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Microsoft is putting all of its might behind the downloadable game “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” for the Xbox 360. In this console exclusive, hardcore fans of the series are promised a unique experience that’s not to be missed.

Sadly, “Harmony of

Despair” struggles from some design mistakes that will leave the biggest fan disappointed and the casual gamer confused.

“Harmony of Despair” is an innovative twist on the fantasy two-dimensional side-scrolling adventure. Your objective is to take your vam-

pire-slayer and defeat the level’s main boss in less than 30 minutes. This is a daunting task alone since the map is vast and the path filled with door switches and monsters. To balance this, “Harmony of Despair” is a multiplayer adventure where up to six can

traverse the map at the same time.

On paper, it reads like a dream for the “Castlevania” fan. It is possible to learn the six maps so each player could separate in order to complete tasks simultaneously. Each person shares in the treasure from that level so there is no need for hoarding. At the end, the boss battle is

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exciting when more than one character attacks from all sides to make short work of the evil foe.

Unfortunately, joining a stable multiplayer game is challenging. I was able to form a small group of two or three people, but getting a full party from the pool of Xbox 360 players together was met with frustration. Over and over, matches suddenly canceled and I was kicked back to the menu Please see GAMES, 4

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A new Thai restaurant opened about two months ago on Beckley Avenue in Battle Creek.

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China House, which has been a Chinese food destination for about four years, is now China House Thai Cuisine.

A Thai food menu has been added to the restaurant’s offerings, something co-owner Yuki Zheng said will hopefully take advanKEVIN HARE/THE ENQUIRER tage of a lack of Thai The China House Thai places in town.

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“They try to remember what you like; you become their friend,” Zalewski said.

The friendly atmosphere of the place is on display; Zheng and the waitresses often stopped by other tables to chat with customers.

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She said the fruitiness of the coconut fried rice was one of her favorite dishes; Noneman said the basil chicken was his top choice.

“It’s got just a little hint of spice to it,” he said. “It’s not overpowering.”

The pad Thai beef is a rice noodle dish sautéed with eggs, bean sprouts, grounded KEVIN HARE/THE ENQUIRER peanuts and sweet radishes. It’s prepared in a Mango chicken is one of many dishes served at The China House Thai Cuisine restaurant. sauce that dominates the other flavors of the how does she make it, and menu. diverse ingredients. she can’t tell.”

The pad Thai beef was When asked about the The same is true for the ordered “hot,” but the sauce, Yuki Wang and colorful mango chicken, spices won’t be a problem employee Geri Cheng which is mixed with carfor anyone accustomed to said the chef won’t reveal rots, snow peas, celery spicy food. Spicier dishes his recipe, even to the and asparagus. are identified on the menu. owners.

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screen. I strongly suggest that you find friends who have this game before you purchase it. This way, they will be vested in staying connected to your game.

To make matters worse, if you want to run through the six levels alone, you are seriously underpowered for the task at hand. Unlike previous “Castlevania” games that work on the principle of “leveling-up” a character, you can only upgrade equipment and some minor attack skills in “Harmony of Despair.”

It is possible to spend 15 minutes fighting and then

back-tracking through the level only to get slaughtered by the ending boss.

The single-player experience is limiting, and I wish there would have been more development for a more robust adventure if online play isn’t desirable.

To ease the pain of dying, if you run out of time or get defeated along the way, you get to keep the treasure you earned. This way, you can afford to buy and sell items that will help you in the next attempt.

This feature kept me coming back for more until I started collecting a lot of duplicate equipment that

couldn’t keep my interest.

It is a fact that I am a die-hard “Castlevania” fan, but “ Harmony of Despair” is a big disappointment. It has the same excellent music and style I loved on the Nintendo DS games, but this one has too many flaws to keep me enjoying every minute. If this game is updated with a downloadable patch to include more free levels and fix the troublesome multiplayer match-making, I might recommend this for the hardcore fans out there. Hopefully, Konami will learn from its mistakes.

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ral fighter; the fact that he’s played by Michael Cera pretty much tells you all you need to know. Just when you thought Cera might have more characters to offer on screen beyond the sweet, smart, hoodie-clad underdog ... well, apparently he doesn’t. From “Arrested Development” to “Superbad” to “Youth in Revolt,” he’s got that guy down pat.

