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Good food, good music Jonny Lang to headline fourth annual BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The tantalizing aromas of barbecue wafting up from Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, will lure hundreds to this Lake Michigan resort town noon to 8 p.m. May 21. Popular craft beers, regional wines and nearly eight hours of live blues and bluegrass music will be other big draws when Chemical Bank presents the fourth annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass 3/4 A Taste of Michigan Festival.

“This will be a great way for families and friends to celebrate spring and kick start beach season,” said Whitney Behnke, executive director of St. Joseph Today. “Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of. We’ll have lots of drinks and mouthwatering barbecue for purchase.

So come on down for an afternoon of fun, rain or shine.”

Ron Weimer of Hilliard Lyons, manager of the Paul and Rose Suchovsky Charitable Trust th sponsors the concert said, “We are excited as ever to bring this year’s BBQ lineup to the community as we continue to build upon what is becoming Southwest Michigan’s premier music Festival. The lineup again has award winning artists along with up and coming artist’s that are diverse and are excited to perform for our community. We are proud to be a part of this event. ” Scheduled show times are: • 12:30 p.m.: Trout Steak Revival • 2 p.m.: Joe Louis Walker • 3:30 p.m.: High Valley • 5 p.m.: Sam Bush • 6:45 p.m.: Jonny Lang The beverage tent, sponsored

by Bud Distributing, Inc., Dowagiac, Mich., will showcase a variety of local and regional brews and wines. Guests will

have beverage options from a variety of Michigan brewers and winemakers including Frankenmuth Brewery, Perrin Brewing Company, Roak Brewing Co., Rochester Mills Beer Co., Round Barn Brewery & Winery, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Tapistry Brewing, Crane’s Hard Cider, Lazy Ballerina and Tabor Hill Winery.

A soda stand will also feature a variety of soda flavors as well as bottled water for purchase.

Biggby Coffee of St. Joseph has sponsored a free water station, festival goers are encouraged to

bring water bottles to fill.

Food vendors will provide a range of sweet to spicy barbecue offerings to please every palate.

BBQ vendors include Bistro on the Boulevard, Charlie’s Piggin’ N’ Grinnin’, Coach’s Bar and Grill, the Greenbush Brisket Van, Larks Bar-B-Que, The Prized Pig, Rays on the Green and Silver Beach Pizza.

Activities at Silver Beach Center, an amusement venue across the street from Whirlpool Centennial Park, and shops in downtown St. Joseph will augment festival activities.

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Behnke said in addition to Chemical Bank, Bud Distributing, Inc., and the Paul and Rose Suchovsky Charitable Trust managed by Hilliard Lyons, two regional radio stations, WIRX 107.1 and WYTZ 97.5 Y-Country, Aay’s Rental and Beaudoin Electrical Construction are event sponsors.

Tickets will be $15 in advance and $20 day of for the all-day festival with an additional charge for drink tickets on site. Food will be available for cash purchase. Behnke said local lodgings are geared up to

host festival guests. Ticket, parking and overnight stay information is available at stjoetoday.com/bbq or the Welcome Center at 301 State St. in downtown St. Joseph.

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Part 2: Midway draws musicians

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I S H AWA K A , Ind. — I ntrigued by the inquiry of a band wanting to practice at the Midway, Albertina and her sister entertained the idea of developing a more music-oriented venue.

Albertina offered the band a spot to play on a regular basis and, soon, word of mouth led other musicians to her door.

Though blues has always been the focus, she has played host to a variety of musicians, both traveling and local. She speaks fondly of South Bend drummer Billy “Stix” Nicks, who is as legendary for his charming, humble personality as he is for his skill on the drums.

He plays the venue regularly, both with blues and jazz bands, as well as with his renowned Motown Machine band. Though she and her daughter have been known to seek out musicians by attending concerts and festivals, many bands reach out to her to play the venue. She has also found support in the local music culture, with regular references from WVPE's Ole' Harv on the weekly Blues Revue and from local music writers such as Andy Hughes.

She told me the tale of a local photographer who once came in and politely asked permission to take photos during the performances. He came in days later with a handful of photos for Albertina. After returning with his camera at the next concert, Albertina asked him if he planned to continue every week.

