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CUISINE SCENE

Brewing enthusiasm Tapistry leaders discuss making beer in Michigan before it was trendy

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RIDGMAN, Mich.

— “We make beer and we love it."

With those words, Keith Adams summed up our conversation about Tapistry Brewing, the craft beer industry and the cultural shift in the economies both state and nationwide.

Adams has many roles at the Bridgman brewery, including sales and marketing coordinator. He, along with co-owner Joe Rudnick, sat with me to discuss the evolution and adventure of making beer in Michigan for nearly three years.

According to Rudnick, “why Bridgman?” has been the most common question he has received since the tap room opened in 2013. For he and coowner Greg Korson, though, the location of Bridgman “was a natural.”

Born in Stevensville, he had family ties in the region and Korson owned a second home in St. Joseph. Bridgman and the surrounding area “felt like a good place to be.” The building prices were reasonable and the little town on Lake Michigan was a main thoroughfare thanks to its position in the county and proximity to Weko Beach and I-94.

Tapistry Brewing started producing and distributing beer two months prior to opening the doors of its Lake Street tap room. The decision was one of finances, as they needed to begin generating an income, but it also worked as a marketing strategy. Joe recalled

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people peering in the windows of the tap room location while it was still under construction. He would hear tales of beer drinkers asking “where can I get this beer?” When they finally opened the doors, customers were lined up and they had already pre-sold the majority of the memberships to their mug club.

That excitement has continued both at Tapistry and statewide. According to Rudnick, Michigan has become known in recent years as a “strong beer state.” Tourists from all over the country visit the region specifically to drink beer. He credits the renown to the area's natural resources, where many breweries use locally

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grown crops and water from Lake Michigan, and the foundation built by larger craft breweries such as Kalamazoo's Bell's Brewery and Grand Rapid's Founder's Brewing Company. The established businesses not only put Michigan on the map, but also have helped to assist the smaller brewers as they begin.

“Everybody's helping each other and wants to see [Michigan] grow.”

According to Adams, that attitude is a natural part of the craft brew industry. Individual breweries work together, not just to grow their own businesses, but to grow the industry and their local economies. They send tourists in their own establishments to other local breweries. When supplies

run short, they call on each other to share hops and bottling supplies.

“It's not a cut throat, brew or be brewed industry,” Adams said. “It's community driven.”

Our discussion turned to the economy and the possible beginnings of a shift in American culture. I approach this topic often in discussions, posing the idea that the economic struggles of the past decade have led to a reassessment of priorities in which people are focusing energy and resources into art, food and the other areas of life that hold more value than the simple pursuit of wealth.

“It was a happy accident of the Recession,” Adams said. “People stopped thinking so macro and started working

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He went on to describe their head brewer, whose doctorate in microbiology could secure him a number of careers. He instead chose the craft beer industry because he is doing what he loves. Both coowners worked previously in the pharmaceutical industry, one Rudnick describes as “cut throat.”

He finds more value in his current pursuits, where people are working together in a shared love of craft.

“People are in it for the love of it,” Rudnick said.

Tapistry hopes to continue to trend, bringing beer and entertainment to the community year-round.

The business hosts weekly events at the taproom, including bingo on Tuesdays, trivia on

Thursdays and live acoustic music every other Friday. It also hosts seasonal parties and larger release events. On Nov. 28, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, leaders hope to take advantage of one of the year's biggest bar nights with a release party for the M.I. Stout.

The American Imperial Stout is made with “99 percent Michigan ingredients, including local malts, hops, and water.” The event will feature food specials and live entertainment from musician Robert Rolfe Fedderson from 7 to 10 p.m. Information on that event and many others can be found at tapistrybrewing.com.

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Dorothea Lange's America Popular artist's photographs on display at Krasl Art Center through January

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — If it is a cliché that art and suffering can be closely connected, it is nonetheless true that the Great Depression was the catalyst for a tremendous outburst of creative energy in America’s photographic community. The devastation wreaked upon the country inspired a host of socially conscious photographers to capture the painful stories of the time.

Pre-eminent among the artists of this time was Dorothea Lange (18951965). Her empathetic images of migrant workers, suffering families, and tortured landscapes seared the faces of the Depression into America’s consciousness.

