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Dena, Dena, Dena!

Popular local musician focused on growing her art

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or both Dena Wood’s own music career and the South Bend music scene as a whole, she describes now as a time of rest and reenergizing.

Dena is a well known in the area, both as a talented performer and a driving force in building and maintaining the local music scene and culture. Her music is soulful and reflective and she has brought much of that energy into her work in booking shows and planting the seeds of a welcoming atmosphere for musicians and music fans alike.

Name a music-related event in South Bend and there is a good chance that you’ll find Dena is somehow involved. Now, however, Dena is taking a break, limiting her participation to give her a chance to reflect on what has come and renew her energies to continue creating her art.

“I want to go see music,” she said. “That’s what keeps me inspired.”

Dena plans to take the winter off, playing a minimal amount of shows so she can focus on writing new music and enjoying the success of the scene. In recent years, there has been a lot of excitement in South Bend music. While proud of the accomplishments made possible by herself and other local leaders, she is hoping the groundwork will attract new individuals to help continue the work.

“A lot of people are just tired,” she said, emphasizing the amount of effort that goes into making even a single show successful.

One of her hopes in this time of maturation and refocusing is for more venues that exist to focus solely on musical performance. She’s thankful for the support sys-

creating a system that has value for the musicians, the venues, and the audiences.

Though she emphasizes that she does not have the answers, Dena offers the idea of non-profit spaces funded by grants or business people who are able to handle the logistics in a way that respects the art. At this point, the challenge is to create a system that is both creatively fulfilling for the artist and audience and financially successful for the musicians and venues involved.

“The city has changed a lot,“ Dena said. “The goal now is to make it sustainable.”

You can find information on all that Dena Woods has going on at facebook. com/DenaDenaDenaMusic and listen to her music a denadenadena.bandcamp. com.

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Justin Flagel tem provided by restaurants, wineries and breweries, but expressed a desire for the experience that comes from performing for an audience present for the appreciation of the performer over all else. She describes a number of venues that have been working to create this atmosphere, including South Bend’s LangLab, The Well,

Fiddler’s Hearth, Goshen’s Ignition Music Garage and Three Oak’s Acorn Theater.

“They have the best open mic I’ve ever played,” she said, referencing the Acorn Theater and its popular weekly event that provides musicians with a supportive audience and a professionally operated sound system, features not found in all venues.

Fiddler’s Hearth also has an audio infrastructure, removing the responsibility for performers to rent, transport, set-up, and tear down additional equipment, giving them the freedom to focus on their art.

“Just knowing that that was taken care of and all I had to do was show up with my guitar, I wasn’t exhausted before I started,” Dena said.

In her personal life, it’s Dena’s goal to focus more on her passions and less on fear.

While she understands the financial realities of everyone’s lives, she believes our culture has put too much emphasis on scarcity and career pursuits. She says we are marketed to in a manner that creates the belief that we need unnecessary products and that “there is not enough” for everyone. She hopes for herself and for others to pursue “soul-filled goals” and face difficulty in a calm and positive manner.

“I used to function on fear and scarcity,” she said.

“But I am only here for so long and I want to be happy while I’m here. Now I focus on doing what feels right for me.”

In the growth of the South Bend music scene, a similar balance is needed. Dena hopes for passionate people with fresh energy to take advantage of the venues and spaces available. She describes the difficulty of

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Luminary Festival Nov. 20 S T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The holiday season will begin with the warm glow of hundreds of luminaries lining the streets of Victorian-era downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, from dusk to 9 p.m. on Nov. 20.

The 21st Annual Luminary Festival, presented by Cook Nuclear Plant/ Indiana Michigan Power, creates a joyful atmosphere for all ages to enjoy refreshments, special prices and gift ideas galore from participating restaurants and shopkeepers.

“The candlelight creates such a festive mood downtown — it is a favorite event of both visitors and shop owners,” said Mary Schaut, owner of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. “Plus, you’ll come home with great ideas for the holidays and the shopping selection offers something for everyone on your list.”

Festival participants include Alley Cuts, The Boulevard Inn, Bound For Freedom, The Buck Burgers & Brew, The Candlestick Maker, Chan’s Garden, Chartreuse Art Co-Op, DK Boutique, Elephants Breath, Food District, Forever Books, Friends by Design, FuzzyButz, Gallery on the Alley, Grins, Kilwins St. Joseph, Lana’s Boutique, Lazy Ballerina, Lazy Daisy, The Olive Cart, Perennial Accents, RyeBelles, Schu’s,

State Street Antiques, Third Coast Surf Shop, Tim’s Too, Toy Company, Waterfront Framing & Fine Art, The Whitcomb, White Pine Winery and many more.

