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Volume 27, Number 4 Thursday, February 4, 2011 Expressionist Woodcuts at Lubeznik Center

by Barbara Stodola

many. Other former prisoners, recognizing his artistic talents, collaborated on sending him to an art school in Mannheim. German Expressionism, the art movement condemned by the Nazis as “degenerate art,” had nevertheless survived the war and was still being taught in major art schools. Its origi- nators, Ernst Kirchner, Eric Heckel and others had formed “Die Brucke” (The Bridge) in 1905, aiming to bridge the distance between medieval Downtown craftsmen’s guilds and present-day arts. They Chicago revived such medieval arts as stained glass and printmaking. Woodcuts proved especially useful for capturing the harsh view of reality that prevailed during the political upheavals of early 20th century Germany.

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It was circuitous journey that brought Broni- slaw Bak (1922-1981) from Poland, his native country, to Chicago. but once in the Midwest, the European-trained artist used his Expres- sionist techniques to create indelible images of his adopted city. The resulting collection -- 100 Views of Chicago -- will appear at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, February 19 thru April 10. Bak was a 17-year-old soldier in the Polish army when the Nazis invaded his homeland in 1939. He was captured and imprisoned, then escaped and was recaptured, again and again. On his fourth escape attempt, he was sent to a concentration camp. After the war ended, he joined a Polish labor battalion stationed in Ger- Tribune Building THE Page 2 February 4, 2011

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devoted to “art appreciation” suggest a feigned at- titude in the gallery scene. The inﬂ uence of his Ger- man predecessors is seen in “Chicago State Street,” a solemn parade of slit-eyed ﬁ gures rendered in sharp angular forms and packed into a compressed space. Though woodcuts are traditionally printed in black-and-white, Bak sometimes used multiple blocks to create colored prints. In 1958, Bak took a teaching position at St. John’s College in Collegeville, Minnesota. Impressed by Marcel Breuer’s reconstruction of the nearby mon- astery, he submitted a design for a stained glass window to occupy a large wall in the abbey. The monks awarded him the commission for a 10,000-square- foot window, which is today considered one of the largest in the world. Bak taught at Dominican College in Racine, Wis- Bronislaw Bak’s depiction of a Chicago business district consin, during the 1960s. Then, looking for a warm- shows a gentle sense of humor. er climate, he and his wife lived in southern France Woodcuts Continued from Page 1 for two years. The last years of his teaching career In 1952 Bak and his wife Hedi, also an artist, im- were spent back in the United States, at Georgia migrated to Chicago, where he found employment Southern University. in a stained glass studio. He also worked on a series of woodcuts depicting Chicago street scenes, inject- ing wry humor into restaurant signs such as Gim Mill, Sinapu and BurgerVille. Bak’s Expressionist style is highly effective in his portrayals of people engaged in everyday activities -- shopping, sunbathing, congregating. Several prints

Bak’s later work became more impressionistic, The sharp angularity of German Expressionism is as shown in this chorus of an African-American congregation. carried over to Bak’s print, “Chicago State Street.” THE February 4, 2011 Page 3

Our seventh annual ANTI-SUPER BOWL event Chicagoans at play are portrayed in this beach scene. is now a The artist’s wartime memories remainded strong factors in the development of his social conscience. fabulous 3 day He observed abusive attitudes toward the natural Instructions for environment, and also witnessed the civic distur- POP UP! bances that took place in mid-century America, a GREAT time: particularly in the South, and on college campuses. These experiences contributed to the harsher imag- extravaganza!!!! ery that can be seen in his later art work. Other exhibits opening February 19 at the Lu- FEBRUARY 4 - 5 - 6 beznik Center include a juried exhibit of turned 10 AM-4 PM wood objects, and Margaret Burroughs’ woodcut prints, from the LCA’s permanent collection. Bur- Instructions for roughs, a renowned Chicago artist, poet and educa- a GREAT time: tor, was also a community activist, founder of the South Side Community Art Center and co-founder * throw him the remote of the DuSable Museum of African American His- * order his pizza tory. She died last November, at the age of 93. A pre- view reception for LCA members is scheduled for * grab your coat Friday evening, February 18, 6 to 8 p.m. * pack the plastic * tell him it‛s a fashion emergency * bring your friends and head for glad rags!!! Wine, cheese and chocolate of course! What a Sale!!!!!!!

