PHIL WIELAND: Tourism power play just political horse manure

Mr. Ed gave himself a case of email hoof-in-mouth when he sent comments complaining about Indiana Dunes Tourism lobbyist Brett Ashton and saying he had informed the mayors and Porter County commissioners that if Ashton's client, presumably Porter County tourism poobah Lorelei Weimer, wasn't …

'Jackson 5ive: The Complete Animated Series' 1971 and 1972

Though young Michael Jackson and his brothers never had the chance to lend their voices to their animated counterparts for the 1971 Saturday morning cartoon series "Jackson 5ive," their singing voices are heard on all 23 episodes.

OFFBEAT: 'The Jackson 5ive' Saturday cartoon show finally on DVD

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Local children attend holiday show

Rock N' Roll photojournalist's work displayed at South Shore Arts Center

MUNSTER | Since she was 12 years old, Cleveland-based photojournalist Janet Macoska has made her mark on the music industry.

Photography exhibit from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame comes to South Shore Arts

For Cleveland-based photographer Janet Macoska, a 1989 photo she took of Sir Paul McCartney brings her career full circle.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, November 8, 2012

Rick Kaempfer touts David Stern's Balding Handbook and an exclusive, tell-all-he-can-remem(oir)ber coming next year from John Records Landecker and Eckhartz Press. And straight from the Rock 'n Roll HOF, 80 stunning photographs. --- Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

EDITOR’S LETTER

The story of Mario Batali cooking his way to the top of America's foodie darlings mirrors the success of the Lake Michigan coast. Those of us who grew up in Chicago and the suburbs were pre-programmed to taking a day trip to the beach at Cedar Lake or the big beach at Mount Baldy or further …

EDITOR’S LETTER

High fashion was always kind of enigmatic to me, kind of like contemporary German philosophy: Knowing what makes sense for me apparel-wise, but without any idea of how my personal style—which I probably work on unconsciously from the moment I get dressed in the morning—has any relationship t…

Mother of King of Pop thanks Gary

Katherine Jackson has sent a letter thanking Gary workers, fans and others for the tribute to her late son, Michael Jackson, that ran Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 in the city.

Gary sings Jackson family's praises at tribute dinner

GARY | Katherine Jackson, mother of late pop superstar Michael Jackson, was the guest of honor at a special dinner Friday hosted by the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson at Majestic Star Casino & Hotel.

Jackson kin throw out first pitches

GARY | Pauline Foures was emotional when she met Paris Jackson on the field at U.S. Steel Yard and took a photograph on her cellphone.

Gary welcomes Jackson family home

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson welcomed Michael Jackson's children to Gary, beginning the celebration of the King of Pop.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to King of Pop

GARY | Longtime friends Joe Jackson, Erick Thomas and Perry Smith all grew up on the music of Michael Jackson in his hometown of Gary.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to hometown's beloved King of Pop

Michael Jackson fans, from left, 4-year-old Luke Sumner along with Camen Alexander and Angela Alexander, all from Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived at 8 a.m. Wednesday to claim their spot in front of the stage for Wednesday night's events at the Jackson home in Gary.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to hometown's beloved King of Pop

Michael Jackson fans Brittney Pimento, of Columbus, Ohio, and Carlo Riley, of Denver, find some shade Wednesday near the Jackson home in Gary.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to hometown's beloved King of Pop

Michael Jackson's son Prince and daughter, Paris, receive hugs from Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson during a news conference Wednesday at the Majestic Star Hotel in Gary.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to hometown's beloved King of Pop

Michael Jackson's son Prince and daughter, Paris, are greeted by Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson during a press conference Wednesday at the Majestic Star Hotel in Gary.

Jackson children help fans pay homage to hometown's beloved King of Pop

Michael Jackson's son, Prince, and daughter, Paris, receive T-shirts Wednesday from Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson during a news conference at the Majestic Star Hotel in Gary.