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Art Barn's Art Blitz

Getting Creative at Art Barn's Art Blitz

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on

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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White Christmas Theatre at the Center

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Theatre at the Center

By Dani Vasquez on

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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Century of Progress Homes from the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago

Century of Progress Homes from the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago

By Erika Dahl on

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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5 Ways to Celebrate 50 Years of the Indiana Dunes National Park this Fall

5 Ways to Celebrate 50 Years of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this Fall

By Tyler Malec, Contributing Editor on

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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