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ith the national economy still recovering, the last few years have been an especially tough time for those in the arts as people trying to keep ahead of their bills have had less money than usual budgeted for entertainment. Like any business, Northwest Indiana’s historic arts treasure Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, in downtown Valparaiso, also has monthly bills to pay. But at MOH they have the added cost of continuous maintenance needed for the 121-year-old venue which has hosted everyone from John Philip Sousa and The Marx Brothers to Roger McGuinn. All these years later, MOH remains a hub of entertainment in the region with a continuous schedule of live theater productions and live music concerts. “Arts venues across the country rely heavily on sponsors, donors and special events that bring an income flow to help cover operating expenses. Memorial Opera House is no different,” said MOH business director Michelle Smith. “So to continue maintaining this venue and to continue presenting the great entertainment for our community, our production engineer Stretch Miller and I started brainstorming
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on ideas. Stretch reached out to local musicians he knows with the idea of doing a day-long concert and ‘Rock The House’ is the result.” “I posted on Facebook that I was in need of some bands for a fundraiser at the opera house for the opera house and I got an unbelievable response,” Miller said. “Everyone on the bill for this event is really excited CONTINUED ON Page G4
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and helping promote it through their own followings. It’s become a real team effort by everyone involved.” In addition to the full bar inside of the opera house, a special outdoor beer garden is being sponsored by Valparaiso’s Figure 8 Brewing. Food will also be available for purchase. “Having top quality stage gear everyone can share will keep things moving quickly,” said Miller, acknowledging stage sponsor Broadway Music of Merrillville. “We have 17 artists on the bill and I’ll be alternating acoustic acts and full bands throughout the day. An acoustic performer will play in front of the curtain as the crew gets a band set up behind the curtain. Once the acoustic artist walks off, the curtain opens and the band starts. We’ll repeat that process throughout.” Acoustic acts perform 30-minute sets and bands get 45-minute sets. Serving as afternoon (1-4pm) emcee is Buddy Devil of regional vaudeville troupe The Lounge Devils while this columnist takes over emcee duties in the evening (7-11pm). Performing in this order are – Mac McElhaney, BB & The Players (comprised of musicians from the Opera House orchestra), Ronn Barnary, The Nick Danger Band, Nicole Jamrose & Mark Soljacich, Big Top, Charles Burton, Firepoint, Andrew Cyprian, Buck Daddy, Chris Grove & Billy O., Ripley Street, The Darren Enloe Band, Dreamz, M.O.B. and Stonewave. “Every person involved with this event is volunteering their time and talents,” Miller said. “So every dollar raised will go to the Memorial Opera House to keep this wonderful venue going.” There will also be an auction for items donated by local businesses to help raise additional funds. Because of the overwhelming response to their call for help, Miller and Smith predict “Rock The House” events will be added to the annual MOH calendar. “We’d like to see this become an annual special event,” Smith said. “Or maybe a twice a year event.” Tickets (available in advance) for this all ages, general admission event are $10 per person and $15 per couple. More: (219) 548-9137 or memorialoperahouse.com.
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MUSIC NOTES: • The Westies — a group with an Americana sound anchored by singer/ guitarist Michael McDermott and his vocalist/violinist wife Heather Horton – will perform an all ages concert on Saturday at Memorial Opera House (104 Indiana Avenue) in Valparaiso to benefit that city’s Respite House, a halfway house for men seeking recovery (respitehouse.org). Showtime: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25. McDermott battled his own addiction issues and went through a recovery process. Now clean, sober and with a passion to support others
Right: Michelle Smith and Stretch Miller are the founders of “Rock the House.”
as they find their way, McDermott has done the Respite House fundraiser for the last 4 years. Showtime: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25. More: memorialoperahouse.com. • A “last call” has been issued for Lake County Fair’s “Battle of the Midway” regional talent competition scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 3 during the 162nd Lake County Fair in Crown Point. The band battle is open to musical groups ages 21 and younger. Official rules, entry form and info at: lake-county-fair.com. Entry deadline is July 25.
