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Barnyard Jams at County Line Orchard 6-10pm, County Line Orchard, 200 County Line Road, Hobart.

219.947.4477.

Enjoy some barnyard fun at the orchard with live entertainment!

The band Barcode will be performing on this special night.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show in NWI Midnight, The Art Theatre, 230 Main St, Hobart. 219.942.1670.

This showing of the immensely popular musical comedy horror film features the original uncut movie, a full shadow cast and audience participation for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

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Haunted Old Jail

7-11pm, Old Sheriff’s House and Jail, 226 S Main St, Crown Point.

Spooky thrills await visitors at this historical building, which will feature the thrills and horrors of old carnival sideshows.

Through Oct 27

Hesston Ghost Train

12pm-5pm, Hesston Steam Museum, 1201 East 1000 North, LaPorte.

219.778.2783.

Just in time for Halloween, take the haunted Ghost Train through haunted woods along the Indiana/Michigan border. Fresh apple cider is available during the tour.

Through Nov 2

Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction

228 South 500 West, Valparaiso. amhurstasylum.com.

During October, open weekends Fridays and Saturday 7pm to 11pm and Sundays 7pm to 10pm. Also open today and Halloween night 7pm to 10pm. Enter this old abandoned hospital for the criminally insane through the mind of our Dr. Amhurst and his mutilated nurses as you venture deep into pure horror. His experiments will leave you speechless.

Literally! Children under 10 are not allowed on the grounds and 10-13 year olds must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

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OCT 24

Autumn Appetizers & Wine Pairings 6:30-8:30pm, Ambiance Your Home Your Story, Inc., 9490 Wicker Ave, St. John. 219.558.0748. ambiancehomestory. com.

This ladies’ night features demonstrations and tastings by Katie The Gourmet Goddess in preparation for holiday parties and dinner guests.

THROUGH OCT 25

Día de Los Muertos Savannah Center Rm 103, Indiana University Northwest, Gary. 219.950.6891. iun.edu/art-gallery.

In celebration of the Mexican tradition of Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, this exhibit features artwork of altars created by local and regional artists.

OCT 25

Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds Performance to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure 10pm, 11pm performances, Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich. fourwindcasino.com.

The final performances in Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds’ series of Friday night concerts to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northern Indiana feature local bands Slim Gypsy Baggage, IAMBAND and Tim Stop, followed by Shock Roxy.

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Fall Harvest Festival 4-6pm, Downtown Valparaiso.

219.464.8332.

Wear your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-todoor in Valparaiso’s downtown to get some tasty treats from our restaurants and retailers. Visit Central Park Plaza for treats and fun in the park.

Free Hayrides provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department.

The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular 6:30pm, Memorial Opera House,104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso.

219.548.9137.

Memorial Opera House will enchant attendees with a night of laughter, spooky tales and endless Halloween fun, perfect for kids all ages. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for the onstage Great Pumpkin Parade.

Oct 26

2nd Annual Flame and Flair Halloween Festival Uptown Arts District, Michigan City, 5pm.

The event offers an array of entertainment for all including live fire dancing performances

by The Gypsy Circus Tribe & Crimson Pulse Firedancing on the 600 block of Franklin Street, Trick or Treating Downtown, a Thriller Street Dance performance, downtown bed races, séances and a haunted house. From 5pm to 7pm, many business will be open offering trick-ortreating.

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OCT 24 Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Pops 7:30pm, Star Plaza Theatre. nisorchestra.com.

Back by popular demand, NISO’s Halloween Pops presents an exciting and scary selection of movie, pop

✔ and light classical music. The Symphony, Youth Orchestra and Chorus will all be on stage and in costume in honor of the occasion. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costume. By KATHLEEN DORSEY

Boo at the Zoo 4:30pm-7:30pm, Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City.

219.873.1510.

Young goblins, ghosts, princesses and zooperheros will experience child-friendly trick-or-treating from local business sponsored booths while having wild animal encounters along the decorated zoo paths. The zoo staff is strongly recommending purchasing tickets in advance.

Doorway to the Arts Symposium 10am-3pm. Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th St, Hammond.

219.989.2323.

Anyone with a passion for a career in the arts is welcome to attend this educational symposium, featuring local arts professionals and informative seminars.

Topics will include visual arts, performance arts,

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Fall Colors Hike at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 1pm-2:30pm, Kemil Beach, East State Park Boundary Road, Beverly Shores.

Join a ranger for a crisp fall hike, enjoy the variety of colors that come with fall at the Dune Ridge Trail. The program begins at the trail head of the Dune Ridge Trail located on the south side of the Kemil Beach Parking lot.

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Car Cruise Night 5-9:30pm, Thomas Centennial Park, 2nd & Broadway, Chesterton Cars of all kinds— vintage, sport, muscle and foreign—are on display during the last cruise night of the season.

The Nose 11:55pm, Portage 16 IMAX, 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.764.7469. gqti.com.

Presented live on screen

from the Metropolitan Opera, Shostakovich’s opera features Paulo Scot in a reprisal of his acclaimed performance of a bureaucrat whose satirical misadventures in search of his missing nose are based on Gogol’s comic story.

OCT 30: Encore performance (6:30pm).

Trick or Treat Trio at Aberdeen 10am, The Course at Aberdeen, 245 Tower Rd, Valparaiso.

219.462.5050. golfataberdeen.com.

During this threeperson scramble, each hole will be transformed into a “trick” or “treat,” with far more tricks than treats. Golfers will have to either tee off from the opposite side of the ball (a trick) or from the forward tee (a treat). Lunch and drinks follow.

Through Oct 26

Chesterton’s European Market 8am-2pm, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton.

219.926.5513.

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Artists, chefs, merchants and farmers from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois offer an array of products and services— artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-fromthe-farm produce and flowers—at this market.

The day also features food vendors and live performances.

Through Oct 27

Fall Hayrides at Buckley Homestead 1pm and 2pm, Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell.

219.769.7275.

Enjoy the steady pace of horses as they pull a hay filled wagon through the 80 acre trail. Keep your eyes open for pheasants, deer and coyotes as you are pulled through the historical Buckley Homestead.

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Sage After Dark 9pm. Sage Restaurant, 425 Sand Creek Dr., Suite B, Chesterton.

219.926.6500.

Join Sage every Friday night beginning Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. for live local music, cocktails, and tasting/bar menu.

Through Nov 2

Chaos Haunted and Historical Tours chaostrips.com.

Join in for chilling and informative tours lead

by Mike McDowell, Founder, President & CEO of the Indiana Ghost Trackers. Visit real haunted sites from restless hitch hikers to ruthless gangsters to crime scenes, murder, mystery, myths and urban legends.

Nov 2-3

Porter County Antique Show 9am-5pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Dr, Valparaiso.

219.241.3328. portercounty antiqueshow.com.

This expansive antique show features wares from a variety of vendors and one free appraisal comes with paid admission.

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Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration—A Tribute to A Christmas Story 10am-4pm, Homan, Sibley & Fayette, Hammond.

219.512.4298. downtownhammond. org.

This fun-filled event for the whole family is based on the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story” and features movie-themed contests like Shoot Your Eye Out and The Parker Family Look-A-Like. Additional activities include crafts and games for kids, horse drawn carriage

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Randolph Street Market 10am-5pm, last full weekend of every month except Dec, Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington St, Chicago.

312.666.1200. chicagoantique market.com.

This European-style, indoor-outdoor urban antique market features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”— including furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more.

OCT 26

Zombies, Art and Pop Culture— World War Z Film Screening and Discussion 1pm, Tinley Park Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park, Ill. 708.532.0160. tplibrary.org.

The public is invited to a screening of “World War Z” followed by a discussion of the use of zombies in film, art and literature as a symbol.

Faculty members from Moraine Valley Community college offer their insights.

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SOFA Chicago 2013 7-9pm Thu opening night preview, 11am-7pm Fri-Sat, noon-6pm Sun, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

800.563.7632. sofaexpo.com.

Chicago’s longest continuously running art show, this gallery-presented, international art exposition is dedicated to bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine art and showcases more than 800 artists and their work in studio glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood fiber, metal and design. Works by emerging and established artists and designers are available for sale and attendees

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can enjoy lectures, special exhibits and live demonstrations.

Through Nov 6

The Kindness of Strangers: A Festival of Storytelling, The Side Project 1439 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, 7:30pm. thesideproject.net.

Each night, three to four different artists will take the stage to perform 5- to 12-minute pieces, prior to a fulllength story offered by one of the festival’s three headliners.

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Wills will provide musical accompaniment.

Nov 22-25

Medieval Craft Brew Fest Medieval Times, 2001 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg. alequest.com.

Ale Quest is the first and only fusion of a craft beer festival and Medieval

Times tournament entertainment featuring jousting, swordsmanship, knight competitions, and renaissance-style dinner that is fit for a king. A three-hour craft beer sampling session, divided into five sessions during the three-day festival, includes local, national and international craft beers.

Nov 28

McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade 8-11am, State St from Congress to Randolph, Chicago.

312.235.2862. chicagofestivals.org.

Every year this televised parade draws more than 400,000 people. The parade features giant balloons, marching bands, horses, floats, performances and more.

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Saturday Haunted Hotel Halloween Costume Bash 9pm-3am, Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville. 219.769.6311.

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Star Plaza’s annual high-energy ✔ Radisson Halloween Costume and Dance Party, will feature NWI’s own DJ Navic and DJ GORDO, along with Roco B and DJ Nandi for 2013. The Costume Contest will feature a $1,000 cash prize for best costume, sponsored by the Radisson Star Plaza and Plan B Promo. Drink specials and special room rates are offered. By KATHLEEN DORSEY

Through Oct 27

Magical Realism: Possible not Probable 11am-4pm, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City.

219.874.4900.

When a highly detailed, realistically painted image is “invaded” by something that is “not quite right”, or too strange to believe, you are in the realm of Magical Realism.

Often concerned with myth, allegory or the personification of natural phenomenon, the viewer is left to ponder what is “real”. Artists include: Todd Baxter, Robert Gadomski, Nicole Gordon, Laurie Hogin, Priscilla Humay, Elaine Pawlowicz, Casey Riordan Millard, and Caleb Weintraub.

Through Dec 1

South Shore Arts Presents Abstraction...A Second Look: Paintings by Tom Brand Center for Visual and Performing arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.

Abstraction…A Second Look is on display in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

The surface glow and luster of his paintings is achieved through the use of under painting and glazes, a studio technique developed during the Renaissance that is rarely found in modern abstract work.

Through Feb 8

We are Porter County Porter County Museum of History, 153 Franklin St, Valparaiso.

219.465.3595.

This interactive and engaging exhibit highlights the formation of the county from its founding in 1836 to

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Sept 15-Oct 27

70th Annual Salon Show, Center for Visual and Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster.

219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline. org.

Up to $10,000 of cash awards is on the line during this 70th annual exhibition. This juried exhibition accepts original art in all fine art media—painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber, glass, digital, mixed media, ceramics, video, multimedia and jewelry.

Nov 1-Feb 9

Citizen-SoldierCitizen Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org.

Contemporary works by military combat

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veterans will be on display at this exhibition honors those who have fought for freedom and those fighting to reintegrate into society after their war experiences. Also, through Oct 27: The Documentation of Nature, Fabricating for Funding, Magical Realism—Possible not Probable, Nesting Instinct and Water Wrackets; Nov 2-Feb 24: Theater of Conflict.

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Creatures of Light—Nature’s Bioluminescence The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 312.922.9410. fieldmuseum.org.

From glowworms to deep-sea fishes, this exhibit features the mysterious and magical world of bioluminescence.

Visitors can discover the thousands of living organisms that blink, glow, flash and flicker.

Also, through Jan 20: Fractured—North Dakota’s Oil Boom.

Through Feb 2

80 at 80 Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 773.947.3133. msichicago.org.

Commemorating the museum’s 80th anniversary, this exhibit features 80 rarely displayed artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection. Many of these items will ignite visitors’ memories from past exhibits—such as a gigantic Paul Bunyan statue and TAM, the Transparent Anatomical Manikin—while some are cutting-edge innovations. Ongoing: The Art of the Bicycle.

through Dec 1: Play, Pretend and Dream— Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 2010-2013; through Jan 5: New Views—The Rendered Image in Architecture; through Jan 12: Isaac

Julien—The Long Road to Mazatlán; through Jan 12: Japanese Art of the 1960s—The Challenge of Tradition; through Jan 5: Shomei Tomatsu—Island Life; through Jan 5: 3 in 1—Contemporary

Explorations in Architecture and Design; through Jan 5: Max Kozloff—Critic and Photographer; through Jan 12: Amar Kanwar—The Lightning Testimonies; through Jan 9: Violence and Virtue— Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Slaying Holofernes; through Feb 16: Dreams and Echoes— Drawings and Sculpture in the David and Celia Hilliard Collection; today through Jan 26: focus— Monika Baer; Oct 31-Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled—Egypt after Alexander Great; Oct 31Apr 14: Ugo Rondinone— we run through the desert on burning feet, all of us are glowing our faces look twisted; Nov 12-Jan 27: Art and Appetite—American Painting, Culture and Cuisine.

