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Volume 29, Number 5 Thursday, February 7, 2013 Still Modern, After 100 Years by Barbara Stodola Is it possible that 25 years have already gone by? Then 50? 100? Can it really be 100? Anniversary years, besides calling to mind the amazingly swift passage of time, give us the grand opportunity to re- fl ect on differences, often troubling differences, between how it was then and how it is now. In no case is the comparison more timely than with Mod- ern Art, which has chalked up important anniversaries these past few years. Here comes another – February 17, 2013, 100 years since the New York Armory Show opened and caught the American public off-guard by displaying the world’s most shocking art being produced, most of it straight from Europe. After this show, the American art world was never the same.

Picasso’s bronze head (1909), now owned by the Art Institute of Chicago, shocked viewers with its harsh, angled features, rather than the softly polished marble typically used to sculpt female faces and fi gures.

Picasso, Matisse, Duch- amp, Munch, Kandinsky – names now enshrined as leaders of the modern move- ment – were seen by many Americans for the fi rst time and the viewers were, pre- dictably, shocked.

John Sloan’s “Sunday, Girls Drying Their Hair,” was representative of New York’s Ash Can School – so called because of the unrefi ned character of its subjects. Sloan, allied with Armory Show leaders, was Still Modern Continued on Page 2 at odds with New York’s academic painters. THE Page 2 February 7, 2013

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The Armory Show, for one thing, did not come William Merritt Chase’s into being with the blessings of respected collectors portrait of his or museums. A small group of moderately success- wife (1910) ful New York artists, working outside the academic was the type of painting mainstream – originally four, soon expanded to six- the Armory teen – banded together to form the Association of Show meant American Painters and Sculptors, for the purpose of to discredit, as “old- exhibiting non-academic art. Arthur Bowen Davies fashioned.” became president and Walt Kuhn secretary. They Chase, an acquired the 69th Regiment National Guard Ar- Indiana native who had risen mory for their exhibit, because it was the only place to academic large enough to prove their point. The Armory Show acclaim in hung for one month, then traveled briefl y to Chi- New York City, was cago and Boston. Not long afterward, the Associa- snubbed by tion of American Painters and Sculptors disbanded, Armory Show leaving its monumental achievement to history. organizers.

Still Modern Continued from Page 1 Anybody who follows the contemporary art scene ever so slightly must realize that shock value has become so important a part of the experience that we doubt whether any values yet remain, in the year 2013, to be trampled. In this centennial year, I cannot help but wonder what it must have taken to shock the art-going public 100 years ago. Certainly not nudity. The paintings of Titian, Mi- chelangelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, Ingres – ancient Greek and Roman deities, immortalized in stone – risque art photographs from the 1890s – whatever the medium or era, nude fi gures have been fair game. American audi- ences, though charged with prudishness and cultural backwardness, knew the difference between a masterpiece and a charade – or so they thought, until this Paul Cezanne’s “Woman With Rosary,” depicting an elderly peasant woman, had the highest price-tag: $48,000. It is now in the National challenge of 1913. Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Most amazing is the fact that the Armory Show happened at all. It started with no money, no home, no patronage, nothing but vision and determina- Duchamp’s “Nude Descending a Staircase” (1912), the butt of tion, and evolved into a ground-breaking exhibit of many jokes, was described as more than 1,200 works of art – all within a whirl- “a dynamited suit of Japanese wind period of 14 months. armor” and “an explosion in a shingle factory.” It is now in the The new armory building on Lexington Avenue, Philadelphia Museum of Art. though totally unequipped for an art exhibition, THE February 7, 2013 Page 3

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Arthur Bowen Davies’ Drawing (1911) of a fl irty young woman, though less outrageous than Matisse, was more revealing and seductive than academic New York portraits. THE Page 4 February 7, 2013

“La Danse a la Source” (1912) was painted by Francis Picabia, one of the French Cubists cited for the intellectual content and subtle colors of their work.

