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On tonight's show Bill Firstenberger updates Gordy on how Ruthmere is celebrating the holidays in downtown Elkhart. We'll hear Singer/Songerwriter Paul Erdman [erform for us. We'll get the details on a grief healing and education center for children and families. The Bethel College singers, called the Voices of Triumph sing for us. Finally, Julia James performs a holiday classic for us.
Bill Firstenberger updates Gordy on how Ruthmere is celebrating the holidays in downtown Elkhart. They've decorated all the rooms with beautiful seasonal displays in the theme of a "Nutcracker Christmas". Ruthmere is also in partnership with WNIT to host a preview party to view a sneak peek of the upcoming season 5 of Downton Abbey on PBS, Wednesday, December 10th in the Ruthmere Game Room. For more details, www.ruthmere.org
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Bill FirstenbergerExecutive DirectorRuthmere Museum
Singer/songwriter Paul Erdman and his band are playing in several area venues in the next few weeks. They take time out of their busy schedule to stop by the show to perform "The Leave Sick Blues". For details about the band, go to www.paulemusic.com
Lory's Place fills an ongoing need in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana as a grief healing and education center for children and families. Lisa Bartoszek talks about the mission of Lory's Place and the grief support programs that are offered to the public, all of which are free. For more information go to www.lorysplace.org
The Bethel College singers, called the Voices of Triumph sing a medley of holiday songs…"Wake the World", "Ding-a Ding-a Ding" and "I See Three Ships". They're performing these songs and more at their holiday concert December 4th, 5th and 6th. For ticket information, go to www.BethelCollege.edu/Tickets
Singer/songwriter Julia James performs a great rendition of the timeless holiday classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". She's performing next Wednesday, December 10th at ArtWalk in downtown Elkhart. For details about her music and other upcoming performances, go to www.juliajamesmusic.com
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