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Episode #695 - June 27th, 2014

Tonight, There is a  Summer Concert Series launching its first music series this week called "The Homestead." We'll get the details from jazz musician Brian Lubeck. Then, Judi Lykowski takes a look back at the the Elkhart Jazz festival. Author Roger Laidig wrote a book about called "Finding the Purpose and Joy" and he'll be on to talk about it and Gordy revisits Potawatomi Zoo.

Original Airdate: June 27, 2014

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    The Homestead
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    There is a wonderful venue launching its first music series this week. The place is called "The Homestead" and it's located near New Carlisle, just 10 minutes west of the South Bend airport. Bryan Lubeck is kicking off the Summer Concert Series Saturday, June 28th and he'll be in the studio tonight with Gordy to talk about "The Homestead", and to play a number for us. Bryan has been all over the top of the Smooth Jazz radio charts with "Tuscan Sky" spending 15 weeks in the top 40. Get more info on the concert here: www.HomesteadEvents.com Get a 20 percent discount on tickets by for the Homestead concert with Bryan by entering the code WNIT. More on Bryan here: www.BryanLubeck.com

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    1. Brian LubeckJazz Musician

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    Elkhart Jazz Festival
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    Last Friday Experience Michiana went LIVE on Location for the first time ever at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. Judi Lykowski was there with Gordy and stayed to take in more of everything going on. Tonight she'll take a look back at the Elkhart Jazz Festival as she stopped in at several of the many stages where wonderful music was being performed. Get more on the Jazz Fest here: www.ElkhartJazzFestival.com

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    1. Judi LykowskiField Reporter

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    Finding Purpose and Joy
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    Roger Laidig has been through many ups and downs in life which have taught him some valuable life lessons. He decided to share them in the form of a book called "Finding Purpose and Joy". Roger joins Gordy tonight on Experience Michiana to talk about what people can expect from the book and why he decided to write it. You can find more on Roger and get the book here: www.findingpurposeandjoy.com

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    1. Roger LaidigAuthor

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    Potawanomi Zoo
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    Tonight Gordy is back at the Zoo. Not the studio, but the Potawatomi Zoo, and this time he'll learn more about the Red Pandas from Kelly Ulrich and other staff at the zoo. The Red Pandas received a new home this year. Get more info on the Zoo, their events and camps for kids by going here: www.PotawatomiZoo.com

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    1. Kelly UlrichEducation CuratorPotawatomi Zoo

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