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5 / ON STAGE Hammond Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”. 8 / THEATER The latest local theater productions and shows.
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Julia Sweeney with Phil Hartman (center) and Rob Schneider (right) star in one of the “Rich the Photocopier Guy” skits on “Saturday Night Live” from a January 1991 episode.
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s “father” to some amazing rescue animals over the years, I have come to be passionate about the important work being done by my fellow animal lovers at local shelters and rescue groups. I spend a lot of personal time volunteering and campaigning on behalf of the region’s homeless and abused animals. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am donating some celebrity items from my personal memorabilia collection for the event’s silent auction and will be volunteering as stage emcee for this Saturday’s “Pet Rock” event. The rustic big barn at County Line Orchard (200 S. County Line Road) in Hobart is the site for “Pet Rock,” the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana’s family-friendly fundraiser featuring live performances by three regional music groups of various styles and a bounty of celebrity-signed items up for auction. The Fabtones kick off the event at 6 p.m. with a high energy set of nostalgic hits from the golden era of rock originally made famous by the likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and other early pop sensations. Grammy Award-winner Jim Peterik, a founding member of both 1960s hit makers The Ides of March (“Vehicle,” “LA Goodbye”) and
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1980s MTV-stars Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “The Search is Over”), will perform a centerpiece concert set billed as Jim & friends, featuring several of the radio hits he wrote and recorded for those bands along with famous tunes he has written for other artists like .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Sammy Hagar. Although Peterik’s last few concerts in Northwest Indiana have been unplugged “Storyteller Shows” as he calls them, this Saturday’s performance will be a full electric throw down. “There’s always stories, but for this show we’ll be plugged in and rocking out,” said Peterik, who also donated an electric guitar for the event’s silent auction autographed by himself and more than a dozen of his rock star pals. Classic rock veterans Ripley Street close out “Pet Rock” with a set of classic rock covers (Beatles, Bill Withers, Grand Funk, Aretha Franklin, etc.) and select originals from their own two albums (“Ripley Street” and “Traffic Jam”). “It takes a lot of money to operate our shelter and care for as many animals as we do on a day to day basis,” said Betty Clayton, Director of The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana. “We are able to continue doing what we do because of private donations and fundraisers like ‘Pet
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ll concerts listed below A are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. THE CHICAGO THEATRE Thechicagotheatre.com Neil Young, 8pm April 21-22. $57.94-$377.97 Aretha Franklin, 8pm May 3. $68.15-$145.09
Rock’.” Dozens of celebrity-signed items (guitars, drum heads, books, DVDs, t-shirts, photos, etc.) by famous music folks from all genres of music, including Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Charlie Daniels, Martina McBride, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alice Cooper, Styx, Ted Nugent, Weird Al Yankovic, Cheap Trick, Dave Koz and others will be up for auction along with gift baskets and various items donated by local businesses. Tickets: $50 (VIP), $20 (gen. admission) and $10 for kids 12 and under. A cash bar and food will be available. Doors open at 5pm. More info: (219) 938-3339, humanesocietynorthwestindiana.org, orfacebook.com/Pet Rock 2014
