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BILLY GARDELL at Blue Chip DAVE RUDOLPH SHOWCASES HUMOR IN MUSIC

THE KICKBACK SUMMER TOUR KICKS OFF THE SEASON

MOTHER’S DAY

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BILLY GARDELL at Blue Chip DAVE RUDOLPH SHOWCASES HUMOR IN MUSIC

THE KICKBACK SUMMER TOUR KICKS OFF THE SEASON

MOTHER’S DAY

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ON THE COVER: Comedian Billy Gardell plays police officer Mike Biggs on the hit TV show “Mike and Molly”.

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6 / BILLY GARDELL Comedian Billy Gardell of “Mike & Molly” performs at Blue Chip.

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3 / LOCAL SCENE Chicago rock band The Kickback starts summer tour.

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5 / LIVE MUSIC Dave Rudolph shows his humorous side in Valpo.

9 / PHIL POTEMPA Phil Potempa talks with Chris Lemmon about growing up in Hollywood.

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hicago’s The Kickback — comprised of brothers Billy (vocals, guitar) and Danny (drums) Yost, Eamonn Donnelly (bass) and Jonny Ifergan (guitar) — is prepping for the release of their new full length album titled “Sorry All Over The Place” this summer. The session was produced by Spoon drummer and engineer Jim Eno. An advance single/video of the song “Sting’s Teacher Years” has been released to path the way for the new album; and in the video singer Billy Yost acts as his own lyric-pad

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with words scrawled all over his face and body. The Kickback earned a solid reputation as an explosive live act after a steady two years of touring and supporting acts like White Rabbits, Smith Westerns, Here We Go Magic, Tapes ‘n Tapes and Telekinesis. They hit the road for the summer months with Quiet Company and Driver Friendly starting June 4 at The Beat Kitchen (2100 Belmont Ave.) in Chicago. Catch the lads next as they warm up for the tour on May 14 at Chicago’s The Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western Ave.). More: thekickbackband.com

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Chicago rock group THE KICKBACK begins touring this summer to support their full length debut studio album “Sorry All Over The Place” featuring a new single, “Sting’s Teacher Years.”

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MUSIC NOTES: • Local musicians! Nancy Healy, owner of Rosati’s Pizza (5504 West Lincoln Hwy/Route 30) in Schererville has added live acoustic music to her menu from 7-10 p.m. every Friday. Following a nice kick off last week with John Derado, Rosati’s acoustic line-up for the rest of May is top notch – David Blixt (ex-Timepeace) on May 9, Dave Alamillo (of Monterey) on May 16, Chad Clifford (of The Crawpuppies) on May 23 and Greg Ashby (of Old Skool) on May 30. More: myrosatis.com. • Local Portage perennials, The Mad Ants, have wrapped up mixing their new album “International Anthem” and are now choosing cover artwork from local artist Russ Marra who did the cover illustration for the band’s earlier ‘80s album, “Hey, Who Paid the Rent?” With enough songs recorded to fill a double album, band leader Joel Justin said it the real challenge has been picking the 13 tracks on the album to be released soon. Catch the Mad Ants’ 9 p.m. show this Friday at Fricke’s Recreation (519 N. Grant St.) in Crown Point. More: madants.com. • Mark the date! The 9th Annual Joe Betustak Memorial Motorcycle Run & Party on the Lake happens on May 17 at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond. Bands donating are: TNT Jams (acoustic music), Remember When (doo wop vocal group), Just4That (pop/rock), and Pearl Jam tribute act, Rearview Mirror featuring Steve “Beaver” Lopez. More info call (219) 616-2224. • Justin King the frontman/vocalist/guitarist of the nationally touring Hebron rock band Open Your Eyes (formerly known as Athel) reports that a full length album with producer

Rock n’ roll pioneer RICK NELSON shown here looking over his twin sons Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, would have been 74-yearsold today. Nelson’s musical legacy will be remembered at 6pm tonight (with a 10pm repeat on Friday) as son Gunnar Nelson guests on 89.1FM-The Lakeshore for the radio special — “Remembering Rick Nelson” — produced and hosted by Tom Lounges.

Brandon Saller (Atreyu) has been wrapped up and is being readied for release. The CD features guest vocals from Craif Mabbit of Escape The Fire. The first video from the album is for the song “Alive” and is the first to feature the band’s newest member, drummer Sandra Alva (ex-Black Veil Brides). Catch Open Your Eyes live on Saturday when they headline a

Asgeir, 8pm June 12 (21 and older). $12

multi-band concert at Another Hole In The Wall (3236 Union Ave.) in Steger. Opening the show are the bands — Lost Years, Infinity Pool, Calling The Shots and The Lost Paradigm. Showtime: 6 p.m./$12 tickets. More: facebook.com/ OpenYourEyesMusic. • Most local music fans know Lou Samaniego as half of the popular region rock duo – Chris & Lou – but Samaniego also has an original music side project called RITO whose debut CD has just been released. RITO will be in-studio guests 6-7pm this Tuesday, May 17 on “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” via 89.1FM/The Lakeshore. “We’ll play some songs live acoustically and we’ll spin some songs from the CD,” noted Samaniego. As today, May 8, would have been the 74th birthday of rock ‘n’ roll music pioneer Rick Nelson the late icon’s music legacy will be celebrated tonight at 6 p.m. on 89.1FM with — “Remembering Rick Nelson” – hosted by this columnist with Rick’s son Gunnar Nelson as my special guest. The show repeats Friday at 10 p.m. All Lakeshore programs are streamed live in real time at: lakeshorepublicmedia. org/radio.

