Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Meow Fest is taking place today at the Century Center, offering cat-themed activities for local pet lovers. The event delivers interactive exhibits and family-friendly fun for the community. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WSBT 22 partnered with South Bend Cubs for the Team Read challenge at Pinewood Elementary during National Reading Month. On Friday, March 20, evening anchor Paige Barnes read books (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Noodle No Bones Day) to promote local literacy. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilman Dan Schaetzle clarified the timeline for the Microsoft data center project while correcting misconceptions and addressing community concerns in St. Joseph County (per his recent remarks). 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warm spring weather arrived on March 20, bringing ticks that may spread diseases. Garry Harrington (Rum Valley Nature Center Manager) advises local hikers to stick to trails and wear long sleeves and bug repellent. WSBT
- ➤ Spring gives Elkhart residents a chance to update New Year’s fitness goals as experts from Elkhart Health & Aquatics and Sunburst Races share strategies to help plans stick. The Sunburst Races are set for May 30. 16 News Now
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Take It To The Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the timeless music of the Eagles with acclaimed tribute band Take It To The Limit in an unforgettable live performance.
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Field Of Dreams Career Expo
8 AM – 3 PM — Michiana Event Center (MEC) — Free entry — Explore diverse career paths at this engaging, baseball-themed expo for local students.
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Celtic Woman Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets from $45 — Experience the enchanting music of Celtic Woman live in Elkhart.
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Easter Brunch at Hotel Elkhart
1-3 p.m. — Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $55 adults, $21 kids — Celebrate Easter with a lavish buffet and special moments with the Easter Bunny.
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Classic Seger: A Bob Seger Tribute Show
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $28.95 – $66.05 — Celebrate 50 years of Bob Seger's classics with an unforgettable tribute concert.
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The Lerner Loves You: Grease – Rockin' Rydell Edition
3-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic sing-along of the classic film 'Grease' with a community chorus in a historic venue.
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Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $72.25 – $118.65 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Meat Loaf’s legendary anthems in this award-winning musical.
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