Gatherings

The #1StudentNWI program here at Ideas in Motion Media is full of great kids writing amazing stories. With 32 dedicated student writers, the program aims to give them exposure, a portfolio, and a great group of people whom they can share ideas with....

Discover unique events that are happening right in your back yard! Below are some of the top five events along the South Shore Line. Visit mysouthshoreline.com or download our app to plan your trip. Holiday Artisan Market January 1 - 5, 2018 Shop for...

The end of 2017 is upon us, and that means celebration with family and friends as we watch the last seconds of the year tick away, and the ball drops to end the year. But where to go? Fret not, for there are plenty of parties, celebrations, and...

We published hundreds of articles on the PortageLife Entertainment Section this past year. Milestone years, Brewfests, and notable high school achievements were all fair game to share in the entertainment world. With so many notable events in...

Now that the holidays are behind us, and a new year is upon us, there is still a lot going on in the Region. Don’t let the cold dissuade you from venturing out along the South Shore Line in search of fun things to do. Whether you walk from the...

Rittenhouse Village of Valparaiso celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its residents with cake, friends, and conversation on Tuesday. Barney, life veteran of 100 years, has independently lived on his own up until just a few years ago when he...

If there ever was a time machine for Regioners to go back and experience their childhood Christmas, this would be it. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “A Christmas Story” themed exhibition at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, and...

On Wednesday, Strack and Van Til hosted their annual Vendor Christmas Party at St. James Hall in Highland. The party welcomed over 300 guests, all vendors in some way to the Strack and Van Til stores located around Northwest Indiana. The party...

Every December a certain tradition comes to Broadway street in Chesterton, filling the community with joy and laughter. The Chesterton European Market has been that tradition for quite some years now and this year was said to be one of the best...

Christmas parade season is in full force this weekend, and Hammond is starting off December with a bang. With almost 100 floats in the parade, this was not one to be missed by the community and they were out in force on what was a very sunny and warm...