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The cast of the world stage premiere of “Modern Mother Goose” stars Carolyn Kruszynski, center as the title character, and Tony Panek, left to right, Dave Innes, Rob Aguirre, Cara Schmitt and Catherine Dilworth, with performances at Theatre at the Center in Munster through May 24, 2025. (Theatre at the Center/provided)

Of Notoriety: Children’s stage show in Munster inspired by bedtime Mother Goose tales

May 21, 2025 at 3:56 p.m.

The young minds of children are as impressionable as a mound of clay.

Mr. Morel greets young guests and poses for photos during the 2025 Midwest Morel Festival in Ottawa, Illinois held May 3, 2025. (Ottawa Tourism Bureau/provided)

From the Farm: Morel mushroom season in full swing, heralded by annual Ottawa fest

May 16, 2025 at 5:11 p.m.

My longtime journalist pal Bob Tita was a newsroom desk neighbor of mine two decades ago before he left Northwest Indiana in 2002 to become a reporter for Crain’s Chicago...

Columnist Philip Potempa interviewed actor Alan Young in 2005 in Los Angeles. Young rose to fame as the owner of talking horse “Mr. Ed” on the 1960s sitcom of the same name and, in later years, found a new generation of fans beginning in the 1970s as the voice of Disney’s Scrooge McDuck. (Potempa Collection)

Of Notoriety: Reader wants voice-over advice for commercial career kids

May 14, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

During the times I interviewed comedian and entertainer Rich Little, I always marveled at his vocal talents.

Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer (D-3), right, addresses the public during the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting, with Council President Ellen Kapitan, right. Domer will host a public forum about redistricting the Valparaiso City Council seats on Thursday at Pines Village Retirement Community in Valparaiso. (Phil Potempa/Post-Tribune)

League of Women Voters hosting Valpo City Council redistricting forum

May 13, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

A Thursday public forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Porter County will discuss the impact of redistricting the geographical boundaries of the Valparaiso City Council seats.

Larry and Debbie Wappel of Wappel Grain and Herb, LLC are seen at the main courtyard entrance of the Mar-a-Lago Estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 28, 2025, to attend a charity dinner and performance. (Debbie Wappel/provided)

From the Farm: Farm friends’ visit to Mar-a-Lago reminds of roots to cereal heiress Marjorie Post

May 9, 2025 at 5:06 p.m.

Our friends the Wappels spent a few days in March in Palm Beach, Florida for a charity dinner event hosted at Mar-a-Lago, the winter estate of President Donald Trump.

“POTUS,” a stage comedy poking at the behind-the-scenes antics of the White House, finishes performances through May 11 at Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave. in Hammond. (Towle Theater/provided)

Of Notoriety: Final weekend for Towle’s ‘POTUS,’ anniversary free concert at Hard Rock and Bublé salute at TATC

May 8, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region

Opulent pianist and showman Liberace, left, accepts an award of distinction from Bruce White in Nov. 1982 for his concert sales at Holiday Star Theatre exceeding more than $1 million in ticket sales. (White Lodging/provided)

Of Notoriety: New biography, companion film reveal life and career of the late Bruce White, saga of Star Plaza Theatre

May 8, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

A recently-released biography reveals fascinating behind-the-scene memories of Northwest Indiana’s late ruling prince of hotel properties Bruce White, who died at age 70 after a brief bout with cancer in...

Resident John Sut addresses Valparaiso City Council Member Emilie Hunt, second from the left, who serves as the council liaison for Valparaiso schools, and Valparaiso City Attorney Patrick Lyp, left, during the public comment section of the April 28, 2025, meeting about the process to fill school board seats. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board candidates narrowed to five, first interviews Monday

May 3, 2025 at 7:32 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council will interview four candidates Monday toward appointing a new member to the school board.

Ruth Buzzi and Arte Johnson are seen as their famous and funny comedy character alter-egos Gladys and Tyrone in their familiar park bench sketch on NBC’s variety show “Laugh-In.” (NBC TV Archive/provided)

From the Farm: Funny Ruth Buzzi’s passing at age 88 leaves memories of mirth

May 2, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

Ruth Buzzi’s career is a comical testament that she possessed a versatile talent that kept her busy working for 70 years.

Conducting student Kirk Muspratt is captured in a private moment with composer Leonard Bernstein in the Tanglewood, Massachusetts office of the iconic maestro in summer 1981 following Muspratt’s two-hour course with Bernstein. (Kirk Muspratt Collection/provided)

Of Notoriety: Maestro Kirk Muspratt celebrating 25th year with NWI Symphony Orchestra

April 30, 2025 at 2:47 p.m.

NWI Symphony Conductor Kirk Muspratt loves a great party.

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