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May 2008 - Calendar of Events |
Visit Southwestern Michigan in the SPRING to take Blossom Driving Tours through charming towns and villages.
Discover the treasures of Southwestern Michigan.
Enjoy yourself and come back soon.
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Event ID: 00111
| Opening Date: |
May 1, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
The Blossomtime Youth Parade features the youth of Southwest MI. Elementary, middle and junior high school students, Scouts, 4-H groups, bands and indivduals provide floats, marching units, decorated bikes and wagons, and even pets in costumes. All together they present an event you won't want to miss. |
| Admission: |
Free to the public. |
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| Event held at: |
TBA
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| Event sponsored by: |
Blossomtime Festival, Inc
151 E. Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jamie Brock, Operations Manager
Phone: 269-926-7397
Fax: 926-7399
Email: office@blossomtimefestival.org
Web: www.blossomtimefestival.org
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Event ID: 00165
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Art Attack |
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A Celebration of all that is Art. |
| Opening Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 2-4 |
| Operating Hours: |
All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. |
| Event Description: |
Art Attack is on of the Midwest's most eclectic, interactive celebration of "All that is Art."
The 15th Annual Art Attack showcases gallery receptions, artists' workshops, artists' demonstrations, interactive exhibitions, open houses, also fun with art, music and food. |
| Admission: |
Most events are free, a few have a charge. The events that charge a fee list it in the brochure which can be obtained at the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Event held at: |
All of the citys of Harbor Country
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| Event Location Contact Info: |
Rita Cochran
Phone: (269) 469-5332
Toll-free: 1-800-362-7251
Web: Harborcountry.org
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| Event sponsored by: |
Art Attack Committee
PO Box: P O Box 378
Union Pier, MI 49129 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Phone: (269) 469-5332
Web: Harborcountry.org
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Event ID: 00112
| Opening Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
Parade guests, celebrities, 5K run/walkers, Miss/Mr. Blossomtime Court and Queens from all 23 communities will be on hand to get the weekend off to a great start. The party includes a spaghetti dinner, music, entertainment, prizes and dancing. |
| Admission: |
$10.00 |
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| Event held at: |
TBA
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| Event sponsored by: |
Blossomtime Festival, Inc
151 E. Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jamie Brock, Operations Manager
Phone: 269-926-7397
Fax: 926-7399
Email: office@blossomtimefestival.org
Web: www.blossomtimefestival.org
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Event ID: 00115
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Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade |
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| Opening Date: |
May 3, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
The premier event in Blossomtime's 102-year-old festival history is the Grand Floral Parade. It steps off at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph, winds its way through the the city and across the bridge and through Benton Harbor. The event features 120-plus colorful units including bands, clowns, antique cars, comic units, equestrian groups and floats with live flowers and animation. The event is presided over by Miss Blossomtime, her court, Mr. Blossomtime, his court and 23 community queens from all over southwest Michigan, it attracts some 200,000 spectators annually. |
| Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Blossomtime Festival, Inc
151 E. Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jamie Brock, Operations Manager
Phone: 269-926-7397
Fax: 926-7399
Email: office@blossomtimefestival.org
Web: www.blossomtimefestival.org
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Event ID: 00114
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Blossomtime's 5K Run/Walk Run for the Buds |
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| Opening Date: |
May 3, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
The 29th annual 5K Run Walk for the Buds will take place along the Grand Floral Parade route just before the event begins. All participants will receive a long sleeved tee-shirt and an opportunity to attend the Pre-Parade Pasta Party at half of the regular price. |
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| Event held at: |
Registation at the WhitcombTower
509 Ship Street
St. Joseph, MI |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Blossomtime Festival, Inc
151 E. Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jamie Brock, Operations Manager
Phone: 269-926-7397
Fax: 926-7399
Email: office@blossomtimefestival.org
Web: www.blossomtimefestival.org
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Event ID: 00113
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Blossomtime's Dignitaries Brunch |
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| Opening Date: |
May 3, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
Blossomtime's Pre-Parade Dignitaries Brunch will include the Blossomtime Parade's Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshals, Miss Blossomtime, Mr. Blossomtime, their courts and the Indianapolis Police Motorcycle Drill Team. The public is invited to attend. |
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| Event held at: |
TBA
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| Event sponsored by: |
Blossomtime Festival, Inc
151 E. Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jamie Brock, Operations Manager
Phone: 269-926-7397
Fax: 926-7399
Email: office@blossomtimefestival.org
Web: www.blossomtimefestival.org
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Event ID: 00098
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Antiques on the Bluff |
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Antique Dealers line the bluff to sell antiques. |
| Opening Date: |
May 4, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
First Sunday May thru October |
| Operating Hours: |
9:00-4:00pm |
| Event Description: |
Lake Bluff becomes an antique shoppers dream with as many as 60 antique dealers lining the bluff off Lake Boulevard. Enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan views as you shop for your exquisite finds. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Lake Bluff Park
Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Tyanna Weller
Phone: 269-985-1111
Email: ty@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtoday.org
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| Driving directions: |
From Main Street in St. Joseph, turn onto Broad Street toward Lake Michigan and park in lots along Lake Boulevard, shop in the park. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
St. Joseph Today
120 State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Tyanna Weller
Phone: 269-985-1111
Email: ty@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtopday.org
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Event ID: 00296
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Concerts at the Library: the Feldmans |
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Traditional and contemporary folk songs |
| Opening Date: |
May 6, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:00 pm |
| Event Description: |
Riversong Music Society charter members Larry and Sandy Feldman sing traditional and contemporary folk songs about peace, love and respect for all people, accompanied by guitar, Banjo, and a variety of hand-held percussion instruments.
