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working to provide employment, job skills training and fulfilling volunteer opportunities for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities in Northwest Indiana,” said organizer Joel Ratajack. Eight local bands will perform: Nomad Planets, Dirty Mac, Friends, The Boxes, Sudden Departure, King Hippie, Yellow Days and
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A new summer tradition begins with Lightning Bug Music Festival TOM LOUNGES / TIMES CORRESPONDENT
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he twin passions of a local husband and wife will collide on the grassy knoll of Valparaiso’s Sunset Hill Park as a bevy of unique music styles and food options are presented under the banner of Lightning Bug Music Festival to help fund a regional educational cause that, as parents, is important to them both. “Music has always been an important part of our lives. My husband used to play music in my restaurant and so it’s part of who we are, but since our son was born, we’ve realized it’s sometimes hard to find shows we can all attend and that are appropriate for all of us,” said event founder/organizer Andrea Georgion of Valparaiso. After seeing how “family-friendly” most musical events were in Nashville while on a family trip, she and husband Jim Chaddock began assembling ideas for what has evolved into the first annual Lightning Bug Music Festival. “Jim and I believe that getting kids involved in music as early as possible is a positive thing, so we took this upon ourselves so other families here in our area have an opportunity to spend a day enjoying music together in one of our beautiful local parks that sometimes people forget is here,” she said. “All proceeds benefit The Dunes Learning Center nestled in the Indiana Dunes to help send deserving kids to summer camp. You can learn more about the organization at duneslearningcenter. org.” The music begins with two Midwest bands of note – Valparaiso “jam band” Chester Brown and Grammynominated bluegrass group Special Consensus. Co-headlining the event is Alligator recording artist Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Jr. (aka “Buckwheat Zydeco”) and Americana/folk trio, The Wood Brothers. “My husband and I have been avid fans of The Wood Brothers for a long time now and our 5-year-old son loves their music so we are very happy
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to be bringing them here to our area for others to enjoy,” Georgion said. “Since the event is a fundraiser for The Dunes Learning Center, we wanted music everyone in a family can groove to together. We wanted music that’s upbeat and fun.” Georgion believes the zesty Creole
sounds of Lafayette, Louisiana’s accordion-squeezing Buckwheat Zydeco is an ideal addition to the festival lineup. “How can you hear their music and NOT dance,” she asked. “How indeed?” echoed Buckwheat via a call this week from his bayou country home. “Zydeco is very happy, upbeat music that makes
you smile, makes you dance and makes you forget your troubles.” Millions witnessed Buckwheat perform on the final episode of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” as Fallon picked up a guitar to join house band The Roots in jamming alongside Buckwheat on a rousing rendition of
“On A Night Like This,” the title track of Buckwheat’s groundbreaking first album that introduced the unique sound of zydeco into the musical mainstream in 1987. “I’ll tell you, it was even more fun for us to do than it looked to all you watching us do it,” reflected 67-yearold Buckwheat of that landmark TV experience. “The Roots are a wonderful bunch of musicians. It was a real honor to be invited (by Jimmy) to be part of that final show.” Buckwheat performed twice at both of President Bill Clinton’s inaugurals and gigged alongside everyone from Eric Clapton and U2 to The Boston Pops. One of his proudest moments was giving his accordion a work out in front of three billion people during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics. “Now that was really somethin’,” he said. “But whether it’s in front of 3 billion or 300, I always play my best. It’s who I am and it’s what I do…every performance.” Learning to play organ as a child, Buckwheat was playing gin joints and dance halls all across the South in the late 1950s, backing up top names like Joe
Tex, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and others. He later formed his own blues group Buckwheat & The Hitchhikers in 1971. After accepting an offer in 1976 to join the band of Clifton Chenier (aka ‘The King of Zydeco”), Buckwheat came to love zydeco music after years of resisting it. “My father played accordion at family gatherings but never played professionally. I never liked it (zydeco) because I didn’t understand it,” he said. “But after playing with Clifton, who was my father’s best friend, I finally got it! It’s all I want to play.” By the early 1980s, Buckwheat Zydeco – the band – was born and over the years has recorded for such record labels as Blacktop, Rounder and Island. Currently the band is on the roster at Chicago’s Alligator Records where they enjoyed a 2009 Grammy Award win for the album, “Lay Your Burden Down.” Buckwheat also won an Emmy Award for his music in the CBS-TV movie about Louisiana basketball Hall of Famer Pete Maravich, “Pistol Pete: The Life And Times of Pete Maravich.” Buckwheat is especially happy to be
