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UCHANAN, Mich. — Winter is about to heat up in southwest Michigan — particularly in downtown Buchanan. The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Buchanan Meadows Meridian Senior Living, is once again gearing up for arguably the best chili walk in the area. Last year’s event featured more than 30 chili entries, and organizers say the variety was endless. And it wasn’t just 30 pots of traditional chili. Chefs came up with all kinds of creations made with ground beef, steak, turkey, venison, pumpkin and vegetables. This year, the chamber wants the event to be even bigger, and encourages chili cookers to turn in their concoctions for a chance to win the coveted Golden Ladle. On Wednesday, March 9, local businesses and organizations will stand off to see who has the best chili in Buchanan. The public is encouraged to
participate in the sampling, and each attendee may cast a vote for their favorite chili and best named chili. This year, there will be a $2 charge per spoon, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots of Wesners Automotive of Buchanan. Prizes will be awarded for the Judges’ Choice, Peoples’ Choice and BestNamed chilies. This year’s chili challenge will fill downtown in progressive fashion, starting and ending with the Buchanan District Library. Each contestant will be matched up with a local business to showcase both the chili and the place of business. Visitors will have the opportunity go door-todoor sampling chili from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Those interested in registering for the contest should contact the Buchanan Area Chamber (269) 695-3291 or bacc@buchanan.mi.us) for an application. There is an entry fee of $20. Entrants may sign up through Feb. 29.
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ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts will host a workshop on Chinese Calligraphy, in celebration of the Chinese New Year from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (Central time) Tuesday, Feb. 16. Family’s with children 9 years of age or older are invited to learn the origin and vocabulary of Chinese ideographs. Admission is $5 for one adult and two children, $5 for each additional adult. Chinese writing brushes, ink and rice paper will be provided. Space is limited. Register for the workshop by calling (219) 8744900 or by emailing Education Director Janet Bloch at jbloch@ lubeznikcenter.org. Guest artist Libby LaiBun Chiu is serving her first term as a commissioner with the Indiana Arts Commission. She is also currently an adjunct professor at Goucher
College where she teaches Arts Education and International Arts Policy. Libby’s past service includes senior leadership positions at Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education, Harris Theater Chicago, The Boston C o n s e r v a n c y , Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, and Boston Public Schools. Libby is a frequent speaker, facilitator and panelist
for local and national agencies including many state arts agencies, the National Endowment for the Arts, Southeast Asian Women Conference and, most recently, the Berklee College of Music City Music National Conference. She is active in community service for organizations including the Corporate Responsibility Group of Chicago, the
Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy and the Boston Dragon Boat Festival Committee, the latter since its founding in 1979. Libby retired in February 2013 as Chief of Staff at the Illinois Arts Council where she also managed the Arts and Foreign Language program, and was co-designer, project director and advisor to the Education Leaders Institute, and initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd St., at the lakefront in Michigan C i t y, 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 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Memorial Day Labor Day) *Hyndman Gallery opens at 2 pm. For more information visit lubeznikcenter. org or call (219) 874-4900.
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ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers lives on with the hit television series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! coming to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College for two big performances Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping
others, and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter, and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of children and their families. Daniel Tiger ’s Neighborhood tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity, and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills needed for school and life. In February 2015, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood was the no. 2 program across all TV networks for children aged 2 to 5 years old and with moms of young children. In addition, it continues to be one of the highest-streamed shows,
averaging over 40 million streams per month. One million Daniel Tiger books have been published to date, and downloads of the apps, music, and episodes continue to rank high on iTunes.
