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This week’s Top 10 iTunes hits ➙ 1. Timber by Pitbull • 2. Counting Stars by OneRepublic • 3. Dark Horse by Katy Perry • 4. Say Something by A Great Big World • 5. Story of My Life by One Direction • 6. Let Her Go by Passenger • 7. Royals by Lorde • 8. Roar by Katy Perry • 9. Wake Me Up by Avicii • 10. Demons by Imagine Dragons
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t’s just four friends out having fun,” said regional rocker Jack Adams when contacted about a Northwest Indiana gig on Saturday that has Facebook buzzing. The reunion by his mid-1990s band – Monkey Cocktail – is “just a chance to play some old songs with old friends. It’s a night for nostalgia.” One thing always bankable in regards to local rock ‘n’ roll, Adams delivers a strong performance every time he steps on stage and the lights go up. He has the kind of personality that demands attention and stands out in any room with any crowd. Ask me sometime about my first meeting with a then teenage Adams who heckled me from the audience at a high school event I hosted. Ahhhh…nostalgia indeed…but I digress. Adams rose to local fame right out of high school in the mid-1980s as vocalist and rhythm guitarist for region glam-rock group Sgt. Roxx, where his natural showmanship made him an instant crowd pleaser and club favorite. It is interesting to note, Sgt. Roxx was the first regional band to release music on a new format just out called “compact disc,” when other groups were still pushing cassette tapes and black vinyl LPs. Fast forward! The spandex and eyeliner from those MTV-driven days have long been packed away, but the spirit and charisma that first endeared Adams to rock fans on a national level has kept him not only working steady, but moving like the Energizer Bunny on Redbull through various music projects over the years. These days Adams is usually found
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in area clubs fronting one of two local bands (I told you the guy has energy) – B.A.M. (short for Boys Are Mean) and Sucker Punch – both featuring former members of Adams’ overall best band ever, his post-Sgt Roxx recording and touring group Monkey Cocktail. With Monkey Cocktail (originally named Dying Breed), Adams had found the perfect group of collaborators whose passion, talent, creativity, writing skills and charisma complimented his own. There was a real chemistry between guitarist David Carl, bassist Shawn Farrell and drummer Bobby Shaw resulting in the quartet having a decade long run headlining top concert venues and major clubs, powered by the release of two outstanding original music albums – “Twisted” and “Glisten.” Monkey Cocktail had the kind of reputation for packing music haunts that still has booking agents and event promoters pining for the old days when a fast call to Adams would guarantee ticket sales and filled seats. Those “old days” return this weekend – sort of – as Adams reunites with his original Monkey Cocktail cohorts for a special one night only performance at 10 p.m. in Crown Point at Three Monkeys Pub (21 W. 112th Ave. / 219-662-7000). There is no cover charge to attend, and Adams hopes that helps to coax some of the groups’ old fans to venture out to catch the unique performance. “Monkey Cocktail at Three Monkeys Pub is perfect,” said the always marketing-savvy Adams, eager to re-hash his old band’s original tunes with the aid of Carl, Farrell and Shaw. Saturday’s reunion show site is based on more than simply sounding like a perfect fit. “The owner used to run the old Bin Willy’s
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in Valparaiso back in the day where we played a lot of shows,” added Adams. “Again, it’s all about nostalgia.” Will this weekend’s lone gig lead to a more permanent MC re-grouping? A similar re-grouping happened two years ago with The Dancing Noodles, a regional band from the same era that now plays out regularly again due to popular demand. “Probably not,” said Adams. “We’ve gotten other offers for shows but Dave’s hectic gig schedule kind of puts a damper on that (happening). Carl plays guitar full time with one of Chicago’s most in-demand bands – Final Say – which is consistently booked for top club gigs and corporate shows. Carl agreed with Adams’ thought on prospects of a full on reunion. “Final Say keeps me super busy, and I’ve also been putting the final touches on my new home recording studio, but I’m super psyched to be onstage (this weekend) with Jack, Bobby and Shawn again. We will for sure be playing MC Tail originals that night and it’s going to be a blast!” The idea for doing a “one off” reunion show originated with Carl and
Adams in early 2013. “Dave came and saw me play acoustic a couple of times months back and he got up and jammed with me on a few old original songs and some covers,” recalled Adams. “It took us both back. After that we thought, ‘Why not try to do an acoustic full band show?’ which we did last September. Since then we have all kept in better touch with each other.” Farrell has since joined Adams’ B.A.M. band. Adams soon after started up Sucker Punch as a side band with Shaw. With Carl having a rare weekend off from Final Say, the stars and planets had aligned to make it possible for the foursome to unite this Saturday. Adams echoed Carl’s earlier comment how fans can expect to hear original tunes from Monkey Cocktail’s two albums at the show, along with cover songs the respective members love to perform. “One more thing!” warned Adams. “Don’t let the ‘unplugged’ thing fool you. This show will rock, and people will still want to get up and dance and party! Remember this is a full band show.” And more so, it’s a Monkey Cocktail full band show.
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All concerts listed below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. METRO Metrochicago.com Warpaint, 9pm March 28. $20 (18 and older) SCHUBAS Schubas.com Jake Clemons, 9pm March 28. $12 (21 and older) Yellow Ostrich, 8pm March 31. $14 (21 and older) Gardens & Villa, 10pm March 1. $12 (18 and older) ARAGON BALLROOM Aragon.com Slightly Stoopid, 8pm March 14. $40.10 (17 and older)
Buddy Guy, 9pm Jan 9-10, 16-17, 23-25 and 30-31; 9:30pm Jan 11, 18 and 26 and 7:30pm Jan 12 and 30. $55, $65 (21 and older) REGGIES ROCK CLUB Reggieslive.com Young Dro, 8pm Feb 5. $18-$30 (18 and older) The Blasters, 7pm May 16. $20-$80 (17 and older)
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Alejandro Escovedo, Peter Buck, 8pm Feb 22. $27.50 (21 and older)
Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, 7:30pm March 2. $68 (18 and older)
Particle, 8pm April 20. $20 (18 and older) Future Islands, 9pm March 26. $17 (18 and older) Chromeo, 8pm May 5. $30 (18 and older) RIVIERA THEATRE Jamusa.com Childish Gambino, 7:30pm March 19. $35
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Jen Chapin, 7pm April 3. $10 (21 and older)
Dream Theater, 8pm April 5. $43.57-$84.57
MAYNE STAGE Maynestage.com Pat Travers Band, 8pm March 22. $28-$48 (18 and older) THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO Horseshoehammond. com Reba McEntire, 8pm May 16. $98.50 — $134 (21 and older) Will Downing, David Sanborn, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 8pm Feb 14. $57.50-$78.50 (21 and older)
Brit Floyd, 8pm March 19. $44.07-$69.70 CITY WINERY Citywinery.com Joe Louis Walker, 8pm March 1. $18-$22 Mike Doughty, 8pm March 12. $22-$32
SCHUBAS Schubas.com Solids, 8pm Feb 23. $10 (21 and older) Hellfyre Club, 9pm Feb 27. $15 (18 and older) Damien Jurado, Courtney Marie Andrews, 7pm and 10pm Feb 1. $15 (10 p.m. show 18 and older) EMPTY BOTTLE Emptybottle.com Heat Sick, 8:30 pm Feb 12. $8 (21 and older) The Men, 9pm April 12. $12 (21 and older) D. Charles Speer, The Helix 7pm March 16. $8 (21 and older) HOUSE OF BLUES Hob.com
Pat McGee, 8pm May 9. $20-$26
Switchfoot, 7:30pm April 2. $36.55 (17 and older)
Sonny Landreth, Cindy Cashdollar, 8pm April 4. $28-$36
REGGIES ROCK CLUB Reggieslive.comn Bladerunner, 7pm and 10pm May 3. $60-$125 (10 p.m. show 18 and older)
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L’arc en Ciel kicks off 2014 with more ‘Nunsense’ TIM SHELLBERG / TIMES CORRESPONDENT
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ngie Lowe, co-director of L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group’s production of “Sister Mary Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree,” has an idea why the “Nunsense” series has been a habit with many area theatergoers. “Cedar Lake’s a big Catholic area, although you don’t have to be Catholic or, in this case, like country and western music to enjoy these shows,” she said. “It’s just plain fun to watch nuns cavort onstage and having fun.”
