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LOCAL SCENE: 'Explore the South Shore' offers free music and more

Music plays a big part of the second annual 'Explore the South Shore' free family festival taking place rain or shine 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturd…

May 11, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Union Street crosses border to South Shore Arts

Union Street crosses border to South Shore Arts

"Sanctuary," an exhibit of works created by members of Chicago Heights Union Street Gallery at Munster's South Shore Arts, is a fitting title …

May 11, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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New play 'Making God Laugh' proves comedy is relative

New play 'Making God Laugh' proves comedy is relative

Sean Grennan says he's a little hesitant to admit that the premise of his newest stage work, "Making God Laugh," is autobiographical.

April 27, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Student art shines in South Shore show

Student art shines in South Shore show

Mary McClelland sees South Shore Arts annual student exhibition as more than just an opportunity for young local artists to showcase their tal…

April 26, 2012 2:00 pm Photos

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Young cast takes care of vintage 'Business'

Young cast takes care of vintage 'Business'

Larry Brechner, director of Munster Theatre Company's production of "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying," credits Harry Potter f…

April 25, 2012 11:30 am(0)

Highland songsmith Darren Zancan to play Valparaiso's Cornucopia Coffee Company

To Highland songsmith and performer Darren Zancan, reaching wide audiences and finding fame and fortune are hardly one in the same.

March 28, 2012 10:00 am(0)

Sounding Irish: Emerald Isle duo returning to Munster for early St. Pat's show

Sounding Irish: Emerald Isle duo returning to Munster for early St. Pat's show

When asked how to describe their show, entertainer Marty McCormack, one half of the performing duo Switchback, says the Irish term "hooley" be…

March 09, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Late Israeli artist makes U.S. debut with 'Works'

Late Israeli artist makes U.S. debut with 'Works'

Karen Ness, curator of South Shore Arts' "Works on Paper," expects viewers of late Israeli artist Aharon Shoshany's exhibit to experience a my…

March 07, 2012 2:00 pm(0)

Puppeteer takes young viewers globetrotting

Puppeteer takes young viewers globetrotting

Decades of writing educational and inspiring stories and performing for families have done nothing to dull renowned puppeteer Jim West's enthu…

March 02, 2012 12:00 am(0)

New actress stepping in as Patsy Cline

New actress stepping in as Patsy Cline

It's been nearly a decade since the tribute to country western music icon Patsy Cline entertained audiences on the Northwest Indiana stage at …

February 17, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Working world documented in 'Uniforms'

Working world documented in 'Uniforms'

While Beverly Shores photographer Joel DeGrand's South Shore Arts exhibit is titled "Uniforms," the surroundings in his creations are as vital…

February 08, 2012 12:00 pm(0)

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline: Theatre at the Center launching 2012 season with popular musical

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline: Theatre at the Center launching 2012 season with popular musical

When picking the production to launch the 2012 stage season at Theatre at the Center, artistic director William Pullinsi and general manager R…

January 20, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Calligraphy keeps up with the times in South Shore show

Calligraphy keeps up with the times in South Shore show

Cathy Feeman, director of exhibits for the Chicago Calligraphy Collective, hopes her organization's exhibit at South Shore Arts' Atrium Galler…

January 18, 2012 5:00 pm Photos

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Funny business: Center for Visual and Performing Arts offering some comedy greats

Funny business: Center for Visual and Performing Arts offering some comedy greats

Performing and show business is all about timing.

January 13, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Changing with the ages: Theatre at the Center offers civil rights stage story to welcome Black History Month

Changing with the ages: Theatre at the Center offers civil rights stage story to welcome Black History Month

Educational and entertaining are the rules Charlie Misovye uses to choose the stage selections for Theatre at the Center's Theatre for Young A…

January 05, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Channeling local holiday TV memories: Valpo man helps website capture fun small screen moments

Channeling local holiday TV memories: Valpo man helps website capture fun small screen moments

George Jen says his father, George Sr., was really excited about the early Christmas gift he bought the family in 1977.

December 25, 2011 12:00 am Photos

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Spinning Yarns for the New Year: Jim Post bringing his 'Mark Twain' stage show to Theatre at the Center for week run

Spinning Yarns for the New Year: Jim Post bringing his 'Mark Twain' stage show to Theatre at the Center for week run

Just as the "Man in Red" is making his exit this month, the "Man in White" is ready to step in with stories for all to close out the year.

December 23, 2011 12:00 am(0)

Young region dancers soar on the professional stage in 'The Nutcracker'

Young region dancers soar on the professional stage in 'The Nutcracker'

Young dancers from the region will take part in one of the acclaimed magical productions of "The Nutcracker" beginning Friday in Chicago.

December 04, 2011 12:00 am Photos

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Theatre at the Center welcomes holidays with 'Another Night Before Christmas'

Theatre at the Center welcomes holidays with 'Another Night Before Christmas'

There are plenty of holiday favorites brought to life on stage every season. But there aren't always many new tales of yuletide hope and dream…

November 17, 2011 12:00 pm Photos

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Pop to it: New South Shore Arts exhibit showcases classics of pop art

Pop to it: New South Shore Arts exhibit showcases classics of pop art

During the holidays in 2003, Andy Warhol's famed pop art greeted guests at the galleries of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munst…

November 11, 2011 12:00 am Photos

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John Cain's annual reading will be presented at South Shore Arts

John Cain's annual reading will be presented at South Shore Arts

John Cain has been spreading the holiday spirit in the area for nearly two decades.

November 04, 2011 12:00 am(0)

Paintings, gallery light up 'Sky'

Paintings, gallery light up 'Sky'

To Chicago–based artist Eric Mecum, South Shore Arts' Atrium Gallery is playing a significant role in presenting his "Sky Show" exhibit.

October 21, 2011 12:00 am(0)
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