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“Helping Hands Project” and the Miller Business Association’s “Miller Community Fund” — will feature live music by popular club favorites The Crawpuppies on Saturday at the Gardner Center for the Arts (540 S. Lake Street) in Miller. Tickets are $35 (2 for $60) and include food and beer. The Helping Hands Project is a small classroom grants program for school
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teachers in Gary. More info: (219) 938-4566. • Chicago metal group I Decline’s latest recording, “The Force Within Us,” is the theme song for critically-acclaimed “Star Wars” fan documentary of the same name which focuses on the obsession “Star Wars” fans have with collectibles and costumes, while exploring why the fictional space saga affects some lives so deeply. The I Decline tune was mixed by studio wiz Tadpole (of Disturbed fame). Download it at: theforceamongus.com. More on the band: i-decline.com. • Indie label Tate Music Group
Yo La Tengo, 9pm May 1 (18 and older). $24 Pop Evil, Escape the Fate, 5:30pm May 16. $17.99-$24.99 Riff Raff, Grand Theft, 6pm April 16. $17.99$21.98 SCHUBAS Schubas.com Jeremy Messersmith, 8pm June 2 (21 and older). $10 Howler, 8pm May 19 (12 and older). $8
Zeus, 9pm April 30 (21 and older). $10 MO, 9pm May 28 (21 and older). $12 SUBTERRANEAN Subt.net Morning Parade, 8:30pm May 8 (18 and older). $15 DOUBLE DOOR Doubledoor.com Floor, Hot Victory, 8pm May 11 (21 and older). $15 Buffalo Killers, 8pm June 28 (21 and older). $10 CITY WINERY Citywinery.com Carrie Newcomer, 7:30pm June 22. $20$28
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releases Midnight Mass’s debut CD, “Violet” — 11 tracks and via iTunes Store, Amazon.com, or directly from TateMusicGroup.com. Songs featured in the album include “Backseat Driver,” “Lil’ Girl,” and “Paranoid Boy.” Midnight Mass hails from Portage and has a long region history. Originally formed in the 1990s by father-and-son Randy McKay on bass and lead vocals and Ryan McKay on guitar and vocals, the band has morphed and taken on different members when Randy McKay left the band in the capable hands of son Ryan. Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com
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CELEB BIRTHDAYS arch 27: Singer Mariah Carey is 44. Drummer Brendan Hill of Blues Traveler is 44. Actress Elizabeth Mitchell (“Lost”) is 44. Singer Fergie of Black Eyed Peas is 39. Actress Emily M Ann Lloyd (“Something So Right”) is 30. Actress Brenda Song (“The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”) is 26. Singer Kimbra is 24. Actress Taylor Atelian (“According to Jim”) is 19. March 28: Actor Vince Vaughn is 44. Rapper Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz is 43. Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson is 41. Guitarist Dave Keuning of The Killers is 38. Actress Julia Stiles is 33. Singer Lady Gaga is 28. March 29: Country singer Regina Leigh of Regina Regina is 46. Country singer Brady Seals is 45.
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ayne Puchkors, director of Hammond Community Theatre’s production of “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” is admittedly not a fan of plays with gratuitous foul language. But he warmed up to the occasionally mature dialogue in his production of the Neil Simon comedy/drama rather easily. “Most of the time, you could cut out the adult language out of a play and it would be fine,” he said. “But for this one, Neil Simon used the language as a running joke, and you can’t cut it out, and it’s just really funny.” Opening April 4 and running through April 13 at Hammond’s Beatniks on Conkey, “Laughter” chronicles the experiences of green comedy writer Lucas Brickman and his small screen variety show in New York in the early 1950s. Simon drew from his experiences as a junior staffer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows,” which also included the legendary Mel Brooks and Larry Gelbart amongst his peers, for the play. “Laughter” made its Broadway debut in 1993, featuring Nathan Lane, J.K. Simmons and Bitty Schram in its cast, and logged in 320 performances. Gene Wilder led the cast of a production at London’s West End three years later. “What was great about (‘Show’) was that it was live,” Puchkors said.
