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Everything Happening in NWI in May
A Recap of Local and State News
Today’s Headlines
Weather Forecast for NWI
The Call to Explore:
Welcome, Explorers, to your Monday edition of NWI Explored. It’s officially May and that means we’re one step closer to NWI summer. I’ll appreciate the mid 50s weather over the 90+ degree heat and humidity of July, but to each their own. For May, we’re going to continue testing out some new features to the newsletter. We recently started our weekly polls and there are a lot of other ideas we have to help engage this community and build new ways to explore. The polls that we’ve started doing each week seem to have been a huge hit with y’all! We’ve had so many responses for places that we’d never heard of or have meant to try but can’t quite get to, so we really appreciate all of the input the Explorers have given us. We’re going to provide recaps of the results on occasion, but we want to gather a few results at a time before including it here. Thanks again for all the continued input. Thanks for reading everyone and we hope that May is just as great as April! Now, onto the newsletter!
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Every issue of NWI Explored comes with The Lowdown: a roundup of the most important news and headlines around the Region and Indiana writ large.
NIPSCO has reached an agreement with its union-represented cleric workers, ending the month-long lockout and returning all affected to work effectively Tuesday.
300 clerical workers, represented by USW Local 13796, were the last holdouts on the contract negotiations between the natural gas and electrical utility and union workers. The contract is said to offer higher wages, enhanced benefits, career development opportunities and improved safety standards.
The Hoosier Lottery announced last week that a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket was sold to a Region resident at the Al’s Supermarket in LaPorte - entitled the local to a prize worth $71.1 million. Two others in the Region won $1 million and $2 million last week as well.
The full, 87-page federal indictment against a locally-operated illegal gambling ring, whose operators owned Gino’s Steakhouse and Paragon Restaurant and were raided last week, has been released.
You can read the full indictment at the link right here, but we will go over some of the key revelations since the raids happened last week.
Federal fillings indicate that Paragon Restaurant in Hobart served as a drop site for illegal gambling, led by James Gerodemos (owner of both Paragon and Gino’s) with implications that tie former Lake County Sheriff John Buncich to the activites. Buncich was indicted on federal bribery convictions in 2017 and it’s thought that he and Gerodemos have been connected since the early 2000s. Buncich owned a smoke shop that neighbored Paragon Restaurant in Hobart around the time that the family and he are thought to have met - around 2004.
Federal agents have said that their investigation into this gambling ring and the Gerodemos family have been ongoing for over 20 years. These raids have brought with them 22 individuals charged for federal crimes in connection with this illegal gambling ring
This ring, spearheaded by James Gerodemos, have had incidents reported against them that have only recently come to light in the wake of the raids on their tethered restaurants
A Florida man reached out to authorities saying that the NWI gambling ring threatened his life over a supposed gambling debt of $30,000. The criminals tried to track the man down after he fled, but with continued threats on his life he remained hidden until reaching out to authorities to report the group.
James Gerodemos is directly cited as having threatened the daughter of a Texas man who had outstanding debts to this illegal gambling ring, claiming that Gerodemos would sexually assault this man’s daughter (who was attending Valparaiso University at the time) if he didn’t pay up. This is backed up by a video that authorities acquired from Gerodemos of one of his cooks at Gino’s Steakhouse (and current co-defendant) Ehab Mustafa - known as “Eddie” -delivering a pizza and a bouquet of roses to the Texas man’s house with a note that detailed how if the man didn’t pay up, they would be heading to Valparaiso University - implying a similar thing to Gerodemos’ earlier threats.
All in all, Gerodemos and his 21 associates have been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy, extortion, collection of debts by extortionate means, money laundering, use of interstate communications to transmit wagering information, and operation of an illegal gambling business. This was a multistate, multi-million dollar operation spanning decades, reliant on threats, money laundering and a sprawling network of local businesses and powerful operatives. Stay tuned to see how wide the web can truly get.
The Lake County Historical Society and Museum was forced to leave the Old Lake County Courthouse last year, but has found a new home at the current site of the Lake County Solid Waste Management District building. The new location will sit at 8695 Broadway in Merrillville, leasing the front of the building to continue operations.
The builders behind the AmeriPlex at the Crossroads and AmeriPlex at the Port developments, Holladay Properties, have made plans for a new industrial park that will sit on U.S. 20 in Michigan City - near by Swan Lake Memorial Park. Holladay has also broken ground on a $5 million industrial building at 6101 Cleveland Ave in Michigan City.