Speaking of arrested development, that’s Scott’s perpetual state. He’s 22 and plays bass in a garage band with his friends (Mark Webber, Johnny Simmons and a hilariously surly Alison Pill on drums). He lives in a shabby studio and shares a mattress on the floor with his gay best friend (Kieran Culkin). But when he meets the saucy and mysterious Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a delivery girl with ever-changing hair colors, he’s instantly smitten. Just as quickly, though, he finds he must defeat

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This is going to sound like blasphemy — especially to the film’s target audience — but here goes: “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is way more involving when it focuses on actual people and the palpable angst of young love rather than the video game-style, duels-to-the death in which the title character finds himself.

Director and co-writer Edgar Wright certainly creates an infectious energy in bringing Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels to the screen, with wonderfully weird little details sprinkled throughout. No surprise there, given Wright’s previous films — the excellent “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” — which reveled in the deliriously absurd elements of everyday life.

But it’s those kinds of relatable factors — and some lively performances from an

appealing, eclectic cast — that make the movie work. The video game flourishes grab you the first couple times: the point totals that accumulate on screen during battles, the tiny, pink hearts that explode from the mouths of a couple’s first kiss, the way in which Scott’s enemies collapse into a pile of coins once he’s vanquished them. Often the action is split in a way that suggests the panels of a comic book coming to life, or words like “Ding Dong!” and “Blam!” appear on screen. It’s the ultimate geek mash-up.

These devices grow repetitive and tiresome, though, especially once you realize that Scott really is going to have to fight every one of his new girlfriend’s seven evil exes — the arbitrary task that’s placed before him.

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Two different shows, one goal ANDY FITZPATRICK The Enquirer

IF YOU GO Stephen Lynch performs " WHEN: 8 p.m.

Friday. " COST: $40. " INFO: People under 17 will only be admitted with a parent or guardian.

For an interview with L ynch, check out battlecreekenquirer.com.

Benefit Gala " WHEN: 8 p.m.

Saturday. " COST: $100 ($70 tax deductible). " INFO: Barn alumni present a variety of performances to raise funds for the Barn’s nonprofit school for acting.

Both events take place at the Barn Theatre, 13351 W. M-96, Augusta. For more information on the shows, go to barntheatre.com or call 731-4121.

Stephen Lynch, performing at the Barn Theatre Friday.

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The Barn Theatre in Augusta is about halfway through a summer of highs and lows.

Highs, because a diverse mix of entertainment has breathed new life into the Barn. Lows, because the monetary losses of 2009 have forced Barn owners, Penelope and Brendan Ragotzy, to bring in those acts to raise funds for a prospective 2011 season.

Friday will bring a comedy show from former Barnie, Broadway actor and comedian Stephen Lynch. On Saturday, a full cast of former Barnies led by Robert Newman will benefit the theater’s School for Advanced Theatre Training.

They’re two events, meant for different audiences, with a common goal.

Penelope Ragotzy said Lynch’s show is “rated R.” “He’s had quite a history with us,” she said, “and we see his shows when he’s local.”

Lynch started working at the Barn in 1993; he appeared in such shows as “Equus” with Tom Wopat and “Blood Brothers.”

Lynch has since gone on to star in the Broadway production of “The Wedding Singer” in 2006 and was nominated for a Tony award.

That’s in addition to his appearances on Comedy Central, mixing a stand-up routine with music.

“He’s just such a find as a performer,” Ragotzy said.

“Very much a family guy, a good-looking guy, a leading man and a brilliant dramatic actor.”

The next night, Lynch will be on stage at the Barn again, joining a cast of former Barnies in a gala described by organizers as a variety show.

“It’s basically what we do and yet a departure in that we don’t do a whole lot of review-type shows,” Ragotzy said. “A concert full of music as well as people speaking from their heart about their memories at the Barn. Very much an audience pleasing, unforgettable night.”

