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St. Joseph, Mich. Heats Up the Season with Winter Beer Fest
St. Joseph, Mich. Calienta la Estación con el Festival “Winter Beer Fest”
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a ciudad de Joseph invita a todas las personas mayores de 21 años a salir de la hibernación para encontrarse con amigos junto al lago durante la segunda Fiesta anual de cerveza de invierno presentada por Buck Burgers y Brew. El evento tiene sede desde el mediodía hasta las 4pm., En la esquina de Broad St. y Lake Blvd. En St. Joseph, Mich. Ken Kozminski, propietario de The Buck Burgers y Brew, dijo: “El suroeste de Michigan es un destino de elaboración de cerveza artesanal que cubre las cuatro estaciones y estamos más que emocionados de lanzar nuestro segundo evento. El mes de Enero en Michigan, es un momento perfecto para celebrar la industria de la elaboración artesanal. Tenemos una gran mezcla de cerveceros regionales y locales (15) trayendo algunas cervezas especiales excepcionales a este acontecimiento. Vas a tener la oportunidad de probar algunas de las mejores cervezas elaboradas”. Las entradas son limitadas con sólo 750 disponibles. El costo del boleto incluye: admisión, copa de recuerdo, 12 tokens (una ficha por muestra), música en vivo cortesía de los Rain Dogs y winter comradery. Las personas que asistan al festival pueden pedir boletos en línea en themendelcenter. com o comprarlos en el St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, 301 State St. Kozminski espera que los fanáticos de la cerveza se entusiasmen con la asistencia de las siguientes cervecerías de Michigan: Arclight Brewing, Bell’s Brewery, Blackrocks Brewery, Cultivate Brewing Co., Dark Horse Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., Greenbush Brewing Co., The Livery, North Pier Brewing Co., Right Brain Brewery, The Round Barn Brewery, Silver Harbor Brewing Co., Shorts Brewing Co., Tapistry Brewing, and Watermark Brewing Co.
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Jay Ungar and Molly Mason in Concert at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium 1701 E. Front St.Traverse City, MI 49686 Friday, January 13, 2017 at 8pm. Tickets are $27 in advance, $30 at the door,
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ay Ungar & Molly Mason have become one of the most celebrated duos in the American acoustic music scene. Their consummate musicianship incomparable warmth and wit, and obvious love of the music have delighted audiences worldwide. You may know them from A Prairie Home Companion or from film soundtracks such as Legends of the Fall and Brother’s Keeper. Jay’s fiddling is brimming with playfulness, drama, soulfulness and technical verve, as he explores the many musical styles and idioms that he has internalized and made his own. Molly’s total mastery and inventiveness on piano and guitar is always spot-on, as she supports the tunes and follows the flow of the melody. Her rich and expressive vocals along with the resonant strains of Jay’s violin, reveal the deep emotions that flow in the duos veins. Millions were entranced by the music they did for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The Civil War. Their performance of the series’ signature tune, Jay’s haunting composition, Ashokan Farewell, earned the couple international acclaim. The soundtrack won a Grammy and Ashokan Farewell was nominated for an Emmy. The Dennos concert series presents a diverse lineup of exciting performances in one of the best concert venues in the region. Our state-of-the-art sound, professional staff, and comfortable seating present an exceptional experience from any seat in the house. The adjoining museum serves as a beautiful and spacious reception area where you can meet the performing artists, or view the current exhibitions. Please join us this season for outstanding guest performers from around the world, and our own superb NMC music ensembles. The Dennos concert season is supported by The Osterlin Performance Endowment, The Hughes Family Trust, Arts Midwest, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Media support is provided by WNMC and TV 7&4 - 29&8. Housing for performers is provided by the Cambria Suites. español
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The LowellArts Players Youth Theater Presents Anne of Green Gables DeVos Performance Hall 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jan 07 | 8:00 pm
The Ultimate Video Game Experience Comes to Grand Rapids with "Video Games Live!"
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Watch video footage from Mario™, Zelda™, Halo®, Final Fantasy®, Warcraft®, Skyrim®, Kingdom Hearts®, Metal Gear Solid®, Sonic the Hedgehog®, Chrono Cross®, Street Fighter II® and more timed to live music with synchronized lighting effects. Soloists, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments create an explosive entertainment experience! The show combines the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra plus the energy and excitement of a rock concert on top of the technology and interactivity of a video game. The show was co-created and produced by Tommy Tallarico, one of the most successful video game composers of all time. “Music is there to drive the action,” said Tallarico’s partner, co-founder Jack Wall about music’s role in the gaming world, “There are engaging melodies that have a lot of power to them.”
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laying video games offers some of the most immersive experiences you can have. But unless you’re playing with a friend, it’s an experience you often have on your own. Join the Grand Rapids Pops for Video Games Live! and enjoy the fun that comes with seeing some of the most successful video games of all time on the big screen, hearing the original music played live by your Grand Rapids Symphony, and sharing the experience with several hundred of your fellow gamers.
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Jugar video juegos ofrece algunas de las experiencias más inmersivas que puedes llegar a tener. Pero a menos que esté jugando con un amigo, es una experiencia única. ¡Únete a Grand Rapids Pops para disfrutar de videojuegos en vivo! Y disfrutar de la diversión que viene con ver algunos de los videojuegos más exitosos de todos los tiempos en la pantalla grande, escuchar música original tocada en directo por Grand Rapids Symphony. Disfruta de videos de Mario ™, Zelda ™, Halo®, Final Fantasy®, Warcraft®, Skyrim®, Kingdom Hearts®, Metal Gear Solid®, Sonic the Hedgehog®, Chrono Cross®, Street Fighter II® y más tiempo para vivir Música con efectos de iluminación sincronizada. Solistas, percusionistas electrónicos, acción en vivo y segmentos interactivos únicos crean una experiencia de entretenimiento explosiva! El espectáculo combina el poder y la emoción de una orquesta sinfónica, además de la energía y la emoción de un concierto de rock en la parte superior de la tecnología y la interactividad de un videojuego. El show fue creado y producido por Tommy Tallarico, uno de los compositores de videojuegos más exitosos de todos los tiempos.
“La música está ahí para impulsar la acción”, dijo el socio de Tallarico, fundador Jack Wall, sobre el papel de la música en el mundo de los videojuegos, “Hay melodías interesantes que tienen mucho poder para ellos”.
The LowellArts Players Youth Theater presents the classic tale of Anne of Green Gables, adapted by Joseph Robinette, and directed by Brent Alles. The play will be presented in January on stage at the Lowell Performing Arts Center / Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes, Lowell, MI 49331. Casting includes 25 youth, teen, and adult actors ages 8 and up from Lowell and surrounding communities. Public performances are Friday, January 20th at 7pm and Saturday, January 21st at 2:30pm. General Admission is $5. Kids 2 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, over the phone 616-897-8545, or at www.lowellartsmi. org. This new dramatization of Anne of Green Gables captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an "old friend" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters. Two school-day performances of act one of the play will be presented to over 800 Lowell Elementary 3rd-5th grade students on Thursday, January 19th. The fulllength play, act one and two, running approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission, will be presented at the public performances.
