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Role-playing Puzzle Quest fun for gamers of all levels

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casual gamer, “P uzzle Quest 2” is accessible and offers a good challenge. The serious gamer can agonize over the character management.

The game has a field of shapes and colors on a grid of rows and columns. By sliding an object one position horizontally or vertically, you attempt to make a match of three like shapes to have them disappear and give you rewards.

GAMERS’ GUIDE " TITLE: “Puzzle Quest 2” " DEVELOPER: Infinite Interactive " PLATFORM: Nintendo DS and Xbox LIVE Arcade " RATING: E (Everyone) " COST: $29.95 for Nintendo DS and 1200 Microsoft points for Xbox

Instead of a high score, there are colors that give you the ability to cast spells and those that help you inflict damage on the attacking enemy. You and your foe take turns making moves in the hopes of being the first to land critical damage and lower the opponent’s “hit points” to zero.

Dueling gives you experience points that can then be used to “level up” your character, which will give you access to better attributes and spells to challenge the impending forces of evil.

You also loot your fallen enemy to stock your character with the best weapons and armor. Surplus equipment can be sold. Gold can be used to buy upgrades and a powerful magical arsenal.Abilities, spells and weaponry can be tweaked to shred any foe in mere minutes with careful combinations that could turn the entire field into desirable outcomes.

Unfortunately, the pitfalls of any role playing game also plague “P uzzle Quest 2.”

There is a lot of “grinding” in this game – fighting lots of smaller battles on the way to finishing a quest or mission.

To make matters worse, your enemies get stronger as you do.

Therefore, if you are a level 10 assassin, you will fight a level 10 skeleton.

Coming back later, you may be level 20, but now a different skeleton will be level 20 with you. The elasticity of the enemy’s level helps balance the game, but I often wished I could dominate some of my earlier matches when I retraced my steps.

“P uzzle Quest 2” does not skimp on the content. By far, you can spend hours

at this game to make it through the main quest.

By choosing to stray from the highlighted path, there come clever and comical side missions to

entertain you and enhance your character with wealth and experience points.

Developers Infinite Interactive made a wonderful game with a lot of variations on the matchthree puzzle theme.

Those who enjoyed the original should pick this up for the Nintendo DS or Xbox 360. It is one of the better values of this summer for gaming.

Marcus Anderson is a freelance writer and video game reviewer.

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One of my favorite puzzle-adventure DS games is updated with a splendid sequel for the summer of 2010.

“P uzzle Quest 2” takes a simple formula of matching colors like in “Bejeweled” and blends in a deep role playing game with spells, monsters and heroic quests.

Like its predecessor, this game can consume many hours of your life five minutes at a time, and you will enjoy it for the entire journey.

It takes the best elements of “Dungeons and Dragons” and “Bejeweled Twist” to make a satisfying game with enough to please everyone and not alienate any potential player.

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Mill$ brings positive message Travarus Collins said he battles bad — but not necessarily undeserved — stereotypes as he tries to bring local hiphop entertainment to the Battle Creek area.

Collins, who goes by the stage name Mill$, in 1999 formed Prodical Child Productions. O ver the last year, he’s thrown themed, hip-hop driven parties at various venues around the Battle Creek area. He said he’s found success at the Ball Joint and other places, often bringing in 350 people.

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He’s got four hip-hop artists who record songs which are spun at these parties, songs he says are about “good, healthy fun.”

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But his artists rarely perform live at these venues — DJs spin local recordings instead — partly because the producer said he’s found some resistance to live hip-hop shows in the area.

In the minds of many, hip-hop shows are tied to violence and Mill$ said he’s working “to romance” the public with his positive-message shows. He said he wants to build trust within the music scene that his shows are not about violence before pushing his artists to perform live locally.

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“The thing people fail to realize is music, no matter what genre it is, music has energy,” Mill$ said. “O nce that energy hits the crowd, they start reacting to it. If you make music about violence, people get motivated to do that.”

Mill$ said he doesn’t allow thug rappers on his stages, “I don’t want to promote everyone just having fun and have some thugs on stage.

