An update on art and entertainment options across the region “A Christmas Story, The Musical” celebrates Jean Sheperd’s beloved regional favorite and movie classic. Set in the fictional 1940s town of Hohman, Indiana, the story follows 9-year-old Ralphie and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts, an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range […]
An update on art and entertainment options across the region The University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) offers a variety of music, theater and dance programs throughout the academic year. There is also a deluxe movie theater in the DPAC’s upper level, offering a film series in HD. Musical highlights include a
An update on arts and entertainment options across the region The 2017 South Shore Summer Music Festival will feature free concerts by the Northwest Indiana Symphony in Lake and Porter counties during July and August. Everyone is welcome to come early; bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax and enjoy the music. Concerts kick off in
An update on arts and entertainment options across the region The eighth year of the Community Foundation Performing Arts Series kicks off July 22 at the Chris Wilson Pavilion at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, with the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Touring Company performing “Twelfth Night.” The New West Guitar Group gives a concert July
An update on arts and entertainment options across the region Summer entertainment abounds throughout Northwest Indiana. Here is just a sample. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and
An update on arts and entertainment options across the region Summer entertainment abounds throughout Northwest Indiana. Here is just a sample. A new entertainment promotion is coming to South Bend from May 29-June 4. Titled “Best Week Ever,” the project’s plan is to blitz South Bend with a variety of non-stop activities for the full
An update on arts and entertainment options in Northwest Indiana Theatre at the Center invites you to relive the legendary career of Frank Sinatra as four actors share more than 50 of his beloved hits in “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.” When asked the key to his success, Sinatra replied, “Sing good songs.”
An update on arts and entertainment options in greater South Bend The competition for the position of the next conductor and artistic director for the South Bend Symphony Orchestra is heating up. Beloved maestro Tsung Yeh has stepped down after a 28-year term in the position, and now five finalists each take a turn leading the
An update on arts and entertainment options across the region. Northwest Indiana by John Cain South Shore Arts presents “Motown vs. Chi-Town: The Indiana Connection,” November 13 through January 29, 2017. More than an exhibit, “Motown vs. Chi-Town” is a cultural event and historical survey from the Chicago Blues Museum that traces the Chicago music
Officials look to landmark birthdays to ignite tourism industry. by Lesly Bailey Let the celebrations begin! Officials are looking to milestone anniversaries to further spark the tourism industry, ignite local residents’ interest and build momentum for years to come. The big blowout is the state of Indiana’s bicentennial, which includes bison and a torch relay,
