Upcoming Events at Local Theaters

The Beatniks on Conkey Venue

Since January 2008, The Beatniks on Conkey, launched by Rip and Bonnie Johnson, serves as a platform for artists. It welcomes local talents from playwrights to poets. One of its mainstays, the Hammond Community Theatre, presents the play “The Ghost in the Meadow” by Joe Simonelli, directed by Phil Myers. The play runs at 7:30 p.m. on October 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. on October 18. Venue: 420 Conkey Street, Hammond. The story involves two sisters who move from Manhattan to a farmhouse in New York, only to encounter unusual phenomena. Tickets are $20, available at the door or online. Reservations can be made at 219-852-0848. Limited seating encourages early ticket purchases.

Radio Recall Concert

Radio Recall, comprised of Broadway stars Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii, will perform at 7 p.m. on October 27 at Munster High School. They present a medley of radio hits from the 70s to 2000s, featuring tracks like Queen’s “Somebody to Love”. Tickets are $30, available at the venue or online. The concert, part of the Lakeshore Community Concert series, will take place in the Munster High School Auditorium.

Blacklisted Stage Production

Carla Gordon’s production “Blacklisted: A Multimedia Musical Telling of Hollywood Stars Blacklisted in the 1950s” premieres in Indiana on October 25 at 3 p.m. at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Munster. The revue features renowned figures such as Judy Holliday and Leonard Bernstein. Tickets for the event are priced at $35 and can be acquired by calling 219-836-3255 or visiting the venue’s website.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

The Holdcraft Players present “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe”, showcasing six of Poe’s classic stories. Directed by Maegan Jackson and Arturo Pozos, shows are held at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, Michigan City. Performance dates are October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m., with matinees on October 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Audience members experience the show in two different rooms, switching at intermission. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, available online.