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Docs and Discussion: A Century at the Morris

Presented by WNIT
2026-02-09 18:00:00 2026-02-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Docs and Discussion: A Century at the Morris WNIT's locally produced documentary explores how South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center has transformed audiences through the magic of vaudeville, movies, theater, symphonies, ballet and music. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium

Monday, February 09
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-09 18:00:00 2026-02-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Docs and Discussion: A Century at the Morris WNIT's locally produced documentary explores how South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center has transformed audiences through the magic of vaudeville, movies, theater, symphonies, ballet and music. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium

WNIT's locally produced documentary explores how South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center has transformed audiences through the magic of vaudeville, movies, theater, symphonies, ballet and music.

Refreshments provided.

Schedule: 

Doors open: 5:30pm

Comments and introductions: 6pm

Documentary presentation: 6:15pm

Q&A & Conversation: 7:15pm – 8pm

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Film & Theatre |

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