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STING’S NEW MUSICAL SETS SAIL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO ‘SPELLING BEE’ A SUMMER TREAT AT DRURY LANE

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Sting is the creative force behind “The Last Ship.”

SEE+DO 6 | THEATER “’Spelling Bee’ comes to Drury Lane Theatre. 7 | THEATER The latest local theater productions and shows.

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THE BIG SCREEN 10 | CAPSULES The lowdown on all the latest films at a multiplex near you. 12 | 24/7 Your guide to the latest events and happenings in Northwest Indiana and surrounding regions. 14 | FUEL Meatheads brings burger business to Northwest Indiana.

COVER STORY 8 | SAILING PRODUCTION The new musical “The Last Ship” by Sting is docked in Chicago through July 13.

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MUSIC+CLUBS 3 | LOCAL SCENE Berlin’s Terri Nunn talks with Tom Lounges

FUN+GAMES 5 | CASINO SCENE Ruminations on Blackjack

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to eat outside and enjoy the summer weather? We received many suggestions from readers. LORI BELLA STANNERS VIA FACEBOOK: “Lucretia Italian Ristorante in Crown Point has a great patio.” DONNA KINGERY VIA FACEBOOK: “Joe’s Crab Shack!” RICH JONES VIA FACEBOOK: “Santiago’s in Porter.” AMY ORTIZ VIA FACEBOOK: “Cagney’s in Hobart is right on the lake!” ALICIA SANDERS VIA FACEBOOK: “The Lighthouse in Cedar Lake has amazing food and gorgeous outdoor seating with a view of the lake.” TIM KAMMERER VIA FACEBOOK: “Duffy’s in Valpo has a nice outside patio and awesome wings!” Follow us on social media to join the conversation. For next week, where’s your favorite place around the region to view fireworks for July 4? Let us know on social media or email us at GO@NWI.COM to be featured in next week’s feedback! facebook.com/gonwitimes

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All concerts listed below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. METRO metrochicago.com Earl Sweatshirt, 10 pm July 19 (18 and older). $23

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St. Lucia, 9 pm Nov. 11 (18 and older). $17

Drake, Lil Wayne, 7 pm Aug. 10. $45.50-$145

ith the sexy image and sultry vocals of West Coast actressturned-singer Terri Nunn, the band Berlin helped introduce American music fans to Europe’s Electro-Pop sound. The band’s racy first hit debuted in 1982.

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“It was really hard to get radio play because that kind of lyric content had never been done in a pop song before. There were towns that wouldn’t let us perform live because they ‘…didn’t want to hear us sing about that kind of stuff’,” said Nunn, long-distance from Santa Rosa Valley, Calif.. “It’s tame by today’s standards, but it was pretty

cutting edge then. Because of that, it exploded as an underground hit.” Nunn loves the evolution of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and where it’s gone since Berlin first hit the scene. “EDM is exploding and it’s re-inspired me to use sounds people have not heard Berlin use before,” she said. Evidence of her ambition to stay

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Supersuckers, 7:30 pm Aug. 17 (17 and older). $12-$15

Willie Watson, 8 pm Oct. 21 $18-$22

Snarky Puppy, 10 pm Sept. 19 (17 and older). $30-$80

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Berlin’s Terri Nunn is singing and looking better than ever

Allen Stone, 7 pm Oct. 16 (18 and older). $35.09

Alkaline Trio, 7 pm Oct. 16-19. $33-$38

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Berlin, featuring Terri Nunn, will perform July 1 at City Winery in Chicago.

Delta Spirit, 8 pm Oct. 11 (18 and older), $20

The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me!, 6:30 pm Oct. 16. $29.50

Banks, 9 pm Oct. 7 (18 and older). $22

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Shovels & Rope, 7 pm Oct. 2 (18 and older). $36.61

CONCORD MUSIC HALL Concordmusichall. com The Cult, 5:30 pm Aug. 9. $41.49 Propagandhi, 6 pm Aug. 20. $25.49 ROSEMONT THEATER Rosemont.com/ theatre Roberto Carlos, 9 pm Sept. 26. $83.55-$155.30 THE CHICAGO THEATRE Thechicagotheatre. com

Marco Antonio Solis, 8 pm Aug. 23. $73.80-$151.70 HOUSE OF BLUES Hob.com Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 8 pm Aug. 14 (17 and older). $51.10 Jesse McCartney, 5:30 pm July 28. $36.55 RIVIERA THEATRE Jamusa.com Alt-J, 7:30 pm Nov. 1. $38.50 UIC PAVILION Uicpavilion.com “Parks & Devastation Tour” featuring A Day to Remember, Chiodos and Sleeping with Sirens, 6:30 pm Sept. 18. $40.11$50.42

Mike Birbiglia, 8 pm Sept. 20. $47.13-$62.05 Send information on upcoming concerts to nwitickets@gmail.com.