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part of Lightning Bug Music Festival because it benefits The Dunes Learning Center. “It’s all about the kids. We’ve always gotta do for the kids,” said the man who has recorded two successful children’s albums for the Music For Little People label — 1994’s “Choo Choo Boogaloo” and 2010’s “Buckwheat Zydeco’s Bayou Boogie.” “Aside from all the great live music, this festival will have plenty of great food. It’s the first Northwest Indiana Food Truck Rally,” said Georgion, who co-owns and operates The Rolling Stonebaker of Beverly Shores with husband Jim. Their company serves custom wood-fired brick oven 10-inch pizzas made to order. “Other festivals have food tents, but we thought we’d do something different at ours and make it a food truck rally. Food trucks are relatively new to the Northwest Indiana region in the last 2-3 years,” she said. Confirmed to “truck in” along with Georgion’s Rolling Stonebaker, are The Green Machine (spring salads, fresh local produce items) of Michigan City, Early Bird Vegan & Vegetarian of Munster
(non-carnivore options), Hungry Truck, Inc. of Valparaiso (BBQ sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, seasonal salads, and specialty four cheese mac ‘n’ cheese); and sweet treats from Valpo Velvet Ice Cream (homemade ice cream treats) and Designer Desserts (bakery goods), both of Valparaiso. A beer garden presented by three Northwest Indiana micro-brewing companies — Shoreline Brewery, 18th Street Brewery and Hunter’s Brewing – will set up to the side of Sunset Hill Park’s iconic red barn stage where original music will be enjoyed by attendees nestled on the grass of the park’s natural amphitheatre. Bringing blankets and lawn chairs for concerts at Sunset Hill Park is encouraged. FYI: Lightning Bug Music Festival featuring Chester Brown, Special Consensus, Buckwheat Zydeco, & The Wood Brothers will be held from noon to dusk Sunday at Sunset Hill Park, 775 Meridian Road, Valparaiso. Tickets are $30 in advance/$40 at gate/ Children 12 and younger are free (2 per paid ticket). Visit lightningbugmusic festival.org
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Seeds Urban Agriculture. “With the help of my family and friends, Rockopelli 2012 raised $5,000. The next year we nearly doubled that, raising just over $10,000. This summer we’d like Rockopelli to be bigger than ever,” added Ratajack. More: www.rockopellifest. com. MUSIC NOTES: • 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, is still in need of local music artists under the age of 21. Register to compete for trophies and prizes on stage at The Lakeshore Public Media Entertainment Tent, next to the 4H Building. Bands will find the official rules and entry form at: lake-county-fair.com. All styles and genres welcome. Print and mail or drop off the completed entry form with a short bio profile and photo to: “Battle of the Midway 2014” c/o Lakeshore Public Media, 8625 Indiana Place, Merrillville, IN 46410. Applications must be received by July 25. • Midwest music icons CHICAGO release their 36th career album — “Now” — on July 8 via Frontier Records. The 11-song collection was written and recorded while the band was on the road last year. Its lead single “Love Leads On,” co-written by co-founder James Pankow and longtime member Jason Scheff, has already been deemed a hit at both radio and online music services. After headlining through July in Europe, Chicago returns
to the U.S. in August to team up for a joint headline tour with REO Speedwagon that includes an Aug. 9 date in their toddlin’ hometown at the First Merit Bank Pavilion. More: chicagotheband.com. • Chicago’s iconic Ministry, the sixtime Grammy-nominated, explosive and highly unpredictable band that brought industrial dance-metal music to the mainstream, has just released “Last Tangle in Paris,” a CD/DVD package documenting the band’s 2012 jourgensen “DeFiBriLaTour,” featuring live performances, in-studio, rehearsal and backstage footage, and one-on-one interviews. “Last Tangle In Paris” was filmed on July 28, 2012 at Paris’ La Cigale and features founder Al Jourgensen (lead vocal, guitar), Michael Scaccia and Sin Qurin (guitars), John Bechdel (keyboards and samplers), Aaron Rossi (drums), and Casey Orr (bass). • Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White re-launched his independent Kalimba Music label (kalimba-music.com) last month with the release of “Never,” from the re-mastered collector’s edition of EWF’s album “The Promise.” Kalimba’s first new artist, keyboardist Greg Manning has his 10-song label debut, “Get Your Groove On” due July 8. • The City of Portage presents a free Fourth of July concert by hometown rockers The Mad Ants at the old high school (at Willowcreek and Central Avenue) at 6pm with a fireworks show following at dusk. More: madants.com.
