Artist Mitch Markovitz, who shaped region’s artistic identity, dies at 75
Mitch Markovitz, a former South Shore train conductor who became a prolific artist, died at age 75 on Tuesday at his home in Knox.
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From the Farm: Late Mr. Food’s ‘Ooh! It’s so good’ legacy lives on
Reader Mrs. Charles Lowery of Homewood wrote me asking about a popular television food segment I hadn’t thought about in some time.
Of Notoriety: Gary talent booking icon to Jackson family: ‘I’m not dead!’
One of the famed names readers often write me about is our local notable Evelyn LaHaie of Hobart.
From the Farm: Happy first heavenly birthday, Dad, with family party memories
Dad would have celebrated his 97th birthday Sunday, and per usual, he’d be surrounded by family and friends.
Of Notoriety: Nature on canvas, Disney young villains and patriotic concert
Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: Hammond’s Towle Theater in leadership transition
Two years ago I reported big changes for Towle Theater in Hammond as the stage space prepared to start a third decade of programming.
From the Farm: Happy 250th birthday America with Disney World memories of 1976 bicentennial
As someone who experienced the 1976 bicentennial, it doesn’t seem that there’s much fanfare surrounding this weekend’s Fourth of July.
Of Notoriety: Dunes Arts Summer Theatre continues 75th season with ‘Frankie and Johnny’
A new production of "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" playing through Sunday, July 12, at Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City.
From the Farm: Comic Tom Dreesen was a neighborly good friend to the famous and everyday folk
I could always count on calling comic and raconteur Tom Dreesen to share a great story and provide great quotes. And now it’s time to give Tom the same treatment.
Of Notoriety: ‘Cher’ at Wind Creek, fights at Horseshoe, Canterbury salutes U.S.A
Entertainment news from around the region.