Nike Fuel Bands allow Lowell students to track energy output

The Nike Fuel Bands issued students in a fitness and nutrition class at Lowell High School plug into the students' school issued laptops.

Nike Fuel Bands allow Lowell students to track energy output

Lowell High School students, from left, Mallory Leckrone, Nicole Sharkey, Hunter Jusevitch and Sarah Wieser show off their Nike Fuel Bands, obtained through a grant from the Tri-Creek Education Foundation. The bands plug into the laptops each student has been provided and give the students a…

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Hammond APA Band Boosters host band uniform fundraiser

HAMMOND | In an effort to raise funds to purchase new marching band uniforms, the Hammond Academy for the Performing Arts and the HAPA Band Boosters will host a fundraising event, ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ on May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Morton High School courtyard and cafeteria, 6915 Grand Avenue,…

All 'American' : Actor Alex Nee ready with message of Green Day's Broadway musical

A year ago, actor Alex Nee was a student at Northwestern who had tickets to see the Chicago premiere of the Broadway musical tribute to the music of the band Green Day.

Area musician to play for president

Staff Sgt. Tim Huizenga was home for the Easter holiday Saturday with his parents, Maureen and Paul Huizenga, in St. John.

Area musician joins 'President's Own'

Staff Sgt. Tim Huizenga, of St. John, recently was selected to join the U.S. Marine Band, "The President's Own." Huizenga was home for Easter in St. John.

Local teacher to guest conduct world-renowned orchestra

Miguel E. Rosario-Vega, assistant director of bands at Valparaiso High School, works with Valparaiso High School band recently.

Local teacher to guest conduct world-renowned orchestra

Miguel E. Rosario-Vega, assistant director of bands at Valparaiso High School and conductor of Valparaiso's Summer Rhapsody Music Festival Orchestra, works with the Valparaiso High School band recently.

Local teacher to guest conduct world-renowned orchestra

Miguel E. Rosario-Vega, assistant director of bands at Valparaiso High School and conductor of Valparaiso's Summer Rhapsody Music Festival Orchestra, works with the Valparaiso High School band recently. Rosario-Vega has been invited to guest conduct the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico.

St. John marketing town's many assets

The Lake Central High School band prepares for state competition this in Indianapolis last fall. The high school, one of the largest in Indiana, is rebuilding the school in a major construction project.

District 158 beginning band performs for friends, family

LANSING | The beginning band at District 158 put on a demonstration concert for family and friends recently to show what they have learned since being introduced to their instruments last fall.

High school band helps fifth graders make big decision

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville High School band students help the fifth graders at Merrillville Intermediate School make a big decision. All MIS fifth graders have to decide before the school year is out if they want to play an instrument in the band. Many high school band students took tim…

Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger

FILE - This Oct. 18, 2012 file photo shows, from left, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones at London Film Festival American Express Gala for their film, "The Rolling Stones - Crossfire Hurricane" at Odeon West End in London. (Photo by …

Lake Central, Munster marching bands head to state finals

The Lake Central marching band prepares Wednesday for the state finals Saturday in Indianapolis.

Lake Central, Munster marching bands head to state finals

Director Chris Harmon runs the Lake Central band through its paces Wednesday as the band prepares for the state finals Saturday in Indianapolis.

Lake Central, Munster marching bands head to state finals

The Lake Central marching band prepares Wednesday for the state finals Saturday in Indianapolis.

Crown Point Royal Regiment showcases local bands

CROWN POINT | The dedication and commitment that band members put into their craft is very inspiring. Countless hours are spent making sure each note is played with poise and precision.

Still revolutionary: Paul Revere and the Raiders to play Blue Chip Casino

Singer Paul Revere still remembers how he, along with his namesake band Paul Revere and the Raiders, managed to get a guest spot on the popular 1960s campy series "Batman."