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New Holland Brewing 2017 Beer Release Lineup and Calendar english
2017 will focus on expanding distribution of New Holland Brewing’s core beer lineup including Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout, Mad Hatter Midwest IPA, The Poet Oatmeal Stout, and Hoptronix Double IPA, while bringing fresh, new core items to market and continuing to build on an already strong Dragon’s Milk Reserve program. “As we sneak up on 20 years in the craft brewing business, it’s hard not to sit back and reflect for a minute or two. It’s a worthwhile endeavor to look back at where you started, what you learned and who joined you on the adventure,” said Brett VanderKamp, Co-founder and President. “That includes reflecting on our beers too, we’re looking closely at the brands where we want to accomplish more vs. where we want to try something new." The New Holland Brewing lineup is focused on five categories, listed here with notable highlights: Core: Here, you will find the addition of Hoptronix Double IPA and Lost Dune Golden Ale. Released in 2016 as a Summer Seasonal, Lost Dune struck a cord with consumers thanks to its subtle blueberry and coriander flavors that reflect the beauty of Michigan’s gorgeous Left Coast. Seasonal: Tasmanian Hatter, a galaxyhopped IPA and recent member of the Hatter Family of beers will distribute as a Summer Seasonal with placements from May – July. New Holland will also introduce a 5th Seasonal, a Belgian Dubbel out Oct – Nov, set to feature cranberry notes. Dragon’s Milk Reserves: Released quarterly, four Dragon’s Milk Reserves will follow the footsteps of 2016 releases. These variants pair the flavors and complexity of Dragon’s Milk with complementary, new flavor combinations or barrel-aging techniques. New Holland’s first quarter Reserve, releasing in January, will be Dragon’s Milk Reserve: Triple Mash, known for it’s intense flavor and ABV. Sour: The sour lineup kicks off in January with a classic sour ale, Blue Sunday. This year’s iteration of Incorrigible Reserve will feature Mango & Pineapple. Limited: A new limited beer, a honey porter in style, will be presented in September.
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Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout, el Mad Hatter Midwest IPA, The Poet Oatmeal Stout y el Hoptronix Double IPA. "A medida que nos acercamos furtivamente a los 20 años en el negocio de elaboración de cerveza artesanal, es difícil no sentarse y reflexionar durante un minuto o dos. Es un intento valioso para mirar hacia atrás y ver como comenzó todo, que aprendimos y qué lo motivo a que se uniera a esta aventura", dijo Brett VanderKamp, co-fundador y presidente. "Eso incluye reflexionar también sobre nuestras cervezas, estamos mirando de cerca las marcas en las que queremos mejorar, y probar algo nuevo".
La línea de New Holland Brewing se centra en cinco categorías, que se enumeran aquí:
Core: Aquí, usted encontrará la adición de Hoptronix Doble IPA y Lost Dune Golden Ale. Lanzado en el 2016 como temporada de verano. Seasonal: Sombrerero de Tasmania, un IPA galaxy-saltado y miembro reciente de la familia Hatter de cervezas que se distribuirá como estación de verano. New Holland también presentará un 5to Seasonal, un belga Dubbel out Oct - Nov, con características de notas de arándano.
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Dragon’s Milk Reserves: Lanzado trimestralmente, cuatro Dragon's Milk Reserves seguirán los pasos de los lanzamientos del 2016. Estas variantes combinan los sabores y la complejidad de Dragon's Milk con complementarias, nuevas combinaciones de sabores o técnicas de envejecimiento en barrica. La reserva de New Holland para el primer trimestre, se estrenará en enero, y será Dragon's Milk Reserve: Triple Mash, conocida por su intenso sabor y ABV. Sour: La línea amarga comienza en enero con una cerveza clásica azada, el domingo azul. La iteración de este año de la Reserva Incorrigible contará con Mango & Pineapple. Limitado: Una nueva cerveza limitada, honey porter con estilo, se presentará en septiembre.
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RICARDO MONTANER Celebrates His Accomplishments Of 2016 The critics have spoken, and Ricardo Montaner’s latest album Ida y Vuelta (Round Trip) is being feted as one of the year’s best. Billboard’s Latin-music journalists selected it as one of the 10 best for its special “Best of 2016” issue, which was published last week. The magazine noted that this singersongwriter’s 23rd studio album was available in two editions: a 19-song Regional Mexican version and an 11-song pop version. Produced by Montaner himself, Ida y Vuelta features the participation and/or duets with such greats of Mexican music as Calibre 50, Pepe Aguilar, Julión Alvarez, Espinoza Paz, Yuri, Conjunto Primavera, and Voz De Mando. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard “Latin Pop Albums” chart, which tracks sales in the United States and Puerto Rico. It also hit #1 on iTunes Mexico, and reached #1 on digital sales charts in Argentina, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Cape Verde and the Dominican Republic. It remains in the Top 10 on the mixup.com Spanish-language chart.
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RICARDO MONTANER cierra con broche de oro un exitoso año de reconocimientos, nuevo álbum multitudinarios conciertos y el cariño de su incondicional público Montaner, Ida y Vuelta, el más reciente álbum del cantautor Ricardo Montaner fue seleccionado por los críticos de la revista Billboard como uno de los diez mejores de este año. Así lo anunció la revista en una edición especial donde resúmen lo mejor del 2016. Billboard destacó este álbum tributado a México (el número 23 inédito en la carrera del cantautor) en sus dos ediciones: una en versión de música regional mexicana con 19 temas y la otra en versión pop con once canciones. Ida y Vuelta, producido por el propio Montaner, cuenta con la participación y/o dúos con grandes exponentes de la canción mexicana tales como Calibre 50, Pepe Aguilar, Julión Alvarez, Espinoza Paz, Yuri, Conjunto Primavera y el grupo Voz De Mando, entre otros.
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Pass It On
There’s no better feeling like giving. Food, clothing, and shelter still remain the most basic necessity of any individual on the planet. There are many people that go through the struggle and don’t have the right clothes that they can wear. On the contrary, there are many people who would want to give out their old clothes as they intend to purchase new clothes. On Saturday, November 19, Monse Velazquez organized an event and the West Michigan community came together in order to help out those who are in need. It was the first annual event of such a kind and was called Give Receive Pass It On. The event focused on people who are in need of good clothes and would bring in people from all walks of life who would want to do a small act of charity and donate their old clothes to those the needy. The event was a successful one with a good number of volunteers and participation from the Grand Rapids community.
