Beatles at the Barn event

Pictured is The MegaBeatles jam from a past Beatles at the Barn event.

Home & Lifestyle Show kicks off spring

A variety of lawn ornaments are part of the Small's Garden Center exhibit at the 35th annual Home and Lifestyle show at the Porter County Expo Center.

Home & Lifestyle Show kicks off spring

Tammy Poland of Westville, center, works with her daughter, Heather at the HP Granite exhibit Friday at the annual Home and Lifestyle show at the Porter County's Expo Center. Their company provides countertops, fireplace surrounds, table tops and more.

Home & Lifestyle Show kicks off spring

Brandin Bryan of Valparaiso, left and Richard Scott of Highland take a break while working the Home Pro and Bath Pro exhibit Friday at the 35th annual Home and Lifestyle show in the Porter County Expo Center. This year's show features a home improvement focus with lots of new products, said …

Home & Lifestyle Show kicks off spring

A variety of ornaments at the Horses Garden Center Inc. exhibit Friday at the 35th annual Home and Lifestyle show at the Porter County Expo Center.

'Princess and Pea' performance

Kiera Quealy plays Esmeralda Smythe during a matinee performance of "The Princess and the Pea" Wednesday morning for third-grade students from Duneland elementary schools at Chesterton High School. Students asked the cast questions, and took a tour of the theatre following the performance. C…

'Princess and Pea' performance

CHESTERTON Third-grade students from Duneland elementary schools attend a matinee performance Wednesday of "The Princess and the Pea" at Chesterton High School.

Sheffields, Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill

Misty Banzen, manager at Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill stands in the bar at the Dyer restaurant. Phil Holub recently bought Sheffield’s Restaurants in Dyer and Merrillville with co-owner Don Reed.

Sheffields, Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill

Customers enjoy dinner in the main dining area at Sheffield's Dyer restaurant. Phil Holub recently bought Sheffield’s Restaurants in Dyer and Merrillville with co-owner Don Reed.

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The Little Beach House in the Woods

After twenty-two years, Lovell & Whyte owners Doug GeBraad and Jim Fitzmaurice are at home.

The Little Beach House in the Woods

At the bottom of the dune, the beach beckons. "We spend a lot of time on the beach," says Fitzmaurice. "Almost every night, we sit on the beach and watch the dogs."

The Little Beach House in the Woods

A collection of Rookwood lines the mantle above the fireplace.

The Little Beach House in the Woods

Doug GeBraad and Jim Fitzmaurice turned a little beige-brick ranch from a weekend retreat into a lived-in home.

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Brandon Zanders, 13 from Aspire Academy, left, and Briana Joiner, 13, from 21st Century schools listen to Rev. Michael Pfleger as he speaks Friday afternoon in the auditorium of the Savannah Center at Indiana University Northwest during the 5th Annual Community Organizations for Families and…