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Burn 'Em Brewing heads to the Whole Hog Invitational at Bulldog Park in Crown Point on October 9 for local food, live music, family fun and more.

Collective member Jeny Burkhart of The Waxi Taxi is hitting the dance floor with her son for the Duneland YMCA’s Dancing Like the Stars fundraiser—and she needs your vote!

Meet Maria Rojas, founder of Tres Marketing and Latina Business Club, and discover how her Venezuelan heritage shaped her journey as an entrepreneur and community builder.

Caitlyn Benson shares her approach to trauma-informed therapy, why treatment should be tailored to the individual, and how her experience helps her support first responders, veterans, trauma survivors, and others navigating high-stress lives.

In this month’s Column, Mandy reflects on the August storms, the response that followed, and the network of people behind Farmed & Forged who helped turn care into action.

For this edition of The Column, Mandy sat down with Stephanie Gordon, owner of Sacred Dunes, to talk about the journey behind her business—from the unexpected experience that first led her to acupuncture to building the integrative wellness space Sacred Dunes is today.

The Magic of Flowers is an illustrated guide with personal stories, folklore, symbolism, recipes, and flower projects, like how to create a fresh flower bouquet. It's a book for those who love art and nature. It's also perfect for anyone who seeks to practice being in the present moment. The Magic of Flowers Book will be available on August 24th, 2026! Shop more from Maria Overlay: https://www.mariaoverlayart.com/shop

Many people know me as the Founder and Principal Designer of Indigo Ink Interiors, but art has always been at the heart of my creative journey. I'm honored to be one of six local artists featured in A Collection of Diversity, presented by the Valparaiso Creative Council. The exhibit showcases a range of artistic styles and mediums throughout downtown Valparaiso, with my original abstract alcohol ink and mixed media artwork on display at Lower Lincoln and Roots Organic Café fr

Jim & Linda Winegar at Winegar Pottery will be among the 80+ artists participating in the Lubeznik Arts Festival on August 15 & 16, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (101 W 2nd St., Michigan City, IN). We’ve been busy creating lots of new items for the event, as well as some new glaze combinations that we’re excited about. This is the 44th year for the Arts Festival, which will also include local food vendors, a beer & wine tent, kids activities, live demos and the “Kindred

Relax, detoxify, and recharge in our soothing steam sauna at Sacred Dunes Integrative Health. A 30-minute session helps ease muscle tension, promote circulation, support natural detoxification, and encourage deep relaxation. Enjoy the sauna as a stand-alone wellness treatment for $30 per 30-minute session, or add it to any massage, acupuncture, or wellness service for just $20. It's the perfect way to enhance your treatment and leave feeling refreshed, restored, and revitaliz