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HAZZARD COUNTY BENEFIT CONCERT

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THEATER 7 / ON STAGE The latest local theater productions and shows.

THE BIG SCREEN 8 / CAPSULES The lowdown on all the latest films at a multiplex near you.

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COVER STORY 11 / BOYZ II MEN R&B group comes to The Venue with special guest Bobby Brown

6 / PHIL POTEMPA Phil Potempa’s column gets an inside look at the return of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

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10 / CASINO Majestic Star hosts 300-player poker tournament. 11 / 24/7 Your guide to the latest events and happenings in Northwest Indiana and surrounding regions. 14 / FUEL Gayety’s ice cream and gourmet sweets reopens in their Schererville location.

‘Time Stands Still’ rehearsal in Crown Point.

3 / LOCAL SCENE Tom Lounges’ column goes behind the scenes with Hazzard County’s benefit to help a local resident in need.

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SEE+DO 5 / TIME STANDS STILL Crown Point Community Theatre’s production tells the story of a photojournalist and her life after the assignment.

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Musicians rally to help Region fan

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he members of the country music group Hazzard County have circled the wagons and are coming to the aid of a longtime fan and friend – Dan Berrisford — by putting together a multi-band event at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (13140 Lakeshore Drive) in Cedar Lake. The doors open at 4pm with Hazzard County scheduled to kick off the live entertainment at 5pm, followed by full sets from two other area country bands, Falls Creek and Bridgewater.

Lifelong region native Dan Berrisford has suffered five heart attacks and three open heart surgeries coupled with long hospital stays and multiple tests all with no insurance, so the bands have rallied together to produce this event to raise funds to help Berrisford and his wife Ellen battle the mountain of medical bills and day to day living expenses Along with the bands, a pork chop dinner is planned from 4-7:30pm, along with raffles and a silent auction. A donation of $10 is requested and the event is open to all ages. More

information is found on the Facebook. com event page: Benefit for Dan and Ellen Berrisford.

MUSIC NOTES: • ‌Congratulations to my longtime friend and colleague Charlie Blum – president, CEO and talent buyer for Star Plaza Theatre – on his 25th Anniversary at the venue once called “a jewel in the cornfields” when it was first opened 35 years ago by Dean White in 1979. The building of Holiday Star Theatre, as it was called them, was the catalyst for the stream of steady growth

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and development along U.S. 30 over the years. I first met Charlie when he was booking shows at Poplar Creek Music Theatre and was thrilled when Dean and Bruce White wooed him away from New York’s Nederlander Organization and officially gave him the reins at Star Plaza in March of 1989. Blum’s vision has guided it since; expanding the range of talents from standard Vegas fare to top Country, R&B, Jazz and Rock artists; while also inserting his personal passion for live theatre productions. It has been my great pleasure to know and work with Charlie Blum for all of his 25 years as the premier talent wrangler of Northwest Indiana and I look forward to the next 25 to come. • ‌Chicago combo Dean III & The Wagers have released their full length original CD “Dirty Souls” helmed by veteran producer Sean O’Keefe (Plain White T’s, Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights). Along with Dean III (nee Goldstein), The Wagers are drummer Scott Gillis, bassist Kirk Bec and guitarist Jonathan “Monty” Pollock. Together they have an Americana groove with punk/pop attitude that reminds this columnist a bit of early stuff from The Blasters. Dean III & The Wagers perform on Friday (3/21) in Chicago as part of a multi-band show at The Red Line Tap (7006 N. Glenwood Ave.). They have the 10pm second slot on a bill that includes Two Bozos (9pm), The Idle Rich (11pm) and Common Poverty (12am). The best part is you get all four bands for just five bucks! Show info: redlineta.com Although “Dirty Souls” is the band’s debut recording, it serves as a “comeback” of sort for Dean Goldstein a pop singer who a decade ago seemed destined for greatness only to become yet another corporate casualty during the great label mergers of the era that left many talented artists without a musical home to hang their hat. “A lot of the record has to do with me getting clean and sober,” said Dean of the

