The seventh anniversary Mix, Mingle & Jingle Party will dish networking opportunities for friends and co-workers in a party atmosphere.
The yuletide bash is set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive.
Food, drink and the upbeat sounds of Soda will fuel the revelry in Michigan City.
“It’s a lot of fun, variety stuff,” Soda lead singer Rob Loar said of his band’s musical menu.
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Motown, disco, new wave, classic rock and contemporary pop-chart fare are served up by Soda, which Loar calls the “ultimate party band.” Soda is a popular cover band on the Chicagoland club scene.
“When ya gotta dance, Soda is the band you want,” said Loar, a guitarist.
Loar said he and his mates unload “all the good tunes, played in a really fun, upbeat and, most importantly, recognizable way.”
Call 219-879-7711 or visit www.bluechipcasino.com.
Admission is $50 with food; $90 food and open bar.
Here’s a list of 10 events to put on your seasonal calendar.
Open House at Chesterton Art Center
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St.
219-926-4722; www.chestertonart.com
Visitors can participate in the creation of crafts and writing letters to Santa. There also will be a bake sale, beverages and the chance to shop for art and holiday gifts. The event is tied into other holiday activities that are being presented the same day in the town through the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. Those activities include carriage rides and a 5:15 p.m. Twilight Christmas Parade.
Winter Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Maki Ballroom of Lake County Courthouse in Courthouse Square, Crown Point
219-662-3290, www.crownpoint.in.gov
Tickets: Free
Stroll through a market of vendors offering seasonal crafts and other goods in an historic structure that also is home to various shops. Also on Saturday in the city, the Santa Parade kicks off at 10 a.m.
Annual Christmas Craft Show
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage
219-762-1675, www.inportageparks.com
Tickets: Free
Browse in two halls with more than 70 vendors, including food vendors. Those attending are urged to bring an item for the food pantry.
‘Dashing Through the Snow’
Dec. 4-6, 10-13; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City
219-874-4035; www.footlightplayers.org
Tickets: $12; $10 for Thursday performance and children younger than 13
This irreverent comedy follows family frivolity several days before Christmas in Tinsel, Texas — and includes a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that takes a surprising twist, leading to laughs.
Lunchtime Cabaret Series, ‘Christmas Greetings’
1 p.m. Dec. 9
Memorial Opera House, 104 E. Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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219-548-9137; www.memorialoperahouse.com
Tickets: $13 for adults, $11 for senior citizens (59 and older), students and military
Carols and holiday standards are on tap during this breezy show that will last about an hour.
‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’
8 p.m. Dec. 11, 9 p.m. Dec. 12, 5 p.m. Dec. 13 EST
Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino Resort, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, Mich.
866-494-6371; www.fourwindscasino.com
Tickets: $25, $35 and $55
The stage extravaganza mixes acrobatics, penguins and angels with elaborate production numbers, while including seasonal music favorites.
‘A Fabulous ’50s Christmas’
8 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 18; 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 20; Dec. 6 and 13 are sold out
Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond
219-937-8780; www.towletheater.org
Tickets: $17; no one younger than 6 years old will be admitted
A deliciously retro look at the throwback holiday spirit that was captured in vintage Christmas specials starring the likes of Perry Como. “There’s something about the ’50s that’s nostalgic and heartwarming,” director Jeff Casey said.
Handmade Holiday Market
6-10 p.m. Dec. 12
White Ripple Gallery, 6725 Kennedy Ave., Hammond
773-885-1919; www.whiteripple.com
Tickets: Free
Browse and take in live music, pictures with Santa Claus, gourmet coffee, gift baskets, handmade jewelry and open art studios.
‘A Classical Blast Christmas’
8 p.m. Dec. 13
Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso
219-464-1636, ext. 1; www.chicagostreet.org
Tickets: $20 and $40
Classical Blast, a Chicago-area band, is known for creative arrangements of rock music that is performed with the help of cello and violin. The band will be serving up Christmas music at this show.
Bob Kostanczuk is a freelance writer.