This family-oriented concert is free and open to the public; we do ask attendees to make a reservation ahead of time. |
| Admission: |
none |
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| Event held at: |
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 West John Beers Rd.
Stevensville, MI 49127 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Denise Donavin
Phone: (269) 429-9575
Web: http://www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 West John Beers
Stevensville, MI 49127 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Denise Donavin
Phone: (269) 429-9575
Web: http://www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org
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Event ID: 00297
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President Ford Speaker |
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Speaker to discuss President Ford |
| Opening Date: |
May 6, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7pm |
| Event Description: |
James Krastas will be speaking on the legacy of President Gerald Ford at the North Berrien Historical Museum on Tuesday, May 6 at 7pm. Krastas is the Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was originally scheduled to speak on Presidents Day in February, but postponed his trip due to a blizzard in Grand Rapids.
Gerald Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from August 9, 1974 until January 20, 1977. Before he became president, Ford served at the U.S. Representative from Michigan�s 5th District from 1949 until 1973. Ford passed away on December 26, 2006 at the age of 93 and is buried on the grounds of his presidential museum in Grand Rapids.
Krastas has worked for the Gerald R. Ford Museum since 1989. He has previously worked at the Kansas Museum of History and the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. Krastas holds a B.A. and M.A. in history from West Virginia University and a Masters in Museum/Archival Studies from Duquesne University.
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| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Alexander Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: nbhsmuseum@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
Take I-94 to exit 39 in Coloma. Go north to the second stoplight. Turn left on W. St. Joseph St. The museum is located at 300 Coloma Ave across from Coloma High School on W. St. Joseph St. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society
PO Box: 207
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alexander Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: nbhsmuseum@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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Event ID: 00283
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Krasl Art Center Spring Video Series |
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Free Art Videos Provide Mid-Day Break - The Definitive Dali: A Lifetime Retrospective |
| Opening Date: |
May 7, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
Wednesday's through May 14 |
| Operating Hours: |
Noon |
| Event Description: |
The Krasl Art Center announces the Spring Noon Video Series. The series provides both entertainment and education about artists and their techniques. The videos, shown each Wednesday at Noon in the Krasl Art Center Library, will be hosted by artist and educator Lorie Jesperson, who will introduce the video and moderate a short discussion afterwards. The series is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch; coffee is provided. |
| Admission: |
FREE |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Kathleen Kiesselbach
Phone: 269-983-0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
From Chicago I-94:
Take I-94 East to exit 27 turn left. Go North into St.Joseph and through 7 stop lights. One street beyond the 7th stop light is Pearl St., turn left onto Pearl St., go 2 blocks. Krasl will be on the left.
From Kalamazoo I-94:
Take I-94 West to exit 33 (Business 94/Benton Harbor.) The street becomes Main Street. Go through town, over the bridge and around a right curve, this now becomes Port Street. Go 2 blocks beyond the stop light and around a left curve, this now becomes Lake Boulevard. Go to the flashing yellow light, Krasl will be on the left.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00253
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"First Friday Film Factory" series (on the second Friday) at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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Dhera Strauss returns to the Box with her feature-length documentary of a southwest Michigan group, "Los Bandits |
| Opening Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
The second Friday this month due to a previously scheduled event |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Dhera Strauss returns to the Box with her feature-length documentary of a southwest Michigan group, "Los Bandits". In addition to featuring original musical compositions by Rene Meave and Guillermo Martinez, the two men talk about their origins in Mexico and Texas and how they came to Michigan. A taste of Tex-Mex food will be available. |
| Admission: |
Cost is $5 per person and includes free refreshments. |
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| Event held at: |
Box Factory for the Arts
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Mike Murphy
Phone: 269-983-3688
Email: boxfactory@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org
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| Driving directions: |
From Main Street in downtown St. Joseph take Broad Street east about five blocks. Look for a brick building on the left side.
To get to Main Street from the north, M-63 will cross Blossomland Bridge, Broad Street is two blocks from the bridge.
From the south, leave I-94 at the St. Joseph exit 23 to Red Arrow Highway, travel north on Red Arrow, which will lead to Main Street.
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Event ID: 00046
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Beckwith Theatre Special Presentation |
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A special Beckwith Theatre presentation. |