• Chicago roots rock troubadour Pete Berwick whose rockabilly/alt-country sound I would describe as “Steve Earle meets Johnny Cash meets George Thorogood,” has collected tracks from his earlier albums for “The Essential Pete Berwick.” As a big fan of Berwick, this columnist happily reports Berwick has created an economical package ($35.99) including his previous four CDs, the new “Essential” CD, and all three of Berwick’s gritty novels (“The Bar Singer,” “The Writer,” and “The Man Who Killed God”). More: peteberwick.net. • Four artists on Chicago-based Alligator Records received a total of six nominations for “2014 Living Blues Awards.” James Cotton received three, including “Blues Artist of the Year,” “Best Blues New Recording,” (for his Grammynominated “Cotton Mouth Man”), and “Most Outstanding Musician.” Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials got the nod for “Best Live Performer.” Joe Louis Walker and Marcia Ball likewise were nominated in “Most Outstanding Musician” category. The public can vote for their favorite nominees at: livingblues.com. • Join me today as I return for another year as guest emcee for Cedar Lake Summer Fest’s free entertainment stage. I’ll be there from 5 to 9:30pm and will present live performances of the countryrock groups Bernie Glim & Country Roads (5-8pm) and The High Noon Band (8:30 to 11:30pm); with free fireworks over the lake at 9:30pm. Join me on the breaks for Pop Culture trivia and a few special games/contests for both kids and adults. Be sure to say hello! Email Tom Lounges at beatboss@aol.com
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Live Music VENUES Buddy and Pal’s Place Crown Point 1206 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307; 219.662.0088
Meyers Castle Lounge 1370 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311; 219.865.8452; meyerscastlelounge.com
Buddy and Pal’s Place Schererville 340 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.865.8377; buddyandpals.com
Longshots Sports Bar 2251 US HWY 41, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.322.0080
J.J. Kelleys 2455 Bernice, Lansing, IL 60438; 708.474.9977; jjkelleyslansing. com
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White Rhino 101 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311; 219.864.9200; whiterhinoonline. com
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Stadium 1480 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311 Zodiac 113 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307; 219.663.0303; zodiaccafelounge.com Woodhollow After Dark 200 U.S. Hwy 41, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.864.8862
Bullpen Bar & Grill 1013 W. U.S Hwy 30, Schererville, IN 46375; 219.322.7788; gotobullpenbar.com
Danny Z’s 1860 45th St., Munster, IN 46321; 219.924.3500: dzpubngrub.com
Goodfellas 11200 W. 129th Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303; 219.374.6700; Goodfellascedarlake.com
Beer Geeks 3030 45th St., Highland, IN 46322: 219.513.9795: Beergeekspub.com
Social 219 2350 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN 46375: 219.322.3060: socialtwoonenine.com
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant 809 McCool Rd. Portage, IN 46368 219.762.7666
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 CASINO Horseshoehammond. com Gladys Knight, Will Downing, 7 pm Oct. 12 (21 and older). $57.50$112 THE CHICAGO THEATRE Thechicagotheatre.com Spoon, 7:30 pm Sept. 16. $53.84 Rodrigo y Gabriela, 8 pm. Oct. 24. $53.84$74.31 LINCOLN HALL lincolnhallchicago.com Califone, 8 pm Sept. 14 (21 and older). $18
Strand of Oaks, 8 pm Aug. 17 (21 and older). $12 Air Traffic Controller, The Tragic Thrills, 9 pm Aug. 20 (18 and older). $10 Cymbals Eat Guitars, 10 pm Sept. 20 (18 and older). $14 Snowmine, 9 pm Sept. 18 (21 and older). $12 Jakubi, 10 pm Sept. 6 (18 and older). $10 PARK WEST Jamusa.com Living Colour, 8 pm Sept. 20 (18 and older). $25 DOUBLE DOOR Doubledoor.com Stephen “Ragga” Marley, 8:30 pm July 29 (21 and older). $36 Valo, 8 pm Aug. 14 (21 and older). $7
The Growlers, 7 pm Sept. 10. $18
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Sam Roberts Band, 9 pm Nov. 22 (21 and older). $20
St. Paul and the Broken Bones, 7:30 pm Oct. 30. $20
This Will Destroy You, 10 pm Oct. 25 (21 and older). $15
Twin Shadow, 9 pm Sept. 23 (18 and older). $20
Bardo, 9 pm July 9 (21 and older). $8
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Metronomy, 10 pm Sept. 12 (18 and older). $20
Gerardo Ortiz and Julion Alvarez, 7 pm July 26. $63.55-$141.15
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Justin Townes Earle, 8 pm Sept. 23 (18 and older). $25 Kind Diamond, 8 pm Oct. 21 (18 and older). $37.50
White Lung, 8 pm Sept. 10 (17 and older). $10
SCHUBAS Schubas.com Anthony and the Tramps, 9 pm Aug. 23 (21 and older). $15
RIVIERA THEATRE Jamusa.com Chromeo, 8 pm Oct. 17 (18 and older). $40.61 CITY WINERY Citywinery.com Glenn Tilbrook, 8 pm Oct. 15. $30-$40
THEATER THROUGH JULY 5 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Festival Players Guild, Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. At her impromptu bachelorette party, Millie and her best friends dive into age-old questions about love, marriage and dating. Featuring smash hits from the 1960s, this uplifting show reaffirms that during life’s struggles true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength.
JULY 10 TO AUG. 10 The Beverly Hillbillies: The Musical, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. TheatreAtTheCenter. com. The World Premiere show stars the hilarious characters made famous on “The Beverly Hillbillies” TV show from the 1960s.
