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Stepping through time

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Putting a spotlight on community theater, pg. 7

A new gastropub with European flair, pg. 3

Marshall celebrates a love affair with history, as residents invite you to step into their homes this weekend. Page 6

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HISTORY TOUR: History can mean different things to different people. Two Marshall residents share their take on history as the city gears up for the Historic Marshall Home Tour and related events. Page 6

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OVER: Some of the featured houses on the Historic Marshall Home Tour,

clockwise from left: The Codde House, 224 High St.; Howard House, 405 Madison St.; house, 301 N. Liberty St. Photo by John Grap/ The Enquirer.

AUDITION: A look at the state of Battle Creek Civic Theatre, as well as the abundant opportunities for amateur theatrics in the area. Page 7 INDULGE: A new restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo has a unique approach to traditional pub fare, including truffle fries and a gouda-portobellohamburger that “is to die for.” Page 3 BC ROC KS: Justin Hinkley categorizes the different stages of rock history as they relate to the mindset of American culture. Page 5 GAME GUIDE: From zombies to angry birds, the new iPhone and iPod Touch present an opportunity for affordable gaming on the go. Page 10 BC BUZZ: Things get hairy for the Battle Creek Metropolitan Area Mustache Soc iety as they celebrate 2010 S tache Bash. Page 11

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CENTRAL CITY TAP HOUSE " WHERE: 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo. " FARE: European, Pacific and American. " HOURS: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. " PRICE: $8 to $15 for dinner entrees. " RSVP: Not accepted. " BAR: Full bar with extensive beer and wine menu. " INFORMATION: A late-night menu is available Monday through Saturday. Special events include Kick the Keg nights and beer and seafood pairings. For more information, call 492-0100 or go to cctaphouse.com.

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KALAMAZOO – Hawaiian, French and pub-style tastes have merged in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

Central City Tap House, located in Epic Bistro at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, has a menu that brings those flavors together in what Assistant General Manager Brooke Bakker described as a European gastropub.

“A gastropub is basically just a pub that serves interesting, cool, new food,” Executive Chef Kirk McKinney said, “as opposed to just wingdings and that sort of thing.”

That same theme may have influenced the menu, but also reaches into the small dining area and full bar at Central

City, which opened in July.

A dark, warm atmosphere dominates the room, which Bakker said was modeled on European pub hous-

es; black-andwhite photos of Kalamazoo locations hang on the walls.

The presence of the city in the room makes sense when considering the eclectic menu.

“I’m new to the area since June, so I was very surprised at how progressive Kalamazoo is when it comes to food,” McKinney said. “What I’m bringing is some Pacific Rim flavors – really fresh flavors – as well as French flavors, JOHN GRAP/THE ENQUIRER which I learned in New York. I think Madison Square Burger with a Gouda-stuffed portobello mushroom at downtown Kalamazoo’s Central City Tap House. that Kalamazoo will try just about we take smoked Gouda at the Tap House. anything.” cheese, we egg wash it A mix of Michigan Kalamazooans and and put it on there and craft brews joins anyone else have the freeze it.

American and interopportunity do just that.

“We bring it back out national varieties of The Tap House menu is a and bring a three-step independent beers mix of styles that range breading for it, and we on the menu. from the popular mahi freeze it. We deep fry it A flight of beer, tacos to bangers and right before we put in on served in threemash. the burger and it is to die ounce glasses in The Madison Square for.” a group of four, is Burger is another unique Even the side items the perfect complichoice. Featuring the are treated with more ment to a burger; restaurant’s blend of flair than expected. No a mix of Lagunitas meat – short rib, brisordinary french fries, the Cappuccino Stout, ket, tri-tip and sirloin truffle and parmesan fries Heavy Seas Loose – the sandwich is finished are doused in white trufCannon, St. Louise off by a fried portobello fle oil, herbs, parmesan Frambois and mushroom. cheese and served hot in Blanche de Bruxelles Truffle and Parmesan thin cut fries are a signature dish.

“We take a portoa metal cup.

Manneken Pis probello mushroom, we Despite the far-reachduced interesting bake it with balsamic vining origins of some of the results.

0697 or afitzpatrick@bategar and we freeze it,” foods, Michigan beer Andy Fitzpatrick tlecreekenquirer.com.

McKinney said. “Then fans will feel at home can be reached at 966-

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BATTLE CREEK Get your drag on The Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion will presne t “A Night of Fe male Illusion,” a fundraiser for the group, at Partner s, 910 North Ave .

The show will be gin at 10 p.m. Saturday and fe ature s Karma Vuitton, Eva Angel ica, Madison St. Clair and more .

Ther e is a $5 cove r charge and no one younger than 18 will be admitte d. Call 964-7276 or go to partne rsbar. com for more information.

