November 2011
First Fridays Uptown Arts District
11/4
The gallery and shop
owners of Michigan City’s historic north end put out the welcome mat the first
Friday of every month. Enjoy distinctive work of local and regional
artists, shop for clothing and gifts, and enjoy free refreshments and
entertainment.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
Plein Air Painting is Alive and Well
11/4-11/27
The Southern Shore Art
Association will launch the opening of the above show on 11/4 and the show will
hang through the end of November.
Plein Air painting is done outdoors, in the field and this show includes
work rendered in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and pencils by area
artists.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
Help for Southwest Michigan Advocacy Center Benefit Dinner
11/5
Sponsored by Craig Smith
Gallery and Timothy’s Restaurant in the Gordon Beach Inn (where the dinner will
be held), proceeds benefit the Help for
SM Advocacy Center, a nonsectarian, nonpolitical group of volunteers dedicated
to helping people learn about social service programs and other resources
available in southwest Michigan.
Location: Union Pier, MI
More info: (269) 469-0900
How Healthy is Lake Michigan?
11/6
Purdue North Central Sinai
Forum, now in its 58th year, offers this in-depth report on our
beautiful lake by Andy Buchsbaum, Executive Director of the National Wildlife
Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
Turtle Island Quartet at Valparaiso University
11/6
As part of the University's Fall Concert series, the two-time Grammy Award winning Turtle Island Quartet will perform the music of Jimi Hendrix on campus in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Far out, man!
Location: Valpariso, IN
More info: click here
2011 Valparaiso Turkey Trot
11/24
Hosted by Porter Starke Services Foundation, the 2011 Turkey Trot is your opportunity to do some pro-active exercise before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info: click here
La Porte Symphony Orchestra Presents Starry Night Concert
11/19
Featuring Blue Note recording
vocalist Jackie Allen who will perform elegant arrangements of Star Dust,
Vincent – Starry, Starry Night, Come Fly With Me, Lost in the Stars and more.
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Michiana Humane Society’s 8th Annual Holiday Home Tour
11/12-13
This self-guided home tour
will allow you access to seven Beach Coast Homes, each one beautifully
decorated for the holidays. You
will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and tour the newly
decorated Duneland Beach Inn.
Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Michiana Humane Society.
Locations: Long Beach, Michiana, southwest Michigan
More info: click here
Eat Up, Wine Down
11/13
Valpodining.com
restaurants will open their doors from 5 pm to 10 pm and offer guests five
of their most “famous” drinks and/or dishes...for a cost of only $5 per
selection. Participating
restaurants are Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Margarita’s, and
Pikk’s Tavern.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info: click here
Three Oaks 3rd Saturday Gallery Walk
11/19
Galleries and shops keep
their doors open late the 3rd Saturday of
every month giving locals and visitors a chance to view and purchase unique
artwork, gifts, foodstuffs and more.
Location: Three Oaks, MI
More info: click here
Duneland Exchange Club – Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
11/20
The DEC’s mission is “Making our community a Better Place” and the annual wine tasting event goes a long way toward funding its various programs. Co-sponsored by Lucrezia Restaurant (Chesterton), it will be held at the Duneland Falls Banquet Center. More than 100 wines, beers, and cordials will be served along with hors d’oeuvres.
Location: Portage, IN
More info: click here
Winter Lights
11/17
This event includes a
breathtaking display of holiday lights, a visit from Santa, a jaw-dropping fireworks
show, and many other family-friendly activities that are guaranteed to get you
in the holiday spirit.
Location: Porter, IN
More info: click here or call (219) 465-3586
International Friendship Gardens Thanksgiving Day Turkey Walk
11/24
Before you sit down to that high-calorie holiday meal, we suggest you participate in the annual Turkey Walk at International Friendship Gardens. Walk it off before you ever lift your fork!
Location: Michigan
City, IN
More info: click here
The Nutcracker
11/30
The La Porte County
Symphony and Indiana Ballet Theatre present of
Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Holiday Star Plaza in Merrillville. This enchanting tale has been
delighting audiences for generations.
Location: Merrillville, IN
More info: click here
December 2011
The Nutcracker
12/1
The La Porte County
Symphony and Indiana Ballet Theatre present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Holiday Star Plaza in Merrillville. This enchanting tale has been
delighting audiences for generations.
Location: Merrillville, IN
More info: click here
Orak Shrine Circus
12/1-4
Plan a memorable outing to the circus! The Orak Shrine Circus is coming to town and will present 9 shows over 4 days at the Hammond Civic Center. Kids of all ages will be thrilled to see elephants, tigers, clowns, dogs, monkeys, aerialists, juggles, and more.
