If you were to make a list of all the creatives in Chesterton—the artists and artisans, the musicians and restaurateurs, the performers and poets and raconteurs—you’d be impressed by how many actually live, work, edify, and entertain in this small town.
But you needn’t go to the trouble of making a list. The Chesterton Branding Leadership Corporation (CBLC) has already done it for you, in the form of its Third Friday series, generously funded by Indiana Dunes Tourism.
The next Third Friday event in the series: From 4 to 7 p.m. TOMORROW, Friday, Sept. 20, in historic Downtown Chesterton.
The mission of the Third Friday series: To create a vibrant arts scene, foster collaboration, and attract residents and visitors alike to experience this community’s vital creative energy.
Get your weekend off to a grand start—right after work!—with special programs, promotions, and events, featuring workshops, art making, popups, gallery exhibitions, live music, restaurant promotions, walking tours, and much more.
ON TAP AT THE THIRD FRIDAY EVENT, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
CHESTERTON ART CENTER, 115 S. Fourth St.: Gallery reception for new exhibit, “Of Giants and Warriors,” featuring the fresco paintings of Diane Grams and photography by Timothy D. Lace. Cash bar, delicious bites, and a great community.
PIECES OF JAYDE, 1587 S. Calumet Road: Make a protection keychain, $5. Save 20 percent on Jayde’s extraordinary jewelry. Open until 7 p.m.
HOLLY JACKSON ART STUDIO & GALLERY, 103 S. Second St.: Gallery hours extended to 7 p.m.
THREE MOONS FIBERWORKS, 402 Broadway: Visit and make a needle-felted pumpkin ($15). Open until 7 p.m.
WAXI TAXI, 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite C: Save 20 percent on ANY single service with Analise (walk-in only)! Open 3 to 8 p.m.
THE ZEN DEN, 534 Broadway: “Yoga Under the Stars” all-levels class at 7 p.m. First-time students are free!
TETHAN’S CANDY & CONFECTIONS, 221 Broadway: Chocolate and Trackside Coffee samples plus Ether Glass local artist popup.
SOUTH SHORE TATTOO, 1050 Broadway, Suite 46: Meet and greet artist Nic Bender. Open consultations with a $10 coupon for use on your next tattoo appointment. Limitations may apply.
DUNELAND POTTERY, 500 Broadway, Suite A: Featured artist will be Jane Elder with ceramic totems. Save 25 percent off select finished ceramics. Save $40 percent on all finished ceramic planters. Fall classes schedule release.
219 TAPROOM, 103 Third St.: Live music by Searching Fusion. Plus a drink special from 6 to 9 p.m.
OLIVEZIA, 420 S. Calumet Road: Wine tasting in the garden (weather permitting). Plus: Oil and vinegar tastings.
LUCREZIA, 428 S. Calumet Road: Third Friday drink special.
CHEERS IN CHESTERTON, 1050 Broadway: Special $3 domestic drafts; $1 Jell-O shots; 4/$10 street tacos. Bar Wars! Free entry and prizes!
LIA’S BELLA CUCINA, 401 Broadway: $2 off shareables. Live music by Josh Rocha.
EVEXIA SALT CAVE & SPA, 1583 S. Calumet Road: Popup by Linked by Ashley Permanent Jewelry. Open until 7 p.m.
REPURPOSE PLACE, 102 Beverly Drive: Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
THREE WICKED APPLES, 135 S. Calumet Road: Open until 7 p.m.
CHESTERTON TOYS, 201 S. Calumet Road: Spend $50+ to receive 20 percent off your entire purchase (from 4 to 7 p.m.).
RUNNING VINES WINERY, 119 S. Calumet Road: Live music by Becca Lane (7 to 10 p.m.). Free dessert with an entree purchase.
ANCILLAERIE, 109 S. Calumet Road: Closing reception for Marjory Wood Crawford (5 to 8 p.m.). Refreshments. Open until 8 p.m.
CHELLE’S, 201 Broadway: Save 15 percent on regularly priced items (4 to 7 p.m.).
HUNTER’S BREWING, 1535 S. Calumet Road: “The More You Drink, The Better You Think,” Pirate Trivia with Professor Kelly at 6 p.m.