VENUES Indiana Chicago Street Theater, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to
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regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. Footlight Players 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. Fourth Street Theater 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875. 4thstreetncca.org. Originally founded in 1990 as the North Coast Cultural Association and was located in the former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church until a fire burned the church down in 1998. The second location, now the Fourth Street Theater, opened its doors in the fall of 1999. In the summer of 2002, Fourth Street Theater joined the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, or NIETF, from whom they have since received over 120 nominations and 40 awards for excellence in all aspects of theatrical production. Marian Theatre Auditorium 119th and Lincoln Avenue, Whiting. 219.659.3776. The Marian Theatre Guild, founded in 1928, is the oldest continuous community theatre group in Indiana. The guild is committed to providing audiences with riveting dramas,
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“The Beverly Hillbillies.” lighthearted comedies and wonderful musicals with local Northwest Indiana premieres. Productions are shows in April and November with dinner shows on Saturdays. Season ticket plans are available. The Memorial Opera House 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. mohlive. com. This renovated, 364-seat
building—with red, white and blue stained-glass windows—was built as a living memorial to the Civil War veterans of Porter County. Built in 1893, the theater has a rich history as a venue for musical and dramatic performances. Ross Music Theater 227 Center Street, Hobart. m-mproductions.com. Ross Music Theatre is
a community theater group whose goal is to involve everyone who wants to in the magic known as theater. Ross Music Theatre in association with M & M Productions puts on a two musical show season every year with an occasional third musical. Star Plaza Theatre I-65 & US 30, Merrillville. 219.769.6600.
starplazatheatre.com. With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round. With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package
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The Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter. com. This theater, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, has the distinction of being the only professional equity theater in Northwest Indiana, and showcases the artistry of professional actors, musicians and designers from throughout the Midwest.
Broadway in Chicago various venues, Chicago. 800.775.2000. broadwayinchicago. com. A joint venture between the two largest commercial theater producers and owner/ operators in the U.S., Broadway in Chicago offers the finest of professional stage productions in multiple theaters, all residing in Chicago’s lively Loop. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St.
Towle Community Theater 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. To honor its mission of nurturing and celebrating local talent in the arts, the Towle Community Theater presents exhibitions, theatrical productions and musical performances in the heart of downtown Hammond.
Illinois Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org. A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances and a variety of artistic
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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Celeb birthdays July 4: Actress Eva Marie Saint is 90. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is 87. Playwright Neil Simon is 87. Singer Bill Withers is 76. Percussionist Ralph Johnson ➙ of Earth, Wind and Fire is 63. Singer John Waite is 59. Actress Becki Newton (“Ugly Betty”) is 36. Reality star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (“Jersey Shore”) is 32. Singer Melanie Fiona is 31. July 5: Actress Katherine Helmond (“Who’s the Boss,” ‘’Soap”) is 85. Actress Shirley Knight is 78. Singer Huey Lewis is 64. Country keyboardist Charles Ventre of River Road is 62. Singer Marc Cohn is 55. Actress Edie Falco is 51. Rapper RZA is 45. Drummer Bengt Lagerberg of The Cardigans is 41. Singer Jason Wade of Lifehouse is 34. Musician Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum is 32. Bassist Nick O’Malley of Arctic Monkeys is 29.
Struck by Lighting Purdue professor takes the stage at First Folio Philip Potempa / philip.potempa@nwi.com, (219) 852-4327
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ichael McNamara ranks lighting as his favorite “character” in a stage production. McNamara, assistant professor of visual and performing arts at Purdue University, with his office based on the West Lafayette campus, works as a Chicagoland theater lighting designer. “Lighting is one of the final elements to happen in the production process,” said McNamara, who is spending this week using his illuminating craft to finetune the staging details for a new outdoor run of William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” at First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate at 31st St. and Rt. 83 in Oak Brook Terrace, Ill. It starts previews July 9 and opens Saturday, July 12 at 8:15 p.m., the traditional twilight start under the stars, and runs through Aug. 10 directed by Nick Sandys. McNamara said professionals, ranging from theater creative teams to performers and critics, debate the definition of “ideal lighting design.” “Some people believe if perfect lighting design is achieved, the lighting in a production should not even be noticed,” said MacNamara, who received an MFA in Stage Design from Northwestern University in 1993 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis. “Others say when lighting design gets noticed and complimented by critics in a review, you know you’ve done it right and
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achieved something extra special.” First Folio Theatre is in its 18th season bringing high-quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the stage. During that span, the theater has expanded from an annual summer production to a year-round operation with three separate and distinct stages at the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate. “The Shakespeare Book of Lists” named First Folio Theatre as one of the “150 Great Places to See a Shakespeare Play.” “I joined the Purdue faculty in 2007 and my first production at First Folio was in 2009,” said McNamara, who won a Jeff Award for his lighting design in 2012 at First Folio for their production of “The Turn of the Screw.” “Whether it’s working with the unique inside stage space at Mayslake Peabody Estate or the summer outdoor staging, I always enjoy the challenge.” “The Merry Wives of Windsor” stars Shakespeare’s greatest (and largest) comic character, Sir John Falstaff, who literature experts hail as too huge to be contained by his original appearance in “Henry IV.” Short on money, the rotund Falstaff sets out on a quest to seduce not just one, but two wealthy married women, who then decide to turn the tables on Falstaff and teach him a lesson in fidelity and honesty. The cast McNamara is shedding his light on during this month’s 10 days of tech run-throughs and the month of performances is led by Brian McCartney as Sir John Falstaff, Patrice Egleston as
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Lighting Designer Michael McNamara, a member of the faculty at Purdue University, is also an in-demand creative force for stages throughout Chicagoland.
