The Janis Joplin Tribute, Forever Janis, October 15th at Theatre at the Center was not worth the time or the money. The tribute artist, who never disclosed her name – not in the program, not on the website – had a voice more suited to Dolly Parton than Janis Joplin.
The Gone to Paradise concert at Theatre at the Center on September 19th was just as much fun as their first TATC concert in 2024. As a Parrothead from way back, I can honestly say that their concerts are almost as much fun as an actual Jimmy Buffet concert – and I saw many of those!
Ballet 5.8 to present dance concert at GSU || Julianna Rubio Slager is happy to share a favorite work with Southland dance fans.
In celebration of October as Crime Prevention Month, personnel at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary recently donated $25,000 to the Gary Police Department for a special cause.
The money will be used to sponsor Phouka, the department's newest canine officer. Phouka is the partner of Corporal Anne Malinoff, who has been with the Gary Police Department for six years.
Members of the Hard Rock staff, the Gary Police Department and members of the mayor's office attended the special event held in front of the main entrance of the casino.
The sounds of Mexican Mariachi music starred on stage recently at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Music fans recently had the opportunity to enjoy a performance by the popular Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan when the group brought its 2025 EL Legato Tour show to Chicago. It proved to be a night mixing exuberant, romantic and melodious sounds that easily drew audience members in.
The annual Happy Together tour landed recently at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan.
It’s been a half century since Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Marriott Theatre emerged on the scene.
Resort personnel recently marked that monumental debut with a 50th Anniversary Celebration on the grounds of the resort. The evening event was jam packed with a variety of attractions, entertainment, culinary opportunities and more.
Vegas McGraw, featuring Adam D. Tucker, was a hit among country music lovers at Theatre at the Center in Munster on August 15, 2025. Vegas McGraw’s Adam Tucker embodies the talent of country icon, Tim McGraw.
Tucker covered a great selection from Tim McGraw’s songbook including: “ Indian Outlaw,” “Don’t Take the Girl,” “I Like It, I Love It,” “Where the Green Grass Grows,” and “My Next Thirty Years.”
The pure sounds of Wilson Phillips were in the spotlight recently at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan.
Gary Feracota and the Sons of Chicago were rockin’ as they paid tribute to Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger August 9th at Theatre at the Center. For close to three hours, Feracota belted out hit after hit - and a few fairly obscure titles – recorded by Springsteen and Seger.