Still Modern Continued from Page 3 Cubist paintings were so far out, so unrecogniz- able that they simply bewildered the viewers. Picas- so had one sculpted head based on Cubist principles and a few small paintings, but the leader of this movement was perceived to be Picabia. Duchamp’s futurist-leaning “Nude Descending A Staircase” American artist Stuart Davis, invited to participate, submitted “Babe La drew the most attention and the most jokes, largely Tour” (1912), a raucous and titillating off-stage scene. because of its provocative title. What saved the day was the positive reaction The severest criticism was directed at Henri from a new generation of artists who realized – as Matisse, whose nude fi gures were derided as “per- Davies, Kuhn and other progressives anticipated – fectly childish, crude and amateurish”…“essentially that art was heading down a new path. The Armory epileptic.” He was accused of choosing “the ugliest Show sounded a rousing wake-up call, and Ameri- models” and posing them “in the most grotesque can artists did not want to be left behind. and indecent poses.” Even Harriet Monroe, who In commemoration of this landmark event, the later converted to Modernism, wrote in the Chicago Art Institute of Chicago is featuring the works of Tribune of Matisse’s “hideous monstrosities.” Pablo Picasso, who had a special relationship with In other words, what critics saw, as well as the the city of Chicago. The exhibit will run from Febru- general public, did not conform to their notions of ary 20 thru May 12 and include special fi lms, dance Beauty. Modern art was doing the unthinkable, at- programs, a symposium and lectures – one of which, tacking long-established standards of Beauty. Crit- on March 28, is titled, “The 1913 Armory Show and ics described it as “revolutionary,” a term the public Chicago Collectors.” identifi ed with anarchy and bomb-throwing. It was The Beacher will cover the Picasso exhibit after it not only ugly but dangerous. opens in February.

Most vehemently denounced was Henri Matisse, whose “La Luxe II”, “Nude in a Wood” and “Blue Nude” were found offensive to human values and all standards of decency.

Among the mystifying abstractions was Kandinsky’s “Improvisation (No. 27)” (1912), the only Kandinsky piece in the Armory Show. It was purchased by Alfred Stieglitz for $500., and is now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. THE February 7, 2013 Page 5

