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South Bend/Mishawaka Spotlight
Upcoming Events
 | God, Country, Notre Dame - 11/13/2012 - 08/04/2013God, Country, Notre Dame chronicles the 35 years Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., was president of the University of Notre Dame. As the inaugural exhibit of the newly-relocated Ernestine M. Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History, God, Country, Not |
 | Sweet! The Wonderful World of Chocolate, Candy & Ice Cream - 03/05/2013 - 12/31/2013Imagine stepping into a candy store or ice cream shop. The enticing aromas and bright colors prepare you perfectly for the taste treats ahead. |
 | Mary King: Beautiful Industry - 03/13/2013 - 06/02/2013Paintings by Mary King inspired by the once bustling industries near Chicago and Detroit. |
 | Makers and Champions: South Bend???s Rich Artistic Legacy, 1841 - the Present - 03/23/2013 - 06/16/2013This exhibition offers reflections on the fine arts history of the area and showcases important artists, people, and institutions that contributed to the rich artistic heritage of South Bend and the surrounding region. |
 | Summer Band Series - Live Music at O'Rourke's Public House - 05/10/2013 - 08/16/2013Enjoy live music at O'Rourke's Public House Friday evenings throughout the summer! |
 | South Bend Silver Hawks vs. Lansing Lugnuts - 05/27/2013May 27 - Cheer on the Silver Hawks as they take on the Lugnuts! |
South Bend West Side Memorial Day Parade - 05/27/2013May 27 - This year's West Side Memorial Day Parade will feature 110 entries, making it one of the parade's most successful years. |
Mishawaka Memorial Day Parade - 05/27/2013May 27 - The theme for the 64th annual Memorial Day Parade will be "Always Honored-Never Forgotten". |
 | Notre Dame Executive MBA Program Reception - 05/30/2013This reception details the benefits of the Notre Dame Executive MBA program, ranked sixth by The Wall Street Journal. |
 | You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - 05/31/2013Join Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts in this musical comedy. |
Fuel - 05/31/2013Fuel has been a staple on rock radio since bursting onto the scene in 1998. |
 | Huey Lewis and the News - 05/31/2013Huey Lewis and the News have been creating rock music for over three decades and have sold over 20 million albums worldwide. |
Sunburst Races - 06/01/2013June 1 - Celebrating its 30 year anniversary, the Sunburst Races is a South Bend/Mishawaka tradition. Events vary from marathon to half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Walk. |
 | Heritage Road Show - 06/01/2013June 1 - Bring your collectibles and antique items for a verbal estimate of market worth from qualified appraisers and antique experts. |
 | Benefit for the American Red Cross - 06/01/2013June 1 - American Red Cross Blood Drive |
Fun First Fishing - 06/02/2013June 2 - Free Beginners' fishing lesson |
Red Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert Series - 06/03/2013 - 08/31/2013The streets of downtown will be resonant with the sounds of local musicians all summer long at this concert series! |
 | Styx - 06/07/2013Styx is known for a combination of power ballads and arena rock anthems and have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. |
 | The Grape Escape - 06/07/2013June 7 - With the help of United Beverage we will have 10 wineries from the region bringing their best brands for you to sample and enjoy. As you roam the Zoo, area restaurants will be on hand to offer their finest menu items to pair with the wine s |
 | Fridays by the Fountain - 06/07/2013 - 08/16/2013Enjoy live music at the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center every Friday! |
 | DTSB First Fridays: Downtown DOGtown - 06/07/2013June 7 - Downtown is for the dogs during the June DTSB First Friday event! |
Kidsfirst Blooms - 06/08/2013June 8 - Nine stations of activities help four- to eight-year-olds celebrate nature and plants at this family-friendly event. |
 | Form's Transgressions: The Drawings of Agustan Fernandez - 06/09/2013 - 09/01/2013Cuban-American artist Agustan Fernandez (1928-2006) ranks as one of Surrealism's most discerning interpreters and is considered to be one of the masters of modern Cuban art. This exhibition, done in collaboration with The Patricia & Phillip Frost |
 | Wednesday Wine Walk - 06/12/2013June 12 - Enjoy food and wine pairings at participating downtown South Bend restaurants! |
 | Moonlight and Merlot at the Mansion - The Oliver Mansion vs. Downton Abbey: A Look into the Life of Servants - 06/12/2013June 12 - Learn how the life of the servants of the popular PBS series Downton Abbey compares with that of the servants who worked at the Oliver Mansion. |
 | Sister Hazel - 06/13/2013June 13 - Sister Hazel will be performing at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds |
Sacred Heart Cemetery Tour - 06/13/2013June 13 - On a twilight tour of Sacred Heart Cemetery, Director of School Programs Travis Childs guides participants on a tour of historic grave sites. |