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4300 Cleveland Avenue Michigan City, Indiana 46360 THE Page 14 February 4, 2011 “February Uptown Walk” and owner of The Bird Machine. Ryan’s vibrant silk- screens have achieved a cult following in the print and independent music scenes and remain sought after by collectors around the world. Show runs now through February 19. Refreshments will be served. 219-879-1340 www.walnutinkgallery.com ARTURO’S BAKED GOODS & MORE, 624 Wa- bash. Come in and order something to warm you up Michigan City and enjoy a free tasting of a new menu item. Arturo First Friday -- February 4, 5–8 p.m. also offers a 15% discount to anyone bringing in a Looking for something different to do on Febru- business card from one of the participating galler- ary 4? Support Michigan City’s eclectic enclave of ies or businesses. 219-874-2253 www.facebook.com/ galleries, creative businesses, boutiques and one-of- arturobakes a-kind restaurants and be part of the action: a beer ARTISTIC FURNITURE AND CREATIVE tasting, book signing, art, photography, architec- PAINTINGS, 701 Franklin. “You Dream It, I’ll ture, fashion, music, good food, free refreshments Paint It.” Refreshments will be served. 760-917- and other surprises. It’s all there. Come and enjoy 3119 www.LisaRene.net it! SOUTHERN SHORE ART ASSOCIATION, 724 The Uptown Arts District, a unique and histor- Franklin. “Captured Light” Photography Exhibit. ic art and cultural center located just a few blocks The Southern Shore Art Association announces from Michigan City’s lakefront, opens its doors on its First Annual Photography Exhibit. This year’s the fi rst Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. for a “Captured Light” will showcase current work of festive evening of art openings, shopping and din- member and guest photographers. Approximately ing. 15-20 artists are expected to display a total of about Participating are: 75 photographs exhibiting a wide range of themes, LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 101 W. subject matter and techniques. Appetizers and re- 2nd St. Beer Tasting and Book signing. In keeping freshments will be served. 219-879-4980 www. with our “Saloon Society Chicago Style” exhibit, SouthernShoreArtAssociation.com sample the brewing arts at this month’s after-hours PRINCE GALLERY, 726 Franklin. An eclectic event. Participating breweries include Michigan collection of fi ne art: Original paintings from tra- City’s Shoreline Brewery, Crown Brewing of Crown ditional to contemporary, prints, sculpture, jewelry Point, and Figure Eight Brewing of Valparaiso. and much more. Refreshments will be served. 219- Author Rita Kohn will read from and sign copies 879-8523 of her book, “True Brew: A Guide to Craft Beer in dh2w ARCHITECTURE-PLANNING, 813 Indiana.” Admission is free. 219-874-4900 www.lu- Franklin. Come and join us to have a look at the beznikcenter.org gallery wall of photos from the portfolio of dh2w: MAXINE’S RESTAURANT, 521 Franklin St. photos of their favorite projects taken in the past “Eat, Drink & Be Very Merry.” Friday dinner spe- and during the recent winter weather. Also view cials & Live Band Half-Pint Jones from 8-11 p.m. some of John Schaaf’s watercolor work. Hot choco- This dynamic group is a colorful fi ve-piece project late and cookies will be served. 219-872-9406 www. of sophisticated funk, jazz, and rock sprinkled with dh2w.com the musical fl avors of New Orleans. Come in and warm up from the chilly walk with a martini, glass of wine or their featured craft beer of the month. LaP. Co. Genealogical Society 219-872-4500 “Show and tell” will be the theme of the La Porte REVIVE CONSIGNMENTS, 523 Franklin St. County Genealogical Society’s meeting 7 p.m. Tues., Clothing – Furniture – Art. BIG Sale is on! Refresh- Feb. 8, at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 ments will be served. 219-814-4063 www.revivecon- State St., La Porte. Members and visitors will share signments.com genealogy-related objects, memories, or experiences RYAN J. BOLGER PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY, in this month’s program. 525 Franklin St. Unveiling of New Work and pre- The scheduled December and January meetings senting “The Cacophony of Now” a contemporary were canceled due to bad weather. The December sound sculpture with modern groove designs, per- 2010 residency and Genealogist of the Year awards formed live by Kristen J. Kiser and “The Space”. will be presented at a later meeting, as will the Jan- Refreshments will be served. 312-607-3199 www uary 2011 auction. rjbimagery.com The society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tues- WALNUT INK GALLERY, 607 Franklin St. Fea- day of each month at the Swanson Center, weather turing the solo exhibition “Screened In: Curiosities, permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings. Rarities and B-sides” by Jay Ryan. Ryan is a leading For more information about the society’s activities, Chicago-land printmaker, poster artist, musician visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ THE February 4, 2011 Page 15