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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Mary Brodbeck’s woodblock prints will be featured in The Gallery at Harbor Shores located at The Inn at Harbor Shores through April 25. Brodbeck’s art is inspired by the Great Lakes and Michigan landscape through the aesthetic lens of her studies in Japan. A reception for Mary will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, with wine and hors d’oeuvres compliments of The Inn. A feature of the reception is a screening of Mary’s 35-minute documentary film, “Becoming Made.” As both filmmaker and artist, Brodbeck turns the camera on her own artistic process capturing the composition, vivid colors, and sense of otherworldliness that still intrigue lovers of Japanese prints. “Becoming Made” is a rare look at how an artist makes and is made by her environment and her art. Alongside a demonstration of making a woodblock print in the Japanese tradition, the film offers a glimpse into the searching mind of the artist as she observes and interprets the coastal landscapes of Michigan and seascapes of the Great Lakes. “Becoming Made” was completed in 2014 earning the prestigious “Award of Merit Special Mention” from The Best Shorts Film Competition, and is deemed “Highly Recommended”
by Video Librarian. All Mary’s works are for sale along with DVDs and art cards, which will be available at the reception and throughout the exhibition. A Michigan native, Mary Brodbeck began her formal training at Michigan State University in Industrial Design. After several years in the West Michigan furniture industry, she left the corporate environment to become a full-time artist and subsequently traveled to Japan to learn woodblock print-
making. Through the aesthetic lens of her studies in Japan and the prints of Hiroshige and Hokusai, Brodbeck’s art is inspired by the landscape she still calls home. Her prints are celebrated for their calm aesthetic and Zen-like qualities and are in the permanent collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts as well as many private and corporate collections worldwide. Describing her work, Mary says, “I make Great Lakes inspired woodblock
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About The Gallery at Harbor Shores The Gallery at Harbor Shores celebrates the talents of Michigan artists in the rotating exhibits located on the second floor of The Inn at Harbor Shores. The art program has two components; a permanent collection displayed in rooms and public areas and rotating exhibitions in the Gallery curated by Susan Wilczak. The Gallery at Harbor Shores is open to the public and art on display is available for purchase.
About Harbor Shores Harbor Shores is Lake Michigan’s first beach, golf and waterfront community, located just 90 minutes east of Chicago in Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Michigan. The community’s central amenity is an 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, host of the 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid. Harbor Shores features a full calendar of events and world-class amenities, including The Inn at Harbor Shores, a deepwater marina, a full service spa, health and fitness center and a public river walk connecting to 12 miles of recreational trails and rivers, acres of parks, green spaces and Lake Michigan. Harbor Shores will be home to nearly 500 residences, including charming cottages, signature homes, town homes and condominiums. Current real estate opportunities include golf and riverfront home sites, riverfront cottages, golf view homes and condominiums. For more information about Harbor Shores visit www.harborshoreslife.com. For Gallery information contact The Gallery at Harbor Shores Curator, Susan Wilczak at susan@ susanwilczak.com or 269449-3231 or www. innatharborshores.com
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EST MICHIGAN — Prepare the roses and chocolate covered strawberries because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! It’s possible that you may have forgotten and are scrambling to arrange plans or maybe you’ve been waiting 365 days in anticipation to surprise the one you love. To help both these kinds of people (and anybody who lies in some sort of middle ground), the West Michigan Tourist Association has gathered great dining, gift giving, events, and overnight stays for you to either plan your Valentine’s Day from the ground up or add on to what you already have. Whether you’ve been married for 50 years, dating for six months, or something in between, let West Michigan help you make this Valentine’s Day the most fun, unique, and romantic one yet! Dining A decadent four-course gourmet meal is waiting for you and your loved ones at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House on Feb. 