Pat Boone ready to celebrate early birthday with Drury Lane audiences

With a nearly 60-year career performing, entertainer Pat Boone said he's not sure how he managed to never be booked for a concert at any of the Drury Lane theaters in Chicagoland.

OFFBEAT: Valpo reader asking about actress Marj Dusay

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Hail to 20 years of the King in Portage

Memphis won't be Elvis headquarters this weekend.

Art and math equal 'Color' at IUN

The sculptures on display at Indiana University by Morton C. Bradley have elicited responses from viewers outside of the art strata according to IU Curator of Campus Art Sherry Rouse.

Hyde Park opens its doors to jazz

While a primary focus for many who attend the Hyde Park Jazz Festival is the music, festival director Kate Dumbleton also sees it as a way for attendees to explore the neighborhood’s rich architectural offerings.

Still Living The Dream 35 Years Later

Pat DiNizio – the Jersey-born and bred rocker who fronts The Smithereens and who penned such classic alt-rock foundation songs in the 1980s as “Blood And Roses,” “A Girl Like You,” “Behind The Wall of Sleep,” “Only A Memory” and “House We Used To Live In” – maintains a busy solo career while…

Commission provides funding for Elvis fest

PORTAGE | The city's Redevelopment Commission this week approved a grant of $4,000 to help defray the costs of the annual Elvis Fantasy Fest this year.

OFFBEAT: Dick Clark's 'Flintstones' house in Malibu on the market

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Actress Dolores Hart with Elvis Presely in 1957 film "Loving You"

Actress Dolores Hart and Elvis Presley share a scene in the 1957 film "Loving You."

OFFBEAT: Actress-turned-nun Dolores Hart back at Oscars on the red carpet

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Elvis tribute commemorates birthday of the king

If he were still alive, Elvis would have been 77 years old today. He's definitely been one of the most influential singers and entertainers of all time and 35 years after his death, he's still one of the most popular musical figures. With his boyish good looks, soulful voice and rags-to- ric…

Elvis tribute artists, friends keep King's spirit alive

It's almost hard to believe. Elvis Presley — the man who kick–started a new era of music and seduced the world with a sneer and swiveling hips — would have turned 77 on Sunday.

OFFBEAT: Columbia Restaurant a Florida jewel, special guest for tonight's 'Quartet'

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OFFBEAT: Late Jessy Dixon, wrote songs for Cher and Diana Ross, honored today in Munster

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Million Dollar Quartet

"Million Dollar Quartet," the stage hit in both New York and Chicago, has been extended in the Windy City for its run at The Apollo Theater until Dec. 31, 2011, in addition to the Oct. 11, 2011 launch of a new national tour.

OFFBEAT: 'Million Dollar Quartet' extended through end of year, along with cast changes

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Legends in Concert Logo

Elvis Presley, 'the King of Rock and Roll,' remains one of the most popular and requested tribute performances by audiences during the 28 years the 'Legends in Concert' show has toured and entertained in Las Vegas and around the country.

'Legends in Concert' Elvis Presley Tribute

Victor Trevino is performing as Elvis Presley in the new 'Legends in Concert' tour from Las Vegas playing shows Sept. 8-10 at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.