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“You didn’t have cue cards and the actors had to know what they were doing and if something got goofed up, everybody had to cover for everybody else. It was an amazingly funny show. It was comic genius.” “Some of the stuff that goes down in (‘Laughter’) is just really funny,” he added. “There’s some comedy bits in it that I’m sure the audience is really going to enjoy and have a good laugh at.” Puchkors’ cast is made up of nine area thespians, led by Patrick Pohrte as Brickman and John Sanchez as Max Prince, the volatile leader and star of the show. “We’ve got a really good cast on this one,” Puchkors said. “You just love to give them an idea, turn them loose, and get out of the way so you don’t mess it up as a director … we’ve been doing this for a while, and I know what’s coming up (in the play), and I’m still laughing, and I think that that’s pretty good.” Due to the adult nature of the material, “Laughter” is intended for mature audiences. Next up for Hammond Community Theatre is a production of the comedy “My Husband’s Wild Desires,” scheduled to open at Beatniks Aug. 15. WHAT: “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” • WHEN: 8 p.m. April 4, 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. April 6 and 13 • WHERE: Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St., Hammond • HOW MUCH: $15 • FYI: (888) 928-6648, HAMMONDCOMMUNITYTHEATRE.ORG
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omedian Rob Schneider is happy to be spending his weekends with some funny familiar faces from his days as a favorite cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” “This touring idea as an ‘SNL’ trio sharing the same stage is fairly new, just started last year,” said Schneider, talking by telephone during a taping break last Friday from the set of his new television series “Real Rob.” “It’s three guys on stage sharing a mix of comedy and old
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“Saturday Night Live” Comedian Jon Lovitz has reunited with fellow cast members from the NBC sketch comedy show for a new national tour called “The Veterans of Saturday Night Live.”
war stories from the same show that put us where we are today: still working.” Billed as “The Veterans of Saturday Night Live,” Schneider joins Tim Meadows and Jon Lovitz for a trek to the Hoosier state this weekend for one exclusive show at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City. “When we go out on tour, we like to mix it up for audiences,” Schneider said. “Sometimes I’m doing this show with Kevin Nealon and Chris Kattan. This time, I’m paired up with Meadows and Lovitz. Just seeing Lovitz make a face makes me bust into laughter. These are all great funny guys who’ve shared some very funny moments with TV audiences.” When Schneider was hired at “Saturday Night Live” in 1988, it was after he was booked as an opening comic for fellow “SNL” pal Dennis Miller, which earned him a spot for a quick appearance for an HBO comedy special. Originally hired as a writer for “SNL,” he soon earned billing as a featured player which eventually became a full cast member during his “SNL” stay from 1990 to 1994. Prized for his celebrity
impersonations, one of Schneider’s recurring skits was playing “Tiny Elvis,” a pocket-sized Presley with extra attitude and plenty of anger when called “cute” or faced with his diminutive size by his “TCB” (Taking Care of Business) entourage. But most fans still associate Schneider as Richard Laymer aka “Rich the Office Photo Copier Guy,” a popular character and simple, silly sketch series he dreamed-up one day after being inspired by his own confined office space at 30 Rockefeller Center, where “Saturday Night” is taped. “When I was a writer at ‘SNL,’ I had to share a tiny office and my side was right next to the wall where the heat came from and usually it was boiling hot,” Schneider said. “I’d do anything to have a reason to get out of there and near the photocopier area, there was a work space area where I would end up working. And as the people kept walking past time and time again during the course of the day, that’s when it occurred to me how awkward it is to have to keep coming up with something new and fresh to say when forced to address the same people multiple times
in an attempt to be socially polite. That’s when I thought it would be funny to just slightly keep changing people’s names with inspired nickname variations as a way to be friendly.” As featured in the now infamous sketch moments, Schneider as “Rich,” a character working in the accounting department but situated so his desk was hopelessly next to the office photocopier, sported an ear-to-ear sly grin while addressing the co-workers who crossed his path with a litany of hip name creations. Sandy, for example became Sandstra and The Sandster. (In a sketch themed about his company’s at-office holiday party, Rich becomes alarmed for his Xeroxing best friend after tipsy co-workers get silly and decide to make photocopies of their rear-ends by sitting on glass of his plugged-in office equipment pal. His co-workers make it up to him by giving him a bow-wrapped extra copy of the photocopier operations manual.) During his four seasons at “SNL,” Schneider was nominated for three Emmys and a Peabody Award. Among his many film credits, are writing and starring roles in “Deuce Bigalow,”
“Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo,” “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo,” “The Hot Chick,” “The Animal,” “Shark Bait,” “The Waterboy” and “Big Daddy.” His collaboration with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison production company resulted in starring roles in “50 First Dates,” “The Longest Yard” and “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.” Meadows also established himself as a versatile performer on “SNL” in the early ‘90s, with recurring characters like The Ladies Man and a variety of impersonations, including Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. Lovitz, who was on “SNL” from 1985 to 1990, brought to life an array of memorable sketch characters like “Tommy Flanagan, The Pathological Liar” who used the old catchphrase, “Yeah! That’s the ticket!” as he, after visible effort, finally finished constructing his latest lie. He also morphed into the identities of skit favorites like “Master Thespian,” “Tonto the Indian” and “Hanukkah Harry.” Schneider said like all of the “SNL” cast members, he worked hard to prove his comic versatility to the show’s producer Lorne Michaels.
