May 10 Friday
Best known for sponsoring the Chief Menominee statue and for writing two early histories of Marshall County, Daniel McDonald was a child pioneer, newspaper editor and politician. It is said that he had his finger in every pie: including a hunting and fishing club and lodge placed strategically on the north bluff of Lake Maxinkuckee.Albert Toner owned a bank, hotel, opera house, livery stable and mill in Kewanna, as well as three blocks of its downtown. Like McDonald, he served in the state legislature. Lucerne, in Cass County, was briefly named Altoner, in honor of Toner’s work to route the Terre Haute and Logansport Railway through the village.In 1882 and 1883, these two local “Big Shots” worked together to bring the Terre Haute and Logansport (later the Vandalia) Railroad through Marmont, now Culver, and on through Plymouth to South Bend.Join us as Houghton tells the real story behind the collaboration that changed both Culver and Plymouth forever. Pack a lunch and join us!
Join us in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater on May 10, 2024, for our FREE MOVIE NIGHT showing of “The Color Purple” at 7PM!
Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to change things. With the help of his new friend, Willard Hewitt (Christopher Penn), and defiant teen Ariel Moore (Lori Singer), he might loosen up this conservative town. But Ariel's influential father, Reverend Shaw Moore (John Lithgow), stands in the way.
Rating: PGRun Time: 1h 47m
Admission is FREE, but donations are encouraged at the door!Doors open at 6:15pm, and the bar and concession stand will be open.
This event is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Elkhart County; the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County; Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
HAVE YOU EVER HAD SUCH A VIVID DREAM YOU THOUGHT IT WAS REAL? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Trust us MISHAWAKA, this is one escapade you cannot afford to miss!
Have you ever wished you could turn back time? To go back to a simpler, happy time filled with sock hops, drive-in theaters, muscle cars, and thick sideburns? Well get out your poodle skirts and leather jackets!Cirque Italia’s Gold Unit performers can’t wait to take you back to a time when hula hoops and soda fountains were abundant, Elvis Presley dominated the airwaves, greased hair was all the rage, and street racing was a parent’s greatest concern! Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. This high-octane show is guaranteed to captivate and engage every kiddo and Daddy-O in the audience.Cirque Italia believes multi-culturalism is one of our strongest assets. Our show features performers from Argentina, Brazil, Romania, and many other countries. Of course, these incredible artists are preparing to wow you with their astounding acts. Master jugglers, low wire fanatics, dazzling contortion, wild trampoline antics, and even a wheel of death! Want to know more? You’ll have to come ‘dream’ with us as we travel back in time. Cirque Italia’s mission is to provide high-class entertainment suitable for all age groups, where all are welcome at our strictly animal-free shows! When: May 9th – 12th, 2024Where: 6501 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545At: University Park Mall in the parking lot– Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent!
· May 9 – Thursday: 7:30pm· May 10– Friday: 7:30pm· May 11 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm· May 12 – Sunday: 1:30pm & 4:30pm
Cost and Purchase Info:For more information, visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to get the promo code for your location.Box office hours:The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.Non-show days: 10am – 6pmOn show days: 10am – 9pmYou may a0lso purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.
May 11 Saturday
Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown National Register Historic District, is open 9am to 1 pm each Saturday this summer. The mill is adjacent to the Buchanan Farmers’ Market, which is operating at the same time. There is no charge.
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
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world is sold into slavery, and an estimated 50% of those are children. Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime, accounting for $150 billion in profit around the world per year. And according to the US Department of Homeland Security, it doesn’t just happen outside of the United States. There are approximately 1 million enslaved people in the United States today.
Constantine Public Schools and Women at Risk, Intl are partnering to bring experts in human trafficking to the Michiana area to educate anyone who cares about this issue to be trained as a “civilian first responder”— someone with the knowledge to recognize the signs of human trafficking, report it effectively, offer support to victims, and help their community stay safer.
Join us on Saturday, May 11, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Constantine High, School, 1 Falcon Drive, Constantine, Michigan. You will hear from Becky McDonald, founder and president of WAR, International, along with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and survivors of human trafficking.
$15 per person includes all sessions, all materials, and lunch. Register online at the link provided below.
Free and open to the public. This year's conference features genealogy speaker Debra Dudek presenting three talks throughout the day.Research Using PostcardsResearching the War of 1812 recordsResearch Accused Witches records
Sangria – the official drink of summer! Gather the crew and dust off those lawn chairs because you are invited to the ultimate kickoff to summer at our annual Sangria Party!
Join Camerata Singers in this unique concert for and about children. This playful, artitistic, and, at times, silly concert will be entertaining for audiences of all ages. Special guests include Jep Hostetler, local magician and storyteller, as master of ceremonies, Rejoice children's choir led by Kristin Kauffman, and clarinetist, Chris French.
Tickets available at https://our.show/childsplaycamerata and at the door.
$18 regular, $6 students & children 5 and under