Vampire Weekend, 7:30pm June 5. $50.42. FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE Livenation.com Brad Paisley, 7pm May 31. $31.50-$74.50 ‌ ll concerts listed below A are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. UIC PAVILION Uicpavilion.com

THE CHICAGO THEATRE Thechicagotheatre.com Gipsy Kings, 8pm June 1. $58-$98 Gladys Knight, The Temptations, 7:30pm May 9. $39.50-$90

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Tom Lounges, Charlie Blum, Jesse James Dupree (of the band Jackyl and host of TV’s “Full Throttle Saloon”) and Mark Bishop mugging for the camera at Star Plaza Theatre in 1997 when Blum and Bishop honored Tom Lounges for his years of promoting Local Music in The Region. It remains the only time the Star Plaza has singled out an individual for such a theatre-presented honor.

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Chicago Americana Rocker Dean III & The Wagers.

songs. “I finally decided that I have been padlocked to swimming against the current upriver my whole life, and my arms are tired! I was sick and tired of always forcing things to

FIRST MERIT BANK PAVILION Ray LaMontagne, 7:30pm June 27. $27.35-$85.99 ARAGON BALLROOM Aragon.com Lana Del Rey, 7pm May 16. $58.65 DOUBLE DOOR Doubledoor.com Augustana, 6:30pm May 10 (21 and older). $18 The Last Vegas, 8pm April 18 (21 and older). $10 Against the Grain, 8pm

May 12 (21 and older). $8 Kick the Record, 8:30pm April 17 (21 and older). $10 OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK Oldtownschool.org Rickie Lee Jones, 8pm June 20. $45 Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, 8pm May 16. $27 Dar Williams, 7pm June 14. $32 Martin Haynes, 8pm May 17. $25

try to go the way I thought they should go. I decided to completely let go, and to trust that something would work out, whatever it was. There began my attempt to do it the right way this time, as a clean and sober thinking individual, to treat it as a business entity.” View the delightfully campy “out of this world” video for the new single “Slow Death,” by typing Dean III & The Wagers into the search engine at YouTube.com. • ‌I invite readers of this column to check out my newly launched web site – tomlounges.com – where several dozen archived photos from my many years in the music and entertainment world take you through four decades of personal celebrity encounters. Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com

Playing for Change, 7pm June 7. $35 SCHUBAS Schubas.com French Horn Rebellion, 8pm May 4 (18 and older). $12 Left of the Dial, 3:30pm May 17-18 (family event). $10

(21 and older). $13 CITY WINERY Citywinery.com Ian Maksin, 8pm April 14. $18-$22 Steel Wheels, 8pm May 3. $15-$20 Dave Barnes, Andy Davis, 8pm May 1. $18-$25

Neil Hamburger, 10pm June 21 (21 and older). $18 SUBTERRANEAN Subt.net Fu Manchu, 9pm May 10

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CELEB BIRTHDAYS ‌MARCH 20: Singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park is 38. Michael Genadry (“Ed”) is 36. Guitarist Nick Wheeler of All-American Rejects is 32. Actress Christy Carlson Romano (“Even Stevens,” ‘’Kim Possible”) is 30. MARCH 21: Actress-comedian Rosie O’Donnell is 52. MC Maxim of Prodigy is 47. Keyboardist Jonas “Joker” Berggren of Ace of Base is 47. Guitarist Andrew Copeland of Sister Hazel is 46. DJ Premier of Gang Starr is 45. MARCH 22: Actor William Shatner is 83. Actress Kellie Williams (“Family Matters”) is 38. Actress Reese Witherspoon is 38. Drummer John Otto of Limp Bizkit is 37.

