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<description> Upcoming  Events  in Porter County</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 03:26:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Fling Horse Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11298</link>
<description>Everything for the horse enthusiast.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Michiana Kennel Club</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13851</link>
<description>All breed dog show.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Popcorn Cluster Dog Shows</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13081</link>
<description>Five days of dog shows with over 150 breeds. Confirmation and performance competitions. Only pre-registered dogs are allowed.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bark in the Park</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12055</link>
<description>Enjoy a dog-friendly day in the park!</description>
<author>DuneBig@gmail.com (Laura Layman)</author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Festival Horse Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11527</link>
<description>Annual Fall Festival Horse Show.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Llama Showcase</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=10684</link>
<description>A llama showcase exhibition.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Calligraphy Class at Hageman Library</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14169</link>
<description>Calligraphy class offered at Hageman Library 4 consecutive Tuesdays in May.</description>
<author>programming@wpl.lib.in.us (LuAnne DePriest)</author>
<category>Arts and Crafts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hebron Elementary Arts &amp; Crafts Fair</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11817</link>
<description>32nd Annual Hebron Elementary Arts &amp; Crafts Fair features over 125 booth spaces at an indoor show.</description>
<author>vawter@airbaud.net (Wanda Vawter)</author>
<category>Arts and Crafts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Holidaze Arts &amp; Crafts Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12547</link>
<description>Big craft show with all types of media, food and 160 crafters.</description>
<author> (Mario Alverez)</author>
<category>Arts and Crafts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Shipshewana on the Road</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13860</link>
<description>Experience the Shipshewana market right here in Porter County.</description>
<author> (Darrell Leper)</author>
<category>Arts and Crafts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>54th Annual Chesterton Art Fair</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11368</link>
<description>Features the original artwork of over 130 artists from across the United States. Also features artist demonstrations.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Art Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>4th Annual ARTOUR</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11518</link>
<description>An afternoon of sharing art crafts. Artist are placed in local businesses for an afternoon. This year over 25 artists and 17 local businesses are participating!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Art Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Book signing: &quot;Talking Landscapes: The Indiana Dunes.&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14160</link>
<description>Northwest Indiana native Paula McHugh will sign copies of her book, &quot;Talking Landscapes: The Indiana Dunes.&quot;</description>
<author>pkmtoo@yahoo.com (Paula McHugh)</author>
<category>Art Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Celebration of the Arts</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11444</link>
<description>&quot;A really cool established art fair in a wooded setting.&quot;</description>
<author> (Jim Ruge)</author>
<category>Art Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Harvest Festival Art Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11876</link>
<description>The Portage Park Department invites you to join us for the  2nd annual Harvest Festival.  The event consists of a juried art show, wine &amp; cheese tasting, chocolate tasting and live music.  Admission is free.</description>
<author>ppassera@portage-in.com (Pam Passera)</author>
<category>Art Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Car Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11502</link>
<description>Annual Porter County car show. Come out and explore the possibilities!</description>
<author> (Mario Alvarez)</author>
<category>Car Show</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Corvette &amp; Chevy Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11516</link>
<description>Annual exhibit for the auto enthusiast.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Car Show</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Portage Cruise-In</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13877</link>
<description>The Portage Parks Department is hosting 4 Cruise-Ins at Founders' Square Park.  There will be raffles, music and food.</description>
<author>ppassera@portage-in.com (Pam Passera)</author>
<category>Car Show</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Household Hazardous Waste, Tire, and Appliance Collection</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11500</link>
<description>Don't miss this popular annual recycling opportunity.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Rhapsody Music Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13528</link>
<description>The event that opened the park last year is back and we've added 9 additional concerts to make this a summer long event! 

We will open the season with the Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra on Saturday, June 16 at 7pm with a tribute to American fi</description>
<author>info@valparaisoevents.com (Valparaiso Events)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Illiana Garden Railway Society</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13884</link>
<description>Eggs-actly on June 23, 2012 there will be a plethora of G- Scale model Eggliners zipping up and down.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Junk-in-the-Trunk</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11338</link>
<description>Join us for an open air, multiple vendor, rummage sale.
