City of Elkhart announces key leadership hires
The City of Elkhart recently hired Carl Thompson as general manager and Robert Garcia as director of events and finance at the city’s historic Lerner Theatre.
Entertainment
Heroes Gallery to open in Michigan City
The Graf Dairy Hero Foundation is slated to open a Heroes Gallery-Arcade-Museum May 23 at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets.
Potawatomi Zoo to host VIP event
The Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend is hosting Zoo Rendezvous, a VIP drink and dining event, June 14 for adults 21 and over.
New book features area eateries
Carrie Steinweg, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana, recently visited Fables Bookstore and Iechyd Da Brewing Company in Elkhart to sign copies of her new book.
Symphony to host Hoosier Star contest
Nine prior Hoosier Stars will compete in The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s Hoosier Star of Stars vocal competition Sept. 13.
OK Go to perform at IDEA Week
Grammy-winning band OK Go will perform April 23 in South Bend for IDEA Week 2025, a week-long innnovation festival for entrepreneurs, students and attendees.
Dunes Arts Foundation to host discussion
The Dunes Arts Foundation is inviting community members to a discussion of August Wilson’s work with actor Cedric Young and director Steve Scott Feb. 8.
GhostLight Theatre kicks off 2025 season
The GhostLight Theatre in the Benton Harbor Arts District will begin its sixth season with the production “Clyde’s” opening Feb. 13.
Ivy Alley applies for liquor license
Downtown South Bend’s Municipal Riverfront Development District liquor license committee will meet Jan. 31 to review Ivy Alley’s liquor license application.
Century Convention Center to present Brewfest
The Century Convention Center in South Bend will host 2025 Brewfest Jan. 18, presenting the event with a wizarding world theme and 85 varieties of beer.