COLDWATER Winging it on two wheels The Gold Wing Rider s Association is holding its annual Re gion D Motorcycle Rally/Conven tion Se pt. 16 through Se pt. 18 at the Branch County Fairgrounds, 262 S. Sprague St. The conve ntion will fe ature Gold Wing motorcycle ridre s from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio and a “Pirates of the Great Lake s” theme .

A block party, driving skill contest s and more is sche dule d. The e ven t is fre e but ther e are re gistration fe e s for those wishing to participate . For more information or to pre -re giste r, go to gwrra-re giond.org or call 517-851-7276.

KALAMAZOO Miller’s new ‘Color’ Miller Auditorium, on the campus of We stern Michigan Univer sity, will presne t “The Color Purple ” at 7:30 p.m.

Sep t. 21.

Base d on the Alice Walker nove l and Ste ven Spie lber g film, the story of a woman name d Ce lie finding her voice was nominate d for 11 Tony awards.

Ticket s range from $25 to $53. For more information, go to miller auditorium.com or call 387-2300.

MARSHALL Author wins gold metal Marshall re siden t and author Edyta Sitar was

awarde d the Gold Me dal from the Midwest Indep e nden t Publisher s Association and the Silver Me dal in Fore Word Magazine ’s Book of the Ye ar contes t.

Sitar’s book, “Hop to It! Appliquéd Blocks & Proje cts,” won in crafts and hobbie s divisions.

Go to landauer corp.com for more information on the books.

You could be trapped in a nightmare Marshall Re cre ation De partme nt’s Hallowe e n tradition, the haunte d rive rwalk trail, will re turn this ye ar as “The Nightmare Trap.”

Open auditions be gin from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Volunte e rs for non-pe rforming positions such as se t and prop construction, make up, costuming and more are also ne d e d e .

Scripts are available by calling Te ri Trude au at 7815166 or e -mailing ttrudea u@cityofmarshall.com. The auditions will be he ld at the Public Se rvice s Building, 900 S. Marshall Ave .

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Saturday. " WHERE: Je ffer son Stre te and We st Michigan Ave nue , Marshall. " COST: Fre e . " INFO: Bring a lawn chair and n e joy the giant movie scre n e on the side of a building; pre sen ted by Galler y 105; 789-0717.

Annie’s pick e K rrytown BookFest " WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. " WHERE: Ke rrytown Farme rs’ Marke t, Ann Arbor. " INFO: A celb e r ation of Michigan books — authors, poe ts, publishe rs and artists will take part; www.ke rrytownbookfe st. org.

Justin’s pick Avant Midwest Conference

" WHEN: Doors open at 4 p.m. Saturday. " WHERE: The Strutt, 773 W. Michigan Ave ., Kalamazoo. " COST: $7. " INFO: An avant garde music fe stival fe aturing the bands TV Pow, Be tter Than 911, Paranoid Time , Unitard, Jason Soliday, Rotten Wood Moon, Problem s That Fix Them selv se , Skoptsy, Baron Nuzzle , Shatte re d Hymen , Den tal Work, Xrin Arms, Victory!, Je re my Ruggles & The Mind Death Quintet ; 269-4927200; the strutt.com.

Lori’s pick Rumble at the Dump car and motorcycle show " WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. " WHERE: The Dump, 19725 15 Mile Road, Marshall. " COST: $5 admission; $10 re gistration for car, truck or motorcycle . " INFO: The Sped e Shifter s Whee l Club is putting on a show;

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Judy Allen, Cal-Co Quilter’s Guild “Quilter of the Year,” will have a display at the show Saturday and Sunday.

food, music and door prizse available too; www. spe e dshifte rs15.com

More to do

Cal-Co Quilter’s Guild quilt show, Over 200 quilts, a raffle quilt, 20 ve ndors, quilte r of the ye ar xe hibit, and door prize s are planne d; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Marshall Activity Ce nter , 15325 W. Michigan Ave ., Marshall; $6; 781-7091.

Fall Festival, Step back in time and n e joy a

craft show, antique show, quilt show and auction; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings; free ; 945-3775; www.charltonpark.org.

Drag show: A night of female illusion, A fundraise r for the Calhoun County Coalition for Inclusion, with he adliner Karma Vuitton; 10 p.m.

Saturday; Partne rs Bar, 910 North Ave ., Battle Cre e k; $5; 18 and older only; 964-7276.

Naming the ages of rock history

CONTENT ONE

OPENING NATIONWIDE: RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE: (R) Milla Jovovich returns as a warrior battling a plague of undead zombies. With Ali Larter.

NOW SHOWING THE AMERICAN (R) """ A hit man (George Clooney) finds romance and friendship in Italy while awaiting what he hopes will be his last assignment. 105 min.