Sept 21-Jun 15

MCA DNA—Warhol and Marisol Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago.

312.280.2660. mcachicago.org.

Inspired by the multifaceted relationship of Andy Warhol and Marisol, this exhibit compares and contrasts Warhol’s silk screen printings and Marisol’s wood sculptures side-by-side. Also, through Nov 10: Think First, Shoot Later, Photography from the MCA Collection; through Nov: Amanda Ross-Ho; through Dec 3: José Lerma; through Jan 5: Paul Sietsema; Nov 9-Mar 9: The Way of the Shovel—Art as Archaeology; Nov 29Apr 13: CITY SELF.

Sept 10-Nov 18

What Vincent Saw The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.

312.629.6635. artic. edu/aic.

Photographs of the sites made famous in the paintings of Vincent van Gogh offer insight into the beloved artist’s work. Also, through Oct 27: Oscar Niemeyer;

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“Misalignment,” a piece from the exhibit South Shore Arts Presents Abstraction...A Second Look: Paintings by Tom Brand at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

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Harmonies by Harbor Lights Doo-wop group set to perform at Theatre at the Center

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selection of favorite doowop tunes will be dusted off and delivered in concert this weekend when vocal group Harbor Lights takes the stage in Munster.

Harbor Lights, specializing in a cappella sounds, is set to perform Saturday and Sunday at Munster’s Theatre at the Center.

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about these shows,” said George Carl, member of Harbor Lights and the group’s manager. “This will be our third time performing at the center.”

Carl said the intimate environment of Theatre at the Center is a good fit for the group. While Carl estimates the group’s largest audience base is an older crowd, many grandparents are introducing their

grandkids to the music of yesteryear.

“We’re seeing a lot of younger fans and new faces,” he said. There are also a great deal of repeat patrons at their shows who simply love that style of music. Those fans, he said, often “sing the words along with us.”

Harbor Lights’ playlist stars a variety of favorites including tunes such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Under the Boardwalk,” “In the Still of Night,” “Sh-Boom,” “Book of Love,” “Sunday Kind of Love,” and others.

The group’s members, including Carl, Dave Mitchell, Cheryl De Rosier, Fernando Rodriguez and Jim Calinski, are dedicated to keeping the stellar a cappella songs alive. They perform

creative arrangements of the tunes and regularly rotate songs on the performance roster.

“We try to change it up because every venue is different. Whether we’re performing at a festival or a theater, we try to adjust the music.”

Carl believes the public keeps coming back to their shows simply because of the beloved tunes.

“I believe in my heart that it has to do with these great songs,” he said. “Many of the songs we sing were done by writers in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. And everyone can relate to them (and the emotions in them),” he said.

The group, who records on Collectables records, has recorded three albums.

Carl said he and his fellow group members get along well.

“We’d like to keep performing for as long as we can,” he said. “We’re relaxed and have fun on stage.”

Harbor Lights keeps a busy touring schedule locally and around the Midwest. “We’re already booked into 2014,” Carl said, noting 2013 has been their best year ever.

In addition to this weekend’s shows in Munster, watch for Harbor Lights Christmas show scheduled for Nov. 23 at Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso.

Harbor Lights in concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets are $30 FYI: (219) 836-3255 or visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

A 5:30 p.m. dinner will be held Saturday for an additional $20 per person and a 1 p.m. brunch will be held Sunday for an additional $22.50 per person.

“The Night We Stole Christmas,” Featuring Queens of the Stone Age, 30 Seconds to Mars, Foals, Alt-J and others.

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Nov. 29. $26 (18 and older) Gramatik, 9 p.m.

Dec. 30. $28.50 (18 and older) SCHUBAS Schubas.com Charlotte Martin, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Jan. 20. $20 (9 p.m. show 21 and older) OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK Oldtownschool.org Cat Power, 7 p.m.

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Dec. 15. $22 REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB Reggieslive.com Pentagram, 8 p.m.

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two key words – show and business – and anyone who is going to succeed and survive must learn to master both sides of it,” said 1950s teen sensation Frankie Avalon. “If you don’t concern yourself with the business end, you’ll wind up with a lot of great memories and no money!”

“Anyone wanting to make it in music is going to have to realize that it takes a lot of personal sacrifice,” said Heart’s Ann Wilson.

“There are a lot painful decisions to make along the way. So my best advice is to be as

BY TOM LOUNGES honest with yourself as possible. Don’t say n today’s world of “American Idol,” “The yes to anything you don’t really mean yes to.

And learn to say no as much as you can.”

Voice,” and other talent shows, it would “Be original,” stressed Prince. “Everyone seem that music stardom is quick and always wants you to sound like something easy? But any working musician knows that’s already a hit because the music industhat it’s tough to eke out a living playing try likes to play it safe. I don’t listen to radio, music and that it is often a difficult and LocaL Scene because I don’t want something to stick heartbreaking road to travel. in my head subconsciously and come My Local Scene column for this out in my music. I never set limits. week and next week will offer If an idea comes to mind, I try it. young and gifted regional music Sometimes it works and sometimes hopefuls some true reality of what it doesn’t, but it’s always good to goes along with chasing fame and experiment with things.” stardom. This two part column “Never bail out! Music can somewill feature some hard learned nugtimes be a long, tough road to travel. I gets of knowledge passed on to me over By tom lounges think everyone eventually gets their shot if my years of doing celebrity interviews with they stick with it. If you love music and it’s veteran artists who have made the climb and really in your blood, you have to be willing to grabbed the brass ring. sacrifice just about everything in your life to “There’s no such thing as overnight sucget to where you want to be,” said Sully Erna, cess,” advised Joan Jett, who came to fame at vocalist of the modern rock band Godsmack.

16 as a member of the all-teenage girl band, “I remember when all my friends were getThe Runaways. “Don’t ever be afraid to work ting into their mid-20s and buying nice cars hard and pay dues. Don’t be discouraged if and getting nice apartments and getting doors get slammed in your face. Let those married. I stayed focused on my dream and negative things serve to inspire you more and my music. It can get pretty dark, but you fuel your creative fire. If you stick it out, one have to tough it out.” day you will have the last laugh.”

“Aspire to an optimum level of aware“The first thing to ness of all around you and apply it to your learn is that the musical vision,” urged Ted Nugent. “With term show that single piece of advice from Uncle Ted, business today’s young musicians will come to their consists of

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Joan Jett of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts own realization that: drugs are for a**holes, trends are for a**holes, formulas for success are for a**holes, peer pressures for a**holes, and that anything short of success is for a**holes! It’s important to remember that there are no lucky breaks. Those who wait for a lucky break are destined to failure. As a hungry, young musical animal, you’ve got to go out there in to the mean streets and stalk your prey, the prey being your own sound and your own. To succeed, you’ve got to clear your own path and then walk it.”

Next week’s Music Success column will include sage advice on forging a successful career in music from Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, Styx founder Dennis DeYoung, Indiana’s own John Mellencamp, and others.

Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com.

Gallery: Bands inspired by costumes There have been many bands throughout the years that have been inspired by certain costumes. Kiss’ iconic makeup and costumes started the trend. Insane Clown Posse brought the fear of clowns into their music by having white clown faces for every show. Some modern bands that were inspired are Daft Punk and Dead Mau5. Their costumes have evolved to include light and electronics that coordinate to their shows.

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The Legend of the Cellar 6:30pm, Patrician Banquet Center, 410 US 30, Schererville.

855.687.3375. thecellarinvestigation. com.

Attendees can participate in an investigation of the paranormal during this live interactive dinner theater. The evening features a live band, a couples’ costume contest, a cash bar and psychic readings for a night truly out of the ordinary.

OCT 24-27

The Passion of Dracula Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org.

Based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula, this play opens in 1911 in the English countryside where several village girls have died under mysterious circumstances. A trio of doctors, a young reporter and an English lord must battle to save the lovely damsel in distress from Dracula.

OCT 25-27

TYTE’s Clue—The Musical Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater.org.

The Towle Youth Theatre Ensemble presents this musical version of the internationally popular board game. The funfilled musical invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy as it

performances. Nov 6: Remember the Rat Pack; Nov 21: WINDIANA 2013—Songs by Women Composers; Nov 23: Harbor Lights November 2013; Nov 29-Dec 13: Little Women.

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 6pm, Chicago Street Theater, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.

219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org.

Just in time for Halloween, this new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale is a modern take on a literary favorite. With a script that’s smart, sexy and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, the play follows the brilliant Dr. Jekyll as he finds a horrifying way to tap into the monster inside.

VENUES Indiana

Chicago Street Theater 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.

219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org.

Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children.

Through Nov 2: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Nov 29-Dec 21: Naughty or Nice Holiday Double Feature.

Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City.

219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org.

This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Chicago Street Theater. more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. Oct 24-27: The Passion of Dracula.

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World-class gambling and top-name entertainment combine to create an unprecedented experience at this 350,000-square-foot casino. The Venue, the casino’s 90,000-squarefoot entertainment facility, hosts some of the hottest Chicagoland entertainment. Nov 16: India.Arie.

LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra Performances in LaPorte and Michigan City, 614

Lincolnway, LaPorte.

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This exciting orchestra offers a variety of concerts throughout the season, including classical, pops, chamber, children’s and family.

Nov 16: 1st Source Bank—Celebrating 150 Years (La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte).

The Memorial Opera House 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso.

219.548.9137. mohlive. com.

This renovated, 364-seat building—with red, white and blue stained-glass windows—was built as a living memorial to the Civil War veterans of Porter County. Built in 1893, the theater has a rich history as a venue for musical and dramatic

Star Plaza Theatre I-65 & US 30, Merrillville.

219.769.6600. starplazatheatre.com.

With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round.

With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package to area theatergoers.

Nov 1: Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt; Nov 2: American’s Got Talent LIVE!; Nov 3: Englebert Humperdinck; Nov 10: Dinosaur Train; Nov 17: ABBAMANIA. The Theatre at the Center Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com.

This theater, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, has the distinction of being the only professional equity theater in Northwest Indiana, and showcases the artistry of professional actors, musicians and designers from throughout the Midwest. Nov 14-Dec 22: A Christmas Carol The Musical.

Towle Community Theater 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater.org.

To honor its mission of nurturing and celebrating local talent in the arts, the Towle Community Theater presents exhibitions, theatrical productions and musical performances in the heart of downtown Hammond. Oct 25-27: TYTE’s Clue—The Musical; Nov 30-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, 13-15, 20-22: A Fabulous 50’s Christmas.

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Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org.

A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances

and a variety of artistic productions. Through Oct 27: The Joffrey Ballet—La Bayadere; Nov 2: David Sedaris; Nov 22: Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.

Broadway in Chicago various venues, Chicago.

800.775.2000. broadwayinchicago. com A joint venture between the two largest commercial theater producers and owner/operators in the U.S., Broadway in Chicago offers the finest of professional stage productions in multiple theaters, all residing in Chicago’s lively Loop. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Through Oct 27: 50 Shades!—The Musical; Nov 14-Dec 29: Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer—The Musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Through 27: We Will Rock You; Nov 1: Chris

The Legend of the Cellar, on stage in Schererville.

Cornell—Unplugged and Up Close; Nov 26-Dec 15: Elf the Musical. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St. Through Oct 27: Once; Oct 30-Dec 21: Wicked.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

312.595.5600. chicagoshakes.com.

Prominently located on Navy Pier in Chicago, this venue mounts renowned productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, as well as works from distinguished American and international playwrights and directors. The theater’s mission to reach out to younger audiences is well accomplished with its offerings of children’s productions and student matinees. The architecturally dynamic structure houses both an engaging, 500-seat courtyard theater and a 200-seat black box theater. Through Nov 10: Cyrano de Bergerac; Through Oct 27: Blind Summit’s The Table.

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Elvria, Mistress of the Dark, says she’s still shocked by her success after more than 30 years of frightening fun. waist sexy gowns?

