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An education in blues, pg. 7 Wild Bill rides into town, pg. 3

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COVER: Bethany Stewart serves up a pint of Sky High Rye pale ale at Arcadia Brewing Company. Photo

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TRUE BLUE: It’s not just a Chicago, Memphis or St. Louis thing - local enthusiasts want you to know that the Mitten State can sing the blues, as well.

Page 7 WILD MAN: He’s been on national television and radio, now comedian Wild Bill Bauer is riding into Battle Creek. Page 3 SPEAK UP: We pass the mic to Michelle Russell, lead singer for the rock band King of the Forest, for the second installment of our guest column series about the local music scene. Page 4

REVIEWS GAME GUIDE: The long-awaited sequel to the Japanese classic Nintendo 64 game, “Sin and Punishment: Star Successor”, gives fans a reason to take aim . Page 8

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MEGAN CAPINEGRO The Enquirer

A Vietnam veteran, a former paramedic and a former alcoholic now 25 years sober, Wild Bill Bauer is not your average comedian.

The Minnesota-based funny man will perform this weekend at the Ball Joint Sports Bar, 4720 Beckley Road, and is bringing his past and present to the stage.

After getting started with comedy in his late 20’s, Bauer’s career has taken off over the last three decades. In that time, he has had numerous appearances on television and radio shows such as “Roseanne” and “The Bob and Tom Show.”

Presented by Gary Fields

Comedy, Bauer will perform at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Gary Fields said Bauer has been a local favorite for many years.

“He’s a very funny man. I think what makes him so unique is he is very clean and very clever,” Fields said. “His personal observation of life is just amazing.

He

talks a lot about his upbringing with his Catholic religion.

His delivery and his timing are impeccable. His punch line is very unexpected.”

For much of his fodder, Bauer need not look further than his

family tree. With a brother that’s a priest, a sister that’s a nun and other brothers that are attorneys, Bauer said his jokes write themselves.

“I’m in a constant state of creation,” he said. “I

have to be. I have radio interviews I have to do; different kinds of shows...”

In order to ensure he always has new material, Bauer said he always has one project finished, one in the works and one on deck. One such project-in-process is a book with fellow comedian Louie Anderson that includes 500 funny sayings.

“Children are like enemies, make as few of them as possible,” he said, giving an example of the book’s content. “I amuse myself all day. I should do a whole show of nothing but these. Not many diets start in the buffet line, but a lot of them end there.”

Comedian Wild Bill Bauer brings his unique act to the Ball Joint Sports Bar this weekend.

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Comedian’s life offers plenty of material

The WOW staff picks the week’s best bets Andy’s pick 20th Annual Mad Dogs & Englishmen’s British Auto Faire ■ WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

■ WHERE: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners.

■ COST: $9, free for children ages 11 and younger.

■ INFO: See the Midwest’s largest gathering of British-built vehicles from various eras. 269671-5089; www.gilmorecarmuseum.org.

Annie’s pick Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire ■ WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays July 10-Aug. 8.

■ WHERE: Kimball Pines Park, 1158 E. Michigan Ave. ■ COST: $12 adult, $8 children ages 5-

12; free for ages 4 and younger.

■ INFO: Games, food, entertainment, sword fighting, music and shopping. 343-9090; www.silverleafrenfair. org.

Justin’s pick Bumpus ■ WHEN: 9:30 p.m.

Saturday.

■ WHERE: Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo.

■ COST: $5.

■ INFO: The Chicago-based soul band Bumpus performs; 269-382-2332 or www. bellsbeer.com.

Lori’s pick Kalamazoo Blues Festival ■ WHEN: Opens at 4:30 p.m. today and Friday; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday.

■ WHERE: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, 145 E. Water St., Kalamazoo.

■ COST: $5 Thursday, $12 Friday,

" Name: Michelle Russell " Current town: Bellevue " Age: 33 " Current band/ music

business and what you do: King of the Forest — lead vocalist and manager.

" Your most influential

band/artist of all time? I guess I would have to say Stone Temple Pilots just because Scott Weiland has always

$14 Saturday.