CHARLIE ST. CLOUD (PG-13) "½ A young man (Zac Efron) must choose between keeping a promise to his deceased younger brother and the girl he loves. 99 mins.

DESPICABLE ME (PG) ""½ Steve Carell leads the voice cast in an animated tale of a villain whose plot to steal the moon is sidelined by three orphan girls. 95 min.

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS (PG-13) "" A young exec (Paul Rudd) finds the perfect buffoon (Steve Carell) for his boss’ monthly “dinner for idiots.” 114 min.

EAT, PRAY, LOVE (PG-13) """ Julia Roberts plays a divorced woman on a worldwide journey to find meaning in her life.

With James Franco, Javier Bardem.

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THE EXPENDABLES (R) " ½ Sylvester Stallone directs and stars in a thriller about mercenaries betrayed on a mission. With Jet Li, Jason Statham. 103 min.

GOING THE DISTANCE (R) " ½ A couple (Drew Barrymore and

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weary young people found they didn’t have to work farm fields any more.

They grew restless. A lot of them were blues players who started playing faster to make up for their restlessness. Rock was born. # “The Renaissance Age”: Less time in the fields means more time for thought and the first children of World War II veterans do a lot more thinking, aided by psychedelic drugs. Rock evolves into smarter psychedelia and folk circa 1960. # “The Burnout Age”: Too many drugs

and too much politics lead the nation to seek a little more fun. Even The Rolling S tones dabble in disco, and rock is led by bands like Kiss, who play more party-themed music than politically driven stuff. Or people are just pissed off and make heavy metal music or punk. Late 1970s and early 1980s. # “The Party Age”:

Politics goes away with a vengeance as hair bands take over, nu-wave replaces punk and rock music is almost exclusively about relationships and partying.

1980s. # “The Renaissance, Pt. II”: The Cold War, African plight, AIDs and more lead to a rebirth of political rock, led by bands like U2. Coffee drinking is on the rise and rock returns to its hippie roots. Late 1980s and early 1990s. # “The Burnout, Pt. II”: The children of burned-out hippies are all grown up by the early and mid-1990s and lived lives full of domestic tension because of their parents’ past foibles. Hello, grunge music. # “The Technology Age”: The emergence of the World Wide Web and four decades of rock give musicians an entire world

Justin Long) struggle to make their bicoastal romance work. 103 min.

INCEPTION (PG-13) """" Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a science-fiction thriller from director Christopher Nolan. 147 min.

THE LAST EXORCISM (PG-13) """ A corrupt reverend plans to film a documentary his last exorcism, but is unprepared for the evil that awaits him on a rural farm.

LOTTERY TICKET (PG-13) "" A ghetto dweller (Bow Wow) fends off greedy neighbors after he wins $370 million in the lottery. With Ice Cube. 95 min.

MACHETE (R) "" ½ After being betrayed by the organization

who hired him, an ex-Federale (Trejo) launches a brutal rampage of revenge against the people who double-crossed him. 105 min.

NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS (PG) ""½ Emma Thompson returns as the magical Nanny McPhee, this time, to help a group of kids relocated from the city to a farm during wartime. 109 min.

THE OTHER GUYS (PG-13) """ A detective more interested in paperwork and a street-tough cop (Mark Wahlberg) are partnered up. With Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson. 101 min.

PIRANHA 3-D (R) """½ An underwater tremor sets free scores

of prehistoric, man-eating fish.

82 min.

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD (PG-13) """ To win his dream woman, a slacker musician (Michael Cera) must vanquish her seven evil exboyfriends.112 min.

TAKERS (PG-13) A detective (Matt Dillon) pursues a gang of bank robbers (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Michael Ealy). * THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE (PG) "" ½ An ancient wizard (Nicolas Cage) recruits a protege (Jay Baruchel) to battle an evil foe (Alfred Molina).

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I think we’re reaching the downward slope of that age and heading into something new. I don’t know what it is. The music’s still a mix of all the previous ages, but it’s getting a little smarter: more interesting chords and tones and sounds and progressions.

A lot of the newest rock music seems to have a little more integrity and heart than it’s had in recent years.

Maybe I’ll call it “The Re-Birth Age.” Justin A. Hinkley can be reached at 966-0698 or jhinkley@battlecreekenquirer.com.

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Marshall s past comes to the TOURING

Marshall home on the tour about six The Enquirer years ago.

MARSHALL – For some, the “It’s pretty easy; weekend of the 47th Annual Historic Marshall Home Tour rep- they put us up in a hotel a couple of resents a chance to look back on nights,” she said. an unfamiliar time.