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THE Page 8 February 7, 2013 SMSO Special Valentine Day Concert If you are looking for a way to spend a romantic global phenomenon, with bandoneón players world- evening Valentine’s weekend, the Southwest Michi- wide carrying on the tradition of the Argentine mas- gan Symphony Orchestra has a fabulous affair for ters like Troilo, Laurenz, and Piazzolla, and taking you: a spectacular evening of sultry Latin dance the instrument in new directions as well. at their Latin Romance Concert featuring authen- The concert will also serve as an opportunity for tic tango. SMSO is pleased to team up with the PurelyMichigan to premiere a special exhibit that University of Chicago Argentine Tango Club (Gen- highlights the talents of local photographers, glass tle Tango) directed by Marco Mambelli and Award blowers, beach glass jewelers, metal workers, and Winning bandoneonist David Hodges on Sat., Feb. artisans. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Michigan College Mendel The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is Mainstage, Benton Harbor, Michigan. honored to have artwork from over 20 Michigan art- “This program is a fun answer to the question, ists in the lobby. Patrons will have the opportunity “What shall we do Valentine’s weekend that isn’t to purchase artwork. the usual dinner and fl owers to a soundtrack of bal- Following the Latin Romance concert there will lads I heard last February?” said Music Director be a post-concert reception in the North Lobby. Robin Fountain. “Instead, how about a fascinating For the 2012/2013 season, the SMSO has con- program of sultry Spanish/Latin numbers, complete tinued its ticket price offerings, giving audience with choreographed tangos and featuring an argen- members selections and subscription packages to tine instrument (the bandoneon) you have almost consider: never seen and probably heard before. As one of the • Zone A: $35 adults, $30 Seniors, $5 Students songs succinctly puts it, “Tequila’!!!! • Zone B: $15 adults and $5 Students Music Director Robin Fountain will host a Pre- • Both Zones: Children 12 and under FREE Concert Conversation beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the The Mendel Mainstage is located on the campus Mendel Center’s South Training Room. Pre-Concert of Lake Michigan College at 2755 E. Napier Ave- Conversations provide an insight into the music nue, Benton Harbor. For more information, contact and is open to the press and all ticket holders. the Symphony offi ce at 269-982-4030 or visit www. As part of the pre-concert concert, a short demon- smso.org stration and instruction of Latin Tango dance will be held in the lobby. Matt Maycie and Kate McGowan from DanceSport on the Plaza in Mishawaka, In- diana will be demonstrating and teaching patrons steps to the Tango! Matt and Kate have been teach- ing Latin Tango for the past sixteen years. They also coach other professionals and amateurs many of whom qualify for top Awards in DanceSport Com- petitions. The bandoneón—the idiosyncratic German-made square concertina—has been inextricably associ- ated with tango music since it arrived in Argentina in the late 19th century. Its story of assimilation, adaption, and elevation to cultural icon is as inter- David Hodges will perform on the Argentine bandoneon esting as the story of tango itself. 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THE February 7, 2013 Page 13 LaPorte County Parks Chief Naturalist Wins top State Award ,VWKH+RXVLQJ0DUNHW The LaPorte County Parks 5HERXQGLQJ" Chief Naturalist, Niki Schmutte $UWLFOHVLQWKH1HZPastels Made Fun Valentine’s Day Sat., Feb. 9, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. MI time Artist William Jensen will teach this pastels class for beginners. Jensen has been doing pastels for over 15 years, and he says it is the easiest and Mon- Weds 2 for $25 Dinner most forgiving medium. Jensen makes this begin- ning pastels class fun and easy. Supplies are provided. Register by Feb. 7. Cost is Thursday “German Night” $40/non-members and $32/members. Winter Garden Walk Series Sat., Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. MI time -- “Quiet Interest” Join Fernwood horticulturists for an inspiration- Live Music 1st Fridays of the month al walk as you explore the magic of the garden in winter. Free with paid Fernwood admission. Fernwood Book Group 521 Franklin St 219.872.4500 Sat., Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. MI time Join the Fernwood Book Group this month for a look at The Paper Garden by Molly Peacock. Even if you have not read the book, you are encouraged to attend. 2013 Bridal Expo Sat., Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MI time Planning a wedding this year? Visit Fernwood Learn more at at the WSBT Bridal Expo at the Notre Dame Joyce duneslearningcenter.org Center. Fernwood will be featured among dozens of local caterers, bridal shops, photographers, and Save $25 through March 10 more. For more information about the Expo, visit Attend an open house on the WSBT Bridal Expo page on Facebook. March 6 from 3–6pm (CST) Partner of Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Pre- Indiana Dunes National serve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI. Phone: Phone (219)395-9555 Lakeshore 269.695.6491; or visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org

309 E. Ripplewater Spacious and newly remodeled rustic 2,000 ft. home with finished walkout basement. Great for lots of people, or use lower level for additional income. Two full baths upstairs and one ¾ bath downstairs. Two full fireplaces for winter, and relax in huge screened-in porch when you want to feel you are in the outdoors. One block from the beach. New Knotty Pine cathedral ceilings with trusses. You won’t want to leave once you settle in. Tri-County Realty, Inc. William Putz @ 219-795-1350 THE Page 16 February 7, 2013 Local Geologist Takes Education on the Road Take a road trip with local educator, geologist, and author Dr. Ken Schoon to experience the land- scape of northwest Indiana in a whole new way. Valentine Special On Sat., Feb. 16, Dunes Learning Center and the National Park Service will offer a one day workshop FREE 32” TV titled, “Geology Road Trip with Dr. Ken Schoon.” Purchase a new Heating and Air The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a review of Cal- Conditioning System in the umet Area geology, including the formation of Lake month of February and Michigan, and end 8 hours and many miles later. Receive a New Participants will board a bus for a memorable 32” TV FREE tour of bedrock, glacial lakes, and three ancient shorelines that were formed by the lake since the end of the Ice Age. Dr. Schoon will point out an- cient dune ridges, interesting sites and natural landmarks, combining geology, geography and his- tory while traversing the countryside. The program SWEET HEART SPECIAL - DUCT CLEANING will begin and end at Dunes Learning Center, 700 14% OFF - Is the air inside your home clean? Howe Rd, Chesterton, Indiana. Lunch and a copy Don’t let mold, dust or pollen build up! of Dr. Schoon’s book, Calumet Beginnings, will be Must present coupon at the time of service! Not valid on prior provided. purchases or with other offers! Offer Expires 2/28/2013 A registration fee of $60 covers lunch and materi- als. Indiana teachers can receive continuing renew- al units (CRUs), and Illinois teachers can receive 219-874-2454 continuing education units (CEUs) for participating 800-789-2210 in the workshop. Pre-registration is required and www.MichianaMechanical.com registration is limited. Register on-line at www. duneslearningcenter.org or phone 219-395-9555. Dunes Learning Center is a non-profi t organiza- tion established in 1998 in partnership with the National Park Service at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Dunes Learning Center is devoted to providing curriculum-based environmental educa- tion programs for schools throughout the Indiana Dunes region. Since it was founded, more than 60,000 children and others have participated in Dunes Learning Center programs.

