Morris Performing Arts Center
Fridays by the Fountain
The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Tribune and Sunny 101.5 are pleased to present the outdoor summer concert series, Fridays by the Fountain. Local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands take 'the stage' in the plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime on Fridays in June, July and August. The concerts are free and open to the public and run from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Downtown restaurants contract to sell food and they offer a variety of lunchtime favorites including pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta, or you may choose to 'brown bag' it. Tables are set in and around the plaza to give the concertgoers a space to eat and rest and enjoy the festivities or you may opt to bring a blanket and relax on the lawn.
Since 2001, Fridays by the Fountain has attracted a wide audience to the plaza. Local business people, young families and senior citizens alike have come to enjoy the free concerts, outdoor dining opportunities & the recently restored fountain. Local businesses have sponsored Fridays by the Fountain, showing their support for the community and for on-going downtown revitalization.
Q: How are bands selected to play at Fridays by the Fountain?
A: We are always in search of new local bands to play and we welcome any and all demos. If you're band is interested in performing, the following procedure must be followed:
- Send us your promotional packet and/or press kit. This should include personal information about your band- style of music that is played, band member names, contact name, address, phone number and email address, and a list of places and dates where your band has performed.
- Samples of your music in CD form. As we receive numerous demos each week, please allow 4-5 weeks as we listen to all of them. All demo submissions are responded to by email. If your band is selected to perform at one of the concert dates we will contact you. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
- All materials become property of the Morris Performing Arts Center and will not be returned.
- Mail your package to: Morris Performing Arts Center C/o Fridays by the Fountain Committee 211 N. Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46601