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy oysters, beef tenderloin, sesame lime shrimp, and more. Dinner is $49 per person and each guest will also receive a complimentary tour offered after dinner. While they may not be a meal themselves, Gravel Bottom’s two Valentine’s Day beers can be used to compliment your dessert or be enjoyed on their own. The Lion Heart is a robust porter which can be paired with chocolates and raspberries. The Susie Q is a cream ale and is a bouquet of flavor with hibiscus and rose hips. Enjoy these and more at Gravel Bottom this Valentine’s Day. Dining with Chateau Chantal will be a heavenly experience when they host their five-course Valentine’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Saturday, February 13. From 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., enjoy an amazing meal prepared by Chef Reuben Rosales with each course perfectly paired with a Chateau Chantal wine. You will even experience an informative wine tour prior to your dinner to prepare you for the night. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today! For Valentine’s Day, Newaygo Brewing Company will be launching a “Sweetheart Stout” on Friday, Feb. 12. This oatmeal stout is blended with raspberry puree and aged with bourbon oak chips. You can even make your visit a full dining experience with either lunch or dinner by visiting their taproom! Henderson Castle has their seven course Valentine’s Day Weekend special on both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy entrée options of either beef wellington, truffled cornish hen, or salmon bernaise. This delicious meal will be the perfect way to celebrate this romantic holiday. Romantic package upgrades are available and you can even enjoy a private dining experience in one of their two new luxury dining rooms with spectacular views of downtown Kalamazoo. Contact Henderson Castle for more information and to book these premier dining options. Visit Arcadia Kalamazoo for two very different Valentine’s Day events. The Anti-Valentines event is on February 13 where the beer special is titled “one isn’t the loneliest number” with $1 off tier 1 beers and singles food specials. On February 14, enjoy the actual Valentine’s Day event with sweetheart food specials. Whether you’re rolling solo or
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 13 by taking your valentine on a horse drawn sleigh ride followed by dinner at The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant. Starting at 5:30 p.m., rides go every half hour and are narrated by sleigh driver Scott Ward. Rides are only $10 for adults or you can reserve a three-course dinner and sleigh ride for only $29.95 per adult. Reservations are recommended!
Celebra t e love in West Michiga n bringing a date, Arcadia Kalamazoo has a special for you! Tripelroot has a special deal for Valentine’s Day where you can stop by the taproom with your valentine anytime on Saturday, February 13 and enjoy any bottle of wine with two stone breads for only $30! Or you can spoil your loved one (and yourself) with a tasty beer. Make sure to stop by Tripelroot to take advantage of this offer. Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub will be serving their special and romantic salad, the Lover’s Salad. This is only offered upon request or on special occasions like Valentine’s Day. The salad is said to “never be served to unescorted men,” on one menu and “only good for four hours,” advertised on another. Schuler’s has been serving fantastic food for over 100 years in downtown Marshall and they’ve helped countless first dates, marriage proposals, weddings, and anniversaries. Visit them this Valentine’s Day to experience it all yourself! Fenn Valley has you covered on Feb. 13 and 14 with their special on their wine and cheese flights. Make the most out of this romantic holiday with six wine pairings and five different cheeses and chocolates for only $30. Guests will also receive a souvenir sparkling wine flute filled with chocolates and a rose for your valentine.
Couple’s Events Grand Traverse Bike Tours is co-hosting a Vineyard Fat Bike event at 45 North Winery on Valentine’s Day at 1 p.m.. Enjoy a fat bike ride, tour, and drinks. The tour’s trails are groomed and present a fun and adventurous way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. After you’re done, warm up with some mulled cider, soup du jour, and Northport cheese plates at the tasting room. Bring your valentine and paint something sweet for Valentine’s Day weekend at the Spa at the Inn at Bay Harbor and their Canvas d’Vine event on Friday, February 12. Participants create a one of a kind work of art with step-by-step instructions from a local artist. You’ll also receive a buy one, get one free offer on spa services to treat your loved ones! Each three-hour event begins at 6 p.m. and costs $45 per person. Call the spa to reserve your easel. Chateau Chantal’s Mindo Chocolage cooking classes are intimate at 12 spots and feature hands-on demonstrations, giving students the chance to create part of the menu and enjoy eating what they make. Set in the winery’s beautiful dining room, this is a great class for anybody interested in the culinary arts or food in general. Classes last four hours and are $95 a person. Mackinac Island will play home to the Great Turtle Chili Cook Off on Feb. 14. This annual event takes place at Cawthorne’s Village Inn Restaurant where chefs, both amateur and professional, duke it to have the best chili. Visitors can purchase a score-card and sample the chills for a small fee. There are two great concert events on Valentine’s Day weekend at DeVos Performance Hall. The Bad Boy Reunion Tour features Faith Evans, Mase, Carl Thomas, and Case on February 13 at 7:30 p.m.. This is a great