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Opening Saturday and running through Feb. 16 at Cedar Lake’s Great Oaks Banquets, Lowe and L’arc en Ciel “bring back the beloved sisters of Hoboken with “Amnesia,” the third installment of the popular “Nunsense” musical series. In “Amnesia,” the sisters undertake a statewide tour for a country album released by Sister Mary Amnesia who, prior to taking her vows, was a country singer. The musical, which debuted in 1996, features more than 20 songs, including “Play a Country Enut,” “The Story of Ida Lee” and “I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.”
L’arc en Ciel’s production of “Amnesia” is their third “Nunsense” undertaking in the last 10 years. They first wowed area audiences in January 2009 with their production of the original “Nunsense” and followed that up in January 2011 with “Nunsensations.” “We’re just having a blast with this show as we always do,” said Lowe, who is co-directing “Amnesia” with her husband, Paul Lowe. “Like cream, (the cast) all rises to the top. It’s just so much fun working with this cast. It’s just so much fun to see these nuns hooting and hollering.” Next up for L’arc en Ciel Theatre
Group is a sketch and musical fundraiser for the theater company, which is scheduled to open at Great Oaks Banquets in late March or early April. Dinner for “Sister Mary Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree” will be served 90 minutes prior to each show time except for Feb. 2, when dinner will be served between the 1 and 5 p.m. performances. WHAT: “Sister Mary Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree” • WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 24 and Feb. 7-8, 1 and 5 p.m. Feb. 2 and 2 p.m. Feb. 16 • WHERE: Great Oaks Banquets, 13109 S. Wicker Ave., Cedar Lake • HOW MUCH: $32 adults, $30 seniors, $25 children 12 and younger • FYI: (219) 365-3197, (219) 374-8000, LCTG.ORG
THEATER NOW SHOWING JAN 16-19 Night of January 16th Crown Point Community Theatre, 1125 Merrillville Rd, Crown Point. 219.805.4255. cpct.biz. A murder trial unfolds on stage and audience members must decide whether billionaire Bjorn Faulkner’s chief business associate and mistress, Karen Andre, committed his murder. An interesting variety of characters— including Faulkner’s jealous wife, her wealthy and powerful father, the private detective the wife hired to follow Faulkner starting the day of the wedding and more—take the stand to share their testimony.
JAN 17, 18 Spamalot 7:30-10pm, Reinhard Auditorium, 276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville. m-mproductions.com. Admission: $12. Monty Python’s hilarious musical romp, based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is coming to Merrillville’s Reinhart Auditorium.
THROUGH JAN 18 Hansel and Gretel 11am, 2pm Sats, 9:45am, 11:30am Mon-Fri, South Suburban College, 15800 State St, South Holland. 708.210.5741. ssc.edu. Suitable for young and old alike, this exciting, delightfully amusing variation of a classic Grimm tale tells the story
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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 performances. Feb 21-March 9: Anything Goes.
of Hansel and Gretel who are lured by a witch to her gingerbread house where she plans to eat them.
JAN 18, 24, FEB 2, 7, 8, 16 Sister Mary Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree 8 p.m. Jan, 18, 24 and Feb, 7-8, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 2 and 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Great Oaks Banquets, 13109 S Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake. 219.365.3197. lctg.org. Cost: $32 adults, $30 seniors, $25 children 12 and under L’arc en Ciel Productions bring back the beloved sisters of Hoboken with “Amnesia,” the third installment of the popular “Nunsense” musical series.
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. Jan 31-Feb 15: The Beauty Queen of Lenane. Footlight Players 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences
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Sheree Guderman portrays The Lady of the Lake in M & M Ross Production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” The show runs Jan. 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m, Reinhard Auditorium, 276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville. m-mproductions.com. Admission: $12. Monty Python’s hilarious musical romp, based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is coming to Merrillville’s Reinhart Auditorium. in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. Feb 7-23: The Dream Continues. Marian Theatre Auditorium 119th and Lincoln Avenue, Whiting. 219.659.3776. The Marian Theatre Guild, founded in 1928, is the oldest continuous community theatre
group in Indiana. The guild is committed to providing audiences with riveting dramas, lighthearted comedies and wonderful musicals with local Northwest Indiana premieres. Productions are shows in April and November with dinner shows on Saturdays. Season ticket plans are available. April 26-27, May 3-4: The Guys. Nov 1-2, 8-9, 15-16: Shrek the Musical.
Ross Music Theater 227 Center Street, Hobart. m-mproductions.com. Ross Music Theatre is a community theater group whose goal is to involve everyone who wants to in the magic known as theater. Ross Music Theatre in association with M & M Productions puts on a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical. 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.
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Night of January 16 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. Feb 20-March 30: Cash—Ring of Fire 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.
Illinois 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. 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. Nov 14-Dec 29: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—The Musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St. 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.
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Celeb birthdays J an. 16: Singer Sade is 55. Bassist Paul Webb of Talk Talk is 52. Singer Maxine Jones of En Vogue is 48. Actor David Chokachi (“Baywatch”) is 46. Supermodel Kate Moss is 40. Guitarist Nick Valensi of The Strokes is 33. Actress Renee Felice Smith (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) is 29. Jan. 17: Actress Betty White is 92. Actor James Earl Jones is 83. Talk-show host Maury Povich is 75. Singer Chris Montez is 72. Singer William Hart of The Delfonics is 69. Actress Joanna David (“Downton Abbey”) is 67. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor is 66. Singer Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions is 61. Singer Steve Earle is 59. Singer Paul Young is 58. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 57. Singer Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles is 55. Actor Jim Carrey is 52.
