Two Openings and A Closing

Stray Dog in New Buffalo and Miller Bakery Cafe on Lake in Miller Beach are hoping to re-open soon and Casey's closed abruptly after 75 years.

OFFBEAT: Dick Clark honored with 2-hour NYE tribute tonight

Dick Clark, who died in April 2012, began hosting ABC's annual New Year's Eve TV specials in 1977.

Star Plaza New Year's Eve Bash 2013

At the Star Plaza in Merrillville this New Year's Eve you can pick your atmosphere: dance party, tropical island, Irish pub or rock 'n roll with food to match.

New Year's Eve event slated at Merrillville ice skating plaza

MERRILLVILLE | Deep River Waterpark will host a family friendly New Year's Eve celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at the park's ice skating plaza, 9001 E. U.S. 30.

Ron Hawking NYE concert at Theatre at the Center promises all-star tribute

Entertainer Ron Hawking is adding some new famed vocal stylings to his all-star stage repertoire salute to great names.

Star Plaza New Year's Eve Bash 2013

At the Star Plaza in Merrillville this New Year's Eve you can pick your atmosphere: dance party, tropical island, Irish pub or rock 'n roll with food to match.

FEATURED BLOG: Of Notoriety

When HBO sent along the DVD release of their original television "Treme," it was the perfect assignment for my intern this semester to check out and write up his thoughts.

Of Notoriety: Hyatt Regency Chicago New Year's Eve Bash Entertaining Elegance

When selecting the perfect party landscape to spend New Year's Eve, picking the Chicago hotel property that boasts "the longest freestanding bar in North America" seems like the natural space to gravitate to for fun and excitement.

Design and details: Chicago's JW Marriott

The JW Marriott hotel is ready to welcome arriving guests when Indy hosts Super Bowl 2012. Not to be outdone, the new Chicago JW Marriott is just as busy, and celebrating its one-year anniversary.

FEATURED BLOG: Of Notoriety

While making the rounds on New Year's Eve, when it came time for the arrival of 2012, I decided to make my way to the Hyatt Regency Chicago's party, and I was more than just impressed.

Hollis Resnik New Year's Eve Cabaret Event

Actress, singer and entertainer Hollis Resnik is ringing in 2012 with Lampkin Music Group proudly presenting this "First Lady of Chicago Musical Theatre" in a special New Year's Eve cabaret performance at Stage 773 in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Final few tickets remain for Hollis Resnik's NYE Cabaret Performance Tonight

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Design and Details: From architecture to the service, Chicago JW Marriott welcoming guests to new experience

It was March when Dean and Bruce White's new, impressive, blue-glass, high-rise hotel, officially opened as the newest addition to the Indianapolis skyline.

FROM THE FARM: Pink Champagne Cake Perfect 'Bubbly' Recipe to Welcome 2012

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OFFBEAT: 'The Situation' causing 'situation' at Hammond nightclub opening

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OFFBEAT: 'Jersey Shore' Mike 'The Situation' headed to Hammond for New Year's Eve

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Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino hosts this month's New Year's Eve Celebration at the new AquaVor nightclub in Hammond. Music provided by DJ Lady Tribe and house DJ Double-E! Grey Goose and Effen Vodka provide cocktails from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Complimentary champagne toast at Midnight. Tickets…