Housing Needed for Summer Employees The National Park Service is in need of short- term housing near Indiana Dunes National Lake- All Redlined shore for the summer’s seasonal workforce of park rangers, guides, maintenance workers, and re- search aids. Winter Coats Summer employees often have diffi culty in fi nd- ing suitable short-term housing. Most of the em- 1/2 Off - Excluding Fur Items ployees are college students or people just start- ing their careers and have limited budgets. Many apartments will not lease or rent for less than six months or a year and the park’s summer employees 25% Off Entire Purchase typically work less than that starting in May. Most Excluding Sale Items • Expires 2-28-13 employees will be looking for temporary, (two to six months), housing, preferably furnished apartments or rooms with cooking privileges. FALL HOURS: TH-SAT. 11 AM-4 PM • SUN NOON-4 PM Persons interested in receiving referrals for sum- 305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING), NEW BUFFALO mer renters from Indiana Dunes National Lake- 269-469-0505 shore should contact Administrative Program As- sistant Bill Martin, at 219-395-1751. THE February 7, 2013 Page 17 Celebrating Success Krueger Middle School Curriculum Coach Di- anne Lindenmeyer hosted a group of students and parents at a special lunch at Hacienda recently. The Join Us for a Candlelight four students achieved perfect scores on Acuity, a predictive assessment that is given to MCAS stu- Valentine’s Day Dinner dents three times each school year to gauge their progress in areas that will be tested on ISTEP+. featuring Complimentary Appetizers Choice of Soup or Salad Special Menu Selection Homemade Dessert $30.00/person RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Only Special Menu Available for Dinner February 14th

Fat Tuesday Celebration February 12th Entertainment • Drink Specials Pictured are (front row, L-R) parent Kris Bausback, 7th grader Ellen Bausback, 7th grader Isabella Waishwell, 6th grader Jacob Kaiser (back row) parent Henry Bausback, Krueger Curriculum Coach Dianne Lindenmeyer, parent Connie Justice, and 8th grader Jennifer Justice. Earlier this year, Krueger 7th graders Emily Cupples, Ana Lopez, Brendan Schornack, and Sar- ah Schornack were honored with a lunch for their perfect scores, as well. At Krueger, staff and students often use a 30-min- Open to the Public Daily 11:30 a.m. Year Round ute “Success Time” at the end of each day to review 12 on the Lake, Michigan City Acuity data, focusing on specifi c concepts students 219-873-1788 need to improve. According to Lindenmeyer, this has contributed to a steady rise in ISTEP+ scores www.watersedgemc.com for the school.

