A free classical music concert series celebrates 25 years
The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival was started by a couple who wanted to introduce more people to classical music. The festival starts Aug. 8.
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Introducing Chesterton’s new world-class art gallery
Two retired lawyers, one with long ties to the area, are making a big bet on contemporary art in Chesterton.
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Billy’s Blueberry farm has a new owner, new name
Bubba’s Blueberry Farm, a u-pick operation in Michigan City, is open only Saturdays and Sundays this season as the new owners ramp up.
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A new bookstore in Three Oaks
Wind + Stars Bookstore opened a few weeks ago in Commune + Market, joining Alan Ray’s coffee shop.
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A cool new bar in an historic Miller Beach spot
Beach Box, a tavern in Miller, took over the building that for decades was home to locally famous Ono’s Pizza.
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Black Currant Bakehouse has a new home
The popular bakery, offering vegan pastries and vegetarian sandwiches, has moved to bigger digs in Union Pier.
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A new antiques shop in a one-room schoolhouse
Tossed & Found, near the Hesston Steam Museum in LaPorte, is located in an historic schoolhouse.
Keep readingIt’s peak lavender season. Here’s where to pick some.
Peak cutting season is starting at Lavender Bliss Flower Farm, a cut-your-own place in Bridgman selling soaps, candles and more, plus, some really tasty lavender lemonade and popsicles.
Keep readingFormer co-owner trying to resurrect Greenbush
Justin Heckathorn sent an email to Greenbush Mug Club members a few days ago, outlining his plans to reopen the popular brewery and restaurant, which abruptly closed in April after 15 years.
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Here’s what’s new in The Dunes and Harbor Country in the past two years
My piece for WBEZ and The Chicago Sun-Times runs down the area restaurants and shops that have opened over the past two years.
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