1960s music celebration finds new home at Horseshoe
The year 1967 was known for its "Summer of Love," but it also warmly embraced the Buckinghams. The Chicago band notched five hit singles that year, including the chart-topping "Kind...
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Isley Brothers ready to ‘Twist and Shout’ at casino show
The Isley Brothers have succeeded in multiple music genres. Hits such as the Grammy-winning "It's Your Thing" and "That Lady (Part 1)" ably reflect a tuneful realm that includes rock,...
Theatre at the Center pays tribute to MLK in performance
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is being remembered in a production at Munster's Theatre at the Center. The impact of the iconic civil rights leader is showcased in the...
Chicago Street stages intense Hollywood drama ‘Hurlyburly’
A saga of seedy 1980s Hollywood, "Hurlyburly" reflects a Valparaiso troupe's propensity for taking on challenging works. "Chicago Street Theatre has had a reputation for doing very hard-hitting pieces," said...
Munster’s Center for Performing Arts offers Comedy Night
As a veteran comedian who has snared notable television exposure, Ross Bennett has a simple way of explaining his style. "I stand in front of people and reveal to them...
MegaBeatles bring big sound to Fab Four tribute
Rolling out big-screen images and other visual effects, the MegaBeatles have been playing an annual wintertime fundraiser for Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House, which dates back to the late 19th century....
Comic rings in 2018 at Schererville eatery
Comedian Nick Gaza hails from East Chicago and his youth informs much of his material. "I mainly talk about family and friends and the neighborhood I grew up in," he...
Unique show offers a ‘Very Electric Christmas’
Radiating a distinctive glow, "A Very Electric Christmas" lightens up the holidays with 2 and 6 p.m. shows Dec. 29-30 at Theatre at the Center in Munster. "I would say...
The Four C Notes perform salute to Four Seasons
The retro sounds of a classic pop group will usher in the new year at Theatre at the Center in Munster. The Four C Notes are ready to dole out...
DeYoung serves up ‘The Grand Illusion’ in night of Styx memories
After "Lady" grabbed the national spotlight in 1975, momentum began to flow for Styx. The single reached the Top 10 of Billboard's pop chart and represented the first step toward...