| Opening Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30 pm |
| Admission: |
$12 |
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| Event held at: |
Beckwith Theatre
100 New York Ave.
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Fax: 269 782 1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00290
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Festival of Blooms - Mother's Day |
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Plant sale, music, food, children's activities, Mother's Day buffet |
| Opening Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 9-11 |
| Operating Hours: |
10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, 11am to 5pm on Sunday. |
| Event Description: |
Fernwood celebrates spring with a sale of plants provided by local vendors, starting May 9 and going all weekend. Saturday, May 10 features live music on The Green, food, and children's activities. Sunday, May 11 finishes it off with an elegant and scrumptuous Mother's Day buffet prepared just for her by Executive Chef Tim Carrigan from 11-3. Reservations are required for seating. Fresh flowers and live music will accompany the menu. Children's activities will continue Sunday, and the WAUS Second Sunday Concert begins at 4:00 on The Green with "Lake Effect Winds" performing. |
| Admission: |
Adults 19-64 $6
Seniors 65+ $5
Students13-18 $4
Children 6-12 $3
Children 5 & Under Free
Fernwood Members Free
Second Sunday admission beginning at 3:45 Free |
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| Event held at: |
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
13988 Range Line Road
Niles, MI 49120 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Preble Paustian
Phone: 269-695-6491
Fax: 269-695-6688
Email: info@fernwoodbotanical.org
Web: www.fernwoodbotanical.org
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
Take U.S. 31 to Walton Road (Exit 7). Go west on Walton Road to Range Line Road, then north to the Fernwood entrance. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
13988 Range Line Road
Niles, MI 49120 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Preble Paustian
Phone: 269-695-6491
Fax: 269-695-6688
Email: info@fernwoodbotanical.org
Web: www.fernwoodbotanical.org
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Event ID: 00292
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Flywheelers Museum Ninth Annual "Farm History Day" |
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Students from all over southwest Michigan will be participating during the ninth annual Farm History Day. |
| Opening Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Farm History Day is held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rain or Shine! |
| Event Description: |
The event offers students a chance to learn about some of the chores and activities that were once done by rural farming families, Students, teachers and chaperones take a self-guide tour around the museum that is set-up with numerous displays including many hands-on exhibits.Over 1,100 attended last year�s event and Ingalls says that every year attendance increases. The museum tries to expand and change the hands-on activities each year but some are so popular that they return year after year. Candle dipping and the blacksmith are two of the more popular exhibits, explains Ingalls. Usually there are long lines waiting to do these activities and we find that the kids know about these from their brothers or sisters who attended Farm History Day in the past. There are 23 exhibits are this year's event. Some of the returning activities include apple pressing, a washboard demonstration, soap making, rope making and corn grinding.
The museum will also have some of its display
buildings open for the day. These include the Farm
History Building, the log cabin and the Old Town Jail. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Michigan Flywheelers Museum Grounds
68th Street
South Haven, MI 49090 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Ingalls
Phone: 269-637-5077 or 639-2010
Email: michiganflywheelers@yahoo.org
Web: www.michiganflywheelers.org
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| Driving directions: |
Museum is located 2.3 miles east of South Haven on 68th street.
Take Phoenix Rd (CR 388) - exit 20 (I-196) east to 68th street. Turn south (right) at Fidleland Funpark on to 68th. Driveway is located on east side (left) about 1/2 mile.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Michigan Flywheelers
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Event ID: 00223
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Precious Metal Clay - Jewelry Workshop to be offered at the Krasl Art Center |
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Wokshops at the Krasl are a joy! This is a superb enviorment to experience the great richness of Art. |
| Opening Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 9-11 |
| Operating Hours: |
The three-day workshop will run from 9:00-5:00 pm each day, and will include materials, clay, and finishing and mold-making tools. The class will be limited to 10-15 students. |
| Event Description: |
The Krasl Art Center is happy to announce that Rio Grande's Rio Rewards PMC® Certification Program, taught by world class instructor, J. Fred Woell, will be offered. PMC (Precious Metal Clay), a new miracle metal, is made of fine silver grains mixed with water in a non-toxic binder. PMC can be formed with one's fingers and simple tools and can form objects of exceptionally creative shapes with ease. Fine silver PMC® clay can be sculpted, carved, and imprinted, and after it is fired, becomes a piece of beautiful fine silver. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Kathleen Kieselbach
Phone: 269-983-0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
Take I-94 East to exit 27 turn left. Go North into St.Joseph and through 7 stop lights. One street beyond the 7th stop light is Pearl St., turn left onto Pearl St., go 2 blocks. Krasl will be on the left.
From Kalamazoo I-94:
Take I-94 West to exit 33 (Business 94/Benton Harbor.) The street becomes Main Street. Go through town, over the bridge and around a right curve, this now becomes Port Street. Go 2 blocks beyond the stop light and around a left curve, this now becomes Lake Boulevard. Go to the flashing yellow light, Krasl will be on the left.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00051
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Antique RoadTrip |
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Antique appraisal clinic. |
| Opening Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
Take your favorite antique or collectible on the road to Dowagiac for valuation and discussion by Larry Sydow, a nationally-certified antique appraiser with decades of experience. Audience members enjoy stories and appraisals of each item. The RoadTrip takes place at the National Heddon Lure Museum, which features an extensive collection of fishing lures, equipment and memorabilia. Admission includes a verbal appraisal of your item, free appraisals of Heddon items, and a tour of a private, vintage car collection that includes Indy race cars, classic Ford Mustangs and early 20th-century vehicles. |
| Admission: |
$15 |
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| Event held at: |
National Heddon Lure Museum
414 West Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Fax: 269 782 1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00052
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Dancing Outside the Box |
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A video and film festival of dance. |
| Opening Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
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| Event held at: |
Dale A. Lyons Building Theatre, Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Fax: 269 782 1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00259
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Mother's Day Weekend Celebration at Domaine Berrien Cellars |
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Mother's Day Weekend Celebration at Domaine Berrien Cellars |
| Opening Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 10-11, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Noon - 5 PM |
| Event Description: |
May 10 & 11, 2008 Mother's Day Weekend Celebration at Domaine Berrien Cellars. Bring Mom to the rolling hills of SW Michigan Wine Country for a special afternoon of wine tasting, appetizers, music, and flowers! Taste some of Domaine Berrien Cellars' newly released wines for the upcoming year. Every Mom who visits the winery receives a flower! Enjoy the blossoms on the fruit trees in the surrounding orchards. Complimentary appetizers will be served along with live music, Saturday & Sunday, Noon- 5pm. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Domaine Berrien Cellars
398 East Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Katie Maurer
Phone: 269-473-9463
Fax: 269-471-9396
Email: winery@domaineberrien.com
Web: www.domaineberrien.com
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
Just east of Hollywood Road on Lemon Creek Road. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Domaine Berrien Cellars
398 East Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Katie Maurer
Phone: 269-473-9463
Fax: 269-471-9396
Email: winery@domaineberrien.com
Web: www.domaineberrien.com
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Event ID: 00048
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Toast 'n' Jam |
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Music for children. |
| Opening Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
A great introduction to great music, this event is designed especially for children ages 3-12. Toast'n'Jam spotlights an outstanding musical group. Enjoy this hands-on, interactive approach to music with your children. |
