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ummer has officially arrived in Northwest Indiana now that Hammond’s 11th annual Festival of the Lakes has kicked off at Wolf Lake Memorial Park (2338 Calumet Avenue). The five-day summer celebration which began last night and ends July 20 includes all the carnival rides, midway foods and game booths one would expect to find – only the real focus is on the top name entertainment. Gary, Indiana’s own Kinsey Report struck the opening chord last night while sharing the stage with reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff. Tonight features regional country favorites The Jimmy Sarr Band opening for Big & Rich (featuring Cowboy Troy). John Rich and Big Kenny shot to nearly instant fame years ago thanks in no small part to their monster party hit – “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” – that became a staple song in set lists of night clubbing country cover bands around the world. The zany musical duo are back with a new single, “Look At You,” from their fifth studio album titled “Gravity” released via their own imprint, Big & Rich Records.
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Cowboy Troy, left, and from right, John Rich and Big Kenny, of the musical group Big & Rich will perform tonight at Festival of the Lakes.
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promotion team, label services and media. You do everything you can as an artist and just keep doing what you’re doing.” Rounding out the weekend musical fare at Wolf Lake Pavilion is a double-punch of regional rock faves History’s End and The Craw Puppies, who open for national groups Sublime with Rome on Friday. It’s a cavalcade of stars as touring mini-music fest “The Under the Sun” rolls in to Hammond Saturday featuring a trio of national headliners — Sugar Ray, Blues Traveler, and Uncle Cracker. Closing out Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.’s 2014 parade of music stars on Sunday will be the Latin sounds of Los Jefes Del Rancho and Banda Los Recoditos. All Festival of The Lakes concerts start at 7pm. Although a $25 per car parking fee is charged, admission to the festival itself and all the entertainment is free. More: (219) 853-6378 or southshorecva.com/events/ festival-of-the-lakes Another annual event that brings top stars to the region is Porter County Fair (today through July 26) where the Grandstand for the first few days hosts a huge stage and plenty of great music. All Porter County Grandstand concerts begin at 7:30pm. This year’s musical fare begins with a headline performance by country music star Jake Owen (“The One That Got Away”, “Anywhere With You”, “Alone With You”, etc.) on Friday with an opening set by the rising country quartet, Parmalee (ticket range: $20$50). Saturday’s concert is by multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning contemporary Christian group Casting Crowns (ticket range: $20-$35). Then wrapping up the Grandstand series Sunday is fast-rising singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett (son of 1990s country hit-maker Rhett Atkins) whose sound is country, but with
CASINO Horseshoehammond. com Judas Priest, 7:30pm Oct. 3 (21 and older). $61.50-$72.50 All concerts listed below are all ages unless otherwise noted. Some of the ticket prices below do not include taxes and fees. THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE
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Jeff Bridges and the Abiders, 8pm Aug. 22 (21 and older). $36-$46 RIVIERA THEATRE Jamusa.com Drive by Truckers, 8pm Oct. 24 (18 and older). $30 Death from Above 1979, 7:30pm Nov. 25. $31
Live Music VENUES Buddy and Pal’s Place Crown Point 1206 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307; 219.662.0088 Buddy and Pal’s Place Schererville 340 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.865.8377; buddyandpals.com J.J. Kelleys 2455 Bernice, Lansing, IL 60438; 708.474.9977; jjkelleyslansing.com Meyers Castle Lounge 1370 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311; 219.865.8452; meyerscastlelounge.com Longshots Sports Bar 2251 US HWY 41, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.322.0080
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elements of hard rock and even a bit of hip-hop flavor in the mix. Young Atkins teams up on this “new music showcase” night with fellow rising stars, The Swon Brothers (ticket range: $20-$40). More: portercountyfair.com
“MOE’S BENEFEST”: Rock Rally Held For Local Woman On July 26 a variety of regional music groups will be firing up their guitar amps to offer financial, emotional and moral support to the family of a local Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and longtime Cedar Lake resident. The musicians are among many friends
Timeflies, 7:30pm Oct. 11. $27.50
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Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, 8pm Aug. 2829. $35-$50
Electric Six, 7pm Oct. 16 (21 and older). $12-$15
Eric Roberson, 8 pm Aug. 13. $30-$40
T-Pain, 8pm Aug. 27 (21 and older). $25$250
Rhett Miller, 8pm Sept. 18. $22-$30 Dom Flemons, 8pm Aug. 3. $12-$18 THALIA HALL Thaliahallchicago.com Bonnie “Prince”
Sun Dried Vibes, 8pm Aug. 20-21 and older). $7 THE CHICAGO THEATRE Andrew Bird, 8 pm Aug. 16. $39.50-$49.50
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and neighbors rallying for Maureen “Moe” Oxley, a wife and mother of two young children, as she continues her battle with a brain cancer called Globlastoma. They’ll rally for “Moe’s Benefest” at The Knights of Columbus Hall (13039 Wicker Ave.) in Cedar Lake.
