First Fridays… Celebrate Summer on September 3 from 5:00 - 9:00p.m.

Kick Off Your Weekend with Football Fever downtown!

Downtown South Bend's Football Fridays' Block Parties!

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Head to downtown South Bend to celebrate First Fridays and the start of football season with King Pao: Michiana’s new rockin’ party band. The 2010 Football Fridays Block Party series is hosted by Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) and will take place on the campus of the College Football Hall of Fame, corner of Jefferson and St. Joseph Streets. Football Fridays are celebrated rain-or-shine and will, for the first time, feature a Smoker/Gaming tent hosted by the Knights of Columbus benefiting local charities. In addition to the games of chance for adults there will be a Wii gaming tent, corn hole and other games for the entire family. Tailgate food and beverages are available from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and the live music starts at 6:00 p.m. It’s fun for all ages!

Admission into the Block Party is $3.00 and free for children 12 years of age and younger. New this year is the Knights of Columbus Gaming/Smoker Tent with proceeds from all games benefiting local charities. On site festive tailgate food and beverage catering will be provided by Upper Deck Catering. Returning for a third season are the Corporate Gridiron Flag Football League games. Catch flag football league games on the Gridiron during each Block Party. A team listing and additional game dates can be found on-line at www.dtsbfootballparty.com.

Check out specials and offerings at these participating restaurants and shops throughout downtown.

Artpost (216 W. Madison St.)

5:00-9:00 p.m. Opening reception for Stacey Holloway's, 'Somewhere in Between' and Laura Shindollar, 'I Love the Romance of Crime.'

Stacy's new work, 'Somewhere in Between' uses mixed-media installation pieces to communicate an emotion of discomfort within her everyday adult life. This emotion suggests isolation amid two worlds: the real and the surreal.

Laura Shindollar's series, 'I Love the Romance of Crime', is about her fascination with old prisons and criminals. She uses a low-resolution plastic camera to photograph well-known prisons which are now being used as tourist destinations or movie sets. The empty places she photographs have sobering and tragic histories, but often resemble romantic castles or fortresses.

Backstage Grill (222 S. Michigan St.)

Barnaby's (713 E. Jefferson)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Bombay International (119 S. Michigan St.)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Buy one, get one half off! Also, selected gift items are 50% off!

Chicory Café (105 E. Jefferson)

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Live Music at Chicory Cafe - Charles Black on Keyboard

CircaArts Gallery (528 E Colfax)

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come see some of the great works by Anne Jankowski!

Anne Jankowski graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, studying under Harold Zisla, Tony Droege and Tuck Langland. She attended graduate school in Art History at Indiana University in Bloomington.

For several years in the 80s, she taught painting and drawing at the South Bend Art Center (now the
South Bend Museum of Art). While she exhibited her work in the late 80s, (most notably a one person show at the Art Center called “Echoes of Poland” and a two person show in North Carolina), she was unable to continue her art on a full time basis.

Two years ago, she happily returned to her work. She paints predominantly in oils, and enjoys simplified landscapes which exploit the beauty and texture of the oil on canvas. She has also ventured into abstract acrylics and carving on wood. This work on wood is more light-hearted and vibrant. She has used these techniques in practical applications, such as furniture, lending to the appeal as “usable art.” More of her work can be viewed at jankowskiart.com.jankowskiart.com

Crossroads Gallery: Notre Dame Institute for Latino Studies (217 S. Michigan St.)

Dream Coach Carriages (Morris Performing Arts Center)

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Take a horse drawn carriage ride through the Historical Washington Street (approximately 25 minutes). Rides pickup at the Morris Performing Arts Center and are $30. Don't forget your camera!

Fiddler’s Hearth Public House (127 N. Main St.)

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Original & traditional Irish music performed by joHn Kennedy and Guests include young talent in the Michiana area performing on the tin whistle, bohdrah, and fiddle, all in a family friendly environment.

Fire Arts, Inc (305 E Colfax Ave.)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. "Make your own Copper Enameled Jewelry" with Jackie Carlson

Junk Evolution & Carpenter Gothic (528 E. Colfax Ave.)

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Our theme is RUST & RUFFLES. Strong masculine Industrial, meets curvy feminine, French styling. Our favorite mix!

LaSalle Grill (115 W. Colfax Ave.)

Le Peep (127 S. Michigan St.)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Open Special Evening Hours First Fridays Only!  Serving our full menu as well as dinner specials created just for you!

Marigold's (722 E Jefferson Blvd)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Marigold's will be transformed to reflect the colors of autumn! New seasonal items will be featured. Light refreshments will also be available! Make sure to stop by and see us!


The Mole Hole Shops (121 S. Niles Avenue)

Spark Fine Stationery (121 S. Michigan St.)

South Bend Museum of Art (120 S. St. Joseph St)
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - The museum is open and admission is free so stop on by and see all our exhibitions!

Musical Performances

First Fridays Concert Series - CJ's Pub (Corner of Wayne & Michigan Streets)

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Great music and fun for all ages! Free event.

The Unraveling String Band: Dick Glisinski, Brian Johnston, Al Kniola & Clayton Michaels
South Bend's newest "feel good" band takes you from the Beatles to bluegrass with many wandering stops in between. The common thread is fun 'good ole stuff' and it's all acoustic. The group offers amazing vocal harmonies as they cover many favorite songs and entertain with their original material as well. The group consists of Dick Glisinski, acoustic bass and vocals; Brian Johnston, 12-string guitar and vocals; Al Kniola, mandolin and vocals; and Clayton Michaels, 6-string guitar and vocals. You will find yourself singing along with them - guaranteed!"

Fiddler's Hearth (127 N. Main St.)

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Original & traditional Irish music performed by joHn Kennedy and Guests include young talent in the Michiana area performing on the tin whistle, bohdrah, and fiddle, all in a family friendly environment.

THE FUN CONTINUES...

Then & Now: A Guided Architecture Walking Tour
6:00 - 7:30 pm. Gather at the Clock Tower (corner of Washington & Michigan Streets). Bring along Fido to help unlock the history and mystrey of 20 historic and unique downtown buildings. Reservations requested: Email Cara at CGrabowski@downtownsouthbend.com or call DTSB (574) 282-1110.

TRANSPO Trolley Rides Free!
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Ride the downtown Trolley route for FREE!  The round-trip is only 30 minutes. So, catch the fun to your favorite downtown destination, and ride the TRANSPO Trolley! Look for the Trolley Map / Schedule at South Street Station and many other downtown locations or by visiting: sbtranspo.com/routes.htm