The Classic Approach: Time-true favorite books of children vary by generation

While sorting and reviewing the existing book collection, Kristal Rada, head of Youth Services Department at Portage Library, decided it was time for some early spring cleaning.

Jefferson Turner (left) and Daniel Clarkson star in the "Potted Potter" stage parody

Jefferson Turner (left) and Daniel Clarkson star in the "Potted Potter" stage parody playing an already extended run in Chicago through Jan. 6, 2013.

4th Street Theater cultivates inspirational ‘Garden’

Glenn Hering, director of Chesterton’s 4th Street Theater production of “The Secret Garden,” expects many audience members to leave with a profound life lesson.

Now You See It, Now You Don't!

MAGIC! Whether it's a tale about old Merlin of Camelot or the saga of young Harry Potter, magic has always fascinated and entertained. The art of making people disbelieve their own eyes is as old as the ages and fresh as the next blockbuster Hollywood movie.

OFFBEAT: Stage spoof of 'Harry Potter' joins Broadway in Chicago 2013 season

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Lessner column

It's the holiday season, and there are a lot of fun events to enjoy in Crown Point. The best part is that these events will help put you in the holiday spirit.

Helena Bonham Carter as witch Bellatrix Lestrange in the "Harry Potter" film series

Helena Bonham Carter delivers a devilish performance playing Bellatrix Lestrange in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" opening this weekend in theaters around the country.

OFFBEAT: Magic of 'Harry Potter' stronger than ever in final film and the character's spell over fans

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

NWI fans of Harry Potter prepare to say goodbye to the boy wizard

Courtney Smith and her friend wanted to get matching tattoos and considered puzzle pieces that would fit together. But something else bewitched them.

nwi.com Daily News Update

The nwi.com Daily News Update for Thursday, July 14, 2011. The video compiles the headline news stories from Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs.

Harry Potter's film journey comes to an end

View then-and-now photos of the three stars of the Harry Potter movies and a look at where the Potter series ranks among other popular movie franchises.