While the For others, it’s simply a remindCodde’s spend er of home. the weekend The tour – which begins at 9 away thanks to the a.m. Saturday – showcases a Marshall Historical collection of the town’s historic Society, crowds of homes, as well as a church and people will pass local business Love Vintage through their house Guitars, 130 W. Michigan Ave. as tour guides talk Deb and Jim Codde’s home at about what makes 224 High St. is one of them. houses like that “It was built in 1860,” Deb unique.

Codde said of the house she’s For the Coddes, lived in for four years. “We’ve that could mean always liked older homes. We’ve the 12-foot ceilings, had a number of older homes large windows, that we renovated.” redwood floors or Not a tour novice, Codde other structural feasaid she and her husband had PHOTOS BY KEVIN HARE/THE ENQUIRER tures.

It could also another The Codde House at 224 High St., which is on the Marshall Home Tour. mean the family’s collection of ebrating the end heirlooms, such as an antique of the war alongspinning wheel, from the late side tour goers 1800s and early 1900s.

– Sullivan said it’s They’re the things that make a chance to relive Codde feel like she’s at home, a more dignified even if she has to occasionage. ally remind her grandchildren “I guess just to not run through the house that incredible or touch breakable antiques. flavor of that time “When our kids were period,” Sullivan younger, none of them said when asked Regular customer Chris Hanna plays a few notes wanted anything except rospect.

P 9 2 3 about what he t a IKEA furniture,” she said. “But on a 1963 Silvertone guitar while at Love Vintage ing House likes about the The F lemm now, all of a sudden, they’re Guitars at 130 W. Michigan Ave. period. “The getting older and realizing the tle,” he said, “this kind of demonway people, so history that surrounds them. strates the type of feeling where many where you actually read “They’re starting to show everyone participates.” the letters from the war and such, interest in the things they That’s because the public is have such a high level of dignity would like to see passed allowed to hit the dance floor and honor.” down to them as they get with the re-enactors; a caller will older.”

Despite the appearance of instruct the time travelers in the Where Codde feels at President Abraham Lincoln at the finer points of the dance of the home, Marshall resident 7 p.m. ball on Exchange Street day.

Mike Sullivan is taking a between the Grand Army of the “We get great reactions and mental journey to an age Republic Hall and Carver Park, we just really love it,” Sullivan gone by.

Sullivan said the end of the Civil said. “It brings out the history of As one of the organizers e th War was a time for all Americans America and the time period.” re a e v Lo n sa u S t 130 of Saturday’s Civil War Ball ni and to enjoy.

Andy Fitzpatrick can be Jim Zawod ve Vintage Guitars a – a free, annual dance feaLo “In America, where every man reached at 966-0697 or afitzpatf o ll. a h rs a owners M turing period re-enactors celan Ave. in is a king and every house a casrick@battlecreekenquirer.com.

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AND MORE The Historic Marshall Home Tour will include eight private homes, one business and several museums, as well as several other events. " WHAT: 47th Annual Historic Marshall Home Tour. " WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday. " WHERE: Around Marshall. " COST: $15 for advance tickets, $20 for day-of-tour tickets, $10 for Marshall Historical Society members. " INFO: Call 781-8544 or go to marshallmi.org. " WHAT: 9th Annual Civil War Ball. " WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday. " WHERE: Exchange Street and East Michigan Avenue, Marshall. " COST: Free. " INFO: Call 789-0129 or 781-3402. " WHAT: Madison Green Art Faire. " WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. " WHERE: South Madison Street and West Michigan Avenue, Marshall. " COST: Free. " INFO: A juried fine arts and crafts show. Call Laura Miller at 781-7054 or e-mail lala49068@yahoo. com. " WHAT: 3rd Annual Taste of Hospitality. " WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. " WHERE: First Baptist Church, 305 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall. " COST: $.25 per taste. " INFO: Apple-based dishes will be available for the public to taste and will be judged at 4 p.m. Call the church at 7812208.

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ANDY FITZPATRICK The Enquirer

The stage lights in Battle Creek are still on, even if nobody’s quite sure where they are yet.

Calhoun County and the surrounding area features several community theaters where firemen, waitresses, teachers, doctors and just about anybody else can step into a role and become another person.

Battle Creek isn’t necessarily an exception, although a 2011 season for the Battle Creek Civic Theatre is still a question mark.

As theater groups like Marshall Civic Players, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Battle Creek Junior Theatre and more schedule auditions, Battle Creek Civic President Andy Helmboldt is looking at what it will take to start up again.

“It’s not like we don’t know what to do,” Helmboldt said.

“It’s more that there are obstacles in the way that need to be overcome and getting people engaged enough around the issue of, ‘Hey Battle Creek, do we want a Civic Theatre? Well, here’s what it’s going to take to do that.’”