| Admission: |
Free, but limited; reservations suggested. |
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| Event held at: |
Beckwith Theatre
100 New York Ave.
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Fax: 269 782 1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00302
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2008 Gilmore Young Artist Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra and Southwest Michigan Symphomy Orchestra |
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After your Sunday Brunch celebrate Mother's Day by bringing Mom to see future stars perform with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra |
| Opening Date: |
May 11, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
3:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Naomi Kudo joins the SMSO in a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major. The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra will perform with the SMSO The Slavonic March, also known as "Marche Slave" by Tchaikovsky. Rounding out the program, the SMSO will play Rimsky-Korsakov's exotic "Scheherazade".Â
Newly-named 2008 Gilmore Young Artist Naomi Kudo was born in Washington D.C. to Japanese-Korean parents. Now twenty, Ms. Kudo began studying piano at the age of four in Chicago. Able to speak fluent Japanese, Korean and English, she realized early that her music had the ability to touch people in ways words could not.
The recipient of the Chopin Prize and the winner of the 2007 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Kudo has received international recognition in several competitions. She is currently continuing her undergraduate studies at the Juilliard School of Music.
The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra is one of several educational programs of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. The Youth Orchestra provides an orchestral experience for talented young musicians in southwest Michigan. This outstanding musical experience is open to students between the 4th grade and college senior.
Robin Fountain will host a Pre-Concert Conversation beginning at 2:30pm in the Mendel Center's South Training Room. These Pre-Concert Conversations are free and open to all ticket holders. They provide an insight into the music to be performed, why Robin selected the music he did for the evening's program and sometimes a cameo appearance by the evening's guest artists. |
| Admission: |
Tickets for the Symphony's Mendel Mainstage Concerts are $7 for students, $30 for seniors and $35 for adults. |
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| Event held at: |
Mendel Center Main Stage
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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| Driving directions: |
Located off I-94, Exit 30, east one mile.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Oncology Care Associates
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Event ID: 00042
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Winning Combinations With SMSO |
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The SMSO welcomes the '08 Gilmore Young Artist and LMYO. |
| Opening Date: |
May 11, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
3:30pm |
| Event Description: |
A newly-named 2008 Gilmore Young Artist will join the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening. The program includes a Mozart piano concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov's exotic "Scheherazade".
The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra joins the symphony for their traditional Side-by-Side performance. Together, the two orchestras will perform Tchaikovsky's "March Slave".
This concert is part of the '08 Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. |
| Admission: |
$7 for students, $30 seniors, $35 adults |
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| Event held at: |
LMC's Mendel Center
Benton Harbor, MI |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
513 Ship St.
St. Joseph, MI |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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Event ID: 00053
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Artist Jeanine Coup Ryding Lecture & Gallery Opening |
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| Opening Date: |
May 12, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30 pm |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Dale A. Lyons Building Theatre, Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00054
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Storyteller Master Class with Carmen Agra Deedy |
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Workshop master class. |
| Opening Date: |
May 13, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Admission: |
$10 |
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| Event held at: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arst Festival Headquarters
207 Commercial Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Fax: 269 782 1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00284
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Krasl Art Center Spring Video Series |
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Free Art Videos Provide Mid-Day Break - Marcel Duchamp: The Secret of Marcel Duchamp |
| Opening Date: |
May 14, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Noon |
| Event Description: |
The Krasl Art Center announces the Spring Noon Video Series. The series provides both entertainment and education about artists and their techniques. The videos, shown each Wednesday at Noon in the Krasl Art Center Library, will be hosted by artist and educator Lorie Jesperson, who will introduce the video and moderate a short discussion afterwards. The series is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch; coffee is provided.
Marcel Duchamp: The Secret of Marcel Duchamp
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| Admission: |
FREE |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Kathleen Kiesselbach
Phone: 269-983-0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
From Chicago I-94:
Take I-94 East to exit 27 turn left. Go North into St.Joseph and through 7 stop lights. One street beyond the 7th stop light is Pearl St., turn left onto Pearl St., go 2 blocks. Krasl will be on the left.
From Kalamazoo I-94:
Take I-94 West to exit 33 (Business 94/Benton Harbor.) The street becomes Main Street. Go through town, over the bridge and around a right curve, this now becomes Port Street. Go 2 blocks beyond the stop light and around a left curve, this now becomes Lake Boulevard. Go to the flashing yellow light, Krasl will be on the left |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00056
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Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, Family Performance |
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| Opening Date: |
May 14, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30 pm |
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| Event held at: |
Dale A. Lyons Building Theatre, Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00058
| Opening Date: |
May 15, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Exhibits open at 6:00 p.m.; Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.