‘Time Stands Still’ thanks to actors in CP production

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ate Ryan, director of Crown Point Community Theatre’s “Time Stands Still,” saw an immediate connection with the four actors and their respective characters in her production of the acclaimed drama. “From the moment they auditioned, they felt the story in their bones,” she said. “And because these actors like good writing, they took to the play immediately. The cast is just great.” Opening March 28 and running through April 12 and kicking off Crown Point Community Theatre’s 10th season, “Time” tells the tale of Sarah Goodwin, an American photojournalist who, along with her longtime boyfriend and fellow war journalist, James, adjusts to life at home in the Big Apple after nearly being killed covering the Iraqi War. “Time” was penned by American playwright Donald Marguiles, who received a Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for his “Dinner with Friends” and also won raves for works such as “Sight Unseen” and “Brooklyn Boy.” “Time” made its debut in Los Angeles in 2009 and made its way to Broadway a year later, with Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Laura Linney portraying Goodwin. Crown Point’s production of “Time” marks the play’s regional debut.

“It’s beautifully crafted and should be done,” Ryan said. “(Sarah and James) are both pretty banged up on a lot of levels when they first get back (stateside). They’re, of course, very relieved to be home, but then the other battle begins. How do we cope with trying to move forward and make decisions as a couple … now they have to face and examine the day to day traumas of trying to connect with each other and commit to each other.” KeriAnne Valuckis from Hobart stars as Goodwin in Crown Point’s staging of “Time” and is joined onstage by Griffith’s Hal Kilgore as James, Marc Ryser from Crown Point as her editor, Richard and Rachel Livingston from Chesterton as Richard’s girlfriend, Mandy. “It’s a deceptively modest series of conversations among just four characters, and I have four extremely talented actors who contribute (to the play) in very different ways,” Ryan said. Due to adult language and themes, “Time” is recommended for mature audiences. Next up for Crown Point Community Theatre is a production of the comedy “Sordid Lives,” scheduled to open May 16. WHAT: “Time Stands Still” • WHEN: 8 p.m. March 28, 29, April 4 and 5 and 3 p.m. March 30 and April 6 • WHERE: Crown Point Community Theatre, 1125 Merrillville Rd., Crown Point • HOW MUCH: $15 adults, $12 students and seniors • FYI: (219) 805-4255,CPCT.BIZ

“From the moment they auditioned, they felt the story in their bones. And because these actors like good writing, they took to the play immediately. The cast is just great.” ‌KATE RYAN, director of Crown Point Community Theatre’s “Time Stands Still,” N W I .CO M /G O

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Rainbow effect Performance couple ready for lead roles in new ‘Joseph’ Broadway tour I M A G E C O U R T E S Y O F F O X “ A M E R I C A N I D O L”

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Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young, both finalists from different seasons on Fox Network’s “American Idol,” met while appearing on Broadway and married in June 2013. The couple are now the starring leads in the new national tour Broadway tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

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t’s only the second week for the new national Broadway tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and stars Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo have already made it a friendly habit to give credit to one of their stage predecessors from under the most flowing and flashy items of any musical’s wardrobes. “We have the blessing of Donny Osmond,” said Young, chatting from telephone last week from the tour’s first city stop in Cleveland. “We know just how special the role of Joseph is for so many.” Young, whose flash of a smile is familiar from Season 5 of “American Idol” in 2006 when he was a favorite finalist, stars in the title role made so famous by Osmond for a long, year-after-year extended run in Chicago spanning more than 2,000 performances, including his time in New York on Broadway, before he left the role in 1997. Broadway In Chicago and the Independent Presenters Network launched this month’s 2014 national tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, with the new tour playing the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph, now for a two-week run that concludes March 30. “It’s not only just the songs audiences love so much about ‘Joseph,’ it’s also the story,” said DeGarmo, who joined Young for the same telephone interview, and stars as the Narrator for the stage story based on the biblical tale of kinship, rivalry, greed, lust, love and hope. The duo of Young and DeGarmo and

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Ace Young stars as Joseph and Diana DeGarmo as the Narrator in the musical number “Jacob & Sons” in the new national Broadway tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” that opened Tuesday, March 18 for a two-week run in Chicago.

