The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.
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Les Miserables
humor. Price is $10 Advance; $12 Door; $5 Student w/ID. Parking at The Farmer's Market. For more information, call 574.329.3430.
South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend
The musical phenomenon that has enthralled spectators all over the globe comes to South Bend Civic Theatre this summer. Based on the masterwork by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables shares the lives of men, women, and children struggling to survive and make their voices heard against oppression and injustice. The odyssey of Jean Valjean from embittered convict to love and redemption has captivated readers and theatregoers for generations. Now, SBCT presents the musical in a homegrown production with area talent including Steve Salisbury as Valjean and Aaron Nichols as Javert, directed by David Case. $18 - $21. Times and dates vary. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at 574.234.1112 or go online to www.SBCT.org.
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EnviroFest 2013
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart
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Open Car Show
Evangelical Covenant Church, South Bend
Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Collector Cars, Trucks, Etc. Dash Plaques for first 50 cars. Bring a nonperishable food item and register for free. All proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. 8 AM to 2 PM. For more information, call 574.233.2372.
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Harry Connick, Jr.
Morris PAC, South Bend
Harry Connick, Jr. is among today’s most successful and multi-talented artists, who has garnered acclaim in both the music and acting arenas. Tickets are $36-$125 and are on sale at the box office at 574.235.9190 or 800.537.6415, or by visiting the website at www.MorrisCenter.org.
16 DTSB Summer Learning: Big Brand for the Little Guy (The Visual Side of Branding) The Branch, Downtown South Bend
A successful brand requires more than just a logo. From design collateral and an online presence to physical spaces or environments, a mark is simply a starting point for developing a cohesive and comprehensive visual identity that expands into a variety of aspects of a business. In this hour-long session, Anne (a professional graphic designer who teachers at the University of Notre Dame) will cover the basic elements of an appealing and powerful brand from the visual standpoint, strategies to incorporate the brand more deeply into all the visual elements of your business, and how to minimize less than perfect aspects of a visual identity. The session will incorporate lecture, a case study, and time for Q&A, so come ready with your own brand questions. You will also walk away with a handy checklist highlighting key things to remember about visual brand. Free to downtown business owners/employees; all others $5 at door. Doors open 15 minutes ahead of time. Session starts promptly at 8 AM.If you have questions, please contact dtsbinfo@downtownsouthbend.com or call 574.282.1110.
Join the Elkhart Environmental Center and 88.1 WVPE for EnviroFest! Visit environmental exhibits and peruse vendor tables featuring local food, products and services. Enjoy live entertainment, crafts and more. Music starts at 5:30 with Bryan Edington. Adults: $5; kids 12 and under are free. 5:30 PM to 9 PM. For more information, call 574.293.5070.
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Performance Series presents "Victor & Penny"
Merrimans' Playhouse, South Bend
Victor & Penny, a Chicago and KC based duo sing music they call ‘Antique Pop’ on ukulele and a lovely old guitar will be playing vintage instruments with modern sensibility. They bring a fresh twist to music of the early 20th century and unique arrangements of modern tunes with charm and good SASSY | July 2013
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