Talent scout gives Gary crowd career cues

Reflected in one of the full-length mirrors at the Beachfront Dance Studio in Gary, New York talent scout Peter Sklar gives a dose of reality to children and teens who gathered Friday for his free 90-minute lecture on "Getting Started in the Arts." "What's your real?" Sklar asked, saying it'…

Talent scout gives Gary crowd career cues

More than two dozen aspiring teen dancers, singers and actors and their parents gathered Friday night to listen to renowned New York talent scout Peter Sklar during a program on "Getting Started in the Arts" at the Beachfront Dance Studio in Gary.

Cat Behavior

WJOB in Hammond ready to celebrate 90 years of region radio fame

Jim Dedelow, owner of WJOB-1230 AM in Hammond, describes the regional radio station as "living history built on listeners."

WJOB Radio Station in Hammond

WJOB radio station in Hammond has been at the same studio location at 6405 Olcott Ave. in the Woodmar neighborhood of Hammond since 1956.

Gene "Geno" Sferruzza Broadcasting from WJOB Studios in Hammond

Gene "Geno" Sferruzza does his morning show Wednesday with a live video feed to the station's website for WJOB radio in Hammond. The station is approaching its 90th anniversary on the air.

New rule on FHA loans

Reduce the funds, cut the costs

The Last Thursday Bistro Wine Pairing Dinners

red wine bring poured from bottle

Happy and they know it

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Holly and Jack Chamberlin, Three Oaks, Michigan

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Alexandra and Sam Foster, Millburg, Michigan

How low can you go

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Hook lid vessel

Ted Geisel at Easel

When not wearing "his hat as author Dr. Seuss," Theodore Geisel, shown in 1968 in his home studio in La Jolla, Calif., enjoyed painting. His famed drafting table, where so many of his favorite storybook characters were born, still resides in the same studio space today.

Royal tea

Break out your best china, don your company manners and host an afternoon tea at home to celebrate the royal wedding.

Jonathan 'J.P.' Parker to open recording studio in Valparaiso

Valparaiso resident Jonathan Parker has been a touring manager with Wilco and The Fray.

Jonathan 'J.P.' Parker to open recording studio in Valparaiso

Valparaiso resident Jonathan Parker sits in 7 Spin Studio in Valparaiso.

Jonathan 'J.P.' Parker to open recording studio in Valparaiso

Jonathan Parker is working with Valparaiso–based Christian music label 7 Spin Music to open a new recording studio. Parker has been a touring manager with Wilco and The Fray.