Full Stage Stride Since 1926, Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting has entertained audiences of every age Philip Potempa / philip.potempa@nwi.com, (219) 852-4327
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ith a performance history dating back more than eight decades, Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting is a stage organization that has produced hundreds of plays and musicals. “But there’s always something new to offer audiences,” said John Jaros, one of the members of the stage group. “We have two great, but very different, productions this year.” He said the 2014 season starts in April with “The Guys,” about a New York City fire captain who has to deliver eulogies for many of his men who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Paired with a former female news writer, he must spend a long afternoon together capturing the fallen men’s virtues, foibles and fashioning the stories into memorials of words. As they make their way through the emotional landscape of grief, Jaros said they draw on humor and the enduring bonds of common humanity. Auditions are March 9 and 10 and the performance dates are April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4. The second production this year is “Shrek The Musical,” the tale of the faraway fairytale kingdom turned upside down. It’s up to an ogre to save the day, rather than the usual handsome prince, while a feisty princess awaits. Jaros said the Marian Theatre Guild, Whiting’s longest running community theater, annually presents a fall musical (dates for the run of “Shrek” have yet to be announced) and a spring drama or comedy. The Guild is associated with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and performs in their Marian Memorial
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Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting has netted the rights for a stage run of DreamWorks Productions’ “Shrek The Musical” in Fall 2014.
The Marian Theatre Guild was formed “officially” in 1928 to serve the arts community of Whiting and surrounding Northwest Indiana.
Auditorium located at 119th St. and Lincoln Avenue. He said the group was originally organized as a social activity for the parishioners in 1926 with its first production called “Mammy’s Lil’ Wild Rose.” In 1928, it officially became “The Drama Club,” before eventually becoming dubbed the Marian Theatre Guild. Jama Kay Emerson, of Whiting, is directing this spring’s production of “The Guys,” and has been active with Marian Theatre Guild since she was first cast in the ensemble in their production of “Annie” in 1984. In addition to last spring, when she directed Marian Theatre Guild’s production of “The Sunshine Boys,” she’s also directed “Broadway Bound,” “On Golden Pond,” “Noises Off” and “The Producers.” “I have wanted to do a production of ‘The Guys’ ever since I first saw it done a year after Sept. 11, 2001 at Goodman Theatre in Chicago,” Emerson said.
Marian Theatre Guild is producing a run of “The Guys,” in April in Whiting, which ranks as the first time the stage story of the New York City firefighter heroes of Sept. 11, 2001 has ever been shared with Northwest Indiana audiences.
“It’s a very bare-bones production, with a very big message. I think audiences will react very differently to it now, more than 10 years after this tragic event, compared to the reactions
this play received just a year after the events of 2001. And this is the first production of ‘The Guys’ for Northwest Indiana audiences.” Last November, Marian Theatre Guild produced a successful, multiweekend run of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” directed by John E. Buranosky and Shelley Segraves Crosby. It is also one of the few theater groups in the region to offer dinnertheater ticket packages, which are priced as low as $25 a person. “Our cast and the people behind the scenes, work very hard to make these productions the best they can be for education and entertainment,” Emerson said. “The only payment they receive for their efforts is the applause from the audience.” WHAT: Auditions for “The Guys” produced by Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting and directed by Jama Kay Emerson • WHERE: Marian Memorial Auditorium in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 119th St. and Lincoln Avenue • WHEN: 2 p.m. March 9 and 7:30 p.m. March 10 • FYI: Email the director with question or for details at jamakay@sbcglobal.com • NOTE: For information about Marian Theatre Guild and updates, visit the group’s Facebook page or during performance runs, for tickets, call (219) 473-7555
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he only information that is revealed about slot machines is derived from the monthly reports published by state gaming commissions. The information, which is available online for all to see, is in the form of raw financial statistics which detail how much money was wagered, how much was distributed to players in the form of winnings, and how much was retained by the properties in the form of adjusted gross receipts. There really is very little slot players can learn from the information, but it’s all we have to go by. The brief windows of opportunity during which any one individual plays a slot machine are dwarfed by the playing time a machine gets by players as a collective group during a one month period. It is over the long haul of 12 months that individual unit payback percentages are fully established. More often than not, they are right on target with the figure at which the computer program was set, which makes mathematical probability the true rulers of slot machine play. Choosing one casino over another based strictly upon a fraction of a percentage difference in slot machine payout is futile. Anything can happen during the brief period of time you play the slots on a particular visit. Having established these facts, let’s take look at some of the figures contained in the recently released data for November 2013 in the State of Illinois. Here are the “hold” percentages (casino win) for three of the most popular denominations at properties in
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the greater Chicago area: Hollywood Joliet: Penny – 12.51%; Quarter – 5.43%; Dollar – 5.19%. Harrah’s Joliet: Penny – 12.57%; Quarter – 5.67%; Dollar – 5.47%. Rivers: Penny – 13.67%; Quarter – 6.76%; Dollar – 8.37%. Hollywood Aurora: Penny – 12.72%; Quarter – 6.20%; Dollar – 6.56%. Grand Victoria: Penny – 12.63%; Quarter – 5.87%; Dollar – 6.39%. At casinos in Illinois statewide, the 5,303 penny units in place at the 10 properties had a hold percentage of 12.19% or $37.8 million. The 1,663 quarter games had a hold percentage of 5.93% or $13.4 million. The 1,769 dollar slots had a hold percentage of 6.68% or $21.7 million. All told during the month of November, $1.1 billion was wagered on slots in Illinois casinos which derived adjusted gross receipts of $101 million from them. So, what can we learn from all of this? The report punctuates the fact that penny games are by far the most popular slots and also the biggest money makers for the casinos. The hold percentage on penny games is consistently more than double what it is on the other denominations. Sure, players as a collective group pulled their share of winnings from the penny games but it came at a price much higher than it was for quarter and dollar players. Rivers maintained the highest hold percentages on its games than the other properties. The most significant example was the casino’s dollar games, which came in at 1.69% higher than the statewide average and 3.18% to 1.81% higher than the four other properties.
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Next week we’ll take a look at the figures from Indiana.
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Binge-watching TV via live stream By Tara McElmurry
Hello my name is Tara, and I am addicted to Netflix. It all started almost two years ago during my senior year of college. I was cooking dinner in the kitchen when I heard these terrible retching sounds coming from the TV in the living room. I curiously peeked around the corner to ask my roommate what she was watching. “It’s this show from AMC called “The Walking Dead.” I’m watching the first two seasons on Netflix!” Netflix? At that point, I had only known Netflix to get movies in the mail and sometimes TV shows, but I hadn’t done much streaming on it. That all changed after I watched the first episode of “The Walking Dead” with my two other roommates. We were hooked. We watched episode after episode. Cliff hangers? No such thing. Rick is surrounded by walkers with no way out? Start the next episode. Carl gets shot and we don’t know if he’ll make it? Press play on the next one, darn it! It’s ridiculous how addicting these shows can be and how Netflix helps keep my addiction going strong. My roommates and I caught up on TWD right before the season three premiere on live television. Now, I
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Andrew Lincoln, as Rick Grimes, center, is shown in a scene from AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” TWD is one of Tara McElmurry’s top picks for shows to watch on Netflix. It’s the first show she got addicted to, after all.
frequently get withdrawals because I can’t press play on the next episode. I have to wait a week, just like old times. But, the beauty of Netflix (or any other streaming platform) is there are more shows to start watching and feed my addiction. This fall that show was ABC’s “Scandal.” Liv, Fitz, Cyrus, Mellie, Huck, Quinn and the rest of the secret-laden gang were invited into my living room every night for a good month and a half, and boy, did I enjoy their company. Alas, it’s in the middle of the current season of “Scandal” and Netflix doesn’t put up a new season of a show until it’s close to the start of the next season. So, where does that leave me? You guessed it. I’m now traveling to the “ABQ”, New Mexico every night as I (finally!) make my way through the critically acclaimed, award-winning “Breaking Bad.” And I’m here to tell you, the critics and your friends that have already seen the whole series are right. Watch it now. My boyfriend
and I just started season three last night after the “explosive” season two finalé. Walt and Jesse make perfect antiheros as I learn way more than I ever thought I would about “cooking”. In these winter months when sometimes the best plan is to stay in ad cozy up with some cocoa and a blanket, there is plenty on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO GO and others to make a night-in very entertaining.
