| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Miracle on 34th StreetPresented by Amish Acres at The Round Barn Theatre November 14-December 31, 2012 Adapted from the beloved classic Holiday film, Miracle on 34th Street comes to life on stage. Filled with traditional Christmas Carols, it is the story of Kris Kringle, and old man residing in a retirement home, who gets a job working as Macy's Department Store Santa. One hitch, Kris believes he is the real Santa Claus, and unleashes waves of good will with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has... | Amish Acres | 11/14/12- 12/31/12 | Nappanee |
Monday Night Open Mic at The Livery hosted by Venitia SekemaPresented by The Livery at The Livery January 30-December 31, 2012 Come get your 15 minutes of fame every Monday! Some of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana's finest musicians show for this one, but everyone is welcome. Music, Spoken Word, Improv, you name it! Killer stage and sound system, Chris Story is at the dials, hand crafted award winning beers, cafe food that'll make you want to drink another, and the best vibe make this a favorite hangout for people around the nation. Stay till the end & join the jam with The Happy Campers, Monday night's... | The Livery | 01/30/12- 12/31/12 | Benton Harbor |
A Lerner Christmas - Holiday Musical ReviewPresented by Premier Arts at Lerner Theatre (formerly Elco Theatre) December 14-December 16, 2012 Experience the Christmas season with all the charm and enthusiasm of days gone by! Take a break from the hectic pace of the season. Come, relax with us and recharge those Christmas season batteries! | Premier Arts | 12/14/12- 12/16/12 | Elkhart |
Disney Live Presents Mickey's Music FestivalPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Morris Performing Arts Center November 24, 2012 Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin" and Disney/Pixar’s "Toy Story" in their new touring show Disney Live! "Mickey's Music Festival." Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more! The irresistible lineup of performers, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy; Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 11/24/12 | South Bend |
All Shook Up!Presented by South Bend Civic Theatre at O'Laughlin Auditorium October 19-October 21, 2012 Take a plot worthy of Shakespeare – girl loves boy who loves another girl, first girl dresses as boy to be close to her boy only to have other girl fall in love with her – and set it to the tunes of Elvis Presley and you get a 1950’s style musical of young love and rock n’ roll.
Put on your “Blue Suede Shoes,” get ready to dance and you “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with "All Shook Up!"
Performances of... | South Bend Civic Theatre | 10/19/12- 10/21/12 | South Bend |
Plain and FancyPresented by Amish Acres at The Round Barn Theatre May 15-October 20, 2012 The classic Broadway Musical about life and love on an Amish farm tells the story of a New York couple who drive to Pennsylvania Amish country to sell a piece of property to an Amish man for his daughter's wedding. The clash of cultures educates and entertains at the same time in this quaint musical comedy. | Amish Acres | 05/15/12- 10/20/12 | Nappanee |
The Fresh Beat BandPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Morris Performing Arts Center October 17, 2012 THE FRESH BEAT BAND, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg (50 cities, 70 performances) to their current sold-out nationwide concert. More than 200,000 fans will have seen the live show by the end of the first run making it one of this year’s most successful music tours.
THE FRESH BEAT BAND LIVE IN CONCERT Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 10/17/12 | South Bend |
Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews SistersPresented by Amish Acres at The Round Barn Theatre September 4-October 14, 2012 This musical follows sisters LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews from their early days on the road, through their rise as recording stars, to entertaining American GI's overseas, to dissembling over differences. Over twenty hit songs like "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon," "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree," and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." | Amish Acres | 09/04/12- 10/14/12 | Nappanee |
Peter PanPresented by Premier Arts at Lerner Theatre (formerly Elco Theatre) October 12-October 14, 2012 Here is all the charm of J.M. Barrie’s classic novel and its ever-popular characters - Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, the dastardly Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee, Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, pirates, Neverland indians, fairies, Nana the pet dog and, of course, that scary crocodile - in a sparkling musical adaptation direct from Great Britain. TMP is proud to bring to the Puget Sound area this new version of the stage musical, encompassing the revisions made for the 1995 West End... | Premier Arts | 10/12/12- 10/14/12 | Elkhart |
| Wakarusa Bluegrass Fall Festival | Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival, Inc. | 09/15/12 | Wakarusa |
Fridays by the Fountain at the Jon Hunt Plaza, at The MorrisPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza June 15-August 31, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are free and open to the public and run from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Downtown restaurants contract to sell food and they offer a variety of lunchtime... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 06/15/12- 08/31/12 | South Bend |