After losing their Discovery Theatre stage in 2005 to Gary Fields Comedy Club – which has since closed – the group has been looking for a permanent performance space.

Helmboldt said town hall meetings held by the group in November reinforced that idea.

“People said, ‘To really be something, you need a home

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Check out these chances to audition around the area. " WHAT: Battle Creek Junior Theatre’s “Cinderella.” " WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. " WHERE: McQuiston Learning Center, 100 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek. " INFO: This show is for kids in grades five through nine; e-mail lynn.amari@ yahoo.com or go to battlecreekjuniortheatre.com. " WHAT: Marshall Recreation Department’s “Trapped in a Nightmare.” " WHEN: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday. " WHERE: Public Services Building, 900 S. Marshall Ave., Marshall. " INFO: “Trapped” is this year’s haunted riverwalk experience; call Teri Trudeau at 781-5166 or e-mail ttrudeau@ cityofmarshall.com.

HANNAH REEL/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Battle Creek Civic Theatre actors rehearse a scene from “Oklahoma” at Pennfield High School in October 2008. Left; Audra Knapp applies lipstick to “townsperson” Veronica LaGrand prior to the Battle Creek u J n ior Theatre’s first performance of “Aladdin” at the McQuiston Center in November 2009.

facility that people can count on,’” Helmboldt said. “It’s a visible, tangible thing that people can say, ‘There’s the theater.’”

BCCT was able to put on shows at places like Pennfield High School, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek and First United Methodist Church in the years since losing its venue.

“They were opportunities for people to be in shows,” Helmboldt said. “Budgetwise, they broke even, so that was OK. It was becoming pretty clear we weren’t going anywhere.”

Helmboldt also said Kellogg Community College’s theater productions are open to the public twice a year and represent another way for Battle Creek people to get involved.

The Marshall Civic Players have their own established base of operations at the Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall.

Despite the struggle to convince people to spend their entertainment dollars on local acting, MCP board of directors President Tim Nolan said volunteers have stepped up and actors continue to audition.

“We’ve still been able to cast every show,” he said. “It’s not like we’re stuck because we can’t find a certain somebody or person.”

Nolan said that includes both people returning to the stage from previous shows and those who have never acted before.

Whether or not BCCT finds a stable home for 2011, local youth are able to take advantage of Battle Creek Junior Theatre, which uses the McQuiston Learning Center

in Battle Creek Central High School.

“I think the benefit is a sense of belonging,” Junior Theatre Executive Director Lynn Amari said when asked why kids should get involved in community theater. “It’s good for their self-esteem; they create friendships with people throughout the community other than just where they reside or where they go to school.”

When those kids get older, however, they’re going to need a car to get to an acting opportunity.

“Right now, all they do have is their high school drama department,” Amari said.

“There are other communities – Marshall, Kalamazoo – that have theater for them.”

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

" WHAT: Marshall Civic Players’ “The Secret Garden.” " WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (children), 7 to 10 p.m. Monday (adults), 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday (all). " WHERE: The Franke Center for the Arts, 214 East Mansion Street, Marshall. " INFO: Call 781-3335 or go to marshallcivicplayers.org. " WHAT: Kellogg Community College’s “The Dining Room.” " WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sept. 17. " WHERE: KCC’s Binda Performing Arts Center, 450 North Ave., Battle Creek. " INFO: Call the KCC Arts and Communication Department at 965-4126. " WHAT: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s “Annie.” " WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26, 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 (girls aged 8 to 15); 7 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 (adults). " WHERE: The Carver Center, 426 S. Park St., Kalamazoo. " INFO: Those auditioning should arrive a half-hour early for paperwork; girls auditioning are required to pre-register and should call 343-2280 or e-mail volunteer@kazoocivic.com. " WHAT: Kalamazoo Civic Senior Class Reader’s Theatre’s “Some Enchanted Music.” " WHEN: 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27. " WHERE: Civic Auditorium, 329 S. Park St., Kalamazoo. " INFO: Those auditioning should arrive a half-hour early for paperwork; check out kazoocivic.com or call 343-2280.

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N. Union City Road, Coldwater; free; 517-278-7505, 517278-4636; www.brcartguild. homestead.com.

MAURENE RDE WATER COLOR X E H IBIT, until Sept. 30; First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; 9635567.

STRONG WOMEN , BAE UTIFUL MNE : JAPANESE PORTRAIT PRINTS, until Oct. 31; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; 349-7775; www. kiarts.org.

ART AND ALL THAT JAZZ, 5:30

ART & X E HIBI TS BATTLE CREKE SOCIE TY OF ARTISTS XE H IBIT, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays until Oct. 17; Battle Creek Health System, 300 North Ave., Battle Creek; free; 965-2693.

