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ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center will host the sixth annual Winter Delights: A Festival of Wine, Food, and Jazz on Saturday, January 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Grand Upton Hall. The event will feature more than 20 Michigan wineries, local cuisine from a variety of restaurants and live entertainment by Chicago acoustic artist Pat McKillen.

According to Director of Conference and Event Services Tonya Martindale, more than 300 people attended last year’s Winter Delights.

“We have an outstanding array of local wines and delicious food, and guests can talk with winemakers and winery representatives in a warm and intimate atmosphere. It’s a great way to find relief from midwinter cabin fever.”

Participating wineries to-date include: 12 Corners & Restaurant. Café Mosaic and Purely Michigan will Vineyards of Benton Harbor, Burgdorf’s Winery of also have booths.

Haslett, Chateau Grand Traverse of Traverse City, Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery of Mattawan, Cogdal Entertainment Vineyards of South Haven, Contessa Wine Cellars of The New York Times has called Chicago-based singColoma, Domaine Berrien er-songwriter Pat McKillen Cellars of Berrien Springs, “one of the most versatile Tickets for the Winter Delights Festival are on emerging artists on the Fenn Valley Vineyards & sale now for $35 in advance by calling the Mendel scene.” After getting his Wine Cellar of Fennville, Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 and online at start as the lead singer of Free Run Cellars of Berrien www.winterdelightsfestival.com. Tickets can also be his 8th grade metal band, Springs, Gravity of Baroda, purchased at the door for $40. he began playing acoustic Lawton Ridge Winery of guitar in high school, and Kalamazoo, Leelanau The ticket price includes: started writing while Wine Cellars of Omena, • 10 wine samples attending the University of Lehman’s Orchards of • $10 in food tasting tickets Notre Dame. He plays his Niles, Lemon Creek • A souvenir wine glass original alternative/acousWinery of Berrien Springs, • An evening of entertainment by Pat McKillen tic music as well as covers Round Barn Winery of Designated driver tickets are also available for regularly at venues around Baroda, St. Julian Winery $20 either online, at the Box Office, or at the door.

Chicago. of Paw Paw, Tabor Hill Event sponsors include Winery & Restaurant of the Michigan Grape and Buchanan, and White Pine Wine Industry Council and the Southwest Michigan Winery of St. Joseph.

Food vendors will include Old Europe Cheese/Reny Tourist Council.

For more information, contact Tonya Martindale at Picot, Santaniello’s, Bistro on the Boulevard, LMC Conference and Events Services, and Tabor Hill Winery (269) 927-8604.

Century Center’s BrewFest to feature over 150 beers for South Bend’s 150th birthday celebration

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend Century Center is excited to reveal the details of its Fourth Annual South Bend BrewFest event to be held in downtown South Bend.

BrewFest will take place

at the Century Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, and will showcase specialty and craft beers from local breweries from South Bend and the surrounding areas.

In concordance with South Bend’s 150th birthday celebration, attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than 150 beer varieties and flavors.

The first 150 people through the door will also receive a special, commemorative gift. In addition to the beer tasting, BrewFest will also feature live music, pretzel necklaces, live home brew demonstrations and a charity auction.

This year, BrewFest will offer three options for event

tickets: general admission, VIP tickets and designated driver tickets, all of which can be purchased online through the Downtown South Bend, Inc. website.

All of these ticket options are available for pre-sale opportunities. Pre-sale ticket prices are as follows: $35 for general admission, $60 for VIP, and $10 for designated driver tickets.

General admission tickets will be available at the door for $40, but VIP and designated driver tickets must be purchased in advance.

For those who have purchased general admission tickets, BrewFest will be open from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. VIP participants will have early access to the

event at noon, in addition to their own VIP section. The VIP ticket also includes a gourmet food tasting and an opportunity to sample an exclusive selection of specialty brews. The designated driver ticket includes unlimited soft drinks, access to the live entertainment and a food ticket.

BrewFest has been well received by the Michiana area, drawing in hundreds of participants in the past three years, proving that the craft beer craze is here to stay. Not only does BrewFest provide the opportunity to sample several beers under one roof, but it delivers a special occasion to support small, local businesses in the Michiana area.

For more information, visit www.southbendbrewfest.com or contact Century Center at 574.235.9711. To purchase pre-sale tickets, visit https://downtownsouthbend.com/dtsb-store/ site/16526.

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SPOTLIGHT

Want to get ‘Lost in Yonkers?’

Comedy continues at South Bend Civic

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend Civic Theatre’s presentation of Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning comedy “Lost in Yonkers” contin-

ues to run through Jan. 25 at the South Bend Civic Theatre’s Warner Theatre located at 403 North Main Street in South Bend.

