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3 | LOCAL SCENE “Livin’ It Up” event benefits Special Olympics.
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ROBERT ROLFE FEDDERSEN and THE HIGHWAY BAND are among the seven regional musical artists performing Saturday at the “Livin’ It Up!” Music Festival benefitting the Porter County Special Olympics. PROVIDED
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Region bikers and bands rally for Special Olympics athletes TOM LOUNGES / BEATBOSS@AOL.COM
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he annual “Livin’ It Up Benefit for Porter County Special Olympics” has grown considerably since last year and now includes a bike run, bike show, car show, beer garden, food vendors and several music groups performing between noon to 9 p.m. at Sunset Hill Farm County Park (the corner of Route 6
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and Meridian) on June 14. “It’s going to be a great event,” said John King, host of the “Livin’ It Up” radio program aired Thursdays on Valparaiso’s WVLP-98.3 FM and a member of the Special Sports Boosters board for the county. “This year we have teamed up with Porter County ABATE. We have been working with them the
last three years on with their Ultimate Bike show, in which they were donating the proceeds to Porter County Special Olympics,” continued King. “Their festival was always two weeks before ours. So this year we combined the Livin’ It Up music festival with the Ultimate Bike Festival to take it to another level. The Porter County Parks Department has been such a great supporter of both of
our organizations and has really made it possible to make the festival bigger. ABATE’s Cathy Szymanski is doing an outstanding job of organizing this year’s fest. We have numerous local sponsors which allow us to make this the best festival yet. It is a tremendous feeling for me to see our community rally around such a great cause.” There is a $10 entry fee for the bike show which follows the bike run. There is a $20 entry fee for the car show (includes ticket for the fest), judged by Special Olympic athletes. “I can’t say enough about the outstanding local musicians who are all donating their time to support Special Olympics,” added King. “We have seven top local bands performing this year starting at 2 p.m. with RITO, Upside Down & Backwards at 3 p.m., The Highway Band at 4 p.m., Residence 18 at 5 p.m., Robert Rolfe Feddersen at 6 p.m., Justified at 7 p.m., and Ripley Street closes out the night.” Bringing lawn chairs or blankets for the performances is recommended. “We are all volunteers putting on the fest and with Special Olympics, which mean all funds raised go to our 400-plus athletes in Porter County. Each county must raise their own funds. It costs over $30k per year to make it possible to provide our athletes an opportunity to be involved in something very special that most of us take for granted,” concluded King. Admission: $5 (children 6 and under free). More: Go to Livin’ It Up on Facebook or call (219) 309-0070.
MUSIC NOTES: • Children 10 and under (with a parent) can join this columnist and Lake County Fair mascot, BEA the Bee, as we team up to promote literacy and summer reading 11 a.m. this Saturday at the Griffith Public Library (1215 E. 45th Ave.). I will read children’s books with Bee characters as light refreshments are served, followed by a Meet ‘N Greet and photos with Bea. More: (219) 838-2825. The second of five such readings is scheduled Saturday, June 21 at Munster Public Library (8701 Calumet Ave.) at 11
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The Dear Hunter, 7pm July 29 (17 and older). $15 THE CHICAGO THEATRE
thechicagotheatre. com All concerts listed below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees.
Erasure, 7:30pm Oct 3-4. $35-$75
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The Kooks, 9pm July 31 (18 and older). $35.61
King Crimson, 8pm Sept 25-26 (18 and older). $90-$150 Cage the Elephant, 11pm Aug 2 (18 and older). $36.61
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Lake County Fair mascot “BEA the Bee” will join Times columnist Tom Lounges in creating a “buzz” about reading during a series of Saturday morning appearances at various Lake County Public Library branches as they team up to entertain children 10 and younger with story book readings, refreshments and more.