Her most celebrated photographs of that era — “Migrant Mother,” “White Angel Bradline,” and “Migratory Cotton Picker” — have become icons in American cultural history.

This exhibition features 55 images total, by Lange and 12 of her contemporaries. Highlighted are oversized exhibition prints of her most iconic works. All works are from the collection of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg. This exhibition is organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions.

About the Krasl Art Center The Krasl Art Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. The Krasl Art Center is located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan. The KAC has three public galleries, five studios, a library/lecture room, a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop and a permanent collection of 42 works of sculpture.

Through its mission to bring people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, engaging classes and camps, community events

RELATED EVENTS Friday, Nov. 20 Exhibition lecture and opening Free and open to the public Lecture: The Great Depression and Berrien County 5 to 6 p.m.

Lange captured the effects of the Great Depression on the United States. Learn about the economic downturn’s local impact at this unique, pre-opening lecture by local historian and author Bob Meyers. Following, poet Ron Weber will read a poem inspired by Lange’s Migrant Mother image.

Opening party 6 to 8 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of these extraordinary visual, historical and cultural exhibitions. All ages are welcome. Children’s Art Workshop with hands-on art making activity is available – free for KAC members, $10 per non-member family.

Monday, Nov. 23 KAC member event: Coffee with the curator 9 a.m.

Join KAC Curator Tami Miller for an intimate tour of the exhibition.

Thursday, Dec. 3 George Krasl Memorial Concert 7 p.m. Free and open to the public The sounds of blues, jazz, Dixieland and bluegrass performed by the Ed Bagatini Trio take you on a musical journey of the Depression era. Guest artists include fiddling champions Matthew and Noah Tan, Dave Ratajik on clarinet and Dr. Larry Schanker on the piano.

such as Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and the Artisan Market, outreach opportunities and cultural exploration. The Krasl Art Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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A Christmas tradition Twin City Junior Players present ‘A Christmas Carol’ this December

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Twin City Players recently announced its holiday production of the 2015-2016 season, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Larry Nielsen, directed

by Timothy Aranyos Jr. Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, this adaptation by Larry Nielsen follows the life of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to redeem himself. Told through the eyes of his contemporaries, after his death, we greet characters we know and love and we meet a few new ones along the way. Darkness and mystery become magic and hope in this classic tale about the power of the Spirit of Christmas.

With the goal of encouraging participation in community theater by local youth, the cast of each TCjP production includes students in grades 6-12. Assisting Aranyos are Assistant Director Dave Goodyear, Student Director Kayla Boughner, Stage Manager Jen Ammerman, Set Designer John Taylor, Lead Set Builder Bob Myers, Costume Designer Tammy Green, Sound Designer Bryce McNeill, Lighting Designer Ian Bradford, Dramaturg Paige Smillie and Production Manager Kraig Kirkdorfer.

Performance dates are Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. This production is

Belle/Mrs. Fred, Eirian Mzuka as Tiny Tim/Waif, Roberto Cuadra, Tabitha Hoskins, Maddie Ostenson, Jonah Yardley and Amy Paine as Carolers/Street Families, and Ariel Higgins, Sophia Newland and Skye Scott as Carolers/Street Urchins.

All seats reserved Tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Group rates are also available.

All seats are reserved. Reservations can be made by calling the TCP box office at (269) 429-0400. TCP is also offering online ticket purchases at twincityplayers. org. Performance times are 8 p.m. for Friday and Saturday evening performances. Sunday performances will now be held at 2 p.m. All performances take place at the Twin City Players Playhouse located at 600 West Glenlord Road in St. Joseph.

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Nov. 21 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.

Nov. 22 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.

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Trinity Episcopal Church will host its annual Cookie Walk and White Reindeer Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the church, located at 9 South Fourth St., in Niles (corner of Fourth and Broadway. Shop beautiful, historic church for a variety of homemade cookies, candies and gently used Christmas décor items.

From 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5, the Four Flags Garden Club will host its 24th Annual Hometown Christmas celebration at the Historic Amtrak Depot, located at 600 Dey Street (off North Fifth Street). There is no charge to attend this event.

