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he third annual “Mike Ratley Memorial Rock & Roll Benefit Concert” named for longtime Highland resident and regional musician Mike Ratley happens at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1400 South Broad Street, Griffith, Ind. on Saturday (March 8) from 6 p.m. to midnight. All ages are welcome. Mike Ratley played drums in a variety of Northwest Indiana club bands over the years. He was a member of The Alley Cats when he died at age 52 in November of 2011 of complications

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due to diabetes. Friends remember him as a devoted family man, an accomplished musician and avid fisherman. “His death made us all realize how fleeting life can be and how much our friends enrich our lives on a daily basis,” explained his wife Rita Ratley in a written statement. “In an effort to keep Mike’s spirit alive, we decided to sponsor a fund raiser in his honor to raise money for diabetes related charities that has now become an annual event. As music was a lifelong passion of Mike’s, we knew the event would feature music provided by friends and

acquaintances, giving us all a positive occasion to remember our fallen colleague and not wait until the ‘next funeral’ to meet again.” A $10 per person door donation gains access to a full evening of live musical performances by Chad Clifford (of The Crawpuppies), The Guilty Party, and The Hotts. Mike’s 18-year-old son, Luke Ratley who learned to play drums from his father will also Mike Ratley perform with his modern rock band The Day Nine. “I’m right handed, but dad was left handed and that’s the way I learned to play drums. He also taught me to play ‘behind the beat’,” said Luke who proudly plays his father’s first drum kit. “It’s the one my grandparents bought him when he was about my age back in the 1970s.” “Last year, we raised money for the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana ‘Camp Until a Cure’ program,” explained Rita Ratley. “This year we will be donating the proceeds to HealthLinc of Lake and Porter Counties, an organization that provides a wide array of compassionate and quality healthcare and assistance for those in need. They also provide medication to individuals with diabetes. Our goal is to raise funds for testing strips which are not normally provided but are a necessity for diabetic patients.” Along with the variety of entertainment, many raffles and food provided by “Valpo Vienna,” a cash bar will be provided by the Knights of Columbus. More info, call Donna (219) 775-7077 or visit facebook.com/mikeratley annualmemorialrockandrollconcert. WHAT: Mike Ratley Memorial Concert WHEN: March 8, 6pm-midnight WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1400 South Broad St, Griffith COST: $10

Poi Dog Pondering, 8pm Sept 12. $22-$45 ARAGON BALLROOM Aragon.com All concerts listed below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. RAVINIA FESTIVAL Ravinia.org John Legend, 8pm June 16. $38-$95 One Republic, 7pm June 18-19. $38-$90 Hall & Oates, 7pm June 22. $38-$90 Ramsey Lewis, 8pm June 24. $15-$75 Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, 7pm June 25. $27-$70 James Taylor, 7:30pm June 26-27. $44-$155 Darius Rucker, 7pm June 28. $38-$90 Earth, Wind & Fire, 8pm July 3. $38-$115 Sarah McLachlan, 7:30pm July 5. $38-$90 Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, 6:30pm July 12. $38-$140 Counting Crows, Toad the Wet Sprocket, 6:30pm July 14. $38$80 Crosby, Stills and Nash, 7:30pm July 19. $38-$104 Gavin DeGraw, Matt Nathanson, 7:30pm July 21. $27-$60 Umphrey’s McGee, 7pm July 25. $20-$45 Lyle Lovett, 7pm Aug 1. $38-$90 Heart, 7pm Aug 3. $38-$80 Tony Bennett, 8:30pm Aug 16. $34-$101 Buddy Guy, 7pm Aug 19. $33-$90 Train, 7pm Aug 22. $38-$110 The Beach Boys, The Temptations, 7pm Aug 26. $33-$80 Michael McDonald, Toto, 8pm Aug 29. $33-$55 The Moody Blues, 8pm Sept 4-5. $38-$100 Carrie Underwood, 8pm Sept 6-7. $49-$150

Queens of the Stone Age, 8pm May 5. $39.50 SCHUBAS Schubas.com Bobby Bare Jr., 8pm April 23 (21 and older). $12 Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats, 11am April 5 (family show). $8 Tourist, 10:30pm March 22 (18 and older). $15 Mystic Braves, 8pm May 11 (21 and older) . $10 Vicci Martinez, 9pm April 9 (21 and older). $12 FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE Livenation.com Jimmy Buffett, 7pm June 28. $36-$136 Panic! At the Disco, 7pm July 25. $26.50 VIC THEATRE Jamusa.com Tegan and Sara, 7:30pm June 17-18 (18 and older). $36 Eels, 8pm May 24 (18 and older). $35 THE CHICAGO THEATRE Thechicagotheatre.com Diana Ross, 8pm April 29. $46-$101 LINCOLN HALL lincolnhallchicago.com Gord Downie, The Sadies, 9pm May 10 (21 and older). $20 Dan Hubbard, 7pm April 5 (21 and older). $8 POLICA, 9pm June 6-7 (June 6 show 18 and older, June 7 show 21 and older). $20 RIVIERA THEATRE Jamusa.com Neon Trees, 6:30pm May 13. $22 Die Antwoord, 7:30pm June 3. $27.50 SUBTERRANEAN Subt.net