their matching smiles and entertaining stage enthusiasm are a natural fit for the leading roles of the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. DeGarmo, who was a finalist on Season 3 of “American Idol” in 2004 and also starred on the popular CBS daytime soap opera “Young and the Restless,” shares another common bond with Young. After announcing their engagement in 2012, DeGarmo and Young married last June. The couple met after sharing the same Broadway stage in the 2009 revival of “Hair.” “Even though I still wear Joseph’s loincloth in scenes, it’s still more clothes than the big final scene from the first act of ‘Hair,’ “ Young said. For this new production of “Joseph,” they are joined by Paul Castree as Simeon, William Thomas Evans as Jacob/Potiphar, Brian Golub as Reuben, Will Mann as Judah and Ryan Williams as the

“Elvis-inspired” Pharaoh. The ensemble includes Chip Abbott, Amanda Braun, Jonathan Burke, Claire Camp, Richard Cerato, Vincent D’Elia, Lisa Finegold, Lili Froehlich, Sasha Hollinger, Brandon Hudson, Patrick John Moran, Mark Roland, David Rossetti, Leigh Scheffler, Christine Cornish Smith, Brett Stoelker, Tricia Tanguy, Matthew Tiberi and Katie Whetsell. “The Narrator for this show is the very role I once looked up to years ago as a child in the choir for a production,” DeGarmo said. One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph” is the family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The first collaboration of composer Webber, whose creative talent has given audiences “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats,” and lyricist Tim Rice, blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting,

technicolor story of biblical themes and lessons for all ages. Retelling the story of Joseph, his 11 jealous brothers and the now legendary coat of many colors, the magical musical is filled with unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” This tour features scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Jennifer Caprio, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by John Shivers and David Patridge, projection and video design by Daniel Brodie, music supervision by David Kreppel and music direction by Wayne Green. Both Young and DeGarmo are especially impressed with the costume design and detail for Joseph’s famed flowing robes as recreated for this tour by Caprio. “The technicolor coat was custom created for me so it has to fit perfectly for every performance,” Young said. “It’s not only modeled from the original Broadway designs, but it also features all 29-intended colors to blend to create the stained-glass window effect. When I’m on stage wearing it, there’s no trouble seeing me.” WHAT: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” starring Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo • WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago • WHEN: Now until March 30, 2014 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (with an additional 2 p.m. performance March 26), 7:30 Fridays and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (with an additional 7:30 p.m. performance March 23) • HOW MUCH: $15 to $72 • FYI: (800) 775-2000 or BroadwayInChicago.

THEATER NOW SHOWING THROUGH MAR 21 INAUGURAL SHAKESPEARE WEEK, 7:30pm, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso. 219.464.5162. March 18: Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare. Presented by the Departments of English and Music, the performance will include songs and sonnets of Shakespeare at Duesenberg Recital Hall. March 19: Hamlet and MacBeth, Presented by the Department of Theater, come see “Hamlet” and “Macbeth,” Abridged! at the Studio Theatre. March 20 — 22: As You Like It, Christ College, the Honors College of Valparaiso University, presents the inaugural Shakespeare Week at Valpo, featuring a week-long residency by Actors from The London Stage.

THROUGH MAR 22 SNOW ANGEL, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. A funny and eerie tale of teen angst, discovery and the power of believing, this play open when a mysterious girl named Eva steps out of a snow bank in the quiet town of Deerpoint during the biggest blizzard in 107 years. Eva recruits 15 confused teenagers to help her search, but who she truly is and

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what she’s searching for becomes a mystery that baffles, divides and energizes the teens of Deerpoint.

MAR 28-APR 12 TIME STANDS STILL Friday & Saturday performances at 8pm, Sunday performances at 3pm, Crown Point Community Theatre, 1125 Merrillville Road, Crown Point. 219.805.4255. After surviving a bomb blast in Iraq, photojournalist Sarah Goodwin is forced to examine her high-risk career path. Returning home into the care of her long-time lover James, Sarah is caught off-guard by James’ desire for family and by the simple domestic life pursued by Richard, her editor, and his much younger girlfriend, Mandy.