Dave Koz, Jonathan Butler, 7 pm Dec. 13. $49.73-$115.36 METRO Metrochicago.com Dale Earnhardt Jr., 9pm Nov. 21 (18 and older). $15 The Rural Alberta Advantage, 9pm Oct. 14 (18 and older). $16 ARAGON BALLROOM Aragon.com The 1975, 7:30pm Nov. 5. $41.10
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Rise Against, The Lawrence Arms, Touche Amore, 5pm Sept. 11. $39.50 VIC THEATRE Jamusa.com Julian Casablancas and the Voidz, 8pm Nov. 18 (18 and older). $30 Medeski, Scofield Martin and Wood, 8pm Dec. 13 (18 and older). $35 We Were Promised Jetpacks, 8pm Oct. 24 (18 and older). $20
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Along with a variety of auction items, a complete pasta dinner and a cash bar, will be a day filled with live music. A donation of $10 per person (advance) or $15 (at the door) is requested. Kicking off the music at 7pm, on Moe’s behalf, with a batch of bluesinfluenced rockers will be the band State Road 8 followed by prog-rockers 30 Dirty Fingers (featuring Joe Liszczak and Perry Hudson) then power trio Sons of Liberty with special guest Jeff Tokar will deliver classic covers and a smattering of original tunes. Closing out the evening with a variety of rock and pop covers will be former Southern Justice vocalist/front man Jack Decker and his latest musical vehicle, Dark Horse. For advance tickets or more info: (219) 730-2335 or (219) 365-3011. MUSIC NOTES: • The McAninch Arts Center presents the first season of its outdoor “Starlight Summer Concert Series” at its new Lakeside Pavilion at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Those who
to take a little road trip armed with a blanket to sit on can enjoy a pair of free 7:30pm performances. On Friday, it’s Beatles tribute group, American English and on Aug. 1, it’s ABBA tribute group, “Abbamania.” Wine, beer, soda, sandwiches and more is available. No coolers allowed. More: (630) 9424000 or www.AtTheMac.org. • A new alternative rock trio from Valparaiso — The Coils — celebrate the release of their debut recording, “Revolution Summer,” a 5-song original music EP with a July 19 performance at the Valparaiso YMCA pavilion (1201 Cumberland Crossing). The event also features sets by region band, Stop.Drop. Rewind, plus the Chicago groups Space Case Freaks, Imaginary Jack, and OBY. Admission is free for all ages. “I grew up on The Beatles, Zeppelin, etc.,” said Coil’s 19-year-old songwriter and guitarist Aristotle Coulopoulos. “But it wasn’t until I started playing guitar that I discovered the ‘90s grunge sound and loved it, so my writing style sort of takes shape around that, but I try to be as original as possible. I’m not
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trying to be Nirvana, just play songs that rock and people like.” More info: (219) 508-9270. • Comedy superstars The Wayan Brothers – one of the premier entertainment families in show biz today — guest at 6pm Tuesday (7/15)
evening on 89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio’s “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” program. The Wayans will chat about their career and upcoming performance at Star Plaza Theatre (July 26). Stream the broadcast online at: lakeshorepublicmedia.org/radio
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Celeb birthdays July 18: Director Paul Verhoeven (“Basic Instinct,” ‘’Showgirls”) is 76. Singers Brian Auger and Dion are 75. Blues guitarist Lonnie Mack and singer Martha Reeves of Martha and the ➙ Vandellas are 73. Actress Elizabeth McGovern is 53. Actor Vin Diesel is 47. Actor Grant Bowler (“True Blood,” ‘’Ugly Betty”) is 46. Rapper M.I.A. is 39. Actress Kristen Bell is 34. Singer Ryan Cabrera is 32. Actor Chace Crawford (“Gossip Girl”) is 29. July 19: Country singer Sue Thompson is 88. Singer Vikki Carr is 74. Singer-bassist Alan Gorrie of Average White Band is 68. Guitarists Brian May of Queen and Bernie Leadon (Eagles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) are 67. Actor Anthony Edwards (“ER”) is 52. Singer Country singer Kelly Shiver (Thrasher Shiver) is 51. Singer Urs Buhler of Il Divo is 43. Actor Jared Padalecki is 32.
