From the Farm: Easter basket memories include ‘Archie,’ as comic celebrates 85th birthday
The Easter baskets of my youth always included a few small toys, candy and chocolate bunnies, and an occasional "Archie" comic book.
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Of Notoriety: Daffy ‘Dyngus Day’ celebration with Easter train rides and more
Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: Dance moves, as in Michael Jackson’s film role, still ‘Wiz’ stage magic
When I interviewed Katherine Jackson in August 2013, we talked about Michael Jackson and his role in the film “The Wiz.”
From the Farm: Jack LaLanne’s widow Elaine marks 100th birthday with toast to fitness guru husband
I’ve had the good fortune of counting Jack LaLanne and his wife of 50-plus years Elaine as friends during the course of my writing career.
Of Notoriety: ‘Indiana Jones’ celebrates 45 years with Chicago Philharmonic movie concert
Readers and radio listeners frequently ask me over the years: How did the adventure film character Indiana Jones get his name?
From the Farm: Meals on Wheels 25th annual gala breaks record-setting $200,000
This year’s $200,000 total can be compared to the equivalent of funding more than 21,000 meals to serve up to Meals on Wheels NWI clients.
Of Notoriety: Easter bonnets, stage story and choir concert join ‘Ben-Hur’ radio play
Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: Steel mills doc in Whiting, while ‘Michael’ gets Portage premiere
Director and filmmaker Steven J. Walsh is bringing his documentary “Southeast: a city within a city” to the Hoosier Theatre.
From the Farm: A Symphony Society member’s 100th birthday paired with a member’s passing
Evelyn Tolpa Lisek of Gary celebrated her 100th birthday last week with her family and friends on March 8.
Of Notoriety: Merrillville grad taking Broadway bows as Washington in ‘Hamilton’
It’s a dream come true for actor Adrian Weaver to play George Washington in the Broadway tour of the hit musical “Hamilton.”