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| Event Description: |
This celebration of youthful talent showcases student artwork, and hearts will beat to the music of choirs, choruses, and bands. Especially rousing are the jazz band and the marching band. Topping off Youth Night is the presentation of the Dogwood Festival's student scholarship for summer courses in the arts. |
| Admission: |
This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Event held at: |
Dowagiac Union High School
701 W Pararie Ronde
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00059
| Opening Date: |
May 16, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30 pm |
| Admission: |
$20, $25, $60 |
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| Event held at: |
Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center
57028 Riverside Drive
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00005
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Senior Expo |
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Show offering vendors that cater to senior citizens. |
| Opening Date: |
May 16, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Event Description: |
The premier event in Southwest Michigan created exclusively to showcase services and companies that cater to "actively aging" senior citizens. Sponsored by The Herald Palladium, Area Agency on Aging, Lakeland Hospital and Lake Michigan College. |
| Admission: |
Free of Charge |
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| Event held at: |
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Lynne Christiano
Phone: 269-429-4189
Toll-free: 1-800-356-4262 Michigan ONLY
Fax: 269-408-4003
Email: lchristiano@heraldpalladium.com
Web: www.heraldpalladium.com
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
Exit 30 off of I-94. Follow signs to Mendel Center on the campus of Lake Michigan College |
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| Event sponsored by: |
The Herald Palladium
PO Box: PO Box 128
Saint Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Lynne Christiano
Phone: 269-429-2400
Toll-free: 1-800-356-4262
Fax: 269-408-4003
Email: lchristiano@heraldpalladium.com
Web: www.heraldpalladium.com
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Event ID: 00063
| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30 pm |
| Admission: |
$25, $35, $50 |
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| Event held at: |
Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center
57028 Riverside Drive
Dowagiac, MI 4907 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00047
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Hawaiian Dance |
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Annual Spring/Hawaiian Dance |
| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner served at 6:30pm and music begins at 7:30pm until midnight. |
| Event Description: |
Put on your Hawaiian attire and enjoy an evening of dancing, dinner and drinks. Free lei to wear at the door with admission. German and other music provided by the Hank Haller Band of Ohio. Great food and drinks at reasonable prices. |
| Admission: |
$8.00 per person or $15.00 per couple |
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| Event held at: |
St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Inc.
2601 Hetler Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Chris Behrle
Phone: (269) 429-1057
Fax: (269) 684-7813
Email: sjkrental@comcast.net
Web: www.stjoekickers.com
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
US 31 between St. Joseph and Berrien Springs. (approx 1/4 mile north of Linco Road) |
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| Event sponsored by: |
St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Inc.
2601 Hetler Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Chris Behrle
Phone: (269) 429-1057
Email: sjkrental@comcast.net
Web: www.stjoekickers.com
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Event ID: 00269
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Open House - Shamrock Park |
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See the improvements at the Park and meet the new Management |
| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
1:00-5:00pm
Drawing 4:00pm |
| Event Description: |
Come join the fun! Look us over, taste our fish boil, have a shamrock cookie. Talk to charter fishing captains. They know a lot about the river. Drawing at 4:00pm to win 2 nights free camping, free boat launches, season passes, l night in a cabin, 6 free charter fishing trips, and more. Do not need to be present at 4:00pm to win. We have campsites from primitive to 50 amp service. Three log cabins, DNR built boat launch, and fish cleaning station. Open all year! |
| Admission: |
FREE! |
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| Event held at: |
Shamock Park
9385 Old US 31 South
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Jack Davis, Manager
Phone: 269-473-5691
Email: shamrockpark@att.net
Web: www.shamrockpark.net
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| Driving directions: |
Located just below the Dam in Berrien Springs on the St. Joe River. From I-94,Exit 28, follow Old US 31 SE 11 miles thru Berrien Springs, across bridge. Turn left just over the bridge, then a sharp left into Park. From South, US 31 Bypass to Exit 13, follow Snow Rd E thru Berrien Springs, then follow the above directions across the River. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Shamrock Park - Village of Berrien Springs
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Event ID: 00022
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Paddle the Black River |
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Explore by kayak or canoe a beautiful stretch of the Black River near South Haven, MI. |
| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
Several paddle dates have been set for the 2008 summer season. On these dates, participants can register and participate in a group paddle experience on a stretch of the Black River that runs from Bangor to South Haven Michigan. |
| Admission: |
None |
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| Event held at: |
Locations vary: Go to www.vbco.org/watertrail.asp for details
South Haven, MI |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Jane Trotter
Phone: 847-340-8333
Web: www.vbco.org/watertrail.asp
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| Handicap access info: |
No |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Bangor/South Haven Heritage Watertrail Association
PO Box: P.O. Box 676
South Haven, MI 49090 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jane Trotter
Phone: 847-340-8333
Email: h2o_trail@yahoo.com
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Event ID: 00175
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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra "Sentimental Journey" |
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| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
4:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Event Description: |
Music, dinner and auction. |
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| Event held at: |
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport
1123 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Lee Scherwitz
Phone: (269) 927-3194
Fax: (269) 927-6744
Email: director@swmiairport.com
Web: www.swmiairport.com
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| Handicap access info: |
YES |
| Driving directions: |
On I-94 heading West take Exit 33 on to Business Loop I-94, Turn Right on Urbandale Ave. Cross Territorial Road directly into the Airport.
