Get in your element and explore works of art related to the four natural elements — fire, earth, air and water. Bring the whole family and enjoy gallery explorations, complimentary refreshments, inspired art-making and much more! All are welcome. Activities are designed for children ages 4 to 10.

Take the journey from bound to “Boundless” and come together to commemorate Juneteenth in an evening of rhythm, resilience and reverence for a shared journey toward freedom. Prepare to be uplifted and inspired through celebrating the rich tapestry of African heritage that pays homage to the ancestors who paved the way to liberation. Tickets: $20 adult, $5 student.

Join the Department of Music for an evening concert on the Irish Green with the Notre Dame Summer Band. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to watch Michiana high school and community members join Notre Dame students, faculty, staff, and alumni for an exciting evening of  band music. (The rain location is the Leighton Concert Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.) This is a free, not ticketed event. Family friendly, ALL ages are welcome. Originally announced by DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

International scholars partake in a six-part seminar series devoted to Psalms in the first half of 2024. This series continues from where the 2023 series left off. The format will be a 60-minute lecture followed by a 30-minute discussion. These events are free and open to all, but registration is required.  Once registered, you will be sent an email with an invitation to the Zoom link for each session. 12:00 Eastern Standard Time (NEW YORK, INDIANAPOLIS)17:00 Greenwich Mean Time (LONDON, DUBLIN)18:00 Central European Time  (WARSAW, BRUSSELS) (Individual session times are subject to change due to daylight savings time. Please check each session and the time conversion as the day approaches) Register for the series Sponsored by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, USA; John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland; the Research Group for the Study of Manuscripts (SIGLUM); and the Institute of English Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland. Spring 2024 Schedule January 25, 2024 - "Vernacular Psalters in 12th-Century England"Jane Toswell (University of Western Ontario, Canada) February 22, 2024 - "Reading the Psalms in Early Medieval Ireland: The 'Old Irish Treatise on the Psalter'"Alderik Blom, Prof. Dr.  (Philipps University of Marburg, Germany) March 21, 2024 - "Translation Strategies in the Wycliffite Psalms"Elizabeth Solopova (New College, University of Oxford) April 25, 2024 - "12th- to 14th-Century Vernacular Psalter Translations into Middle English, Anglo-Norman and Middle French"Kinga Lis (John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland) May 23, 2024 - "Visual Arts and the Book of Psalms"Susan Gillingham (Worcester College, University of Oxford) June 27, 2024 - "Christians, Jews, and an Interlinear Superscription: Use of Rabbinic Commentaries in an Early 13th-Century Psalter in England"Loraine Enlow (Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City) Previous Sessions To view previous sessions from Series 1 of Psalms and Psalters, please visit the YouTube playlist. Watch Sessions Now Originally published at nanovic.nd.edu.

"Behold God’s Love: A Eucharistic Musical" Saturday, July 6 at 1 and 7 p.m. The McGrath Institute for Church Life is proud to sponsor the world premiere of "Behold God’s Love: A Eucharistic Musical." Written in honor of the National Eucharistic Revival and featuring a cast of talented South Bend performers, this three-act musical invites audiences to encounter the beauty of the Eucharist anew through imaginative portrayals of stories from Scripture. Act I recalls the Passover, the Exodus, and the miraculous manna in the desert, which has long been interpreted by Christians as a prefigurement of the Eucharistic Bread of Life. Act II highlights different meals from the ministry of Jesus, culminating in the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist. Act III depicts the apostle Paul and the Christians of Corinth as they celebrate the Eucharist together and learn what it means to become the love of Christ in the world. Joyous, light-hearted, and profoundly spiritual, "Behold God’s Love" will inspire viewers to a deeper love of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist. Book, Music and Lyrics: Carolyn Pirtle (Program Director, Notre Dame Center for Liturgy)Director: Jennifer Cimino (Founder, On Cue Omaha) Free event. Ticket required. Click Here for Tickets Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.

RESERVE FREE TICKETS Back for another round of delightful Shakespearean shenanigans, ShakeScenes will brighten the stage at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center like never before! A perennially popular event featuring K-12 students from the South Bend area performing scenes from and inspired by Shakespeare, ShakeScenes provides two hours of adorable, moving, and hilarious entertainment. This family-friendly performance has introduced thousands of children across the area to Shakespeare ever since its inception. Originally published at shakespeare.nd.edu.