Around the world and right in our own back yard, ordinary citizens are working together to make our world a better place to live through such endeavors as ending violent conflict, promoting creative economic growth and protecting vulnerable species. The fifth annual Rivers of Justice Film Festival in downtown Three Rivers April 20-21 will highlight [...]
Arlo Guthrie will cap this year’s Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival in Dowagiac with a performance Saturday evening, May 18th. It’s the 22nd year for the festival which runs from May 10th through 19th. To learn more about the festival, go to www.dogwoodfinearts.org. For more about Arlo Guthrie, his ‘Here Comes the Kid’ tour, and [...]
Fast Facts: – The Tibbits Opera House restoration represents years of effort by the local community. – The restoration project received a $500,000 National Scenic Byways Program federal grant with the help of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Heritage Route program. – Recipients will receive their awards during a public ceremony at 9 a.m. [...]
Are you creative? Recycle materials to make a sculpture, picture, quilt, or other artwork for a chance to win cash and other prizes at the Earth Day at Our Park celebration scheduled on Friday, April 19 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Vandalia, Michigan. Adult – 17 & over: First place [...]
To learn about activities and programs planned by the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging in April, click on the following link: St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Activity Calendar for April 2013.
The Western Michigan University School of Music will hit its 100th anniversary this year as the first university in Michigan to be named an All-Steinway Music School, joining other esteemed schools including the Yale School of Music. For more on the story, click here.
If you’re “thinking spring,” you may well be interested in this information from the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council via the Pure Michigan Official Travel Newsletter: This year’s Blossomtime Festival is slated for April 28 through May 4 in St. Joseph. The Blossomtime Festival, which began in 1906 is an annual festival celebrating the agricultural industry [...]
Because of the extensive rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands that exist in and around the city of Three Rivers, these wetlands and their amphibian inhabitants are important natural features of the area. As a result of the need to protect frogs, which are increasingly endangered in our world, Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry has designated [...]
Visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center on Saturday, March 30, at 2pm for a special presentation by photographer/writer, Jeff Rennicke, as he shares his experiences and photography depicting travels over six continents. Crawling into the dens of hibernating black bears in Colorado, river rafting in China, exploring Antarctica on a Russian research vessel, climbing Africa’s Mount [...]
What’s happening at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers? Montana Skies, Oberon Release, ‘War Witch’, ‘Love and Honor’ and more! For the latest information, click here.
‘Historic preservation’ and ‘adaptive reuse of historic buildings’ are at the heart of a special report from Concentrate, the Ann Arbor-based publication that “tells the new story of Washtenaw County – a narrative of creative people and businesses, new development, cool places to live, and the best places to work and play.” The report consists [...]
DOWAGIAC – Former American Idol contestant and Christian music artist Joanna Beasley will perform Tuesday, April 2 in the theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building on the Dowagiac campus at Southwestern Michigan College. The 7 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. The performance is sponsored by the SMC Bible Club, Alpha [...]
The Constantine Fire Department was the setting for the 4th annual Chili Throwdown, held on Saturday (March 23). Chili was served from the Town Fryer, Piper’s Grinders Galore and Rachel’s. Patrons of the event judged the chili, and Rachel’s was the winner of the ‘Traveling Chili Trophy’. Constantine Firefighter Michael McCuaig took a break from [...]
You still have one more chance to see ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’, this year’s production by the Three Rivers High School Fine and Performing Arts Department. The reviews have been excellent, suggesting that a decision to take in the sixth and final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday (March 24) would be a great idea. The show [...]
CENTREVILLE – Students attending Glen Oaks Community College now have the option of studying a new associate degree program that will offer three different choices of emphasis in the visual arts. Beginning with the fall 2013 semester, GOCC will offer an Associate of Arts in Visual Arts degree with emphasis in three different areas: Fine [...]
What’s happening at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers? Double Phelix / Founders Tap Takeover, ‘Phantom’ w/ live music from Andrew Alden, and more! To check out the lineup, click here.
The Three Rivers High School Fine and Performing Arts Department presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ in the Performing Arts Center at the high school beginning Friday evening (March 15). The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. March 15, 16, 22, and 23 and March 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Lowry’s [...]
Members of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging sewed ten lap quilts at the Senior Center in Three Rivers as a community service project. The quilts were donated to Heartland Health Care Center on Wednesday (March 13). Shown holding the quilts in the accompanying photo are (left to right) Chianne Vaughn, Lucile Bloom, Ginger Sherman, Peg [...]
QUESTION: What’s happening at the Riviera Theatre? ANSWER: Sham-ROCK the Riviera w/ Belfast Gin & Kzoo Pipe Band, ‘Sound City’ and more! For a lot more information, click here!
Traditional foods, cultural performances, a fashion show and display tables will all be featured during WMU’s 24th annual International Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the Bernhard Center’s East Ballroom. For more information, click on the following link: Taste and see world cultures at International Festival.
