Category Archives: Valparaiso

Chefs Around the Table
Join us for this fabulous night of food and fun while raising money to strengthen families and support children throughout Porter County. Let your tastebuds be tempted by the 78 amateur chefs who will prepare samplings of their favorite recipe for you to try on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 – Co-hosted by Joe Buczak and…

World Cultural Festival Returns to Valparaiso
On Sunday, September 18, the 13th Annual World Cultural Festival will transform Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza into a center for cultural diversity from 12 noon to 5 pm. Sponsored by The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC), this family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world, international art and handicrafts for…

Valpo Car Show And Swap Meet
The Valparaiso Car Show & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meets kicks off on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 and it’s back bigger and better than ever before. And, it’s only $5 to show your Car! ($5 admission fee for everyone). Hosted by Region Rides the show is open from 9 am – 2 pm,…

“Heathers: The Musical” – Review by Carol Moore
Chicago Street Theatre is welcoming audiences back into the theater with their production of “Heathers: The Musical.” Based on a cult classic film from the ‘80.s, “Heathers” might not be your cup of tea, but the talented cast will reach out and pull you right in. The music sounds pop light, but the lyrics are…

Atlantic City Boys & Dean Martin Tribute at Memorial Opera House
Two Big Shows are coming the Memorial Opera House this summer in Valparaiso Indiana – the “Dean Martin Show” on July 17th and the “Atlantic City Boys” on August 14th. Back by popular demand, and in celebration of the reopening of Memorial Opera House, Dean Martin impersonator Felix J. Deneau, Jr. will take the stage at the…

VU Removes Face Mask Requirement for Vaccinated Students & Employees
Fully vaccinated Valparaiso University students and employees will not be required mask or face coverings use for effective Aug. 6, 2021. All students and employees, except those with a qualifying exemption were previously required to have COVID-19 vaccinations. The decision to lift the face covering requirement in the fall follows updated guidance from the Centers…

Highway 2 Closed for 6 Weeks
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 2 between Thornhill Dr and Thornapple Way/C.R. 100 W beginning Monday, April 26. This closure is to complete the widening and repaving of State Road 2 at Hayes Leonard Rd, and will be ongoing through late May, 2021. Drivers should seek an alternate…

Valpo Car Show & Swap Meet –
Valparaiso Car Show and Swap Meet kicks off on Sunday, May 23rd 2021 and it’s back bigger and better than ever before. And, it’s still free to show your Car! ($5 admission fee for everyone) Hosted by Region Rides, the show is open from 9 am – 2pm, with car registrations…

State Road 149 To Close Till Mid-June
VALPARAISO | SOUTH HAVEN INDIANA – State Road 149 from Lenburg Rd/C.R. 1050 N north to Joliet Ave will be closed beginning Monday, April 19 stated the Indiana Department of Transportation. State Road 149 was closed in this location last year for widening work to take place on the west side of the roadway. The…

Valparaiso Indiana Extends Covid Restrictions
The City of Valparaiso is extending the mask requirement and COVID social-distancing guidelines for City buildings, services and meetings, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. “To get us to the finish line, the City of Valparaiso supports Porter County Health Department guidelines of continued vigilance,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. The Porter County Health…