Third Coast Flair! On tonight’s Open Studio, our theme is Third Coast Flair!  WNIT’s annual art auction is happening on September 14th and we have your sneak peek on this event! For more information, visit the Third Coast Flair! Website

Third Coast Flair! takes place at The Boulevard Inn & Bistro in St. Joseph, Michigan and we have the pleasure of having Chef Ali Barker from the Bistro on our program.  He will be preparing a tantalizing dish of escargot that will entice your taste buds! The Boulevard Inn & Bistro 521 Lake Boulevard Saint Joseph, Michigan Phone:  269.983.6600 Website:  www.theboulevardinn.com

On Vickers Review, Jon recommends “The General”.  A classic silent film featuring Buster “Stoneface” Keaton.  Seventy percent of the movie takes place on a moving train where Keaton does his own stunts.  You can catch a showing of “The General” at the Browning Cinema on the campus of Notre Dame.  Save the date – Sunday, September 16.  Added bonus: a live band, Blue Dahlia, out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will perform the soundtrack to the silent film. For Tickets: 574.631.2800 Website:  http://performingarts.nd.edu/

Vickers Review with Jon Vickers "The General"

Sharon & Paula Harvey are co-chairs of the Third Coast Flair! Art auction.  They will be discussing their role at the event.  Sharon & Paula will be encouraging the public to attend and take a look at some amazing local artist talent.

Our music tonight is from The Summer Quartet.  This group of talented musicians has been together for around eight years and has been studying their instrument for 15+years.

The quartet prides itself to play other kinds of music besides classical.  They have played in such genres like rock, country, and movie soundtracks. Tonight they will be playing “Clocks” by Coldplay.

Contact them for your next event:  574.993.9134 or hals34sb@yahoo.com

Our next guest is Dean Porter.  Known around Michiana as an artist and a lover of local artwork, Dean will be giving the home audience advice on why it is important to buy art.  Also, tune in for his tips on how to bid at the Third Coast Flair! Event.

We will be featuring Caffe Tosi on our video segment, Café Michiana.  Next time you’re in St. Joseph, Michigan – stop by and have lunch with your gourmet coffee!

516 Pleasant Street

St. Joseph, Michigan
Phone:  269.983.DELI

Website:  www.caffetosi.com

Beau Bilenki is one of the local artists that has donated to WNIT’s annual art auction.  On tonight’s episode, Beau will be showcasing his latest work, which features a line of unique vases that tell a story.  Make sure to check out his work at Third Coast Flair!

Website: www.fireartsinc.com/artists/bilenki.htm

Wrapping up the show is John Horwitz and Ken Holewczynski.  These two men are not only artists but are part of the Auction cabinet.  John and Ken are unique individuals; their personalities can be seen in their individual art pieces.  Check them out at the Third Coast Flair!

John’s website:  www.lightrasp.com

Ken’s website:  http://manifesto1.com/portfolio.htm

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