THROUGH APR 6 SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Sundays at 3 pm, all others at 8 pm, 4th Street Theatre, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875. 4thstreetncca.org. Set in 19th century England, the musicals tells the story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years’ exile on trumped-up charges. When he finds out that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who transported him, he vows revenge on the judge, and later, the whole world. He teams up with a pie maker, Mrs. Lovett, and opens a

barbershop in which he slits the throats of the customers and has them baked into pies.

productions of dramas, comedies and musicals.

THROUGH MAR 30 RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. 219.836.3255. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits – including “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune – performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a footstompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend.

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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. FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its

FOURTH STREET THEATER, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875. 4thstreetncca.org. Originally founded in 1990 as the North Coast Cultural Association and was located in the former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church until a fire burned the church down in 1998. The second location, now the Fourth Street Theater, opened its doors in the fall of 1999. In the summer of 2002, Fourth Street Theater joined the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, or NIETF, from whom they have since received over 120 nominations and 40 awards for excellence in all aspects of theatrical production. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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‌Fandango Top 10 Presales 1‌ . Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D 2. Divergent 3. Need for Speed 3D 4. The Single Moms Club 5. Veronica Mars 6. 300: Rise of an Empire 3D 7. Non-Stop 8. The Grand Budapest Hotel 9. Muppets Most Wanted 10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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‌DIVERGENT

2 hr 23 min | PG-13 | Released March 21

Director: Neil Burger This story takes place in the city of Chicago in the near future. The city is divided into 5 factions: Abnegation, meant for the selfless; Amity, meant for the peaceful; Candor, meant for the honest; Dauntless, meant for the brave; and Erudite, meant for the knowledgeable. On a given day each year, all sixteen-year-olds take an aptitude test that will tell them for which faction they are best suited. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late. Based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth.

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MUPPETS MOST WANTED

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THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB

Director: James Bobin

Director: Rob Thomas

Director: Tyler Perry

Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais.

On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end New York law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, but when things don’t seem right with how Logan’s case is perceived and handled, Veronica finds herself being pulled back into a life she thought she had left behind.

Brought together by an incident at their children’s school, a group of single mothers from different walks of life bond, and create a support group that helps them find comedy in the obstacles of life, inner strength to overcome their personal challenges and inspiration and laughter in their new sisterhood.

1 hr 46 min | PG | Released March 21

1hr 48 min | PG-13 | Released March 14

| PG-13 | Released March 14

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Director: Scott Waugh

Director: Noam Murro

Director: Wes Anderson

Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), a blue-collar mechanic who races muscle cars on the side in an unsanctioned street-racing circuit. Struggling to keep his family-owned garage afloat, he reluctantly partners with the wealthy and arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper).

This new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.

The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge, Gustave H, at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee, Zero Moustafa. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune.

2 hr 4 min | PG-13 | Released March 14

1 hr 43 min | R | Released March 7

1 hr 39 min | R | Released March 7

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Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Non-Stop

Director: Rob Minkoff

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Mr. Peabody (Ty Burrell), the most accomplished canine in the world, and his boy, Sherman (Max Charles), use a time machine to embark on outrageous adventures. However, when Sherman takes the Wabac without permission to impress his friend Penny (Ariel Winter), he accidentally rips a hole in the universe.

The film takes place on an international flight from New York to London. Bill Marks is a vet of the Air Marshals service. Shortly into the journey from New York to London, he receives a series of mysterious text messages ordering him to have the government send $150 million or a passenger will die every 20 minutes.

1 hr 31 min | PG | Released March 7

1 hr 22 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 28

The Bag Man

Son of God

Director: David Grovic

Director: Khavn de la Cruz, Michael Noer

THE BAG MAN is a taut crime thriller that follows the story of JACK (John Cusack), a tough guy with chronic bad luck but human touches. Hired by DRAGNA (Robert De Niro), a legendary crime boss to complete a simple but unusual task.

Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.

1 hr 50 min | R | Released Feb. 28

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2 hr 18 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 28

Repentance

1 hr 30 min | R | Released Feb. 28

Director: Philippe Caland Years after a drunken car crash that almost took his life, Tommy Carter (Anthony Mackie) has reinvented himself as a therapist/spiritual advisor who advocates a synthesis of world religions and positivity. His book draws the attention of Angel Sanchez, a troubled man fixated on the “untimely” death of his mother.

