THE FIRST BRUSH OF FALL

A Plein Air Artist Event

Sponsored by Horizon Bank
Co-sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters' Association

September 21, 22, 23

​Be prepared as artists from around the region converge on Michigan City and the surrounding areas with easels and paint brushes to compete for cash prizes in The Dunes Summer Theatre's first ever paint fair. During 3 days, artists will create paintings in 30 minutes or less, as well as other works over the weekend. Artists will sell select pieces at the end of the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to top artists. If you are an artist, young or old, and would like to participate, click the Register button and reserve your spot today.

Fundraiser for Haven House

THE FIRST BRUSH OF FALL

A Plein Air Artist Event

Sponsored by Horizon Bank
Co-sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters' Association

September 21, 22, 23

​Be prepared as artists from around the region converge on Michigan City and the surrounding areas with easels and paint brushes to compete for cash prizes in The Dunes Summer Theatre's first ever paint fair. During 3 days, artists will create paintings in 30 minutes or less, as well as other works over the weekend. Artists will sell select pieces at the end of the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to top artists. If you are an artist, young or old, and would like to participate, click the Register button and reserve your spot today.

THE FIRST BRUSH OF FALL

A Plein Air Artist Event

Sponsored by Horizon Bank
Co-sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters' Association

September 21, 22, 23

​Be prepared as artists from around the region converge on Michigan City and the surrounding areas with easels and paint brushes to compete for cash prizes in The Dunes Summer Theatre's first ever paint fair. During 3 days, artists will create paintings in 30 minutes or less, as well as other works over the weekend. Artists will sell select pieces at the end of the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to top artists. If you are an artist, young or old, and would like to participate, click the Register button and reserve your spot today.

We're bringing a night of stand-up sketch, & a bit of improv from two of the best comics in the midwest! Steven Lyons & Jamie Campbell are reuniting for a limited-run comedy tour that will hit a handful of lucky cities this October. The duo met when they were both stand-out performers in Chicago’s world-famous comedy scene. Two twelve year-olds trapped inside the bodies of 30-something men, their act combines sketch comedy, stand-up, improvisation, and any other mix of dumb fun they can think of!

Opening act TBA.

Credits:
Before disbanding when both left Chicago, they collaborated on the sketch comedy/talk show Talk Hard, which was named Chicago’s “Best Sketch/Improv Troupe” by The Chicago Reader. The duo has performed on numerous stages, including The CSz Theater, Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Chicago Underground Comedy, Under The Gun Theater, and as headliners at the Columbus Improv Festival. They appeared on television sets across the nation as guests on Steve Gadlin’s Star Makers. Steven now resides back in his home country of New Zealand, but is returning to the U.S. for a brief stint, making this very limited reunion tour possible. Don’t miss this rare chance to see Lyons & Campbell return to the stage!

About Steven:
Steven Lyons has performed comedy around the globe including Chicago, London, Boston, Bermuda, Vancouver, New York, Calgary, Indiana, across the Caribbean and even Auckland, New Zealand (where he lives)! Steven makes comedy hugs for your ears with his absurd yet empathetic views on life and language. Steven is a member of New Zealand’s renowned Improv Bandits, has performed with Second City Theatricals aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, and was a professional ensemble member at ComedySportz Chicago and Laugh Out Loud Theater. Having moved back to Nz from America in late 2016 his stand up performances made him a National Raw Quest Grand Finalist in 2017, he also co-hosts the I’ll Be Back Catalogue (Nz Comedy Guild nominated best podcast) and performs stand up regularly around Auckland.

“He hit us with quick-fire puns, well-written material and ended with some impressive impressions used to brilliant comedic effect.”
- Keeping Up With Nz

About Jamie:
Jamie Campbell is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and improviser. He is wrapping up a national tour of his critically-acclaimed one-man show, The Devil on the Wall or, That Time I Got Kidnapped. His debut album, Tell Me You’re Proud of Me, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s comedy charts. In Chicago, where he began his career, he was named the city’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by The Chicago Reader. He is a staff writer, and one of the stars of the cult web series Lunch and Learn, which has garnered millions of online views. You may recognize him from numerous television commercials, or his appearances on NBC's Chicago Fire and Pop TV's Hollywood Darlings. He has shared the stage or worked on projects with countless legendary names in comedy and entertainment, including Hannibal Buress, Cameron Esposito, Oscar Isaac, Chris Redd, Scott Adsit, Ty Burrell, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Alicia Keys, and Dana Carvey.
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“Quick wit & inventive riffing . . . uplifting humor & big laughs!”
- ChicagoNow

