Downtown South Bend

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The 20,000-square-foot addition to the Morris Performing Arts Center includes additional lobby space, elevators and a “monumental” staircase. It also features a sensory room, a bar and lounge area, and the new Equity in the Arts space, which contains an office area and space for programming.

The YMCA of Greater Michiana details how its planned downtown child care center will serve families, set tuition and train staff.

The city is funding a new childcare center at the downtown YMCA to help working parents and improve access to licensed care in the city’s core.

Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th at the South Bend Century Center

For the first time since its 2021 renovation, the St. Joseph County Public Library's main site downtown South Bend will close Jan. 5-9 for elevator repairs. Its attached Community Learning Center will remain open to provide warmth for the homeless and limited library services.

Saturday, February 21st at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN

New York-based Washington Square Development says tariffs on materials needed to renovate their Liberty Tower caused delays that have made it miss its Dec. 31 deadline.

YMCA CEO Mark Weber says their child care center serving St. Joseph and Benton Harbor is full, and he says downtown South Bend lacks a high-quality child care option for downtown workers.

The South Bend Civic Theatre presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - December 12th through the 21st.