South Bend Breaks Ground on Morris Performing Arts Center Expansion

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A new chapter begins for South Bend’s beloved Morris Performing Arts Center as city officials, legislators, and community supporters gather to break ground on the Raclin Murphy Encore Center. Set to take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, the ceremony marks the beginning of a significant addition to one of the city’s cultural landmarks.

The long-anticipated Raclin Murphy Encore Center will soon rise alongside the Morris, a testament to the community’s commitment to enriching the arts in the region. The expansion is set to provide enhanced space for performances, community gatherings, and educational programming, cementing the Morris’s role as a hub for culture and entertainment in South Bend.

City administrators, along with legislators and patrons of the arts, will be on hand to celebrate this milestone in local arts development, symbolizing both the past success and future potential of the Morris. This addition promises not only to expand the center’s physical footprint but also to deepen its impact on the community.

Stay tuned for more details as construction progresses and the Morris Performing Arts Center steps into its next era of artistic achievement.