Arts

As a child in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Oscar Martinez loved to explore the river behind his home. His animated description of the "butterflies, birds, water, sounds and smells" of the forest evoke a natural wonderland. His work is clearly inspired by the...

Michigan City has a long and colorful history as a tourist destination and lakeshore community, attracting artists and creative characters as part of its diverse population. A new exhibit opening this month at Lubeznik Center will celebrate Michigan...

The Fall crop of classes at Lubeznik Center for the Arts offer a variety of ways for young and old alike to explore their creativity. New to the schedule this season, a partnership with Michigan City's Washington Park Zoo makes it possible for animal...

Beginning September 9Children will meet with Bitty Buttons the Clown once a month. Each month's meeting will highlight a different activity in the circus. Children will be preparing for a June 2011 Performance in Crayon Critters Circus Features:...

The 29th annual Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, August 21, and 22nd at Michigan City's Washington Park. Attendance to the festival topped 6,000, more than the previous years. 96 artists and...

Event takes place in Gary’s ‘Arts District’, a product of the ‘Vision for Broadway’ plan Indiana University Northwest student, Davina’ Stewart, has partnered with the Central District Organizing Project (CDOP), a Gary-based citizens...

For the Love of Art Street Fair is coming next Saturday, August 28th from 10am to 5p.m. on 119th Street, downtown Whiting, Indiana. It will be the perfect time to find unique and unusual items for Christmas gifts and get a chance to see art being...

Purdue University North Central Office of Continuing Education will offer a non-credit beginner's class on stained glass design. This stained glass course is for those who have never worked with stained glass, or for those who have a very elementary...

This week, on August 11th, the South Shore Arts Chamber Luncheon will be held at the Miller Bakery Café, 555 S. Lake Street, Gary, Indiana.  Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., with lunch being served at noon. Cost is $18.00 and reservations are...

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