Join the Crown Point Parks & Recreation under the stars for a family movie night in the park.  An eclectic mix of current and old movies will be shown.  Remeber to bring a blanket or chairs to make your movie more comfortable.  Ref...

Join the Crown Point Parks & Recreation under the stars for a family movie night in the park.  An eclectic mix of current and old movies will be shown.  Remeber to bring a blanket or chairs to make your movie more comfortable.  Refreshments will  be sold at the event.  A special thanks to Oasis Video and all of the event sponsors.

Schedule is as follows:
Sauerman Woods Park (off of Indiana Ave., by the Hub Pool)-Fridays at Sauerman Woods
May 9 – Bee Movie
May 30 – E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial
June 20 – A Walk to Remember
July 11 – Nanny McPhee
July 25 – A League of their Own

Kaiser Park (off of S. Main Street)-Saturdays at Kaiser Park
Aug. 9 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
August 23 – Remember the Titans
September 13 – Finding Neverland

**Movie titles are subject to change**
**Movies will begin at dusk**
**Event is weather dependant**
Movies in the Park are sponsored by Citizens Financial Bank and Midnight Blue Towing.

 

Arnold George Dorsey, better known as ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, grew up in England, playing saxophone until his big break at the age of 17, when he appeared on Sunday Night at the Palladium.  Debuting his now gold signature single, "Release Me," EN...

Arnold George Dorsey, better known as ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, grew up in England, playing saxophone until his big break at the age of 17, when he appeared on Sunday Night at the Palladium.  Debuting his now gold signature single, "Release Me," ENGELBERT 's appearance caused the song to skyrocket up the Hit Parade, preventing The Beatles from reaching their customary #1 position with "Penny Lane."  Since then, he has garnered 64 gold and 23 platinum records, including hits like "Spanish Eyes," "A Man Without Love," "After the Lovin'," and "Winter World of Love."

Indiana Lincoln Highway Association announces Cynthia Ogorek, author of "The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago" will discuss her book at the Dyer Historical Society. Art Schweitzer will be honored for his preservation work on the Lincoln High...

Indiana Lincoln Highway Association announces Cynthia Ogorek, author of "The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago" will discuss her book at the Dyer Historical Society.

Art Schweitzer will be honored for his preservation work on the Lincoln Highway in Dyer and Schererville. Cost is $16 per person. Send Check to Joyce Chambers (Secretary INLHA), 18120 Chipstead Drive, South Bend Indiana.

Contact Kathy Powers at Dyer Historical Society for more information on events at the Dyer Historical Museum 219-865-6108

Come join Dyer Parks & Recreation as we host a trip to the Lighthouse Premium Outlet Mall in Michigan City, IN on Saturday, May 10.  This outdoor mall has over 120 of your favorite stores such as Adidas, Burberry, Gap, Nike Factory, and BCBG...

Come join Dyer Parks & Recreation as we host a trip to the Lighthouse Premium Outlet Mall in Michigan City, IN on Saturday, May 10.  This outdoor mall has over 120 of your favorite stores such as Adidas, Burberry, Gap, Nike Factory, and BCBG Max Azria.  With great scenery and great prices this trip is sure to help with all your shopping needs.  The fee for this trip is $25 for Dyer Residents and $28 for Non-Residents.  The fee includes bus transportation to and from the mall.  The bus departs at 8:30 AM from Northgate Park (3 blocks south of Main St. on Calumet Ave., Dyer) and returns at 5:00 PM.  For more information, please call (219) 865-2505. 

South Shore Arts Presents Pavement Ends–The Vanishing Landscape: Photographs by Richard Loslo Works by photographer Richard Loslo will be on display in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana...

South Shore Arts Presents Pavement Ends–The Vanishing Landscape: Photographs by Richard Loslo
Works by photographer Richard Loslo will be on display in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 4 through May 18, 2008.  The hours for the Atrium Gallery are Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am-4:00 pm. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. 
A resident of Northwest Indiana for over twenty years, Richard Loslo has been interested in photography since he was eight years old. His photographs have documented the lives of his family, friends and the students he has worked with in his teaching career.
Mr. Loslo spent many years working primarily with black and white, processing the negatives and developing the prints in his own darkroom. In 2005, Mr. Loslo acquired a digital camera and has found immense satisfaction working with various computer programs. All of the images included in this exhibit were taken with a digital camera. Though sad to leave the black and white, chemical process behind; Mr. Loslo sees digital imaging as the here and now.
Pavement Ends evolved from Mr. Loslo’s fascination with the rapid changes taking place right outside our backdoors. In the early ‘80s, Loslo bicycled extensively throughout the Region, some days pedaling more than eighty miles. He saw the beauty of the farmland being overtaken by the force of economic growth. Through the photographs in this exhibit, Mr. Loslo shares his appreciation of the shrinking rural landscape throughout Chicagoland.
This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.southshoreartsonline.org http://www.southshoreartsonline.org

