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BY MARGE KULLERSTRAND
margek@nwitimes.com
219.933.3244 | Sunday, May 07, 2006 | (No comments posted.)
ACOUSTIC X | Valparaiso
Tonight at Billy Jack's Cafe, 2904 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 477-3797
CARL ANTHONY | Hammond
7 tonight, Wednesday and Thursday at Freddy's Steak House, 6442 Kennedy Ave.
FYI: (219) 844-1500
GREG ASHBY | Highland
8 p.m. Wednesday at Rodney's, 2833 Highway Ave.
FYI: (219) 923-4900
GREG ASHBY & ERIC LAMBERT | Dyer
Thursday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
BAD BOY BILLIE | Dyer
9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Bookies Sports Bar and Grill, 1468 U.S. 30.
FYI: (219) 865-9633
BOB BALDWIN | Valparaiso
6 p.m. Wednesdays on piano and with his trio Thursdays at Martinis, 1004 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 464-0801
KEITH BENSON | Hammond
7 tonight at Freddy's Steak House, 6442 Kennedy Ave.
FYI: (219) 844-1500
BIGFOOT | Dyer
8:30 p.m. Sunday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
CHESTER BROWN | Michigan City
Thursdays at Shoreline Brewery and Restaurant, 208 Wabash St.
FYI: (219) TRY-HOPS (879-4677)
THE JEFF BROWN TRIO | Valparaiso
6 p.m. Thursday at Pesto's Italian Restaurant, 3123 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 462-0993
LIZ CARROLL | Dyer
Hosting an open mic at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
KIERAN CONWAY | Frankfort
Tuesday at Bob O'Reilly's at LaGrange Road and Colorado Street.
FYI: (815) 469-9122
KIERAN CONWAY | Lansing
Tonight at Shannon's Landing, 192nd Street and Burnham Avenue.
FYI: (708) 418-1457
CRAWPUPPIES | Michigan City
Tonight at Blue Chip Casino, 2 Easy Street.
FYI: (888) 624-9618
CRAWPUPPIES | Schererville
9 p.m. Wednesday at Jalapeno's, 200 U.S. 41.
FYI: (219) 864-8862
NICK DANGER | Portage
Tonight at Mark O's Bar and Grill, 2385 Willowcreek Road.
FYI: (219) 763-3779
DJ SOUND DESIGN | Lynwood
8 tonight at Pick-ups, 21000 Torrence Ave.
FYI: (708) 758-0424
DJ SUAVE | Hammond
9 p.m. Fridays at Orbies International, 142 Rimbach St. (off Hohman Ave.)
FYI: (219) 852-2656
ECHO FARM | Schererville
Tonight at Romano's Pizza, 730 E. U.S. 30.
FYI: (219) 864-9999
FREEK JOHNSON | Valparaiso
Wednesdays at Pepe's Cantina, 1058 Ind. 2.
FYI: (219) 465-0205
FREEK JOHNSON | Crown Point
Thursdays at Zombie Club, 118 W. Clark St.
FYI: (219) 662-8272
GET LUCKY BLUES BAND | Dyer
Hosting a jam night 8 p.m. Monday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
LES GIBBS | Crete
9 tonight at Hi-Fi Music Bar & Grill, 1361 Benton St.
FYI: (708) 672-6864
GROUPO NOSTALGIA | Highland
9 tonight at Chela's Mexican Restaurant, 3325 45th St.
FYI: (219) 924-6833
HIGHWAY BAND | Valparaiso
Tonight at Martinis, 1004 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 464-0801
JOSH HOLMES | Crown Point
Wednesday at College Night in the Registry, 15 N. Court St.
FYI: (219) 226-9730
KEITH MARX | Crete
Hosting an acoustic jam night at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Vic's on Main, 1336 Main St. Free food and a complimentary drink for musicians, prizes and giveaways, including a free acoustic guitar. Sponsored by Jellifish and ghs Strings.
