EDITORIAL: Students improving our quality of life

The work of college students to revitalize Gary and Hammond should be applauded.

OFFBEAT: Actor from Hammond ready to play NYC in 'Peter Pan' stage sequel

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Towle Theater breaking down cultural barriers with "Jewtopia"

HAMMOND | A sketch that became a full-length play, the longest running production in Los Angeles theater history and a star-studded movie production, has now become a part of the Towle Theater’s collection of eclectic theater productions.

Theater performance will benefit Catherine McAuley Clinic

HAMMOND | The Rotary Club of Hammond will present “An Evening to Benefit The Catherine McAuley Clinic” tonight at the Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave.

Graphic designer continues to support local nonprofits

Internationally-recognized graphic designer, Judith Mayer has rebranded each season with the Towle Theater in Hammond and most recently unveiled this season’s 10th anniversary design. With her nonprofit work ranging from the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago to the Wild Dolphin Foundation in Hawaii,…

Towle Theater to present youth ensemble play in April

HAMMOND | The Towle Theater's youth program will host performances of “The Laughing Stock” in April.

IUN students perform "Pickle Chiffon Pie" for young audiences

GARY | Theater majors from Indiana University Northwest will tour local elementary schools to present an original musical revision of a children’s book starting Friday through April 26.

Towle Theater to present play over three weekends

HAMMOND | The Towle Theater will present “Tomorrow Morning” beginning Feb. 22.

PUC hopes to host functions at Towle Theater

HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet is in talks to bring plays and other university functions to the Towle Theater stage.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

WEDNESDAY

Towle Theater has Dec. 9, 10 'Tomorrow Morning' auditions

HAMMOND | The Towle Theater will hold auditions for “Tomorrow Morning" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at Theater Wit, 1229 Belmont Ave. in Chicago and at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave.

Fashion show set for Nov. 11 to benefit the Haven House

HAMMOND | A fashion show Nov. 11 at the Towle Theater will benefit the Haven House.

Towle Theater to present world premiere

HAMMOND | The final show of the Towle Theater’s 2012 subscription series is the poignant comedy "Leaving Iowa."

'Iowa' revised for Indiana audiences

For theatergoers who prefer less shock, Towle Theater's production of "Leaving Iowa" may be an appropriate fit in the eyes of Towle's executive director, Jeff Casey.

Towle Theater will present 'Leaving Iowa' next month

HAMMOND | The Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., will present the play “Leaving Iowa” in September.

“The Towle Theater to present World Premiere”

HAMMOND | The final show of the Towle Theater’s 2012 Subscription Series is the poignant comedy Leaving Iowa. Tom Farley of Chicago plays Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, who returns home and decides to finally take his father's ashes to his childhood home, as requested. But when Don disc…

OFFBEAT: Hammond producer, director add 'Trailer Park' to their hits

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Blake Zolfo to bring one-man cabaret show to the Towle

HAMMOND | Region native Blake Zolfo will perform a solo cabaret Friday at the Towle Theater.

Towle stages award-winning ‘Normal’ musical

Jeff Casey, director of Towle Theater’s “Next to Normal,” expects people to connect with the characters and drama in the play despite the extreme circumstances depicted on stage.

Hammond venues open doors for art walk

Dave Mueller, owner of Hammond's Paul Henry's Art Gallery and coordinator of the city's art walk, has a pleasant climate in mind when it comes to the inaugural event.