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On tonight's show, at the Acorn Theatre this Sunday comes "The Signal." Which is a story about pioneering music that influenced the blues, R&B and so much more. Then, we get a preview of Michiana's Rising Star compeition at the Kroc Center. Then, Serb Fest is happening at Sts Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church in South Bend. Finally, Andy Hughes will tell what is happening In The Bend.
"The Signal" is a story about pioneering music that influenced the blues, R&B and so much more. It's a story told in narrative and song, and it was written by Henry Farag who also directs this amazing show. "The Signal" has been a standing room only show wherever it's gone and it's coming to the Acorn Theater Sunday, August 10th. Henry will join Gordy in the studio tonight to share more about the show and he'll join his group Stormy Weather for a performance. You won't want to miss it. Get show and ticket info here: www.AcornTheater.com and follow the group here: www.stormy-weather.com
WNIT's talent show "Michiana's Rising Star" is back this Thursday for the 3rd of 4 regional tryouts, this time coming from The Kroc Center in South Bend. Judi Lykowski gives us a preview of the show that airs tomorrow night, Thursday, July 24th at 8:00pm. At the end of the show you can help vote to get people through to the LIVE rounds of the show which kick off August 3rd. Get more info here: www.wnit.org/risingstar
If you are looking for an afternoon filled with great food, music and things for the kids, you might want to check out Serb Fest which is happening this Saturday, July 26th from 4:00pm to Midnight. Christiaan Corthier will be on Experience Michiana tonight with the details. It's at the Sts Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church in South Bend. Get more information here: www.facebook.com/SerbFest
Andy Hughes will tell us what's going on in and around the Bend. This week he'll focus on 3 different music performance opportunities as well as a great show at the Acorn Theater. You can always find out more in the "In The Bend" insert in the Thursday addition of the South Bend Tribune, or by visiting www.InTheBend.com
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Andrew S. HughesArts & Entertainment EditorInTheBend.com