On I-94 heading East take Exit 28 on to M-139, Turn Right on to Business Loop I-94, Turn Left on to Urbandale Ave. Cross Territorial Road directly into the Airport.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport
1123 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Lee Scherwitz
Phone: (269) 927-3194
Fax: (269) 927-6744
Email: director@swmiairport.com
Web: www.swmiairport.com
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Event ID: 00061
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The Dogwood Tea |
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Annual themed tea with entertainment. |
| Opening Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Admission: |
$18 |
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| Event held at: |
Southwestern Michigan College Confrence Center
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782 1115
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
PO Box: PO Box 526
Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary
Phone: 269 782-1115
Fax: 269 782-1065
Email: mail@dogwoodfinearts.org
Web: www.dogwoodfinearts.org
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Event ID: 00174
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Taildraggers & EAA 585 Fly In Pancake Breakfast |
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| Opening Date: |
May 18, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Event Description: |
Fly-in or drive-in. Bring the whole family for breakfast and get to visit with pilots and aviation enthusiasts. See all the different types of aircraft that come in. Rides are available. |
| Admission: |
$5.00 All you can eat Pancake Breakfast |
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| Event held at: |
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH)
1123 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Lee Scherwitz
Phone: (269) 927-3194 x 10
Fax: (269) 927-6744
Email: director@swmiairport.com
Web: www.swmiairport.com
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| Handicap access info: |
YES |
| Driving directions: |
On I-94 heading West take Exit 33 on to Business Loop I-94, Turn Right on Urbandale Ave. Cross Territorial Road directly into the Airport.
On I-94 heading East take Exit 28 on to M-139, Turn Right on to Business Loop I-94, Turn Left on to Urbandale Ave. Cross Territorial Road directly into the Airport.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport
1123 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Lee Scherwitz
Phone: (269) 927-3194 x10
Fax: (269) 927-6744
Email: director@swmiairport.com
Web: www.swmiairport.com
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Event ID: 00299
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Cemetery Speaker |
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Speaker to address the history of cemeteries in Berrien County |
| Opening Date: |
May 20, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
7pm |
| Event Description: |
Grave Matters: A History of Graveyards, Cemeteries, Markers, Monuments, and Mausoleaums.
Frances Porter Snyder will present a power point program on the history of graveyards and cemeteries. They will explore the reasons cemeteries replaced graveyards during the 19th century and the evolution of markers, monuments, and mausoleums. The presentation will include a discussion of Berrien County cemetaries and many examples of local grave markers complete with an explanation of the symbolism display. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Alexander Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: nbhsmuseum@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
The museum is located across from Coloma High School on W. St. Joseph St. (Red Arrow Highway). Take I-94 to exit 39. Go north and take a left at the second stoplight. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society
PO Box: 207
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alexander Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: info@northberrienhistory.org
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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Event ID: 00184
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Niles Bensidoun French Market |
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Open Air European Style Market Experience |
| Opening Date: |
May 22, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
Thursdays & Saturdays May 22nd - October 4th |
| Operating Hours: |
9am-2pm Every Thursday & Saturday May 22nd to October 4th, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
What makes the Niles Bensidoun French Market different from other Farmers Markets?
The difference is Bensidoun USA, with markets in Chicago, New York, France and Niles.
Bensidoun Markets have the heart of a farmers market ~ but with so much more. You will always find a broad array of goods for sale.
Gourmet foods and organic meats next to fruits and vegetables and fragrant candles. Plus a mix of artisan handcrafted jewelry, artwork, pottery, paper and more.
As in Europe, the market is meant to be much more than just a place to shop.
The ambiance at market encourages you to linger and enjoy the finest that our local small businesses, greenhouses, farmers and artists have to offer.
The possibilities are endless. |
| Admission: |
None |
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| Event held at: |
Front Street Parking Lot
Corner of Front & Main Street
NIles, MI 49120 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Lisa Croteau
Phone: 269-687-4332
Email: nilesmainstreet@nilesmainstreet.org
Web: www.nilesmainstreet.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
Main Street is US Business 12 in Niles.
Appx. 90 Minutes from Chicago. I-94 E and Merge onto I-90 E via exit 59A toward Indiana Toll Rd. Take the US-31-Bypass exit 72 toward Niles/South Bend/Plymouth/Airport. Merge onto US-31 N toward Niles, MI. Take the US-12 exit 3 toward Niles/New Buffalo. Turn right onto US-12 east. Turn left onto W Chicago Rd./US-12 BR east. Continue to follow US-12 BR east. End in Downtown Niles, MI.
Appx 3.5 hours from Detroit. Take 94 West to exit 56- South bound on M51 for 40 minutes to the intersection of 5th & Main in downtown Niles.
8 miles north of University of Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana
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| Event sponsored by: |
Niles DDA Main Street
210 East Main Street
Niles, MI 49120 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Lisa Croteau
Phone: 269-687-4332
Email: nilesmainstreet@nilesmainstreet.org
Web: www.nilesmainstreet.org
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Event ID: 00300
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Teddy Bear Picnic |
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Stories, Songs and a Teddy Bear Parade |
| Opening Date: |
May 22, 2008 |
| Event Description: |
Pack a picnic lunch, and be sure to bring your cuddly companions, as we sing, laugh and listen to stories for the very young (and young at heart) at our Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Thursday, May 22nd from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Stories and songs begin at 11:30, followed by our �Teddy Bear Parade� with lunch at noon. |
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| Event held at: |
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Rd.
Stevensville, MI 49127 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Lila
Phone: (269) 429-9575
Web: http://www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org
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Event ID: 00092
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Apparel from the Past & Shawnee Road Antique Annual Memorial Weekend Sale |
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Four- day annual antique sale everything 15%-50% off. |
| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 23- 26 |
| Operating Hours: |
Extended sale hours: 10am-10pm
Summer hours (April-November): open 7 days, 1-5pm
Winter hours (December-March): Chance or Appt.
(open most weekends) |
| Event Description: |
Three large buildings full of antiques offered at this private shop setting which has been supplying collectors and dealers since 1969.
