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Episode #834 - January 30th, 2015
On tonight's show, we'll talk about a new website about Michiana. Then we'll hear about the Third Annual Taste of Indulgence at Unity Gardens this Thursday. Jill Stone, the Executive Director of St. Joe Today, tells Gordy about this year's 11th Annual Magical Ice Festival. Finally we'll get a preview of what is happening at the Browning Cinema.
Original Airdate: January 30, 2015

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    Michiana Memory Website
    George Garner, Alison Stankrauff, Joe Sipocz More Information
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    The I.U. South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and the I.U. South Bend Archives in partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library have launched a new website you can check out at michianamemory.sjcpl.org It has been developed over the past year, and presents lots of historic photos, newspaper articles and much more celebrating African American and civil rights history in Michiana. Gordy talks with George Garner, Alison Stankrauff and Joe Sipocz about how they put this website together. There will be a special event at the I.U. South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center on West Washington in South Bend on Tuesday, February 3rd from 7pm-9pm to celebrate the launch of the website. Go to www.iusb.edu/civil-rights for details.

    Guests

    1. George GarnerCuratorI.U. South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center
    2. Alison Stankrauff
    3. Joe Sipocz

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    Taste of Indulgence
    Sarah Stewart More Information
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    Unity Gardens presents its Third Annual Taste of Indulgence on Thursday, February 5th at the DoubleTree in downtown South Bend. Sarah Stewart and Christian Pinkowski talk about some of the wonderful desserts, wines and beers that people will be enjoying that evening. Marshall King will be serving as host for this fun event, sponsored in part by Indulgence Pastry Shop & Café, City-Wide Liquors, Junk Evolution and Zen Café. For details go to www.theUnityGardens.org

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    1. Sarah StewartExecutive DirectorUnity Gardens

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    Magical Ice Festival
    Jill Stone More Information
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    Jill Stone, the Executive Director of St. Joe Today, tells Gordy about this year's 11th Annual Magical Ice Festival taking place February 6th-8th in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. There will be lots to see and do including enjoying the certified ice competitions, a stunning Fire & Ice Kickoff Display, Ice Wars, music and magic, fun stuff for children and many family activities. For details about this event go to www.stjoetoday.com or call 269-985-1111

    Guests

    1. Jill StoneExecutive DirectorSt. Joseph Today

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    Browning Cinema
    Ted Barron, Ph.D. More Information
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    There's always an amazing line-up of films you won't find anywhere else than at the Browning Cinema in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at the University of Notre Dame. In February, they will be hosting their Screenpeace Film Festival from February 5th-7th. Another highlight includes the screening of the 2015 Oscar Nominated Short Films on February 12th & 13th. Be sure to check out their complete line-up of films complete with ticket information and show times at www.performingarts.nd.edu

    Guests

    1. Ted Barron, Ph.D.Senior Associate DirectorDowntown South Bend, Inc./DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

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