HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) plans a range of cultural and academic events throughout February to commemorate Black History Month.

During the month of February, it has been customary for over 24 years to head over to the West Side Theatre in Gary, IN to watch an inspiring performance presented by the West Side Theatre Guild (WSTG).

American Blues Theater continues the monthly live reading series “The Room” with "Football Football Football Football (or I Love Lave Dash)" by Kristoffer Diaz featuring Lora Lee Gayer, Suli Holum, Marin Ireland, Tawny Newsome, Maria-Christina Oliveras, and Maureen Sebastian | Friday, February 5 at 7pm Central

Archaeology Site of the Month - In honor of the 25th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology, we are highlighting the 25th recorded archaeological site for each county in Indiana! This focus will span all 92 counties over the next year.

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for the 16th Annual Hoosier Star Competition. Sponsored by Horizon Bank, NIPSCO, Northwest Health and Duneland Media, the competition is open to amateur singers throughout Indiana and Berrien County, Michigan.

National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates, recipient of the 2021 Harold Washington Literary Award, headlines 36th Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago this fall | September 11 and 12, 2021 | The Midwest’s largest literary celebration returns with 100% free programming, events with local and national bestselling authors

On the first-ever National Unclaimed Property Day, February 1st, Attorney General Todd Rokita encouraged Hoosiers to visit www.IndianaUnclaimed.gov and search for unclaimed property.

MyDNR - Finding your favorite outdoor adventure | Get moving outdoors and find an adventure

CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S NEW X-MARKS THE SPOT PODCAST, DESIGNED WITH THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY, DOUBLES AS AN AUDIO SERIES TO GET KIDS MORE ENGAGED WITH ALL THEIR SENSES

CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S NEW X-MARKS THE SPOT PODCAST, DESIGNED WITH THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY, DOUBLES AS AN AUDIO SERIES TO GET KIDS MORE ENGAGED WITH ALL THEIR SENSES