BAE UTY AMID THUNDER: THE PAST TWO CNE T URIES OF CHINESE ART, until Oct. 17; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; 349-7775.

BRANCH COUNTY ART GUILD: JOAN LARSEN , 6:30 p.m. today; Northview Christian Church, 539

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to 7:30 p.m. Friday; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; $3 general admission, free for members; 349-7775; www.kiarts.org.

MADISON GRENE ART FAIR, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; corner of Madison and Green Streets, Marshall; 7817054; lala49068@yahoo.com.

ART ATTACK! FUNDRAISE R, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; before Sept. 14: $15 single, $25 couple, $30 family; $20 per person at the door; 9629511; www.artcenterofbattlecreek. org; kparkerartcenter@yahoo. com.

LIGHT WORKS: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE COLLECTI ON, Sept.

18-Dec. 12; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; 349-7775; www.kiarts.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH: POLLOCKFE ST, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Sept. 22; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; 962-9511; www. artcenterofbattlecreek.org.

OPE NING RE CEP TION: ARTPRIZE 2010, 6 p.m. Sept.

22; DeVos Place, 303 N.W. Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids; free; 616-742-6500.

WDE NESD AYS WITH E LAINE : JACKSON POLLOCK, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; free, donations accepted; kparkerartcenter@yahoo.com.

DANCE S GOE RGE PNE DIL L TRIO DANCE , 7 to 10 p.m. Friday; Burnham Brook, 200 W. Michigan Ave., 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, free half-hour dance lesson; 685-6102; www.swmbd.org.

LW E BOYD SWING BAND, 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17; Burnham Brook, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $6 members, $8 nonmembers; 965-0000; www. burnhambrook.org.

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Park, Bellevue; 746-4648.

ATHEN S FARME RS’ MARKE T, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays until Oct. 15; Wilson Park, North Capital Avenue, Athens; 729-4088; athenscommunity@sbcglobal. net.

BATTLE CREKE FARME RS’ MARKE T, 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.

CIVIL WAR BALL AND SOCIAL E VEN T, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; downtown, Exchange Street, Marshall; free; 781-3402; judy327@sbcglobal.net.

DRAG SHOW: A NIGHT OF FE MALE ILLUSION, 10 p.m.

Saturday; Partners Bar, 910 North Ave., Battle Creek; $5; 18 and older only; 964-7276.

HISTORIC MARSHALL HOME TOUR, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Honolulu House Museum, 107 N. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall; $15 advanced tickets, $20 day of tour; 781-8544.

ITE M APPRAISAL DAY, 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; $18 per item for nonmembers; 349-7775; maryl@ kiarts.org.

KIWANIS STAR GAZE , 8 p.m.

Saturday; Kiwanis Youth Area, 22300 15 Mile Road, Battle Creek; free; 966-9653.

RDE , WHITE AND A LITTLE BLUE COME DY SHOW, 8 p.m. Saturday; Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers; $10; 278-8068; www.thejackwarren.com.

SPEDE S HIFTER S RUMBLE AT THE DUMP CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; The Dump, 19725 15 Mile Road, Marshall; $5 admission, $10 registration car, truck or motorcycle; www.speedshifters. blogspot.com.

SHARE THE HARVES T, 1 to 5 p.m.

Oct. 3; Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners; free, donations to food bank accepted; 671-2263; www. kbs.msu.edu; events@kbs.msu. edu.

FAMILY FIRST DAY OF FALL

CELB E RATION, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23; Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion; 517629-3993; www.albionlibrary. com.

CHILDREN ’S GARDEN : SPECT ACULAR SCARE CROWS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org.

MUSE UM FRE E DAY, 1 to 5 p.m.

Sept. 25; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; free; 965-5117.

STORY TIME : VRE Y HUNGRY CATE RPILLAR, 11 a.m. to noon.

Sept. 25; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; $2 per person, $5 per family; 962-9511; www. artcenterofbattlecreek.org; kparkerartcenter@yahoo.com.

FE STIVALS FALL FSE TIVAL, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings; free; 945-3775; www. charltonpark.org.

FSE TIVAL OF THE FORKS, Sept. 17-18; downtown, Albion; 517-629-5533; www. festivaloftheforks.org.

SOUTHWES T MICHIGAN COMMUNITY HARVES T FSE T, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept.

19; Tillers International, 10515 East OP Ave, Scotts; $10 per car, bicycles free; 345-9565; www.swmiharvestfest.org; vickiberglund@sbcglobal.net.

ALL SAINTS SUPERF E ST, 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 24, noon to midnight Sept. 25, noon to 5 p.m.

Sept. 26; St. Joseph Church, 61 N. 23rd St., Battle Creek; cover: $1 per person, $5 per family; 788-4325; stjosephchurchonline. org/superfest.htm.

