Michigan City LaPorte Arts & Entertainment

Acting Theatre of Michigan City

Indiana's only all-orginal theater. Productions year-round featuring dance, music, lights, comedy, and drama for the family in a unique 75-seat theater. Workshops for children.

T: 219.872.4221 

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AmbientLite

Showcasing the world around us in my prints and coffee table books. Featuring outdoor, nature and wildlife in NW Indiana with particular interest in LaPorte County.

T: 219.369.6726  | W: View Website

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Art & Earth Trail

The trail is meant to be experienced one family at a time or by a few visitors traveling via their own personal vehicle to 'off-the-beaten-path' places such as studios, galleries, in-home studios, farms, inns, etc.

T: 800.634.2650  | E: info@laportecountycvb.com | W: View Website

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Artistic Furniture & Creative Paintings

Furniture, portraits, murals, faux finishes. If you dream it, I can paint it.

T: 760.917.3119  | E: lisa@lisarene.net | W: View Website

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Blink Contemporary Art

Blink is a unique combination of working studio and contemporary art gallery. One hour from Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, we are located in the historic district of Michigan City, Indiana.

T: 773.206.0426  | W: View Website

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Captain Ed's

A pirate themed candy store with a free pinball arcade, a classic 1970's record shop, an entertainment exchange with CD's, DVD's, video games, a chrome and automotive accessories shop and a furniture store. One-quarter mile east of Marquette Mall on ...more

T: 219-872-6294  | E: edbeut@gmail.com | W: View Website

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Carol Block

Limited edition prints altered digitally, prints from 35MM negatives, some playful, others thoughtful, using scanners, silver emulsions hand painted on unorthodox surfaces such as wood, art paper and other surpirses.

T: 773.593.8366  | E: seeblock@hotmail.com

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Civic Auditorium-LaPorte

The Civic Auditorium hosts receptions, theater, concerts, sporting events, including college basketball and professional boxing. Special event space available.

T: 219.362.2325  | E: civicdirector@cityoflaporte.com | W: View Website

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Dreamscape Designs

Enjoy murals, hand painted furniture, stained glass and a kaleidoscope of other artworks, complete with an art center for children. Weekend summer sales at Beachwalk Resort.

T: 219-878-3245  | E: anastasia100@comcast.net | W: View Website

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Dunes Summer Theatre

Lovely indoor theater tucked in the woods. Performances June, July, August, September. Dunes Art Foundation provided adult and children's theatrical productions. Call for schedule and directions.

T: 219-879-7509  | E: info@dunessummertheatre.com | W: View Website

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Ed Wedow's Custom Made Sculptures

Ed Wedow is the original metal sculptor in LaPorte making butterflies, dragonflies, humming birds, flowers and fairies. Ed also makes custom metal artwork to order. Come and see the unsurpassed quality and originality of Ed's work, not just more ...more

T: 219-326-5027  | E: maryewedow@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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Festival Players Guild/Mainstreet Theatre

Year around theatre...Our 44th 10-week Canterbury Summer Theater Season of summer stock musicals and comedies presented by a talented acting company. Variety of programming Sept - May. Group rates and packages.

T: 219-874-4269  | E: info@festivalplayersguild.org | W: View Website

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Fine Wood Turning

Tamlin's Fine Wood Turnings has been serving the Indian community since 2003. We specialize in wood turnings and we offer quality and reliable service you can count on.

T: 219-326-6190  | E: geo36san@frontier.com | W: View Website

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Footlight Players, Inc.

Amateur community theatre providing live entertainment since 1950. Performances generally the first 2 or 3 weekends of each even month. Musical admission fee is $12.00, with regular plays $10.00. Reservations are strongly recommended.

T: 219-874-4035  | E: info@footlightplayers.org | W: View Website

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Great Escape Spa & Art Gallery

Located between US Hwys 12 and 212, you will find a kaleidoscope of artworks and a relaxing spa. Participate in yoga, art workshops, and children's parties while enjoying the breathtaking view of treetops and nature from the newly renovated Loft Retreat.

T: 219-878-3245  | E: anastasia100@comcast.net

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Great Lakes Museum of Military History

Displays of military memorabilia from all eras including special programs & military vehicle displays uniforms, photos, edged weapons, posters, medals, firearms, research library, archives and more. Guided group tours any season, please call for an ...more

T: 219-872-2702  | W: View Website

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Heart of Art Studio & Gallery Tour

Discover artistic talent along the beautiful southern shore of Lake Michigan. Heart of Art is a self-guided tour, featuring artists and galleries in LaPorte County. Many artists will be demonstrating their process during the third weekend in October.

