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Episode #892 - March 11th, 2016
Elkhart has been known for producing a lot of music and musical instruments for years, and Kelly and Rick visit with Perry Germann who is building custom guitars that are being played by some pretty big names. The Southold Dance Theater is preparing for a competition and Kelly visits the studio to find out all about it from Erica Fischback the Artistic Director and two of the students. The "In The Bend" section of the South Bend Tribune is a great resource for what's happening around Michiana. There's a lot happening this weekend in downtown South Bend for St. Patrick's Day and Kelly gets all the details from Kylie Carter of Downtown South Bend, Inc.
Original Airdate: March 11, 2016

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    Germann Guitars
    Perry Germann More Information
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    Elkhart has been known for producing a lot of music and musical instruments for years, and Kelly and Rick visit with Perry Germann who is building custom guitars that are being played by some pretty big names. Visit Perry's workshop and studio to hear his story. To see one of his guitars in action, tune in to "Front & Center" featuring Ronnie Dunn of Brooks and Dunn on WNIT 34.2, Friday, March 18th at 3pm. Get more information here: www.GermannGuitars.com

    Guests

    1. Perry GermannOwnerGermann Guitars

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    Southold Dance Theater
    Erica Fischbach, Adriana Castellanet, Tom Zusi More Information
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    The Southold Dance Theater is preparing for a competition and Kelly visits the studio to find out all about it from Erica Fischback the Artistic Director and two of the students. It's a chance to find out what goes into the competition and hear how the students are looking forward to it. Get more information here: www.SoutholdDance.org

    Guests

    1. Erica FischbachArtistic DirectorSouthold Dance Theatre
    2. Adriana CastellanetStudentSouthold Dance Theater
    3. Tom ZusiStudentSouthold Dance Theater

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    In The Bend
    Andrew S. Hughes More Information
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    The "In The Bend" section of the South Bend Tribune is a great resource for what's happening around Michiana. Rick meets up with Andy Hughes by the printing press to get some highlights of what's happening soon. You can access the calendar of events here: www.InTheBend.com

    Guests

    1. Andrew S. HughesArts & Entertainment EditorInTheBend.com

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    Downtown South Bend
    Kylie Carter More Information
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    There's a lot happening this weekend in downtown South Bend for St. Patrick's Day and Kelly gets all the details from Kylie Carter of Downtown South Bend, Inc. There's a Tent Party & Pub Tour, and a St. Patrick's Day parade and much more. Also hear what's coming to downtown South Bend for Easter. Get more details here: www.DowntownSouthBend.com

    Guests

    1. Kylie CarterDowntown South Bend Events Update

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