Inspired Living August 2016

AUGUST 2016

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AUGUST 2016 FEATURES

There’s No Place Like Home

Gary’s first female mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson shares her love for the Region.

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A Walk in the Garden

Six local gardeners offer their experience and expertise.

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Enchanted Garden Ideas for hosting a whimsical gathering in the woods.

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Summer Nights Outside-the-box activities to try this summer.

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KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON PHOTO BY JOSHUA ALBANESE; A WALK IN THE GARDEN AND GARDEN PARTY PHOTOS BY BRANDI LEE; SUMMER NIGHTS PHOTO BY MICHELLE HAMSTRA

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06 Editor’s Letter

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All About the Hunt: The conventional and unconventional combine.

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63 In Scene

Trending Now: Summer sandals for men and women.

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Heart of Steel: The goals and dreams of marketer Tyler Lennox Bush.

Fruit Infusion: Easy recipes to make water fresh and fun.

Real Love, Real Foods: A Chesterton couple invents a new way of nourishment.

Turn Back the Clock: Six foods that keep you young.

7 Exercises for Stronger Abs: Trainer Luke Triveline demonstrates.

On the Wall: Tips and tricks for hanging art.

08 Contributors 09 Let’s Get Social 73 Out on the Town 74 Calendar 80 In Closing

ON THE COVER COVER GIRL Ebonie Quint of Crown Point PHOTO BY Michelle Hamstra HAIR Michelle Elzinga MAKEUP Emily Dupré LOCATION Celebrate Schererville Festival, Redar Park

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IN STYLE PHOTO BY PENNY FRAZIER; IN HOME PHOTO BY JESSICA DEKOCK; INVIGORATE PHOTO BY TONY V. MARTIN; INDULGE PHOTO BY BETH FLETCHER

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Inspired Living magazine invites readers and writers to submit ideas, comments and feedback through email at inspiredliving@nwi.com or by mail to Inspired Living Magazine, 601 W 45th St, Munster, IN 46321.

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am by no means a green thumb. Not even close. A few weeks ago, my mother-in-law gave me a hosta to plant in my yard. She advised me to divide it because it grows to be large. No problem, I thought.

Sounds easy enough.

Within seconds of my attempt at division, my confidence quickly waned. I tried separating it with a spade and pulling with all my might, but to no avail. I watched YouTube videos and read articles.

I tried everything the experts suggested, albeit clumsily, and still those tenacious roots wouldn’t budge. Fed up, I just planted the whole thing in one spot after all. Maybe a more experienced gardener could help me divide it someday. Until then, I am still very much a lowly amateur.

This is why the gardeners’ testimonies on pages 37-42 were so encouraging to me. I was surprised to read that all of them have had just as much failure in their gardens as they’ve had success.

Their plants have been under-watered, eaten by animals, and grown in the wrong soil at one point or another. As in life, the gorgeous gardens they have now are the result of many years of trial and error.

So there’s hope!

When a garden is done right, its beauty and serenity can’t be matched. That’s why thousands of people visit Michigan City’s Friendship Botanic Gardens every year, and why we chose that same location for our lovely garden party photo shoot on page 48. The scene is delightfully peaceful; you won’t want to look away.

Friendship Gardens is just one of many destinations that make our region unique, but there are plenty more, and we showcase a few of them in our “Summer Nights” feature on page 54. This summer, I encourage you to step away from your usual stomping grounds and try something new instead. The creativity and diversity this region has to offer might surprise you. Happy exploring!

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Contributors DONNA LIND lives in Valparaiso with her husband Greg and their lab mix, Cooper.

She studied fine art and film photography at Indiana State University, and although she still loves the smell of a darkroom, her current workspace is a brightly painted office, a Mac computer and a stack of Scott Kelby books. Donna’s work includes travel photography, landscapes, wide-eyed children, portraits, and non-profit events.

Most recently you can find her photos published in Inspired Living, on the Indiana Dunes Tourism site, and at her online blog, website and Facebook page.

See Donna’s photos of Cynthia Damaskos’ garden on page 38.

SHANNON ROONEY is a writer from South Bend. When she’s not creating content at her day job, Shannon writes for other regional magazines, spends time with her family, and reads voraciously. She loves interviewing community experts and sharing their tips on house and home with Inspired Living readers. In this issue, Shannon interviewed nutritionist Terri Sakelaris about anti-aging foods on page 23.

JACOB YOTHMENT is a correspondent for the Times Media Company. He writes for Metro, Special Sections and Inspired Living and covers Lake Central Schools. He is a senior management information systems major at Purdue University Northwest where he serves as editor-in-chief on the school newspaper. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his niece and nephew. For this issue, Jacob interviewed the gardeners on pages 37-42.

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Heart of Steel

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rying to summarize the myriad interests/endeavors/ pursuits/passions of Tyler Lennox Bush in one pithy statement is something of a fool’s errand. Suffice it to say, if the 39-year-old Pittsburgh native and longtime Crown Point resident were to share his personal elevator pitch—similar to the type of in-a-nutshell synopsis he might prepare for one of his many smallbusiness and nonprofit branding and marketing clients—packing everything in would likely require a pretty tall building.

Bush is a man of many slashes, the kind of multidisciplinary and persistently curious seeker who in earlier times might have been classified as a “renaissance man.” At various times and in various locales throughout his life, he has acted, taught, written, marketed, designed and, in general, pursued just about every available avenue for telling stories of one kind or another. Overall, however, while remaining active to varying degrees in all of these areas (his current full-time role is senior account director at Safari Marketing), Bush believes one particular calling is woven throughout his journey.

“I consider myself first and foremost a teacher,” he says, pointing to not only his work as an instructor at Purdue Northwest in Hammond, but previous opportunities in K-12 outreach, the arts and even his branding/marketing work. “The core of what I do is education, and everything else rolls from that. There’s nothing better than being able to connect with people and see that light bulb go on when they get something. I think education—specifically in the arts—can be transformative for not only individuals but communities as well.”

Safari Marketing True to this belief, Bush is also a student & Web Design himself. Adding to his already burgeoning CV, he 219.515.2800 is currently working through the MFA program safarinwi.com at DePaul University in Chicago in pursuit of his next goal: telling stories on film. Chanticleer, IN, the debut feature film he plans to begin shooting in and around Northwest Indiana within the next two years, is a semi-autobiographical tale of a creative executive who returns to his Hoosier hometown to try and recreate himself.

Just as the underlying story reflects Bush’s own life experience of moving to New York and back, the film too figures to reflect the sense of style of its auteur, which is very much rooted in the traditional bluecollar, working-class aesthetic of the industrial areas he has called home, but with a little added polish and a few well-chosen pops of personality.

Much like his life and work, Bush’s style may be in constant flux, but it is always borne of the same hard-working authenticity that has helped shape him.

“I wouldn’t call myself a ‘lumbersexual’ or ‘retrosexual’ necessarily, but there are plenty of workwear elements in my wardrobe,” he says.

“I definitely like things to be tailored and neat, but there’s a definite influence of working clothes that really blends into my artwork and bleeds over into my fashion sense. I think it’s reflective of both my working class upbringing and my passion for education and the artistic things in life.”