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stage production of the 2015-2016 season this December. Auditions for the February and March production of “Laughing Stock” by Charles Morey, directed by Dave Goodyear, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 9 and at 1 p.m.

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The Lake Michigan College Performing Arts Department will present its third annual Madrigal Feast on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the north lobby of The Mendel Center. Tickets are $35 for a full meal, $15 for a beverage and dessert, and must be purchased by Dec. 1 online at TheMendelCenter.com or through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact BoxOffice@ LakeMichiganCollege. edu.

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MECHANIC

TRACTOR & TRAILER

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

DRIVERS NEEDED:

Class A CDL and Dump trailer exp. preferred. Tristate area, Home nights and weekends, Fuel Savings Sharing Program, Safety Bonus, Health Benefits.

Apply in person 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) in Niles, MI or call 269-684-5960 to request application www.kennethsmithinc.com

North American Forest Products, Inc. We are a leader of manufacturing of trusses and lumber components.

Located just 3 miles north of Granger.

With a career with Aflac there are no limits to what you can achieve. Contact Cindy at (269)208-3212 for further information

Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K.

professional office space available. 1800 square feet, four private offices and lots of parking. Available as of 12/1. $800 a month plus utilities and snow removal.

Can include both for $1,250.

Contact (269) 591-5167

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM

Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Next class: Nov. 28th At: Edwardsburg Conservation Club Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments

Office Space for 427 Rent PRIME MAIN ST.

412

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

Cassopolis

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

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

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

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

Antiques 600 FOR SALE

Beautiful Antique 1946 Solid C h e r r y Secretary and large Tiffany-style ceiling lamp shade. $1,200 for both, obo.

(269)262-4449 or (269)235-0523

Collectibles 602 THE MARKET PLACE

Edwardsburg

2 BEDROOM APT

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

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

Monday - Thursday (269)845-7182 OR 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM (269)414-0385 Must have a strong maintenance background.

Must demonstrate de- NEWLY RENOVATED Spacious downstairs 2 pendability.

Must have strong electrical bedroom duplex with large basement in Buchanan, no and welding experience.

Must have ability to do up- pets, heat & water included, keep on woodworking ma- $675. Call (269)208-0328 chinery.

USA PROPERTIES Must be willing to work unDowagiac area rentals, 1 & scheduled overtime.

2 bedroom apartments This is an HOURLY paid poavailable.

(269)468-4005 sition.

We offer competitive wages, For Rent 418 paid holidays, paid vacaHOME FOR RENT tions, health, life, dental & vision insurance and 401k Sharp 3 bedroom home for rent in the Niles area. Some retirement plan. appliances included, fenced Send resume to: back yard, deposit & refNorth American erences. $740 per month.

Forest Products (269)683-7238 PO Box 600 69700 Kraus Rd. Niles & Cass Edwardsburg, MI. 49112 3 BEDROOM HOMES Fax: 269-663-5302 $800 Email: hr1006@nafpinc.com $170-$220/week, deposit.

(269)449-0754 EOE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE ON THE RIVER

Indoor Flea Market

We've expanded the store!

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

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Cemetery Lots 617 CEMETERY PLOT

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

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. $48,500.

RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

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

Farm Equipment 633 & Supplies COMBINE FOR SALE

Gleaner combine 630 6row cornhead black 15ft grain head $5500.

Call 269-501-2032

Household Mer642 chandise BILL'S USED APPLIANCES Don't miss the deals!

Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles (269) 340-5952

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Hunting & Fishing 645 DEER PROCESSING $75 and all your butchering needs. In-house smoking, beef sticks, summer sausage, jerky.

59283 White Temple Rd Vandalia, MI 269.476.1126

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Sat . Nov. 21, 9-4 1st Apostolic Church 802 E. Mishawaka Ave. Mishawaka, IN Free Admission & Door Prizes

LOOKING FOR

The man who bought white metal detector at my garage sale. Please call (269)6841873

Wanted to Buy BUYING

672

7CLASS

MR. MAINTENANCE TREE & STUMP FREE ESTIMATES REMOVAL

Roofing, Siding & Windows, Light Hauling & Spring Clean-Ups, No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269)591-1403

WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodel, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More repairable scrap and unMiscellaneous 666 wanted vehicles, top dollar Certified mobile home work Don't forget to winterize! paid. Call or text for a free FOR SALE •Winterize Special• Nice set of Corelle dishes quote today. Free towing.

