The Near Northwest Neighborhood’s 4th Annual Arts Café will be held Sunday, November 5th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This house tour featuring local artists and musicians attracts some 500 community members; planners anticipate equal excitement in 2006. Guests will begin their tour at the corner of Lindsey and Cottage Grove, just follow the signs from the South Bend Civic Theatre (at the corner of Portage Ave. & Lindsey St.).Admission and parking is free.

Five beautiful properties alive with character will be opened to the community and the tour will begin at a tent placed at the corner of Lindsey and Cottage Grove. From there participants will receive a map indicating the location and featured architecture of five homes, all in various stages of rehabilitation and all within walking distance. The homes as well as tents that line the walk will be adorned with wares from neighborhood artists and available for sale – featuring everything from watercolor, pottery, photography, and lithography in addition to culinary delights. There will be interactive artistic opportunities for children sponsored by Studio Arts. Local musicians will add to the atmosphere providing music for your enjoyment.

This event, in its fourth consecutive year, is sponsored by the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., a non-profit community development corporation that is dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the near northwest neighborhood.

CONTACT: For more information you may call Karen Ainsley at 574.232.9182 or nnndirector@kconline.com.