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The Northwest Indiana region is full of creative individuals oozing with artistic talent. Lubeznik Center for the Arts makes it possible for many to have their moment in the sun by proudly showcasing local work through exhibition displays, its artisan gift shop, and many community events throughout the year. Whether the medium be pencil, crayon, clay, or anything in between, Lubeznik fully paints the picture of talent near and far for all to enjoy.

Are you into craft beer but looking for a place that has food that is as good as the beer? you’ll want to make your way to this Valparaiso Brewery. Rather than typical bar food, this unique downtown spot serves up Asian fusion specialties. We made our way there recently to check out some of the specials during the South Shore Restaurant Weeks. The special menu was for two people for $35, and it allowed us to select one appetizer and two entrees. It was a nice way to try out the food on our first visit there.

Yoga enthusiasts and newcomers alike have an opportunity to embrace wellness and tranquility at the upcoming "Adults All Levels Yoga @ Civic" event. Scheduled for Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 10 am, this session promises to be a sanctuary for those seeking to harmonize their mind and body. The peaceful gathering will take place at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, nestled at 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.

A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, was visiting the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo for a few bets. The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, however, did not expect to return home 536,614-dollar-richer. According to the operator, the Illinois gambler was playing a Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at...

The Northwest Indiana region is full of creative individuals oozing with artistic talent. Lubeznik Center for the Arts makes it possible for many to have their moment in the sun by proudly showcasing local work through exhibition displays, its artisan gift shop, and many community events throughout the year. Whether the medium be pencil, crayon, clay, or anything in between, Lubeznik fully paints the picture of talent near and far for all to enjoy.

Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce the construction of a brand new outdoor heated golf hitting facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center, thanks to a lead gift from Bender Golf. This state-of-the-art facility will replace the existing 20-year-old facility. The new facility will provide golfers of all skill levels with the opportunity to practice and improve their game year-round, regardless of the weather.

My creative expressions of choice for a few years now have been literary translation and photography. While these two artistic practices may not appear to have much in common, in my mind, they are joined at the hip as deliberate strangers to the author’s blank page and the artist’s empty canvas. Indeed, unlike other forms of creative writing and arts which often partake in the myth of absolute originality, both translation and photography trumpet their unoriginal beginnings and derivative finales. They ostensibly emerge from and insist on remaining an integral part of the source of their attention. To phrase things more concretely, the already fully written pages of an original text are translation’s jumping-off point and place of landing, while the pre-existing places and humans of the whole wide world in light and dark are photography’s sole elemental canvas. In that respect, translation and photography embrace unoriginality as essential to their creative labor. They begin and end by pointing to the source of their attention and, to a lesser extent, to its transformation. In so doing, they center on creativity as an expression of intimacy with a source page, place, or person. As a translator and photographer, all I know to do and all I want to do is embrace these expressions of intimacy with my own toolset through a lens of curiosity, momentary stillness, and an eye for the chiaroscuro of attunement and insight.

Artists and creatives in Northwest Indiana will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills at the final session of the season for Open Studio Life Drawing at the South Shore Arts. This event, set to take place on Thursday, May 16, from 7pm to 9pm, welcomes artists of all mediums and experience levels to the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, located at 540 S Lake St, Gary, IN.

GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - Michiana-area magician Kevin Long is no stranger to WNDU 16 News Now, and he was back on the show on Thursday afternoon to show us some new tricks and tell us about a couple of upcoming performances this weekend. Long will be performing at a “May...

Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce the construction of a brand new outdoor heated golf hitting facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center, thanks to a lead gift from Bender Golf. This state-of-the-art facility will replace the existing 20-year-old facility. The new facility will provide golfers of all skill levels with the opportunity to practice and improve their game year-round, regardless of the weather.

Patty Ritchie plays the cello (with her pastel art in the background) at the Courtyard Gallery in New Buffalo on April 26. The gallery celebrated its 35th anniversary during Harbor Country Art Attack.

UNION PIER — Art (and more) was busting out all over during the 30th Harbor Country Art Attack, which took place April 26, 27 & 28. Those participating were able to immerse themselves in visual arts, music, fashion, culinary arts, literary arts, architecture and more at dozens of gallery receptions, artist’s workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, open houses, tours, visiting artists’ studios and more.

HARBERT — Seasonal Cherry Beach parking stickers for Chikaming Township property owners became available for sale on May 1st at the Township Center, 13535 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert. The Township has instituted a $20 seasonal pass for Chikaming property owners (up to two passes per property owner with...

Immediately after our current production, Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, wraps up, Memorial Opera House will close as construction begins. However, we are not leaving the community! Not only is this closure just a temporary necessity, but Memorial Opera House is keeping active in other ways during the renovations. We...

NEW BUFFALO — The chef behind an acclaimed Benton Harbor restaurant recently partnered with a new-found restaurateur to embark on a new project in New Buffalo. James Galbraith, owner of Houndstooth, and Ben Holland plan to open PostBoy this summer. The chef-driven restaurant will be at 207 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

MICHIANA - Our cicada countdown is nearing two weeks as we await the arrival of periodic pests in parts of Michiana. With all the excitement and dread, a lot of misconceptions can arise about the coming cicadas. So, let's try to clear some of that up. Surprisingly, the bugs themselves...

The Harbor Country Hikers will walk the trails of Warren Woods State Park in search of wildflowers on a May 4 hike at Warren Woods State Park. The park, notable for its collection of early spring flowers, is located on Elm Valley Road in Three Oaks, and the hike gets underway at 1pm Eastern time.

Merrillville-native and social media influencer Kayla Malecc will be at Spencer's in Southlake Mall on May 4 to introduce her new jewelry collection. The post Spencer’s announces collaboration with Kayla Malecc appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.

Valparaiso Events is currently working on guidelines to safely host these concerts, please stay tuned. Featuring a fabulous variety of artists and musical styles, this summer concert series is a treat for music lovers of all ages. On special Thursday nights throughout the summer, concertgoers gather under a beautiful night sky at The Porter Health Amphitheater in Central Park Plaza. Bring your picnic, your blanket or chairs, and get ready to tap your feet at this free summer highlight event.