Feel the Christmas spirit with the enchanting harmonies of Celtic Woman, complete with the majestic sound of the Chicago Philharmonic's full orchestra.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE’S SPRING YOUTH CLASSES, FEBRUARY 12 - MAY 7, 2023 | Fun and Informative Classes in Musical Theatre And Life Skills Taught by Industry Professionals for Young Actors Aged 4- 17 Years

NEW PHILHARMONIC WELCOMES 2023 WITH THREE CELEBRATORY NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERTS FEATURING POPS, POLKAS, VIENNESE WALTZES AND MORE DEC. 31 || Guest Artists include Critically Acclaimed Baritone Mischa Bouvier and Members of the Pop/Rock Electric Violin Ensemble The CoverGirls

It’s time for the third-annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Contest! This Munster Education Foundation (MEF) event kicks off Friday, Dec. 2, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a "Light the Night" event at Munster Town Hall

**** Highly Recommended **** Every family has their own holiday traditions.  In my family it was A Christmas Story, my children’s favorite Christmas movie.  No matter how many times I see this nostalgic story, I always laugh!  “You’ll shoot your eye out” has become a family catchphrase.  Over the years it has become one of my favorite plays, although I was never all that fond of the musical.  Marriott Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story: The Musical has changed my mind!  4 BIG Spotlights

**** Recommend **** As I’ve come to expect, TimeLine Theatre’s intense production of Trouble in Mind is both historical in content and timely in impact.  Since it was based on playwright Alice Childress’s own experiences with racism and sexism in theater, it resonates as if it were true.  Powerful performances, particularly by Shariba Rivers as actress, Wiletta Mayer, and Tim Decker as Al Manners, a dictatorial director, bring depth to the story.  A back stage drama isn’t glamorous but it is definitely worth seeing.  3 ½ Spotlights

The Cancer Resource Centre offers free educational programs and in-person/virtual mind/body/spirit classes and support groups to individuals in Northwest Indiana with a cancer diagnosis, their family members and their caregivers.

Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating many common and more serious bacterial infections, but improper use of these medications can lead to drug resistance that can be life-threatening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls resistance to antibiotics one of the most urgent threats to public health.

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will honor community leader and originating partner of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Patricia (Pat) Koch with the 2022 Sachem Award, the state's highest honor. A ceremony to celebrate the honor will be conducted at Will Koch Family Auditorium at Heritage Hills High School on Friday, Dec. 2.

****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED****  The string of consecutive premieres continues at Lyric Opera of Chicago during the month of November. Fresh on the heels of their epic five-act version of Verdi's "Don Carlos" sung in French (currently running in rotating rep through November 25) comes the delectably delightful "Le Comte Ory." Composed by Rossini in 1828, "Le Comte Ory" is the Italian master's penultimate opera and, surprisingly, has never been performed by Lyric Opera until now. This sparkling new production is the perfect way to usher in the joyous holiday season.  4 SPOTLIGHTS