“Every person involved with this event is volunteering their time and talents. So every dollar raised will go to the Memorial Opera House to keep this wonderful venue going.” STRETCH MILLER, production engineer
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Celeb birthdays ➙ July 11: Actor Tab Hunter is 83. Ventriloquist Jay Johnson (“Soap”) is 65. Singer Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 64. Actress Sela Ward is 58. . Guitarist Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi is 55. Singer Suzanne Vega is 55. Actress Lisa Rinna is 51. Actor Justin Chambers (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 44. Actor Michael Rosenbaum (“Smallville”) is 42. Rapper Lil’ Kim is 39. Rapper Lil’ Zane is 32. July 12: Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 77. Singer Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 71. Actress Cheryl Ladd is 63. Gospel singer Sandi Patty is 58. Actress Lisa Nicole Carson (“Ally McBeal”) is 45. Actor Steve Howey (“Reba”) is 37. Actress Michelle Rodriguez (“Lost”) is 36. Singer-guitarist Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry is 31.
Terry Fator aims to ‘throw’ vocal talents in Hammond Eloise Marie Valadez / Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com
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here aren’t many performers like Terry Fator. Through the years, Fator, one of only a handful of ventriloquists who’ve catapulted to fame, has developed the multiple talents of not only ventriloquism but the ability to do spot-on impressions and entertain with comedic and singing skills. Fator, who has more than a dozen puppets in his arsenal of cast members, brings his show to The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino at 8 p.m. Friday. The ventriloquist said touring is a joy and gives him the chance to meet his fans across the country. “It’s something I really enjoy doing. And for people who can’t travel (and see the longstanding show in Vegas), they can see it on tour,” Fator said. “It’s a different show than what I do in Vegas.” Fator, who won the $1 million prize as the winner of Season 2’s “America’s Got Talent,” in 2007, has been a headlining performer at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas since 2008 where he stars as “The Voice of Entertainment” in The Terry Fator Theatre. During Fator’s touring show, in addition to his comedic performances, he said he tells people about what it was like being on “America’s Got Talent,” his rise in show business and how he almost gave up on the dream. “I go through the whole entire story,” he said, adding he also relays his time working as a janitor in his parents’ janitorial service. Fator said “America’s Got Talent” was a huge inspiration for him and a wonderful outlet to showcase his talents. “The biggest hurdle for any
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ventriloquist is trying to (break into) mainstream entertainment,” he said. “People always think it’s something you do to entertain children.” He said early on you must prove you “can relate to different ages” and to people who simply want to be entertained in general. Fator has done just that with a traveling suitcase full of characters that have wowed crowds across the country. Among his popular puppets are the lovable Emma Taylor who captured fans on “America’s Got Talent” as she sang “At Last,” Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Elvis Impersonator Maynard Thompkins, Barry Fabulous, Jackyl Mikeson, who is a nod to Michael Jackson and many more. The ventriloquist, who has long been a music fan, said he was previously the lead singer of Texas the Band in the mid ‘80s where he often added impressions of popular singers to the show. “I love country music and ‘80s rock,” he said, about some of his favorite genres. Fator said he’s extremely thankful to “America’s Got Talent” and the masses who continued to vote for him for making his life’s dream a reality. “My life has changed entirely. It was not even four years ago when I was trying to find out how to pay my mortgage. I don’t forget what it was like,” he said. “’America’s Got Talent’ was a godsend. I’m so grateful for the show.” Through his live shows, Fator said, he hopes “people feel my utmost appreciation for their support.” FYI: Terry Fator performs at 8 p.m. Friday at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets start at $34. Visit horseshoehammond.com. Provided
Terry Fator is pictured with Winston the Impersonating Turtle.
THEATER UL 11-13, 18-20, J 25-27 From Up Here Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. High above the bustle of the city, five strangers find solace on the Brooklyn Bridge, suspended between who they were and what they might become. This play explores time, change and the choices that shape the lives of five very different people whose paths cross in the most unlikely of ways. From Up Here asks the question: what makes life worth living?
JUL 11-26 Romeo and Juliet Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Shakespeare’s iconic story of young love cast against the turmoil of an age-long family feud is brought to life on the Chicago Street Theatre stage and the Porter Regional Hospital Amphitheater (for the first two nights).