throwback lineup for fans of any of these artists! The following night is a concert by Tommy Emmanuel who is touring to promote his upcoming album, It’s Never Too Late. Don’t miss these once in a lifetime concert opportunities with your valentine! Downtown Market has three events for you and your valentine. The Couples: Valentine’s Day cooking class is offered February 11 to 13 and is a great way to relax with your partner. Receive small plate demonstrations, cocktails, and some hands-on cooking. On February 12 to 14, check out the Ice Bar Lounge and their heated outdoor happy hour! It features specialty cocktails, craft beer, and select wine. You’ll Swoon for Macaroons will be February 13 and gives you the opportunities to make classic macaroons. Downtown Market has a wide range of events to help you impress your valentine. Frederik Meijer Gardens has two events that would be fun and unique dates for you and your valentine. Roll Your Own Sushi on February 2 and 9 will put you to work, creating your own sushi rolls. Chef Stuart James Christof has worked from Bangkok to Thailand. He is here to help you
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do everything from selecting ingredients to pairing your sushi with sake. Beers of Michigan - Wines of Italy is February 16 and 23. With this event, you’re getting the best of both worlds. Host Mary Greyzck from Brewery Vivant will be both informative and fun at this event. These two events make for some unique fun that any couple can enjoy. Brys Estate and Jolly Pumpkin are teaming up for the Snowshoe Wine & Brew event every Sunday through February. The TC Brew Bus will transport you to Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery. From there you will snowshoe across the Old Mission Peninsula to Bowers Harbor Vineyards and then back to Jolly Pumpkin where you parked. This is a fantastic and unique date for those couples that enjoy spending time in the great outdoors! Robinette’s is hosting their Love, Wine & Chocolate event on Feb. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $12 per couple and includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, and chocolate snack bar. You can also get five minute earrings with Sara Neal where she provides supplies for earrings and you pick out what you want. Shen then makes it right there for you. No reservation required! CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids is hosting a Galentine’s Day event on February 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. that is designed just for the gals! Grab your friends and join them
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for champagne, hors d’oeuvres, treats, and styling by the Parlour. Treat yourself or a friend for only $10. Tickets are available at the Parlour or from their online store. For more information, visit their website. Celebrate Valentine’s Day a bit later and visit Grill House Restaurant & Silo Banquets and Catering on Saturday, Feb 20 for their Spring Wine & Beer Tasting event. There will be five wine vendors, beer, a huge appetizer buffet, and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $38 each and must be purchased in advance. Visit St. Julian’s Winery for their Wine & Chocolates event on Sunday, February 14. Enjoy a perfect pairing of wine and chocolate with your valentine. This event is complimentary for Wine Club Member Owners. Want even more wine? Check out Cogdal Vineyards’ Valentine Winter Warmup for $1 off glasses of wine and discounted bottles. Enjoy delicious wine with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center will host their Sweetheart Night - Acoustic Music on Tuesday, February 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Enjoy complimentary admission for you and your valentine. Enjoy love songs preformed by folk, country, gospel, and bluegrass musicians. Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with Coopersville Farm Museum. Winter wine festival, “Wine Not?”, will be hosted by
Townsqure Media on Saturday, February 13 in downtown Kalamazoo. All your favorite wineries from around Michigan and the country will be in one place for wine tasting, pairing classes, meet and greets, and live music. Relax indoors with friends, your valentine, and great wines in historic downtown Kalamazoo! Want a unique date for you and your valentine? Check out the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum’s 2nd annual Grown Up Play Date on February 12! This special adults only night at the museum features local beer and wines, food from local Grand Rapids restaurants, laser tags, music, and more. This event benefits the GRCM and its programs and exhibits. Tickets are $30 and available through the museum. Chocolates by Grimaldi in Grand Haven is offering their fantastic chocolate tour for you and your valentine. Visitors will learn about the chocolate making process from pod to bean to delicious chocolate that you can eat! There will be a taste testing opportunity and you will surely want to take him some chocolate home for later. Chocolate covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day favorite and their biggest seller so it’s highly recommended that you call ahead to reserve these sweet treats. Tours cost $4 per person and can be scheduled by calling Chocolates by Grimaldi.
