Experience Michiana - January 16th, 2026

Episode #1503 - January 16th, 2026
This week on Experience Michiana, we’re swinging into action and exploring a vibrant creative hub! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your golf game indoors or find your next favorite coffee and art spot, we’ve got you covered. ⛳🎨☕ Here is what’s happening in this week’s episode: Indoor Golf & Upscale Eats Golf season never ends at Net Par Mishawaka! Dave visits this brand-new destination to check out their 7 state-of-the-art simulator bays featuring over 500 courses. While he shakes off some winter rust on the "fairway," we also dive into their upscale bar food menu and drinks—the perfect recipe for a night out with friends! Destination: Three Oaks, Michigan Courtney takes us across the border to Commune + Market, a stunning multi-use space that’s breathing new life into the community. We get a full tour of this vibrant hub: The Space: We talk with "ringmaster" Jim Dygas about the beautiful event space available for weddings, showers, and celebrations. Alan Ray’s The Coffee Place: We stop for a caffeine fix featuring InFusco Coffee and delicious sandwiches, open 7 days a week! Handmade Studio: Discover a hub for regional art, where you can buy local pieces, grab art supplies, or even take a hands-on class with friends. Tune in to Experience Michiana to see the best spots to play, eat, and create in our community!
Original Airdate: January 16, 2026

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    Net Par Mishawaka
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    ⛳🎮 Golf season never ends on Experience Michiana! Net Par Mishawaka has only been open for about a month, but they’re already swinging into action with an incredible golf simulator experience. Dave even tried his luck at closest to the pin while shaking off a little winter rust. 😄🏌️‍♂️

    Beyond the fairways, Net Par also serves up an upscale bar food menu and drinks, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or family. 🍔🍹

    With 7 simulator bays hosting up to 8 people per bay, access to 500+ courses, and fun games for all ages, there’s something for everyone. Book your time online and tee up some fun!

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    ☕🎨✨ On this week’s Experience Michiana, Courtney takes us inside Commune + Market in Three Oaks, Michigan — a vibrant space filled with creativity, community, and connection.

    Open 7 days a week, Commune + Market is home to several unique businesses, including the cozy coffee shop Alan Ray’s ☕ and the inspiring art space Handmade Studio 🎨.

    The real showstopper? A beautiful event space available to rent for everything from weddings and baby showers to celebrations of all kinds. 💍🎉 Courtney chats with owner and ringmaster Jim Dygas to learn what makes this space so special.

    #ExperienceMichiana #CommuneAndMarket #ThreeOaksMI #EventSpace ✨🎉☕

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    Alan Ray's The Coffee Place
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    ☕🥪 On this week’s Experience Michiana, we stop by Alan Ray’s The Coffee Place, located inside Commune + Market in Three Oaks, Michigan!

    They’re serving up delicious coffee from InFusco Coffee along with a simple, satisfying menu of sandwiches and sweet treats — perfect for a quick bite or a relaxing coffee break. 🍪✨

    And the best part? Alan Ray’s is open 7 days a week!

    The owners also operate Ray and Al’s just down the road in Galien, a popular spot for breakfast and lunch. 

    #ExperienceMichiana #AlanRaysTheCoffeePlace #ThreeOaksMI #CoffeeStop ☕✨🥪

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    🎨✨ Creativity is everywhere on this week’s Experience Michiana! We’re visiting Handmade Studio, located inside Commune + Market in Three Oaks, Michigan — a true hub for all things art.

    Browse and buy beautiful pieces from regional artists, pick up art supplies for your own creative projects, or gather your friends for hands-on art classes where you can learn new techniques together. 🖌️🖼️

    As if that wasn’t enough, the owners are also professional photographers, available to capture weddings and special events with stunning results. 📸💍

    #ExperienceMichiana #HandmadeStudio #ThreeOaksMI #SupportLocalArt 🎨✨📸

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