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5 Products that 5 Productos Orguare Proudly Made llosamente Hechos in Michigan en Michigan The state of Michigan has always been known for its creativity, presenting one innovative product after another from time to time. From the famous auto manufacturing revolution to improving the simple needs of every day life, Michigan is proud of the great things that it has continuously produced, and continues to do so. Though there are many products available only in Michigan that it can lay claim to fame on, the five outlined here, coming straight from the Mitten state, have changed the face of the country forever. 1) Koeze peanut butter: The Koeze company has been making the freshest and high quality peanut butter, in the old fashioned form, since 1925. The makers till today provide the same recipe, paying attention to every minute detail, as they have been doing all these years since their inception. The butter is made on special vintage equipments, that first roasts and then grinds the premium Spanish peanuts to produce the best tasting creamy peanut butter. There are two popular varieties, namely, the all natural peanut butter and the organic peanut butter. The natural butter is available in cream nut and crunchy cream nut for, while the organic one comes in sweet ella and crunchy sweet ella form. 2) Scotty O’Hotty gourmet hot sauce: Popularly referred to as a hot sauce synonymous with this motor city, Scotty O’Hotty can easily lay its claim to be a proud product of Michigan. This all natural, gluten free and low sodium speciality sauce is on the shelves of all major stores and supermarkets in Michigan. Initially launched in 2013 in Dearborn Heights by Scott and Suzi Owens, this hot sauce is now manufactured in Southfield and marketed in five different varieties like pepper, habanero, beer bacon chipotle and other organic brands. For a company so young, Scotty O’Hotty have established themselves in the field of culinary delights and have been amply rewarded with awards along the way. 3) Michigan Vension Company original grill sauce: Though the main product of Michigan Vension Company is predominantly vension, to impart adequate and proper flavouring they have introduced a fine selection of seasonings as well. Good quality sauce is an insurance for quality venison roast, which may otherwise dry out. The original grill sauce will not only add to the flavour, but will enhance your cooking experience as well. With a main base at Traverse city, the products of Michigan Venison Company have made a name in the state because of their fresh and healthy concept. 4) Among Friends baking mixes: Among Friends baking mixes reflect a desire to share their products with people who wish to stock their kitchens with the best freshly baked goods. A creation of two lady friends, Suzie Miller and Lizann Anderson, this venture, though it took roots over a cup of coffee, has managed to garner the homemade baking mix market. All the mixes are gluten free and made from whole grains and come in twelve different flavours. Since the whole grains contain all of the green seed, the entire bran, germ and endosperm is retained in the whole grain used. The cancer fighting, heart and long life properties associated with eating whole grain products has long since been established by science. 5) Detroit Denim company: Detroit Denim company is another local manufacturer, venturing into the hand craft trade of jeans in Michigan. This passion of making jeans was born in Eric Yelsma, way back in 2009, and he along with Brenna Lane the seamstress, established their business from a Detroit storefront. The company makes ten pairs of jeans per day, each assembled from 27 pieces. The jeans are all made to order and follow a rigorous 87 step process for the final product. The material used is outsourced 100% locally from denim down to the buttons.
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1) Koeze peanut butter: La empresa Koeze ha estado fabricando la mantequilla de cacahuete más fresca y de alta calidad, a la antigua, desde 1925. Los fabricantes hasta el dia de hoy ofrecen la misma receta, prestando atención a cada detalle, como lo han estado haciendo Todos estos años desde su creación. La mantequilla se hace en equipos especiales, en cual primeramente se asa y después se muelen los cacahuetes españoles para producir una mejor mantequilla de cacahuete cremosita. Hay dos variedades populares; la mantequilla de cacahuete natural y la mantequilla de cacahuete orgánica. La mantequilla natural está disponible en crema de nuez y crema de nuez cremosa, mientras que la orgánica es dulce y crujiente. 2) Scotty O’Hotty gourmet hot sauce: Popularmente se refiere a una salsa picante sinónimo de esta ciudad de motor, Scotty O’Hotty pueden decir que orgullosamente su producto es elaborado en Michigan. Esta salsa de especialidad natural, sin gluten y baja en sodio está en las estanterías de todas las tiendas grandes y supermercados de Michigan. Inicialmente lanzada en 2013 en Dearborn Heights por Scott y Suzi Owens, esta salsa picante ahora se fabrica en Southfield y se comercializa en cinco variedades diferentes como pimienta, habanero, chipotle de tocino de cerveza y otras marcas orgánicas. Para una empresa tan joven, Scotty O’Hotty se han establecido en el campo de las delicias culinarias y han sido ampliamente recompensados con premios en su trayectoria. 3) Michigan Vension Company original grill sauce: Aunque el producto principal de Michigan Vension Company es importante impartir un sabor adecuado y han introducido una buena selección de condimentos. La salsa es de buena calidad y seguro para el asado de venado, que de lo contrario puede secarse. La salsa original de la parrilla no sólo le dará ese gran sabor, sino que también esegran toque culinario. Con base principal en la ciudad de Traverse City, los productos de Michigan Venison Company han levantado su nombre en el estado debido a su concepto fresco y sano. 4) Among Friends baking mixes: Entre las mezclas para hornear para los amigos se refleja el deseo de compartir sus productos con personas que desean abastecer sus cocinas con los mejores pro ductos recién horneados. Una creación de dos amigas, Suzie Miller y Lizann Anderson, esta empresa, aunque tomó raíces sobre una taza de café, ha conseguido llegar a las casas de muchas familias en Michigan. Todas las mezclas son sin gluten y hechas de granos ente ros y vienen en doce sabores diferentes. Puesto que los granos enteros contienen toda la semilla verde, el salvado entero, el germen y endo sperma se retiene en el grano entero usado. La lucha contra el cáncer, el corazón y las propiedades de larga vida asociados con el consumo de productos de granos enteros ha sido establecido desde hace mucho tiempo por la ciencia. 5) Detroit Denim company: La empresa Detroit Denim es otro gran fabricante local, el cual se ha aventurado en el comercio artesanal de mano de jeans en Michigan. Esta pasión de hacer vaqueros nació en Eric Yelsma, en el 2009, y él junto con Brenna Lane la costurera, estableció su negocio desde una tienda de Detroit. La compañía fabrica diez pares de jeans por día, cada uno montado por 27 piezas. Los vaqueros son hechos a la medida y siguen un riguroso proceso de 87 pasos para llegar al producto final. El material utilizado es subcontratado al 100% localmente desde los denim hasta los botones.
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Ski Patrol Beer from Brewery Vivant Ski Patrol
Belgian inspired Wit, with orange peel & cardamom Style: Witbier Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.10% Availability: Winter Brewery Vivant 925 Cherry St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 www.breweryvivant.com
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ichigan is popular as one of the best places in the United States where you can have great beer. Brewery Vivant are known for brewing some of the best beers that have a taste that comes from the southern part of Belgium called Wallonia. The brewery has been working on various beers that are inspired by the Belgium culture and tradition. Ski Patrol beer is among the best brews that you will find in Michigan. This Belgian inspired wit is brewed with cardamom and orange peel. The cans are light and easy and offer a perfect way to enjoy the weekends as you take them along. The beer has a hazy golden pour and it blends well with the climate of Michigan. The flavor of cardamom infuses the right amount of spice factor while the orange peel offers the right warmth that makes this beer so special. If you have few cans of Ski Patrol you can have them with good old regular pizza and hot chicken pot pie. This is a perfect beer for those who want to enjoy a great beer with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The beer is very smooth and is a great combination for those who prefer a beer with desserts.
