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Join us for a thrilling evening of wine, delicious food, and a murder mystery that will keep you guessing.
*** Different Time Zone One Hour Ahead Of Northwest Indiana***
This looks like fun and delicious. TREAT YOURSELF!

7 Courses of amazing eats paired with tastings of wine, wine slushies, and signature cocktails.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, suspense, and delicious wine at the Whyte Horse Winery. Get ready to test your detective skills as you become a part of a thrilling murder mystery experience like no other.
On Saturday, May 10th 2025, at 6 PM Eastern Standard Time, immerse yourself in a world of secrets and clues. As you sip on exquisite wines, you'll be transported to a captivating story where 8 people are suspects.

Total ticket cost: $85.00; $99.03 total with service charges. (Spectator tickets are all that are left.)
Purchase ticket for May 10th @ 6pm.
Highland, IN. carpool leaves at at 3pm.
Confirmation of purchased ticket to ride in the carpool.
Tickets can be purchased at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mystery-dinner-a-fatal-feast-of-champagne-murder-tickets-1290781655679

Come and explore historic Pullman railcars including the Royal Street – a sleek Observation-Lounge railcar built by the Pullman Company in 1950 for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. It’s just one of the incredible railcars featured at this year’s event and more! Keep reading!
• Pullman National Historical Park Visitors Center and Exhibit Space open for visitors
• Docent-led tours of historic Pullman railcars at the 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric Station
• Explore an exciting array of exhibits and displays on the South Pavilion at Pullman National Historical Park and State Historic Site
• A sampling of engaging Pullman Tours featuring the Historic Community and its architecture: The First Sunday Tour, the Tragedy to Innovation Tour, and more
• Discover the Model Train Extravaganza at Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall featuring hundreds of feet of model train track and vintage car displays presented by the Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and more
• Delicious Chicago food from local restaurants and Pullman favorites.
(Be careful here...The first time that I went the food choices were very limited.)
• Great entertainment including live bands, local Chicago radio broadcasts, plus local performers

### Your ticket includes:

• Exclusive access to historic railcars ~ step into history on this docent-led tour of gorgously restored historic Pullman railcars from the golden era of rail travel.
• Incredible neighborhood tours ~ explore Chicago's National Park and State Historic Site on a sampling of our most popular tours including the First Sunday Walking Tour, the Illinois Labor History Tour, our Tragedy to Innovation Tour , and more.
• The Model Train Extravaganza ~ we're packing Exhibit Hall with hundreds of feet of track and vintage cars in every gauge in an amazing array of intricate displays presented by the Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and others

Get tickets for May 17th.
Confirmation of purchased ticket to be in Highland, IN. Carpool.
Highland, IN. carpool leaves at 9:00am.
Ticket cost $25; $28.52 with service charges.
Buy tickets early. Price will increase on May 9th!
Tickets can be purchased here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pullman-railroad-days-3194039

oin us for the 19th Annual Valparaiso Memorial Day Concert.
The Valparaiso Community Concert Band invites you to honor Memorial Day with an inspiring afternoon of music and history.
This year’s concert will feature a moving selection of patriotic band music and historical narratives, lasting approximately 60 minutes without intermission.
Admission: Free, but tickets are required. Be sure to reserve yours in advance.
Community Giving Opportunity:
Support the Christian Food Pantry of Valparaiso by bringing non-perishable food items.
We look forward to sharing this special tradition with you!
Seats must be reserved in advance. I reserved seat N7.
Highland, IN. carpool leaves at 1:29pm
Confirmation of purchased ticket to be in Highland, IN. Carpool.
Seats can be reserved by clicking the “Buy Tickets” button on the page at this link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=pcmoh#:~:text=Monday%2C%20May%2026%2C%202025%20%E2%80%A2,afternoon%20of%20music%20and%20history.

Come join us and explore new displays, new research and the jail that Dillinger found a way to escape from. Follow his footsteps to the garage where he stole his getaway car, and then take a picture with the car! We will gather in the courtroom in the Criminal Courts building next door where Dillinger learned he would be staying at the Lake County Jail, for speakers. Learn more about the jail and it's history with former guards telling their story of the jail officially shutting down in 1975 and seeing the restoration and preservation process and how the jail has become an important part of the Crown Point community and beyond.
Optional lunch afterwards (TBD).
Tickets $35; $37.64 after fees.
Highland, IN carpool leaves at 10:15am.
Confirmation of purchased ticket to be in the carpool.
Buy tickets for the Morning tours.
Tickets can be purchased at this link:
https://app.hauntpay.com/events/dillinger-slept-here?fbclid=IwY2xjawJdPPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHk4hyEDAxd6M0KEGrDiQ9otLxY5gSgNDJ0luLg_ka_KzfsWbZVVnX88OuYNN_aem__HvJM-hgrjHoez_P0nCfZQ