Jump In!
Public Pools Open Soon. In South Bend: The Potawatomi Pool opens June 8th and the Kennedy Water Playground opens June 2nd. In Mishawaka: The Merrifield Pool opens June 9th.
Viva La Revolucion!
The city of South Bend claims 4,928 fire hydrants. Since 1974 it has offered free paint to those willing to apply their creative talent to these fireplugs by painting them according to designs created by local artist Ruth von Karowsky. Her designs were developed for the Bicentennial celebration in 1976 and consist of 35 choices, […]
Happy Trails.
The South Bend River Walk, a project of Michiana Watershed Inc., and the East Bank Trail, a “rails to trails” path, connect behind the Madison Center. Together they allow you a pleasant walk, run or ride from Twyckenham Drive at the river to St. Joseph High School. It’s about three miles, and along the way, […]
It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Quantaloop?
“Quantaloop” is the name of one of the statues currently on display at the South Bend Regional Transportation Center. In addition to its 8,400 foot runway, taxiways, and train with daily service to Chicago, the airport is home to several statues created by artists based in the Midwest. They include a large sun, a “tin […]
Meet Who on the Island?
The South Bend Regional Museum of Art has announced the 2006 “Meet Me on the Island” schedule. Summer nights on the river with food, drinks, an artsy crowd, and on July 7th – fireworks. June 2 – The Whistle Pigs July 7 – The Randy Martin Trio July 21 – Mack Pherson & the Struts […]