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ichigan es popular por ser uno de los mejores lugares en los Estados Unidos donde se puede disfrutar de una buena cerveza. Cervecería Vivant son conocidos por la elaboración de una de las mejores cervezas con un sabor único meridional de Bélgica llamada Valonia. La cervecería ha estado trabajando en varias cervezas que se inspiran en esta cultura y tradición Belga. La cerveza Ski Patrol está entre las mejores cervezas que usted encontrará en Michigan. Este ingenio inspirado de Bélgica se elabora con el cardamomo y la cáscara de naranja. Las latas son ligeras y fáciles y ofrecen una manera perfecta de disfrutar los fines de semana a medida que los llevan. La cerveza tiene unos vacios dorados y se mezclan bien con el clima de Michigan. El sabor de cardamomo infunde la cantidad correcta de factor de especias, mientras que la cáscara de naranja ofrece el calor adecuado que hace que esta cerveza sea tan especial. Si tienes pocas latas de Ski Patrol puedes disfrutarlas con buena pizza y pot pie de pollo. Esta es una cerveza perfecta para aquellos que quieran disfrutar de una cerveza con un sabor ligeramente amargo. La cerveza es muy suave y es una gran combinación para aquellos que prefieren una cerveza acompañada con un delicioso postre.
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Before beginning any new exercise regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise, it is important to consult with your primary care physician.
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5 maneras de cumplir y superar sus metas para el 2017 Organízate con Flair Si ser más oranizado está en tu lista de tareas pendientes, también podrías divertirte haciéndolo. Los planificadores creativos añaden estilo a todo, desde calendarios y listas hasta notas de agradecimiento y archivos con lápices de colores. Las plumas de gel de abeja utilizan solamente las tintas y las extremidades de más alta calidad para una experiencia de escritura intrépida, lisa y lujosa, y están disponibles en clásico, brillo, en colores pastel y neón. Encuentre opciones más coloridas para optimizar su organización en gel-bee. com.
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5 ways to meet and exceed your 2017 goals
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espite most New Year’s resolutions centering on physical healthrelated goals, dreams and desires, there are many other ways to better yourself in 2017. By focusing on different parts of your life, you can become a more well-rounded person thanks to a few simple tips, tricks and products. Incorporate more than just health goals into your 2017 plans by spending time and resources to improve your organization, balance your budget, invigorate your mind, increase time with loved ones and, yes, boost your body’s well-being. To help accomplish these goals and more, you can add to your repertoire creative planners and pens, budgeting apps, digital tools, simple games and kitchen equipment, among other products. For more ideas and inspiration to better your life in the New Year, visit eLivingToday.com. Get Organized with Flair If getting organized is on your to-do list, you might as well have fun doing it. Creative planners add flair to everything from calendars and lists to thank-you notes and files with
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colorful gel pens. Gel Bee pens use only the highest quality inks and tips for a bold, smooth and luxurious writing experience, and are available in Classic, Glitter, Pastel and Neon. Find more colorful options to optimize your organization at gel-bee.com. Better Budgeting Paying off debt and saving money in 2017 is easier with a budget that is simple to create and follow. EveryDollar, a free budget tool that syncs across devices such as your computer, iPhone or Android, helps you stay up-to-date on your finances by viewing what’s planned, spent and remaining, any time, any place. Your first budget takes an average of just 10 minutes to create, so it’s easy to get started. Find more information at EveryDollar. com. Yearn to Learn With all the attention paid to physical health goals around the New Year, don’t forget about your mental health. By investing in an e-reader or tablet, you’ll give yourself a tool to stay up-to-date on current events plus a handy device that allows you to keep many of your favorite books right at your fingertips. With their variety of functions and abilities, tablets and e-readers can help you combine learning with entertainment.
Add to Your Arsenal For many people looking to better their health in the coming year, the thought is much easier than the action. Prepare yourself for all of the fruits and vegetables you plan to add to your diet with the right tools to turn ingredients into delicious recipes, such as a blender. A versatile kitchen tool to have on hand, a blender can give you the ability to turn an ordinary breakfast into a standout smoothie or make it easier to opt for a healthier frozen fruit drink rather than a soda. Fun Family Time While so many New Year’s resolutions are centered around individual goals, there are ways to better both yourself and those most important to you – family members. One way to increase family time with fun, engaging activity is with classic board games, card games or jigsaw puzzles that can serve as the main event for a designated weekly night together. With varying options for different age groups and interests, there’s a board game or puzzle out there for every family.
Mejor presupuesto Pagar la deuda y ahorrar dinero en el 2017 es más fácil con un presupuesto que es simple de crear y seguir. EveryDollar, es una herramienta de presupuesto gratuita que se sincroniza en dispositivos como tu computadora, iPhone o Android, le ayuda a mantenerse al día en sus finanzas mediante la visualización de lo planeado, gastado y restante, en cualquier momento y lugar. Su primer presupuesto toma un promedio de sólo 10 minutos para crear, por lo que es fácil de empezar. Obtenga más información en EveryDollar.com. Añadir a su Arsenal Para muchas personas que buscan mejorar su salud en el próximo año, la idea es mucho más fácil que la acción. Prepárese para todas las frutas y verduras que usted planea agregar a su dieta con las herramientas adecuadas para convertir los ingredientes en deliciosas recetas, como una licuadora. Una herramienta versátil de la cocina para tener en mano, una licuadora puede darle la capacidad de dar vuelta a un desayuno ordinario en un smoothie destacado o hacerle más fácil optar por una bebida fría congelada más sana que una soda. Tiempo divertido con la familia Mientras que muchas resoluciones de Año Nuevo se centran en objetivos individuales, hay maneras de mejorar tanto en ti mismo y los más importantes para usted - los miembros de la familia. Una manera de aumentar el tiempo con la familia y actividades divertidas es con juegos clásicos de mesa, juegos de cartas o puzzles que pueden servir como el evento principal para una noche semanal juntos. Con diferentes opciones para diferentes grupos de edades e intereses, hay un juego de mesa o rompecabezas por ahí para cada familia. Anhela aprender Con toda la atención prestada a los objetivos de salud física este Año Nuevo, no se olvide de su salud mental. Al invertir en un e-reader o tableta, te darás una herramienta para estar al día sobre los eventos actuales, además de un práctico dispositivo que te permite mantener muchos de tus libros favoritos a la mano. Con su variedad de funciones y habilidades, tabletas y lectores electrónicos pueden ayudarle a combinar el aprendizaje con el entretenimiento.