Ross Music Theatre pays tribute to founder with musical, film Tim Shellberg / Times Correspondent
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oss Music Theatre’s production of “Spamalot” is a bittersweet affair for the region-based theater company. Opening Friday and running through July 26 at the Reinhart Auditorium in Merrillville, “Spamalot” marks Ross’ 51st summer musical production in 50 years. It also marks their first summer show without Ross founder and longtime guiding light Jerauld J. Reinhart, who died in February. “We’re carrying on something that he loved, something that he started,” said Mike Reinhart, “Spamalot” director and Jerauld J. Reinhart’s son. “It’s always going to be hard that first year without the founder.” Adapted from the beloved 1975 comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and co-penned for the stage by Python alum Eric Idle, “Spamalot” is a musical spin on the Court of Camelot. Featuring classic Python songs such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” and “The Fish-Slapping Dance” alongside numbers penned for the play including “The Song that Goes like This” and “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway,” “Spamalot” made its stage debut in Chicago in 2004 and was a Tony Award-winning smash on the Great White Way when it opened a year later. To bring “Spamalot” to the stage, Reinhart put together a cast and crew of nearly 100 participants. Ross Theatre first brought “Spamalot” to the boards in January, but Mother Nature intervened. “We had a snowstorm on our dress rehearsal week and then we got that
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subzero weather, and no one wants to come out for that,” Reinhart said. “We had some people come out, but not that many, and a lot of people asked if we could do it in the summer, because they wanted to see it. “It was also, for my dad, one of the last shows that he wanted to do,” Reinhart added. “He did help cast this show, because a lot of the cast (from the January production) is back in this show.” On July 26, Ross Music Theatre will pay tribute to Reinhart with a screening of “The Musical Man.” A near-hour long documentary which chronicles the lives of the senior Reinhart and
his wife, Margilee Reinhart and their artistic contributions to the region, the film was created by Bryan Reinhart, an Arizona-based filmmaker and another son to Jerauld. The Merrillville High School choral department, choir alumnus and Ross Music Theatre are also scheduled to perform at the tribute to perform selections from some of the senior Reinhart’s favorite musicals and choral pieces. “I hope that by coming to see (the tribute, attendees) will see his life’s work and what he worked so hard to accomplish,” Reinhart said. “I hope that they’ll want to become part of
(the theater community), whether it be part of the audience or a member, something to keep his legacy alive.” All of the proceeds from Ross Music Theatre’s production of “Spamalot” will go to Merrillville High School’s Jerauld J. Reinhart Scholarship Fund. “Spamalot” runs 7:30 p.m. July 18-19 and 3 p.m. July 20 and 26 at Reinhart Auditorium, Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Pl. Merrillville. Cost is $9-$14. Call (219) 577-5953 or visit m-mproductions.com. Also, the Tribute to Jerauld J. Reinhart runs 1 p.m. July 26 at Reinhart Auditorium, Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Pl. Merrillville. Cost is free.
THEATER NOW SHOWING THROUGH AUG 10 The Beverly Hillbillies, The Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com. TV favorites Granny, Jed, Jethro, Elly May, Mr. Drysdale and Jane Hathaway are back and singing in this musical version of the ‘60s TV comedy. This world premiere musical follows the Clampett family as Jed strikes oil, becomes a millionaire and moves the whole clan to Beverly Hills.
JUL 18-20, 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?
Through JUL 26 Romeo and Juliet, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.
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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).
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.
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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.
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
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“Romeo and Juliet.” all aspects of theatrical production. Marian Theatre Auditorium, 119th and Lincoln Avenue, Whiting. 219.659.3776. The Marian Theatre Guild, founded in 1928, is the oldest continuous community theatre group in Indiana. The guild is committed to providing audiences with riveting dramas, lighthearted comedies and wonderful musicals
with local Northwest Indiana premieres. Productions are shows in April and November with dinner shows on Saturdays. Season ticket plans are available.
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.
known as theater. Ross Music Theatre in association with M & M Productions puts on a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical.