Mistress Page, Meg Warner as Anne Page, Lydia Berger Gray as Mistress Ford and Fred Geyer as Fenton. It also stars Victor Holstein as Master Page, Caroline Rau as Mistress Quickly, Joe Foust as Master Ford, Robert Allan Smith as Sir Hugh, Christian Gray as Dr. Caius, Elliott Plowman as Bardolph, Mark Hespen as Pistol and Rugby, Alex Stein as Nym, Bill Chamberlain as Shallow, Michael Mulhearn as Slender, Aaron Berogan as Simple, Sophie Duntley as Robyn and Steve Peebles as The Host of Gartner Inn. The ensemble includes Sara Costello and Alex Dematralis. Joining McNamara as the rest of the artistic team are David Rice as producer/ executive director, Alison C. Vesely as Artistic Director, Angela Weber Miller’s scenic design, Elsa Hiltner’s costume design and Chris Kriz as sound designer. It also includes Brian Claggett as technical director, Cassy Schillo as properties designer, Mara Filler as AEA stage manager, Ricky Harbecke as board operator and Jason Martin as dialect/vocal coach with Coral Opem as assistant stage manager and Sarah West as assistant stage manager. A member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829, McNamara joined Purdue
after teaching stage lighting and technology for four years at the University of Arizona, where he frequently designed lighting for productions in both the schools of theater and music. For eight years, from 1995 to 2003, he was resident assistant lighting designer with the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. where he worked on more than 50 productions with design teams from around the world. He has also assisted the Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Portland opera companies and at the Royal Opera in London. In addition to his work at First Folio Theatre, he has designed for numerous other Chicago area theater companies including Writers’ Theatre, Griffin, Dolphinback, Magellan and Pegasus Players and also at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. WHAT: “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by First Folio Theatre • WHERE: The Outdoor Stage at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St., off Rt. 83, in Oak Brook Terrace, Ill. • WHEN: Previews begin July 9 and opens July 12, and runs through Aug. 10 with all performances starting at 8:15 p.m. • HOW MUCH: Preview tickets are $22. Regular priced tickets are $30 Wednesdays and Thursdays (seniors and students are $26), and $37 on Fridays through Sundays (seniors and students are $32). Free parking is available on the grounds. • FYI: (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org
SUMMER DRAMA SET IN NEW YORK CITY
U.K. musical makes U.S. debut ‘Up Here’ at Towle TIM SHELLBERG / TIMES CORRESPONDENT
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herry Sweeney, director of Hammond’s Towle Theater’s production of the musical “From Up Here,” appreciates the quality of the story which the musical drama allows her and her cast to present. “I tend to lean toward shows that have deep emotional connections, and I think this is one of those that goes a little further than the surface,” Sweeney said of the play. “It’s the type of show that I like to do.” Opening at Towle July 11 and running through July 27, “Here” chronicles the lives of five strangers who take to the Big Apple’s Brooklyn Bridge to find time for personal introspection. There, their paths cross in unique and occasionally life-changing ways. “Here” was penned by U.K.-based playwright Aaron Lee Lambert, who found his inspiration from the musical from a two-year period he spent pursuing a career as an actor and writer in New York City. Featuring songs such as “Isn’t it Funny,” “On That Sunday” and “Running Out,” the musical made its debut in the U.K. in the summer of
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Sarah Hoch and Steve Silver are featured in a scene in “From Up Here.”
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Tom Moran and Sarah Hoch play Dan and Emily in Towle Theater’s production of “From Up Here.”