VENUES Indiana 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,
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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.
Star Plaza Theatre I-65 & US 30, Merrillville. 219.769.6600. starplazatheatre.com. With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round. With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package to area theatergoers. 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.
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
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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
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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From ‘the sticks’ to the stage ‘Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical’ opens tonight as World Premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster PHILIP POTEMPA philip.potempa@nwi.com
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ctor John Stemberg never realized how important rope could be to the functioning fashion of a wardrobe. “Every one of my outfits I wear in this production is designed to be about two sizes too small, with the rope around the waist still used as a very important accessory,” said 6-foot-5inch tall Stemberg, who plays Jethro in the stage world premiere of “Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical,” starting previews tonight and opening Sunday at Theatre at the Center in Munster. “I think this is a role I was born to play.” While planning this 25th annual special season of selected stage productions for audiences at Theatre at the Center, General Manager Richard Friedman and Artistic Director William “Bill” Pullinsi both believe they “struck it rich” when given the opportunity to bring CBS sitcom favorite “The Beverly Hillbillies” to stage with songs and silly humor to tell a fun story. “We wanted something our audiences haven’t seen before, and this show is ready for audiences,” said Friedman, who is now in his third year at Theatre at the Center, happily working with Pullinsi, who joined the venue in 2005. As for Stemberg, originally from Griffith and a graduate of Hammond Baptist High School, his last time on stage performing at the 450-seat Theatre at the Center was in 2000 for the run of “Moon Over Buffalo.” “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical,”
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Actor Jim Harms as Jed Clampett
Actress Kelly Anne Clark as Granny
Summer Smart as Ellie May Clampett
John Stemberg as Jethro
playing until Aug. 10, was created as a new world premiere musical comedy by the late Tony-nominated writer David Rogers, who died earlier this year, and his
daughter Amanda Rogers, with music by award-winning composer Gregg Opelka. Directed by David Perkovich, and created with a budget investment of more than
$300,000, the work is inspired by the 200 episodes and nine seasons of the beloved 1960s CBS sitcom. It follows the nouveau-riche Clampett family as they move to the privileged society of Beverly Hills after discovering an oil reserve on their land. Jed Clampett, Granny, Elly May and Jethro match wits with two crafty con artists and their scheme to fool the family into giving up their millions. Besides Stemberg, the rest of the stage family includes Jim Harms playing Jed, Kelly Anne Clark as Granny and Summer Smart as Elly May. The show even features the classic theme song “The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” as written by producer and songwriter Paul Henning. “This world premiere production features one of the biggest sets ever created for the Theatre at the Center stage in Munster,” said Stemberg, whose actress wife Angie Stemberg performed at Theatre at the Center in 2011 in “Guys and Dolls.” “The sets transition from a small cabin in the hills to the gates of the Beverly Hills estate to a big reveal to the inside of the mansion which includes a two-story layout.” It was in 2011 that Stemberg joined the other principal cast members for an early reading of this work. “This musical comedy is exactly what you’d want it to be,” Stemberg said. “It’s a fun story with great songs and surprises along the way. Since the principal cast members have been with this work from the start when we were gathered for the initial reading, we wanted to make sure our schedules were clear to bring those same roles to the stage to see the process through, once it was ready to bring these characters to life on stage as a world premiere.” The one bittersweet aspect of this artistic journey, according to Stemberg, was last year’s death of playwright Rogers, since he never had the chance to see the final results of his imagined stage creation, as completed by his daughter Amanda. Rogers died at age 85 on June 5, 2013 in Westport, Conn. In addition to his Broadway career, he wrote for television on such series as “The Jackie
Gleason Show” and “The Carol Burnett Show.” As the world premiere production’s director, David Perkovich said many fans don’t realize their favorite TV sitcom about Ozark oil tycoons has been produced as a stage offering for more than a decade. “The show’s creator Paul Henning, who died in 2005, gave David Rogers permission to all of the episode scripts for ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ more than a decade ago to originally create a stage piece based on the characters but not written as a musical,” Perkovich said. “The play version of ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ is owned and available through Dramatic Publishing of Woodstock, Ill. And it’s been done from time to time, but usually by community theaters around the country as an amateur production.” “If you go back and watch episodes, which I did with the cast as part of our preparation, you find that it’s not the Clampett family who is strange,” Perkovich said. “Actually, they are surrounded by strange characters to create farce and inspire their funny reactions to these situations.” Both the director and his cast defend their commitment to not cross lines that would make the famous folksy family too cartoonish. “In the TV series, there were some storylines that included the Jethro character dressing in drag to portray his sister Jethrine, which we did not want to include in this story,” Perkovich said. “We also took out a few of the more obvious running gags, such as the Clampetts not understanding what a doorbell is, and always wondering why whenever they hear the sound of bells, people show up at their door. What we included are some of the favorite funniest classical moments which allow these characters to shine, each in his or her own way.”