Cassandra: For many years I was a strict vegetarian. Today, I’m still very careful about my diet, and lean toward mostly fruits and vegetables, with some meat. I also like walking and always workout 30 minutes a day. After I had my daughter Sadie in 1991, it was difficult to get that tiny waist back, but I’ve managed it and maintained over the years. When I moved up to Santa Barbara, it was for Sadie to finish her school, and I also had lots of time to exercise. But I was so bored. We were both ready to get back to LA. Phil: Elvira, your classic, vampy image has become instantly recognizable around the world as a favorite media and marketing image.

During the past 30 years, have you changed anything about your trademark look?

Elvira: Only my hair honey. As I grew in popularity, so did my hair. It seemed to keep getting higher and higher, especially by the end of the 1980s decade. Now, it’s not quite as tall and back under control. It’s the only part of me under control. Happy Halloween to you Phil and to all your readers!

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n July 2008, Chicago scary movie TV host Son of Svengoolie aka actor Rich Koz came faceto-face with his funny, fellow graveyard shift personality and West Coast TV host counterpart, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, when the two shared the stage for an event for fans in Rosemont, Ill. Tonight, Koz, in his Svengoolie character garb, is in Merrillville at Star Plaza Theatre to share the stage with Maestro Kirk Muspratt for the 7:30 p.m. Halloween Holiday Pops Concert with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra . Koz and Elvira’s dual identity, actress Cassandra Peterson, are both 62 and both launched their TV gigs and characters at the same time in their careers in 1980.

While fans can catch up with Koz as Svengoolie at tonight’s concert for some scary musical fun, we thought we’d do some catching up with the Queen of Screams Elvira and her dual identity Peterson chatting with her by phone from her home in Los Angeles.

Phil: A little bat told me you have an extra reason to celebrate with added congratulations for Halloween 2013.

Elvira: Yes! I have my own line of Elvira costumes and Halloween accessories and Elvira is the No. 1 female costume pick. I’m also busy doing my own live Halloween stage show at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park with shows right up until Halloween.

Phil: Ever think of retiring?

Elvira: No, not at all. That sounds way too scary. I actually thought I wanted to retire a few years ago, and I sold my home in LA and moved to Santa Barbara for three years. But I missed working so much, I moved right back to Los Angeles, and I’m happy to be back.

Phil: This next question is for Cassandra, since you are the woman we have to thank for bringing Elvira back from the dead with a revived and busy career. How do you stay so fantastically fit and shapely for Elvira’s famous wardrobe of tiny

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Why should people have all the fun on Halloween? Many costume shops also offer a variety of costume opportunities for pets.

Old faves and new trends in costumes

Target offers more than 20 costumes and accessories in a variety of sizes, including an LEDlit bumblebee, a jockey and a hot dog costume.

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his year, trick-or-treaters and party-goers have a wide range of Halloween costumes from which to choose, from popular favorites like super heroes and princesses to of-the-moment pop hottest looks of the year. culture favorites.

“People are turning to blogs and Pinterest Perhaps the most pop culture relevant for ideas, so we want to give them something costume of 2013 is the one inspired by Miley that can be unique to them,” she said.

Cyrus’ MTV Video Music Awards perforFor example, the “Marvel Shop” is where mance. customers go for all their superhero costume Spirit Halloween, which has an online site needs and features everything from Iron Man’s and more than 1,000 seasonal stores around mask to Spiderman’s web-slinger. the country, is offering the “Twerkin’ Teddy” “From shields to masks, we costume, which is a flesh-colored leotard feahave all the fun stuff,” she said. turing an embroidered, smiling teddy bear.

“You can personalize your The costume, which was costume and really take it to available for preorder the next level and make it online but didn’t go on Tara McElmurry extra cool and personalsale in stores until the tries out the Katniss ized.” week of Oct. 7, sold out Everdeen costume at There are also similar almost immediately Party City. “shops” focusing on online. pirates, princesses and Other favorites include other popular characCartoon Network charters. acters from Adventure At Target, their Time and the Regular “Big Fun” Show. line of HalJulia Darrenloween wigs kamp, a spokeshelps customers person for Party to create a one-ofCity, said the popular a-kind Halloween retailer’s costume costume. experts analyze televiThe foam wigs sion and movie blockall retail for $20 busters as well as other or less and were trends to come up with the

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designed by costume and fashion designer Chris March, who appeared on the television reality show Project Runway.

There are eight styles of wigs, including geisha, starlet, witch, Mohawk monster bride and afro.

Target also features an assortment of accessories to create quick, do-it-yourself costumes including faux facial hair, costume makeup, wands and capes.

Party City’s Darrenkamp said a popular adult costume this year are medievalthemed costumes modeled after the popular television shows Game of Thrones and the Tudors.

“Our new line has crowns, capes, and furry leg warmers,” she said. “You can mix and match based on your tastes and the weather.”

Disney Princesses are always popular for girls of all ages, Darrenkamp said, and the costumes can be customized with a variety of tutus, masks, wands and crowns.

“What’s especially great about the princesses is little girls like to play dress-up all year round, so you get multiple uses out of the costumes,” she said.

At Spirit Halloween, there are dozens of options to dress up your pooch, including an Animal Planetbranded lion costume, an Elvis costume, or triceratops. There are a variety of super hero costumes, including Supergirl and Wonder Woman. There are also Star Wars themed ensembles, including Darth Vader, Yoda and Ewoks.

New for 2013, Spirit Halloween is offering a “Holy Hound” pet costume, which includes a royal red robe and a mitre headpiece.

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The last 10 players play a round of Texas Hold’em during the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

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opes for a World Series in Chicago this year were snuffed out early in the season by the Cubs and White Sox, but Horseshoe Casino came through in the clutch with a “world series” of its own that makes Hammond the center of attention in professional poker this weekend.

Horseshoe is playing host to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Tour, a 12-day spectacular that began on October 17 and will continue through the weekend, headlined on Monday (Oct. 28) by the $2 million No-Limit Hold’em Main Event Final Table.

Even if you’re not a participant, this is every poker fan’s chance to do some “star gazing” at the players they’ve seen on TV, provided of course you’ll be able to recognize some of them behind the hoodies and dark glasses.

Today’s (Thurs. Oct. 24) action includes the Limit Omaha 8 tournament starting at Noon. Friday and Saturday festivities include Noon starts for the No-Limit Hold’Em Main Event Re-Entry tournament with a $2 million guaranteed prize pool.

There are no less than 42 unique events scheduled during the 12-day extravaganza, including tournaments and buy-ins that are attractive to everyone who loves the game of poker. The action starts at Noon each day and extends into the evening hours.

The tournament includes a “12 rings in 12

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For complete information please visit wsop.com, horseshoe.com, or the poker room at Horseshoe Hammond.

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Developed and published by Warner Bros, Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel storyline set several years before the events of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. It is rated T for Teen because of blood, drug reference, language, and violence. This game takes place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals. A young Batman faces many defining moments in his life on the path to becoming the Dark Knight, as the game goes on Batman will come across

many important characters and villains that were in the later games that he must make important relationships with.

Help him get through this difficult part in his career and make him the Dark Knight Gotham City needs. Batman will be able to be played on PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. It will be in stores on Friday.

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he anticipation surrounding “The Counselor” has been cooking for almost two years—the project started as a screenplay by novelist and screenwriter savant Cormac McCarthy sold in January 2012— because it has everything going for it.

At least, everything that “No Country for Old Men,” had, and that includes: the Cormac McCarthy story and Director Ridley Scott. Also the star of NCFOM Javier Bardem, this time paired with other stars including Penélope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez and Michael Fassbender. The movie was shot in London in summer of 2012 though it will open in the U.S. first this weekend. (There was a special screening in London in mid-October, but “The Counselor” will not get to UK theaters until mid-November.)

The Drama The production of the movie did not lack drama either. The most tragic was the suicide of Ridley Scott’s younger brother Tony who jumped off a bridge in California last year and interrupted the filmmaking for a time. More happily, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem had a second child in July, a daughter, Luna. (You can piece together on the web that Cruz and Bardem met in 2007 when they played husband and wife on the set of Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”—she was great as the crazy beautiful wife—and married in 2010. The couple’s son Leo was born in L.A. in 2011 and their daughter in Madrid, Cruz’s hometown.

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Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, director Ridley Scott and actor Michael Fassbender pose for photographers during the UK Photocall of ‘The Counselor’ at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

The Plot Somewhere in the southwestern United States a respectable attorney played by Michael Fassbender thinks he can dabble in the drug trade without getting down into the bloody, muddy low road, but realizes too late that he is in way over his head. There are red flags along the way: Brad Pitt, in a role he has played before—most recently with the late James Gandofilini in “Killing Them Softly”—seems to know way more than he’s saying.

Javier Bardem has never looked scarier or more sinister and Cameron Diaz is seductive as ever, even as the carnage she triggers overshadows the plot for the beginning. Cruz plays the unbenign girlfriend of the slow-witted and anxiety-ridden attorney.

Javier Bardem in “The Counselor” opening around the country October 25th.

Will “The Counselor” be a hit?

How can it miss? Everyone involved has been down this road before and has the Oscars to show for it. The only obstacle this movie has to overcome is living up to its predecessors’ success.

What The Counselor • Director: Ridley Scott • Cast:

Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, John Leguizamo, Cameron Diaz and Rosie Perez. • Rated: R • Time: 1 hour and 51 minutes • What You Can Expect: Drama, thrills, sensational beauty, slaughter and amorality.

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In Theaters This Week The Counselor 1 hr 51 min | R | Released Oct. 25

Director: Ridley Scott A respected lawyer(Michael Fassbender)decides to dabble in the drug business without getting sucked in. But this bad idea has consequences for him, his lover (Penelope Cruz) and others (Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, John Leguizamo, Cameron Diaz).

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 1 hr 32 min | R | Released Oct. 25

Director: Jeff Tremaine Eighty-six-year-old Irving Zisman goes across America with his eight-year-old Grandson Billy. On the road Irving (Johnny Knoxville) and Billy (Jackson Nicoll) encounter lots of people including male strippers, unhappy child beauty pageant contestants and their mothers and biker bar patrons.

Escape Plan

1 hr 56 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Mikael Hafstrom Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), the world’s expert

on structural security, takes on one last challenge: breaking out of super-secret, high-tech facility called “The Tomb.”

There is a mistake though and he ends up imprisoned and must get fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to him escape.

Carrie

1 hr 39 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Kimberly Peirce A reimagining of the classic Stephen King horror tale about a shy girl, Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), who is shunned by her peers and overlyprotected by her religious mother (Julianne Moore) until the night of her senior prom.

The Fifth Estate

2 hr 8 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Bill Condon Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Brühl), an early supporter and colleague of Julian Assange (Cumberbatch), the film charts the beginning of WikiLeaks.

The sucess of the website brought instant fame to its principal architects.

Captain Phillips 2 hr 13 min | PG-13 | Released Oct. 11

Director: Paul Greengrass

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At right, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz star in “The Counselor.”

At far right, Benedict Cumberbatch and Daniel Bruhl star in “The Fifth Estate.”

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Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.

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Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in “Gravity.”

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Gravity 1 hr 31 min | PG-13 | Released Oct. 4

Director: Alfonso Cuarón Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), helming his last flight before retirement. Then, on a routine space walk, disaster strikes — the shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As their fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

Runner Runner 1 hr 31 min | R | Released Oct. 4

Director: Brad Furman Believing that he has been swindled, Princeton grad student Richie (Justin Timberlake) goes to Costa Rica to confront online-gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck). Block’s promises of immense wealth and power have a seductive effect on Richie, until he learns the shocking truth about his new mentor. When Richie is coerced by the FBI to help bring Block to justice, he faces the biggest gamble of his life: outmaneuvering the two forces closing in on him.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 1 hr 35 min | PG | Released Sept. 27

Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s mouthwatering comedy left off. Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention — a machine that turned water into food causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes.

But Flint soon learns that his invention survived and is now creating food-animals – “foodimals!” Flint and his friends embark on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other foodimals to save the world – again!

Baggage Claim 1 hr 36 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 27

Director: David E. Talbert Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore (Paula Patton) has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle down. However, her sister’s upcoming wedding and pressure from her often-married mother force her to calculate that she has a month to find a fiance of her own. Montana’s best friends and fellow flight attendants conspire to help her re-encounter her exes as they travel across the country, but the right man may be closer than she thinks.

Prisoners 2 hr 33 min | R | Released Sept. 20

Julianne Moore and Chloe Grace Moretz star in the remake of Stephen King’s “Carrie.”

Director: Denis Villeneuve How far would you go to protect your child?

Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release.

Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

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1 hr 48 min | R | Released Sept. 19 Director: Robert Rodriguez “Machete Kills” is an action-packed thrill ride about the adventures of secret agent Machete Cortez (Danny Trejo). In his latest mission, Machete is recruited by the U.S. President (Carlos Estevez) to stop a global terrorist (Mel Gibson) from starting a nuclear war. With a bounty on his head, Machete faces death at every turn from an all-star cast of deadly assassins. Breaking all the rules, director Robert Rodriguez leads this star-studded ensemble on one of the wildest adventures to save the world ever captured on film!

Enough Said 1 hr 33 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 18

Director: Nicole Holofcener A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini) — a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), her new massage client. Marianne is a beautiful poet who seems “almost perfect” except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Suddenly, Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne’s Ex. Insidious Chapter 2 1 hr 45 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 13

Director: James Wan The famed horror team of director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell reunite with the original cast of Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Barbara Hershey and Ty Simpkins in INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2, a terrifying sequel to the acclaimed horror film, which follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

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From nwi.com/go ➼Tammy Pham, executive chef and co-owner of Asparagus Restaurant in Merrillville, with her husband Sam, recently presented the restaurant’s first wine dinner. Hartford Family Wines were featured with Pham’s unique take on Vietnamese cuisine. Watch for future wine dinners at the eatery. Also stay tuned for the debut of Pham’s new Siam Marina in Tinley Park sometime in November. ➼ T.J. Maloney’s Authentic Irish Pub at Radisson Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville, continues its “NFL Ticket” events allowing patrons to watch every minute of every NFL game on all game days on either its 102” screen or in front of nine flat-screen TVs. Food and drink specials are featured. Call (219) 755-0569. ➼ Watch for a new dining concept from the owner of El Taco Real to emerge on the scene soon. ➼ Lobster fans take note. Town Club Steak and Seafood, 2904 45th St., Highland, will present its Lobsta Fest #20 on Nov. 2. Call (219) 924-5227. BY ELOISE MARIE VALADE

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Ulises Gomez showcases a few specialties at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville.

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taste of Spain awaits diners at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville. The restaurant, established in spring 2012 by Ulises and Rosalba Gomez, offers a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, creative entrees and paella, Spain’s traditional rice dish.

Prior to entering the eatery, diners view a large sign emblazoned above the entrance to Tapas Cafe proclaiming the dining experience features “Serious Spaniard Cuisine.”

And as Ulises Gomez, who mans the kitchen in the role of chef explains it, his focus is to serve “modern” Spanish fare using traditional ingredients and techniques.

“We use traditional ingredients but reinvent them to create new tapas, and new flavors,” said Gomez. “And I want to bring diners a gourmet touch at an affordable price.”

The quaint restaurant has a laidback charm with an open kitchen and dim lighting. During a recent visit, our server, who happened to be chef Gomez’ wife Rosalba proved a delightful hostess explaining the dishes and even recommending favorite items.

Rosalba also serves as the restaurant’s manager.

Tapas, which are small plates, are the perfect choice for sharing a meal with friends. At Tapas Cafe, the menu boasts a nice variety and also stars an assortment of seafood and meat entrees along with chicken, seafood and vegetable paellas.

A native of Mexico City, Gomez said he’s long been a fan of tapas and has enjoyed the fun, flavorful cuisine at various Spanish-themed restaurants. The chef honed his culinary talents working at restaurants in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Seafood Paella

Indianapolis.

“I learned to cook just by experience and by working at restaurants,” Gomez said.

Why tapas as the showcase for his eatery?

“There’s nothing like this in the area,” he said, adding that he’s included a unique touch in his dishes.

“Tapas is a classic European style (of cuisine),” he said, “but I’m definitely doing something different with it.”

Among the cold tapas offerings are Bacon-Wrapped Scallops ($13); Shrimp and Diablo, ($9), which is grilled shrimp topped with spicy garlic Chipotle pepper sauce; Meatballs Albondigas ($7), which are meatballs served over rice and served with a Spanish tomato sauce; and Patatas Bravas ($6), a spicy potato dish with a creamy sauce.

Gomez said the paellas are big sellers at the restaurant.

Tapas Cafe also features entrees such as Mango Pineapple Chicken Curry ($13); Salmon Saffron ($15); and Aztek Chocolate Chicken ($13). A few Mexican-inspired items are available, including nachos and quesadillas.

Sandwiches served on pita bread are also featured.

During our visit, we indulged in the Patatas Bravas; Mexico City Style Ceviche, ($9) which starred a combination of seafood in a spicy sauce with a mound of avocado on top; and the Chicken Paella, which also included a mix of vegetables and peppers. The filling but flavorful meal was completed on a sweet note with a unique flan Napolitano, a delicious flan cheesecake.

If you’re looking for an out-of-theordinary dining experience, take a little culinary journey with friends at Tapas Cafe.

FYI: Tapas Cafe is located at 2486 Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Phone: (219) 769-7008

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219.947.2817. bistro54main.com. The ever-changing menu created by Chef Scot Hinkel is sure to please gourmets, and the spectacular views are sure to entice anyone.

This 1895 Victorian cottage is filled with local art offering organic wines, craft beers and specialty martinis with a gorgeous deck for outdoor waterfront dining.

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ASPARAGUS. 7876 Broadway,

Merrillville. 219.794.0000. asparagusrestaurant.com. Asparagus offers a rare opportunity to experience fine dining in a serenely elegant environment while savoring dishes from the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam and the Americas, all informed with classic French culinary artistry. The restaurant offers everything from Seafood Pad Thai to Honey Kumquat Quail and Wasabi Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack as well as the signature lobster mango spring roll and a variety of satays.

BLACKSTONE WOODFIRE GRILL.

7311 Mallard Lane, Schererville.

219.769.0000. blackstonewoodfiregrill. com. Tucked away on old Route 30 in Schererville’s Foxwood Estates, BlackStone Woodfire Grill is Northwest Indiana’s destination for mouthwatering steaks, tender ribs and bone-in chops, tasty chicken, and perfectly-grilled seafood. The selection of wines and decadent desserts will tempt all gourmet’s senses.

CAPPO’S CASUAL DINING. 6656

US 6, Portage. 219.762.5563. capposcasualdining.com. Cappo’s Casual Dining offers a superb selection of Italian and ethnic food in a casual, family friendly environment. Cappo’s features beer and

Tammy Pham, Chef-Proprietor of Asparagus in Merrillville wine along with the meal, and also offers occasional specials to keep regulars coming back for more.

CIAO BELLA. 1514 US 41, Schererville.

219.322.6800. ciaobellaonline.com.

The cuisines of three different regions of Italy are featured at the newly opened Ciao Bella, a ristorante, pizzeria and wine bar.

The extensive wine list focuses on European and Californian wines. Delivery and take-out available.

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DON QUIJOTE. 119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.462.7976. donquijoterestaurantandimports.com.

Proprietor Carlos Rivero’s authentic Spanish cuisine, lively and friendly atmosphere, and conviviality with his return customers make this downtown Valparaiso restaurant a destination. Grilled steaks and lamb and veal chops are abundant and cooked according to family recipes handed down for generations.

The house specialty is a flan-textured vanilla cake.

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Joliet St, Dyer. 219.865.3854. 600 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.4466. ginossteakhouse.com. The chefs at Gino’s, who have more than thirty years of combined experience, use only the freshest ingredients in their homestyle cuisine. All main dishes are served with the restaurant’s signature marinated peppers, and entrées include fish and lobster delivered daily. A premium selection of wine, beer and cocktails is available at the full-service bar.

KACEY’S RESTAURANT. 17800 Lorenz Ave, Lansing. 708.895.7720. lansingkc. com. Kacey’s Restaurant offers something for everyone in its convenient location at the Knights of Columbus lodge. All you can eat soup and salad bars are available daily, as well as weekly specials and catering options.

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MARTINI’S. 1004 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso.

219.464.0801. martinisinvalpo.com.

Martinis Culinary Cocktail Lounge offers a full service bar with an extensive martini list of more than 120 selections, top shelf spirits and craft beers there is something for every palette. From the tempting appetizers to the homemade soups, sauces, pastas, seafood and certified Angus meats, Martinis seeks to be the premier dining and entertainment experience.

KELSEY’S STEAK HOUSE. 2300 US

Highway 30, Valparaiso. 219.465.4022.

5630 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.762.2242. kelseyssteakhouse.com. This stalwart Indiana restaurant has built and maintained a first-rate reputation for a great meal at a fair price over many years. But in recent years, Kelsey’s has expanded the menu in imaginative

NIKO’S STEAK & SEAFOOD. 216 S Broad St, Griffith. 219.934.0400. Niko’s Steak and Seafood serves the finest steaks, ribs and chops, seafood, sandwiches and more, in a comfortable atmosphere where customers can enjoy the offerings of the fully stocked bar. Family owned and operated, Niko’s is a Region destination.

ROUND THE CLOCK. Various Locations,

roundtheclock.com. Open 24 hours, Round the Clock restaurants have been a Region staple for and a popular favorite for family dining. Breakfast is always robust and flavorful, while lunches, dinners and desserts are sure to please any crowd. Round the Clock restaurants serve as a favorite meeting place for formal and informal gatherings alike.

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TAPAS CAFÉ. 2486 W Lincoln Hwy,

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Merrillville. 219.769.7008. tapascafe. net. Tapas Café offers a fusion of alwaysfresh traditional artisan Spanish-Iberic meals. Tapas include a wide variety of appetizers of Spanish cuisine. They may be cold such as Salpicon de Mariscos or warm like the Calamari a la Plancha. Appetizers from the southwest such as the nachos or quesadillas are also available. Salads are guilt-less but flavorful.

T-BONES PIER 11. 1111 Lakeside, LaPorte.

219.362.5077. pleastshore.com. This Italian steakhouse is carefully tucked into a cove of scenic Pine Lake. The spacious dining room is reminiscent of a traditional supper club, but a terrace overlooks the harbor and instead of

Niko’s Steak & Seafood in Griffith being at a roadhouse, you are on the beach.

As expected, the seafood hits a high standard; a range of salads, pizzas and pasta selections round out the lighter supper fare. This is the place to indulge in a T-bone, New York strip, filet mignon or flat iron steak grilled over a wood fire.

T.J. MALONEY’S AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB. 800 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville.

219.755.0569. starplaza.com/dining/ diningtj-maloneys. T.J. Maloney’s is one of the area’s top social destinations for meeting with friends, family and business clients.

In addition to the genuine atmosphere, the pub features signature, authentic Irish menu items, blended and balanced with American favorites. Irish classics include Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and T.J.’s Famous Fish and Chips, while burgers, hearty sandwiches and homemade soups round out the savory experience.

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Schererville. 219.322.4444. This classic destination combines old-style elegance with modern favorites. Their salad bar is loved by all, and the wide variety of sandwiches offers something for everyone. For dinner, Spike’s seafood is the star, with everything from lake perch to crab cakes made fresh. Spike’s Lakeside Inn also offers catering services.

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7 / LIGHT IT UP A Capella group Harbor Lights take the stage at Theatre at the Center.

8 / THE LOCAL SCENE Tom Lounges’ weekly column brings advice for star hopefuls.

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14-15 / CAPSULES The lowdown on all the latest films at a multiplex near you.

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9 / ON STAGE The latest in shows, plays and performances in the area.

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BARNYARD JAMS AT COUNTY LINE ORCHARD 6-10pm, County Line Orchard, 200 County Line Road, Hobart.

219.947.4477.

Enjoy some barnyard fun at the orchard with live entertainment!

The band Barcode will be performing on this special night.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW IN NWI Midnight, The Art Theatre, 230 Main St, Hobart. 219.942.1670.

This showing of the immensely popular musical comedy horror film features the original uncut movie, a full shadow cast and audience participation for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

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OCT 25-27

Haunted Old Jail

7-11pm, Old Sheriff’s House and Jail, 226 S Main St, Crown Point.

Spooky thrills await visitors at this historical building, which will feature the thrills and horrors of old carnival sideshows.

THROUGH OCT 27

Hesston Ghost Train

12pm-5pm, Hesston Steam Museum, 1201 East 1000 North, LaPorte.

219.778.2783.

Just in time for Halloween, take the haunted Ghost Train through haunted woods along the Indiana/Michigan border. Fresh apple cider is available during the tour.

THROUGH NOV 2

Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction

228 South 500 West, Valparaiso. amhurstasylum.com.

During October, open weekends Fridays and Saturday 7pm to 11pm and Sundays 7pm to 10pm. Also open today and Halloween night 7pm to 10pm. Enter this old abandoned hospital for the criminally insane through the mind of our Dr. Amhurst and his mutilated nurses as you venture deep into pure horror. His experiments will leave you speechless.