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - 06/15/2013June 15 - Take some time to support breast cancer awareness with this 5K run and fitness walk. |
Leeper Park Art Fair - 06/15/2013 - 06/16/2013June 15-16 - The Leeper Park Art Fair features over 120 artists from around the USA, and has been ranked as one of the top 200 fine art fairs in the country. |
 | Pioneer Days at the Navarre Cabin - 06/15/2013 - 06/16/2013June 15 - Come out to the Navarre Cabin in Leeper Park to learn about our community's pioneer history. |
 | Moonlight and Merlot at the Mansion - Festive Frocks and Gala Gowns - 06/19/2013June 19 - Enjoy hearing about formal wear worn by the Oliver family and party culture of their time-from the Victorian Era to the Roaring Twenties. |
WNIT Kids Day in the Park - 06/20/2013June 20 - Bring the family out to the park for kids' games and activities, story corner, nature station, and portable disc golf. |
Mishawaka Summerfest - 06/21/2013 - 06/22/2013June 21 & 22 - Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this summertime festival has something for the whole family. |
LPGA Symetra Tour - 06/21/2013 - 06/23/2013June 21-23 - This women's golf tournament is coming back to the area. |
 | Bill Engvall - 06/21/2013Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multiplatinum recording artist who has starred in numerous feature films and television shows. He will star in an upcoming animated show for CMT called "Bounty Hunters" and was a part of the highly successful |
Blues and Ribs Fest - 06/22/2013June 22 - Pull up a chair, or lay down a blanket, and enjoy some of South Bend's best bar-b-que and live blues music. |
Beginner Canoe/Kayak Lessons - 06/23/2013June 23 - Join a certified instructor for a basic canoe/kayak lesson including safety, paddling strokes, loading/unloading and transporting a canoe/kayak. |
 | Downtown South Bend Summer Restaurant Week - 06/24/2013 - 07/07/2013June 24-July 7 - This event showcases the ethnic and diverse food options found in downtown South Bend. |
 | Moonlight and Merlot at the Mansion - A Day in the Life - 06/26/2013June 26 - Take a step back in time to learn about a typical work day of J.D. Oliver, President of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works. |
 | Collective Soul - 06/27/2013Collective Soul is coming to Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan. |
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair - 06/28/2013 - 07/06/2013June 28-July 6 - There is something for the whole family at this week-long fair. |
Paddlefest - 06/30/2013June 30 - This canoe and kayak event is held every year, and is geared toward all types of "paddlers." |
Alice Cooper - 07/02/2013July 2 - Rock legend ALICE COOPER returns to South Bend for his first local show in 4 years. |
 | Foreigner - 07/05/2013With ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world. |
 | DTSB First Fridays: Taste of Downtown - 07/05/2013July 5 - Come to downtown South Bend to tickle your taste buds in the dining and arts district. |
 | Meet Me on the Island - 07/05/2013July 5 - Art + Music + You = Meet Me on the Island, an evening on the beautiful St. Joseph River on Island Park in downtown South Bend. Featuring local artists, music by the Elwood Splinters Blues Band and refreshments. |
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship RedBud National - 07/06/2013July 6 - Enjoy the roar of the crowd as professional motocross racers compete in nearby Buchanan, MI. |
 | Arts in Bloom Garden Walk - 07/10/2013July 10 - Visit gardens of individual style and unique design in South Bend's Harter Heights neighborhood adjacent to the University of Notre Dame. |
Harry Connick Jr. - 07/12/2013July 14 - Harry Connick Jr.is among today's most successful and multi-talented artists, who has garnered acclaim in both the music and acting arenas. |
Buick Club of America National Meet - 07/12/2013 - 07/21/2013July 12-21 - Over 1000 collectors of Buick vehicles, all makes, models and years, will gather on the grounds and facilities of the Gillespie Conference Center in South Bend, with as many as 750 cars on display for public view. |
 | Temptations - 07/19/2013The Temptations are coming to Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan. |
 | 2013 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival: ShakeScenes - 07/20/2013 - 07/21/2013July 20-21 - Over the course of one magical weekend, dozens of actors from throughout the community--neighbors, friends, and young and old alike--take to the stage with their own unique spin on some of Shakespeare's most beloved works. |
 | ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series - 07/20/2013Enjoy live performances at this free six-event series! |
 | 2013 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors - 07/21/2013 - 08/26/2013July 21 - August 26 - The Comedy of Errors is presented outdoors by a company of actors drawn from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College and universities from across the nation. |
 | Chicago - 07/26/2013Chicago is coming to Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan. |