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A New Take on Turkey
6 cucharadas de aceite de oliva 4 cucharaditas de granos de pimienta negro 4 cucharaditas de semillas de sésamo 2 cucharaditas de orégano seco 1/2 lata de chipotle peppers en salsa de adobo 10 dientes de ajo 8 hojas secas de laurel 8 guajillas secas 4 tazas de agua, dividida 6 botellas de cerveza latina Serie Culinario Roaster sano de 16 cuartos con estante 4 pechugas grandes de pavo (aproximadamente 8 libras cada una), cortadas a la mitad sal, al gusto Pimienta negra recién molida, al gusto 6 tomates medianos, sin cáscara y picados 1 cebolla amarilla pequeña, picada 2 pimientos verdes, sin hueso. 12 panes de pan italianos crujientes (6 pulgadas cada uno), extremos recortados, cortados a la mitad 1 cebolla amarilla pequeña, en rodajas finas 2 manojos de berro Tomate Sundried y mermelada de albaricoque by Princess House
Slow Roasted Turkey Con Pan english
6 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons black peppercorns 4 teaspoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 10 cloves garlic 8 dried bay leaves 8 dry guajillo peppers 4 cups water, divided 6 bottles Latin beer Culinario Series Healthy 16-quart Roaster with rack 4 large turkey breasts (about 8 pounds each), halved lengthwise salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped 12 crusty Italian bread loaves (6 inches each), ends trimmed, halved lengthwise 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 bunches watercress Sundried Tomato and Apricot Jam (recipe below)
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n blender, puree oil, peppercorns, sesame seeds, oregano, chipotle peppers, garlic, bay leaves, guajillo peppers and 1 cup water. In roaster, combine puree and beer. Add rack and enough water so that sauce just covers the top of the rack. Bring to a boil. Season turkey with salt and pepper and add to roaster on top of rack. Reduce heat to simmer, then cover and braise until turkey is tender, about 2 hours. In blender, puree tomatoes, chopped onion, bell peppers and 1 cup water. Transfer turkey to plate (leave sauce in pot); let cool. Add puree to sauce in pot; simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Discard skin from turkey; tear meat into thick pieces. Stir turkey into sauce, reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide stew between loaves; garnish with sliced onions, watercress and jam.
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n la licuadora, ponga el aceite de puré, granos de pimienta, semillas de sésamo, orégano, pimientos chipotle, ajo, hojas de laurel, pimientos guajillo y 1 taza de agua.
En el horno tostador, combine el puré y cerveza. Añada la parrilla y suficiente agua para que la salsa sólo cubre la parte superior de la parrilla. Caliente hasta ebullición. Sazone el pavo con sal y pimienta y añada al tostador encima del estante. Reduzca el fuego para que hierva a fuego lento, luego cubra y bata hasta que el pavo esté blando, aproximadamente 2 horas. En la licuadora ponga el puré de tomate, cebolla picada, pimientos y 1 taza de agua. Transfiera el pavo al plato (deje la salsa en la olla); dejar enfriar. Añadir el puré a la salsa en olla; Cocer a fuego medio-alto, revolviendo a menudo, hasta engrosar, aproximadamente 45 minutos. Deseche la piel del pavo; Rasgar la carne en trozos gruesos. Revuelva el pavo en la salsa, reduzca el fuego a bajo y cocine 5 minutos. Sazone con sal y pimienta, al gusto. Divide el estofado entre los panes; Decorar con cebollas en rodajas, berros y mermelada.
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Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry and Hummus
Servings: 1 2 slices sourdough bread Sabra Spreads Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Bibb or Boston lettuce purple onion, thinly sliced leftover turkey, sliced about 1/4-inch thick cranberry sauce salt, to taste pepper, to taste Cover one slice of bread with spread then layer lettuce, purple onion, turkey, cranberry sauce, another layer of lettuce, salt and pepper. Add another squeeze of spread and second piece of bread. Garlic Tarragon Roasted Beet Sandwiches Recipe courtesy of Stephanie McKercher of The Grateful Grazer Servings: 2 Roasted beets: 3 beets (about 1 1/2 cups), peeled and sliced in thin rounds 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves salt, to taste pepper, to taste Garlic Tarragon Spread: 1/4 cup Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves salt, to tastepepper, to taste Sandwiches: 2 whole grain rolls 1/2 apple, sliced in thin rounds 1/2 cup micro greens 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Heat oven to 425 F and prepare baking sheet. In mixing bowl, combine beets, sesame oil and tarragon then spread on baking sheet. Roast until beets are tender and browned in areas, about 25-30 minutes. While beets are roasting, use same mixing bowl to prepare spread. Stir together spread, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover bowl and store in refrigerator until beets are ready. Remove beets from oven and allow to cool slightly before assembling sandwiches. Slice rolls in half and spread garlic tarragon spread on inside of each roll. Top bottom half of roll with beets, apple slices, micro greens and red onion, then top with remaining half of bun.
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@FarándulaMag: Where were you born? KM: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Festivals That You Can't Miss in 2017 by Kahlen Duffany
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estivals are a staple classic that have been around for many decades; they are offered in any season and are put together to celebrate different occasions such as music, food, and even locally known activities. Western Michigan is a strong participant in hosting many well-known festivals. These festivals include a celebration of food, beer, spirits, art, music, and even hot air balloons. If you are one that likes to travel and participate in festivals and the exciting environment that surrounds them, be sure to participate in the festivals listed below; they are sure to meet your every need and create an unforgettable experience for those of all ages. 1.Ionia Street Fair Ionia Street Fair takes place in Ionia, Michigan. It usually is held in the middle of July, for the 2017 season it is being held July 13-22, 2017. The Ionia Street Fair offers many sight-seeing activities and fun for all; they will host a monster truck rally, off road derby, motor cross, and a rodeo. However, if you aren’t into thrilling activities and would prefer a more laid back approach they have many musical bands in their line up as well as a magician and hypnotist to keep you entertained. 2.Danish Festival The Danish Festival takes place in Greenville, Michigan. It is being held August 17-20, 2017. Come out and celebrate the beautiful Danish culture with its many classic foods, music, and arts. If you are Danish, or even if you just cherish the culture; this festival is one that should be top on your list because it is not lacking in authentic necessities. It is a more laid back festival that can be enjoyed by those of all ages; so, if you have a large family this would be great to participate on a hot August day. 3.Beer Fest at the Ballpark Beer Fest at the Ballpark takes place in Lansing, Michigan. It usually takes place in the fall, and the dates for the 2017 season haven’t been released yet. This festival is centered on a variety of beers; local breweries set up tents to showcase their finest of beers for beer enthusiasts to taste. Due to the nature and topic that this festival is centered on, it is meant for those who are 21 years of age and older. Keep your eye out for when the dates are released so you can pencil in this all-encompassing and unforgettable beer experience at the Beer Fest at the Ballpark Festival.