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• Near Outlet Mall, Casinos NEW Construction and Lake Michigan THE Page 16 February 4, 2011 Travels with Charley: Piping “Mr. Plover” into Warm Winter Quarters by Charles McKelvy ry with a happy ending of how fi ve BBC members assisted two wildlife biologists from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in capturing Mr. Plover and pack- ing him off to Lincoln Park Zoo until spring when he would be released in Warren Dunes State Park to rejoin his squadron with tales to tell. So pour yourself another cup of hot chocolate, put another log on the fi re, and join the plucky band of bird rescuers as they assembled in the howling southwest wind on the beach in Bridgman on Fri- day, November 26 and set out to capture a bird that many had come to call “Stumpy” for his apparent loss of one leg. Turned out that Stumpy had both legs, but that one was injured, and that may well be why he missed the migration. But Stumpy, or Mr. Plover, was not saying much of anything that bright The capture team assembles at Weko Beach on Black Friday: afternoon as we gathered with a mist net and two (left to right) Jon Wuepper of the BBC, Natalie McKelvy of the BBC, smaller nets to effect his humane capture. Vince Cavalieri and Sara Warner from Fish & Wildlife, And even if Mr. Plover had been piping his mel- and Brad Anderson of the BBC. low whistle pooeep pooeep, we humans would not “The good news,” members of the Berrien Birding have heard him, because we could barely hear our- Club (BBC) repeatedly reported, “is that the piping selves above the relentless wind as we attempted to plover known as Mr. Plover is here in Michigan.” capture him. “The bad news,” they immediately added, “is that And by we, I mean the aforementioned Brad An- the four-year-old Charadrius melodus who was derson and his lovely wife Hannah of Bridgman, hatched at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake- Jon Wuepper who edits the defi nitive Michigan shore in northern lower Michigan is still here in Birds and Natural History quarterly publication, Bridgman, Michigan in November.” Natalie and Charley McKelvy, and a stalwart pair Meaning that said denizen of sandy beaches had of wildlife biologists from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife somehow missed the fall migration with his birds of Service’s offi ce in East Lansing, Michigan: Vince a feather to sunny Florida and was lingering at the Cavalieri and Sara Warner. mouth of Tanner Creek near Bridgman’s popular Weko Beach to be seen continually by star spotter, Brad Anderson. And it was Brad Anderson who reported to the Wildlife Biologist Vince Cavalieri of BBC faithful that “Alison Vilage fi rst found this late the U.S. Fish & piping plover in New Buffalo on October 16. It came Wildlife Service to Warren Dunes on October 17 and stayed until prepares to meet November 7. It went missing the 8th through 12th Mr. Plover. His associate, Sara and was seen again the 13th. It went missing again Warner, was from November 14 through the 23rd. I saw it again gathering gear on November 24, 25, and, of course, on rescue day, at the rear of the the 26th.” van. Ah, rescue day! And here, for your reading pleasure, is a true sto-

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A piping plover in hand at 3:10 p.m. (EST) on Friday, November 26, 2010. One for the books for sure.

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10234 Community Hall Rd. Union Pier, MI 49129 harbor country Sharon Johnson and Bill Wild take a break from the renovation work THE Page 20 February 4, 2011 Mobile Food Pantry Project Fernwood Botanical Garden The Pokagon Fund announces they are funding • Gallery Opening - Kathee Kiesselbach a Mobile Food Pantry Project in the Harbor Coun- Printmaker: A Variety of Techniques try area. This is a program of the Feeding America Reception: Sat., Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. MI time West Michigan Food Bank which provides perish- Sunday, February 6 exhibit opens able foods such as fresh produce and baked goods – Kathee Kiesselbach is an award-winning print- unlike canned and boxed food found at typical food maker who has exhibited across the United States pantries – to people in need. and internationally. Her preferred media include If you are interested there will be an information- wood engraving, dry point intaglio, solar plate inta- al meeting hosted by The Pokagon Fund on Tues., glio, lino cuts, lithographs, letterpress, paper mar- Feb. 8th at 4:00 p.m. MI time at the New Buffalo bling, and batik. A resident of Niles, Kathee works Township Hall. There will be a representative from for the Encore School of the Arts in Dowagiac and the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank to teaches private art lessons. Watch for a printmak- explain the program and answer questions. ing class taught by Kathee in March at Fernwood. Phone The Pokagon Fund offi ce at (269)469-9322 • Sunday Journey: Bhutan to RSVP to this meeting. Sun., February 6, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MI time From the comfort of the Gallery, explore the world in this series of exciting and diverse presentations. The Great Backyard Bird Count In Sunday’s program we will visit Bhutan, Land of Families are invited to Children’s Services at La- the Thunder Dragon.The program is presented by Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La- Peg Larson, Senior Explorer. Consider an early ar- Porte, from 10 a.m.-noon, on Sat., Feb. 12, to learn rival to enjoy a delicious warm lunch in the Fern- about birds. Children can make pine cone bird feed- wood Café. Fee $10 each (Members $8 each). Regis- ers and play bird games with the help of “birders” tration is required by the day before each program, from the Potawatomi Audubon Society. but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Library staff will serve cookies and hot cider and • Tussie Mussies: the Language of Flowers help younsters explore the Great Backyard Bird Sat., February 12, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. MI time Count website. Citizen scientists across the coun- Tussie mussies are tiny hand bouquets of fra- try will participate in the 4th annual Great Back- grant leaves and fl owers. Through the language yard Bird Count Feb. 18-21. For more information, of fl owers, the Victorians turned fl ower giving into phone 219/362-7128 or consult the GBBC website at an art. Dozens of fl oral dictionaries were published www.birdsource.org/gbbc listing the meanings of each fl ower and herb. Tussie Be sure to visit Birdie the Library Dog from 10- mussies are a great way to share scents and senti- 10:30 a.m. She loves the kids to read to her! ments with someone you love. Fernwood provides all the fresh and dried material needed to create your own take-home tussie mussie, just in time for Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Valentine’s Day! Fee $25 (Members $20). Registra- tion required by February 10. The LaPorte Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be • About Fernwood held on Sun., Feb. 6 - 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the La Fernwood is a favorite of all who love nature - Porte Armory. fl ora and fauna. Phone 269.695.6491 to confi rm sta- Price:Adult/$5.00, Child/$2.50, Pre-School/free. tus of classes. Fernwood is located near Buchanan, There will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, juice Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Winter and coffee. All you can eat. Tickets at the door. hours are Tues.-Sat., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sun. from noon-5:00 p.m. The Fernwood Café winter hours are Tues.-Sun., noon-3:00 p.m. Fernwood is closed on Mondays. www.fernwoodbotanical.org