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Broadcast for nine seasons on CBS from Sept. 26, 1962 to March 23, 1971, “The Beverly Hillbillies” starred Buddy Ebsen (clockwise from left), Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan and Max Baer, Jr.
Strike it Rich “Beverly Hillbillies” trivia • The Clampett Clan never felt very comfortable in the posh surroundings of the Beverly Hills mansion purchased for them by their banker. In fact, for the first few episodes of the series, the family was convinced they were confined to the house’s first floor since “another family lives upstairs.”
• The Clampetts were convinced the billiards room of their mansion was actually the dining room or as they called it “the fancy eatin’ room” since they used the felt covered pool table to eat meals on special occasions, with the billiard ball holes serving as the place to sit drinking glasses at each place setting.
• The large in-ground pool that was the focal point of the gardens behind the Clampett mansion was referred to by the family as the “cement pond.”
• Granny’s homemade tonic for her “Rheumatism” was actually the “white lightnin’” moonshine made from her still out back.
• While their Beverly Hills estate was elegantly landscaped with spacious patios filled with statuary and urns, Granny used the outdoor terrace to mix large vats of her homemade lye soap over an open fire and hang laundry to dry from the sculpted shrubbery.
• Actress Irene Ryan, who played Granny, was actually much younger than she appeared to be on the show. She died in April 1973 at age 70. One year earlier, she helped create The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship awards to outstanding actors who participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
WHAT: “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical” • WHERE: Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster • WHEN: Now until Aug. 10, 2014 with performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and select Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees. • HOW MUCH: $40 — $44 • FYI: (219) 836-3255 or TheatreAtTheCenter.com
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awn of the Planet D of the Apes 2 hrs 10 min | PG-13| Released July 11
In “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes a growing nation of genetically evolved apes, led by Caesar, are threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species. “The story we are telling will lead to Planet of the Apes, and not Planet of the Humans and Apes, so it’s about how this film fits into that narrative,” said director Matt Reeves. In the new story, the apes have continued to build a community in Muir Woods. Beyond the apes’ enclave, a pandemic, the Simian Flu, has wiped out much of the world’s human population. Gradually the lights of civilization began to dim and become non-existent. For all intents and purposes, humanity has perished. Still, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is about survival and not an apocalypse.
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Earth to Echo
Tammy
The lives of a trio of inseparable friends are about to change. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a highway construction project that is forcing their families to move away. But just two days before they must part ways, the boys begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they team up with another school friend, Emma, and set out to look for the source of their phone signals. What they discover is something beyond their wildest imaginations: a small alien who has become stranded on Earth.
Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) is having a bad day. She’s totaled her clunker car, gotten fired from her thankless job at a greasy burger joint, and instead of finding comfort at home, finds her husband getting comfortable with the neighbor in her own house. It’s time to take her boom box and book it. The bad news is she’s broke and without wheels. The worse news is her grandma, Pearl (Susan Sarandon), is her only option—with a car, cash, and a desire to see Niagara Falls. On the road, with grandma riding shot gun, it may be just what Tammy needs.
1 hr 29 min | PG | Released July 2
1 hr 36 min | R | Released July 2
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. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.
