For International Yoga Day, people around the world are all set to take out their yoga mats and start exercising. This is a relatively new holiday, but yoga itself is an ancient art that refreshes the mind and soothes the soul. The date of June 21 was chosen as it is the Summer Solstice, the day where there is the most sun out of every other day of the year. Here are some yoga events going on along the South Shoreto check out! …
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The month of June marks the anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day”. Officially observed on June 19, this holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when news of the emancipation proclamation reached Texas, the last Confederate state to practice slavery…
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Nothing gets us in the summer spirit more than celebrating Independence Day in Northwest Indiana with fireworks, food trucksand live music! Get the family together for one of the many events happening to celebrate the 4th of July…
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Art Blitz for 2024 is set for September 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. My teenage daughter, Jules and I both enjoy entertaining our artistic sides every once in a while, though she draws a lot more than I do at this point in my life. So this past September weekend we decided to visit Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso for their annual Art Blitz - a day full of live art demos and creative activities for all ages. It was the first time I’ve had a chance to visit the school and I’m so glad we went…
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Grab your babushka and meet us at Pierogi Fest®! Held on the last weekend in July, it’s the time of year when you can dance the polka like no one is watching, devour copious amounts of pierogis, and celebrate with local brews in the streets of downtown Whiting, Indiana! This wacky weekend is guaranteed to bring out the joy in the most unsuspecting people…
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Based off the classic 1954 film, this production of White Christmas at Theatre at the Center was a heartwarming and feel-good musical that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. From war buddies, to singing partners, to famous names in show business, Bob and Phil go through it all together - including finding romance…
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Holidays are for traditions, celebrating, and spending time with loved ones. Why not add some new traditions to your Easter in Northwest Indiana this year…
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July 14th-21st was Fair Week in Jasper and Newton Counties. My family and I took it as a sign that we should go to both fairs and compare them. We found an interesting contrast in county personalities and left with the impression that both fairs offer different but equally enjoyable experiences…
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Photos from the Indiana Dunes National Park. View more on their Flickr account. If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Northwest Indiana or if you’re a history buff you may want to visit the Century of Progress Homes at the Indiana Dunes National Park. These five homes were originally built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, showing off the modern architectural design of the time. The homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and once a year there is a ranger-led tour of the five homes…
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Did you know that the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore turns 50 this year? Talk about a fine wine. Special events are occurring along the lakeshore to commemorate Indiana’s favorite national park. We’ve put together five ways for you to celebrate the wonder of Lake Michigan. From Century of Progress Tours to a festival inspired by Johnny Appleseed, you’ll find fun for the whole family…
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