Indiana University Raclin School of the Arts at Fridays by the FountainPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza August 31, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are FREE and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 08/31/12 | South Bend |
Hank Williams: Lost HighwayPresented by Amish Acres at The Round Barn Theatre July 17-August 26, 2012 A spectacular musical biography of the rise and fall of the legendary singer-songwriter who stands among the greatest innovators of American popular music. This unforgettable tribute features over 20 hits and highlights his unique magic as a perfromer and simple spell of his yearning songs. | Amish Acres | 07/17/12- 08/26/12 | Nappanee |
Art Beat 2012Presented by Downtown South Bend at Downtown South Bend August 25, 2012 Art Beat is a free, downtown South Bend stroll along the streets and sidewalks featuring the work of local visual, performing, and culinary artists. The event showcases South Bend and the surrounding community’s artists and creates awareness of the role that downtown organizations and businesses play in the artisans’ promotion and success. | Downtown South Bend | 08/25/12 | South Bend |
2012 ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts SeriesPresented by Community Foundation of St. Joseph County at Chris Wilson Pavilion at Potawatomi Park July 21-August 25, 2012 For the third year in a row, the award-winning ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series returns to the Chris Wilson Pavilion at South Bend’s Potawatomi Park. This year’s free Saturday night series has been expanded, featuring six evenings of some of our community’s best performing arts talent. You can bring a picnic dinner or buy it there: As in the past, Fiddler’s Hearth will offer food and drinks for sale at the park. All events will be professionally... | Community Foundation of St. Joseph County | 07/21/12- 08/25/12 | South Bend |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra at the ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series | Community Foundation of St. Joseph County | 08/25/12 | South Bend |
Whistle Pigs at Under the RooftopPresented by AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist at American Legion Pulaski Post #357 August 24, 2012 Fundraising event for AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist. Live music with the Whistle Pigs. Cash Bar | AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist | 08/24/12 | South Bend |
Jetta and the Jellybeans at Fridays by the FountainPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza August 24, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are FREE and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 08/24/12 | South Bend |
| Ground Control | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/23/12 | Mishawaka |
| Pat Heiden Quartet | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/20/12 | Mishawaka |
The Music of Queen Presented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Shadowland Pavilion August 18, 2012 The SMSO Will Rock You with this amazing tribute to the music of Queen. Join the SMSO and the musicians of Jeans 'n Classics, along with the Citadel Symphony Chorus, for this journey back to the 70s and 80s with Queen's classic hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions, Somebody to Love and many more. | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 08/18/12 | St. Joseph |
| New West Guitar Group at the ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series | Community Foundation of St. Joseph County | 08/18/12 | South Bend |
| Last Call | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/16/12 | Mishawaka |
| Michiana Concert Band | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/13/12 | Mishawaka |
Into the WoodsPresented by South Bend Civic Theatre at South Bend Civic Theatre - Wilson Auditorium July 27-August 12, 2012 South Bend Civic Theatre presents the musical "Into the Woods" on the Wilson Mainstage from July 27-August 12.
From legendary composer Stephen Sondheim comes "Into the Woods," a delightfully dark twist on fairy tale favorites. Familiar characters as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and others find their dreams but come to realize there is a another side to “happily ever after.”
Told in gorgeous music and... | South Bend Civic Theatre | 07/27/12- 08/12/12 | South Bend |
8th Annual Reggae/World Music FestivalPresented by Pangani Foundation, Inc. at St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds August 11, 2012 The only reggae/world music festival in the state of Indiana featuring local and international live artists. This is the entire family, all ages outdoor music entertainment.
The event features live music and djs, kids activities, drum circles, zumba dance, hooplas, local and international food and craft vendors, beer garden for over 21 years old and more fun..
This is the non-profit fund rasier. All profits are donated to Pangani Foundation, Inc. which helps schools... | Pangani Foundation, Inc. | 08/11/12 | South Bend |
Theatre Summer Camps: 7-12th GradePresented by South Bend Civic Theatre at South Bend Civic Theatre - Barbara K. Warner Studio July 9-August 11, 2012 SBCT’s 2012 Summer Camps will be HOT – Register Now!
South Bend Civic Theatre will hold summer camps giving students opportunities to have fun and explore theatre with experienced instructors.