“He said to me ‘if you'll let me.’”

“keeping the blues alive” for each new generation.

The Midway Tavern is doing just that, keeping audiences aware on Facebook and the Web. You can follow them at facebook.com/TheM i d w a y - Ta v e r n dancehall the upcoming shows and stories from the past at themidwaytavern.com. You can also browse the library of photos and documents from the Midway by visiting anywheretheneedle-

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Justin Flagel is the founder of the web magazine and podcast Anywhere the Needle Drops, where he and others showcase their interest in music, pop culture, creativity and life. Follow their work at anywheretheneedledrops.com. Feedback can be directed to contact@anywheretheneedledrops.com.

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Justin Flagel Of course, Albertina did and now the walls of the venue are covered in photographs of past performances and legendary appearances. The pictures stretch across The Midway, lending a physical representation to the incredible

history of the tavern.

Together, she and I sorted through nearly a century of memorabilia, including autographs, pictures and promotional documents.

She even brought out intact licenses and liquor permits dating back to the 1930s. Poring over the collection, I could not help but consider the need for a local music museum. Her thoughts, though, are focused on the future and the ongoing happenings at The Midway.

“When you're in a small place like this, you don't usually pay much attention to the world.

You know it's there and you know there are a lot of changes in the world, but you just hope you can

keep going,” she said.

She points to the changes around her, from competition in other local nightlife options to a younger generation unaware of the music and the venue itself.

“It’s amazing that this place is still alive,” she said.

She credits The Midway’s longevity to the foundation created by her mother, to the quality of musicians desiring to play the venue, and to the core group of customers who regularly visit.

She has no plans to stop and is hoping to instill an appreciation for the music in audiences going forward,

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The perfect pairing Chef partners with wine experts for culinary adventure

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ERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. — Free Run Cellars is creating an enhanced customer experience with an innovative paired tasting adventure at its completely renovated tasting room.

Guests can delight in delicious food pairings from Culinary Director Ryan Thornburg alongside small batch wines and spirits, consistently rated among the best in the area. Not overcrowded or hurried and under the guidance of a personal tasting consultant, guests can release their worries and relish in this on-trend experience.

How it works Guests will be led through a 45-minute tasting of four of Free Run’s preselected wines (2 oz. pours) or spirits, each carefully paired with seasonal gourmet creations (Thornburg created & updated monthly) using locally sourced ingredients designed to bring out the finest flavors of each.

"This year marks our 10th anniversary and we wanted to offer something entirely new, something that could elevate both the flavors and the experience for our guests,” said Nicole Moersch, marketing director. “We’re happy to create a destination designed specifically for wine and food lovers here in beautiful and bountiful Southwest Michigan. Many don’t realize we’re located in the second most agriculturally diverse area in the U.S. so tapping into this beyond winemaking has us over the moon."

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high-top tables (seating up to eight people) or nestled in cozy bench seating (seating up to 12 people). Walk-ins will be happily accommodated based on availability. All guests, whether experiencing a tasting or not, are welcome to open a bottle and relax on the outdoor patio nestled among the vineyards and overlooking Free Run’s beautiful pond. Nosh options such as a charcuterie plate will also be available for enjoying outside.

About Culinary Director Ryan Thornburg Southwest Michigan is no stranger to the cooking talents of Free Run’s new Culinary Director Ryan Thornburg. He first hit the culinary scene in the 1990s at Caffe Tosi as Lead Chef and then went on to serve as executive chef at Tosi’s restaurant for seven years as well as Bistro on the Boulevard for another seven years. T hornburg and his wife Julie established Thornburg & Co. in 2011 where they took advantage of all the local produce that Berrien County has to offer.

They produced locally made fruit jams, barrel aged syrups and vinegars, varietal honey and other chef driven retail products.

The Moersch family have been longtime fans of Thornburg’s culinary skills so they created a position for him in 2016 as culinary director for Free Run Cellars as well as at their Round Barn Public House restaurant.

“I’m grateful for this exciting opportunity,” Thornburg said. “In regards to Free Run Cellars, the new food pairing menus will each have a locally sourced element that will pair perfectly with the wine and elevate the overall tasting experience.

