| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | The Civil War: Featuring American Girl Addy! | Elkhart County Historical Museum | 02/25/12 | Bristol |
Adrian Hatfield: King of the ImpossiblePresented by South Bend Museum of Art at South Bend Museum of Art December 17, 2011-February 26, 2012 Reception | Friday, January 6, 2011 | 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hatfield will speak about his work beginning at 6:15 p.m. followed by an opportunity for questions and answers with visitors.
This solo exhibition in the SBMA Art League Gallery features Adrian Hatfield's multi-media work, which examines the modes of visual communication developed within religion, science, and fine art and the role they play in humanity's attempt to understand itself and its place in the universe.
... | South Bend Museum of Art | 12/17/11-
02/26/12 | South Bend |
| Children's Choir of Michiana - Winter Concert | Vesper Chorale | 02/26/12 | South Bend |
| South Bend Symphony To Go Brass Trio Concert | Lincoln Township Public Library | 02/29/12 | Stevensville |
| Woodwind Sounds | St. Joseph County Public Library | 02/29/12 | South Bend |
| Music in Our Schools Month Choral Concert | Elkhart Central High School | 03/01/12 | Elkhart |
Celtic Flavor Presented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at The Livery March 9, 2012 Cairn To Cairn is a spirited group of musicians that combine folk, Celtic, and rock-and-roll. Spinning tales of victory and sorrow, love and regret, the trio reflects life in the great rural Midwest like few other similar combos since the burgeoning folk boom of the sixties. Audiences can expect a compelling journey through original and traditional music from this capable flute, guitar, and bass trio. | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 03/09/12 | Benton Harbor |
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Presented by Howard Performing Arts Center at Howard Performing Arts Center March 10, 2012 Gospel music’s Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning quartet blends 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s to take an unconventional approach to joyfully communicating God’s word. You can count on a concert experience of rich music that is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining. Founder Ernie Haase has a history with the Cathedral Quartet. In 2003, he formed a group of like-minded men who share his love for God and great harmonies.... | Howard Performing Arts Center | 03/10/12 | Berrien Springs |
Form: Essence and Simplicity in Product DesignPresented by Krasl Art Center at Krasl Art Center March 10, 2012 Celebrate local artist Bret Bortner's retrospective career with a docent-led gallery tour of the exhibit, followed by a hands on clay project in the ceramics classroom. Bortner is a designer of practical ceramic pieces of a clean and simple style that are mass-produced for the commercial market. | Krasl Art Center | 03/10/12 | St. Joseph |
| South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras Winter Concert | South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra | 03/11/12 | South Bend |
Earth from SpacePresented by Lubeznik Center for the Arts at Lubeznik Center for the Arts January 14-March 11, 2012 Satellite imagery of earth reveals the swirling arms of a massive hurricane, triangular shadows cast by the Great Pyramids, and the grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland in this exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution. Dramatic large-scale images are complimented by a digital video globe display and an OnCell audio tour. Earth from Space was organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The... | Lubeznik Center for the Arts | 01/14/12-
03/11/12 | Michigan City |
Arsenic and Old LacePresented by Trinity School at Greenlawn at Trinity School March 16, 2012 Trinity School's class of 2012 will be presenting Joseph Kesselring's comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | 03/16/12 | South Bend |
In Concert!Presented by Patchwork Dance Company at O'Laughlin Auditorium March 17, 2012 The work of seven Midwest choreographers will provide a wide range of styles including six premiers in the spring performances of "In Concert". Chicago-area artists Jeremy Plummer, Salena Watkins, Donna Ziegler and Nick Pupillo as well as Michigan artist Theresa Graziano will add their choreography to that of resident choreographers Jenn Wolfe and Jaci Mullins.