a.m. More: (219) 836-8450. • Pick-Ups Bar (21000 Torrance Ave.) presents the “Kick It In The Sticks 2 Country Music Fest” for those 21 and older featuring performances by a bevy of country/southern groups — Greg Schneider Band, Rebel, Jimmy Sarr Band, High Noon and Bridgewater — starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets $15. More info: (708) 757-6758 or JimmySarrBand.com. • VFW Post 1563 (6880 Hendricks) in Merrillville is hosting “Victory For Vicki” a Motorcycle Run/Party to benefit staff member Vicki Kloth who is battling cancer. Following the morning bike run (register 9:30 a.m./bikes out at 11 a.m.) is an afternoon party with a variety of food, DJ music and live music by Southern/Country Rock group, Red
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be featured on “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” this Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. on 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio as in-studio guest Dr. John Ban – Professor Emeritus Indiana University Northwest — shares history on the era and the important role music and dancing played in keeping morale high for troops and civilians alike. Tune in or stream the program live in real time at: lakeshorepublicmedia.org/radio. Dr. Ban’s 90-minute “Dancing with the Stars of World War II” multimedia program will be presented free of charge to the public at Merrillville’s Central Library the following week on June 24 at 1:30 p.m. Open to all ages. More: lcplin.org or (219) 769-3541. EMAIL TOM AT BEATBOSS@AOL.COM
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THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO Horseshoe hammond. com Sara Brightman, 8pm Aug 28 (21 and older). $77.50-$111 UNITED CENTER Unitedcenter.com The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, 8pm Sept 28. $46.03$97.13 Demi Lovato, Christina Perri, 7pm Oct 14. $60.84-$81.32 WRIGLEY FIELD Jamusa.com Zac Brown Band, 7pm Sept 13. $49.50$99.50 REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB
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J. Roddy Walston and the Business, 9pm July 31 (18 and older). $18 San Fermin, 11pm Aug 2 (18 and older). $18 RIVIERA THEATRE
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CELEB BIRTHDAYS JUNE 12: Actor Timothy Busfield is 57. Singer Meredith Brooks is 56. Accordionist-keyboardist John Linnell of They Might Be Giants is 55. Rapper Grandmaster Dee of Whodini is 52. Actor Paul Schulze (“Nurse Jackie”) is 52. Actor Jason Mewes (“Clerks”) is 40. Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is 37. Singer Robyn is 35. Country singer Chris Young is 29. JUNE 13: Comedian Tim Allen is 61. Actress Ally Sheedy is 52. Singer David Gray is 46. Singer Deniece Pearson of Five Star is 46. Musician Soren Rasted (Aqua) is 45. Actorsinger Jamie Walters is 45. Singer-guitarist Rivers Cuomo of Weezer is 44. Actor Steve-O (“Jackass”) is 40. Singer Raz B (B2K) is 29. Actress Kat Dennings (“2 Broke Girls”) is 28. Actresses Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are 28.
British theater ensemble ‘Taking Steps’ in Chicago Heights TIM SHELLBERG / TIMES CORRESPONDENT
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ony Labriola, artistic coordinator at Chicago Heights’ Drama Group, described the difference between British and American farcical comedy as vast as the distance between the two lands. “American farce and American comedy tends to be kind of obvious and crude in some ways,” he said. “Part of the reason why some of the farce works in a different way in Great Britain, I believe, is that they have a lot of politeness and things that they don’t say in their comedy. That allows for the comedy to be achieved more easily. It’s more visual humor, and I would say the Americans’ is more verbal humor.” Drama Group is bringing those two lands together, as the British-based Stables Theatre holds court for a production of the comedy “Taking Steps.” Their production of the acclaimed farce is scheduled to run through June 15. Penned by Alan Ayckbourn, a Tony Award winning playwright whom Labriola compared favorably to Neil Simon, “Steps” chronicles the hijinks surrounding the purchase of a shoddy and possibly haunted house by Roland and the attempts to thwart the purchase by several parties. “Steps” made its debut in London’s West End in 1980 and, a year later, graced Broadway for the first time. “(‘Steps’) is not only a good example of what is typical in British comedy, but it’s one of the few actual complete farces that Ayckbourn has written,” Labriola said. “Ayckbourn has written a lot of comedies, just like Neil Simon has written a lot of comedies. But there’s
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Featured is the cast of “Taking Steps” with director Ian Morson.
only one or two, just like Neil Simon, that represent completely a genre. And this represents the genre of farce.”
Since 1999, Drama Group and the Hastings-based Stables Theatre have participated in an exchange program, which has seen Drama Group cast and
crew cross the pond and grace the Stable Theatre boards, and vice versa, usually on a biennial basis. Two years ago, Drama Group made their way to Hastings for a staging of “Rabbit Hole,” which served as the U.K.’s premiere production of the acclaimed drama. To Labriola, the 15-year relationship between the two theater companies has been artistically beneficial on many levels. “We’ve shared various kinds of technical expertise related to theater,” he said. “We’ve shared organizational expertise. How we do props. How we do costumes. Different varieties of constructions. And of course, we’ve talked about different acting styles.” Nearly a dozen Stables Theatre cast and crew are making their way stateside, with several Drama Group members taking them in for their stay. “When we go there and when they come here, they are our guests,” Labriola said. “We put them up in our homes, we take them places, we feed them, we wine and dine them when we can. We have made long-term relationships that have really been wonderful in terms of sharing everything from theater stories to personal stories.” The Drama Group is scheduled to return to the stage with their production of the musical “Reefer Madness,” slated to open at their Studio Theatre Aug. 1. FYI: “Taking Steps” is presented at 7:30 p.m.
today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Tickets are $19 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students and groups of 25 or more Call (708) 755-3444 or visit DRAMAGROUP.ORG
THEATER NOW SHOWING JUN 12-15 I HATE HAMLET 8pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. Shakespeare fans and foes alike will enjoy the witty and exciting stage action of this comedy. The story revolves around the television actor Andrew Rally whose perfect professional and personal life is not as it seems. He has landed the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park but has no desire to play the part. The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, the ghost of a famous Shakespearean actor summoned via a seance and his sword.
