A guest who has been featured over the past two seasons of Open Studio, is back to talk about his solo show that is being showcased at Fire Arts in downtown South Bend.  Beau Bilenki invites one and all to his "Mostly Clay and Other Passions: Beyond the Fire at Fire Arts" now till the end of February.  The exhibit features pieces that Beau has created over the past three years.  Make sure to stop by and see the exhibit at Fire Arts, which is free to the public, and you may even run into the artist himself!

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

312 State Street
St. Joseph, Michigan
Phone: 269.982.1110
Website: www.foreverbooks.net

This week's Forever Books review, with Robin and Diana, is full of Valentine's Day ideas for your loved ones!  From a sweet book featuring a bunny that every baby or toddler would enjoy to chocolate cookbooks with recipes that make your mouth water, these recommendations will make everyone "lovey-dovey."

Inovateus Development, LLC has built a beautiful luxury home in Benton Harbor, Michigan that is eco-friendly and one of many residential projects for the company in the Michiana area.  We had the pleasure of taking a tour of the house and learning more about the "green" features and why Inovateus has devoted to constructing highly efficient homes in our area.

Website: www.inovateus.com

Her name and singing voice are two things that are unforgettable.  Spider Saloff, jazz vocalist, will be performing with The South Bend Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 9th at 8pm.

Tonight on Open Studio, accompanied by Richard Clawson, you will be getting a preview of her performance as she sings two classic Gershwin tunes, "Embraceable You" and "They Can't Take That Away."

Website: www.spiderjazz.com or www.southbendsymphony.org/Pops.htm

Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574.235.9190

He is back once again and this time preparing Valentine's Day themed cocktails.  Joe DiMaggio from the Stray Dog Bar and Grill will be making three drinks that anyone would love to make for their sweetie on February 14th!  There is a Kissing Cosmo, a Champagne Love Potion and for those chocolate lovers, a Creamy Chocolate Martini.

Website:  www.eatatthedog.com

In our Experience Michiana segment we are checking out Camp K-9. Located in Mishawaka, this place is great to take your 4-legged friends while you are away at work. The dogs get to play all day long instead of being cooped up at home and get plenty of TLC and exercise from the counselors that work there!

Website: www.campk9dogs.com