Category Archives: Jazz Music

VU Jazz Fest
Valparaiso University hosts the Annual Jazz Fest the first of April with an array of exciting performances by talented artists, including local performers as well. Valparaiso University Jazz Festival Monday: Local High School Bands (Washington Township HS, Morgan Township HS, Portage HS, Hobart HS, Portage HS) Harre Union Ballrooms – Free to All, General…

First Fridays On Lake Street – Miller Beach July 7th
July’s First Friday on Lake Street is Friday, July 7th! The Shops on Lake Street will be open late. Grab your friends and make a night of it! Every First Friday of the month, the shops and restaurants on Lake Street (Miller Beach) stay open late & offer specials for the evening. It’s a great…

Drowsy Chaperone With Photos!
This delightful show within a show is sure to have you tapping your toe along to all the snazzy jazz numbers and classic 1920’s musical type songs we all know and love. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical that revolves around a lonely, melancholy man in his apartment as he tries to cheer himself up…

32nd Jazz Festival at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University will host the 2017 Jazz Fest April 3–8 with an array of exciting performances by talented artists, including local performers as well as CALJE (The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble) and the Victor Wooten Trio featuring Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceschini. Featured Jazz Fest Events: • Local high school bands and the Valparaiso University…

Giordano Dance Chicago is known for Creative Jazz Dancing
I didn’t know anything about Giordano Dance Chicago when I went to their fall engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. I wasn’t all that familiar with jazz dance, either. The Giordano dancers are so strong, so talented, so creative, they absolutely blew me away! I gave them 4 BIG Spotlights. Of the…

La Porte Candlelight Tour
If you prefer candlelight, nostaliga, and historic homes decorated for Christmas during the holidays, we invite you to join in the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes on Saturday December 7th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and on Sunday December. 8th from 1:00 to 500 pm. (Photo from the 2018 Candlelight Tour at…

Fox Art & Music Festival – Lake Station Indiana
Saturday, September 24th, from 10 – 6 pm, come enjoy a day of live music, great art, unique products and vendors, and family friendly activities, all from local artists, musician’s, and small businesses. It’s an opportunity to experience the Arts and to support the Artists who create it! Fun, and cool experiences every hour. Please…

Fox Art & Music Festival
The First Fox Art and Music Festival for 2016 will be held on Saturday, July 23rd from 10am – 6pm. There will be Professional artists, live art, vendors, food, live music all day. Bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music. Some of the Visual Artists Include: Barbara Krok, Robin Embry, Johnny Castelleja,…

First Fridays on Lake Street
Every First Friday of the month, the shops and restaurants on Lake Street (Miller Beach) stay open late & offer specials for the evening. It’s a great time to socialize and support your local Miller Beach businesses! Big happenings on Lake Street Friday night, along with what is listed below, Lake…

Keenan Baxter Hosts Open Mic Chesterton Indiana
Dance and Donate expanded in April with an Open Mic Format, and the events included all talent. Their April event was held Monday, April 25th at 7 p.m. at Gastro 49 Bar and Grill, in Chesterton Indiana to a packed standing room only audience. Acts included singing, guitar, piano, poetry and comedy led by…