History Discussion Group Westchester Public Library’s History Discussion The fine art of furniture Group will meet on Sat., Feb. 9, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet in the Bertha Wood room on the second fl oor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Av- enue, Chesterton. Registration is not necessary. John Fraley will lead the group in a discussion on the Tennessee Valley Authority, which was begun in 1933 as one of FDR’s initiatives to help bring the nation out of the depths of the Great Depression. The TVA was a different kind of agency, one that original designs by FDR wanted to be “a corporation clothed with the Terry Hanover power of government but possessed of the fl exibility and initiative of a private enterprise.” Join Fraley and discuss the TVA, including its work during and after WWII. A handout will be available. For more information, phone Leea at 13400 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, MI•269-469-5687• www.centeroftheworld.net (219) 926-7696 or Serena at (219) 983-9715. THE Page 18 February 7, 2013 Polish Platter Dinner Sat., Feb. 9, 5 p.m. Steve Skinner Following a 4 p.m. Polka Mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, there will be a “Polish Black Tree Studio Pottery Platter” dinner served downstairs in the parish hall, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City. Pottery The menu includes Polish sausage, golobki (cab- bage rolls), cheese pierogi, mashed potatoes & gra- Jan 31 - Feb 2 vy, green beans, chicken & noodles, bread & butter, Feb 7 - Feb 9 paczki and coffee. Sale The “Wesoly Lud” Polish dance troupe will enter- It’s time for our fi rst sale… Great prices for you, tain following dinner. There’ll also be a silent auc- and more space for us to start the new year. (We are even tion and 50/50 raffl e. bringing out the “seconds” at fantastic prices!) Tickets for the dinner are $15 for adults and $7 111 W. Michigan St., New Carlisle, IN for kids 12 and under. Advance ticket purchases are Thursdays - Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00 EST strongly recommended, as a limited number will be 773.318.9904 Blacktreestudio.com available at the door. More information at 879-9281.

You Are Invited! LaPorte Co. Goes Red -- This Mayoral Procla- mation will be made on Fri., Feb. 8, at 8:30 a.m., at the Northwest Athletic Club, 301 West Kieffer Rd., beach bum jewels Michigan City. jewelry • gifts • art Join the Northwest Athletic Club as they, and thousands of women and men across the country, join together to educate and empower women, and Authentic Beach Glass Jewelry Tumbled by Mother Nature celebrate the Go Red For Women movement! Artwork by Local Artists - Artisan Crafted Items & Nautical Décor Mayor Meers of Michigan City will be making a Valentines Day Special – 14% off all heart jewelry LaPorte County Goes Red proclamation in an ef- fort to help us save the lives of women in LaPorte County from the number one killer of women in the United States--heart disease. All are welcome to attend. Hors d’oeuvres will be Studio/Gift Shop Hours: served following the proclamation. And don’t forget Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm & by appointment to wear red to show your support for this life saving 621 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN movement. This is a free event for all to attend. 219-743-9595 www.beachbumjewels.com Winter Bird I.D. at Gibson Woods A Winter Bird Identifi cation program will be held at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve on Fri., Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. This is a free program designed for adults. # Registration is required by phoning 219-844-3188. Many species of birds winter over in northwest Indiana, from small songbirds and waterfowl to various raptors. Join a park naturalist at Gibson # Woods to fi nd out what birds you may fi nd and MMassageassage TTherapyherapy where to look for them. You may be surprised by # some of the “unexpected” birds that stay around GGiftift CCertifiertifi ccatesates when conditions are right. 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Dig in Des Moines University, at this hilarious Chocolate Classic event for an in- Des Moines, Iowa teractive, culinary Who-Done-It that will have you Residency falling out of your chair. University of Illinois, “This promises to be one of the most entertain- Chicago, Illinois ing events of the winter season,” HCPET President Fellowship Marti Arney says of this event. Guests will be enter- Pain Management, tained, enjoy a wonderful meal and give to a won- University of Illinois, derful charitable organization that is committed to Chicago, Illinois helping others. 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WINTER TENNIS CAMPS FEB 11-MARCH 10 northwest athletic club 301 West Kieffer Rd Ages 5-18 beginners to advanced. Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 879-4401 Call today to reserve your space. www.northwestathleticclub.net THE Page 22 February 7, 2013 Activities to Explore MORE In the Local Area: February 1-28 -- 3rd Annual Harbor Country style Chocolate Classic in SW Michigan. Ice-sculpting, sleigh rides, creative activities for all ages, murder DesignDesign mustery dinner and more. More info at www.har- your own borcountry.org furniture February 7 -- Master Gardener meeting. 6 pm at Purdue Extension offi ce, 2857 W State Rd. 2, Suite for A, LaPorte. Ranger Walton of the IN Dunes Nat. LESS Lakeshore will speak. Open to the public. February 7-10 -- Valparaiso University Dance Sofas, Ensemble performance. Held in University Theatre chairs, on campus. Thurs/Fri 8 pm; Sat/Sun 2 pm. Tix $15/ sectionals adults, $10/senior citizens & non-VU students; re- and more serve at box offi ce, 219-464-5162. available February 7-10 -- “Mass Appeal” stage play per- in over two formed by Footlight Players. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm; thousand Sun/2 pm. Tix $12; reserve at 219-874-4035 or designer www.footlightplayers.org. Footlight Theatre, 1705 fabrics plus Franklin St., MC. leather! February 8 -- “Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine” murder mystery dinner theatre fundraiser for Har- bor Country Partners in Education for Tomorrow. MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE! 7:30 pm MI time at Timothy’s Restaurant at Gor- 1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan City www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com don Beach Inn, 16220 Lake Shore Rd., Union Pier, (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 MI. Tix $65 includes meal, tax & tip, but not drinks. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9-6 Sunday 12- 4 Reserve with Marti Arney, 269-449-1232. Related story this issue. February 8-10, 14-16 -- “American Rex” stage play at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun/2:30 pm. Tix Talk to $18/adults, $15/seniors (62+), students, veterans. Reserve at 219/464-1636, ext. 1 or online at www. us about a chicagostreet.org February 9 -- Live falcon program at Indiana 401(k) roll Dunes State Park nature center featuring the