JUN 13-14 THE SECOND CITY— HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER, 8pm, The Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com. Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives as well as scenes ripped from the morning headlines, The Second City continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences
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always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends.
JUN 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 THE GLASS MENAGERIE, The Memorial Opera House, 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. mohlive.com. In Tennessee Williams’ shattering classic, an aging Southern Belle longs for her youth and dreams of a better life for her children. Her restless son Tom—a would-be poet and the story’s narrator— gets swept up in his mother’s funny and heartbreaking schemes to find a husband for his painfully shy sister, Laura.
THROUGH JUNE 15 ROMEO AND JULIET 7:30pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, 2pm Sun, 500 S Lake Street, Gary. 219.938.4565. Cost: $10. Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet” will play in Gary Shakespeare’s intimate 50-seat performance space. This is a haunting and tragic tale of young people torn from life because of a senseless feud. The cast of “Romeo and Juliet” features IUN student Maegan Glass as Juliet, PUC student Curtis Lewis as Romeo. The play will be directed by Morgan McCabe.
to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package to area theatergoers.
JUNE 20-29, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, 8pm June 20 and 27, 2pm June 22 and 29, L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group at Great Oaks in Cedar Lake. Tickets for the play based on “The Princess and the Pea” are $22 for adults, $20 for senior citizens and $16 for high school students and younger audience members. The show on June 29 features dinner. Cost for the dinner-show on June 29 is $32 for adults, $30 for senior citizens and $25 for children 12 and younger. A cash bar is also available. The meal begins at 12:30 p.m. Order tickets by phone at (219) 374-8000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call (219) 365-3197 after hours and leave a message.
VENUES INDIANA CHICAGO STREET THEATER, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences
for musical and dramatic performances.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Gary Shakespeare Co. is presenting “Romeo and Juliet” in its new home at 500 S. Lake St. in Gary’s Miller Beach. in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. FOURTH STREET THEATER, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875. 4thstreetncca.org. Originally founded in 1990 as the North Coast Cultural Association and was located in the former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church until a fire burned the church down in 1998. The second location, now the Fourth Street Theater, opened its doors in the fall of 1999. In the summer of 2002, Fourth Street Theater joined the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, or NIETF, from whom they have since received over 120 nominations and 40 awards for excellence in all aspects of theatrical production.
MARIAN THEATRE AUDITORIUM, 119th and Lincoln Avenue, Whiting. 219.659.3776. The Marian Theatre Guild, founded in 1928, is the oldest continuous community theatre group in Indiana. The guild is committed to providing audiences with riveting dramas, lighthearted comedies and wonderful musicals with local Northwest Indiana premieres. Productions are shows in April and November with dinner shows on Saturdays. Season ticket plans are available. 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
AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org. A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances
and a variety of artistic productions. BROADWAY IN CHICAGO, various venues, Chicago. 800.775.2000. broadwayinchicago. com. A joint venture between the two largest commercial theater producers and owner/operators in the U.S., Broadway in Chicago offers the finest of professional stage productions in multiple theaters, all residing in Chicago’s lively Loop. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St. 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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Students of the Summer Stage Workshops and free public performances allow young talent to shine at Theatre at the Center
Young performers learn creative skills that translate into life skills at summer workshops at Theatre at the Center in Munster, which is now offering scholarship assistance for the programs which start this month and continue into July.
