Tumatoe keeps growing with bluesy, diverse offerings
Duke Tumatoe's fervent brand of rocked-up blues has ripened through the decades. He has matured musically by associating himself with the likes of Muddy Waters, whom he has jammed with...
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Four Winds hosts ’70s legends Steely Dan
Steely Dan brought a unique sound to the rock 'n' roll landscape of the 1970s. Songs such as "Hey Nineteen" and "Peg" had the right off-center tone for the musical...
4-day fest salutes Peru’s hometown boy Cole Porter
Cole Porter's urbane, big-city persona seems to be at odds with his roots, which is small-town Indiana. The iconic Broadway composer was born and spent childhood years, in Peru, Ind.,...
Indianapolis 500 marks 100th running
A century of speed and rolling marvels are being celebrated in the Hoosier state. The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday. Dubbed "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the...
Touring Jacksons carry on musical legacy
Hailing from Gary, the Jackson family has put its mammoth stamp on pop music. Three original members of the Jackson 5 — Marlon, Tito and Jackie — are carrying on...
‘Lyrics 17’ pays tribute to Gary musical-revue series
A tradition of youthful, artistic talent continues with "Lyrics 17: Evolution!" at Gary's West Side Theatre. The 90-minute musical revue is all about "telling stories through song, dance and spoken...
Chicago Street presents acclaimed new play ‘Wash, Dry, Fold’
Chicago Street Theatre's production of "Wash, Dry, Fold" offers an opportunity to launch a heralded play. Written by New Orleans native Nedra Pezold Roberts, "Wash, Dry, Fold" was a winner...
New ‘Bozo’ to boost pet rescues
An afternoon of fun – and fundraising -- is in store when "The Bobo Show" is presented May 22 at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. Ninety minutes of games,...
Legendary blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa stops at Star Plaza
The background of Joe Bonamassa reflects his lofty status as a heralded blues-rock guitarist. As a youth, he opened for the stellar B.B. King. Since then, the singer-songwriter has gone...
Boston brings classic sound on tour
Boston took flight in the 1970s, cementing its legacy as a classic-rock band of that era. Its 40th anniversary tour hits Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich., at...