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Giant bull head draws drivers to South Dakota sculpture park
Cartoonlike buzzards wielding a knife and fork, anvil and oversized mallet might seem like an odd way to welcome tourists, but Porter Sculptur…
'Pippin' to dazzle at Great Oaks
Angie Lowe, co–director of L'arc en Ciel Theatre Group's "Pippin," has a funny, modern–day analogy for younger audiences watching the production.
'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.
May 25, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Footlight's 'Bee' productions making a buzz
Chris Whybrew, director of Michigan City's Footlight Theatre's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," says there's two po…
Family, heritage examined in original 'Brother'
Jim Henry, creator of Chicago Street Theatre's "Brother of All," hopes audiences are as intrigued with the story as he was creating it.
Painting by famed Indiana artist found behind canvas
Art experts are hoping to figure out more about the origins of a previously unknown painting by noted Indiana impressionist T.C. Steele that w…
Adler's new 'Welcome to the Universe' offers visitors a trip beyond the stars and planets
Adler Planetarium astronomer Mark SubbaRao considers it a high compliment when he hears visitors leaving the Adler's latest show "Welcome to t…
May 24, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, May 24th
Look for PBS Superstar Ming Tsai and Salt of the Earth Executive Chef Matt Pietsch at Harbor Shores this afternoon and Anneke Dekker, Andy Sha…
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
Hammond venues open doors for art walk
Dave Mueller, owner of Hammond's Paul Henry's Art Gallery and coordinator of the city's art walk, has a pleasant climate in mind when it comes…
61st Annual Art Show begins June 10
Sponsored by GFWC Chesterton’s Woman’s Club, the Art Show begins on June 10 and runs until June 24.
Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, May 17th
With the official start of summer only a week away, and sunny and 70s forecast for the weekend, it is the perfect time to leave the NATO confe…
A Hair-raising Romp: Drury Lane Theatre production 'Hairspray' teases with fun moments
Edna Turnblad is one of those stage characters with a larger-than-life personality, who treats every day as though it's Mother's Day.
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 PhotosPhotos
Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, May 10th
Mark calendars next Thursday for Post Mother's Day Zombie-fest when WBEZ hosts a drive-in double-feature in West Chicago and in Munster, South…
'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
Caught in her Web: Spider Saloff's new one-woman musical attracting audiences this month
Stage and cabaret legend Spider Saloff has found her inspirations for new songs can come at unlikely times and places.
Whiting's Studio 659 takes part in city-wide breast cancer awareness campaign
Studio 659's "Pink" exhibit, part of Whiting's month–long "Painting the Town Pink" celebration to raise breast cancer awareness, is an annual …
New gallery ready to greet 'First Friday' revelers
Despite a locale off the path of Michigan City's "First Fridays," Jeannene Anderson, founder of the town's J Anderson Gallery, has found a way…
Dennehy, Lane embark on classic 'The Iceman Cometh'
The lure of Eugene O'Neill strikes Chicago again, as actors Brian Dennehy and Nathan Lane partner with the Goodman Theatre for the playwright'…
May 03, 2012 9:00 am PhotosPhotos
Our Kid: Gary student dances her way into Alvin Ailey production
Performing with a world famous dance company is one step Diamond Harris has taken toward making her dreams come true.
Join Alice for 'Tea in Wonderland'
Characters Alice and the Queen of Hearts will soon be frolicking in the region.
'War on the Great Lakes!' exhibit sails into South Haven
Whether a maritime buff, history aficionado or lover of all things sail-related, you'll want to get your sea legs ready for the War on the Gre…
Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, May 3rd
Dark Lord Day is over, time for lunch with Tyler and Manolie at Gio's; be a tourist in Chicago at MSI's Green + Wired Smart Home; Lang Lang at…
Artist Laura Whitesides Host finds inspiration in Grand Haven
It's a Wednesday afternoon at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham, Michigan, and instructor Laura Whitesides Host soon will pas…
May 02, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Legendary Carol Burnett brings her show to Joliet in May
Award-winning actress, funny lady and best-selling author Carol Burnett has been busy "writing away" for the past two years.
April 29, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
24/7 Up Front Art Walk grows as part of Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
When Kris Lamphere became involved with the annual Dogwood Fine Arts Festival in Dowagiac, Michigan, some four years ago, it was with the hope…
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.
Drama Group dreams up a musical favorite
Charlie Misovye, director of Chicago Heights' Drama Group's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," sees simple lessons to be found wi…
'Color' the key in Southern Shore show
When region–based artist Anneke Dekker sets her sights on creating a painting, the subject isn't the most prevailing factor.
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 PhotosPhotos
Musical revue travels the Silk Road
There'll be a mix of musical styles taking centerstage this weekend at Governors State University.
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…
Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, April 26th
Fail-Safe Harbor Country Art Attack Weekend 2012 with new work at Three Oaks' Blue Gallery; Red Arrow in Harbert; Fritz Olsen in Sawyer and Cr…
Balmoral Park in Crete an 85-year-old trifecta of horses, history and entertainment
The 138th Kentucky Derby is ready to capture the attention of the world on May 5th with the traditional promise of what's become known as "the…
April 22, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Solo Chicago show for artist Rashid Johnson
For more than a decade, contemporary artist Rashid Johnson has worked almost under the radar, turning out work presented at museums and covete…
April 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Camp, comedy favorite staged in Hobart
Mike Reinhart, director of the M&M Productions and Ross Music Theatre "Tribute to 60s and 70s TV," sees his production as a history lesson…
Genesius Guild stages a 'Golden' favorite
Garrett Wilson, director of Hammond's Genesius Guild's "On Golden Pond," is enamored of the history of the story's production and the acclaime…
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to appear in theater sitcom
Jesse Tyler Ferguson of "Modern Family" might be a star now, but he remembers those awful days sweating it out in front of casting directors.
'Gin Game' to be played on Marian Theatre stage
Chong and Bridget Choe, the husband–and–wife directing team bringing Whiting's Marian Theatre Guild's production of "The Gin Game" team, expec…
'Motherhood The Musical' celebrates perils and blessings of parenthood
Motherhood, arguably the world's oldest profession, is forever young. Every newborn restarts the cycle of love, fatigue and burp cloths.
New digs, new 'World' for Crown Point Theatre Guild
Eric Reithel, director of Crown Point Theatre Guild's production of "Songs for a New World," can sum up the message of the acclaimed musical i…
Hammond Community Theatre laughs, cries 'Hallelujah'
Don Taylor, director of Hammond Community Theatre's production of "The Hallelujah Girls," says there's a lesson to be learned in the comic drama.
Larry Bird and 'Magic' Johnson end up on Broadway
Tug Coker grew up in suburban Virginia with an impossible dream: One day he'd love to play pro basketball. Maybe, fingers crossed, even for hi…
'Jersey Boys' is back to entertain music fans
For the past six years, the tunes of The Four Seasons have celebrated new life in the Tony-Award winning show "Jersey Boys."
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…
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
Drama Group stages acclaimed 'Rabbit Hole'
Tony Labriola, director of Chicago Heights' Drama Group's production of "Rabbit Hole," thinks those who do their homework in regard to the acc…
Footlight Players bring 'Funny Money' to the stage
British farces such as "Funny Money" is a genre held in high regard in the eyes of Dee Piotrowski, director of the Michigan City Footlight Pla…
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.
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