LCA's events connect our community while offering rich artistic and cultural experiences.

Join us for an evening with drummer Martin Atkins October 4 from 5-8 PM. During LCA's October First Friday, Atkins will be interviewed by his friend and colleague Chicago rock n' roll photographer, Bobby Talamine. Atkins will offer insights into his career, discuss his creative process, the evolution of music production and the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to art. His talk promises to be a fascinating experience for music enthusiasts and those interested in the creative arts. The evening will wrap up with an audience question and answer session with Atkins.

Aktin's over 40 years in the music business spans across genres, borders and industries. He was a member of Public Image Ltd and Killing Joke. He founded industrial super group Pigface, The Damage Manual and Murder Inc. and contributed to Nine Inch Nails and Ministry during their most celebrated periods. He is the owner of Invisible Records, founder of the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music in Chicago, creator of GTFOOB coffee with Dark Matter Coffee and author of three books on the music business. Martin is also the coordinator of music industry studies at Millikin University. In addition, he is a producer, drummer, documentary filmmaker, DJ, husband and father of four.

All are welcome to this free event at LCA and are encouraged to participate in the discussion and ask questions. Attendees will also be able to peruse LCA galleries. On display will be art exhibits, "Wickryth" by Dane Hansen, and "Center Points: Then...Now...Always" by Teresina Pavel. Remaining on display until October 19, “KAPOW! Mighty Mythos,” provides an opportunity to view a curated selection of vintage comic books, toys, ephemera and original artworks.

Join us as we celebrate the new mural on the side of the La Porte County Public Library's (LPCPL) Exchange Building! The event will take place on Friday, October 4 from 11:30 AM-1 PM CT, at the La Porte County Main Library-Reading Wi-Fi Garden on 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte, IN. At the celebration, you will meet Alex Ann Allen, the talented artist who created the mural titled "La Portal." There will also be remarks by Mayor Tom Dermody; La Porte County Library's Executive Director, Fonda Owens; Janet Bloch from Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), and Eric DeWald, president of the Health Foundation of La Porte County who funded the project. Light refreshments will be provided.

The mural came about through a facilitation of public meetings by LCA, the library's staff and board, the artist and members of the community. Designed with the building's past and current use in mind, it was also influenced by the architecture of the building and the broader themes of creativity and innovation.

Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM CT, and design your own hero or villain mask! Families can enjoy a free day of art making, a scavenger hunt through our galleries and yummy snacks. All are welcome!

Support for education and outreach is funded in part by Mayor Angie & the City of Michigan City and the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation.

Join LCA’s engaging and knowledgeable curator, Whitney Bradshaw, as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the “Healers and Dreamers” exhibition! Learn about the artists, their artwork, inspiration and process. You can even ask questions and join in on the lively discussion.

On Saturday, November 16 at 11 AM, join artist and energy worker Rhonda Wheatley for this hybrid performance/interactive workshop where we’ll seek guidance from the tarot on a range of topics. Rhonda will pose questions to help lay the foundations for a fruitful year ahead and to help us manifest our desires and release the self-doubts and limiting beliefs that may be blocking our path. She’ll then consult several tarot and oracle decks to give intuitive messages for the collective—interpreting the cards from multiple angles according to the energies of consenting participants. You'll be invited to ask questions and offer intuitive insights and card interpretations. This will be a safe, uplifting and supportive space. Bring your journal, your questions and your awesome energy!

To sign up for the workshop, please email artinfo@LubeznikCenter.org.

This workshop is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Indiana Arts Commission.

Join artist and energy worker Rhonda Wheatley, on Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 PM, for this interactive workshop where you’ll learn tips and practices for recognizing, strengthening, and trusting your intuitive abilities. You’ll also experience a guided meditation that will help you receive an intuitive message on a topic of your choosing, then create an Oracle Art Card incorporating your message. Bring a journal or notebook and an open mind. Art supplies will be provided.

To sign up for the workshop, please email artinfo@LubeznikCenter.org.

This workshop is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Indiana Arts Commission.

Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM! Families will enjoy a free day of art making, a scavenger hunt through our galleries and yummy snacks. All are welcome!

Join us on Friday, December 6 from 5-8 PM (Central), for the opening reception of the new exhibition "Healers and Dreamers!" Enjoy an evening out featuring spectacular art, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and chance to meet some of the artists featured in the exhibition. The artworks in "Healers and Dreamers" provide us with strategies for honoring and caring for ourselves and each other. They offer techniques for grieving and healing the past, creating connection, protection and safety in the present and encouraging dreaming, creative thinking and liberation for the future. Learn more about the exhibition here.

The Black Girlhood Altar-Making Workshop, on Sunday, February 2 from 1-3 PM, is an empowering experience designed to teach participants the art of creating personal altars and engaging in meaningful ritual practices. This workshop places a special emphasis on altar medicine to encourage the normalization of altar-making as a daily practice. Attendees will receive spiritual tools to foster their sacred practices at home, ensuring the continuation of their spiritual and healing journey beyond the workshop. Additionally, the workshop presents a unique opportunity for participants to contribute new offerings and objects to the collective Black Girlhood Altar project. The workshop is led by artist and co-founder Scheherazade Tillet, along with leaders from A Long Walk Home.

To sign up for the workshop, please email artinfo@LubeznikCenter.org.

This workshop is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Indiana Arts Commission.