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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.
City Life Center’s celebration of black heritage gives kids confidence, teaches heritage
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)...
Congresswoman Robin Kelly sponsors Congressional Art Contest for high school students
Submission deadline Thursday, March 12, 4:00pm
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CRETE, Ill. (March 6, 2020) - U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring...
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by Jim SiergeyIf you need help solving the puzzle, email [email protected], or post a question in the comments.
Sandy Hamer announces 2020 season of bus trips
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2020) - "I can be very honest and say, the last three, four years I have filled the...
John Denver’s greatest hits have new life at Theatre at the Center
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...
Lansing native brings her new original musical to Chicago in March
Hit Her with the Skates opens March 10 at the Royal George Theatre
by Jamilyn Hiskes
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 26, 2020) - It’s no secret than...
Nancy Fleischman Exhibition to come to South Suburban College
March 2–26, with Artist Reception Tuesday, March 3, 12:30pm
Pictured above: Sample No. 1 from Nancy Fleischman’s “From the Body” collection exhibiting at South Suburban...
City Life Center to host annual free black history showcase
Tuesday, February 25, 6:00pm
information provided by City Life NWI
GARY, Ind. (February 20, 2020) - The “Young, Gifted and Black,” showcase will feature performances by...
South Suburban College releases March schedule of musical performances
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 17, 2020) - Musical performances coming to the South Suburban College stage in March include...
City Life Center students pay homage with African drum performance
Information provided by the Gary City Life Center
GARY, Ind. (February 11, 2020) – Students in City Life Center’s after school program prepared for their...
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by Jim SiergeyArtist Jim Siergey's inked imagery exhibit ‘It’s Surreal Thing’ opened at the Towle Theater on January 11 and 12, continuing through March...
Bishop Noll student artwork now on display at South Suburban College
information provided by Bishop Noll Institute
HAMMOND, Ind. (February 3, 2020) – Putting their artistic talents on display, Bishop Noll Institute students are taking part in...
New author releases Tom McNaulty and the Sugar Mutants in time for Dental Health Month
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (February 3, 2020) - A local writer is celebrating the publication of her first book. Crystal Farmer’s new children’s story,...
‘It’s Surreal Thing!’: artist Jim Siergey’s latest exhibit to open in Hammond this month
by Jamilyn Hiskes
HAMMOND, Ind. (January 28, 2020) – Said to be “comic,” “coarse,” and “cerebral,” the newest exhibit by local underground artist and Lansing...
Lansing’s Carrie Steinweg to hold book-signing at The Simple Greek in Munster
Newest book, Waffle Likes Falafel, is Steinweg's third children's title
by Melanie Jongsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (January 29, 2020) - If you don't know Lansing resident Carrie...