Tara’s picks for a good night (or month) of TV binging: Netflix: •Breaking Bad •The Walking Dead •Scandal •Parks and Recreation •The Office •30 Rock
HBO GO:
•The Newsroom •GIRLS •Sex and the City
Amazon Instant Video:
•Downton Abbey (I was crushed
when it was taken off Netflix.)
DIY Projects By Kathleen Dorsey
Cabin fever getting you down? One way to reduce the stress of staying indoors all winter is to do something to alter your surroundings. There are many easy projects that can bring a spot of sunshine to your world, even when the skies are cloudy and the roads are icy.
Terrarium If you have an empty glass jar, fish bowl, candy dish or anything of the kind laying around the house, it’s easy to create a terrarium that will brighten up a room and even become a conversation piece. Small plants grow very well inside a terrarium, which harnesses warmth and oxygen into a mini-greenhouse effect. You will need: •A container •Activated charcoal •Potting soil •Terrarium Plants – Use small, hardy plants
that don’t require much maintenance, such as succulents, cacti, small ferns and air plants. Sheet moss
First, pour about an inch of charcoal into the bottom of your container. Combine the remaining charcoal with the potting soil, and fill your container about ¼ of the way full with this mixture. Gently pack the soil after each layer to remove air pockets. Then, place your plants in the soil, with enough space between the plants for more potting soil. Fill in the areas between the plants, making sure all plant roots are covered. Place the moss on top of the soil around the plants. If you like, you can accessorize with small river rocks or even small toys like a tiny house on top of the moss. Finally, water the plants and place your new terrarium in a well-lit area.
FRAMED WIFI ART Sick of telling every guest the Wi-Fi password multiple times during their stay? You can create an eye-catching piece of art as well as providing an easy resource for those who wish to surf the internet. You will need •A computer with Microsoft •Word or similar software •A printer •Markers •An 8x10 picture frame
Start by opening a blank document in your word processing software. Choose a font you like. Hint: Anything in the Caslon family gives a nice, classic look. For more of a themed
decoration, try a font like Cooper Black, or a script font. If you don’t like any fonts currently on your computer, websites like dafont.com offer many free fonts for download. Set your font size to about 72 or larger. Make sure your alignment is centered, then type in “The Wi-Fi Password is”, pressing enter after each word to insert line breaks. Change your font, if you wish, or make it larger to type in the actual Wi-Fi password. When you’re happy with the way it looks, print it out on regular letter paper. If you like, you can add some personalized drawings around the text. Place the final version inside the frame and hang in the guest room or living room.
COZY UP WITH A ‘CLASSIC’
These winter months are hard on everyone. To help prevent this, you can always turn to the wonderful world of movies. Everyone has their collection of movies, and I am sure you haven’t looked at that collection sense last winter. Well those movies would be perfect to pass the time until spring. Some of the great movies in my family’s collection would be worth buying for this winter.
antics until he is finally found in France.
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Some of you may not have this one in your collection because it is a newer film, but you need to add it. You follow a man named Pat (Bradley Cooper) who had to spend 8 months in a mental institute. Now, he thinks he can get better by living a simple life and finding the silver lining. He then meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawerence) who is training for a dance competition. The become friends and she teaches Pat how to dance.
FEAST FOR A WINTER DAY
If you find yourself staying indoors during these cold winter days, you’ll probably want to plan a feast to enjoy with family members and friends. Among winter favorites are soups, casseroles, hearty meat options, pizza, burgers, hefty sandwiches, popcorn mixes, cakes, cookies and special desserts. Food fans can be as simple or elaborate as they desire when planning a meal for a long day indoors.
And if you’re not in the mood to cook, you can always order a pizza from one of the popular eateries in the Region that delivers. Options include Langel’s Pizza with locations in Highland, Crown Point and Schererville; House of Pizza in Hammond; Gelsosomo’s Pizza with locations throughout the area; Capri’s Pizza in Schererville and Whiting or John’s Pizzeria, with various locations in the Region. The following recipe from the National Pork Board is an option to serve hungry folks with cabin fever.
EASY CHEESY PORK CHOP AND RICE CASSEROLE
•4 New York (top loin) pork chops, 3/4-inch thick •2 cups cooked long-grain white rice •2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed •1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded •1 cup ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese •Salt and pepper •1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated •1 tablespoon olive oil, plus
more for casserole dish
•1 tablespoon Italian parsley, (optional) DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the rice, vegetables, cheddar, ricotta or cottage cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, sprinkle the Parmesan on top, and set aside. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chops and cook until browned on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Arrange the chops, browned side up, on top of the rice mixture and bake until the rice mixture is hot and the chops are cooked to 145 degrees F., about 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 3 minutes. Serve the chops over the rice mixture, sprinkled with the parsley, if using. Serves 4
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN A classic that I guarantee you or a loved one has in their movie collection. A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars’ worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor and legal prosecutor. Throughout the movie he continues to come up with new ways to evade Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), the detective on his case. You continue to follow his
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In Theaters This WeekEND
C O U R T ES Y T HE S T U DIOS
ack Ryan: Shadow J Recruit
1 hr 40 min | PG-13 | Opens Friday, January 17, 2014
Director: Kenneth Branagh To his friends and loved ones, young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) appears to be an ordinary executive; however, he has secretly worked for the CIA for years. Ryan was originally brought in to crunch global data, but when he uncovers a carefully planned scheme to crash the U.S. economy and spark global chaos, he becomes the only man with the skills to stop it. Yet when everyone who could stop the impending international catastrophe has something to lose or something to hide, who can Ryan possibly trust?Jack must confront a new reality where secrets and lies are everywhere, yet the fate of millions rests on his finding the truth. With the urgency of a lit fuse, he’s in a race to stay one step ahead of everyone around him.
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The Nut Job
Ride Along
Her
Director: Peter Lepeniotis
Director: Tim Story
Director: Spike Jonze
In animated 3D, THE NUT JOB is an actionpacked comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.
When a fast-talking guy joins his girlfriend’s brother—a hot-tempered cop—to patrol the streets of Atlanta, he gets entangled in the officer’s latest case. Now, in order to prove that he deserves his future bride, he must survive the most insane 24 hours of his life.
HER, written, directed, and produced by Spike Jonze, explores the story of a sensitive and soulful man whoearns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after a long love affair ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system called “Samantha” (Scarlett Johansson).
