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July 2020
Diversity
Diversity by Madeline Shcooley. Madeline Shcooley started painting at the age of 9. She uses her faith in some of her work, re-creating biblical stories into paintings, using tri-color wire shapes on top of canvas. Madeline uses a curvi-linear black, sometimes white, line that is painted with a squeeze-bottle or brush. She really loves how the squeezed method allows the paint to spread and cause unexpected shapes inside and along-side the line, that becomes new shapes incorporated into the piece.…
Find out more »Art Camp
Art Camp is an enjoyable summer program for youth of the community (ages 4 through grade 8) to experience a hands-on a visual arts program. Participants will participate in a variety of artistic activities in the picturesque setting of Cummings Lodge, which is located within Soldiers Memorial Park on the shores of Stone Lake. During Art Camp students will be experimenting daily by painting in the style of a famous artist, working on a group project or taking a short…
Find out more »Foodie Tuesdays
Every Tues throughout the summer visit Unity Park in LaPorte on beautiful Pine Lake and indulge in delicious food and amazing views. Reset before heading back to the office. Each Tues will feature a new food truck.
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Jul and Aug, Thurs 7am; Pre-concert, art exhibit, poetry and concessions, 6:15pm
Find out more »Friday Movie Night: Pets 2
Enjoy a night under the stars while watching Pets 2. Bring your blankets and chairs for a fun family-friendly event at one of the gems of our city. Kids, bring your favorite stuffed animal 'Pet' for a night under the stars. This free community event occurs annually during the summer thanks to the LaPorte Urban Enterprise Association, Downtown LaPorte Main Street Association, LEAP, and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Popcorn will be served by Centier Bank.
Find out more »Night Bike Ride
The LaPorte Night Bicycle Rides will take you on a leisurely 13-mile starlit bike ride of LaPorte. The rides begin and end at the same location for each of the 3 rides. Please note this is not a race. All participants must wear a helmet, have a headlight, and have a taillight on their bike. All ages welcome; children under the age of 10 must be accompanies and ride with an adult. Pre-Register to save ($20 pre-register cost or $25…
Find out more »Beyond the Beach Music Fest
Join us for the first annual Beyond the Beach Music Fest @ Washington Park in Michigan City Indiana. This all day fest will feature some of the best bands in the region as well as an artisan market with a diverse group of vendors brought to you by our friends at The Collective. Featuring a kids zone as well as a nice selection of delicious food from some of the areas amazing food trucks. Wash it all down with craft…
Find out more »LaPorte Farmer’s Market
The LaPorte Farmer's Market strives to build and strengthen the local food movement in LaPorte by showcasing our region's bounty and economic opportunities locally.
Find out more »Michigan City Farmers Market
Michigan City Farmers market aims to provide our community with the freshest produce, providing a space filled with locally grown food and artisan goods.
Find out more »2020 Running Wild For The Zoo 5K Run / Walk
The Washington Park Zoological Society is excited to host our Running Wild 5K Run Event again this year. Sign up starts at 7:45am and the run takes off at 9am. Refreshments (Bring your ID for the Beer) and hot dogs to follow. T-Shirts available to those who sign up by July 1st!
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