“I want people to get hyped, but get hyped on positively changing your life,” he said.

This message will dominate a record Mill$ hopes to release in September titled, “A Long Kiss Goodbye,” he said.

Back in June, I covered a forum about the myths and realities of hip-hop, and was both appalled and amazed by the way people reacted.

A lot of people posting online comments wanted to wrap the whole genre and all artists into one pile and call them agitators.

Which puts a challenge ahead for Mill$ or anyone like him who wants to take the music they love and share it with as many people as possible.

But Mill$ said he does his shows to lessen the slope of the uphill battle artists have to face. And he thinks he’s making a change.

“If not,” he said, “I wouldn’t keep doing what I’m doing.”

Justin A. Hinkley can be reached at 966-0698 or jhinkley@battlecreekenquirer.com.

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There’s so much to say about “The Disappearance of Alice Creed,” so much to pore over and praise. Trouble is, the less you know about this movie heading into it, the better.

So ... what can we say about it, then?

W ell, it’s one you should definitely see: a small, intelligent thriller you’ll be glad you went out of your way to find, especially during the summer when so much is so mindless. It’s so deftly handled, so sharp and clever, you’d never know it’s the first feature from British writer-director J Blakeson.

A tense, twisting tale about the kidnapping of a wealthy man’s daughter, “Alice Creed” keeps you on your toes as secrets are revealed and allegiances shift. W ith its three characters in a cramped space, it has the claustrophobic feel of watching a play on film. Yet there’s also a dry sense of humor that surfaces sporadically and keeps it from being completely suffocating.

But perhaps we’ve already said too much ...

Anyway, “Alice Creed” sucks you in immediately with a beautifully edited opening sequence. The whole film moves really well, but off the top it’s especially fluid, as two guys wordlessly go to a hardware store to pick up supplies. Then they

be had here, it’s that the film has a slightly skeevy, exploitative vibe to it.)

And from there, Vic and Danny’s scheme to make $2 million off Alice’s father doesn’t exactly go as planned. It never does, right?

W e know this going in and yet it’s impossible not to be engaged, to hang on every word, wondering who’s going to do what to whom next. “Alice Creed” feels almost quaint in its minimalism: It’s all about story and character and pacing.

Barking orders and glaring intensely, Marsan — who was so great as Sally Hawkins’ exasperated driving instructor in “Happy-Go-Lucky” — is even more formidable here. Scottish actor Compston is lean and squirrelly as the younger schemer who might not be as smart as he thinks. And Arterton, who recently co-starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” is a kick as the feisty, physical title character.

These guys thought they’d picked the perfect mark to make some easy money.

Boy, were they wrong. But that’s all we’ll say about that.

“The Disappearance of Alice Creed,” an Anchor Bay Films release, is rated R for violent content, pervasive language and some sexuality/nudity. Running time: 100 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.

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International Summer Festival Saturday IF YOU GO WHAT: Combined International Summer Festival and Black Arts Festival " WHERE: Mill Race Park " WHEN: The International Summer Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Black Arts Festival runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. " COST: Free " FOR INFORMATION: Call Deborah Owens, International Summer Festival manager at 420-4031 or Jarrite Jackson, Black Arts Festival chairwoman at the Urban L eague of Battle Creek at 962-5553. "

Brandy Brown breaks a cement block with her arm during a demonstration of Korean martial arts at 2008s SummerFest.

K AREN LYNN TODD For the Enquirer

Food served by local vendors and chefs is always a highlight of the Black Arts Festival, which will be Saturday in conjunction with the International Summerfest.

If you are in the soulful mood for some international food, entertainment or cultural artwork, the combined Battle Creek International Summer Festival and Black Arts Festival at Mill Race Park is the place to be. The party begins at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The International Summer Festival is one of Battle Creek’s longest-running festivals, and was created by the Battle Creek Area International Relations Committee, to promote cultural and ethnic exchange for the enrichment of the Battle Creek community.

The annual Black Arts Festival promotes some of the same traditions, and so for the two festivals to run a combined event was a perfect fit, Black Arts Festival organizer Jarrite Jackson said.

