March 7, 5-8 p.m. (CST) Lubeznik Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception for its new exhibits What is Left Unspoken, conceptual mixed media works by artists Doug Fogelson and Barbara Hashimoto (Hyndman Gallery); and, Embroidered Archetypes by local artist Laurel Izard (Brincka-Cross and Northview second floor galleries). The opening reception will feature the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra Children's Choir directed by Matt Nelson. The choir consists of 2nd – 5th graders who will perform selections from classical to pop. Refreshments will be served.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd St., at the lakefront in Michigan City, IN. Several galleries and the Gallery Shop are currently closed, but will resume normal hours Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm on March 8. For more information please visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900. All times are based on Central Daylight Savings time.