The cast of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” pose on the show’s set in New York, Sept. 22, 1992. From left, front row, are: Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. In middle row, from left, are: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. In back row, from left, are: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows. Photo, JUSTIN SUTCLIFFE
“When Charlton Heston was the guest host one week, I did an impersonation of Edward G. Robinson for a sketch and I think I surprised a lot of people that I could pull it off,” Schneider said. “And sometimes, I think I was too good. I remember one time I had a good shot at being cast in one of Woody Allen’s projects. It seemed like
a done-deal. Then, I appeared in an ‘SNL’ skit as his daughter Soon-Yi and I never heard from him again.” Schneider, who turned 50 last year, has been busy producing, financing and starring in his new television series, which he says has already been sold for distribution deals and is airing in markets around the world. After his most recent network
series “Rob,” based on his own life of ups and downs and premiering on CBS in January 2012 as a midseason replacement for “Rules of Engagement,” ended in May 2012, he decided to re-imagine the series and continue it backed by his own finances. He scrapped the cast of actors and actresses hired to play his family and friends, including Claudia Bassols as his wife and Cheech Marin as his father, and decided to use his real wife, Mexican writer-producer Patricia Azarcoya Schneider and his friend, comedian Jamie Lissow. “It’s even funnier and a better fit for me, because everything is real,” Schneider said. “You don’t get that in Hollywood very often.” WHAT: “The Veterans of ‘Saturday Night Live’ “ Starring Rob Schneider, Tim Meadows and Jon Lovitz • WHERE: Stardust Event Center, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Dr., Michigan City, Ind. • WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29 • HOW MUCH: $65, $49 and $35 • FYI: Ticketmaster. com or in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion or bluechipcasino.com or call (219) 879-7711 . • NOTE: Guests must be 21 or older, with a valid state or government issued photo ID.
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THEATER NOW SHOWING 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 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
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THROUGH APR 6 SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Sundays at 3pm, all others at 8pm, 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.
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.
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Cory Goodrich stars as June Carter and Michael Goodman as Young Johnny Cash in “Ring of Fire” at Theatre at the Center playing until March 30, 2014. 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 productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. 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.
a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical.
THE MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE, 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. mohlive.com. This renovated, 364seat building—with red, white and blue stainedglass 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.
THE THEATRE AT THE CENTER, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255.
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
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.
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. 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. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St.
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LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St, Hammond. Cost: $15. 888.928.6648, hammondcommunitytheatre.org. A mature look at the golden age of television through the eyes of a green comedy writer.