“This is our second year combining the two festivals and I think it has really worked out well,” Jackson said. “And this year we have even more happening than last year.”

Cultural food, entertainment, children’s activities, vendors and art exhibits are among the things happening during the event.

“Everything from Italian to Nigerian and Korean food showcases

will match the diversity we have in our community,” Jackson said.

A special event this year will happen at 3 p.m.

Saturday, when festival organizers and the crowd will gather to sing “W e Are the W orld,” in honor of the late pop singer Michael Jackson.

Battle Creek resident DeKwan Morris’ love for

music — especially the saxophone — recently prompted him to put together a group of solo acts, creating a band to perform during Saturday’s event.

“Highly Favored” is the name of the recentlyformed band, and the group plans to play a mix of gospel, old school and music with an R&B flare from the nineties to present.

“My mom, grandmother and maybe my pastor might be in the crowd, so we want to find something to touch everyone in the crowd,” Morris said.

Highly Favored is one of the more than 30 acts performing during the day.

For information, call Festival Manager Deborah Owens at 420-4031 or Black Arts Festival chairwoman Jarrite Jackson at 962-5553.

Karen Lynn Todd is a freelance writer.

Pictured here performing at the 2009 Black Arts Fest is a member of the Middle Eastern dance group. The group will perform Saturday at Mill Race Park.

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IF YOU GO WHAT: 2010 Homer Hogstravaganza " WHEN: Starting 5 p.m.

Friday and 6:30 a.m. to dusk Saturday " WHERE: Various locations throughout Homer " COST: Free, some entry fees apply " FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.homerchamber.org "

The Dairy Delite team celebrates after winning the championsip race during the 2008 Homer Hogstavaganza bed races.

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Lucas Raysin dives for the ball while playing in the mud volleyball tournament at the 2008 Homer Hogstavaganza.

K AREN LYNN TODD For the Enquirer

Hogs have a special place in people’s hearts in the farming community of Homer.

So much so that about six years ago, community leaders started a weekend festival centered around the animals.

New this year at the 2010 Homer Hogstravaganza is the Outhouse Race, beginning at noon Saturday on Main Street. The outhouses have been built and are ready for teams to enter the race, with two people pushing the outhouse and another sitting on the toilet.

Homer resident Susan Ballinger will participate in the race with her sister and niece just for fun, she said. She’ll be racing against her daughter’s team, the Pooper Scoopers.

“It just sounded like something fun, and it’s good to make a fool out of yourself sometimes,” said Ballinger, who in previous years participated in the festival’s annual bed race. “It’ll be fun to be a kid for a few minutes.”

Ballinger said she’s not counting on a win because she is up against younger competitors. But if she wins, she knows what she’ll do with her $150 prize.

“I’ll probably head to the bar,” she said. “I’ll need a drink after that.”

The

Hogstravaganza gets under way Friday with a pork loin dinner, a road hog 5k run/ walk and a Baggo tournament, where both kids and adults compete for prizes by

tossing beanbags through targets.

And on Saturday, events such as a bass fishing tournament begin at 6:30 a.m. and the day ends with a fireworks show on the Homer Community Schools grounds. Other events throughout the day include an arts and craft show, music on Main Street, a parade, horseshoe tournament and a mud volleyball tournament.

Susan Michael, festival chairwoman, said making hogs the theme of the Hogstravaganza was an obvious choice because many of the farmers in town are hog farmers

and the community’s largest employer is a hog farmer.

“I grew up in a small town that had a festival every year and I missed that,” Michael said. “So when I joined the Chamber (of Commerce), there was a group of us who decided to get a festival started.”

Michael said organizers expect to see about 1,000 people throughout the two-day event.

“This is a festival where the whole town can get involved,” Michael said. “It’s not like the Calhoun County Fair in Marshall, but it’s pretty big for us.”

To get a full list of Friday and Saturday’s events or to volunteer for set-up and clean-up, visit www.homerchamber. org and click on the Homer Hogstravaganza link.

Karen Lynn Todd is a freelance writer.