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4.Tulip time Tulip time takes placea in Holland, Michigan. It is being held May 6-14, 2017 for the 2017 season. Holland is a staple city in Michigan that celebrates the Dutch heritage. What better way to celebrate the Dutch, then to have an entire festival around their beautiful flower, the tulip. Flower lovers and Dutch culture enthusiasts, can come out to this beautiful festival to see a whirlwind of colors created by the beautifully grown tulips. Not only do they have tulips lined up, but they also have some shows and events to entertain its guests. This festival, beautiful and fun, is one that should be at the top of your festival list for the upcoming year. 5.IRockJazz festival IRockJazz Festival takes place in Holland, Michigan. This year it is being held on September 10, 2017. This festival sets out to celebrate the local and well-known artists. This year they are hosting Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, Shara Maxwell, Shana Tucker, and Mimi Jones Band. Come out to view the many shows being put on by the IRockJazz Festival and its many artists; if you are a music lover this is the perfect festival that will suite all of your needs. 6.Festival of the Arts Festival of the Arts takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is being held in the beginning of June for the 2017 season. This festival is suited for those of all ages and families and is free of charge for its guests. It is a fun and artistic festival that hosts many exhibits, activities, and performances. If you get hungry while viewing and creating artistic masterpieces, the festival has several food and beverage tents that are ran by non-profit organizations. Come out to Grand Rapids to participate in one of the best Art festivals around. 7.Michigan Irish Music Festival Michigan Irish Music Festival takes place in Muskegon, Michigan. It is usually held during the late summer months, and for the 2017 season it is being held September 14 through 17, 2017. It is a festival that centers on the beauty of the Irish Culture; mainly, it has several Irish music performances as well as Irish food. This is a festival for those who love the Irish culture. Set aside a day or two and bring your family to this unforgettable Irish experience. 8.Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival takes place in Paw Paw, Michigan. It is usually held in the
summer and this year it is being held September 8 through 10. It is a festival that celebrates wine and beer. Several vendors from the local area get to showcase their finest beers and wine for its guests. If you are a wine or beer enthusiast this would be a perfect festival for you. However, due to the nature of this festival it is better suited for those who are above the drinking age. 9. Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society takes place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is usually held during the spring months, and for the 2017 season it is taking place May 5 through 14, 2017. During the week of events, the Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society offers several musical performances with a wide range of genres. Some of the artists and groups performing this year are the Arcato Chamber Ensemble, The Red Sea Pedestrians, and The Goldberg Variation. Be sure to plan your visit to listen to the beautiful music stylings of the artists and more. 10. Lake Shore Art Festival Lake Shore Art Festival takes place in downtown, Muskegon. It is usually held during the summer months, and for the 2017 season it is being held July 7 and 8, 2017. It is a festival that celebrates art and why it is so important to society. This award winning festival celebrates local and known artists by letting them showcase their art in a row of tents that extend for miles. Guests can wander through each tent and view the art as well as personally talk to each artist. If you love several types of art, then this festival is one that should be at the top of your list for 2017.
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11. Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival takes place in Grand Haven, Michigan. It is usually held in the summer months, and for the 2017 season it is being held July 28 through August 6 2017. If you are interest in the Coast Guard and would like to view their crazy, stunt-filled skills this is a festival for you. The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival offers shows by the Coast Guard as well as ship tours, a parade, and even fireworks. It is a festival that will be sure to keep everyone of the family entertained; plan your visit today! 12. Gilda’s Laugh Fest Gilda’s Laugh Fest takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a festival that is usually held in the spring time, dates for the 2017 season are March 9-19. It is a ten day festival that celebrates comedians and their comedic skills. If you are a fan of laughing where you almost cry, and awesome food come out and experience Gilda’s Laugh Fest. It is a festival that will be sure to leave you at the edge of your seat wanting more from the comedians. 13. Unity Christian Music Festival Unity Christian Music Festival takes place in Muskegon, Michigan. It is usually held during the summer months, and for the 2017 season it is being held August 9 through 12, 2017. This festival centers on music that celebrates God and all of his divine giving. Christians can come to a gorgeous water-side venue to listen to the artists celebrate God with their musical performances. Some of the artists that will play at this festival are Matthew West and Toby Mac. Be sure to leave out a day or two to come visit this festival and have a spiritual, memorable experience.
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Festivales que No Te puedes Perder en el 2017 1.Ionia Street Fair El Ionia Street Fair es un carnaval que inició en el año 1915, por lo cual cuenta ya con una tradición de más de 100 años de celebración, ganándose así la fama de ser la Feria Libre más grande de Michigan. Desde sus inicios ha presentado una serie de desfiles donde se exhiben automóviles y animales de feria, se realizan carrera de caballos, vuelos de aviones, viajes en globos y paracaídas y venta de comida, dulces y bebidas, ideal para compartir en familia. Además, esta Feria se distingue por los espectáculos que presentan para el deleite de todos los asistentes.
2.Danish Festival El Festival Danés nace en el año 1965, celebrándose el 18 de agosto de ese año y actualmente se realiza contando con el valioso apoyo de cientos de voluntarios comprometidos con su preservación y celebración. Dicho Festival atrae a más de 80.000 visitantes, quienes se dirigen año a año a Greenville para disfrutarlo. Tanto la Junta Directiva como los 35 comités dirigen sus esfuerzos para lograr que el Festival no sea un evento comercial sino una festividad comunitaria que resalte la cultura y las tradiciones danesas en todas sus expresiones, además de celebrarse eventos deportivos, desfiles, muestra y venta de artesanía local, y eventos tanto infantiles como para toda la familia, entre otras actividades. 3. Beer Fest at the Ballpark El Beer Fest at the Ballpark es un festival al aire libre con música en vivo que se celebra en Jackson Field, en el cual los participantes tienen la oportunidad de probar más de 150 cervezas artesanales provenientes de 40 cervecerías de Michigan. También se puede degustar otros licores, vino, sidra y aguamieles. Para acompañar la degustación también se ofertan comidas rápidas como pizza, hamburguesas y carne a la parrilla. Todos los tickets brindan el derecho de entrada al festival y dependiendo del ticket adquirido tendrá derecho a consumir cierta cantidad de bebidas, las cuales se sirven en vasos de 3 onzas para su degustación. para los cuales no hace falta ningún tipo de conocimiento previo. 4.Tullip Time. Este festival muestra las bellezas culturales de Holanda, siendo Michigan el lugar ideal para hacerlo. Durante el festival se celebra uno de los símbolos más característicos de ese país como lo son los tulipanes. Durante los días de celebración del Festival también se podrán admirar cientos de bailarines y bailarinas con atuendos típicos del país, los cuales se disponen libremente en las calles para interpretar los bailes tradicionales holandeses. Completa la experiencia del festival lugares para poder degustar la comida tradicional holandesa del siglo XIX, así como talleres de pintura y de elaboración de algunos de sus platos típicos, para los cuales no hace falta ningún tipo de conocimiento previo.
5.iRockJazz Festival Este Festival año tras año muestra su compromiso con la música a través de actividades que enriquecen la vida de la comunidad para dar a conocer diferentes géneros musicales, artistas, cantantes, intérpretes y compositores. Dependiendo del clima, este Festival musical puede organizar presentaciones al aire libre o en teatros con las mejores condiciones para apreciar las diferentes interpretaciones. Los tickets que el Festival pone a disposición del público se ajustan a las características de cada uno, ya que se pueden adquirir boletos para presentaciones dirigidas a personas mayores de 21 años o para familias que acudan al Festival con niños menores de 12 años.