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aking your poker game to the next level can be a challenge if your only experience is playing with friends or family. Your first step should be a visit to a casino poker room where you can always find a game with an affordable buy-in. Regional tours, such as the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) and the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), are the logical next step. Both organizations give average players the opportunity to experience tournament action. That’s precisely what Kenneth Baime did. The Glenview, Illinois native took home first place and a $77,681 paycheck when he won the Mid-States Poker Tour event at Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana earlier this month. What words of wisdom does Baime have to offer fellow poker players who wish to take their game to the next level? “When I won the MSPT, until just before the final table I probably had a below average stack for about 90 percent of the tournament, and started day two in roughly 55th place out of 86 or so people remaining,” Baime said. “But, I waited, picked my spots, and just
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tried to stay in the hunt and was fortunate enough to remain competitive until I finally could accumulate more chips. A few years ago, I probably would have forced the issue early, and likely would have been knocked out because I would have been playing subpar hands.” Therein rests the foundation of Baime’s philosophy. Comparing chip stacks too early in the tournament often leads to rash decisions on the part of the less-experienced player. “If there are some players in the early or middle stages of a tournament with a lot more chips than you, don’t panic,” he cautions. “Obviously, you are in a better position to win if you have a lot of chips. But, sometimes it’s not in the cards, and you can’t get a big stack early. As long as you have a credible amount of chips, just relax and play your best game. “As an oversimplification, I ask myself, ‘If I go all in, and a big stack was to call and lose this hand to me, will it hurt him?’ If I can answer in the affirmative, and my chip stack is pretty good relative to the blinds, I try not to force the issue and overplay mediocre hands, because I still probably have enough chips to last awhile.” Baime also reminds players to be very
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conscious of how their playing style is perceived by the other players at the table. In other words, know your image. “If you have raised the last five hands, even though you may know you had premium hands every time, if the hands have not gone to showdown and you haven’t had to show your cards, other players are probably perceiving you as being quite loose and/or aggressive,” Baime observed. “By the same token, if you have folded for the last hour because you kept getting lousy hands, you are probably being perceived as overly tight. Keep that perceived image in mind as you decide how to play a hand. “If you are being perceived as tight, you may get away with a bluff that a loose player might have been called down on. “If you are being perceived as loose, and hit a big hand, maybe you can bet a larger amount and still get paid, or maybe you need to fold a pretty good hand you otherwise might have played. Know your image and act accordingly.” “And, finally, just get out and play. There are lots of low buy in tournaments. Play a few and experiment and see what works, and what doesn’t work, for you. A little experience goes a long way.”
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Fandango Top 10 Presales 1 . Divergent 2. God’s Not Dead 3. Muppets Most Wanted 4. Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D 5. The Grand Budapest Hotel 6. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 7. 300: Rise of an Empire 3D 8. NonStop 9. Need for Speed 3D 10. The LEGO Movie 3D
IN THEATERS THIS WEEKEND
COURTESY THE STUDIOS
NOAH
2 hr 0 min | PG-13 | Released March 28
Director: Darren Aronofsky From the inspirational story of courage, sacrifice, hope and redemption, Darren Aronofsky brings to the screen “Noah.” Academy Award winner Russell Crowe portrays the man chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world. Noah suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood. Never before has the full story been brought to life on screen in a vivid epic – inviting the audience to experience these spectacular events through the eyes and emotions of Noah and his family, as they journey through fear and faith, destruction and triumph, hardship and hope. The production took the film’s world-class cast and crew on their own unexpected journey as they set out to intensively research Noah’s world, honor the text and board an authentic Ark, hand-built to biblically-detailed specifications. In every aspect of the film’s performances, action and innovative specialeffects, the creative team’s aim was clear: to forge a contemporary experience of “Noah” that is immediate, vibrant and personal.
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SABOTAGE
DIVERGENT
Director: Diego Luna
Director: David Ayer
Director: Neil Burger
Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, “Cesar Chavez” tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the world.
In “Sabotage”, Arnold Schwarzenegger leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world’s deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a highstakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done — until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously start to be eliminated. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect.
“Divergent” is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. 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.
1 hr 38 min | PG-13 | Released March 28
1 hr 49 min | R | Released March 28
2 hr 23 min | PG-13 | Released March 21
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Muppets Most Wanted
Veronica Mars
The Single Moms Club
Director: James Bobin
Director: Rob Thomas
Director: Tyler Perry
On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica soon 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
The entire Muppets gang goes on a global tour, selling out theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations. 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.
