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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.

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Episode #655 - May 2nd, 2014

Tonight, Gordy takes take a trip to the Survive Alive House and talks with fire fighter Brian Linson. Then we'll get to hear a song by Shiny, Shiny Black from their first album. Then we'll see a new episode of Men on Film and finally learn about a national rocket building contest for kids, and how the 4H Aerospace team is contributing.

Original Airdate: May 02, 2014

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    The Survive Alive House
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    Survive Alive House
    30 Year Celebration
    Saturday, May 17th at 1:00-5:00pm
    Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum

    The Survive Alive House is a tool for the Mishawaka Fire Department to simulate a home and teach school kids what to do in case of a fire. It's been a part of the community for 30 years and there will be a celebration Saturday, May 17th at 1:00-5:00pm at the Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum where the Survive Alive House is located. Gordy took a trip to tour the house and met up with Mishawaka Fire Fighter Brian Linson who is a third generation fireman. Get more info here: www.hlcm.org

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    1. Brian LinsonMishawaka Fire FighterSurvive Alive House

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    Shiny, Shiny Black
    Nate Butler More Information
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    You're in for a treat tonight with music from the band Shiny, Shiny Black who just released their first Studio album recently titled "Travelers". Gordy will talk to front man Nate Butler and then the band will play a couple originals. Their currently touring the region and you can keep up with all their concert dates and happenings here: www.shinyshinyblack.com

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    1. Nate ButlerShiny, Shiny Black

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    Men on Film
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    The Men on Film guys are back with their own unique look at the movies "The Goonies" and "Titanic". Tune in tonight to find out what they think about the movies and where you might catch these films locally on the big screen.

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    4H Aeropspace Team
    Dennis Miller, Matthew Anderson More Information
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    A lot of kid dream of flying rocket ships into space. But there's a local group of kids that are designing, launching, and safely recovering their own rockets for a national competition. They're the St. Joseph County 4H Aerospace team, and Matthew Anderson and Dennis Miller will be in studio to talk about the processes of creating and launching a rocket, as well as the competition they have coming up soon. For more information about the contest go here: www.RocketContest.org

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    1. Dennis MillerSt. Joseph County 4H Aerospace Superintendent
    2. Matthew AndersonSt. Joseph County 4H Aerospace Team Member

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