Truly presenting choices for every taste, the program will include strong, high-energy dances as well as introspective... | Patchwork Dance Company | 03/17/12 | South Bend |
Celtic CelebrationPresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College March 17, 2012 There’s no instrument more Celtic than the harp – but this is harp with a twist! Using stories, songs, virtuosic instrumentals, and a strong dose of humor, Deborah Henson-Conant brings the Celtic Bard into the 21st century. Like the Troubadours of old, Henson- Conant straps on her harp, sings and tells stories – but unlike the old days, she electrifies the harp – and the audience with tales of Motorcycle-Driving Scotsmen, haunted harpers, Robert Burns and J.D.... | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 03/17/12 | Benton Harbor |
GisellePresented by Southold Dance Theater at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center March 16-March 17, 2012 The ballet Giselle is a romantic masterpiece that has been performed continually since it was created more than 160 years ago. With adapted choreography by Erica Fischbach, and music by Adolph Adam, the ballet tells the story of the power of true love between the beautiful peasant girl named Giselle and the royal count Albrecht. | Southold Dance Theater | 03/16/12-
03/17/12 | South Bend |
In Concert!Presented by Patchwork Dance Company at Lerner Theatre (formerly Elco Theatre) March 18, 2012 The work of seven Midwest choreographers will provide a wide range of styles including six premiers in the spring performances of "In Concert". Chicago-area artists Jeremy Plummer, Salena Watkins, Donna Ziegler and Nick Pupillo as well as Michigan artist Theresa Graziano will add their choreography to that of resident choreographers Jenn Wolfe and Jaci Mullins.
Truly presenting choices for every taste, the program will include strong, high-energy dances as well as introspective... | Patchwork Dance Company | 03/18/12 | Elkhart |
Steel Magnolias by Robert HarlingPresented by Bethel College at Bethel College, Everest-Rohrer Chapel / Fine Arts Center March 22-March 24, 2012 Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, this play is alternately hilarious and touching. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the women, but also draws on their underlying strength and love, which gives the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching. | Bethel College | 03/22/12-
03/24/12 | Mishawaka |
Dinner and AuctionPresented by South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras at Charles Martin Youth Center March 24, 2012 This is the first Dinner and Auction for the SBYSO. The event starts at 6pm; come see our Silent Auction items and start bidding! The Trio's catered Southern-Style Buffet Dinner starts at 7pm, followed by a live auction. Auction items include tickets to the Chicago Symphony, Bears football season opener, a weekend in Chatauqua NY, dinner certificates, jewelry; the list is endless! Proceed will go towards funding scholarships for students in need. Please email/call to reserve your... | South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras | 03/24/12 | South Bend |
Flat Stanley, Jr.Presented by South Bend Civic Theatre at Century Center Bendix Theatre March 23-March 25, 2012 South Bend Civic Theatre will present "Flat Stanley, Jr." a Kids4Kids production at the Bendix Theatre in Century Center from March 23-25, 2012.
From the wildly popular book, comes Flat Stanley in all his two-dimensional glory! Join Stanley Lambchop on his round-the-world adventures as he turns his new-found flatness into fun!
Tickets are $10 each or 4/$32. Individual tickets go on sale January 1, 2012.
**2012 Season tickets are now on... | South Bend Civic Theatre | 03/23/12-
03/25/12 | South Bend |
Concert Choir presents Soaring HopePresented by Bethel College at Granger Missionary Church March 25, 2012 This versatile choir will sing a program based on the theme, “Soaring Hope.” Music from various historical periods as well as hymn arrangements, gospel music, spirituals and music of other countries make up this inspirational program.
The 100-voice choir is under the direction of Professor Robert N. Ham and is accompanied by Marilynn Ham. Music and ministry come together in this group of talented young men and women. | Bethel College | 03/25/12 | Granger |
| Children's Rain Barrel Art Project Gallery | IU South Bend Center for a Sustainable Future | 03/15/12-
03/27/12 | South Bend |
| Michiana Jazz Assemblage | Mishawaka Lions Club | 03/29/12 | Mishawaka |
The Intergalactic NemesisPresented by DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center March 31, 2012 A live-action graphic novel is not an oxymoron. It is the brainchild of a good-versus-evil, comic crazed, creative genius that has spawned a website, comic book, radio show and a mega-screen, multisensory experience. Strong story line, well-developed characters and gripping action make Nemesis perfect for creative writers, graphic and fine artists, graphic-novel aficionados and minions of Ming the Merciless.