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Lovely Trip to Wisconsin

Son Richard invited me to his new home in Madi- son. He wanted me to join him for supper with an old old friend Bruce Feustol who now lives in Lake- wood, Colorado and presently visiting Wisconsin. He travels often and I was happy to see him again. Years ago I’d invited Bruce and his brother Seal to spend time at my home in Oak Park, Illinois. We always had good times together. This fellow works for the National Confer- ence of State Legislation. The goal is to establish and strengthen good government practices. Bruce travels frequently, nationally and internationally. Recently he worked with foreign governments in Kosovo, South Africa and Mozambique. He travels around lots of times. We had a lovely supper at The Great Dane restaurant. It’s right downtown in Madison and I’d been Bruce Feustol and son Richard there several times before. Good food, good wine and beer. They offer starters (such as, Jaime’s Fish Tacos), soups (Tomato & Mushroom Bisque), pub Here are two recipes from my kitchen -- picnics (Dunn’s Marsh: a half size of any sandwich and a side of Crisp Garden Salad or Kohl slaw), salads (Mandarin Chicken Salad), sandwiches (Capitol Falafel), hot sandwiches (Blackened Tuna and Fried NEW POTATO SALAD Shrimp Po’ Boy), and famous burgers (The Great 3 lbs. new potatoes, cut into 1” cubes Dane’s Brat & Bacon Pretzel Burger). All lovely. 1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced I stayed overnight and the next a.m., we drove to 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved Richard’s former home town and enjoyed still an- 1/4 c. Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits other pleasant restaurant. 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/4 c. Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing 1/4 c. Miracle Whip Dressing 2 tsp. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