FYI: (708) 672-5670
NATINA & JOHN MCHENRY | Merrillville
7 tonight at the Radisson Hotel's Khaki Club at Star Plaza, I-65 & U.S. 30, Merrillville.
FYI: (219) 769-6311
RANDY MCKAY AND NAOMI RAVELO | Whiting
Tonight at Winey Beach Cafe, 1350 119th St.
FYI: (219) 659-1466
ROCKY MCCOY & PETE KRAJCI | Crete
8 p.m. Thursdays open mic acoustic night at Hi-Fi Music Bar & Grill, 1361 Benton St.
FYI: (708) 672-6864
MONTERREY | Portage
Tonight at Sunset Lounge, 5844 U.S. 6.
FYI: (219) 762-6065
MUDDSHARKS | Lynwood
9:30 tonight at Sideline's, 19606 Burnham Ave.
FYI: (708) 418-2650
MULLIGAN'S STEW | Oak Forest
Tonight at the Carraig Pub in Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St.
FYI: (708) 687-9323 or www.chicagogaelicpark.org
STEVE MUNOZ | Dyer
9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
MYSTIC FIRE | Schererville
Tonight at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41
FYI: (219) 558-8130
NERVE DAMAGE WITH BAD ASS RED JEANS, DEAD ENVY AND BRIGHT LIGHTS KILL | Hobart
Tonight at Rosie O'Grady's 236 Main St.
FYI: (219) 942-1396
POLKA ALLSTARS | Chicago
5 p.m. Sunday at Club 505, 13505 S. Brainard Ave.
FYI: (773) 646-9819
RANSOM BAND | Valparaiso
Tonight at Mia Cucina, 210 Aberdeen Drive.
FYI: (219) 548-3300
THE RELICS | Joliet
9 tonight at Down From the Tracks 50 E. Jefferson St.
FYI: (815) 724-1190
RETROPOLITAN | Winfield
Tonight at Buddy & Pals Place Too, 10685 Randolph St.
FYI: (219) 661-0088
SALAMANDER DRAKE | Lynwood
Tonight at Pick-ups, 21000 Torrence Ave.
FYI: (708) 758-0424
SWEET BLACKBERRY JAM | Crown Point
Tonight at SpondO's Rock-n' Irish Pub, 419 N. Grant St.
FYI: (219) 662-0207
STEEPWATER BAND | Schererville
Tonight at The Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway.
FYI: (219) 322-4812
TAKE FIVE | Chicago
8 tonight at Club 505, 13505 S. Brainard Ave.
FYI: (773) 646-9819
TRIBAL SCAR, OUT 4 BLOOD & WITH LIGHTS AND SIRENS | East Chicago
6 tonight at LaRaza De Bronco Hall, 4033 Main St.
FYI: (219) 805-4325
DAVID ROLDAN | Glenwood
7:30 tonight at Glenwood Oaks Lounge, 106 N. Main St.
FYI: (708) 758-4401
BILLY WAYNE | Valparaiso
5 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at Martinis, 1004 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 464-0801
WALLACE | Dyer
Tonight at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 865-9896
Concerts
BIG BAND SUNDAY WITH LUCI D'MARI AND THE JAY MAU ORCHESTRA | Cedar Lake
1 to 6 p.m. April 30 at the After Four Supper Club, 13109 Wicker Ave. Reservations only. Cost is $18 per person. Buffet is served from 1 to 3 p.m. and dancing follows until 6 p.m.
FYI: (219) 972-2664 or (219) 374-8000
CARL WEATHERSBY | Chicago
Tonight with Nellie "Tiger" Travis at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Ave. Tickets are $15.
