Top 10 entertainment articles on LaPorteCounty.Life 2023

No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts, to parades, to trick-or-treating, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and lasting memory with.

The year 2023 was no different, and we were extremely excited to capture all of the joy, excitement, and fun that was available to the community. We at GreatNews.Life pride ourselves in not only capturing the events, but creating a lasting memory that family, friends, and community members can look back on in the future.

In no particular order, here are the top 10 entertainment articles on LaPorteCounty.Life to recap the good news in 2023!

The City of La Porte’s 2023 Winterfest is another snow-tastic success

During the cold winter months when everyone’s cooped inside, it’s easy to start feeling down and disconnected from the community. Luckily, the City of La Porte has the community covered with its annual Winterfest–the perfect way to get people moving and out of the house. 

Patrick’s Grille: The only stop a customer needs for a classy, comfortable experience

There is something to be said about a restaurant that both delivers a sophisticated dining experience and provides guests with a space to relax and be themselves. At Patrick’s Grille, guests don’t have to sacrifice comfort for elegance or gourmet. At Patrick’s Grille, guests get to enjoy the best of both worlds.

La Porte Civic Auditorium renovates with 21st Century in mind

A key part of the La Porte community, the La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a staple throughout the Region since 1930. 

In an effort to both modernize the Civic Auditorium and maintain its history, renovations have been planned for the almost 100-year-old building. 

Marquette Catholic High School’s performance of 1776 puts the fun in history

Learning about America’s history is something many people often find a bit boring, but Marquette Catholic High School’s spring musical proves that history can be far from dull. On Wednesday, March 15 Marquette High School held a fun dress rehearsal to prepare for its second round of performances of “1776.” Family and friends laughed and cheered as the students brought to life a humorous interpretation of how America gained its independence. 

La Porte High School presents its Spring Musical “Once Upon a Mattress”

La Porte High School lifted the curtain on their newest production on Friday evening, their spring musical “Once Upon A Mattress.” Originally penned in 1959, the performance is a humorous, expanded adaptation of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.”

Michigan City’s 14th annual award winning Great Lakes Grand Prix secures new title sponsor, XINSURANCE, through 2027

Michigan City’s marquee event, the 14th annual award-winning Great Lakes Grand Prix, is four months away but is already making major waves with a big announcement – securing the nationally recognized liability insurance company XINSURANCE as the title sponsor through 2027.

Sunset Grille open for summer season with beautiful rooftop renovations

Sunset Grille is located in Washington Park in Michigan City, IN. The beachfront restaurant and bar is a great place to stop by during the day, or at the end of for a beautiful place to wind down.

Visit Michigan City La Porte’s Lakes this summer for action-packed racing events

Whether you are a spectator or participant, you will find plenty of action-packed fun and entertainment on Michigan City and La Porte’s lakes this summer. Three major racing events – Michigan City AquaX Grand Prix, La Porte LakeFest AquaX Grand Prix and the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix – are sure to provide fun in the sun for every member of the family, according to Visit Michigan City LaPorte Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Director of Marketing, Linda Simmons.

“We invite everyone to attend all three action-packed family-friendly weekends,” Simmons said. “All of the events are free of charge!”

Community shows outpouring of love and support during Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ annual Artbash

Generosity was in the air on Saturday, June 24 during the Lubeznik Center for the Arts annual ArtBash. Over 280 people from all over the Region gathered at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa to help the Lubeznik Center further its mission of providing access to opportunities that widen people’s appreciation and understanding of the arts. 

Lakefest returns to La Porte’s beaches for three days of family-friendly fun

LakeFest returned to the City of La Porte with three days of awesome activities planned for people of all ages. Like the two years previous, the festival attracted many from throughout the Region to take in all that La Porte has to offer.