Experience Michiana - August 7th, 2025

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Episode #1412 - August 7th, 2025
We head to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for the Shakespeare Festival, where we hear from the director of King Lear and the actors bringing the production to life. Then we step up to the plate with the 46th World Wiffle Ball Championship and learn about its decades-long legacy. Finally, we visit Unity Garden to hear how they’re partnering with the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center—and meet the interns preparing to perform at Art Beat in downtown South Bend. #ShakespeareFestival #WiffleBallHistory #UnityGarden #ArtBeat2025
Original Airdate: August 07, 2025

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    King Lear Director
    Pirronne Yousefzadeh More Information
    August 7th, 2025 Photo

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    Courtney is at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for this year’s Shakespeare Festival. She talks with the director of *King Lear* to learn more about this powerful production and what audiences can expect. #ShakespeareFestival #KingLear #DeBartoloPAC #SouthBendTheatre

    King Lear
    August 21st - 31st
    Patricia George Decio Theatre

    Patricia George Decio Theatre
    DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
    Notre Dame, IN

    DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
    100 Performing Arts Center,
    Notre Dame, IN

    Shakespeare.nd.edu
    @‌ShakespeareAtND

    Guests

    1. Pirronne YousefzadehDirectorKing Lear

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    King Lear Actor
    Kevin Gudahl, TayLar More Information
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    Courtney also catches up with the actors portraying King Lear and Kent. They share what it’s like to step into these powerful roles and the challenges of performing Shakespeare on stage. #ShakespeareFestival #KingLear #BehindTheScenes #SouthBendArts

    King Lear
    August 21st - 31st
    Patricia George Decio Theatre

    Patricia George Decio Theatre
    DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
    Notre Dame, IN

    DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
    100 Performing Arts Center,
    Notre Dame, IN

    Shakespeare.nd.edu
    @‌ShakespeareAtND

    Guests

    1. Kevin GudahlActorLear
    2. TayLarActorKent

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    46th World Wiffle Ball Championship
    Mike Baniak, Jim Bottorff More Information
    August 7th, 2025 Photo

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    We got a chance to learn about the 46th World Wiffle Ball Championship. This tournament began back in 1980, and we take a look at its rich history and how it continues to bring players together from all over.
    #WorldWiffleBall #WiffleBallChampionship #Since1980 #LocalTraditions

    46th World Wiffle Ball Championship
    August 16th-17th
    Crown Point Sportsplex

    Crown Point Sportsplex
    1313 E North St,
    Crown Point, IN

    WorldWiffleBall.org
    @‌WorldWiffleBall

    Guests

    1. Mike BaniakCo-CommissionerWorld Wiffle Ball Championship
    2. Jim BottorffFounderWorld Wiffle Ball Championship

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    Re-Entry Program & Art Beat
    Sara L. Stewart, RN, MSN, Donald Earl More Information
    August 7th, 2025 Photo

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    Dave is at Unity Gardens learning how the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center partners with the garden to support individuals transitioning back into society. He also hears how the interns are preparing to perform at Art Beat in downtown South Bend. #UnityGardens #CommunityReentry #ArtBeatSB #SouthBendEvents

    Art Beat
    August 9, 2025 @ 11:00am - 7:00pm
    Jefferson Bridge and East Bank

    Six Day
    August 9, @ 5pm - 6pm
    Main Stage East

    The Unity Garden
    3701 Prast Blvd,
    South Bend, IN

    TheUnityGardens.org
    @‌TheUnityGardens

    IN.Gov/IDOC
    @‌IDOCSBCRC

    DowntownSouthBend.com/Art-Beat
    @‌DowntownSouthBend

    Guests

    1. Sara L. Stewart, RN, MSNExecutive Director, Board PresidentUnity Garden
    2. Donald EarlInternSouth Bend Community Re-Entry Center

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