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cutting edge is Berlin’s latest studio album, “Animal,” which finds Nunn collaborating with a variety of new partners including John King, half of award-winning production duo The Dust Brothers (Beastie Boys, Rolling Stones, Beck). “I already had two songs written (“Mom” and “Stand Up”), but there was no momentum. Once John got involved things started moving. We wrote ‘Break the Chains’ together which really kick-started ‘Animal’,” said Nunn. Nunn also tapped the mad skills of fresh young songwriter Derek Cannavo. “The first song I did with Derek was ‘Animal’ and I got so excited I nearly handcuffed him to my office desk and said I’ll feed you once in a while but we gotta do more of this.” In three months they co-wrote seven songs. Nunn looks and sounds as amazing as she did three decades ago. She said quitting smoking was the best thing for her career. “I definitely sing better. After I quit smoking my range expanded both high and low,” she said. “I had no idea I could have that kind of range because when I started I was a smoker. Plus, I’m a vegan, I work out a lot and I focus on staying happy.” Nunn and her current posse of capable young players are spending much of the summer on the road touring behind “Animal” and rebuilding the Berlin brand. They perform at 8 p.m. July 1st at City Winery (1200 West Randolph St.) in Chicago with special guest, Vapornet. Tickets: $28-$36. More: (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com/chicago. “I’m very proud of ‘Animal’ and I want people to hear it, but I know when I see a band I want to hear songs I know,” said Nunn. “Yes, we’ll play some new songs, but of course we are playing ‘Take My Breath Away’ (from the “Top Gun” soundtrack), ‘No More Words,’ and all the old songs people remember.”

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MUSIC NOTES: • At press time, I learned Buckwheat Zydeco will bring his Louisiana sound to Valparaiso when co-headlining the first annual “Lightning Bug Festival” on July 6 at Sunset Hill Park. Fresh from his televised jam with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots marking his comeback after 2013”s cancer scare, the Sunset gig will be Zydeco’s first Northwest Indiana performance in many years. A fundraiser for The Dunes Learning Center, the fest is a great fit for this artist who loves kids and has two successful children’s albums in his catalog. • Starr Lee Williams – vocalist/ band leader of the popular Northwest

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Indiana covers group, Dreamz – presents her annual breast cancer fundraiser “Ladies Rock Night” on Saturday at Sunset Lounge (5844 U.S. Hwy. 6) in Portage. Following a late morning motorcycle run that kicks off the event, Dreamz and other female-fronted bands Seldom Told and Satalyte Gypsies will perform. More info: (219) 762-6065. • Singer/songwriter/guitarist Yvonne Doll and her Chicago-based indie rock combo, The Locals, release their new single “The Wilful Suspension of Disbelief” tonight at Emporium Arcade Bar (1366 N. Milwaukee) on a multi-artist bill including Future Laureates, ARS Nova

and Friendly People. Hear it now: localsrock.com. • 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio’s “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” program theme at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 1is “American Pride” with pro-American tunes by Johnny Cash, Charlie Rich, Merle Haggard, and others. One of the most patriotic Americans I know, Charlie Daniels will guest and will share his thoughts on America the beautiful. Of course a few choice Daniels’ recordings will also be featured. Encore broadcast at 10 p.m. July 4. Lakeshore streams live at: lakeshorepublicmedia.org/radio. Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com

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Your Home Team Schedules ➙June 26: Chicago Cubs vs. Nationals, 7:05 pm; Chicago White Sox at Blue Jays, 6:07 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Sioux Falls Canaries, 7:10 pm • June 27: Chicago Cubs vs. Nationals, 7:05 pm; Chicago White Sox @ Blue Jays, 6:07 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. T-Bones, 7:05 pm • June 28: Chicago Cubs vs. Nationals, 12:05 pm; Chicago White Sox @ Blue Jays, 12:07 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. T-Bones, 7:05 pm • June 29: Chicago White Sox @ Blue Jays, 12:07 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. T-Bones, 5:05 pm

Some Blackjack shopping tips ‌JOHN G. BROKOPP / JGBROKOPP1@GMAIL.COM‌

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ecause blackjack is the only casino table game in which skill can play an important role, casinos have done everything they possibly can through the years to re-tool the game in an attempt to neutralize any edge studious players can acquire. If you play the game with any degree of regularity and are serious about keeping the house advantage to a minimum, it is important to scrutinize the rules at individual properties to know exactly what you’re up against. Here are the primary categories for smart blackjack shoppers: TABLE MINIMUM: You have to play at a table you can afford. Keep in mind that even at a $5 or $10 game you can always wager more, up to the table max. A lower minimum will give your bankroll more mileage and help you weather cold streaks. NUMBER OF DECKS: Ever since basic strategy was popularized, casinos have abandoned single-deck hand-dealt games in favor of multiple-deck games dealt out of shoes. The more decks in play, the harder the house advantage works against players. The most popular variations are six-deck and eight-deck games. The former is the lesser of two evils, so make it a point to seek them out. CUT DEPTH: This is a critical category, especially for players who keep track of the cards that are dealt. The more decks the casino puts in play after the shuffle, the better it is for skilled players. Watch carefully to see where the dealer places the cut card and how many decks are chopped off. The norm is up to two decks, but if you find a casino where only one and one-half decks are cut out of play you can bet it’s a good place to play the game. SOFT-17: Blackjack games where the dealer must stand on a soft 17 are preferred over games where the dealer hits that hand. When the dealer is given the opportunity to make a better hand out of a marginally weak