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2012. Towle Theater’s staging of “Here” marks the musical’s stateside debut. The play was discovered by Kevin Bellamy, Towle Theater’s director of administration. “I think, so often, writers, both contemporary and classic, focus on family stories and love stories,” said Towle managing director Jeff Casey. “Aaron Lee Lambert’s piece connects humanity from a different level and
shows how chance encounters with strangers can change the course of your life, and I really think that sets it apart.” Tom Moran and Sarah Hoch, both from Chicago, play Dan and Emily, respectively, in Towle’s production of “Here.” They are joined onstage by Ian Rigg from Orland Park as Alan, Chicago’s Lauren Knutson as Jill and Steve Silver from Chicago as Henry. “I have a really strong ensemble,” Sweeney said of her cast. “There are
five individuals in the show, and they’re all very strong actors and singers. It’s been just great working with them and it’s been a great experience. They’re all wonderful professionals.” Next up for Towle Theater is their production of the comedy “Play Dates,” scheduled to open Sept. 5. FYI: “From Up Here” runs at 8 p.m. July 11 and 12, July 18 and 19 and July 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27 at Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Tickets are $17 to $22. Call (219) 937-8780 or visit TOWLETHEATER.ORG
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Fandango’s top ten ticket best sellers : 1. Transformers: Age of Extinction 2. 22 Jump Street 3. How to Train Your Dragon 2 4. Think Like A Man Too 5. Maleficent 6. Jersey Boys 7. Edge of Tomorrow 8. The Fault In Our Stars 9. X-Men: Days of Future Past 10. Chef
IN THEATERS THIS WEEKEND
COURTESY THE STUDIOS
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. In need of their help, the four friends come together to protect the alien and help him find his way home. This journey, full of wonder and adventure, is their story, and their secret.
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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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THINK LIKE A MAN TOO
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
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 sideby-side in peace on the fantastical isle that has been transformed into a dragon’s paradise. But when grownup 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 2 min | PG-13 | Released June 20
1 hr 45 min | PG | Released June 13
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS 2 hr 5 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. The Fault In Our Stars, based upon the numberone bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.
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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
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WORDS AND PICTURES
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don’t have to just crack the case — they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship.
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.
MALEFICENT
A MILLION DAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
1 hr 49 min.| R| Released June 13
1 hr 38 min | PG | Released May 30 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.
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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.
EDGE OF TOMORROW 1 hr 57 min | PG-13 | Released June 6
2 hr 10 min | PG-13 | Released May 23
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days Of Future Past. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from the past, “X-Men: First Class,” in order to change a major historical event and fight an epic battle that could save our future.
TAMMY [R] 1100AM 140 420 700 940 TrAnsforMers: Age of exTincTion [PG-13] 1130AM 315 515 700 1035 [REALD 3D] 1015AM 1245 200 430 545 830 930 DeLiVer Us froM eViL [R] 1110AM 200 450 740 1030 eArTh To echo [PG] 1010AM 1235 300 525 750 1015 22 JUMp sTreeT [R] 1050AM 135 420 705 950
how To TrAin YoUr DrAgon 2 [PG] 1130AM 450 730 [REALD 3D] 210 1010 Think Like A MAn Too [PG-13] 1015 MALeficenT [PG] 1005AM 1240 320 605 840 The fAULT in oUr sTArs [PG-13] 1005AM 105 405 710 1010 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 on Thursday, July 10.
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HOLIDAY FIREWORKS This Independence Day, these towns are taking advantage of their
✔ proximity to Lake Michigan (and other lakes and rivers) to get more bang their buck, and to try and make fireworks special again. for
INDIANA EAST CHICAGO Dusk on July 3, East Chicago Marina, 3301 Aldis Avenue, 219.391.8482, eastchicago.com The city’s marina is the stage for a big show over Lake Michigan.
WHITING
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Cedar Lake Summerfest, 2-11:30pm Thu, 10am-11:30pm Fri, 7am-11:30pm Sat, 7am-9pm Sun, Cedar Lake Town Complex, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake. 219.794.4122. cedarlakesummerfest.com. Activities, food and fun await visitors to this 33rd annual holiday celebration featuring live entertainment, fireworks, midway games, amusement rides, a bingo tent, a beer garden, a car show, crafts and more. JUL 4
Family 4th Fest, 7am-11pm, Hawthorne Park, 500 Ackerman Dr, Porter. 219.617.1742. dunebig.com. This holiday festival offers fun for the whole family with a pancake breakfast a parade, a turtle derby, a patriotic poster contest, kids’ games, a brick toss competition, kiddie rides, bounce houses, Leroy’s Hot Stuff Beer Garden, live music, karaoke and fireworks at dusk. JUL 4
July 4th Celebration, 6-9pm, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.937.7942. A naturalization ceremony kicks off this holiday celebration and the Bill Porter Orchestra rounds off the night with a fireworks show.
EVENTS
10pm July 3 Whiting Lakefront Park, 219.659.0860,whitingindiana.com
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An expanded fireworks display caps what promises to be a festive celebration of the city’s 125th anniversary.
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 3: Cripple Creek and Dr. Scott Simerlein (Stone Lake Beach, 300 Grangemouth Dr, La Porte); JUL 9: La Porte City Band and Julie Kessler; JUL 10: Eric Lambert & Friends and Laura HernandezMyers.
JUL 4 JULY 4TH SIDEWALK SALE, 9am-9pm Thu-Sat, 10am-7pm Sun, 9am-9pm Mon, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, 6th & Wabash, Michigan City. 219.879.2650. premiumoutlets.com. Lighthouse Premium Outlets hosts its annual sidewalk sale.