1hr 48 min | PG-13 | Released March 14
| PG-13 | Released March 14
AMC Showplace 12 1400 Eagleridge Schererville, IN 219.322.9264 amctheatres.com AMC Showplace Hobart 12 2590 Southlake Mall Merrillville, IN 219.755.0377 amctheatres.com
Kennedy Theatre 6735 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 219.845.5336 Crown Theatre 19 N Court St. Crown Point, IN 219.663.1616 Hoosier Theatre 1335 119th St Whiting, IN 219.659.0567 Cinemark Theater 700 Porter’s Vale Blvd Valparaiso, IN 800.326.3264 Lansing Cinema 8 16621 Torrence Ave Lansing, IL 708.418.0300
Portage 16 & IMAX 6550 U.S. Highway 6 Portage, IN 46368 219.764.7469 imax. com/theatres/t/ portage-16-imax/ Art Theater 230 Main St. Hobart, IN 219.942.1670 hobartarttheater.com
Need for Speed
300: Rise of an Empire
The Grand Budapest Hotel
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
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
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1 hr 22 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 28
1 hr 39 min | R | Released March 7
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.
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Live Music Weekend 9pm-2am, Silver Buckle Saloon, 8355 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland. Silverbucklesaloon. com. Hot off his first national tour opening for Colt Ford, rising country artist JJ Lawhorn performs. MAR 29
Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction 5-8pm, Our Lady of Grace School Cafeteria, 3025 Highway Ave, Highland. 219.838.2901. This chili cook-off and silent auction benefits Our Lady of Grace Home and School Association. All chili must be brought in a crock pot with ingredients listed. A cash prize of $200 goes to the best judged chili.
Boyz II Men & Bobby Brown 8pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 800.745.3000. horseshoehammond. com. Internationally known R&B artists Boyz II Men perform their lush, soulful ballads that showcase their trademark harmonies. Grammy Award winner and hip-hop star Bobby Brown also performs.
MAR 28 Harbor Lights and Remember When 6pm doors open; 6:30-11pm performances, Dynasty Banquet Center, 4125 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.937.0465. hammondtech.com. Harbor Lights and special guests Remember When perform a night of acapella doo-wop style music. DJ Paul White will provide music during the breaks. Snacks and a cash bar will be available.
MAR 29 The Big Sell 8am-3pm, Radisson Hotel Star Plaza, 800 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.989.3159. thebigsell.org. This competition offers entrepreneurs the chance to sell their idea
to a large audience. Every applicant has two minutes to present and the audience will electronically vote for the best ideas. Admission includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, networking and a chance to vote for the best ideas.
MAR 29 Spoken Word 7pm, Glen Theatre, 20 W Ridge Rd, Gary. 219.887.2046. The African American Achievers Youth Corp sponsors this program featuring Christian poets and rappers—including Elena Love, Kelechakwu Brnfre, Rev, Montia Gardner Evangelist Davida Johnson and more.
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APR 5-6 HBA Home and Lifestyle Show, 9am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point. Cost: $7. hbanwi.net. The Home and Lifestyle Show offers home improvement, remodeling, home purchasing ideas and more,
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TLC 8pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 800.745.3000. horseshoehammond. com. Largely considered one of the most important and successful female R&B groups of all time, TLC brings their sassy attitude, sophisticated R&B feel and socially conscious lyrics to Horseshoe Casino.
available to meet face-to-face in one location.
MAR 29 Veterans of Saturday Night Live 8pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan
City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. Rob Schneider, Tim Meadows and Jon Lovitz join together for a hilarious night of comedy.
MAR 30 MAR 29 Italian Beef and Art 1-4pm, Hobart Arts League, 3850 Howard St, Hobart. 219.942.3834. hobartarts.com. Attendees can enjoy lunch among the artworks, greeting cards and prints at this luncheon. Lunch features a beef sandwich with fixings, potato chips, a drink and dessert.