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February 4-6, 10-13 -- “Dixie Swim Club” stage He is so super awesome at playing music for kids play at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. that kids begged him to give them music to take Tix $12; reserve at 874-4035 or www.footlightplay- home at night. So Jeremy co-wrote and co-produced ers.org. Curtain 8 pm/Thurs. Fri, Sat; 2 pm Sun. the best album in the world, “Use Your Words”, vot- February 5 -- LaPorte Rotary Club Chili fund- ed best of 2010 by Daily Candy, People Magazine, raiser. 11 am-4 pm at the LaPorte County fair- LA Times, and winner of a Parent’s Choice award grounds. Eat in for $6/adults, $4/children 3-12 yrs and NAPPA Honors Award. or fi ll a crockpot to take home for $40. Tix from Ro- tary members or at the door. Black History Month Event February 5 -- American Association of Univer- sity Women meeting. 10 am at Station 801 (corner First Friday Film at Box Factory--Feb. 4 8th & Franklin streets, MC) for brunch. Speaker “Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the Amer- Dr. Barbara Vinson on “Changng Career Paths.” ican Dream” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. MI time. Info: Melinda Nagle, 872-1217. This is a documentary that traces the African Amer- February 5 -- La Porte Tri Kappa Family Sock ican migration from the South to Western Michi- Hop 5-9 pm at LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 gan, specifi cally Muskegon. The fi lm was produced Ridge Street, LaPorte. Family dance, contests, food by Grand Valley State University and is narrated and more. Adm: Adults $5; Ages 6-18 $4; Ages 3-5 by Cicely Tyson with music by Stevie Wonder and $2; 2 & Under Free Miles Davis. February 5 -- Baroque Trio and Harp- Since its release in 2009, the documentary has sichord Concert. 7 pm, Trinity Church, 600 been shown all over the world and has won numer- Franklin St., MC. Donations taken at the door. ous international awards. A question and answer February 6 -- SUPERBOWL XLV!! Green Bay session with the fi lmmaker will follow the screen- Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. ing. Admission is $5 at The Box Factory for the February 6 -- LaPorte Kiwanis Pancake Break- Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 269/983-3688 fast. 7:30 am-12:30 pm at the LaPorte Armory. $5/ or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org adults, $2.50/children. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, juice and coffee. Tix at the door. Carry-Out February 6 -- Jeremy Plays Guitar (family music) featuring Jeremy Zmuda. 2 pm MI time at The or Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, Dine-In MI. Tix $15/adults, $10/children 12 yrs. and younger. Reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater. SUNDAY SPECIALS com • 1/2 Price Pizza - Dine In Only February 7 -- Chinese New Year celebration at Valparaiso University. 6:30-9 pm in the Harre Union • 50¢ Wings Ballroom on campus. Features dinner and special (219) 878-9480 or (219) 878-9482 performances. Tix are $15/general public, $10/VU students, faculty & staff; reserve at 219/464-5415. 1012 N. Karwick Rd., Michigan City HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. / Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Story elsewhere this issue. February 8 -- LaPorte County Genealogical Soci- THE February 4, 2011 Page 25 ety meeting. 7 pm at the Swanson Center for Older The Adults, 910 State St., LaPorte. Open to members Another Season and visitors. of World-Class New Buffalo February 9 -- READ IN THE BATHTUB DAY Entertainment February 10-13 -- Valparaiso University Dance in Harbor Country® Fine Arts Council Ensemble will perform in the University Theatre Presents at VU’s Center for the Arts on campus. Thurs/Fri 8 pm; Sat/Sun 2 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/senior citizens & students; reserve at 219/464-5162 or www. %XQQ\)LVKHU valpo.edu/vuca February 11-13, 18 -20 -- “The Musical of Musi- cals (The Musical!)” at Memorial Opera House, 104 &RPSDQ\ Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $21/adults, $18/seniors & students. Group rates & season tix avail. 219-548-9137 or www. 6XQGD\)HE mohlive.com &RPSOLPHQWDU\/LJKW5HIUHVKPHQWVDWSP(67 February 14 -- “My Funny Valentine--The Music SP(67%XUQLVRQ*DOOHULHV/DNHVLGH0, of Love” featuring Bunny Fisher. Held at Burnison IHDWXUQLQJDQRSHQLQJSHUIRUPDQFHE\WKH1HZ%XIIDOR+LJK6FKRRO%UDVV4XLQWHW Galleries, 15460 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, MI. Re- freshments at 4 pm MI time; show at 4:30 pm. Tix $15/adults, free/students with ID. Purchase at area businesses or www.nbfac.org or at the door. &HOHEUDWH 9DOHQWLQHªV'D\ February 14 -- Valentine’s Day Weddings and ZLWK\RXU Renewal of Vows at The Pearl Venue, 907 Franklin VZHHWKHDUW DV\RXHQMR\ St., MC. 10 am-8 pm. Reservations req’d: 219/809- DQLQWLPDWHVKRZ 4400 or www.thepearlvenue.com RIURPDQWLFPXVLF Continuing -- MC Ice Skating Rink at Washing- ton Park is open dependent on weather conditions. Hotline info: 873-1406, ext. 369 or Parks & Rec. Dept. offi ce: 873-1506. Warming barrel lit by 3:30 pm. Lights 5-11 pm. Farther Afi eld: February 4 -- First Friday Film: “Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream.” 7:30 pm MI time. Q & A session with the fi lmmaker after 6SRQVRUHGLQSDUWE\ the screening. Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad $GXOWV6WXGHQWV)5((ZLWK6WXGHQW,' St., St. Joseph, MI. Adm. $5 at the door. 269/983- 3XUFKDVHWLFNHWVRQOLQHDWWKHGRRURUWKURXJKRXW+DUERU&RXQWU\DWWKHVHORFDWLRQV 1HZ%XIIDOR$UHD6FKRROV6XSHULQWHQGHQWªVRIILFH0LFKLJDQ7K\PH1HZ%XIIDOR6DYLQJV%DQN 3688. +RUL]RQ%DQN¥1HZ%XIIDOR)LIWK7KLUG%DQN¥1HZ%XIIDOR February 5 -- “Four Spacious Guys.” 8 pm MI ,QIRUPDWLRQZZZQEIDFRUJQEILQHDUWV#JPDLOFRP time at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Adm. at the door: $8/adults, $6/seniors & students; free/children under 12 yrs. Info: 269/983-3688. February 14 -- SonnetFest 2011. A mass reading of Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets. 11 am-3 pm in the Geat Hall, O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN. Free and open to the public. More at 574/631-3777 or www.shakespeare.nd.edu