Pillar Point, 9pm June 11 (21 and older). $12

‌ ll concerts listed A below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO Horseshoehammond. com Steely Dan, 8pm Aug. 17 (21 and older). $98.50-$134 SOLDIER FIELD Ticketmaster.com Beyonce and Jay Z, 8pm July 24. $71.05$270.96 REGGIE’S ROCK CLIB Reggieslive.com

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Formed in the mid-1980s in Portage — THE MAD ANTS — will perform songs from their latest album, “International Anthem” at 9pm on Friday at Frickie’s Recreation Center in Crown Point.

‌ UDDY AND PAL’S PLACE B CROWN POINT 1206 E. Summit St. Crown Point, IN 46307 219.662.0088

J.J. KELLEYS 2455 Bernice Lansing, IL 60438 708.474.9977 jjkelleyslansing.com

BUDDY AND PAL’S PLACE SCHERERVILLE 340 U.S. 30 Schererville, IN 46375 219.865.8377 buddyandpals.com

MEYERS CASTLE LOUNGE 1370 Joliet Street Dyer, IN 46311 219.865.8452 meyerscastlelounge.com

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LONGSHOTS SPORTS BAR 2251 US HWY 41 Schererville, IN 46375 219.322.0080

BULLPEN BAR & GRILL 1013 W. U.S Hwy 30, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.322.7788; gotobullpenbar.com

STADIUM 1480 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311

GOODFELLAS 11200 W. 129th Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303; 219.374.6700; Goodfellascedarlake.com

ZODIAC 113 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307; 219.663.0303; zodiaccafelounge.com WOODHOLLOW AFTER DARK 200 U.S. Hwy 41, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.864.8862

SOCIAL 219 2350 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN 46375: 219.322.3060: socialtwoonenine.com

BEER GEEKS 3030 45th St., Highland, IN 46322: 219.513.9795: Beergeekspub.com PEPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 809 McCool Rd. Portage, IN 46368 219.762.7666

THALIA HALL thaliahallchicago. com Gillian Welch, 8pm July 2. $35-$40 ROSEMONT THEATRE Rosemont.com/ theatre Prince Royce, 8pm Aug 21. $63.05$140.95

Lydia Lunch, 6pm June 26 (17 and older). $13

The Hold Steady, 6:30pm July 2. $27.49

D.R.I., 8pm June 2 (17 and older). $12-$15

VIC THEATRE Jamusa.com

FIRST MERIT BANK PAVILION Livenation.com

Uhh Yeah Dude, 8pm July 12 (18 and older). $31

Chicago, REO Speedwagon, 7:30pm Aug 9. $32.25$145.48

COBRA LOUNGE Cobralounge.com

Bob Schneider, 8pm July 19 (18 and older). $20

DANNY Z’S 1860 45th St., Munster, IN 46321; 219.924.3500: dzpubngrub.com

“Under the Influence of Music” tour, featuring Wiz Khalifa, Young Jeezy, Tyga and more, 6pm June 5. $36.50$88.45

CONCORD MUSIC HALL Concordmusichall. com

SCHUBAS Schubas.com WHITE RHINO 101 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311; 219.864.9200; whiterhinoonline. com

Toby Keith, 7pm July 13. $31.25-$106.70

Johnny Winter, The Steepwater Band, 8:30pm June 12 (17 and older). $25-$80

PARK WEST Jamusa.com

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Pattern is Movement, 9pm July 23 (21 and older). $10 Tom the Lion, 8pm June 16 (21 and older). $12

7 Seconds, 6:30pm July 27 (21 and older). $15 SUBTERRANEAN Subt.net Stone Foxes, 9pm June 27 (21 amd older). $12 Miner, 7pm June 25 (17 and older) $12 LINCOLN HALL Lincolnhallchicago. com Soko, 9pm June 11 (18 and older). $20

Scars on 45, 8pm July 6 (21 and older). $14

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Musical funny man visits Valpo FYI: Dave Rudolf will perform at 8pm May 9 at Front Porch Music, 505 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Tickets are $12. Call 219. 464.4700 or visit FRONT PORCH MUSIC.COM