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very March, millions flock to their television sets to watch the best that college basketball has to offer. Sixty-eight teams playing 67 games in a span of 21 days – with one team taking home the crown. Let the madness begin. “I love the fans and the excitement of the games,” said Keith Campbell of Chicago. “It’s just fun, and the atmosphere is exciting.” Cinderella-outcomes and stunning upsets are par for the course, and that doesn’t even include the conference tournaments leading up to “the Big Dance.” While the Super Bowl attracts the most television viewers in a single event, the NCAA tournament, as a whole, captures more viewers, per Forbes, as alumni, and new found fans, of the 68 teams watch the tournament unfold. Among the memorable stories from past tournaments, Campbell said one of his favorites was from last year after Louisville won the title and helped Kevin Ware, who broke his leg earlier in the tournament, cut down the net. “It was touching,” he said. “And even though they were the top seed, it felt like a Cinderella story with the team winning and helping him cut down the net.”

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To prepare for the best possible bracket picks during March Madness, fans scour stats for various college basketball teams, spanning favorites to possible “Cinderella stories” on the court.

• WHERE TO WATCH While living rooms are a common preference for some viewers, the tournament games are easily accessible to fans away from home – as all the games are being streamed online and countless sports bars

will have the games on. Among them is the designated one of the “official hangouts of March Madness,” according to national promotional campaigns targeted to this favorite time of college basketball season, is the

Buffalo Wild Wings chain. “Our 50 TVs usually get people in,” said Darci Lopez, manager of Buffalo Wild Wings in Calumet City. “We have the most amount of TVs [among sports bars] in the area, and we put the games on people want to watch. Plus, our wings also keep bringing them back.” Lopez also said her store is reaching out to alumni groups of local teams playing in the tournament for viewing parties of games those teams are playing.

BRACKETS While fans flock to TV screens, a common pastime is the filling out of the tournament brackets. Millions of brackets are filled out each year in office pools, among friends and online, and this year will likely surpass those numbers with the added incentive of Warren Buffet’s $1 billion perfect bracket challenge, which could award the maker of a bracket to correctly guess every match-up through the National Championship a $1 billion prize. “Setting up the bracket is fun but difficult,” said Matthew Rosado of East Chicago. “You don’t know what is going to happen with upsets, and you never know what to expect with small schools, like Butler with back-to-back National Championship appearances. No one ever would have guessed that.” The odds of filling out the perfect bracket are improbable – near impossible – and every year has its handful of so called “bracket busters.” One such bracket buster was 15-seed Florida Gulf Coast, with its first NCAA tournament appearance ever, not only beating 2-seed Georgetown, but making the Sweet 16. “March Madness can go any kind of way,” Campbell said. “It really is unpredictable.” • No 16-seed has ever beat a 1-seed, although a few games have been close • Typically, at least one 12-seed beats a 5-seed every year • All four No. 1 seeds have made the Final Four only once • A Final Four without at least one No.1 seed

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represented happened three times • Don’t forget the play-in teams. Two of the First Four teams have made the Sweet 16 • Most National Champions win their respective conference tournaments • About two-thirds of National Champions are 1-seeds

• Only three teams without a top 3-seed distinction have won the Championship game • Since 2002, five Big Ten teams have lost in the National Title game; none have won since Michigan State in 2000 *All stats are since 1985, when the tournament field expanded to 64 teams

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Celeb birthdays ‌March 6: Actress Connie Britton (“Nashville,” ‘’American Horror Story”) is 47. Actress Moira Kelly (“One Tree Hill”) is 46. Pedal steel player Shan Farmer of Ricochet is 40. Rapper Beanie Sigel is 40. Rapper Bubba Sparxxx is 37. Drummer Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend is 30. Rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator is 23. March 7: Comedian Wanda Sykes is 50. Drummer Randy Guss of Toad the Wet Sprocket is 47. Actress Rachel Weisz is 43. Singer Sebastien Izambard of Il Divo is 41. Singer Hugo Ferreira of Tantric is 40. Actress Jenna Fisher (“The Office”) is 40. Actor TJ Thyne (“Bones”) is 39. Actress Laura Prepon (“Orange Is the New Black”) is 34. March 8: Singer Shawn Mullins is 46. Actress Andrea Parker (“The Pretender”) is 44. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is 38. Actor James Van Der Beek is 37.