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Pet Rock 5-11pm, County Line Orchard, 200 County Line Rd, Hobart. 219.938.3339. This family-friendly event features live music, comfort foods and both silent and live auctions, all benefiting Humane Society of Northwest Indiana. Highlights of the auctions include autographed items by musical stars—including Alice Cooper, The Bangles, Martina McBride and more.
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John Wangercyn finished first in The Big Sell competition with his invention Loopy, the first cellphone case invented with a finger loop to keep people from dropping their cellphones.
Fund, which provides working funds for many nonprofits in the 46403 zip code. Ticket price includes beer and food, as well as a silent auction.
Rockin’ Sockin’ Dance Party 7-11pm, Marshall J Gardner Center, 540 S Lake St, Gary. millerbeach.com. Crawpuppies take the stage at this benefit for the Gary Rotary Club’s Helping Hands Project, a small classroom grants program for school teachers in Gary, and the Miller Community
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Dying to Live: A One Man Round Trip Show 7:07pm, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. Local musician Arthur Stark will premier songs from his newest album at this release party.
MAR 30 Baby Shower for Women’s Care Center 1-3pm, St. John Bosco Parish Hall, 7111 Columbia Ave, Hammond. 219.844.9027. sjbhammond.org. The public is invited to attend this baby shower benefiting the mothers in need at the Women’s Care Center. Gift (unwrapped) suggestions include diapers, bibs, baby clothes, burping cloths, blankets and more. The event features refreshments, games and fellowship.
MAR 30 Spring Craft Fair 10am-3pm, Amvets Post #43, 14032 Torrence Ave, Burnham, Ill. 708.862.9540. A variety of crafters, food, baked goods and a raffle will be featured at this annual craft fair.
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 Elna Garana—appear
together for the first time in Massenet’s sublime adaptation of Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance.
ACTIVITIES Indiana MAR 28 Dunes Ecology— Focus on Reptiles and Amphibians 5pm Fri-4pm Sat, Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Rd, Chesterton. 219.395.9555. duneslearningcenter. org. This in-depth, overnight workshop takes participants into the field to monitor the health of the many species of reptiles and amphibians that call this region home. Appropriate for all ages. Provided
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The BenneTT-CurTis house “The place for a unique and elegant dining experience in a turn-of-the-century mansion.”
EXHIBITIONS INDIANA
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.
JOHN LUKE, THE TIMES
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The cast are seated amongst you and dinner is served throughout the play. During the meal a murder is committed. It’s up to YOU to figure out WHO DUNIT!
$12/child • $15/adult (Includes lunch, tax, gratuity)
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. 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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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. PROVIDED
Sentinels: Eden Revisited
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THROUGH MAR 31 HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Bernard Gallery, 2400 New York Ave, Whiting. 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.
“Murder in The BC Mansion” Mystery Dinner
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Bring your favorite doll for a special tea party. Girls will enjoy tea sandwiches, fresh fruit cup, fruit punch, & Chocolate Fountain with many fun treats to dip!
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Every Friday! All You Care To Eat Yellow Lake Perch or Snow Crab Legs!
Kids Eat Free Wed Nights
Wine Down Wednesday
Up to 2 kids age 12 or younger can order from our kids 1/2 price any bottle of wine menu for every regularly priced adult entree purchased* (*Not applicable to sandwiches. Not valid with any other discounts, coupons or specials. Dine-in only.)
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From nwi.com/go ➼ Fish for Lent Kenwood Tap, 6247 Kennedy Ave., Hammond, is now serving a Fish and Chips Friday Special during Lent. Cost is $5.95) Other seafood is also available. Call (219) 844-9766. ➼ Dinner Packages Star Plaza Theatre offers dinner/theater packages for all their shows. Visit starplazatheatre.com for info.