The most successful food and wine pairings feature complementary components, such as our Dry Riesling with a mangocrab stack & wasabi mayo or the Lake Michigan Shore Syrah with a locally sourced smoked duck breast & whipped goat cheese on puff pastry.”

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Like their Facebook page to stay abreast of the exciting details as they unfold. Be on the lookout too for a new website later this summer which will have the added feature of a wine shop so products can be ordered online and shipped.

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Art icon in the spotlight ARS Gallery to feature 'John D. Wilson: The Renaissance Man'

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enton Harbor, Mich. — From 6 to 8 p.m. May 13, ARS Gallery in Benton Harbor will host a reception for a new exhibition, “John D. Wilson: The Renaissance Man.” The exhibition will celebrate Wilson’s role in bringing worldrenowned artists to southwest Michigan through the Lakeside Center for the Arts, and in launching the Chicago International Art Exposition, the first art fair of its kind in North America. ARS Arts & Culture Center will display prints and posters representing the Expo from 1980 to 1994, including works

by Robert Motherwell and Ed Paschke. The exhibition is guest curated by John D. Wilson’s son, Jon Wilson. Small bites, wine, and refreshments will be served at the event.

“Mr. Wilson is a living legend who has accomplished great things in the art world throughout his life, and leaves a template and legacy for others to create and build,” said Anna Russo-Sieber of ARS Gallery.

An internationally known art dealer and printmaker, Wilson made his home base at the Lakeside Inn in Lakeside, Michigan, where he converted a large building behind the

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inn into studio space to house the Lakeside Center for the Arts.

Through a unique exchange program at the height of the Cold War, Wilson provided artists from around the world with the opportunity to spend the summer at the Lakeside Center for the Arts, creating a cultural destination in southwest Michigan.

Wilson’s organization, the Lakeside Group, premiered Chicago International Art Exposition at Navy Pier in 1980. Over the years, the

Expo was heralded as the nation’s leading art fair and attracted 80 dealers and 10,000 visitors to Chicago.

The show also highlighted the potential of Navy Pier, which resulted in the venue’s rehabilitation.

A new book about Wilson’s conception and fulfillment of the Expo is scheduled for release later this summer at ARS Gallery, and it will include tributes from the many friends Wilson has made in the art world over the years, including Thomas McCormack, owner of the Thomas McCormack Gallery in Chicago’s West Loop, who cites Wilson as a mentor and friend for more than 30 years.

“From the moment I met John Wilson I could see the intensity with which he attacks life,” said John Sauvé, an artist and arts educator who has worked with Wilson over the past six years. “John says his ideas out loud, accomplished most of them at least once, and speaks with determination and passion every time he presents something new.”

“John D. Wilson: The Renaissance Man” will be on display at ARS Gallery through mid-July. For more information, call ARS Gallery at (269) 277-5090, or visit www.annarussoart.com.

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Celebrating a

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Andrew Fisher Quartet to play Stevie Wonder tribute concert

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By Kelsey Hammon

ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — When Andrew Fisher was growing up, if songs like “Higher Ground” or “I Wish” came on the radio, it wasn’t uncommon for his family to stop what they were doing and dance.

These memories are perhaps why Fisher’s love for Stevie Wonder started at such an early age. Those early years dancing and singing to the R&B icon helped foster a love of lyrics that are able to convey honest human emotion, which Fisher uses as the vocalist for the neo soul, R&B, jazz and funk band the Andrew Fisher Quartet.

This Friday, the music legend that made his family dance turns 66 years old. To celebrate Wonder’s legacy and recognize the music that has inspired them since their youth, the AFQ will play a tribute concert — and what better way to pay tribute to Stevie Wonder than with the gift of music?

The concert will start at 7 p.m., Sunday at The Livery, 190 Fifth St. in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Admission is free and there is no cover charge to attend.

“Stevie Wonder wrote very personal lyrics,” Fisher said. “That’s the thing about Stevie Wonder — the lyrics are so real is the best way to put it. It is a human perspective on life, love and everything in between.”

In addition to Fisher, AFQ includes drummer Eric Oliphant of South Haven, Michigan; keyboardist Bruce Anderson of Benton Harbor and bassist Dustin Lowe of Three Oaks. all of whom grew up listening to Wonder as young musicians.