The Memorial Opera House, 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. mohlive. com. This renovated, 364-seat building—with red, white and blue stained-glass windows—was built as a
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
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
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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ctor George Andrew Wolff, along with so many reading generations, realized long ago that the stories and characters dreamedup by Dr. Seuss share very important lessons wrapped in whimsical illustrations and whirlwind rhymes. “All of the Dr. Seuss stories are so clever, but they also have such important themes, when you really start to think about them,” said Wolff, who is cast as Horton the Elephant from the 1954 classic tale “Horton Hears a Who!” for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater summer family stage run of “Seussical,” running until Aug. 17 at Navy Pier. Filled with both the humor and silly fun of Dr. Seuss, served up with plots to ponder and songs to smile about, the popular Broadway musical brings to life the colorful world of Dr. Seuss, as imagined by the Tony Awardwinning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, whose works include “Ragtime,” “Once on This Island” and the current Broadway production of “Rocky, The Musical.” Eric Idle of Monty Python and “Spamalot” fame co-conceived the musical, which opened in 2000 on Broadway. This new Chicago summer run, ideal for audiences age 5 and older, is directed by Scott Weinstein with musical direction by Michael Mahler and every performance features special opportunities for audiences to interact with the actors for one-on-one conversations and photo opportunities. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, CST
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partners with the Chicago Children’s Museum to offer hands-on craft activities in the theater lobby. Based on the stories created by children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, who died in 1991 at age 87, “Seussical” is narrated by his bestknown character, The Cat in the Hat, as it intertwines the tales, characters and themes from 14 cherished Dr. Seuss classics in the 75-minute, no intermission performance. In addition to “Horton Hears a Who!,” other featured segments include stories and characters from “The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz,” and “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!.” This year marks the 110th birthday of the beloved author, whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages to be enjoyed by children worldwide. Alex Goodrich performs the narrator role of The Cat in the Hat and actress Lillian Castillo makes her CST debut as loveable one-feathered Gertrude McFuzz. The additional cast includes Emily Chang, Lisa Estridge, Cory Goodrich, Aaron Holland, Ericka Mac, Liam Quealy, Joseph Sammour, Allison Sill and Krystal Worrell. As for actor Wolff packing his trunk to perform on the Chicago Shakespeare Theater stage for this summer, he’s also been a favorite face of the venue’s previous summer family shows. “I was the royal secretary to his Highness in ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ in 2010,” Wolff said. “And in 2008, I played Augustus Gloop when Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s summer production was
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Alex Goodrich as The Cat in the Hat and Emily Chang as Jojo in the Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of “Seussical.”
“This staging doesn’t need a lot of costuming because the stories and all of the other production elements are so through the roof, it’s easy to get the audience excited about these characters,” GEORGE ANDREW WOLFF, Actor ‘Willy Wonka.’ “ Most recently, Wolff was all about whiskers and fur while starring as Gus the Theater Cat in the spring production of “Cats” at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. But unlike the heavy, hiding animal costuming used in “Cats,” Wolff explains “Seussical” asks audience members to use their imagination, with very little make-up and costumes incorporated into the production. “This staging doesn’t need a lot of costuming because the stories and all of the other production elements are so through the roof, it’s easy to get the audience excited about these characters,” he said. “Chicago Shakespeare Theater spares no expense for these summer productions, and yet the tickets are so reasonable for families to be part of the fun.” The artistic team is Tommy Rapley
as the production’s choreographer. Scott Davis is scenic designer and working as Costume Designer is Theresa Ham, who returns to CST after creating the imaginative costumes for “Shrek The Musical” last summer and “Beauty and the Beast,” the summer prior in 2012. Jeff Award-winner Jesse Klug serves as lighting designer with CST Sound Master James Savage, along with CST’s resident Jeff Awardwinning Wig and Make-up Designer Melissa Veal, who has designed more than 75 productions at Chicago Shakespeare. Chicago Shakespeare Theater continues its annual partnership with the Chicago Children’s Museum, presenting the following series of programs featuring “Seussical” fun opportunities: • CCM staff and volunteers offer free hands-on art activities in the theater’s lobbies for one hour beginning
at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays (prior to the 11 a.m. performance) and for 90 minutes beginning at 12:15 p.m. on Thursdays (between the 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. performances). • Seussical cast members visit CCM’s Great Hall on Kraft Free Family Night for a short program followed by an opportunity for visiting children and families to interact with cast members at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24. “Even with all of the silly fun and songs, this is an important show with important themes we can all learn from,” Wolff emphasized. “Especially, the theme of bullying, which we are all talking about because of so many stories that make the news. I’m a dad with two kids of my own, so I’m very glad to be part of a production that offers a chance to talk about the lessons the characters share on stage.”
Horton the Elephant, played by George Andrew Wolff (center), reluctantly takes over egg-tending duties from Mayzie La Bird, played by Cory Goodrich, while “The Bird Girls,” played by Ericka Mac, Allison Sill and Krystal Worrell, look on in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Seussical,” directed by Scott Weinstein, in CST’s Courtyard Theater through Aug. 17, 2014. PHOTO BY MICHAEL BROSILOW
WHAT: “Seussical” • WHERE: Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier in Chicago • WHEN: Now until Aug. 17 • HOW MUCH: $18 to $28 • FYI: This 75-minute production is best enjoyed by ages 5 and older. There are special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40 percent parking discount at Navy Pier garages. Call (312) 595-5600 or visit chicagoshakes.com.
