Of Notoriety: Dance moves, as in Michael Jackson’s film role, still ‘Wiz’ stage magic
When I interviewed Katherine Jackson in August 2013, we talked about Michael Jackson and his role in the film “The Wiz.”
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From the Farm: Jack LaLanne’s widow Elaine marks 100th birthday with toast to fitness guru husband
I’ve had the good fortune of counting Jack LaLanne and his wife of 50-plus years Elaine as friends during the course of my writing career.
Of Notoriety: ‘Indiana Jones’ celebrates 45 years with Chicago Philharmonic movie concert
Readers and radio listeners frequently ask me over the years: How did the adventure film character Indiana Jones get his name?
From the Farm: Meals on Wheels 25th annual gala breaks record-setting $200,000
This year’s $200,000 total can be compared to the equivalent of funding more than 21,000 meals to serve up to Meals on Wheels NWI clients.
Of Notoriety: Easter bonnets, stage story and choir concert join ‘Ben-Hur’ radio play
Entertainment news from around the region.
Of Notoriety: Steel mills doc in Whiting, while ‘Michael’ gets Portage premiere
Director and filmmaker Steven J. Walsh is bringing his documentary “Southeast: a city within a city” to the Hoosier Theatre.
From the Farm: A Symphony Society member’s 100th birthday paired with a member’s passing
Evelyn Tolpa Lisek of Gary celebrated her 100th birthday last week with her family and friends on March 8.
Of Notoriety: Merrillville grad taking Broadway bows as Washington in ‘Hamilton’
It’s a dream come true for actor Adrian Weaver to play George Washington in the Broadway tour of the hit musical “Hamilton.”
Whiting leader, creator of ‘Mr. Pierogi,’ Gayle Kosalko dies at 76
Gayle Kosalko, credited as one of the early creators and backers of Whiting’s Pierogi Festival, died Friday, March 6.
From the Farm: Son of late Lawrence Welk Jr. responds; Ralna English shares fudge recipe
Kevin Welk contacted me through representatives at The Welk Group and asked that I publish their news release, to represent both sides.