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very school year starts with the best intentions. Nothing but healthy lunches for the kids—no junk food, just artfully prepared arrangements of organic, Pinterest-approved wholesomeness. Maybe you’ve even invested in those charming little bento boxes so that your darlings’ daily lunches are as visually appealing as they are tastefully nutritious.

A few hectic months into the school year, however, your good intentions often go by the wayside as you start to rely on convenience over nutrition (potato chips count as a veggie, right?).

Yet as Melissa O’Brien, community registered dietitian for Jewel-Osco, explains, healthy backto-school lunches don’t have to be a burden for you to make or a drag for your kids to eat.

“It doesn’t have to look like a Pinterest lunch for kids to want to eat it, and you don’t need cookie cutters to make their sandwiches,” she says. O’Brien recommends starting off by making sure the proper categories are covered: include something that has whole grains, a fruit serving, a vegetable serving, and a dairy item.

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grain bagel slices with peanut butter or soy nut spreads; and, in an easy way to use those bento boxes (or any kind of reusable plastic container with built-in compartments), make your own non-processed, homemade “lunch snack packs” with whole wheat crackers, cheese cubes and nitrate-free sliced deli meat.

To reduce wastefulness, and to save time and money, transform leftovers from last night’s dinner into healthy lunches. Add fresh vegetables

and your favorite dressing to leftover pasta to make colorful, fresh pasta salad, or shred up leftover chicken, mix in seasonings and Greek yogurt, and use in chicken salad sandwiches on whole wheat bread or in lettuce wraps.

Freezing water bottles and juice boxes provides a useful, double function as lunchtime hydration and in keeping lunches chilled. For lunchbox insulation that doubles as a healthy treat, freeze Chobani Greek yogurt tubes for yogurt popsicles.

O’Brien points out that your kids are more likely to eat lunches that they had a role in preparing, so get your kids involved both in shopping for and in preparing their lunches (to help make school mornings less hectic, it’s best to have kids pack their lunches the night before). “I’m a big advocate of including kids in the process, so when you head out to JewelOsco, bring your kids with you and let them pick out healthy options,” she says. Jewel-Osco makes getting your kids involved in making nutritious choices easy with its Healthy Eater cards. “All produce departments should have the cards available for children 12 years of age and younger to use for a Red Delicious apple or a banana each time they shop throughout the year. It’s a great way to get kids involved in picking out produce and including fruit as a healthy snack!”

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Ippolito recommends chilling the infused waters for at least 24 hours, allowing the fruit to deliver more flavor and the herbs to release their oils, which results in the perfect flavor blend. He also suggests muddling the fruit or herbs before or after the infusing.

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Real Food Blends founders Tony and Julie Bombacino with son AJ and daughter Luca Jane.

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Julie feeds son AJ with a Real Food Blends meal.

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ulie and Tony Bombacino initially wanted to help their son when they started Real Food Blends a few years ago.

Not only have they helped him, but they’re helping tubefed people around the country with their company.

Real Food Blends provides 100 percent real food meals for children and adults who must be tube-fed. “It’s a very rare opportunity to be able to create a business where you can provide financially for your family and to help (our son and other people),” says Tony Bombacino. “We see our son thriving now and enjoying the food,” he says.

When their son AJ, who’s now 5, began to experience problems with eating, Tony says it was just terrible to watch and wonder what the future would hold for him. “When our son couldn’t eat, it was a very emotional experience,” he says. The couple also are the parents of an older daughter, Luca Jane.

The Bombacinos, of Chesterton, co-founded Real Food Blends in 2012. Julie Bombacino says feeding tubes were virtually unknown to her years ago. “I never thought about what a feeding tube was until my son got one,” she says. When AJ, who was born with brain malformations, had to be fed through a tube, Julie took time learning about how the tubes worked and everything about what was actually going into the feeding tubes. The food that’s routinely prescribed for the tubes, she explains, is a type of formula. Tony says for years, people “had no other choice but to choose commercial formulas when it comes to eating.”

There are three meals in the Real Food Blends roster, and a fourth was recently added.

AJ did not respond well to the formula, Julie says. “He did poorly on what was prescribed for the feeding tube. He was vomiting every day and constipated.”

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With AJ not doing well on the traditional formulas for tubes, Julie began blending and mixing real foods to feed their son through his tube. She says once they started feeding AJ these meals, it was a whole new scenario. “He was a completely different kid,” she says. His skin color looked better, he wasn’t vomiting and didn’t feel sick. The couple knew the quality ingredients and real food was the reason.

Their company actually came to be right after they planned a trip to Disney World and wondered how they were going to cart a blender and all the ingredients with them to engage in the process of making AJ’s food. “We wondered if there was a prepackaged, shelf-stable, blended real food meal option that we could buy and bring with us,” Tony says. But there wasn’t.

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hen it comes to longevity, there’s no miracle food.

But good nutrition can help you look and feel younger. “What you put into your body can make a big difference in your health.”

That’s how registered dietitian/nutritionist and certified diabetes educator Terri Sakelaris starts all her nutrition classes at Community Healthcare System. “Fill your body with antioxidants and antiinflammatory foods to fight aging,” she advises.

That means filling your shopping cart with healthy greens and other whole, clean foods. Most age-fighting foods are fruits and vegetables, but some of their healthpromoting powers might surprise you. For example, did you know that blood oranges contain antioxidants that combat damage from free radicals and UV rays?

Start with these five age-fighting foods to combat everything from wrinkles to memory loss.

1. Salmon Fight age with this oily fish, which provides omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Among other benefits, both support brain function. A weekly serving or two fights inflammation and could reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

2. Fresh Greens Sakelaris recommends “dense nutrient versatile foods, like kale, dandelion leaves, and spinach”—in other words, healthy greens that contain folate, calcium, and other nutrients that support bone health.

They also protect against cognitive decline and age-related eye issues.

3. Infused Balsamic Vinegar A tasty alternative to salad dressing, infused balsamic vinegars are available at grocery stores. Fun flavors include cranberry pear, honey ginger, mango, and lemon, to name a few. “There are many infused balsamic vinegars that can add flavor but also provide, from grapes, a bioflavonoid with antioxidant properties.

Along with having vitamin C, this strengthens the immune system, protects cells, and may enhance insulin sensitivity,” says Sakelaris.

4. Berries Blueberries, cherries, and the like contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. They are known for reducing risk for some cancers and improving brain function, balance, and muscle tone. Antioxidants also fight the free radicals that cause wrinkles.

5. Cranberry Juice Known for its effectiveness against urinary tract infections, this healthy juice raises the level of salicylic acid in the body. Salicylic acid promotes heart health, inhibiting swelling and blood clots. In addition, the flavonoids in cranberry juice can counteract the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

6. Cucumbers Cucumbers have the highest water content in the produce section. They promote hydration and help rinse toxins from the body. In the looks department, silica in the peel boosts collagen to reduce wrinkles and create smoother skin.

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SIT UP TO STAND

Lie face up with your knees bent, arms extended. Forcefully bend at the waist, simultaneously bringing arms forward, pulling heels slightly back towards your glutes to stand up. From the standing position, carefully descend into a squat, roll your torso back to the start and rhythmically begin your next rep.