Lake County, Indiana Crown Point-Old Courthouse Square, every Sat., 8am-1pm. Highland's Farmers Market-9am-1pm, Main Square-June 14 to Oct. 11. Jansen's Michigan Fruit Market-everything, 8:30am-8pm, 7 days, US. 6, & Rt. 51, Hobart, 219-962-122...

Lake County, Indiana

Crown Point-Old Courthouse Square, every Sat., 8am-1pm.

Highland's Farmers Market-9am-1pm, Main Square-June 14 to Oct. 11.

Jansen's Michigan Fruit Market-everything, 8:30am-8pm, 7 days, US. 6, & Rt. 51, Hobart, 219-962-1224.

Johnson Farm Produce-vegetables, strawberries, rasberries, 8am-6pm, 8960 E. Ridge Rd. Hobart, 219-962-1383.

Johnson Farm Produce-vegetables, strawberries, rasberries, 8am-6pm.718 W. US Hwy. 30, Valparaiso, 219-759-6359.

Lane's End Farm-vegetables, herbs, organic fresh produce, Thurs.-Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 8am-11am, Lowell, 219-696-3225.

Remus Farms-vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers, Mon.-Sat., 8am-6pm, Sun. 8am-5pm, 9380 E. Ridge Road, Hobart, 219-962-6738.

Sappers Farm Market-flowers, fruits, vegetables, homemade goods, open all year, St. Rd. 51, 219-942-4995.

Scheeringer Farms & Produce-8am-6pm, flowers May-June; produce July-Oct., 9436 Cline Ave., Highland, 219-838-6369.

Porter County

Valparaiso's Farmers Market-when season starts, June-Oct./Tues. & Thurs. & Sat., Court House Square, downtown. May Sat. only.

Andy's-open all year, variety of plants, fruits, & vegetables in season, 921 U.S. 20, Chesterton, 219-926-3141.

Birky Family Farms Country Market-homegrown vegetables, local fruit, bedding plants, specialty frozen pork, 506 S. St. Rd. 49, 6 mi. south of US on St. Rd. 49, Valparaiso, 219-462-4150.

Keel's Country Corner-flowers, vegetables & more, 294 E. 600 N. Valparaiso, (1 mi. E. off 49 bipass on 600 N.).

Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques-May-Oct., Fri. & Sat., 10am-4pm, 2 mi. E.of 49, off US 20, Chesterton, 219-926-1551.

Windy Ridge Farm-produce in season, lawn ornaments, nursery, Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, 253 E. 150 S., Valparaiso, 219-548-7229.

LaPorte County

LaPorte Farmers Market-every Sat., 7am-every Sat., 7am-1pm, May-Oct., corner of State St. & Michigan Ave., 219-362-8220.

Mark's Family Farm Market & Greenhouses-vegetables, flowers, 10am-5pm, 4374 W. US 20, LaPorte, 219-873-0624.

Michigan Ciy-Farmers' Market-every Sat., 8:30am-1:30pm, May-Oct., corner of 8th & Washington, 219-874-3647.

Lake County, Indiana County Line Orchard-17 u-pick apples, pumpkins, open in mid-August every day from 9am-6pm. Baked goods, jams, gifts, honey, 1 mile south of U.S. 6 on County Line Rd., Hobart 219-947-4477. Johnson Farm Produce-strawberries, in s...

Lake County, Indiana

County Line Orchard-17 u-pick apples, pumpkins, open in mid-August every day from 9am-6pm. Baked goods, jams, gifts, honey, 1 mile south of U.S. 6 on County Line Rd., Hobart 219-947-4477.

Johnson Farm Produce-strawberries, in season, 8960 E. Ridge Road, Hobart, 219-962-1383.

Mowry's Fruit Farm-u-pick apples, open Aug.-Nov., honey, apple butter, apple cider, 2411 E. 109th St., Crown Point, 219-663-4782. 

Porter County, Indiana

Anderson Orchards & Winery-u-pick apples and pumpkins. Open year-round with plants, wine vegetables, bakery, 430 E. U.S.6, Valparaiso, 219-464-4936.

