Easter is only a few days away and there are lots of events to commemorate the holiday as well as other really fun things to do this weekend! As always, if you have an event you'd like to feature, send us an email at share@ideasinmotionmedia.com!
2015 April First Friday at LCA: Poetry Slam
Lubeznik Center for the Arts will present a Poetry Slam with J.W. Baz as the host. Poets are invited to showcase their works in a raucous audience-juried event. Participants should prepare three original pieces, each under 3 minutes in length. Each poet will be provided the opportunity to present one of their works. In tournament style, poets will be eliminated each round until one is left standing as the Poetry Slam Champion. Please get in touch with Janet Bloch at 219-874-4900 or jbloch@lubeznikcenter.org with your contact information to pre-register. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Admission is free. Light bites catered by Shoreline Brewery.
Go See a Movie at Portage IMAX
There are a ton of great movies to see this weekend at the Portage IMAX! Check out the second installment of the Divergent Series: Insurgent, or Disney's Cinderella, or Furious 7.
Family Hike and Meet the Animals at Sunset Hill
Family Hike - Saturday, April 4 & Friday, April 10, 10-11am, Sunset Hill Farm, Free Join us as we explore all nature has to offer at Sunset Hill! A new month always brings a new topic for exploring, discussing and investigating. No Registration Required. Meet the Animals - Saturday, April 4 & Friday, April 10, 11-12pm, Sunset Hill Farm, Free All are invited to stop by and meet the animals and their caretakers while learning about life on a farm. No Registration Required.
Culver's of Valparaiso and Culver's of Schererville Easter Eggs-Travaganza set for Saturday, April 4, 2015
Join in the holiday fun and come to Culver’s of Valparaiso or Culver's of Schererville for an egg hunt with Scoopie!
Spend Your 2015 Easter at Gino's Steakhouse
Are you looking to make plans with your family or friends for Easter? Then come to Gino's Steakhouse on Sunday April 5th for our Easter Day Buffet. From 11am - 5pm guests can enjoy wonderful food made by our talented kitchen staff at both our Dyer and Merrillville locations.
The Electrifying New Doo-Wop Musical "The Signal" to Appear at the Theatre at the Center on April 4, 2015
Featuring music from native Gary, Indiana groups, The Spaniels and Stormy Weather, The Signal is bringing back 1965 rhapsody to Theatre at the Center this Spring.
Help Me Mommy Continues Rocky Horror Picture Show in Northwest Indiana
In the basement of Hobart’s Art Theater, there’s a brightly painted green room filled with wigs, fishnets and plenty of sequinned corsets. With racks of costumes, makeup bags strewn beside mirrors, and plenty of six inch heels - these items are adorned for a lost couple, a manufactured man, a groupie, a couple of aliens, and for that sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania.
La Porte Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt to Take Place on April 4, 2015
The LaPorte Jaycees are having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Laporte County Fairgrounds. This is a free event, and this year the Easter Egg Hunt will be in the carnival section of the fairgrounds which is a new location. The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 9 a.m sharp (rain, snow, or shine)! Arrive early and get pictures taken with the Easter bunny beginning at 8:15 a.m. The hunt is divided into four age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 and there are prize eggs in each age group. Only the 0-3 age group may have help from parents. No strollers allowed. Please bring Easter baskets or bags for your children to use during the hunt. There will be raffle tickets to purchase at a $1 a piece to try and win one of our awesome raffle baskets.
Michigan City Police Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday, April 4, 2015
On Wednesday April 1st from 8am until we are done we will be filling the plastic eggs with candy. This will take place in the Senior Center located in Washington Park. Refreshments and drinks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be served at 11:30am. Please stop in for a few hours to assist. All volunteers are welcome.
2015 Ringing in Springs 5K and 10K Run, 5K Prediction Walk and Kids Run Run
Come help Ring in Spring, with the Annual Ringing in Spring 5K, 10K, 5K Prediction Walk or the Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 4th at the Valparaiso Family YMCA. This run benefits the Y’s Annual Community Assistance Campaign, which helps members of our community with financial aid for Child Care, Y memberships, Summer Camp and much more. The race begins at 9am, the walk at 9:10am and the Kids Fun Run at 10am.