1 hr 25 min | PG | Released Jan. 17
1 hr 40 min | PG-13 | Released Jan. 17
1 hr 59 min | R | Released Jan. 10
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Lone Survivor
The Legend of Hercules
Director: Peter Berg
Director: Renny Harlin
1 hr 38 min | PG | Released Jan. 10
Four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative are ambushed by enemy forces in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Based on The New York Times bestseller.
Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero – the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, he embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.
Following a trail of clues to the darkly majestic Prince Regent Hotel, Mariah discovers a hidden realm of child-stealing monsters, deadly secrets and a long-lost artifact that grants limitless wealth – but also devastating supernatural power.
2 hr 1 min | R | Released Jan. 10
PG-13 | Released Jan. 10
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Director: Jonathan Newman
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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones 1 hr 24 min | R | Released Jan. 3
Director: Gregory Plotkin In the fifth entry in the series, family and friends try to save a young man who seems to be a magnet for malevolent supernatural forces.
47 Ronin
PG-13 | Released Dec. 25
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Director: Carl Rinsch
1 hr 54 min | PG | Released Dec. 25
47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves) as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts.
Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) inhabits a world of exciting daydreams. However, he gets a chance to have a real adventure when he is sent on a mission to obtain the perfect photo for the final print issue of Life magazine.
Director: Ben Stiller
August: Osage County
Grudge Match
Labor Day
Director: John Wells
Director: Peter Segal
Director: Jason Reitman
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.
Pittsburgh boxers Billy “The Kid” McDonnen (Robert De Niro) and Henry “Razor” Sharp (Sylvester Stallone) shared a fierce rivalry back in the 1980s. Thirty years later, they are made an offer they can’t refuse: Return to the ring and settle the score once and for all.
On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.
1 hr 59 min | R | Released Dec. 25
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1 hr 54 min | PG-13 | Released Dec. 25
1 hr 51 min | PG-13 | Released Dec. 25
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GRUdGE Match [PG-13] [DIGITAL] 1130AM 500 thE SEcREt LIFE OF waLtER MItty [PG] [DIGITAL] 215 aMERIcaN hUStLE [R] [DIGITAL] 1215 400 725 1035 SaVING MR. BaNkS [PG-13] [DIGITAL] 1210 345 715 1010 aNchORMaN 2: thE LEGENd cONtINUES [PG-13] [DIGITAL] 1120AM 210 500 750 thE hOBBIt: thE dESOLatION OF SMaUG [PG-13] [REALD3D] 250 [DIGITAL] 1115AM 1005 thE hUNGER GaMES: catchING FIRE [PG-13] [DIGITAL] 1000 caPtaIN PhILLIPS [PG-13] [DIGITAL] 1040
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Forecasting the 86th Oscar noms ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Gravity’ likely to lead nominations list
Gravity, The Wolf of Wall Street Snubbed: her, Rush, Inside Llewyn Davis
Original Score MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, The Book Thief, Gravity, her, Monsters University Snubbed: All is Lost, Nebraska, Philomena, Rush, Saving Mr. Banks
Matt Erickson / Times Correspondent
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omehow, it’s already been a year since we were wondering if “Argo” would sneak past “Silver Linings Playbook” to win Best Picture. And now, that’s a distant memory as we’re thrust into the orbit of awards season. The Academy or Motion Picture Arts and Sciences v for the 86th Academy Awards. The Oscars. The creme de la creme of the movie industry. Many years, the nominations can be predictable – as can the winners. But that’s not the case this year, as most categories seem to be wide open. In the coveted Best Picture race, “12 Years a Slave,” “American Hustle” and “Gravity” are the top tier – and should have little trouble being the top three for most nominations. But where things fall after that is going to be exciting. Where will the upsets come in the nominations, and will any of those longshots hear their names called on March 2? For now, we’ll predict today’s nominees. Then you can check back with us next month ahead of the March 2 ceremony to get a look at what will be inside the envelope.
Original Song MattE’s picks: Atlas (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), In the Middle of the Night (The Butler), Let It Go (Frozen), Ordinary Love (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom), Young & Beautiful (The Great Gatsby)
Production Design MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, The Great Gatsby, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Saving Mr. Banks Snubbed: American Hustle, The Butler, Gravity, her, Inside Llewyn Davis
Cinematography A P P h o t o/ F o x S e a r c h l i g h t, J a a p B u i t e n d i j k
Best Picture Inside the envelope: The precursor awards nominations and guild nominations are telling us it’s a three-horse race with “12 Years a Slave,” “American Hustle” and “Gravity.” A second tier of three is reasonably assured nominations. But what happens after that is tough to call – there can be as many as 10 films nominated. MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, her, Nebraska, Saving Mr. Banks, The Wolf of Wall Street Snubbed: August: Osage County, Blue Jasmine, The Butler, Inside Llewyn Davis, Philomena
Best Director Inside the envelope: This category became a lot more unpredictable last year when Ben Affleck didn’t get nominated for the year’s Best Picture winner, despite winner Best Director from the guild. Cuaron, McQueen and Russell seem locked in. MattE’s picks: Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity), Spike Jonze (her), Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), David O. Russell (American Hustle), Martin Scorsese (The Wolf of Wall Street) Snubbed: Woody Allen (Blue Jasmine), Joel & Ethan Coen (Inside Llewyn Davis), Lee Daniels (The Butler), Paul Greengass (Captain Phillips), Alexander Payne (Nebraska)
Best Actor Inside the envelope: In an amazing year for leading men, the second tier of five who won’t get nods would be an
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outstanding top five any other year. MattE’s picks: Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street), Chiwetel Ejiofer (12 Years a Slave), Tom Hanks (Captain Phillips), Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club) Snubbed: Christian Bale (American Hustle and Out of the Furnace), Joaquin Phoenix (her), Robert Redford (All is Lost), Forest Whitaker (The Butler)
Jasmine), Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave), Julia Roberts (August: Osage County), Oprah Winfrey (The Butler) Snubbed: Scarlett Johannson (her), Sarah Paulson (12 Years a Slave), Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street), Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station), June Squibb (Nebraska)
Best Actress
Original Screenplay
Inside the envelope: A very solid field this year led by some veterans all familiar with this category. MattE’s picks: Amy Adams (American Hustle), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Judi Dench (Philomena), Emma Thompson (Saving Mr. Banks) Snubbed: Julie Delpy (Before Midnight), Adele Exacrchopoulos (Blue is the Warmest Color), Meryl Streep (August: Osage County)
Best Supporting Actor
MattE’s picks: Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips), Bradley Cooper (American Hustle), Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave), Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street), Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) Snubbed: Daniel Bruhl (Rush), Will Forte (Nebraska), James Gandolfini (Enough Said), Tom Hanks (Saving Mr. Banks), Matthew McConaughey (Mud)
Best Supporting Actress MattE’s picks: Sally Hawkins (Blue
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MattE’s picks: American Hustle (David O. Russell, Eric Singer), Blue Jasmine (Woody Allen), her (Spike Jonze), Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel & Ethan Coen), Nebraska (Bob Nelson)
MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, Captain Phillips, Gravity, Nebraska, Rush Snubbed: her, Inside Llewyn Davis, Prisoners
Visual Effects MattE’s picks: Gravity, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Elysium, Iron Man 3, World War Z Snubbed: Oblivion, Pacific Rim, Star Trek: Into Darkness
Costume Design MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, The Butler, The Great Gatsby, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Saving Mr. Banks
Snubbed: Dallas Buyers Club, Enough Said, Fruitvale Station, Gravity, Saving Mr. Banks
Snubbed: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Invisible Woman
Adapted Screenplay
Makeup & Hairstyling
MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave (John Ridley), Before Midnight (Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater), Captain Phillips (Billy Ray), Philomena (Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope), The Wolf of Wall Street (Terence Winter) Snubbed: August: Osage County (Tracy Letts), Lone Survivor (Peter Berg)
Animated Feature MattE’s picks: The Croods, Despicable Me 2, Frozen, Monsters University, The Wind Rises Snubbed: Epic, Planes, Turbo
Film Editing MattE’s picks: 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Captain Phillips,
MattE’s picks: American Hustle, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Lone Ranger Snubbed: Bad Grandpa, Dallas Buyers Club
Foreign Film MattE’s picks: The Broken Circle Breakdown (Belgium), The Missing Picture (Cambodia), The Hunt (Denmark), The Great Beauty (Italy), Omar (Palestine)
Documentary Feature MattE’s picks: 20 Feet from Stardom, The Act of Killing, Blackfish, Cutie and the Boxer, Stories We Tell
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Seed Starting & Indoor Growing 10-11am, Alsip Home & Nursery, 10255 Wicker Ave, St. John. alsipnursery.com/event/ seed-starting-seminar. Join Alsip’s experts for an upcoming Seed Starting Seminar as a representative from Burpee seeds and vegetables walks you through starting seeds from scratch. Within this seminar gardenerswill learn where to plant, how to solve general gardening woes as well as how to successfully grow indoors. Learn tips and techniques of the trade as well ask your own questions.
