Pitch-In includes a look at the decrease in manufacturing jobs in the state this year, a discussion around funding cuts for some Family and Consumer Science classes, and a chat with a Hoosier comedian.

Health experts stress the importance of remaining cautious of the virus as the state works toward achieving herd immunity.

Travis DiNicola sat down with David McDaniel, project manager for the The Indiana State Museum's Celebration Crossing, to hear how there is something for everyone including: tea and trains, woolly mammoths and a vintage arcade, Star Wars and skateboards, and, of course, Santa. Sharon Gamble invited Eiteljorg Museum curator Jennifer Complo-McNutt to tell us about the ninth Contemporary Art Fellowship Exhibition, "Conversations", and the artist Fellows. Travis DiNicola sat down with the Indianapolis School of Ballet's Victoria Lyras to find out what makes the school's Nutcracker different.

Homelessness experts believe thousands of young people in the Indianapolis metro area have no real homes, but how many thousands? The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention is focusing on youth as a priority population when it starts its Summer Youth Count in just a few days. Along with the count, CHIP will be holding several events geared to connect with homeless young people, from art to stand-up comedy. Our guests are Alan Witchey, executive director, CHIP; Myranda Warden, director of programs and training, Indiana Youth Group (IYG); and Eric Howard, Founder and CEO of Outreach.

For the first half hour, discussing the proposed cigarette tax. Show guests are Monique French of the American Lung Association's "Raise It for Health" campaign and Rep. Ed Clere, R - New Alabany. The second half hour focuses on solar net metering, specifically rolling back the credits of homeowners and others with solar to near-wholesale rates rather than the current retail credit they currently enjoy. Guests are Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council and Mark Maassel of the Indiana Energy Association (by phone).

Lupe Pimentel of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance talks about the A Day Without Immigrants march in Indy. Kyle will talk with Helado Negro about his song "Young, Latin & Proud". Visual artist Beatriz Vasquez will talk about the meaning behind Los Tigres Del Norte's "Somos Mas Americanos". And Rosane Zelmanovitz will share info about the annual Indy feijoada dinner for Partners of the Americas and spin some Brazilian classics from Ney Matogrossi, Elza Soares & more.

NPR has released its best of 2023 music lists. We'll explore the Indiana musicians featured among the year’s best, including Hanna Benn, Omar Apollo, Durand Jones, and The HawtPlates. Plus, on Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, hear from Indianapolis-based visual artist Alejandra Carrillo, who creates work under the name El Rallonadero.

In Evansville, discover one of the most unique ecosystems this side of the Mississippi.

Potawatomi Tribe scientists are restoring wetlands.

Casting iron at The Sculpture Trails on Fire@Nite!