Showing posts with label Valparaiso. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valparaiso. Show all posts

November 19, 2010

6th Annual Groovin’ Christmas Show, Nov 27 - Valpo

Bryan Lubeck was recently a featured guitarist at the American Smooth Jazz Awards – but on November 27th he brings his popular holiday show to the Valparaiso Memorial Opera House to focus on those less fortunate.
 
He is an electrifying Latin guitarist heard on radio stations around the world including the popular Chicago station WNUA, 87.7 FM. His critically acclaimed holiday CD “We Three Strings” was top 10 on radio stations in the US and sold tens of thousands of copies world wide.  Most recently he was chosen to be featured at the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010. 
Guitarist, Bryan Lubeck
 
His annual musical extravaganza helps provide over 1000 coats for kids and families in Northwest Indiana each year. Bryan’s instrumental music is herald worldwide and although he lives locally his music resonates internationally with over 40,000 albums sold globally.
 
The Novemeber 27 concert benefits “Coats For Kids and Families” a local charity started by members of the Merrillville Methodist Church in Valparaiso, IN and will be at the Memorial Opera House. The charity gave away over 1,100 coats this year to needy area residents thanks in part to the artist and his yearly upbeat concert series “Bryan Lubeck’s Groovin’ Christmas Show”.

"Music is in its way a gift to the soul, but I wanted to do something more tangible to help people – especially kids – in these tough economic times,” says Bryan when asked about his motivation. He’ll bring his touring band and some of the top musicians in the country to the exquisitely quaint setting of the Opera House for a world class show of traditional holiday music set to the Latin and contemporary urban grooves he is known for...

November 3, 2010

Two Fall Orchestra Concerts at Beach Coast Universities

Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra performance.
On Friday, November 5, the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra will be performing its fall concert. The show will feature music from Beethoven's Symphony no. 7 and Egmont Overture; Grieg's Holberg Suite.

The concert will be held in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in the Leighton Concert Hall starting at 8 p.m. (EST). Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children.

Visit the ticket purchasing website to buy online and choose where you'd like to sit with an interactive seating map.

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Also on Friday the 5th, Canadian Brass will be performing at Valparaiso University. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. (CST) in Valparaiso University's Chapel of the Resurrection.
Tickets are priced: $40 reserved, $25 adult, $15 senior citizens, non-Valpo students, and Valpo students, faculty and staff.

This concert is presented by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events and Valparaiso University Department of Music.




Written and researched by TheBeachCoast.com - visit our website for more family event information.

October 21, 2010

500 Turkeys Fundraising Auction at Pikk's Tavern

Tonight, Pikk's Tavern in Valparaiso is hosting a fund raising auction for the 500 Turkeys organization.

The auction will take place from 6-8p.m. CST and there will be hors d'oeuvres compliments of Pikk's and NWI Food Bank.

500 Turkeys is a donation organization that collects donations all year long to provide Thanksgiving dinners to 500 families.

There were twhispers on the 500 Turkeys Twitter page that there will be Bulls basketball tickets on the auction block, so bring your checkbooks, Bulls fans!

Pikk's Tavern
62 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, Ind.

 

Written and researched by TheBeachCoast.com - visit our website for more family event information.

October 20, 2010

Front Porch Music: Open Stage in Valpo

Each week on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Front Porch Music in Valparaiso opens its stage to brave musicians for an Open Stage night.

Each musician is allowed to play 2 or 3 songs each - showing off their skills to the 72-seated coffee house.

Entry is $3.50 for audience tickets and $2.50 for those performing. This is a venue for all ages, all instruments and all styles of music. To get the music flowing, every Thursday there is a featured performer that will start the night off and this week the performer is Mami Matsuda.

Front Porch Music sells acoustic guitars, banjos, electric guitars and many, many more instruments at the location in Valpo. There is also a huge selection of CDs from local and national acts for sale. For those musicians with instruments under-the-weather, there is a Front Porch Repair Shop on the top level of the location.

The retail section of the shop is open Monday - Friday from 10a.m. - 8p.m. and Saturdays 9a.m. - 4p.m.

Become a Beach Coast rock star tomorrow at Front Porch music at 505 E. Lincolnway in Valparaiso (219.464.4700).


Written and researched by TheBeachCoast.com - visit our website for more family event information. 

October 8, 2010

Oktoberfest at Pikk's Tavern in Valpo - October 9th

From the Pikk's Tavern Facebook page:

Join the South Shore Orchestra for bratwurst, beer and German band music. This is Oktoberfest like it was meant to be! Taste beer from our best local breweries! Eat sausages! Hear the music! Dance in your Lederhosen!

There will also being an ongoing silent auction to benefit the South Shore Orchestra.

Time: 2 pm to 9 pm
Kids' activities: 2 pm to 4 pm.

Tickets: $25 per adult advance purchase / $30 at the door day of the event, includes entrance and food. Cash bar. Kids 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by their parent or guardian with a paid ticket. 


Proceeds benefit the South Shore Orchestra, a 501c3 not for profit. Your donation makes it possible for the SSO to perform in the community. It also supports educational programs like South Shore Youth Orchestra and the South Shore Orchestra scholarship fund, and the fight against child abuse. Thanks for your support!

Sponsored by Pikk's Tavern, Adobo Grill, Vinci, American Mass Media and the South Shore Orchestra. 


If you'd like to join as an event sponsor, call Michael Webdell at 312-371-4239. Cash and in-kind donations and auction item donations are welcome. Sponsorship packages available.

Watch the event video!

October 7, 2010

Eat Up, Wine Down - Valpo, Ind.

