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Avanterra Development | Custom Design | Homesites Available
Avanterra represents a thoughtful approach to land, architecture, and community. Where natural landscapes and intentional design come together to create something lasting


Confessions by the Underground Artist Collective
Join us at The Rising Phoenix Gallery for Confessions, an evocative exhibition by The Underground Artist Collective exploring what we reveal, what we conceal, and the stories we carry within. Celebrate the opening with us on Friday, May 1 from 5–7 PM and experience an evening of thoughtful, immersive artwork alongside fellow members of the community. This free event is open to all, and we would be delighted to see you there. Come curious. Leave inspired. More Information:...


Punk Rock Burlesque Variety Show
Our SEVENTH edition of Punk Rock Burlesque at the brewery!! Burlesque, Live Original Music, Aerial Performances from Go Aerial Fitness, Vintage Vending, Tarot Reading, Sideshow, Physical Comedy, Silent Movies and more! Midwest Punk Rock sensation SKIRT and the folk fiddlin’ Sandhill String Band are heading up the event putting live music to the whole night. This edition's dancers are the jazzy & elegantly tantalizing Sunny Haelstorm with sultry glittering goddess Honey Bee Ro


May Happenings at The Heron Bistro
May 2nd, Derby Viewing Party! Come dressed to impress (Derby style) and there will be a drink on us in it for you! May 5th, Cinco De Mayo (Duck, Cauliflower or Steak Tacos | $8 Margaritas) May 7th, Flower Arranging with Abagail, bring your mom out to celebrate AND send her home with flowers! May 10th, Mother's Day Brunch Make a reservation today!: https://theheronmc.com/current-events


Growth and Connect Dinner
The next Growth and Connect Dinner for women founders is May 28th, 2026 at Little Italy in Dyer, IN. This is an intimate dinner for local women business owners to network, connect and leave with connections and takeaways to help with your business growth. Grab your seat today: https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/op27celes2


Kino Fly Production's studio open house
Come hang out and check out our new photo + video studio! June 6th, we’re opening the doors for a laid-back open house where you can explore the space, see the setup, and get a feel for what you can create here. The studio is designed for product shoots, portraits, model sessions, and all kinds of content creation—and it can even host small workshops, meetups, or mixers. You’ll get a feel for the layout, lighting possibilities, and overall vibe. Whether you’re a photographe


🌸2nd Annual NWI Holistic Women’s Health Expo🌸
On May 9th, Sacred Dunes is hosting it's second annual NWI Women's Holistic Heath Expo. And this year we are making it even MORE interactive — and the perfect experience to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend! Grab your mom, your daughters, your sisters, and your best friends and come spend the day doing something meaningful, relaxing, and fun together. What makes this year so special? This is not just an expo… it’s an EXPERIENCE. You’ll be able to: Get permanent jewelry Join a gu


When your website isn’t keeping up with your business
A lot of websites don’t just have a design problem; they also have a structure problem. When your navigation is unclear, your services aren’t easy to understand, or your messaging doesn’t land right away, people don’t always take the next step. Avenue Bee Studio's Website Audit is a focused, strategic review designed to help you understand where your site is falling short and what to fix first, so it can better support inquiries, trust and growth. Book an audit today:...


Small Business Month
When I started The Collective, I didn’t have some perfectly mapped-out plan for what it would become. I had a clear feeling, though. I knew what it felt like to be building something without a roadmap and what it felt like to be figuring things out in real time, trying to make the right decisions without always having the right information. And I knew how isolating that could feel. So I built something I wish I had. A space where small business owners didn’t have to do it alo


Now Hiring!
JOYRide, Northwest Indiana's first pedicab service is hiring for it's 3rd season! We are looking for joyful, social and active people to drive our sleek, electric tricycles. It's the most fun you'll ever have at "work!" Drivers must be 21 and over with a valid driver's license. Knowledge of Michigan City's destinations is a huge plus. Apply today: https://joyridemc.com/join-our-team/
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