Visit the Main Shop for finer furniture and small items and the White Barn for primitives and a little bit more. The Blue Barn has furniture and trims for the do-it-yourselfers along with a Victorian Storefront where you will find over 1000 Vintage and Antique garments, hats, purses & shoes from the Mid 1800s through the Mid 1900s offered by Apparel from the Past.
This weekend over 300 pieces of antique furniture, 1000s of small items and vintage clothing will be all on sale for 15% to 50% off retail. Look for special "Sale" stickers, you may save even more! All this is situated in the heart of Southwest Michigan Wine Country. |
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| Event held at: |
Shawnee Road Antiques / Apparel from the Past
638 E. Shawnee Road
Baroda, MI 49101 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Marsha Ruby
Phone: 269-422-1382 or 269-422-1871
Email: shawneeantiques@aol.com
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| Handicap access info: |
Partial |
| Driving directions: |
2.5 miles Southeast of Baroda
Westbound 94
Exit #27 - Turn Left (Niles Ave)
Turn Right at First Light. (Hollywood)
Go 7 miles. Turn Left. (Lemon Creek)
Go 1 mile. Turn Right. (Lauer Road)
Go 1 mile. Turn Right. (Shawnee Rd.)
Go 1/4 mile. First Place on Left.
Eastbound 94
Exit #16 - Go North 1 mile.
Turn Right at Light. (Lake St. / Shawnee Rd.)
Go 6 miles, On the Right after the 3rd hill.
US31
Exit #13. Turn Right. (Snow Road)
Turn Right at First Stop Sign. (Redbud Trail)
Turn Left at First Stop Sign. (Shawnee Rd.)
Go 3.4 miles - on Left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Shawnee Road Antiques
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Event ID: 00074
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Krasl Art Center Exhibition: Lighthouse Photography, Abstract Landscape, Tension Sculpture |
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Lighthouse Photography by Gary Martin, Abstract Landscape by Stephen Moss, and Tension Sculpture by Patrick McKearnan |
| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 23-July 20, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
The Krasl is open M-Sa 10-4; Su 1-4 pm; Between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 10-1 on Friday. |
| Event Description: |
Opening reception Friday, May 23, 5:30-7:30pm.
This exhibition is a series of dynamic photographs of area lighthouses that include Grand Haven, South Haven, Holland and our own North Pier Lighthouse in St. Joseph taken by photographer Gary Martin.
Stephen Moss shows that landscape has a supernatural component. When he paints the landscape, he essentially creates a pattern of colors and shapes on a flat surface.
Patrick McKearnan's tension sculptures include various types of wood and steel that combined provide the viewer with a sense of intrigue. |
| Admission: |
Free admission; donations welcome. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Blvd
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Fax: 269-983-0275
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
www.krasl.org |
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| Event sponsored by: |
St. Joseph Art Association
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Event ID: 00243
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Krasl Art Center to Exhibit Landscape Painter Stephen Moss |
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The Krasl Art Center is happy to announce the exhibit of abstract landscape paintings by Stephen Moss |
| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 23 - July 20, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Monday-Saturday from 10-4
Sunday 1-4 |
| Event Description: |
For landscape artist Stephen Moss, painting landscapes is more than rendering beautiful Michiana scenes."Each painting encapsulates my interest in moving between three different realms the natural, the supernatural, and the artificial, or man-made,"Moss says."As a 21 st century human being, I am constantly engaging aspects of all three." What makes Moss' paintings especially unique is the painting technique he has developed and honed over his 20-year artistic career. Moss overlays multi-faceted geometric shapes onto each canvas as a means by which to render a landscape. From a distance the geometrics blend, creating an impressionistic painting. When approaching each painting, however, the landscape fractualizes, becoming semi-abstract when viewed up close. "Every generation or two produces an outstanding artist who specializes in local dune landscape. Stephen is that artist of this generation,"says Craig Smith, owner of Craig Smith Gallery where Moss exhibits his work, and guest curator for this exhibit at the Krasl Art Center. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Kathee Kiesselbach
Phone: 269-983-0271
Email: kkiesselbach@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
Take I-94 East to exit 27 turn left. Go North into St.Joseph and through 7 stop lights. One street beyond the 7th stop light is Pearl St., turn left onto Pearl St., go 2 blocks. Krasl will be on the left.
From Kalamazoo I-94:
Take I-94 West to exit 33 (Business 94/Benton Harbor.) The street becomes Main Street. Go through town, over the bridge and around a right curve, this now becomes Port Street. Go 2 blocks beyond the stop light and around a left curve, this now becomes Lake Boulevard. Go to the flashing yellow light, Krasl will be on the left.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00170
| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
Noon-2:00pm |
| Event Description: |
Salute local veterans with our annual Memorial Day Parade. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Downtown St. Joseph
State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Paul Stortz
Phone: 269-985-1111
Email: paul@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtoday.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
From Main Street in St. Joseph turn west, toward the lake on Broad Street, park in the lots on Lake Boulevard from Ship to Elm Street, walk to State Street. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
St. Joseph Today
120 State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Tyanna Weller
Phone: 269-985-1111
Email: ty@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtoday.org
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Event ID: 00306
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Art & Wine Weekend |
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Enjoy art & wine in the vineyards at Lemon Creek Winery |
| Opening Date: |
May 24, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 24 & 25 |
| Operating Hours: |
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday noon - 6:00 p.m. |
| Event Description: |
Enjoy arts & crafts from local vendors. |
| Admission: |
Free event, open to the public |
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| Event held at: |
Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Winery
533 E Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Katie Lemon
Phone: 269-471-1321
Fax: 269-471-1322
Email: katielemon@lemoncreekwinery.com
Web: www.lemoncreekwinery.com
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
From Chicago area: I-94 to exit 16 (Bridgman) turn right. Approx. 2 miles to Lemon Creek Road, turn right. Approx. 6 miles to winery.
