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.
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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.
Of Notoriety: Northwest Indiana maestro will continue raise baton through 2029
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra has renewed the contract of Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt’s contract for three years.
Women’s suffrage exhibit in Gary headed to Crown Point and Merrillville
Two exhibits celebrating the history of women’s suffrage in Indiana continue through June 28 at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.
From the Farm: Symphony Society member, opera star Evelyn Lisek passes at age 100
The longest ranking member member the group originally launched as the Women’s Association in Gary in 1962, Evelyn Lisek died peacefully on Monday, June 15.
Of Notoriety: Valparaiso’s Paul Sommer ready to swim Chicago River for friend and funds
Valparaiso has its own good guy hero and would-be “man from Atlantis” in the guise of podiatrist Dr. Paul Sommer.
From the Farm: John R. Lazzara’s passing rekindles memories of Drury Lane Martinique Theatre
This year took another theater great from us: Chicago south side stage icon John R. Lazzara, 76, died Feb. 19, 2026, at his home in Palm Beach, Florida.
Of Notoriety: ‘Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant,’ Hessville fest and Artist Guild
Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: ‘Coach’ and carpenter Keith Kremer, who showcased Hope Diamond, ruby slippers, dies at 76
Keith J. Kremer, 76, of Lansing, died last week on June 4, 2026, with his family at his side at Community Hospital in Munster after a heart ailment.