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one, it increases the house advantage at the expense of players. OPPORTUNITY: It’s a tough go grinding out profit winning even money on minimum bets. That’s why when the situation warrants (a weak dealer up-card), you should take advantage of the chance to bet more when the dealer is in a position of weakness and in jeopardy to bust. Opportunities for players to accomplish this goal include being able to double down on any two cards, being permitted to split any pair, and being allowed to double down after splitting. Casinos that place restrictions on these perks are ones to avoid. Pay special attention to house rules on splitting aces. Most will allow you to do it only once, which means if you draw a third ace on one of them you’re stuck with a 12. If you find a casino that allows you to split aces twice, or even up to three times, you’ve struck a strategic pot of gold. THE SHUFFLE: Automatic and the more insidious continuous shufflers are popping up with ever increasing frequency at casinos around the country. They are designed to speed up the game and subject your bankroll to the ravages of the unrelenting house advantage. The best games are where the dealers shuffle up manually. It not only gives the players a little break to collect their thoughts and regroup, it also provides some down time. Automatic shufflers are the lesser of the two evils. Continuous shufflers should be avoided at all costs.

BONUS ROUND-UP: Blue Chip: July is your month to enjoy some “Fun in the Sun” at the Michigan City resort. B-Connected player’s club members just need to claim all three letters in the word “SUN” at the promotional kiosk during the following weeks to qualify for a guaranteed slot prize between $10 and $10,000: Claim the “S” July 1 through July 6; Claim the “U” July 7 through July 13; Claim the “N” July 14 through July 20. Qualified B-Connected members must swipe their card between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 29 to claim their prize.

Four Winds: The property is giving away a luxury vehicle on Saturday, July 5, in the $125,000 Hot Summer Ride event. The grand prize is a 2014 Maserati Ghibli or a share of $55,000 in cash prizes. Hourly drawings will begin at 1 p.m. (EDT) with a $10,000 winner. The car will be given away at 9 p.m. There will be a “last chance” cash drawing for $15,000 at 10 p.m. W Club members receive one free entry daily now through July 5 by visiting the W Players Club. Earn additional entries by playing slots or table games. Harrah’s Joliet: This coming weekend is your final opportunity to get in on the Pump Payout promotion. Earn entries Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. Play the kiosk game from Noon until 10 p.m. to receive one free guess at the pump price. Every hour between 3 and 10 p.m. a gas price amount will be revealed for your chance to win a share of $16,000. Please visit the property for complete details. Horseshoe: For the second straight year “The Shoe” hosted its own Relay for Life fundraising event. Participating employees formed teams for the June 10 – 11 event and pledged to have at least one member from each team circulating the venue’s 1/9-mile track at all times for 24 hours straight to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The goal was to exceed last year when the property clocked 645 miles and raised $14,000. Horseshoe has pledged to match all donations made up to $5,000 during the month of June. Guest donations are still being accepted on the casino floor. Majestic Star: The final “Earn & Get Giveaway” for the month of June will be held on Sunday. Player’s club members who earn 250 in slot points from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. will be eligible to receive the outdoor gift of the day, including an Igloo Party Bucket, Cuisinart Charcoal Grill, Picnic Time Portable Cooler, and Beverage Dispenser and 12-piece BBQ/Cooler set. Eligible players may redeem their prize Noon to 10 p.m. at the 2nd level entrance walkway.

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Celeb birthdays J‌ une 27: Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 72. Actress Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 63. Country singer Lorrie Morgan is 55. is 48. Actor Yancey Arias (“Kingpin”) is 43. Actor Tobey Maguire is 39. Singer Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer is 38. Reality star Khloe Kardashian is 30. Actor Drake Bell (“Drake and Josh”) is 28. June 28: Comediandirector Mel Brooks is 88. Comedian John Byner is 77. Bassist Dave Knights of Procol Harum is 69. Actor Bruce Davison is 68. Actress Kathy Bates is 66. Actress Mary Stuart Masterson is 48. Actor John Cusack is 48. Actor Gil Bellows (“Ally McBeal”) is 47. Actress Danielle Brisebois (“All in the Family”) is 45. Country singer Kellie Pickler is 28.

Learning letter-perfect lines Actor Eli Branson ready to spell ‘success’ with Drury Lane run of ‘Spelling Bee,’ at Oakbrook theater ‌Philip Potempa / philip.potempa@nwi.com

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ctor Eli Branson’s experience joining the cast of the new production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” opening today at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., shares a few parallels to what his character William Barfee also endures. “I was cast for my role much later than the rest of the actors and actresses,” said Branson, chatting a week ago, just prior to the first preview performance of the musical comedy. “So when I spent my first moments meeting the rest of the cast on stage, it had that same feeling of what our character counterparts face being gathered with others in a spotlight and not really knowing what to expect. I knew a couple of other people in the cast, just from some social settings, but none of us have ever worked together before.” Branson, who moved to Chicago in 2009 from Nashville, admits he wasn’t all so familiar with this musical, which has played so many stages around Chicagoland, and also Northwest Indiana, including 2013 runs at both Valparaiso University and Theatre at the Center in Munster. This latest staging at Drury Lane Theatre, part of the legendary dinner theater venue’s 30th anniversary season, runs until Aug. 17. Scott Calcagno is directing his version of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy about six competitive kids pitting their brain powers against one another in hopes of bringing home the gold at the annual spelling contest finals. The rest of the cast, billed as “one