 | New Carlisle Hometown Days - 07/26/2013 - 07/28/2013July 26-28 - Celebrate the history of New Carlisle during Hometown Days! |
 | Urban Adventure Games - 07/27/2013July 27 - The 5th Annual Urban Adventure Games challenge you to explore the city on bicycle and by foot to complete a top-secret series of physical and mental obstacles. |
On the River - 08/02/2013 - 08/03/2013Aug. 2-3 - On the River is a summer bash held every year to raise funds and awareness for the Center for the Homeless in downtown South Bend. |
Lynyrd Skynyrd - 08/03/2013August 3 - Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino. |
 | Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo - 08/08/2013August 8 - Pet Benatar and Neil Giraldo are coming to Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds New Buffalo. |
World Pulse Festival - 08/10/2013August 10 - This Christian contemporary music festival, presented by LeSea Broadcasting Network, takes place in South Bend every year, and draws in crowds of over 50,000 people. |
Art Beat - 08/17/2013Aug. 17 - Art Beat 2013 is a day-long showcase of over 300 visual, performing and culinary artists from the Michiana area. |
 | Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk - 08/17/2013The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass and gravel. The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. |
 | 2013 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival: Richard III - 08/20/2013 - 09/01/2013Aug. 20 - Sept. 1 - Shakespeare's blazingly entertaining portrayal of England's most famous villain, presented by Professional Company. |
 | Tony Bennett - 08/23/2013August 23 - Tony Bennett is coming to Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds New Buffalo. |
 | Michiana Renaissance Festival - 08/24/2013 - 08/25/2013Aug. 24-25 - Come one, come all to the 3rd Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival, located on Kamm Island Park in Downtown Mishawaka! |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. Temple - 08/31/2013Aug. 31 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on Temple! |
Celtic Festival - 09/01/2013Sept. 1 - Celebrate all things Celtic at this annual summer festival! |
 | BRISTOL HILLS STORYTELLING FESTIVALl - 09/06/2013 - 09/07/2013Storytelling is for everyone, especially adults. Come, sit, laugh, reminisce, and listen while nationally known tellers spin their yarns at the 24th Annual Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival! Storytelling is hard to describe, but easy to g |
 | Zoo Brew - 09/07/2013Sept. 7 - Local and regional breweries and vendors will be setting up shop to showcase their selections of beers and food at Potawatomi Zoo! |
 | Bike Michiana for Hospice - 09/15/2013The 5th annual Bike Michiana for Hospice is Michiana's premier cycling event with courses for all levels of cyclists. |
Bike Michiana for Hospice - 09/15/2013Sept. 15 - The 5th Annual Bike Michiana for Hospice event offers six route options for riders of all skill levels! |
Snite Museum of Art Public Reception - 09/15/2013Join us at the Snite Museum of Art for and Opening Public Reception on September 15th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
 | 2013 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival: Othello - 09/18/2013 - 09/20/2013Sept. 18-20 - One of Shakespeare's classic tragedies, presented by "Actors from the London Stage." |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. Michigan State - 09/21/2013Sept. 21 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on Michigan State! |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. Oklahoma - 09/28/2013Sept. 28 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on the Oklahoma Sooners! |
 | 2013 Indiana Corn Husking Contest - 10/05/2013Oct. 5 - Bremen will be the corn husking capital of Indiana when the Craig Geyer farm hosts the Indiana corn husking contest. |
 | Heritage Harvest Fair - 10/05/2013Oct. 5 - The Heritage Harvest Fair is an annual living history festival featuring life skills and art forms of the 1800s. |
 | The Color Run - 10/05/2013Oct. 5 - The Color Run(TM) 5k paint race event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. USC - 10/19/2013Oct. 19 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on the USC Trojans! |
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of South Bend - 10/26/2013Oct 26 - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer. |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. Navy - 11/02/2013Nov. 2 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on Navy! |
 | Game Day: University of Notre Dame vs. BYU - 11/23/2013Nov. 23 - Cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on BYU! |
 | Jersey Boys - 11/26/2013 - 12/08/2013Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 - Jersey Boys is the Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. |
 | Christmas in New Carlisle - 12/01/2013Dec. 1 - Enjoy an afternoon of Holiday cheer in New Carlisle! |
DTSB Downtown for the Holidays - 12/06/2013 - 12/31/2013Dec. 6-31 - Head to downtown South Bend for some holiday fun! |