hilip Potempa / philip.potempa@nwi. P com, (219) 852-4327
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t was four years ago when Patty Bird decided to work with Theatre at the Center in Munster to create a summer opportunity to foster young new talent. “Our first summer, we had about 20 students who participated,” said Bird, education coordinator for the Theatre Summer Workshops program housed at the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, which is the anchor for Northwest Indiana’s only professional theater. “This year, we expect more than 100 participants for sensational summer workshops for young theater enthusiasts. The workshops will not only provide professional instruction on acting, singing, choreography and theater, but will help students build their public speaking skills and confidence by using more nontraditional, artistic teaching methods. And by the end of the sessions, we offer free public performances for audiences to enjoy and witness the result of lots of hard work.” The workshops for summer 2014 begin later this month and span through July. Bird emphasizes the training offers more than just stage and artistic experiences. “We are teaching what also translates to life skills,” she said. “From learning how to work as a team to writing and communication abilities, these are qualities that are important for everyday expectations.” Bird described this summer’s offerings: CREATIVE DRAMA: Do you have a little performer at home? Actors of
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all abilities and experience will develop their theatrical skills through participating in movement, imagination and character development while acting out a favorite story in this fun-filled summer workshop with numerous life skills including team building, selfexpression, listening, seeing, hearing, feeling, problem-solving, creating, sharing, respecting and discovery — proving that theater skills are skills for life. The workshop will end on the Theatre at the Center mainstage, providing the actors the opportunity to perform on a professional stage in front of an audience. It’s intended for students ages 5 — 7 and instructed by Bird. Workshop runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 16 – June 27. Tuition: $260 SHOWS FROM SCRATCH: This workshop is a must for any young writer and/or performer looking for a creative expression. Students will work with their directors to create an original short play featuring a character of their own imagination. The emphasis of this workshop is on each student’s personal character creation
and ensemble contribution to the story conception. Students will develop and enhance many theater skills including writing, casting, costuming and performance. The workshop will end by providing the students the opportunity to see their script brought to life on the Theatre at the Center mainstage. Two options, both instructed by Bird with Peyton Daly, including one for students ages 8 – 12, running 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and one for students ages 13 – 18, running 3 to 5 p.m. also Monday through Friday, with both sessions June 16 – June 27. Tuition: $260 for either SHAKESPEARE SHENANIGANS: Students will embark on a journey of imagination and discovery with this fun-filled Shakespeare workshop. Over the course of two weeks, students will explore the crazy characters and create their own unique spin on one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works. This workshop is designed for young actors who love to perform and the grand finale will be one magical weekend. Students will not only have
performances on the Theatre at the Center stage, but they will also join dozens of actors from throughout Northwest Indiana and take to the stage at the University of Notre Dame, as part of their summer Shakespeare Festival. For students ages 7 – 18 and instructed by Bird. Runs 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 7 – July 19. Tuition: $260 FROM BOY BANDS TO BROADWAY: Students will create their own musical review of their favorite pop band and Broadway hits. From One Direction to “Once on This Island,” students will sing and dance in fully choreographed musical numbers and use improve workshops to write scenes linking them together. This camp additionally teaches various theater fundamentals in a professional theater environment. For students ages 8 – 13, instructed by Kathleen Gibson and Alex McCrary. Runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 7 – July 18. Tuition: $275 There is limited space available for all workshops, so early registration is recommended according to Bird.
To register and for more information, visit the workshop website at TheatreAtTheCenter.com under the Education through Theatre caption or call (219) 836-3255. “Something that is new this year are acting scholarships, which are now available for students interested in participating in Theatre at the Center’s Education through Theatre program,” Bird said. “Downloadable application forms and scholarship information are available at TheatreAtTheCenter. com.” Bird, an accomplished actress, instructor and director, received her B.A. in Theatre/Television Arts, also with a concentration in Elementary Education and English. “I’ve been with Theatre at the Center for more than six years and have been teaching, acting and directing for more than 20 years,” said Bird, whose favorite directing credits include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” She’s also excited about the distinguished accomplishments of her
I M A G E C O U R T E S Y O F T H E AT R E AT T H E C E N T E R
From creating scenery and costumes to writing and learning lines, students at Theatre at the Center in Munster, who are involved in summer stage workshops, find their work results in a grand finale production presented free in front of audiences.
fellow instructors for this summer’s workshops. Peyton Daly has been a faculty
member of The Second City since 2003 and has performed extensively on stage as well as in film and as a voice-over
artist. She recently wrote and directed her second one-act play called “Voices of the Past” and has also co-written and mounted sketch reviews while working with a number of improvisational teams around Chicago. She currently performs in the improve duo, “The Daily Reome.” Kathleen Gibson has been teaching piano and voice for the past eight years. She holds a bachelor of music from DePaul University where she studied opera. An accomplished singer and actress performing in musicals around Chicago, audiences have enjoyed her work in five productions at Theatre at the Center over the years. Alex McCrary has spent the past six years as a professional actor and choreographer in Chicago. Before that, he attended Columbia College Chicago where he earned his degree in musical theater. He has worked as a director and choreographer with Big Noise Theatre and the Humble Theatre collective in Houston, Texas. For more details about any of the workshops or programs, email Patty Bird at pbird@comhs.org.