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early three decades ago, Frank Zappa released an album titled “Does Humor Belong in Music.” To Region-based songsmith and musician Dave Rudolf, the answer is, unequivocally, yes. “Frank Zappa of all people wrote ‘Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow,’” he said. “I think humor definitely should be in music. It depends on the song. Certain songs demand weight in their lyrics, and certain songs don’t.” Rudolph is scheduled to perform selections from his humorous side May 9 at Valparaiso’s Front Porch Music. The musician was reared in Bradley, Ill. and currently resides in south suburban Park Forest. Bitten by the musical bug at an early age, Rudolf made music his full-time vocation in the mid-’70s. Rudolf has released 17 adult-minded sets and 13 collections geared towards youngsters. His songs have been heard everywhere from the nationally syndicated “Dr. Demento Show” to Fox Sports Net to “Bozo’s Circus,” to name just a few. A hit with college audiences throughout and beyond the Midwest, Rudolf has received 15 “Entertainer of the Year” nominations by the National Association for Campus Activities, and has shared stages with the musically varied likes of Tim McGraw, the Beach Boys and Cheech and Chong. Lyrically, he finds inspiration in everything from current events to happenings in his life to his surroundings. Musically, he described himself as “all over the place;” over the course of his near four-decade career, Rudolf has released holiday-themed albums for yuletide listeners as well as summerminded sets for those who like a little fun with their sun. “I purposely made myself eclectic,” he said. “Much like many of the bands I admire, like the Beatles, they would experiment with all sorts of different kinds of music. There’s the funny comedy albums, then there’s the beach party albums, that are an amalgam of Jimmy Buffett and Marley and Harry Belafonte, and then there’s singer/ songwriter stuff and the rock stuff.”

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Rudolf’s most recent set, “Acoustic Live,” was made available earlier this year and is a two-CD set. His next project is titled “All Folked Up” and will find him mixing a myriad of folk music styles and genre’s with humorous lyrics. At Front Porch Music on May 9, Rudolf will be celebrating the release of his most recent funny set and pay tribute to his musical past, as well as music’s past itself. “We’ll have some of my posters from the ‘70s and some early vinyl albums, which we’ll be giving away for free to people who come, just to make it fun,” he said.

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CELEB BIRTHDAYS MAY 8: Singer Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) is 42. Singer Enrique Iglesias is 39. Actor Matt Davis (“The Vampire Diaries”) is 36. Actress Julia Whelan (“Once and Again”) is 30. MAY 9: Rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan is 44. Guitarist Mike Myerson of Heartland is 43. Singer Tamia is 39. Trombonist Dan Regan of Reel Big Fish is 37. Singer Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan is 35. Actress Rosario Dawson is 35. Musician Andrew W.K. is 35. MAY 10: Actor Todd Lowe (“True Blood,” ‘’Gilmore Girls”) is 42. Actor Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live,” ‘’Kenan and Kel”) is 36.

Bringing on the laughs

Billy Gardell, co-star of “Mike and Molly,” performs May 17 at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. PROVIDED

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umor has long been at the forefront of Billy Gardell’s life. As a kid, the comedian took notice of the classic comics, particularly his idol Jackie Gleason. “I’m a hard core Gleason fan,” said Gardell, during a recent telephone interview. “I was watching Jackie Gleason when I was 10 years old.” Gardell, who’s winning raves as the co-star of the hit CBS-TV series “Mike and Molly,” also starring Melissa McCarthy, looks forward to bringing his unique stand-up show to Region audiences. “I like the Midwest. I grew up in Pittsburgh,” he said, adding it was an extremely working class environment. The comedian performs at 8 p.m. May 17 at Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. He said his stand-up show is filled with down-to-earth, average Joe material. “I do a pretty blue collar show. I’m a family man and it’s really a working class show,” he said, adding he draws on his own life when crafting his stand-up material. “I just try to make people laugh and forget about their problems for awhile,” he said. “I try to make people laugh by looking at the human condition.” Gardell said he changes his live show every two years or so explaining it’s “a slow process” coming up with new content. “And if I have difficultly coming up with new material, I’ll just have a fight

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with my wife,” he said, laughing. In addition to his work on “Mike and Molly,” Gardell said he’s really enjoying the comedy concert dates and has always loved getting up in front of a live audience to share his humor. “I’ll go out about twice a month now and in the summer I’ll do about 10 or 11 dates.” Gardell said it’s not a hectic schedule but one he likes, and he often brings his family along with him. “It’s much easier these days,” he said. His popularity on “Mike and Molly,” he said, allows him to experience having “a big stand-up career” as well. Gardell is the father of an 11-yearold son who’s now providing him with much material for his show. He and his wife just experienced the phase where his son “doesn’t like giving you hugs in front of other people.” The comedian is sure his child’s teen years will bring about many more subjects to talk about. “We hope we’ve treated him good enough so he’ll treat us good in his teen years,” he said. While Gardell said his son “has a little gift for performing,” he’s expressing more of an interest in being a chef these days. When enjoying the work of other current entertainers, Gardell admires comedians Bill Burr and Nick Griffin. He’s also a fan of actors Daniel Craig and Christian Bale. Besides “Great One” Jackie Gleason,

