Experience Michiana is made possible in part by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.
South Bend is lucky to have a professional golf tournament in the area and Rick traveled to Blackthorn Golf Club to get all the details from Tim Firestone. Tuck Langland has had a long career as a sculptor which started as an art student, becoming a professor, and then a professional sculptor. The Elkhart Jazz Festival is coming once again and Kelly will get a preview from Trevor Wendsonka. It's summer and time to get outside and enjoy the weather and nature.
Four Winds Invitational
Friday, June 17th - Sunday, June 19th
A Symetra Golf Tournament
www.BlackthornGolf.com
www.SymetraTour.com
South Bend is lucky to have a professional golf tournament in the area and Rick traveled to Blackthorn Golf Club to get all the details from Tim Firestone. June 17th - June 19th is an opportunity to see skilled golfers up close and personal. And because of some sponsors it's free to attend. It's the Four Winds Invitational part of the Symetra Tour. You can get more info here: www.SymetraTour.com and info about Blackthorn here: www.BlackthornGolf.com
Tuck Langland Retrospective
Now thru July 23rd
IU South Bend
Tuck Langland has had a long career as a sculptor which started as an art student, becoming a professor, and then a professional sculptor. Kelly got a chance to visit with him at IU South Bend where they are having a Tuck Langland Retrospective. It's open to the public thru July 23rd. Get more info here: http://arts.iusb.edu
The Elkhart Jazz Festival is coming once again and Kelly will get a preview from Trevor Wendsonka. It's happening throughout downtown Elkhart June 24th - June 26th. To get ticket and show information go here: http://www.elkhartjazzfestival.com/#fun2016
It's summer and time to get outside and enjoy the weather and nature. WNIT's Kids Club is having a day at the park Monday, June 20th from 6-8pm. Rick met with Cindy McCraner to see how this member event is full of all kinds of activities for the kids, but is also open to the public. Rick also got a chance to meet Evie Kirkwood, host of "Outdoor Elements" and Director of the St. Joseph County Parks. She shares why it's so important to get kids outside and helps Rick do some bug sweeping. Get more info on WNIT's Kids Club Day at the Park here: www.WNIT.org/Kids