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Fandango’s top ten ticket best sellers: 1. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2. Transformers: Age of Extinction 3. Tammy 4. 22 Jump Street 5. How to Train Your Dragon 2 6. Earth to Echo 7. Deliver Us From Evil 8. Maleficent 9. Begin Again 10. Jersey Boys
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Boyhood
2 hrs 44 min | R| Released July 11 “Boyhood” is something different entirely. Filmed over 12 years, for a few days each year, the movie follows one family — two parents, two kids — as they navigate love, marriage, divorce, school, work, pain, pleasure and everything else a family can go through. Yet the story isn’t particularly dramatic — certainly not by the standards of typical Hollywood storytelling. Indeed, its utter simplicity — some might say even banality — is its strength. What happens to this family, and specifically to Mason, the main character, over 12 years? Life. That’s what happens. While everything about “Boyhood” is done with extraordinary care, the master stroke was clearly the casting, 13 years ago, of a little Texas boy named Ellar Coltrane, with a mop of light brown hair and dreamy eyes. The film tells a story of a divorced couple, Mason and Olivia, raising their young son, Mason Jr. The story follows the boy for 12 years, from first grade at age 6 through twelfth grade at age 18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
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Begin Again
1 hr 45 min |R | Released June 27 This is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together. Gretta and her long-time boyfriend Dave part ways when the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan, a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent.
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.
Earth to Echo
1 hr 29 min | PG | Released July 2 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.
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TAMMY
1 hr 36 min | R | Released July 2 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.
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.
JERSEY BOYS
2 hr 14 min | R | Released June 20 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.
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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
THINK LIKE A MAN TOO
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
1 hr 45 min | PG | Released June 13
2 hr 5 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
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 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 to make the next stage in these couple’s lives 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 sideby-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.
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.
2 hr 2 min | PG-13 | Released June 20
22 JUMP STREET
WORDS AND PICTURES
EDGE OF TOMORROW
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.
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.
1 hr 49 min.| R| Released June 13
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1 hr 51 min |PG-13| Released May 23
1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
Planes: Fire & rescue [PG] 700 915 1205AM [REALD 3D] 700 915 1210AM sex TaPe [R] 700 930 1205AM The Purge: anarchy [R] 800 1035 1210AM Dawn oF The PlaneT oF The aPes [PG-13] 1135AM 245 605 700 915 [REALD 3D] 1000AM 110 420 730 1035 Tammy [R] 1100AM 140 425 700 940 earTh To echo [PG] 1010AM 1235 300 525 750 1015
TransFormers: age oF exTincTion [PG-13] 1230 410 [REALD 3D] 1030AM 205 755 Deliver us From evil [R] 1110AM 200 450 cheF [R] 1045AM 150 440 735 1020 Jersey Boys [R] 1000AM 105 how To Train your Dragon 2 [PG] 1130AM 210 maleFicenT [PG] 1055AM 145 430 22 JumP sTreeT [R] 1050AM 135 420 705 950 The FaulT in our sTars [PG-13] 1000
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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 rides, the Polka Party, a fishing derby, vendors, games and more. THROUGH AUG 28
Arts in the Park,
6:30-8pm Wed, Thu, Fox Park’s Dennis Smith Amphitheater, Truesdell Ave, La Porte. 219.363.9317. artsintheparklaporte.com. Attendees to this weekly event can enjoy music, art and poetry on the beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. JUL 17: Me & the Boys., Youth Artist Exhibit & Dorothy Konieczny, Mary Allen; JUL 23: La Porte City Band, Lee Bauman and Greg Fruth; JUL 24: Meet the Beetles!, Lee Bauman and Dr. Scott Simerlein. JUL 17-20
35th annual Greek Fest,
4-10pm Thu, noon-10pm Fri-Sun, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 528 W 77th Ave, Schererville. Greek cuisine, music, rides, games and vendors await visitors to this annual fest. Drive-thru is available. JUL 17-26
Porter County Fair,
noon-close, Porter County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 219.462.0321. portercountyfair.com. This annual county fair offers a combination of fun rides, delicious food, 4-H exhibits and activities.
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NEWTON COUNTY PUN’KIN VINE FAIR, Newton County Fairgrounds, 12189 S Punkin Vine Rd, Kentland. 219.474.5745. newtoncountyfair.com. This annual event 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 19 THE GRAPE ESCAPE, noon-8pm, Centennial Park, Calumet Ave, Munster. 219.836.7275. munster.org. Munster Parks and Recreation Department hosts the town’s wine festival where attendees can sample a selection of wines, enjoy food from around the region, listen to live music and enjoy a fine arts fair and ethnic market.