That night will include a film put together by Kirker Butler, who may be known to some as a writer and producer of Fox’s “Family Guy.” “He’s a guy that was here in ‘93 and ‘94,” Ragotzy said. “He‘s put together literally a movie for us of some major heavy-hitter Barnies from Hollywood. That’s his gift to us.”

Tickets for the gala are $100, with $70 being a tax-deductible contribution to the theater’s school. A champagne reception with the talent will follow the show.

Mark Hires, one of the founders of a group called Friends of the Barn, said shows like Lynch’s and the gala are needed to bridge a disconnect between the reality of the theater’s situation and the public.

“I don’t think they realize how personally hard last year was on Brendan and Penelope,” he said.

That’s why, he said, he helped put together a group with the intention of brainstorming new ideas for the Barn to stay afloat.

“I asked Bob (Worgess, another member), ‘You know, nobody seems to be coming forward,’” he said. “’We should ask Brendan and see what we could do.’”

The Barn’s efforts to keep audiences coming and raise some money for another season aren’t just good news for the owners and actors; fans miss getting together with each other.

“If you go to every show all summer long,” Barn fan and Battle Creek resident Kurt Thornton said, “some of the people in the audience become like family, too. Now we don’t get to see them.”

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

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Lance C arter and Lauren Van Vleet (both from Battle C reek) get ready to slam into another bumper car during Kids’ Day at the 2009 C alhoun C ounty Fair. Right: Brad Banfield of Marshall takes his Boer goats back to the barn after judging competition.

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IF YOU GO " WHAT: Calhoun County Fair. " WHEN: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 21. " WHERE: 720 Fair St., Marshall. " COST: $5 every day except Sunday; $4 on Sunday; kids 5 and under are free. " INFO: For more information and a full schedule of events, go to calhouncountyfair.org or call 781-8161.

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“It is from the Prevent Cancer Foundation,” Jenny Rogers, Calhoun County Cancer Control Coalition coordinator, said. Her organization is hosting the SuperColon’s fair appearance.

“It basically travels to communities across America to bring awareness to colorectal cancer,” she said.

A trip through one end of the colon and out the other will show people polyps, cancerous formations and other disconcerning conditions with the goal of inspiring them to take their colons seriously.

It’s part of a general attempt by the fair to promote healthy living among the elephant ear stands and candy apple counters.

For example, Aug. 19 will be “Aim for Better Health Day” at the fair and will be presented by Regional Health Alliance.

Throughout the week, the Cancer Control Coalition will host health-based activities such as farm markets, kids’ obstacle courses, vision testing, exercise classes for seniors and more.

Keeping an event that’s over a century old fresh can be a challenge; fair manager Charles Letts said recent additions, such as the fair’s healthy turn or car hockey, help to keep people coming in the gates.

“We don’t use a small, little hockey puck; it’s a great big commercial implement tire,” Letts said. “The object is taking the tire and taking it past the other cars, into the goal.”

Although not a demolition derby in the strictest sense, some collisions may occur.

There’s no penalty box, Letts said, but there will be some “wrist slapping” for the automotive equivalent of checking.

“Some days you’re up, some days you’re down,” he said when asked about the fair’s ability to draw crowds in an age of competing forms of entertainment.

“Overall during the whole week, we have about the same amount of people coming through the gates,” Letts said.

Getting a message to those people is Rogers’ mission.

“You’re reaching a lot of different people in a week’s time, versus a mailing or an advertisement,” she said. “And it sticks with you that you walked through a SuperColon.”

Andy Fitzpatrick can be reached at 9 66069 7 or afitzpatrick@gannett..com.

Ah, the fair: The smell of cotton candy, the sounds of kids on the midway rides and the walk through a giant colon.

These are among the many traditions found at the Calhoun County Fair, which kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday and runs through Aug. 21.

The week-long gathering of thrill-seekers, 4-H Club members and fried-food l o v e r s is now in its 162nd year.

While that means certain traditions and events are more than a century old, the fair also is adding new attractions to draw audiences.

One of those is the Prevent Cancer SuperColon, a huge, inflatable reproduction of a human colon suitable for a walking tour. It’s replacing the Colossal Colon from last See historic photos of the Calhoun County Fair at battlecreekenquirer.com. year’s fair.