For Luminary Festival updates or more information, contact St. Joseph Today at (269) 985-1111 or visit stjoetoday.com or facebook.com/stjoetoday.

In addition to St. Joseph’s Luminary Festival, guests can also attend the Second Annual Benton Harbor Holiday Lights Celebration. The event will be located in Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park and begin at 6 p.m. The celebratory program includes luminaries throughout the Arts District, recognition of Adopt-APark organizations and musical performances by local youth choirs.

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District businesses will be open so the celebration can continue throughout the evening.

Prior to the lights celebration, guests can enjoy Christmas stories by celebrity readers at the Benton Harbor Public Library starting at 5 p.m. Readers include Peter and Cynthia Colovis, Mayor James and June Hightower, Elizabeth McCree, Principal Roger Reinaldo and Marian L. Tripplett, Elliott and Wendy Uzelak, and Margaret Williams.

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'Two tickets to Paradise' Eddie Money to perform with family at Four Winds

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EW BUFFALO, Mich. — When Eddie Money hits the stage Nov. 20 at The Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds in New Buffalo, there will be a lot of friends sitting in the audience and a few family members sharing the stage.

“I am looking forward to it,” Money said in a telephone interview. “We have a lot friends in the area. In fact the promoter called me and said, ‘Who is this guy Eddie Money who has a bigger guest list than the Rolling Stones?’ We have a lot of fans in that section of the country. It is going to be a lot of fun.”

Earlier this year Money kicked off a series of United States concerts he has affectionately dubbed the “Sound of Money Tour.”

Joining him on this tour is a trio of young performers — they are also his children.

His daughter Jesse is singing background on the tour, while son Dez plays

guitar and Julian is on drums.

Money said that since this year is the 50th anniversary of the “Sound of Music,” he thought it was only fitting to pay tribute to his own traveling family.

Performing with family is not quite the same as hitting the road with some of his previous bands.

“They are not as professional as touring with big bands,” Money said.

“Jessica is never on time and getting the kids in one place at one time to do something for me is amazing. Now my wife says to me, ‘quit picking on the kids. Who are you, Joe Jackson?’ But really, it is a lot of fun.”

Money enjoys not only performing with his children, but also showcasing their talents on stage each night.

“I never pushed them to be rock stars,” he said. “But they are really talented. Of course I am paying them to perform, which really sucks.

I had my record companies pay for my career. Now I have to pay for my sons. I’m not Billy Joel for cripe sakes.

“So how do I like working with the kids? I hate it,” Money said with a laugh.

Fans, friends and family can expect to hear all the hits, such as “Baby Hold On,” “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Think I’m in Love” and “Shakin,” as well as some newer music.

“I really have to thank God because I have had a long career,” Money said.

“I really have a great new record done. I am going to donate a lot of the money from the record to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. So if I put a new record out, I will be able to put some money in the

vets’ pockets.”

The album will have about 14 tracks on it, including “One More Soldier,” of which 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the fund.

“So if you want to hear new Eddie Money, I will put it on my website, but I don’t expect to make a lot of money on it.”

Tickets for the Nov. 20 show are still available ranging from $20 to $45 and are available by going to www.fourwindscasino. com.

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Journeyman Distillery’s 4th Annual Fall Artisan Market will be its biggest market yet. With over 75 vendors from across the Midwest setting up shop in the distillery to sell their handcrafted goods, this year’s Market more than doubles the highest amount of vendors in the past. The Artisan Market will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

Artisan Market brings together artisans and craftspeople for a twoday pop-up market.

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The Southwest Michigan Chapter of the National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees will hold their annual holiday lunch at Coach’s Bar & Grill, Stevensville, Michigan.

All retired/current federal employees, spouses & families are welcome, no reservations required.

Next monthly meeting is March 22, 2016. For information call Jean Rowe, (269) 782-2769 or email jeanrowe70@ comcast.net.

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p.m. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000.

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A “Holiday Greek Pastry Sale” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21.

The event is being hosted by the AnnunciationAgia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church Women’s Group and will take place in the Social Hall of the church located off U.S. 12 at Exit 4B (18000 Behner Road) in New Buffalo, Michigan.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cassopolis will host a holiday bazaar featuring local crafters and vendors, bake sale, White Reindeer table, and more. The lunch counter serving the “best” lunch in town. Church is handicap accessible.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, which is located at 305 West State St., in Cassopolis. There is no cost to attend.

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2 months free on select units.

Spacious, two bedroom located on beautiful Stone Lake, Intercom entry building, elevator, emergency pull cords. Seniors 62 years or older. Rent starts at $631.00 (based on income).

Please call Toni at 269-4453333 or stop by today at 145 Stone Lake St. for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD 1-800649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792 Edwardsburg

2 BEDROOM APT

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week, plus $200 Deposit. Tenant pays electric (electric heat).

