ANDY WARHOL PHOTOGRAPHS | Valparaiso

Is on exhibit through March 22 at the Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Brauer Museum, 1709 Chapel Drive. Brauer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Group tours may be arranged by phone. Docent-led tours are conducted by appointment only. Admission to the museum and all events is free. A list of exhibition-related events is available at valpo.edu/artmuseum.

FYI: (219) 464-5114

CELEBRITY REVEALED: RARE AND UNPUBLISHED IMAGES OF FILM LEGENDS | Munster

The exhibit, organized by Magnum Photos featuring more than 20 color and black and white photos documenting the film industry by photographers, Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, Eve Arnold and others. The large-format images, most black and white, feature rare candids, stills and outtakes culled from the archives of Magnum Photos. "Legends," is on display in the William Bachman Gallery at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, runs through Feb. 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The exhibit is free, with free docent-led tours for school groups.

FYI: (219) 836-1839

SPEED RACER | Crown Point

The Crown Point branch of South Shore Arts located at 138 South Main St., presents acrylic and airbrushed paingings by John Leaser through Jan. 10. Regular viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Call to verify the hours before your visit. To arrange to view the exhibit at another time, call gallery manager Mary McClelland at (219) 836-1839 ext. 108.

FYI: (219) 663-0200

THE WORKS OF DAVID HUGG | Gary

Lake Street Gallery will be hosting an exhibit of new pastels by popular region artist David Hugg through Dec. 22. David Hugg's pastels of abstracted faces, landscapes, pet portraits and lately flowers have been widely collected in the Northwest Indiana region and beyond. Lake Street Gallery's fall show, previously known as Huggfest, has been an annual event at the 15 year-old gallery. "David is the best and longest selling artist that I have represented in 15 years of business," said Joyce Davis, gallery owner. Hugg will being showing more of his floral pieces this year as his focus shifts from pet portraits to flowers. Lake Street Gallery is located in the Miller section of Gary at 613 S Lake Street. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

FYI: (219) 938 4566

PHOTO EXHIBIT | Munster

Active Art Salon & Gallery is excited to exhibit the photographic works of Ann Latinovich on display through Dec. 31. Latinovich approaches her portraiture and gallery work continuously searching for that "it" moment when she knows it's something magical. Latinovich creates work that reflects not only the true essence of her subjects, but art reflective of her passion, enthusiasm and love of creating each unique, timeless piece. Active Art Salon & Gallery is located at 9339 Calumet Ave., Suite B1.

FYI: (219) 836-2775

A BRAVE NEW WORLD | Highland

Uncle Freddy's Gallery, 2635 Highway Ave., will be the home of "A Brave New World" a new exhibit for Uncle Freddy's with a lineup of three emerging contemporary artists, Julien Colombier (Paris), Brian O'Dell (Los Angeles) & Casey Roberts (Indianapolis). The three artists have been described by gallery owner Tom Torluemke as "movers of bio mass." He continues, "The works make one think that we as human beings are not as evolved as our science is advanced." Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Appointments always welcome.

FYI: (219) 730-3032

ARTISTS MEET | Hobart

The newly formed Deep River Artists meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month in the meeting room of the Visitor Center at Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway. Artists enjoy demonstrations, learn new techniques, present exhibits in WoodÌs Mill Gallery, learn of area classes and exhibits and offer classes to members. Artists are asked to bring to the meetings examples of their work to show and talk about - in the form of a photo or the actual artwork, if not too large. There are no dues and no registration.

FYI: (219) 947-1958

IMAGES OF WOODMAR COUNTRY CLUB | Munster

Photographs by local resident Pete Doherty are being exclusively published, exhibited and sold through Galaxy Arts, 233 Ridge Road. Incorporated in 1922, Woodmar Country Club opened its 110-acre golf course in Hammond in July 1925. The historic Tudor Revival clubhouse, designed by L. Cosby Bernard, was opened on New Year's Eve 1930. After 80 years, the club was sold for retail development. Recognizing the historical significance and striking beauty of Woodmar Country Club, Doherty photographed the clubhouse and golf course shortly before it closed in 2005.

FYI: (219) 836-6033 or www.galaxyarts.com

19TH- AND 20TH-CENTURY PRINTS | Valparaiso

On display from Valparaiso University's permanent collection at the university's Brauer Museum of Art, 1709 Chapel Drive. Brauer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Group tours may be arranged by phone. Docent-led tours are conducted by appointment only.

FYI: (219) 464-5114

CHRONICLES OF THE CITY | East Chicago

The East Chicago Room, housed in the East Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive, contains a wealth of photographs, documents and other resources chronicling the city's more than 100-year history. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.

FYI: (219) 397-2453

ALTON GOIN MUSEUM | Portage

The Portage Community Historical Society's Alton Goin Museum at Countryside Park, 5250 U.S. 6, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Trager Homestead also is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

FYI: (219) 762-4218

TURN-OF-THE-LAST-CENTURY DISPLAYS | Whiting

The Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society Museum, 1610 119th St., houses displays of local history with facilities for historical and family research. School visits are welcome. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free.

FYI: (219) 659-1432

LAKE COUNTY ARTIFACTS | Crown Point

Lake County Historical Museum, located in the Old Lake County Courthouse, is a treasure trove of artifacts relating to the history of Lake County. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

FYI: (219) 662-3975

In Suburban Chicago

OIL LANDSCAPES, FIGURES | Park Forest

Maureen Hubbard Cribbs Studio, 266 Somonauk St., displays poetic interpretations in mixed-media, prints and small-edition woodcuts. Open by appointment only.

FYI: (708) 748-5883

CITY ARTWORK | Tinley Park

Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S. 67th Court, displays original artwork depicting scenes of life in Tinley Park. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

FYI: (708) 633-9129

In Chicago

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD | Chicago

The Museum halls are decked, holiday singers and dancers joyously fuel the festivities, and the sparkle of more than 50 trees will greet you at this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. We couldn't resist one more chance to pay homage to our "Diamond Anniversary" and more than seven decades of imagination, invention and inspiration with the theme "Celebrating 75 Years of Museum Memories," at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive.

FYI: (773) 684-1414

SHANGHAI TRANSFORMING | Chicago

Shanghai Transforming, the Chicago Architecture Foundationís newest exhibition, is free and open daily at 224 S. Michigan Ave. through Jan. 9. Consisting of photos and graphs, Shanghai Transforming, offers visitors an overview of the vast changes taking place in Chinaís most populous city. Capturing a snapshot of a city in transition, Shanghai Transforming explores the past and speculates about future possibilities of Shanghai.

FYI: (312) 922-3432 or architecture.com

ARTE DE LA CIUYDAD | Chicago

ìArte De La Ciudadî is bringing twenty contemporary artists from Mexico City showcasing a fresh and current under 40 generation of Mexican artists like Pablo Castillo alongside such white-hot contemporary artists as Tatiana Montoya and Curro Gomez. This exhibition will run through the first week in January at the Zhou B Center located in Chicagoís south side neighborhood of Bridgeport,1029 W. 35th St.

FYI: (773) 523-0200

THE AZTEC WORLD | Chicago

A once-in-a-lifetime event that will be shown only at the Field Museum through April 19. Explore the grandeur and complexity of one of the worldís great civilizations. Within the span of 200 years, the Aztecs went from a nomadic group to one of the most powerful and influential societies ever, leaving behind a legacy that lives on today. Tickets to The Aztec World include museum admission and are priced at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and students with ID, and $12 forchildren ages 4 to 11. The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. Discounts for Chicago residents.

FYI: (312) 922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org

URBAN IMPRESSION | Chicago

More than 20 inspired new paintings and drawings by Michael Cheney are on exhibit at Atlas Galleries, 535 N. Michigan Ave. Cheney works have been on exhibit in many prestigious shows. Such as, the Suite Home Chicago event in 2001, where he exhibited a painted sculptural "couch." In 2003 he was a featured artist for Chicago Artist's Month. Then in 2004 he had a one person show at the Four Seasons Hotel for the Embrace Art in Chicago event. In 2005 his work was included in Atlas Galleries Best of the Best Show. Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

FYI: (312) 329-9330 or (800) 423-7635

CITY'S EDGE | Chicago

The contemporary photography of Daniel Traub is now on display at the Catherine Edelman Gallery, 300 Superior St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Migrant Community, Minhang District, Shanghai, 2006 is one of the pieces on display.

FYI: (312) 266-2350 or www.edelmangallery.com

FREEDOM OF COLOR | Chicago

Zygman Voss Gallery features the works of contemporary artist Moshe Rosenthalis as well as 17th through 20th Century Masters: Rembrandt, Renoir, Whistler, Picasso, Dali, Lautrec, Chagall, Miro and Cassatt. They also exhibit contemporary artists Leonardo Nierman and Eugenia Perez del Toro. The gallery is at 222 W. Superior St., Suite 1E. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and by appointment Sundays and Mondays.

FYI: (312) 787-3300 or toll free (866) 991-3300

COSMIC COLLISIONS | Chicago

The breathtaking new Space Show narrated by award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford, is showing at the StarRider Theater on a 360-degree, 9,500-square-foot screen at the Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. A spectacular immersive theater experience, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time -- well beyond the calm face of the night sky -- to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. Groundbreaking scientific simulations and visualizations based on cutting-edge research developed by Museum astrophysicists, scientists at the NASA and other international colleaguesÛmany seen for the first timeÛdepict the dramatic and explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth, and continue to transform our galaxy. The new show explores the full range of space collisions, past, present, and future. Admission to the planetarium is

$19 for adults, $15 for children and 17 for senior citizens. A Family Star Pack is $60 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.