Literally! Children under 10 are not allowed on the grounds and 10-13 year olds must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

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AUTUMN APPETIZERS & WINE PAIRINGS 6:30-8:30pm, Ambiance Your Home Your Story, Inc., 9490 Wicker Ave, St. John. 219.558.0748. ambiancehomestory. com.

This ladies’ night features demonstrations and tastings by Katie The Gourmet Goddess in preparation for holiday parties and dinner guests.

THROUGH OCT 25

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Savannah Center Rm 103, Indiana University Northwest, Gary. 219.950.6891. iun.edu/art-gallery.

In celebration of the Mexican tradition of Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, this exhibit features artwork of altars created by local and regional artists.

OCT 25

HARD ROCK CAFE FOUR WINDS PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE 10pm, 11pm performances, Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich. fourwindcasino.com.

The final performances in Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds’ series of Friday night concerts to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northern Indiana feature local bands Slim Gypsy Baggage, IAMBAND and Tim Stop, followed by Shock Roxy.

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FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL 4-6pm, Downtown Valparaiso.

219.464.8332.

Wear your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-todoor in Valparaiso’s downtown to get some tasty treats from our restaurants and retailers. Visit Central Park Plaza for treats and fun in the park.

Free Hayrides provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN SPOOKTACULAR 6:30pm, Memorial Opera House,104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso.

219.548.9137.

Memorial Opera House will enchant attendees with a night of laughter, spooky tales and endless Halloween fun, perfect for kids all ages. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for the onstage Great Pumpkin Parade.

OCT 26

2ND ANNUAL FLAME AND FLAIR HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Uptown Arts District, Michigan City, 5pm.

The event offers an array of entertainment for all including live fire dancing performances

by The Gypsy Circus Tribe & Crimson Pulse Firedancing on the 600 block of Franklin Street, Trick or Treating Downtown, a Thriller Street Dance performance, downtown bed races, séances and a haunted house. From 5pm to 7pm, many business will be open offering trick-ortreating.

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OCT 24 NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S HALLOWEEN POPS 7:30pm, Star Plaza Theatre. nisorchestra.com.

Back by popular demand, NISO’s Halloween Pops presents an exciting and scary selection of movie, pop

✔ and light classical music. The Symphony, Youth Orchestra and Chorus will all be on stage and in costume in honor of the occasion. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costume. BY KATHLEEN DORSEY

BOO AT THE ZOO 4:30pm-7:30pm, Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City.

219.873.1510.

Young goblins, ghosts, princesses and zooperheros will experience child-friendly trick-or-treating from local business sponsored booths while having wild animal encounters along the decorated zoo paths. The zoo staff is strongly recommending purchasing tickets in advance.

DOORWAY TO THE ARTS SYMPOSIUM 10am-3pm. Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th St, Hammond.

219.989.2323.

Anyone with a passion for a career in the arts is welcome to attend this educational symposium, featuring local arts professionals and informative seminars.

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FALL COLORS HIKE AT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE 1pm-2:30pm, Kemil Beach, East State Park Boundary Road, Beverly Shores.

Join a ranger for a crisp fall hike, enjoy the variety of colors that come with fall at the Dune Ridge Trail. The program begins at the trail head of the Dune Ridge Trail located on the south side of the Kemil Beach Parking lot.

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CAR CRUISE NIGHT 5-9:30pm, Thomas Centennial Park, 2nd & Broadway, Chesterton Cars of all kinds— vintage, sport, muscle and foreign—are on display during the last cruise night of the season.

THE NOSE 11:55pm, Portage 16 IMAX, 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.764.7469. gqti.com.

Presented live on screen

from the Metropolitan Opera, Shostakovich’s opera features Paulo Scot in a reprisal of his acclaimed performance of a bureaucrat whose satirical misadventures in search of his missing nose are based on Gogol’s comic story.

OCT 30: Encore performance (6:30pm).

TRICK OR TREAT TRIO AT ABERDEEN 10am, The Course at Aberdeen, 245 Tower Rd, Valparaiso.

219.462.5050. golfataberdeen.com.

During this threeperson scramble, each hole will be transformed into a “trick” or “treat,” with far more tricks than treats. Golfers will have to either tee off from the opposite side of the ball (a trick) or from the forward tee (a treat). Lunch and drinks follow.

THROUGH OCT 26

CHESTERTON’S EUROPEAN MARKET 8am-2pm, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton.

219.926.5513.

dunelandchamber. com.

Artists, chefs, merchants and farmers from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois offer an array of products and services— artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-fromthe-farm produce and flowers—at this market.

The day also features food vendors and live performances.

THROUGH OCT 27

FALL HAYRIDES AT BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD 1pm and 2pm, Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell.

219.769.7275.

Enjoy the steady pace of horses as they pull a hay filled wagon through the 80 acre trail. Keep your eyes open for pheasants, deer and coyotes as you are pulled through the historical Buckley Homestead.

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SAGE AFTER DARK 9pm. Sage Restaurant, 425 Sand Creek Dr., Suite B, Chesterton.

219.926.6500.

Join Sage every Friday night beginning Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. for live local music, cocktails, and tasting/bar menu.

THROUGH NOV 2

CHAOS HAUNTED AND HISTORICAL TOURS chaostrips.com.

Join in for chilling and informative tours lead

by Mike McDowell, Founder, President & CEO of the Indiana Ghost Trackers. Visit real haunted sites from restless hitch hikers to ruthless gangsters to crime scenes, murder, mystery, myths and urban legends.

NOV 2-3

PORTER COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW 9am-5pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Dr, Valparaiso.

219.241.3328. portercounty antiqueshow.com.

This expansive antique show features wares from a variety of vendors and one free appraisal comes with paid admission.

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HAMMOND HOLIDAY KICK-OFF CELEBRATION—A TRIBUTE TO A CHRISTMAS STORY 10am-4pm, Homan, Sibley & Fayette, Hammond.

219.512.4298. downtownhammond. org.

This fun-filled event for the whole family is based on the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story” and features movie-themed contests like Shoot Your Eye Out and The Parker Family Look-A-Like. Additional activities include crafts and games for kids, horse drawn carriage

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RANDOLPH STREET MARKET 10am-5pm, last full weekend of every month except Dec, Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington St, Chicago.

312.666.1200. chicagoantique market.com.

This European-style, indoor-outdoor urban antique market features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”— including furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more.

OCT 26

ZOMBIES, ART AND POP CULTURE— WORLD WAR Z FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION 1pm, Tinley Park Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park, Ill. 708.532.0160. tplibrary.org.

The public is invited to a screening of “World War Z” followed by a discussion of the use of zombies in film, art and literature as a symbol.

Faculty members from Moraine Valley Community college offer their insights.

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SOFA CHICAGO 2013 7-9pm Thu opening night preview, 11am-7pm Fri-Sat, noon-6pm Sun, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

800.563.7632. sofaexpo.com.

Chicago’s longest continuously running art show, this gallery-presented, international art exposition is dedicated to bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine art and showcases more than 800 artists and their work in studio glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood fiber, metal and design. Works by emerging and established artists and designers are available for sale and attendees

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TODAY RIFFTRAX NIGHT OF T HE LIVING DEAD 7pm, Portage 16 IMAX, 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.764.7469. gqti.com. one night only, the stars of Mystery ✔ For Science Theater 3000—Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett—fire wisecracking commentary live on the big screen for a hilarious riff on the zombie movie that started it all, The Night of the Living Dead. BY ASHLEY BOYER

can enjoy lectures, special exhibits and live demonstrations.

THROUGH NOV 6

THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS: A FESTIVAL OF STORYTELLING, THE SIDE PROJECT 1439 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, 7:30pm. thesideproject.net.

Each night, three to four different artists will take the stage to perform 5- to 12-minute pieces, prior to a fulllength story offered by one of the festival’s three headliners.

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Wills will provide musical accompaniment.

NOV 22-25

MEDIEVAL CRAFT BREW FEST Medieval Times, 2001 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg. alequest.com.

Ale Quest is the first and only fusion of a craft beer festival and Medieval

Times tournament entertainment featuring jousting, swordsmanship, knight competitions, and renaissance-style dinner that is fit for a king. A three-hour craft beer sampling session, divided into five sessions during the three-day festival, includes local, national and international craft beers.

NOV 28

MCDONALD’S THANKSGIVING PARADE 8-11am, State St from Congress to Randolph, Chicago.

312.235.2862. chicagofestivals.org.

Every year this televised parade draws more than 400,000 people. The parade features giant balloons, marching bands, horses, floats, performances and more.

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SATURDAY HAUNTED HOTEL HALLOWEEN COSTUME BASH 9pm-3am, Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville. 219.769.6311.

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Star Plaza’s annual high-energy ✔ Radisson Halloween Costume and Dance Party, will feature NWI’s own DJ Navic and DJ GORDO, along with Roco B and DJ Nandi for 2013. The Costume Contest will feature a $1,000 cash prize for best costume, sponsored by the Radisson Star Plaza and Plan B Promo. Drink specials and special room rates are offered. BY KATHLEEN DORSEY

THROUGH OCT 27

MAGICAL REALISM: POSSIBLE NOT PROBABLE 11am-4pm, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City.

219.874.4900.

When a highly detailed, realistically painted image is “invaded” by something that is “not quite right”, or too strange to believe, you are in the realm of Magical Realism.

Often concerned with myth, allegory or the personification of natural phenomenon, the viewer is left to ponder what is “real”. Artists include: Todd Baxter, Robert Gadomski, Nicole Gordon, Laurie Hogin, Priscilla Humay, Elaine Pawlowicz, Casey Riordan Millard, and Caleb Weintraub.

THROUGH DEC 1

SOUTH SHORE ARTS PRESENTS ABSTRACTION...A SECOND LOOK: PAINTINGS BY TOM BRAND Center for Visual and Performing arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.

Abstraction…A Second Look is on display in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

The surface glow and luster of his paintings is achieved through the use of under painting and glazes, a studio technique developed during the Renaissance that is rarely found in modern abstract work.

THROUGH FEB 8

WE ARE PORTER COUNTY Porter County Museum of History, 153 Franklin St, Valparaiso.

219.465.3595.

This interactive and engaging exhibit highlights the formation of the county from its founding in 1836 to

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present day and visitors can learn about the transformation of the county from frontier to modern landscape.

SEPT 15-OCT 27

70TH ANNUAL SALON SHOW, CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster.

219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline. org.

Up to $10,000 of cash awards is on the line during this 70th annual exhibition. This juried exhibition accepts original art in all fine art media—painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber, glass, digital, mixed media, ceramics, video, multimedia and jewelry.

NOV 1-FEB 9

CITIZEN-SOLDIERCITIZEN Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org.

Contemporary works by military combat

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veterans will be on display at this exhibition honors those who have fought for freedom and those fighting to reintegrate into society after their war experiences. Also, through Oct 27: The Documentation of Nature, Fabricating for Funding, Magical Realism—Possible not Probable, Nesting Instinct and Water Wrackets; Nov 2-Feb 24: Theater of Conflict.

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CREATURES OF LIGHT—NATURE’S BIOLUMINESCENCE The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 312.922.9410. fieldmuseum.org.

From glowworms to deep-sea fishes, this exhibit features the mysterious and magical world of bioluminescence.

Visitors can discover the thousands of living organisms that blink, glow, flash and flicker.

Also, through Jan 20: Fractured—North Dakota’s Oil Boom.

THROUGH FEB 2

80 AT 80 Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 773.947.3133. msichicago.org.

Commemorating the museum’s 80th anniversary, this exhibit features 80 rarely displayed artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection. Many of these items will ignite visitors’ memories from past exhibits—such as a gigantic Paul Bunyan statue and TAM, the Transparent Anatomical Manikin—while some are cutting-edge innovations. Ongoing: The Art of the Bicycle.

through Dec 1: Play, Pretend and Dream— Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 2010-2013; through Jan 5: New Views—The Rendered Image in Architecture; through Jan 12: Isaac

Julien—The Long Road to Mazatlán; through Jan 12: Japanese Art of the 1960s—The Challenge of Tradition; through Jan 5: Shomei Tomatsu—Island Life; through Jan 5: 3 in 1—Contemporary

Explorations in Architecture and Design; through Jan 5: Max Kozloff—Critic and Photographer; through Jan 12: Amar Kanwar—The Lightning Testimonies; through Jan 9: Violence and Virtue— Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Slaying Holofernes; through Feb 16: Dreams and Echoes— Drawings and Sculpture in the David and Celia Hilliard Collection; today through Jan 26: focus— Monika Baer; Oct 31-Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled—Egypt after Alexander Great; Oct 31Apr 14: Ugo Rondinone— we run through the desert on burning feet, all of us are glowing our faces look twisted; Nov 12-Jan 27: Art and Appetite—American Painting, Culture and Cuisine.

