Experience Michiana - February 19th, 2026

Episode #1508 - February 19th, 2026
This week on Experience Michiana, we are diving deep into the arts with a milestone museum celebration, a historic Shakespearean debut, and a look ahead at a packed performing arts season! 🎨🎭✨ Here is what’s featured in this week’s episode: 150 Years of Art at Notre Dame We celebrate a monumental anniversary at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Museum Director Joseph Becherer joins us to discuss the stunning new temporary exhibit, "Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum." Featuring pieces donated by over 150 global supporters, this exhibit honors the museum's rich history and is on display through June 14th. Shakespeare Comes to Bristol History is being made at the Bristol Opera House! For the first time ever, Elkhart Civic Theatre is tackling the Bard with a production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Courtney goes behind the scenes to explore how the cast is bringing the magic, mischief, and classical comedy of Shakespeare to life for a modern audience. Show Dates: February 20, 21, 27, 28, and March 1. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Preview The stage and screen are staying busy at Notre Dame! Courtney sits down with Sean and Ricky from the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center to get an exclusive preview of the next two months. Whether you are looking for world-class live music, contemporary dance, or thought-provoking cinema, we’ll show you why this is the perfect destination for your next night out.
Original Airdate: February 19, 2026

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    150 Years of Art Raclin Museum Murphy Museum of Art
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    🎨✨ On this week’s Experience Michiana, we visit the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at Notre Dame as they celebrate 150 years of an art museum on campus.

    Thanks to generous donations from more than 150 supporters from around the globe, a stunning new temporary exhibit has come to life. 🌎🖼️ Museum Director Joseph Becherer shares insight into the thoughtful selections featured in the exhibit — and how they reflect the depth and richness of the museum’s larger collection.

    Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum” is on display through June 14th. Don’t miss this special milestone celebration!

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    🎭✨ For the first time ever, Elkhart Civic Theatre is bringing Shakespeare to the stage of the Bristol Opera House!

    On this week’s Experience Michiana, Courtney goes behind the scenes of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to discover the challenges — and the fun — of bringing this classical Shakespeare comedy to life for today’s audiences. 🌙💫

    Catch performances on February 20, 21, 27, 28, and March 1 and experience the magic, mischief, and romance live on stage.

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    🎭🎬✨ There’s so much happening on stage and screen at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on the campus of Notre Dame!

    On this week’s Experience Michiana, Courtney sits down with Sean and Ricky to get a preview of the diverse performances and films coming to the DeBartolo over the next couple of months. From live music and dance to engaging films, there’s something for everyone in our community to enjoy.

    Start planning your next night out! 🌟

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