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Michigan City, IN (219) 814 4333 7:30 pm MI time. Tix vary in price: phone 269-982- Evergreen Plaza www.christoscoins.com 4030 or online at www.smso.org. Related story this ALWAYS BUYING COLLECTIONS & ESTATES issue. THE Page 24 February 7, 2013 Valentine Tea at Methodist Church At the Michigan City Public Library The ladies from First United Methodist Church, Arts in Motion Documentary Film Series 7th & Pine streets in Michigan City, would like to Saturdays, February 9, 16, & 23 1:30 p.m. invite all the ladies of the community to their an- Inspirational, charming, funny…these documen- nual Valentine Tea. taries celebrate talented dancers, oddball artists, Mark your calendar for Sat., February 9th, at animation as art, a possible hoax, a family feud, and 1:00 p.m. to come enjoy Christian fellowship and much more! the lovely music. The series will have its own curator. Sally Mason, Following the entertainment, gather in the com- former director of Library Programming, National munity room for High Tea and fi nger foods both Video Resources, an initiative of the Rockefeller sweet and savory. Foundation, will lead conversation about the fi lms So ladies come treat yourself and bring your over refreshments. Beat the “cabin fever blues” and daughters, granddaughters, and your sisters as this come see these wonderful programs. event is open to the public. The lineup: February 9--Walking and Exit Through the Gift Shop. February 16--Flamenco and Been Rich All My Life. February 23--The Street and Master Gardener Meeting The Brothers Warner. Thurs., Feb. 7, 6 p.m. The series is generously underwritten by the Ir- Ranger Walton will be representing the Indiana ving Levin Jewish Cultural Fund of Sinai Temple, Dunes National Lakeshore and the mission of the Michigan City; Purdue University North Central; National Lakeshore, which is to “Preserve, restore and the Michigan City Public Library Endowment. and protect the outstanding ecological and biologi- For more information, phone PNC Assistant Vice cal diversity along with the geological features that Chancellor of Marketing and Campus Relations, characterize the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Judy Jacobi at 219-785-5200, ext. 5593. (to)Provide access for a large diverse population to experience natural, scenic open spaces and recre- Live Falcon Program at Dunes State Park ational, scientifi c, historical features and inspira- tional, and educational opportunities.” Indiana Dunes State Park will host a special fal- During a recent summer, the National Park Ser- con program on Sat., Feb. 9, at the nature center. vice had a group of botanists cataloging the fl ora The program starts at 1 p.m. CST. It will feature of the National Lakeshore and at Pinhook Bog (lo- North America’s smallest falcon, the American kes- cated in LaPorte County) a surprising wide array of trel, and a partnership program in which citizens orchids and carnivorous plants were identifi ed. The can help build and monitor kestrel nest boxes. A live Chellberg farmstead, south of Dune Acres, is home kestrel will be featured during the program. to an impressive heirloom garden. The American kestrel species is of concern due to The meeting will be held at the Purdue Extension its declining population. Offi ce, and is open to the public. The offi ce is located The program is free after the entrance fee of $5 at: 2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A, LaPorte, IN. per in-state vehicle or $10 per out-of-state vehicle. For more information, phone (219) 926-1390. In- diana Dunes State Park is located at 1600 North 25 Guided, Spring Hikes at State Park E. Chesterton (at the north end of Hwy 49). The DNR Division of Nature Preserves is offering Books We Love Month at Library guided hikes at nature preserves across the state on April 20, Earth Day, and May 11, which is Mother’s February is Books We Love Month in the Youth Day weekend. Services Department of the Michigan City Public Registration is open now for the hikes and runs Library. Children 18 years and younger can sign through April 6. Space is limited, so participants up for a chance to win a tote bag fi lled with some are encouraged to register early. favorite books. Let them know the title of your fa- The hikes are free and start at 10 a.m. local time. vorite book, too! Participants will experience spring wildfl owers in bloom and old-growth forests. Locally, the hikes will A Need for Tutors take place at Indiana Dunes State Park. Visiting these unique and beautiful nature pre- The Learning Center at the Michigan City Public serves would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day Library is in need of tutors for reading and math and Mother’s Day weekend. for both children and adults. If you have a couple For more information, to locate other hike loca- of hours you can donate to this worthy cause each tions, and to register online, visit NaturePreserves. week, please phone Cyndie McKinney, the Literacy dnr.IN.gov Supervisor at 219-873-3043. 