South Bend’s Howard Park will receive playground upgrades thanks to a $30,000 grant secured by Venues Parks & Arts, a department of the city of South Bend.
Out & about in Northwest Indiana
Symphony’s free summer concerts The 13th annual South Shore Summer Music Festival will feature free concerts by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra during July and August in six communities across the Region. The series opens July 20 at the Town Complex Grounds in Cedar Lake. On July 27, the symphony heads to Crown Point for […]
Out & about in greater South Bend
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 Northwest Indiana
One small step, one giant leap The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a space-themed concert in May. It will feature the Symphony Chorus and retired astronaut and Crown Point-native Col. Jerry Ross. Cinema and symphony meet as videos and photos from the historic 1969 moon landing accompany […]
Out & about in greater South Bend
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 […]
Executive leads healthy life
Cline Avenue Bridge project manager says staying active helps social life too During the day, Terry Velligan oversees the $140 million rebuilding of the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago. United Bridge Partners and Cline Avenue Bridge LLC will own the new toll bridge. “We’re about halfway complete,” said Velligan, general manager of operations on […]
Out & about in Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana Discover interesting events, exhibits, performances to see and do International Film Festival Valparaiso University’s annual International Film Festival continues this quarter with two films followed by group discussion with foreign language professors. Each is free and open to the public. The 2017 French film “Jeannette, the Childhood of Joan of Arc,” will be […]
Out & about in greater South Bend
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 […]
House calls to Guatemala
2La Porte Hospital doctor travels to Antigua to help people get health care At La Porte Hospital, Dr. Neil Wangstrom delivers patient care with the aid of state-of-the-art technology and trained medical personnel. But every February, Wangstrom, an ear, nose and throat specialist for more than 20 years, leaves his comfort zone to help those […]
Things to see and do in Northwest Indiana
An update on art and entertainment options across the Region Northwest Indiana Urban ruins “Haunts,” the second exhibit in the two-part “Urban Ruins” series organized by South Shore Arts, runs Feb. 8 through April 21, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster with an artist reception from 1-3 p.m. March 3. The […]
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