6.Festival of the Arts Fue en el año 1969 cuando se instaló la primera pieza de arte en un lugar público por petición de las autoridades de la época. Se trata de La Grande Vitesse de Alexander Calder, razón por la cual el sitio donde hoy se expone se conoce entre los lugareños como “El Calder”. Esta escultura de 43 pies de altura inspiró a la comunidad para organizar todos los años durante el mes de junio, una celebración de 3 días donde se exponen diferentes actividades artísticas que enriquecen culturalmente durante esas 72 horas, la vida local. Actualmente, la celebración abarca no solo la Plaza Calder, sino la mayor parte del centro de la localidad a donde acuden miles de personas que no solo pueden disfrutar de diferentes exhibiciones y presentaciones, sino que también pueden disfrutar de la variada gastronomía ofertada. 8.Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival El fin de semana en el cual se celebra este Festival anual los presentes viven una experiencia inolvidable que buscan repetir en el futuro. El mismo ofrece diversas y variadas actividades para toda la familia, comenzando con una carrera de 5 kilómetros, competencia de kayak, desfiles y lanzamiento de fuegos artificiales. Para los amantes del vino y curiosos de la vinicultura existen actividades de degustación, tours y divertidas competencia de pisoteo de uva. También el festival ofrece la oportunidad a los artesanos locales para vender sus obras a los visitantes. Ahí podrá encontrar obras de arte, joyas, juguetes, piezas de carpintería, etc.
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El Festival ofrece servicio de información de alojamiento en los principales hoteles de la localidad para comodidad y confort de los visitantes. 10.Lake Shore Art Festival Con sede en Muskegon, Michigan, este Festival ofrece a los visitantes una rica combinación de arte, artesanías, música, comida y diversión. Se presentan más de 300 expositores con sus obras de arte y sus artesanías que no solo podrá admirar sino que también podrá adquirir. Además, el Festival prevé actividades especialmente diseñadas para los niños, así como estaciones interactivas donde la relación con el arte se realiza de manera innovadora. Mención especial merece la presencia de artistas callejeros que cada vez llenan más de arte los espacios públicos de la ciudad. No puede faltar en este Festival diferentes especialidades gastronómicas para que los visitantes. 11. Gran Haven Coast Guard Festival Este Festival inició de manera no oficial en el año 1924 cuando un grupo de guardacostas locales celebró un picnic y una competencia de rowing. Actualmente se celebra de manera anual y recibe a más de 350 mil personas. Hoy en día cada vez que se realiza el Festival se hace en primer lugar un picnic para conmemorar a las personas de la Guardia Costera que murieron en el cumplimiento de sus funciones como guardias costeros. Durante los días posteriores se realizan actividades que entretienen a toda la familia, entre las cuales está el festival de fuegos artificiales, música al aire libre, desfiles, el día de los niños y exposición de autos, entre otras actividades. 12.Gilda´s Laugh Fest Este es el primer festival de risa de la comunidad del oeste de Michigan, por lo cual ha ganado una gran fama en el cual cada vez quieren participar más artistas y público en general. La duración del festival es de 10 días y nació hace apenas algunos años. Específicamente en marzo del 2011 de realizó el primer festival con la finalidad de utilizar la risa como modo de curación o de mantener sanos el alma y el cuerpo. Actualmente cuenta con presentaciones de stand up, cine, improvisación y más. Importante acotar que hay eventos para todas las edades donde tienen cabida los espectáculos familiares, únicamente para adultos o los dirigidos especialmente para niños y niñas. 13. Unity Christian Music Festival Este Festival se celebra a orillas del lago de Muskegon en Michigan con la idea de presentar a la comunidad entretenimiento familiar al aire libre. Durante la primera noche se extiende la invitación a toda la comunidad para que asistan de manera gratuita al concierto de música cristiana. Se busca que asistan especialmente amigos e invitados que nunca hayan ido a nuestra iglesia o que no hayan asistido a un concierto cristiano con anterioridad. Durante los siguientes días hay actividades familiares como la caminata de 5 kilómetros, conciertos, bebidas y comida y un área especialmente para los niños donde encontrarán colchones para brincar, actividades artísticas, paredes de escalar, entre otras actividades. 15. ArtPrize ArtPrize es un evento de arte internacional en el cual participan artistas de todas las tallas para concursar con sus creaciones. Su celebración tiene una duración de 19 días durante los meses de septiembre y octubre durante los cuales se llenan de arte 3 millas cuadradas del centro de Grand Rapids, Michigan. Las actividades son gratuitas para el público visitante sin ningún tipo de restricción de edad. Mientras que para los artistas participantes se exige un mínimo de 18 años. Al final del Festival se otorgan dos premios. Uno, en base a las calificaciones de un jurado y el otro basado en las opiniones del público visitante.
9.Kalamazoo Bach Festival Society Este Festival tiene como misión especial presentar al público un excelente programa de música vocal, coral e instrumental. Se presenta en el área suroeste de Michigan en locales acondicionados especialmente para que el público pueda apreciar en su mayor esplendor la interpretación de los diferentes artistas. Se presenta principalmente obras de Joan Sebastian Bach, aunque también se abre un importante espacio para presentar obras de otros compositores importantes desde el Renacimiento hasta la época contemporánea. Estas obras son interpretadas por el Coro y la Orquesta del Festival de Bach.
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EVENTS IN WEST MICHIGAN EVENTOS EN EL OESTE DE MICHIGAN
24 Ransom NE, Grand Rapids, MI
This one-hour Friday morning concert features selections from the January 6 Schumann & Brahms GREAT ERAS concert. A free pre-concert reception with coffee and pastries begins at 9am.
Chicago Dueling Pianos Live at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds
Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117
Feel the thrill of the original Chicago Dueling Pianos! It’s a piano duo, a night of comedy, top forty hits, oldies, dance tunes, and novelty songs all in one show.
07 Saturday Sips Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 This weekly market bar features rotating craft beers from local breweries, a list of specialty Market-inspired cocktails, and select wine. Grab a beverage and check out the Market!
Grand Rapids Symphony’s Video Games Live
DeVos Performance Hall
49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 303 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Join conductor John Varineau on January 7 for an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Watch video footage from Mario, Zelda, Halo, Final Fantasy and more timed to live music with synchronized lighting effects. Soloists, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments create an explosive entertainment experience!
DJ Aaron Hodge at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds
Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan
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This is the perfect chance to celebrate the season outside by snowshoeing, hiking, and sledding. Snowshoe rental, arts and craft projects, hot chocolate, and a warm fire will be available in the Visitor Center from 10 am – 4 pm, and the trails and sledding hill will be open from dawn to dusk, the brunch program will feature traditional and true life stories told by Gloria Cangelosi of StorySpinners, and to end the day—a guided snowshoe hike.
09 Spanish Family Pajama Time!
Grand Rapids Public Library, Seymour Branch 2350 Eastern SE Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and come to the library for a special bedtime event. Listen to stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out before bed. Great for working parents! For families with children ages birth - 5 years old.