■ INFO: A celebration of the blues, featuring regional and national acts. ww.kvba.org.

More to do ■ “Johnny Cash: The Ring of Fire”: A musical based on songs by Johnny Cash; 2 p.m. shows TuesdaysSaturdays, 8 p.m. show Fridays and Saturdays; July 8-Sept. 4; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; $30 show, $38.50 dinner and show; 781-4293; meal two hours before show; www.turkeyville.com.

■ “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: A Biblical musical presented by His Players. 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; First Wesleyan Church, 14425 S. Helmer Road, Battle Creek; $7.50 adults, $5 students and seniors; 962-6644.

■ “The Boyfriend”:

been one of my favorite lyricists alongside of Shannon Hoon and Layne Staley. I always wanted to write songs like the way he (they) did. " How did you get into music? The one thing that sort of drove me into the loving arms of music was the trauma of losing my paternal Grandmother at a young age (I was 7). As a young child I can remember frequently sitting in my room on the floor next to my stereo and sobbing while listening to tapes or records like Chicago, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.

I have always found a sort of therapeutic quality in music.

Marshall Civic Youth Theatere presents a musical about an heiress trying to catch the attention of a delivery boy; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Sundays July 9-18; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 students; 781-3335.

■ Welcome to My Garden Tour: Six distinctive gardens will be featured; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; downtown, Marshall; $8 advanced, $10 day of tour, $2 ages younger than 12; 269 781-5163; www.marshallmi.org.

■ “Crazy for You”: Tibbits Professional Summer Theatre presents this musical comedy featuring the works of George and Ira Gershwin; 8 p.m. tonight through Sunday and July 15-16, 2 p.m. today and Wednesday; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; 517-278-6029.

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A guest column series with local folk in the local music scene.

" How has music affect-

ed your life? Music is a way of ‘bleeding’ or dealing with your life, be it good or bad.

It can be your closest friend

FOR THE BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER

A new member of the WOW staff? No, it’s just Hob the Troll at the 2009 Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire. The event, and the troll returns this weekend to Kimball Pines Park.

sometimes. Music has always been close to my heart. I became emotionally attached to music at a very young age. I am a die hard rock ‘n’ roll fan, but I do get into other types of music if it intrigues me. I love 80s hair bands (yes, I do!), classic country, blues, funk, 80s pop rock, 60s and 70s classic rock...

I always say, “I can’t help what I like!” " The best thing about the

local music scene is …

The support we get from other local bands. They are big fans of ours and we are big fans of theirs! However, I do think there is a lot of room for improvement on many levels. There needs

to be more going on around here. Lord knows there are enough bands in this area that can play. Lots of great bands in Kalamazoo. " The music scene needs…

More people to come out and give it a go. Who cares about karaoke night in some hole-inthe-wall bar when King of the Forest is playing just a few miles away! Get it while the gettin’s good!

If you are a local musician, producer or promoter interested in participating in the guest series, e-mail Lori Holcomb at lholcomb@gannett.com.

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BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692.

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Karaoke; 7890775.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Plain Jane; 800-FKC-8777.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W. Michigan Ave.; Hip-Shot; 966-9520.

HUNT CLUB, 544 W. Columbia Ave., Karaoke with Tony & Nola; 962-0800.

LOVE VINTAGE GUITARS, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Outback Concert Series, Jim Oliver; 781-4480.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Smalltown Son; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276.

PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.; Hollow Drive; 962-2121.

STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N. 32nd St., Richland; Neil Harding 629-9460.

THE COUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Matt Foresman; 9484042.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 298, 228 N. 20th St.; Karaoke with Karaoke Queen Christine; 964-7230.

BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Henhouse Prowlers; 382-2332.

BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692.

THE BUCKET, 104 Coldwater Road, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517-741-5755.

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box; Karaoke; 789-0775.

DON’S DOUBLE DEUCE, 517 E. Michigan Ave.; Live Band; 969-3606.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Dueling Pianos; 800-FKC8777.

GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL, 545 E. Michigan Ave.; Blues Nite with Sam Moore; 964-8802.