Having a strong midsection offers more value than just looking good in a bathing suit. (Though that doesn’t hurt!) A toned core helps support the spine, thereby decreasing the chance of back injury and improving posture and balance, while also reducing the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

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Luke Triveline is the owner and personal trainer at Fitness Evolution in St. John.

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7 exercises for stronger abs

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Lie on your back on the floor and raise your legs 90 degrees. Spread your arms straight out to your sides for support. Rotate your legs to one side, stopping short of touching the floor.

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HANGING TWISTS

While hanging from a pull-up bar, tuck the knees up toward the chest. With your knees up by your chest, twist them to the right. Then lower back down.

Raise them back up center, then drop/twist your knees to the left.

Lower back down and repeat on the right side. You can also vary this move up by bringing your knees up center then twisting right, center, left, center, then lowering back down.

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1 1. An emphasis on the contemporary with an artful blending of retro here and there give Dave and Jill Hunt’s Valparaiso home a fresh, sophisticated vibe. They call this the “martini lounge,” with its club feel and an unusual, high-backed seating nook that’s cozy and conversation-friendly.

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The conventional and unconventional combine in a Valparaiso home filled with rare finds

sure sense of style took Dave and Jill Hunt’s home from bare shell to showplace. They were charmed by the Valparaiso site at once, captivated by the picturesque setting amongst trees alongside a small lake. They bought the house with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 1994 and set about filling in the nearly 3,000 square feet of space.

Daunting for some, perhaps, but the key was a store whose styles range from contemporary to classic. “It was Homenclature,” Jill says simply. The Valparaiso store’s pieces mesh nicely with a style that had tugged at Jill before. “I feel very lucky that the magazine that inspired me—Horchow—was part of the Neiman Marcus line.” The elegant, sophisticated pieces make a statement Jill embraces, and finding Amanda Snider’s Homenclature store provided a natural transition toward the new pieces needed for the new home.

The kitchen, flanked by the family room and living room, has the open space anchored by a round, substantial table with two half-round banquettes, and Jill notes that a few larger scale pieces help define spaces. All is contemporary in the kitchen itself, “making it sleeker.”

Copper backsplash tiles are imprinted with fleur de lis, a pattern Jill

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loves and incorporates in small touches in other rooms.

The dining room has white banquettes at the ends of the table, with three chairs on either side. A substantial sideboard provides plenty of storage, but its tromp l’oeil design makes the drawers nearly invisible.

“Beauty and functionality are important to me,” and Homenclature’s eclectic inventory offers such choices. A fainting couch by the windows is a relaxing place to read, and is testimony that “I like a contemporary flair with a little traditional.”

One room is frankly retro, dubbed a martini lounge. A large seating piece in gold fabric is so high-backed and heavy that it was a struggle to fit it, but it’s a perfect complement to the intimate ambiance. With a couple of armchairs, Jill says, “it’s a great room for conversation,” with martini glasses displayed and at the ready.

The living room is decidedly more contemporary. The fireplace is from Horchow, and a nod to the lakeside is a marlin Dave caught in Hawaii, mounted on a wall over a navy blue, velvet sofa.

A cabinet that hides a TV console is a standout piece, with a distinctive ribbon-style front.

With Homenclature pieces represented in every room in the house— lamps, furniture, accents—Jill chuckles as she says that “people call it

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2. The Hunts are happy empty-nesters—but thrilled that kids and parents are frequently there. 3. Solid banquettes and table define the space between the kitchen and casual dining space. 4. Jill loves this oh-so-sophisticated piece in white, its contemporary pattern unfettered by hardware or visible drawers. 5. Martini glasses and shaker are ready for another of the Hunts’ convivial gatherings, from just a few for cocktails to the whole neighborhood for a good cause. 6. The living room is a study in cool and calm, with a fireplace in clean lines and deep, velvety sofa—Dave’s Hawaii-caught marlin is overhead.

TV? It’s there—behind the patterned console at right.

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the Homenclature house.” Not that there’s a static aspect to that. Her sure but sensitive feel for placing encourages changing things up, so “I like that the pieces can move from room to room.”

She pauses and reflects on those choices through the years. “My husband and I raised our family here, three active kids. Now they’re grown and we’re empty nesters.” But she lights up as she describes how the house has been planned to accommodate the frequent visits of children and grandchildren, and Dave’s parents stay for two weeks in the summer. “So our house is still busy! We have extended living space in the finished basement and other places. They call it the Hotel Hunt,” she says with humor, noting the kids also bring friends for visits.

In the two-story foyer, the staircase has large, white pineapple newel posts. Along one wall bins hold toys for grandkids; above, their handprints, along with other family members’, are finger-paint pressed onto a white section of the wall.

Upstairs one of three guest bedrooms on one side of the house has two double beds and a long ottoman. One is the “lakeside bedroom, where you can hear the bullfrogs at night.”

The master bedroom and bath are on the other side, providing some privacy. A gold-trimmed dresser and bed are from Horchow. Double doors lead to the master bath, awash in light and with yellow-painted walls.

The finished basement is a mix of upscale and nostalgia. The pool table belonged to Dave’s grandfather, and Dave’s sister painted a mural across one wall depicting the lakeshore. A bedroom, bath, and full kitchen are for guests.

The Hunts host parties in and for the neighborhood, including charity events. “We’re kind of party central,” Jill says. With a play on Woodstock, “We had a summer Huntstock party, with music, a hot dog vendor, and more, but we also called it a Party with a Purpose,” collecting 1,300 pounds of food. “People tend to think of food pantries during holidays but sometimes forget that people are hungry in July and August, so the pantries are in need.”

Guests gravitate to the two-level deck with a seven-sided lower section, all overlooking the lake, and the Hunts choose lowmaintenance container perennials to leave more time for leisure.

Noting the classic silhouette of the home’s exterior and the décor within, Jill exclaims, “Homenclature is furniture nirvana for me,” but it’s clear her joy centers around family. She gazes at the lake and recalls winters with the children ice skating, then coming in for hot chocolate.

With a fond smile and knowledge of many future visits, she turns and walks back into the house she and her husband love.

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7. The fun-for-all basement includes a pool table from Dave’s grandfather and a lakeshore mural by Dave’s sister. 8. Pineapple newel posts shine in light from the foyer’s second-story windows; to the left is the dining room. 9. A two-level deck overlooking the golf course lake is a favorite place for guests to gather and family to relax.

10 10. In the master bedroom, the headboard, footboard, and dresser combo are from Horchow. Their gold trim, the sunny, warm wall paint and bright blue bedspread are typical of the Hunt home: pleasing blends of comfort and pops of style.

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On the Wall Tips and tricks for hanging art

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These displays (above and previous page) were hung using Beehive Picture Hangers, an invention by local father and son Herb and Matt Bigelow.

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I don’t know if he allows himself or has time to be hired out to hang art for people, but Gregg Hertzlieb, director and curator of Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art, enjoys the aspect of hanging art and has some free tips.

When it comes to hanging art, Hertzlieb does it all by measurement. The first thing he does is measure the length of the wall where he’s hanging the art. “This is if I want my spaces to be even between the pictures,” he says.