Peterich's-Aug.-Oct., red rasberries, 1371 Old Porter Rd., Porter, 219-926-06410

Laporte County, Indiana

Burek Farms, Strawberries, 0381 E. 400 S., LaPorte, 219-393-5349

Blueberry Dunes-u-pick blueberries, open July-Aug., Open morning to dusk, 10352 N. Hwy. 39, LaPorte, 219-324-6335.

Coulters' Farm Produce-u-pick pumpkins, purchase asparagus, tomatoes, apples. Daily 8am-6pm, 5433 s. U.S. 421, Westville, 219-785-2406.

Red Radke Orchard-8999 W. 200 N. Michigan City, 219-872-3140.

Garwood Orchards-Apples, resberries & pumpkins (Sat. & sun only,) Beginning in July close 5:30pm. On site farmer's market open daily 8am-7;30pm, 5911 W. 50 S., LaPorte, 219-362-4385.

Radke's Orchard-apples, pumpkins and gourds, 8999 W. 200 N. Michigan City, 219-872-3140.

Rosey's Berry Farm-strawberries, rasberries, 7am-7pm, 1066 N. 1150 W. Michigan City, 219-874-2981.

Siegesmund Berry Farm-blueberries, 8am-6pm, 8131 S. 900 West, Wanatah, 219-733-2259.

State Line Blueberries-(June) 9 varieties, jam, honeu & maple syrup, 9957 Frontage Rd., Michigan City.

Sun-Acre Fruit Farm-apples, apricots, cantaloupe, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, 4 mi. N. of US 20 on City Rd., E. Rolling Prairie.

Blue Sky Blueberry Farm-u-pick blueberries, open June-Aug., Open 7am-7pm, Hwy. 421, 3 miles south of U.S. 30,  15552 S. 1050 W., Wanatah. 219-733-2416.

State Line Blueberries, (June) 9 varieties, jam, honeu & maple syrup, 9957 Frontage Rd., Michigan City.

Two exhibitions opening April 23 at Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art will feature artwork created by VU art students this academic year. The annual VU Student Art Exhibition will feature approximately 60 works selected by the University’s...

Two exhibitions opening April 23 at Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art will feature artwork created by VU art students this academic year. The annual VU Student Art Exhibition will feature approximately 60 works selected by the University’s art faculty. The show will be displayed through May 11.

An opening reception and awards ceremony for the exhibition will take place at 7 p.m. April 23 in Brauer Museum. The reception is free and open to the public.Artwork in a variety of media, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, graphic design, sculpture and video, will be featured in the exhibition.
Also opening is an exhibition of works created by seniors Brian Morfitt of Grayslake, Ill., and Kim Sienkiewicz of Hoffman Estates, Ill., each of whom will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts this May.

In the exhibition, Morfitt will display ceramic sculptures and drawings while Sienkiewicz will present a series of her paintings.Each of the artists will discuss their work during an opening reception at 7 p.m. April 24 in Brauer Museum. Their artwork will remain on display through May 11.

Beaches at Lake Etta and Whihala Beach Open for the seasonThe beaches at Lake Etta and Whihala Beach are open from Saturday, May 24 through Labor Day (excluding weekdays the last two weeks of August).  Times are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on weekends ...

Beaches at Lake Etta and Whihala Beach Open for the season
The beaches at Lake Etta and Whihala Beach are open from Saturday, May 24 through Labor Day (excluding weekdays the last two weeks of August).  Times are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekdays when weather conditions permit.  Parking fees are charged at both parks.  There is a $2 per person fee for the Lake Etta water slides.

See America Week...Stop in at the Indiana Welcome Center and pick up a brochure or talk to our travel counselors on dozens of "things to do", "places to eat"  and "activities for the entire family".

 

Looking for U-Pick Farms and Farmers Markets in Northwest Indiana? Check out this Purdue University Agriculture site: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/anr/anr/anr/farmersmkts.html

Lake Hills Mothers of Preschoolers is hosting their annual program for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Sept. through May. Childcare is provided while moms enjoy breakfast and a variety of activities whic...

Lake Hills Mothers of Preschoolers is hosting their annual program for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Sept. through May. Childcare is provided while moms enjoy breakfast and a variety of activities which include special speakers who cover topics dealing with parenting, self help, home making, and creative activities. MOPS is from 9:15am until 11:30 am. For more info call Cindy Poulsen at 219-365-4747. Lake Hills baptist Church is located at 9209 W. 85th Ave., at Austin Ave., Schererville. Walk-ins are welcomed, but registration is preferred.

Lake Hills Baptist Church ALIVE youth ministries in Schererville, invites ninth through twelth grade guys to join us for open gym (basketball). Open gym runs from 8:30 to 10 pm.

