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

Join us in celebrating the completion of a second mural at the H.O.P.E. Community Center, located at 222 McClelland Ave, Michigan City, on September 29, from 1-4 PM CT.

The celebration will include remarks from artist Bernard Williams and performances by the JUMP double-dutch group and spoken word with Gerri Lucas and friends. Don’t miss a great time with yard games, art vendors, crafts, young entrepreneur tables, food trucks and opportunities to win cash prizes for contests!

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! Light refreshments will be served.

The mural was facilitated by Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) in collaboration with the La Porte Library, the artist Alex Ann Allen and members of the community. Thank you to the Health Foundation of La Porte County for their generous grant to make this mural possible.

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.