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NEW ACQUISITIONS AT THE BRAUER MUSEUM OF ART

Dates: May 19 - August 06, 2017

Time: Tue., Thu. and Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 12-5 

Venue: Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University

Address: 1709 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493 Phone: 219-464-5365

Admission: Free admission

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An exhibition of new acquistions in the Brauer Museum of Art's permanent collection will be held in the museum's Wehling and McGill Galleries. This exhibit is free and open to the public. 

Dates: April 01 - October 31, 2017

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)

Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens

Address: 450 W. 100 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Phone: 219-462-0025

Admission: $10 adults; $8 senior (55+), military, college students; $5 child (5-12), children free (4 & under)

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Featuring dwarf plants and model steam engine trains, the exhibit showcases the impact steam engine trains had on early 19th century US railroads. Check the website for special events.

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This Mouthwatering Ice Cream Trail In Northern Indiana All You’ve Ever Dreamed Of And More

Let’s be honest – one of the best parts of spring and summer is all the delicious ice cream we get to indulge in. From dairy farms to tiny, beloved ice cream shops, Indiana knows how to do ice cream right. If you’re a fan of this frozen treat, check out the ultimate Northern Indiana mouthwatering ice cream trail.                                                                                Visit Valpo Velvet and Stay at Songbird Prairie Inn and Spa

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Dates: April 28 - May 14, 2017

Time: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 2:00 p.m. (CT)

Venue: Memorial Opera House

Address: 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone: 219-548-9137

Admission: $21 adults; $18 seniors (59+) and students (with valid ID)

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The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical that revolves around a lonely, melancholy man in his apartment as he tries to cheer himself up by listening to a recording of his favorite 20's musical. Watch as his apartment magically transforms into the set of this vivacious musical and the characters come to life.

WILD EDIBLES PUBLIC HIKE

Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. (CT)

Venue: Sunset Hill Farm County Park Address: 775 Meridian Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46385-

Phone: 219-465-3586

Admission: Free admission

Come out to learn ab out the edibles of the woods. You will hike around Sunset Hill to see what you can (and cannot!) eat. You will also stop by the gardens to see what yummy things are starting to grow.

Tree swallow

                                                    Northern Flicker

Baltimore Oriole

                                                                  Towhee


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THREE LITTLE BIRDS MARKET

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT) Venue: Central Park Plaza

Address: Lincolnway and Lafayette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone: 3littlebirdsmarket@gmail.com  Admission: $5 for 13 +

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The 4th Three Birds Market will feature amazing one-of-a-kind, hand-made, up-cycled vendors. Stop by for great shopping, food, live music, and a few drink at the bar.

CHESTERTON'S EUROPEAN MARKET

Dates: May 06 - October 28, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CT)Venue: Downtown Chesterton

Address: Third Street & Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304 Phone: 219-926-5513

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An outdoor family/artisan market held in historic downtown Chesterton every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October.

The 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk is nearing on Saturday, May 6 in downtown Valparaiso.
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If you have tickets, great! If not, not to worry - you can still enjoy downtown along with great specials!

Blackbird Café: 20% off all chocolate drinks & pastries
Blue Point Oyster & Sushi Bar: $5 chocolate martinis
Don Quijote: Look in your Chocolate Walk bag for a gift certificate to be used on lunch or dinner! Free chocolate dessert with purchase of lunch or dinner.
Elements Wine Bar: 20% off anything with bubbles
Fluid Coffeebar: $1 gourmet hot chocolate
Fork & Cork: Free chocolate dessert with purchase of lunch or dinner
Olga's Place: Complimentary dessert with purchase of lunch or dinner
Pikk's Tavern: $6 menu of assorted chocolate drinks & desserts
Radius: $2 chocolate mole mini sliders & $6 chocolate covered strawberry martini
Roots Organic Juice Café: 10% off chocolate date smoothie
Sage Restaurant: Free chocolate pot de crème with purchase of dinner

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION from 4-6PM following the Chocolate Walk!

The fun doesn't have to end when the Walk is over! Following the Chocolate Walk, please join us for a Champagne Reception from 4-6 p.m. hosted by our Proud Partner, The Lakes of Valparaiso.

Enjoy complimentary champagne, sparkling juice, special prizes and more at their luxurious Clubhouse. Lakes of Valparaiso is located just 3 miles East of Downtown Valparaiso just East of Hwy 49 off of Evans Ave at 1715 Lake Michigan Drive.

         Eat Up Wine Down 1st Thursday 
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May 4, 2017 Times: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Organization: Valparaiso Events

Location: Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Contact Phone: 219-464-8332 Contact Email: Click to Email

Description: Don't miss a great opportunity to visit one or several of Downtown Valparaiso's favorite restaurants.  The Valpo Downtown Dining Group tempts your palate with $6 food and drink specials on the 1st Thursday of every month.

Event URL: http://valparaisoevents.com/eat-wine/