Gardell said he’s long respected the humor and work of ‘80s comics such as John Candy, John Belushi and others. “I think the ‘80s was the greatest decade for stand-up,” Gardell said. About the success of “Mike and Molly” and why audiences are so fond of it, Gardell said “I think people resonate with our show because there’s a lot of heart. We’re the only sitcom on TV that allows for a tender moment. And we look like real people.” The characters on the show he said may be a “dysfunctional mess” but they are loveable and speak to the everyday masses. “It’s been an amazing journey,” he

said, about being on the show. “I work with an amazing group of people. I couldn’t have drawn it up any better on paper.” Gardell said he’d gladly work on the sitcom for as long as he’d be asked to do it. Among upcoming projects for Gardell is the new movie “Dancer and the Dame.” “It’s geared to people 12 and up. It’s about me and a dog and we’re solving a crime,” he said. The film, by Pure Flix studios, started filming in April. FYI: Billy Gardell performs at 8 p.m. May 17 at Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. Tickets are $35, $45 and $60. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or purchase in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid state or government-issued photo ID.

THEATER NOW SHOWING ‌THROUGH JUNE 1 Miracle on South Division Street Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. By the author of Over the Tavern, this warm and funny comedy introduces the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY. Clara and her three grown children have kept a shrine since the day in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeared to Grandpa in his barbershop! As Clara waits for the Pope to give “the miracle” his seal of approval, daughter Ruth unveils her plan to star in a one-woman show so the “whole world will know!” Expect the unexpected as long buried family secrets are revealed.

THROUGH MAY 18 The Nightmare Room Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Avenue, Hammond. 219.937.8780. The Nightmare Room, a dark and chilling psychological thriller! Two best friends, both in love with the same dashing former movie star, locked in a room with a bottle of poison. Who lives? Who dies? Who’s right? Who’s wrong? You’ll be on the edge of your seat all the way through the spine-chilling climax!

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available. 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.

Company 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse. com. It seems everyone except Robert is married or engaged, but Robert isn’t quite ready to take the plunge. He’s sure “Someone Is Waiting,” the perfect girl just for him, but meanwhile, Robert has the opportunity to observe the lives of all of his married friends. In spite of all his friends’ failings, he comes to the conclusion that there is no point in “Being Alive” unless one has someone to share it with.

Ross Music Theater 227 Center Street, Hobart. m-mproductions.com. Ross Music Theatre is a community theater group whose goal is to involve everyone who wants to in the magic known as theater. Ross Music Theatre in association with M & M Productions puts on a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical.

VENUES Indiana Chicago Street Theater 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. Footlight Players 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035.

The Nightmare Room 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

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.

and a variety of artistic productions.

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.

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.

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

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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Like Father, Like Son Chris Lemmon launching new stage show in Chicago playing father Jack Lemmon ‌Philip Potempa / philip.potempa@nwi.com

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ctor Chris Lemmon is happy to continue to make his father proud while carrying on the family trade of entertainment. “I grew up in a household where Hollywood greats like James Cagney and Gregory Peck were family friends and Marilyn Monroe was our neighbor,” said a beaming Lemmon, who continues to savor every memory, while sharing the best stories and moments with fans of Hollywoood’s heyday era. “For anyone who says, ‘But it must have been tough being Jack Lemmon’s son,’ I say, ‘But it was even tougher being Jack Lemmon.’” Chris now has the chance to walk in his father’s famous footsteps, and Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana audiences get to be the first to join him at his side for the journey of a lifetime, in the spotlight and on stage. Producer Hershey Felder, whose string of stage hit successes like “George Gershwin Alone,” “Maestro Bernstein” and last season’s smash hit “Mona Golabek in The Pianist of Willesden Lane” have been boffo box office anchors at Chicago’s Royal George Theatre, is now presenting the World Premiere of Chris Lemmon in “Jack Lemmon Returns.” It’s a new play with music, with Chris starring as his father sharing his life story in this 90-minute one-man-show. The production began previews May 2 and opens on Monday, May 12 at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted St. The production is written and directed by Felder and based on the true story of the legendary Jack Lemmon, the man from such iconic films as “Mister Roberts,” “Some Like it Hot,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and “The Odd Couple” and his relationship with his son, actor and musician Chris Lemmon. “When I first saw Chris last year performing an earlier cabaret show that was his stage story of his relationship with his father, I knew this was something I wanted to bring to audiences,

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“This remarkable story told by Chris Lemmon in the voice of his father is performed in the style of musical storytelling that Chicago audiences have come to know from me.” Hershey Felder, playwright/director but it had to be presented differently,” said Felder. “Originally, it was Chris telling this story as himself and it wasn’t what worked best, because it came off wrong and in the wrong voice. But Chris telling the story as his father works and the result is something very special and very entertaining.” Like the earlier cabaret show, this stage treatment is based on the biography tribute to his father Chris wrote called “A Twist of Lemmon,” published in 2006 by Algonquin Books and rereleased in 2008 by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. “This remarkable story told by Chris Lemmon in the voice of his father is performed in the style of musical storytelling that Chicago audiences have come to know from me,” said playwright/director Felder. “Being able to work with Chris to present this piece has been an incredible joy both because of Chris’ skills as an actor in the tradition of his father, and as a musician given that music was such an important part of his father’s life. Having an insider’s view into Hollywood and the craft of one of its prodigal sons makes for an extremely satisfying event.” Chris’ mother is actress Cynthia Stone. Father Jack died in 2001 at age 76. Associate Director Trevor Hay said working with Chris has been a great experience since the actor is always eager to learn and fine tune show