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MCA DNA—WARHOL AND MARISOL Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago.

312.280.2660. mcachicago.org.

Inspired by the multifaceted relationship of Andy Warhol and Marisol, this exhibit compares and contrasts Warhol’s silk screen printings and Marisol’s wood sculptures side-by-side. Also, through Nov 10: Think First, Shoot Later, Photography from the MCA Collection; through Nov: Amanda Ross-Ho; through Dec 3: José Lerma; through Jan 5: Paul Sietsema; Nov 9-Mar 9: The Way of the Shovel—Art as Archaeology; Nov 29Apr 13: CITY SELF.

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WHAT VINCENT SAW The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.

312.629.6635. artic. edu/aic.

Photographs of the sites made famous in the paintings of Vincent van Gogh offer insight into the beloved artist’s work. Also, through Oct 27: Oscar Niemeyer;

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“Misalignment,” a piece from the exhibit South Shore Arts Presents Abstraction...A Second Look: Paintings by Tom Brand at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

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Dec. 13. $12 (17 and older)

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Harmonies by Harbor Lights Doo-wop group set to perform at Theatre at the Center

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selection of favorite doowop tunes will be dusted off and delivered in concert this weekend when vocal group Harbor Lights takes the stage in Munster.

Harbor Lights, specializing in a cappella sounds, is set to perform Saturday and Sunday at Munster’s Theatre at the Center.

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about these shows,” said George Carl, member of Harbor Lights and the group’s manager. “This will be our third time performing at the center.”

Carl said the intimate environment of Theatre at the Center is a good fit for the group. While Carl estimates the group’s largest audience base is an older crowd, many grandparents are introducing their

grandkids to the music of yesteryear.

“We’re seeing a lot of younger fans and new faces,” he said. There are also a great deal of repeat patrons at their shows who simply love that style of music. Those fans, he said, often “sing the words along with us.”

Harbor Lights’ playlist stars a variety of favorites including tunes such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Under the Boardwalk,” “In the Still of Night,” “Sh-Boom,” “Book of Love,” “Sunday Kind of Love,” and others.

The group’s members, including Carl, Dave Mitchell, Cheryl De Rosier, Fernando Rodriguez and Jim Calinski, are dedicated to keeping the stellar a cappella songs alive. They perform

creative arrangements of the tunes and regularly rotate songs on the performance roster.

“We try to change it up because every venue is different. Whether we’re performing at a festival or a theater, we try to adjust the music.”

Carl believes the public keeps coming back to their shows simply because of the beloved tunes.

“I believe in my heart that it has to do with these great songs,” he said. “Many of the songs we sing were done by writers in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. And everyone can relate to them (and the emotions in them),” he said.

The group, who records on Collectables records, has recorded three albums.

Carl said he and his fellow group members get along well.

“We’d like to keep performing for as long as we can,” he said. “We’re relaxed and have fun on stage.”

Harbor Lights keeps a busy touring schedule locally and around the Midwest. “We’re already booked into 2014,” Carl said, noting 2013 has been their best year ever.

In addition to this weekend’s shows in Munster, watch for Harbor Lights Christmas show scheduled for Nov. 23 at Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso.

Harbor Lights in concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets are $30 FYI: (219) 836-3255 or visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

A 5:30 p.m. dinner will be held Saturday for an additional $20 per person and a 1 p.m. brunch will be held Sunday for an additional $22.50 per person.

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two key words – show and business – and anyone who is going to succeed and survive must learn to master both sides of it,” said 1950s teen sensation Frankie Avalon. “If you don’t concern yourself with the business end, you’ll wind up with a lot of great memories and no money!”

“Anyone wanting to make it in music is going to have to realize that it takes a lot of personal sacrifice,” said Heart’s Ann Wilson.

“There are a lot painful decisions to make along the way. So my best advice is to be as

BY TOM LOUNGES honest with yourself as possible. Don’t say n today’s world of “American Idol,” “The yes to anything you don’t really mean yes to.

And learn to say no as much as you can.”

Voice,” and other talent shows, it would “Be original,” stressed Prince. “Everyone seem that music stardom is quick and always wants you to sound like something easy? But any working musician knows that’s already a hit because the music industhat it’s tough to eke out a living playing try likes to play it safe. I don’t listen to radio, music and that it is often a difficult and LOCAL SCENE because I don’t want something to stick heartbreaking road to travel. in my head subconsciously and come My Local Scene column for this out in my music. I never set limits. week and next week will offer If an idea comes to mind, I try it. young and gifted regional music Sometimes it works and sometimes hopefuls some true reality of what it doesn’t, but it’s always good to goes along with chasing fame and experiment with things.” stardom. This two part column “Never bail out! Music can somewill feature some hard learned nugtimes be a long, tough road to travel. I gets of knowledge passed on to me over

BY TOM LOUNGES think everyone eventually gets their shot if my years of doing celebrity interviews with they stick with it. If you love music and it’s veteran artists who have made the climb and really in your blood, you have to be willing to grabbed the brass ring. sacrifice just about everything in your life to “There’s no such thing as overnight sucget to where you want to be,” said Sully Erna, cess,” advised Joan Jett, who came to fame at vocalist of the modern rock band Godsmack.

16 as a member of the all-teenage girl band, “I remember when all my friends were getThe Runaways. “Don’t ever be afraid to work ting into their mid-20s and buying nice cars hard and pay dues. Don’t be discouraged if and getting nice apartments and getting doors get slammed in your face. Let those married. I stayed focused on my dream and negative things serve to inspire you more and my music. It can get pretty dark, but you fuel your creative fire. If you stick it out, one have to tough it out.” day you will have the last laugh.”

“Aspire to an optimum level of aware“The first thing to ness of all around you and apply it to your learn is that the musical vision,” urged Ted Nugent. “With term show that single piece of advice from Uncle Ted, business today’s young musicians will come to their consists of

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Joan Jett of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts own realization that: drugs are for a**holes, trends are for a**holes, formulas for success are for a**holes, peer pressures for a**holes, and that anything short of success is for a**holes! It’s important to remember that there are no lucky breaks. Those who wait for a lucky break are destined to failure. As a hungry, young musical animal, you’ve got to go out there in to the mean streets and stalk your prey, the prey being your own sound and your own. To succeed, you’ve got to clear your own path and then walk it.”

Next week’s Music Success column will include sage advice on forging a successful career in music from Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, Styx founder Dennis DeYoung, Indiana’s own John Mellencamp, and others.

Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com.

Gallery: Bands inspired by costumes There have been many bands throughout the years that have been inspired by certain costumes. Kiss’ iconic makeup and costumes started the trend. Insane Clown Posse brought the fear of clowns into their music by having white clown faces for every show. Some modern bands that were inspired are Daft Punk and Dead Mau5. Their costumes have evolved to include light and electronics that coordinate to their shows.

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THE LEGEND OF THE CELLAR 6:30pm, Patrician Banquet Center, 410 US 30, Schererville.

855.687.3375. thecellarinvestigation. com.

Attendees can participate in an investigation of the paranormal during this live interactive dinner theater. The evening features a live band, a couples’ costume contest, a cash bar and psychic readings for a night truly out of the ordinary.

OCT 24-27

THE PASSION OF DRACULA Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org.

Based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula, this play opens in 1911 in the English countryside where several village girls have died under mysterious circumstances. A trio of doctors, a young reporter and an English lord must battle to save the lovely damsel in distress from Dracula.

OCT 25-27

TYTE’S CLUE—THE MUSICAL Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater.org.

The Towle Youth Theatre Ensemble presents this musical version of the internationally popular board game. The funfilled musical invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy as it

performances. Nov 6: Remember the Rat Pack; Nov 21: WINDIANA 2013—Songs by Women Composers; Nov 23: Harbor Lights November 2013; Nov 29-Dec 13: Little Women.

brings the world’s best known suspects to life.

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DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE 6pm, Chicago Street Theater, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.

219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org.

Just in time for Halloween, this new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale is a modern take on a literary favorite. With a script that’s smart, sexy and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, the play follows the brilliant Dr. Jekyll as he finds a horrifying way to tap into the monster inside.

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CHICAGO STREET THEATER 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.

219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org.

Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children.

Through Nov 2: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Nov 29-Dec 21: Naughty or Nice Holiday Double Feature.

FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City.

219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org.

This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Chicago Street Theater. more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. Oct 24-27: The Passion of Dracula.

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World-class gambling and top-name entertainment combine to create an unprecedented experience at this 350,000-square-foot casino. The Venue, the casino’s 90,000-squarefoot entertainment facility, hosts some of the hottest Chicagoland entertainment. Nov 16: India.Arie.

LAPORTE COUNTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performances in LaPorte and Michigan City, 614

Lincolnway, LaPorte.

219.362.9020. lcso. net.

This exciting orchestra offers a variety of concerts throughout the season, including classical, pops, chamber, children’s and family.

Nov 16: 1st Source Bank—Celebrating 150 Years (La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte).

THE MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso.

219.548.9137. mohlive. com.

This renovated, 364-seat building—with red, white and blue stained-glass windows—was built as a living memorial to the Civil War veterans of Porter County. Built in 1893, the theater has a rich history as a venue for musical and dramatic

STAR PLAZA THEATRE I-65 & US 30, Merrillville.

219.769.6600. starplazatheatre.com.

With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round.

With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package to area theatergoers.

Nov 1: Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt; Nov 2: American’s Got Talent LIVE!; Nov 3: Englebert Humperdinck; Nov 10: Dinosaur Train; Nov 17: ABBAMANIA. THE THEATRE AT THE CENTER Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com.

This theater, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, has the distinction of being the only professional equity theater in Northwest Indiana, and showcases the artistry of professional actors, musicians and designers from throughout the Midwest. Nov 14-Dec 22: A Christmas Carol The Musical.

TOWLE COMMUNITY THEATER 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater.org.

To honor its mission of nurturing and celebrating local talent in the arts, the Towle Community Theater presents exhibitions, theatrical productions and musical performances in the heart of downtown Hammond. Oct 25-27: TYTE’s Clue—The Musical; Nov 30-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, 13-15, 20-22: A Fabulous 50’s Christmas.

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AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org.

A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances

and a variety of artistic productions. Through Oct 27: The Joffrey Ballet—La Bayadere; Nov 2: David Sedaris; Nov 22: Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO various venues, Chicago.

800.775.2000. broadwayinchicago. com A joint venture between the two largest commercial theater producers and owner/operators in the U.S., Broadway in Chicago offers the finest of professional stage productions in multiple theaters, all residing in Chicago’s lively Loop. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Through Oct 27: 50 Shades!—The Musical; Nov 14-Dec 29: Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer—The Musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Through 27: We Will Rock You; Nov 1: Chris

The Legend of the Cellar, on stage in Schererville.

Cornell—Unplugged and Up Close; Nov 26-Dec 15: Elf the Musical. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St. Through Oct 27: Once; Oct 30-Dec 21: Wicked.

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

312.595.5600. chicagoshakes.com.

Prominently located on Navy Pier in Chicago, this venue mounts renowned productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, as well as works from distinguished American and international playwrights and directors. The theater’s mission to reach out to younger audiences is well accomplished with its offerings of children’s productions and student matinees. The architecturally dynamic structure houses both an engaging, 500-seat courtyard theater and a 200-seat black box theater. Through Nov 10: Cyrano de Bergerac; Through Oct 27: Blind Summit’s The Table.

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‘Retirement’ a scary word for Elvira

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Elvria, Mistress of the Dark, says she’s still shocked by her success after more than 30 years of frightening fun. waist sexy gowns?

Cassandra: For many years I was a strict vegetarian. Today, I’m still very careful about my diet, and lean toward mostly fruits and vegetables, with some meat. I also like walking and always workout 30 minutes a day. After I had my daughter Sadie in 1991, it was difficult to get that tiny waist back, but I’ve managed it and maintained over the years. When I moved up to Santa Barbara, it was for Sadie to finish her school, and I also had lots of time to exercise. But I was so bored. We were both ready to get back to LA. Phil: Elvira, your classic, vampy image has become instantly recognizable around the world as a favorite media and marketing image.

During the past 30 years, have you changed anything about your trademark look?