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MACGRUBER (R) The “Saturday Night Live” bit about a hapless special-ops man (Will Forte) gets big-screen treatment. With Val Kilmer, Ryan Phillippe, Kristen

Wiig.* MARMADUKE (PG)★ ½ Owen Wilson provides the voice of the Great Dane in a family comedy based on the canine comic strip.93 min.

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Michigan Ave.; Hipshot; 966-9520.

JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Karaoke; 517767-3080.

MARSHALL MOONRAKER, 11401 17-Mile Road, Marshall; Karaoke with Mandy; 789-0058.

MILLER’S TIME OUT, 13261 S. Helmer Road; DJ and karaoke; 965-7790.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Singer/ Songwriter Showcase; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276.

PASCHE’S, 11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Live music; 964-2514.

PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.; My New Voice; 962-2121.

PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 731-5420.

SPRINGFIELD TAVERN, 30 Avenue A, Springfield; Karaoke with Justin; 964-

9134.

STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N 32nd Street, Richland; Smalltown Son; 629-9460.

THE COUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Pete Trappen; 948-4042.

VFW RED ARROW POST1527, 1920 E. Kilgore Service Road, Kalamazoo; Road Masters band; 349-7218.

WATERFRONT AND SEASIDE SPORTS BAR, 315 W. Columbia Ave.; DJ Don Plane; 962-7622.

WEEZER’S GRILL, 55 S. 20th St.; DJ Andy and EZ; 964-7308.

BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692.

THE BUCKET, 104 Coldwater Road, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517-741-5755.

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box; Karaoke; 789-0775.

DON’S DOUBLE DEUCE, 517 E. Michigan Ave. ; Live Band; 969-3606.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Dueling Pianos; 800-FKC8777.

GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL, 545 E. Michigan Ave.; Karaoke and DJ with Hes; 964-8802.

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JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Southern Ego Band; 517-767-3080.

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Michigan’s Craft Beers

ANDY FITZPATRICK The Enquirer

Anyone that hangs around downtown Battle Creek is undoubtedly familiar with the powerful aroma of beer brewing coming from Arcadia Brewing Company.

Battle Creek’s beer maker is among the many breweries being celebrated this July for Michigan Craft Beer Month. Comprised of a collection of about 70 Mitten State beer makers, the Lansing-based Michigan Brewers Guild is promoting various craft beer events throughout the month with the 2010 Summer Beer Festival as the season’s highlight.

Organizers expect to draw 9,000 people to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park on July 23 -24. The event will feature around 300 varieties of beer made by more than 50 brewers, including Arcadia and Marshall’s Dark Horse Brewing Company.

“It brings awareness to the fact that craft beer is a really exciting thing right now,” Arcadia head brewer Josh Davies said Tuesday.

“Beer made in Michigan right now is as good as it’s ever been. Everybody’s making really interesting, exciting beers.”

Davies’ words spoke of camaraderie among brewers, something the festival highlights. He said spare parts for broken gear and a good time while hanging out and pouring beer are what make the event fun for brewers.

The reason for the season, though, is getting people to try some tasty Michigan beer.

“You’ve got all these brewers pouring these beers at one location,” Guild Executive Director Scott Graham said.

The congregation of brewers makes for an easy way to try a lot of new beers that otherwise would mean a long drive.

In addition to the festival, breweries will be participating in or holding their own events throughout the month.

Tuesday, patrons of Ashley’s in Ann Arbor will have the chance to name Arcadia’s new ESB-style brew. Battle Creek’s ales will be featured at Johnny’s Grill in Belleville July 15 during a five-course beer dinner.

Davies said he is collaborating with Arcadia’s Executive Chef Sean Kelly for a beer dinner July 29.

“It’s a great time because (Michigan beer is) going to be pushed more and more places this month,” Davies said. “Bar owners and people that run retail shops are going to be displaying and trying to showcase regional beers.”

That means a chance for people who maybe are under the assumption that they don’t like beer to find out otherwise, Graham said.

