Valpo students celebrate Prom 2013

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso High School celebrated their 2013 Prom and www.ValpoCommunity.com was on hand to capture some of the magic.

C.P.'s Mossbarger has her eyes set on NPC Junior Championship

MERRILLVILLE | For most people, getting to the gym to workout regularly can be rather cumbersome. But for Universal Fitness Owner Alex Mossbarger, it's her way of life.

E.C. Central celebrates Choir Director Dr. Kendrick with reunion concert Saturday

EAST CHICAGO | The name Dr. Leon Kendrick may bring instant appreciation and fondness by many in the East Chicago community, but to his students and former students, it's synonymous with inspiration.

'Honor Flight: One Last Mission' special showing May 21 at AMC 12

SCHERERVILLE | Honor Flight Chicago is hosting a One Night Only NWI showing of 'Honor Flight: One Last Mission' at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at AMC 12 Theater Schererville.

Performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and Tony Bennett at Four Winds New Buffalo in August

NEW BUFFALO | The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce upcoming performances at Four Winds New Buffalo's Silver Creek Event Center by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Saturday, August 3; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Thursday, August 8; and Tony Bennett on Frid…

IN TUNE: Put away these dates for our summer concerts

This year we got lucky and with Easter still in our hearts and minds, we will have the opportunity to share this spiritual and uplifting piece of music with you.

Health, Wellness and You – Bingo – Win with Wellness

EAST CHICAGO | “BINGO - Win with Wellness” will be held in May at the East Chicago Public Library in conjunction with the library’s s monthly “Health, Wellness and You” program, which provides adults with a dose of health information and free blood pressure screening. The goal of BINGO – Win…

'Let's Sing' choir driven by their passion for music

HAMMOND | They may be small in stature, but the 'Let's Sing' five, six and seven year-old choir has a huge presence as their voices can be heard pelting out songs like 'Amazing Grace' to the tune of The Animals' 'House of the Rising Sun.'

Backyard Gardens Workshop Saturday

EAST CHICAGO | Co-hosted by Neighborhoods,Inc. and Grow It In Chicago Coalition is Backyard Garden Workshop from 5-7 p.m. May 15, at the Salvation Army, 513 W. Chicago Avenue.

Celebrate your mother by sharing your story in our 'My Mom Rocks' contest

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom you love her than by letting the whole world know? OK, so your mom won’t be made famous worldwide, but she could become famous around town in our 'My Mom Rocks' contest. Curious? Just email an essay to celebrate@nwi…

BNI performs Spring Concert

HAMMOND | The Bishop Noll Institute concert choir performed a Spring Concert Performance on May 5. Attached is a video of their rendition of "How Can I Keep From Singing."

Blackhawks fan in a hairy situation

HOBART | Recently, one fan that attends Joan Martin Elementary School is growing his beard out (fake of course). Posed as an extra credit challenge by one of the 5th grade teachers, this fan keeps adding on to his beard every day. Once the Blackhawks reached the playoffs, they think it is go…

Colorado duo's signature sound showcased at Chicago Street Theater

Acoustic Eidolon plays “acoustic music for the soul.” That slogan was “stolen” from the marquee of a Canadian night club where the Colorado-based duo had been booked.

Area artists expand their horizons with ‘Tomorrow’ exhibit

Mike Konieczny, co-chair of Southern Shore Art Association’s “Tomorrow, Back and Beyond” exhibit, had a specific instruction to the artists who submitted their works to his show.

Take a musical stroll down Sesame Street

Music, beloved characters and feel-good messages will star in the latest Sesame Street Live production coming to Star Plaza Theatre next week.

Kindergarteners celebrate Earth Day through art and education

CEDAR LAKE | The kindergarten classes at Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated Earth Day recently by painting t-shirts and learning how they can reduce, reuse, and recycle. The students talked about ways to save water like turning off the faucets when brushing their teeth.

9th Annual Hometown Days Whiffleball Tournament accepting registrations

LAPORTE | Sign up your team of 4 or 5 players for a chance to win the prestigious New Carlisle Hometown Cup! Registration is just $40 per team.

Celebrate your mother by sharing your story in our 'My Mom Rocks' contest

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom you love her than by letting the whole world know? OK, so your mom won’t be made famous worldwide, but she could become famous around town in our 'My Mom Rocks' contest. Curious? Just email an essay to celebrate@nwi…

Film preview is a blending of cultures

HAMMOND | Having already spread throughout the Mexican community like wildfire, the triumphant film “La Otra Conquista” (“The Other Conquest”) will make its Midwest premiere at the Towle Theater in Hammond, Indiana, on April 26.