12 Things to do in the Region this week
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Haven't a clue what to do with yourself this week? We've got 12 suggestions here.
'The Price is Right' at Star Plaza
- John Luke, The Times
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Eligible audience members can "come on down" to win at this hit interactive stage show 8 p.m. Saturday at Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., in Merrillville. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit starplazatheatre.com.
"Crashing with Flamingos" at Towle Theater
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When Raymond offers his sofa-sleeper to his co-worker Bury, each is thrown into the personal drama of the other’s life. The "Crashing with Flamingos" production begins Friday and runs through Sunday at Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., in Hammond. For more information, call 219-937-8780 or visit towletheater.org.
Aaron Lewis at Horseshoe
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The singer, songwriter and former Staind frontman performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr. For more information, call 866-711-3000 or visit horseshoehammond.com.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Four Winds
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd., in New Buffalo, Mich. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit fourwindscasino.com/events.
Exploring Burns Harbor races
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The third race in a five-part race series that explores the town of Duneland comes to Lakeland Park, 1200 Lakeland Park Dr., in Burns Harbor at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Exploring Burns Harbor includes 5K and 10K races and a 2K fitness walk with portions of the course on trails and cross country. The race is hosted by Duneland YMCA. For more information, visit runsignup.com.
Winter Bridal Fair
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Winter Bridal Fair
FEB. 28, 6-8 p.m., Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. 219.836.6900. munster.org. Wedding experts will be on hand to help brides-to-be finalize all of the details of their big day — from clothing and flowers to music. Cake tasting, samples and prizes will be available.
Savor the South Shore Restaurant Week
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Dozens of Northwest Indiana restaurants will offer three-course dinners at special prices; some will offer specialty lunch menus at discounts and with special pairings through March 6. For a list of restaurant, visit southshorecva.com/savor.
A Patchwork of History Passed Down
- Jonathan Miano, The Times
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Peggy Whitlow shares her family heritage through traditional quilt making. Family quilts will be on display from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN 49, in Porter. For more information, call 219-926-2255 or visit nps.gov.
Factory Made exhibition in St. Joseph
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This exhibition features hand-cut paper stock from the French Paper Company that is used to create vibrant, abstracted scenes of the very factory where the paper is produced. It runs through April 24 at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., in St. Joseph, Michigan. For more information, call 269.983.0271 or visit krasl.org.
Celebrating Life — Betty LaDuke Retrospective Exhibition at VU
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An avid traveler skilled in many media, the artist shares her appreciation for people of many cultures through the paintings in this exhibit. The exhibition will run through April 3 at Brauer Museum of Art, 1709 Chapel Dr., on the VU campus in Valparaiso. For more information, call 219-464-5365 or visit valpo.edu.
Caption: Eritrea:Â Tree of Life, 1998, acrylic on canvas, 68x54
Ladies Night Starring Keith Sweat & Brian McKnight
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The R&B stars come to The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr., in Hammond on Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 to $95. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/hv9kuaw.
Vanguards — Moving ‘Out Here’ to Miller
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This multi-media exhibit will be on display at the Marshall Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller, 540 S. Lake St., in Gary through the end of the weekend. It explores black perspectives on joining the Miller Community in the 1960s and 1970s. A collaborative effort, the exhibit includes photographic portraits by Gary resident James Oliphant, interviews with members of the Miller neighborhood, and original oil paintings by Edna Laverne Freeman, a Tolleston resident. For more information, call 773-822-8086 or visit millerbeacharts.org.
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'The Price is Right' at Star Plaza
- John Luke, The Times
Eligible audience members can "come on down" to win at this hit interactive stage show 8 p.m. Saturday at Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., in Merrillville. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit starplazatheatre.com.
"Crashing with Flamingos" at Towle Theater
- Provided
When Raymond offers his sofa-sleeper to his co-worker Bury, each is thrown into the personal drama of the other’s life. The "Crashing with Flamingos" production begins Friday and runs through Sunday at Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., in Hammond. For more information, call 219-937-8780 or visit towletheater.org.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Four Winds
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd., in New Buffalo, Mich. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit fourwindscasino.com/events.
Exploring Burns Harbor races
- Provided
The third race in a five-part race series that explores the town of Duneland comes to Lakeland Park, 1200 Lakeland Park Dr., in Burns Harbor at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Exploring Burns Harbor includes 5K and 10K races and a 2K fitness walk with portions of the course on trails and cross country. The race is hosted by Duneland YMCA. For more information, visit runsignup.com.
Winter Bridal Fair
- Times file photo
Winter Bridal Fair
FEB. 28, 6-8 p.m., Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. 219.836.6900. munster.org. Wedding experts will be on hand to help brides-to-be finalize all of the details of their big day — from clothing and flowers to music. Cake tasting, samples and prizes will be available.
Savor the South Shore Restaurant Week
- Times file photo
Dozens of Northwest Indiana restaurants will offer three-course dinners at special prices; some will offer specialty lunch menus at discounts and with special pairings through March 6. For a list of restaurant, visit southshorecva.com/savor.
A Patchwork of History Passed Down
- Jonathan Miano, The Times
Peggy Whitlow shares her family heritage through traditional quilt making. Family quilts will be on display from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN 49, in Porter. For more information, call 219-926-2255 or visit nps.gov.
Factory Made exhibition in St. Joseph
This exhibition features hand-cut paper stock from the French Paper Company that is used to create vibrant, abstracted scenes of the very factory where the paper is produced. It runs through April 24 at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., in St. Joseph, Michigan. For more information, call 269.983.0271 or visit krasl.org.
Celebrating Life — Betty LaDuke Retrospective Exhibition at VU
An avid traveler skilled in many media, the artist shares her appreciation for people of many cultures through the paintings in this exhibit. The exhibition will run through April 3 at Brauer Museum of Art, 1709 Chapel Dr., on the VU campus in Valparaiso. For more information, call 219-464-5365 or visit valpo.edu.
Caption: Eritrea:Â Tree of Life, 1998, acrylic on canvas, 68x54
Ladies Night Starring Keith Sweat & Brian McKnight
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The R&B stars come to The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr., in Hammond on Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 to $95. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/hv9kuaw.
Vanguards — Moving ‘Out Here’ to Miller
- Provided
This multi-media exhibit will be on display at the Marshall Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller, 540 S. Lake St., in Gary through the end of the weekend. It explores black perspectives on joining the Miller Community in the 1960s and 1970s. A collaborative effort, the exhibit includes photographic portraits by Gary resident James Oliphant, interviews with members of the Miller neighborhood, and original oil paintings by Edna Laverne Freeman, a Tolleston resident. For more information, call 773-822-8086 or visit millerbeacharts.org.
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