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Shadow on the Crown by Pa- Richard, the Duke of Normandy, and tricia Bracewell Ethelred, to keep Swein, the Danish Enough already about King Henry king, at bay from both countries. VIII and his wives! I’ve read enough So at about age 15 (history cannot and seen enough movies about him. agree on her actual age at the time), Let’s go farther back in history and Emma is packed up and sent to mar- pick up on a much dismissed but ry Ethelred, a much older man with very interesting Queen of England, children her age and younger. She Emma of Normandy and the year has nothing to say in the matter and 1002 A.D., a pivotal time in her life soon fi nds she is truly trapped, both and history... in a marriage of convenience, and Patricia Bracewell has done ex- in a country she cannot move about tensive research for this thoroughly freely. engaging novel of what is known to Bracewell portrays Emma as a have happened and what might have clever and smart young woman who happened to Emma. Bracewell pref- learns fast and knows how to keep aces the Anglo Saxon Chronicles at her mouth shut and her ears open. the beginning of each chapter of the Her only hope for not being set aside story which provides some of the his- by the king is to provide him with a torical insight to our story. While the Chronicles re- son. But that’s hard to do when you have a rival mains one of the oldest records remaining of events for his affections -- Lady Elgiva, daughter of one of from the fi rst to the twelfth centuries, and certainly Ethelred’s staunchest supporters. She thought she helps defi ne the story here, it is the story of Emma would be wearing the queen’s crown and will stop at that puts a face and voice to the time and the hard- nothing to that end. ship of being a woman at a time when men were Emma will prove strong and resourceful in the fi ghting for control of land and sea while defi ning coming months and years, as this story will prove. and redefi ning countries and boundaries. I was unable to put this book down! Your heart The eleventh century was one of superstition and will ache for Emma and cheer her victories. She is evil spirits, ghosts lurking in damp, dark castles, truly a woman for the ages and, good news! Brace- while priests held people in the tight grip of the well is making this the fi rst of a trilogy about Emma church and fear of their mortal souls. of Normandy, Queen of England, and extraordinary Women were nothing more than commodities, woman. tolerated until they could be sold off as wife to an Author Margaret George said, “Who could have enemy to ensure peace and maybe future help in known that the court of Ethelred the Unready was warding off a common enemy. as full of intrigue, passion, and danger as anything The Danes were the scourge of the British isles, in Tudor times? A well-wrought journey back to making frequent raids along the coastline. The Eng- those little known times, this novel entertains while lish, not having a standing army or fl eet of ships, it educates.” had to make concessions to keep these fi erce Norse- As thrilling and passionate a story as any you men at bay. King Ethelred the Unready did this by may read, Shadow on the Crown delivers in all as- giving land and money to the Danes in exchange pects of great storytelling. And while this book only for some peace. Of course, that didn’t work for too covers the fi rst two years of Emma’s reign as Queen long because the Danes didn’t want to farm, heck of England, Patricia Bracewell is planning two more no! They wanted to kill, rape and pillage. books on this fascinating woman. I can’t wait! Now we come to the heart of the matter! Emma Till next time, happy reading! will be part of an alliance between her brother,