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ausha Campbell, who hails from Lehi, Utah, just finished earning her college degree from Utah Valley University studying dance, with a resume that includes doing competitive cheerleading for four years. But lately, it’s the world of Walt Disney, both new and old, that Campbell has included as part of her latest homework. She is cast as Sofia the First, Disney’s first “little girl princess” and the star of kids’ favorite cable channel Disney Junior. A new touring live stage show produced by Feld Entertainment called “Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure,” puts the spotlight on the newest character in the Disney Family, Sofia, along with other new and old characters starring in the shows on Disney Junior. “This is my first tour and it’s a new live tour, so we are all learning and having a great time meeting young fans and parents at each show,” said Campbell, during a telephone interview last week while playing cities in Florida. Due to tremendous public response, “Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure” has already extended this month’s Rosemont Theatre Chicagoland engagement. A new performance has been added at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, for a total of eight performances, for the run March 14 to 17. In addition to Sofia and

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her friends, other new popular characters from the top performing cable TV series for preschoolers from Disney Junior include story spotlights featuring characters from the smash hit “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” There’s also a special interactive “pre-show” for the audience starring the loveable 6-year-old doctor to toys and stuffed animals, Doc McStuffins. Children and their parents will sing “The Check-Up Song” along with Doc as she provides tender love and care. This new 2-hour stage show launched for this 90-city national tour in July 2013. “The Feld Entertainment mission of providing quality live entertainment experiences that the entire family enjoys starts with Disney Live! because it is often a young fan’s first theatrical experience,” said producer Alana Feld. “Children everywhere are falling in love with Sofia and Jake, and we are thrilled to bring these popular Disney Junior characters to the stage for the first time ever.” In this original storyline, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that has families rooting for their favorite pirate Jake and Sofia. Audiences then embark on a journey to the magical world of Enchancia, where Sofia, her stepsiblings Amber and James, and the entire kingdom are preparing for the annual friendship festival. Sofia has the honor of delivering the perfect gift

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The pirate stars of “Disney Junior Live! Princess and Pirate Adventure,” the new national live stage tour by Feld Entertainment, features favorite characters from the hit Disney Junior television series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

to her royal subjects at the celebration, and the one-and-only Cinderella visits the castle to help Sofia in her mission to find just the right present. The second half of the live stage show continues when families cast away to Never Land where Jake and his Yo Ho pirate friends Izzy and Cubby are in a race against time to locate a mysterious treasure-filled volcano. Danger, thrills and adventure lurk around every turn when our swashbuckling friends battle Captain Hook for the ultimate prize. Peter Pan makes a special appearance, aiding the team in their heroic quest, and with the help of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Jake and his crew fly above the stage in their journey.

Campbell said it took some time to learn about how to navigate the beautiful and very full signature purple ball gown that Sofia wears. “The dress is very authentic and very heavy,” Campbell said. “When I meet all of the fans in the audience, they always ask about my dress.” WHAT: “Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure” • WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, Ill. • WHEN: March 14 to March 17 with performances 66:30pm, Friday, March 14 and 1, 4 and 7pm on Saturday, March 15 and 11am, 2 and 5pm on Sunday, March 16, and 6:30pm on Monday, March 17. • HOW MUCH: Tickets start at $15 • FYI: At the Rosemont Theatre Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets, or on-line at ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000 or visit disneyjuniorlive.com.

THEATER NOW SHOWING MAR 8-9, 14 THE WEIR Festival Players Guild,Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. Set in a rural Irish Pub, this typically Irish play is sad and sweet. Written by Conor McPherson, this play’s theme focuses on a lack of close relationships and missed connections and is recommended for mature audiences.

THROUGH MAR 9 ANYTHING GOES Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Street, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. Madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy No. 13 Moonface Martin aid Billy in his quest to win Hope.

THROUGH MAR 16 ADRIFT IN MACAO Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Avenue, Hammond. 219.937.8780. Set in 1952 in Macao, China, Adrift in Macao is a loving parody of film noir movies. Everyone that comes to Macao is waiting for something, and though none of them know exactly what that is, they hang around to find out. The characters include your

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film noir standards, like Lureena, the curvaceous blonde, who luckily bumps into Rick Shaw, the cynical surf and turf casino owner her first night in town. And don’t forget about Mitch, the American who has just been framed for murder by the mysterious villain McGuffin. With songs and quips, puns and farcical shenanigans, this musical parody is bound to please audiences of all ages.

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.

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

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Adrift in Macao 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 productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. 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.

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.

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.

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.

ROSS MUSIC THEATER, 227 Center Street, Hobart. m-mproductions.com. Ross Music Theatre is a community theater

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.

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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.

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

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.

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. CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER, Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago. 312.595.5600. chicagoshakes.com. Prominently located on Navy Pier in Chicago, this venue mounts renowned productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, as well as works from distinguished American and international playwrights and directors. The theater’s mission to reach out to younger audiences is well accomplished with its offerings of children’s productions and student matinees. The architecturally dynamic structure houses both an engaging, 500-seat courtyard theater and a 200-seat black box theater.

