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Episode #906 - June 17th, 2016
South Bend is lucky to have a professional golf tournament in the area and Rick traveled to Blackthorn Golf Club to get all the details from Tim Firestone. Tuck Langland has had a long career as a sculptor which started as an art student, becoming a professor, and then a professional sculptor. The Elkhart Jazz Festival is coming once again and Kelly will get a preview from Trevor Wendsonka. It's summer and time to get outside and enjoy the weather and nature.
Original Airdate: June 17, 2016

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    Four Winds Invitational
    Tim Firestone More Information
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    Four Winds Invitational Friday, June 17th - Sunday, June 19th A Symetra Golf Tournament www.BlackthornGolf.com www.SymetraTour.com

    South Bend is lucky to have a professional golf tournament in the area and Rick traveled to Blackthorn Golf Club to get all the details from Tim Firestone. June 17th - June 19th is an opportunity to see skilled golfers up close and personal. And because of some sponsors it's free to attend. It's the Four Winds Invitational part of the Symetra Tour. You can get more info here: www.SymetraTour.com and info about Blackthorn here: www.BlackthornGolf.com

    Guests

    1. Tim FirestoneGeneral ManagerBlackthorn Golf Club

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    Tuck Langland Retrospective
    Tuck Langland, Josh Miller More Information
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    Tuck Langland Retrospective Now thru July 23rd IU South Bend
    Tuck Langland has had a long career as a sculptor which started as an art student, becoming a professor, and then a professional sculptor. Kelly got a chance to visit with him at IU South Bend where they are having a Tuck Langland Retrospective. It's open to the public thru July 23rd. Get more info here: http://arts.iusb.edu

    Guests

    1. Tuck Langland
    2. Josh MillerGallery DirectorIU South Bend

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    Elkhart Jazz Festival
    Trevor Wendsonka More Information
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    The Elkhart Jazz Festival is coming once again and Kelly will get a preview from Trevor Wendsonka. It's happening throughout downtown Elkhart June 24th - June 26th. To get ticket and show information go here: http://www.elkhartjazzfestival.com/#fun2016

    Guests

    1. Trevor WendsonkaThe Lerner Theater

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    WNIT Kids Club Day
    Evie Kirkwood, Cindy McCraner More Information
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    It's summer and time to get outside and enjoy the weather and nature. WNIT's Kids Club is having a day at the park Monday, June 20th from 6-8pm. Rick met with Cindy McCraner to see how this member event is full of all kinds of activities for the kids, but is also open to the public. Rick also got a chance to meet Evie Kirkwood, host of "Outdoor Elements" and Director of the St. Joseph County Parks. She shares why it's so important to get kids outside and helps Rick do some bug sweeping. Get more info on WNIT's Kids Club Day at the Park here: www.WNIT.org/Kids

    Guests

    1. Evie Kirkwoodhttps://www.wnit.org/outdoorelements/
    2. Cindy McCranerDevelopment Department ManagerWNIT Public Television

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