Labor deal gives a boost to small-market teams such as Indiana Pacers. by Rick A. Richards After five months of rancorous bargaining, the National Basketball Association got back to business Christmas Day. As is usually the case in labor-management disputes, the root of the disagreement was money – but not between labor and management. The …
There’s no cookie-cutter approach to social media. With the dramatic increase in technology the past few years, brands have learned how to quickly adapt to the needs of the growing online consumer. While some may say all brands need to utilize the standard social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube, it’s crucial …
HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet is resurrecting some of Broadway’s melodious favorites – “South Pacific,” “Evita,” “Sound of Music,” and “West Side Story” – during its Big Bowl of Broadway performances Friday through Sunday, April 27 to 29. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in the YJean …
HAMMOND – Prevent Child Abuse Lake County will host an art project, “CHAIRish the Children,” which consists of child-size chairs that have been creatively decorated by students from schools throughout Lake County. The chairs were judged by Indiana University Northwest art students and the winners will be announced at a reception from 5:30 to 7 …
VALPARAISO – The Southlake Children’s Choir spring concert will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection. “We can’t wait to hear the children’s voices soar in the chapel’s high ceilings,” said Rebecca Bailey, a board member of the choir, which has members from across Northwest Indiana. “It’ll …
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen are looking for college students interested in a summer internship in sports marketing, sales and public relations. The Oilmen, are members of the Midwest Collegiate League, and have several unpaid internships available and will work with colleges or universities to make sure participants receive college credit. Internships are in …
CHESTERTON – Sand Creek Country Club has named Kyle Lundy as its director of golf operations. Previously, he was head golf professional at Harrison Lake Country Clubs in Kokomo. Lundy replaces Clayton Friend, who resigned last year. He is a graduate of Purdue University and is a member of the PGA of America and has …
CROWN POINT – Gardens, ponds, streams, waterfalls, flowers, fish and education programs will be a part of the Illiana Garden Pond Society’s 11th annual Waterscape Weekend Garden & Pond Expo at the Lake County Fairgrounds on April 28-29. “Waterscape Weekend is for everyone who enjoys the sights, sounds and pleasure of outdoor life,” said Sara …
SOUTH BEND – Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will return to the Morris Performing Arts Center in downtown South Bend at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Tickets are on sale now at the box office or by calling (574) 235-9190. Tickets also are available at the Hammes Bookstore/Eddy Street Commons in South Bend, O’Brien Recreation Center …
MICHIGAN CITY – The Little Wish Foundation will hold a fund-raising dinner and comedy show at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at The Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino. Michelle Buteau, a participant in NBC’s Last Comic Standing, is the special guest. Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple if purchased before …