T: 888-493-5104  | E: Heart_Of_Art_Tour@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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Hesston Steam Museum

Three gauges of steam trains, steam crane, sawmill and traction engines. Opening Memorial Day weekend 12pm-5pm CDT Sat and Sun through Labor Day. Specials: 4th of July, Father's Day, Labor Day weekend, Halloween Ghost Train, Santa's Candy Cane Express ...more

T: 219-778-2783  | W: View Website

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Higdon Studio

Hal Higdon works as an author and artist. One of his 33 books includes "The Crime of the Century". His specialty is Pop Art paintings with brilliant primary colors. Hal Higdon works out of his home overlooking Lake Michigan in Long Beach.

T: 219-879-0133  | E: halhigdon@attbi.com | W: View Website

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore/Mt. Baldy

Mount Baldy is located about 2 miles west of Michigan City on US Hwy. 12. This 123 foot sand dune is within the boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Picnicking, restrooms, hiking and vistas of Lake Michigan and its southern shoreline. ...more

T: 219-926-7561  | W: View Website

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore/Pinhook Bog

The national lakeshore's Pinhook Bog consists of about 580 acres -- 145 of which make up a floating peat mat. A "moat" -- about 45 acres of wetlands -- separates the bog proper from the surrounding upland habitat. Pinhook Bog is a unique natural area ...more

T: 219-926-7561  | W: View Website

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Jennifer Willey

Michigan City, via the South Shore Line ....full color poster by artist Jennifer Willey. 18 X 24 - Retail $35. email jennifer.willey@hotmail.com

T: 219-874-9030  | E: jennifer.willey@hotmail.com

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Jeselskis Potteries

Paul has created unique designs in functional and sculptural pottery. He is well known for his stunning and vibrant glazes with colors ranging from reds, yellows, blacks, golds, and blues. Each year Paul exhibits many new designs.

T: 219-873-9543  | E: pmjjr@comcast.net | W: View Website

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Kassal Studio, Inc.

Kassal Studio, Inc. is known for unusual, expressive oil paintings, drawings and photography as well as poster illustrations.

T: 219-229-2002  | E: connie@kassal-studio.com | W: View Website

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LaPorte Area Lake Association, Inc.

The LaPorte Area Lake Association is a volunteer organization, comprised of businesses and residents, both on the lake and surrounding neighborhoods, who are concerned about the quality and health of our lakes. To ensure continued enjoyment of these ...more

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LaPorte County CVB Artist's Gallery

You’ll find fun and surprises year-round in our art gallery. We feature local artists that work in all mediums. The art exhibits change every four to six weeks.

T: 219-872-5055  | E: info@michigancitylaporte.com | W: View Website

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LaPorte County Historical Society Museum

With more than 80,000 items on display, this museum houses LaPorte County family heirlooms, a collection of antique firearms, and the Kesling Automobile Collection. An AAA Gemsite.

T: 219-324-6767  | E: info@laportecountyhistory.org | W: View Website

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LaPorte County Poet Laureate Board

The LaPorte County Poet Laureate board honors a county poet through an annual competition beginning in April, National Poetry Month. Susan Block of Michigan City has been named 2009-2010 LaPorte County Poet Laureate. Ms. Block is a published and ...more

T: 219-326-7654 

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LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra

A symphony full of “surprises” providing a wide range of quality musical performances. Enjoy pops, classical, children’s programming, special matinees or the widely acclaimed Hoosier Star vocal competition. For dates or to purchase tickets visit ...more

T: 219-362-9020  | E: executive@lcso.net | W: View Website

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LaPorte Little Theatre

Celebrating our 87th season, LaPorte Little Theatre is located in a historical former church. Performing musicals, comedies and drama for all ages. Groups welcome, handicap accessible. $12 all seats. Visit our Facebook page.

T: 219-362-5113  | E: laporteltc@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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LaPorte New Church-Swedenborgian

This beautiful and peace-filled sanctuary is the perfect setting for weddings and is open to all who desire God’s blessing on their union. Call for a wedding appointment (219-362-1769) or to book a tour of this historic church or for other ...more

T: 219-362-1959  | E: halle310@comcast.net | W: View Website

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Laura Hernandez Myers Studio

Laura Hernandez-Myers was born with the gifts and great love for art and creativity. She has been drawing, painting and writing since the early years of her childhood. She finds that she is most comfortable when lost in her world of art and poetry. ...more

T: 219-393-6704  | E: lauraspaintbrush@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway across LaPorte County explores Indiana’s unique role in Lincoln Highway history and celebrates Indiana’s place in early automotive and road-building history. It was established across northern Indiana in 1913. The Lincoln ...more

T: 260-471-5670  | E: janshupert@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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Long Beach Old School Community Ctr.

Harbart and Lake's Edge Galleries in the Old School Community Center exhibit contemporary art from the Michiana area.

T: 219-879-3845  | W: View Website

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Lubeznik Center For The Arts

Located steps from the lakefront and featuring world class art exhibitions, programs and after hours events. The LCA is home to an outdoor art collection and Gallery Shop.

T: 219-874-4900  | E: artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org | W: View Website

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival

Now in its 31st year, Lubeznik Center's Lakefront Art Festival brings the very best of art and fine craft by artists from across the country to Michigan City's Washington Park on August 18-19, 2012. A fundraiser for Lubeznik Center for the Arts, ...more

T: 219-874-4900  | E: artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org | W: View Website

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Michigan City Chamber Music Festival

Enjoy the privilege of great chamber music performed by some of the country's most eminent classical musicians. Congenially informative concerts for children and adults. Summer and winter series.

T: 219-561-1939  | E: nicsunnysophia@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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Michigan City Concerts Association, Inc

Professional artists ply their talents on stage for audiences awed by their performance. MCCA offers youth outreach programs for local area secondary schools. Season tickets include reciprocities with LaPorte, Valparaiso, Portage and Munster.

T: 219-362-3665  | W: View Website

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Michigan City Farmers Market

Saturday morning tradition in Michigan City's historic downtown for 16 years. Homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers, jams and maple syrup in season. Fresh-baked goodies. Educational programs, artists and local performing entertainers.

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Mike Papp

There is something in metal art that takes me on a journey to the past, when heating the steel back to melting temperature I am undoing what man has made with machinery. I turn it into an expression of something simplistic. When I am cutting out a ...more

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Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery

View this trout and salmon state fish hatchery that annually produces 680,000 fish. Call ahead for weekend business hours or to make an appointment for group tours.

T: 219-369-9591  | W: View Website

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Nature's Whimsy

Welcome to Nature's Whimsy! You are invited to explore nature through a new perspective - one that offers a whimsical look at the beauty, intricacy, and dynamic colors found in the world around us. Studies of tropical flowers, spring leaves, ...more

T: 219-861-1922  | E: barbarajbalis@gmail.com | W: View Website

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Old Library

This is a neoclassical structure of Indiana limestone, with a columned portico, a marble interior, and 12-foot high Tiffany style stained glass windows depicting the Shakespearean figures Rosalind, Portia, and Ophelia. The Old Library is the ...more

T: 219-874-9931  | E: cornershophope@hotmail.com

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Old Lighthouse Museum

Original 1858 light station structure, 8 display rooms, Great Lakes history, shipwrecks, era of sailing ships, local history and more.

T: 219-872-6133  | E: mchistorical@att.net | W: View Website

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Patricia Molden Pastels

Patricia Molden draws inspiration for her paintings from the natural beauty that surrounds us daily. Her quiet, rural landscapes, vivid beach scenes, and lush still lifes pay homage to these abundant gifts.

T: 219-326-5392  | E: pmoldenart@aol.com

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Picture Perfect

Roy has combined a long time interest in photography with a new found love of custom picture framing utilizing the finest in art conservation materials and methods. To see more of his work or for any framing needs please call.

T: 219-324-9163  | E: roydude3@hotmail.com

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Pine Elementary Magnet School for the Visual & Performing Arts

The "Owl and Pussycat" resides on the east side near the front entrance of Pine Elementary Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts. "Owl and Pussycat" is a whimsical steel sculpture created by Beverly Shores artist Richard Kiebdaj. The piece ...more

T: 219-873-2114  | W: View Website

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Pinhook Methodist Church

Built in 1847 is the oldest standing church in LaPorte County. This pioneer landmark, restored in 1987 has no church affiliation & is owned by the Pinhook Cemetery Assn. This 157 yr. old church is open for weddings, tours of 10 or more April 1 - Oct. 31.