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of the youngest assembled on the Drury Lane stage,” includes Landree Fleming as shy Olive Ostrovsky, and also in the cast of the 2013 Theatre at the Center run, Carolyn Braver plays Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, who is ready to rid the world of social injustice, Jordan DeLeon is cast as boy scout Chip Tolentino, Zack Colonna plays flighty Leaf Coneybear and Stephenie Soohyun Park is driven and all-business Marcy Park. Playing the adults who serve up the words to contestants are Frances Limoncelli as former spelling champ-turned-allstar-Realtor Rona Lisa Peretti, Joe Dempsey as Principal Douglas Panch while Jonathan Butler-Duplessis is cast as juice box-toting Mitch Mahoney, charged with consoling the losers. There’s also another favorite tradition of this show, which first found its success a decade ago when launched Off-Broadway in New York, which provides a chance for the cast of characters to expand at every performance courtesy of audience participation. “Since we call on members of the audience to come on stage to join us at each performance, there’s always a fresh element to the show every time the curtain goes up,” Branson said. “We actually ask for volunteers who are interested in participating to sign-up out in the lobby before the show. So a part of our rehearsals include being prepared for how to handle anything or anyone, once we bring the participants on stage for that part of the performance.” The production team for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling

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Actor Eli Branson, as William Barfee, (center) leads a musical number in the stage comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” playing now until Aug. 17th at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

Bee” includes Ben Johnson as music director, Jeff Kmiec as scenic designer, Lee Fiskness as lighting designer, Ray Nardelli as sound designer, Nick Heggestad as properties designer and Erika Senase as costume designer. As for the other parallels for Branson and his character, who suffers from a blocked air passage to one nostril (yet also has the amazing added ability to use his “magic foot” to spell out words on the floor), he said he relates to the pressure of the possibility of misspelling a simple word. “I can still remember the words that got me eliminated in my own spelling bees from when I was in school,” he confessed. “I left off the ‘e’ in ‘morale’ and I also lost out one-time with the word ‘appointment.’ And now, those are words I will always remember.” However, there’s one aspect of his

character William Barfee’s traits that does NOT ring true to Branson’s own weaknesses. “My character has this severe allergy to peanuts, which I don’t have in real life,” he said. “But what’s so ironic, is the guy who plays the character in the show who tries to torment me with candy containing peanuts, really does have an allergy to peanuts. So props department had to create special safe fake peanut candy packages.” WHAT: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” • WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. • WHEN: Now until Aug. 17, with performances 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays. • HOW MUCH: Tickets start as low as $35 for seniors with student group rates available starting at $30. All other tickets range from $40 to $50, with lunch and dinner packages available. Parking is free. • FYI: (630) 530-0111 or drurylane.com.

THEATER NOW SHOWING JUNE 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.

JUNE 28-29 PANACHE 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St, Hammond. 219.852.0848. beatniksonconkey.com. This heartwarming romantic comedy takes place in the apartment of Harry Baldwin, an artist/ short order cook beset by Kathleen Trafalgar, a debutant heiress who wants Harry’s license plate for her husband. In addition to his drinking and gambling problems, Harry wrestles with some deeper demons, while Kathleen seems to have the perfect life of wealth and culture until she meets Harry.

THROUGH JUNE 29 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 8pm June 27, 2pm June 29, L’arc en Ciel Theatre

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Group, 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.

THROUGH JULY 5 WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? Festival Players Guild, Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. At her impromptu bachelorette party, Millie and her best friends dive into age-old questions about love, marriage and dating. Featuring smash hits from the 1960s, this uplifting show reaffirms that during life’s struggles true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength.

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

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 for musical and dramatic performances.

“Once upon a Mattress” at L’arc en Ciel Theatre greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its 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

ROSS MUSIC THEATER, 227 Center Street, Hobart. m-mproductions.com. Ross Music Theatre is a community theater group whose goal is to involve everyone who wants to in the magic known as theater. Ross Music Theatre in association with M & M Productions puts on a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical. STAR PLAZA THEATRE, I-65 & US 30, Merrillville. 219.769.6600. starplazatheatre.com. With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round. With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package

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“Panache” now playing at Beatniks on Conkey to area theatergoers. THE THEATRE AT THE CENTER, CENTER FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com. This theater, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, has the distinction of being the only professional equity theater in Northwest Indiana, and showcases the artistry of professional actors, musicians and designers from throughout the Midwest. TOWLE COMMUNITY THEATER, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. To honor its mission of nurturing and celebrating local talent in the arts, the Towle Community Theater presents exhibitions, theatrical productions and musical performances in the

heart of downtown Hammond.