Hertzlieb will then measure the width of each piece of art. When he has all the measurements of all the pieces of art on a piece of paper, he totals them up, then subtracts the total from the length of the wall.

“Then I will count the spaces in between the pictures,” he says. “That’ll give me a number and then I’ll divide the remainder by that number.”

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“Every place is different, but the center height is 58 inches,” Hertzlieb says. “That’s what we use. Some places may use 60 inches.”

Here’s where it gets tricky: knowing where the nail goes. If the picture has a wire on the back, he’ll pull the wire to the top of the picture and measure the distance between the peak of the wire and the top of the picture.

“Then I measure the whole height of the piece of art and I take half of it,” Hertzlieb says. “So if the picture is 10 inches tall, then it’s five inches, minus the peak of the wire (say it’s two inches) to the top of the picture. That’s three inches. I add that to 58 inches and at 61 inches is where I put my nail.”

That all sounds pretty elaborate. But Hertzlieb hung the current exhibition in the museum’s McGill Gallery in about an hour and a half.

“Because once you get used to the measurements, you go right through it,” he says.

While Hertzlieb says hanging art can be an art form, the way he describes numbers is not very artistic. “But you can riff off that system,” he says. “You can adjust it. And when you adjust it, it gets more into an art because you are making decisions based on effect and on what feels right.”

Hertzlieb says if you want pictures at an equal distance across the room, you can use the math approach. “But if you want to group things together and give impressions of a series together and stuff like that, then that’s when you can bring in your art kind of ideas,” he says.

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“You can have one of those tooth hangars, but when you get above a certain size, that’s when you want to go with a Art installed by director and curator wire,” Hertzlieb says. “Me Gregg Hertzlieb hangs at Valparaiso personally, I’ll say put wires University’s Brauer Museum of Art. on everything. That’s just my tendency.”

He says D rings are the safest, though, because wires can snap. D rings on a couple of nails—“that’s real secure.”

Hertzlieb says it’s always important to match the hanging hardware to the weight of the picture. “You can have a heavy piece of art and have a nail that’s not heavy enough and the picture will just pull the nail off the wall,” he says. “It sounds kind of basic, but it’s worth reminding. Likewise, if you have a heavy picture and a piece of wire that’s not heavy enough, that wire could snap.”

When it comes to hanging art, Hertzlieb also likes to use little pocket levels to place on top of the painting to see if it’s straight or not. “Having the level takes the guesswork out of things,” he says.

And as far as using that measurement system—it’s more difficult at a home than a gallery because you might be dealing with “lamps and things.” But Hertzlieb says hanging art is just a matter of practice and recommends having a math system in your bag of tricks.

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By Jacob Yothment

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRANDI LEE

Cile Konowitz, LaPorte

hen Cile Konowitz and her husband Tim moved into their LaPorte home in 2000, they wanted to have a garden, but they first had to deal with the muddy, rocky soil, and the high amounts of shade from the woods in her backyard.

Having not researched the sun requirements of some plants, Konowitz lost many plants. The rocky soil also contributed to multiple plants dying out. “If you lose something, it’s gardening, that just happens, but the biggest thing you can do is to check the tags of your plants to see the sun requirements and the soil requirements,” Konowitz says.

The Konowitzes now have a bordered garden next to the woods in their yard that includes multiple varieties of hostas, taking advantage of the shade provided by the woods.

Taking care of the garden does take up much of Cile and Tim’s weekend, but they enjoy spending time together working in their yard.

“It’s a different kind of work,” Konowitz says. “It gets us outside and it gets us moving.”

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When Cynthia Damaskos was living in her loft in Chicago, she dreamt of owning a house so she could have a garden to grow natural foods to accommodate her holistic Christian lifestyle.

“I preach about not allowing toxins into your body,” Damaskos says. “I started when I was 17, when I realized what was being put in our food.”

Damaskos got her wish in 2005 when she purchased her Valparaiso home, which she looked at as her “blank slate.” She currently grows pansies, imported from Oregon, and Jacob’s ladder, a perennial flowering plant.

Damaskos and her husband eat salads daily, which are made from the fruits and vegetables grown in the garden. Damaskos added an irrigation system to keep everything watered.

When she first purchased her home, Damaskos wasted time and money on plants because she did not know that she was gardening in clay soil. She finally added a new base for her plants to thrive in 2007, but

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then she found a new threat—rabbits ate her petunias, deer ate up her willow tree and an unnamed assailant devoured her bulbs. Being an advocate of not using toxins on her plants, Damaskos began researching to find plants that the local wildlife would not bother.

Given her own experiences with her garden, Damaskos advises all gardeners to make sure you have ready soil and that you have knowledge of what will attract local wildlife.

CYNTHIA DAMASKOS’ GARDEN PHOTOS BY DONNA LIND; BRYON ANGERMAN’S GARDEN PHOTOS BY PENNY FRAZIER

Cynthia Damaskos, Valparaiso

“Make sure your soil is ready and amended correctly.” -Cynthia Damaskos, Valparaiso “The biggest thing I think you need to do initially is to check the tags of the plants. Check the sun requirements and soil requirements.” -Cile Konowitz, LaPorte “Read labels on plants.

When it comes to height, the plant will get as big as it says it will on the label, and it can potentially take over your whole house.”

–Chris Jones, Hammond “Make sure that what you’re planting is something the local animals won’t eat.”

-Cynthia Damaskos, Valparaiso “I think my best tip would be to plant things that make you feel happy when you look at them.”

–Sandy Troksa, St. John

Angerman shares a garden with his neighbor, Scott Springman.

Bryon Angerman, Crown Point

From gardening with his dad to spending the last 29 years gardening and landscaping professionally, Bryon Angerman of Crown Point turned his childhood pastime into his career.

“It’s not a passion as much as it is an obsession,” Angerman says.

Angerman now serves as the nursery manager for Alsip Nursery, and he also decides what trees, shrubs and perennials the store will offer. Before offering them at Alsip, Angerman tries out the perennials and shrubs at his home to see how they’ll adapt in Northwest Indiana.

“You have to test some things out and ask questions,” Angerman says.

“This has always been a job and a way of living for me.”

Angerman’s gardening lifestyle even carries into the winter, when he plans the inventory for the spring and summer seasons at Alsip Nursery.

“My day-to-day life is revolved around gardening,” Angerman says.

“It’s nonstop.”

“You can’t really learn everything by what you read. You have to test some things out.” -Bryon Angerman, Crown Point “In order to keep it weed free, it’s an everyday process.” -Cynthia Damaskos, Valparaiso “Start small. It is a learning process. It is a learning process and a lot of trial and error.” -Mylinda Cane, Schererville “Don’t underestimate the maintenance. Understand what works with your lifestyle. You find what you like and build upon that.”

-Mylinda Cane, Schererville “You have to have a laidback attitude, because things won’t always go your way—but it’s fun to experiment.” -Cynthia Damaskos, Valparaiso “Enjoy what you do.

There is nothing better than being in your garden on a sunny day.” -Chris Jones, Hammond

Mylinda Cane, Schererville

Having grown up working on her grandparents’ Michigan farm picking beans and shucking corn, Mylinda Cane knew she wanted to one day have a garden that would make them proud.

