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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa's arrival in downtown South Bend marks the beginning of the holiday season, featuring a tree lighting, vendors, and live music for the community throughout December. WSBT
- ➤ Downtown South Bend celebrated its annual Christmas tree lighting with performances, Santa's arrival, and joyous community participation on Dec. 6, 2024. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The South Shore Line extends its buy-one-get-one free monthly ticket deal into January 2025, allowing passengers to use January tickets through February. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A gingerbread house replica of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, taking five weeks to construct, is now on display at Notre Dame's Morris Inn, featuring stained-glass windows made from Jolly Ranchers. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Max Speaks of John Adams High School, an IB Diploma candidate and National Merit Commended Scholar, was voted as The Tribune's Dec. 2 high school Student of the Week. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County's post-election audit revealed a 99% confidence level in the transparency of the election process, with official results forthcoming. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame men's basketball aims to break a five-game losing streak by focusing on a crucial ACC home opener against Syracuse. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The NCAA's college football transfer portal windows for winter and spring have been adjusted, with a new 20-day window starting December 9 and a 10-day window in April, impacting Notre Dame football player transfers. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame's men's basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry calls for increased home support to help snap a five-game losing streak. South Bend Tribune
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The Nutcracker Ballet Performance
Southold Dance Theater and the South Bend Symphony Orchestra present a magical adaptation of The Nutcracker, featuring local landmarks and stunning performances.
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The Prophecy Show: Holiday Rock Music Inspired by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The Prophecy Show presents an extravagant Christmas musical production featuring classically trained musicians performing iconic holiday rock music with elaborate costumes and effects.
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Home for the Holidays Concert
Experience South Bend’s cherished holiday tradition with two performances featuring the Symphony, holiday carols, and soprano Anne Slovin.
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South Bend Women’s Weekly Small Group Meeting
The South Bend Women’s chapter conducts weekly small group meetings for community connection and support.
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Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert
This festive concert features a live string quartet performing timeless holiday music in a beautifully candlelit venue.
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Candlelight Christmas Concert at South Bend Scottish Rite
The Candlelight Christmas Concert offers a festive and intimate holiday experience in a beautifully decorated venue, with tickets selling quickly.
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Annual Holiday Screening of Die Hard
Art House will host its annual holiday screening of the movie 'Die Hard' at the Goshen Theater.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show
This enchanting holiday variety show features impressive performances by world-class entertainers set to beloved holiday music, ideal for enjoyment by the entire family.
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Christmas at Loretto
The South Bend Chamber Singers present their annual Christmas at Loretto concert on Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary's College campus. This popular event features gorgeous new choral music for the season along with exciting new arrangements of favorite carols. Nancy Menk conducts, with Kevin Vaughn, organist. Tickets available at the door or in advance at https://www.saintmarys.edu/events or by calling 574-284-4626.
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The Happy Campers Live Performance at Bare Hands Brewery
The Happy Campers, a Grateful Dead and jam band cover project, will perform live at Bare Hands Brewery in Granger, Indiana.
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