Social distancing, mask wearing, and keeping one another safe may have made our events look a bit different this year, but it didn’t stop the Portage community from finding ways to safely gather to entertain. We covered virtual theatre productions, drive-thru parades, food and supply giveaways, outdoor concerts, and so much more. Most of all, we highlighted the good by focusing on the people, places, and things that kept us engaged, made us feel a little normal again, and put a smile on our faces.
In no particular order, here are the top 10 entertainment articles on Portage.Life in 2020:
Get in a festive spirit with our Lifer Holiday Playlist
He's making a list and checking it twice, and so are we, for songs at least! With winter upon us, our staff at GreatNews.Life wants to celebrate with you by sharing some of our favorite songs that remind us of the holidays. Our playlist features a wide variety of classic holiday songs, epic renditions, and even some new songs for you to listen to. Check it out!
Santa, Snow, and Smiles at Portage’s Mistletoe on Main St.
It was jolly, rocking fun time at Portage's Mistletoe on Main St. when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a fire truck. While a fire truck may not seem like the usual mode of transportation for Santa, it made perfect sense when the invite came from Assistant Fire Chief Dan Kodicek.
Despite COVID-19 hardships, theatre thrives in Northwest Indiana
Since the middle of March, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in the normal onslaught of public activities, but schools and theatre companies throughout Northwest Indiana refuse to let the spirit of theatre dwindle. Theatre arts are all about creativity, and theatre groups in the Region have proven that through their unique solutions to keep theatre going.
Portage seniors showed off their artistic flair at Portage Public Library this September
When someone says the word culture, things like customs, food, and art are some of the first associations that come to mind. These areas are forms of expression that allow people to engage with the specific personalities of different countries, regions, and cities along with those who live there.
Great news all generated right here in the Region is easier than ever to access now that the Great News Weekly live broadcast and podcast is available on Facebook Live via the NWI.Life Facebook page, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and Google Podcast. The show, featuring Jenny Craig-Brown, has been airing since April and is quickly catching on as the preferred medium for positivity and uplifting weekly doses of good things happening across Northwest Indiana.
Indiana Beverage fights the summer heat with spiked drinks, seltzers, and spritzers
We’re headed deep into another Northwest Indiana summer, so that means you’ve probably already broken out your grill, cleaned off your lounge chairs, and opened up your pool to enjoy a break from the Region’s long winter. Northwest Indiana isn’t lacking interesting beverages to make your summer a little more fun. Indiana Beverage is adding a few more concoctions to the mix with a new lineup of gluten-free spiked drinks, seltzers, and spritzers that they’re distributing to local stores and bars.
In-house dining? Takeout? Curbside? Local restaurants plan their next move as Indiana reopens
With Governor Holcomb’s announcement that the state of Indiana will enter into the next stage of reopening, restaurants have been given the green light to reopen at half capacity for in-house dining. However, there may be some uncertainty as to whether your favorite restaurant right here in the Region is offering in-house dining, carryout, delivery, or all of the above. So, here is your guide to what local restaurants are doing to continue to serve our community as the state slowly reopens.
Portage High School students compete in Outstanding Young Man Scholarship Program event
The 29th annual Outstanding Young Man (OYM) Scholarship Program event was held tonight at Portage High school. While most would think participants would have been nervous, they were boasting nothing but smiles and were brimming with anticipation.
Rittenhouse Village at Portage celebrates 10-year anniversary with Mask-erade
Rittenhouse Village at Portage celebrated their 10 Year Anniversary on Wednesday with a Mask-erade party in their parking lot that commemorated a decade of success, growth, and plenty of love for their residents.
Virtual theatre performances relieve stress and keep people connected while social distancing
While the pandemic may keep people apart, school theatre departments and theatre companies decided it did not have to keep them from performing. Whether it’s through Zoom or another video application, the theatre community has found ways not only to share their craft but also to take advantage of the online platform.