HOMER HISTORICAL SOCIE TY FALL FSE TIVAL, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 25; Blair Historical Farm, 26445 M-60 East, Homer; 517568-3116; www.homerchamber. org.

FIBER ARTS AND ANIMALS FSE TIVAL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2-3; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293; www.fiberartfest.com.

FILM MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CRONIN:

“SOMEWHERE IN TIME ,” 9 p.m.

Saturday; outdoors, Jefferson Street, Marshall; free.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVIE MADNE SS, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. during the school year; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; free; 781-7821, ext. 15; www.marshalldistrictlibrary.com.

OPE RA IN CINEM A: “LOVE ’S LABOUR’S LOST,” 7 p.m.

Wednesday; 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers; $16; 278-8068.

DRIVE-I N FILM FE STIVAL, 8 p.m. box office opens, movies start at sundown Sept. 18; Capri Drive-In Theater, 119 W. Chicago Road, Coldwater; 517-278-5628.

OPE RA IN CINEM A: “TOSCA,” 7 p.m. Sept. 22; 3 p.m. Sept. 26; Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers; $16; 278-8068.

“PLE ASE GIVE ,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 24; 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 25; 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m.

Sept. 26; Little Theatre, corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Street at WMU campus, Kalamazoo; $5 general, $3 student; 387-8221; www.kalfilmsociety.net.

LITE RARY KRE R YTOWN BOOKFSE T, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Kerrytown Farmers’ Market, Ann Arbor; www.kerrytownbookfest.org.

NOOK RE ADING GROUP: “THE SCARLET LTE TE R,” noon Sept. 28; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060.

WRITE R’S SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060.

MUSE UMS CHE CKER DAY, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday; Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; $9 adults; free for children younger than 11; 6715089; www.gilmorecarmuseum. org.

MUSIC MORNING MUSICAL: SCOTT’S SCOTTISH PROGRAM, 10 a.m. today; St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 16 E. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; free; 965-4554.

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MUSIC CHRISTIAN CONCERT: SKOOK AND GAYLE WRIGHT, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday; 123 N. Clark St., Athens; donations accepted; 964-9050.

CONCERT: BUDDY HOUGHTALING AND FRIENDS, 6 p.m. Sunday; Day Bible Church, 8502 N. 46 St., Augusta; donations accepted; 721-8853.

SWINGIN’ AT THE SHELL, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday; Victory Park, corner of River and Hannah streets, Albion; free; 517-6298838.

GULL LAKE JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 7:30 p.m. Monday; The Union Cabaret and Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo; 384-6756; www.gulllakejazz. com.

GILMORE RISING STAR: MARIANGELA VACATELLO, 4 p.m. Sept. 19; Gilmore Theatre Complex, W estern Michigan University, Kalamazoo; $22 adults, $5 students, $120 season; 342-1166; www.

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MUSIC IN THE PARK: GOSPEL NIGHT, 6 p.m. Sept. 19; Durham Park, Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517-767-4610.

FONTANA PRESENTS: TOKYO STRING QUARTET, 8 p.m. Sept.

24; Dalton Center Recital Hall, W estern Michigan University, Kalamazoo; $35; $28; $5 student rush; 382-7774.

MUSIC CENTER GALA, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25; Battle Creek Country Club, 318 Country Club Drive, Battle Creek; $75; 565-2199; reservations required.

SWEET ADELINES: “RUNNING WILD ON THE R AILS,” 3 and 7 p.m. Sept. 25; Kellogg Community College, 450 North Ave., Battle Creek; $15 advance; $20 at door; $10 students and seniors; 962-9662.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 2; State Theatre, 406 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo; $24.50 - $34.50 in advance, $2 more at the door; 345-6500; www.kazoostate. com/.

Battle Creek’s Readers’ Choice Sweepstakes

SHOWS STREET ROD NATIONALS NORTH PLUS, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo ; $14; $5 children ages 6-12; free children 5 and younger ; www.nsra-usa.com.

CAL-CO QUILTER’S GUILD QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday; Marshall Activity Center, 15325 W . Michigan Ave., Marshall; $6; 781-7091.

CLASSIC CAR AND TRUCK SHOW, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday; rain date 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; Spanky’s Tavern, 1414 W . Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $10 vehicle entry fee; 589-6218.

MUSCLE CARS PLUS CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday; Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W . Hickory Road, Hickory Corners; $9 adults; free for children younger than 11; 6715089; www.gilmorecarmuseum. org.

Best of the Best August 30 - September 10 Vote for your favorite local restaurants and enter to win a gift certificate from one of them.