Polish-American Cultural Society Polish-American Cultural Society of Northwest Indiana will meet Wed., Feb. 9th, at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. (Portage, IN) The beginners’ Polish language session will be- gin at 5 p.m., followed by informal discussion of Polish-related topics. A donation of $1 per person is requested to offset the cost of materials. More information: phone Leona Jackomis at 219-381-5929. THE Page 26 February 4, 2011

With This Dance Ensemble to Perform Feb. 10 Dine In Giorgetti’s Coupon Only Restaurant & Pizzeria Faculty and student choreographers will be featured in the annual concert by the Valparaiso Uni- FAMILY SPECIAL versity Dance Ensemble which will perform Feb. One 16” Pizza* • 4 Side 10-11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12-13 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre at Valpo’s Center for the Arts Salads • Breadsticks on campus. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for & Soft Drinks senior citizens and students and may be purchased by phoning the Valpo Box Ofﬁ ce at (219) 464-5162 *2 Toppings • No substitutions • Coupon expires 2/28/11. or online at www.valpo.edu/vuca Dine In • Take Out • Delivery Mon - Thurs 4 to 9 • Fri 4 to 10 • Sat 11 to 10 • Sun 11 to 9 The talents of campus performers are combined 12 On The Lake (in Washington Park) Michigan City IN 46360 with participation from invited dancers from the re- 219-809-4000 • See Our New Website: www.giorgettismichigancity.com gion. A variety of dance styles are juxtaposed to create a program full of energy, creative and original costume, lighting design and music to inspire. Ann Kessler, associate professor of theatre and “Your wood floor specialist” director of Dance Ensemble, has professional de- HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. sign credits that include other universities in the • Design • Installation • Refinishing Midwest, European Repertory Company – Chicago, Shattered Globe Theatre – Chicago, and the Flint You Are Invited to Stop By Our Youth Ballet – Michigan. Studio & Browse Through Our Wide This year, alumnus and professional lighting de- Variety of Wood Flooring Selections signer Sam Doty will be lending his expertise to the performance. Doty has been involved in the plan- (219) 926-1966 ning and building of nearly every domestic and in- 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter ternational ice, stage and circus show to date. He Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts has most recently served as the Lighting Designer MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION for “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey,” “Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show” and others.

Sandcastle Landscaping Free Healthy Cooking Series Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital of- & Tree Care fers a free series on Healthy Cooking this winter: • “Reducing fat, but not taste, in your meals” on SNOW Now Booking Thurs., Feb. 10. for • “Power pack a healthy lunch and plan healthy PLOWING Spring Projects meals” on Thurs., March 10 These programs include cooking demonstrations 422 Pinewood Drive and sampling of the prepared items. All programs Michiana Shores take place from noon to 12:45 p.m. at The Crossing, Mick Wulff Indiana 46360 1203 Washington St., in La Porte. [email protected] (219) 878-3032 The series features Chef Keith Peffers from Pur- due University North Central. Attendees may also taste the featured items. Pre-registration is required. Phone 219.326.2480 QUICK SERVICE or toll free 800.235.6204, ext. 2480. PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. Audition Notice for Footlight Players (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Footlight Players of Michigan City will hold audi- Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. tions for their April production of the musical “Nun- Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment sense” on Mon., Feb. 7th and Tues., Feb. 8th from 7-9 Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts p.m. Directed by Ernie Ritchie with musical direc- 60 day warranty on most Service Work tion by Sharon Angelena, the cast calls for 5 women. 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Persons auditioning should bring a prepared musi- Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 cal selection and wear shoes appropriate for dance. Charles Dillon, Owner Footlight Theater is located at 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. More info: 219-874-4035. THE February 4, 2011 Page 27

