Community Calendar

🎨 12th Annual For the Love of Art Fair
February 7–8, 2025
Century Center • Downtown South Bend, Indiana

Join us in the heart of Downtown South Bend for the 12th Annual For the Love of Art Fair—a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and inspiration. This two-day event brings together an exciting mix of talented local and national artists showcasing exceptional works, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, mixed media, and more.

Live music Saturday and Sunday.

Stroll through curated artist booths, discover one-of-a-kind pieces for your home or collection, and enjoy live music throughout the weekend as you experience the region’s premier art fair.

Whether you’re an avid art collector or simply looking for a fun and inspiring weekend activity, For the Love of Art Fair is an event you won’t want to miss.

📍 Location: Century Center, South Bend, IN
📅 Dates: February 7–8, 2025
Saturday 10 am to 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Come celebrate creativity. Be inspired. Support the arts in our community.

South Bend Century Center
$10
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM on Sat, 7 Feb 2026
Event Supported By
KoZmo Events
2696251638
us12vintagestation@yahoo.com
Artist Group Info
www.fortheloveofartfair.com

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Join us for our monthly free movie!

Inside Out 2

PG | 2024 | 1hr 34min

Feb. 20, 2026, at 7PM

Concessions available for purchase.

The Rekindle the Fire Men’s Conference is an opportunity to be inspired and rejuvenated in your faith by some of the leading figures in the Catholic Church. The conference is a one day event with opportunities for prayer, reconciliation, adoration, and fellowship with other men that want to grow in their faith. The agenda includes hearing from three vibrant, nationally recognizable speakers on topics of our Catholic faith. The conference concludes with a holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend.

This year's keynote speakers include: Fr. Larry Richards, Robert Rogers, Dom Quaglia, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Tickets are available now at rekindlethefire.net. General admission is $60, and includes lunch. Discounted tickets are available at $30 for students currently enrolled in high school or college. We have a charter bus with round trip tickets available from Fort Wayne to South Bend and back. See our website for more details.

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

Calling All women cancer survivors grab your female bestie, you won’t want to miss this event!
Join Kim Becker and friends for a day designed for women just like you to Restore, Empower & Dazzle on February 21st 2026! The Red Event is from 9AM to 2:30PM. Doors Open at 8AM.

The Day Will Include:
Empowering Speakers

Impactful Breakout Rooms

Uplifting Stories

Fun Upbeat Fashion Show

Connections with Survivors

Advice About Self-Care, Wellness & Finding A New Normal

Continental Breakfast & Lunch Are Included
** Ladies only please**

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge