Category Archives: Valparaiso

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Grease, The Musical

Local young talented performers will be portraying the characters from the beloved musical that we all know and love, Grease! Opening on July 15th, 2016 and running through July 30th, 2016, with showings every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday’s at 2:00 pm. Come take a trip back to a simpler time as…

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Chicago Street Theatre’s “Wash, Dry, Fold” is a Must-See

**** Recommended **** You don’t want to miss Chicago Street Theatre’s world premiere production of “Wash, Dry, Fold”.  What makes family?  “Wash, Dry, Fold”, a poignant little play with an unexpected twist, has a lot to say about family and the ties that bind.  Don’t miss this, I give it 4 Spotlights. Chicago Street Theatre…

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Valpo Car Show is May 17th Cancelled

   The Valparaiso Car Show and Swap Meet kicks off on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 has been cancelled. It was planned to be back bigger and better than ever before. And, was still free to show your Car! ($5 admission fee for everyone)      Hosted by Region Rides, the show is open from 9…

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ChicagoLand’s This Is My Brave – Valparaiso Indiana

Valparaiso has been selected to host the Chicagoland This is My Brave live event May 19, 2016. This is My Brave is a live storytelling event where real people tell real stories about their real life mental health issues. Billed as #StorytellingSavesLives, This is My Brave seeks to remove the stigma of mental illness, open…

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Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet & Motorcycle Show

     Want to Sell your Car? Need to find Parts? Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet, & Motorcycle Show will take place Sunday, August 30th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00p.m. at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana. The show is open to all cars at 8:00 a.m. with registration on the day of the show.    The…

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Gina Bell Joins Taltree Arboretum Valparaiso Indiana

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens proudly welcomed Gina Bell to its team, representatives announced Monday, April 25th, 2016. Bell assumes the role of director of events and sponsorships for Taltree.  Bell will coordinate the unprecedented 50-plus events hosted at Taltree in 2016 as well as strengthen and develop sponsorships aimed at supporting the non-profit’s mission. “We…

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Larger-than-life Characters in Chicago Street Theatre’s “Orson’s Shadow”

Chicago Street Theatre has a reputation for choosing interesting and unusual plays.  Their newest production, “Orson’s Challenge”, a play I’d never seen, intrigued me.  Since it’s about Orson Welles and Lawrence Olivier, it could have been fascinating.  Watching larger-than-life characters trading insults can be so much fun!  Instead of fun, the audience got performances that…

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Spring Into The Arts Valparaiso

This is the kick-off event for “Spring into the Arts”, a month long creative festival developed by VCS art educators celebrating and highlighting the Arts in downtown Valparaiso landmark venues. Beginning at the Urschel Pavillion  on April 30th, @rt-chitecture walk will showcase VCS K-12 artwork at 6 landmark locations downtown. The artwork of Valparaiso University …

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Chicago Street Theatre – Valparaiso

     With its over 65 seasons in full swing and numerous SOLD-OUT houses this year, Chicago Street Theatre continues a long tradition of pleasing audiences of all ages. This award-winning theatre group, which performs at 154 W. Chicago Street, has select shows that they believe will continue CST’s mission of giving the community quality theatre…

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Easter Champagne Brunch Valparaiso

Enjoy a delicious Champagne Brunch with the whole family! And Visit the Easter Bunny! Hear Live Smooth Jazz performed by Keenan Baxter from 11am – 1pm at the Silver Spoon Restaurant located downtown Valparaiso at 15 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana. The Silver Spoon Restaurant is a new intimate, upscale breakfast/ lunch restaurant and bar. The…

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