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‌Fandango Top 10 Presales 1. Son of God 2. Non-Stop 3. The LEGO Movie 3D 4. The Monuments Men 5. About Last Night 6. 3 Days to Kill 7. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 8. Frozen 9. RoboCop 10. Pompeii 3D

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‌300: Rise of an Empire 1 hr 43 min | R | Released March 7

Director: Noam Murro Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel, Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster 300, 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. 300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Artemesia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy. It is a follow-up to the 2007 film 300, taking place before, during, and after the events of that film. The film will also focus on the naval Battle of Salamis (480BC), just south of Athens, in which Artemisia played a major role, as well as possibly the much earlier Battle of Marathon (490BC), from the first Persian invasion of Greece.

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The Grand Budapest Hotel

Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Non-Stop

Director: Wes Anderson

Director: Rob Minkoff

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

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, who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

Mr. Peabody (Ty Burrell), the most accomplished canine in the world, and his boy, Sherman (Max Charles), use a time machine called the Wabac 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 and causes havoc with world history. It’s up to Mr. Peabody to mount a rescue and prevent the past, present and future from being permanently altered.

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

1 hr 39 min | R | Released March 7

1 hr 31 min | PG | Released March 7

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

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Repentance

The Bag Man

Son of God

Director: Philippe Caland

Director: David Grovic

Director: Khavn de la Cruz, Michael Noer

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. He’s parlayed this vocation into a successful book release that one day draws the attention of Angel Sanchez (Forest Whitaker), a profoundly troubled man fixated on the “untimely” death of his mother.

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, Jack and a host of shady characters must relocate to a remote location for unknown reasons. When Dragna finally arrives on the scene there are sudden and extreme consequences for all.

This major motion picture event—an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S.—brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. 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 30 min | R | Released Feb. 28

1 hr 50 min | R | Released Feb. 28

AMC Showplace 12 1400 Eagleridge Schererville, IN 219.322.9264 amctheatres.com

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

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

‌3 Days to Kill

Pompeii

‌Winter’s Tale

Director: McG

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

Director: Akiva Goldsman

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 life-saving drug in exchange for one last mission, it’s an offer he can’t refuse.

Set in 79 A.D., POMPEII tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Emily Browning). As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

One night in early 20th-century New York, master thief Peter Lake (Colin Farrell) breaks into a Central Park mansion and quickly has his heart stolen by its occupant, Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay). Unfortunately, their love is star-crossed.

About Last Night

Endless Love

Robocop

Director: Steve Pink

Director: Shana Feste

Director: José Padilha

In “About Last Night,” starring an all African American cast including Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Joy Bryant, Christopher McDonald and Paula Patton, the audience follows two new couples who journey from the bar to the bedroom and encounters the real world in between.

In this adaptation of the 1979 novel by Scott Spencer and a remake of the 1981 film starring Brooke Shields, passion yields to tragedy when the parents of a privileged girl (Gabriella Wilde) attempt to thwart her heated romance with a handsome valet (Alex Pettyfer).

Alex Murphy is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex’s life and build a part-man, part-robot police officer.

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

1 hr 40 min | R | Released Feb. 14

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1 hr 45 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 21

1 hr 55 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 14

1 hr 58 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 14

1 hr 42 min | PG-13 | Released Feb. 12

300: Rise of an empiRe [R] 900 1210AM [REALD 3D] 800 1035 1210AM non-stop [PG-13] 1120AM 205 450 735 1020 son of god [PG-13] 1215 340 705 1020 the lego movie [PG] 1120AM 155 430 705 940 [REALD 3D] 1240 315 550 the monuments men [PG-13] 1115 205 455 745 1035 3 days to kill [PG-13] 1115 205 455 745 1035 pompeii [PG-13] 210 450 [REALD 3D] 1130AM

about last night [R] 1010 endless love [PG-13]1125AM 200 435 710 945 WinteR’s tale [PG-13] 100 RoboCop [PG-13] 1125AM 215 505 755 1045 fRoZen sing-along [PG] 1120AM 440 that aWkWaRd moment [R] 900 Ride along [PG-13] 450 anChoRman 2 supeR-siZed [R] 1220 340 700 1020 fRoZen [PG] 200 720

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ome slot machines come and go, others go on and on. So it is with the “Who Wants to Be a Binionaire” progressives at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The machines are a time-honored Horseshoe tradition that dates back when gaming industry legend Jack Binion acquired the property and rebranded it. Binionaire made its debut at the Shoe in November of 2000. Nearly 14 years later it is still going strong as evidenced by the doublebarreled jackpot frenzy that took place on Saturday, February 22. That evening at 9:35 p.m. a player identified as Donna H. lined up the three jackpot symbols across the pay line to hit the progressive for a whopping $222,587.43 for a three dollar investment. Just minutes later as the Horseshoe slot staff was processing the lucky winner, they watched as Colette T. won a jackpot of $75,195.77 for a $1.50 investment on the fifty-cent bank of Binionaire progressives. Legend reminds us that jackpots which hit with relative frequency are part of the lore of Binionaire. During one memorable four-week period early in its history at the Shoe, the progressive jackpot was hit four times for a total of $611,163. The hot streak started with a $156,222 hit, followed 15 days later by one for $152,217. Less than 24 hours later it popped again for $150,042, followed just 15 days later by a $152,682 bonanza one month to the day when all the excitement started. A harbinger of things to come took place during its first year of operation when Binionaire was won three times in less than a month for jackpots of $278,000, $153,000, and $172,000. Similar binges have taken place in more recent years. The longevity of Binionaire is even more remarkable because the machines are traditional three-reel spinners on a slot floor dominated by multi-line video slots with bonus rounds. “Who Wants to Be a Binionaire” first appeared in 2000 at the Horseshoe branded property in Tunica, Miss. Jack Binion and his staff monitored the game, liked what they saw, and decided to duplicate it in Hammond. The burning desire of slot players to line up the images of a smiling Jack Binion jackpot symbol across the pay line on the dollar

