Experience St. John

Residents of St. John have experienced a rapid growth of cultural arts and entertainment venues close to home. There was a time when travel to Chicago was necessary to see Broadway shows, live concert entertainment or sporting events. While that certainly remains an option, a comparable bill of fare exists in Northwest Indiana.

Within a 15-mile radius, St. John has access to the Star Plaza Theatre, a 3,400-seat venue hosting world-renowned entertainment; The Northwest Indiana Symphony, bringing quality orchestral programming to Northwest Indiana communities; Theatre at the Center, a 450-seat venue and member of The Chicago League of Theatres presenting quality Broadway shows; The Steeple Gallery in St. John, striving to preserve the beauty in art, inviting the community to experience first-rate exhibits of nationally renowned artists, educational programs, lectures and classes; and U.S. Steel Yard, home to the Northern League Champion Gary South Shore Railcats, offering “Community Nights” for neighboring cities and towns, with fireworks, pre-game autograph sessions, theme nights, fan participation events, refreshments, and old-fashioned baseball the entire family can enjoy.