“With its pitch-perfect ear for period slang, roller-coaster... | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center | 03/31/12 | South Bend |
Youth Art 2012Presented by Midwest Museum of American Art at Midwest Museum of American Art March 2-April 1, 2012 The Midwest Museum of American Art presents a Youth Art Month exhibition of selected work by high school students from Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Concord, and Northridge, beginning Sunday, March 4, and continuing on view through Sunday, April 1, 2012. This event has been held annually for the past thirty-two years.
The Mary Jane Parmater Keefe Awards of Excellence will be presented to six outstanding art students. The award winning students will be chosen on the basis of... | Midwest Museum of American Art | 03/02/12-
04/01/12 | Elkhart |
N-E-W Trio in ConcertPresented by Fischoff National Chamber Music Association at Snite Museum of Art April 11, 2012 The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association presents a free concert by the N-E-W Trio at the Snite Museum of Art's Annenberg Auditorium, University of Notre Dame, on Wednesday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m.
The N-E-W Trio is a New York City-based classical chamber music ensemble. As recipients of the 2010 Harvard Musical Association’s Arthur Foote Award, the Grand Prizes at the 2008 Fischoff Competition and 2007 Coleman Competition, the N-E-W Trio is one of the leading piano... | Fischoff National Chamber Music Association | 04/11/12 | South Bend |
TubaCorPresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center April 13, 2012 The ladies from TubaCor are rare breeds – and not just because they perform in a male-dominated musical field. Comprised of Lin Foulk (French horn) and Deanna Swoboda (tuba), both faculty at Western Michigan University, this unique pair make up the only French horn and tuba duo around. Tailoring their interests in music by female composers, the ensemble performs works spanning Baroque to contemporary solo and chamber music. They will be accompanied by pianist Helen Lukan. | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 04/13/12 | St. Joseph |
23rd Annual Intermediate School ExhibitionPresented by South Bend Heritage Foundation at Colfax Cultural Center March 16-April 13, 2012 Every year at this time the walls of the Colfax Campus Gallery are ablaze with the work of South Bend's 10 Intermediate Schools. This vibrant show underscores the creativity of our school children. The reception on Friday March 23 from 5 - 7 is always well attended by family, friends and teachers. | South Bend Heritage Foundation | 03/16/12-
04/13/12 | South Bend |
Symphony Orchestra Spring ConcertPresented by Howard Performing Arts Center at Howard Performing Arts Center April 14, 2012 The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Claudio Gonzalez presents a concert featuring the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major Op.77 with violinist Carla Trynchuk. Gonzalez holds a doctoral degree in orchestra conducting from Michigan State University. Trynchuk is a graduate of the Julliard School. | Howard Performing Arts Center | 04/14/12 | Berrien Springs |
| IUSB Guitar & Flute Ensembles | Mishawaka Lions Club | 04/19/12 | Mishawaka |
Light Up The Sky by Moss HartPresented by University of Notre Dame-Film, Television, Theatre at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center April 17-April 22, 2012 Light Up the Sky (1948) is the last play written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Moss Hart. This backstage tale take a jaundiced view of the theatrical archetypes: the arrogant director, the diva leading lady and her acerbic, seen-it-all-before mother, the ambitious producer, the naïve new writer, and of course a garrulous parrot. Throw in a Shriners’ convention and you have the recipe for a madcap evening in and about the theatre. Fast-paced and full of reversals of fortune and... | University of Notre Dame-Film, Television, Theatre | 04/17/12-
04/22/12 | South Bend |
Blue Man GroupPresented by Broadway Theatre League at Morris Performing Arts Center April 20-April 22, 2012 BLUE MAN GROUP will thrill South Bend with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen BLUE MAN GROUP, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it! The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires... | Broadway Theatre League | 04/20/12-
04/22/12 | South Bend |
