Great Lakes Grand Prix 2023
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-06 | Washington Park, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
GREAT LAKES GRAND PRIX
AUGUST 2 – 6, 2023
The 14th Annual Award-Winning Great Lakes Grand Prix features many of the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats racing on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. Throughout this action-packed free event, walk through Washington Park and chat with owners, racers and team members which also appear in the downtown boat parade and block party. All weekend long, enjoy live entertainment, family fun, food, drinks and RACING!

Art Barn School of Art-7th ANNUAL ART BLITZ
2023-08-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | IN
Immerse yourself in a world of art-making, with live demos and creative detours for all ages. Roll up your sleeves or relax and watch.

An engaging schedule of demonstrations and hands-on art activities for children and adults will also include live music, food, mini classes, an exhibition of artwork from our permanent collection, and fun for all ages.

The annual Art Blitz event helps Art Barn highlight its educational art offerings with live demonstrations and exhibitions of regional art, and collaborations with other arts organizations.

The festival is designed to encourage visitors and residents of all ages to actively engage in various art activities. Art Barn’s retreat-like atmosphere provides plenty of inspiration for creative minds.

All proceeds support Art Barn School of Art educational programs.

Activities

Ongoing Art Activities include

Treasures From the Archive exhibition in Gallery

Interactive Mural – Participate in our newest Monarch-themed mural

Clay Pot Decoupage – decorate a small clay pot to take home

Ink on Vellum – drip and paint alcohol for beautiful effects

Chair painting – paint to a chair that will live at Art Barn or your home

Sunflower Gardens in full bloom! Visit the garden and cut stems to take home

Pollinator Parade – learn about Monarchs and color a page designed by Melissa Washburn

Humane IN Wildlife – wildlife art project + meet animal ambassadors

Respite House – Interactive recovery art mural

Henna by Tattoo Art Therapy + Face Painting for kids

Silent Auction – Bid on items to support Art Barn programs

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Scheduled Activities Include:

Live performances on stage (magic, music, mini-musicals)

Demonstrations in wheel throwing, pastels, cyanotype photography, plein air painting + acrylic, oil and watercolor painting.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust naturalists will introduce our brand new Monarch habitat

Catch a glimpse of our resident unicorn!

Hit the trails to explore Art Barn’s 69 acres.

Check out https://www.artbarnschool.org/art-blitz for more information.

41st Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20 | IN
Saturday, AUG 19, 2023 — AUG 20, 2023

Join TEAM WIMS/WHFB LIVE for the 41st Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF)! LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! It takes place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, to connect festivalgoers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions. During this year’s festival, expect all sorts of artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos and a live mural competition. LCA’s summer blockbuster “Vivian Maier In Color” will also be on display inside the Hyndman Gallery.
Admission:

Saturday Admission: $5
LCA Members: Free
Children 16 & Under: Free
Active Military Personnel and Veterans: Free
Sunday Admission: Free (Thanks to McDonald’s of LaPorte County)

Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W 2nd St # 100, Michigan City, IN

For more information, please visit: https://www.lubeznikcenter.org/

Neighbors Organizing Against Racism Ribbon Cutting at June Woods Park
2023-08-20 15:00 - 17:00 | IN
Neighbors Organizing Against Racism and The City of Benton Harbor is paying homage to its history. On August 20th Benton Harbor will be dedicating and renaming Broadway Park to June Woods Memorial Park.
The park name was changed when Neighbors Organizing Against Racism went before the City of Benton Harbor to seek approval of the name change in September of 2022.
Neighbors Organizing Against Racism Partnered with Whirlpool for the corporation’s Community Impact Day in June of 2023 on improving and upgrading the park including replacing basketball hoops, installing a turf field, upgrading the play areas and repainting all the surfaces.

“We wanted to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy the all amazing upgrades and restoration Whirlpool provided at the newly re-named June Woods Park. It is going to be a day of fun for the whole community. N.O.A.R has been fortunate to have such a great community partner in the Whirlpool Corporation since we formed in 2020 and that relationship has enabled a lot of great work,” says Trenton Bowens, N.O.A.R. Founder and Executive Director.

June Woods was a slave who escaped slavery during the civil war and became a small business owner in Benton Harbor. He was responsible for planting trees in Benton Harbor and throughout Southwest Michigan. Woods is currently buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery with no tombstone. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism is working with an anonymous donor to place a tombstone.

The ribbon cutting and park dedication will take place on Sunday August 20th 2023 at 3:00pm at 980 Broadway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The event is part of a community fun day taking place at the park with a basketball tournament, food and refreshments, face painting for the kids and a dunk tank. Stay up to date on activities with Organizing Against Racism at their facebook page.

Event Host: Neighbors Organizing Against Racism
Event Date: August 20, 2023
Event Time: 3pm
Location: 276 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Media Contact: Trenton Bowens (269) 861-2861 (cell) or trenton.bowens@yahoo.com

Chris Young to Headline La Porte County Fair
2024-07-10 18:00 - 23:30 | LaPorte County Fair, 2581 IN-2, LaPorte, IN, 46350, United States
Chris Young will be at the La Porte County Fair On Wednesday July 10th, 2024. For tickets and information check out www.lpfair.com. The La Porte County Fair will be July 6th-13th, 2024.

XINSURANCE GREAT LAKES GRAND PRIX 2024
2024-07-31 - 2024-08-04 | Washington Park, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
See the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats dash and splash along the southern edge of Lake Michigan, visible from Washington Park beach and shoreline. Meet boat owners, racers and team members staged throughout Washington Park. This free, action-packed weekend boasts a boat parade, block party, live entertainment, family activities, festival food and drinks and the ultimate in power-boat racing.

Stay tuned for the daily schedule which will be released later this year.

42nd Lubeznik Arts Festival
2024-08-17 10:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | Lubeznik Art Center, 101 W 2nd St # 100, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Join us this summer for the 42nd Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF)! LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! Taking place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, LAF connects festivalgoers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions. During this year’s festival, we’ll have all sorts of artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, demos and a live mural competition. LCA’s summer blockbuster exhibition will also be on display inside the Hyndman Gallery.

Admission:

Saturday Admission: $5
LCA Members: Free
Children 16 & Under: Free
Active Military Personnel and Veterans: Free
Sunday Admission: Free (Thanks to McDonald’s of LaPorte County)
Free off-site parking is available.

La Porte County Fair July 5th-July 12th, 2025
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12 | LaPorte County Fair, 2581 IN-2, LaPorte, IN, 46350, United States
Check out the 179th La Porte County Fair at the La Porte County Fairgrounds July 5th-July 12th, 2025. For tickets and information check out www.lpfair.com.

16th Annual Award-Winning XINSURANCE GREAT LAKES GRAND PRIX
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-03 | Washington Park, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Each August, the award-winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix roars into action, showcasing the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats. Watch these high-speed vessels race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with stunning views from Washington Park Beach and shoreline. Get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams stationed throughout Washington Park. This free, adrenaline-filled week features a boat parade, lively block party, golf outing, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festival food and drinks, and the thrill of powerboat racing at its finest!

Free Week Long Events-JULY 28 – AUGUST 3, 2025-

WASHINGTON PARK, MICHIGAN CITY, IN

Art Barn School of Art- Art Blitz
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun with interactive art activities, live music, live art demos, food vendors, artist booths, shopping, hay rides, and more! Experience the retreat-like atmosphere of Art Barn, where you can roll up your sleeves, create art, and make lasting memories with family and friends. It’s a perfect event for all ages!