FYI: (312) 427-0333
BALLET HISPANICO'S NIGHTCLUB | | University Park
8 tonight at The Center for Performing Arts at Governor's State University at Governors Highway and University Parkway. Conceived by Artistic Director Tina Ramirez, Ballet Hispanico's NightClub is a full-length dance-theater event in three acts moving through the brothels of 1920s Argentina, to the social clubs of 1950s Spanish Harlem to today's uninhibited world where temptations are not what they seem. Tickets are $33 to $42. Space permitting, half-price tickets are available at the box office from 6 to 7 p.m. the day of the show. Parking is free.
FYI: (708) 235-2222
THE SMITH BROTHERS | Valparaiso
8 p.m. Thursday performs and hosts an open stage at Front Porch Music, 505 E. Lincolnway. Admission is $3 for listeners and $2 for performers.
FYI: (219) 464-4700
SESAME STREET LIVE | Merrillville
4:30 today and Sunday the musical production "Elmo's Coloring Book" will be at the Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30.Tickets are $16 to $22 and are available at the Star Plaza Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com.
FYI: (219) 769-6600 or (773) 734-7266
SALUTE TO LADIES OF JAZZ | Gary
3 p.m. Sunday the Greater Gary American Jazz Association and the Gary Public Library present Maggie Brown (daughter of the late Oscar Brown Jr.) and her band The Jazz Heritage Trio. The Emerson Dance Alliance from Emerson School of the Visual and Performing Arts also will perform in the upstairs auditorium of the DuBois Library, 1835 Broadway. Parking is in the rear with entrance at the main door. Admission is free.
FYI: (219) 886-2484
Potpourri
WINE AND BEER TASTING | Portage
3 to 6 p.m. Sunday the public is invited to attend a Wine and Beer Tasting fund-raiser for Gabriel's Horn temporary shelter at HotOrNot Restaurant, 2782 Willowdale St., hosted by HotOrNot and Duneside Liquors of Portage. A $25 donation covers wine and beer samples provided by Anderson Orchard and Winery, National Wine and Spirits, Olinger Distributors, Tippecanoe Beverage and Northcoast Distributors, food (gourmet sausages, meatballs with exotic sauces, jambalaya, cheese/crackers) and door prizes (baskets of prizes by Glenda Owens and her volunteers). About 50 specialty domestic and imported beers and wines will be available for sampling. Keyboardist Bob Baldwin will be performing during the event.
FYI: (219) 763-6238
MAY CROWNING | Lake Station
6 p.m. Wednesday the Altar and Rosary Sodality of St. Francis Xavier Church will host the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother and Living Rosary. Mass will follow the Living Rosary. Everyone is invited to join in the ceremonial procession of our Living Rosary. Church groups will be representing their membership organization in their group's attire, Knights of Columbus in full regalia, Choir, Sodality, etc. Anyone wishing to dress in attire of their heritage is welcome to do so. The rosary also will be recited in multi-languages, Latin, French, Croatian, Italian, Polish, Serbian, etc. There will be a fellowship immediately following our services.
FYI: (219) 947-9297
SPRING LUNCHEON | Portage
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 5 the annual Spring Luncheon/Bake Sale at First Presbyterian Church, 6225 Lute Road. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5 to10 years old. A large variety of salads, ham, turkey, mostaccioli, breads, desserts, and beverages will be served. An assortment of homemade goodies will be available at the bake sale table.
FYI: (219) 762-4914
ALONG THE SPECTRUM | Merrillville
Merrillville Community Planetarium presents the public program Adventures Along the Spectrum at 7:30 tonight at Clifford Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Ave. This is a family presentation of a school program by third- to fifth-graders featuring Professor Photon discussing the invisible and eerie realms of the energy spectrum. A look at the spring sky follows. Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Reserve seats or arrange for a private group show.
FYI: (219) 650-5486
GOOD TIME CHARLEY SINGLES DANCE | Schererville
7 p.m. Sunday at the Woodhollow Loft, 221 U.S. 41. Admission is $7 and $5 before 8:15 p.m.