Go! TO THE MOVIES MC Showplace 16 A 875 Deer Creek Drive Schererville, IN 219.322.9762 amctheatres.com
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 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
2 hr 2 min | PG-13 | Released June 20
1 hr 45 min | PG | Released June 13
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
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.
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.
Edge of Tomorrow
Maleficent
A Million Days to Die in the West
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.
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.
2 hr 5 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
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1 hr 49 min.| R| Released June 13
1 hr 38 min | PG | Released May 30
1 hr 51 min |PG-13| Released May 23
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.
Dawn of the Planet of the aPes [PG-13] 1000 1205AM [REALD 3D] 1000 1205AM transformers: age of extinction [PG-13] 1130AM 315 515 700 1035 [REALD 3D] 1015AM 1245 200 430 545 830 930 rifftrax live: sharknaDo [PG-13] 700 tammy [R] 1100AM 140 420 700 940 22 JumP street [R] 1050AM 135 420 705 950
how to train your Dragon 2 [PG] 1130AM 450 [REALD 3D] 210 Deliver us from evil [R] 1110AM 200 450 740 1030 earth to echo [PG] 1010AM 1235 300 525 750 1015 maleficent [PG] 1005AM 1240 320 605 the fault in our stars [PG-13] 1005AM 105 Jersey Boys [R] 1000AM 105 415 720 1025 eDge of tomorrow [PG-13] 1000AM 100
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* Special Note: The 2014 South Shore Air Show to be held July 11-13 has been canceled due to Widespread flooding that rendered the parking for the expected 50,000 to 60,000 attendees unusable. The South Shore Regional Car Show will still be presented at Fair Oaks Farms today.
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LaPorte County Fair LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 W State Rd 2, LaPorte. 219.362.2647. laportecountyfair.org. This yearly fair features horse racing, stage shows, carnival attractions and Pioneer Land, a recent addition to the grounds. JUL 10
South Shore Regional Car Show 3pm-5:30pm registration; 7pm awards, Fair Oak’s Farm, 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks. 219.554.2222. southshorecva. com/airshow/car-show. This car show promises fun for the whole family with awards, a DJ and music, food vendors, Fair Oak’s Farms attractions and more. There will be 13 classes with five best of class awards in each class, plus specialty awards, for a total of 90 awards. JUL 11-13
South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society Antique Tractor and Farm Show 8am doors open; 9am opening ceremony; 10am-5pm exhibits and activities, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point. 219.662.9204. slcahs.org/show.html. Antique tractors, wagons and farm equipment; steam tractor engines and Model A and T antique autos will be on display at this show. Additional features include a petting zoo, food and refreshments, a flea market, a pie booth, a kiddie pedal tractor pull and more.
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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. JUL 10: Eric Lambert & Friends and Laura Hernandez-Myers. JUL 16: La Porte City Band, Youth Artist Exhibit & Dorothy Konieczny, and Joanne Thornburg. JUL 17: Me & the Boys., Youth Artist Exhibit & Dorothy Konieczny, Mary Allen.
JUL 12 Great American Picnic Birthday Celebration 11am-4pm, 1443 119 St, downtown Whiting. whitingindiana.com. The City of Whiting celebrates its birthday with summer games, fun picnic foods, the Radio Disney Chicago Road Crew and a live remote broadcast by Radio One Station, 107.1 FM.
JUL 12 ArtBash 6pm, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosts interactive art experiences, food specialties, creative libations, dazzling entertainment, auction action and unexpected delights. Proceeds benefit ARTreach programs for children and adults.
JUL 12 Bark in the Park 9am-3pm, Thomas Centennial Park, 2nd & Broadway, Chesterton. 219.617.1742. dunebig. com. Pooches and dog lovers alike will enjoy this petfriendly day in the park featuring more than 35 booths--including local shelters, regional pet rescues, specialized pet services and pet merchandise and treats. Activities include a 5K run/one-mile stroll, training and obedience demonstrations and more.
JUL 13 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 Lemont Quarrymen 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.
