INTRO: Mitch Markovitz ends up exactly where he always wanted to be

For a South Side kid like Mitch Markovitz, trains were everything. Clattering in the distance and whistling through the night when you were falling asleep and marking off day parts when you were awake.

Trainspotting: How Mitch Markovitz ended up exactly where he always wanted to be

For a South Side kid like Mitch Markovitz, trains were everything. Clattering in the distance and whistling through the night when you were falling asleep and marking off day parts when you were awake.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, February 14, 2013

Producer/Director John Hancock creates his own Harbor Country Oscar Buzz this weekend; @properties opens on Whittaker and I'm keeping faith in Stray Dog's resurrection.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, February 7, 2013

Silver Beach in St. Joe for wine, dancing and ice-carving this weekend; pre-Valentine's Day couples' painting in St. John and legendary John Records Landecker at Bartlett's in April...and BB King too.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, January 31, 2013

A chocolate-soaked weekend in New Buffalo starts early with chocolate-covered bacon and goes late with infused wine and chocolate martinis and there is huge drama at Lubeznik on Friday and Sunday.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving, get ready to shop local over the weekend by consulting the holiday issue of Shore; downtown parties galore in Crown Point, Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Buchanan and South Haven and don't forget the MSI festival of trees.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Michigan City Uptown Arts District for Halloween

In downtown Michigan City on Saturday the Uptown Arts District hosts Trick or Treat from 6:30-to-8:30 p.m.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

The next speaker at The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan will be lifestyle expert Martha Stewart who will hostess a "Fireside Chat" on Nov. 1.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Ruth Ryberg's Wine-Tastings at Bistro Are Back

Certified Sommelier Ruth Ryberg lines up two new wine-tastings at Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe for October.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Michigan City and Three Oaks food news

Bill Welter, indomitable spirit and owner of Journeyman Distillery is a Times BusINess 20 Under 40 winner and other food and beverage news.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

20 UNDER 40: Jon Schmaltz

Attorney Jon Schmaltz became a partner of the Valparaiso law firm Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP in 2006 when he was only 32. He grew up in Michigan City and earned his undergraduate degree at Purdue University in 1996 before attending the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.…

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, August 23rd

Land and sea selections for this weekend include new and edgy photography by Susan K. Johnston; Michigan City's annual in-water boat show with Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel and the last chance to see the art and craftmanship of LaPorte's master papermaker Andrea Peterson.---Pat Colander, …

Moe cooks in Michigan City and Italian Day in Sawyer

Cookbook author ("Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner?") Lisa Caponigri will be at Sawyer Garden Center and Moe Mroueh will be dishing it out at the Taste of Michigan City this weekend ---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Lakefront Art Festival show and sale is August 18-19 at Washington Park

Works from over 110 artists from the across the county will be on exhibit at Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ Lakefront Art Festival in Michigan City, Indiana. This 31 year-old festival will be held Saturday and Sunday August 18 and 19 on the lakefront in Washington Park. Visitors will find one…

Soda Dog in Michigan City is Open for the Season

Hurray, summer is finally here, and Soda Dog Drive-In in Michigan City is open every weekend for your eating and drinking pleasure.

Soda Dog in Michigan City is Open for the Season

Hurray, summer is finally here, and Soda Dog Drive-In in Michigan City is open every weekend for your eating and drinking pleasure.

Soda Dog in Michigan City Opens Today at 11am-7pm CST

Hurray it's Memorial Day Weekend and Soda Dog Drive-In in Michigan City is open 11-7 through Monday for your eating and drinking pleasure.

More Uptown Arts Friday Outdoor Eating

The food fun continues on Saturday, December 17, from 3-7 p.m. with Chili Night in the Uptown Art District. Kristy Bardol of Soda Dog will be serving up spicy goodness in Lubeznik Center's Hyndman Gallery.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, November 3

Bobbi Costa, Lori Foglesong, Karen Biernacki, Del and Kreg Arnold, Rick Soria and Kara de Alvare, among others, are just a few of the folks participating in holiday-themed events for worthy causes coming up (and coming available) this week at both ends -- from Hammond, Indiana, to Holland, M…