A story comes alive

CROWN POINT | Storyteller-author Michael Sterns visited Timothy Ball Elementary School on Tuesday morning.

St. Demetrios Philoptochos makes donation to Behavioral Learning School in Merrillville

LANSING | More than 300 guests attended the annual Saint Demetrios Philoptochos Style Show, “Bella Notte” at Andorra Banquets. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Behavioral and Learning Solutions school in Merrillville.

Re-enactors to demonstrate soldier life during Civil War

HAMMOND | The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit “Region United, Nation Divided: Civil War in the South Shore” will feature live demonstrations by re-enactors every weekend during the month of April at the Indiana Welcome Center.

Let's get crackin'

VALPARAISO | Dr. Brian Hold hopes to have a lot of appointments on Friday at his chiropractic practice, Hoosier Chiropractor.

TFS senior speaks at Lansing Historical Society

LANSING | T.F. South High School senior Mitchell Seymour speaks before a crowd of more than 200 at the February meeting of the Lansing Historical Society, which was held in cooperation with the T.F. South History Club.

Actress Caley Crawford

Actress Caley Crawford plays the lead role of Cassie in the cast of young singers and dancers from the new national touring production of "A Chorus Line."

"A Chorus Line" National Tour by Columbia Artists Theatricals

A new national tour of "A Chorus Line" is playing one performance at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville at 3 p.m. Sunday.

On the Line: 'Chorus Line' tour makes a quick step stop at Star Plaza Sunday

Caley Crawford is happy to report the cast of young singers and dancers from the new national touring production of "A Chorus Line" aren't nearly as competitive behind the curtain as their stage counterpart roles.

Nicole Hren as Val Sings about her "Assets" in Paramont's "A Chorus Line"

Nicole Hren as Val sings about her "assets" in the number "Dance: Ten Looks: Three" at Paramont Theatre's "A Chorus Line," running now through Feb. 3.

OFFBEAT: Paramount's 'Chorus Line' a rare opportunity for real stage portrayal

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Paramount Theatre giving Broadway in Chicago rivalry with 'A Chorus Line'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Marriott Theatre's 'Chorus Line' is an entertaining step-by-step success

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

In the Spotlight

IN THE SPOTLIGHT - - Actor Drew Nellessen portrays Bobby in "A Chorus Line," now playing until Oct. 31, 2010 at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Ill. (Photo by Peter Coombs and Marriott Theatre)

Step by Step

THE LINE UP - - The struggles and pressures of the stage come to light in "A Chorus Line" playingthrough Oct. 31 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Lincolnshire, Ill.

Step by Step

Splashy dance numbers, including a big finale, set the stage for the musical “A Chorus Line,” playing until Oct. 31 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Lincolnshire, Ill.

Step by Step

IN LINE - - A cast of 17 hopeful dancers are in the spotlight in "A Chorus Line" based through Oct. 31 at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Lincolnshire, Ill.