JUL 4 WHITING’S 95TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE, 10am, 1443 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.7700. whitingindiana.com. In a rare appearance outside of the Disney Parks and Resorts, Mickey and Minnie Mouse serve as honorary parade grand marshals of this annual parade.
JUL 4-6 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Taltree Arboretum
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HAMMOND Dusk on July 4, The Pavilion at Wolf Lake, 2324 Calumet Avenue, 219.937.7942, hammondmarina.com Wolf Lake may not have the buzz of Lake Michigan, but those colors will explode just as brightly over its rippling waters. & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree. org In celebration of the impact steam engines had on early 19th century America, the Railway Garden features model steam trains in a miniature prairie and mountain landscape. Special activities include kid crafts and Sprout Express rides.
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 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 innovative 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
MICHIGAN NEW BUFFALO Dusk on July 3, New Buffalo Beach, 100 Marquette Drive, 269.469.1522, newbuffalo.com Small community, big lakefront display.
CHICAGO NAVY PIER 9:30pm. July 4, 600 E Grand Avenue, 312.595.7437, navypier.com In the years since the massive city-sponsored July 3rd displays succumbed to budget cuts, this manmade peninsula has picked up the Independence Day slack as Chicago’s “official” show. Because fireworks here are a staple every Wednesday and Saturday night throughout the summer, the holiday edition can feel a little bit routine. But it’s hard to be picky when it’s really the only show in town, and it’s hard to quibble about the views from either shore or sea. The Chicago show, in fact, may be one of the few in the area to feature almost as many people watching from the water as from the land.
City, Ind. artists. Brand’s art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometric patterns with hard edges.
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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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
SUMMER SIZZLE, South Shore Arts, 435 Fayette St, Hammond. 219.933.0200. southshoreartsonline.org. This group exhibit features works by South Shore Arts instructors.
Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.8383.0114. highlandparks.org. Hosted by the Highland Park and Recreation Department, the 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 10: Dan Mateja and the Downtown Sound; JUL 17: Piano Man Mike Sigman.
PERFORMANCE
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THROUGH JUL 17 CONCERTS IN THE PARK, 7-9 pm Thu, Main
SUMMER RHAPSODY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 7:30-9:30pm, Central Park
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JUL 6-12 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
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 9: Switchback; JUL 16: Valparaiso Community University Concert Band; JUL 23: Middle School Concert Band; AUG 1: Spazmatics; AUG 8: Mozart in the Park; AUG 15: Highway Band.
recent addition to the grounds.
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.
JUL 4 SUGAR HIGH BAND, 10pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. Sugar High Band covers rock, dance and pop hits from Bon Jovi and Lady Gaga to Prince.
JUL 5-6 MICRO MUSIC MASH, 7-9PM, Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.7509. dunessummertheatre. com. This musical event features bands Theft to the Gallows, Love Cartel, DJ Big Dirty, Def Master Les, Nila, Terrible Spaceship and Sunny and Croom.
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LaPorte County Fair. Columbia Ave, Munster. 219.836.6923. munster. org. A unique rock band, Classical Blast is dedicated to bringing the classical arts to mainstream rock and pop music. From Bach to classic rock to metal and pop, Classical Blast breathes new life into rock music, as well as the classics.
JUL 6
FARMERS’ MARKETS
CLASSIC BLAST CONCERT, 6:30-8pm, Heritage Park Gazebo, Ridge Rd &
POP-UP SHOPS, 10am-7pm Sat, 18065 Harwood
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Ave, Homewood, Ill. 773.490.6046. homesweethomewood. com. Back by popular demand, the pop-up shops will feature dozens of new vendors from handmade jewelry and accessories to home décor and garden art.
THROUGH AUG 27 DEMOTTE’S MARKET IN THE PARK, 11am-7pm Wed, Spencer Park, east side of Halleck St, Demotte. 219.964.8626. Visitors to this weekly market can enjoy crafters, food, produce and live entertainment.
Michael Bruccoleri plays music to shop by during a past visit to Chesterton’s European Market. PHOTO BY ELOISE M A R I E VA L A D E Z
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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.
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.
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 OCT 18 HIGHLAND STREET MARKET, 9am-1pm Sat, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.838.0114. highlandparks.org.
Sunday, July 6 FREE CONCERT
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.
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.
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.
THROUGH OCT 25 CHESTERTON’S EUROPEAN MARKET, 8am-2pm Sat, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton. 219.926.5513. chestertonseuropean market.com. This European Market offers a quality shopping experience, live entertainment and a festive community environment. The artists, chefs, merchants and farmers come from Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.
THROUGH OCT 29 RIVERSIDE MARKET, 10am-3pm Sat-Sun, 234 E Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.5864. Local farmers, merchants and artistic talents offer residents and tourist the opportunity to buy regionally grown fresh produce, healthy organic foods and local creative arts and crafts during this weekly market.