When their recently widowed father has to take

a travelling sales job, he leaves his sons to their grandmother in Yonkers.

The boys find life challenging and bewildering around their eccentric relatives: strict German immigrant

Grandma Kurnitz, childReserved tickets are like Aunt Bella and mob- $21 with performances at ster Uncle Louie. Simon’s 7:30 p.m. Wednesday play explores the hardship, through Saturday and 2 pain, humor and love of these richly drawn characters.

p.m. Sundays. For tickets, call the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or online at sbct.org.

Photo Contest

Enter your photos from the 2015 Hunter Ice Festival for your chance to win $100 Downtown Bucks.

Submit your photos between January 16 and 31 at Leaderpub.com, click on contests

Time to audition for the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra

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6 miles north of South Bend along the historic St. Joseph Riverbank

ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra (LMYO) is hosting spring auditions for new members. As one of several programs of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, LMYO provides an orchestral experience for talented young musicians in southwest Michigan. This outstanding musical experience is open to students between elementary school level and college seniors. New member auditions will be from 6 - 9 p.m. Feb. 9 at Upton Middle School.

2014-2015 AUDITIONS When: Feb. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Upton Middle School, 800 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Openings all sections To schedule an audition appointment call the SMSO Office Monday - Friday. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 269-982-4030 AUDITIONS Auditions for all three of the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestras are held at the beginning of each session. Auditions last approximately 10 minutes and are performed without accompaniment. Students interested in auditioning should call the SMSO office at 982-4030 to make an appointment. All applicants will be notified of audition results immediately or by email.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Youth Symphony — Students will be asked to play a piece of their choice from the standard repertoire for their instrument which demonstrates their present level of accomplishment, to play scales as required of MSBOA Proficiency I (available on the SMSO Website), and to sight read. Auditions are required of all new members. Returning Youth Symphony members may be asked to re-audition in the fall or spring as to establish correct seating placements.

Concert Strings/Encore Strings — Elementary and middle school students who wish to be considered for the concert strings and/or encore strings orchestras will be asked to prepare a very short informal audition to determine the best placement of these students in the appropriate group. Students will be asked to play a short piece of their choice and a scale representing their present level of technique and range.

GENERAL INFORMATION Rehearsals: The LMYO rehearses once a week on Monday nights at Upton Middle School. The concert and encore strings orchestras rehearse from 6 - 7:30 pm, and the youth symphony rehearses from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Concerts: A spring concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center and the side-by-side concert with the Southwest Michigan Symphony at Lake Michigan College.

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Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard

TOURIST FOR A DAY

Indoor flea markets in New Troy N EW TROY, Mich. — New Troy’s popular indoor flea market will take place Saturday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 31, and continue on the last two Saturdays of every month through March. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

One can always find a hidden treasure!

Past flea markets included tools, housewares, antiques, photography, jewelry, crafts, books and more. In addition to the many vendors, the community center also features the Homeroom Store, which sells used furniture, housewares and books — all at unbelievable prices!

Refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the space rentals and Homeroom sales benefit the Community Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non-profit organization Friends of New Troy.

The flea market is located at the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Road, New Troy. Vendor spaces are still available at $10 per table. For information contact Janna at 773-375-1514 or janna@ jannariley.com.

There’s always room for one more bloom!

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Household Merchandise

Auctions 1&2 Bedroom Apartments and 2&3 Bedroom Townhomes Available!

5 lbs/$3.50 18lb/$12.00 HONEY CRISP .50/lb, $8/half bushel $20/half bushel •#2 Honey Crisp $10/half bushel •Other Varieties $7/half bushel & up •Potatoes $5/half bushel •Sweet Potatoes $10/half bushel .40/lb.

•Walla Walla Sweet Onions .35/lb., $15/50lbs.

•Texas Ruby red grapefruit

AUCTION

Antique Jewelry, over 50 collectable fishing luers, vintage radios, tin toys, old table top arcade machines, and lots lots more!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

January 24th, 4pm Niles Community Auction House 802 Fort St, Niles (269) 635-0271

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Jan. 15

Edwardsburg BSA Troop 593 invites everyone to attend the Open House for Venturing Crew 593, open to all youth 14 to 21 years old, girls and boys, interested in outdoor activities, high adventure, leadership development and fun. The open house runs from 7 to 9 p.m., and regular meetings are held every other Thursday at Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, located at 68961 Lake St. in Edwardsburg.

Jan. 17

Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles will host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church, located at 302 Cedar St. in Niles. All books are 50 cents. Free warm beverages will be provided while visitors browse.