While the band typically peppers Wonder numbers into their regular jazz or jam sessions, creating a tribute to Wonder offered a chance for the band to further explore the sound of their idol and have a blast on stage playing the tunes they have always loved.

But putting together a tribute for Wonder posed one interesting challenge: How do you represent a singer’s legacy as diverse as Wonder’s in a single set? For this concert, the members of AFQ dug deep into exploring all eras of Wonder’s music.

Photo by Joshua Nowicki “Up until now I never realized that his work as a musician went back that far,” Fisher said.

Given that Wonder has been writing and creating songs since he was 11 years old, the band had an immense amount of material to choose from. This Sunday, listeners can expect to hear a sample of all eras of Stevie Wonder.

Starting with some of the pieces from his childhood days as “Little Stevie” to music from his Motown and funk days to his lesser known reggae tunes and everything in between, and of course, one of the band’s long time favorites “I Wish.” For this concert specially, the band has also invited several guest musicians to join the jam.

And though they might not have believed it possible at first, exploring Wonder’s music made the band love Wonder’s sound even more.

For his part, drummer Eric Oliphant found that the tribute project gave him a chance to further learn from

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Wonder’s brilliance as a musician. Fisher said that as Oliphant worked on putting together charts for the show he was able to dissect the sound he too had grown up with and the opportunity aided the drummer’s growth as a musician.

Another thing that listeners can expect Sunday is lots of improvisation and fun with the sound. A trait AFQ identifies as quintessential Wonder is the ability to play songs created to never sound exactly the same. This provides an opportunity to recreate some of Wonder’s work in a voice that is all their own.

“The best aspect of Stevie Wonder is that he left almost all of his music open for improvisation and soloing, allowing himself and others to play in the moment, which is what we are all about,” Fisher said.

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When asked what his reaction would be if Wonder happened to drop by The Livery for his own tribute concert, Fisher’s voice had a hint of “Superstition.”

“I will pass out. There is no way that I would be able to maintain consciousness,” Fisher said with a laugh.

“That would be insane.”

Fisher’s final hope for the tribute concert is that the band will also have the opportunity to inspire others to find a passion for Stevie’s music. The Livery’s family atmosphere allows for a wide age range of listeners and Fisher said he hopes that just as Stevie has inspired his own life as a musician that someone else out there will feel inspired too.

“That's the power of Stevie Wonder,” Fisher said.

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in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. 2 spaces in Psalms $1,330 for both, 2 lots in Mission $1,630 for both, 2 vaults $1,300. Pricing is half NILES HOUSE off regular price. Can be FOR SALE transferred to another 2 story, 3 Br., 1 bath (1/2 garden to have all 4 spaces bath possible), 2 1/2 car together (269)695-3718 garage, no FHA, reasonable.

Miscellaneous 666 Call (269)683-2940

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 29 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

ITEMS FOR SALE

•Tractor •Freezer 1950 Fergusson Tractor TO30, runs good, $1800.00 firm. Frigidaire commercial freezer, 16 cu. ft. A-1 shape, paid $600, asking $200.

Works excellent!

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Bargain Buys 668 Collectibles 602 QUALITY FURNITURE ANNIVERSARY SALE Visit the Plaza Resale Store May 7th - May 14th Store wide discounts!

We've expanded the store!

More than 2,000 feet of new booth space available. We buy estates and single items. (269)262-4333 The Market Place Indoor Flea Market

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Auctions

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YOU NEVER KNOW AUCTION HOUSE AH:21000020

53788 CR 9 Elkhart, IN. Every Fri. at 5:00p.m. Now taking clean big & small consignment.

Drop off merchandise Sat-Thurs Daily 10-5.

Pick-up available. Someone here at all times. We auction all winter. Space available at Flea Market.

For more details call David (574)522-1020 #AU01042788

for quality used furniture and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing.

