On tonight's show, The Color Run is known as the Happiest 5K on the Planet and is coming back to South Bend this Saturday. Then, we'll get details on some of the bands playing at the Acorn Theatre soon. Also we'll learn about the Pigskin Pub Series. Finally The Taste of Unity Gardens vendue is happening, and David Vite will make special strawberry crepe in the WNIT for us.
The Color Run comes back to South Bend for a second time this Saturday, September 27th beginning and ending at Four Winds Field, Home of the South Bend Cubs! The Color Run is known as the Happiest 5K on the Planet and is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Race participants get splashed with various non-wet colors along the race, all in good fun and there's music, dancing and giveaways, too. For details go to www.thecolorrun.com/south-bend
David Fink and Kim Clark, owners of the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan tell us about some terrific shows coming soon to this wonderful gathering place that is more than just an entertainment venue. This Saturday, they're featuring Expo '76, a band that plays odd, but well-known songs from the 70s with their own special flair. Other artists appearing soon include Crystal Bowersox, from American Idol, and Las Guitarras de Espana, a Spanish guitar duo and the BoDeans. For ticket info, go to www.acorntheater.com
How do you party and enjoy the game when the Fightin' Irish are on the road this football season? How about enjoying the Pigskin Pub Series with the help of DTSB/Downtown South Bend! Saturday night, fans can enjoy the game at Fiddler's Hearth. They'll have plenty of great food like a corned beef sandwich special, and deals on Killian's Red, Jamison's Irish Whiskey and much more. For all the details, go to www.pigskinpubseries.com
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Cathy DietzEvents & Operations CoordinatorEvents & Operations Coordinator
The Taste of Unity Gardens has a new venue this year, Palais Royale. David Vite from the Skillet Restaurant will be one of 30 chefs making special dinner samples and delicacies for this special event, all in support of Unity Gardens. On this evening's show, he makes a special strawberry crepe in our WNIT Kitchen for Gordy to enjoy! For information about the Skillet Restaurant and Catering go to www.theskilletrestaurantandcatering.com