Bolstered by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the City of Michigan City has announced a tree watering program citywide - supporting the long-term health of the 500 trees it planted last fall. Tycol Excavating will be carrying out the efforts, so residents may notice tanker trucks moving through neighborhoods as a part of the weekly schedule of tree watering.
Former Democrat State Representative Chet Dobis passed away this Saturday. He was 83 years old. Dobis helped to establish the town of Merrillville and fueled growth in Lake County for the majority of his career in Washington. His contributions are still felt to this day across the Region. Our thoughts are with the Dobis family.
Below, you can find a run down of the local town halls, public forums and city meetings that will be taking place this week across the Region.
Crown Point City Council
City Hall, 101 N. East St.
Monday, May 4th at 6 p.m.
City Council will be considering the rezoning of a pair of lots that will bring a 172-unit subdivision to the southeast side. The rezoning measures were approved by the Plan Commission last week as well. Find the full agenda on the city website right here.
Hobart City Council
City Hall, 414 Main St.
Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m.
The Council will be considering an annexation and zoning changes at the meeting. Clay 138 LLC is looking for a 140 acre plot to be rezoned from residential to light manufacturing, stipulated on a full development plan and a provision that Clay St. must be widened to accomodate the development. Full agenda is available here.
Hobart Plan Commission
Hobart City Court at PCC Building, 705 E. 4th St
Thursday, May 7th, at 6:30 p.m.
Rezoning for a new 63-lot subdivision near 39th and Maple and a variety of rezoning and site plans related to the proposed Amazon data center project are on the agenda. A full agenda can be found here.
Munster Town Council, Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m.
LaPorte City Council, Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m.
Valparaiso Plan Commission, Tuesday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m.
Portage Common Council, Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.
Michigan City City Council, Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.
Griffith Town Council, Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
➡️What’s In, What’s Out? ➡️
A quick summary of the businesses around NWI that have come and those that have gone
Panda Express will be coming to Dyer with a location opening soon at 919 Joliet St., next to Taco Bell and McDonald’s.
Chef Uli Gom is coming back to downtown Griffith where he made his name known with restaurants like Tapas Cafe and Flako’s Tacos. His new venture, Sangria Tapas Grill, opened up at 105 N. Broad St this past Friday. Sangria Tapas Grill will offer an enticing mix of Thai, Peruvian, Mexican, Spanish and various South American flavors.
Biggby Coffee is planning to open another location in Crown Point at 801 N. Main St.
Merrillville’s 7 Brew Coffee location opens today, at 71 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Flat Rock Grill in Chesterton opens up for service today, taking over the former Craft House space off of Indiana Boundary Road. Flat Rock Grill has been known for their Edwardsburg, MI location, but is bringing their upscale, contemporary American cuisine to Duneland.
The Sugar Bowl Restaurant in Michigan City has closed, but is looking for a new location. Their deal on the old location with a previous owner was voided by the new property owner, so they are without a home for the moment. They will be remaining in Michigan City should they find a new location to open up at.
Steel and Spice Caribbean Restaurant has opened up in downtown Gary at 752 Broadway. The upscale feeling spot has live music on the weekends and has already pulled in celebrity guests in Marlon Wayans and R&B group Mindless Behavior, while also boasting a menu of Caribbean classics and contemporary American classics.
Opportunity Enterprises has opened a new cafe inside of the Valpo YMCA. OE is a nonprofit that helps to empower people with disabilities and their new venture is this cafe that will be serving smoothies, tea, iced coffee, snacks and OE’s own Do Goodies products. I love the work that Opportunity Enterprises does and believe them to be a beacon in my hometown, so I love to share all the great work they’re doing.
Bob Evans in Merrillville has shuttered its doors after over 40 years of operation in the location. Locations in the Region remain in Valpo and Chesterton.
Root & Bone, the upscale Southern-inspired restaurant opened by Top Chef contestants and chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, will be closing its doors after service on Sunday, May 3rd. They also confirmed that their Indianapolis location will be closing as well.
Smoketown Blues in downtown Valpo has served its last meal, as it was told to customers yesterday that it would be their last day of operation. At the time of writing, there hasn’t been an official notice from the owners of the establishment, so if we’ve received incorrect information please let us know! Smoketown Blues was open for ~4 years and served up smoked BBQ favorites and in-house bakery treats.