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A young Chris Lemmon peers through a studio camera lens, with help from father Jack Lemmon, during a filming break on a Hollywood movie shoot.

moments to assure the best possible punctuation points and impact of the storytelling for the audience. “There are no wire hangers in this show, yet everything I share is also completely honest, without sugarcoating family history,” said Chris, emphasizing that his father’s battles with drinking were low-points that Jack Lemmon himself acknowledged in interviews. “Everyone comes away learning something from seeing this show, and that even includes myself learning plenty of things in the process.” Scenic Design is by Felder and Emma Hay, with Sound Design by Erik Carstensen, Lighting Design by Jason Bieber, Projection Design by Andrew Wilder and Scenic Decoration is by Meghan Maiya with Hay. WHAT: Chris Lemmon in “Jack Lemmon Returns” • WHERE: The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted St., Chicago • WHEN: Now in previews and opening Monday, May 12 for an open run with performances 7:30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 and 8pm Saturdays and 3pm Sundays. • HOW MUCH: Tickets are $55. • FYI: 312.988.9000 or theroyalgeorgetheatre.com.

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Actor Jack Lemmon starred with his son Chris Lemmon in the 1986 film “That’s Life!” playing a father and son in the movie which also starred Julie Andrews, and was directed by her husband Blake Edwards.

MOTHER’S DAY

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other’s Day is just around the corner. This Sunday will see plenty of carefully prepared breakfasts in bed, handmade cards and flowers. This year, think a bit outside the box for Mother’s Day. Take mom out for a fun family experience!

GIVE HER SOME ONEON-ONE TIME Some ideas gathered from local moms include: a gift certificate for a pedicure with a promise to take her go with her. Tickets to something you know she enjoys – the symphony, the ballet, theater or a concert and plan a date. Families with younger children might want to plan an outing to Lake County Park’s Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center. Their “Mom and Me Manners

Tea” uses real teapots, cups and saucers on a fancy table and includes a fancy hat making session, mint tea and cookies, and story time. Kara Mackey, General Manager of Bellaboo’s, said, “Last year is the first year that we included the ‘Mom and Me Manners Tea’ program in our Gaga for Mama week and it was a huge success!” Bellaboo’s Gaga for Mama week runs all week long, May 5-11, and moms are FREE on Mother’s Day. Visit their website for a full schedule of their Mother’s Week activities: http://www. mybellaboos.com/

TAKE HER ON A TRIP Sandi Blair of Crown Point noted, “Last year for Mother’s Day I took my mom on an overnight getaway. We didn’t go far but it was just the two of us. It was so nice that will be what I do for every year for as long as we can.” Another suggestion for adults and their mothers is to get together with siblings and take

mom out of town for a show and dinner. Whether you get away for a weekend or an afternoon, plan something you know mom wouldn’t plan for herself.

ENJOY THE OUTDOORS Consider visiting our local arboretum Taltree. Taltree Arboretum & Gardens is a 360-acre, dog-friendly oak preserve of formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies. “Spring is a beautiful time to come to Taltree,” said Anicia Kosky, Communications Director at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. “Guests can explore a variety of landscapes — formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Our newest garden – the Adventure Garden – features ‘go green’ lifestyle initiatives, animals, an edible flower garden, prairie ABC trail and hidden music garden.” If you’re able to visit Taltree on Mother’s Day weekend you can take advantage of the spring open house on Saturday May 10 or if your mom is a

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runner she’ll love the idea of running their new Mother’s Day 5K: taltree.org/ event/mothers-day-5k-2/. To learn more about Taltree visit Taltree.org or follow Taltree on Twitter at @TaltreeArb and Facebook at facebook.com/Taltree

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Fandango’s top ten ticket best sellers ‌1 The Other Woman 2 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3 Heaven Is For Real 4 Rio 2 5 Brick Mansions 6 Transcendence 7 The Quiet Ones 8 Bears 9 Divergent 10 A Haunted House 2

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‌Moms’ Night Out PG-13 Released May 9

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong? Starring Patricia Heaton and Sarah Drew, along with Sean Astin and Trace Adkins, this movie is a comedic look at real life problems. “Every mom and dad in America– whether they have toddlers, tweens or teens–is going to love this movie,” Heaton said. “It’s a hilarious familyfriendly celebration of the trials and triumphs of parenting–a joyous affirmation of the world’s hardest but most important job.”

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Neighbors

‌The Amazing Spider-Man 2

PG-13 Released May 9

2hr 21min | PG-13 | Released May 2

Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne lead the cast of Neighbors, a comedy about a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forced to live next to a fraternity house after the birth of their newborn baby.