JUL 13 Dolley Madison— The Lady who Saved Washington 2-4pm, Lake Etta, 4801 W 29th Ave, Gary. 219.769.7275. lakecountyparks.com. Played by Jessica Michna, this portrayal of Dolley Madison’s life begins as Madison returns to Washington after the death of her husband, President James Madison, and the loss of Montpellier. This performance depicts the life of the First Lady, a charming, flamboyant and strong-willed woman who became the Grand Dame of Washington.
JUL 14-19 Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair Newton County Fairgrounds, 12189 S Punkin Vine Rd, Kentland.
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July 11 Train 9 p.m., Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich., fourwindscasino.com. San Francisco rock band Train will perform at 9 p.m. Eastern Friday at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich. The band is known for hits such as “Hey Soul Sister,” “Drive By,” “Marry Me” and others. Tickets run from $100 to $200. Visit fourwindscasino.com.
219.474.5745. newtoncountyfair.com. This annual . features fine arts, goats, harness racing, little miss and mister, motorcross racing, a beef show, open swine, outstanding and supreme showmanship, a pedal tractor pull, a poultry show, a queen pageant, a truck and tractor pull, and more, plus a performance by Josh Turner
JUL 16 Painting Party with Dana Toader 6-9pm, Bartlett’ Gourmet Grill & Tavern, 131 E Dunes Hwy, Beverly Shores. 219.879.3081. Experienced and enthusiastic artist Dana Toader will offer step-bystep instructions on how to create a masterpiece. Bartlett’s will offer a full bar and menu.
JUL 16 Whiting Cruise Night with Famous Hollywood Cars 5-9pm, 119th St, downtown Whiting. 219.659.7700. whitingindiana.com. In honor of the City of Whiting’s 125th anniversary, the car cruise will have a special apperance by Volo Auto Museum’s Famous Hollywood Cars, Tow Mater, Lightning McQueen and the Batmobile, in addition to street rods, custom vehicles and classic cars. The evening also features fireworks at dusk.
JUL 16-20 Festival of the Lakes Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond.
219.853.6378. festival. gohammond.com. Five nights of fun await with musical performances by Big & Rich, Sublime featuring Rome, and the Under the Sun Tour featuring Sugar Ray, Blues Traveler and Uncle Kracker. The festival also includes a festival with rides, live entertainment, the Polka Party, a fishing derby, vendors, games and more.
exhibits 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 I 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
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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 art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometrical patterns with hard edges.
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-by-numbers from an atomic childhood.
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Summer Sizzle South Shore Arts, 435 Fayette St, Hammond. 219.933.0200. southshoreartsonline.org. This group exhibit features works by South Shore Arts instructors.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers 8 p.m., Stardust Event Cetner at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, ticketmaster.com George Thorogood and the Destroyers will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Hits such as “Bad to the Bone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and “Who Do You Love” are sure to get fans up and singing. Tickets are $40, $50 and $70. Visit ticketmaster.com or purchase in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid state or government-issued photo ID.
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, these 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. JUL 17: Piano Man Mike Sigman.
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 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. 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.
JUL 10-11 Dick Diamond and the Dusters 10pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. Dick Diamond and the Dusters pay tribute to the glory days of ‘70s music.
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farmers markets 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.
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 beers, and crafted wares available for purchase.
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 tourists the opportunity to buy regionally grown fresh produce, healthy organic foods and local creative arts and crafts during this weekly market.
THROUGH OCT 18 Highland Street Market 9am-1pm Sat, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland.