Saturday, July 14th from 8am-1pm at Woodland Park.</description>
<author>ppassera@portage-in.com (Pam Passera)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Outdoor Movies</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13423</link>
<description>Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy outdoor movies under the stars!</description>
<author>peek@valparaisoevents.com (Jennifer Peek)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Party in the Park</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12485</link>
<description>Held in Thomas Centennial Park, Party in the Park is an annual summer celebration for the Duneland communities of Beverly Shores, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Dune Acres and Porter.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hebron Block Party</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11474</link>
<description>Enjoy this Hebron community event.</description>
<author>don.ensign@visithebron.org (Donald Ensign)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Friends of the Library Book Sale</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14161</link>
<description>The Friends of Westchester Public Library will hold their annual fall book sale October 19-21.</description>
<author> (LuAnne DePriest)</author>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bookmarks at the Museum</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12987</link>
<description>Bookmarks at the Museum takes place on the third Thursday of each month, January-November, at 2 p.m. Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. Porter Avenue, Chesterton.</description>
<author>programming@wpl.lib.in.us (LuAnne DePriest)</author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Go Fly a Kite</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14039</link>
<description>Come out to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and learn to make kites at the Paul H. Douglas Center.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Perseid Meteor Shower</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14048</link>
<description>Join fellow sky watchers as they count the meteors from the annual meteor shower.</description>
<author> (Ryan Koepke)</author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Perseid Meteor Stargaze</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14047</link>
<description>Annual meteor shower star gaze from the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Plant Problem Sleuthing</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12488</link>
<description>Learn to diagnose your plants' problems and where to find more information on what's bugging them.</description>
<author>info@taltree.org (Class Registrations)</author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Century of Progress Homes Tours</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12229</link>
<description>Join a National Park Service ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a tour of five historic homes from the 1933 Chicago World&acirc;€™s Fair.</description>
<author> (Ryan Koepke)</author>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Singing Sands Star Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12471</link>
<description>Star gazing from the Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Environment / Nature</category>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>15th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11888</link>
<description>Annual Sand Sculpture contest for kids of all ages at Indiana Dunes State Park.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Environment / Nature</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Sandhill Crane Field Trip</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12544</link>
<description>Annual field trip to see 10,000 cranes.  Trip leaves from Indiana Dunes State Park.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Environment / Nature</category>
<category>Animal</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Greek Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12470</link>
<description>Enjoy food, music, and drinks while sampling a wide array of delicacies.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Ethnic</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Watch &amp; Clock Convention</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11514</link>
<description>Annual convention of watch &amp; clock enthusiasts.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tractor Pull</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11522</link>
<description>Old-fashioned tractor pull. Come out and join the fun!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Valparaiso Kiwanis Hot Air BalloonFest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11425</link>
<description>The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club will conduct our 21st annual Kiwanis Hot Air BalloonFest at the Porter County Fairgrounds.</description>
<author>jgroth@valpo.k12.in.us (Jon Groth)</author>
<category>Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2012 Winter Snow Show</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13856</link>
<description>Join the winter fun!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Exhibits</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Porter County Fair</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11342</link>
<description>Our Fair includes free entertainment, food, carnival rides, 4H exhibits, livestock shows and grandstand shows.</description>
<author>kevinmarlahannon@yahoo.com (Kevin Hannon)</author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Portage Perch Fest &amp; Gran Prix</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11394</link>
<description>A unique event that encompasses many activities over a three day span.</description>
<author>dbyers@portage-in.com</author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>4th Annual Taste of Porter County</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12845</link>
<description>Delight your taste buds with friends and family, and enjoy creations from food establishments in Porter County and beyond!!</description>
<author>tasteofportercounty@gmail.com</author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kouts Porkfest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12811</link>
<description>The Kouts Porkfest is an annual arts, crafts, food and entertainment festival. Fun for the whole family!</description>
<author> (Kouts Festivals and Events)</author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Valparaiso Popcorn Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13424</link>
<description>The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is located in beautiful downtown Valparaiso.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wizard of Oz Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12810</link>
<description>On September 14-16th, 2012, the Duneland Business Initiative Group will host the 31st Wizard of Oz Festival in Downtown Chesterton, Indiana.</description>
<author>ChestertonOzFestival@yahoo.com (Machelle Blount)</author>
<category>Fairs</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Schoolhouse Shop Farmer's Market</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13708</link>
<description>Labriola artisan bread, gourmet foods, gifts; candies, contemporary apparel at Dune Clothiers, cards &amp; stationery, floral shop, toys &amp; games, home accents, patio plate lunches.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Farmers Markets</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Portage Community Farmer's Market</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13688</link>
