119th Street Artists

The 119th Street Artists is a non-profit organization comprised of over 80 artists in the area. They represent artists from not only northwest Indiana but Chicago land as well as a variety of mediums. The purpose of the organization is to promote and support the artists within our two communities as well as building on the artistic climate of the natural beauty of the area.

Contact: www.119streetartists.org

119th Street Carolers

Studio 659

Studio 659 is a premier art destination, brought to you by the City of Whiting and the Whiting Arts Council (WAC). While the primary purpose of Studio 659 is to share and promote works from local, national, and international artists, our space provides us the opportunity to facilitate workshops and classes for children and adults. Whether you’re interested in ballroom dancing, painting, or photography, we have a workshop for you.

Join us for a free opening reception, the first Friday of every month, or Open Mic night on the third Tuesday of every month. Check our website often for information on upcoming events www.studio659.org For information on classes or memberships, send your questions to: contactus@studio659.org.

Marian Theater Guild

The Marian Theatre Guild is Whiting’s longest running community theatre, presenting a fall musical and spring drama/comedy annually. The Guild is associated with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and performs in their Marian Memorial Auditorium located at 119th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

The group was originally organized as a social activity for the parishioners in 1926 with its first production called “Mammy’s Lil’ Wild Rose.” It officially became “The Drama Club” in 1928. It continues today as an award winning theatre steeped in theatrical and community history.

The box office number for the Guild is 219-473-7555.

Arts Alive!

Northwest Indiana’s Finest Choral Ensemble

Founded in 1985, Chorus Angelorum is dedicated to presenting stylistically accurate performances of the world’s great choral and orchestral masterpieces, concentrating on works spanning Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. Chorus Angelorum is committed to the belief that studying, performing, and experiencing the works of the great masters dynamically impacts the quality of life in a community.

For more information please visit www.chorusangelorum.com  or call 219-659-2396.

Community Showcase Theater

Founded in 1979, Community Showcase Theatre has been bringing family style entertainment to the area for over 20 years.

Showcase first began performing at the Community Center. Later it changed its venue to dinner/theatre performing at Vogel’s Restaurant and later at the Little Playhouse at Obie’s in Highland, Indiana. Showcase is also well-known for its traveling children’s theatre that performed for thousands of children throughout northwest Indiana. At present, Showcase is looking for a permanent home. In the meantime you can enjoy CST at its traditional spot doing “Pierogi-Oke” at our annual Pierogi Fest!

For information, you may call the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce at 219-659-0292.