Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Julie Masterson, from left, Shirley Caylor and Cindy Hall talk before the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner in Munster. Masterson's husband, Bill Masterson Jr., received the Distinguished Citizen honor.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Boy Scout Matthew Howard, left, from Troop 271 in Lansing, says the Scout pledge Wednesday during the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Boy Scouts from Troop 271 in Lansing, from left, Ruben Davila, Matthew Howard and Daniel Howard present the colors Wednesday during the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Bill Masterson Jr., center, talks with friends Doreen Finissi, left, and husband Mike Finissi on Wednesday at the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Masterson received the Distinguished Citizen honor.

Down Syndrome Association on NWI hosting awards banquet May 17

MUNSTER | The Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana is hosting an Awards Banquet, entitled 'Magical Moments' on Friday, May 17 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster starting at 5:30 p.m. At this event, they will be awarding children and adults with Down syndrome fo…

Chicago artists bring ‘Presence’ to Munster

The origins of Chicago artists Mark Zlotkowski and Sergio Gomez’ traveling exhibit, “Presence/Absence,” can be traced to a lucky hanging.

Munster woman's toffee business featured in Grammy event gift bags

Tiddleywink Toffee is taking center stage this week in connection with Sunday’s 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Multichamber expo scheduled for Feb. 14

MUNSTER | Love Your Business, an multichamber event hosted by the Dyer, Highland, Griffith and Munster chambers of commerce, is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.

Quinceanera as art

MUNSTER | "Latinas’ Fifteenth: Photographs by Tom Hocker" is currently on exhibit in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, through March 1. Hours for viewing this free exhibit are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday an…

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Holiday Spirit: Sourth Shore Arts and John Cain ready to toast 19th Annual Holiday Reading Luncheon

When John Cain started with what was then called the Northern Indiana Arts Association in October 1993, he was already thinking about some creative holiday possibilities.

John Cain's 19th Annual Home for the Holidays Luncheon

South Shore Arts' John Cain will be doing his 19th Annual Holiday Reading on Tuesday, November 13, at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts. -Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

TUESDAY

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, September 13th

Martin Scorsese, screenwriter Steve Zaillian and documentary-maker Steve James team up to film Roger Ebert's Life Itself, John McHugh on Sophia Loren and Dr. Michael Luongo hosts Salon Show at SSA.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Morning news comical trio take center stage Saturday at Theatre at the Center

Disney Syndication and talk show host Kelly Ripa announced Monday a new co-host has finally been selected to fill retired Regis Philbin's empty seat.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Arts background helps generate creative solutions

A look around Northwest Indiana quickly proves we value the arts. Whether it’s the West Side Theatre Guild in Gary, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University or the sculpture gard…

Creating places for the arts to flourish

MUNSTER | Despite funding cuts to art programs in public schools nationwide, the arts create economic development and revitalize entire communities.

Family Festival offers close look at the arts

MUNSTER | Art, music, games and entertainment take center stage at the annual Family Arts Festival on Sunday at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, home to Theatre at the Center, South Shore Arts and Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra.

South Shore Arts celebrates carnival art in 'Pony'

John Cain, executive director of South Shore Arts and curator of its "Two Bucks to Pony Up" exhibit, admits to not being much of a carnival regular despite the subject matter of his show.