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Episode #843 - April 3rd, 2015
The River Bend Film Festival takes place April 9th-11th at the Century Center in downtown South Bend. It's almost time for P2-Prayer & Praise Convocation and also Andy Hughes talks about some of the entertainment options in our area for the month of April. Marilyn Thompson and Rob DeCleene give us an update of the celebrations and activities taking place to help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of South Bend. The Elkhart Truth is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the deadly Palm Sunday tornadoes.
Original Airdate: April 03, 2015

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    River Bend Film Festival
    Tim Richardson More Information
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    The River Bend Film Festival takes place April 9th-11th at the Century Center in downtown South Bend. Gordy talks with Tim Richardson about some of the entries that will be shown at this year's gathering and about some of the workshops and guest speakers who will be on hand. For details, go to www.riverbendfilmfest.org

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    1. Tim Richardson4th Annual River Bend Film Festival

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    P2-Prayer & Praise Convocation
    Rev. Rick Jackson, Alma Powell More Information
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    It's almost time for P2-Prayer & Praise Convocation, which is happening April 16th-April 18th at Olivet AME Church in South Bend. It's a time of inspiration and celebration along with guest speakers and preachers as well as music, dance and fellowship. The Rev. Rick Jackson and Alma Powell tell Gordy about this special event. For more information, go to http://olivetamechurch.com

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    1. Rev. Rick JacksonP2-Prayer & Praise Convocation
    2. Alma PowellOlivet AME Church, South Bend

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    In The Bend
    Andrew S. Hughes More Information
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    Andy Hughes, the Arts& Entertainment Editor of the South Bend Tribune, talks about some of the entertainment options in our area for the month of April. You can always check out the In The Bend section in the Thursday edition of the South Bend Tribune for details, or go to www.inthebend.com

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    1. Andrew S. HughesArts & Entertainment EditorInTheBend.com

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    SB 150
    Marilyn Thompson More Information
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    Marilyn Thompson and Rob DeCleene give us an update of the celebrations and activities taking place to help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of South Bend. One of the highlights of the yearlong event includes the upcoming performance of pianist Ben Folds with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. To get more information, go to www.sb150.com

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    1. Marilyn ThompsonThe History Museum

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    Elkhart Truth
    Marshall King More Information
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    The Elkhart Truth is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the deadly Palm Sunday tornadoes that ripped through Michiana on April 11th, 1965 killing 76 people and creating more than 25 million dollars of damage. Marshall King talks about a special website where the Elkhart Truth has assembled articles, photos and interviews with people affected by the destruction. Go to www.elkharttruth.com/foreverchanged

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    1. Marshall KingFood CriticElkhart Truth

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