☑️Recurring Reminders for NWI Locals☑️
Tomorrow is Election Day for the Indiana Primaries. Find your polling location at the site below and make your voices heard!
🌽Farmer’s Market Rundown🌽
A look at the local farmer’s markets and the like that will be running imminently
Crown Point Farmer’s Market
183 S. West St. (Bulldog Park)
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, starting May 23rd
Cedar Lake Farmer’s Market
7408 Constitution Ave
Every Wednesday from 3-8pm starting May 13th, some Saturdays starting May 23rd
Miller Beach Farmers Market
667 S. Lake St
Every Sunday from 11am to 1pm, starting June 4th
The Sunday Vibe Market
4405 N Calumet Ave, Valpo
Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm, starting May 17th
Coffee Creek Farmers Market
2300 Village Point, Chesterton
Every Wednesday from 3-7pm, started on April 8th
Griffith Central Market
Central Park (Pine & Broad St.)
Every Friday from 4:30-10:30 p.m., starting on May 15th.
Farmed and Forged Market
435 Sibley St., Hammond
Every Thursday, from 3:30 - 7pm, starting May 28th
800 Washington St, Michigan City
Every Saturday, from 8am to 12pm, starting May 23rd
Corner of Monroe and Lincolnway, LaPorte
Every Sunday from 10am to 1pm, starting May 24th
The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair
606 N Calumet Ave, Valpo
Every other Sunday, starting Mother’s Day (May 10th)
Chesterton European Market
Downtown Chesterton
Every Saturday, from 8am to 2pm, starting May 2nd
Valparaiso Farmers Market
Downtown Valpo
Every Tuesday & Saturday, from 9am to 1pm, starting June 2nd
💲Local Garage Sale Rundown💲
An overview of NWI community garage sales, collected in one place for your convenience. Relevant links will be provided if possible.
May 7-9
Harvest Acres and Burge Estates Subdivision Garage Sale (Crown Point/Schererville)
May 9
Salt Creek Commons Subdivision Sale (Valpo)
May 14-17
Dunewood Trails Subdivision Sale (Chesterton/Porter)
May 16
May 17
🎟️What’s Going On in NWI?🎟️
Every issue of NWI Explored, we give you the best events and spots to check out during the current month.
Recurrent Events:
Here we will try to aggregate all of the weekly specials available to Explorers around the Region. If you own a local business and want people to be aware of your weekly specials or events, let us know by sending an email to [email protected]!
Tuesday is Trivia day at White Rhino in Dyer. Find out more about this weekly event at the link here. Wednesday at White Rhino is Bingo night, starting at 6:30pm.
18th Street Brewery has its weekly Music Trivia and Karaoke night every Wednesday. Doors open at 4pm, with trivia starting at 6pm. Find out more here. On Thursday nights, they also host a weekly Line Dancing night with host Mizz Coco. Find out more here.
Shady Creek Winery hosts a weekly live music event each and every Sunday. Find a schedule of upcoming artists at the link here.
Anderson’s Winery in Valpo hosts weekly live music each and every weekend. Find a schedule of upcoming performances at the link right here.
Find out info about the classes and everything the Chesterton Art Center has going on here. The Center constantly has events for beginners, young artists, and apprentices alike, so anyone looking to build their skills and learn new ones should keep tabs on what the Chesterton Art Center has going on.
Off Square Brewing in Crown Point hosts a weekly Bingo Night on Thursdays, running from 7-9 pm each and every week. One lucky number can make you the big winner of the night! Find further info here. They also host a weekly Trivia Night on Wednesdays from 7pm.
Up Your Alley in Schererville has regular specials all week, perfect for families and groups of friends. Monday is a bowling special, Tuesday is Laser Tag, Wednesday is Dark Rides, and Thursday is the Arcade. Find more info and the specific deals available each week right here.
Every Monday, from 7-9 pm, Journeyman Distillery in Valpo hosts a Trivia Night. Three rounds of trivia keep the night alive, with teams of up to six people fight to win the grand prize every week. Find more info right here.
Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake has a weekly wine special running through dinner service. Happy hour specials and heavily discounted bottles every single Wednesday!