Accepting major credit cards old town blue onion, 94 pcs. Kevin (817)437-0450 (269)635-1527 $95. Nice Revereware dutch williamsconstructco@gmail.com CASH oven, fry pans, sauce pans all with lids. Large Gran- for junk and unwanted Text or call iteware roaster (new). vehicles!

Roof Repair 712 Currier & Ives dishes & (574)302-7772 FRYMAN’S ROOFING glasses.

Also beautiful WANTED TO BUY Candlewick. (269)684-4469 FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS Refrigerators, washers, gas GUTTERS & SIDING & electric ranges. Wanted Your home exterior experts.

Garage-Yard repairing and resale. Will Quality guaranteed! Locally 669 for pay cash & pick up. Call Owned for 50 years. (269)782Sales (269)687-8639 5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

GRAND OPENING FIVE POINT AUCTION SAT. NOV 21 - 5:00

WE WILL BUY

your junk car. We haul for free. Paying up to $1500 Open again in a new building cash. Please call anytime inside and out after a fire 269-687-8098 closed us down. Our first household goods auction is Home ImproveSaturday, November 21.

700 Doors open at 3 pm for item ment inspection, bidding starts at HOME REPAIRS & 5 pm. We will have auctions REMODELING every week including Thanksgiving weekend. This Over 30 years of experience, week's items include: sofa, tile work, kitchens, bathND apparel , laptop com- rooms, decks & porches, puter, antique dresser, glass windows & doors, window top end tables, complete wrapping, siding, fascia & bed- room suite including soffit. Call Randy (269)782head- board, footboard, 3139 (269)208-9838 chest of drawers, and MAURER QUALITY dresser with mirror. aluCARPENTRY minum dyna-plate truck tool home imbox, auto ramps, table with Complete Kitchens, 4 matching chairs, clean provement. clothing, playstation 2 bathrooms, decks, windows, etc.

Call Jeff games, large assortment of doors, hand tools, dvd with 40 + (574)532-4735 movies, refrigerator, washer MK and dryers, whirlpool apartment size washer on CONSTRUCTION wheels, collectible glass- Pole barn & other garages ware, golf clubs, kids bike. specialist. Roofing Siding, more items arriving daily.

Framing and more. Over 40 19659 US 12 East years experience. Licensed.

Edwardsburg, MI 49112 Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)641-7373 (269)476-9777

ROOFING

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Painting Service

Free Estimates!

Certified & Fully Insured We also supply & deliver firewood Hinz Landscaping LLC (269)695-2937 or (574)876-6218

Antenna Service

737

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

DUMP YOUR DISH OR CABLE

One time affordable fee and and it's free. Variety of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal.

Call for Free Estimates today!

(269)357-6352 antennasplus1.com

Concrete Service 739 WEAVER CONCRETE

driveways, porches, patios, tear out/replace, all repairs, brick, block, stone, fireplaces. Will fix wet basements big or small, inside and out. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Aaron (269)655-4158

Masonry Service 740 MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

Fall Special, $1.99 sq. ft., includes shingles & labor. All your Masonry needs!

Call (269)808-9012 Chimney Cleaning. Insured & Bonded.

Senior

discounts.

Tree Service 725 (269)362-1566 747 BACKWOODS TREE & Misc. Services STUMP SERVICE KLIMEK Licensed & insured.

ENTERPRISES Nick: (269) 254-6634 Sam: (269) 591-5386

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

Insured. (269)663-8091

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Electrical Contracting, No Job Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097.

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269)683-9000

754

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

Free Estimates.

Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years. 269-683-4442.

PAINTING

Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Repair & Power washing.

