Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Yart brought local artists to a wooded area between W. Chippewa Avenue and W. Ireland Road where they showcased paintings, jewelry, bug sculptures, and performance art—an event that blended art with nature. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transpo will offer free Game Day Express service on September 6 for the Zach Bryan concert using its home Notre Dame football game route and funding from Visit South Bend/Mishawaka. The service will run three hours before and two hours after the concert plus include free parking at the Century Center Parking Lot with adjustments on routes #5 and #7 to manage increased traffic. ABC 57
- ➤ Starting Tuesday, Sept 2—South Bend officials will mill and resurface old US 31 from Kern Road to the city limits while keeping the street open with restrictions—and the three-lane corridor is expected to be completed at the beginning of October if weather permits. ABC 57
- ➤ The city of Mishawaka announced that the intersection of S. Byrkit Ave and E. Seventh St will close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2 for utility installations—truck traffic will detour to Capital Ave using Lincolnway East and E. Twelfth St until 6 p.m. on Friday, September 12. ABC 57
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Grateful Dead Night with The Happy Campers Band
6-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Details subject to change — Enjoy a night of groovy Grateful Dead jams under the stars.
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Dermot Kennedy Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful folk-pop sounds of Dermot Kennedy live on stage.
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Open House Event
2-4 p.m. — 52117 Tammy Dr — $340,000 — Explore a well-maintained 4-bed ranch home with a cozy sunroom and inviting backyard pool.
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Football Hospitality Experience: Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Not a game ticket — Cheer on the Fighting Irish during their home opener with premium hospitality close to the stadium.
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Ghost Walk in South Bend
6-8 p.m. — Century Center — Ticketed event — Experience a lantern-lit ghost hunt through South Bend's most haunted landmarks.
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Golf for Good 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Juday Creek Golf Course — $75 per golfer / $300 per foursome — Enjoy a day of golf supporting Roma women and community uplift.
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B. Rich Customs Bi-Annual Fashion Show
7-9 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — No Refunds — Witness the latest fashion creations from B. Rich Customs at their second bi-annual showcase.
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Plant Sale & Swap
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids — Discover unique plants and swap gardening tips with fellow enthusiasts.
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