Member Spotlight

Make the holidays stress-free with Styled and Gathered Events! Explore holiday decorating, party planning, and day-of coordination services.

Shop unique handmade pottery and holiday gifts at Winegar Pottery's Holiday Open House in La Porte, November 27–29, 2026. Explore new designs and gift certificates!

Celebrate creativity and community at Rising Phoenix Gallery's newest exhibition, featuring artwork by Collective member Allison Lyon and other talented artists.

Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day at The Heron Bistro in Michigan City, November 19–24, 2026, with wine tastings and dinner features while supplies last.

Get creative this holiday season with Bonnie Bee Flowers! Learn to make your own fresh evergreen wreath with foraged materials, bows, bells, and more.

Bath bombs or shower steamers? Meet your new favorite holiday countdown!

Sacred Dunes Integrative Health welcomes acupuncturist Paul Arrivo! Learn about his experience, appointment availability, and new patient special.

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.

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.

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

SRE Event Planning & Design's work was recently featured as the Cover story for WeddingDay Magazine! Read the Full issue: https://issuu.com/life-events-media/docs/weddingday_magazine_-_southwest_mic_d697a381cf7815

Find your midweek balance at Sacred Dunes Integrative Health! We are now booking private and group yoga sessions every Wednesday. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our classes are designed to help improve flexibility, build strength, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. Take time to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and nurture your health in a welcoming environment. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and make wellness a p

By June, the rainbows are everywhere—fluttering from porches, decorating storefronts, and adding splashes of color to everyday life. They're the most visible part of Pride Month, but not the most important. At its heart, Pride is less about the symbols and more about the people who come together to create community, acceptance, and belonging. The roots of Pride go back to June 1969, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City pushed back against a police raid and the d

Join us this Friday June 5th at 5:00 PM at Giving Tree Chiropractic for a fun, interactive Nutrition Basics workshop with Coach Dan! We’ll cover: Nutrition fundamentals Hydration tips Easy meal ideas & recipes Exercise and recovery Healthy grocery shopping hacks Practical strategies you can start using immediately BONUS GIVEAWAY! Bring a friend and you’ll receive 1 raffle ticket for EACH friend you bring for a chance to win a 1-month supply of AG1! The more friends you bring,

Hey Charlie Studios is currently looking for 3 businesses ready to use strategic content to grow their brand, attract more leads, and stand out in their industry. If lead generation, brand awareness, or building stronger customer trust is part of your next phase of growth, let’s talk about how consistent photo, video, and social media content can help move your business forward. At Hey Charlie Studios, we want to help you tell your story unapologetically — showcasing what mak