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

Elderly Care 756 KARE SERVICES

Compassionate Home Care Services (269)684-1984 (574)292-2900 email:KKaidanRay@aol.com www.KAREService.com

RVs, Campers, 921 Trailers UTILITY TRAILER

6x12, single axle, new hubs, buddy bearings, short sides, $600 (269)445-3659

Autos for Sale 945 2003 CTS CADILLAC

good condition, sunroof, leather seats, 164,000 miles, $6,500.

OBO (574)286-0321

FOR SALE

06 Ford Escape 4X4 $5995 05 Chevy Cobalt 4dr $2495 06 Chevy Cobalt 4dr $3495 03 Buick Century $1995 57748 M51 South, Dowagiac (269)782-5643

SCARLETT AUTO SALES

2009 Hyundai Elantra(Red) Comes with a spoiler Package 22k Miles No Interest Charge & No Credit Check Tax, Title, and Fees are your down payment! $275.00 Monthly Stop in and see us!!

7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien Center MI 49102 (269)461-4197

GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL

Bankruptcies, collections, divorces, fixed income, collecting unemployment , 1st time buyers, self employed, medical bills or you just have a low credit score.

Here at Murdock's Used Cars it doesn't matter what the credit issue is.

We can have you approved for an automobile loan in about 15 minutes, and driving a very nice automobile the same day!

Stop in or give us a call today!

(269)683-8677 We are a family owned local home town dealership that has a stellar reputation.

THANKSGIVING SAVINGS!!!

2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS (Silver) 47k Stock #1255 Just pay your tax title and fees! $325.00 Monthly!!

No Interest Charge!!

No Credit check Mention this ad and get $50.00 off down payment Check out our other inventory!

Call Scarletts (269)461-4197

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Lubeznik Center offers annual Holiday Artisan Market

M

ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Saturday, Nov. 21, kick off LCA’s 6th annual Holiday Artisan Market.

The Gallery Shop will spill into LCA’s main lobby until Jan. 2, 2016, to accommodate thousands of unique items for the holiday season. Learn how to “Trim Your Tree” from noon to 1 p.m.

(CST) with Interior Designer Marcia Sindone who will demonstrate how to morph an ordinary tree into a dazzling display with hand-made ornaments and garland featured in the Holiday Artisan Market. This free event is open to the public. Stay after to get an early start on all your holiday shopping needs.

The 2015 market features giftgiving possibilities at every price point by artisans from the Midwest and across the country. Impress friends or family who have exquisite taste by gifting them one of the many contemporary handblown glass sculptures created by the Hot Shop Glass Blowing Studio located in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Skyler Brez creates whimsical felt cuffed bracelets and scarves. Each cuff features intricate detailed beading. Bobbi Kahn from Flossmoor, Illinois, creates chic necklaces and bracelets that go with any style; perfect for the hard-to-buy-for person in your life. Kahn’s designs are versatile for any personality type — laid back or fashionista.

For the bohemian family member pick up a pair of earthy earrings created by Californian Karen Mahmoudi. Each earring is created out of sterling silver and polymer clay. The market also offers unique toys for children. Ann Thompson from Portage, IN creates precious sock bunnies. Not only are these creatures soft and cuddly, but the remaining proceeds goes towards Sojourner

Truth Foundation in Gary, Indiana.

New items are arriving daily in the market, so check back often.

Plus, LCA members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to shop at the market before the public on Nov. 21 from 10 am to Noon (CST). Complementary cookies and gift wrapping will be available. Didn’t receive an invite? Join or renew today at

lubeznikcenter.org or by calling 219.874.4900. Members receive 10% off of all items in the Holiday Artisan Market and in the Gallery Shop year-round.

Please note: Due to Michigan City’s street conversion project for Second, Pine, and Washington streets, the LCA parking lot will be accessible via Wabash to Second Street only. Pine Sreet.

to Second Street will be open with one lane, but you will not be able to turn right into our parking lot from that approach.

Visit lubeznikcenter.org for ongoing updates.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. Second St., at the lakefront in Michigan City, Indiana. Weekday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST).

Weekend hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST). Thursdays: 10 - 7* (Memorial Day - Labor Day) *Hyndman Gallery opens at 2 p.m. For more information please visit lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900.

The LCA is funded, in part,

by South Shore Arts and the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency.