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The Bard is returning to Benzie: 'Romeo and Juliet' live July 23-27
Shakespeare is alive and well, and so are Romeo and Juliet. At least until the end of the night. The proof will be onstage at Tank Hill Park as Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare brings the Bard’s best-known story to life. The professional acting troupe will stage "Romeo and Juliet" at 7 p.m. nightly from July 23- 27.
Children's farm seeking donations for matching grant challenge
FREE SOIL — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm is seeking donations for a matching grant challenge. The 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization provides touch therapy and recreation free of charge to people of all ages with disabilities. The farm serves over 800 people with disabilities annually, according to a news release.
Old Engine Club binds grains for upcoming show
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club began binding grain in Scottville on Wednesday, July 17, at 11:30 a.m. in preparation for their upcoming Old Engine and Tractor Show on Aug. 1 through 3. The club used their tractors and their hands to collect and bind the grain, which was donated...
School Gardening Program awarded $150,000 in grant funds
The Baldwin Community Schools Board of Education met on the evening of July 16, where a report was shared to further implement the BCS Gardening Program. Grant funds have been awarded to this program, $150,000, to be used for supplies only. The program was founded in 2019 by Lewis’ family,...
Photos: 250 Model T's visit downtown Manistee
MANISTEE — Those out and about in Manistee Wednesday may have done a few double takes while driving down the road. The Model T Ford Club International visited Manistee for a few hours as part of its annual tour. Manistee County Tourism Authority executive director Sammie Lukaskiewicz said approximately...
Arts take center stage during Cadillac festival this week
Schedule of events Thursday, July 18 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Library book sale • 6:30 p.m. — Up North Arts Color Candyland Fun Run at 601 Chestnut St. Friday, July 19 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Cadillac Farmers Market • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Library book sale • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or later — Phyllis E Olson Art Fair sponsored by Up North Arts at city park. Artists may close at 5 p.m. or stay open later • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Artisan Market at Rotary Pavilion area • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Taste of Cadillac at Lake Street • 5 to 5:15 p.m. — President’s Welcome at Rotary Pavilion • 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. — Mayor’s Art Award presentation of winners and Art Fair Award presentation of winners • 6 to 9 p.m. — Art and Unwind at the Market • 6 to 7 p.m. — Cadillac Area Symphony Orchestra at Rotary Pavilion • 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Patty Pershayla and The Accidentals collaboration at Rotary Pavilion Saturday, July 20 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Phyllis E Olson Art Fair sponsored by Up North Arts at city park. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Artisan Market at Rotary Pavilion • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Taste of Cadillac at Lake Street • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Kids Art Zone at the Market • 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — Garden Club floral demos • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Library book sale • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Northern Lights Irish Dancers at Rotary Pavilion • 1:30 to 2 p.m. — Community Ceilidh Dance at Rotary Pavilion • 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. — Ancient and Honorable Clam Lake Dock and Dredge Marching and Chowder Society Silver Cornet Band at Rotary Pavilion • 3:30 to 4 p.m. — Landing Dance Academy at Rotary Pavilion.
Manistee musician to honor life of Mississippi musician John Hurt
MANISTEE — The Ramsdell’s Talks and Tunes series continues next week with a local musician honoring the life of Mississippi John Hurt. Bill Ferguson will play some of Hurt’s songs and recount aspects of his life at 10 a.m. on July 23 at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, located at 101 Maple St. in Manistee.
Baldwin Thrift Center donates to Shrine of the Pines
BALDWIN — The Shrine of the Pines Museum was the recipient of a donation from the Baldwin Community Thrift Center recently. Each year the center donates portions of its proceeds to area nonprofit agencies to help fund their services. The Shrine of the Pines is located inside a hand-built...
42 high schoolers star in Footliters' production of 'Newsies'
CADILLAC — Local teens will be showing off their acting chops later this month during the Cadillac Footliters’ production of the Disney cult classic,. Show director Mia Kadwell said the play will be starring 42 local youths ranging in age from 14 to 18. The play, which is a musical featuring 17 songs, is about a group of newsboys who become fed up with not being treated fairly or paid well by their employer and decide to start a union and strike.
Head On Crash Injures Two In Beulah
Two people were injured in a crash before daybreak Wednesday in Beulah. The crash happened at the intersection of Beulah Road and West Nine Mile Road at 3:07 a.m. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the head-on crash. One patient was extricated from their vehicle. Two people were transported...
Village of Baldwin receives nearly $1 million in Michigan Spark Grant Funding for Hollister Park Improvements
BALDWIN –The Village of Baldwin was recently awarded $908,700 of grant. funding through the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) / Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Spark Grant Program partnership to complete the community-driven redesign of Hollister Park, located behind the County Courthouse. This extensive project promises to breathe...
Model T Ford Club International motors into Cadillac for the first time ever
CADILLAC — A blast from the past rolled into downtown Cadillac on Monday morning. About 250 Ford Model T’s packed the Cadillac Commons. The Model T Ford Club International hosts annual, regional tours to support the Model T hobby. Cars from 25 states and Canada were on display, and they plan on staying all week. “They’ll be doing different excursions in the region: going to Manistee, going up to the Music House and Acme, and just spending a lot of time in the region exploring our area. This is the first time since 2007 that they have been back to Michigan, and we are really excited to be welcoming them to the Cadillac area for the first time ever,” said Kathy Morin, Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau executive director. The Model T’s will visit the Old Rugged Cross Museum in Reed City on Friday and wrap up their 67th annual tour with a closing dinner and award ceremony at the Wexford County Fairgrounds.
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