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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.
Center for Visual and Performing Arts to host Friday the 13th evening on August 13
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MUNSTER, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – A Friday the Thirteenth themed dinner event on Friday,...
Local author Paula Karll writes children’s book about new siblings
Ellie Meets the New Baby has won "Mom's Choice Award"
LANSING, Ill. (August 2, 2021) – Paula Karll has turned her experiences as a mom...
Hundreds enjoy NWI Symphony at Fox Pointe
Photos and video from the July 28, 2021, concert
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 28, 2021) - By the time the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra...
Auditions extended for ‘Bleacher Bums’ at South Suburban College
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 19, 2021) – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will extend open...
A great resignation: Karen Abbott-Trimuel abandons corporate world to pursue writing and self-fulfillment
By Josh BootsmaLANSING, Ill. (July 14, 2021) – For Karen Abbott-Trimuel, writing was once just a hobby, something she did when she found the...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to host free performances every weekend through end of August
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GARY, Ind. (July 14, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is hosting many free performances this...
Rain cancels Cruise Night and dampens Fox Pointe band showcase
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 10, 2021) – Although the forecast just a day before Saturday predicted pleasant weather, rain moved in more quickly...
Crete businesses collaborate on Crete Art Trail to attract art lovers to town
Trail set to open July 8
by Melanie Jongsma
CRETE, Ill. (July 1, 2021) - Small businesses in the southern suburb of Crete have banded together...
Artist Jim Siergey releases new book of nart
by Melanie Jongsma
HIGHLAND, Ind. (June 3, 2021) - Lansing Journal readers who enjoy the single-panel "nartoons" that appear each month in our pages now...
Fox Pointe re-opens; over 1,000 gather to celebrate a new season
Dick Diamond and the Dusters launch the 2021 Wednesday-night concert series
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2021) - A favorite band, streamlined systems, and perfect weather...
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by Jim Siergey|From the artist — Super Secret Esoteric Explanatory info, if needed:Definition of moiré:a : an irregular wavy finish on a fabric
b :...
Reimagining Gary: Hundreds gather to celebrate Hard Rock Casino opening
$300 million Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana brings over 700 new jobs and other investments into community
by Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma
GARY, Ind. (May...
Lansing musician Andrew Denlinger releases new single May 14
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (May 13, 2021) – In progress since 2019, Lansing musician Andrew Denlinger is releasing his new single, “Alright (Feelin’ Pretty...