We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

Brick Mansions 1 hr 29 min 1hr 29min | PG-13 | Released April 25

In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned homes from better times house the city’s most dangerous criminals. These are the grim, apocalyptic housing projects known as Brick Mansions. In Brick Mansions, only the strong survive. In this dog-eat-dog society, the ruthless, urbane, and deadly drug kingpin Tremaine, played by RZA, is at the top of the foodchain. Undercover cop Damien Collier, played by Paul Walker, is determined to bring Tremaine to justice for killing his father years prior.

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The Other Woman

The Quiet Ones

‌Transcendence

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.

Tucked away in an estate outside of London, Professor Coupland along with a team of university students conduct an “experiment” on Jane Harper, a young girl who harbors unspeakable secrets. What dark forces they uncover are more terrifying than any of them expected.

Director: Wally Pfister

1 hr 49 min PG-13 | Released April 25

1 hr 38 min | PG-13 | Released April 25

1 hr 59 min | PG-13 | Released April 18 Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed — to be a participant in his own transcendence.

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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

Bears

A Haunted House

Director: Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey

Director: Michael Tiddes

Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears.

Crossing new lines and breaking old barriers, A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 is the sequel to the hilarious boxoffice hit starring Marlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events.

Heaven Is for Real is the story of a four-year-old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who says he experienced Heaven during emergency surgery. He talked about looking down to see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn’t know what to believe. In Heaven, Colton described the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how “reaaally big” God and His chair are.

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Rio 2

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Director: Ivan Reitman

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Director: Mike Flanagan

On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.

It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all — his father-in-law.

Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the lives of teenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changed when Tim was convicted of the brutal murder of their parents. Kaylie, still haunted by that fateful night, is convinced her parents’ deaths were caused by something else altogether: a malevolent supernatural force unleashed through the Lasser Glass, an antique mirror in their childhood home.

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2 1 hr 27 min | R | Released April 18

1 hr 41 min | G | Released April 11

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Your Home Team Schedules ➙May 8: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs, 7:10pm May 9: Chicago Blackhawks @ Minnesota Wild, time TBD; Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm; Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves, 6:35pm May 10: Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:10pm; Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves, 6:10pm May 11: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild, time TBD

The Poker Tournament Mania returns to Horseshoe

ANNUAL CHICAGO POKER CLASSIC, FEATURING MORE If that isn’t enough, this weekend’s poker excitement also includes Event No. 9, an 12

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t seems as if there’s always something exciting happening for poker fans at Horseshoe Casino, proud home of one of the country’s finest dedicated poker rooms. Now through next Monday it’s the 6th than $2.5 million in guarantees and $250,000 in added prizes. The Chicago Poker Classic is an event so spectacular that it is being held inside The Venue, the property’s 90,000 sq. ft. multipurpose showroom and exhibition complex. The tournament, which began on April 29, kicked off with a $350 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry $1-million event, followed by a $500 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry event with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. There is plenty of world-class poker action remaining! Event No. 8, the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, is the second of the $1-million guarantees. The championship rounds out the series with two starting flights beginning at noon Friday and Saturday. In addition to first prize money (Blake Bohn from Burnsville, MN earned over $288,000 for his victory last year) the winner will be awarded a $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event seat. This year’s finale features a $1,500 buy-in as opposed to last year’s $3,200. If the Shoe’s WSOP Circuit Main Event held earlier this year is any indicator, the Chicago Poker Classic could be huge. A record field of 1,717 entries was recorded for that one which was won by James Dorrance from Hershey, PA. He earned $418,000.

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$250 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry with a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool and a brand new 2014 Chrysler 300S waiting for the winner to drive home in. This tournament may have the smallest buy-in, but that quarter of a million dollar guaranteed pool certainly raises the stakes. There will be five starting flights: Two on Saturday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and three more on Sunday at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. In this event the cash bonus for double qualifiers is $3,500. Just as in the $1-million opener, the double qualifier who surrenders the most chips earns a $10,000 WSOP Main Event seat while the players who surrender the second and third most earn $5,000 cash. Each starting flight pays 10 percent of the field while paying down to four percent. The added incentive of course is that 2014 Chrysler 300S valued at more than $30,000. There is plenty more poker action on tap

in addition to the headliners. Event No. 10 is a one-day event set for Monday, May 12. It’s a $350 No Limit Hold’em Buy-In Mega Deep Stack Turbo Tournament. Three $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seats have been added to the prize package. Visit the Horseshoe this weekend to catch a glimpse of some of the best poker players in the country. Better yet, take a shot at going for the big money while participating yourself. Contact the poker room for complete details or visit chicagohorseshoe.com.

BONUS ROUND-UP; BLUE CHIP: The May Money Hot Seat Patrol is looking for you every Friday this month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Simply “be caught” seated at any slot machine playing with your B-Connected player’s club card and you will receive $100 in slot dollars. There will be 10 lucky players selected every hour.