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 1 hr 45 min | PG | Released June 13
In the thrilling second chapter of the epic trilogy, five years have passed since the heroic young Viking Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) befriended an injured dragon and forever changed the way the residents of Berk interact with the fire-breathers. Now, Vikings and dragons live side-by-side in peace on the fantastical isle that has been transformed into a dragon’s paradise. But when grown-up responsibilities loom on the horizon, Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless take to the skies in search of answers. It’s much more than he bargained for, though, when Hiccup discovers that a mysterious dragon rider is really his long-lost mother Valka (Academy Award®-winning actress Cate Blanchett) and that the peace between dragons and Vikings is threatened by the power-hungry Drago (Academy Awardnominated actor Djimon Hounsou) with help from the dragon trapper Eret, son of Eret (“Game of Thrones” actor Kit Harington).
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The Fault in our Stars
22 Jump Street
Words and Pictures
Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based upon the number-one bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don’t have to just crack the case — they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.
An English teacher (played by Clive Owen) and an art teacher (played by Juliette Binoche) meet at a posh prep school and develop a relationship. Through their unlikely courtship, they battle their own demons in their struggle to connect on a more meaningful level. Their students, with Owen’s encouragement, also get involved in a competition between whether words or pictures are of utmost importance in educational and life settings.
2 hr 5 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
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Edge of Tomorrow
Maleficent
The epic action of Edge of Tomorrow unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Lt. Col. Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop-forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski.
Maleficent explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain, who, in the original version is miffed by the lack of an invitation to a child’s birth celebration. The classic villain famously puts a hex on the princess to sleep until she is kissed by a handsome prince. But told from the point of view of Maleficent, the new Disney of “Sleeping Beauty,” becomes a more complex story that explores the root causes of her feelings of betrayal and her motive for exacting revenge in this way. Ultimately we learn that Maleficent’s heart turns to stone for a reason and that in turn drives her fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides.
1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
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A Million Days to Die in the West 2 hr | R | Released May 30
Seth MacFarlane directs, produces, co-writes and plays the role of the cowardly sheep farmer Albert in A Million Ways to Die in the West. After Albert backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. But when her husband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must put his newfound courage to the test. Starring alongside MacFarlane are Oscar® winner Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, among others.
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X-Men: Days of Futures Past
Blended
Million Dollar Arm
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from the past, “X-Men: First Class,” in order to change a major historical event and fight an epic battle that could save our future.
After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Drew Barrymore) and Jim (Adam Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.
JB Bernstein is a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash will have to close their business down for good if JB doesn’t come up with something fast. Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work.
Godzilla
Moms’ Night Out
Neighbors
1 hr 38 min | PG-13 Released May 9
1 hr 37 min | PG-13 Released May 9
The world’s most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure “Godzilla.” From visionary new director Gareth Edwards (“Monsters”) comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.
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.
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.
2 hr 10 min | PG-13 | Released May 23
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1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released May 23
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HAPPENINGS INDIANA THROUGH JUN 15 Market City Fair, open until 10pm, Market City Flea Market, 4121 Cleveland St, Gary. 219.887.3522. This seventh annual event boasts great food, rides and fun—including fireworks, the Gospel Fest, a car show and more. JUNE 14
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 Extreme Planets, followed by Laser Pop, a laser light show set to a fun mix of songs— including “Get This Party Started,” “I’m a Believer,” “Digital Get Down” and “Kryptonite.” JUNE 14
Walk for Sojourner Truth House, 8am-11:30am, Sojourner Truth House, 410 W 13th Ave, Gary. 219.885.2282. walkforsth.org. Now in its 15th year, this 1.6-mile walk benefits the Sojourner Truth House, a day center for homeless women and their children in Northwest Indiana.
THROUGH JUN 30 Silent Auction, DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St, DeMotte. 219.987.2221. myjcpl. org. Friends of the Demotte Library invite book collectors to bid on books and other items during this month-long auction.
THROUGH AUG 28 Arts in the Park, 6:30-8pm Wed, Thu, Fox Park’s Dennis Smith Amphitheater, Truesdell Ave, La Porte. 219.363.9317. artsintheparklaporte. com. Attendees to this weekly event can enjoy music, art and poetry on the beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. JUN 12: Dr Groovy & the Soul Surgeons, Dick Smith and Mary Allen; JUN 18: La Porte City Band, Youth Artist Exhibit and Leigh Morris; JUN 19: Middle of the Road, Youth Artist Exhibit and Yvonne Elshour.
