Arts gala to benefit three local organizations

With schools everywhere cutting funding to arts organizations, it’s more important than ever to raise money for arts organizations.

Leap into the Arts to support youth groups

SCHERERVILLE | A gala evening supporting youth performing arts organizations in Northwest Indiana will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Halls of St. George, 905 Joliet St.

Leap into the Arts

CROWN POINT | The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will be hosting Leap into the Arts. The event will be held at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St., Schererville, from 6-11 p.m. on Feb. 15.

The annual 'Leap into the Arts' gala celebrates its fifth year

Leap into the Arts is an annual fundraising dinner gala to support performing arts groups for children in Northwest Indiana, and also offers a chance to see the amazing talent of local youth.

Bowing Dancers from South Shore Dance Alliance

Greeted by applause and generous donations, youth from around the region, such as dancers like these from South Shore Dance Alliance, provide first class entertainment at the annual Leap into the Arts Gala.

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Leap into the Arts Gala Event

South Shore Dance Alliance Blindfold Choreography

The innovative dance steps of South Shore Dance Alliance are among the spotlighted talent at the Fifth Annual Leap into the Arts Gala Feb. 24, 2012 at Halls of St. George in Schererville.

Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra

A musical showcase from the Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra is one of the annual highlights of the annual Leap into the Arts charity event programming.

Bound to succeed: NWI Leap into the Arts gala in fifth year and ready to break $100,000 benchmark

Selecting the name for a new and promising event to raise arts funding was simple for founder Heidi Polizotto.

Southlake Children's Choir

A gathering of young talent, like the Southlake Children's Choir, are featured as a highlight for the 2012 Leap into the Arts Gala Feb. 23, 2012 at Halls of St. George in Schererville.

Talented youth to perform at gala

Members of the Southlake Children's Choir rehearse for the Feb. 25 Leap into the Arts gala to benefit youth performing arts organizations in Northwest Indiana. Tickets, $50 each, are still available for the cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, raffle and entertainment event from 6 to 10 p.…

Take a leap for the arts

SCHERERVILLE | Southlake Children's Choir and South Shore Dance Alliance will host Leap into the Arts, a fundraising gala Feb. 25 that will showcase youth performing arts groups in Northwest Indiana.

INSIGHT: Blizzard causes rescheduling of Crown Point's Go Red Luncheon

So, here I was planning my red ensemble and getting out my Go Red pin for this week's Crown Point Goes Red luncheon and along came all this snow.

INSIGHT: Blizzard causes rescheduling of Crown Point's Go Red Luncheon

So, here I was planning my red ensemble and getting out my Go Red pin for this week's Crown Point Goes Red luncheon and along came all this snow.

Leap Into the Arts supports local youth arts groups

CROWN POINT | There are only 23 days left until the Leap Into The Arts gala event which supports local youth performing arts groups.

Hub City duo serve as Indiana Senate pages

Trinity Lutheran School students Alexis Rayonec and Megan Rainey were chosen to serve as Indiana State Senate pages in Indianapolis for the 117th General Assembly. The girls worked for State Sen. Landske (R-Cedar Lake) for the day.