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Episode #772 - October 14th, 2014
Tonight Jane Hunter gives us a preview of the June H. Edwards Chamber series. Then, tribute band Meet the Beetles will be on with a musical preview of their upcoming show at Acorn Theater. Bill O'Brien from the Fat Tomato Restaurant in Elkhart talks about what they'll be featuring during Elkhart Dining Days. Finally, we'll learn about the Save the Oaks Extravaganza at Potawatomi Park.
Original Airdate: October 14, 2014

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    Hope & Triumph
    Jane Hunter More Information
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    Jane Hunter gives us a preview of the June H. Edwards Chamber series from the South Bend Symphony featuring called "Hope & Triumph". The program will feature works of women composers performed by the Symphony Chamber Ensemble as well as some vocal music from Saint Mary's College Women's Choir. A new work by local composer Carol Kapson entitled "Journey" will be featured. The concert is Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at Notre Dame. www.SouthBendSymphony.com

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    1. Jane HunterExecutive DirectorSouth Bend Symphony

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    Meet the Beetles
    Scott Carlson, James Hondros More Information
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    If you enjoy the music of the Beatles, you may want to check out the tribute band, Meet the Beetles, performing songs from the classic movie by the Fab Four, "A Hard Day's Night". James Hondro (as George Harrison) and Scott Carlson (as John Lennon) give us a musical preview of what to expect at their show at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan this Saturday night. www.acorntheater.com

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    1. Scott Carlson
    2. James Hondros

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    Elkhart Dining Days
    Bill O'Brien More Information
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    Bill O'Brien from the Fat Tomato Restaurant in Elkhart talks about what they'll be featuring during Elkhart Dining Days taking place October 17th-25th. More than 20 restaurants and bakeries will offer specials and 10% of the proceeds go to the Food Bank of Elkhart County. www.flavor574.com

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    1. Bill O'BrienElkhart Dining DaysFat Tomato Restaurant

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    The Save the Oaks Extravaganza
    Rod Trailblazer Goodchild, Victor Riley More Information
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    A campaign is underway to Save the Oak Stumps at Potawatomi Park, and Rod Trailblazer Goodchild and sculptor Victor Riley share with Gordy why they're putting together a special fundraiser. The Save the Oaks Extravaganza takes place this Saturday, October 18th from 6 to 10pm at the Ella Morris Potawatomi Greenhouse. They'll have muisic, food, drinks and entertainment and a book signing of Rod's book "Once a Knight, Always a Knight". For details, phone 574-288-5837.

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    1. Rod Trailblazer GoodchildAuthor
    2. Victor RileyTree Stump Sculptor

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