Tom Lounges

Quite a few shows can be seen in the Northwest Indiana area this weekend, featuring a trio of national artists, along with numerous top local and touring talents, offering a variety of places to visit and experiences to enjoy.

Fans of '80s hair metal can catch Poison's lead singer and primary songwriter Bret Michaels performing the band's many radio/MTV hits — "Every Rose Has It's Thorn," "Talk Dirty To Me," "Look What The Cat Dragged In" and others — along with some of his own solo music when he takes stage Thursday, Aug. 7, at Crown Point's Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., with his own solo touring band. Showtime is 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 and up. More: visit www.crownpoint.in.gov or call 219-662-3250.

Country music fans will not want to miss Eli Young Band's performance to

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