Lansing’s diversity of cultures, our tradition of popular events, and our proximity to Chicago are all sources for a variety of arts and entertainment that help build community.
Thornwood High School’s Syrell Hall places first information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly CRETE, Ill. (March 31, 2020) – Last week Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for high school students at the Crete Creative Gallery & School in Crete. “Art helps us better understand the world … Read more
Performances, dining events, programming cancelled or suspended for safety during COVID-19 information provided by Phil Potempa, Director of Marketing for Theatre at the Center and the Center for Visual and Performing Arts MUNSTER, Ind. (March 27, 2020) – After Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Monday, March 23, directive for residents to “shelter in,” Theatre at the Center … Read more
by Philip Potempa, Director of Marketing, Theatre at the Center and The Center for Visual and Performing Arts MUNSTER, Ind. (March 21, 2020) – Theatre at the Center has been so grateful to our many patrons and season subscribers who continue to be so supportive and patient with us—especially our box office team—as we adapt … Read more
Effective immediately, through April 29 information provided by Big Splash PR MUNSTER, Ind. (March 13, 2020) – After Indiana Governor Holcomb’s directive announced Thursday, March 12 about gatherings over 250 people being prohibited, Theatre at the Center and The Center for Visual and Performing Arts has made the decision to suspend all public events and … Read more
Lost Hammond, Indiana available from Arcadia Publishing by Melanie Jongsma HAMMOND, Ind. (March 6, 2020) – “For over 20 years Arcadia Publishing has reconnected people to their community, their neighbors, and their past by offering a curbside view of hometown history and often forgotten aspects of American life,” reads the About Us page of the … Read more
Above: Students perform an African drum routine involving traditional percussion and African drums. (Photo provided) information provided by City Life Center GARY, Ind. (March 6, 2020) – City Life Center’s “Young, Gifted and Black” showcase provided students with a platform to give tribute to their culture through various forms of performing arts—dance, photography, puppetry, African … Read more
Submission deadline Thursday, March 12, 4:00pm information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly CRETE, Ill. (March 6, 2020) – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a … Read more
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by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2020) – “I can be very honest and say, the last three, four years I have filled the buses,” said Lansing resident Sandy Hamer. She’s been organizing day trips for the past 10 years, and their popularity has grown through church bulletin announcements and word of mouth. The … Read more
Almost Heaven brings Denver’s timeless folk music center stage by Josh Bootsma MUNSTER, Ind. (February 28, 2020) – Heads are swaying at the Theatre at the Center as timeless folk music wavers its way out of guitars, a banjo, and harmonious voices and transports audiences to Colorado, West Virginia, and every acoustic and country-loving haven … Read more