Arts and Entertainment

Enjoy the following arts and entertainment events throughout The Beach Coast. If you have events to submit, please send them to info@thebeachcoast.com.

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August, 2010

Monika Herzig

8/1
Acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and recording artist
Location: Michigan City, IN
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Imagine That

8/3
Outdoor Movies on Central Park Plaza
Watch your favorite stars under the stars. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Eat Up, Wine Down

8/5
Take an evening stroll down Valparaiso’s Lincolnway Avenue every 1st Thursday of the month and treat yourself to the tastes of global cuisines all within walking distance of one another!
Location: Downtown Valparaiso, IN
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Flagstar Friday Night Concerts

8/6
Gun Metal Black with Marcus Robinson
Location: Downtown, St. Joseph, MI
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Group Art Show

8/6 through 8/31
The Area Artists Association (AAA) of the Lubeznik Center for the Arts and the Southern Shore Art Association (SSAA) will collaborate on a Group Show. Opening Reception 8/6 from 5-7pm
Location: Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN
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Music in Nature -John Garrison

8/6
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Opera at the Acorn

8/7
"Carmen" The Tragedy of Carmen features Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Isola Jones in her signature role. This is Isolas' fourth season with Opera at the Acorn.
Location: Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
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Music in the Park

8/7
Common Folk - Columbia New Artists Series
Location: Dewey Cannon Park, downtown Three Oaks, MI
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Annual Corn & Sausage Roast

8/7
Annual Corn & Sausage Roast at the New Buffalo Yacht Club, Live Music.
Location: Yacht Club, New Buffalo, MI
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Skimboarding Contest

8/7
Third Coast Classic Skimboarding Contest at the City Beach
Location: New Buffalo Beach, New Buffalo, MI
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Knit To It

8/7
Workshop for parents and children 8 to 12 provides a fun introduction to knitting with kid-friendly projects like an iPod cozy or bangle bracelet.
Location: Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
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2010 Weko Beach Concert Series

8/8
Keith Scott, Blues
Location: Weko Beach, Bridgman, MI
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Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Race

8/8
Second Annual Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Race from Michigan City to New Buffalo.
Location: Michigan City, IN
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Star Trek

8/10
Outdoor Movies on Central Park Plaza
Watch your favorite stars under the stars. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Illiana Artists Exhibit

8/12 through 9/17
An exhibit showcasing paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures from the Illiana Artists will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center from August 17th to September 17th. Opening reception 8/12, 5-7pm.
Location: 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN
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Flagstar Friday Night Concerts

8/13
Carl Payne
Location: Downtown, St. Joseph, MI
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Perseid Meteor Showers Viewing

8/13
The moon is just a couple of days past new at the shower's peak, so there will be no moonlight to interfere with the faint meteors.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Summertime In the City

8/13
Alan Barcus, Chris Bendix, Tom Milo, & Kyrie Anderson in a benefit for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Location: Rag Top Museum, Michigan City, IN
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Music in the Park

8/14
Sarah Marie Young Trio - Columbia New Artists Series
Location: Dewey Cannon Park, downtown Three Oaks, MI
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Lighted Boat Parade

8/14
Participants transform their pleasure boats, cruisers, and yachts into floating creations that you have to see to believe.
Location: New Buffalo Beach, New Buffalo, MI
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Music in Nature -Marrakesh Express

8/15
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Katie Todd Band

8/20
Katie Todd Band concert being recorded for a Live at the Acorn CD
Location: Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
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Flagstar Friday Night Concerts

8/20
Venitia Sekema (folk/blues oriented duo)
Location: Downtown, St. Joseph, MI
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Music in Nature -It's About Time and The Rolling Jones

8/21
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Music in the Park

8/21
R & B Ensemble - Columbia New Artists Series
Location: Dewey Cannon Park, downtown Three Oaks, MI
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2010 Weko Beach Concert Series

8/22
B-4 Rock, blues and country
Location: Weko Beach, Bridgman, MI
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Foreigner

8/22
The ultimate classic rock tour of the summer will feature hits and showcase new songs from the band’s first album of new material in more than 15 years.
Location: Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
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Flagstar Friday Night Concerts

8/27
Kelly Jay Band
Location: Downtown, St. Joseph, MI
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Kenny Rogers

8/27
A Kenny Rogers show is truly an evening of not only hit after hit – but memory after memory!
Location: Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
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Music in Nature The Neverly Brothers

8/29
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Ship & Shore Festival

08/13 thru 08/15
Arts, crafts, games, live music, and more.
Location: Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI
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Longest Garage Sale

08/13 thru 08/15
The Heritage Trail, along US 12 from the State Line all the way to Detroit! Shop your way across the State, or just a few communities.
Location: Highway 12, New Buffalo, MI
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East Race/Seitz Park Concert Series

8/1, 8/8. 8/15
Outdoor concert series featuring various artists
Location: 126 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN
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Barbara Warner Concert Series

8/1, 8/8. 8/15, 8/22
Outdoor concert series featuring various artists
Location: Potawatomi Park (Chris Wilson Pavillion), 500 S. Greenlawn, South Bend, IN
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Battell Park Concert Series

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30
Outdoor concert series featuring various artists
Location: Battell Park, 301 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, IN
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Lakefront Art Festival

8/21, 8/22
The Lakefront Art Festival attracts thousands of visitors from surrounding states to a festive, high-quality event held in a park setting on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Location: Washington Park, Michigan City, IN
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Beutter Park Concert Series

8/5, 8/19
Outdoor concert series featuring various artists
Location: 600 E. 3rd St.,Mishawaka, IN
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September, 2010

Beutter Park Concert Series

9/2
Outdoor concert series featuring various artists
Location: 600 E. 3rd St.,Mishawaka, IN
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Music In Nature - Me & the Boys

9/10
All the polish and heat of the great bands of the swing era
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Alice Peacock

9/10
Location: Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
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Popcorn Festival

9/11
Over 200 arts & crafts booths, 30 food booths, kids’ games, the five-mile Popcorn Panic, and the nation’s First Popcorn Parade are only the beginning of the excitement of this incredible festival.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Opera at the Acorn

9/11
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Three Oaks, An evening of great cabaret music
Location: Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
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Music In Nature - Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio

9/12
Humorous and raunchy blues originals
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Gabriel Iglesias "The Fluffy Shop Tour"

9/23
Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience.
Location: Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
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Fabulous 50s Family Dance

9/24
Experience a fun-filled Family Night full of memories at this 50s Sock Hop. Deck yourself out in fabulous fifties fashions and dance the night away!
Location: Century Center, South Bend, IN
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Music In Nature -The Crawpuppies

9/24
A diverse band that plays all the best music from the 50s to present
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Music In Nature -The AcoustiCats

9/26
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Valparaiso Kiwanis BalloonFest

9/10, 9/11

Join us for an evening of family entertainment as we enjoy the mass hot air balloon launch
Location: Porter County Expo, Valparaiso, IN
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Beyond Therapy

9/17, 9/18, 9/24, 9/25
A comedic play
Location: Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
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