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of its moons, Saturn, the moon and its craters, the Beehive Cluster and a galaxy different from the Milky Way, if viewing conditions are good.

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Demotte’s Market in the Park, 2-7pm, Spencer Park, east side of Halleck St, Demotte. 219.964.8626. Visitors to this weekly market can enjoy crafters, food, produce and live entertainment. THROUGH SEPT 28

Miller Beach Farmers’ Market, 10am-3pm Sun, 667 S Lake St, Gary. 219.983.7720. millerbeacharts.org. This weekly market features fresh produce, local honey, prepared foods from local vendors and a variety of handcrafted items.

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The Feel of Color Grammy awards to date. He performs some of his greatest hits during one incredible evening of country music.

MAY 9-10 ‌ Lt Dan’s New Legs‌ 10pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. Internationally known, Lt. Dan’s New Legs is a live hip-hop band covering a variety of songs—from old school classics to new school hits—designed to keep the audience dancing.

THROUGH SEPT 28

Town of Munster’s Farmers’ Market, 8am-1pm, Centennial Park, 1005 S Centennial Dr, Munster. 219.836.7275. munster.org. This weekly market features fresh produce and fun every Sunday. THROUGH OCT 19 ‌ Riverside Market‌ 10am-3pm, 234 E Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.5864. Local farmers, merchants and artistic talents offer residents and tourist the opportunity to buy regionally grown fresh produce, healthy organic foods and local creative arts and crafts during this weekly market.

THROUGH OCT 25 ‌ Chesterton’s European Market‌ Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton. 219.926.5513. chestertons

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europeanmarket. com. This European Market offers a quality shopping experience, live entertainment and a festive community environment. The artists, chefs, merchants and farmers come from Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

MAY 8 ‌ Vince Gill‌ Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. 800.745.3000. starplazatheatre.com. Vince Gill has earned 18 CMA Awards and 19

MAY 10 ‌ Healthy Night Out‌ 5:30-7:30pm, Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus 2 Floor, Merrillville. 219.886.4412. methodisthospitals. org. Ladies can enjoy a healthy night out featuring free stroke risk assessments and bone health screenings for attendees in recognition of Stroke and Month Health Awareness Month.

MAY 10 ‌ Ladies Day Out‌ 10am-2pm, Bishop Noll Cafeteria, 1519 Hoffman St, Hammond. 708.243.0398. Just in time for Mother’s Day, a day of retail therapy for the ladies. Sponsored by the class of 2014 at Bishop Noll, proceeds will help fund graduation expenses.

MAY 10 ‌ Observatory Open House‌ 8:30-11pm, Thomas Conway Observatory, 19110 Chase St, Lowell. 219.384.6634. During National Astronomy Day, visitors can take an out-of-this-world tour of the night sky—including Mars, Jupiter with four

Planetarium Showing‌ 2-6:15pm, 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 Skies and Sky Quest, followed Lasermania, a laser light show set to a fun mix of songs—including Men in Black, Under the Milky Way, Mortal Kombat Theme, Time Warp and All the Small Things.

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‌MAY 10 Explore the South Shore 11am-3pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7770. explorethesouthshore.com. This free family event kicks off the summer season and showcases the

✔ family-friendly activities and events in the Northwest Indiana area, plus games, giveaways, entertainment, rides and more.

MAY 10 ‌ Rummage in the Park‌ 8am-4pm, Riverview Park, 2701 Ripley, Lake Station. 219.962.7508. This rummage sale is hosted by Lake Station Parks.

MAY 10 ‌ Spring Open House‌ 10am-5pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree. org. In celebration of

National Public Gardens Day, Taltree offers a sidewalk sale, Railway Garden activities, Children’s Adventure Garden activities, food and more.

Brewing and help determine the best slice with their vote. A portion of the proceeds benefit Humane Society Calumet Area.

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MAY 12 ‌ Pizza Palooza‌ 5pm, Wicker Park Social Center, 8554 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.923.3666. highlandchamber.com. Attendees can taste up to 10 pizza samples, enjoy beer samples from Three Floyds

Yoga for Adults‌ 7pm sign-up; 7:30pm class, GlenwoodLynwood Public Library, 19901 Stony Island Ave, Lynwood, Ill. 708.758.0090. glpld. org. Guest instructor Nadine Kelly, YOGI M.D. demonstrates how yoga

can relieve stress while getting a great workout.

MAY 13 ‌ Purdue Varsity Glee Club‌ 2-7:30pm, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com. This dynamic musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire—including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop, folk melodies, patriotic standards, familiar opera choruses, country and novelty tunes.

EXHIBITS OPENS MAY 10 ‌ The Feel of Color‌ White Ripple Gallery & Co., 6725 Kennedy Ave, Hammond. 219.433.4072 or 773.885.1919. whiteripple.com. Collages paintings, ceramics, ceramic-glass murals and found objects create an exciting investigation of colorful energy at this exhibit, which explores the use of color as contemporary markmaking.