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progressive quickly spawned a fifty-cent bank of progressive machines The dollar bank is seeded with $150,000 every time it is claimed, while the fifty-cent carousel of machines starts with a $75,000 jackpot. A percentage of the money that people play on the machines is added to the jackpot until someone wins. It takes a three-coin max bet to be eligible for the jackpot, which means a bet of $3 per spin on the dollar progressive and $1.50 on the fifty-cent progressive. It’s a fact that veteran slot players often target an attractive progressive jackpot, be it on a video poker machine or a traditional slot. The higher the progressive the higher the potential return on investment.

BONUS ROUND-UP: HOLLYWOOD JOLIET: Get ready for the Marquee Millionaire Slot Tournament the next two Saturdays, March 8 and March 15 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the upper level of the casino. The top score on each tournament date will win a trip to a tournament at the M Resort in Las Vegas and a chance to play for $1 million. The prize package includes accommodations

at the M Resort, a meal package, and $1,000 for travel expenses. As a bonus, 40 additional players each day will win a share of $10,000 in cash prizes. MAJESTIC STAR: “The Road to Vegas” promotion is underway. If you win a “Golden Pass” at any Majestic Star slot tournament now through the end of May you are a guaranteed a spot in the casino’s invitation-only finals to be held on Saturday, June 14. The grand champion will win a seat at the Las Vegas Championship Tournament to compete against other players from around the country for a share of over $500,000 in guaranteed cash prizes.

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Eat Up Wine Down 5-10pm, Lincolnway, downtown Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. The first Thursday of every month, Valpodining.com restaurants—Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Margarita’s, Tommy B’s, Pikk’s Tavern, The Silver Spoon and Valley— offer five of their most popular drinks and/or dishes for $5 apiece. MAR 7

Crawpuppies 10pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. The Crawpuppies play favorites ranging from the Rolling Stones to The Black Crowes. MAR 7

Celebrate With Fine Arts and Wine 4-7pm, Residences at Deer Creek, 401 E US 30, Schererville. residencesatdeercreek.com. Join the Residences at Deer Creek for an exquisite evening of fine arts and wine to celebrate the organization’s one year anniversary.

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he blending of magic and comedy star on stage when Penn and Teller are around. The duo, who performed for the first time together in 1975, will bring their hilarious and fascinating brand of entertainment to The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino on March 7. Known for their zany and irreverent approach to illusion and magic, in which they debunk myths, make fun of popular tricks and showcase an assortment of fascinating trickery, Penn Jillette and Raymond Joseph Teller are one of a kind entertainers who’ve carved out a special niche for themselves in the show business field. Penn and Teller, known as the “Bad Boys of Magic,” have earned a number of Emmys for their past Showtime series “Penn and Teller: BS” and have remained a popular fixture on the Las Vegas stage. Their show at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has been running since 2001, making it one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas. The duo have appeared on various television shows through the years with Penn also taking a shot at Season

Happenings MAR 7 ‌ First Friday Art Walk‌ 5-8pm, 1st Fri of each month, Uptown Arts District, Michigan City. 219.331.5517. uptownartsdistrict.org.‌ The Uptown Arts District stores, galleries and venues come alive the first Friday of every month for an evening of culture, art and networking. Various locations throughout the district feature works of arts by local artists, refreshments, entertainment and more.

MAR 7 ‌ Music Jam‌ 5-9pm, American Legion Post 238, State Road 10, Roselawn. 219.345.5825.‌ The American Legion in Roselawn will host a music jam with food, dancing and performances. Betty Tetzlaff and many other fine musicians will play favorite tunes. Lead guitarist is Jerry Vernon.

MAR 8 ‌ Brews at the Shoe‌ 4pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center

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Illusionists Penn Jillett, left, and Teller, of the comedy magic team Penn & Teller are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Friday, April 5, 2013. The entertaining duo will perform March 7 at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.

versus the Juggler,” Penn hanging upside down and the Teller in water feat.