Cane and her husband lived in a home by a pond, so when they moved to Schererville, Cane knew that she wanted to bring that to her new home. “I enjoyed that sound so much that I knew I wanted to hear that sound everywhere,” Cane says.

While her home was being built, they decided to add a pond in the backyard near the woods, and she and her husband also added three fountains. Cane’s home is heated with a geothermal system. The water from the system and the run-off rain from the house gather in an underground tank in the backyard that circulates through the fountain. “From any angle of the home, you can hear the sound of water,” Cane says.

In her actual garden, Cane grows plants such as perennials and hydrangeas; however, due to the sheer number of different types of plants in her yard, the garden always looks different, with new colors and flowers.

Cane advises up-and-coming gardeners to start small, and learn from there what you like to do. “It’s a learning process and a lot of trial and error,” she says. “You need to find out what you like and build up from that.”

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MYLINDA CANE’S GARDEN PHOTOS BY MYLINDA CANE; CHRIS JONES’ GARDEN PHOTOS BY PENNY FRAZIER

Chris Jones, Hammond

Through the last six years, Chris Jones of Hammond has spent approximately $3,500 and countless hours fixing the lawn and garden of his childhood home, which was built in 1918.

When he was a kid, Jones would spend his summer helping his mother pull weeds out of the garden, and although he says he hated it when he was a kid, it made him appreciate having a wellkept garden. When his childhood home went on the market six years ago, he wanted to bring the garden back to his mother’s standard.

“The house was completely let go,” Jones says.

“The lady I bought the house from even apologized for its state.”

Jones had to remove concrete slabs from the yard so that he could begin to rebuild the garden.

Currently, the garden has 14 varieties of roses, a vegetable garden, hydrangeas, a fountain and a patio area with palms that overlook a saltwater swimming pool. It took six summers of hard work to get the garden back to his mother’s standard, but now Jones and his family enjoy the fruits of their labor, and now only need to devote one to two hours a week for upkeep.

“We have people come by the house three times a week to take pictures of the house,” Jones says. Last

year, his home was involved in the Munster Garden Walk despite being located in Hammond. Typically, this does not happen, but the attendants wanted to walk through.

Jones recommends that gardeners make sure they thoroughly read the labels of plants before they buy them so they can make sure the plants will fit their garden. “When it comes to height, the plant will get as big as it says it will on the label, and it can potentially take over your whole house,” Jones says.

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Rather than doing whatever she can to keep wildlife out of her garden, Sandy Troksa of St. John plants trees, bushes and perennials to provide food and shelter for both birds and butterflies.

“I love to look out my windows and see a hummingbird sipping out of my petunias, or a bright red cardinal hopping from tree to tree,” Troksa says. “When I am in my garden, I feel at peace like I am surrounded by God.” Since she wants to attract wildlife, Troksa plants dill and parsley, as they are typically host plants for butterflies. She has petunias and trumpet vine that attract hummingbirds, and also makes sure she has a fruitful serviceberry bush, which is best for attracting birds.

Troksa uses gardening as a spiritual experience to make her feel “one with the universe,” which is why she encourages people to plant the things that make them happy.

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Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson shares her love for the Region and the people in it By the time we finish our 45-minute conversation it’s just past 6 p.m. on a cool Wednesday evening, and I apologize to Karen Freeman-Wilson for having extended her day beyond regular business hours, not to mention having added one more appointment to what surely had been an already packed schedule. At this, the affable Gary mayor smiles and replies that with several meetings yet to come, her night is just getting started and, in fact, very few of her days hold to a “traditional” workday timetable anyway.

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nd she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Far from bemoaning her remaining obligations for the day, the Gary native rather seems suddenly reenergized as she ticks off her agenda for the next several hours, ready to leave behind her second-floor office and get out among the people she grew up with. It’s a theme that has arisen time and again throughout our interview—despite the considerable challenges facing her hometown, there’s no place that Freeman-Wilson would rather be.

What do you like best about living and working in Northwest Indiana? It’s home. A lot of the people that I grew up with and went to high school with went off to college and moved to other places, so they either didn’t get the opportunity or didn’t take the opportunity to move back home. But I got a chance to come home to serve in the community, which is a special treat for me. I’m here with my family and my friends, and there’s no place like home.

Has being back home as the mayor been what you expected? There are some days when I say to myself, “This is a little more than I bargained for,” but then there are other days that I realize I’ve been blessed to work at many levels of government and the public and private sectors, and I don’t think I’ve ever been involved in anything so rewarding professionally.

What is your favorite part of your job? The people, without a doubt. The ability to get out and just spend time with the citizens, whether I’m in a community of faith or a school or a local store—I just love interacting with the people.

What is the greatest challenge you face? Trying to stay positive when things are tough. But I’ve always been an optimist—I don’t think you can have this job if you’re not. Really, if you’re the mayor of any city, you have to have that optimism, because there are so many things that can go wrong on any given day.

Where do you turn for guidance and/or inspiration when things get hard? My faith.

I read the Bible every day.

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What does the mayor of Gary like to do when she’s not being mayor? I love concerts, I like to play cards, and I like a good party.

What are your goals in the years ahead?

From a personal standpoint, I want to teach public policy. People ask me if I’m going to run for this or that, and I can unequivocally say ‘no.’ When I retire—which won’t be in the far distant future— I would like to teach public policy, maybe at the Harris School of Public Policy in Chicago or the LBJ School in Texas or the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, which is my alma mater.

I just think that the ability to get young people to begin to think about how policy decisions influence lives is so important. I really didn’t start thinking about that until I got into office—I wasn’t thinking about it as an undergraduate or as a law student.

But my daughter, who is 22 and a senior in college, always thinks that way, and it’s because of her exposure to public policy throughout high school as a kid.

So I’d like to influence other young people to think that way early in their careers, because I think when people make policy decisions based on how they’ll impact people, you get better decisions. But you really have to be challenged to think in that direction. I know that we as adults have not made politics the most attractive vocation, and that’s unfortunate, because I think one of the things we’ve done well here in Gary is to get young people more involved in government, and they’ve enjoyed it.

I think we really have to encourage young people, to show them that we have a responsibility to be concerned with what goes on around us every day and how those who are least able to speak for themselves are impacted by the things that happen in life. All of us have some type of power or some sphere of influence, so it’s really about using that power for good.

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The beauty and serenity of a lush garden provide the perfect setting for a gathering with friends. We chose the beautiful Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City for a whimsical garden party styled by event planner Ashley Carson, who shares her inspiration behind the look.

Photography by Brandi Lee

CALMING COLOR

For this garden shoot, I loved the idea of using soft tones, mixing in pops of orange with lots of florals to complement the surroundings.

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HIGH AND LOW

When styling a table, it’s always important to have some height somewhere in your décor. Because I was using the “lower” centerpieces, I thought it would be fun to construct this wood overhang that we centered down the middle of the table, then added fresh flowers to soften up the wood and draw the eye up from the centerpiece.

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In true Ashley Thunder Events fashion I had to add a rustic boho feel, so we DIY’d and dip-dyed tassels and also suspended wooden crochet hoops with the fresh floral.

