Get 'Island Happy' with 'Meet Me On The Island'
Senior Life News (South Bend, Indiana),
June 2, 2002
 The South Bend Regional Museum of Art and 88.1 WVPE
will present the first "Meet Me On The Island" of the
season from 5-9pm, June 5, featuring live music by Dog
Talk, paintings by Lauren Feece and pottery courtesy of
Frank Pishur.
In honor of Century Center's 25th Anniversary, June 7
will be an overflow of art and entertainment. The evening
will be topped off with fireworks at dusk. In addition
to the art on display on Island Park, the SBRMA will keep
the galleries and Museum Shop open to the public from
5-7pm for the First Friday. The public is invited to attend
the First Friday opening reception, admission is free
and refreshments are served. The museum will be ushering
in four new exhibitions: "Craft Work Regional: One"; "Stephen
Loidolt: Venom:" "tom Torluemke: Bound" and "St. Joe Valley
Watercolor Society; Annual Exhibition."
Indianapolis band Dog Talk has no rules to tie them down,
but one: to promote music that is fun and positive. Overly
dynamic and versatile, Dog Talk thrills audiences of all
ages. Michael Beck, founder of the band, plays a variety
of ethnic percussion instruments from around the world.
Formerly the drummer for Arista recording artists Happy
the Man, Michael has collaborated on music for both theatre
and dance companies. Guitarist Bill Lancton brings 30
years experience playing funk, jazz, rock and country
to the group. Jim Litchfield provides the group's distinctive
fretless bass sound, while Cliff White fronts as an unusual
and highly entertaining vocalist. Dog Talk rounds things
out with sax player, keyboardist and vocalist Kenny Kipp.
MMOI takes place on Island Park, located behind Century
Center in downtown South Bend. It can best be described
as a "mini summer festival" featuring sculpture by regional
artists and live music performed by area musicians. Even
more inviting than the entertainment is the location.
MMOI takes place on a manmade island, a remnant of the
20th Century industry, along the St. Joseph River.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. In
the instance of disagreeable weather, the event will take
place as scheduled inside Century Center. Admission is
$5 for non-members, 88.1 WVPE and SBRMA members admitted
free. Children under 12 admitted free.
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