Charlotte's WebPresented by DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center April 27, 2012 Families will delight in E.B. White’s childhood classic about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Whimsical characters come to life to offer gentle lessons on bravery, selflessness and the cycle of life. Best for ages 5-10. | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center | 04/27/12 | South Bend |
| Musicals | Symphony of the Lakes | 04/28/12 | Winona Lake |
First Carillon Recital for 2012Presented by Culver Academies at Culver Academies, Memorial Chapel April 28, 2012 First recital for 2012 on the 51-bell Gillett & Johnston carillon in the tower of the Memorial Chapel, on the campus of Culver Academies. A tour and demonstration of the instrument will be offered following the recital. | Culver Academies | 04/28/12 | Culver |
Sounds of FrancePresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College April 28, 2012 France has provided us with a wealth of classical composers, especially in the 19th century. In Sounds of France, the SMSO and the Citadel Symphony Chorus celebrate the lives and legacies of Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Ravel. Fauré’s Requiem, a long favorite of choirs and singers everywhere, showcases the sublime, gentle beauty of the human voice. Poetic and ethereal, Ravel’s masterpiece Daphnis et Chloé evokes a beautiful love story set among the mythical... | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 04/28/12 | Benton Harbor |
Performing Arts Series: Imago Theater – Zoo ZooPresented by Goshen College at Umble Center April 27-April 28, 2012 The innovative Imago Theater brings its celebrated Zoo Zoo show to GC’s Umble Center. The Portland (Ore.) based company’s hit show received rave reviews in its recent two-week run on Broadway. See frogs, polar bears, anteaters, penguins and more in this amazing and hilarious production enjoyed by both children and adults. | Goshen College | 04/27/12-
04/28/12 | Goshen |
Undiluted: Paintings by Julian Alcantar and James PalmorePresented by Artpost at Artpost March 1-April 29, 2012 “Undiluted” features new abstract paintings by regional artists Julian Alcantar and James Palmore. Both artists make use of color, form, and line to create visual metaphors about human experience and emotion.
Julian Alcantar’s paintings use bold hues, organic forms and gesture to create paintings that radiate energy. He creates his own language of abstraction that is not confined solely to a canvas; his work also encompasses performance and mural painting.
| Artpost | 03/01/12-
04/29/12 | South Bend |
Highlights From Sleeping Beauty and RepertoryPresented by Conservatory of Dance at Bethel College, Everest-Rohrer Chapel / Fine Arts Center May 6, 2012 Conservatory of Dance presents Sleeping Beauty and Repertory. An age old fairy tale that features the beautiful Princess Aurora, magical spells, and fairies from the enchanted kingdom. The repertory program features the talents of our strongest dancers. Conservatory of Dance will also debut exciting contemporary dance and jazz works by local choreographers. | Conservatory of Dance | 05/06/12 | Mishawaka |
| South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras, Spring Concert | South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra | 05/06/12 | South Bend |
The Sound of MusicPresented by Premier Arts at Lerner Theatre (formerly Elco Theatre) May 4-May 6, 2012 When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the... | Premier Arts | 05/04/12-
05/06/12 | Elkhart |
Church Basement LadiesPresented by Amish Acres at The Round Barn Theatre April 4-May 13, 2012 This musical comedy based on recipes, food, and change in the church is funny, heart-warming, and down to earth. You'll meet the pastor, three main kitchen cooks, and one daughter who run the kichen and care for the congregation by preparing and serving the food. Like any great kitchen, problems are solved here as well. They stave off potential disasters, have fun, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the pastor on due course. It will bring back memeories of many people you... | Amish Acres | 04/04/12-
05/13/12 | Nappanee |
| Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize Concert | Fischoff National Chamber Music Association | 05/13/12 | South Bend |
Fischoff National Chamber Music CompetitionPresented by Fischoff National Chamber Music Association at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center May 11-May 13, 2012 Witness the Drama!