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the recycling bin. Try your hand at writing. Recognize the hidden treasures in your own home. One should not mistake winter as a time for indoor activities alone, however. My favorite time to experience the dunes and beaches of Southwestern Michigan is when they are frozen and snow covered. From Warren Dunes to Grand Mere State Parks, hiking trails reveal an entirely new landscape, one where absent leaves and growth allow views from the hilltops of distances no other time of year would grant. The treasures hidden throughout those grounds the rest of the year stand open to the explorer. The grand surface waters of Lake Michigan rest frozen in ice, giving the appearance of a snapshot in time. The shorelines of the Great Lakes are wondrous at any time of year, but the colder months hold a special place in my heart. Further from the shore, the outdoor options continue. The small inland lakes provide ice fisherman endless locations to angle. Local parks such as Love Creek and Russ Forest offer locations for snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Those with a penchant for speed will find skiing of a different sort on the slopes of Swiss Valley. With chafed hands, cars to uncover, and driveways
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available – Senior and Family 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms with central air, patio/balcony, blinds, washer, dryer in select units. Call 269-782-1917 or Miscellaneous 666 Stop in 29509 Amerihost Dr. SEARS SNOW (by Shopko) 8 to 5. Equal Housing Opportunity BLOWER Edwardsburg 11 HP, 31", electric start, light, approx. 5 yrs. old, not 2 BEDROOM APT with out washer/dryer used much. $1,000 OBO hookup $150/week, plus (574)220-4275 $200 Deposit. Tenant pays 668 electric (electric heat). Bargain Buys Water, trash and sewage QUALITY FURNITURE included with rent. No Dogs. Visit the Plaza Resale Store (269)845-7182 OR for quality used furniture (269)414-0385 and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess For Rent 418 home furnishings when moving and down sizing. HOUSE FOR RENT Plaza Resale Store Nice 2 bedroom ranch house, all appliances, 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 574-383-8859 fenced back yard, central location, $650 per month. Wanted to Buy 672 (269)695-5839
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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. Feb. 12 St. Mary’s annual allyou-can-eat fish fry take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 in the school gym, located at 217 S. Lincoln Ave. in Niles. Menu includes: fish, baked potato, cole-
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The Albert Lee Big Band will play at the Acorn Theatre at 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Albert Lee is a Grammy-winner and has been named “Best Guitarist” five times by Guitar Player Magazine.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? 10 Half Class Downtown South Bend will celebrate the arrival of The Grateful Green Food Truck on Friday, February 12th at Noon. Grateful Green Food Truck is the first food truck to arrive in downtown South Bend following the South Bend Common Council’s approval of the new Food Truck Ordinance. The ribbon cutting will take place near 113 E. Wayne St. Immediately
following the ribbon cutting, guests are invited to grab lunch and participate in the food truck’s opening weekend celebrations. Join us this Friday as we welcome this new business to downtown South Bend.
Winds Casino’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 9 p.m. Hotel and dinner packages will also be available on the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Feb. 13 Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000. A performance by iconic Ticket prices for the ‘80s band Loverboy will concert start at $25 plus be offered at the Four applicable fees.
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park will offer Winter Nights again this year from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30 and Feb. 6 and 13. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy a bonfire, refreshments, a lighted tubing hill, a lighted three-mile cross country trail, wagon rides and crafts, as well as a number of educational events. There is a $2 park entry fee for this event.
