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Episode #847 - May 1st, 2015
The Elkhart Education Foundation presents the One City, One Mission Ripple of Hope Kick-Off on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. Don your sombrero at Round Barn's annual fiesta in recognition of Cinco de Mayo! One of the masterworks by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" steams up South Bend Civic Theatre, May 8-24th. There's always an eclectic line-up of entertainment on the stage of the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan. 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of South Bend becoming an incorporated city and the celebrations continue.
Original Airdate: May 01, 2015

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    One City, One Mission
    Babette Boling, Kaley Boling, Dr. Rich Boling More Information
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    The Elkhart Education Foundation presents the One City, One Mission Ripple of Hope Kick-Off on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. Kaley Boling, Babette Boling and Dr. Rich Boling preview the event which features Ms. Kerry Kennedy, human rights activist and daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. For more information about the event, go to www.thelerner.com

    Guests

    1. Babette BolingOne City, One MissionLerner Theatre, Elkhart
    2. Kaley BolingOne City, One MissionLerner Theatre, Elkhart
    3. Dr. Rich BolingOne City, One MissionLerner Theatre, Elkhart

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    Sangria Party
    Nicole Moersch More Information
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    Don your sombrero at Round Barn's annual fiesta in recognition of Cinco de Mayo! They will be unveiling their 2015 sangria and mixing up tasty rum cocktails and a full line-up of wines, brews & spirits. This event features a taco bar and some live music from the Rebecca Anne Band. Nicole Moersch tells Gordy all about the festivities. For details, go to www.RoundBarnWinery.com

    Guests

    1. Nicole MoerschRound Barn WinerySangria Party

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    South Bend Civic Theatre
    Bill Svelmoe, Patty Bird More Information
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    One of the masterworks by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" steams up South Bend Civic Theatre, May 8-24th. Actors Patty Bird and Bill Svelmoe talk about their production of this Pulitzer Prize winning play. For show times and ticket information go to www.sbct.org

    Guests

    1. Bill Svelmoe
    2. Patty BirdSouth Bend Civic Theatre

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    Acorn Theater
    David Fink More Information
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    There's always an eclectic line-up of entertainment on the stage of the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan. Owner David Fink give Gordy a preview some of the shows coming soon to this special venue this spring. For ticket information check out www.AcornTheater.com

    Guests

    1. David FinkAcorn Theater

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    SB 150
    Marilyn Thompson More Information
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    2015 marks the 150th anniversary of South Bend becoming an incorporated city and the celebrations continue. Marilyn Thompson from the History Museum and Kylie Carter from SB 150 update us on all the activities and events happening for this historic occasion. For details go to www.SB150.com

    Guests

    1. Marilyn ThompsonMarketing DirectorThe History Museum

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