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Downtown music: What you need to know about Jazz Fest
Downtown music all weekend long – Elkhart Jazz Fest is here. And Elkhart Public Library will be a prime destination for music lovers. Here’s what you…
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Civic Plaza met the moment. Is its time fading?
When Civic Plaza was built, downtown finally had its meeting spot. But the story may be ending for the looming clock tower and often-dry fountain.
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Jazz Fest Preparty: Lalo Cura
Simply put, Lalo Cura rocks. This Goshen-based band officially describes themselves as Latin-Soul Fusion, and they will bring powerful rhythms to get you moving. These Jazz…
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Jazz Fest Preparty: Dylan Tolbert
Dylan Tolbert is a talented multi-instrumentalist. It’s clear from first album, Tolbert Drive, the inspirations come from a love and appreciation of Stevie Wonder, U2, Marvin…
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Jazz Fest Afterparty: Empire Strikes Brass
Finish off your Saturday night downtown with thumping rhythm and lush horns. Empire Strikes Brass is based in Asheville, N.C., crafting their sound in the legendary…
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Jazz Fest Afterparty: Bumpus
The funk is back. Chicago-based Bumpus has stayed true to its roots and is still “Fresh” – the band gets its inspiration from the sounds of…
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Lalo Cura saxophonist returns to his roots for Friday concert
Growing up as the son of pastors in Elkhart, Sam Que didn’t hear a wide variety of music. “I listened to church music,” he says with…
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Jazz fest delivered fantastic high notes at ill-fated Midway Motor Lodge
The hotel never quite delivered on its promise, but it gave life to the city's biggest event.
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