5’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” In concert, fans will likely see a variety of the duo’s popular tricks and some new attractions. Among favorite Penn and Teller illusions are their own modern take on the bag escape, the “Magician

Drive, Hammond. 800.745.3000.‌ Craft beer lovers and connoisseurs get ready. Chicagoland’s boldest beer festival is just around the corner. So get your tickets now to Brews at the Shoe at Horseshoe Hammond and sample over 150 beers from more than 30 breweries as you enjoy unlimited craft IPAs, stouts, ciders, ales, hefeweizens and more. Early entry begins at 3pm and general admission opens at 4pm.

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FYI: Penn and Teller will perform at 8pm March 7 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Tickets range from $29 to $59. Visit horseshoehammond. com or ticketmaster.com

MAR 8 ‌ Spring Jam Craft & Vendor Fundraiser‌ 10am-3pm, Hobart Elks Lodge, 3580 W 61st Ave, Hobart. Cost: $1. vend4acause.com.‌ Local and regional vendors, crafters and business owners will showcase their products at the Spring Jam Craft & Vendor Fundraiser.

MAR 8 ‌ The Gourmet Goddess Tasting‌ 11am-2:30pm, Tasty Olive Company, 2014 45th Ave, Highland.

219.924.7881. tastyolivecompany. com.‌ Gourmands will enjoy this tasty event.

light show set to the music of kid favorites— Justin Bieber, Big Time Rush, Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry.

MAR 8 ‌

Planetarium Showings‌ 2-5:45pm, Challenger Learning Center, Purdue University Campus, 2300 173rd St, Hammond. 219.989.3250. clcnwi. com.‌ The Challenger Learning Center presents two showings of South Shore Skies‌and Earth, Moon and Sun‌, followed the iPop Laser Show‌, a laser

Antique Appraisals‌ 11am-1pm, Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell. lowellpl.lib. in.us.‌ Licensed appraiser Karl Gates will appraise items and talk about antiques and collectibles. Space is limited. Appraisal tickets must be purchased in advance.

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MAR 10 ‌ Sushi and Crudo‌ 6pm, Sage Restaurant, 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite B, Chesterton. Cost: $60. 219.926.6500.‌ Join Chef Joe and learn how to make sushi at home. He will also be teaching the Italian version, crudo (raw). Explore flavor combinations to marry with raw fish.

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MAR 8 ‌ Annual Irish Dinner‌ 4-6pm, Garfield Lodge 569, 2234 Martha St, Highland. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children. garfieldlodge569.net.‌ Garfield Lodge No. 569 will have its annual Irish dinner at the Highland Masonic Temple. Menu items include corned beef, cabbage, veggies, bread, soft drinks and desserts. Enjoy dinner with Celtic music and a live bagpiper.

including a dominate 8-1 record inside the Bellator cage, entering this trilogy looking to make his mark in the featherweight division and solidify his place as one of MMA’s best fighters. After holding the Featherweight belt for two successful title defenses and being ranked as one of the top two Featherweights in MMA for nearly 2 years, Pat Curran is ready to reclaim his title and end the Curran-Straus Trilogy with a victory.

MAR 8 ‌ “Soup For The Soul” Dinner and Silent Auction‌ 11am-2pm, First Presbyterian Church, 6225 Lute Rd, Portage. Cost: $7 adults, $3 children.‌ First Presbyterian Church of Portage is having a soup dinner and silent auction. There will be a variety of homemade soups, bread, beverage, and dessert. Silent auction tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Optional: Bring a can of soup to donate to the Portage Food Pantry.

MAR 8 ‌ The Musical Box‌ 8pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville. 800.745.3000.‌ In 1973, Genesis enchanted North

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America and Europe. Relive the magic of this unique experience at the Star Plaza when The Musical Box pays tribute to Genesis.

MAR 9 ‌ Childhood Cancer Research Benefit‌ 3-7pm, Clancy’s Public House, 2542 Portage Mall, Portage. Cost: $2. stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/10212/2014.‌ Emma Bailey, a 9 year old Portage Township girl is hosting her second annual St. Baldrick’s

Foundation event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research. This year her goal is to raise $5,000. Cash donations can be made before the event by visiting Cesars Chop Shop or Clancy’s Public House. Register online to shave your head and raise $50 in donations and receive a free T-shirt. Entertainment provided by DJ Cowboy Entertainment. A bake sale, silent auction and head shaving will be featured. A $20 donation is asked for each head shaved. Enjoy the

entertainment for a $2 donation at the door.

Boutique in Merrillville. Cash bar available.

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Blossoms ‘n Branches‌ Noon, Avalon Manor, 3550 E US 30, Hobart. Cost: $30.‌ Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church presents Blossoms ‘n Branches, a fashion show and luncheon. Doors open at noon for bake sale, raffle baskets and door prizes, with lunch at 1 p.m. Fashions by Fashion Affair

Civil War Demonstrations‌ 9am-4pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond. 219.989.7979.‌ Throughout the expo, re-enactors will discuss a soldier’s life during the Civil War, the loading and firing of Civil War-era weapons, talk about life at an encampment and answer questions. Reenactors will also have various pieces of civil war era memorabilia to showcase and discuss.