The first Thursday of each month (which means tonight!), Valparaiso's downtown Lincolnway Avenue restaurant district hosts the "Eat Up, Wine Down" walking cuisine tour from 4p.m. - 10p.m.

For just $5 per entree or drink, participants can sample food from five downtown restaurants - Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Paparazzi, and Pikk’s Tavern - to explore the tastes from France to China. This monthly evening event is perfect for the fickle palate and adventurous tummy.

For more information and a map of the participating restaurants, visit the ValpoEvents website.

October 1, 2010

Live Music & Restaurant Discounts on the Square - Valpo

Saturday, October 2nd, Valparaiso, Ind. is getting some live entertainment and dining discounts all thanks to Jano Bicycles. The bicycle shop will be hosting free live music from 5p.m. - 7p.m. CST at which a special password will be mentioned to then be used to get up to 20% off discounts at 8 downtown restaurants only good on that Saturday night. 

Courthouse and Square.
The restaurants included in these secretive savings are Paparazzi's, Don Quijote, Pikk's, South Bend Chocolate Company, Bon Femme, Bistro 157, Blackbird Cafe, and Valpo Velvet. The retail shops also participating are Life Styles and Air One. 

“It's a great opportunity to enjoy our friendly downtown atomosphere, socialize, listen to live music and enjoy great food and beverages,” said Jim Jano, owner of Jano Bicycles.

Head on over to Valpo tomorrow evening to enjoy some great live music and secret savings across from the Courthouse at Jano Bicycles.

 

Written and researched by TheBeachCoast.com - visit our website for more family event information.

September 30, 2010

Valpo's 1st Annual Beerfest - October 2

This Saturday, October 2nd, will be the first ever BrewFest. The beer-centered event will take place in Downtown Valparaiso, Ind. from 1-5p.m. Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers while listening to live music, eating great food, and enjoying home brewer demos.

Brewers included in the fest are: Crown Brewing Co., Figure 8 Brewing, Upland Brewing Co., Blue Moon, People's Brewing Co., Konig Ludwig Weiss, Leinenkugel's, Magic Hat, Lindemans, New Belgium Brewing, New Holland Brewing, North Coast Brewing Co., Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Woodchuck Draft Cider, Goose Island & many more!

$55 VIP tickets have been sold out, but there are General Admission tickets still left to purchase online for $40. These tickets include a festival sampling glass and unlimited sampling of any and all festival beers. 

There will also be a chance to cast your vote for your favorite Indiana craft beer. BrewFest is awarding the coveted HOOSIER BREW award to the top vote. Each Hoosier brewery is able to enter 2 brews and every BrewFest attendee is able to vote for just one.

Live music will be provided by The Triple Dose Band. Check out the band's info here.
 
Valpo BrewFest says that this Saturday "is a celebration of the great craft beer and the cool people that enjoy it." So, if you're cool enough and you enjoy great craft beer enough, head over to Valparaiso, Ind. and enjoy the festivities a-brewin'! 

Going along with the BrewFest saying, Cheers to Ya!

Any and all questions should be emailed to info@valpobrewfest.com.

Check out the latest issue of TheBeachCoast.com and this month's feature of local Beach Coast breweries.


Written and researched by TheBeachCoast.com - visit our website for more family event information. 

September 10, 2010

32nd Annual Popcorn Festival Sat, Sept. 11th - Valpo

Having been named the Best of the Region by The Times readers for the past 14 years, the Valparaiso Annual Popcorn Festival has become a September staple for Beach Coast inhabitants. This year's fest is Saturday, September 11th held in the heart of downtown Valparaiso incorporating a theme of "Popcorn in Paradise."

This is Valparaiso's 32nd year hosting the ode to Orville Redenbacher's popcorn legacy which attracts around 50,000 attendees every year making Valparaiso the place to be this weekend.

Look to the skies to see this attraction.
The downtown event will host over 200 arts & crafts booths along with more than 30 food vendors. Events that happen outside the downtown area are the Cutest Baby Contest, Rotary Popcorn Open, and the 20th Annual Kiwanis Hot Air Balloon Show (September 10th and 11th).

There will also be live music on two different stages Saturday along with a kids play place. It'll be fun for the whole family! Go to www.valparaisoevents.com for more information for this weekend's festivities.

September 2, 2010

Eat Up, Wine Down - Valpo, Ind

The first Thursday of each month (which means tonight!), Valparaiso's downtown Lincolnway Avenue restaurant district hosts the "Eat Up, Wine Down" walking cuisine tour from 4p.m. - 10p.m.

For just $5 per entree or drink, participants can sample food from five downtown restaurants - Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Paparazzi, and Pikk’s Tavern - to explore the tastes from France to China. This monthly evening event is perfect for the fickle palate and adventurous tummy.

For more information and a map of the participating restaurants, visit the ValpoEvents website.

September 1, 2010

Valpo's Popcorn Fest Sept. 11th

Having been named the Best of the Region by The Times readers for the past 14 years, the Valparaiso Annual Popcorn Festival has become a September staple for Beach Coast inhabitants. This year's fest is Saturday, September 11th held in the heart of downtown Valparaiso incorporating a theme of "Popcorn in Paradise."

This is Valparaiso's 32nd year hosting the ode to Orville Redenbacher's popcorn legacy which attracts around 50,000 attendees every year making Valparaiso the place to be next weekend.

The downtown event will host over 200 arts and crafts booths and more than 30 food vendors. Events that happen outside of the downtown area are the Cutest Baby Contest, Rotary Popcorn Open, and the 20th Annual Kiwanis Hot Air Balloon Show (September 10th and 11th). There will also be live music on two different stages on Saturday along with a kids play place. Fun for the whole family! Go to www.valparaisoevents.com for more information for next weekend's festivities.