<description>The Portage Community Farmer's Market is a great place to buy fresh picked produce, breads, jams, jellies, hand made pastries and much more.</description>
<author>ppassera@portage-in.com (Pam Passera)</author>
<category>Farmers Markets</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Chesterton's European Market</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12228</link>
<description>Chesterton&acirc;€™s European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping and live entertainment within a festive community experience.</description>
<author>abaughman@chestertonchamber.org (Allyson Baughman)</author>
<category>Farmers Markets</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Central Park Plaza Market</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13446</link>
<description>Shop local and buy fresh! Unique vendors, handmade products, plants and produce direct from the farm. Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays from 8am - 3pm from June through October!</description>
<author>peek@valparaisoevents.com (Jennifer Peek)</author>
<category>Farmers Markets</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Taste of Valpo</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12426</link>
<description>Get ready to taste signature dishes from more than 40 restaurants at this year's Taste of Valpo.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>9th Annual Summer Benefit</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11886</link>
<description>9th Annual Summer Benefit supporting the Shirley Heinze Land Trust at Sand Creek Country Club.</description>
<author>suzyvance@gmail.com (Suzy Vance or Kris Krouse)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Taltree Sixth Annual Gala</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11887</link>
<description>Taltree Arboretum &amp; Gardens hosts its sixth annual fundraising Gala.</description>
<author>info@taltree.org (Allison)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>41st Annual Blueberry Social</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12054</link>
<description>You are cordially invited for social time of fellowship and yummy blueberries for your tummy.</description>
<author> (Vicki Miller)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Taste of Duneland</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12591</link>
<description>The 5th annual Taste of Duneland will highlight the many cuisines in the Duneland area.</description>
<author>DuneBig@gmail.com (Laura Layman)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pines Supper Club</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11882</link>
<description>Pines Village will turn Porter County Expo Center into a supper club as a fund raiser for their emergency shelter for older adults.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tailgate Chili Challenge</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11446</link>
<description>Held in the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce parking lot, the Chili Challenge takes place just prior to the CHS Homecoming Parade.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Valparaiso Brewfest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13377</link>
<description>Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America&acirc;€™s best craft brewers and vote for your favorite Indiana craft beer as we award the coveted HOOSIER BREW award to the top vote recipient.</description>
<author>info@valparaisoevents.com (Valparaiso Events)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Eat Up Wine Down - First Thursdays</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12543</link>
<description>$5 Food and Drink Specials at Valpo Dining Restaurants the First Thursday of EVERY Month.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Australian Wine Tasting Dinner</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14171</link>
<description>Visit the Inn at Aberdeen for a special Australian Wine Tasting Dinner. Make it even better by spending the night in a great Jacuzzi suite for two, enjoy the fireplace, and wake up to a fantastic breakfast!</description>
<author> (John Johnson)</author>
<category>Food / Beverage</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wolf Mansion Tours</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13154</link>
<description>Wolf Mansion Victorian Italianate, built in 1875, is listed on the national historic register.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Historical</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tools Exhibit</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14147</link>
<description>Porter County Museum's exhibit on all types of tools from the last two hundred years.</description>
<author>kevin@pocomuse.org (Kevin Matthew Pazour)</author>
<category>Historical</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Aukiki River Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12592</link>
<description>Imagine a time during the 1900's when the Baum's Bridge - along the Kankakee River - was bustling with activity.</description>
<author> (John or Mary Hodson)</author>
<category>Historical</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>History Comes Alive!</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=14046</link>
<description>An entire weekend of history themed programming at Indiana Dunes State Park.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Historical</category>
<category>Educational</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Harvest Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11524</link>
<description>Demonstration of farming in the early 1900&acirc;€™s with steam and gas powered equipment.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Historical</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fireworks on the Lakefront</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12472</link>
<description>A 4th of July celebration!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Family 4th Fest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11336</link>
<description>Family 4th of July Festival in Hawthorne Park, Porter, Indiana.</description>
<author>DuneBig@gmail.com (Duneland Business Initiative Group)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>City of Valparaiso's 4th of July Blast</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13415</link>
<description>Come on out to celebrate the 4th of July in Valparaiso style!</description>
<author>peek@valparaisoevents.com (Jennifer Peek)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>9/11 Tribute Concert</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12803</link>
<description>The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy is hosting a free concert on Sept. 11, 2012.</description>
<author>janetr@coffeecreekwc.org (Janet Ryan)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Haunted Hayride</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11883</link>
<description>The haunted hayride runs from October 25th through October 27th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Woodland Park.  It is $2 per person, children under 2 are free.</description>
<author>ppassera@portage-in.com (Pam Passera)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Harvest Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12232</link>
<description>Downtown Trick or Treat! Wear your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-to-door in Valparaiso&acirc;€™s downtown to get some tasty treats from our restaurants and retailers.

Free Hayrides provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trick or Treat Chesterton</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12230</link>
<description>The Second Annual Trick or Treat Chesterton event provides children the opportunity to trick-or-treat with  more than 60 participating businesses along Broadway, Calumet and Indian Boundary Road.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Howl&quot;oween at the Dunes!</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12526</link>
<description>Special Halloween weekend at the Indiana Dunes State Park.</description>
<author>bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov (Brad Bumgardner)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<category>Environment / Nature</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12524</link>
<description>Prepare to be frightened in this 23,000 square foot, all-indoor haunted house designed by two people who have a combined 20 years of experience in haunted houses and horror movies.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Twilight Parade and Duneland Christmas Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12079</link>
<description>The Duneland Christmas Celebration begins the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 23rd) and continues through Saturday, November 24th. Festivities start Friday evening at 5:30pm, with the Twilight Christmas Parade.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kouts Annual Christmas Open House</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13850</link>
<description>Shop for unique Christmas gifts! This 30 year old Christmas festival is a great place to shop for handcrafted unique gifts, homemade cookies and candies.</description>
<author>rjarnecke@live.com (Ruth Jarnecke)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mistletoe Market</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13857</link>
<description>Chesterton&acirc;€™s European Market dresses up for the holidays!</description>
<author> (Allyson Baughman)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Holly Days</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13858</link>
<description>Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in downtown Valparaiso! Enjoy holiday music, ice carvers, live nativity, train rides, carolers and the holiday village!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<category>Community</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Holiday Traditions in the Dunes</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13861</link>
<description>Enjoy the season by learning about some of the holiday traditions of the dunes and discovering how you can start a &quot;greener&quot; celebration of your own.</description>
<author> (Ryan Koepke)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Santa's Holiday Forest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12392</link>
<description>A real Christmas tree - a perfect gift for the whole family!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Years Eve Party</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13873</link>
<description>Celebrate the new year at this event!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Holiday</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>WRF Nursery Fall Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11475</link>
<description>Hayrides to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch &amp; Corn Maze. Pumpkin carving contest. Enjoy eating chili cooked in a cauldron over an open fire.</description>
<author>wrfnursery@frontier.com (Rick & Kim Wittmer)</author>
<category>Home & Gardens</category>
<category>Arts and Crafts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Harbor Lights</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12561</link>
<description>Five seasoned entertainers with unique performance histories came together ten years ago to bring you Harbor Lights.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lunchtime Cabaret: Stephen Sondheim</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12459</link>
<description>Stephen Sondheim, a Broadway musical composer and lyricist is always pushing the envelope, redeveloping the ordinary, and stretching the mind of audiences.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Brother of All</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12458</link>
<description>Chicago Street Theatre is thrilled to share resident playwright Jim Henry's (The Angels of Lemons, Backwards in High Heels) latest work with audiences for the first time.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OKLAHOMA!</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12172</link>
<description>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein&acirc;€™s OKLAHOMA! Music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Audience Requested!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A Midsummer Night's Dream</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12562</link>
<description>BE ENCHANTED!