Janet Traub competes in the hog calling contest at the 2007 Homer’s Hogstravaganza.

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ing, sparring, weapons forms and more; 7 p.m. today, 9 a.m. FridaySunday; Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly St., Battle Creek; $13 adult, $7 kids 10 and younger; 963-5425; www.ihfusa.com. a M gic GetTogether, Magicians and illusionists from around the world will perform on stage, as well as events such as a craft fair, street performers and fireworks; today-Saturday; downtown, Colon; $15, $20; 800-447-2821; www. magicgettogether.com.

Homer Hogstravaganza, Food, a parade, music and activities such as outhouse racing and hog calling; 5 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m. Saturday; downtown, Main Street, Homer; free; 517-568-4659; www. homerchamber.org.

International Summerfest and Black Arts Festival, Food, entertainment, children’s activities and art exhibits that promote cultural exchange and enrichment; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; downtown, Battle Creek; 420-4031. a M rgarita Night golf scramble, Join CIR for some golf, hamburgers and summertime margaritas; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; Cedar Farms golf course, 12111 S. Helmer Road, Battle Creek; $50 nonmembers, $40 for Cedar Farms members; 9688249; www.cirfun.com.

“Seussical, Jr.,” Marshall Civic Players Junior Youth Theatre presents a musical based on the works of Doctor Seuss; 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; 789-9677; www.marshallcivicplayers.org.

BATTLE CREEK August is FireKeepers month FireKeepers Casino opened its doors in August 2009 and is celebrating its first year of operation with a month-long event.

From 4 to 8:45 p.m. each Monday and Tuesday, slot tournaments will offer a $5,000 prize pool. Each Tuesday will net casino goers half-off at Mijem Buffet. Red Hot Rewards members can get a complimentary Rewards card every Wednesday and can use it to win gifts.

FireKeepers is located at 11177 E. Michigan Ave. in Emmett Township.

Money for the arts The Battle Creek Community Foundation announced an award of $155,330 given to area arts and culture organizations.

The Art Center of Battle Creek received $30,000 for operational funds; Battle Creek Youth Orchestra was given $5,330 for operational support for an executive director; $20,000 was awarded to Binder Park Zoological Society to offset rising costs of zoo operations; Community Inclusive Recreation was given $20,000 for ETC ARTS Studio and $40,000 went to the Music Center of South Central Michigan’s operational fund.

about bears in southern Michigan and how to respond to them in the wild. For more information on the free event, call the zoo at 979-1351.

COLDWATER Music and spelling action at Tibbits Opera House “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” opens at Tibbits Opera House today at 2 p.m. and runs through Aug. 14.

The show features quirky teens and their spelling competition as run by strange adults. The musical comedy also will bring audience members on the stage to test their spelling skills.

Tibbits is located at 14 S. Hanchett St. To order tickets, which range from $12 to $26, go to tibbits.org or call the box office at 517-278-6029.

O I NIA A day for the king The Michigan Elvis Presley Fan Club will hold an Aug. 15 concert at Ionia Theatre, 205 W. Main St., at 2:30 p.m.

Elvis tribute artist Jake Slater will be featured; tickets are $5. Call 616-527-3860 or go to mielvis.com for more information.

KALAMAZOO Don’t just play music, make it Chickens on the table

Battle Creek Youth Orchestra’s summer camp, “Making Music, Not Just Playing It,” will be in session from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday though Aug. 12 and Aug. 17 through 19.

Stressing topics like time signatures, the fourth finger, third position and more, the camp will teach students to make music, not just throw notes together.

Tuition is $30 and the camp will be at Church of the Resurrection, 2589 Capital Ave. N.W. Call 966-2527 or email bcyouthorchestra@aol.com for more information.

Talking about bears in B.C. Binder Park Zoo and Brigham Audubon are hosting a special guest speaker, Steve Chadwick, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the zoo’s Cross Administration Building.

Chadwick, a wildlife biologist, will talk

The legalities and practicalities of keeping chickens in your backyard will be discussed at the next Eat Local, Kalamazoo event, “Is That a Hen in Your Yard?” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The event is free and will be held at the Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S. Rose St., and will feature chicken-keeper Lori Evesque and attorney Suzanne Klein.