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Your Home Team Schedules ➙ July 10: Chicago Cubs @ Reds, 11:35 am; Chicago White Sox @ Red Sox, 3:05 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats @ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 12:30 pm • July 11: Chicago Cubs vs Braves, 3:05 pm; Chicago White Sox @ Indians, 6:05 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats @ Winnipeg Goldeyes, 7 pm • July 12: Chicago Cubs vs Braves, 3:05 pm; Chicago White Sox @ Indians, 2:05 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats @ Winnipeg Goldeyes, 6 pm • July 13: Chicago Cubs vs Braves, 1:20 pm; Chicago White Sox @ Indians, 12:05 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats @ Winnipeg Goldeyes, 1:30 pm
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Betting the ‘Don’t’ at craps has its advantages John G. Brokopp / jbrokopp1@gmail.com
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ave you ever seen a player smile when a blackjack dealer gets 21? I know that I never have. When the dealer gets “blackjack” (a 2-card 21), there’s no way to win. Only players who also have blackjack will “push” (tie). If the dealer draws to 21, the only way to win is to have a blackjack. How about at the craps table? Have you ever seen a player smile when the stickman calls “seven out”, the signal for the dealers to start raking in the chips from players who had wagered the dice would pass? When the dice are cold and the dreaded number seven is popping up with regularity, that silent and inconspicuous player standing “on the hook” (corner of the table) may be the only one winning money. That’s because he’s a “don’t” bettor, or a craps player who wagers that seven will be rolled before the point. The vast majority of craps players bet that the dice will pass, or that the point will be made before a seven. Rooting for the point creates the camaraderie that makes the game of craps so special. The cheers that erupt can be heard in the farthest points of the casino floor. Don’t bettors patiently wait for the number seven to appear. If it does, they must celebrate in silence and collect their winnings without fanfare. Don’t bettors are loners. Betting the dice will pass is a team sport. Does this make Don’t bettors “the bad guys”? Not really. It’s just a way to take complete advantage of the freedom of the game.
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Gamblers try their luck at a craps table at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.
If you wager the dice will not pass, the toughest mathematical hurdle you encounter is the come out roll. The odds are against you. You’ll lose your bet on seven or 11. There are six ways to make a seven and two ways to make 11 out of a possible 36 combinations of the dice. You’ll win your bet on a two or three (12 is a push), but there is only one way to make a two, two ways to make a three, and one way to make a 12. If the Don’t bettor survives the come out roll and a point is established, the odds of winning shift in his favor. The odds are 1-to-2 in favor of the Don’t bettor if the point is four or 10, 2-to-3 in favor if the point is five or nine, and 5-to-6 in favor if the point is six or eight. Win the bet and you collect even money. Comparing the same situation if you have a Pass line bet, the respective odds are 2-to1, 3-to-2, and 6-to-5 against, yet the payoff (even money) is the same. Just as with betting the pass line, Don’t bettors can make an odds bet on which there
is no house advantage. The casino knows that once a point is established, the odds are stacked against Pass Line bettors, whereas Don’t bettors are in the driver’s seat. That’s why a Pass Line bet is a contract bet. Once you place it, you can’t pick it up. A decision of the dice has to be reached. Don’t bets can be picked up by the player at any time. The box man is only too happy to see a player retract a bet that has the possibility of winning when the odds are working against the house.
BONUS ROUND-UP: Four Winds: Win a Ford F-150 4X4 or a share of $20,000 in cash in the $50,000 Tough Truck Giveaway on July 25. Each hour from 6 to 8 p.m. (EDT) four guests will be randomly selected to win $1,000 in cash. At 9 p.m. there will be one $10,000 winner. The truck will be awarded at 10 p.m. W Club members will receive one free entry daily from July 21 through July 25. Earn two-times entries all day on July 22 & 23. Copper Members receive three-times entries on July 25 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Horseshoe: The Hammond property is bringing back its popular “Ride the Rails” promotion now through Aug. 1. Over $250,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs. Total Rewards player’s club members will “ride” a new line every week when they swipe their cards at the special promotional kiosks. Earn 200 Tier Credits on any promotional day and receive free slot play or other prizes. Each time you swipe you’ll earn a free entry into the Grand Finale on Aug. 2 when somebody will walk away with $50,000 in cash.
