Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, October 25th

For a pre-Halloween weekend pondering--- the meaning of masquerades, especially in Miller this weekend; films on eternal life and an unveiling by Mitch Markovitz at the Merrillville-Ross Township Museum.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, July 19

It's hot outside, but area theaters are keeping audience members cool all summer with productions that range from the Towle's 'Next to Normal' to the Goodman's 'Crowns.' --Kathy MacNeil, assistant managing editor, Shore magazine

Stage veterans return to Steppenwolf for Chekov classic 'Three Sisters'

When Chicago actress Mary Ann Thebus is asked to describe the message and themes of the classic play "Three Sisters," she's not quite sure how to answer.

OFFBEAT: Steppenwolf's 'Three Sisters' by Chekhov is beautifully bleak

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Chicago Steppenwolf's "Three Sisters" Starring Carrie Coon, Caroline Neff and Ora Jones

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of "Three Sisters" stars Carrie Coon (left), Caroline Neff (center) and Ora Jones (right) in the title roles for the Chicago run closing Aug. 26, 2012.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, March 22nd

A sensational production of "August: Osage County" opens at Fourth St. Theater in Chesterton; ArtPrize gets underway in Grand Rapids and Bartlett's deck is open to enjoy the preseason heat wave. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, March 1st

Tomorrow, at a theater near you, the opening of The Lorax movie and a party for Dr. Seuss's 109th b-day at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles on Saturday; also very secret exclusive Paparazzi opening Saturday in Valpo. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, February 9th

Romantic adventures with NISO's concert of requited (Schumann) and unrequited (Tchaikovsky) tomorrow night and a collaborative work about George Mallory's frustration with Mt. Everest and on Saturday an exhibition by inspiring artist-couples. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, S…

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, February 2nd

Great visuals are coming up, including the Abstract Expressionism of Robert Rauschenberg opening tonight at GRAM; Anthony Droege's paintings at Main Street Galleries in Benton Harbor starting tomorrow and an exhibit for Black History Month at KIA. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Edit…

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, January 26th

CBS Morning Weatherperson Megan Glaros and her brother Matt co-host Shore Bridal event Sunday; Tryon Farm's Eve and Ed Noonan present at Cliff Dwellers next week and Andy Urschel and Justin Treasure direct Albee's 'The Goat' at CTG opening Friday. --- Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Ed…

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, January 12th

Weekend excitement includes a birdhouse auction featuring the work of local artists including Fritz Olsen, Stephen Holkansen, Bruce Niemi, Eric Shaw, Rick Ott and Roger Harvey tomorrow night.--Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, January 5th

Cheers for favorite holiday gifts created and brought to us by Rick Kaempfer, Brendan Sullivan, Roger Ebert, Christopher Hitchens, David Mitchell, Woody Allen, Christopher Reid, Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, among others, this year. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, December 29

The special Happy New Year's Eve issue in which we end with a look back at the perfect meal at Chef Jean Joho's LV Eiffel and forward to the major Rauschenberg extravaganza GRAM Director and CEO Dana Friis-Hansen has planned for 2012.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, December 22

Happy holidays from the Shore staff! This week, take advantage of some world-class theater, or plan ahead for Winter Delights in Benton Harbor and an extraordinary exhibit in Michigan City.

OFFBEAT: Steppenwolf's 'Penelope' an oddly amusing education in genders, wits

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company's presents 'Penelope'

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production 'Penelope' stars Tracy Letts (left to right), Scott Jaeck and Yasen Peyankov playing until Feb. 5 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, December 1

Two legendary and inspiring patrons of the arts --- Former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley and Grand Rapids' Frederik Meijer --- passed away last week and while we mourn them, we also celebrate the rich legacies they left behind. They were visionaries and pragmatists who made big dreams come true.

Ensemble member Tracy Letts Joins the Cast of Steppenwolf's Penelope

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce ensemble member Tracy Letts will join the cast of Penelope, by Enda Walsh and directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. Penelope also features ensemble members Ian Barford and Yasen Peyankov with Scott Jaeck and Logan Vaughn. Ensemble member J…

OFFBEAT: Jackson 5 talent producer featured in mag; Letts in for Mahoney for 'Penelope'

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Cast Members and a Scene from "Middletown" at Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf ensemble members (left to right) Alana Arenas and Ora Jones with Keith Kupferer and Molly Glynn and ensemble member Tim Hopper star in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere production of "Middletown" by Will Eno and directed by Les Waters.