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Episode #1243 - December 1st, 2022
A tradition for the holiday season is the Southold Dance Theater’s presentation of the Nutcracker, which will happen December 9th – 11th. Christmas excitement, sugar, Elves! All of that is part of the story of Buddy the Elf. When things were closed up because of the pandemic in 2020, Executive Director of The Lerner Michelle Frank was disappointed people couldn’t experience the beautiful decorations inside The Lerner.
Original Airdate: December 01, 2022

In This Episode

  • December 1st, 2022 Photo
    The Nutcracker
    Sarah Taylor, Calin Radulescu, Frederick Stuckwiseh, Caitlyn Gongwer More Information
    December 1st, 2022 Photo

    In This Segment

    Dec. 9 & 10 @ 7PM | Dec. 11 @ 2PM
    Morris Performing Arts Center
    211 N Michigan St,
    South Bend, IN 46601
    Ticket Information: morriscenter.org  

    Southold Dance Theater
    914 Lincoln Way W,
    South Bend, IN 46616  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoutholdDance/
    southold-dance.org  

    A tradition for the holiday season is the Southold Dance Theater’s presentation of the Nutcracker, which will happen December 9th – 11th. This year they will be joined by the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Kelly had a chance to talk with Sarah Taylor their new Executive Director as well as the Artistic Director Calin Radulescu and two of the dancers.   

    Guests

    1. Sarah TaylorExecutive DirectorSouthold Dance Theater
    2. Calin RadulescuArtistic DirectorSouthold Dance Theater
    3. Frederick StuckwisehNutcracker Prince
    4. Caitlyn GongwerMarie – Understudy

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  • December 1st, 2022 Photo
    Elf: The Musical
    Buddy The Elf, Craig Gibson More Information
    December 1st, 2022 Photo

    In This Segment

    Dec. 16 - 18
    The Lerner Theatre
    410 S Main St,
    Elkhart, IN 46516
    Ticket Information: premierarts.org
    https://www.facebook.com/LernerTheatre/
    thelerner.com  

    Breakfast with Buddy
    Dec. 17th, 9AM - 11AM
    The Lerner Theatre  

    Elf: The Musical Jr. Dec. 17 @ 3PM
    The Lerner Theatre
     

    Winterfest
    Dec. 3rd
    Downtown Elkhart  

    Christmas excitement, sugar, Elves! All of that is part of the story of Buddy the Elf. Courtney got caught up in the excitement as she met Buddy the Elf and Premier Arts Executive Artistic Director Craig Gibson. Elf: The Musical is on stage at The Lerner December 16th thru the 18th, a chance for Breakfast with Buddy on December the 17th. There’s also an all kids production of Elf: The Musical on December 17th at 3pm. This weekend you can also catch a free showing of Elf the movie as a part of Winterfest this weekend in downtown Elkhart on December 3rd.  

    Guests

    1. Buddy The Elf
    2. Craig GibsonExecutive Artistic DirectorPremier Arts

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  • December 1st, 2022 Photo
    The Lerner Holiday Windows
    Michelle Frank, Levon Johnson More Information
    December 1st, 2022 Photo

    In This Segment

    410 S Main St,
    Elkhart, IN 46516  

    When things were closed up because of the pandemic in 2020, Executive Director of The Lerner Michelle Frank was disappointed people couldn’t experience the beautiful decorations inside The Lerner. That led to the idea to decorate the windows. This year is the 3rd year of the windows and the theme is Buddy the Elf. You can experience the windows anytime you find yourself in downtown Elkhart.        

    Guests

    1. Michelle FrankExecutive DirectorThe Lerner Theatre
    2. Levon JohnsonPresident/CEOGreater Elkhart/St Joe Chamber of Commerce

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