T: 219-785-4347 

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Purdue University North Central

Purdue University North Central features the Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series, a multi-piece contemporary sculpture exhibit that graces the 268 acre campus of the PNC Westville campus. The Odyssey Cultural Series features a number of events ...more

T: 800-872-1231  | W: View Website

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Ryan J Bolger Photography Gallery

Two doors away from Maxine's Restaurant. The Gallery showcases 2600 sq ft of Photographic Bliss of landscape and urban fine art photography from professional photographer Ryan J. Bolger. There are beautiful original one of a kind signed photographs of ...more

T: 312-607-3199  | W: View Website

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Sally Signorino's Fun Art Objects

Sallie applies her unique style to the creation of whimsical and humorous shadow boxes incorporating vibrant colors and multidimensional designs. Wooden shapes with rich, textured acrylic paint come to life with movement and rhythm. They are configured,

T: 219.874.4127 

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Schmidt-Marken Designs

Come visit the pottery gallery & gift shop featuring hand thrown stoneware pottery, ornaments, stained glass, jewelry, artwork, wood and selected crafts by more than 15 artists.

T: 219.785.4238  | E: schmidt4marken@aol.com

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South Shore Regulators Band

We play what we call outlaw country rock and are based in Valparaiso.

T: 219-405-1102  | E: ed.ross@ufsc.com | W: View Website

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Southern Shore Art Association

We sponsor membership exhibits, juried and invitational exhibits, critiques, seminars, instructional classes, and social events. We also have artists studios and commercial space for rent.

T: 219-879-4980  | W: View Website

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Steel Art Gallery

The only thing that equals Leonard Cross's love of art is the enjoyment he gets in creating metal sculpture. From his walking man and his collection of tables and lamps to the collection of his many whimsical subjects, Leonard's kinetic works of art

T: 219-878-1577  | E: lccross@adsnet.com

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Susan Krauth Studio

Susan's acrylic paintings have been described as "fresh and alive!" Her award-winning works have been featured at exhibitions including New York's Rockefeller Center and Chicago's Merchandise Mart, as well as numerous festivals and shows in the upper

T: 219-873-9191  | E: tkrauth@csinet.net

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Temple News Agency

Established 1918, today we're LaPorte's only old-fashioned soda fountain,espresso bar and Internet cafe. Newspapers, lunch, gourmet products and old-fashioned charm. Every Tuesday 7pm-9pm and Sunday 2pm-6pm acoustic music jams. Come sit in, play or ...more

T: 219.362.2676  | E: tmplnewz@csinet.net | W: View Website

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Terrawood Design

Terrawood Design Company is a full service, artist led design/build Company specializing in interior architectural elements and custom furnishing.

T: 219.229.5613  | E: chrisgrohs@mac.com | W: View Website

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The Silver String Trio

The trio is made up of Merry Johnson - flute, Sara Miller - violin and Lee Meyer - piano. The trio has been together for about 20 years. Available for concerts, weddings, receptions, program engagements and parties. We perform from classical to love ...more

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The Yellowstone Trail

The Yellowstone Trail began in South Dakota in 1912 as an automobile route across America. The Yellowstone Trail Association located a route, motivated road improvements, produced maps and folders to guide the traveler, and promoted tourism along its ...more

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Trouble Blind Band

Trouble Blind band is available for bookings for weddings, festivals, bars, and special events. The six-piece group has a repertoire of more than 125 songs, ranging from oldies to newer tunes, and classic rock to country. The multi-talented members ...more

T: 219.326.0172  | W: View Website

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Walnut Ink Gallery

The gallery specializes in contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, installation and photography and represents work by a diverse group of emerging, mid-career and established artists, many of whom have achieved international recognition and ...more

T: 219.229.5613  | E: chris@walnutinkgallery.com | W: View Website

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Wanatah Historical Society Museum

The Wanatah Historical Society Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of historical objects and photographs with significance to LaPorte County and the Wanatah Area. Our railroad museum is dedicated to the preservation of the rich history ...more

T: 219.733.2822  | E: whistsoc@frontier.com | W: View Website

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Washington Park Zoo

Stroll the beautiful stone walkways and islands to see more than 90 animal exhibits within walking distance of the shores of Lake Michigan. Offering facilities for reunions and birthday parties. Reciprocal agreement with more than 90 other zoos ...more

T: 219.873.1510  | E: jmartinez@washingtonparkzoo.com | W: View Website

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Weigel Studios

Specializing in representational and abstract prints, drawings and handmade books, her recent works incorporate natural forms, often highlighted by texture and expressive color.

T: 219.326.6027  | E: weigelstudios@hotmail.com

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