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Arts / Attractions

George Rickey Sculptures Now on Display Downtown South Bend

October 8, 2009

South Bend has had sculptures at the airport for some time now, but recently added to its public art in the central business district. Stroll through downtown South Bend and you’ll now see several sculptures by short time native George Rickey. They are here for a year and all easy to find on a short walk (map [...]

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Art Beat 2007

August 16, 2007

The 5th Annual Art Beat is fast approaching and marking the end of the Summer. It’s your chance to get outside one last time and enjoy the weather along with great art, music, and food. Take a stroll through downtown South Bend on Thursday, September 6, from 4:00p.m. – 8:30p.m for this free event.

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Martha’s Midway Tavern – Mishawaka’s Home of the Blues

May 15, 2007

Martha’s Midway Tavern, at 810 W 4th Street in Mishawaka, is a Blues institution. If you’re scratching your head at the name, start with the YouTube video below, and visit in person when you can.

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South Bend’s Spring Art Walk

May 3, 2007

South Bend’s Spring Art Walk will be this Saturday, May 5th. Eleven galleries will host displays that include sculptures, paintings, hand-crafted furniture and works in other media. The current forecast for Saturday calls for a high of 70 with a chance of rain. Regardless, the Art Walk promises to be a quick and enjoyable introduction to the South Bend art scene.

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame…

April 7, 2007

It’s April. Flowers are blooming and lawns are getting their first cut of the season. It’s also time to get your peanuts and crackerjacks and catch a ballgame. The South Bend Silverhawks had their season opener this week. Visit here for a schedule. Seats start at $5 and are free for children under five, making [...]

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Fit for a King (or a Princess)?

March 22, 2007

Nestled behind the expansion of Mishawaka’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lincoln Park is a monument of strategically placed rocks and boulders. The largest boulder sports a plaque detailing Princess Mishawaka’s history and her burial somewhere near the monument. It sounds like a nicely executed tribute to the city’s namesake. The problem is that the monument [...]

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Dancing in the Greenhouse

March 9, 2007

Spring Fling at the Conservatories, a fundraiser for budget troubled Potawatomi Greenhouses is set for April 29th from 9 am to 3:30 pm and will feature live music by local performers. It’s part of the South Bend City Celebration 2007. The greenhouses are on Mishawaka Avenue near Ironwood. Admission is $3.

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