Of Notoriety: Frogs, funny guy and ’70s soul in local stage spotlight in May May 14, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: Hard Rock Northern Indiana launching 5-year anniversary fun May 13, 2026 at 3:33 p.m. How quickly five years can fly by in the world of gaming, paired with iconic headlining entertainment and fine dining, all in homage music.
From the Farm: As Chef Boyardee knew, spaghetti doesn’t grow on trees May 8, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. Anytime I think of spaghetti, I think of a TV segment I watched in my youth on the series “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!”
Of Notoriety: ‘Chicago the Musical’ at half century still fostering local talent May 6, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. In all the years I’ve been writing about “Chicago the Musical,” I’ve always known there was something special about this Broadway musical.
From the Farm: Green matcha tea the secret ingredient for Purdue’s winning muffin recipe May 1, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. Like so many portions, muffin sizes have become monstrous in recent decades compared to muffins my mom served our family.
Of Notoriety: Tops and Temptations, plays, moms and more this weekend April 30, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. Entertainment news from throughout the region.
Of Notoriety: Restored Barker Mansion ready for Friday reopening April 29, 2026 at 4:12 p.m. The historic Barker Mansion will reopen to the public Friday, following three months of closure for refurbishing projects.
From the Farm: ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Fitzgerald’s society cocktail are toast of the town April 24, 2026 at 5:32 p.m. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” has held its place on high school literature and college “required reading” lists for a century.
Of Notoriety: New GM of Wind Creek Casino has deep gaming, Indiana roots April 22, 2026 at 4:09 p.m. I first crossed paths with Jahnae Erpenbach 25 years ago, when I was covering the Miss USA Pageant broadcast live from Gary.
From the Farm: Michigan City Eastland nautical disaster remembered at May 2 event April 19, 2026 at 3:42 p.m. I haven’t revisited the horrible event from July 24, 1915, the Eastland maritime disaster, which has an association with Michigan City.