When chatter started about a potential Michael Jackson biographical picture being produced, the gears in the Gary International Black Film Festival’s team’s mind started to turn. “How could we celebrate our native son?” was the question they all asked as rumors turned into teasers and trailers for the film that began to drop into the […]
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Where to Celebrate MLK Day 2026 in Gary and Northwest Indiana
Jan. 19 is observed throughout the United States as a holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday was officially established, in part, by a 1983 bill sponsored by Gary native and U.S. Rep. Katie Hall, and was first observed on Jan. 20, 1986. In an effort to bring community […]
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Gary Thanksgiving Food Drives: Where Families Can Get Meals This Year
Thanksgiving is a time of family, community, and giving thanks. Community members and organizations throughout Gary are hosting food drives and free plate giveaways to ensure residents have access to a meal this holiday season and to alleviate stress on community members experiencing food insecurity. Nearly 38% of Gary residents rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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2025 Gary International Black Film Festival Guide: House Party, Panels, and Food
The Gary International Black Film Festival returns for its 15th year Oct. 9-12 at Indiana University Northwest, bringing more than 40 films, panel discussions, and cultural events to the city. Continuing its tradition of bringing filmmakers to Gary, the festival will feature films from local, regional, and international filmmakers that tell stories across the diaspora. […]
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Breast Cancer Walk Returns to Marquette Beach This Weekend
Hundreds of Gary residents will lace up their shoes this weekend for a life-saving cause that affects nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States. On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m., Community HealthNet Health Centers will host its annual 5K Breast Cancer Walk at Marquette Beach Park. The event invites families, friends, and […]
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Gary Honors Deniece ‘Songbird’ Williams With Mural on Broadway
Dozens gathered Thursday at the corner of 25th Avenue and Broadway as the city of Gary dedicated a new mural honoring hometown legend Deniece “Songbird” Williams, a four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and proud daughter of Gary. As DJs played her classics, from “Black Butterfly” to “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle,” local politicians took the stage […]
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Gary Air Show Weekend Guide: Free Shuttle, Bar Crawl, and Fighter Jets
As summer slowly comes to a close, a season full of festivals, farmers’ markets, and all-day sun, a community tradition returns this weekend. The Gary Air Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9–10, at Marquette Park. The event, which is free to the public, is expected to draw thousands of people and will […]