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  • A ‘Wicked’ good time
  • Taking flight in Niles

The Latest

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

  1. Dave Carlock’s Best Bets May 17-22
  2. Howard Hewitt: Try a new white wine
  3. Dave Carlock: Touring is key to success
  4. Dogwood Fine Arts Festival returns to Dowagiac
  5. Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: May 10-15
  6. Parade carries history as well as blossoms
  7. Kat Barry: Vegan food a hot topic
  8. Kathee Kiesselbach: Artist finds ‘the flow’
  9. Brayden Swathwood movie review: Oblivion
  10. Interactive ‘Drummunity’ showcased at Howard Branch library
  11. Dave Carlock: Life’s lesson learned the hard way
  12. Dave Carlock’s Best Bets May 3-8
  13. Admirals aim to become fabric of community
  14. Kathee Kiesselbach: Emotions a catalyst for creation
  15. Dave Carlock: Career building moves off course
  16. Kat Barry: Eat smarter by preparing ahead
  17. Old-fashioned fun at Buchanan Plow Day
  18. Harrison performs at Box Factory
  19. Chamber concert features original composition
  20. Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: April 26-May 2
  21. Kat Barry: Spring beckons a workout
  22. Brayden Swathwood movie review: ‘Scary Movie 5′
  23. Dave Carlock: Ballad to autism pays tribute to writer’s sister
  24. 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

  1. Kat Barry: Vegan food a hot topic
  2. Kat Barry: Eat smarter by preparing ahead
  3. 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

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

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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