On April 13, fans of the King of Pop filled the theater seats of the Mark Spencer Auditorium at Gary's West Side Leadership Academy for the North American premiere of "Michael," a biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as his famous uncle Michael. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson.
Wednesday was a special day for students of Ray Graham Training Center in Chicago. || A group of 35 of the center's students traveled to The James M. Nederlander Theatre in downtown Chicago to participate in a dance workshop led by a cast member from popular musical "The Wiz."
The latest Disney on Ice production is drawing audiences in Chicago with its fantastic skating, multi-storylines and bright sets.
Benjamin R. Sokol is enjoying the experience of being featured in a role in Lyric Opera of Chicago's acclaimed "Salome."
"It's fabulous performing in 'Salome,'" said Sokol.
"Salome," which is based on the tragic biblical story of Salome, who is obsessed with John the Baptist, and who ultimately demands the removal of his head, continues to Feb 14 at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Harold Ramis movie fans had the opportunity to honor the famed late director/actor on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, at Navy Pier in Chicago.
That day at Harry Caray's Tavern and Restaurant at Navy Pier, fans gathered for the third annual Harold Ramis Day Celebration.
Laughter filled the Theatre at the Center in Munster on January 16th as Jim Flannigan and Michael Palascak took the stage for an evening of comedy.
Jim Flannigan, the opener, delivered laugh after laugh as he commented on his observations about everyday life.
On a recent Wednesday morning, a group of patients with Parkinson's Disease gathered in the Atrium at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago to take part in a special arts workshop.
An early Thanksgiving celebration of food, fun, and family traditions took place Sunday, November 16, at the Theatre at the Center. Cookbook author and food columnist, Phillip Potempa, brought the warmth of his family farm kitchen to the stage sharing recipes for a seven-course holiday meal.
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.