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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
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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
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f you’re looking for seafood to enjoy during the Lenten season or any time of year, area restaurants feature a variety of offerings. Whether your preference is a salmon filet, fried shrimp, a gourmet preparation of tilapia, perch, or calamari, satisfying recipes star on the menus at eclectic local eateries. The following list is just a mere sample of what you’ll find when you go fishing for seafood ideas at Region restaurants. Asparagus, 7876 Broadway, Merrillville. Call (219) 794-0000 or visit asparagusrestaurant.com. Included on chef Tammy Pham’s menu are dishes such as shrimp rolls, soft shell crab, signature fish cake delight, sesame scallop tempura, duo cargot featuring escargot and shrimp, spicy baked salmon, mojito halibut steak and cilantro lime tilapia. Blackstone Woodfire Grill, 7311 Mallard Lane, Schererville. Call (219) 769-0000 or visit blackstonewoodfiregrill.com. Menu offerings include shrimp cocktail, salmon BLT, grilled shrimp and pasta, Scottish salmon, lobster tails and more. Calumet Fisheries, 3259 E. 95th St., Chicago. Call (773) 933-9855 or visit calumetfisheries.com. The fish joint at the foot of Chicago’s famed 95th Street Bridge is known
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Seafood paella is one of the featured dishes at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville.
for its smoked and fried fish selections. Among items on the menu are smoked salmon, fried shrimp, chubs, catfish, scallops, rainbow trout and more. Chuck and Irene’s, 6110 Kennedy Ave., Hammond. Call (219) 844-9812 or visit chuckandirenes. com. Among seafood choices on Fridays only are boneless ocean perch, (all you can eat on Fridays only); combinations of frog legs and shrimp; shrimp and scallops; cod and shrimp. Ciao Bella, 1514 U.S. 41, Schererville. Call (219) 322-6800 or visit ciaobellaonline.com.
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Pictured is Teibel’s Ginger Teriyaki Mahi Mahi.
The Italian bistro’s seafood lineup includes Lake Superior white fish, pan seared ahi tuna, grilled salmon filet and linguini di mare (featuring assorted seafood). 54 Main Bistro, 54 Main St.,
Hobart. Call (219) 947-2817 or visit bistro54main.com. While the restaurant’s menu changes often, among seafood selections featured occasionally at the eatery are oysters Rockefeller; steel head trout and crab, sesame and cashew Hawaiian mahi-mahi. The eatery receives fresh seafood flown in from Hawaii weekly. Glenwood Oaks Rib and Chop House, 106 N. Main St., Glenwood, Ill. Call (708) 758-4400 or visit glenwoodoaks.com. On the fish and seafood menu are items such as swanky shrimp, lobster Nippon, seafood combination, oysters Rockefeller and shrimp dejonghe. Kenwood Tap Sports Bar and Restaurant, 6247 Kennedy Ave., Hammond. Call (219) 844-9766. Seafood items include a Friday special fish and chips; lake perch dinner, jumbo shrimp dinner and more. Semento’s, 1200 West St., Valparaiso. Call (219) 548-9046 or visit sementos.com. Every Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, there is a fish fry scheduled. Among offerings are white perch, sauteed lake perch and shrimp and grilled walleye. Spike’s Lakeside 2, 21 E. Joliet St., Schererville. Call (219) 322-4444. Among offerings for the Lenten season are grouper, grilled tuna, salmon and all you can eat smelt. Teibel’s, 1775 U.S. Highway 41, Schererville. Call (219) 865-2000. Seafood choices on Teibel’s menu include Teibel’s Famous lake perch, Indonesian frog legs, walleye pike, fried calamari, Lenten specials including honey bourbon salmon and ginger teriyaki mahi mahi. Tapas Cafe, 2486 W. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Call (219) 7697008 or visit tapascafe.net. The eatery, specializing in Spanish-style small plates, features assorted seafood on their menu including seafood paella, bacon wrapped scallops, grilled shrimp with chimichurri Argentina sauce and tilapia tacos.
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Two Lake Perch dinners leave the kitchen at Teibel’s Restaurant in Schererville.
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Catfish and salmon hang in the smokehouse at Calumet Fisheries.
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