Top 10 ValpoLife Entertainment Articles of 2010

Top-2010-Entertainment-Industrial-Revolution2010 was a year chock full of great music performances, exciting gatherings, and wonderful artists showcasing their talent to the community. ValpoLife was proud to bring you the announcements of these great events and the highlights that followed. From new restaurants opening to the 20th Annual Kiwanis BalloonFest, 2010 was a great year for entertainment. Check out some of the highlights of this past year!

Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille (photos) - written by Industrial Revolution

There’s a new restaurant coming to Valparaiso that’s celebrating a core time period in America’s history: Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille. A process that started just a year ago, this new restaurant is just weeks away from its open. Located on the corner of Linwood Ave and US Highway 30, Industrial Revolution is a salute to hardworking Americans, both in the past and now.

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365 Things To Do In Northwest Indiana - written by Karin Mick

With PortageLife and ValpoLife and other communities to launch this year, we are broadening our scope into Northwest Indiana. We are compiling a list of activities to do in Northwest Indiana, sights to see, places to visit. So what are 365 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana? Send your ideas to contribute@portagelife.com and we’ll add them to this list!

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Top-2010-Entertainment-Winter-DazzleWinter Dazzle and Ice Skating (with photos and video) - written by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events

Valparaiso is turning into a winter wonderland as a part of the Winter Dazzle brought to you by the Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events Group. The excitement began on Friday, February 5, with live ice carving in front of David's Binder's, and Old World Market.

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Who is Your Sweetheart? - written by Chris Mahlmann

We are doing a little contest with the help of Schultz Floral, Cartronix, Air One, Valpo Velvet, Mike's Premiere Grill, and BRQ Quickprint, who are some of our proud ValpoLife supporters, to reward a great prize for each lucky winner for submitting a photo and a brief note about who their sweetheart is that they want to celebrate this Valentine's Day.

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Taste of Valparaiso 2010 - written by Tri Kappa

Valparaiso’s Tri Kappa will sponsor the annual “Taste of Valparaiso” on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center. This event features over 40 area restaurants offering samples of their signature dishes. A silent auction, live entertainment by members of the VHS Orchestra, 50/50 raffle, and flower sales will also be included in the evening’s program.

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Top-2010-Entertainment-Picture-of-LifePicture of Life Contest – Summer 2010 - written by ValpoLife.com

ValpoLife is hosting a Picture of Life contest for Summer 2010! Enter your photos, any category is accepted, whether it is landscapes, kids, parades, sports, family, concerts, etc. This summer-long contest will feature a winner every week, with a grand prize win at the end of July and August. Prizes include ValpoLife gear, such as shirts and jackets, local gift certificates from area businesses, and a couple of surprises!

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Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club 2010 Hot Air BalloonFest - written by Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis

The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club will conduct our 20th annual Kiwanis Hot Air BalloonFest at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana this September. Our 90 year old Kiwanis Club of 200 members has been using funds generated from the BalloonFest to support sponsored youth clubs (Key, Builders, K-kids, and AKtion) and other club projects that benefit the children of our community and of the world.

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Jason Aldean Performing at the Porter County Fair written by Porter County Fair

Chart-topping country rocker Jason Aldean will be performing at the Porter County Fair on July 25th! Tickets on sales April 15th at noon! He continues to dominate Billboard’s country chart with a third consecutive No. one smash “The Truth,” off his PLATINUM release WIDE OPEN. In the past nine months, Aldean has held the top spot for an impressive seven weeks.

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Bow Coffeeshop Opens Its Doors - written by Laura Groth

Caffeine addicts and foodies rejoiced when Bow Coffeeshop opened their doors for the first time this week.

The latest extension of Strongbow’s, a long-time Valpo tradition with their turkey-focused restaurant and indulgent bakery, officially began business on Wednesday, April 7th. Owners Russ and Nancy Adams had been planning and designing the space for almost a year, according to manager Jennifer Tepavcevich.

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Top-2010-Entertainment-BalloonFestLocal Students Win Film Competition - David Tyler Sheets

Film Racing began as a competition called NYC Midnight Movie Making Madness in 2002. Filmmakers from around the country were invited to travel to New York City where they were challenged to create an original short film in 24 hours. The competition was created by Charlie Weisman and Craig Flamm, two New York filmmakers who wanted to create the ultimate filmmaking challenge and answer a question. Can a movie be made in a 24 hours? Not only was the answer yes, but it turns out that making a movie in a day is extremely exciting and inspiring.

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