Extra help needed Anyone wishing to be an extra in a local, independent film can go to Agape Christian Church, 609 Cherokee St., at 1 p.m. Aug. 15.

The film is being produced by Golden Vision Films and needs people of any age to portray congregation members in a story about a foster child and his family’s struggle.

For more information, check out goldenvisionfilms.com or call 267-1269.

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CALENDAR, from 9 downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek.

SING FOR GORILLAS KARAOKE FUNDRAISER , 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; Marshall United Methodist Church, 14711 Old US 27 N., Marshall; free; 781-9627; www.singforgorillas.com; David49068@yahoo.com.

I’LL REMEMBER YOU: A O C NC ERT FOR ELVIS, 3 to 5 p.m.

Aug. 15; Ionia Theatre, 205 W. Main St., Ionia; $5; 616-5273860; www.mielvis.com/ionia.

NEW SUPERIOR JAZZ BAND, 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15; Riverside Country Club, 245 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek; 964-0291; reservations recommended.

JULIE ZEHNDER AND THE BATTLE C REEK SWEET ADELINES, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; Maple Grove Bible Church, 18511 L Drive South, Marshall.

M ATT GIRAUD AND THE BATTLE C REEK BOYC HOIR AND GIRLS C HORUS, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, 60 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; $20-40; 565-2199; www. yourmusiccenter.org.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: FIVE O’C LOC K SOMEWHERE, 6 p.m. Aug. 22; Durham Park,

Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517767-4610.

OUTDOORS BIRDS AND BEANS, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday; Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E C Ave, Augusta; free for members; nonmembers: $4 adults, $2 seniors; 671-2510; www.kbs. msu.edu.

DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Irving Park, corner of North Avenue and Emmett Street, Battle Creek; $15; proceeds benefit Miller College Alumni Association Scholarship; 660-8021, ext. 2921.

SHOWS ANTIQUE TRACTO R AND FARM MAC HINERY SHOW , noon Aug. 13, 9 a.m. Aug. 14-15; downtown, Bellevue.

FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUE SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14-15; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293; www. turkeyville.com.

M AKE-A-WISH C AR, Truck and Bike Show, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14; American Legion Post 298, 228 N. 20th St., Battle Creek; $10 vehicle, $2

spectator admission; 275-3178; www.post298.org/MAW.html.

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“25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM OUNTY SPELLING BEE,” 2 and

8 p.m. today; 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, Aug. 12-14; 2 p.m.

Wednesday; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $12-26; 517-2786029; www.tibbits.org.

“JOHNNY C ASH: THE RING OF FIRE,” 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.

“SEUSSICAL , Jr.,” 7 p.m. today-Friday, 2 p.m.

Saturday; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; 789-9677; www. marshallcivicplayers.org.

“THE GREAT A MERIC AN TRAILER PARK MUSIC AL,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Saturday; Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo; $25 adult, $23 student/seniors; 343-2727; www.farmersalleytheatre.com.

“THE C OMEDY OF ERRORS,” 2 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m.

Friday; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

“THE SEC RET GARDEN,” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N. 26th St., Kalamazoo; $5 advance, $6 at the door; 8734551; www.sstshows.org; info@ sstshows.org.

INSIDE THE C IVIC : MEET STEPHEN SCH WARTZ, noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday; Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 S Park St, Kalamazoo; free; ticket reservations required; 343-1313.

“ROMEO AND JULIET,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 17; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

“DRIVING MISS DAISY,” 3 p.m. Saturday; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

READERS THEATRE: “LIGHT UP THE SKY,” 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; free; 789-9677.

AFTER, from 4 PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 731-5420.

SPRINGFIELD TAVERN, 30 Avenue A, Springfield; Karaoke with Justin; 964-9134.

STAGEC OAC H BARN, 8940 N 32nd Street, Richland; 9th Street Bridge; 629-9460.

THE C OUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Matt Foresman; 948-4042.

VFW C OMSTOCK POST, 5990 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; Karaoke & DJ with Jay Dee; 342-5601.

VFW RED ARROW POST 1527, 1920 E. Kilgore Service Road, Kalamazoo; Road Masters band; 3497218.

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.

SATURDAY BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Mike Struwin & The Rootsdown Band; 3822332.

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

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

C HARLIE’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.

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

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W .

Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIPSHOT; 966-9520.

JD’S C OUNTRY C ONNEC TION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Southern Ego Band; 517-767-3080.

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

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

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Duffield/ Caron Project; Tangent; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Bud Light Dance Party with DJ Nicky; 964-7276.

PASC HE’S SEAFOOD KITCH EN, 11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Midlife Blues Crisis; 964-2514.

PLANET ROCK , 191 Angell St.; Circus Asylum, Otto’s Daughter, Lykin, Shadow Status; 962-2121.

PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 7315420.

SPORTS PAGE, 225 W . Michigan Ave.; Karaoke with Brent Cole; 9692415.

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CROWNE CHASE Pines of Pennfield 1417 1417Capital CapitalAve. Ave.NE NE 269.963.2320 269-963-2320

Springview Tower SPRINGVIEW TOWER 231 Springview Springview Dr. 231 Dr. 269.9689105 269-968-9105 TDD 800-649-3777 800.649.3777 TDD McClellan I and II 1120 Arms Street, Marshall, MI (269) 781-3770

McClellan III 0100029753

15881 McClellan Drive, Marshall, MI (269) 781-7984

Ba&&l' C%''k / Ma%shall A%'a • Efficiencies, 1, 2 and 3 bdrms • Townhouses • Some Utilities Included • Patio/Balcony

• Laundry Facilities • Pool • Carports • Pets Allowed

• On Bus Line

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • All Utilities Included • Free Satellite TV • Pet Friendly

• Controlled Entrance • Wheelchair Accessible • Laundry Facilities • Housing Vouchers Accepted

• On Bus-Line • Near Shopping and Medical Facilities • Emergency Medical Pull Cords 0000810955-01

• Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range • Private Patios or Balconies with Storage • European Style Kitchen • Plush Carpeting

• Window Dressing • Air Conditioning • Convenient Laundry Facilities • Cable T.V. Hook-up

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CALENDAR, from 9 downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek.

SING FOR GORILLAS KARAOKE FUNDRAISER , 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; Marshall United Methodist Church, 14711 Old US 27 N., Marshall; free; 781-9627; www.singforgorillas.com; David49068@yahoo.com.

I’LL REMEMBER YOU: A O C NC ERT FOR ELVIS, 3 to 5 p.m.

Aug. 15; Ionia Theatre, 205 W. Main St., Ionia; $5; 616-5273860; www.mielvis.com/ionia.

NEW SUPERIOR JAZZ BAND, 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15; Riverside Country Club, 245 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek; 964-0291; reservations recommended.

JULIE ZEHNDER AND THE BATTLE C REEK SWEET ADELINES, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; Maple Grove Bible Church, 18511 L Drive South, Marshall.

M ATT GIRAUD AND THE BATTLE C REEK BOYC HOIR AND GIRLS C HORUS, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, 60 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; $20-40; 565-2199; www. yourmusiccenter.org.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: FIVE O’C LOC K SOMEWHERE, 6 p.m. Aug. 22; Durham Park,

Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517767-4610.

OUTDOORS BIRDS AND BEANS, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday; Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E C Ave, Augusta; free for members; nonmembers: $4 adults, $2 seniors; 671-2510; www.kbs. msu.edu.

DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Irving Park, corner of North Avenue and Emmett Street, Battle Creek; $15; proceeds benefit Miller College Alumni Association Scholarship; 660-8021, ext. 2921.

SHOWS ANTIQUE TRACTO R AND FARM MAC HINERY SHOW , noon Aug. 13, 9 a.m. Aug. 14-15; downtown, Bellevue.

FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUE SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14-15; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293; www. turkeyville.com.