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BC CRUISERS: 1980’S, 7 p.m. today; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@ gmail.com.

BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; Washington Park, Bellevue; 7464648.

“EVERYBODY HAS TALENT” SHOW, 6:30 p.m. Friday; W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, 60 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; 2824104; www.cirfun.com.

ATHENS FARMERS’ MARKET, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays June 4-Oct. 15; Wilson Park, North Capital Avenue, Athens; 729-4088; athenscommunity@sbcglobal. net.

LAS VEG AS NIGH T, 6 p.m.

Friday; Delton VFW Post 422, 10353 Stoney Point Road, Delton; $1 to $2 cash games; 623-2278.

STEPHEN LYNCH PERFORMANCE, 8 p.m. Friday;

Barn Theatre, 13351 M-96, Augusta; $40; 731-4121; www. barntheatre.com.

12:45 “LOSE MY MIND” PARTY, Friday; Nottkes Family Fun Center, 775 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek; www. facebook.com/anblockboyz.

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; www. battlecreekfarmersmarket.com.

BATTLE FOR TURKEYVILLE, 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; www.turkeyville.com.

CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m. Saturday-Aug. 21; Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall; $4 Sunday, $5 Monday-Saturday, free for ages 5 and younger; www. calhouncountyfair.org.

CRUISE THE G UT, 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday; downtown, Battle Creek; free; 420-1355.

G ALA BENEFIT PERFORMANCE, 8 p.m. Saturday; Barn Theatre, 13351 M-96, Augusta; $100; 731-4121; www.barntheatre.com.

CULINARY CLASH FOR KALAMAZOO BOYS AND G IRLS CLUB, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; $150, includes three-course plated dinner; 3433333; www.bgckalamazoo.org.

BC CRUISERS: FAVORITE TV/ MOVIE CHARACTER, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@gmail.com.

CEREAL CITY CYCLISTS FALL POKER RUN, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Aug. 21; Redneck Willy’s, 22575 N. Bedford Road, Battle Creek; $15 per biker or driver, $5 per passenger; 580-0000.

MILLER COLLEG E ALUMNI DISC GOL F FUNDRAISER, 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 25; Irving Park, corner of North Avenue and Emmett Street, Battle Creek; $15; 6608021.

BC CRUISERS: PREPPY, 7 p.m. Aug. 26; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@ gmail.com.

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Annie’s pick Great Lakes Folk Festival " WHEN: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Frida y, noon to 10:30 p.m. Sa turda y, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday . " WHERE: Downtown Ea st La nsing. " COST: Free. " INFO: Music a nd da nce performa nces ra nging from blues to bluegra ss, Lat ino, polka , Caju n, Celtic a nd more; 517-432-4533; www. grea tlak esfolkfest.net.

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Frida y. " WHERE: Pa pa

Pete’s, 502 S. Burdick St., Ka la ma zoo. " COST: $5. " INFO: Live, loca l music; myspa ce.com/ thehexbombs, myspace . com/pa pa petes or 269-388-2196.

Lori’s pick Stephen Lynch performance " WHEN: 8 p.m.

Frida y. " WHERE: Ba rn Thea tre, 13351 M-96, Augusta . " COST: $40. " INFO: He’s ha lf rocker a nd ha lf comedia n; 731-4121; www. ba rnthea tre.com.

More to do “Everybody has Talent” show, Youth a ges 5-21 will perform their ta lents for the community; 6:30 p.m.

Frida y; W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, 60 W. Va n Buren St., Ba ttle Creek; 282-4104; www.cirfun. com.

Battle for Turkeyville, Civil Wa r re-ena ctors will a ct out a fa shion show, court mar tial n a d execution, game s n a d three ba ttles; 11 .a m. Sa turda y-Sunda y; Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road , Ma rshall ; www.

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Cruise the Gut, Ca rs from 1972 or ea rlier can drive downtown for some cruising; 5 to 10 p.m. Sa turda y; downtown, Ba ttle Creek; free; 420-1355.