Water, trash and sewage included with rent. No Dogs.

(269)845-7182 OR (269)414-0385

USA PROPERTIES

Dowagiac area rentals, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available.

(269)468-4005

For Rent 418 HOME FOR RENT

Sharp 3 bedroom home for rent in the Niles area. Some appliances included, fenced back yard, deposit & references. $740 per month.

(269)683-7238

1425 Clarendon Ave., Niles, MI Rent or possible land contract to qualified buyer.

2 bedroom, 1 full bath, full basement, large back yard, completely remodeled inside & out, new furnace & A/C, new dishwasher & microwave, $1,000 security deposit, $700 rental per month plus utilities, purchase price on land contract is reduced to $94,500, no pets, no smoking, references required.

Please check out photos & list of everything that has been done at: forsalebyowner.com (269)876-0815 or email crkfrm@copper.net

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM 2 bathroom, 3 barns and a smoke house on 6.75 acres, surrounded farm land, beautiful area, $259K Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995

CALL VIOLET TODAY

Winter is coming All Season Realtor For all your Real Estate needs 269-635-8116 Let your dreams bloom with Violet Coldwell Banker Anchor 1400 W Chicago Road Niles

$110,000 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths overlooking the St. Joseph River Call Mary Cooper (574)298-2737 Cressy Everett Real Estate

FOR SALE

Howard Twp Delight Secluded 1.2 acres 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath Garage, Basement Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

HOUSE FOR SALE

33760 State Line Road, Niles, Michigan.

1993 Manufactured, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath. Whole house generator, concrete drive, 24 x 50 2-car garage with heated & air conditioned shop.

Move-in ready.

Bargain priced. $115,000.

(269)471-2113

Arts & Crafts 601 2ND ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR

Sat., Nov. 14, 9-3 Michiana Christian Embassy 1922 East Main, Niles Call (269)683-3518 mceoffice@sbcglobal.net

Collectibles

602

THE MARKET PLACE Indoor Flea Market

OPEN HOUSE

MOTIVATED SELLER!

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2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Cemetery Lots 617 CEMETERY PLOT

for sale at Mission Hills, asking $1,200 plus transfer fee. Call (269)782-2494

Off The Water, Michiana

Firewood-Fuel 627 Garage-Yard 669 FIREWOOD Sales Unsplit $100 a cord, deTAG SALE livery available.

7 CLASS MK THE CUTTING EDGE CONSTRUCTION PRO TREE CARE

Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 40 1111 Weesaw (269)362-5506 years experience. Licensed.

Niles MI 49120 Fri. & Sat, Nov. 13 & 14, 9-3 Contact Michael N. Knepple Farm Equipment Vintage musical instru- (269)476-9777 633 & Supplies ments, Shop smith, home MR. MAINTENANCE furnishings, vintage board FREE ESTIMATES COMBINE FOR SALE games, large selection of Roofing, Siding & Windows, Gleaner combine 630 6row vintage cameras & de- Light Hauling & Spring cornhead black 15ft grain veloping equipment, lots of Clean-Ups, No Inside or head $5500. books, vintage jewelry Outside job too big or small.

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Riverpointe Auction Service (269)591-1403 Household MerLLC AU10800054

chandise BILL'S USED APPLIANCES

642

Wanted to Buy BUYING

672

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repairable scrap and un- Repairs, Remodel, Windows, wanted vehicles, top dollar Siding, Additions, Painting, paid. Call or text for a free Plumbing & More quote today. Free towing. Certified mobile home work Kevin (817)437-0450 Accepting major credit cards (269)635-1527

Hunting & Fishing 645 DEER PROCESSING

Refrigerators, washers, gas & electric ranges. Wanted for repairing and resale. Will pay cash & pick up. Call (269)687-8639

$75 and all your butchering needs. In-house smoking, beef sticks, summer sausage, jerky.

59283 White Temple Rd Vandalia, MI 269.476.1126

WANTED TO BUY

Quality guaranteed! Locally Owned for 50 years. (269)782your junk car. We haul for 5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

ROOFING

Home Improve700 ment Miscellaneous 666 HOME REPAIRS & FOR SALE REMODELING

Nice set of Corelle dishes old town blue onion, 94 pcs. $95. Nice Revereware dutch oven, fry pans, sauce pans all with lids. Large Graniteware roaster (new).

Currier & Ives dishes & glasses.

Also beautiful Candlewick. (269)684-4469

TONNEAU COVER

Tonneau cover, Leer, fiberglass, dark gray, fits 2004 dodge ram 1500 short bed, $300.00, call (317)445-9414

Fall Special, $1.99 sq. ft., includes shingles & labor.