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WINTER…WINE… WONDERLAND 2014 Serenity Springs, 5888 US 35, LaPorte. 219.861.000. serenity-springs.com. This magical evening of wine, dining and fun features tastings of a variety of wines in front of a roaring fire, Southern Italian cuisine and live entertainment.
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Indoor Carnival 1-3pm, Lincoln Community Center Fieldhouse, 2450 Lincoln St, Highland. 219.838.0114. highlandparks.org. Hosted by Highland Parks and Recreation, this family-friendly event offers a bounce castle, bingo, volleyball, crafts, table tennis and more. JAN 20, 27
Beginner’s Oil Painting Class 5:30-8:30pm, Hebron Public Library, 201 W Sigler St, Hebron. 219.996.3684. pcpls. lib.in.us. No prior experience with oil painting is needed to create a work of art. Participants who attend both sessions will complete a 16-by-20-inch landscape. The cost includes instruction and all painting supplies for one painting.
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THROUGH MAR 2 SNOWMAN COMPETITION Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. Families can build a snowman at Taltree for a chance to win a free 1-year family membership to the arboretum and gardens.
THROUGH MAY 10 INDOOR STREET MARKET 8am-1pm, 2nd Sat of each month, Lincoln Community Center Banquet Hall, 2450 Lincoln St, Highland. 219.838.0114. highland.in.gov. This street market moves indoors for the winter. Shoppers can browse breads, honey,
POCKET VINYL 8pm, Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern, 131 E Dunes Highway, Beverly Shores. 219.879.3081. Pocket Vinyl will be coming all the way from Connecticut and will be playing in the area for one night only. If you haven’t heard of Pocket Vinyl, they are a one-man piano band and painter! Eric slams on piano and sings while Elizabeth paints on stage. Her finished painting is auctioned off at the end of the show. Eric puts on a lively show, connects with his audience and everyone has a great time. Tickets will be available at the restaurant soon. $10 reserves you a seat and gets you one free draft beer or glass of wine. Dinner will be served from their full menu.
JAN 18 A BUDDY, A BRUSH, A BOTTLE AT WILEY’S GRILL 7pm, Coyote Run, 800 Kedzie Ave, Flossmoor. 708.957.8774. hfparks.com. Participants can learn how to paint portraits, while enjoying appetizers and a bottle of house wine. Fee includes art supplies.
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JAN 18 Libido Funk Circus 10pm, Blue Chip Casino,777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. Covering everything from the good ol’ Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today’s music, Libido Funk Circus is a human juke box playing music that appeals to a wide range of audiences.
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Aging barrels at Journeyman Distillery and tasting room in Three Oaks, Michigan.
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JAN 19 Anthony Kearns 2pm, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave, Munster. 219.923.2078. munsterconcerts.org. With a heart-melting rendition of “Danny Boy,” Irish lyric tenor Anthony Kearns has the ability to color each note with beauty and grace.
Harlem Globetrotters 7pm, Michigan City High School, 8466 Pahs Rd, Michigan City. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways. Last year, the Globetrotters did something unparalleled in the history of sports and entertainment, letting fans vote on new rules to be used in actual games.
An Evening with Jillian Flathers 6pm, Freddy’s Steak House, 6442 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond. 219.844.1500. This special reception introduces Freddy’s Steakhouse new chef Jillian Flathers, a contestant on Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen Season 8.
JAN 23 Asparagus Restaurant & Journeyman Distillery Pairing Dinner 6:30-9pm, Asparagus, 7876 Broadway, Merrillville. Admission: $60.00 per person,
not including tax or gratuity. 219.794.0000. Asparagus, the legendary local favorite restaurant featuring Asian Fusion and Nouvelle cuisine is partnering with Journeyman, the locally owned and operated distiller of organic, hand crafted spirits to offer a five course dinner, each course thoughtfully paired with a different taster cocktail fashioned from a Journeyman’s unique array of spirits. Simon Barrios, the authorized representative of Journeyman will be on hand to educate the diners on the craftsmanship and unique flavor sensation of each spirit.
Winemaker Dinner with Ken Foster from Mahoney Vineyards 6:30pm, Bistro 157, 157 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Admission: $75. 219.462.0992. Enjoy a uniquely paired dinner from Chef Nicole Bissonnette and wine from Mahoney Vineyards.
JAN 25 Brews in the Barn 5:30pm VIP Early Entry, regular hours 6:30pm-midnight. County Line Orchard, 200 County Line Road, Hobart. 219.947.4477. Brews in the Barn at the historic County Line Orchard is your chance to sample some of the best craft beer from all over the region. Some of the finest brewers in the country will be pouring unlimited samples of their meticulously hand-crafted beer. There will also be live performances from the Crawpuppies and the legendary Chicago band Mr. Blotto. Also included in the ticket price will be an eclectic food buffet.
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Hell’s Kitchen contestant and current head chef at Freddy’s Steakhouse Jillian Flathers sits in the dining room of the Hammond restaurant on Thursday with one of her new dishes.
