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'Oklahoma!' reclaimed at Memorial Opera House
The influence of "Oklahoma!" on the musical genre can not be overestimated in the eyes of Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House director John Peluso.
VU grad previews late-night challenge to TV talk show icons
VALPARAISO | More than 400 people showed up Tuesday at Valparaiso University, eager for a glimpse of how a local TV talk show host plans to ch…
May 22, 2012 9:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Unearthed early 20th century photographs on display at Valparaiso University
The measures photographer William D. Richardson took to capture many of his subjects up close and personal may be considered drastic to some o…
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Harbor Lights debuts new album in Valparaiso show
It's time once again for celebrating the sounds of the doo-wop era in the Region.
Region band delivers album starring original tunes
Fernando Rodriguez is traveling a dual musical path these days.
May 11, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
'Listen To Your Mother' offers honest talk about motherhood
Two years ago, Stephanie Precourt went to Wisconsin for a get–together with other bloggers she had gotten to know.
May 06, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Grammy nominated Kim Richey 'Wheels' into the region
The live music series produced by Valparaiso–based Imagine Music has brought in many well-known artists to the historic Memorial Opera House. …
Peter Bradley Adams finds success on screen and stage
Over the last several years, Americana–minded songwriter and performer Peter Bradley Adams' music has been introduced to the masses courtesy o…
Michael McDermott rocks for Respite House
Twenty one years ago, an enthusiastic and starry-eyed Michael McDermott released his major label debut album, "620 W. Surf." The 1987 graduate…
Woodstock's Melanie returns to Valparaiso for a trip back to the 60s
Melanie — the cherub-faced, folk-rock waif who stole the show at Woodstock on the first evening of the legendary three-day music — brings her …
Dan Navarro brings his solo show to Chicago Street Theatre
For a quarter century, Dan Navarro was half of the prolific singer/songwriter acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro, who released 12 albums togethe…
Greasers salute old time rock and roll
To Josh Holmes, front man of Josh Holmes and the Greasers, the heart of today's rock and roll would not be beating if it wasn't for the genre'…
Memories of time in Indiana un–Frayed for pop hitmakers
For members of the pop–rock hitmaking outfit The Fray, Indiana has a special place in their collective hearts.
Memorial Opera House concocts 'Perfect' blend of comedy, romance
Drew Nellessen, director of Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House's production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," says audiences will ha…
Valparaiso Jazz Fest trumpets 27th year
Jazz music comes in many styles and over the past 26 years the Annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival has showcased them all.
April 06, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
A super career: Local comic book artist for Marvel signing latest project at Valpo store
Cory Hamscher has been a professional comic book artist for more than a decade, drawing the storyline sketches for everyone from The Incredibl…
April 06, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
'Fab' program comes to Ivy Tech Community College
For those who never tire of discussing The Beatles, an upcoming program at Valparaiso's Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, will offer a his…
Family, class examined in Chicago Street's 'Orchard'
"The Cherry Orchard," Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's acclaimed drama, can be interpreted as a tale about class upheaval and social change.
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.
Acoustic duo bring the heat
Jeff Young, one half of the region–based duo Scoville Brothers, describes his musical relationship with bandmate Doug Lins as nearly telepathic.
Dave Alvin blasts into Valpo with The Guilty Ones
Dave Alvin — the son of an South Bend musician who rode the rails to California during the 1930s Depression era in search of brighter future —…
'Witches' cook up laughs in Valparaiso play
Patty Bird, director of Valparaiso Theatrical Company's production of "Kitchen Witches," sees her comedy as an antidote to the winter doldrums.
Bound to succeed: NWI Leap into the Arts gala in fifth year and ready to break $100,000 benchmark
Selecting the name for a new and promising event to raise arts funding was simple for founder Heidi Polizotto.
February 19, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Windiana's Opera House concert 'Screams' variety
When it comes to selecting music for his band's concerts, Jeffrey Doebler, music director and conductor of Windiana, keeps two variables in mind.
Acoustic favorite Harvey Reid journeys through his past
After nearly four decades of pushing his music forward, Harvey Reid has spent time lately with an ear toward his past accomplishments.
VU Grad, legendary pitchman JoBe Cerny scratches his head at some Super Bowl commercials
The Academy Award nominated film "The Artist" is attracting crowds as it tells a story of drama and humor in two hours — all without saying a world.
February 05, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
'Oliver' finds a home at Memorial Opera House
Brian Schafer, executive producer of Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House, is heeding the advice of area theatergoers by opening 2012 with the be…
Iconic Chicago songwriter Jim Peterik opens Memorial Opera House season
Despite having known Chicago music icon Jim Peterik and having written about him for more than 30 years, I continue to be amazed at the nonsto…
Extraordinary circumstances bring out adult emotion in 'Goat'
Andy Urschel, co–director of Valparaiso's Chicago Street Theatre's production of "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia," says many couples may identify …
Nashville songsmith focuses on Midwest roots
After completing his high school coursework, burgeoning country songwriter and performer Chris Cavanaugh continued his studies and laid the fo…
Songsmith Kate Myers returns to region
Region–reared songwriter and composer Kate Myers' first trip up to the mic in front of an audience was, to say the least, a memorable one.
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 PhotosPhotos
Valpo duo put original spin on holiday favorites
For Valparaiso–based musicians Zebulun Barnow and Amber Walton Amar, their diverse musical backgrounds are key to their success.
Memorial Opera House brings 'White Christmas'
Despite its holiday setting, the message of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" is appropriate for any time of the year in the eyes of Steven Sp…
State of the world inspires 'Mayhem' at VU
If artist Ron Villani has done his job, the pieces that make up "Mindless Mayhem" will illicit myriad emotions.
December 01, 2011 4:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Harbor Lights rings in holiday season with doo-wop
Doo-wop group Harbor Lights will be caroling on stage in Valparaiso this weekend.
Ivory West gets 'real' with latest work
At only 15 years of age, Hoosier songstress Ivory West has already rubbed shoulders with and shared the stage with pop royalty.
Court back in session for 'Slammer Saloon' reunion show
Rich Halstead, host of Valparaiso's Cornucopia Coffee Company's "Open Mic Reunion for the Slammer Saloon," says the name of the event may be m…
Kellogg's 'Gift Horse' focuses on good things during troubled times
Stephen Kellogg called to chat just hours before the last show of a three-week leg of nightly gigs with his band, The Sixers.
'Butler' sees madcap laughs at Chicago Street
Lisa Formosa–Parmigiano, director of Valparaiso's Chicago Street Theatre's "What The Butler Saw," is admittedly a tough nut to crack when it c…
Future of Faith: Steven Curtis Chapman bringing new tour to Valparaiso next week
Music legend Steven Curtis Chapman is amazed at how technology has changed the music industry.
Moscow's Marina V makes region debut
Marina Verenikina has lived something of a fairy-tale life and hers is a modern day "Cinderella" story -- going from a tumultuous childhood in…
Mary Flower's fingerpicking continues to blossom
Northwest Indiana is a place national–touring Oregon–based acoustic blues songsmith Mary Flower holds dear to her heart.
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