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Tales From a Scene: BoDeans @ The Acorn, After Hours record release party
Though many of us had a few days off this Labor Day weekend, the local music and art scene was still working hard. Between this year's...
Sep 5, 2023


Tales From a Scene: Dance Society's "Good Morning", Steve Earle, Mucca Pazza
Proving again their ability in bringing amazing national talent to our corner of the world, The Acorn hosted legendary songwriter Steve...
Aug 22, 2023


any man who knows a thing knows he knows not a damn damn thing at all
August 18th, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from K'Naan/Take A Minute) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: August 18th, 2023 The...
Aug 17, 2023


Tales From A Scene: 8 Years of Rebel Arts Festival, South Bend
(All photos by Justin Flagel) We spent yesterday in South Bend's Potawatomi Park, enjoying a full day of art, live music, food, and...
Aug 15, 2023


this moment of our lives will not happen again
July 14th, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from The Human Magnet Song/Joanna Sternberg) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: July...
Jul 13, 2023


Tales from a Scene: Pride, Pride, and A Trip Through The Looking Glass
LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern continues the fun with their themed takeovers. They started the year with a tiki takeover, complete with decor...
Jun 20, 2023


The Erly: Local band makes their stamp creating new sounds out of old
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In a local music scene that is rich and diverse in sound, The Erly is making a stamp with their own take on the...
Jun 15, 2023


Tales from a Scene: Makers Trail Fest, Wrasslin, Dance Parties!!
We packed it in this weekend enjoying the indoors, the outdoors, and the squared circle! I volunteered at the annual Makers Trail...
Jun 12, 2023


Chatting with HeyZeus
NILES — The path to music for local hip-hop artist and designer, Myron “HeyZeus” Waddell, was an indirect one. He grew up in South Bend...
May 26, 2023


Rudy's 30th Anniversary: Reflections from the 2023 River Bend Film Festival
Friday April 21st’s premiere event was alone enough to make the River Bend Film Festival worth attending. Celebrating the film’s 30th...
May 13, 2023


Tales from a Scene: The Erly at the Garage, good times at the Rocki Button, and more!
This past weekend was no shortage of fun and music in the region. Friday, we caught dinner at LaSalle Kitchen and Tavern in South Bend....
May 2, 2023


River Bend Film Festival 2023
The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran from Thursday, April 20th through Sunday,...
Apr 25, 2023


Brandywine grad pens first children’s book
NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz the Bee” tells the tale of the...
Apr 21, 2023


SPACESHIPS releases new album
SOUTH BEND — South Bend musicians Spaceships are set to release their latest album on Friday, March 24th. “Ruins”, the band’s fourth...
Mar 30, 2023


Charlie Ballantine at Merriman's Playhouse & Greenhouse Pick'n at River St. Joe
I had a wonderful past week and weekend in music. Proof that the local music scene is rich and strong. Our first outing was to check out...
Mar 7, 2023


Guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to South Bend March 2
SOUTH BEND — Guitarist and composer Charlie Ballantine returns to Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend on Thursday, March 2nd. Though the...
Feb 28, 2023


Area restaurant, venue keeping the nightlife alive
SOUTH BEND — LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in downtown South Bend just wrapped up a successful tiki-themed takeover and are looking ahead to...
Feb 26, 2023


um, have you ever even seen a film
February 24th, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from Sidney Gish/Filming School) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 24th,...
Feb 24, 2023


The Well
SOUTH BEND — The Well, a South Bend non-profit serving as a coffee shop, community space, and music venue, recently arrived at their ten...
Feb 9, 2023


Merriman's Playhouse
SOUTH BEND — Stephen and Mary Merriman have been on a mission to spread the culture of jazz since 2006. The origins of Merrimans'...
Feb 9, 2023
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