ILLINOIS AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org. A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances and a variety of artistic productions. 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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‘The Last Ship’: Sting’s maiden voyage drops anchor in Chicago Sting’s first musical titled “The Last Ship” is running in Chicago through July 13.

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ne of the most anticipated musicals of the year has sailed into the Windy City. “The Last Ship,” Grammy-winning musician Sting’s latest monumental creative project, began previews June 10 and officially opened Wednesday at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago. The Windy City debut is a World Premiere pre-Broadway Provided engagement. Above: Actor Michael Presented by Esper stars as main Broadway in character Gideon Chicago, “The Fletcher in “The Last Last Ship” conShip.” Below: Rachel tinues through Tucker stars as Meg July 13. Dawson in “The Last The producShip.” tion is scheduled to begin previews in New York on Sept. 29 at the Neil Simon Theatre. But local theater fans have the opportunity to get a rare first look at Sting’s new work, which is set in the shipbuilding community of Wallsend, the town where the hitmaking musician grew up. With “The Last Ship,” Sting breaks an eight-year songwriting block, and delivers his first musical production. The work, with autobiographical leanings, is directed by Joe Mantello with music and lyrics by Sting and book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey. Steven Hoggett is the choreographer. “I decided it was time in my life to honor the community I came from,”

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Sting said in press materials for the show. He added his earliest memories were of majestic ships at the end of the street where he lived. The storyline of “The Last Ship” revolves around the closeness of the community, the hardworking people who reside there, the relationships between family and friends of the area and the changing face of the shipbuilding business as time goes on and how the work industry is about to collapse. (Locals will recognize the atmosphere

to be similar to that of the working class community during the faltering of the steel mill industry around Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s Southeast Side). “It’s a universal story about community, family, fathers and sons — a symbol of hope,” Sting said. Starring as main characters Gideon Fletcher and Meg Dawson are Michael Esper of “American Idiot” fame and Irish actress Rachel Tucker, who starred as Elphaba in “Wicked” on the

West End. “This is a dream job. It’s pretty incredible,” said Rachel Tucker, about being cast in the world premiere production. “On top of it, we get to work with Sting,” she added. Though Sting is not in the show, the actors said he’s been very involved in the rehearsal process and is hands-on with the production. Tucker and Esper said they’d always admired Sting’s work as a musician including his solo compositions and

his music with The Police. According to Esper, the fact that “The Last Ship” is an “original” “For the piece and that he working has the opportunity to work on something so class, (the rare is extremely change in rewarding. Esper and the industry) Tucker said the production is was a huge filled with much hardship and passion and they strive to do justice to Sting’s we’re very memory of his much trying childhood and the hardworking to get that community that influenced him. across. The “For the women were working class, (the change in the industry) was the backbone a huge hardship of the and we’re very much trying to community.” get that across,” Tucker said. Rachel Tucker “The women were the backbone of the community,” she added. “For me, the show is very much about love and family,” Tucker said. “I feel honored to be performing

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Above: Key creative team members of “The Last Ship” appeared at a Chicago press conference announcing the pre-Broadway world premiere of Sting’s new musical. Pictured, from left, are Joe Mantello, director; Steven Hoggett, choreographer; musician Sting and John Logan, author. Photo by Eloise M a r i e Va l a d e z

Left: Tanker Tyne Pride is shown at the end of a street in England. Musician Sting’s earliest memories are of the massive and majestic ships being built in his community as he was growing up. Photo by Peter Loud

Sting’s music,” Esper stressed, adding it’s a gorgeous and intimate score. About being cast alongside Tucker, Esper said “I’m so lucky to be working with her.”

Both actors said opening the show in Chicago is perfect because it’s a strong theater town with audiences that are interested and receptive. FYI: “The Last Ship” continues

through July 13 at Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Tickets range from $35 to $95. Call (800) 775-2000 or visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

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Fandango’s top ten ticket best sellers ‌:‌ 1‌ 22 Jump Street 2 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3 Maleficent 4 Edge of Tomorrow 5 The Fault In Our Stars 6 X-Men: Days of Future Past 7 Godzilla (2014) 8 A Million Way to Die In the West 9 Neighbors 10 Chef

In Theaters This WeekEND

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‌Transformers: Age of Extinction 2 hr 37 min | PG-13 | Released June 26

Transformers: Age of Extinction begins after an epic battle left a great city torn, but with the world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from a new cast of humans (led by Mark Wahlberg), Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world. Michael Bay (Director/Executive Producer) is one of the entertainment industry’s most successful filmmakers, currently listed as the 4th highest grossing director of all time. Characterized by his aggressive visual style and high-octane action sequences that have become his cinematic signature, the films that Bay has directed and produced via his two production companies have grossed $5.5 billion worldwide.

‌Jersey Boys

Think Like a Man Too

‌How to Train Your Dragon 2

The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. Clint Eastwood’s big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the foursome, whose hit songs influenced a generation, and are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical, which has been running on Broadway for more than eight years and has also enjoyed successful tours around the globe.