Elvira: Only my hair honey. As I grew in popularity, so did my hair. It seemed to keep getting higher and higher, especially by the end of the 1980s decade. Now, it’s not quite as tall and back under control. It’s the only part of me under control. Happy Halloween to you Phil and to all your readers!

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n July 2008, Chicago scary movie TV host Son of Svengoolie aka actor Rich Koz came faceto-face with his funny, fellow graveyard shift personality and West Coast TV host counterpart, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, when the two shared the stage for an event for fans in Rosemont, Ill. Tonight, Koz, in his Svengoolie character garb, is in Merrillville at Star Plaza Theatre to share the stage with Maestro Kirk Muspratt for the 7:30 p.m. Halloween Holiday Pops Concert with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra . Koz and Elvira’s dual identity, actress Cassandra Peterson, are both 62 and both launched their TV gigs and characters at the same time in their careers in 1980.

While fans can catch up with Koz as Svengoolie at tonight’s concert for some scary musical fun, we thought we’d do some catching up with the Queen of Screams Elvira and her dual identity Peterson chatting with her by phone from her home in Los Angeles.

Phil: A little bat told me you have an extra reason to celebrate with added congratulations for Halloween 2013.

Elvira: Yes! I have my own line of Elvira costumes and Halloween accessories and Elvira is the No. 1 female costume pick. I’m also busy doing my own live Halloween stage show at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park with shows right up until Halloween.

Phil: Ever think of retiring?

Elvira: No, not at all. That sounds way too scary. I actually thought I wanted to retire a few years ago, and I sold my home in LA and moved to Santa Barbara for three years. But I missed working so much, I moved right back to Los Angeles, and I’m happy to be back.

Phil: This next question is for Cassandra, since you are the woman we have to thank for bringing Elvira back from the dead with a revived and busy career. How do you stay so fantastically fit and shapely for Elvira’s famous wardrobe of tiny

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Go! staff got into character for this week’s issue. Below, Avengers Tara McElmurry, Matt Sharp as the Incredible Hulk and Kathleen Dorsey as The Black Widow.

Why should people have all the fun on Halloween? Many costume shops also offer a variety of costume opportunities for pets.

Old faves and new trends in costumes

Target offers more than 20 costumes and accessories in a variety of sizes, including an LEDlit bumblebee, a jockey and a hot dog costume.

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his year, trick-or-treaters and party-goers have a wide range of Halloween costumes from which to choose, from popular favorites like super heroes and princesses to of-the-moment pop hottest looks of the year. culture favorites.

“People are turning to blogs and Pinterest Perhaps the most pop culture relevant for ideas, so we want to give them something costume of 2013 is the one inspired by Miley that can be unique to them,” she said.

Cyrus’ MTV Video Music Awards perforFor example, the “Marvel Shop” is where mance. customers go for all their superhero costume Spirit Halloween, which has an online site needs and features everything from Iron Man’s and more than 1,000 seasonal stores around mask to Spiderman’s web-slinger. the country, is offering the “Twerkin’ Teddy” “From shields to masks, we costume, which is a flesh-colored leotard feahave all the fun stuff,” she said. turing an embroidered, smiling teddy bear.

“You can personalize your The costume, which was costume and really take it to available for preorder the next level and make it online but didn’t go on Tara McElmurry extra cool and personalsale in stores until the tries out the Katniss ized.” week of Oct. 7, sold out Everdeen costume at There are also similar almost immediately Party City. “shops” focusing on online. pirates, princesses and Other favorites include other popular characCartoon Network charters. acters from Adventure At Target, their Time and the Regular “Big Fun” Show. line of HalJulia Darrenloween wigs kamp, a spokeshelps customers person for Party to create a one-ofCity, said the popular a-kind Halloween retailer’s costume costume. experts analyze televiThe foam wigs sion and movie blockall retail for $20 busters as well as other or less and were trends to come up with the

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designed by costume and fashion designer Chris March, who appeared on the television reality show Project Runway.

There are eight styles of wigs, including geisha, starlet, witch, Mohawk monster bride and afro.

Target also features an assortment of accessories to create quick, do-it-yourself costumes including faux facial hair, costume makeup, wands and capes.

Party City’s Darrenkamp said a popular adult costume this year are medievalthemed costumes modeled after the popular television shows Game of Thrones and the Tudors.

“Our new line has crowns, capes, and furry leg warmers,” she said. “You can mix and match based on your tastes and the weather.”

Disney Princesses are always popular for girls of all ages, Darrenkamp said, and the costumes can be customized with a variety of tutus, masks, wands and crowns.

“What’s especially great about the princesses is little girls like to play dress-up all year round, so you get multiple uses out of the costumes,” she said.

At Spirit Halloween, there are dozens of options to dress up your pooch, including an Animal Planetbranded lion costume, an Elvis costume, or triceratops. There are a variety of super hero costumes, including Supergirl and Wonder Woman. There are also Star Wars themed ensembles, including Darth Vader, Yoda and Ewoks.

New for 2013, Spirit Halloween is offering a “Holy Hound” pet costume, which includes a royal red robe and a mitre headpiece.

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Horseshoe fills World Series void

The last 10 players play a round of Texas Hold’em during the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

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opes for a World Series in Chicago this year were snuffed out early in the season by the Cubs and White Sox, but Horseshoe Casino came through in the clutch with a “world series” of its own that makes Hammond the center of attention in professional poker this weekend.

Horseshoe is playing host to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Tour, a 12-day spectacular that began on October 17 and will continue through the weekend, headlined on Monday (Oct. 28) by the $2 million No-Limit Hold’em Main Event Final Table.

Even if you’re not a participant, this is every poker fan’s chance to do some “star gazing” at the players they’ve seen on TV, provided of course you’ll be able to recognize some of them behind the hoodies and dark glasses.

Today’s (Thurs. Oct. 24) action includes the Limit Omaha 8 tournament starting at Noon. Friday and Saturday festivities include Noon starts for the No-Limit Hold’Em Main Event Re-Entry tournament with a $2 million guaranteed prize pool.

There are no less than 42 unique events scheduled during the 12-day extravaganza, including tournaments and buy-ins that are attractive to everyone who loves the game of poker. The action starts at Noon each day and extends into the evening hours.

The tournament includes a “12 rings in 12

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For complete information please visit wsop.com, horseshoe.com, or the poker room at Horseshoe Hammond.

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GAME OF THE WEEK: Batman: Arkham Origins

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Developed and published by Warner Bros, Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel storyline set several years before the events of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. It is rated T for Teen because of blood, drug reference, language, and violence. This game takes place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals. A young Batman faces many defining moments in his life on the path to becoming the Dark Knight, as the game goes on Batman will come across

many important characters and villains that were in the later games that he must make important relationships with.

Help him get through this difficult part in his career and make him the Dark Knight Gotham City needs. Batman will be able to be played on PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. It will be in stores on Friday.

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Fandango’s top ten ticket best sellers Gravity 3-D opened October 3 | Carrie opened October 18 | Captain Phillips opened October 11 | Escape Plan opened October 18 | Hunger Games: Catching Fire opens November 22 | Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 3-D opened September 27 | The Fifth Estate opened October 18 | Machete Kills opened October 11 | Rush opened September 27 | 12 Years A Slave opened October 18

MOVIE REVIEW

Another drug deal gone really bad The Counselor is released nationwide on Friday

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he anticipation surrounding “The Counselor” has been cooking for almost two years—the project started as a screenplay by novelist and screenwriter savant Cormac McCarthy sold in January 2012— because it has everything going for it.

At least, everything that “No Country for Old Men,” had, and that includes: the Cormac McCarthy story and Director Ridley Scott. Also the star of NCFOM Javier Bardem, this time paired with other stars including Penélope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez and Michael Fassbender. The movie was shot in London in summer of 2012 though it will open in the U.S. first this weekend. (There was a special screening in London in mid-October, but “The Counselor” will not get to UK theaters until mid-November.)

THE DRAMA The production of the movie did not lack drama either. The most tragic was the suicide of Ridley Scott’s younger brother Tony who jumped off a bridge in California last year and interrupted the filmmaking for a time. More happily, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem had a second child in July, a daughter, Luna. (You can piece together on the web that Cruz and Bardem met in 2007 when they played husband and wife on the set of Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”—she was great as the crazy beautiful wife—and married in 2010. The couple’s son Leo was born in L.A. in 2011 and their daughter in Madrid, Cruz’s hometown.

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Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, director Ridley Scott and actor Michael Fassbender pose for photographers during the UK Photocall of ‘The Counselor’ at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

THE PLOT Somewhere in the southwestern United States a respectable attorney played by Michael Fassbender thinks he can dabble in the drug trade without getting down into the bloody, muddy low road, but realizes too late that he is in way over his head. There are red flags along the way: Brad Pitt, in a role he has played before—most recently with the late James Gandofilini in “Killing Them Softly”—seems to know way more than he’s saying.

Javier Bardem has never looked scarier or more sinister and Cameron Diaz is seductive as ever, even as the carnage she triggers overshadows the plot for the beginning. Cruz plays the unbenign girlfriend of the slow-witted and anxiety-ridden attorney.

Javier Bardem in “The Counselor” opening around the country October 25th.

Will “The Counselor” be a hit?

How can it miss? Everyone involved has been down this road before and has the Oscars to show for it. The only obstacle this movie has to overcome is living up to its predecessors’ success.

WHAT The Counselor • DIRECTOR: Ridley Scott • CAST:

Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, John Leguizamo, Cameron Diaz and Rosie Perez. • RATED: R • TIME: 1 hour and 51 minutes • WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Drama, thrills, sensational beauty, slaughter and amorality.

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IN THEATERS THIS WEEK THE COUNSELOR 1 hr 51 min | R | Released Oct. 25

Director: Ridley Scott A respected lawyer(Michael Fassbender)decides to dabble in the drug business without getting sucked in. But this bad idea has consequences for him, his lover (Penelope Cruz) and others (Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, John Leguizamo, Cameron Diaz).

JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA 1 hr 32 min | R | Released Oct. 25

Director: Jeff Tremaine Eighty-six-year-old Irving Zisman goes across America with his eight-year-old Grandson Billy. On the road Irving (Johnny Knoxville) and Billy (Jackson Nicoll) encounter lots of people including male strippers, unhappy child beauty pageant contestants and their mothers and biker bar patrons.

ESCAPE PLAN

1 hr 56 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Mikael Hafstrom Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), the world’s expert

on structural security, takes on one last challenge: breaking out of super-secret, high-tech facility called “The Tomb.”

There is a mistake though and he ends up imprisoned and must get fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to him escape.

CARRIE

1 hr 39 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Kimberly Peirce A reimagining of the classic Stephen King horror tale about a shy girl, Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), who is shunned by her peers and overlyprotected by her religious mother (Julianne Moore) until the night of her senior prom.

THE FIFTH ESTATE

2 hr 8 min | R | Released Oct 18 Director: Bill Condon Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Brühl), an early supporter and colleague of Julian Assange (Cumberbatch), the film charts the beginning of WikiLeaks.

The sucess of the website brought instant fame to its principal architects.

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS 2 hr 13 min | PG-13 | Released Oct. 11

Director: Paul Greengrass

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Above, Johnny Knoxville is “Bad Grandpa.”.

At right, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz star in “The Counselor.”

At far right, Benedict Cumberbatch and Daniel Bruhl star in “The Fifth Estate.”

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Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.

GO! TO THE MOVIES

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in “Gravity.”

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GRAVITY 1 hr 31 min | PG-13 | Released Oct. 4

Director: Alfonso Cuarón Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), helming his last flight before retirement. Then, on a routine space walk, disaster strikes — the shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As their fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

RUNNER RUNNER 1 hr 31 min | R | Released Oct. 4

Director: Brad Furman Believing that he has been swindled, Princeton grad student Richie (Justin Timberlake) goes to Costa Rica to confront online-gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck). Block’s promises of immense wealth and power have a seductive effect on Richie, until he learns the shocking truth about his new mentor. When Richie is coerced by the FBI to help bring Block to justice, he faces the biggest gamble of his life: outmaneuvering the two forces closing in on him.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 1 hr 35 min | PG | Released Sept. 27

Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s mouthwatering comedy left off. Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention — a machine that turned water into food causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes.

But Flint soon learns that his invention survived and is now creating food-animals – “foodimals!” Flint and his friends embark on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other foodimals to save the world – again!

BAGGAGE CLAIM 1 hr 36 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 27

Director: David E. Talbert Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore (Paula Patton) has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle down. However, her sister’s upcoming wedding and pressure from her often-married mother force her to calculate that she has a month to find a fiance of her own. Montana’s best friends and fellow flight attendants conspire to help her re-encounter her exes as they travel across the country, but the right man may be closer than she thinks.

