Women Go Red at American Heart Association fundraiser

Marquette Park Pavilion Executive Manager LaShawn Brooks gives out red scarves in return for donations Friday during the Go Red for Women breakfast at the the pavilion in Gary.

Women Go Red at American Heart Association fundraiser

Arbelia Bea Caruthers, left, gets a free blood pressure check from registered nurse Mike Breitweiser on Friday at the Go Red for Women breakfast at the Marquette Park Pavilion Gary. The fundraiser benefited the American Heart Association, which uses the money to educate women about heart dis…

Women Go Red at American Heart Association fundraiser

People attend the Go Red for Women breakfast Friday at the Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary.

Local development exceeds pre-recession levels

The recently renovated Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary is part of the Marquette Plan to improve public access to Lake Michigan.

Gary showcases newly restored Marquette Park Pavilion

The newly renovated Marquette Park Pavilion was unveiled Thursday. The Prairie School building was designed in the early 1920s by architect George Washington Maher and can now be rented for special events.

Gary showcases newly restored Marquette Park Pavilion

Gary unveiled the newly renovated Marquette Park Pavilion on Thursday with grand-opening festivities and the Holiday Shopping Bazaar. The $28 million Marquette Park Lakefront East Project was funded by a grant from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Gary showcases newly restored Marquette Park Pavilion

Candace Nowak, of Highland, and her father Dennis Nowak, of Munster, eat lunch Thursday during the grand opening of the renovated Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary. Dennis Nowak's father used to run the pavilion years ago.

Gary showcases newly restored Marquette Park Pavilion

GARY | Unveiling the newly renovated Marquette Park Pavilion is “the perfect gift to the community,” Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said.

Marquette Park Pavilion opens to public

After extensive renovations, the Marquette Park Pavilion officially opened to the public.

4-day bazaar starts Thursday at pavilion in Marquette Park

GARY | A holiday shopping bazaar will be held Thursday through Dec. 16 at the Marquette Park Pavilion.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, August 16th

This weekend Mylinda Cane gets into details on Dunes Learning Center fundraiser tomorrow night at newly restored Marquette Pavilion; 3 chances for Leoncavallo's Pagliacci! at the Acorn in Three Oaks and Jennifer Mayo's photographs shine at the Box Factory. ---Pat Colander, Associate Publishe…

2 state Democratic candidates set to speak at 3 region events

INDIANAPOLIS | The Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and state superintendent will discuss women's, children's and education issues at three Northwest Indiana events this week.

Dunes Learning Center to host Black Tie Event August 17

CHESTERTON | The Dunes Learning Center will host it's Black Tie & Barefoot 2012 event from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 17 at the newly refurbished Marquette Park Pavilion. Enjoy live music, dinner, cocktails and the presentation of this year's Green Apple Awards.

PUBLISHER'S LETTER

I have been preoccupied over the last several months with wonderful projects to rebuild and promote the Region—mainly on behalf of the John Will Anderson Boys and Girls Club to upgrade and refurbish the Tolleston school in Gary into a facility for young people. I’ve been writing about it in …

Restored Marquette Park Pavilion is beautiful, I'm sure

Having been born in Gary, I am sure the Marquette Park Pavilion, which has been restored to its former glory, is really beautiful. For only $28 million of taxpayer money, they will now be able to accommodate 175 people for dances and dinners in the ballroom, as well as holding small cocktail…