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Happy weekend, Elkhart County!
In today’s happening-today edition: Southern soul festival with The Bar-Kays, THOR’s new AI-focused CIO, epic ladies comedy night, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Tribute to a trailblazer: Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival comes to Lerner Theatre on August 14 in Elkhart, celebrating legacy with The Bar-Kays, Lakeside, and more, with tickets on sale now — get ticket and event details.
Strengthening RV tech advantage: Earlier this month, Elkhart-based THOR Industries promoted Ryan Biren to chief information officer, a new executive role focused on boosting data, digital work, and AI across North American operations — see his role and goals.
Partnership built on shared vision: Brinkley Asset Management announced a strategic investment in Wright Industries, led by Forest River veteran David Wright, showing confidence in specialty vehicles like ambulances and plans to grow American manufacturing — read the full story.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy fry alert: Goshen Brewing Company serves fries the way cravings intended… hot, crisp, and perfect for dunking in tangy comeback sauce. Pair a basket with a pint, pull up with friends, and let the table go quiet while the fries do the talking.
Glow-up without the noise: At Elite Aesthetics, warm care meets smart tools: lasers for sun spots and texture, natural-looking injectables, and Skinwave facials when skin needs a drink. If the mirror’s been extra honest, expect gentle, effective tweaks that still look like you.
Downtown chains & putts: Set along shady paths and river views in downtown Elkhart, Island Park Disc Golf Course mixes open shots with wooded lines that keep every throw fresh. Ideal for a quick, low-stress reset after work, it delivers varied play without leaving the city.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🛍 Shipshewana on the Road @ Northern Indiana Event Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – This traveling Shipshewana market rolls into Elkhart with 200-plus booths of handmade goods, gourmet snacks, and homey finds. It’s basically your favorite small-town flea, indoors and curated. Bring comfy shoes, a tote, and the self-control you pretend to have.
🐰 Easter Bunny Sessions @ Al Howard Photography | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Round up the kids, grandkids, or your inner five-year-old for a one-day studio photoshoot with Mr. Peter Cottontail. Appointments are limited, so hop on it. Expect cute chaos, a few solid bribes, and a frame-worthy reminder that we still believe a little.
🏺 Intro to the Pottery Wheel Workshop @ Elkhart Art League | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’ve wanted to try the wheel or need an hour of sanctioned mess, Lauren’s no-pressure workshop lets you test the waters. Quick demo, three pounds of clay, one glazed keeper included, extras for ten, then a few weeks while the kiln works its magic.
🎤 Epic Ladies Comedy Night @ Funny Pharm Comedy Club (Goshen) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Rally your girlfriends and head out for a clean, women-led comedy night with Leslie Rob, Sarah Smiley, Christy Conder, and Karen Hoover. Consider it group therapy with better punchlines, real stories, big laughs, and zero awkward F-bombs.
🧘 Rest & Roar Yoga @ The Painted Finch Studio and Gallery (Goshen) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Need a reset that doesn’t involve a second latte? Roll into Rest & Roar Yoga for a mix of vinyasa and yin, plus meditation and somatic movement, where breath leads and your shoulders drop. Fifteen bucks, no reservation, bring a mat, basic poses help.
🎭 Seussical the Musical @ The Lerner Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – The Lerner is going full Who-ville as Premier Arts brings Seussical the Musical to downtown Elkhart. Big color, bigger hats, and all the Seuss you can handle, performed by hometown talent. Bring the kids, or flex your inner child, you’ll leave rhyming.
🎤 The Whateverly Brothers @ Wellfield Botanic Gardens | Sunday (3/15) at 4:30 PM – An afternoon with The Whateverly Brothers at Wellfield means music in the Visitors Center, preset chairs, and free popcorn as a vegetable. Grab a drink from Navarre Hospitality, wander the gardens on your ticket, then sit down like civilized locals. Seats go quick, pre-register.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Elkhart County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 42°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 17%
A slight chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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