UPCOMING SHOW Classical Blast
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
Farmers and vendors offer produce, cheeses,honey, natural hair and skin products, pies, cakes, spices and more at this weekly market.
FREE Admission
Classical Blast is a unique rock band dedicated to bringing the classical arts to mainstream rock and pop music. From Bach to classic rock to metal to pop, you’ll find their approach to music a refreshing change. Join Classical Blast for an amazing ride through the history of music brought together in perfect harmony.
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Your Home Team Schedules ➙ July 3: Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Sioux Falls Canaries, 7:10 pm july 4: Chicago Cubs @ Nationals, 10:05 am; Chicago White Sox vs. Mariners, 6:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. St. Paul Saints, 7:10 pm July 5: Chicago Cubs @ Nationals, 3:05 pm; Chicago White Sox vs. Blue Mariners, 1:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. St. Paul Saints, 6:10 pm July 6: Chicago Cubs @ Nationals, 12:35 pm; Chicago White Sox vs Mariners, 1:10 pm; Gary Southshore Railcats vs. St. Paul Saints, 2:10 pm
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The coins-per-line option usually varies from as low as one, two or three coins, graduating upward into multiples of five into double digits. Just remember that activating the maximum number of lines is the key to maximizing your potential to win something on any given spin. The number of coins you bet per line increases the amount you win. Beginning players also make mistakes at the roulette wheel by failing to take advantage of all of the wagering opportunities that are available. Roulette is a game which is appealing to inexperienced recreational gaming enthusiasts because there is minimal strategy required, the pace is slow, and the premise is easy: Pick a number from 1 to 36, keeping in mind that an American roulette wheel also has “0” and “00” to give the house an edge. The most common strategy is to bet a number “straight up”, which pays 35 to 1 if it hits, or perhaps wagering on one of the even-money propositions, including odd/ even, red/back, or high (18 through 36)/low (1 through 18). Roulette players owe it to themselves to expand their horizons by learning to make
a bet on groups of numbers. This is done by placing a chip in the appropriate position on the layout, something any dealer will be happy to assist you with. For example, you can make a bet on six numbers (payoff 5 to 1); four numbers (8 to 1); three numbers (11 to 1); or two numbers (17 to 1). Or you can choose to wager on a column of numbers or a group of a dozen numbers. The payoff in either case is 2 to 1. The house advantage on all of the wagers listed above is the same, 5.26 percent, so it’s not as if you’re looking for an edge. You’re just looking for variety and the opportunity to “work” your stack of chips.
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From nwi.com/go ➼ 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 ➼ 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 ➼ 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.
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hether you’re looking for a substantial breakfast to enjoy with friends before your workday begins or you’d like a leisurely breakfast on the weekend, there are many local options for that morning meal. Among choices are good old fashioned family restaurants and diners to casual, modern cafes that specialize in breakfast as well as more upscale brunch locales. The following is just a sample of eateries offering breakfast. Top of the morning to you! • Benedict, 1103 Joliet St., Dyer, (219) 440-7948 or visit benedictindyer.com. Servings at Benedict are hearty and guests will surely have enough to cart home if desired. Among menu items: The Traditional Bennie; the Breakfast Nook breakfast bowl and Texas French Toast. Eggs Benedict is the specialty here with special benedicts regularly featured. Among Eggs Benedicts featured are the Roasted Red Pepper Bennie; Smoked Salmon Bennie and Tomato Bennie Florentine. Breakfast bowls are another big seller and include creations such as the Mighty Irish. • Butterfingers, 2552 45th St., Highland, (219) 836-4202. While the small eatery doesn’t serve traditional breakfast food, locals can stop by for muffins, various pastries and coffee in the morning. • Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, (219) 836-1930, www.cvpa.org. On Sundays, the Center’s catering department offers a luscious brunch with a full collection of breakfast offerings.
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Workers prepare to serve breakfast at Jelly Pancake House in Dyer.
• Jelly Pancake House, 936 U.S. 30, Dyer (219) 865-3200 or 399 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville (219) 736-0100; jellypancakehouse.com. Available on the menu is everything from Omelets, Pancakes and Crepes to Blintzes, French Toast and Frittatas. • The Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville, (219) 322-4812 or visit thequesteatery.com. Breakfast is served only on Sundays. Among menu items are Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Country Scramble, Stuffed Omelets, Oatmeal and more. Round the Clock, There are various locations in the area, including one of the newest on Torrence Avenue in Lansing, Ill. Visit roundtheclock. com. Open 24 hours, Round the Clock restaurants have been a Region staple. Breakfast is available all day at the family restaurants. • The Scrambled Diner, 250 W. 81st St., Dyer, (219) 865-3950. Breakfast options are creative and include Banana’s Foster Pancakes, The French Toast Club and Tangled Up in Blue Omelet. Other highlights are the Chorizo Skillet, Veggie Breakfast Melt and Monkey Cakes.
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