In the ingenious adaptation of comedian and nationally syndicated radio host Steve Harvey’s New York Times best-selling book Act Like A Lady, Think Like a Man, we meet a group of close friends whose romantic entanglements with the women they pursued made for plenty of sharp comedy and heartfelt reflection. Leave it to a big wedding in Las Vegas, however, to make the next stage in these couple’s lives another fraught confluence of fears, desires and good intentions gone wrong. In the highly anticipated sequel Think Like a Man Too, the beloved characters are back, and there are still some lingering questions.

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.

2 hr 14 min | R | Released June 20

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2 hr 2 min | PG-13 | Released June 20

1 hr 45 min | PG | Released June 13

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‌The Fault in our Stars 2 hr 5 min | PG-13 | Released June 6

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 numberone bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.

22 Jump Street

Words and Pictures

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.

1 hr 49 min.| R| Released June 13

1 hr 51 min |PG-13| Released May 23

AMC Showplace 12 1400 Eagleridge Schererville, IN 219.322.9264 amctheatres.com AMC Showplace Hobart 12 2590 Southlake Mall Merrillville, IN 219.755.0377 amctheatres.com

Kennedy Theatre 6735 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 219.845.5336 Crown Theatre 19 N Court St. Crown Point, IN 219.663.1616 Hoosier Theatre 1335 119th St Whiting, IN 219.659.0567 Cinemark Theater 700 Porter’s Vale Blvd Valparaiso, IN 800.326.3264 Lansing Cinema 8 16621 Torrence Ave Lansing, IL 708.418.0300

Portage 16 & IMAX 6550 U.S. Highway 6 Portage, IN 46368 219.764.7469 imax. com/theatres/t/ portage-16-imax/ Art Theater 230 Main St. Hobart, IN 219.942.1670 hobartarttheater.com

Edge of Tomorrow 1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released June 6

‌Maleficent

1 hr 38 min | PG | Released May 30

A Million Days to Die in the West

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.

2 hr | R | Released May 30

‌X-Men: Days of Future Past

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1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released May 23

‌Million Dollar Arm

2 hr 10 min | PG-13 | Released May 23

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.

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.

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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.

2 hr 4 min | PG | Released May 16

Transformers: age of exTincTion [PG-13] 900 1205AM [REALD 3D] 900 1205AM Think Like a man Too [PG-13] 1030AM 120 420 700 955 22 Jump sTreeT [R] 1050AM 135 420 705 950 The fauLT in our sTars [PG-13] 1005AM 105 410 710 1010 how To Train Your Dragon 2 1010AM 1050 1250 130 330 610 850 [REALD 3D] 1130AM 210 415 450 730 1010

JerseY BoYs [R] 1000AM 105 415 720 1025 maLeficenT [PG] 1005AM 1240 320 605 840 [REALD 3D]1130AM 530 eDge of Tomorrow [PG-13] 1000AM 100 400 705 1005 [REALD 3D] 230 x-men: DaYs of fuTure pasT [PG-13] 1230 640 [REALD 3D] 335 945 a miLLion waYs To Die in The wesT [R] 1030AM 120 410 700 950

HAPPENINGS 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.

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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 26: Valleyaires Barbershop, Dave Russell Caricature Night and Dr. Scott Simerlein; JUL 2: La Porte City Band, Merry Johnson and Leigh Morris; JUL 3: Cripple Creek and Dr. Scott Simerlein (Stone Lake Beach, 300 Grangemouth Dr, La Porte). JUN 28

Eat, Shop & Rock 10am-4pm, Hohman Ave & Williams St, Hammond. 219.512.4298. downtownhammond.org. This sidewalk sale and fest celebrates the ‘60s and ‘70s and features a wide array of vendors; singing, look-a-like and trivia contests; live music; vintage cars; delicious food and more. JUN 28

Gary Clean Water Festival 11am-4pm, Marquette Park, 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary. 219.882.3000. During this 10th annual event, everyone is encouraged to get outside and enjoy canoeing, biking, hiking, creative arts, beach safety, fishing education, youth outdoor games, informational booths, water quality presentations and more at Marquette Park.

Kappa Klassic Scholarship Golf Outing‌ 9am-3pm, South Gleason Golf Course, 3400 Jefferson St, Gary. 219.938.0414. garykappas.com. The Gary Alumni Chapter of Kappa Kappa Alpha Psi Faternity hosts its annual golf outing, which begins with a shotgun start.

JUN 28 ‌ Marsh Nature Hike‌ 2-5pm, Hobart Prairie Grove, 5250 S Liverpool Rd, Hobart. 219.742.3414. indiana. sierraclub.org. Sponsored by Duneland Sierra Club, this hike explores the 300-acre Hobart Prairie Grove unit of the Indiana National Lakeshore. Hikers should wear long pants and walking shoes, and bring drinking water and bug repellent.

JUN 28-29 ‌ ARTigras Art Festival‌ 10am-6pm, downtown New Buffalo, Mich. 888.660.6222. newbuffalo.org. Original works of art in all mediums—painting, sculpture, glass,

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photography, drawings, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics and mixed media—from artists around Harbor Country and the surrounding areas will be showcased at this free public festival. The weekend also features entertainment, great food and a Harbor Country gallery tour.

