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9/25/13 – 10/2/13 Reggae Night Live Reggae Bands On Saturday, Sept. 28, there will be a reggae night at the St. Joe County 4-H Fairgrounds. This event is held every last Saturday of the month and is promoted by The Annual South Bend Reggae Festival. The festival begins at 9 p.m. and is $5 for […]

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Local business spotlight: Bicycle Gallery & Body Art

Art gallery offers tattoos and body piercing By: SARAH E. WARD Staff Writer     Bicycle Gallery & Body Art did not always offer tattoos and body piercing to visitors of downtown South Bend’s dining and arts district. When the gallery first opened in November 2012 they only showcased art work from local artists. It was […]

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Michiana men given platform for expression

By: SARAH E. WARD
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In American culture, women are often portrayed as natural creatures of expression who tend to share stories, feelings and memories to others with a sense of ease. Men, on the other hand, are culturally discouraged from crying or are considered soft if seen as too sensitive or emotionally expressive. The Michiana Manologues is beginning to break that societal stigma by providing a platform for Michiana men to share their anecdotes, intimate thoughts, comedic fails, personal stories and more…

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9/18/13 – 9/25/13 Music Faculty Recital Full and part-time faculty perform     There will be an IU South Bend full and part-time faculty recital on Friday, Sept. 20 at the IUSB campus auditorium. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Students and children are free with valid student ID. Adult tickets bought in advance are […]

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Off-campus student housing project to replace Northside Terrace

By: IZZA JATALA
Staff Writer

A project for off-campus student housing at the property currently known as Northside Terrace will bring with it major renovations, new amenities and upgrades to the building.

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Party Messiah Andrew W.K. coming to South Bend

By: NICK WORT
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Andrew W.K. will be preforming at Cheers Pub Monday, September 23rd…

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Entertainment calendar: Activities around South Bend

Niles Haunted House A new haunting season begins     For lovers of ghosts, ghouls, and monsters The Niles Haunted House Scream Park is opening for the season on Friday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. There are three haunted houses, a haunted hayride, the field of screams and many more activities and attractions. Prices vary but […]

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Keep South Bend beautiful: Street art vs. graffiti

  By BRIDGET JOHNSON   Staff Writer   We all know that “art” is a relative term, but what about street art? It is far more controversial than anything done on a personal canvas. Our city officials say that they support art. What I think they mean is that they support covering trees downtown with […]

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South Bend has “hipster appeal?” Well, maybe.

By CHRISTINA CLARK Columnist South Bend. It’s a city most of us love to hate. Chances are your parents moved here for work long ago and that is how you ended up around the area. Maybe your family has a long line of northern Hoosiers, or quite possibly you ended up here by mistake. Personally, […]

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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg gives second State of the City address

By MANDI STEFFEY Staff Writer Hundreds of people were gathered in the LaSalle Intermediate Academy’s auditorium for South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s second “State of the City” address on March 20. The mayor spoke about several plans he and other city employees have for the city, but all of them require one thing: change. Before […]