Summer is the perfect time for Shakespeare's much-beloved comedy where mischief, mayhem, fairies, lovers, and buffoons collide.</description>
<author></author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lunchtime Cabaret: The Women of the Silver Screen</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11353</link>
<description>Come celebrate the golden age of movie musical magic. Listen and relive those classic moments of the big screen.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Bandstand Concert and Family Film Series</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11378</link>
<description>An old-fashion concert series featuring a variety of traditional music, followed by a movie suitable for family viewing.</description>
<author> (LuAnne DePriest)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Thoroughly Modern Millie</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12484</link>
<description>Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Rhapsody Music Festival</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13689</link>
<description>Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra highlighting musical selections from some of Hollywood's classic and modern film scores. 

Food, Beer Tent and VIP Area will be available Additional 


Don't miss the final c</description>
<author>info@valparaisoevents.com (Valparaiso Events)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Music in the Park</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11420</link>
<description>Music in the Park Concert Series. Come out to a free concert at Woodland Park starting  June 17th and continuing every Tuesday till the end of August.</description>
<author>info@portageinchamber.com (Alana Ingersoll)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lunchtime Cabaret: The Music of Henry Mancini</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12486</link>
<description>Henry Mancini is one of the world's most awarded and respected composers.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Music of Frank Loesser</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11445</link>
<description>You may or may not have heard of this man, but you have most definitely heard of his music! Loesser will leave you wanting more!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SHOUT! The Mod Musical</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12571</link>
<description>From cover-to-cover SHOUT! Travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Elvis FANtasy Fest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12802</link>
<description>Elvis weekend with tribute artist contest. Live band and concert with winnings ETA&acirc;€™s. Dance, Elvis memorabilia and special guest who knew or worked with Elvis.</description>
<author> (Kay Lipps)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lunchtime Cabaret: An Afternoon with Patsy Cline</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11917</link>
<description>Patsy Cline, the infamous Nashville sound that turned into pop music sensation, is back by popular demand.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Big Pumpkin Spooktacular!</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11822</link>
<description>Memorial Opera House brings you the Pumpkin Players, a new acting troupe bringing you laughter, spook tales, and endless Halloween fun!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Songs of Bing Crosby</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=11849</link>
<description>Bing Crosby was one of the best selling recording selling artists of the 20th century. Come and enjoy his many songs!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Christmas Extravaganza</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13862</link>
<description>While you wait for Santa &amp; Mrs. Claus&acirc;€™s arrival you will be entertained by our very own MOH 

Operettes! Watch as Santa and his helpers light the 21 ft Holiday Tree &acirc;€“ it&acirc;€™s North Pole Spectacular!</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Christmas Time is Here Again: Songs of the Season</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13872</link>
<description>During this busy time of year, take a breather and come remember why this is the most wonderful time of the year. Sing along and enjoy Christmas favorites.</description>
<author> (Brian Schafer)</author>
<category>Performing Arts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Popcorn Panic Run/Walk</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12487</link>
<description>The Popcorn Panic is a 5 mile run or 5 mile walk that is running for the 34th year.  Held in conjunction with the Popcorn Festival.</description>
<author>dlukes@valpo.us (Valparaiso Parks Department)</author>
<category>Sporting Events Participant</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lorie's Lakeside Century</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=12588</link>
<description>15, 28, 38, 62 or 100 mile bike ride on beautiful Lake Michigan, that benefits the programs and services of the VNA of Porter County.</description>
<author>jrykard@vnaportercounty.org (VNA Event Planner)</author>
<category>Sporting Events Participant</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Valpo Fest</title>
<link>http://www.indianadunes.com/events/details/?task=details&start_date=2012-05-17&event_id=13414</link>
<description>Huge Motorcycle Show, Swap Meet, Live Music, Door Prizes, Trophies, Dash Plaques, Giant Food-Fest, and Beer Garden!</description>
<author></author>
<category>Swap Meets</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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