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Actor Cara Schmitt of Munster, left, and media personality Tony Panek, right, both now performing through Dec. 15 in the cast of “Dickens’ Christmas Carol Dinner Show” at Theatre at the Center in Munster, are “granted wishes” by a fairy princess strolling the Walnut Room while dining Nov. 24, 2024, at Macy’s on State Street in Chicago.

(Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: Walnut Room holiday dining lore at Macy’s includes Uncle Mistletoe character

December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Reader Judith DeCarlo of Cedar Lake contacted me with questions about her upcoming visit to dine at the Walnut Room, the iconic culinary destination originally of the Marshall Field’s flagship...

Columnist Philip Potempa, center, with Chef Joe Trama, left, and his wife Nancy, right, were among guests in July 2024 at the Potempa Farm in San Pierre, Indiana, to celebrate the 95th birthday of Philip’s father Chester Potempa. (Luke Miiller/photo)

From the Farm: Chef Joe Trama retirement includes history lesson for Tetrazzini recipe

November 29, 2024 at 4:28 p.m.

Thanksgiving dinner 2024 was definitely more relaxing last week for Joe Trama, compared to the previous nearly four decades.

A musical adaptation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is playing at LaPorte Little Theatre, opening Nov. 29 and playing weekends through Dec. 8, 2024. (LaPorte Little Theatre Club/provided)

Of Notoriety: Ring in the holidays with LaPorte Little Theatre ‘Pageant,’ one-man Dickens in Chesterton

November 27, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Ring in the holidays with LaPorte Little Theatre ‘Pageant,’ one-man Dickens in Chesterton

Bri Sudia is the ivy and holly-covered Ghost of Christmas Present opposite Christopher Donahue in his first turn as Ebenezer Scrooge in Goodman Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” playing through Dec. 30, 2024. (Liz Lauren/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Christmas Carol’ at Goodman includes nod to sign language, accessible performances

November 27, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

Theater audiences are never too old to learn a few things from the stage in addition to being enlightened and entertained, and the Goodman Theatre's annual run of "A Christmas...

Columnist Philip Potempa snaps a “selfie” photo of himself with the gathered members of the Standard Oil Annuitant Club of Whiting during his luncheon address to the group on Nov. 7, 2024. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Readers celebrate 20th anniversary of first ‘Farm’ cookbook release

November 22, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

Reader Bernadette Miner, who is also president of the Standard Oil Annuitant Club of Whiting, asked me to be a guest speaker earlier this month at their November meeting in...

The newly unveiled Barker Cottage, built in 1887 at 227 West 7th St. in Michigan City next to Barker Mansion, was originally a house repurposed as McGinnis Pub and Restaurant before the Barker Welfare Foundation purchased the struggling pub property in 2023. (Barker Welfare Foundation/provided)

Of Notoriety: Barker Mansion holiday events 2024 includes unveiling of ‘Christmas Cottage’

November 20, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

It was more than three decades ago when I did my first newspaper interview with Cecilia Zubler, who was then curator of Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., in Michigan City,...

Resident Walter Breitinger praises Valparaiso Council member Ellen Kapitan, right, at the Oct. 28, 2024, Valparaiso City Council meeting for her support of a Valparaiso Environmental Advisory Board created by her proposal. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Members sought for new Valparaiso Ethics Commission, Environmental Advisory Board

November 19, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

Two newly established Valparaiso bodies seek members to guide and oversee the best interests for community ethical decisions and to ensure environmental standards are upheld.

More than $8 million in Valparaiso summer street paving projects have been addressed or assigned, along with more than $220,000 also awarded this month in Community Crossing grant funds and from the Indiana Department of Transportation. (Provided/city of Valparaiso)

Valparaiso adds $220,000 from state for funding road paving projects

November 16, 2024 at 12:18 p.m.

Valparaiso roadway paving projects will expand further with an additional $220,075 Community Crossings grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation according to an announcement last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

The 40-year-old Potempa Family large Boston fern, weighing more than 50 pounds, was displayed at the entrance of the ballroom of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster with trays of welcome champagne at the 70th wedding anniversary dinner reception in Sept. 2023 for Chester and Peggy Potempa. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Family fern is 40-year focal point for toasting celebrations

November 15, 2024 at 4:08 p.m.

Ferns rank as some of the oldest plants of the botanical realm for our global landscape. Evidence concludes these green, feathery foliage friends have been around for more than 70...

ZZ Top performs one concert at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana/photo)

Of Notoriety: Chesterton Madrigal Dinner tickets on sale; weekend highlights include ZZ Top, ‘Godspell’

November 14, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Chesterton Madrigal Dinner tickets on sale; weekend highlights include ZZ Top, ‘Godspell’

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