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MAR 9 ‌ Mexican Breakfast Fundraiser‌ 9am-Noon, Heritage Hall, 4506 Tod Ave, East Chicago. Cost: $5. scclr.org.‌ A Mexican breakfast fundraiser will be held at Heritage Hall in East Chicago. Menu includes eggs with chorizo,

chilaquiles and refried beans. Mexican sweet bread will be on sale.

MAR 14 ‌ Bellator MMA Championship Tournaments‌ 6pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 800.745.3000.‌ Reigning Bellator Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus defends his crown against former Bellator champion and Crystal Lake, IL native Pat Curran. Daniel Straus boasts a 22-4 record

Comedy Night at the CVPA — Comedian Peter Berman‌ 6:30pm, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1930.‌ A regular on The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Berman has been seen on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Star Search (with Arsenio Hall). He also was the guest host on NBC’s Friday Night. Berman also appeared on Comedy Central’s international television series The World Stands Up, and has won over audiences in England, Ireland, Australia, The Netherlands, and Scotland. He performs roughly 200 road dates a year as a headliner, and is honored to have just safely returned from a series of shows for our troops in Afghanistan.

MAR 14 ‌ Dueling Pianos‌ 7:30pm, The Auditorium at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway, Crown Point. 219.836.0525 ext. 200.‌

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Two intertwined pianos will stand center stage as two award-winning pianists play face to face. Intriguing and dynamic, this concert features a musical medley perfect for concert-goers of all ages. Our “piano-cam” will catch the intricate musicianship of our guest artists. Plus, the grandeur, power and nobility of Brahms’ 4th Symphony is the perfect piece to showcase our world-class orchestra.

MAR 14 ‌ Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101‌ 7:30pm, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave, Munster. Cost: five concerts for $65 or single concert $25. 219.923.2078.‌ Musician Jesse Lynch plays everything from Beethoven and Bop to free jazz and contemporary compositions. Jesse Lynch is no stranger to Live On Stage. He has played piano for popular veterans Daniel Rodriguez and The American Tenors and has wowed audiences of his own playing everything from Beethoven and Bop to free jazz and contemporary compositions.

THROUGH APR 8‌ Beginner Latin Dance Class‌ 7-7:40pm, Premiere Dance Studio, 435 US 30 Suite 100, Dyer. Cost: $50 (residents), $55 (non-residents). townofdyer.com/ parks.‌ Join Dyer Parks & Recreation at Premiere Dance Studio for some fun with Latin Dance. During this six week session you will learn dances such as the

This family-friendly parade celebrates all things Irish, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Swing while meeting new people and getting in shape. No partner or experience is necessary, just bring comfortable shoes to dance in. This class is for ages 18 & older.

MAR 8 ‌ Introduction to Nautical Knots‌ 10:30am-Noon, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 71 N County Road 500 West, Valparaiso. Cost: $15 for members, $17 for non-members. taltree.org/event/ nautical-knots.‌ Learn how to tie nautical knots for fishing, boating and more. These very useful water knots can also be utilized for a variety of land activities. Instructor: Richard

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MAR 9 ‌ 15th Annual Irish Parade‌ 2pm, Oak Park Ave, downtown Tinley Park, Ill. 708.444.5678. downtowntinley.com.‌

Evans Staff member and experienced fisherman. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. This is a beginner’s course.

Volunteer Workday‌ 10am-3pm, Cressmoor Prairie, Hobart. heinzetrust.org.‌ The Shirley Heinze Land Trust will host a volunteer workday at Cressmoor Prairie, the largest permanently protected black-soil prairie in the state and represents one of the rarest habitat types, as much of it was developed or converted to agriculture. Use brush cutters and loppers to cut a variety of exotic/ invasive shrubs. Come

to not only lend a hand, but learn more about the impact of exotic/ invasive plants and how this unique site is managed. Lunch will be provided. RSVP jerdelac@heinzetrust.org to attend.

MAR 8 ‌ Search For Tranquility Base‌ 6:30-9pm, Conway Observatory at Buckley Homestead, 19000 Chase St, Lowell. 773.639.5491. lakecountyparks.com.‌ Volunteers of the Calumet Astronomical Society will host “Searching for Tranquility Base.” When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on

MAR 6 ‌ Bike Riding Clinic‌ 6:30-8pm, Dyer Town Hall Activity Room B, One Town Square, Dyer. townofdyer.com/parks.‌ Join Guy Gallicho, mentor to the Joyriders group, as he reacquaints participants with the enjoyment and benefits of riding a bicycle. This 60-90 minute informative clinic is designed for adults (18 & older) who are interested in being reintroduced to riding a bike or for the intermediate rider. The clinic is free. Participants will also be introduced to topics including goal setting, planning, bike safety, basic maintenance review, internet resources, where to ride, what to bring on a ride, different types of bikes and local riding groups.

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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.

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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.