Friendship Botanic Gardens, formerly known as International Friendship Gardens, has been one of Michigan City’s primary tourist destinations since 1936. Sprawling more than 100 acres of land along Trail Creek, the property features ten gardens, multiple trails, a spring-fed lake, cabins and a pavilion. This year, Friendship Gardens is expanding and improving to include additional gardens and trails, illuminated pathways, and a children’s garden with nature-themed playground equipment. In addition to touring the gardens and hiking the trails, visitors can also attend Friendship Gardens’ many events—including concerts and educational programs—as well as host their own special event or wedding.

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THE VINTAGE TOUCH

Once you get your centerpiece ideas in place, it’s all about adding in the details! I love picking place settings to accentuate the rest of the theme, and with this garden party, the vintage floral pattern was a no-brainer.

I found the vintage pieces at a local antique store. (I love to scan antique stores for small special touches to add to any party.) I added a wicker charger, and a fun napkin to complete the look. TIP: Adding a charger to any place setting adds layer and depth, which can really make a table stand out.

FRIENDLY FAVORS

Whenever throwing a small gathering for friends, I like to surprise them and sneak a little party favor into the day, and most of the time I try to pick a local business. For this party I chose an organic mini soap from a local soap maker, Hannah Jane Soaps. We placed one on each place setting for a sweet little surprise as our guests sat down.

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Every party needs sweet treats! So themed floral cookies from Rock’n Sugar was an absolute must— pretty and delicious. Add some freshly squeezed lemonade and iced tea and we were set for a refreshing beautiful day in the garden!

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Backyard bonfires and dinner-and-a-movie dates have likely filled your social calendar so far this summer. But what if you’re craving something different?

Something outside the box? Inspired Living invites you to expand your horizons with the following places to go, see and do that might not have crossed your mind.

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Families who arrive early to the drive-in can play sports and games on the lawn before the movie starts.

An indoor concession stand offers theater favorites like candy, popcorn and soda, along with entrĂŠes such as burgers, chicken strips and Italian beef.

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Fill a truck bed or trunk with pillows and blankets for a comfortable, like-home movie-watching experience.

CATCH A FLICK WITH THE FAM

A reminder to those who say there’s nothing to do in Northwest Indiana: Valparaiso is home to one of only a couple hundred drive-in movie theaters in the entire country. The 49’er Drive-In Theatre, located just off I-49 in Valparaiso, is a favorite among families and film fanatics looking for a fun and nostalgic way to watch movies while also enjoying the outdoors. During the summer months, the theater shows a double feature every night of the week. For a low fee ($10 per adult, $5 for kids ages 5-11, free for kids 4 and under), attendees can enjoy two movies, with an intermission in between. Most of the movies selected are current, comparable to the films playing at major movie theaters, and family-friendly. To make a full night of it, we recommend bringing lawn games for premovie fun and something cozy to sit on for the viewing itself.

49’er Drive-In Theatre 675 N Calumet Ave Valparaiso 219.462.6122 49erdrivein.com

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Fresh Hops recently performed at the Celebrate Schererville Festival in Redar Park.

EXPLORE MORE MUSIC

While the musical lineup at many local festivals is filled with classic rock cover bands, every once in a while you’ll come across a band with a refreshingly new sound. Fresh Hops, a four-piece jam band developed in Northwest Indiana, has made a name for itself across the country for its Americana sound that blends several styles: jazz, soul, bluegrass, classical and progressive jam rock. The band’s on-stage energy and exceptional musical capabilities (for example, the lead singer plays violin with impressive dexterity) make them a favorite among all ages—at the concert we attended, everyone from toddlers to grandmothers was dancing. Fresh Hops is performing next at the Prairie Magic Music Fest at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso on July 30.

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Guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist Joe Marcinek

Drummer Kevin Mardorosian

Lead vocalist and violinist Stephan Cook

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Here are just a few of many additional distinctive places and activities our region has to offer.

Tree House Cafe 3103 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City 219.243.7976 treehousefoodfun.com You’ll want to visit this funky restaurant—which has a tree growing right through the middle of it—when the weather’s good so you can dine on the expansive outdoor patio next to a large sandy backyard filled with games and outdoor activities like volleyball, bags and swings.

Bass player and vocalist Ian Gill

Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Oil City Stadium 1700 119th St Whiting 219.659.1000 nwioilmen.com You’ve likely heard of the Gary RailCats, but you may not know about the NWI Oilmen, a collegiate baseball team that plays several night games every week at Whiting’s beautiful Oil City Stadium.

Enjoy a big league-like ballpark experience for half the cost.

Taltree Arboretum Night Hikes 450 W 100 N Valparaiso 219.462.0025 taltree.org On the first and third Wednesday of each summer month, Taltree offers guided night hikes, where participants can learn about nocturnal animals and sounds and astronomy.

Journeyman Distillery 109 Generations Dr Three Oaks, Mich.

269.820.2050 journeymandistillery.com The only distillery in the area is located in the historical Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks. Aside from distilling hand-crafted organic spirits, Journeyman is also home to Staymaker restaurant.

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Alaina Ciarrocchi

Nuly Kang

FIND A NEW WAY TO GET FIT

If you’ve attended a concert for a band like Fresh Hops lately, you may have noticed people dancing with hula hoops. This is referred to as “hooping,” and it’s a growing trend at music festivals and among yoga enthusiasts. This is not the swivel-yourhips hula hooping from the ’50s, however.

Modern hooping involves rotating the hoop around all parts of the body, often in a freestyle manner that flows with music.

It’s also an effective form of exercise, as it incorporates yoga and stretching into the moves. Experienced hooper Ebonie Quint of Crown Point—who also uses LED and fire hoops—performs at concerts and events all over the Midwest, and she teaches hooping locally. Anyone interested in learning this fascinating art form—or simply looking for a fun way to get in shape—can visit Ebonie’s website to sign up for a lesson or workshop.

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Hoopers Alaina Ciarrocchi, Nuly Kang, and Ebonie Quint, all from Crown Point

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Under The Stars Concerts Join Taltree at 7 p.m. every Thursday June 2-Sept. 8 for the Under the Stars entertainment series.

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Season tickets are $99 for members, $125 for non-members. The series features jazz, blues, comedy, folk music, big band, classical music and more.

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OUT ON THE TOWN

Things to Do, Places to Go

Fluid Coffeebar

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Fluid Coffeebar 159 Lincolnway Valparaiso 219.510.1000 projectfluid.com

Fluid Coffeebar opened just a few months ago in downtown Valparaiso and already has a string of regulars frequenting the place.

This is due to its diverse menu—Intelligentsia coffee, teas, elixirs, kombucha, and food—as well as the über hip atmosphere. Guests have the options of sitting at the bar, at handmade wooden tables and chairs, or in the lounge that houses two rows of black leather leisure chairs facing each other, a concerted effort to promote face-to-face conversation. Even the bathrooms are cool; the walls are covered in colorful chalk messages scribed by friendly patrons. Art by local artists is displayed throughout the shop, and there’s a small easel and sketchpad on the bar for anyone who feels like painting or doodling while there.

Fluid is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will host theme nights and other special events.