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“Plants really do communicate with each other,” according to Elizabeth Larson, the guest speaker for the River Valley Garden Club at the Tuesday, Feb. 16 meeting. Held at Harbert Community Church in Sawyer, the meeting is open to the public and includes a Valentine themed potluck at noon. After a short business meeting, the speaker will present at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18
The Livery will host a Pint Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in which 50 cents of every pint sold will benefit to the Benton Harbor Public Library. The Livery is located at 190 Fifth St, in Benton Harbor. Feb. 19-21 The Future Builders House Building Contest is being held during the SWM Home, Garden, and Leisure Show. The show is at the Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, on Feb. 19, 20, & 21st. The contest requires that participants construct a house from Legos or other snap together blocks. This year, the home is to be in the MidCentury Modern style. There are four age categories under which to enter, ranging from preschool through 12th grade, with prizes being awarded in each. For rules and entry information, see the show website at http://www.swmhomeshow.com and look for the “Lego Future Home Building Contest” link near the upper right side of the page. Feb. 22 The final performance of The Mendel Center Hanson Theatre Living Room Series will be by rising stars in the indie music scene when The Accidentals take the stage Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at 7 p.m. Tickets for The Accidentals are $15, $10 for Mendel Center Mainstage Series members, seniors, and students. Tickets are available 24/7 at www.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? College for two big performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Tickets for Daniel Ti g e r ’s Neighborhood LIVE! at The Mendel Center Mainstage start at $20 and are available at www.TheMendelCenter. com, and through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, weekdays 2 to 6 p.m. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, preshow party options, and other special arrangements contact the Box Office.
Get The Led Out, the “American Led Zeppelin”, will be performing at the Lerner Theatre (410 S. Main St.) in Elkhart, Ind., at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 as part of its nationwide tour. Tickets are availMarch 19 able at the Lerner Theatre Box Office, online at thelerner.com, or by phone at 574-293- Michiana Humane 4469 / 800-294-8223. Society’s 18th annual Spring Fling will be Saturday, March 19, at Long Beach Country The Twin City Players Club, located at 2309 (TCP) will host auditions Larchmont Ave., in Long Indiana. for its next mainstage Beach, production of the 2015- Cocktails and hors 2016 season next month. d’oevres begin at 5 p.m. Auditions for the May central time, followed by production of Next to dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a Normal, music by Tom live auction at 8 p.m. To Kitt, book and lyrics by purchase tickets, call Brian Yorkey, and direct- (219) 872-4499, or buy ed by Paul Mow, will them online at michianabegin at 6 p.m. Friday, humanesociet.org. Feb. 26 and at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.
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One of the best loved and most recognized operas is coming to The Mendel Center Mainstage when the Comic Opera Guild presents Rosinni’s Barber of Seville in a new English performing version with live orchestra Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Comic Opera Guild’s presentation of The Barber of Seville at The Mendel Center Mainstage start at $30 and are available at www. TheMendelCenter.com, and through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, weekdays 2 to 6 p.m. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements contact the Box Office. March 26 A concert by rock icons ZZ Top will be offered Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, March 26,
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Delicia de Mexico in a Bowl Monday, 2/29 6-8:30pm Demonstration Looking for new soup recipes to stick to your ribs and warm your heart this winter? Adriana Mojica-Haslam is eager to teach you to prepare three hearty & authentic Mexican soups sure to become your family’s favorites: Posole Verde (Chicken & Fresh Herbs & Vegetables), Caldo de Res (Beef Stew), and Vegetarian Lentil & Vegetables. Enjoy these soups with Adriana’s amazing homemade Guacamole, which she’ll serve with Martin’s HouseFried Tortilla Chips! Tickets are $25 in advance, but sell out fast so hurry to reserve your spot! Available at the Customer Service Desk of this store while supplies last.
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The sun was shining bright over the downtown streets Saturday for the 20th annual Dowagiac Ice Time Festival. Carvers from throughout the Michiana region returned to the Grand Old City, transforming blocks of ice placed outside downtown businesses into works of frozen art. Hundreds came out to the business district to enjoy the sights, as well as to catch some of the annual activities, such as the Chili Crawl and Carve-Off at Beckwith Park.
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