Plaza Resale Store 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 574-383-8859

Garage-Yard Sales

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30+ locations off of M51 in Niles Sat. May 14, 9-5 & Sun. May 15, 10-4 Infant - adult clothing, Jr. Misses formal wear, furniture, wicker dresser, small drafting table & chair, electric fireplace, king size bed frame & headboard, new Sunshade, new above ground pool with filter & pump, travel trailer, 20 ft. boat, decorated lighted Christmas tree, men's Honda bike, Fender guitar & amp., treadmill, salt & pepper collection, antique Central High School lockers, outside glider bench, fishing equipment, infant Pack-N-Play, Grayco stroller system, concession stands. Judy (269)6834948

Estate Sale Notice May 13 & 14, 2016 • 9 AM – 4 PM 2529 S. 3rd Street, Niles, MI

Food Service Substitutes EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS 69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 or apply online at www.EdwardsburgPublicSchools.org

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An interesting assortment of vintage collectibles & general household items.

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Mobile Home Call Mary Cooper for info.

574-298-2737 Cressy Everett Real Estate

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3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE MAY 13th 8am - 4pm MAY 14th 9am - 4pm

Niles - 1340 Sycamore St. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid

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South Bend - 23279 Arbor Pointe Drive

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Neighborhood Garage Sale Fri. & Sat., May 13 & 14 9:00 am-3:00 pm Garage Sale is one you won't want to miss!

Located just South of the Indiana/Michigan state line. West off of Portage Road.

May 13 & 14 Fri. 9am-2pm Sat. 9am-1pm 12pm - 1pm Saturday $5.00 Box Sale (Rummage Only) Edwardsburg-69867 Monroe St. Precious Moments LARGE YARD SALE Collectibles available Wanted to Buy 672 May 13-15th 9-4pm Niles - 16 N. 15th St. (Corner ALWAYS PAYING Wood working equipment of Cedar & N. 15th) top dollar for junk cars, and tools, mechanics tools, GARAGE SALE trucks & farm equipment. kitchenware, household Also buying repairables. Paul items, 2 lawn tractors, utility FRI 5/13, 9-5 buys junk cars & trucks. trailer, much more.

SAT 5/14, 9-3 (574)993-1131 Niles - 1177 Shady Shores Vintage loveseat, deco, CASH PAID FOR Dr. furniture, glass, 51" RCA TV, Personal Property Estates, 7ft pool table, dining table, 6 GARAGE SALE Antiques, Furniture, Apchairs, pressure cooker, MAY 13 & 14 pliances, Garage, Barn. desk chair, clothes, great 9 am - 5pm (269)445-2220 Lots of women's clothes, pictures. This is one good M-60 Variety - Cassopolis household items, Christmas sale! Sale is inside and CASH outside. decor. for junk and unwanted vehicles! Text or call (574)302-7772 Womens, mens and kids clothes, hunting apparel and accessories, toys, household items, furniture, and misc. items.

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Painting Service 754 Trucks, Vans, Home Improve700 942 PAINTING ment 4-Wh Drives Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall #1 GUTTERS 2004 F250 FORD Repair, Plaster Repair, In-

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Over 30 years of experience, Looking for full time, tile work, kitchens, bath- weekends, excellent refrooms, decks & porches, erences.

Call (269)684-0758 windows & doors, window wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)782- Motors, Boating 903 3139 (269)208-9838 Equipment

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FOR SALE

Cheaper than a dumpster.

Brush hauling, downed trees, landscaping materials, trash out's, clean out's & more. James (269) 357- All Steel, Residential Floating 5956 located in Niles.

Dock Sections, quantity of 7 7 days a week

- 3.0 Ft. X 71/2 Ft. sections Quality Clock Repair & quantity of 1 - 3.0 Ft. X 9.5 Ft. section.

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Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, stamping. Driveways, poll barns, porches and sidewalks. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience.

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Driveway, Stone, Slag, Recycled Concrete, Asphalt, Top Soil, Sand & Fill.

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

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Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

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POLE BARNS & GARAGES

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

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Yard cleanup, spring & fall.

Mowing, edging, bush trimming, small tree removal. No contract with free estimate.

10% senior discount

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Superior Lawn Care Mowing, trimming, edging, power washing. Discounts available. Free Estimates.

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(269) 815-2710 Aerating, Mowing, Bush & Small Tree Trimming.