Every second Saturday each month, Beale Pottery in Westville hosts a “Make Cool Stuff Club”. This is a group that meets to, well, make cool stuff in the form of pottery! Find more info about the spot and their events right here.
On the last Tuesday of every month, Downtown Highland hosts a restaurant crawl. This community event always features a bunch of the local spots offering specials and deals, so its a great way to spend an evening hopping from meal to meal. Find more info right here.
Tiny’s Coffee Bar in Miller Beach has recurrent events every single week. Check out their page to find the full slate of events.
Marina Shores Yacht Club in Portage has Live Music Thursdays every 3rd Thursday of the Month! Find more info right here about lineups and performances.
Sip Coffee House in Highland has a Wednesday Game Night every single week from 6-9pm. In partnership with the Northwest Indiana Board Game Association.
Valparaiso Pathways Committee holds Free community rides once a month during the warmer months. Click here to look at their schedule of group rides across the city.
Conway Observatory in Lowell hosts open houses once a month for all ages to come in and take a look into the deep stretches of space. Totally free and with different focuses at each open house, you can learn about a host of cool space topics across the year. Find their schedule at the link right here.
Getting into photography or a seasoned vet looking to get out there and shoot more? Lake County Parks Photo Club has regular meetings every 2nd Wednesday at Turkey Creek Golf Course, with regular field trips out in the NWI expanse. Find more info and the full schedule at the link right here.
Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond holds a weekly Hike through nature every Wednesday. Find their full schedule right here. Pre-registration is required.
Miller Beach Arts and Creative District holds a free community yoga session every Sunday, beginning at 10am at the District building. Find info and other event listings here.
For all the fellow writers out there, Tiny’s Coffee Bar in Miller Beach holds a weekly writing group each and every Saturday, starting at 10:15am. Sometimes all it takes to spark inspiration is being around fellow creatives. Find more info about the group right here
Coffee Creek Farmers Market will be running every single Wednesday from April 8th to October 28th, 3-7pm at the Coffee Creek Pavilion Parking Lot. Find full info about the market right here.
The Dig the Dunes Beer Run & Wine Walk will be starting up on April 23rd, running once a month through the summer and early fall. A new spot in the Dunes area will be selected each month, with a 2-3 mile walk/run taking place before the group kicks back to enjoy a drink along the lakeshore. Find full information at the link right here and find the schedule right below.
Starting on April 25th, and running every Saturday through August, Indiana Dunes National Park’s 1966 Hiking Challenge begins! 19 hikes that cover 66 miles of the Dunes Park trails, celebrating the foundation of the park in 1966. Every Saturday at 8:00 am, hokes will take place in different areas of the park ranging from 1-7 miles. Complete them all and you earn a free 1966 Hiking Challenge sticker to show off to the world. For more details and specifics, click here.
Whiting Cruise Night runs every month on the 3rd Wednesday, starting on May 20th and running through the summer. Find more information about the event right here.
Local Theatre
A Rundown of all the local theatre companies and their upcoming productions.
Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso - info here
Teenfest 2026 - May 22nd-24th
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso - info here
A Little Night Music - Running from May 8th - May 24th
La Porte Little Theatre, LaPorte - Info Here
Moon Over Buffalo; running from May 1st to 10th
4th Street Theater, Chesterton - Info Here
Hamlet; running from June 5th to 21st
Beatniks on Conkey, Hammond - Info Here
Footlight Players, Inc, Michigan City - Info Here
The Legend of Georgia McBride; running from April 9th to 19th
Indiana Ballet Theatre Company - Info Here
Swan Lake - April 18th (two performances - 1pm and 7pm)
Marian Theatre Guild, Whiting - Info Here
Towle Theater, Hammond - Info Here
Doublewide Texas; running from May 1st to 17th
Valpo University Theatre- Info Here
Ticket information and the full schedule can be found right here.
May’s Events Begin!
Free Events are highlighted in green
Mother’s Day events are highlighted in pink
The Town of St. John is putting on a Mother’s Day Crochet Workshop on May 7th, providing a unique hands-on way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Find tickets and further information at the link right here.
The Museum at Lassen’s Resort on Cedar Lake will be holding their Season Opener on May 7th, starting at 6pm. The night will feature awards presentations, ribbon cutting of new exhibit experiences, a cash bar with beer and wine and other celebrations of yet another summer season for the resort. Find more information and RSVP right here.
