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Things To Do for May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:10:37 -0500

Here’s a look at things to do. Suggestions include Hobart’s trash or treasure neighborhood garage sale.

Things To Do for May 10, 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:11:43 -0500

Here’s a look at things to do. Suggestions include 30 Dirty Fingers.

Weekend To Do list, March 22

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:52 -0500

Judy Garland music The Miller Beach Arts and Creative District presents “Judy Garland: The Concert Years” at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary. 7 p.m. March 23 Details: Call 306-6880 or (773) 456-4316 Original play Gary native Chester Gregory reprises his role as soul crooner Jackie Wilson in “The Eve of Jackie,” a play he co-wrote and produced, at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St., Chicago. 7:30 p.m. March 24 Details: $45; (773) 769-4451 or www.blackensemble.org Home Show Expo Get ideas for home and garden improvements at the Home Show Expo …

Theater, March 22

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:44 -0500

‘Fox on the Fairway’: Theater at the Center presents this madcap comedy — set at the 43rd grudge match of rival golf clubs — on various dates through March 24 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets: $38. For details: 836-3255; www.theatreatthecenter.com ‘The Fantasticks’: 4th Street Theater presents this popular musical about families learning about love at 8 p.m. March 15, 16 and 3 p.m. March 17 at 125 N. Fourth St., Chesterton. Tickets: $18. For details: 926-7875; www.4thStreetNCCA.org ‘All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten’: Crown Point Community Theater presents this …

Weekend To Do list, March 15

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:22 -0500

Judy Garland music The Miller Beach Arts and Creative District presents “Judy Garland: The Concert Years” at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary. 7 p.m. March 23 Details: Call 306-6880 or (773) 456-4316. Symphony performance Portage Live Entertainment Association and New Vistas High School presents the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra in concert at Portage High School East auditorium, 6450 U.S. 6. 7 p.m. March 16 Details: $15 at the door, free for students with valid student identification; 484-7648, www.PortageMusic.com. Wine tasting American Cancer Society Relay For Life team Rush For A Cure presents Taste For …

Theater, March 15

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:19 -0500

Weekend To Do list, March 8

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:59:56 -0500

‘Postcards’ exhibit “Postcards from My 621/2-Year Vacation,” an exhibit of artwork and illustrations by Mitch Markovitz, known for his South Shore Line poster series, is on display at the Indiana Welcome Center, Kennedy Avenue, Hammond. Display runs through March 22Details: www.southshorecva.com Maple Syrup Time Maple Syrup Time weekday field trips available at Deep River County Park, with the experience adjusted to fit the needs of first-grade students through adults. 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 12-14Details: $2 per person; $20 deposit for group reservations; 769-7275 for reservations ‘FDR’ Ed Asner stars in “FDR,” a one-man show at the Pavilion …

Theater, March 8

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:59:52 -0500

‘Pirates of Penzance’: The Genesius Guild presents this classic at 8 p.m. March 8, 9 and 3 p.m. March 10 at First United Methodist Church, 6635 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens. For details: (877) 724-7715. ‘Tomorrow Morning’: Towle Theater presents this contemporary musical at 8 p.m. March 8, 9 and 2 p.m. March 10 at 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond. For details: 937-8780 or www.towletheater.org. ‘Fox on the Fairway’: Theater at the Center presents this madcap comedy — set at the 43rd grudge match of rival golf clubs — on various dates through March 24 …

Theater, March 1

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:03:28 -0500

‘Pirates of Penzance’: The Genesius Guild presents this classic at 8 p.m. March 1, 2, 8, 9 and 3 p.m. March 3, 10 at First United Methodist Church, 6635 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens. For details: (877) 724-7715. ‘Tomorrow Morning’: Towle Theater presents this contemporary musical at 8 p.m. March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 2 p.m. March 3, 10 at 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond. For details: 937-8780 or www.towletheater.org. ‘Fox on the Fairway’: Theater at the Center presents this madcap comedy — set at the 43rd grudge match of rival golf clubs …