Mr. Fix It Repair and Service all lawn equipment, also do complete lawn care!

30 years in business Call Scott

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the Cutting edge pro tree Care Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

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All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

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J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured.

Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.

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Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Call (269)684-7199

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

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Submit calendar events by email at offthewater@ leaderpub.com or visit the Leader Publications office at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles.

May 12 The Purdue Club of SW Michigan will hold its Spring Meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 12, at the St. Joseph River Yacht Club at 128 North Pier St., St. Joseph. The meeting will include heavy hors d’oeuvres.

This year’s guest speaker is Larry Merritt, manager of Worldwide Environmental Support for Ford Motor Company.

The Purdue Club will also announce the winners of this year’s scholarships. Attendees can make reservations through the club website www.purduealumni.org/ swmichigan no later than Thursday, May 5, or by sending a check made out to the “Purdue Club of SW Michigan” to Dr. Howard Poole, 31594 Maple Island Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. The cost of this event is $20 per person.

NDL Comic Con is a free to attend event for the whole family to enjoy. Throughout the day, there will be a number of vendors and private collectors selling comics and collectibles.

There will also be cartoonists, comic writers, illustrators and creators, authors, 3D artists, film producers, sound producers. There will be movies, video games, RPGs and table top game stations for you to enjoy while you relax for a bit. The library will have lots of prizes to give away, plus a cosplay contest, video game tournaments, panels, and so much more.

May 14 The Region of Three Oaks Museum has a special art display done by the Fifth Grade River Valley Elementary art class. The students, under the direction of

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Mrs. Lisa Van Plew Cid have created their interpretations of what they see as part of the Region of Three Oaks History.

These special pieces will be on display at the museum from May 14. through June 20.

Barn Swallow Theatre is hosting auditions for roles to be filled by young adults, grades 9 and over for a number of characters featured in the upcoming performance of “I Hate Shakespeare.” Auditions will be held at the theatre, located at 22334 US-12, East of Edwardsburg, at 7 p.m. today and at 10 a.m.

Saturday. The play will be performed July 14, 15, 16 and 17 with rehearsals to be scheduled by Director Pody Gherardi as needed.

Contact Carol at 4452511 or the theatre website www.barnswallowtheatre.com for additional information.

May 15-16 Beckwith Theatre Company will host auditions for Larry Shue’s award-winning comedy “The Foreigner” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Beckwith Theatre, located at 100 New York Ave., Dowagiac.

May 17 The Four Flags Garden Club of Niles, will gather on Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m., at Vite Greenhouses, 2610 Redbud Trail, Buchanan, Michigan. Jerome Vite will give a presentation on “Blooming Container Gardens.” Refreshments will be served and a business meeting will follow.

Guests and potential new members are welcome. If anyone would like to learn more about the club, or would like to attend this meeting, contact Elaine at (269) 683-5292.

May 21

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host a concert by BOSTON at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, May 21, at 9 p.m. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000.

Ticket prices for the concert start at $95 plus applicable fees.

The River Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 at the Harbert Community Park 13300 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, just north of the Chikaming Township Center. The sale takes place rain or shine. There is a large shelter with a roof so all the plants and baked goods are protected.

More information is available on the club website, www.rivervalleygardenclub.org

The tantalizing aromas of barbecue wafting up from Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, will lure hundreds to this Lake Michigan resort town on May 21 from noon to 8 p.m. Popular craft beers, regional wines and nearly eight hours of live blues and bluegrass music will be other big draws when Chemical Bank presents the fourth annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass ¾ A Taste of Michigan Festival.

Lemonade Day Elkhart County is celebrating its fifth year of refreshing citrus-themed events and youth entrepreneurial initiatives on Saturday May 21, 2016. All participants must register with a parent or guard-

ian’s permission to participate in Lemonade Day. Registration is open online at www. elkhart.lemonadeday. org under the “participate” tab.

Dream Paws Rescue and SNAP of Michigan will host a dog-friendly run walk/run 5K from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Riverfront Park in Niles. All proceeds will go toward medical costs and upkeep of foster animals. Register online at dreampawsrescue. blogspot.com.