‌3 Days to Kill

1 hr 40 min PG-13 | Released Feb. 21

Director: McG In this action-thriller, Kevin Costner is an elite government hit man, who is determined to give up his high stakes life after receiving news that he has a terminal disease. But when his agency offers him an experimental, potentially lifesaving drug in exchange for one last mission, it’s an offer he can’t refuse.

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BONUS ROUND: BLUE CHIP: If you’re a B-Connected player’s club member, don’t miss out on this spectacular 20-times points bonanza for slot play Friday, March 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ruby Card members will receive the bonus on their first 1,000 points earned, Sapphire members 2,000 points, and top tier Emerald members 7,000 points. MAJESTIC STAR: How about this $27 special in The Steak House every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday? Start out with baked French onion soup and a house salad, followed by your choice of a 10-ounce filet, twin center-cut pork chops, or roasted free range chicken breast. All of the main courses are served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Finish your feast with a chef’s choice season dessert.

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Tenors Three Festival Players Guild, Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. Robert Dure, Bruce Johnson and Matthew Daniel of the Tenors Three peform. MAR 22-23

Builders Association of LaPorte County Home Show Expo 10am-8pm Sat, 11am-6pm, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.326.0624. balc. org. This show features information on everything relate to homes and gardens. MAR 26

Homemade Pasta & Sauces 6pm, Sage Restaurant, 425 Sand Creek Dr., Suite B, Chesterton. Admission: $50. 219.926.6500. Chef Joe will teach attendees how to make pasta from scratch. Easy sauces to accompany them. This class will be hands on...Sage will supply the aprons.

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& B and hip-hop superstar singers from the ‘90s are set to entertain Region fans March 28 and 29 in Hammond. Vocal group Boys II Men and Grammy-winner Bobby Brown will roll out the hits at 8 p.m. March 28 while popular girl group TLC will take the stage for a rare Chicagoland performance at 8 p.m. March 29 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino. Boys II Men, who’ve previously packed The Venue and recently toured as part of The Package Tour with New Kids on the Block and 98 Degrees, will entertain fans with their own brand of soulful and harmonious romantic tunes. The group features Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris. Fans can plan to hear all the emotional ballads including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “A Song for Mama,” “On Bended Knee,” and more. Along with Boys II Men, the same bill will star Bobby Brown, exhusband of Whitney Houston and one of the star attractions of ‘80s and ‘90s mega-selling boy band New Edition. Brown is sure to unleash his popular tunes on stage including “Every Little Step,” “Don’t Be Cruel, “Roni,” and “My Prerogative.” TLC will grace the stage in the group’s only Chicagoland appearance at 8 p.m. March 29 at The Venue. TLC, which garnered a surplus

HAPPENINGS MAR 21-22 ‌ TEA & HIGHLIGHTS FROM 9 BALLETS‌ 6pm Fri, 4pm Sat, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St, Valparaiso. 219.755.4444. ibtnw.org.‌ Indiana Ballet Theatre presents highlights from 9 ballets. Audiences members can also enjoy tea during the performance.

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of hits during the ‘90s and early 2000s, is now comprised of members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. (Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes died in a car accident in 2002). Fans attending the TLC show will no doubt groove to the sounds of hits such as “Waterfalls,” “Ain’t 2 Proud to Beg,” “Creep” and “No Scrubs.” Tickets for the Boys II Men, Bobby Brown show March 28 are $63 to $80 and tickets for TLC’s March 29 show range from $44 to $64. Visit horseshoehammond.com or ticketmaster.com

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KILLER FLAMINGOS‌ 10pm, Blue Chip Casino,‌ 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com.‌ Killer Flamingos perform their infectious blend of pop, rock and electronica.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF STATE PARKS‌ 2pm, Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton. 219.926.1390.‌ If you haven’t seen this PBS special, come check it out! Explore 100 years of state park history, from the first state park to what’s being done now in this 45-minute documentary in

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MAR 23 ‌ AMADEUS—MOZART UN-CAGED‌ 3pm, Elston Performing Arts Center, 317 Detriot St, Michigan City. 219.362.9020. lcso.net.‌ Winner of 8 Academy Awards, Amadeus highlights the triumphs and tragedies of a great musical genius performed

by International Contemporary Ensemble and features Mozart’s chart-topping soundtracks alongside 21st century icon John Cage’s works.