Late Night: An Ocean of Fun, Visit fa ter hours for craf ts, game s n a d more; 7 to 10 p.m. Frida y; Helen Wa rner Bra nch Libra ry, 36 Minges Creek Pla ce, Ba ttle Creek; free; 9688166, ext. 603; for first through fifth grader s with a dult; R.S.V.P.; www.willa rd.lib.mi.us. a K lamazoo Water Festival, Activities, ba nds n a d poetry to adv ocate wa ter conserva tion; noon Sa turday ; Arcad ia Creek Festival Pla ce, 145 E. Wa ter St., Ka la maz oo; free a ctivities, $7 evening concert; www.thewa terfestiva l. com.

“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” A musical b a out quirky teens who compete in a spelling bee; 8 p.m.

Thursda y-Sat urda y; 2 p.m. Wednesda y; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Ha nchett St., Coldwater ; $12-26; 517-278-6029; www.tibbits.org.

BA TTLE CREEK Folk music and grilling out The (re)Quest @6 City Center Grill Pa rty rolls on with folk group The Mickeys at 6 p.m. Sa turda y.

The Mickeys ar e responsible for such songs as “Old Kentucky Wind,” “Smoke and Mirrors” and “Finding Our Wa y.”

The free enterta inment and food series is held a t First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave.

Festival , which will be held at noon Sa turday , will merge live enterta inment with the message of clea n wa ter.

Arcad ia Creek Festival Pla ce, 145 E. Wa ter St., will host ba nds, poets and more along side groups such as the Ba ttle Creek Area Clea n Wa ter Pa rtners. Informati on will be av a ilable on how you can help the effort to recla im the Ka lamaz oo River and promote susta inable , clea n wa ter in genera l.

For more informa tion, go to thewa terfestiva l.com.

A rt in the zoo Binder Pa rk Zoo, 7400 Division Drive, is offering “Sketching Animal s,” an ar t workshop, from 10 a .m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21. It will be the first in a three-pa rt series.

The other entries, “Fur, Feat hers and Scales ” and “Next Steps: Going from Sketches to Finished Work,” will ta ke pla ce on Sept. 11 and Sept. 25.

Cla ssroom instruction, DVDs a nd encounters with the zoo’s educat ion an imal s will be feat ured. The workshop is $65 for individua l sessions or $180 for all three.

For informa tion on signing up, ca ll 979-1351 or go to binderpa rkzoo. org.

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MA RSHA LL A fair bit of music Stuar t’s Land ing, on Homer Roa d near South Ma rshall Avenue, will be the site of the Ma rsha ll Music Fa ire from 11 .a m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

Musicia ns, ba nds, music lovers a nd even people just looking to get rid of some CDs or ta pes can gat her at the Ka lamaz oo River spot for a da y of ja mming and camar a derie.

Registra tion is required for those with musical items to sell and booths cost $35 or $50. Sta ging ar ea s for musician s cost $10. Spa ce for nonprofit a gencies is als o a va ila ble.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION BIKE RALLY AND CARNIVAL, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; New Hope Worship Center, 13600 28 Mile Road, Albion; free; 517-795-5857.

URBANDALE FOUNDER’S DAY, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; Spanky’s Tavern, 1414 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; 660-1067.

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

WILD WEDNESDAY: FLUTTERBY BUTTERFLY, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E C Ave, Augusta; $4 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children, free for ages younger than 2; 671-2510; www. kbs.msu.edu; birdsanctuary@kbs. msu.edu.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN STORY TIME, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; ages 4-8; registration required.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT, 5 p.m.

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CHILDREN’S G ARDEN: DISCOVERING DINOSAURS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org.

CHILDREN’S G ARDEN: COOKING AND CANNING CORNUCOPIA , 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org.

FESTIVALS KALAMAZOO COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 9-14; Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo; 349-9791; www.kalamazoocountyfair.com.

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, today-Sunday; downtown, South Haven; 637-5252; www. blueberryfestival.com.

G REAT LAKES FOLK FESTIVAL, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; downtown, East Lansing; free; 517-432-4533; www.greatlakesfolkfest.net.

KALAMAZOO WATER FESTIVAL, noon Saturday; Arcadia Creek Festival Place, 145 E. Water St., Kalamazoo; free activities, $7 evening concert; www. thewaterfestival.com.