FYI: (219) 650-2111
LEARN TO LINE DANCE | Schererville
Line-dance lessons start Thursday at American Legion Post 485, 7485 Burr St. Warm up from 6 to 7 p.m. and learn to dance from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Cost for a six-week series is $35, or $6 per session. Sign up on the first night of classes.
FYI: (219) 345-5732
LINE DANCING CLASSES | Lansing
7 p.m. Wednesday join the fun and get that much-needed exercise at the beginning line dancing lessons at St. Kevin Church hall, 10509 Torrence Ave.
FYI: (708) 978-1059
DANCERS DELIGHT | Hobart
7 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the Elks in Hobart, 3580 W. 61st Ave. Dance to the Big Band sound of the Gary Anthony Orchestra.
FYI: (219) 942-1152
LATIN GROOVE MATRIX | Hammond
8 p.m. Fridays with free salsa lessons from 8 to 9 p.m. at Orbie's International Banquets & Catering, 142 Rimbach Ave.
FYI: (219) 805-0990
LINE DANCE LESSONS | Crown Point
7 p.m. Tuesdays at Flamin' Country, 769 Madison St. Admission is $6.
FYI: (219) 663-3800
Arts and Crafts
VENDORS NEEDED | Griffith
First United Methodist Church, on Cline Avenue across from Strack & Van Til's at 45th Street, will be hosting a Vendor Bazaar at the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6. Spaces of 8-feet by 8-feet will be rentable for $25 each. All proceeds will go to the Alaska Work Team to cover costs to their mission trip in July.
FYI: Jeannie (219) 838-6900 or e-mail jeannie@fumcgriffith.com
SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SALE | Schererville
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Campagna Academy Charter School, 7403 Cline Ave. More than 25 crafters will display their wares at this indoor show at the brand new gym on the school grounds. There will be games and raffles as well as food and beverages for purchase. All proceeds go towards helping to finance the students prom.
FYI: (219) 765-5152
ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR | Lansing
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today Lansing Christian School's 27th annual fair at the school, 3660 Randolph St., will feature 70 crafters.
FYI: (708) 895-8507
CRAFT SHOW | Highland
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Highland Park & Recreation's Spring Arts & Craft Show will be at the Lincoln Center Fieldhouse, 2450 Lincoln St.
FYI: (219) 838-0114
POPCORN FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS WANTED | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events Inc. is accepting applications for quality arts and crafts vendors for this year's Popcorn Festival. The early registration deadline is May 1. Always scheduled the Saturday after Labor Day, this year's Popcorn Festival is celebrating its 28th year. Call to request an application.
FYI: (219) 464-8332 or popcorn@popcornfest.org
CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE | Griffith
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 at the Grace Assembly of God Church, 1257 N. Cline Ave. There will be food, activities for children and lots of crafts. Booth rental is available for $25 and the booths will be inside the church. Register.
FYI: (219) 972-2472
POPCORN FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS WANTED | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events Inc. is accepting applications for quality arts & crafts vendors for this year's Popcorn Festival. The early registration deadline is May 1. Always scheduled the Saturday after Labor Day, this year's Popcorn Festival is celebrating its 28th year. Call to request an application.
FYI: (219) 464-8332 or popcorn@popcornfest.org
CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE | Griffith
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 at the Grace Assembly of God Church, 1257 N. Cline Ave. There will be food, activities for children and lots of crafts. Booth rental is available for $25 and the booths will be inside the church. Register.
FYI: (219) 972-2472
Theater
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS | Merrillville
7:30 tonight, May 3, 4, 5, and 6 the Andrean High School Theatre Company presents its spring musical. The performances will take place in the St. Basil Theatre (located at Andrean High School, 5959 Broadway, an intimate theatre which seats slightly over 150 people. Tickets are $9 adults and $6 students and may be purchased by calling the St. Basil Theatre box office. All seating is reserved.
