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The Now Entering Berne red-carpet premiere is September 18

Join Ball State PBS for a special red-carpet premiere of Now Entering… Berne — Ball State PBS’s newest installment in our documentary series that shines a spotlight on our great small towns!

The event will be held Thursday, September 18 at Swiss Village Retirement Community, 1350 West Main Street Berne, IN. The schedule for the night is:

6:15 p.m.: Doors open, red carpet and concessions
6:55 p.m.: Welcome remarks
7 p.m.: NOW ENTERING… BERNE Screening
7:30 p.m.: Filmmaker panel discussion and audience Q&A
8 p.m.: Event concludes

Walk the red carpet, snap a photo, and enjoy a community celebration as we premiere this locally-made documentary starring the residents, business owners, and artists of Berne.

After the screening, stay for a panel discussion featuring storytellers and community members who helped bring this project to life. Learn about the behind-the-scenes process and what makes Berne so special!

Admission is free, but registration is required as space is limited. To register, CLICK HERE.

NOW ENTERING… BERNE explores the deep roots of the families and businesses of the unique small town that is Berne, Indiana.

The program includes stories from its own residents about their Swiss ancestors who immigrated here, the Swiss Heritage Village & Museum that keeps Berne history and culture alive, and the Heritage Room at the Berne Public Library that keeps residents connected with their lineage.

Learn how Berne has fun with their heritage by learning about their town icon, their Swiss Days celebration, and finally, take a dip Pine Lake Waterpark, a waterpark in Berne’s backyard.

NOW ENTERING… BERNE is presented by Habegger’s Ace Lumber of Berne, The City of Berne, Smith Brothers of Berne, RK Financial, Miz Lehman Realtors-Auctioneers and Bixler Insurance, Inc.
Additional support comes from Everence, Ben & Lana Sprunger, Baumgartner Attorneys, Topp CPA Firm, Mayor Gregg & Barb Sprunger, Swiss Village, Inc., First Bank of Berne, EP Graphics and Adams County Economic Development.

If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Accessibility.BSPM@nullbsu.edu.