Performing Arts Series Every summer, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers its Performing Arts Series at the Chris Wilson Pavilion adjacent to the Potawatomi Park Zoo in South Bend. It features a variety of arts organizations in free performances. On Aug. 17, the South Bend Chamber Singers revisit old music by the Shakers […]
Out & about in greater South Bend: June-July 2019
Live music at Acorn Theater A visit to the vibrant little city of Three Oaks, just 20 minutes over the border into Michigan, makes for a nice drive this time of year. It’s also an excuse to see what’s happening at the historic Acorn Theater. The venue regularly hosts live theater and cabaret events, along […]
Out & about in greater South Bend: April-May 2019
Jazz jam session at Merrimans’ Merrimans’ Playhouse in South Bend recently transitioned into a 501c(3) organization. It operates as a nonprofit, but the day-to-day operations aren’t affected. Owners Stephen and Mary Merriman host an open jazz jam session every Tuesday night. They also regularly host national and international touring jazz ensembles. On April 17, it’s […]
Out & about in greater South Bend: Feb.-March 2019
Greater South Bend Discover interesting events, exhibits, performances to see and do On stage at Notre Dame The defending NCAA champion University of Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team is not the only source of excitement on campus these days. Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is stepping up its game as well with a busy […]
Things to see and do in greater South Bend – Dec-Jan 2018
An update on art and entertainment options across the Region Greater South Bend Morris Performing Arts Center is back Usually, it’s the performers on stage who are supposed to bring the house down. However, South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center made the news for the wrong reasons in September when a 2.5-foot piece of plaster […]
Things to See and Do in Greater South Bend – Oct-Nov 2018
Jam sessions at the playhouse Owners Stephen and Mary Merriman don’t worry about the rhythm section at the Tuesday night open jam session at their venue, Merrimans’ Playhouse, 1211 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Stephen plays the drums and Mary plays the bass, so they can fill in as needed, and they often do. Other nights, […]
Things to Do and See in Greater South Bend – Aug-Sep 2018
Ringo Starr returns to the Morris It’s pretty amazing that we can still go to see a Beatle in 2018. Ringo Starr brings his All-Starr Band to the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend on Sept. 9. The always-charming drummer has a ton of fun with his celebrity bandmates in a revue of Beatle […]
Things to Do and See in Greater South Bend – June-July 2018
Running from June 8-17 at South Bend Civic Theatre, is British playwright David Hare’s Skylight, which examines the complicated dynamics between ex-lovers attempting to reconcile. SBCT’s musical offering for the summer is Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s My Fair Lady, from July 13-29. George Bernard Shaw created the unforgettable characters Henry Higgins and Eliza […]
Things to Do and See in South Bend – Apr-May 2018
The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend has traditionally offered a wide variety of entertainment options, but this Spring is uncommonly diverse, even by Morris standards. On April 17, prominent figures from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” reconvene and recreate their fancy footwork for “Maks, Val & Peta Live on Tour.” April 19 brings […]
Things to Do and See in South Bend – Feb-Mar 2018
An update on art and entertainment options across the region It’s a particularly busy stretch at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend. On February 8, NPR’s long-running quiz show, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” will record an episode with a live audience at the Morris. “A Chorus Line” runs for four shows February […]