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Snowshoe Expedition and Lunch 10am, Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern, 131 E Dunes Highway, Beverly Shores. 219.879.3081. Meet at the Indiana State Park Nature Center at 10 a.m. where snowshoes will be supplied, have a
quick introductory talk and then head out for about an hour hike. Afterwards, meet at Bartlett’s for a delicious lunch.
FEB 1 Daddy-Daughter Date Night 6-9pm, Wilbur Wright Middle School, 8650 Columbia Ave, Munster. 219.836.7275. munster.org. Create memories that your daughter will cherish forever. Dress in your finest clothes and join us for a catered
feast, dance lessonsand a memorable keepsake you’ll make together. Make sure to smile for the camera as our roving photographer captures the events of the evening. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
JAN 18 Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 8pm, Horseshoe Casino,777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.7463. horseshoehammond.com. A 10-time Grammy winner with 11 solo albums, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds brings his hit-making sound to The Venue at Horseshoe Casino.
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ILLINOIS JAN 16-20 Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show noon-9pm Thu, 11am-9pm Fri, 10am-9pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun, 10am-5pm Mon,
McCormick Place, North Building, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Ill. chicagoboatshow. com. This annual event brings the great outdoors indoors with hundreds of boats and the latest
model RVs. The show also features gear for fishing and boating, as well as fun attracts for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
THROUGH APR 6 Trucks—Recent Works by John Himmelfarb Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso. 219.464.5365. valpo. edu/artmuseum. Chicago-based artist John Himmelfarb showcase his whimsical representations of trucks at this exhibit. His works are executed in a wide variety of media—including sculpture, painting and printmaking—and an outdoor sculpture made out of an actual truck accompanies the exhibit.
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JAN 17-19 Too Hot To Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah 11am-1pm, The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Parkway, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre. org. Cost: $25-$68. Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, presents the 9th annual “Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah.”
Benefit to Fight Domestic Violence 6pm-12am, Lansing Knights of Columbus, 17800 Lorenz Ave, Lansing. Tickets are on sale now for the second annual benefit in memory of Gena Chiodo, of Calumet City. Ticket price includes food, draft beer, pop, music by The Relics and prizes. Cash bar available. Raffles, 50/50s and more. Tickets available at the Lansing Knights of Columbus. All proceeds will be donated to local organizations dealing with domestic violence.
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Ice Plaza at Deep River Waterpark Thursdays 2-9pm, Fridays 2-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm and Sundays
12-9pm, Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E US 30, Crown Point. 219.947.7850. Deep River Waterpark will be open for Ice Skating through the last Sunday in February.
EXHIBITIONS Indiana THROUGH FEB 2 Mid-Century Modern—Style in the Age of Mad Men South Shore Arts Gallery, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org. This swanky exhibit travels back in time to a more glamorous age, the time of the 1950s ad men made popular in recent years by AMC’s Mad Men. A tribute to the Mid-Century Modern movement in architecture and design, the exhibit features furniture,
THROUGH FEB 15 Bead Town Exhibit Mon-Thurs 10:30am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-8:30pm, Sunday Noon-6pm, Marshall J. Gardner Center, 540 S Lake Street, Gary and Former Crown Point Library, 214 S Court Street, Crown Point. Artist Stephan Wanger will devote the Mardi Gras season to the creation of exquisite beaded mosiacs unique to Northwest Indiana in partnership with the Methodist Hospitals Foundation. Wanger’s art is made from thousands of individually placed recycled Mardi Gras beads from New Orleans.
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objects, art and advertising as seen on the popular TV series from this memorable era.
present day and visitors can learn about the transformation of the county from frontier to modern landscape.
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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
Citizen*Soldier *Citizen Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. Contemporary works by military combat 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. AlsoThrough Feb 24: Theater of Conflict.
THROUGH MAR 2 Fenders & Figures—Works by Sandi Kozlowski The Center for Visual and Performing Arts Atrium Gallery, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org. Combining her passions for both art making and motorcycle riding, local artist Sandi Kozlowski pushes the boundaries of her multimedia pieces with the addition of a third dimension, plastic motorcycle parts incorporated on flat acrylic paintings.
Lake Michigan’s Southern Shore—A Photographic Journey 7pm, Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. 708.532.0160. tplibrary.org. Environmental photographer Tom Gill leads a photography journey from historic lighthouses to sand dunes and quaking bogs, while sharing the history and unusual characteristics of the region and helpful photography tips.
THROUGH JAN 26 focus—Monika Baer The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. 312.629.6635. artic. edu/aic. The first museum exhibition in the United States devoted to the work of Berlin-based artist Monika Baer, this presentation includes nearly 30 paintings created between 1990 and 2013. The selection of canvases and their non-chronological groupings reflect the emphatic diversity of subject matter and the stylistic and
material explorations of Baer’s idiosyncratic practice. Also, through Feb 16: Dreams and Echoes—Drawings and Sculpture in the David and Celia Hilliard Collection; through Jan 26: focus—Monika Baer; Through Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled—Egypt after Alexander Great; Through Apr 14: Ugo Rondinone—we run through the desert on burning feet, all of us are glowing our faces look twisted; Through Jan 27: Art and Appetite—American Painting, Culture and Cuisine
Through Feb 2 80 at 80 Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 773.684.1414. 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 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 sideby-side. Also, through Mar 9: The Way of the Shovel—Art as Archaeology; Nov 29Apr 13: CITY SELF
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Dining Buzz ➼ Banquets at Glenwood Oaks Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House, 106 N. Main St., Glenwood, Ill., offers a variety of dinner banquet packages and bar packages with dinner. For more information, call (708) 758-4400. ➼ New Chef Freddy’s Steakhouse, 6442 Kennedy Ave., Hammond, will present “An Evening with Jillian Flathers” from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 23. Flathers is the restaurant’s new chef, who was featured on Season 8 of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” Tickets for the event are $49.95. Visitfreddyssteakhousehammond.com or call (219) 844-1500. ➼ Super Bowl Bash O’Donovan’s Pub and Restaurant, 2100 W. Irving Park Road,Chicago will present a “Super, Super Bowl Party” on Feb. 2. Restaurant general manager Frankie Zela, a native of Calumet City, Ill., said various drink and food specials will be available all day. Among specials by executive chef Victor DeLeon will be Open Face Blackened Prim Rib Sandwich, a 14-ounce cut of Prime Rib, BBQ Baby Back Ribs and more. For more information, call (773) 478-2100.