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JUN 12 3 Course Monthly Beer Dinner, 6:30pm, Pikk’s Tavern, 62 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.476.7455. pikkstavern.com. Valparaiso’s Four Fathers beer is paired with chef-inspired dishes during this delicious night.
JUN 12, 19 Night Hikes, 8-9pm, Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree. org. Hikers can enjoy nature at night, view the stars and learn how elusive nocturnal wildlife can be. Provided
JUN 13-14 Corn Roast, 4-11pm Fri, noon-11pm Sat, downtown Crown Point. 219.769.8180. crossroadschamber. org. This old-fashioned street celebration features food, a beer garden, live music, games for kids and roasted corn.
JUN 14 Basket Workshops— Joyful Basket, 8am-1pm, Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Rd, Lowell. 219.769.PARK. lakecountyparks.com. Experienced teacher Julie Duttlinger returns to the farm to teach her popular basket workshops. Participants will each create an
JUN 13 Huey Lewis and the News 8pm, The Venue, Hammond, horseshoehammond.com Huey Lewis and the News have been traveling and making music for decades. And as far as live concert
✔ bands go, the group is still going strong. Lewis and his band are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday at The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino. This is the fourth time Huey Lewis will perform at The Venue and in a past interview Lewis called it “a great place to play music.” During Friday’s show, fans will enjoy hearing the band’s mega hits including songs such as “If This Is It,” “Power of Love,” “I Want a New Drug,” “Hip To Be Square,” “Do You Believe in Love,” and more. They’ll also deliver songs from 2010’s “Soulsville” album featuring tunes from Stax Records. — Eloise Marie Valadez
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a dog walk, a dog obstacle course, a dog show and vendors.
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JUN 14 Dog-A-Palooza, Fair Oaks Farms Adventure Center, 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks. 877.536.1194. fofarms.com. Canines and their owners can enjoy some tail-wagging fun in the sun at this dog-friendly event. Activities include
Get Outdoors Picnic, 11am-4pm, Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Rd, Chesterton. 219.395.9555. duneslearningcenter. org. Outdoor activities abound at this annual family-friendly day of fun, featuring trail
hikes, river exploration, camp crafts and lunch on the lawn, among other activities.
JUN 14 La Porte Cruise Night, 5-8pm, Carpenters Hall, downtown La Porte. Antique cars, muscle cars and street machines are featured at this cruise night.
JUN 14 Livin’ It Up Music Festival & Porter County ABATE Ultimte Bike Show, noon-9pm, Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Rte 6 & Meridian, Valparaiso. 219.309.0070. This music fest and bike show includes performances by The Highway Band, Shuddup & Drive, RITO, Ripley Street, Robert Rolffe Feddersen, Upside
JUNE 13 - 29 Downtown Valparaiso
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Down & Backwards and Justified. The event also features kids’ activities, a custom motorcycle show, food venders and a beer garden provided by Leroy’s Hot Stuff. Proceeds benefit Porter County Special Olympics.
JUN 14 Pancake Breakfast, 7-11:30am, Crown Point Fire Station, 126 N East St, Crown Point. 219.662.9182. The Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host their 20th annual pancake breakfast benefitting the Hoosier Burn Camp and Crown Point Fire Rescue.
JUN 14 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 Extreme Planets, followed by Laser Pop, a laser light show set to a fun mix of songs—including “Get This Party Started,” “I’m a Believer,” “Digital Get Down” and “Kryptonite.”
JUN 18 Summer Rhapsody Musical Festival, 7:30-9:30pm, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents. com. From classical to jazz, this musical festival is a feast of the sounds and senses for music lovers of all ages. Festival goers are asked to bring a picnic, blanket and chairs to relax in the park.
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Fur, Feather, Skin & Scales— Artworks of the Animal, Southern Shore Art Association, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.369.9028. southernshoreartassociation.com. Animal-inspired paintings, sculptures, photography and other media comprise this exhibit.
THROUGH JUL 17 Renewing the Region, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7979. southshorecva.com. A diverse display of art, the exhibition showcases works of functional, as well as conceptual, pieces of art created from recycled and repurposed objects.
THROUGH JUL 26 Material Possessions, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This intimate group showing features the work of five esteemed artists of the highest artistic practice in the field of contemporary fiber arts. These established and emerging artists incorporate a redemptive sensibility in the use of methods and materials in this innovated 2-D and 3-D exhibit.
THROUGH AUG 10 Parallel Pursuits—Tom Brand’s Finding Form and Carole Stodder’s Shaping Space, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.
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219.464.5365. valpo. edu/artmuseum. This exhibit offers an opportunity to compare and contrast the abstract works of two Michigan City, Ind. artists. Brand’s art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometrical patterns with hard edges.