The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club in Michigan City will be hosting its 6th Annual Tequila Convention on May 9th, running from 5pm to 10pm. Fine tequilas will be available to sample, with experts on hand to teach about the technique and history behind this beloved spirit. Get tickets and find the full lowdown at their site right here.
May 9th will be the date for Girls on the Run Festival and 5k at Fair Oaks Farms, capping off their season with a celebration and a moment of joy. Learn more about the program and this event at their site right here.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Wild Wood’s in Hobart with their Mother’s Day Tea on May 9th, starting at 11am. The incredible women in our lives deserve to be appreciated, so treat them to a elegant and charming afternoon tea surrounded by soft spring flowers and a curated brunch and tea assortment. Find tickets and information right here.
The legendary and historic 49er Drive-In Theatre will be opening for the season the weekend of May 9th. Stay tuned to their socials and website for what films will be playing for their opening weekend.
Yet another option for those looking to celebrate the mothers in their lives, The Barker Mansion’s Mother’s Day Tea is the perfect option. Taking place on May 9th from 1pm to 4pm, celebrate mom with a Gilded Age afternoon tea service, capped of with a guided tour of the Barker Mansion. Find tickets and information right here.
Antiques on Main in Crown Point will be holding a special Shop with Mom Sales Event on May 9th, from 10am to 5pm. Bring mom out to shop all Antiques on Main has to offer, with sips and snacks on site to make the day even more special. Info can be found here.
On May 10th, a whole host of local restaurants and venues will have Mother’s Day brunch events available to celebrate the most important person in your life. Below, you can find a list of those restaurants as well as the links to what each brunch event entails.
Yet another way to celebrate Mother’s Day comes courtesy of The Barker Mansion in Michigan City, with their Mothers and Music Celebration Concert, on May 10th. Pianist Marissa Kerbel will be presenting music by female composers to create a refined and relaxed atmosphere to celebrate the mothers and daughters in our lives. Find more information about the concert right here.
Courtesy of Lake County Parks, Sunflower Sunday will be a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day: by planting sunflowers at Deep River County Park and enjoying a tall Sarsaparilla float while enjoying the fresh spring Northwest Indiana air. This event is completely FREE and further info can be found right here.
Take in an extraordinary wildlife experience this Mother’s Day with Sandy Oak Ranch’s Wild About Mom! event on May 10th. Cruise through the park and keep your eyes peeled for all the magnificent wildlife along the trail and then park so you can enjoy the walk-through adventure featuring smaller animals that can be pet and fed. Full details can be found at the link right here.
Valpo Parks’ Tour De Parks Bike Ride will be taking place on May 11th, starting at 5:30pm. This all ages bike ride will be starting at Glenrose South Park and is completely FREE! Find more info about the ride and all the Valpo Parks’ bike rides right here.
Shady Creek Winery will be holding a Charm Bracelet Workshop on May 11th, where attendees can choose charms for a customized gold or silver bracelet in a class led by instructor Rebecca Sircher. Perfect evening for a night out or for a late Mother’s Day gift. Find info and tickets at the link right here.
Scheeringa Farms and Greenhouses in Highland will be hosting a Sip and Succulent party on May 14th, a workshop event that will cover the basics of succulent care and ensure long-term success! The event is BYOB and costs $5 for entry, with a whole host of gear and materials available for purchase as well. Info for this event can be found right here.
The Fifth Annual Sugarbelt Mead Festival will be taking place on May 15th in Bulldog Park, Crown Point. Presented by Manic Meadery, this festival features meads from over 20 different meaderies from all across the country, alongside food trucks, live music and a complimentary swag bag with ticket purchase. Obviously, this event is 21+ and tickets can be found right here.
City of Hobart’s Roller Skate Night at the Hobart Police Court Complex Building will be taking place on May 15th, starting at 6pm. DJ Donnie will be keeping the party going on the decks and Kristy’s Krisp Fizzy’s will be providing drinks for this all-ages event. Find full info in the image below.
Tiny’s Coffee Bar is hosting a bird-themed art exhibit titled Birds of a Feather on May 15th, welcoming bird lovers and Audubon members to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival (which we’ll highlight below). Gary area artists will have their art featured and hold talks about their art and process, there will be an art market, bird themed cocktails and app specials! Learn all about this event right here.