“What they’re thinking of beer is just the light, yellow, fizzy, regular American-style beer,” he said. “They find (craft beer) is more akin to a glass of red wine, in that it’s flavorful and complex.”

Beer list on a blackboard at Arcadia Brewing Company.

JOHN GRAP/THE ENQUIRER

Summer also brings special brews.

At Arcadia, beer drinkers can get Whitsun Ale, a wheat beer spiced with orange peel, coriander and Michigan honey. The brewery is also serving Sky High Rye during the summer.

“It’s like a West Coast rye IPA,” Davies said.

“Got a big hop bitterness up front.

A lot of grapefruit aroma to it from the Simcoe hops that are used.”

For more information, visit www.michiganbrewersguild.org.

Andy Fitzpatrick can be reached at 966-0697 or afitzpatrick@gannett.com.

A pint of Sky High Rye Pale Ale from Arcadia Brewing Company.

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play the blues LORI HOLCOMB The Enquirer

Michigan’s music scene is often linked to the rhythms of Motown and a few rebel rockers and rappers, but area blues enthusiasts say there’s another sound that has history in Motor City: Blues.

The blues originated near the Mississippi Delta at the beginning of the 20th century, eventually migrating up the Mississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis and Chicago – cities all known for their blues scenes.

“One that’s not normally thought of as a blues city is Detroit,” explained Dennis Massingill, president of the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association’s board of directors. To help remedy

this situation, the KVBA is dedicating the second night of its 17th Annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival to Detroit blues.

“Long ago, there were blues musicians that kind of came in and out of the Detroit area but probably got their fame by going some place else,” Massingill said, giving blues icon John Lee Hooker as an example of an artist that spent much of his time in Detroit.

“Part of this is education,” he said of the festival. “We want people to realize Detroit’s got blues too, not just Chicago.”

Among the headliners Friday night will be Motor City Josh, Johnnie Bassett and Alberta Adams.

“Alberta’s almost 90 years old.

She sang with the swing bands back in the ’40s and she’s still performing,” Massingill said. “To us, she’s kind of the Queen of Blues in Detroit and we wanted to get her while she still performs.”

The Detroit musicians are just three of the 24 regional

and national acts planned to appear over the next three days at the Blues Festival, which kicks off tonight at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo.

Other headliners include Eddie Shaw, Billy Gibson performing with Dave Fields, The Nighthawks and Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers. Though they all have the blues in common, Massingill said the performers represent a diverse compilation of blues styles, such as Texas Road House, Delta, Piedmont, Swing and Jump.

“What we like to do around here is, because we hear so much Chicagostyle blues, we like to bring in other sounds and show there’s more to blues than that,” Massingill said.

Education is at the heart of the annual event, and each day will feature music

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Motor City Josh, left, Blues guitarist Dave Fields, center, and Rod Piazza, right, will perform this weekend at the Kalamazoo Blues Festival

■ WHAT: 17th Annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival.

■ WHEN: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. tonight and Friday; 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

■ WHERE: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, downtown Kalamazoo.

■ COST: $5 tonight, $12 Friday, $14 Saturday. Children 12 and younger free with an adult.

■ INFO: See dozens of regional and national blues acts perform or take part in music workshops. Visit www.kvba.org or call 3816514 for more information.

workshops in addition to the featured performances.

“We’ll have a gal that helps with song writing, a guitarist that helps novices and a harmonica instructor that will pass out harmonicas,” Massingill said, adding that guitars will not be supplied.

Additionally, there will be a variety of food vendors and kids’ activities, but the focus is on promoting and protecting what Massingill called an art form “truly unique to America.”

“We just want to make sure blues music not only thrives, but to bring new people to it and show them what it is,” he said. “A lot of people are not really sure what it is, but they like it when they hear it.”

For more information, visit www. kvba.org.

Lori Holcomb can be reached at 966-0675 or lholcomb@ gannett.com.