JUN 12-29 Elementary and High School Teachers Art Exhibit, Bernard Gallery, Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2400 New York Ave, Whiting. 219.473.4384. ccsj. edu. Teachers from Bishop Noll Institute, Crown Point High School, Hammond High School, Hebron High School and Marquette High School showcase paintings, drawings, sculptures, 3-D art, mixed medium and photography.
JUN 15-AUG 31 Baby Boom or Bust! Center for Visual and Performing Arts Atrium Gallery, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org. This exhibit takes a fond look back at the iconic, often innocent, images of life in the nuclear age with iconic imagery by artist Brian J. Sullivan and memorabilia— including Hanna Barbera characters, Barbie and Ken, Howdy Doody, space toys and robots, lunch boxes, presidential memorabilia and vintage paint-bynumbers from an atomic childhood.
performance THROUGH JUL 17 Concerts in the Park, 7-9 pm Thu, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland.
Hometown Festival Days start tomorrow
219.8383.0114. highlandparks.org. Hosted by the Highland Park and Recreation Department, this evening concerts feature live music and a concession stand. Concert-goers are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Lincoln Community Center Fieldhouse. JUN 12: Tonal Attitude; JUN 19 Oscar and the Majestics; JUN 26: Neverly Brothers; JUL 10: Dan Mateja and the Downtown Sound; JUL 17: Piano Man Mike Sigman.
Corn Roast June 13-14 Enjoy an old-fashioned community celebration along Crown Point’s Main Street featuring great food, a beer garden, live music, games for the kids and of course delicious corn courtesy of the Southlake Shriners! Friday, June 13, 4-11pm • 4-10:30pm — Beer Garden
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JUN 14 Tomfoolery Fun Club, 8:30pm, Cheers Food and Drink, 1942 45th St, Munster. tomfooleryfunclub. com. This comedy-based variety show features various forms of comedy, such as stand up, improv and sketch comedy. The show also includes individual musicians as well as a full band to entertain throughout the show.
JUN 18 Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, 7:30-9:30pm, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents. com. From classical to jazz, this annual music festival is a feast of the sounds and senses for music lovers of all ages. Concert-goers should bring a picnic, blanket and chairs. Valparaiso Community University Concert Band performs.
farmers’ markets THROUGH JUL 5 Pop-Up Shops, 10am-7pm Sat, 18065 Harwood Ave, Homewood, Ill. 773.490.6046.
Student Skylar Ernst wins art contest Congratulations to Skyler Ernst (center),
✔ winner of the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Middle School Design Contest for Hometown Festival Days. During art class at Colonel Wheeler Middle School in Crown Point, Skyler created the cover design for this pull-out section. (Also pictured are Rich Day and Jean Lahm of the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce who shared the exciting news with Skyler).
homeswee thomewood.com. Back by popular demand, the pop-up shops will feature dozens of new vendors from handmade jewelry and accessories to home décor and garden art.
THROUGH AUG 27 Demotte’s Market in the Park, 2-7pm Wed, 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 25 Schererville International Farmers’ Market, 3-8pm Thu, Redar Park, Replinger Rd/ Park St & S Park
Ave, Schererville. 219.865.5503. Fresh farm produce, artisan baked goods, specialty foods, freshly ground coffee, locally grown honey, personal care products, locally farmed meats and a beer/wine garden with performances by local, acoustic performers make this market a must-see.
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Schoolhouse Shop Farmers’ Market, 10am-2pm Sat, Schoolhouse Farmers’ Market, 278 E 1500 N Chesterton. 219.926.7117. schoolhouseshop. com. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of market items at this weekly event.
Portage Community Market, 11am-3pm Sun, Founders’ Square Park, 6300 S Founders’ Square Park, Portage. 219.762.1675. ci.portage.in.us. Produce, breads, flowers, crafts and food are all on display at this weekly market.
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.
• 7:30-10:30 pm — Nawty: Currently this band is playing the local circuit in Northwest Indiana. The present line-up has been together as a unit since 2007 molding and shaping their shows — high energy, high entertainment, high crowd involvement and just an overall good ole rockin’, fun show for everyone. They cover a vast array of musical genres from light to heavy and old to new. Saturday, June 14, noon-11pm • 10am – 34th annual 5K/2K Hub Run: Race starts and finishes at the Crown Point Courthouse. Pre-race registration and Post-race awards on the west steps • 2-5pm — 1st annual Crown Point Cornhole Classic: $1,000 PAYOUT • 4-10:30pm — Beer Garden • 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Hessville Star: Local Northwest Indiana band featuring Survivor’s Billy O on vocals/ bass, Chris Grove on keys, Karp on drums and Zeke on guitar.