Over 30 years of experience, Call (269)808-9012 tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, Tree Service 725 windows & doors, window BACKWOODS TREE & wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)782STUMP SERVICE 3139 (269)208-9838 Licensed & insured.

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Antenna Service

737

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DUMP YOUR DISH OR CABLE

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

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Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

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Front Street Framery 801 E. Front St. Buchanan House Calls, Free Estimates (269)409-1031

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269)683-9000

Painting Service

754

FOR SALE

Mercury 2010 Mountaineer Premier, V-8, heated leather, NAV., moon roof, power 3rd row seats, 2nd row buckets, chrome wheel package, power pedal & more, gorgeous cream white truck, 72,000 miles, $17,500.

Chevy 1 Ton Dually, 4x4, Silverado, auto, gas, 97,000 miles, no rust, great condition. $9,990. Chevy 2013 Impala LS, really nice car, $11,990.

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SCARLETT AUTO SALES

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Quality Clock Repair

Concrete Service 739 WEAVER CONCRETE

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

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PAINTING

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Insured. Call Glen Hoese at (269)684-4055

Elderly Care

756

driveways, porches, patios, KARE SERVICES tear out/replace, all repairs, Compassionate Home brick, block, stone, fireCare Services places. Will fix wet base(269)684-1984 ments big or small, inside (574)292-2900 and out. Landscaping. Fast email:KKaidanRay@aol.com dependable service. Aaron www.KAREService.com (269)655-4158

Masonry Service 740 MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

Autos for Sale 945 FOR SALE

02 Chevy Tracker One Owner $3495.

All your Masonry needs!

03 Buick Century On Sale Chimney Cleaning. Insured & $1995.

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Senior discounts. 06 Chevy Cobalt Automatic (269)362-1566 $3495.

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Off The Water, Michiana

ON DISPLAY

‘Regenerated Whimsy’ Dogwood gallery opens new exhibit

D

O W A G I A C , is collecting and reusing Mich. — Jeff and everyday materials in Theresa Heaton their art. Jeff gleans a share several passions. great deal of satisfaction Both enjoy creating art. from making something They like to evoke humor beautiful and functional and share their comedy, out of materials that and they like to recycle would normally have been thrown away. whenever possible.

Contrastingly, the couThe result of these interests can be found in ple asserts that junk galleries all over the inspires them. Found Midwest, and beginning items, materials and texlater this month, tures provide inspiration.

Dowagiac will be added Jeff’s work is spontaneous, otherwise “I would to the list.

Jeff Heaton is a retired lose the fun of it,” Heaton art educator who taught a says. The Heatons' art is variety of art subjects for sale in shops in Three Detroit and including photography, Oaks, drawing and painting, in Dundee, and in Port Ohio public schools for Clinton in Ohio.

Two main aspects that 31 years.

The art exhibit and drive the Heaton’s works are repurposs a l e , ing materials “Regenerated and incorpoW h i m s y , ” IF YOU GO rating elewill open WHO ments of Wednesday, Jeff and Theresa h u m o r .

Nov. 18. Heaton Bright, someThis show times festive, encompasses WHAT colors punca collection Artist reception, tuate pieces of collabora- exhibit and generate tive works, from fabric WHERE Dogwood a fun, playful spirit that and paper to Gallery, 207 they hope f o u n d Commercial St., viewers will objects, and Dowagiac find stimulatmany things ing. in between.

WHEN Jeff’s first Jeff and Reception: 7 entry into the T h e r e s a p.m. Nov. 18.

Dogwood moved to Exhibit: through “Up Front” L a w r e n c e , Dec. 22 Art Walk Michigan in competition 2009 and now operate their home- was entitled “Vasa rely based “Cheeky Chic-y Ecology” and was on disStudio,” creating fiber play at Caruso’s Candy Kitchen in May. This and paper upcycled art.

Since arriving in the piece was awarded “Best Great Lakes state, Jeff of Show.” Cash and a gallery gradually became more retrospective involved in the arts in exhibit were part of the southwest Michigan. He winning purse. Jeff is was invited to teach as a excited to share the show guest artist at the Box with his artistic partner Factory in St. Joseph. Theresa, whose talents he Now he teaches groups of says add another creative homeschooled students at aspect to the materials and vision of their work. the St. Joseph studio.

Visitors can meet the Jeff currently enjoys teaching area classes and artists at a reception in workshops, and together their honor from 5 to 7 with his wife Theresa, p.m. Nov. 18, at the have displayed and sold Dogwood Gallery.

The festival headquarartwork in local galleries, ters and gallery are in the art fairs and exhibits.

Bank “I try to create a safe, Huntington at 207 fun learning environment, Building where students are free to Commercial St. Works be creative,” Jeff said. “I from the show will be on give them an opportunity display and available for purchase through Dec. to explore.”

The Heatons' passion 22.