Cass County
Cassopolis Village Council awarded $150,000 grant for lead lines investigation
CASSOPOLIS — The first meeting of the new year was quiet for the Cassopolis Village Council. Beyond the approval of the agenda and corrected minutes, ...
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Community News
The return of the Well: Area coffee shop, music venue set to return from COVID-induced hiatus
SOUTH BEND — The Well, a South Bend non-profit serving as a coffee shop, community space, and music venue, recently arrived at their ten year ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 1:30 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg approves next steps for path project
The Edwardsburg Village Council approved the next steps for the Elkhart Road Path project, all voting in the affirmative, with the exception of Trustee Nancy ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, December 23, 2022 8:12 pm
Berrien County
South Bend band releases new album
MICHIANA — South Bend’s the Rutabega has returned with their first album in six years, Leading Up To, a beautiful entry to a catalog of ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, November 4, 2022 12:09 pm
Columns
FLAGEL: Drive-By Truckers’ newest album keeps rock and roll alive
Rock and roll is alive and well with the latest album from Drive-By Truckers “The Unraveling.” While they’ve never been shy about their thoughts on ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, February 28, 2020 8:44 am
Columns
FLAGEL: The magic of the mixtape
The first mixtape I encountered was a black cassette tape with yellowing labels and a barely decipherable song list scratched in pen. The music included ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, January 6, 2020 8:27 am
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Robert Irving III to play at Lighthouse Jazz Festival
With an incredible history, including numerous collaborations with Miles Davis, musician and producer Robert Irving III is continuing to live a life creating and promoting ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, July 7, 2016 12:44 pm
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Avett Brothers release latest album
Long time listeners of the Avett Brothers are familiar with the continually evolving sound of the folk rock band, both in recording and on stage. ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, June 27, 2016 10:00 am
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Songs of summer
Though the temperature continues a cycle of climbing and falling, the safe pronouncement is that Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it the annual parade ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, June 16, 2016 4:27 pm
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A simple decision
A few years out of high school, working the same job as I had as a teenager and with friends moved on to distant locations and ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 3, 2016 1:52 pm
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Balancing art and life
For those who delve into the creative world, there exists a balance that has been on my mind of late. It can be a struggle ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5:15 pm
Columns
Part 2: Midway draws musicians
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — I ntrigued by the inquiry of a band wanting to practice at the Midway, Albertina and her sister entertained the idea of ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5:20 pm
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Riverlights Music Festival debuts in downtown South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — “We’re on the edge of a scene in South Bend music.” That energy, more than anything, explains Matt Teter’s excitement for ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:19 pm
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Record enthusiast enthused by comeback
NILES, Mich. — “I don’t play anything in my house but vinyl.” Local musician Tom Moore is not adverse to the listening options of the ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, April 15, 2016 3:25 pm
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Musician has had lifelong love for art
“The way it was described to me is that I was singing before I was talking.” The love of music is deep rooted in musician ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:24 am
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South Bend band member discusses making music, producing albums
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Ember Jar is among South Bend’s finest music creators. The group has been evolving since its formation in 2011 and, ...
by Justin Flagel, Sunday, January 31, 2016 5:06 pm
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‘Star Wars,’ Weezer share similar fates
Until recently, the only relation between Weezer and “Star Wars” I would have drawn was that I have spent most of my life as a ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:01 pm
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South Bend Music Exchange owner turns passion into paycheck
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marking two years of business this past October, South Bend Music Exchange has become a valued part of the local music ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, December 17, 2015 8:34 am
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Singer Songwriter winner focused on future
THREE OAKS, Mich. — “Writing is the foundation. I’m just trying to juggle it.” James Neary is a singer and guitarist who, at the age ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:47 am
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Tapistry leaders discuss making beer in Michigan before it was trendy
BRIDGMAN, Mich. — “We make beer and we love it.” With those words, Keith Adams summed up our conversation about Tapistry Brewing, the craft beer ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, November 20, 2015 8:53 am
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Popular local musician focused on growing her art
For both Dena Wood’s own music career and the South Bend music scene as a whole, she describes now as a time of rest and ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, November 16, 2015 8:41 am
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Pub owner finds unique ways to grow South Bend community
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Craft beer pub South Bend Brew Werks opened in September of 2014 as a part of owner Andrew Elegante’s ongoing personal ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, November 6, 2015 12:08 pm
Columns
The Well Basement a hidden treasure in area music scene
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As I sat with Patrick Quigley at Chicory Cafe in South Bend, one of the region’s strong supporters of local art ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, October 29, 2015 9:41 am
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Artist guild celebrating milestone at Box Factory
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Berrien Artist Guild (BAG) celebrates 20 years in the Box Factory For The Arts this Friday, Oct. 23. Though the ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 4:53 pm
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Musician witnesses art spread across Michiana
“Things are happening.” With those words, musician Dave Dale characterizes the current state of both his music career and the local scene as a whole. ...