FYI: (219) 887-5281 ext. 268
SHOW AUDITIONS | Portage
Auditions for "Variety Is the Spice for Life" variety show will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlandpark's Sycamore Hall. Presented by Portage Community Theatre and Portage Parks Dept. All ages and talents are welcome, excluding bands. Dress rehearsal is 7 p.m. May 18. Show date is 7:30 p.m. May 19.
FYI: (219) 759-1408 or www.portagecommunitytheatre.org
A...MY NAME IS ALICE | Hammond
8 tonight and May 5 and 6 and at 5 p.m. Sunday presented by The Theatre Company of Purdue Calumet presents this slick and lively revue created by a wide variety of comedy writers, lyricists, and composers including Marta Kauffman and David Crane, creators of the television phenomenon "Friends." Performances will take place in Alumni Hall, which is located on the third floor of the Student Union Library Building just off 173rd Street on Purdue Calumet's Campus. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 senior citizens and high school students. Purdue Calumet students are admitted free with their student ID.
FYI: (219) 989-2357
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Whiting
The witty fare offered by Marian Theatre Guild will be performed Sunday, April 29 and 30 at the Marian Memorial Auditorium, corner of Lincoln Avenue and 119th Street. Saturday performances are at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Dinner-theater package available for Saturday evening performances only. Call the theater for cost.
FYI: (219) 473-7555
BLACK COMEDY | South Holland
2 p.m. today performed by the SSC Playhouse of South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St. One of the three Stages of SSC closes the 2005-06 season with the farce by British playwright Peter Shaffer of "Amadeus" fame. Free parking is available. Reservations are suggested. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. On Tuesday, there is a $2 discount on any ticket. SSC faculty, staff and students receive two complimentary tickets for any performance.
FYI: (708) 210-5741 or boxoffice@southsuburbancollege.edu
OKLAHOMA | Munster
Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established of the rules of musical theater. It is being performed through June 4 at the Theatre at the Center, in the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Performance times are 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Call for ticket prices.
FYI: (219) 836-3255 or (800) 511-1552 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
PARALLEL LIVES | Crown Point
8 tonight presented by the Crown Point Community Theatre at Hall of Justice, 220 S. Main St. Longtime friends and veteran actresses Linda J. Wilczynski and Debbie Wozniak revive their roles in this comedy. Adults only, 17 and older, will be admitted. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Call for reservations.
FYI: (219) 663-7861 or www.cpct.biz
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE | Oakbrook
Is being performed through May 7 at the Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. Performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $22 to $26 and dinner and theater packages start at $40.95. Free parking and handicapped accessible. For reservations call the box office.
FYI: (630) 530-0111
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY | Chicago
11:15 p.m. Saturdays at Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. In this hilarious late-night production, a teenage tomboy who desperately wants to be part of the surf crowd has an unfortunate tendency toward split personalities. Among them is a black supermarket checkout girl, an elderly radio talk show hostess and a male model.
FYI: (773) 883-1090
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN | Chicago
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway. Kevin Burke takes over the title role created by Rob Becker in this international hit. Tickets are $45.
FYI: (773) 472-3492 or www.lakeshoretheater.com or www.defendingthecaveman.com
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL | Chicago
Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $46.50 and can be purchased at the theater or at Ticketmaster.
FYI: (773) 935-6100
BLUE MAN GROUP | Chicago
On open run at Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St. Performance times and dates vary. Tickets are $50 to $60.
FYI: (773) 348-4000 or (312) 902-1500
RESPECT | Chicago
7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. The musical subtitled "A Musical Journey of Women" is on an open run. Tickets are $39 to $45.
FYI: (312) 327-2000 or www.theaterland.com
COMEDYSPORTZ | Chicago
Audience-interactive competition between two teams of professional comedians, who perform based on suggestions from the audience, is on an open run at Comedy Sportz Theatre, 2851 N. Halsted St. The show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $17. Reservations recommended. Performances are 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
FYI: (773) 549-8080
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