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the moon in 1969, their craft touched down in the Sea of Tranquility. The first quarter moon provides an excellent opportunity to view the Sea of Tranquility. Other celestial sights featured include the Planet Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Beehive Open Cluster. This event is open to everyone. Families and school groups are especially welcome. Park in the designated visitor parking area. Because weather conditions may cause this even to be cancelled without notice, call for a program update before heading to the observatory. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

MAR 8-9 ‌ National Lakeshore’s Maple Sugar Time‌ 10am-4pm, Bailly Homestead & Chellburg Farm, Hwy 20 & N Mineral Springs Rd,

Porter. 219.395.1882. nps.gov/indu.‌ Maple syrup lovers can learn how syrup is made and even lend a hand in drilling a tap hole or lugging heavy sap buckets using an oldfashioned yoke before enjoying a free taste of pure maple syrup at this free event.

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MAR 7-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. Also, MAR 7-MAY 11: Embroidered Archetypes‌

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THROUGH MAR 13 ‌ White Ripple & USG Collaboration Art Show‌ 11am-4pm Tue-Thu, Sun, White Ripple Gallery & Co, 6725 Kennedy Ave, Hammond. 773.885.1919. whiteripple.com.‌ More than 25 artists from Indiana to Chicago exhibit their works during this collaboration between White Ripple Gallery and Union Street Gallery.

THROUGH MAR 15 ‌ Discovering the Forest—Paintings by Robert Johnson‌ South Shore Arts Crown Point Branch, 123 N Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.0200. southshoreartsonline. org.‌ Robert Johnson’s paintings explore the nature of the forest in this exhibit.

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MAR 7-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.

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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.

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 Chicagoarea collections.

flags tell the story of the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County men who fought to preserve the Union and end slavery. Illinois‌

THROUGH APR 14 ‌ 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 side-by-side. Also, through Mar 9: The Way of the Shovel—Art as Archaeology‌

Brews at the Shoe Horseshoe Casino will present its “Brews at the Shoe” on March 8 at the casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. More than 150 beers from more than 40 breweries will be showcased. Live music will also be featured. Visit thevenue-chicago.com, call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. March Hoopla The Game at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, will feature special “March Hoopla” items from March 16 through April 7. Among items are the Free Throw hot dog ($2); The Three Pointer featuring three hot dogs ($4.75) and the 100-Oz. Beer Tower ($12). Visit bluechipcasino.com The Quest for breakfast The Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville, now serves Sunday breakfast from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (219) 322-4812 or visit thequesteatery.com Cajun Party O’Donovan’s Pub and Restaurant, 2100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, will celebrate Fat Tuesday with food and drink specials from through Fat Tuesday, March 4. General manager Frankie Zela, a Calumet City native, said food specials will include gumbo, jalapeno corn bread, Po Boy Sandwiches, crab cakes, Cajun style chicken and more. The restaurant’s executive chef is Victor DeLeon, a resident of Chicago’s Southwest Side.

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in Dyer. The eatery, which serves breakfast and lunch, was established by Ryan Tosh in July of 2013.

enedict occupies the restaurant space previously housing Svago’s Ristorante. Tosh, who mans the kitchen with two additional cooks, owned and operated A.G.’s Dining Room in Crete, Ill. for a few years. With Benedict, Tosh said he’d like to offer guests a pleasant dining experience starring a standout menu. “We’re bringing quality food, quality service and a quality price to people,” Tosh said. The owner/operator said he’s always been a fan of breakfast and wants to offer diners a way to “start their day out right” with a great meal. At Benedict, diners will find

a pleasant atmosphere with the setting decorated in brown, gold and rustic hues, attractive lighting and a bar situated at the entrance to the eatery as well as a bakery on the premises. Tosh said within a full weeks, he plans to start serving dinner at Benedict. Items for dinner will change seasonally as the lunch menu offerings and specials do now. When we visited Benedict for a recent Saturday breakfast, the eatery was filled with guests enjoying a variety of menu favorites from Eggs Benedict to omelets and pancakes. After perusing the menu, we decided to try the Traditional Bennie ($7); the Breakfast Nook breakfast bowl ($7); and Texas French Toast ($4

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for 2 slices). Servings at Benedict are hearty and guests will surely have enough to cart home if desired. The Traditional Bennie proved a flavorful treat with smoked ham, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce over English muffins while the Breakfast Nook bowl was also a winner piled high with a slightly spicy sausage, fresh green peppers, onions, tomatoes, hash browns and cheese. It was presented attractively with sunny side up eggs (customers can choose their style of eggs) and pumpernickel (customer’s choice of toast) placed in the bowl. Tosh said with Eggs Benedict being the signature item at the restaurant, he regularly features a special benedict in addition to the recipes on the regular menu. Among Eggs Benedicts featured are the Roasted Red Pepper Bennie ($7.50); Smoked Salmon Bennie ($9) and Tomato Bennie Florentine ($7). Breakfast bowls are another big seller and include creations such as the Mighty Irish ($8) featuring homemade corned beef hash, with

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