APR 5 ‌ MET OPERA LIVE 2014—WERTHER,‌ 11:55am Sat, 5:30pm Wed, Portage 16 IMAX, 6550 American Way, Portage. 219.764.7469.

gqti.com.‌ Theatergoers can experience The Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Werther‌ on the big screen. Two of opera’s greatest artists—Jonas Kaufmann and Elena Garanca— appear together for the first time in Massenet’s sublime adaptation of Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance.

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ACTIVITIES INDIANA MAR 22 SHELF ICE EXPLORATION, 2pm, Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton. 219.926.1390. in.gov. Attendees can view the breaking and calving shelf ice on Lake Michigan as spring begins.

MAR 22 PHOEBE TIME 10am, Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton. 219.926.1390. Join a naturalist on a 45 minute discovery hike looking for the first Phoebes of the year. They traditionally arrive now and begin setting up their territories. The group will meet at the Nature Center for this easy stroll to the Dunes Creek bridge.

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MAR 29 FIRE ON THE PRAIRIE 2pm, Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton. 219.926.1390. Bring out your inner pyro-maniac in this exciting hour at the Nature Center. Learn how prescribed fires are used to help our habitats, and then help the naturalist start a fire if conditions are right! It’s an annual spring break tradition that’s always hot! Kids under

12 must have a parent or responsible adult.

EXHIBITIONS INDIANA MAR 21-MAY 10 SENTINELS South Shore Arts, 123 N Main St, Crown Point. southshoreartsonline.org. Chicago-based artist and member of Union Street Gallery, Eve Jensen presents a series of drawings and paintings exploring

the mythological and metaphorical meaning of trees. Her personal connection to the subject matter is reflected in her delicate handling of pastel, graphite and oil paint.

THROUGH MAR 31 HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Bernard Gallery, 2400 New York Ave, Whiting.

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219.473.4384. ccsj.edu.‌ Artwork of more than 125 talented students from local high schools is showcased at this event. Mediums include painting, drawing, sculpture, three-dimensional art, mixed medium and photography.

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.

THROUGH APR 6 ‌ MODERN VISION— JAPANESE PRINTS FROM THE RUTH A. RUEGE COLLECTION‌ Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso. 219.464.5365. valpo. edu/artmuseum.‌ Donated and loaned by long-time collector Ruth A. Ruege, this collection features Japanese prints from all periods.

THROUGH APR 20 ‌ SOUTH SHORE ARTS PRESENTS WILLIAM DAWSON‌ Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-4pm, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. Cost: $2.

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ILLINOIS‌ THROUGH APR 14 ‌ ‌MAR 27 SPRING WINE FESTIVAL 11am-9pm, Miller Bakery Café, 555 S Lake St, Gary. 219.427.1446. millerbakerycafe. com. This festival celebrates spring and spirits

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from premier wine vendors in Northwest Indiana. Attendees can vote on their favorite wines and enjoy food pairings, live music, gift card drawing and more.

219.836.1839.‌ Several dozen carved wood sculptures, totems and works on paper will be included in this extraordinary show of works created by a man raised on his grandfather’s farm in Huntsville, Alabama, who made his way north to Chicago and didn’t begin creating art until he was in his sixties. Organized by the Montgomery Museum of Art, Montgomery, Alabama, with additional selections from Chicago-area collections.

THROUGH APR 27 ‌ BEYOND THE OBVIOUS— PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHLEEN HOCKER‌ Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org.‌ As a former teacher of chemistry and physics, artist Kathleen Hocker is drawn to the natural world and her work explores botanicals using a telephoto lens. She concentrates on the intricate detail found in nature and transforms everyday plant life into beautiful compositions

of abstract color.

