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Cousins Maine Lobster Opens New South Bend-Area Food Truck
SOUTH BEND — A new seafood food truck specializing in Maine lobster rolls has launched in the South Bend area, marking the continued Midwest expansion of the fast-casual brand Cousins Maine Lobster. The truck debuted March 7 at Tractor Supply Co. in Mishawaka, drawing steady crowds of diners interested...
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Summer's Spotlight: Local drive-in entering 62nd year
ELKHART, Ind. -- With spring approaching, drive-in season is starting as well. Several local drive-ins are opening across Michiana, including the Simonton Lake Drive-In, which will open for its 62nd season Tuesday in Elkhart. The drive-in features fried food and its own homemade root beer. On Monday, ABC57's Summer Horan...
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Eric Church, Hardy headline 14-act South Bend country music fest
SOUTH BEND — Eric Church and Hardy will headline the inaugural Boots on the Bend country music festival Aug. 14 and 15 at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds , 5117 S. Ironwood Road. The two-day festival is meant to be a “full-throttle celebration” of country music, community and the country lifestyle, according to a press release. The lineup for Friday, Aug. 14, is Hardy, Chase Rice, Graham Barham, The Jack Wharff Band, Lakeview, Eddie & the Gateway and McCoy Moore. The lineup for Saturday, Aug. 15, is Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Flatland Cavalry, Maddie, Emily Ann Roberts, Will Moseley and Joe Stamm Band. The festival will make South Bend “a destination for thousands of music fans,” Visit South Bend-Mishawaka Executive Director Jeff Jarnecke said in the press release. Church has released eight studio albums, including 2011’s “Chief” and 2014’s “The Outsiders,” both of which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts, as well as his most recent, 2025’s “Evangeline vs. the Machine.” He also has three live albums, including his most recent release, a live version of his 2025 album with additional songs from his catalogue, “Evangeline vs. the Machine: Comes Alive,” released Feb.
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This Michigan Pizzeria Is Hiding A Delicious Secret You Need To Discover
Sometimes the best things in life are hiding in plain sight, wearing bright yellow paint and serving pizza just steps from Lake Michigan. Silver Beach Pizza in Saint Joseph, Michigan, is one of those places that makes you wonder why you ever bothered eating anywhere else. Located in the heart...
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Premier Arts kicks off season with Seussical the Musical
ELKHART, Ind. -- Premier Arts is performing Seussical the Musical at the Lerner Theatre to kick off their 18th season and to celebrate Love to Read month. Performances will take place Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m.
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Slack on Flicks: ‘The Bride’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Maggie Gyllenhaal makes her directorial debut with “The Bride,” an original and unconventional retelling of “The Bride of Frankenstein” story that reunites her with her former “The Dark Knight” co-star Christian Bale. Set after the events of Mary Shelley’s...
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Eric Church, HARDY, Flatland Cavalry & More To Headline Inaugural “Boots On The Bend” Festival In Indiana
Pulling out some heavy hitters for their inaugural year. If you thought it was harder now than ever before to keep up with country festivals around the country, you would be correct. With new festivals seemingly popping up each and every week and other high-profile events shutting down, it’s been a wild last few years to say the least. In turn, you might not know exactly where you want to book your next weekend of music. Of course, you still […] The post Eric Church, HARDY, Flatland Cavalry & More To Headline Inaugural “Boots On The Bend” Festival In Indiana first appeared on Whiskey Riff .
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'Everybody is welcome.' Apothica Teas owner creates community space
NILES — Apothica Teas staff member Griffin Holmes stops into tea shop every week with Derek Larson, Gene Holmes and Stephen Shustar to chat over steaming bottomless pots of black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors and nutty pistachio pu’ers . Rocking the tea shop’s “secret society” golden octopus ring and sitting in a quiet corner, the friends enjoy spending a few hours relaxing in an environment they appreciate for its inclusivity and charm, the group says. “They really love the idea of someone just spending an afternoon here. They have board games, [and] they have bottomless pots of tea, so you can drink as much as you want,” Griffin Holmes says. “You can be here from open to close.” Market Basket: Apothica Teas in Niles continues growing by offering fine tea, food and an escape Founder Laura Hollister opened the shop with her husband, Shane, and pictured Apothica Teas as a unique and “vaguely overwhelming space,” where her customers could choose their own adventure. Whether they’re drawn to the Victorian chairs next to the fireplace or the brightly lit “conservatory” with draping plants, Hollister built the environment to meet people where they’re at both emotionally and physically . “It
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Metro Diner to replace Callahan's in Elkhart
ELKHART, IN (WSBT) — With Sunday's closing of the popular Elkhart restaurant, "Callahan's," WSBT 22 has confirmed what will take its place. The folks at Metro Diner said one of their restaurants will open on Elkhart's north side in the 4th quarter of this year. The site, at 2917...
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Dustin's Place to hold its first-ever "Blank and Me" dance
PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Dustin's Place will host its first-ever "Blank and Me" dance on Mar. 12, creating an inclusive alternative to traditional parent-child dances for children who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one. The event is open to children across the entire regional area, not limited...
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Redamak’s Opens for 51st Season in New Buffalo
A long-standing dining tradition returned as Redamak’s opened for its 51st season in New Buffalo. Dozens of customers lined up outside the popular restaurant in damp weather before the doors opened at noon on Thursday, March 5. Restaurant officials said the menu will remain the same for the 2026...
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Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley hosts Art Exhibition for Joseph E. Lemay
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Request For Alcohol License In Mentone Tabled For ‘Further Investigation’
WARSAW – Not only was it unclear if the location where Robert T. Carter wants to establish a bar in Mentone even qualifies, but his past history with escrowing permits and remonstrating against others seeking alcohol licenses in the town led the Kosciusko County Alcohol Tobacco Commission to table his application Thursday, March 5, until their April 2 meeting for “further investigation.”
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This Tiny Indiana Cafe Is Hiding A Massive All-You-Can-Eat Friday Fish Secret
There is a small town in northern Indiana quietly holding one of the most surprisingly authentic dining experiences in the entire Midwest. New Carlisle might not be on most food lovers’ radar, but once you discover a certain Austrian cafe there, it’s hard to forget. I keep thinking...
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North Judson Mint Festival accepting t-shirt designs for 2026
Officials from the North Judson Mint Festival announced this year’s theme recently. The theme for 2026’s Mint Festival is Harvesting History, Growing Tomorrow. The announcement noted that the festival is accepting submissions for t-shirt designs that feature this year’s theme. The winning design will be chosen at...