Once a year, young musicians from all over the country come to South Bend to compete in the Fischoff, the world's largest chamber music competition. Both Junior and Senior Divisions take place during this three day event. We invite you to attend to see some of the most talented young chamber musicians perform in the Leighton Concert Hall. All competition rounds are free and open to the public with convenient parking east of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at... | Fischoff National Chamber Music Association | 05/11/12-
05/13/12 | South Bend |
Music for a Sacred SpacePresented by Moreau Center for the Arts - Saint Mary's College at Church of Our Lady of Loretto May 20, 2012 The South Bend Chamber Singers close out their 23rd concert season by welcoming back a familiar face as a guest organist. David Eicher was the accompanist for the South Bend Chamber Singers for 19 years before moving to Louisville as the editor of the new Presbyterian hymnal. The concert will feature Georg Frideric Handel’s Dixit Dominus, James MacMillan’s Magnificat, and Petr Eben’s Prague Te Deum. | Moreau Center for the Arts - Saint Mary's College | 05/20/12 | South Bend |
Ladies & Gentleman, Children Of All Ages, Step Right Up! Presented by Lubeznik Center for the Arts at Lubeznik Center for the Arts March 16-May 20, 2012 A show for all ages, this collection of original circus side show banners from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s, on loan from Chicago’s Carl Hammer Gallery and other regional collectors, will astound and delight! Opening Reception: March 16, 6–8 p.m. | Lubeznik Center for the Arts | 03/16/12-
05/20/12 | Michigan City |
| Choral Awards Concert | Elkhart Central High School | 05/21/12 | Elkhart |
Ellis Island: The Dream of AmericaPresented by Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College May 25, 2012 Peter Boyer's Ellis Island is a sort of musical docudrama, paying tribute to the American immigrant experience and the American dream. Innovative in its format, the work brings elements of the theatre and multimedia into the concert hall, employing actors and projected historical images from the Ellis Island archives. The spoken texts for the work come from the Ellis Island Oral History Project, a historic collection of interviews with actual immigrants about their experiences immigrating to... | Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra | 05/25/12 | Benton Harbor |
Lea Goldman Art ExhibitionPresented by Blue Gallery at LaSalle Grill February 2-May 31, 2012 16 oil paintings by Lea Goldman are showcased at Lasalle Grill. Lea's wonderful paintings reflect concerns and challenges that human beings face in daily life. They also depict dreams and fantasies we turn to when we need a respite from our actual surroundings. Lea's stories focus on one crucial moment. Whatever happened earlier and is about to happen in the future is open to interpretation.
Lea uses imagery to describe her thoughts and day dreams.
The theatrical... | Blue Gallery | 02/02/12-
05/31/12 | South Bend |
MasterWorks Festival Concerto Competition FinalsPresented by MasterWorks Festival at Rodeheaver Auditorium June 21, 2012 Join us on Thursday, June 21st to listen to our student finalists in four divisions, high school, college, and post college, perform concertos for the chance to play their piece with the MasterWorks Festival orchestra later on in the festival. | MasterWorks Festival | 06/21/12 | Winona Lake |
Art BLAST! 3rd Annual Art FestivalPresented by Creative Fish Art Gallery at Creative Fish Art Gallery June 30, 2012 Start your 4th of July week on Saturday June 30, 2012. Bring the family and friends to stroll though the booths. You will experience many unique handmade art by local artists. Live music and great food will be there for your enjoyment.
Art Blast 3rd Annual Art Festival is a family friendly event. This is a great time to bring the children and teach them about the arts. We look forward to seeing you July 30, 2012.
Artists if you are interested in... | Creative Fish Art Gallery | 06/30/12 | Syracuse |
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