Tickets for the 20th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala hosted by Delta Theta Tau to benefit Opportunity Enterprises are now on sale, and may be purchased on-line at www.oppent.org or by contacting Chris Schneidt at 219-464-9621, ext. 233 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tickets are $90 per person.

The event is scheduled for Friday, March 9, in the Valparaiso University Harre Union Ballroom, from 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm. The night will feature elegant hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, silent and live auctions using new “bid-by-text” technology, music and dancing. Dress is casual with an elegant twist – jeans are encouraged, diamonds are welcome!

Nativity of Our Savior is hosting a series of Lenten Fish Dinners on Fridays, February 24 through March 30. The menu features 6 butterfly breaded fried shrimp, 5 oz garlic herb baked tilapia filet, and 5 oz potato crusted baked cod.

Choice of one seafood item is $8 per meal, choice of two seafood items is $10 per meal. All dinners include potato, vegetable, salad bar, coffee and water.

Also available are pierogies: potato, cheese, or kraut, $8 per dozen or $2 for 3. Bowls of macaroni and cheese will be $3.

On Friday, February 24, 2012, South Shore Dance Alliance (SSDA) and Southlake Children’s Choir (SCC) are joining together in a fundraising event, “Leap into the Arts,” now in its fifth year. This exceptional evening includes a complimentary cocktail hour, dinner, raffle, a stellar silent auction, DJ/dancing, and performances throughout the evening by SSDA and SCC as well as by guest performers Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wolffgang.

Please support South Shore Dance Alliance! This is one of the biggest fundraising events for our organization, and your support makes a huge difference. Tickets are not available at the door, so please order your tickets online today:

“The Ides of March”
March 2 – April 1, 2012
Opening Reception First Friday March 2, 5-8pm
Southern Shore Art Association Gallery
724 Franklin, Michigan City, IN
219-879-4980
Hours: First Friday 12-8pm, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-5pm

You’ve seen the movie…now see the exciting show at the Southern Shore Art Association. “THE IDES OF MARCH”, a members only show, will usher in exciting work from new and current members alike and leave you with a lasting impression of “WOW!!” Curated by long time members Kathleen Farley and Staara, this show promises to amaze and delight you, and acquaint you with the many talented members of the Southern Shore Art Association.

A celebration of food will complement current exhibitions at Lubeznik Center for the Arts' First Friday @ 5 after-hours open house on March 2 from 5-8 p.m.

Visitors to the Center will have an opportunity to taste a variety of local and organic items ranging from pasture raised meats to pastries ― and learn more about food and food production.

"I believe that letting farm animals live and behave as naturally as possible produces the healthiest most flavorful meat and eggs," says Leonard Pressel of Grandpa's Farm. "We chose the name Grandpa's Farm to help explain how we raise our animals. We tell everyone we do it the same way our Grandpa did." Pressel sells eggs and meats at Farmer's Markets in season, and will be sampling his hickory smoked ham at Lubeznik Center's First Friday event.

Join us for The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Spring Antique & Collectibles! The Spring show is this Saturday & Sunday, February 25th & 26th in the Industrial Arts Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, Indiana. We will be hosting over forty antique & collectible vendors this weekend who will be offering our attendees a wide selection of unique items. Refreshments will be available at the show from a local favorite, Bubba-Q-Bar-B-Q.