Paul Henry’s Art Gallery 416 Sibley St Hammond 219.678.5015

What once was a hardware store is now Paul Henry’s Art Gallery, where hundreds of works from local and regional artists are on display alongside remaining hardware pieces that were once sold here. The large building includes a room in the back for live performances and events like open mic nights, concerts for local bands, poetry readings and fundraising events. The space can also be rented for private parties.

Owner David Mueller hosts such shows at the gallery to help introduce art to those who may not know much about it. “It’s easier to bring people in with performing arts rather than visual arts,” he says. “So many people feel they’re not qualified to know if a piece

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of art is good. But they’re fully qualified. If you like something, then you know it’s good.”

There’s plenty to choose from at Paul Henry’s, from paintings to sculptures to jewelry, all eclectically displayed to create a delight for the eyes upon entering.

The Rooftop at 6 on the Lake Fire and Water Restaurant 6 on the Lake Michigan City 219.561.1347

The latest addition to Michigan City’s burgeoning social scene is the Rooftop at 6 on the Lake, where guests can dine on gourmet foods, sip on cocktails, and lounge on comfortable couches, all while gazing at an unprecedented panoramic view of Lake Michigan.

The Rooftop at 6 on the Lake is part of the city’s new lakefront pavilion, which also hosts Fire and Water restaurant on the main level.

(Rooftop patrons order off of the Fire and Water menu.) Outdoor seating is available on the main level as well, though most patrons prefer the Rooftop for its cozy ambience and view of the lake from above.

The Rooftop hosts social hours from 5:307:30 p.m. on weeknights and can also

be rented out for events. It is open daily at varying hours.

The Odd Couple

Theatre at the Center – at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Rd Munster 219.836.3255 theatreatthecenter.com You may not have been one of the few lucky theater-goers to score Chicago’s Hamilton tickets, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy outstanding professional theater right here.

Through Aug. 14, Theatre at the Center presents a longtime American favorite, The Odd Couple. Actors Norm Boucher and George Keating play Oscar and Felix, two roommates whose styles of living clash drastically, the result of which leads to adventure and hilarity.

Performances are 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays; and select Thursday and Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees.

Individual ticket prices range from $40-$44.

On Aug. 4, guests can enjoy a pre-show dinner and the show for $53.

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THROUGH AUG 20 Renewing the Region, 8am-5pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7979. southshorecva.com.

Showcasing works of art created from recycled and repurposed objects.

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AUG 18-21 Hobart Lakefront Festival, Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart.

219.942.2489. cityofhobart. org. Four days of live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, food and a beer garden.

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AUG 20-21 Harvest Party, 1-7pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.WINE. roundbarnwinery.com. This grape harvest celebration offers live music, dancing, wine, microbrews, cocktails, food, kids’ activities and grape stomping.

24 THROUGH SEPT 18 Views of the Inland—From Chicago to Detroit, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.0271. krasl.org. A selection of paintings and works on paper showing views of the Great Lakes Basin by artists living and working between Chicago and Detroit.

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AUG 26-28, SEPT 2-4 6x10 Play Festival, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, 4th Street Theatre, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875.

4thstreetncca.org. Six original 10-minute plays, each helmed by a different director.

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11 AUG 11-14 Michigan In-Water Boat Show, Washington Park, Michigan City. michigancityboatshow.com.

A destination to shop and compare the latest boats, watercraft and related products for fishing, sailing and watersports.

AUG 5-14 Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point.

219.663.3617. lake-countyfair.com. Family-oriented annual county fair with rides, concessions, horse shows, contests, live entertainment and more.

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04 AUG 4-7 Great Lakes Grand Prix, Washington Park, Michigan City. 219.872.5055. michigancitysuperboat.com.

One of the greatest shows of speed and fun rumbles into the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

AUG 5-7 Wings of Freedom Tour 2016, 2-5pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun, Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso. 978.562.9182. collingsfoundation.org.

Tour four WWII aircrafts; flight experiences available.

Registration by phone required.

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30 THROUGH SEPT 24 Conversations with Chaos, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City.

219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. Photography-based digital media and collage by Daryl Thetford and public installations.

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AUG 5-6 Ain’t Misbehavin’, 7:30pm, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse.com.

An evening full of rowdy, humorous songs to take the audience on a journey through the life and music of Fats Waller.

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06 AUG 6-7 Chesterton Art Fair, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Dogwood Park, Chesterton. 219.926.4711. chestertonart.com. A juried art fair, plus a children’s booth, music and a public art project.

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AUG 6 Chesterton Fire Department Annual Street Dance, 6pm-midnight, Chesterton Fire Department, 702 Broadway, Chesterton. 219.926.7162. The party spreads into the street with music, food and drinks to raise funds to benefit fire safety awareness and prevention programming.

12 AUG 12-13 Glow Fest, 8-10pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso.

219.462.0025. taltree.org.

This after-dark, two-day event focuses on all things glowing with art, food and glow activities for the whole family.

AUG 12-13 Glow Fest, 8-10pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree.org. This after-dark, two-day event focuses on all things glowing with art, food and glow activities for the whole family.

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AUG 20 Pet Fest in the Park, 9-11:30am, Luhr County Park, 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. 219.325.8315. laportecountyparks.org. The LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, along with other animal vendors, will have stations set up along the trail with goodies.

27 Arts on the Ave, noon-8pm, EAT, 5201 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.512.4298. A pop-up market with live music, food, beverages and artistic surprises. Watch artists paint a mural on the north wall of EAT during the event.

AUG 20 Pet Fest in the Park, 9-11:30am, Luhr County Park, 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. 219.325.8315. laportecountyparks.org. The LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, along with other animal vendors, will have stations set up along the trail with goodies.

The afternoon also features demonstrations, a costume contest, obedience tips, a chance to adopt a new pet, animal photography and more.

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AUG 20 Pints in the Park, 4-8pm, Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland.

219.923.3830. pintsinthepark. com. Beer lovers can sample more than 100 craft brews at this annual event, featuring both local and nationally available brews and a performance by Dick Diamond and the Dusters. A portion of the proceeds benefits Humane Society Calumet Area.

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AUG 20-21 Lubeznik Art & Artisan Festival, 10am-5pm Sat-Sun, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. Now in its 35th year, this refreshed annual art festival has moved to the art center’s grounds, where contemporary artists and galleries will exhibit their work, plus attendees can enjoy food trucks, beer, wine and music.

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THROUGH AUG 7

Assassins, 8pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Crown Point Community Theater, 1125 Merrillville Rd, Crown Point.

219.805.4255. cpct.biz. A Tony Award-winning musical, this controversial drama lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate a U.S. president.

THROUGH AUG 11

Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, 7pm Thu, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. From classical to rock ’n’ roll of yesteryear, a feast of sounds for music lovers of all ages.

THROUGH AUG 14

Michiana Annual Arts Competition, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.3688. boxfactoryforthearts.org. A multi-media competition open to residents of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana.

THROUGH AUG 14

The Odd Couple, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com. Set in the hot summer streets of 1960s New York, this riotously funny play reveals the adventures of two mismatched roommates.

THROUGH AUG 18

Summer Concert Series, 7pm Thu, Wicker Park Social Center Gazebo or Hall, 2215 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.932.2530. wickermemorialpark.com.