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Expert sharpshooters, man your guns “Sin and Punishment: You play as Isa, a boy Star Successor” is a hard- protecting a girl named core shooter that will test Kachi, who possesses any expert gamer. powers feared and The number of enedesired by evil beings called “The Creators.” mies on screen can be When Isa and Kachi dizzying at times, and try to escape, “Star the frequent boss battles Successor” kicks into are as challenging as high they are gear. exciting. marcus Like This is a anderson a typigame not cal rail for the shooter, casual your gamer and path will tax through newbies each of even on the eight the “easy” levels is setting. predeterDid I menmined. tion that Your character, however, this is a Wii game? Yes, I has to be moved around said Wii. the screen to avoid being “Star Successor” is a hit. Equipped with a dash sequel to its Nintendo move, you can slide from 64, Japan-only release. one place to another Through Wii’s online dis— even through laser tribution, you can now beams — without taking buy and download the damage. It would seem original. Be warned, that this technique would once you play “Star make the game too easy, Successor” on your Wii, but you will need every you be spoiled by the ounce of skill to navigate wonderful work develthe array of bullets. oper Treasure has done The mechanism for with this game.

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Isa and Kachi are on the run in “Sin and Punishment: Star Successor,” the follow up to the Japanese Nintendo 64 classic game.

targeting attackers in “Star Successor” makes use of the Wii controllers splendidly. You move your character around with the nunchuk and aim with the Wii remote. Your aim is razor-sharp and you can lock on to aliens using the “A” button.

When the action gets frenzied, you will need to lock on to your target and then concentrate on how you will dodge the attacks. The controls are easy to learn, but challenging to master.

The difficulty is what makes “Star Successor” worthy of your time.

On “easy” mode, I still

found myself dying until I learned the patterns and figured out how to live long enough to get to the next checkpoint. This game is not impossible on more difficult levels either; it just takes more practice to advance.

The goal of the game is to have a high score.

You can continue from your last location indefinitely to see the end, but your score resets when your heath hits zero.

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Binder Park Zoo and WGVU Television & Radio will present WGVU Zoocation Day Saturday.

The event begins at 9 a.m. and features special activities and games for kids. A two-toed sloth and African grey parrot will be on display to see up close in the Wildlife Discovery Theatre at the zoo, located at 7400 Division Drive. The shows take place at 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m.

Regular admission rates apply.

For more information about Zoocation, call 979-1351 or visit www.binderparkzoo.org.

Meet the winged-ones Andi Kornak, Binder Park Zoo’s Curator of Collections, will host a special tour of the zoo’s bird collection at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The event is free to the public and begins at the Cross Administration Building, 7400 Division Dr. The tour includes a presentation

by Kornak and a visit to bird aviaries in the zoo. The tram leaves from the office at 7:15 p.m. and returns by 8:30 p.m.

For more information on this tour, contact the zoo at 979-1351 or visit www.binderparkzoo.org.

Post Band goes country The Post Band will play a free concert tonight at 7 p.m. featuring country western and rock ‘n’ roll- inspired music. The concert takes place at Mill Race Park, 1 W. Michigan Ave., and is open to the public.

The band will play songs such as “Rough Riders March,” and “Tuscola Mt. Overture.” A solo violinist will join the band on the “Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

For more information, visit www. downtownbattlecreek.com or contact the Battle Creek Downtown Partnership at 968-1622.

Add Irish flair to lunch Killarney Broadcast will perform its traditional Irish and Scottish music Wednesday at the Festival Market

Music Series.

Between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., the public can enjoy a free concert at the corner of McCamly and Jackson streets near the gazebo. The Battle Creek Farmers Market also will be open during the concert and Barista Blues Cafe will be on site selling healthy snacks.

For more information, call 9681622 or visit www.downtownbattlecreek.com.

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Battle Creek-based band Elegant Junkie will perform at 7 p.m. July 30 and 31 at the Midwest Motorcycle Fest.

The MMF is from July 29- Aug. 1 at the Silverdome in Pontiac. It features custom and sport bike shows, riding skill displays, more than 100 vendors and numerous motorcycle-themed activities, as well as live musical performances by entertainers such as Jackyl and David Alan Coe. Elegant Junkie plays heavy metal music and originally formed 20 years ago before breaking up and then getting back together last year.