JUL 29 MUDATHLON, 7:45am, Graeber Family Farms, 236 S 200 W, Valparaiso. 317.800.9973. mudathlon.com. The most fun and muddiest adventure in the Midwest spans three miles and features 40 obstacles—including a 100 yard-long mucking mud pit, a cargo net climb and the thrilling mud slide. A costume contest and a post-race party complete this fun event.
JUL 19 VALPARAISO WINE FESTIVAL, 4-7pm, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. Wine lovers unite for this second annual festival where they can sip and sample more than 80 different wines from a variety of local, regional and national vintners. Live music and food
will be available for purchase.
JUL 19-20 A PARK FULL OF ART, 10am-5pm, Central Park, 600 N Broad St, Griffith. Aparkfullofart.com. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend this juried fine arts show with participating artists who reside locally and from as far away as New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. exhibits
THROUGH JUL 21 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 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
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FRIDAY MEGADETH The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive. Visit horseshoehammond.com Ranked as one of the “Big Four” bands of trash metal—along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax—
✔ responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the genre, Megadeth performs music from its catalog of 14 studio albums. The band will play Friday at The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive. Visit horseshoehammond.com
and emerging artists incorporate a redemptive sensibility in the use of methods and materials in this innovated 2-D and 3-D exhibit.
THROUGH JUL 27 SUMMER OF ART, Southern Shore Art Association, 724 Franklin St,Michigan City. 219.879.4980. southernartassociation.com. A favorite of regional residents as well as visitors, this exhibition showcases works of art in a variety—traditional to contemporary painting, photography, glass and fiber art.
THROUGH AUG 10 PARALLEL PURSUITS—TOM BRAND’S FINDING FORM AND CAROLE STODDER’S SHAPING SPACE, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.
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219.464.5365. valpo. edu/artmuseum. This exhibit offers an opportunity to compare and contrast the abstract works of two Michigan City, Ind. artists. Brand’s art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometrical patterns with hard edges.
THROUGH AUG 15 FIFTY AND OVER ART, CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH, 2400 New York Ave, Whiting. 219.473.4215. ccsj.edu. A talented group of artists aged 50 years and older display their works in a variety of media.
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.
THROUGH AUG 31 SUMMER SIZZLE, South Shore Arts, 435 Fayette St, Hammond. 219.933.0200. southshoreartsonline.org. This group exhibit highlights the diverse and talented instructors of the Hammond branch of South Shore Arts and features a wide range of work using a variety of mediums—including oil, painting, acrylic painting, airbrush, charcoal drawing, clay sculpture and photography.
JUL 21-23 WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR 2014, noon-5pm Mon, 9am-5pm Tue, 9am-noon Wed, Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso.
800.568.8924. cfdn. org. Three of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircrafts will be on display during this 25th annual tour hosted by the Collings Foundation. Visitors can tour the beautifully restored aircraft, enjoy food and beverages, and view a classic car show. Flight experiences are available; registration by phone required.
SHOWS 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.
JULY 19 SOUTH SHORE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. and shows are free. Visit nisorchestra.org. South Shore Summer Music Festival presented
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begin its concerts this week. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free. Visit nisorchestra.org.
TED NUGENT, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 & US 30, Merrillville. 219.769.6600. starplazatheatre.com. Leading guitar showman and rock legend Ted Nugent has produced many multi-platinum hits during his career spanning five decades.
July 19 — Cedar Lake, takes place at Town Complex Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave. Rain location: Hanover High School, 10120 W. 133rd Ave. July 25 — Griffith, takes place at Central Park, 600 N. Broad St. Rain location: Griffith High School, 600 N. Wiggs St. July 26- Crown Point, takes place at Franciscan Communities, corner of Main and Franciscan. Rain location: Crown Point School, 1500 S. Main St.
JUL 19 SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY DISNEY IN CONCERT— MAGICAL MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES, 7:30pm, Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Rd, Whiting. 219.659.7700. whitingindiana.com. The Whiting Park Festival Orchestra has teamed up with Symphony Pops Music to perform memorable melodies from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. The evening will include projected clips, still cells, storyboard art from the films and four leading vocalists, plus a special display of fireworks at dusk in honor of the City of Whiting’s 125th Anniversary.
JUL 20 SUMMER SYMPHONY, Washington Park Amphitheater, Michigan City. 219.362.9020. lcso.net. The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra performs at this free concert. Concertgoers can bring a lawn chair or sit on a bench.
