Stage Play Welcomes Back Favorite Characters
Leslie Kimbell, known for the “Four Old Broads” series, brings her favorite character back for a beauty pageant. The Footlight Players present “The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant” at 1705 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Shows are at 7 p.m. on June 11-13 and at 2 p.m. on June 14. Directed by Leslie Evans, the play features sassy Martha Parcell aiming for the pageant crown, alongside Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude. A tambourine-playing squirrel, an octogenarian, dueling Elvises, and a spray-tanning mishap add humor. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Visit footlightplayers.org or call 219-874-4035 for information.
Festival Fun in Hessville
The “Live in the Ville” festival in Hessville Park runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 12 and 13. It features free admission. Entertainment includes Dick Diamond and the Dusters, Chronic Flannel, magic shows, face painting, food trucks, wrestling, sword swallowing, and a character parade. Contact the festival at their Facebook page or 219-803-0730.
Art and Literature Merge in Valparaiso
The Artists Guild of Valparaiso hosts a reception on June 20 for “The Birds of the Heir” exhibition, inspired by Leena J. Byrd’s book “The Beauty of Flight.” The exhibit, at 255 Indiana Avenue, features bird-themed artwork from 17 artists. Leena Byrd will sign books from 4-7 p.m. Call 312-585-6745 for more details.
Buddy Holly Tribute Returns
Zachary Stevenson will perform a Buddy Holly tribute at the Munster Center for Visual and Performing Arts. The two-act concert includes hits like “Peggy Sue” and “Oh Boy.” Stevenson embodies Holly’s style with extraordinary guitar and vocals. Tickets cost $40, and for an extra $35, enjoy a Sunday Champagne Brunch. Book at www.theatreatthecenter.com.
Philip Potempa is a journalist and author. Reach him at [email protected].