Numerous studies have shown the importance of arts education in giving students skills needed for successful development. At South Bend Civic Theatre, we are committed to giving young people top flight theatre classes designed to teach these skills while learning abilities... | South Bend Civic Theatre | 07/09/12- 08/11/12 | South Bend |
Junior and the Igniters at Fridays by the FountainPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza August 10, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are FREE and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 08/10/12 | South Bend |
Silent Film ShowcasePresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center August 9, 2012 Pianist Larry Schanker, who premièred his Concerto for Jazz Piano with the SMSO last October, will treat audience members to an evening of Silent Film with live accompaniment. After underscoring a Charlie Chaplin short, Dr. Schanker will talk about the unique, improvisational art of silent film accompaniment, and will demonstrate some of the techniques he uses. This will be followed by a showing of the hilarious Sherlock Jr., a 45-minute Buster Keaton film. Enjoy an enriching... | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 08/09/12 | St. Joseph |
Alligator BlackbirdPresented by Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department at Beutter Riverfront Park August 9, 2012 Alligator Blackbird is a three piece band that combines rock, reggae, folk, and pop influences. Members include Fabian Guzman, guitar and vocals, Cory Miller, percussion, and Chris Keck, guitar. Bring a lawn chair and relax! | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/09/12 | Mishawaka |
| Gene Van | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 08/06/12 | Mishawaka |
Art and Music in the Vineyard at The Round Barn Winery August 4-August 5, 2012 You’re invited to this two day event featuring 30 of Michiania’s finest artists at Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery's Baroda Tasting Room & Estate. You can expect to find original works of art in the form of pottery, glass, metal sculptures, paintings, and much more. Now this sounds like a good combo…sipping on a glass of wine, beer, or spirits while shopping and listening to live music! Additional informaiton can be found online at... | | 08/04/12- 08/05/12 | Baroda |
The Reel ScorePresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Jean Klock Park August 4, 2012 Take a musical journey through film with the SMSO and conductor Robin Fountain in The Reel Score. Ideal for film music enthusiasts of all kinds, the concert will feature popular arrangements from Hollywood’s film scores, including Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and many more. | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 08/04/12 | Benton Harbor |
Richard Gilewitz in Concert at The Old RepublicPresented by Talisman Productions at The Old Republic August 4, 2012 Richard Gilewitz returns and presents a fingerstyle guitar concert seasoned with his offbeat sense of humor. In April, he left a sold-out audience amazed, amused and wanting more. If you missed that performance, here is your chance to rectify the flaw and fill the cultural void with the sounds of superb instrumentals from an astounding variety of genres. Gilewitz wields his 6 and 12 string guitars with grace, power and uncommon mastery. There is never a dull moment as Richard pulls you... | Talisman Productions | 08/04/12 | New Carlisle |
| Da Bears | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 07/30/12 | Mishawaka |
The 14th Annual Firefighter Blues FestivalPresented by South Bend Firefighters Association at Crumstown Conservation Club July 28, 2012 Our 14th Annual FIrefighters Blues Festival is upon us. This year on stage we have:
1:00 PM - The Local 362 All-Stars
3:00 PM - Sam Cockrell
5:00 PM - Southside Denny (featuring The Snyders)
7:00 PM: The Kinsey Report
9:00 PM - John Primer
The event goes to sponsor the Survive Alive House and to help send kids to the Hoosier Burn Camp. Please help keep our kids safe by showing your support and coming out to the event. | South Bend Firefighters Association | 07/28/12 | North Liberty |
Top Secret at Fridays by the FountainPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza July 27, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are FREE and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 07/27/12 | South Bend |
| Acoustic Justice | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 07/23/12 | Mishawaka |
HairsprayPresented by Elkhart Civic Theatre at Bristol Opera House July 13-July 22, 2012 Break out your old 45’s, grab your dad’s Brylcream, tease your hair just a little higher and check out the new musical that is taking the nation by storm. It's 1962, and Baltimore’s own Tracy Turnblad is aching to dance on the Corny Collin’s show…and to kiss its star, Link Larkin. But the show’s lack of racial integration is causing problems, not just for Tracy but for the whole community. Can one person make a difference? You bet your letter sweater... | Elkhart Civic Theatre | 07/13/12- 07/22/12 | Bristol |
GreasePresented by Premier Arts at Lerner Theatre (formerly Elco Theatre) July 20-July 22, 2012 The year is 1959 where we find duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'",... | Premier Arts | 07/20/12- 07/22/12 | Elkhart |
| South Bend Civic Theatre at the ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series | Community Foundation of St. Joseph County | 07/21/12 | South Bend |
| VanDyke Review | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 07/19/12 | Mishawaka |
| Everyday People | Mishawaka Parks & Recreation Department | 07/16/12 | Mishawaka |
The Music ManPresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Shadowland Pavilion July 15, 2012 Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, The Music Man is an affectionate salute to the bygone era of Smalltown, U.S.A. Meredith Willson’s beloved composition follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy's band he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the... | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 07/15/12 | St. Joseph |
| MasterWorks Festival Classical Guitar Recital | MasterWorks Festival | 07/14/12 | Winona Lake |
MasterWorks Festival OrchestraPresented by MasterWorks Festival at Rodeheaver Auditorium July 14, 2012 Conducted by David Bowden and featuring pianist Angela Chang, the MasterWorks Festival Orchestra puts on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K 467 and the Elgar "Enigma Variations." | MasterWorks Festival | 07/14/12 | Winona Lake |
MasterWorks Festival Opera Scenes PerformancePresented by MasterWorks Festival at Little Theater, Philathea Hall July 12-July 14, 2012 Come for an evening of opera scenes. Under the direction of Steven Condy and Robin Leigh Massie, the MasterWorks Festival Vocal Intensive Program will put on a variety of scenes from different operas for a fun evening of music. | MasterWorks Festival | 07/12/12- 07/14/12 | Winona Lake |
| MasterWorks Festival String Intensive Recital | MasterWorks Festival | 07/14/12 | Winona Lake |
MasterWorks Philharmonic OrchestraPresented by MasterWorks Festival at Rodeheaver Auditorium July 13, 2012 Directed by David Geir and featuring vocalist Steven Morscheck, the MasterWorks Philharmonic Orchestra performs Martin's 6 Monologues for Jederman and Stravinsky's Firebird. | MasterWorks Festival | 07/13/12 | Winona Lake |
Everyday People at Fridays by the FountainPresented by Morris Performing Arts Center at Jon R. Hunt Plaza July 13, 2012 The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are FREE and... | Morris Performing Arts Center | 07/13/12 | South Bend |