Like a good story? Even better, like a good story about a beautiful historic place? Then you won't want to miss the upcoming "If These Walls Could Tell" storytelling event on September 24, presenting the tale of Gary's Marquette Park -- winner of the 2014 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration. 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller Beach.
Premier showing of original handwoven garments, wall hangings, linens and more. Style show at 2pm. Prize drawings during style show. The exhibit runs through April.
Come enjoy live music and a view that can't be beat! Bring your appetites too! Will Miller & The Jazz Gang, featuring Smooth on Guitar will be playing.
Celebrate the artistry and beauty from various cultures! Embrace our differences by sharing and celebrating diversity in this wonderful cultural celebration. This is a free event open to community, families and friends. (RSVP Appreciated)
The Zhou B Art Center opens Exhibitions every 3rd Friday of the month with an evening reception from 7pm-10pm. These events are free of charge and provide the community of Bridgeport and the Chicago area a unique opportunity to explore a blend of international and local art. The artists-in-residence at the Art Center open their studios to visitors, making this a unique opportunity for the community to meet working artists and discuss their work in person. The variety of the work produced by the artists-in-residence and the four in-house gallery spaces makes the Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday Exhibitions one of the most diverse art experiences in the city.
Tune up your vocal chords and join in with the Save the Tunes Council as they perform traditional music associated with the summer season. Gather up on Friday from 7:30 pm –9:00 pm at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center. The Save the Tunes Council is a group of local musicians devoted to preserving and passing on folk songs in the traditional way, using a variety of musical instruments including guitar, autoharp, dulcimer, banjo, harmonica, bagpipe, penny whistle, hurdy gurdy, and other obscure instruments. Meet at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center located at 1215 N. State Road 49 just south of the intersection of 49 and U.S. 20 in Porter, Indiana. For more information about this program or other activities at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, contact the information desk at 219-395-1882 or check the park's website at www.nps.gov/indu.
Please join us on Monday, October 17, at 7 pm. as The Calumet Artists Residency presents the Frode Gjerstad, Jon Rune Strøm and Fred Lonberg-Holm Trio in an evening of improvised music. The concert will take place in an intimate setting in Gary, Indiana. Due to the nature of the location, space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation or for further details, please RSVP to: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyinsJbajPk
Join us Friday, October 7th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm as we open our doors to Downtown Hammond and its newest venture; the Creative Hub! as an extension of the HUB of Innovation and supported by the city of Hammond, the Creative HUB will be directed by local artist, Felix Maldonado "FLEX" and will house artists of all fields and levels to work out of and create events catered to the Arts. Light snacks and spirits will be provided as well as live music. In addition, come meet the artists who will be displaying their work; Tony Reyes Maro Zore Gonzalez Roman Villareal ZorZorZor Felix Flex Maldonado Ish Muhammad Nieves for more information visit our website at: www.hubcreates.com
Make birdseed wreaths and birdseed ornaments! Fun for children and adults $15 for adults (wreath) $10 for children (ornament) Join us at the Aquatorium on Nov. 19, 2016 from 10am-1pm. Adults will decorate 2 birdseed wreaths and take one home with them. Children will decorate 2 birdseed ornaments and take one home with them. No prior experience needed! Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
Come to the Grand Opening of ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen! Taste delicacies from local culinary artisans, enjoy hot apple cider and roast marshmallows around communal fire pits with friends and family! Be there at the official unveiling of the beautiful public art installation! Remarks from Theaster Gates, Artistic Director, and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, as will as entertainment! ArtHouse is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Knight Foundation.
Look what made #12! Join the Miller Spotlight Environment and Eco Tourism and/or our Area Context Action Group and help us move up the ranks a bit!
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