This inaugural Spring Makers Market will be outside in the south parking lot of the First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 21. This event will feature around 20 local artisans who make or design their own wares—jewelry, wood crafts, fabric arts, food, home décor, art, upcycled items, photography.

night of the concert.

Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, February 19 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)7453000. Ticket prices for the concert start at $45 plus applicable fees.

May 28 The Elkhart County Historical Museum is offering a unique opportunity where guests get to help prepare and then eat a meal using recipes from the 18th and early 19th Centuries as part of the History in the Tasting: Colonial Culinary Workshop at the Elkhart County Historical Museum. The program will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 28. The event costs $25 per person to attend and those interested must preregister by calling (574) 535-6458 to attend; a limited number of people can attend so reserve your spot as soon as possible.

May 24-29 May 30 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and BET Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, The O’Jays, are coming to Benton Harbor, Michigan, for a free concert presented

by Whirlpool Corporation during the week of the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, May 24-29 at Harbor Shores.

May 27 The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host a concert by The Jacksons at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, May 27, at 9 p.m.

The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Jackson 5 and include original members Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Marlon Jackson. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the

This year the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce has made plans to improve the Memorial Day Festival in Gunn Park. The festival, held after the Memorial Day Parade, will be from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 30.

There will be a number of games for children including ring toss, duck draw and a bounce house and for everyone there will be a dunk tank with local officials ready to get dunked.

The headlining band Gypsy Red will play country music and classic rock.

The UIA will host its annual cake walk and the Knights of Columbus will staff their concession trailer with popcorn, candy and soda. More vendors and craft booths will lend a festival atmosphere. The public is welcome.

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American Legion Post 26 will host a Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m.

May 30 in downtown Niles. Line up is at 9 a.m. at the former YMCA. A service will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Apply to be part of the parade by May 23 by calling (269) 357-1411.

American Legion Post 51 will host a Memorial Day parade in downtown Buchanan at 10 a.m. May 30. Line up is at 9:30 a.m. at the legion. To participate, call (269) 695-2374.

June 13 Children ages four to 12, with physical or behavioral issues that prevent them from enrolling in a traditional summer camp, are invited to experience a fun and

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active group environment during the Lakeland Health Sensory Camp led by certified physical, speech, and occupational therapists. Sensory Camp will be held Mondays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 at Power in Motion Gymnastics, located at 3889 South M-139 in St. Joseph. Children ages four to seven will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. and children ages eight to 12 will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost of the camp is $90 per camper, due by the first day of camp. Space for the camp is limited. For more information or to register, call (269) 4282799.

June 4 Peter Evensen, seminary instructor from Chennai, India, will present “Experiencing India.” He will talk about Indian culture, religion, food, travel, and daily

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life with photos and video clips. All are invited, especially those who like to travel or who would like to learn more about India. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 66325 M 152, Sister Lakes.

Free.

E-mail pastor316@redeemerclc. info with any questions.

com or call (773) 3431680. Sponsored by The Lakeside Association of Harbor Country’s Lakeside, Michigan. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund benefiting high school seniors in the River Valley School District.

June 25

July 9

Southwest Michigan’s premier Lakeside Garden Walk is back!

The walk will again feature eight unique gardens that represent Harbor Country. Within short driving distances of each other (1 to 6 miles), participants will experience a range of delightful settings: lake views, cozy cottages, strolling meadows, working vegetable gardens, inviting patios, water features, and more just waiting for you to discover. For tickets and additional information visit www. thelakesideassociation.

Live Music Matters will present the inaugural Lighthouse Jazz Festival on July 9 in Michigan City’s lakefront Guy Foreman Amphitheatre, located inside historic Washington Park. The one-day festival features live music by top jazz artists, craft beers and wine, food trucks, interactive activities for children and more. The Lighthouse Jazz Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Tickets for this unique entertainment experience are on sale now.

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PARTING SHOTS

Michiana blossoms Grand Floral Parade sees warm weather, attracts hundreds to St. Joseph and Benton Harbor

A sure sign of spring, the annual Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade attracted hundreds to downtown St. Joseph and Benton Harbor Saturday. Each community in southwest Michigan was represented by its queen and her court of honor, as well as marching bands, community organizations, businesses and politicians.

Photos by Kristi Weston