The Festival Players Guild presents Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn June 18-21. A wickedly funny play about the blithe inconsideration of the suffering. Trevor and Susannah are a couple whose marriage is heading towards the rocks, and the play depicts an endless night in which they inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, three other couples. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples’ bedrooms. Trevor and Susannah implicate the others in their public angst and in the course of one long Saturday night, ruffle beds, tempers, marriages and domestic order.  Make reservatioins at 219-874-4269. Ticket information available at www.festivalplayersguild.com.

Historic Feallock House Bed & Breakfast offers personal treatment and pleasant memories as you take a step back in time. Visit their site at www.feallock.com for details about the Feallock House and the new Feallock Cottage.

Experience a demonstration class by the Jazzercise Center of Michigan City on Saturday, May 3, 1:00 p.m. CST at the Women’s Health Fair, WalMart, in Michigan City. Contact the Jazzercise Center at 219-879-3066 or via email at jazzcenter@sbcglobal.net. Their website is http://jazzcentermc.googlepages.com.

 McGinnis Pub, 227 W. 7th Street, offers these exciting activities: Monday nights—Bean Bag Contest; Tuesday nights—Quiz Night 8pm CST; Wednesday nights—Cruzan Rum Night; Thursday nights—Movie Night; Friday nights—Martine Night; and Sundays bring the Do It Yourself Bloody Mary Bar. Visit their site at www.mcginnispub.com; send email to info@mcginnispub.com or just give them a call at 219/872-8200.

Ragtops Museum will host a Classic Car Show on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00 a.m. through 3 p.m. CST. Register from 8-11 am CST. Award presentation 3pm CST. Vendor space $20 donation. Show fee: $15 donation. Ragtops is a non-profit museum. Visit their site at www.ragtopsmuseum.com —or just go to the museum at 209 West Highway 12 in Michigan City!

Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant, 208 Wabash Street, will host Jassy Grazz on May 9th and MoJo Daddy aka Swank Daddys on May 16. Visit their website at www.shorelinebrewery.com or call them at 219/879-4677. Winner of World Beer Cup’s Silver Award presented by the Brewers Association.

EXHIBITS

4 Through May 16: The Michigan City Area Schools will present student work by elementary-school students from Mullen, Joy & Edgewood Schools.

 4 April 26 - July 6: "Photography Now," is an invitational photographic exhibition featuring the work of nine artists based in Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The exhibit of large format images focuses on the work of individuals working "now" as opposed to a collection of works revolving around a theme. "Pre-Olympic Photographic Workshop" Exhibit- American and Chinese photographers work together to document pre-Olympic events and preparations.

 4 "Originals in Black and White" -  Members of  the Lubeznik Center's Area Artists Association explore the use of monochromatic "black & white" in art.

 EVENTS

4 May 2, 5:00 - 8:00 pm  First Fridays @ 5 - The Center is pleased to present Chicago Blues Artist Keith Scott for a special night of howling blues fun! Everyone is welcome. $6 admission for LCA members and $8 non-members.

4 May 8, 7:00 - 9:00pm   Ikons with Nikons - In conjunction with the "Photography Now" exhibit, Joan Chesterton will present a visual presentation providing a historical reference of photography as well as insight into the images and photographers represented in the exhibition. A $5 donation is requested and Lubeznik Center members are free. Co-Sponsored By: The Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Purdue University North Central.

 4 May 10, 6:00 pm - Midnight   A Night in Venice V: A Masked Ball - the premier fundraising event for the Lubeznik Center is in its fifth year. The Venetian Carnival is the perfect marriage of culture, tradition and celebration. Join us for fine food an cocktails, live band, dancing and the excitement of our live and silent auctions! At Pottawatomie Country Club in Michigan City, IN. Ticket price $130. Call 219-874-4900.

 4 May 17, 1:30pm   "Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens" - an American Masters documentary (2007). Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images if the last 30 years and is, literally, our most influential woman photographer. $3 donation is appreciated, LCA members may attend for free.

 4 May 17, 1:30   Photos Into Paint - Parents can enjoy the film while kids have fun creating art! In conjunction with our "Photography Now" exhibition, projects will focus around painting from photographs. The whole family is welcome to come early and enjoy the exhibit together before their respective programs. $3 donation is appreciated for each child, LCA members may attend for free.

 4 May 17, 4:00- 6:00pm   Authors Diane Grams and Betty Farrell will present an informal discussion about their book "Entering Cultural Communities: Diversity and Change in the Non Profit Arts". $3 donation is appreciated, LCA members may attend for free.

 4 June 3, 7:00 pm   Encore showing of "Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens", an American Masters documentary (2007). Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images if the last 30 years and is, literally, our most influential woman photographer. $3 donation is appreciated, LCA members may attend for free.

 4 June 6, 5:00 - 8:00 pm   First Fridays @ 5 - Rock-n-Roll   An outdoor rock festival! Everyone is welcome. $8 admission with "lite" bites and cash bar. LCA Members get in for $6. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather.