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Lansing’s diversity of cultures, our tradition of popular events, and our proximity to Chicago are all sources for a variety of arts and entertainment that help build community.
Oak Glen principal Mike Earnshaw publishes book on successful education ‘recipes’
LANSING, Ill. (September 4, 2021) – Combine a “punk rock skateboarder” with an elementary school principal, and you'll get an out-of-the-box thinker, master motivator,...
Local artist Jim Siergey featured in Whiting ‘Midsummer Dream’ exhibit
By Jamilyn Hiskes
WHITING, Ind. (September 1, 2021) – Taking inspiration from dreams isn’t a foreign concept to many artists. Inspiration for a drawing, painting,...
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts to start in-person season in October
By Josh Bootsma
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. (August 27, 2021) – The Governor State University Center for Performing Arts is planning a return to live in-person...
Hundreds attend two-day ‘Blues, Brews, and BBQ Fest’ at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2021) – Seven bands, hundreds of people, and countless plates of barbecue made Friday and Saturday at Fox...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana updates free weekend performance schedule through September
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GARY, Ind. (August 11, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is continuing to host many free...
Center for Visual and Performing Arts to host Friday the 13th evening on August 13
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MUNSTER, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – A Friday the Thirteenth themed dinner event on Friday,...
Local author Paula Karll writes children’s book about new siblings
Ellie Meets the New Baby has won "Mom's Choice Award"
LANSING, Ill. (August 2, 2021) – Paula Karll has turned her experiences as a mom...
Hundreds enjoy NWI Symphony at Fox Pointe
Photos and video from the July 28, 2021, concert
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 28, 2021) - By the time the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra...
Auditions extended for ‘Bleacher Bums’ at South Suburban College
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 19, 2021) – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will extend open...
A great resignation: Karen Abbott-Trimuel abandons corporate world to pursue writing and self-fulfillment
By Josh BootsmaLANSING, Ill. (July 14, 2021) – For Karen Abbott-Trimuel, writing was once just a hobby, something she did when she found the...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to host free performances every weekend through end of August
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GARY, Ind. (July 14, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is hosting many free performances this...
Rain cancels Cruise Night and dampens Fox Pointe band showcase
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 10, 2021) – Although the forecast just a day before Saturday predicted pleasant weather, rain moved in more quickly...
Crete businesses collaborate on Crete Art Trail to attract art lovers to town
Trail set to open July 8
by Melanie Jongsma
CRETE, Ill. (July 1, 2021) - Small businesses in the southern suburb of Crete have banded together...