Memorial honors World War II vet

MUNSTER | Snapshots of George T. Okamoto's life — from his time as a soldier to being a grandfather — lined a blackboard at his memorial Monday. 

Bird series by local artist landing at Dunes Learning Center

CHESTERTON | A series of artworks depicting native perching birds by artist Melissa Washburn will be landing at Dunes Learning Center just in time for the spring migration — and for the center’s National Get Outdoors Day Open House and Picnic on June 8.

Listen: Podcasting my way through formerly free time

Lee Murdock is a man whose passions are rooted in the everyday world - its natural rhythms and its common people.

OFFBEAT: Lorna Luft's Judy Garland doc event cancelled, Asner still on the mend

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Newly-discovered Whiting artist is subject of Friday reception

If you'd ask anyone in Whiting who is our most well-known artist, the answer would be the late Al Odlivak, whose works are exhibited all over town.

Artist to demonstrate watercolors

New Products for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Scent of success

Listen: Great Lakes ambassador for the people

Lee Murdock is a man whose passions are rooted in the everyday world - its natural rhythms and its common people.

Exhibition focuses on effects of climate change

The effects of plastics on wildlife, deforestation and large-scale damming are some of the issues addressed in the exhibition "Climate of Uncertainty," which goes on display at the DePaul Art Museum Jan. 10.

Exhibition focuses on effects of climate change

The effects of plastics on wildlife, deforestation and large-scale damming are some of the issues addressed in the exhibition “Climate of Uncertainty,” which goes on display at the DePaul Art Museum Jan. 10.

Right at Home: stylish items with a spacey vibe

Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of beautiful items for the home.

Photography exhibit from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame comes to South Shore Arts

For Cleveland-based photographer Janet Macoska, a 1989 photo she took of Sir Paul McCartney brings her career full circle.

Skip 'Liz & Dick' and watch a film they headline

NEW YORK (AP) — The good news: If you thought "Liz & Dick" would be lame, you aren't wrong.

OFFBEAT: Region Newsman Tom Higgins celebrating 80th birthday this weekend

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Where artists create: Studios get personal

An artist's workspace is as personal as the artwork.

Artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris Depiction of The First Thanksgiving in his 1932 Oil Painting

Artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris created his 1932 oil painting to depict the first Thanksgiving as a peaceful affair celebrated by the pilgrims and the Native Americans with a bounty of feasting foods, including blueberries.

Rejuvenating Miller Beach through art

The Miller Beach Arts & Creative District wants to turn Miller Beach into a thriving arts community.

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 Incredible Hulk to The Avengers.

Comic Book Artist Cory Hamscher

Comic book artist Cory Hamscher of Valparaiso has dreamed up the panel art for comic book storylines for Marvel Comics characters like 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'The Avengers.'

Robert Rauschenberg: Razzmatazz in Grand Rapids

The Texan-born artist whirled through media, mowing down traditions and leaving critics in the dust the second half of the 20th century. He was unstoppable, a blur of frenzied creativity chronicling American culture for 60 years.