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Do you enjoy operas and dream of being in New York and watching the Metropolitan Opera live? For most of us that is not a practical option on most weekends but I've got the next best thing.

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, you can watch Puccini's opera Turandot presented live in HD at 1:00pm ET. In addition to the wonderful production, you'll be able to see interviews and behind the scene features! All that at your local movie theatre.

In Valparaiso, Indiana, you have the choice of watching the Metropolitan Opera live at either Showplace Theater in Merrillville or Schererville. And you won't even have to dress up in your best and dressiest clothes if you don't want. You'll be able to have your cake popcorn and eat it, too!

The Porter County Builders Association sponsored the 1st Living Green Expo last year in Valparaiso, Indiana. It was such a great success that they are doing it again at an even larger location with more booths, seminars, and 2 national speakers! The 2009 Living Green Expo will be held at the Valparaiso Ivy Tech campus on November 7 and 8.

This is for anyone interested in learning more about "Living Green": homeowners, realtors, future homeowners, kids....anyone! Last year there was lots of information on the latest "green" products including siding, wood flooring, roofing, energy efficient homes, cabinets, counters, and so much more. I'm sure this year will be even better.

Ivy Tech Community College is located at 3100 Ivy Tech Drive in Valparaiso, Indiana. For more information on Porter County Builders Association, Living Green Expo 2009 go online to: www.pcbaonline.com.

Do not miss out on an opportunity to listen to Contemporary Christian Music such as "I Can Only Imagine" performed live. The Mercy Me Tour will be in Valparaiso, Indiana on Sunday, November 8, at 6:30 pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at the following iTickets link. Valparaiso Nazarene Church is located at 2702 E. Glenwood Blvd in Valparaiso, Indiana. Don't miss Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz.

Mark November 6, 2009 on your calendar because that is the day the Vienna Boys Choir will be in Valparaiso, Indianaperforming at the Valparaiso University's Chapel of Resurrection. With only a few performances scattered throughout the United States, Valparsaiso, Indiana and Valparaiso University are fortunate to have them here.

In existence since 1948, the Vienna Boys Choir is made up of about 100 boys ranging in ages from 14 - 20. The choir is divided into 4 tour groups to provide around 300 performances a year.

To get your tickets for the 7:30 performance of the Vienna Boys Choir in Valparaiso, Indiana, call 219-464-5162 or go to www.valparaisoevents.com.

If you enjoy watching the latest movie on the big screen but do not like paying out a lot of money, then join the Kerasotes Theaters Five Buck Club. Here how it works:

After a feature film has been showing for a certain period of time (usually 2 weeks), Kerasotes Theaters will allow members of their Five Buck Club to watch the movie for a discounted price of only 5 dollars. Join the Kerasotes Theaters Five Buck Club by clicking on this link. A card will be sent to you to show at the ticket office when purchasing your ticket.

It's easy to keep track of what movies are part of the $5.00 features each week because Kerasotes Theaters will send you an email each week with a list of $5.00 movies.

Kerasotes Theaters are located all over the United States. In Valparaiso, Indiana, we have easy access to Kerasotes Theaters in Merrillville, Michigan City, and Schererville. With many new movies coming out for the holidays, make your plans now to have a family night out at the movies and use the money saved on some warm, buttery popcorn!