Location: Hammond, IN
More info: click here
Holly Days Downtown Valpo
12/2
Await the arrival of Santa
and Mrs. Claus in front of the Memorial Opera House and Porter County
Museum. They will light the tree
and will be available for photos inside the Museum ‘til 7pm. Michiana Ice Carvers will create a
giant sculpture, carols sung by Girl Scouts, and a live nativity scene.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info: click here
Hammond Holiday Parade
12/3
Kick-off the holiday season
by attending this festive parade that’s fun for old and young alike. Featuring holiday floats, marching
bands, a drill team and maybe even an elderly gent in a red suit!
Location: Hammond
More info: click here
A Prairie Primitive Christmas at Fawn Run Farm
12/3-4
Local artist and owner of
“Sew Many Things” hosts a holiday show in her purpose-built barn that features
her work and that of 30 or more local and regional folk artists. You’re sure to find an irresistible
decorative, edible, or functional item for your home or a one-of-a-kind gift
for a lucky recipient.
Location: Rolling Prairie, IN
More info: click here
Pioneer Land Christmas Open House
12/3-4
This charming two-day event
will make you feel like you’ve taken a time machine back to the days of the
early settlers of La Porte County.
Pioneer Land is located at the La Porte County fairgrounds. Santa will
be on hand to greet the little ones and volunteers in period costumes will
conduct demonstrations and serve cookies and cider.
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
La Porte Symphony Orchestra We Need a “Little” Christmas
12/4
Under the direction of Matt
Nelson, the La Porte Children’s Chorus will perform holiday favorites at the
Presbyterian Church of La Porte.
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Christmas at Barker Mansion
12/3 through 1/15
The glorious home of
Michigan City industrialist John Barker will be decked out for the
holidays. Rooms feature storybook
characters like Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood. Finish the tour with a stop in the gift shop where you may
find a unique item for your holiday giving.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click
here
Washington Park Festival of Lights
12/3 through the end of the year
The largest holiday light
display on The Beach Coast. The
switch will be flipped on December 3rd and you can bring your family
for a slow drive through Washington Park throughout December.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour Preview
12/27
The world’s most famous and
entertaining basketball team will play at the Hammond Civic Center, featuring
members of 2012 “rookie” class which includes three seven+ footers (the tallest
being 7’8”). This promises to be a
fabulous holiday event.
Location: Hammond, IN
More info: click here
Star
Plaza Theatre
Benton
Harbor
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Lake Michigan College - Mendel Mainstage
Benton
Harbor
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Majestic
Star Casino & Hotel
Gary
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Shore Calendar of Events
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
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Horseshoe
Hammond
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
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LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra
La Porte
Location:
Indiana
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Blue
Chip Casino & Hotel
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
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Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
South
Shore Arts
Munster/Crown
Point/Hammond
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Harbor Country Convention & Visitors Bureau
New
Buffalo
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Notre
Dame
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Downtown South Bend First Fridays
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Morris Performing Arts Center
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
South Bend Parks and Recreation
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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South Bend Symphony Orchestra
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
South
Bend/Mishawaka
Location:
Indiana
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Acorn Theater
Three
Oaks
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Three Oaks Michigan Business Association
Three
Oaks
Location:
Michigan
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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Memorial Opera House
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Valparaiso Community Festival and Events
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Festivals & Events
Chesterton
Location:
Indiana
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Eventful
Chesterton
Location:
Indiana
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Chamber of Commerce Events
Crown
Point
Location:
Indiana
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Special Events
Gary
Location:
Indiana
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Community Calendar
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
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Upcoming Events
Highland
Location:
Indiana
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Festivals & Events
Highland
Location:
Indiana
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Visitors Center
LaPorte
Location:
Indiana
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Parks & Recreation
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
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Visitors Center
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
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Community Calendar
Munster
Location:
Indiana
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South Bend/Mishawaka Visitors Center
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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In the Bend.com
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Parks & Recreation
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Festivals & Events
St.
Joseph
Location:
Michigan
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Festivals & Events
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Location:
Indiana
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South Shore Calendar of Events
Location:
Indiana
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Southwest Michigan Fairs & Festivals
Location:
Michigan
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Harbour Country Festivals & Events
Location:
Michigan
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Michigan Vacation Guide
Location:
Michigan
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Towle Theater
Location: Hammond, IN
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Round Barn Winery Presents Jammin’ in the Vineyard
Every Saturday and Sunday
through October 23rd, Round Barn will offer music in the vineyard by
various artists.
Location: Round Barn Winery, Baroda
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