Come one, come all and celebrate the most important day in NWI craft brews, as Three Floyds’ Dark Lord Day returns once again on May 16th. This is the only day of the year that the public can by Three Floyds’ legendary Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout, as well as celebrate and sample everything the iconic brewery has to offer. Tickets and more information for this event can be found at their website.
Comedian Josh Wolf will be performing two shows on May 16th at the Hobart Art Theater - an early and a late show. Wolf has been a touring comedian for over three decades, appearing on The Late Late Show and Lights Out with David Spade and hosting his own podcast with his son, Jacob. Tickets and more information can be found right here.
From May 14th through the 17th, The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival will be taking place! Hosted by the Indiana Audubon Society, this event is in celebration of the biodiversity and abundance of migratory birds that the Indiana Dunes brings to our area. If you or someone in your life is into birding, this one is not to be missed. Find all the details at the link right here.
Live the life of a trader on the waterways of the Midwest over a quarter century ago with the 40th and Final Voyager Rendezvous, a Lake County Parks event. This is a family-friendly event all about the history of the trading routes of settlers and natives along these lands, with a canoe ride serving as the centerpiece. Participants can also look forward to a trading session with Native Americans, Tomahawk throwing, hot food, cold sarsaparilla, and a whole bunch of storytelling! Learn all about the event at the link right here.
Join Dig the Dunes and botanist Nathanael Pilla on a Wild for Wildflowers Spring Hike, on May 16th. The hike starts in Marquette Park, down the Chanute Trail and onto the beach. Attendees receive a Dig the Dunes drawstring bag full of goodies. Find tickets and information right here.
The Griffith Historical Park and Railroad Museum will be holding a Butterfly Day at the Depot on May 17th. Watch the whole area come alive with the return of the monarch butterflies. Learn more about this FREE Event at the link right here.
Get a taste of vintage baseball entertainment when the Home Opener of the Deep River Grinders (against the Blue Island Brewmasters) comes around on May 17th, at 2 p.m.. This FREE event will be a nostalgic trip back to simpler times - when baseball was just getting started and everyone was sitting in the stands sipping on sarsaparilla. Find more information at the link right here.
Celebrate the Home Opener of the Gary Railcats on May 22nd and check out their various May promos in the image below!
Live Music in May!
Ja Rule @ Horseshoe Hammond Casino (May 8th)
Mr. Blotto @ Hard Rock Cafe (May 8th)
The Show Must Go On: A Three Dog Night Tribute @ Hobart Art Theater (May 8th)
Sheryl & Say Yes! Band @ Hard Rock Cafe (May 9th)
Small Town - A John Mellencamp Experience @ Hobart Art Theater (May 9th)
Yesterday Once More - A Tribute to the Carpenters @ Theatre at the Center (May 9th)
Anthony Hamilton @ Horseshoe Casino Hammond (May 10th)
Death Angel @ Hobart Art Theater (May 12th)
CKY @ Hobart Art Theater (May 13th)
Lorna Shore @ Hard Rock Live (May 14th)
Stephanie Mills with Mills Shalamar @ Hard Rock Live (May 15th)
Viva La Musica (Daniel Pantoja, Mariachi Estrellas De Chicago, Mariachi Perla De Mexico and Ariana Pantoja) @ Hobart Art Theater (May 15th)
Gucci Mane: The Masterclass Tour @ Hard Rock Live (May 16th)
Rhythm of the Rocket Man: An Elton John Tribute @ Theatre at the Center (May 16th)
Roscoe Dash @ Hobart Art Theater (May 21st)
70’s Soul Jam (The Stylistics, The Legendary Blue Notes, Delfonics, Manhattans) @ Horseshoe Casino Hammond (May 22nd)
Anthem @ Hard Rock Cafe (May 22nd)
NWI Symphony Presents: The Music of Tina Turner @ Hard Rock Casino (May 22nd)
Too Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute) @ Hobart Art Theater (May 22nd)
Crazy Hearse (Neil Young Tribute) @ Hard Rock Cafe (May 23rd)
Foghat & Nazareth @ Hard Rock Casino (May 23rd)
Second Hand News @ Hard Rock Cafe (May 23rd)
May Events will continue popping up in the newsletter on each upcoming edition of NWI Explored.
That’ll do it for this Monday Edition of NWI Explored.
Happy Exploring,
Eric & Luke, The NWI Explored Team
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