JUN 28-29 ‌ Garden Walk‌ 9am-5pm walk, Lowell. 11am-1pm lunch, Gardens of Niemeyers, 3242 W 169th Ave, Lowell. 219.696.8282. The Lowell Garden Club presents its 18th annual garden walk, featuring a stroll through some of the town’s most beautiful gardens with a garden luncheon held at Gardens of Niemeyers.

JUN 28-29 ‌ SummerFest‌ 10am run, 6-10pm fest Sat; 2-9pm fest Sun, St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln Ave, Calumet City, Ill. 708.862.4165. saintandrewparish.com. The parish’s 41st annual summer festival kicks off with the Disciple Dash 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning and continues with a festival featuring live music, a bean bag tournament, food and drink vendors, kids’s games, bingo, raffles and more.

JUN 28 ‌ Picnic en Blanc,‌ 4-9pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso 219.462.0025. taltree. org. A whimsical affair, this year’s gala features food and entertainment based

Through 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.

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on the world-famous Dîner en Blanc. Guests are asked to dress in white and bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the show full surprises during this adults-only event.

JUN 29 ‌ Deep River Grinders Baseball Game‌ 2pm, Grinders Field at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, Hobart. 219.769.7275. lakecountyparks.com. The Deep River Grinders face the Long Nines for a baseball game following the original rules of 1858. Fans are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Hot dogs and sarsaparilla will be for sale.

JUN 29 ‌ Public Enemy Festival & 5K‌ 8am registration; 9am race, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point. 219.662.9840. yourhometownevents. com. This themed family event benefits many Northwest Indiana charities and organizations. The day

begins with a timed 5K run/walk or one-mile run/walk. The fun continues with food and merchandise vendors, live music and kids’ activities. Attendees can have their mug shot taken, walk among vintage cars and enter the costume contest dressed as a gangster, flapper or police officer.

exhibits THROUGH JUN 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.

THROUGH JUN 29 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 AMerican White Ripple Gallery & Co, 6725 Kennedy Ave, Hammond. 219.433.4072. whiteripple.com. Using a variety of styles, visual forms, symbols and metaphors, each work in this exhibit provides a wide-angle view into the bi-cultural American experience. Some of the artists are first, second or third generation immigrants, while others can trace their heritage

back to the Native American Indians.

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. 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

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art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometrical patterns with hard edges.

performance THROUGH JUL 17 Concerts in the Park 7-9 pm Thu, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland. 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 26: Neverly Brothers; JUL 10: Dan Mateja and the Downtown Sound; JUL 17: Piano Man Mike Sigman.

THROUGH AUG 15 Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, 7:30-9:30pm, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. From classical to jazz, Summer Rhapsody Music Festival is a feast of the sounds and senses for music lovers of all ages. Attendees should bring a picnic, blanket and chairs. JUN 27: VHS Jazz Band; JUL 9: Switchback; JUL 16: Valparaiso Community University Concert Band; JUL 23: Middle School Concert Band; AUG 1: Spazmatics; AUG 8: Mozart in the Park; AUG 15: Highway Band.

JUN 26 Up Close & Personal Jazz on the Lagoon 6:30pm doors open; 7:30pm music, Marquette Park,

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American English Concert 6:30-8:30pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree.org. American English showcases the best Beatles’ songs from 1963 to 1970. Attendees should bring their own lawn chair. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

1 N Grand Blvd, Gary. 219.938.7362. marquetteparkgary. org. Music lovers can enjoy jazz on the lagoon at Marquette Park.

JUN 28 Jimmy Buffett 8pm, First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre, 19100 S Ridgeland, Tinley Park, Ill. 708.614.1616. livenation.com. Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett brings the beach bum lifestyle to Tinley Park with his self-described “drunken Caribbean rock ‘n’ roll” and “gulf+Western” music. A full-on participatory experience, concertgoers should don their Hawaiian shirts, flip-flops and grass skirts in preparation for this tropical party.

JUN 28-29, JUL 5-6 Micro Music Mash 7-9pm, Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7509. dunessummertheatre. com. This musical event features bands Theft to the Gallows, Love Cartel, DJ Big Dirty, Def Master Les, Nila, Terrible Spaceship and Sunny and Croom!

JUN 29 Chicago Funk Fest Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.7463. horseshoehammond. com. Recording both as Parliament and Funkadelic, George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ‘70s, twisting soul music

into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s acid heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Sly Stone.

farmers’ markets THROUGH JUL 5 Pop-Up Shops 10am-7pm Sat, 18065 Harwood Ave, Homewood, Ill. 773.490.6046. homesweethomewood. 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 11am-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.

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.

THROUGH SEPT 28 Portage Community Market 11am-3pm Sun, Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. 219.762.1675. ci.portage.in.us. Produce, breads, flowers, crafts and food are all on display at this weekly market.

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Beatles tribute band American English is pictured in front of a backdrop of American and British flags. The band will play at Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Friday.

THROUGH SEPT 28 Town of Munster’s Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm Sun, Centennial Park, 1005 S Centennial Dr, Munster. 219.836.7275. munster. org. This weekly market features fresh produce and fun every Sunday.