Enter by completing the nomination form below and mailing it to: Battle Creek Enquirer 155 West Van Buren Battle Creek, MI 49017 or by visiting the Readers’ Choice 2010 Official Registration page at www.BattleCreekEnquirer.com/Best SPECIFIC FOODS – Your choice of the local restaurant that serves the: Best Burgers _______________________ Best Mexican _______________________ Best Italian_________________________ Best Chinese _______________________ Best Barbecue ______________________ Best Seafood _______________________ Best Pizza _________________________ Best Dessert/Sweets _________________ Best Cocktails ______________________

Superfest 2010

Friday, September 24 • OPEN: 6pm to Midnight

GENERAL – Your choice of the local restaurant that serves the: Best Ambience______________________ Best Coffe House ____________________ Best Buffet_________________________ Best Breakfast ______________________ Best Lunch_________________________ Best Hospitality _____________________ Best Chef __________________________

6 - 10pm St Lawrence Grill Tailgate Specialties 8 – Midnight THE BIG E – Steve Gagnon

Saturday, September 25 • OPEN: Noon to Midnight 5 - 8pm Texas Barbecue Beef Brisket Dinner 7 – 9pm Spencer Moulder (ROCK) 9:30 – 11:30pm THE VERVE PIPE

BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Overall Best Place to Eat _________________________________________________ ABOUT YOU: Leave us your name, address and phone if you want to be in a drawing to win gift certificates to local restaurants. All information is kept confidential. Winners will be announced Sept. 16th.

Sunday, September 26 • OPEN: Noon to 5pm

Noon - 2pm Children’s Talent Show • F 1 – 3pm Grilled Pork Loin Dinner •• KLas VeogoadsTent 2 - 2:30pm Silent Auction Closing •idBsooGamesGTaemnets Servic th and 2:30 - 3:30pm Live Auction e Tent s 5pm Raffle Drawing, Grand Prize $5,000

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h T e iPhone and iPod T ouch are a viable gaming platform, a multimedia player and so much more. h T oug h the games may not rival any home console, there are many affordable titles that deserve your attention if you own a newer iPhone or iPod T ouch.

“Angry Birds” for $.99 has been in the “T op 25” game apps for good reason. It’s very fun to destroy cartoon buildings with physics. Your precious eggs have been taken by greedy pigs and you launch birds at the structures, causing “Jenga”-like destruction. Different birds have specialized attacks and shooting them across the screen never gets old. h T oug h some puzzles may frustrate, the charm and accessibility makes this a must play.

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GAMER’S GUIDE “Angry Birds” ($.99) by Clickgamer Technologies Ltd. " “Space Invaders Infinity Gene” ($4.99) by Taito Corporation. " “Alive 4 Ever Returns” ($2.99) by Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited. " “Boost 3D” ($1.99) by Jon athan Lanis. " “Doodle Jump ” ($.99) by Lima Sky, LLC. "

iPhone and iPod T ouch.

By dragging your ship around the screen, you eliminate wave after wave of aliens, saucers and boss ships. What separates “Infinity Gene” from the ordinary game app is its branching level design.

By earning high scores you can unlock new ships and levels that twist the gaming experience in fun ways. Moreover, you can turn the screen sideways if you don’t want to play it as a vertical shooter.

“Alive 4 Ever Returns” ($2.99) is the best

twin-stick, top-down shooter. If the zombie theme and mature graphics aren’t enough reason to play, you and three friends can play the game cooperatively. Characters can be upgraded with experience points and you can use money to buy bigger and better guns. h T er e are hours of game play to be had in this addictive and challenging shooting game.

“Boost 3D” for $1.99 has you navigate down a tunnel and tilt the iPod to avoid the blocks coming at you. For those who have motion sickness, this one isn’t for you. h T e vibrant colors and excellent frame rate make this a show piece for the iPod (as Apple picked it to be in their commercial for the new iPod T ouch). If

you combine “Boost 3D” with your own music, it can be quite thrilling.

Finally, no iPod gaming list would be complete without mentioning “Doodle Jump” ($.99). You simply tilt the iPhone or iPod T ouch to guide your character as he jumps from pad to pad. T hings start out easy, but thirty seconds in you are sweating every tilt, as you don’t want to miss a single bounce. h T e game is over when you fall off the screen or hit a monster during your ascent. h T e developer Lima Sky constantly updates the game with new graphics and upgrades. It is the best dollar spent on the iPhone.

For bargain prices, the iPhone and iPod T ouch games offer a great amount of gaming value.

With frequent sales and lots of free games, it is not difficult to fill up your Apple device with games that are great on the go.

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WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR BUZZ? Last Saturday, things got hairy for the Battle Creek Metropolitan Area Moustache Society down at Arcadia Brewing Company. Stache Bash featured beer, games and awards for the best facial hair.

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