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West Michigan Symphony Presents: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Frauenthal Theater
425 W. Western Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
Grand Rapids Symphony’s Sibelius Symphony No. 5
DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Join guest conductor Teddy Abrams and violinist Benjamin Beilman on January 13 and 14 to experience selections from Barber, Prokofiev, Copland, and Sibelius. The most popular work by great Finland composer, Jean Sibelius, shares the bill with Aaron Copland’s Oscar-nominated film score to Our Town, which also was an Oscar nominee for best picture in 1941. Free pre-concert conversation begins at 7pm.
at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
The C Bar
11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI 49117 DJ Lori has been rockin’ the DJ scene since 1985 and continues to give a stellar performance with mashups, hip-hop, Top40 and whatever it takes to keep the night energetic and fun
LEGO Family fun Day
Hackley Public Library
316 W Webster Avenue Muskegon MI 49440
Be a LEGO artist. Come in and build something fantastic with our LEGOs. Showcase your piece at Hackley Public Library and maybe win a candy prize award for Most Creative and Best project.
PLAN B: A BENEFIT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD : STARRING AOK + LADY ACE BOOGIE + LIPSTICK JODI + PRUDENCE FEAT. MOLLY BOUWSMA SCHULTZ + LENA TRINKET + TONIA BUG Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 8:00 pm | $6 adv/$8 day of, ages 21+
Lava Rock Live at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds
Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan
Enjoy the greatest rock hits of all time from some of the most iconic rock bands in history including Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Van Halen and AC/DC
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The Guest House 634 Stocking Avenue NW, Grand Rapids MI A seasoned professional who possesses a smooth four-octave range, Tony spent seven years traveling the world singing back up.
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St. Cecilia Music Center
Winter Festival
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W. Cloverdale Rd Hastings, MI 49058
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Travel Through the Romantic Lieder | by Polydora Ensemble
Opera Grand Rapids the Betty Van Andel Opera Center 1320 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Grand Rapids Symphony’s Hits of Barbra Streisand
DeVos Performance Hall 303 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Join Ann Hampton Callaway, an exquisite jazz singer known for her divine voice and depth of emotion in song, as she returns to the DeVos Performance Hall stage from January 20-22. Callaway will be performing famous hits from Barbra Streisand such as The Way We Were, People, Don’t Rain on My Parade and many more along side your Grand Rapids Symphony.
Hoosier Highway Live at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds
Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117
One of the most dynamic live performance bands in the Midwest, Hoosier Highway delivers a high-energy performance of county, top-40 classics, and even some originals!
CONVOTRONICS + THE REAL LAZY GENIUS + LES CRÉATIF + SHAAAAARK + SPOKEN WORD FROM AUTOPILOT. RACHEL GLEASON. FABLE THE POET.
Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
8:30 pm | $8 adv/$10 dos, ages 21+
Kids & Family Expo
DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503
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21 St. Cecilia Music SUITED & BOOTED : A BIRTHCenter Brings DAY CELEBRATION FOR FOSTER & JULIUS The Chamber Pyramid Scheme Music Society of 9:00 pm | $8 adv/$10 dos, ages 21+ Lincoln Center Grand Rapids Symphony’s to Grand Rapids Peter and the Wolf East Kentwood High School 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Peter and the Wolf, the folktale of the young boy, Peter, who captures the wolf, returns to the Grand Rapids Symphony’s stage. Enjoy characters exquisitely illustrated in Prokofiev’s magical score that brings to life a bird, a cat, Grandfather, hunters and more. Shows are at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 in East Kentwood High School. All tickets are $5.
Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Wellspring Theater
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Praised by The New York Times for his “uncommon sensitivity and feeling,” eloquent young pianist ROMAN RABINOVICH is the winner of the 2008 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition. Rabinovich has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Israel in such prestigious venues as Wigmore Hall in London, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, Carnegie’s Zankel Hall, as well as the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Cité de la Musique in Paris and the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Treetops Resort Bridal Expo
Treetops Resort Convention Center
3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 Your Engagement is a special time in your life and should be celebrated in a spectacular fashion! Bridal shows are an essential part of your wedding planning.
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Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 7:30 pm | $10 adv/$15 dos, ages 18+
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t. Cecilia Music Center proudly presents four world-class stars from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on January 26, 2017. These four artists include pianist Alessio Bax, violinists Ani Kavafian and Yura Lee and cellist Paul Watkins all who rank in the top tier of the chamber music world. Among them, they have traveled to and performed in every corner of the globe. Cathy Holbrook, Executive Director of SCMC explains, “Sometimes people have the idea that chamber music concert will be stuffy and that the artists will be unapproachable. This idea can’t be further from the truth! The many artists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are some of the most fun and outgoing people I’ve met. And this exuberance shines through during their exquisite performances. I’m very excited to have these four artists here and to introduce them, up close and personal in the intimate Royce Auditorium, to our enthusiastic Grand Rapids audience.” The four CMS of Lincoln Center Artists – Bax, Kavafian, Lee and Watkins – will perform works by Brahms and Fauré including: Brahms Scherzo, WoO 2, from “F-A-E” Sonata for Violin and Piano Faure Quartet No. 2 in G minor for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello. Op 45 Brahms Quartet No. 2 in A Major for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello, Op. 26 Concert tickets are $38 and $43 and can be purchased by calling St. Cecilia Music Center at 616-459-2224 or visiting the box office at 24 Ransom Ave. NE. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.scmc-online.org.
Bilingual Account Manager
Aspen Insurance Group 5075 Cascade Rd SE #2a, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Phone: (616) 458-7808 Responsibilities for this position include greeting and servicing the needs of our clients. Requirements: - Fluent in English and Spanish - Proficient with basic word processing and computer applications -Ability to type 40 WPM Personal characteristics desired: -Highly motivated individual, eager to succeed -Positive thinker with a can-do attitude -Good organizational skills -Outgoing and friendly personality Experience desired: -Previous customer service or sales experience -1 year insurance experience is desired, but not mandatory Duties include: -Providing service to agency clients -Setting appointments -Utilizing computers for general office work -Maintaining agency computer files and records -Overseeing and maintaining client application and policy information We are looking for the right individual to add to our dynamic and energetic team. If this sounds like something you are interested in, send us your resume. Compensation package is commensurate with experience. Insurance experience is a plus!
Bilingual Inbound Retention Rep SpartanNash - www.spartannash.com/careers/
Responsible to lead the day to day activities of the front end operations in a retail store, ensuring the guest assistance, customer service, cashier, and cash office areas are fully staffed, trained and operating to company standards. Responsible for the financial aspects of the front end operations of the store.
Bilingual Customer Service Representative Manpower - Ada, MI
Manpower is seeking full time bilingual customer service representatives that are committed to giving excellent customer service for a well-established companies inbound call center. If you are bilingual in Spanish/English , French/English or Mandarin/English and believe that you are able to provide exceptional customer service then we need you!
Police Records Clerk I City of Grand Rapids, MI $31,784 - $43,420 a year
This is a highly varied general office and clerical work position within the Grand Rapids Police Department Records Unit. Work involves performing a variety of duties in which set sequences or guidelines and procedures are applied to the processing of requests for police records, forms, and data entry involving police and court processes. Work is performed under supervision with the employee exercising judgment and independence in the prioritizing of daily tasks and the carrying out of work processes and procedures.
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