M AKE-A-WISH C AR, Truck and Bike Show, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14; American Legion Post 298, 228 N. 20th St., Battle Creek; $10 vehicle, $2

spectator admission; 275-3178; www.post298.org/MAW.html.

THEATER C

“25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM OUNTY SPELLING BEE,” 2 and

8 p.m. today; 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, Aug. 12-14; 2 p.m.

Wednesday; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $12-26; 517-2786029; www.tibbits.org.

“JOHNNY C ASH: THE RING OF FIRE,” 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.

“SEUSSICAL , Jr.,” 7 p.m. today-Friday, 2 p.m.

Saturday; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; 789-9677; www. marshallcivicplayers.org.

“THE GREAT A MERIC AN TRAILER PARK MUSIC AL,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Saturday; Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo; $25 adult, $23 student/seniors; 343-2727; www.farmersalleytheatre.com.

“THE C OMEDY OF ERRORS,” 2 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m.

Friday; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

“THE SEC RET GARDEN,” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N. 26th St., Kalamazoo; $5 advance, $6 at the door; 8734551; www.sstshows.org; info@ sstshows.org.

INSIDE THE C IVIC : MEET STEPHEN SCH WARTZ, noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday; Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 S Park St, Kalamazoo; free; ticket reservations required; 343-1313.

“ROMEO AND JULIET,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 17; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

“DRIVING MISS DAISY,” 3 p.m. Saturday; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com.

READERS THEATRE: “LIGHT UP THE SKY,” 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; free; 789-9677.

AFTER, from 4 PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 731-5420.

SPRINGFIELD TAVERN, 30 Avenue A, Springfield; Karaoke with Justin; 964-9134.

STAGEC OAC H BARN, 8940 N 32nd Street, Richland; 9th Street Bridge; 629-9460.

THE C OUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Matt Foresman; 948-4042.

VFW C OMSTOCK POST, 5990 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; Karaoke & DJ with Jay Dee; 342-5601.

VFW RED ARROW POST 1527, 1920 E. Kilgore Service Road, Kalamazoo; Road Masters band; 3497218.

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.

SATURDAY BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Mike Struwin & The Rootsdown Band; 3822332.

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

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

C HARLIE’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.

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

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W .

Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIPSHOT; 966-9520.

JD’S C OUNTRY C ONNEC TION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Southern Ego Band; 517-767-3080.

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

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

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Duffield/ Caron Project; Tangent; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Bud Light Dance Party with DJ Nicky; 964-7276.

PASC HE’S SEAFOOD KITCH EN, 11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Midlife Blues Crisis; 964-2514.

PLANET ROCK , 191 Angell St.; Circus Asylum, Otto’s Daughter, Lykin, Shadow Status; 962-2121.

PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 7315420.

SPORTS PAGE, 225 W . Michigan Ave.; Karaoke with Brent Cole; 9692415.

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CROWNE CHASE Pines of Pennfield 1417 1417Capital CapitalAve. Ave.NE NE 269.963.2320 269-963-2320

Springview Tower SPRINGVIEW TOWER 231 Springview Springview Dr. 231 Dr. 269.9689105 269-968-9105 TDD 800-649-3777 800.649.3777 TDD McClellan I and II 1120 Arms Street, Marshall, MI (269) 781-3770

McClellan III 0100029753

15881 McClellan Drive, Marshall, MI (269) 781-7984

Ba&&l' C%''k / Ma%shall A%'a • Efficiencies, 1, 2 and 3 bdrms • Townhouses • Some Utilities Included • Patio/Balcony

• Laundry Facilities • Pool • Carports • Pets Allowed

• On Bus Line

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • All Utilities Included • Free Satellite TV • Pet Friendly

• Controlled Entrance • Wheelchair Accessible • Laundry Facilities • Housing Vouchers Accepted

• On Bus-Line • Near Shopping and Medical Facilities • Emergency Medical Pull Cords 0000810955-01

• Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range • Private Patios or Balconies with Storage • European Style Kitchen • Plush Carpeting

• Window Dressing • Air Conditioning • Convenient Laundry Facilities • Cable T.V. Hook-up

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