PRISONERS 2 hr 33 min | R | Released Sept. 20

Julianne Moore and Chloe Grace Moretz star in the remake of Stephen King’s “Carrie.”

Director: Denis Villeneuve How far would you go to protect your child?

Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release.

Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

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1 hr 48 min | R | Released Sept. 19 Director: Robert Rodriguez “Machete Kills” is an action-packed thrill ride about the adventures of secret agent Machete Cortez (Danny Trejo). In his latest mission, Machete is recruited by the U.S. President (Carlos Estevez) to stop a global terrorist (Mel Gibson) from starting a nuclear war. With a bounty on his head, Machete faces death at every turn from an all-star cast of deadly assassins. Breaking all the rules, director Robert Rodriguez leads this star-studded ensemble on one of the wildest adventures to save the world ever captured on film!

ENOUGH SAID 1 hr 33 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 18

Director: Nicole Holofcener A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini) — a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), her new massage client. Marianne is a beautiful poet who seems “almost perfect” except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Suddenly, Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne’s Ex. INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2 1 hr 45 min | PG-13 | Released Sept. 13

Director: James Wan The famed horror team of director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell reunite with the original cast of Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Barbara Hershey and Ty Simpkins in INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2, a terrifying sequel to the acclaimed horror film, which follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA [R] 900 1010 1125 1205AM THE COUNSELOR [R] 1000 1210AM RIFFTRAX LIVE: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD [PG-13] 700 GRAVITY [PG-13] [REALD3D] 210 440 710 940 [DIGITAL] 1140AM CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [PG-13] 1135AM 1225 240 355 545 705 1020 CARRIE [R] 1135AM 1255 215 355 455 615 735 855 1015 ESCAPE PLAN [R] 1245 355 715 1005

THE FIFTH ESTATE [R] 1235 350 705 1010 I’M IN LOVE WITH A CHURCH GIRL [PG] 1245 355 705 955 MACHETE KILLS [R] 215 RUNNER RUNNER [R] 1130AM 450 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 [PG] [REALD3D] 205 715 [DIGITAL] 1135AM 445 945 DON JON [R] 1200 PRISONERS [R] 315 640 1005 INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 [PG-13] 210 730 WE’RE THE MILLERS [R] 1130AM

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From nwi.com/go ➼Tammy Pham, executive chef and co-owner of Asparagus Restaurant in Merrillville, with her husband Sam, recently presented the restaurant’s first wine dinner. Hartford Family Wines were featured with Pham’s unique take on Vietnamese cuisine. Watch for future wine dinners at the eatery. Also stay tuned for the debut of Pham’s new Siam Marina in Tinley Park sometime in November. ➼ T.J. Maloney’s Authentic Irish Pub at Radisson Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville, continues its “NFL Ticket” events allowing patrons to watch every minute of every NFL game on all game days on either its 102” screen or in front of nine flat-screen TVs. Food and drink specials are featured. Call (219) 755-0569. ➼ Watch for a new dining concept from the owner of El Taco Real to emerge on the scene soon. ➼ Lobster fans take note. Town Club Steak and Seafood, 2904 45th St., Highland, will present its Lobsta Fest #20 on Nov. 2. Call (219) 924-5227. BY ELOISE MARIE VALADE

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Ulises Gomez showcases a few specialties at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville.

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taste of Spain awaits diners at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville. The restaurant, established in spring 2012 by Ulises and Rosalba Gomez, offers a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, creative entrees and paella, Spain’s traditional rice dish.

Prior to entering the eatery, diners view a large sign emblazoned above the entrance to Tapas Cafe proclaiming the dining experience features “Serious Spaniard Cuisine.”

And as Ulises Gomez, who mans the kitchen in the role of chef explains it, his focus is to serve “modern” Spanish fare using traditional ingredients and techniques.

“We use traditional ingredients but reinvent them to create new tapas, and new flavors,” said Gomez. “And I want to bring diners a gourmet touch at an affordable price.”

The quaint restaurant has a laidback charm with an open kitchen and dim lighting. During a recent visit, our server, who happened to be chef Gomez’ wife Rosalba proved a delightful hostess explaining the dishes and even recommending favorite items.

Rosalba also serves as the restaurant’s manager.

Tapas, which are small plates, are the perfect choice for sharing a meal with friends. At Tapas Cafe, the menu boasts a nice variety and also stars an assortment of seafood and meat entrees along with chicken, seafood and vegetable paellas.

A native of Mexico City, Gomez said he’s long been a fan of tapas and has enjoyed the fun, flavorful cuisine at various Spanish-themed restaurants. The chef honed his culinary talents working at restaurants in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Seafood Paella

Indianapolis.

“I learned to cook just by experience and by working at restaurants,” Gomez said.

Why tapas as the showcase for his eatery?

“There’s nothing like this in the area,” he said, adding that he’s included a unique touch in his dishes.

“Tapas is a classic European style (of cuisine),” he said, “but I’m definitely doing something different with it.”

Among the cold tapas offerings are Bacon-Wrapped Scallops ($13); Shrimp and Diablo, ($9), which is grilled shrimp topped with spicy garlic Chipotle pepper sauce; Meatballs Albondigas ($7), which are meatballs served over rice and served with a Spanish tomato sauce; and Patatas Bravas ($6), a spicy potato dish with a creamy sauce.

Gomez said the paellas are big sellers at the restaurant.

Tapas Cafe also features entrees such as Mango Pineapple Chicken Curry ($13); Salmon Saffron ($15); and Aztek Chocolate Chicken ($13). A few Mexican-inspired items are available, including nachos and quesadillas.

Sandwiches served on pita bread are also featured.

During our visit, we indulged in the Patatas Bravas; Mexico City Style Ceviche, ($9) which starred a combination of seafood in a spicy sauce with a mound of avocado on top; and the Chicken Paella, which also included a mix of vegetables and peppers. The filling but flavorful meal was completed on a sweet note with a unique flan Napolitano, a delicious flan cheesecake.

If you’re looking for an out-of-theordinary dining experience, take a little culinary journey with friends at Tapas Cafe.

FYI: Tapas Cafe is located at 2486 Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Phone: (219) 769-7008

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219.947.2817. bistro54main.com. The ever-changing menu created by Chef Scot Hinkel is sure to please gourmets, and the spectacular views are sure to entice anyone.

This 1895 Victorian cottage is filled with local art offering organic wines, craft beers and specialty martinis with a gorgeous deck for outdoor waterfront dining.

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ASPARAGUS. 7876 Broadway,

Merrillville. 219.794.0000. asparagusrestaurant.com. Asparagus offers a rare opportunity to experience fine dining in a serenely elegant environment while savoring dishes from the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam and the Americas, all informed with classic French culinary artistry. The restaurant offers everything from Seafood Pad Thai to Honey Kumquat Quail and Wasabi Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack as well as the signature lobster mango spring roll and a variety of satays.

BLACKSTONE WOODFIRE GRILL.

7311 Mallard Lane, Schererville.

219.769.0000. blackstonewoodfiregrill. com. Tucked away on old Route 30 in Schererville’s Foxwood Estates, BlackStone Woodfire Grill is Northwest Indiana’s destination for mouthwatering steaks, tender ribs and bone-in chops, tasty chicken, and perfectly-grilled seafood. The selection of wines and decadent desserts will tempt all gourmet’s senses.

CAPPO’S CASUAL DINING. 6656

US 6, Portage. 219.762.5563. capposcasualdining.com. Cappo’s Casual Dining offers a superb selection of Italian and ethnic food in a casual, family friendly environment. Cappo’s features beer and

Tammy Pham, Chef-Proprietor of Asparagus in Merrillville wine along with the meal, and also offers occasional specials to keep regulars coming back for more.

CIAO BELLA. 1514 US 41, Schererville.

219.322.6800. ciaobellaonline.com.

The cuisines of three different regions of Italy are featured at the newly opened Ciao Bella, a ristorante, pizzeria and wine bar.

The extensive wine list focuses on European and Californian wines. Delivery and take-out available.

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DON QUIJOTE. 119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.462.7976. donquijoterestaurantandimports.com.

Proprietor Carlos Rivero’s authentic Spanish cuisine, lively and friendly atmosphere, and conviviality with his return customers make this downtown Valparaiso restaurant a destination. Grilled steaks and lamb and veal chops are abundant and cooked according to family recipes handed down for generations.

The house specialty is a flan-textured vanilla cake.

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Joliet St, Dyer. 219.865.3854. 600 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.4466. ginossteakhouse.com. The chefs at Gino’s, who have more than thirty years of combined experience, use only the freshest ingredients in their homestyle cuisine. All main dishes are served with the restaurant’s signature marinated peppers, and entrées include fish and lobster delivered daily. A premium selection of wine, beer and cocktails is available at the full-service bar.

KACEY’S RESTAURANT. 17800 Lorenz Ave, Lansing. 708.895.7720. lansingkc. com. Kacey’s Restaurant offers something for everyone in its convenient location at the Knights of Columbus lodge. All you can eat soup and salad bars are available daily, as well as weekly specials and catering options.

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MARTINI’S. 1004 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso.

219.464.0801. martinisinvalpo.com.

Martinis Culinary Cocktail Lounge offers a full service bar with an extensive martini list of more than 120 selections, top shelf spirits and craft beers there is something for every palette. From the tempting appetizers to the homemade soups, sauces, pastas, seafood and certified Angus meats, Martinis seeks to be the premier dining and entertainment experience.

KELSEY’S STEAK HOUSE. 2300 US

Highway 30, Valparaiso. 219.465.4022.

5630 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.762.2242. kelseyssteakhouse.com. This stalwart Indiana restaurant has built and maintained a first-rate reputation for a great meal at a fair price over many years. But in recent years, Kelsey’s has expanded the menu in imaginative

NIKO’S STEAK & SEAFOOD. 216 S Broad St, Griffith. 219.934.0400. Niko’s Steak and Seafood serves the finest steaks, ribs and chops, seafood, sandwiches and more, in a comfortable atmosphere where customers can enjoy the offerings of the fully stocked bar. Family owned and operated, Niko’s is a Region destination.

ROUND THE CLOCK. Various Locations,

roundtheclock.com. Open 24 hours, Round the Clock restaurants have been a Region staple for and a popular favorite for family dining. Breakfast is always robust and flavorful, while lunches, dinners and desserts are sure to please any crowd. Round the Clock restaurants serve as a favorite meeting place for formal and informal gatherings alike.

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TAPAS CAFÉ. 2486 W Lincoln Hwy,

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Merrillville. 219.769.7008. tapascafe. net. Tapas Café offers a fusion of alwaysfresh traditional artisan Spanish-Iberic meals. Tapas include a wide variety of appetizers of Spanish cuisine. They may be cold such as Salpicon de Mariscos or warm like the Calamari a la Plancha. Appetizers from the southwest such as the nachos or quesadillas are also available. Salads are guilt-less but flavorful.

T-BONES PIER 11. 1111 Lakeside, LaPorte.

219.362.5077. pleastshore.com. This Italian steakhouse is carefully tucked into a cove of scenic Pine Lake. The spacious dining room is reminiscent of a traditional supper club, but a terrace overlooks the harbor and instead of

Niko’s Steak & Seafood in Griffith being at a roadhouse, you are on the beach.

As expected, the seafood hits a high standard; a range of salads, pizzas and pasta selections round out the lighter supper fare. This is the place to indulge in a T-bone, New York strip, filet mignon or flat iron steak grilled over a wood fire.

T.J. MALONEY’S AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB. 800 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville.

219.755.0569. starplaza.com/dining/ diningtj-maloneys. T.J. Maloney’s is one of the area’s top social destinations for meeting with friends, family and business clients.

In addition to the genuine atmosphere, the pub features signature, authentic Irish menu items, blended and balanced with American favorites. Irish classics include Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and T.J.’s Famous Fish and Chips, while burgers, hearty sandwiches and homemade soups round out the savory experience.

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Schererville. 219.322.4444. This classic destination combines old-style elegance with modern favorites. Their salad bar is loved by all, and the wide variety of sandwiches offers something for everyone. For dinner, Spike’s seafood is the star, with everything from lake perch to crab cakes made fresh. Spike’s Lakeside Inn also offers catering services.

Tuesday, October 29th Cooking Demonstration with Chef Luis Hernandez

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STAY SP SPARKLY

“I don’t always buy diamonds, but when I do, I prefer Albert’s Diamond Jewelers”

Our store has expanded, making it almost twice the size!

my friends

BRAND NEW

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