Lake Hills Baptist Church in Schererville, invites men from the ages 60 and up to join us for open gym (basketball), starting Thursday, January 10th. Open gym runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BEATNIKS ON CONKEY, a new coffee house/ black box theatre is opening on January 18th, 2008 in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Hammond. "Beatniks became a reality because of Hammond's need for a playhouse where all types of theatre can perform ...

BEATNIKS ON CONKEY, a new coffee house/ black box theatre is opening on January 18th, 2008 in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Hammond. "Beatniks became a reality because of Hammond's need for a playhouse where all types of theatre can perform at a reasonable cost to themselves and the public." says Rip Johnson, manager of Beatniks. "We wanted to create an environment where any type of theatre could perform and an audience would be comfortable and entertained."  Two community theatre companies, two independent theatre companies, and newly formed Beatniks Improv Group have signed on for performances. Beatniks will also have "Open Mic Nights" for those yearning to express themselves. Beatniks will be open on Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00pm. For theatre programs only, Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  Beatniks is located just south of Hammond City Hall and between Calumet and Hohman Avenues at 418 Conkey Street. Admission is $6.00 on Open Mic Nights, $8.00 on Improv nights, $12.00 on play nights.
Beatniks will host a preview night on January 17, 2008 at 7:00pm. All five groups will perform previews of their talents and shows. The event is free and drinks and snacks will be provided. Please come by and see what Beatniks is all about.
Our first play will be on January 18th presented by Young at Heart Theatre "Relating With Ives" an evening of four short one-act plays written by author David Ives. "Ives" show dates are Friday January 18th & 25th, Saturday January 19th & 26th, doors open at 7:00pm, Sunday January 20th & 27th matinee, doors open at 1:00pm.
Beatniks Improv Group will debut the beginning of February and Hammond Community Theatre will perform "Annoyance" by Sam Bobrick, an adult comedy, at the end of February.
"We hope you will come to Beatniks for entertainment and that Beatniks will become your regular hangout." says Isaac Johnson, Assistant Manager.

Schedule: Young at Heart Theatre opens Beatniks on January 18th with "Relating with Ives".
Two weekends January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27,  Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00
Beatniks Improv Group  February 1, 2, 8 and 9, at 7:30 PM
"The Vagina Monologues" will be performed by Young at Heart Theatre February 15th and 16th, 2008. Proceeds to a local Women's Shelter.
Open mic February 22nd and 23rd.
Hammond Community Theatre will perform "Annoyance" February 29, March 1, 2, 14 and 15,  8 PM on Fri/Sat, 2 PM Sun
Young at Heart Theatre will perform "Exposed: Don't Stop Me Now", March 7, 8, and 9.

For further information visit our website at BeatniksonConkey.com or call Rip Johnson 219-852-0848.

World Premiere Musical!Knute Rockne All-AmericanApril 3 – May 11thBook by Buddy FarmerMusic by Michael MahlerLyrics by David H. Bell and Michael MahlerDirected and Choreographed by David H. BellKnute Rockne All-American - This vibrant and inspiring W...

World Premiere Musical!
Knute Rockne All-American
April 3 – May 11th
Book by Buddy Farmer
Music by Michael Mahler
Lyrics by David H. Bell and Michael Mahler
Directed and Choreographed by David H. Bell
Knute Rockne All-American - This vibrant and inspiring World Premiere musical opens April 3 and closes May 11th at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.  With book by Buddy Farmer, music by Michael Mahler, and lyrics by David H. Bell and Michael Mahler, this energetic World Premier musical celebrates the life of the man who created American College football – The ragtime rhythms of the turn of the last century, to the wild jazz of the 1920’s – punctuate this moving story of the “winningest” coach in the history of American sport.  From his meager beginnings as an immigrant living in Chicago’s Logan Square – to his glory years as the pride of Notre Dame – Knute Rockne’s story unfolds as the story of America itself!
Be a part of history!  Join us for this World Premiere Musical.  Get in the spirit and join us for our Tailgate Buffet “Fun”draiser on Friday, April 18, 2008, hosted by WLS – 890AM – sports anchor of Notre Dame coverage – Chet Coppock!
Tailgate Buffet – 6pm – 8pm.  Enjoy a delicious buffet of Burgers, Bratwursts, wings, Cash Bar, and all the extras! PLUS – raffles for Notre Dame helmets and jerseys!  Theatre ticket and buffet only $50.00.  Buffet only - $20! 
Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional, equity theater located at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. 
The regular schedule is:  Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. ($36.00); Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. ($36.00) and 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ($39.00).   Additional performances include occasional Friday and Saturday matinees and Thursday and Sunday evenings.  Season subscriptions are $130.  To purchase individual or group tickets call the Box Office at 219.836.3255 or Tickets.com at 800.511.1552.  For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit www.theatreatthecenter.org.