Experience Winter fun at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park on Saturday nights with a bonfire, downhill tubing and three miles of crosscountry skiing, all on lit trails. Also, tractor-pulled hay rides and refreshments. It’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy your county parks.

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ture Center’s Beginning Naturalist Club. The first monthly meeting is on January 17 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and will continue through May. The fee is $25 for the series.

Please call (269) 9274832 for more information or to register. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center RD in Benton Harbor, Mich. For more information call 269-927-4832

tap for Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the LMC Mendel Center with Wild Ponies.

Tickets for Wild Ponies are $15 and $10 for Mendel Center Mainstage series ticket holders, students, and seniors. They are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 9271221 or visiting www. lmcmainstage.org.

For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) Enjoy a Full Moon Ski or 927-8109 or mnadolski@ Snowshoe Adventure at lakemichigancollege.edu.

Sarett Nature Center on Jan. 24 January 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Although the trail is lit, a headlamp will be helpful. The fee South Bend’s fourth anfor the evening is $5. nual BrewFest will take Equipment rentals will place at the Century Cenbe available. Sarett Na- ter on Saturday, Jan. 24, ture Center is located at 2015, and will showcase 2300 Benton Center RD specialty and craft beers in Benton Harbor, Mich. from local breweries from For more information call South Bend and the sur269-927-4832 rounding areas. In concordance with South Bend’s Jan. 18 150th birthday celebration, attendees will have the opportunity to sample Adults can take a guided more than 150 beer varisnowshoe walk through eties and flavors. The first Sarett Nature Center’s 150 people through the wilder marsh areas on door will also receive a January 18 at 2:00 p.m. special, commemorative The fee is $3. Please call gift. In addition to the beer (269) 927-4832 to register. tasting, BrewFest will also feature live music, pretzel necklaces, live home Jan. 23 brew demonstrations and a charity auction.

The second of three performances in the 2014Kids 5- and 6-years 2015 Hanson Theatre old can join Sarett Na- Living Room Series is on

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New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd, New Troy. Past flea markets included tools, housewares, antiques, photography, jewelry, crafts, books and more.

The Community Center also features the Homeroom Resale Store, which offers resale furniture, housewares and books. Admission is free.

Lunch available. Proceeds benefit the Community Center.

Journeyman Distillery will be hosting a popup dinner from Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine.

Tickets for the 8 course dinner are $75 and are available at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/1080226.

Experience Winter fun at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park on Saturday nights with a bonfire, downhill tubing and three miles of crosscountry skiing, all on lit trails. Also, tractor-pulled hay rides and refreshments. It’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy your county parks.

Snowshoe at Allegan State Game Area with Sarett Nature Center on January 25 at 12:30 p.m.

The fee is $10. Please The New Troy Flea Mar- call (269) 927-4832 to ket returns Jan. 24 to the register.

Jan. 25

BrewFest, an annual beer sampling event hosted by Century Center will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in downtown South Bend.

The collaboration between Century Center and Transpo comes as an effort to promote safety and responsible practices amongst BrewFest participants.

Susan and Michael Wood will present a slideshow highlighting South Africa on January 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Sarett Nature Center.

The fee is $3. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center RD in Benton Harbor, Mich.

For more information call 269-927-4832

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Jan. 30

The Twin City Junior Players (TCjP) announces the first mainstage production of the new year, the enduring classic Little Women adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from the novel

by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Candace Myers. Performance dates are Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8, 2015. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for children (12 and under). Group rates are

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Off The Water, Michiana

Skip’s Restaurant hosts the Sweetness of Harbor Country! This spectacular event includes a chocolate fountain, ice sculptures, and delicious appetizers. Taste and vote for your favorite entry in the Chocolate Classic Bake-off! This menagerie of chocolate goodies showcases some of the best chefs and chocolate bakers in the area. If that’s not sweet enough, several Harbor Country businesses will be on hand to share their creations and services. Gather with other chocolate lovers, for what’s certain to be a very fun evening!

Jan. 30-31

Thrill on the Hill will start on Friday the 30th with a 5-9 p.m. run and then an adult “midnight run” from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. Then all day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Unlimited runs for $3!

We provide your sledding tube! Contact City Hall at 269-695-3844 for more details. Or click the picture above for the Thrill’s Facebook page.

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by Kristen Smith-Myers, Advance registration is Jan. 31 hay rides and refreshRYT 500. Class is the required. Call 574-293ments. It’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy Ever thought about trying second Monday of each 5070 to register.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Sat- your county parks. urday Jan. 31, at Flaherty Park in Watervliet, Michigan, Essential Discs and Flaherty Flingers Disc Go on a guided Ski Tour SERVING YOU FROM OUR HEART Golf Club will offer Ice of Sarett Nature CenBowl at Flaherty Park. ter on January 31 at • • • Senior Health Review with Riveridge Manor • • • Cost is $25 plus two cans 2:00 p.m. The fee is $5. of food. All donations will Please call (269) 927benefit the North Berrien 4832 to register Food Pantry in Coloma.