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
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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
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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.
features extended hours. Market-goers can enjoy fresh produce, handmade items, locally grown ingredients, live lunch-hour music and more.
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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.
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.
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
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Your Home Team Schedules ➙ July 18: Chicago Cubs @ D-backs, 8:40 pm; Chicago White Sox vs Astros, 7:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs Amarillo Sox, 7:10 pm July 19: Chicago Cubs @ D-backs, 7:10 pm; Chicago White Sox vs Astros, 6:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs Amarillo Sox, 6:10 pm July 20: Chicago Cubs @ D-backs, 3:10 pm; Chicago White Sox vs Astros, 1:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats @ vs Amarillo Sox, 2:10 pm
Quarter slots stand the test of time JOHN G. BROKOPP/JBORKOPP1@GMAIL.COM
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efore the penny slot revolution captured the imagination (not to mention bankrolls) of average recreational gaming enthusiasts, quarter slots were the games of choice for a majority of players. According to statistics released by the Indiana Gaming Commission in its June report, 25-cent slots should still be at the top of their list. Even though quarter games at casinos in Northwest Indiana have done a disappearing act in recent years, players stand to derive a bigger bang for their gambling buck by playing them rather than the pennies. Here’s a casino-by-casino breakdown: Ameristar: Players wagered a total of $100,576,558 on the property’s 1,339 penny games, of which $11,760,275 was retained as casino win. That’s a “hold” of 11.7 percent. Compare that to the $10,464,666 that was wagered on the 122 quarter games. The win of $567,288 yielded a hold of 5.4 percent, less than half of Ameristar’s win percentage on the penny games. Blue Chip: The Michigan City casino’s 948 penny games generated $49,898,255 in play, of which $5,900,344 was held, a percentage of 11.8. On the other hand, $30,043,073 was wagered on 384 25-cent machines for a win of $2,004,209 and a hold of 6.7 percent. Horseshoe: With a huge inventory of 1,651 one-cent machines, it’s no surprise the Hammond casino attracted $114,411,133 worth of play. That produced $14,567,783 in revenue for a 12.7 percent hold, the highest in the NWI market. The Shoe’s 451 quarter games pulled in $33,948,493 from players. The casino’s win on that play amounted to $2,866,247 for a hold of 8.4 percent, once again highest among the five NWI destinations but still 4.3 percent lower than the pennies. Majestic Star I: The 574 penny games produced $32,779,398 in handle, from which the casino derived $4,065,008 in revenue. Factor in a 12.4 percent hold and casino-goers
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paid the price collectively for playing them. There are only 68 quarter games on the casino floor. Players wagered $7,521,255 on them, giving the property $381,335 in win. That breaks down to a hold of just 5.1 percent, the most generous of any 25-cent slot inventory in NWI. Majestic Star II: Not much difference here. There are 615 one-cent games in place on the vessel. A total of $4,140,420 in casino win was retained from the total handle of $35,224,114, a hold percentage of 11.7. The 111 quarter games took in $6,912,564 of which all but $499,252 was returned to players, but that still makes for a hold of 7.2 percent. Penny games create the illusion that you’re stretching your gaming bankroll further, but statistics reveal that playing quarter games may be your best choice. BONUS ROUND-UP: HORSESHOE: The ongoing “Ride the Rails” promotion will offer eight guests the chance to pick the winning “El” line color at the
grand finale on Aug. 2. The top prize is $50,000 cash. Every other contestant is guaranteed $7,000 in free slot play. The event will be emceed by Windy City Live’s Ryan Chiaverini. On July 26 the Shoe will honor the Chicago film classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” by awarding one lucky guest a Ferrari F430 Spider during the “Save Ferris Ferrari Giveaway”. Also, the “Ride the Rails” promotion will include weekly performances from Chicago bands on select Wednesdays and Saturdays on the newly built Skyline Stage. Every Tuesday join Mark Nilsson of ABC7 for Chicago Trivia from 7 to 11 p.m. Tonight Anthony Adams, former Chicago Bears player and current Chicago ComcastNet commentator, will be on property to participate in a football toss contest with some lucky guests. For more information about “Ride the Rails” and for a full schedule of events please visit chicagohorseshoe.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
From nwi.com/go ➼Perfect Pairings, Perfect Pairings event is from 7 to 9 p.m. today 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 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.
