January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, as decreed by presidential proclamation. It is a key time for us all as individuals to educate ourselves about human trafficking and crucially to learn to spot the signs of trafficking.
LaPorte County- On Friday, January 15th, at 12:30 p.m., Trooper Thomas Maymi was working on the Indiana Toll Road near the 52 mile-marker. Trp. Maymi was parked observing traffic when a semi stopped on the westbound side of the interstate.
Cast announced for virtual reading of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s MARCUS; OR THE SECRET OF SWEET | Christian Helem to direct live virtual reading to be performed January 26th at 7:00 pm
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY | By Jocelyn Bioh | Directed by Vickie Washington | A cultural phenomenon in New York, now plays on-demand from TheatreSquared January 20th through February 14th | “Funny and fast-paced—with a sting inside all this fun.” —New York Magazine
American Blues Theater kicks off new music series “The Garage” | Artistic Affiliate Zachary Stevenson’s Dead Ringer, a tribute to Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Ochs, Hank Williams, and more | Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7pm | Valentunes with Audrey Billings, Matthew Brumlow, Dara Cameron, Austin Cook, Ian Custer, Cisco Lopez, Michael Mahler, Camille Robinson, Denzel Tsopnang, Zachary Stevenson, Adrienne Walker | Friday, February 12 at 7pm
This Monday, January 18th, morning at 12:45 a.m., troopers from the ISP Lowell Post responded to a single vehicle crash on I-65 southbound at the exit ramp to Ridge Rd.
Although we are disappointed we cannot yet gather together inside the South Bend Civic Theatre to laugh, cry and enjoy the arts with you, we are excited to announce the launch of our 2021 virtual season.
Bill Gates will join Chicago Humanities Festival on February 25th to discuss his new book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, in a special livestreaming event. Dax Sheperd and Monica Padman, hosts of the podcast Armchair Experts, will conduct the conversation about the solutions we already have for climate change and the breakthroughs we need to save the planet.
3Arts launches Disability Culture Leadership Initiative to advance advocacy and justice efforts in the arts | Eleven Deaf and disabled Chicago-based artists are featured on a new online hub that launched today and includes video conversations, profiles, and resources to raise awareness in the field
PlayMakers Laboratory’s Streaming Revue THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: House Par-Tay Celebrates Black History Month, Valentine’s Day & Presidents Day | January 18th – February 22nd | Plus: Special Programming Dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