Dollie Parade 11am Monday, June 16
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• Line up on the east side of the downtown Crown Point Courthouse.
From nwi.com/go ➼Enjoy Dinner and Show In conjunction with The Second City shows on June 13 and 14 at Theatre at the Center in Munster, guests can also purchase dinner/show tickets for $61. Show only tickets are $40. Call (219) 836-3255 or visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com ➼ The Quest for Breakfast The Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville, is now serving breakfast on Sunday. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (219) 322-4812 or visit thequesteatery.com. ➼ Perfect Pairings The next Perfect Pairings event is from 7 to 9 p.m. June 19 at Horseshoe Casino, Lakeview Room, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets are $40. For tickets, visit chicagohorseshoe. com
Fine Italian fare stars on Cafe Borgia’s menu
Left: Pictured is the interior of Cafe Borgia in Munster. Below: Stuffed mushrooms are among favorite appetizers at Cafe Borgia.
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ike and Karen Jesso have been offering creative Italian recipes to dining fans for nearly three decades. As owners of the popular Cafe Borgia in Munster, the husband-andwife team are happy to continue to serve the community and food fans from Northwest Indiana, Illinois and elsewhere. “We opened in Munster in 2007,” said Karen Jesso, adding they long had customers from Northwest Indiana who frequented their previous Cafe Borgia restaurant when it was located
on Torrence Avenue in Lansing. “We want to continue bringing authentic Italian food made to order and at great value to customers,” Jesso said. The Lansing Cafe Borgia debuted in 1986 and attracted many food fans through the years. It was a small eatery and since reservations weren’t taken, diners had to wait awhile for a table and many did. Fans of the cafe ran the gamut from community residents to chefs, area artists, politicians and others. This writer’s first visit to the now closed Lansing eatery was with
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Carolyn and Gerry Buster, owners of the famed The Cottage Restaurant, which had been located on Torrence Avenue in Calumet City. (The late Carolyn Buster was considered one of the first well-known chefs in the Chicago area). “Carolyn and Gerry Buster introduced a lot of people to our cafe,” Jesso said. The Munster eatery is a much larger space than the Lansing restaurant as Jesso said the main dining room seats 120 while one of the private rooms seats 40 and the other party room seats 30. Cafe Borgia’s bar area can fit about 20 people. Cafe Borgia’s decor, Jesso’s brainchild, was “a lot of fun” to design, she said. Murals adorn the walls while lights designed by Crete artist Charles Lotton hang from the ceiling. The open kitchen is also a focal point. “Charles Lotton has been a customer since we opened,” Jesso said, adding it’s an honor to have his work displayed in the restaurant. (Lotton’s work is also in the Smithsonian). “We have the largest collection of
his lights (housed in one place) in the world,” she said. According to Jesso, many items in the restaurant come from Italy, including the glass tiles on the walls. During a recent visit to Cafe Borgia for lunch, the eatery was buzzing with a local work crowd enjoying diverse dishes. We were seated in the center of the room close to the open kitchen which also allowed us to enjoy the aromas of the recipes being prepared. We began our meal with stuffed mushrooms ($7), which were filled with crumbled sausage, rice and
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Parmesan. The flavor of the stuffing as well as the marinara sauce covering the mushrooms received high marks at our table. Our entrees were Fettuccine Alfredo ($14) and Stuffed Eggplant ($14), both excellent choices. The eggplant was served with a tomato cream sauce and escarole on the side. Chicken was added to the Alfredo dish which made it an even heartier offering. Jesso said husband Mike, whose skills as a chef have been praised through the years, is still the executive chef at Cafe Borgia and has been at the helm of the kitchen since the Lansing days. “He finished third in the nation at McCormick Place (during a major culinary competition) even before there was an ‘Iron Chef,’” she said, about her husband’s expertise in the kitchen. Chef Jesso also has a garden
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on the premises of the cafe. He picks vegetables and herbs from the garden to use in his dishes. If you’re looking for a pleasant restaurant experience and flavorful culinary options, stop in at Cafe Borgia. You’ll soon find yourself planning a return trip. FYI: Cafe Borgia is located at 10018 Calumet Ave., Munster. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information, call (219) 9322-8889 or visit cafeborgia.com At top: One of the popular menu items at Cafe Borgia is the Stuffed Eggplant served with tomato cream sauce and escarole on the side. Above: Opt for a hearty helping of Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken at Cafe Borgia. Left: Hand-blown glass light designs created by artist Charles Lotton hang on the cafe’s ceiling. Photos by Eloise M a r i e Va l a d e z
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