Weekend To Do list, March 1

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:03:42 -0500

‘Postcards’ exhibit “Postcards from My 621/2-Year Vacation,” an exhibit of artwork and illustrations by Mitch Markovitz, known for his South Shore Line poster series, is on display at the Indiana Welcome Center, Kennedy Avenue, Hammond. Display runs through March 22Details: www.southshorecva.com Photos on display “Latinas’ Fifteenth: Photographs by Tom Hocker” is on display at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1Details: Admission is free Lunchtime cabaret Due to construction at Memorial Opera House, the lunchtime cabaret “Be My Valentine: Love Duets” scheduled for Feb. 13 has been rescheduled to March 6. …

Theater, Feb. 22

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:06:16 -0500

‘Pirates of Penzance’: The Genesius Guild presents this classic at 8 p.m. Feb. 23, March 1, 2, 8, 9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10 at First United Methodist Church, 6635 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens. For details: (877) 724-7715. ‘Tomorrow Morning’: Towle Theater presents this contemporary musical at 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10 at 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond. For details: 937-8780 or www.towletheater.org. ‘Fox on the Fairway’: Theater at the Center presents this madcap comedy — set …

Weekend To Do list, Feb. 22

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:06:13 -0500

Film festival Actor William Johnson, a Gary native, hosts his second annual Film Festival at the Glen Theater, 20 W. Ridge Road, Gary. 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. Details: $15 per night in advance, $20 at the door; combo ticket in advance is $25. Tickets available at Beautiful Things in the Village Shopping Center; 985-8256. Youth rally A program titled 21st Century Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion features Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and takes place at Van Buren Baptist Church, 2585 Van Buren St., Gary. 9 a.m. Feb. 23 Details: …

Weekend To Do list, Feb. 15

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:07:59 -0500

For brides-to-be Bridal show: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, $10. For more information, visit brideblu.weddingdaybridaltour.com. Black history Black history musical: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, Glen Theatre, 20 W. Ridge Road, Gary, sponsored by the African American Achievers Youth Corps Inc. and Brothers Keepers; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; tickets on sale at Beautiful Things in the Village Shopping Mall, Gary, or call 883-3907 or 887-2046. Ballet Kaleidoscope 2013: The Art of Movement, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, …

Theater, Feb. 15

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:07:10 -0500

‘Beautiful Bodies’ Crown Point Community Theatre presents a tale about women’s friendships and life choices, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 16; 3 p.m. Feb. 17; 1125 Merrillville Road, Crown Point. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 students/seniors For details: 805-4255; cpct.biz; tickets@cpct.biz ‘Fox on the Fairway’ Theater at the Center presents this comedy — set at the 43rd grudge match of rival golf clubs — on various dates through March 24 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets: $38 For details: 836-3255; www.theatreatthecenter.com ‘Pirates of Penzance’ The Genesius Guild presents this Gilbert and Sullivan classic at 8 …

Things to do, Feb. 8

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:08:16 -0500

Governor talks jobs Gov. Mike Pence delivers an address about jobs in Northwest Indiana; Feb. 8 at the Genesis Convention Center, 5th Avenue and Broadway, Gary; sponsored by Gary Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. networking reception; 11 a.m. address. Details: Admission is free; R.S.V.P. by calling 885-7407 Photos on display “Latinas’ Fifteenth: Photographs by Tom Hocker” is on display at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. To March 1; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Details: Admission is free NWI Symphony “Swept Away” concert features violinist Corey Cerovsek and …

Theater, Feb. 8

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:08:43 -0500

‘Beautiful Bodies’ Crown Point Community Theatre presents a tale about women’s friendships and life choices, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 9, 15, 16; 3 p.m. Feb. 10, 17; 1125 Merrillville Road, Crown Point. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 students/seniors For details: 805-4255; cpct.biz; tickets@cpct.biz ‘Fox on the Fairway’ Theater at the Center presents this comedy — set at the 43rd grudge match of rival golf clubs — on various dates Feb. 14-March 24 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets: $38 For details: 836-3255; www.theatreatthecenter.com ‘Pirates of Penzance’ The Genesius Guild presents this Gilbert and Sullivan …