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Kat Barry: Farmers markets offer local nutrition
Last Sunday, I got to work at the first farmer’s market of the season in Chicago. Read more
Brayden Swathwood movie review: Star Trek Into Darkness
With many critics giving this film a hard time, I think to myself, finally, 2013 has a film that is worthy. Read more
Dave Carlock: Volunteers are people, too
Trying to participate in the arts in a small town is a real test in patience and dedication. Read more
Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: May 24-29
Friday, May 24 Smash Mouth 9 p.m. Silver Creek Event Center 11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo (866) 494-6371 Don’t even get me started on how ... Read more
Bluegrass coming to Niles
The 11th annual Niles Bluegrass Festival is May 30 through June 2 at Riverfront Park in downtown Niles. Read more
- Dave Carlock’s Best Bets May 17-22
- Howard Hewitt: Try a new white wine
- Dave Carlock: Touring is key to success
- Dogwood Fine Arts Festival returns to Dowagiac
- Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: May 10-15
- Parade carries history as well as blossoms
- Kat Barry: Vegan food a hot topic
- Kathee Kiesselbach: Artist finds ‘the flow’
- Brayden Swathwood movie review: Oblivion
- Interactive ‘Drummunity’ showcased at Howard Branch library
- Dave Carlock: Life’s lesson learned the hard way
- Dave Carlock’s Best Bets May 3-8
- Admirals aim to become fabric of community
- Kathee Kiesselbach: Emotions a catalyst for creation
- Dave Carlock: Career building moves off course
- Kat Barry: Eat smarter by preparing ahead
- Old-fashioned fun at Buchanan Plow Day
- Harrison performs at Box Factory
- Chamber concert features original composition
- Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: April 26-May 2
- Kat Barry: Spring beckons a workout
- Brayden Swathwood movie review: ‘Scary Movie 5′
- Dave Carlock: Ballad to autism pays tribute to writer’s sister
- Decatur author shares war experiences
Eat
Kat Barry: Farmers markets offer local nutrition
Last Sunday, I got to work at the first farmer’s market of the season in Chicago. Read more
- Kat Barry: Vegan food a hot topic
- Kat Barry: Eat smarter by preparing ahead
- Nothing impossible for traveling chef
Art
Abstract artist emerges at Benton Harbor gallery
Trained in fine arts and animation, with experience as a painter, installation artist and museum professional Joshua Mason draws on a depth of experience in ... Read more
Dogwood Fine Arts Festival returns to Dowagiac
The 22nd Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, beginning this Friday, features some of the best in fine arts in Southwest Michigan. Read more
Trek
Dave Carlock: Touring is key to success
Man, “American Idol” and other contest shows keep getting a bad rap from musicians. Read more
Fernwood hosts Meijer Gardens trip
“Butterflies are Blooming” is Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parks’ most popular annual exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. Read more
Shop
New generation tills family farm
Blue Star Produce represents the new generation of the small family farm. Read more
If it’s here, it’s Purely Michigan
Lynne Christiano’s goal is to have everyone experience what Michigan has to offer. Read more
Festivals
Bluegrass coming to Niles
The 11th annual Niles Bluegrass Festival is May 30 through June 2 at Riverfront Park in downtown Niles. Read more
Dogwood Fine Arts Festival returns to Dowagiac
The 22nd Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, beginning this Friday, features some of the best in fine arts in Southwest Michigan. Read more
Special Sections
St. Joseph
Sugar Blue below the bluff
Originally held in the fall, BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass is coming to St. Joseph this Saturday — just in time for the mild spring weather ... Read more
Benton Harbor
Abstract artist emerges at Benton Harbor gallery
Trained in fine arts and animation, with experience as a painter, installation artist and museum professional Joshua Mason draws on a depth of experience in ... Read more
Coloma/Watervliet
Hempel: End to a season that wasn’t
Autumn is normally the time of year we gather the best of the harvest to store ... Read more
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