MELON FESTIVAL, 7 to 10 p.m.

Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22; downtown Howell; www.howellmelonfestival.com.

RENEG ADE THEATRE FESTIVAL, Aug. 19-21; Old Town neighborhood, corner of Turner and East Grand Avenue, Lansing; 517-927-3016; renegadetheatrefestival.org; info@renegadetheatrefestival. org .

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28; Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo; $10 adults, $5 children; 382-6624; www. kalamazooscottishfestival.org; kalamazooscottishfestival@ yahoo.com.

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.

BROWN BAG MOVIE: 400 YEARS OF THE TELESCOPE, 12:15 p.m. Wednesday; Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion; free; bring a lunch; 517-629-3993; www.albionlibrary.org.

FAMILY MOVIE, 11 a.m.

Wednesdays through Aug. 25; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; free; 781-7821, ext. 15.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: BEDTIME STORIES, dusk Aug. 20; Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek; free; www.downtownbattlecreek. com.

LITERARY BOOK SIGNING : LOCAL SCIFI AUTHOR, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday; Caribou Coffee, 6010 B Drive N., Battle Creek; 979-2729.

BOOK DISCUSSION: “BELONG TO ME,” 7 p.m. Tuesday; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060.

READ THE MOVIE: “THE LAST MIMZY,” 6 p.m. Tuesday; Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion; 517-629-3993; www.albionlibrary.org.

LITERARY TEA: “LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS,” 3 p.m. Aug. 24; W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners; $25 adults; $15 children ages 2-12; 671-2400; reservations required; conference@msu.kbs.edu.

WRITER’S SUPPORT RG OUP, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060.

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.

PLANETARIUM: EARTH, Moon, Sun, 1 to 3 and 4 to 5 p.m.

Fridays, 1:15 to 2 and 3:15 to 4 p.m.

Saturdays; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; 965-5117; www.kingmanmuseum.org.

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

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

I’LL REMEMBER YOU: A CONCERT FOR ELVIS, 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday; Ionia Theatre, 205 W. Main St., Ionia; $5; 616-527-3860; www.mielvis.com/ionia.

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

SWINGIN’ AT THE SHELL, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 12; Victory Park, corner of River and Hannah streets, Albion; free; 517-6298838.

JULIE ZEHNDER AND THE BATTLE CREEK SWEET ADELINES, 7 p.m.

Tuesday; Old Maple Grove Church, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall.

FESTIVAL MARKET MUSIC, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30-Aug. 25; Festival Market Square, downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek.

FESTIVAL MARKET MUSIC, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays until Aug. 25; Festival Market Square, downtown, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek; free; www.downtownbattlecreek.com.

MATT G IRAUD AND THE BATTLE CREEK BOYCHOIR AND G IRLS CHORUS, 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’CLOCK SOMEWHERE, 6 p.m.

Aug. 22; Durham Park, Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517-767-4610.

MARSHALL MUSIC FAIRE, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Stuart’s Landing, corner of Homer Road and South Marshall Avenue, Marshall; no entry fee; 501-2511.

OUTDOORS DISC OG L F FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Irving Park, corner of North Avenue and Emmett Street, Battle Creek; $15; proceeds benefit

Downtown Battle Creek played host last weekend to a celebration of its many cultures.

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

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

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SHOWS ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND FARM MACHINERY SHOW , noon Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; downtown, Bellevue.

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

MAKE-A-WISH CAR TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; American Legion Post 298, 228 N. 20th St., Battle Creek; $10 vehicle, $2 spectator admission; 275-3178; www. post298.org/MAW.html.

HOME G RANG E FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 28; Home Grange, 11003 9 1/2 Mile Road, Ceresco; 979-3024; 269-370-8172.

THEATER “25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,” 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 5; 8 p.m. Aug. 6-7, 12-14; 2 p.m. Aug. 11; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $12-26; 517-2786029; www.tibbits.org.

“JOHNNY CASH: 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.

READERS THEATRE: “LIGH T UP THE SKY,” 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; free; 7899677.

“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.com.

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