You no longer have to drive into the city for that famous Chicago-style pizza – Old Chicago can be found right here in Northwest Indiana.
With its motto, “friends don’t let friends be bored. Hang out at Old Chicago for some really good food, a few beers and a great time,” owner Tom Connelly says the location near the Star Theatre complex has become a popular spot since it opened in October of 2008.
Walk into Mark O’s Bar and Grill in Portage and you can’t help but relax and feel like you’ve just walked off the beach in Florida. Owner Mark Oprisko has put together a winning combination after making a move seven years ago when the building at 2385 Willowcreek Road became available.
The First Annual Little Turtle Music & Arts Festival was created by local “green” music label/production company, “Three Heads Company” and the environmental website, “A Greener Indiana”. Named after Chief Little Turtle, one of the Midwest’s first environmental activists, Little Turtle Music & Arts Festival was designed to be a gathering of friends and lovers of music and the arts; rallying support to create a more environmentally conscious community, state and country.
Every healthy community is made up of several key players and Northwestern Indiana’s late night community is lucky to count Harry Karahalios as a member of theirs.
Like a temple of the many gods from the universal pantheon, this place is visited religiously and has its share of deities, priests, patrons, and parishioners. Like one of the many gods themselves, this place goes by many names and assumes various forms. It is known as mixedmartialarts.com, mmatv.com, or more affectionately as The Underground. It is, in essence, the virtual hub for anyone participating in the world of mixed martial marts. Anyone and everyone, including fans and fighters, spend time posting and reading the eclectic multitude of articles, videos, photos, and opinions associated with the fastest growing sport on the planet.
Benny’s Restaurant has been getting a fresh shake up as of late. Already a long standing institution in Michigan City, Benny’s was recently purchased by Michiana resident Jonathan Hale. Having spent almost a decade working there already, Hale was ready to make a few changes of his own after taking over. And for a little over one year now, he has been doing just that.
This is perhaps the hardest article I’ve ever had to think about writing. This month’s recipe is not my own, but my nephew Joe Martin’s. Joe was an adventurous and passionate Chef. He created some of the best sauces and off the cuff meal ideas I’ve ever eaten.
Comedian Jack Warren has come a long way from his Michigan roots. Before he became the globe trotting comedian he is today, he was just another kid with dreams of becoming a rock star. That all changed, however, after Sam Kinison’s legendary stand-up performances changed his life. These days Jack spends less time playing guitar and more time telling jokes. Coming up this month he’ll be traveling to Iraq and Kuwait to entertain the troops, as well as making a stop here in Michiana. While not quite his home town, it’s still nice to see a “local boy” done good.
You no longer have to drive into the city for that famous Chicago-style pizza – Old Chicago can be found right here in Northwest Indiana. 
Walk into Mark O’s Bar and Grill in Portage and you can’t help but relax and feel like you’ve just walked off the beach in Florida. Owner Mark Oprisko has put together a winning combination after making a move seven years ago when the building at 2385 Willowcreek Road became available. 
The explosive growth of the Latino population has flagged our region as one of the most diverse areas in the state. 
The First Annual Little Turtle Music & Arts Festival was created by local “green” music label/production company, “Three Heads Company” and the environmental website, “A Greener Indiana”. Named after Chief Little Turtle, one of the Midwest’s first environmental activists, Little Turtle Music & Arts Festival was designed to be a gathering of friends and lovers of music and the arts; rallying support to create a more environmentally conscious community, state and country. 
Just a few blocks south of Ridge Road on Cleveland Street, you’ll find a real gem in Beerbelly’s, a relatively new bar and grill in Northwest Indiana. 
Every healthy community is made up of several key players and Northwestern Indiana’s late night community is lucky to count Harry Karahalios as a member of theirs. 
Like a temple of the many gods from the universal pantheon, this place is visited religiously and has its share of deities, priests, patrons, and parishioners. Like one of the many gods themselves, this place goes by many names and assumes various forms. It is known as mixedmartialarts.com, mmatv.com, or more affectionately as The Underground. It is, in essence, the virtual hub for anyone participating in the world of mixed martial marts. Anyone and everyone, including fans and fighters, spend time posting and reading the eclectic multitude of articles, videos, photos, and opinions associated with the fastest growing sport on the planet. 
Benny’s Restaurant has been getting a fresh shake up as of late. Already a long standing institution in Michigan City, Benny’s was recently purchased by Michiana resident Jonathan Hale. Having spent almost a decade working there already, Hale was ready to make a few changes of his own after taking over. And for a little over one year now, he has been doing just that. 
This is perhaps the hardest article I’ve ever had to think about writing. This month’s recipe is not my own, but my nephew Joe Martin’s. Joe was an adventurous and passionate Chef. He created some of the best sauces and off the cuff meal ideas I’ve ever eaten. 
Comedian Jack Warren has come a long way from his Michigan roots. Before he became the globe trotting comedian he is today, he was just another kid with dreams of becoming a rock star. That all changed, however, after Sam Kinison’s legendary stand-up performances changed his life. These days Jack spends less time playing guitar and more time telling jokes. Coming up this month he’ll be traveling to Iraq and Kuwait to entertain the troops, as well as making a stop here in Michiana. While not quite his home town, it’s still nice to see a “local boy” done good. 