From north: I-94 to exit 27 (Niles Avenue) turn left. Turn right at next light (Hollywood Road). Approx. 7 miles to Lemon Creek road, turn left, 1/2 mile to winery. |
Event ID: 00308
| Opening Date: |
May 24, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 24 - 25 |
| Operating Hours: |
This event runs from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Noon - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. |
| Event Description: |
Spend your Memorial Day weekend with art and wine in the vineyards at Lemon Creek Winery. This event will feature arts and crafts from several local artists. For those individuals attending the GLASS Rally at the Berrien County Fairgrounds, shuttles will operate from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday only. |
| Admission: |
This is a free event, open to the public. |
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| Event held at: |
Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Katie Lemon
Phone: 269.471.1321
Fax: 269.471.1322
Email: katielemon@lemoncreekwinery.com
Web: www.lemoncreekwinery.com
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
From Chicago area: I-94 to exit 16 (Bridgman) turn right. Approx. 2 miles to Lemon Creek Road, turn right. Approx. 6 miles to winery.
From north: I-94 to exit 27 (Niles Avenue) turn left. Turn right at next light (Hollywood Road). Approx. 7 miles to Lemon Creek road, turn left, 1/2 mile to winery. |
Event ID: 00167
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Blues, Brews and BBQ's |
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Enjoy locally made brew with blues and a hearty helping of food. |
| Opening Date: |
May 24, 2008 |
| Operating Hours: |
2-8pm |
| Admission: |
Absolutely Free |
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| Event held at: |
Downtown St. Joseph
Lake Bluff Park
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Paul Stortz
Phone: 269-985-1111
Fax: 269-985-0171
Email: paul@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtoday.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
From Chicago, Exit 23 (I-94), follow Lakeshore Dr north to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St, go 2 blocks and turn right on Lake Blvd.
From Detroit or Kalamazoo, Exit 27 (I-94), follow Niles Rd north to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St., go 2 blocks, and turn right on Lake Blvd.
From Grand Rapids, Exit 7 (I-196), follow M-63 south to downtown St Joseph, turn right on Broad St, go 2 blocks then turn turn right on Lake Blvd.
From South Bend, Follow US-31 north to M-63 to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St., go 2 blocks, and turn turn right on Lake Blvd. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
St. Joseph Today
120 State St
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Tyanna Weller
Phone: 269-985-1111
Fax: 269-985-0171
Email: ty@sjtoday.org
Web: www.sjtoday.org
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Event ID: 00172
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Waterfront Concerts - Every Thursday |
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Free riverfront concerts every Thursday. |
| Opening Date: |
May 29, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 28-Aug 14 |
| Operating Hours: |
7pm every Thursday |
| Event Description: |
Annual concert series offering a different sound each week. Bring your blankets and enjoy a concert on the river. |
| Admission: |
No charge. |
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| Event held at: |
Riverfront Park in South Haven
Water Street
South Haven, MI 49090 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
South Haven Visitors Bureau
Phone: 269-637-5252
Toll-free: 800-SO-HAVEN
Email: relax@southhaven.org
Web: www.southhaven.org
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
City of South Haven
Phoenix St
South Haven, MI |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-637-0700
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Event ID: 00038
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Berrien Springs Antique Tractor Show |
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See hundreds of antique tractors and implements! |
| Opening Date: |
May 30, 2008 |
| Additional Dates: |
May 30, 31 & June 1 |
| Operating Hours: |
9 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday |
| Event Description: |
This bi-annual event has the theme "Local Built and Home Grown," featuring tractors manufactured in Southwest Michigan. Love, Friday, Parrot, Webber Special, and the Truckster will all be on display. Other features include daily tractor parades, a children's pedal pull, and tractor games. Camping is available. |
| Admission: |
$5 |
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| Event held at: |
Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds
9122 Old U.S. 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Chris Carlin
Phone: 2694734251
Fax: 2694734203
Email: chris_carlin@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.bcyf.org
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
From Kalamazoo (East) Approximately 1 hour
I-94 west to Exit 30 (Napier to US 31)
Turn left at top of exit ramp
Follow approximately 2 miles to US 31 South
Approximately 8 miles-exit 15 Berrien Springs
Turn left at the end of the exit ramp-fairgrounds is approximately 1 mile on right hand side.
From Chicago (West) Approximately 2 hours
I-94 east to Exit 16 (Bridgman)
Turn right at bottom of exit ramp (Red Arrow Highway)
Go to Stop Light, turn right (Lake St./Shawnee Rd.)
Continue on Shawnee Road for about 12 miles to fairgrounds on the left
From Indianapolis (South) Approximately 3 hours
Follow US 31 north to the US 31 Bypass, just south of South Bend, IN
Take the US 31 Bypass north into Michigan
Continue on US 31 Bypass to the end---Old US 31
Turn right toward Berrien Springs approximately 1 mile to entrance on right
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| Event sponsored by: |
Berrien County Youth Fair Association, Inc.
PO Box: P. O. Box 7
9122 Old U.S. 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Chris Carlin
Phone: 2694734251
Fax: 2694734203
Email: chris_carlin@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.bcyf.org
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