For more information about the MMF, visit www.midwestmotorcyclefest.com.

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DIERKS BENTLEY Saturday, July 31

COLDWATER Go backstage at Tibbits The Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., is offering backstage passes for select summer shows.

For $18, an audience member can get early access to see the actors warm-up on stage, as well as front row seats, a backstage tour following the performance, a meet-andgreet with the actors and a questionand-answer period.

The offer is available Saturday morning for the produciton of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

Participants must call the theater in advance to reserve a spot.To order tickets or for more information, call 517-278-6029 or visit www.tibbits.org.

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GUILD EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily through Aug. 30; Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; 721-4190; www. cedarcreekinstitute.org.

KEN COOPER: WATERCOLOR AND HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 25; W.K.

Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Corners; free; 671-2416.

DANCES GEORGE PENDILL TRIO DANCE, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday; Burnham Brook Center, 200 Michigan

Ave W # 101, Battle Creek; $6 members, $8 nonmembers; 965-0000.

BALLROOM DANCE, 3 to 6 p.m.

Sunday; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo; $12; 685-6102; swmbd.org.

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BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; Washington Park, Bellevue; 746-4648.

ATHENS FARMERS’ MARKET, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 15; Wilson Park, N. Capital Ave., Athens; 729-4088; athenscommunity@sbcglobal.

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BATTLE CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays and Wednesdays; Festival Market Square, downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek; 968-3448; .battlecreekfarmersmarket.com.

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Thursday, July 8, 7:00 PM · Mill Race Park in downtown Battle Creek.

Celebrate a Battle Creek tradition. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a home town concert in the park.

Brian Bucec, Post Band Director • Elizabeth Bucec, Junior Post Band Director • Featuring Guest Emcee Dave Eddy Upcoming Dates: July 15 & 22. Junior Post Band joins on July 22.

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FAMILY MIRANDA PARK PARTY, noon to 2 p.m. today; Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings; free; 945-2487.

POTTERY FOR KIDS, 1:30 p.m. today; Kids ‘N’ Stuff, 301 S. Superior St., Albion; $8 members, $16 nonmembers; 517-629-8023; preregistration required; www.kidsnstuff.org.

POPCORN THEATRE: ‘THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES’, 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $7; 517-278-6029.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN: FAERIE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org.

WGVU ZOOCATION DAY, 9 a.m. Saturday; Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Divison Drive, Battle Creek; $12.50 adults, $10.50 children ages 2-10, free for ages younger than 2; www. binderparkzoo.org.

TIE DYE FOR KIDS AND TEENS, 2 p.m. Saturday; Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion; bring cotton item to dye; 517-629-3993.

SUMMER BEADING FUN, 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 13 and 20; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; $20 members, $25 nonmembers; $5 material fee; www. artcenterofbattlecreek.org.

WII/PS3 FOR TEENS, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; free; 968-8166.

ADAPTIVE WATER SPORTS DAY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16; Gull Lake, Ross Township Park, Augusta; $20; 968-8249; www. cirfun.com.

FESTIVALS ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL, through Sunday; downtown, Ann Arbor; 734-994-5999; www. annarborsummerfestival.org.

KALAMAZOO BLUES FESTIVAL, 4:30 p.m. today and Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Arcadia Creek Festival Place, 145 E. Water St., Kalamazoo; $5 Thursday, $12 Friday, $14 Saturday; www.kvba. org.

ELVISFEST, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday; Riverside Park, between Cross and Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti; www. mielvisfest.org; deckermare@ comcast.net.

SILVER LEAF RENAISSANCE FAIRE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays July 10Aug. 8; Kimball Pines Park, 1158 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $12 adult, $8 children ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and younger; 3439090; www.silverleafrenfaire. org.

COMMON GROUND, July 12-18; Adado Riverfront Park, between Grand Avenue and Shiawassee Street, Lansing; 800-585-3737; www.commongroundfest.com.