 

Features Amish vegetables, jams, breads, and other goods

Unique wood hand carving demonstrations by this talented group. Live demonstrations by the Lake County Whittlers. Hand carved items available at the Indiana Welcome Center Gift Shop.

Open daily from 10am to 4pm. The John Dillinger Museum “Crime doesn’t pay”, is now open in the award-winning Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN. Guests are invited to learn about the birth of the FBI as they chase the John Dillinger and his gang t...

Open daily from 10am to 4pm. The John Dillinger Museum “Crime doesn’t pay”, is now open in the award-winning Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN. Guests are invited to learn about the birth of the FBI as they chase the John Dillinger and his gang through the Midwest. The museum includes interactive displays, life-size wax figures and educational and historical displays. Included are the notable “death trousers” (the pants Dillinger was wearing when he was shot outside of the Biograph Theater in Chicago), the infamous wooden gun, Dillinger’s lucky rabbits foot and more.

See the square transform back to the cool era of hot rods and muscle cars while oldies music fills the air.  Location for July 31-August 14 is Beacon Hill Plaza on Broadway.  Join us for this free event on Thursday evenings.

Dyer's Hometown Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 1-11pm in the Jewel Parking lot at us 30 and Calument Avenue.There will be a car show, entertainment, beer garden, fireworks, information and food vendors!The Farmer's Market wi...

Dyer's Hometown Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 1-11pm in the Jewel Parking lot at us 30 and Calument Avenue.
There will be a car show, entertainment, beer garden, fireworks, information and food vendors!
The Farmer's Market will be held each Saturday from May 3 through October 18, 2008 at 1443 119th in front of City Hall.  The market will feature fresh produce and Amish Specialties such as homemade bread and honey and will operate between the hours of 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

LDMA's Bread & Cheese Day!Along the Sidewalks of Historic Downtown Lowell2:00 p.m. to 6:00 (or until sold out)(219) 696-6487Join us under the umbrellad booth for fresh baked artisan Labriola Bread and Award winning Fair Oaks cheeses.  While ...

LDMA's Bread & Cheese Day!
Along the Sidewalks of Historic Downtown Lowell
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 (or until sold out)
(219) 696-6487
Join us under the umbrellad booth for fresh baked artisan Labriola Bread and
Award winning Fair Oaks cheeses.  While here enjoy meandering throughout the
quaint shops and restaurants housed in our Historic buildings.  Produce and other booths will join us occasionally througout the year. 
The Historic Shopping & Dining District is located on Commercial Avenue (Rt.2) just
minutes west of I 65 or east of S.R. 41 (Indianapolis Blvd.)

 

The Towle Community Theater continues their 2008 5th Anniversary Subscription Series with the Indiana State Premiere “No Way to Treat a Lady”.  “No Way to Treat a Lady” is a musical comedy thriller about a publicity-crazed actor turned killer an...

The Towle Community Theater continues their 2008 5th Anniversary Subscription Series with the Indiana State Premiere “No Way to Treat a Lady”.  “No Way to Treat a Lady” is a musical comedy thriller about a publicity-crazed actor turned killer and the endearing detective who pursues him. During the pursuit, the detective meets Sarah, a bright & confident woman.   Love blooms between the two, but will his job and the killer get in the way?  The musical is based on the best selling novel that became a renowned movie (both of the same name). It is a devilish blend of humor, romance and murder. This winner of a 1987 Richard Rodgers grant was nominated for Best Revival by the New York Outer Critics Circle. This production is directed and choreographed by Jeff Casey.  Valerie Webdell is the Vocal/Music Director with Costumes and Sets designed by Kevin Bellamy. The cast includes John E. Buranosky (Chicago), Kristyn Estes (Munster), Tom Farley (Chicago) and Sherry VerWey (Griffith).

On May 10th, following the performance, there will be a Cast Talk Back.  This is a casual Q & A with the cast and production staff.  The audience is invited to stay after the show and ask all those questions you always wanted to ask about “show biz”.

Performances run May 8-11 & 15-18.  Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm & Sundays at 2pm.  Tickets are $15. The musical is rate PG-13.  Advance payment required. Tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain.  If you arrive after curtain, you will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager.  We do not hold curtain.  Doors are locked once the show has started.   Call 219-937-8780 for more information or to purchase tickets.