In the wake of state regulations relating to COVID-19, dozens of local businesses have made the difficult decision to cease operations altogether until the dust settles.  As many of the establishments are local favorites, the news is sure to...

Oo-la-la, there’s a new sandwich at Blackbird Cafe! Imagine you’re indulging in a French delicacy with the new Brie, Ham, and Pear sandwich. Can you guess what the main ingredients are? Fresh pears, sliced ham, and sweet brie cheese are layered...

Art comes in many forms and for many, creating it is therapeutic. A testament to that is the latest gallery on display at Blackbird Cafe, Libations Art Exhibition by Sacred Transformations. The Libations Art Exhibition by Sacred Transformations is...

We published hundreds of articles on the Valpo.Life Entertainment Section this past year. We were there for the concerts and theatre productions, parades, and annual celebrations. With so much to choose from, we knew it would be a difficult...

The holidays are here, and Downtown Valparaiso is the perfect place to find those one-of-a-kind gifts - and snacks. Under the twinkling lights lining Lincolnway await shops galore, stretching the length of the walkable streets on all sides of the...

On the busiest of days, it’s imperative to set aside a lunch time. While this may sound like a simple enough piece of advice, it’s absolutely true. Becoming bogged down in projects that distract you from the most basic of necessities, like...

Blackbird Cafe is known for its great coffee, delicious entrees, and, my personal favorite, an EPIC bakery selection. Blackbird has become the one-stop-shop for all food cravings on the spectrum.  Looking through Blackbird’s bakery selection,...

With the increasing regularity of relationships maintained over virtual means of communication, it’s become second nature to go about one’s day in a cocoon. While the accessibility a smartphone creates is convenient, it also makes it entirely too...

Blackbird Café in Valparaiso was host to an art exhibit, “Essence of a Byrd,” Saturday afternoon. The feature artist was Jessica Corral who is a local artist and art teacher at Flint Lake Elementary in Valpo. A number of her pieces were on...