THROUGH SEPT 30 Central Park Plaza Market 8am-2pm Tue, 8am-noon Sat, Central Park Plaza, downtown Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events’ weekly market now features extended hours. Market-goers can enjoy fresh produce, handmade items, locally grown ingredients, live lunchhour music and more.

THROUGH OCT 10 Central Market 3-8pm Fri, Central Park 600 N Broad St, Griffith. 219.484.6697. Patrons to this weekly night market will be treated to some of the region’s finest musical artists and can browse selected foods, wines and

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Michael Bruccoleri plays music to shop by during a past visit to Chesterton’s European Market. beers, and crafted wares available for purchase.

THROUGH OCT 18 Highland Street Market 9am-1pm Sat, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.838.0114. highlandparks.org. Farmers and vendors offer produce, cheeses, honey, natural hair and

skin products, pies, cakes, spices and more at this weekly market.

THROUGH OCT 25 Chesterton’s European Market 8am-2pm Sat, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton. 219.926.5513.

chestertonseuropeanmarket.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.

THROUGH OCT 29 Riverside Market 10am-3pm Sat-Sun, 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.

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From nwi.com/go ➼Perfect Pairings, Perfect Pairings event is from 7 to 9 p.m. on select Thursdays at Horseshoe Casino, Lakeview Room, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets are $40. For tickets and upcoming schedule, visit chicagohorseshoe.com

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HUNGARIAN MUSIC!! The DOWNTOWN HAMMOND COUNCIL Presents the 5th Annual

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Browse to the Beat Sidewalk Sale & Fest Saturday, June 28 | 10am-4pm

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Hohman Avenue and Williams Street Downtown Hammond, Indiana Conveniently located one block east of the Indiana/Illinois state line. The Downtown Hammond Council (DHC) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of VOLUNTEERS whose mission is to revitalize, beautify, and promote our Downtown!

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Best dressed vendor

Celebrity Judging by Kirk Muspratt, NISO Conductor

performing acoustic Beatles music 10 am - 12 pm

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VOLUNTEER, sponsorship, member, and vendor opportunities available…join us! Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. Call 219.512.4298 (Please note that and the City of Hammond Planning calls are accepted 9am-7pm only and Development. Like us on Facebook to receive event notifications or visit us at www.downtownhammond.org

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The Community Table is pictured at Meatheads in Munster.

Meatheads opens first eatery in Northwest Indiana ELOISE MARIE VALADEZ / ELOISE.VALADEZ@NWI.COM

ersonnel behind Meatheads, the casual eatery with the slogan “thoughtful food by caring people” recently brought the restaurant to Northwest Indiana. Meatheads’ Munster location opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 2. The restaurant chain, which began in Bloomington, Ill., will also debut a Schererville eatery on Indianapolis Boulevard sometime this summer. At Meatheads, burgers,

sandwiches, fries, salads, milkshakes and more star on the menu, which boasts “high quality, fresh and never frozen” ingredients. “Meatheads is a family restaurant. We have something on the menu for everyone,” said Joe Sanders, director of marketing for Meatheads. Everything is fresh, all natural and made-to-order,” he added. Sanders said freezers don’t have a starring role at the eatery, and are only used for the ice cream to make milkshakes. About debuting in Indiana,

full service Bar & restaurant Meatheads CEO and founder Tom Jednorowicz said “We selected Munster, Indiana as our first out-of-Illinois location because we felt the community was a fit for our style of family restaurant. We’re looking to expand in Indiana later this summer as well with an opening in Schererville. Indiana residents in this area often drive to the Chicagoland area so now we’re able to provide our restaurant experience in their hometown.” On Meatheads’ menu, guests will find a variety of items including 1/3 pound Meathead ($5), which is a burger; grilled chicken sandwich ($5.25), featuring meat that’s extremely tender; the New England-style “foot-long” hot dog, ($3.50); a chopped wedge salad ($6) and more. Chef-inspired sandwiches, which star 1/3 pound certified Angus beef, include the Californian ($7) with pepper jack cheese, cucumber wasabi sauce, avocado, lettuce and tomato; the Cajun Sunrise, complete with fried egg, bacon and jalapenos; and the Hawaiian, ($7), which has pepper jack cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce, pineapple and jalapenos. Chili-cheese or Cajun fries, (from $2 to $5.50), a Veggie Melt

($4.50) and Grilled Cheese, ($3.50) in addition to various kids meals, are also available. Sanders said giving back to the community is of utmost importance to the Meatheads team. In line with that is the fact that whenever a Meatheads is designed in a specific community, the decor, photos and other designs showcase photos, locales and significant features of the area. The Munster location sports photos on the walls depicting Munster Donut, Harley-Davidson, The Scout Shop of The Boy Scouts of America, Three Floyds Brewing and Munster Baseball among others. There’s also a designated Community Table. “We believe in taking care of the community,” Sanders said. Among their community efforts are its celebration of young athletes who participate in organized sports by awarding a meal to a player selected “meathead of the game” by a local coach; a reading program which rewards kids with a free meal; fundraising opportunities with community organizations and education and library programs. FYI: Meatheads is located at 9140 Calumet Ave., Munster. Call (219) 230-3066.

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