The hottest bands perform at 21-and-over concerts held weekly. Food and drinks available for purchase.

THROUGH AUG 20

Renewing the Region, 8am-5pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7979. southshorecva.com.

Showcasing works of art created from recycled and repurposed objects.

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AUG 6-7 CHESTERTON ART FAIR, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Dogwood Park, Chesterton. 219.926.4711. chestertonart.com. A juried art fair, plus a children’s booth, music and a public art project.

THROUGH AUG 21

Sand & Steel—Visions of Our Indiana Shore, South Shore Arts Gallery, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org.

Artwork inspired by the beauty of the Indiana dunes and the industry along the shore.

THROUGH SEPT 1

Concerts in the Park, 6-9pm Thu, Festival Park, Hobart. 219.942.4511. cityofhobart.org. Come for the market, stay for the local live entertainment.

THROUGH SEPT 3

Music in the Park, 6:30pm Sat, Dewey Cannon Park, downtown Three Oaks, Mich. harborarts.com. A free outdoor weekly summer concert series featuring a variety of music.

THROUGH SEPT 18

Views of the Inland—From Chicago to Detroit, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.0271.

krasl.org. A selection of paintings and works on paper showing views of the Great Lakes Basin by artists living and working between Chicago and Detroit.

THROUGH SEPT 24

Conversations with Chaos, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City.

219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. Photography-based digital media and collage by Daryl Thetford and public installations.

THROUGH OCT 29

Chesterton’s European Market, 8am-2pm Sat, downtown Chesterton.

219.926.5513. chestertonseuropeanmarket. com. Fresh produce, handmade products, live entertainment and more.

AUG 4-6

Parallel Lives, Canterbury Theatre, 807 N Franklin, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. A vivid, hilarious glimpse into the lives of a variety of people.

AUG 4-7

Great Lakes Grand Prix, Washington Park, Michigan City. 219.872.5055. michigancitysuperboat.com.

One of the greatest shows of speed and fun rumbles into the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

AUG 5

Jill Scott, 8pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.3000. horseshoehammond.com. The Grammy Award-winning R&B/ soul singer performs.

AUG 5

Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso Community Corn Roast, 4-8pm, Urschel Pavilion, 70 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. valpokiwanis. org. Entry to this fundraiser includes food and a nonalcoholic drink, plus live music.

AUG 5-6

Ain’t Misbehavin’, 7:30pm, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137.

memorialoperahouse.com.

An evening full of rowdy, humorous songs to take the audience on a journey through the life and music of Fats Waller.

AUG 5-6

Taste of Michigan City, downtown on Franklin between 7th & 4th Sts, Michigan City. uptownartsdistrict.org.

Delicious foods from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, live music and family entertainment along the streets of the Uptown Arts District.

AUG 5-7

Wings of Freedom Tour 2016, 2-5pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun, Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso. 978.562.9182. collingsfoundation.org.

Tour four WWII aircrafts; flight experiences available.

Registration by phone required.

AUG 5-14

Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point.

219.663.3617. lake-countyfair.com. Family-oriented annual county fair with rides, concessions, horse shows, contests and.

Valparaiso. 219.531.7777 ext 105. 500turkeys.com.

The fun-filled, family-friendly event returns with live music, including a performance by Sevenglory, food, games and a kids zone. Proceeds will help feed 1,000 families for Thanksgiving.

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AUG 7-8

Touch of Dutch Festival, 5-9pm Fri, 9am-9pm Sat, Spencer Park, 112 Carnation St SE, DeMotte. 219.987.5800. demottechamber.org. Annual festival with a parade, car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ activities, music and more.

Chesterton Art Fair, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Dogwood Park, Chesterton. 219.926.4711. chestertonart.com. A juried art fair, plus a children’s booth, music and a public art project.

AUG 7

Antiques on the Bluff, 10am-5pm, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph, Mich.

269.985.1111. stjoetoday. com. Premier antique show overlooking Lake Michigan.

AUG 7

Turkeypalooza 2016, noon7pm, Central Park Plaza,

St. John Corn Roast, Community Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John.

219.365.4686. stjohnchamber. com. An annual corn roast with entertainment, games and vendors.

AUG 12

Dyer Corn Fest, 5-10pm Fri, 4-10pm Sat, Northgate Park, Calumet Ave, Dyer. 219.865.1045. dyerchamberofcommerce. com. Two days of bands, food, kids’ fun, crafters, a beer garden and, of course, corn.

AUG 11-14

Michigan In-Water Boat Show, Washington Park, Michigan City. michigancityboatshow. com. A destination to shop and compare the latest boats, watercraft and related products for fishing, sailing and watersports.

AUG 12-13

Sips & Sounds, 5-9pm, Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.982.4030. smso.org. Enjoy two days of Michigan wines, local cuisine and live music from popular bands. The festivities are capped off with a performance by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra.

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AUG 12-14

Ship & Shore Festival, N Whittaker St, New Buffalo, Mich. 888.660.6222. newbuffalo.org. Main Street closes to traffic but opens to an arts and craft marketplace with food, kids’ activities, beer, wine and non-stop live music.

A boat parade and fireworks light up the sky at night.

AUG 12-14

US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale, us12heritagetrail.org.

Michigan’s longest garage sale stretches more than 180 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit.

AUG 13

Beatles Fest XI, 2-11pm, Hohman Ave & Russell St, Hammond. beatlesmusicfest. com. A tribute to the Beatles with live music, a beer garden, food tents, a kids’ stage and more.

AUG 13

What will you do in On Lake Michigan, North of Milwaukee

cityofhobart.org. Four days of live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, food and a beer garden.

AUG 19-21

Tour de LaPorte, Soldiers Memorial Park, 350 Grangemouth Rd, LaPorte.

219.326.2471. tourdelaporte. com. A bike ride, running and walking event featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, a 5K walk, a fun run for kids and distance cycling events. All funds raised benefit patients with cancer in the community.

AUG 20-21

Harvest Party, 1-7pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.WINE. roundbarnwinery.com. This 24th anniversary grape harvest celebration offers live music, dancing, wine, microbrews, cocktails, food, kids’ activities and, of course, grape stomping.

Sunset Safari, Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City. 219.873.1510. washingtonparkzoo.com.

Afterhours twilight tour including animal encounters, a train ride, pizza dinner and family fun.

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AUG 27

Lyric Opera in the Gardens, 4-6pm, Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E US Hwy 12, Michigan City. 219.878.9885. friendshipgardens.org. A preview of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming season.

Proceeds contribute to the garden restoration and maintenance.

AUG 18-21

Hobart Lakefront Festival, Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart. 219.942.2489.

6x10 Play Festival, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, 4th Street Theatre, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875.

4thstreetncca.org. Six original 10-minute plays, each helmed by a different director.

Arts on the Ave, noon-8pm, EAT, 5201 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.512.4298. A pop-up market with live music, food, beverages and artistic surprises. Watch artists paint a mural on the north wall of EAT during the event.

AUG 27

Seal, 9pm, Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich.

800.745.3000. ticketmaster. com. The multi-platinum, singer-songwriter performs.

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