THROUGH APR 30 ‌ REGION UNITED, NATION DIVIDED— FOLLOWING LINCOLN‌ 8am-5pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7770. southshorecva.com.‌ Photos, artifacts and reproductions of Northwest Indiana Civil war regimental battle flags tell the story of the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County men who fought to preserve the Union and end slavery.

THROUGH MAY 11 ‌ WHAT IS LEFT UNSPOKEN‌ Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org.‌ This exhibit feature 2-D and 3-D conceptual pieces by artists Barbara Hashimoto— displaying installation pieces create by turning everyday junk mail into art—and Doug Fogleson—displaying “overlapped” imagery.

UGO RONDINONE‌ The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. 312.629.6635. artic. edu/aic.‌ These works, completed in 2013, are part of a series that the artist began in 2007 known as Scholar Rocks, a reference to stones found in China’s Tai Lake region that were traditionally collected by scholars and used as ornaments for reflection. The stones, most standing at less than a foot in height and riddled with holes from natural erosion, have long been admired for their shapes and were evaluated on the aesthetic bases of form, texture, and the ways in which they were molded by nature. Through Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled—Egypt after Alexander Great.‌

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

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Pairing Event Gino’s Steakhouse, 1259 Joliet St., Dyer, will have a Jack Daniels & Woodford Reserve Pairing Event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 30 at the restaurant. Four courses will be paired with Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve selections. Cost is $55. Advance payment is required. Call (219) 865-3854 for information and reservations.

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ce cream and chocolate fans will always satisfy a sweet tooth at Gayety’s Chocolates and Ice Cream. The sweets shop, which originally debuted in 1920 in the South Chicago neighborhood of The Windy City, has locations in Lansing, Ill. and Schererville, Ind. (The Schererville location recently reopened on U.S. 41). Those who have a taste for quality ice cream, an old-fashioned malt or shake, hand-dipped chocolates and other sweets, will be in their glory perusing the

offerings at Gayety’s. Blend all of that goodness with a pleasant, retro atmosphere and you have a winning dessert experience. Established by James Papageorge in 1920 on South Chicago’s bustling Commercial Avenue, Gayety’s was carried through the decades by his nephew Lee Flessor and now continues with Flessor’s son Jim and wife Beth as co-owners of the iconic sweets shop. This writer’s family members have long been fans of Gayety’s and have frequented the business since the South Chicago days when PapaGeorge would man the cash register at the entrance of the shop.

A trip to Gayety’s, whether it was just blocks away from home or miles away, was always something to look forward to. During a recent visit to the Lansing location for a late afternoon treat, my co-worker and I enjoyed a couple of favorite sundaes. The atmosphere in the shop is definitely welcoming with its pastel colors, sweet aroma and cases of chocolates, various candy and cupcakes on display. Pictures dating to the South Chicago days and a massive photo of Papageorge situated on the wall near the entrance are nice touches to the decor and bring back memories for those who’ve been longtime fans. Upon entering the business, we ordered at the counter and then enjoyed our sundaes in a booth in the middle of the shop. Our sweet selections that day were The Lovers

satisfying. Among other sundaes served at Gayety’s are their “World Famous Hot Fudge”; Marshmallow; Banana Split and much more. In the Gayety’s sweets cases, one will find everything from Muddle Pecan Caramel candy to truffles, gummies, nuts and popcorn to gourmet caramel apples and even cupcakes. If you’re looking for a sweet break, Gayety’s is a perfect spot for gathering with family and friends or for just a little relaxing time alone to conjure up memories and dig into a bowl of confectionery delight.

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Delight, ($6.75), which features a delicious fruit salad blend, which I also requested to be topped with vanilla syrup along with whipped cream and nuts; and a Muddle Sundae ($6.75), which also starred pecans and

FYI: Gayety’s Chocolates and Ice Cream, 3306 Ridge Road, Lansing (708) 418-0062 and 36 U.S. 41, Schererville (219) 515-2027. Current hours for the Lansing location are noon to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; noon to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Visit gayetys.com.

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