Join us October 20, 2018 at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City as we set sail aboard the S.S. NIETF for the 26th Annual NIETF Gala, Northwest Indiana's own version of The Tony Awards, recognizing excellence in theatre arts across the region.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

5:00 pm Doors Open for Dinner Guests, Cash Bar, Photo Booth open
5:30 pm Dinner served promptly at 5:30 pm, must be seated to be served. Volunteer recognition ceremony will be held during dinner.
6:30 pm Doors Open for Ceremony Only Guests, Cash Bar, Photo Booth open
7:00 pm Gala Awards Ceremony Begins
8:15 pm Intermission, Desserts Available for All Guests, Cash Bar
8:45 pm Gala Awards Ceremony Act 2 Begins
10:00 pm Gala Awards Ceremony Concludes, Dancing and Photo Booth
11:30 pm Event concludes

NIETF Member Pricing:
$40 Dinner and Ceremony, purchase before 9/15/18.
$50 Dinner and Ceremony, purchase between 9/15/18-10/7/18.

$25 Ceremony Only, puchase before 9/15/18.
$30 Ceremony Only, purchase between 9/15/18-10/7/18.

Non-NIETF Member Pricing:
$50 Dinner and Ceremony, purchase before 9/15/18.
$60 Dinner and Ceremony, purchase between 9/15/18-10/7/18.

$30 Ceremony Only, purchase before 9/15/18.
$35 Ceremony Only, purchase between 9/15/18-10/7/18.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Additionally, special rates available at Blue Chip Hotel for Saturday night, October 20, while they last. To make reservations, contact the hotel directly at 888-879-7711 and use group code GNI1020 (NIETF Gala). You will be asked to provide a credit card number for the first night's cost, then upon checkin (after 4 pm), you will pay the balance. NIETF is not handling these reservations.

Blue Chip Standard Room: $189 + tax
Spa Blue Standard Room: $219 + tax

Brightside Music Presents Shemekia Copeland With The Cash Box Kings

Concert At 7:30 PM On Saturday, October 20, 2018

Have you ever watched improv on Whose Line Is It Anyway or gone to the Second City in Chicago and thought, “Hey! I want to do that!” but didn’t think you could? Guess what? YOU CAN!!!

Join us at for a FREE improv workshop where you’ll get some easy-to-learn, low pressure instruction on improvisation with people at the same level. Intro students are invited to stick around for the Improv Jam afterwards where they get to play in a safe, fun environment with veterans of the improv community. The workshop is a great way to meet people, have fun and discover that you have what it takes to be an improviser. Best of all, it’s free!

Star Spangled Cabaret - A Veteran's Day Salute

Performance at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14

• Performance Date - Friday, December 7th at 7:30pm
• Theatre Northwest Black Box Theatre - located in the new Arts & Sciences Building

CLASSICAL BLAST! - THE DARK SIDE OF THE YULE - Christmas meets Classic Rock in Classical Blast's Dark Side of the Yule holiday concert. It's one of the most unique Christmas musical experiences you'll hear, with a mix of new, classic, and surprising. Classical Blast provides a new take on traditional carols, rocking them and mashing with rock music from the 60's to current, all performed on a mix of classical & rock instruments. Dark Side of the Yule includes music by Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Moody Blues, Metallica, Evanescence and so much more, all mashed with Christmas classics, medieval carols, and original holiday songs. Some examples, "Carol of the Bells/Game of Thrones," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy/Enter Sandman," or "Silent Night/Sound of Silence", come and experience the magic! This year's show features new vocalist Sophie Monroy and more surprises. Front row couch seating, which includes photo with the band, is available by calling the box office Tue-Sat 12N-4PM, 219-464-1636 ext 1

Celebrate The Season: A Christmas Cabaret

Performance At 1:00 PM On Wednesday, December 19

South Shore Orchestra: Holiday Pops!

Concert At 7:30 PM On Friday, December 21, 2018

Join Maestro Troy Webdell and the South Shore Orchestra for our traditional holiday celebration the entire family can enjoy! Featuring classic and comtemporary music of the holiday season including music from Ottorino Respighi's magical children's ballet THE FANTASTIC TOYSHOP!