Andrew S. Hughes

South Bend

Arts and Entertainment Reporter and Editor at South Bend Tribune

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Driver who exited moving vehicle dead in single-vehicle crash in South Bend

5 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

One person died in a single-vehicle crash in South Bend during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 10, police said in a press release. Around 2:30 a.m., a South Bend Police officer was on patrol on the city’s northwest side when he observed a vehicle make a sudden turn onto Huey Street from Elwood Avenue, according to the press release.The vehicle then traveled onto Humboldt Street before turning into the alley between Huey and Elmer Streets.
Improvisational comedy shows pit groups in competition in Buchanan

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

The Improv Mill and the Tin Shop Theatre present two improv shows Saturday, May 9 at 108 E. Roe St., Buchanan:7:30 p.m.: The I-Team Duel of Fools. This comedy duel pits two teams of improvisers — Southwest Michigan’s Gut Instinct vs. Mishawaka’s Improv Deli — against each other in a competition for the audience’s affection. 9:30 p.m.: Long form improv featuring local improvisers from Improv Deli and St. Joseph’s Small Victories.
Elkhart County Historical Museum exhibits 17 women artists

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

The exhibit “Women Artists: Works in the Collection” opens with an open house from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, and continues through Sept. 20 at the Elkhart County Historical Museum, 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol. The exhibit includes works from 17 women artists in the Elkhart County Historical Society’s collection that cover a range of styles and materials.
League of Women Voters lunch features talk by Downtown South Bend’s Willow Weatherall

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andrew S. Hughes

Andrew S. Hughes, South Bend TribuneTue, May 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM UTC1 min readThe League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area’s Lunch with the League on Zoom features Downtown South Bend Inc. Executive Director Willow Wetherall at noon Friday, May 9.
League of Women Voters lunch features talk by Downtown South Bend’s Willow Weatherall

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area’s Lunch with the League on Zoom features Downtown South Bend Inc. Executive Director Willow Wetherall at noon Friday, May 9. Titled “Shaping the Heart of South Bend: A Vision for Downtown’s Next Chapter,” Weatherall’s talk will focus on the recently unveiled Downtown South Bend 2045 plan, the vision behind the plan and what it means for economic development, public spaces and community life in the city’s urban core.
South Bend Civic’s Nichols talks about Oscar Wilde play at The History Museum

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

The History Museum presents “Insights in History — The Importance of Being Earnest” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at 897 Thomas St., South Bend. South Bend Civic Theatre Executive Director Aaron Nichols will discuss the Oscar Wilde play “The Importance of Being Earnest,” which Civic is staging at the museum’s Historic Oliver Gardens from June 20 to 29. Nichols will give a behind the scenes look at the production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” and Civic’s history of outdoor performance.
Elkhart Civic Theatre holds auditions for the musical ‘Pippin’

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

Elkhart Civic Theatre will hold auditions for “Pippin” at 6:30 p.m. May 11 and 13 at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Written by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson, the 1972 musical tells the story of a young prince in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. According to a press release, he seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great).
Sections of Bremen Highway closed night of May 5 because of barn fire

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

A barn fire has shut down Bremen Highway — Indiana 331 — in Mishawaka as of 7:30 p.m. May 5. Southbound lanes are shutdown at Jackson Road, south of the exit from the St. Joseph Valley Parkway, locally known as the U.S. 20 Bypass. Northbound lanes are shutdown at Kern Road. The fire occurred at 60415 Bremen Highway. The Mishawaka, Penn, Centre, Madison and Baugo fire departments responded. The owners were not home but were notified by a neighbor.
South Bend native Nathan Gunn and South Bend Symphony perform Broadway

2 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

South Bend native and Metropolitan Opera baritone Nathan Gunn returns to perform with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend. Titled “Nathan Gunn Sings Broadway,” the concert features the world-renown baritone and soprano Lisa Buhelos performing hits from Broadway musicals with the SBSO and music director Alastair Willis.
Three South Bend area authors appear together at the Morris PAC to discuss writing

2 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

The Morris Performing Arts Center and the Equity Arts Program present “Manuscripts in May” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Morris, 211 N. Michigan St.The event features three local authors — Aja Ellington, Spencer Hixon and Cat Rambo — who will discuss their creative process, followed by a book sale and signing. Currently the access career coordinator for the South Bend Community School Corp., Ellington is the founder and CEO of Free Your Wings Youth Mentoring Inc.