Summer seafood Local restaurants feature diverse recipes ELOISE MARIE VALADEZ/ ELOISE.VALADEZ@NWI.COM
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uring the summer, diners often look for lighter fare. One of the healthiest and lightest options for a meal is seafood of all types. Whether you have a taste for popular lake perch, salmon, fried shrimp or lobster, you’ll find eclectic recipes at a variety of restaurants in the region. Take a look at the following list featuring merely a sample of seafood available at local eateries. Asparagus, 7876 Broadway, Merrillville. Call (219) 794-0000 or visit asparagusrestaurant.com. On chef Tammy Pham’s menu, guests will find everything from salmon to shrimp. Special recipes include Sesame Scallop Tempura; Fish Cake Delight; Duo Cargot, with escargot and shrimp; Shrimp Rolls; Crispy Basil Catfish or Frog Leg Curry; Seafood Panang; Cilantro Lime Tilapia and Mojito Halibut Steak. Tapas Cafe, 2486 W. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Call (219) 7697008 or visit tapascafe.net. The eatery, specializing in Spanish-style small plates, features assorted seafood on their menu including seafood paella, bacon wrapped scallops, grilled shrimp with chimichurri Argentina sauce, coconut cream fried shrimp and tilapia tacos. Chuck and Irene’s, 6110 Kennedy Ave., Hammond. Call (219) 844-9812 or visit chuckandirenes.com. Among seafood choices on Fridays only are boneless ocean perch, (all you can eat); combinations of frog legs and shrimp; shrimp and scallops; cod and shrimp. All you can eat boneless ocean perch is $10 on Fridays. Ciao Bella, 1514 U.S. 41, Schererville. Call (219) 322-6800 or
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Semento’s, 1200 West St., Valparaiso. Call (219) 548-9046 or visit sementos.com. Various seafood dishes include Sauteed Shrimp with Asparagus. Spike’s Lakeside 2, 21 E. Joliet St., Schererville. Call (219) 322-4444. Among offerings at Spikes are perch, walleye, Blue Gill, white fish, crab legs, shrimp and other selections. Teibel’s, 1775 U.S. Highway 41, Schererville. Call (219) 865-2000. Seafood choices on Teibel’s menu include Teibel’s Famous lake perch, Indonesian frog legs, walleye pike, fried calamari and catch of the day.
House, 106 N. Main St., Glenwood, Ill. Call (708) 758-4400 or visit glenwoodoaks.com. On the fish and seafood menu are items such as swanky shrimp, lobster Nippon, seafood combination, oysters Rockefeller and shrimp dejonghe. Through July, the restaurant features all you can eat Snow Crab Legs for $28.95. Lighthouse Restaurant, 7501 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake. Call (219) 374-WAVE or visit cedarlakelighthouse.com. Among seafood highlights are buffalo shrimp, crab cake dinner, Chilean sea bass and Macadamiacrusted walleye.
UPCOMING SHOW
Sunday, July 20 FREE CONCERT Heritage Park Gazebo
6:30pm - 8:00pm located at the corner of Ridge Rd. & Columbia Ave. For info on future concerts, please call 219-836-7275 or visit
www.munster.org
Concessions sold
Handicapped drop-off area. parking at School Town Administration Building or St. paul’s Episcopal Church. If inclement weather arises, “Sounds at Sunset” will be held at the munster High School Auditorium.
P H O T O B Y T O N Y V. M A R T I N
Seafood paella is one of the featured dishes at Tapas Cafe in Merrillville.
visit ciaobellaonline.com. The Italian bistro’s seafood lineup includes Lake Superior White Fish, Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Grilled Salmon Filet and Linguini di Mare. 54 Main Bistro, 54 Main St., Hobart. Call (219) 947-2817 or visit bistro54main.com. While the restaurant’s menu changes often, among seafood selections featured occasionally at the eatery are oysters Rockefeller; steel head trout and crab, sesame and cashew Hawaiian mahi-mahi. The eatery receives fresh seafood flown in from Hawaii weekly. Glenwood Oaks Rib and Chop
CIRRUS FALCON
FREE Admission
Cirrus Falcon is a versatile musical group that plays classic rock, alternative, acoustic rock, Irish favorites, Jimmy Buffet tunes, country, retro and more. Cirrus Falcon has been part of the Chicago music scene for over a decade; every performance is uniquely different and always fun!
Next concert: August 3 SCRaPS OF BRaSS
full service Bar & restaurant No One Under 21 Admitted
6110 Kennedy Ave. • HAmmond, In • 219-844-9812 • open 7 dAyS A WeeK • WWW.cHucKAndIreneS.com
Fridays only - All you can eat
Bring in This Coupon on Fridays
BONELESS OCEAN PERCH - $10.00 $3.00off No coupons or any discounts will apply. Dine in only. All food consumed on premise only!
a ticket of $800 or more
Tax & Tip Not Included. Limited to one coupon per table, per visit. No carry outs. Dine-in only. Valid Fridays only.
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