IDEA Week features business seminars, All-American Rejects, Hasan Minhaj and more

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SOUTH BEND — The University of Notre Dame’s IDEA Week begins with a concert by The All-American Rejects at 6:30 p.m. April 20 at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South St.

Formed in Stillwater, Okla., in 1999, the alt-rock band is known for hits such as “Gives You Hell,” "Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along,” “Swing, Swing” and “It Ends Tonight.”

As the kickoff for the University of Notre Dame’s Idea Week, The All-American Rejects perform April 20, 2024, at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend.
As the kickoff for the University of Notre Dame’s Idea Week, The All-American Rejects perform April 20, 2024, at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend.

The current lineup includes founding members Tyson Ritter on lead vocals and bass and Nick Wheeler on lead guitar, as well as rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor, both of whom joined in 2002.

Bishop Briggs opens.

Remaining tickets for The All-American Rejects are $79-$44.

For more information, call 574-235-9988 or visit IDEAWeekConcert.com or milb.com/south-bend.

According to its website, IDEA Week is an innovation festival hosting business, technology and entertainment events to provide entrepreneurs, students and attendees with the practical knowledge, creative inspiration and social foundation they need to innovate within their own careers, studies and communities.

It continues through April 26 with a launch party from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 23 at Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub, 518 S. Main St. Admission is free, but RSVP is required at form.jotform.com/240643880991162.

Some other events include the following:

• Business seminars during the day April 24 and 25 at Century Center, 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

• Strike Up Innovation: Bowling Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. April 24 at Generations Adventureplex, 1018 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka; $25

• RISE Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. April 25 at the Studebaker Campus, Studebaker 112, 635 S. Lafayette Blvd., featuring RISE students showcasing their new startup ideas and products

Comedian Hasan Minhaj performs April 25, 2024, at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend as part of the University of Notre Dame's IDEA Week.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj performs April 25, 2024, at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend as part of the University of Notre Dame's IDEA Week.

• A performance by comedian Hasan Minhaj at 7 p.m. April 25 at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St.; $118.50-$48.50

• The McCloskey New Venture Competition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 at Notre Dame’s Corbett Family Hall, featuring a Startup Showcase, the Final Round competition and a Finals Reception; the reception takes place at Legends.

• Nashville Night from 7 to 10 p.m. April 26 at St. Joe Farm, 52682 Currant Road, Granger, with performances by Roman Alexander and Hannah McFarland; $50-$30

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

For more information, visit ideaweek.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame's IDEA Week focuses on business in South Bend