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Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Wedding & Event Documentation. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corporate and Industrial Video Productions HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? 219-879-8433 or [email protected] Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. @ 219/879-8200. 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BANKRUPTCY Get a Fresh Start, Stop Lawsuits and Garnishment, H & H HOME REPAIR • [email protected] or Stop Foreclosure. Call 219-879-ATTY (2889) We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks • Bankruptcy Atty. Doug Bernacchi • 215 W 8th St., MC, IN. • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting • Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990. 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Thank You. security of their own homes since 1998 We provide: COMPLETE HOME REPAIR: ROOFING, WINDOWS & DOORS, • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance DRYWALL & PAINTING, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL WORK. • limited medical/nursing services • medication management 25 yrs. experience. Call Bob at 219-778-5201. • meal preparation • light housekeeping AIR DUCT CLEANING BY MidWest Clean-Aire, Inc. Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message The trusted name in Air Duct Cleaning since 1988. An alternative to nursing home 219-464-1420 • 800-993-0550 VISITING ANGELS PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER AMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE Select your Caregiver from our Experienced Staff! WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES 2-24 hour Care, Meal Preparation, Errands. Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for Families JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING All Caregivers screened, bonded, insured Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Call us today at 574-855-7727 or 269-612-0314 Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal Or visit www.visitingangels.com Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected] IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1 THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CNA/CAREGIVER. Clean • Compassionate • Dependable 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Call 219-861-3975. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS, VOICE/INSTRUMENTS. ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Call 219/872-1217. Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Removal. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • ALL BRIGHT PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Fully insured. • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Free estimates. Proudly serving the area for over15 yrs. 219-879-7199. Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates www.wellness-specialists.com WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 17 yrs. exp. For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo SALE ON EXTERIOR. 219-363-7877 days. Ask for Wayne. Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. 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HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE YARD OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except 219/879-5150 -- www.healysland.com phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. EARLY FALL SALE 2707 S. FRANKLIN, MC. Lg. carpeted room 23x16 plus 2 more rooms • Hardwood Mulch $23/yard • ALL Colored Mulches $27.50/yd and bath. 632 sq.ft. $560/mo. + util. Sec. dep. & ref. req’d. 219-879-9275. • Decomposed Granite $90/yd. • Mushroom Compost $40/yd. APT/OFFICE. 908-1/2 Franklin St., MC. Furn. Lg. living room, dinette, All Decorative Bagged Rock buy 1 get 1 free while supplies last!. BR, kitchen. $140/week with util. Call 219-874-6969. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY on all orders at least 3 yards! HUGE SELECTION OF: AQUATIC Plants in Stock. KOI, FISH RENTALS INDIANA HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Flagstone, Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Sand, Topsoil, Payers, Unilock, Bellgard, Paveloc LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Landscape Design, Installation, Ponds, Waterfalls, Firepits, Fireplaces, Excavating, Lot Clearing, Hardscaping, Patios, Walkways, Retaining               DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Walls, Decorative Walls, Flagstone, Bluestone, Boulders, River Rock, LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Topsoil, Sand, Dune grass, Sod… Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Located: 218 State Road 212 (1/4 mi. south of Hwy 12) Michigan City, IN Look for the BIG GREEN WALL! HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach community. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL LANDSCAPING NEEDS! A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. H & S Services 2621 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City, IN 46360 HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Phone 219.872.8946 • Fax 219-879.5142 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Keep us in mind for your yearly snow removal needs. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. We offer driveway and sidewalk removal. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Now accepting monthly to yearly maintenance customers Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. We also have firewood in stock Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. Avail Sept’10 - June ‘11 - Call 708/717-8883.   JIM’S SNOW PLOWING   Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. Fully furnished 3BR, 2.5BA See pics at www.vrbo.com/41711. • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Call Stacy 970-708-7379. Mick Wulff Certified Arborist • Fall Clean-Up • “Shoreland Hills 10 Month Rental.” 