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219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Indiana and Michigan 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 T www.MerrionRealty.com

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202 Johnson Road, Trail Creek 310 Black Oak Dr, Trail Creek 109 Starling, Trail Creek $86,900 $134,900 $127,500 OPEN HOUSE Sun., Feb. 10 1 – 3 pm OPEN HOUSE Sun., Feb. 10 1 – 3 pm OPEN HOUSE Sun., Feb. 10 11 – 1 pm 2 BR, 1 BA Cottage 3 BR 1.75 BA • Finished basement w/rec room & bar 3 BR, 1 BA Ranch • Many New Updates! 2 Car Garage Spacious Living Room + Bonus Family Room High, dry basement waiting to be Clean & Dry Basement Hardwood & neutral carpet throughout finished! Spacious fenced in backyard Private back yard w/18 x 14 treated deck Cari Adams @ 219-898-5412 Tricia Meyer @ 219-871-2680 Marge Skwiat-Gloy @ 219-877-4206 Marge Skwiat-Gloy @ 219-877-4206

50 Marine Drive #2, Marina Park 1913 Lake Shore Drive, Sheridan Beach 2000 Juneway, Long Beach $167,100 $349,000 $398,400 One Bedroom Waterfront Condo Hilltop 3 BR, 1.75 BA All Brick 3 BR Hillside Ranch 40’ Boat Slip Spacious LR w/cathedral ceilings 1 ½ blocks to Stop 20 New Hardwood flooring, paint & Gas fireplace Spectacular Views of Lake Michigan Large Corner Lot Gated complex w/community pool Also Available for 2-night, 3-night Seasonal Lake Views & tennis court and Weekly Rentals! Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073 Cari Adams @ 219-898-5412 Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073

@MerrionRealty www.facebook.com/MerrionRealty Debbie Burke, Principal Broker/Owner, GRI, ABR, RECS 219-221-0006 Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI 219-898-6428 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750 Marge Skwiat-Gloy 219-877-4206 Michele Cihak*, ABR 219-861-2073 Cari Adams 219-898-5412 David Angus 219-898-7009 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 *Licensed in IN & MI THE Page 32 February 7, 2013 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com

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627 Oakland Drive Michiana Shores bi-level is clean and ready for you to move in. Built in 1995. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, carpeting in the bedrooms and living room. Storage shed in the back yard. $189,000

2110 Oriole Trail 3 bedroom home on 32,000 sq ft of prime Long Beach real estate. Great location with complete privacy. Just a short walk to the beach, golf course, restaurants and shopping. Portion of yard fenced, storage shed, plenty of parking. Huge private patio. 2.5 car heated garage. $310,000

Doug Waters*, Principal Broker, GRI 877-7290 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052 Sandy Rubenstein*, Managing Broker, 879-7525 Richard Klare 872-0947 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 878-3888 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 871-2934

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Doug Waters* Sandy GRI 123 Rubenstein* Principal Broker T Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated Managing Broker