MAY 10 ‌ ZODIAC‌ 10pm-2am, Growlers on Highway, 2816 Highway Ave, Highland. 219.924.0245. zodiac69. com. A female-fronted party rock and, ZODIAC ignites the dance floor with covers from favorite artists from the 80s to now. Provided

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From nwi.com/go ➼Lobsta Fest Lobster Fest #24 will be held May 17 at Town Club Steak & Seafood, 2904 45th Ave., Highland. Cost is $44.95. The meal will feature a 2- to 3-pound live Main lobster dinner. Call (219) 924-5227 or visit townclub45th.com Anniversary Celebrated Miller Bakery Cafe, 555 S. Lake St., celebrated its 1-year anniversary May 2. Visit millerbakerycafe.com. Culinary Night The May Culinary Night at CVPA will take on the theme “Flavors of Spain today at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with cooking demonstration by Chef Joe Trama at 7 p.m. Cost is $55. Call (219) 836-1930, ext. 2. New Chef Ameristar Casino in East Chicago recently appointed Chef Bill Osloond as executive chef. Visit ameristar.com for more information on the casino’s dining options. Perfect Pairings Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, will present its next “Perfect Pairings” event from 7 to 9 p.m. May 15 in the Lakeview Room. Tickets are $40. For tickets, visit chicagohorseshoe.com

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of restaurants offering Mother’s Day meals and festivities on Sunday, May 11. The Bennett-Curtis House, 302 W. Taylor St., Grant Park, Ill. Call (815) 465-2288 or visit bennettcurtis. com. A Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dinner featured from 3 to 8 p.m. The brunch buffet features more than 50 items including pastries, fruits, omelets made-to-order, breakfast station, salad bar, lunch station, carving station, juice bar and sweet station with chocolate fountain. Ciao Bella, 1514 U.S. 41,

other’s Day is right around the corner. In celebration of the big day next Sunday, it’s the perfect time to encourage mom to step out of the kitchen and enjoy a meal cooked by someone else for a change. Various restaurants in the Region will present special Mother’s Day meals and brunches. Whether you’d like to treat mom to a lavish buffet, multi-course meal or splurge on breakfast, there’s much to choose from at local eateries. The following list is just a sample

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A lush array of meats, seafoods and dipping sauces awaits patrons at Cafe Fondue in Merrillville. The restaurant will have a special Mother’s Day meal.

Schererville. Call (219) 322-6800 or visit ciaobellaonline.com. A limited menu with assorted specials will be featured for Mother’s Day at the Italian eatery. Ciao Bella is known for its various pastas, pizza, seafood, meat entrees and more. Call for more information. Cafe Fondue, 281 W. 80th Place, Merrillville, (219) 793-1511 or visit cafefondue.net. The Mother’s Day meal will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. Various selections featured are the tender chicken breast, Americano Combo, Filet Mignon and Fresh Salmon. Guests may order a-la-carte or enjoy a four-course dinner. Meal includes appetizer, salad, main entree and dessert. Call for prices. Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. Visit bluechipcasino.com. The casino’s Options Buffet will present its Mother’s Day buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $24.99. The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road,

Munster. Call (219) 836-1930. The center regularly offers its lavish Sunday brunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call for availability for Mother’s Day brunch. Cost is $26 for adults; $13.50 for children 4 to 11 and $3.50 for children younger than 4. Four Winds Casino, 1111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, Mich. Call (866) 4WINDS1 or visit fourwindscasino. com. The Buffet at Four Winds Casino will have its Mother’s Day special meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. An allyou-can-eat seafood buffet will be featured in addition to the regular offerings. Cost is $34 for ages 13 and older; $21 for ages 4 to 12 and free for children under 3. 54 Main Bistro, 54 Main St., Hobart. Call (219) 947-2817 or visit bistro54main. A plated brunch will be served. Call for reservations. Gino’s Steakhouse, 1259 Joliet St., Dyer and 600 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Call (219) 8653854 for Dyer and (219) 769-4466 for Merrillville. Both locations will have a

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Mother’s Day menu including items such as surf and turf, prime rib, shrimp Caprese and rack of lamb. Glenwood Oaks Rib and Chop House, 106 N. Main St., Glenwood, Ill. Call (708) 758-4400 or visit glenwoodoaks.com. Mother’s Day Specials will be featured from noon to 6:30 p.m. Carved Roast turkey and ham will be served with all the trimmings. Cost is $18.95 for adults; $8.99 for children. The regular menu will also be featured. Teibel’s, 1775 U.S. Highway 41, Schererville. Call (219) 865-2000. The restaurant will serve its regular menu for Mother’s Day. T.J. Maloney’s Authentic Irish Pub, at Radisson Star Plaza, Interstate 65 and U.S. 30. Call (219) 755-0569. Mother’s Day brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $29.95 for adults; $15.95 for children 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and younger. Also offered will be $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Town Club Steak and Seafood, 2904 45th Ave., Highland. The supper club-style eatery will offer a Mother’s Day menu. Reservations are recommended.

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