3BR, 2BA. Nicely furnished, W/D, FALL CLEAN-UP MICHIANA SHORES fireplace, 2 blks. to lake. Avail to 6/30/11. $825 per month includes out- Tree Trimming & Removal • door maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. Landscape Maintenance • Retaining Walls Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” • 219-878-3032 • [email protected] COZY 3BR BEACH BUNGALOW. BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS Stove, refrig. Lots of private/off street parking. Year round lease. FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS $850 + util. Credit check. Broker/owner. Call 219-363-6818. On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church YEAR ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH 1BR GUESTHOUSE RENTAL 219-879-8878 [email protected] Clean and quiet. Off street parking, laundry, manager on site, www.beachsidegardens.com util. incl’d. No pets, non-smoker. Ref. req. $650/mo. Call 219-879-2195. SNOW PLOWING AVAILABLE CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Contract Lawn, Landscape & Garden Maintenance Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, screen porch, deck off master BR, Certified Pesticide Applicators • Lawn & Garden Fertilizer programs all util except phone. $1,900/wk. For info email [email protected] • ASK about ORGANICS Phone Judy 847-814-8215. Contract Landscape Design/Installation CLOSE TO BEACH – ½ BLOCK SHORELAND MARINE SNOW PLOWING. Commercial-Residential. 1BR Apartments. No Smoking/No Pets. Starting at $450/mo. Most residential $25 includes sidewalk. Call 219-861-3705 or 773-248-8203. Free quotes. 219-861-BOAT (2628) Wanted: Prof. Woman, over 50, no smoking in the house, roommate to st SNOW PLOWING --- RATES STARTING AT $25. share Historic Dist. 2BR Apt. in M.C. 1 mo. rent & security deposit, Winter Watch Check-ups for your property. Call for prices utilities included. 716 Pine St. Call: 219-229-4283. CALL ABE at 219-210-0064. 2 CONDOS FOR RENT-LT. 2BR, 2BA on a private lake. WANT TO SELL Call 219-872-4000 to see. WINTER/SPRING RENTAL LAKESIDE LOWER LEVEL. FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S Furn, lg. living room w/fireplace, dinette, kitchen, 2BR. 1400 sq.ft. $800/ (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 mo with util. No pets or smokers. Sec. dep. & ref. req’d. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 1808 Lake Shore Dr., Long Beach. Call 219-879-9275. SEASONED FIREWOOD CALL 219-362-5058 RENTALS MICHIGAN PORTABLE GENERATOR. 7000w Onan; 13hp Honda elec-start engine, STUDIO/EFF. APT. FURN. DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO. wheel kit. Almost new. $999. 10 circuit transfer switch. 219-785-0042. Walk to beach. Includes kitchenette, corner Jacuzzi tub, basic cable, water, trash, gas & elec. Non-smoking. Sec. dep. req’d. Yearly Lease. CHAMPION HOME ACCESSORIES $600/mo. Call 269-983-3174. 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Indulgence in Death by the name she had for her date was another execu- J. D. Robb tive who denied booking the escort and who also “A green cop, a dead body, had an alibi. and no legitimate author- Two seemingly unrelated victims murdered in ity added up to frustration. calculating, well-planned out ways. Two seemingly Leary tried, she gave him unrelated executives implicated by the real mur- that, but he was struggling ders, but why? Revenge? Jealousy? to navigate through what I liked the “Law and Order” way these investi- was for him completely un- gations are handled, and I like the sometimes raw, charted territory.” cutting dry humor of Eve and her detectives, and, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is of course, the very sexy passion of Eve and Roarke’s in Ireland on vacation with love. You will be drawn in by the well constructed her husband. Homicide is plot and, like me, keep turning pages long after you the furthest thing from her thought you’d stop reading for the night! mind on this anniversary trip to see her husband’s This is book number 31 in the Eve Dallas series homeland and family. which is set in the near future (This one in 2060). But when a body is found in the woods and the The story proves that except for technical advances, only policeman for miles is young and inexperi- people are still killing other people for all the usual enced, Eve fi nds herself an unoffi cial consultant. reasons. I kinda hoped man would have evolved a But with her guidance, Offi cer Leary is able to track little more by then... down the killer and Eve and her husband, Roarke, J. D. Robb is the pseudonym of Nora Roberts. As continue on their trip. both authors, she has written more than 190 novels Eve is happy, however, to get back to her job with and has more than 400 million copies in print. Now the New York City Police where she is a homicide that’s impressive! detective. Brownie Ground- “Vacations were great, but to Eve’s mind New York hog and the Febru- had it all and a bag of soy chips.” ary Fox by Susan She is barely back in her offi ce when the call Blackaby, illus- comes through about a dead man at LaGuardia Air- trated by Carmen port... Segovia (Sterling - The victim is a limo driver and part owner of a $14.95 hardback) well respected company. The odd thing about his Brownie the death is the weapon used--a cross bow. The bolt was groundhog wakes up cleanly shot through the man’s neck and pinning on the second day of February and, oh no! sees his him to the wheel. shadow. Six more weeks of winter! he cries. Unfor- Extensive checking shows up some strange de- tunately, a very hungry, but not very bright fox, sees tails: the last passenger the driver was to have him and knocks him to the ground. What’s a ground- picked up was a big shot executive who said he was hog to do? Why, use his intelligence, of course! going to the airport to pick up his wife. A visit to the What follows is a tale of unexpected events that man’s offi ce showed he wasn’t the passenger last comes out well in the end for both Brownie and the night. And he had an airtight alibi. fox. What a fun story! I loved it, and the illustra- Next day, victim number two shows up. This time tions, too. I think this book will appeal to a wide age it’s a high price escort who is found dead in the fun range, as the younger crowd will love the illustra- house at Coney Island. She was stabbed in the heart tions, and the little older ones will appreciate the with a bayonet. humor of a clever story. Again, checking the woman’s appointment book, Till next time, happy reading!

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