HOT AIR JUBILEE, July 16-18; Jackson County Airport, 3606 Wildwood Ave., Jackson; 517782-1515; www.hotairjubilee. com.

MARSHALL BLUES FEST, 2 p.m. July 17; downtown, Marshall; free; 209-7979; www. marshallbluesfestival.com.

HEALTH FILM SERIES: “IN SICKNESS AND IN WEALTH,” noon

to 1:30 p.m. July 15; Sanitas Conference Center, Family Health Center of Battle Creek, ; www. regionalhealthalliance.com.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: “BEE MOVIE”, dusk July 16; Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek; free; www. downtownbattlecreek.com.

LITERARY BOOK DISCUSSION: “THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO,”

7 to 8 p.m. Monday; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; 781-7821; www. marshalldistrictlibrary.org.

MUSEUMS NATIVE AMERICAN VESSELS EXHIBIT, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturdays; Feb. 6 to Oct. 9; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; $18 family, $6 adult nonmembers, $1 adult, $4 ages 3-17, free for ages 2 and younger; 965-5117.

MUSIC POST BAND CONCERT SERIES, 7 p.m. Thursdays until July 22;

Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek.

ALBION COMMUNITY BAND, 7 p.m. Sunday, and July 25; Victory Park, corner of River and Hannah streets, Albion; 517-629-5535.

ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS CONCERT, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; 4-Corners Park, downtown, Coldwater; www. coldwaterdda.org.

FESTIVAL MARKET MUSIC: KILLARNEY BROADCAST, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday; Festival Market Square, downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek; free; www. downtownbattlecreek.com.

MARSHALL COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT, 7 p.m Wednesdays until July 21; Frances Stevens Stuart Band Shell, 603 Homer Road, Marshall; free; marshallcommunityband. moonfruit.com.

VIBE@5 CONCERT SERIES, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 27; Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek; free; 968-1622.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: KIM HOAG AND DELBERT WALLING, 6 p.m. July 18; Durham Park, Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517767-4610.

OUTDOORS PUBLIC TOUR, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Every fourth Saturday through Oct. 23, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E. C Ave., Augusta; members: free; nonmembers: $4 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children ages 2-12; 671-2510; www.kbs. msu.edu/birdsanctuary.

SHOWS CRUISE FOR WOMAN’S CO-OP, 5 p.m. Saturday; Taco Bell, 5560 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; donations accepted; 719-2025.

THEATER “JOHNNY CASH: THE RING FIRE,” 2 p.m. shows Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. show Fridays and Saturdays; July 8-Sept. 4; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; $30 show, $38.50 OF

dinner and show; 781-4293; meal two hours before show; www.turkeyville.com.

“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; First Wesleyan Church, 14425 S. Helmer Road, Battle Creek; $7.50 adults, $5 students and seniors; 9626644.

“THE BOYFRIEND,” 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Sundays July 9-18; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 students; 781-3335.

“ROMEO AND JULIET,” 7:30 p.m. July 15-17, 24, 30, Aug. 7-8; 2 p.m. July 31; Michael Baughman Theater, Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival.

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Our outstanding cast will take you through Johnny Cash’s remarkable life, singing 38 of the music legend’s most memorable songs.

FILM SUMMER MOVIES, 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursdays; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; free; 968-8166; www.willard. lib.mi.us.

FAMILY MOVIE, 11 a.m.

Wednesdays through Aug. 25; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; free; 7817821, ext. 15.

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RELAY FOR LIFE, noon Saturday; Lakeview High School, 15060 S. Helmer Road, Battle Creek; 800-227-2345.

WELCOME TO MY GARDEN TOUR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July Saturday and Sunday; downtown, Marshall; $8 advanced, $10 day of tour, $2 ages younger than 12; 269 7815163; www.marshallmi.org.

BANANA SPLIT EATING CONTEST, 11 a.m. Sunday; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293; www. turkeyville.com.

CORKS FOR CONSERVATION, 6 to 10 p.m. July 16; Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Divison Drive, Battle Creek; $40 per person, $75 per couple, $15 pre-event wine tasting class; 979-1351; www. binderparkzoo.org.

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