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Ameristar Casino 777 Ameristar Blvd. East Chicago, IN 46312 219.378.3000 Ameristar.com/ east_chicago.aspx Blue Chip Casino 777 Blue Chip Dr. Michigan City, IN 46360 219.879.7711 bluechipcasino.com Four Winds Casino New Buffalo 11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo, MI 49117 866.494.6371 Fourwindscasino.com Harrah’s Casino Joliet 151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432 815.740.7800 Harrahsjoliet.com Hollywood Casino 777 Hollywood Blvd. Joliet, IL 60436 888.436.7737 hollywoodcasinojoliet. com Horseshoe Casino Hammond 777 Casino Center Dr. Hammond, IN 46320 866.711.7463 horseshoehammond. com Majestic Star Casino 1 Buffington Harbor Dr. Gary, IN 46401 219.977.7777 majesticstarcasino.com Rivers Casino 3000 S River Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60018 888.307.0777 Riverscasino.com
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➼ 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 ➼ Murder Mystery Dinner The “Murder in the BC Mansion Dinner” will be held July 12 and 26 at Bennett-Curtis House, 302 W. Taylor St., Grant Park, Ill. The event features a five-course dinner, the play, coffee and tea. Tax and gratuity are included. Call (815) 465-2288 or visit bennetcurtis.com ➼ Summer Sandwiches A Summer Sandwich Spectacular will be held at Semento’s, 1200 West St., Valparaiso. Cost for 5 different burgers/ chicken sandwiches is $7.50 throughout the summer. Hours for the special are 3 to 9 p.m. only Mondays through Thursdays. Available with purchase of a beverage.
Time to get your fill of fest fare Eloise Marie Valadez / Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com
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ummer is prime time for festivals. And the celebratory atmosphere at fairs and fests always includes food. Whether you crave buttery corn-on-the-cob, foot-long hot dogs or tart lemonade or decide to opt for decadent sweets such as fried Oreos, ice cream, cheesecake on a stick or cream puffs, the menus at outdoor fests are diverse. If you’re looking for places to get everything from fried and gooey fare to even healthier options such as smoothies and fresh fruit, peruse the following list of upcoming fairs and festivals. The following is just a sample. • Festival of the Lakes, July 16 to 20, 2324 Calumet Ave., Hammond. Visit festivalofthelakes.com. Visit a variety of vendors selling goodies from pizza and shish-ka-bob to slushes, roasted corn and tacos. Illinois State Fair, Aug. 7 to 17, Springfield. Visit agr.stateil.us/isf/. Fried foods, hot dogs, pizza, cotton candy, corn and more fill the menus at the fair. • Indiana State Fair, Aug. 1 to 17, Indianapolis. Visit in.gov/statefair/fair/. Order everything from fruit twister shake-up and grilled cheese to fried mozzarella sticks, burgers, ribs and more. • Lake County Fair, Aug. 1 to 10, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point. Visit lake-county-fair. com. • LaPorte County Fair, Through July 12, 2581 W. State Road 2, LaPorte. Visit laportecountyfair.org. • Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, Plymouth, Ind. Visit blueberryfestival.org. The flavorful blueberry is in the spotlight
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Pierogi star at the annual Pierogi Fest in Whiting.
at this celebration. You’ll find pies and cakes to ice cream and salad featuring the tasty fruit. • Pierogi Fest, July 25 to 27, along 119th Street in downtown Whiting. Visit pierogifest.net. The annual fest celebrates pierogi of all flavors as well as a variety of other fest food from pizza and Polish sausage to diverse ethnic fare. • Popcorn Festival, Sept. 6, Valpraiso. Call (219) 464-8332. • Porter County Fair, July 17 to 26, Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Road, Valparaiso. Visit portercountyfair. com. Go for ribs, hot dogs, fried dough creations, ka-bobs, flavorful cold drinks of all types and much more. • Taste of Chicago, Through July 13, Grant Park, at Jackson and Columbus Drive. Visit cityofchicago.org. Restaurants from Chicagoland are featured in the city’s annual food fest. You’ll find items such as the Original Rainbow Cone, Malnati’s Pizza, ribs, deep-dish pizza and other foods. Chicago chefs’ creations are also on the menu. • Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 to Aug. 10, Milwaukee. Visit wisstatefair. com. The signature Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs are served annually. Don’t miss the flavored milk, roasted corn and fried cheese curds.
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Bobby Quinn, from Miss Piggy’s in East Chicago, prepares ribs and turkey legs at the Lake County Fair in 2012.
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