GARY – Ben Clement has been Innovator of the Month for February by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Clement promotes Gary to film and television productions. Recent films shot partially in Gary include “Transformers 3” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.” More than 80 films have been produced in Gary since Clement took over …
Clothing, fanciful illustrations and photos from space. by John Cain Three outstanding exhibits presented in three Northwest Indiana communities are showcasing the diversity of visual art in the new year. The symbolism that is inherent in what we choose to wear and how this affects and defines our cultural identity will be explored in the …
SOUTH BEND – The Morris Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets are now on sale for comedian Daniel Tosh, who will appear at the center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Tosh is the host of Tosh.0 on the Comedy Channel. While the show is on hiatus, Tosh will visit 17 cities on …
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HAMMOND – More than a dozen South Shore arts and culture organizations will take part in Explore the South Shore II from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Indiana Welcome Center. The first 500 families attending will receive a “passport of savings” for coupons and discounts throughout the region. Giveaways and …
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central’s Odyssey 13 Arts and Cultural Events Series will host “Watercolors and Ceramics (Two Media, One Art)” by Steven Skinner. The exhibit will be featured through May 25 in the first floor, north study area of the PNC Technology Building. The building is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., …
INDIANAPOLIS – Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has released its Top 10 Truly Moving Picture Award-winning films of 2011. Disney’s The Help claims the No. 1 spot, followed by Sarah’s Key and Beginners. Dolphin Tale and The Muppets rounded out the list of top films that inspire, educate and engage audiences of all ages. “Compiling this …
Pop Art and pops for the holidays. by John Cain South Shore Arts is pleased to present American Pop, a traveling exhibition from the University of Colorado Boulder Art Museum. The exhibition features more than 60 works from key figures in the Pop Art movement, including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Red Grooms, James …
HIGHLAND – Staff Source, a staffing and recruitment firm, along with Walgreen’s and Walsh Construction are sponsoring a community give back to benefit Worldwide Impact Now from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. at Wicker Memorial Park on Ridge Road. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment, dinner and an open bar. Proceeds benefit …
SOUTH BEND – The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will present “Swan Lake” at 3 p.m. (EST) Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 to $55 and are available by call (800) 537-6415. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is the touring company of the Voronezh State Opera and Ballet …
By Glee Renick-May “Red Dog” has taken the coveted top $100,000 prize for best narrative feature, awarded Saturday at the Heartland Film Festival awards gala held here in Indianapolis. The film takes place in a town named Dampier in Australia’s exterior outback during the 1970s, where a dog becomes a legend through his “real-life” escapades …
