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By Philip Potempa philip.potempa@nwi.com, 219.852.4327

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

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By Philip Potempa philip.potempa@nwi.com, (219) 852-4327

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Understanding the game of craps

John G. Brokopp Times Correspondent

Have you ever watched a craps game during a casino outing and wished you knew how to play? The game can appear very intimidating and the layou…

Casino Scene: Knowledge is power when you gamble

John G. Brokopp Times Correspondent

Whenever you go on a casino gambling venture, you should bring along more than money. You should arm yourself with the proper know-how, self-c…

Local Scene: Hot Rod Heathens ready to rev up rock ‘n’ roll-a-billy engine

Tom Lounges Times Correspondent

From the ashes of his last group 3 Peace, veteran bassist Mike Vetromila has risen like a phoenix with a new project. Staying with the trio fo…

The region will miss 'Big Jack!'

Tom Lounges Times Correspondent

Northwest Indiana's music community lost another beloved member of its ranks May 4, when veteran music maker Jack Adams Sr., 75, of Highland, …

Tunes and Tix: Raise the flag

Tim Shellberg Times Correspondent

The Ramones have become trendy with the last few young generations of punk appreciators.

Like a Rolling Stone

Tim Shellberg Times Correspondent

Referring to the Rolling Stones as the “Mt. Rushmore of Rock and Roll” takes on more than one meaning, depending on your point of view.

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