FYI: (312) 922-STAR or (312) 922-7827 or www.adlerplanetarium.org

NATURE UNLEASHED: INSIDE NATURAL DISASTERS | Chicago

a new interactive exhibit on display through Jan. 4 at the Field Museum. Quakes, tornados, hurricanes and volcanos happen. Our job: To respond, adapt and prepare. And roll with Mother Nature's punches. Divided into four galleries, the Field-curated exhibit explores a quartet of weather phenomena -- earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornados respectively -- and presents the human aftermath through archival photos, videos and memorabilia. Each section recaps specific events, including the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: Free with general museum entrance, $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and $12 for children ages 4 to 11. Target Free Mondays, offering free general admission, are on Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

FYI: (312) 922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org

THE ANCIENT AMERICAS | Chicago

Step into the windswept world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters, walk through a replica of an 800-year-old pueblo dwelling and imagine your entire family cooking, eating and sleeping in one small room. These are some of the things you will see at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, at this exhibit. Admission is free with regular museum admission of $12 adults, $7 seniors and students with ID, and $9 children ages 4 to 11. Discounts for Chicago residents.

FYI: (312) 922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org

FREE DAYS | Chicago

The Adler Planetarium is partnering with Charter One Bank to offer free general admission days in 2008 as part of Charter One Discount Days at the Adler. Admission will be free Mondays and Tuesdays in October and November.

FYI: www.adlerplanetarium.org

CHICAGO: CROSSROADS OF AMERICA | Chicago

Explore ChicagoÌs changing economy, challenging crises, diverse neighborhoods, groundbreaking innovations and lively cultural scene. Wander through these galleries to discover the legendary stories, from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 to Riverview Park or the renowned rivalry of the Cubs vs. Sox in this ongoing exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. Admission: $14 Adults including audio tour; $12 seniors (65+)/students (13-22) including audio tour; free for children 12 and younger and Chicago History Museum members; free general admission on Mondays. Admission to the Research Center: $5 daily fee or $15 annual membership.

FYI: (312) 642-4600 or www.chicagohistory.org

ADLER PLANETARIUM | Chicago

Adler Planetarium has three floors of exhibits on astronomy, space exploration, telescopes and navigation. The museum is at 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, and until 10 p.m. the first Friday of every month.

FYI: (312) 922-STAR or www.adlerplanetarium.org

SHEDD AQUARIUM | Chicago

John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, offers the world's largest indoor aquarium with more than 8,000 freshwater and marine animals. The Oceanarium shows marine life of the Pacific Northwest region -- home to whales, dolphins, sea otters and more. Through summer 2008, Faust, the Komodo dragon, with his court of 25 other lizard species, continues his reign at Shedd. Faust is the first live Komodo dragon ever on display in Chicago.

FYI: (312) 986-2302 or www.sheddaquarium.org

BEVERLY ARTS CENTER | Chicago

The Beverly Arts Center, in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, is a cultural center offering classes in art, music, dance and theater; rotating exhibitions of contemporary art; and a performing arts program. The nonprofit cultural and educational institution is at 2407 W. 111th St.

FYI: beverlyartcenter.org

LOOP TRAIN TOUR | Chicago

A free 40-minute tour of Chicago's business district takes place Saturdays, through September, meeting at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Learn about the area's 100-year history and the city's elevated train system. The Chicago Architecture Foundation guides the tour.

FYI: www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs

SMITH MUSEUM OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS | Chicago

The first museum in the United States solely dedicated to preserving and displaying stained glass windows is open at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. It is a permanent display of 150 stained glass windows housed in an 800-foot-long series of galleries along the lower-level terraces of Festival Hall. It provides a unique insight into Chicago's cultural, ethnic and artistic history. Free.

FYI: (800) 595-PIER

EVOLVING PLANET | Chicago

This permanent exhibit at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family.

FYI: (312) 322-8854 or www.fieldmuseum.org

U-505 | Chicago

The Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive, hosts the underground, climate-controlled exhibit that showcases the story of the German sub's legendary and critical capture during World War II. The onboard tour of the sub is time-ticketed and costs $5 plus museum admission of $9 adults, $7.50 seniors and $5 children ages 3 to 11. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Indoor/outdoor parking.

FYI: (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI or www.msichicago.org

LINCOLN PARK ZOO | Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon Drive, features 35 acres of zoo grounds and more than 1,100 mammals, reptiles and birds. Visit the Regenstein Center, which houses 24 chimpanzees and gorillas in natural habitats. Take a safari through Africa, have a splashing good time at the Kovler Sea Lion Pool or see the big cats at the Kovler Lion House. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free.

FYI: (312) 742-2000 or www.lpzoo.org

For the kids

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON NAVY PIER | Chicago

Zip over to this lakefront museum offering three floors of engaging permanent and visiting exhibits, a full array of public programs and special events. Hands-on fun and make-believe from a child's perspective define the merriment for children and their families year-round. Open daily. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays to Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at 700 E. Grand Ave. Admission is $8 for adults and children, $7 for seniors and children younger than 1 are admitted free.

FYI: (312) 527-1000 or chichildrensmuseum.org

UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE | Chicago

Visitors can walk through a 15,000-square-foot underground soil ecosystem at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive.

FYI: (312) 322-8854

THE GREAT TRAIN STORY | Chicago

The exhibit is on permanent display at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive

FYI: (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI or www.msichicago.org