Styx still beckons audiences to ‘Come Sail Away’
During those heady peak years, Styx deftly combined elements of art rock with progressive rock. Since its inception in 1972, the band has remained a popular concert attraction, thanks in...
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Come for the bargains, stay for the music
An outdoor bash celebrates downtown Hammond with vendors, vintage cars and the music of The Beatles. The seventh annual "Eat, Shop & Rock" is set for 10 a.m. to 4...
Michigan City hosts drum and bugle corps competition
The Pageant of Drums marches into Michigan City again to unfurl a display of young musical talent. Colorful and brassy, the event is a product of Indianapolis-based Drum Corps International,...
‘SNL’ star Dennis Miller unleashes current-events humor
It came with pressure, but "Saturday Night Live" opened grand vistas for Dennis Miller. "It's the luckiest break you ever get," Miller said in a phone interview this month. "I...
Dreesen shared spotlight with Sinatra
When it comes to coveted gigs for a stand-up comic, Tom Dreesen reeled in a big catch. He opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years, touring 45 to 50 cities...
Documentary upbeat on Dunes’ future
The Indiana Dunes area offers the beautiful contrast of rare plants growing in the shadow of smokestacks. "Shifting Sands: On the Path to Sustainability," captures that dichotomy. The 60-minute film...
Diner backdrop for simple fun and music
A rollicking helping of music and home cooking can be found along Highway 57 as a weekend run of "Pump Boys and Dinettes" is served up at Valparaiso's Memorial Opera...
Hey hey they’re the Monkees, and they’re coming Hammond
Five decades after forming, the Monkees are enjoying a renaissance in creativity and popularity. Their new album "Good Times!" is racking up chart success and a sizable amount of good...
Ex-Ozzy drummer keeps the beat for Whitesnake
Fronted by former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale, the heavy-duty band known as Whitesnake has been through a plethora of personnel changes. With roots dating to the late 1970s, the...
WGN’s morning jesters to show up on Munster stage
Their job is to perk up the television audience that turns on WGN's rise-and-shine show. Mike Toomey, Ana Belaval and Pat Tomasulo are the ones entrusted with spreading mirth on...