The North Berrien Food Feb. 5 Pantry feeds 200 families per month on average in Northern Berrien Get ready to participate in 1 2 3 4 County. Last year this some mid-winter laughs One in every three adults ages 65 or older falls each year. event raised only $250 in when Jim Belushi and the Additionally, over two million are treated in emergency cash and about 200lbs of Board of Comedy come departments for fall related injuries. Many falls can be prevented. food. This year the goal is to the Lake Michigan Colto raise at least $1,000 in lege Mendel Center MainGet some exercise. Exercise programs Keep your vision sharp. Poor vision cash and and 1000 lbs in stage on Thursday, Feb. can increase strength and improve balance, can make it harder to get around safely. food for the Food Pantry 5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. Tickmaking falls less likely.

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The New Troy Flea Market returns Jan. 31 to the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd, New Troy. Past flea markets included tools, housewares, antiques, photography, jewelry, crafts, books and more. The Community Center also features the Homeroom Resale Store, Jan. 30- Feb. 1 which offers resale furniture, housewares and Feb. 7 The 2015 Michiana Boat books. Admission is free. and Sports Show will be Lunch available. Profrom noon to 8 p.m. Jan. ceeds benefit the Com- Experience Winter fun at 30, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 munity Center.

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JIM BELUSHI AND THE BOARD OF COMEDY Thursday February 5, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

$36 $40 $48 $55 With more than thirty years of experience and an alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City, Jim Belushi is now bringing to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Board of Comedy. A favorite of film, television, and stage audiences, Belushi is one of the great leading character actors equally at home in drama and comedy, and a gifted performer who can also hold a room as front man of a rhythm and blues band.

Accompanying Belushi are Megan Grano, Larry Joe Campbell, Brad Morris, and Joshua Funk*, all of whom are classically trained professional improvisers who tour regularly nationwide. *Supporting cast may be subject to availability.

Language may be offensive.

Show recommended for audiences 18+.

www.lmcmainstage.org/belushi Cash bar available at 6:30 p.m.

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Sawyer Home & Garden Center named one of Today’s Garden Center’s “Revolutionary 100”

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AWYER, Mich. – Sawyer Home & Garden Center joined the ranks of the horticulture industry’s top local garden centers when it was named one of Today’s Garden Center magazine’s Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers for 2015.

The Revolutionary 100 program, which began in 2006, surveys garden center owners and managers on how they run their businesses. These retailers compete in a variety of areas that reveal their business health and how they impact their local communities. The Revolutionary 100 is open to all local garden centers, large and small.

“For a small town garden center we strive to do big things. Our mission is to make our customers’ homes, gardens and lives healthy and beautiful,” said Meagen McReynolds, director of communications.

Garden center owners and managers across the United States fill out an extensive online questionnaire covering topics such as customer and community service, manage-

ment philosophy, marketing, use of technology, purchasing and profitability.

What makes Sawyer Home & Garden Center revolutionary is their gourmet food and fresh produce. The world is slowly changing from processed, to home grown, farm-fresh foods. The owners take a great amount

of pride in locally grown produce; just ask the employees who wake up early to pick up items from local farms or those who carefully sort through the product daily, to ensure only the best produce reaches their customers.

“The garden centers that made this year’s list are an exceptional group of forward-thinking independent retailers who understand that their customers constantly evolve. The Revolutionary 100 strive to provide what customers need to succeed in the gardening lifestyle,” said Today’s Garden Center Group Editor Carol Miller.

“We are proud to call them revolutionary.”

The 2015 Revolutionary 100 Awards program is run by the garden retail trade magazine Today’s Garden Center and is sponsored by AmericanHort, the national association for the garden industry.

More information on the Revolutionary 100, including the complete listing, can be found in the January 2015 issue of Today’s Garden Center magazine and at TodaysGardenCenter.com.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Saturday, February 14, 2015, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Thursday, February 26, 2015, 7 p.m.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites includes the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and The Mixed Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. Directed and designed by Jim Morrow, who ranks among Canada’s most esteemed puppetry creators, the triple-bill show incorporates evocative original music by Nova Scotian composer Steven Naylor and innovative “black light” staging techniques that highlight Morrow’s stunning puppets and props. The works follow closely the books from which they are adapted, providing a new generation with a seamless entry into the world of theatre and music.

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