Variety and atmosphere star at Restaurant at Lost Marsh Eloise Marie Valadez / Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com
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olf fans and local food lovers are sure to enjoy the setting and menu at The Restaurant at The Lost Marsh. Located at Hammond’s popular golf course The Lost Marsh, the restaurant sports a lunch and dinner menu starring a diverse selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes, seafood, steaks and more. The eatery, which is owned by Daniel Urquiza, is in the regional group of restaurants operated by Urquiza’s family. The group includes Rodizio’s at Meyer’s Castle in Dyer and South Shore Club Bar and Grill in East Chicago. The menu at Restaurant at the Lost Marsh features contemporary American food. Urquiza said it’s important to keep the regional diner in mind when creating a menu and culinary experience. “We want diners to be able to come to a beautiful location overlooking the golf course and the lakes and have a good meal for a reasonable price,” he said. “We also want people to know that we have food and drink specials every day,” he said. “And they can come here and watch sports and enjoy their meal.” When we visited Restaurant at the Lost Marsh for lunch recently, the atmosphere was inviting and we
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were comfortable dining at a window table overlooking the snow-laden golf course. Football games were broadcast on televisions situated above the bar and a party of diners seated at a large table in the middle of the room were enjoying a birthday celebration. It proved to be the perfect setting for a festive yet casual meal. After surveying the menu, we decided on the Cobb Salad ($11) featuring chicken breast, avocado, bacon,
tomato, hard-boiled eggs and Maytag blue cheese. It was served with a house vinaigrette. We also ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich ($7) and French Onion Soup ($6). The salad received praise from our table for its ample serving size and flavorful vinaigrette with the Maytag blue cheese being an extra treat. The pork sandwich was also a hit with a sweet barbecue sauce. Among other luncheon menu items at the eatery are Tilapia Sliders ($10); Caprese Tower ($8); Shrimp Crab Cake Sandwich ($13); Spicy Flatbread Chicken Sandwich ($10); Linguine Bolognese ($11); Lasagna ($16); Perch ($14) and Grilled Mahi Mahi ($16). The Lost Marsh eatery also offers a full-service bar featuring microbrews, beers on draft, wine and more.
Urquiza said one of the popular features at the restaurant is a $12.99 Delivery Menu. Deliveries are made to surrounding businesses and residences in Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago. On the lunch delivery menu are items such as Hot Italian Beef Sandwich; Sizzling Fajitas, Captain’s Seafood Dinner, New Yankee Pot Roast, Rigatoni and Mesquite Grilled Flat Iron Steak Salad. (To order lunch for delivery, call (219) 228-2526 or email lostmarshrestaurant@yahoo. com). In addition to serving lunch and dinner, the Lost Marsh also books weddings. FYI: The Restaurant at the Lost Marsh is located at 1001 129th St. Hammond. Call (219) 228-2526 for hours and other information.
full service Bar & restaurant no One under 21 admitted
RESTAURANT GUIDE 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 aroma of the oak, hickory and apple wood-fired grill will awaken diners’ taste buds; the made-from-scratch appetizers, salads and soups will tease the palate. The selection of wines and decadent desserts will tempt all gourmet’s senses. CHUCK & IRENE’S BAR, RESTAURANT AND HOTEL 6110 Kennedy Ave, Hammond. 219.844.9812. chuckandirenes.com Chuck and Irene’s offers traditional family cuisine in a comfortable and homey atmosphere. Chuck and Irene’s offers a full-service bar, restaurant and hotel. 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. GLENWOOD OAKS RIB AND CHOP HOUSE 106 N Main St, Glenwood. 708.758.4400. glenwoodoaks.com The Jarosky family has been serving a solid menu of steaks, chops, fresh seafood and vegetables for a generation, with specials that reflect newly popular items or vegetables in season. But the clientele returns again and again for the staples, which include Angus steaks and chops, sautéed fresh lake perch, oysters Rockefeller done à la Isabelle, and salads of crunchy iceberg lettuce with house dressing. 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.
SPIKE’S LAKESIDE INN 21 E Joliet St, 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. TASTE OF INDIA 761 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.755.4634 Taste of India uses only the freshest and finest authentic ingredients, prepared in ways that only millenia of culinary knowledge could offer. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet seven days a week, and an extended menu available for lunch and dinner. Their bar includes beer and wine selections from Asia. TEIBEL’S 1775 US Highway 41, Schererville. 219.865.2000. teibels.com For 80 years and four generations, Teibel’s has been Northwest Indiana’s “Ideal Family Restaurant.” The tradition continues with the restaurant’s beautiful new fine dining room and many banquet options, along with beloved house specialties including fried chicken and yellow lake perch.
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6110 KENNEDY AVE. • HAMMOND, IN • 219-844-9812 • OpEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • WWW.CHUCKANDIRENES.COM
fridays only - All you can eat
Bring in This Coupon on Fridays
BBoneLess oCeAn PerCh - $10.00 $3.00off a ticket of $800 or more
no coupons or any discounts will apply. dine in only. All food consumed on premise only!
• We have a wide variety of Seafood on Fridays •
Tax & Tip Not Included. Limited to one coupon per table, per visit. No carry outs. Dine-in only.
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Mon thru thurs. 10 AM to 6 PM for $5.75 Fish specials every fridAy, 10AM to 9 PM
AppETIzERS ARE HALF pRICE, MON - THURS. FROM 3 pM TO 6 pM Come watch all your favorite BIG 10 NETWORK teams on our 9 TVs & two 55" HDTV Widescreens! DJ David zane every Fri. and Sat. night, from 9 pM to 2 AM
FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY • ADULT DINING • FULL MENU CARRY OUT
• Homemade Soups • Tacos • Daily Specials • Great Variety of Seafood
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Sandwiches, Steaks & Fried Chicken
Blackhawks Game Day special When the Blackhawks are playing, we will have Labatt Blue import draft on special Pints for $1.50 on Game day
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. VILLA CESARE 900 Eagle Ridge Dr, Schererville. 219.322.3011. villacesare.com Villa Cesare is a well-established catering and event venue in Schererville. Villa Cesare offers quality food in abundance and first-class service at its banquet facility. The European decor makes guests feel welcome and conveys a sense of elegance for any event. Among the events held at the Villa over the years have been weddings, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, proms, church events, school award functions, christenings, fundraisers and more.
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TASTE+SIP+DINE Valentines Day Dinner Dance Friday, February 14th Featuring Live Entertainment by
“The Relics” Tickets Include Family Style Dinner Open Bar, Entertainment and Dancing
20% Discount for Dinner (Dine-In Only)
$40 per person Cocktails 6-7pm • Dinner 7-8pm Dancing & Entertainment 8pm - Midnight
900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, Indiana (219) 322-3011• www.villacesare.com
418 Roberts Rd | Chesteron, IN 219.921.1900 Behind St. Anthony’s ER Center Tasteofindiachesterton.com 761 E 81st Ave | Merrillville, IN 219.755.4634 Tasteofindiain.net
Thursdays and Sundays Only 30% off your entire bill on lunch or dinner. Not valid with AYCE or any other offer or coupons. Expires 2/16/14. • Full Salad Bar • Smoke Free Dining Room • Smoking in Bar Only
SPIkeS lakeSIde 2 21 E Joliet St | Schererville, IN 219.322.4444
Thursday Early Bird Special First 30 people receive a $20 gift card to be used at next visit. Now accepting reservations for Valentine’s Day.
1514 US 41 | Schererville, IN 219.322.6800 www.ciaobellaonline.com
PUT YOUR NEWSPAPER TO WORK WHILE YOU’RE ON VACATION Whether it’s a few days or a few weeks, we will stop newspaper delivery to your home and donate your subscription to our Newspapers in Education program. You will be giving area students the opportunity to relate basic skills to real-life issues found in The Times, as well as develop a habit of reading for life. Enjoy mouthwatering steaks, tender ribs and bone-in chops, tasty chicken, and perfectly grilled seafood prepared the old-fashioned way, over a seasoned 100% hardwood grill.
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