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March 2009 - 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: 00223
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Curious Kids' - Wee Discover - "Freddie Spaghetti" |
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Wee Discover - Freddie Spaghetti! |
| Opening Date: |
March 4, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:30am |
| Event Description: |
Freddie Spaghetti. Freddie is eating his spaghetti but we'll use ours to make a picture and a necklace. This program held every Wednesday, features discovery stories for young children accompanied by an adult, and make-and-take-home activities. Based on the concepts of "Mother Goose Science" for young children, Wee Discover helps children discover the world around them by linking a different story each week with hands-on learning play experiences about different themes. Children exercise body motion, hand-eye coordination and grasp the many ways things in the world around us really work by experiencing them. Parents enjoy sharing this experience with their children and meeting other parents. Wee Discover is taught by Karen Brininstool, who has taught at CKM for many years. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Thank you Target for sponsoring Wee Discover.
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Event ID: 00133
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St. Joe State Street Experience |
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| Opening Date: |
March 5, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
4pm-8pm |
| Event Description: |
Come experience downtown St. Joseph the first Thursday of every month. Sales at stores and restaurants, performers, and family dances make this a can't miss event. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location 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 sponsored by: |
St. Joseph Today
120 State Street
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: 00014
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Opera Remixed with vocalist Michelle Bythrow |
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Audience favorite Michelle Bythrow and a new twist on opera |
| Opening Date: |
March 6, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Experience opera in a way you've never heard it before with local vocalist Michelle Bythrow. Michelle plans to "remix" classic favorites into a rock performance, from operas like Madame Butterfly and Carmen to music from the movie La Vie en Rose. You'll never hear opera the same way again! |
| Admission: |
$20 adults, $7 students |
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| Event held at: |
The Livery
Benton Harbor, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
513 Ship St.
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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Event ID: 00222
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Curious Kids' Family Program - Observing the Moon |
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Family Program - Observing the Moon |
| Opening Date: |
March 7, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
12-4 pm |
| Event Description: |
Observing the Moon. When asked why the Moon has different shapes at different times, everyone gives a variety of answers. Join us as we discover "did you know facts" about the moon. Make a Moon Flip book to take home. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up. |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Curious Kids' Museum
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Event ID: 00228
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Kennedy's Kitchen at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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Kennedy's Kitchen plays tear-up-the-floor, heart-thumping Irish music. They have been called the Midwest's premiere traditional Irish band. And they will perform at the Box Factory! |
| Opening Date: |
March 7, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
8pm |
| Event Description: |
The Kitchen's Irish ballads and original compositions will take you to depths and heights of emotions. Intermingled in the mix are stories, jokes, astonishingly large tales and other frivolity.
Kennedy's Kitchen has performed at venues from Pittsburg to Chicago and from Dayton, Ohio, to the Irish Fest in Muskegon, MI.,entertaining audiences with their own special sound. |
| Admission: |
Tickets are $12 and $10 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. |
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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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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| 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 sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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Event ID: 00015
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Opera Remixed with vocalist Michelle Bythrow |
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Audience favorite Michelle Bythrow and a new twist on opera |
| Opening Date: |
March 7, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Experience opera in a way you've never heard it before with local vocalist Michelle Bythrow. Michelle plans to "remix" classic opera favorites into a rock performance, from operas like Madame Butterfly and Carmen to music from the movie La Vie en Rose. You'll never hear opera the same way again! Tickets available online at www.smso.org, by calling the Symphony office at 269-982-4030, at Michigan Thyme in New Buffalo, the New Buffalo School's Superintendent's office or at the door the night of the concert. |
| Admission: |
$12 adults, $5 students |
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| Event held at: |
New Buffalo Performing Arts Center
New Buffalo, 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 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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Event ID: 00227
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Curious Kids' - Wee Discover |
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Wee Dicover - A Snowy Day |
| Opening Date: |
March 11, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:30am |
| Event Description: |
A Snowy Day. Before winter's snow is completely gone lets build a snowman and have a snowball fight. This program held every Wednesday, features discovery stories for young children accompanied by an adult, and make-and-take-home activities. Based on the concepts of "Mother Goose Science" for young children, Wee Discover helps children discover the world around them by linking a different story each week with hands-on learning play experiences about different themes. Children exercise body motion, hand-eye coordination and grasp the many ways things in the world around us really work by experiencing them. Parents enjoy sharing this experience with their children and meeting other parents. Wee Discover is taught by Karen Brininstool, who has taught at CKM for many years. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up. |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-2543
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| 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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Thank you Target for sponsoring Wee Discover
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Event ID: 00218
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Lincoln Township Library Concert Series |
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Uphill Climb Gospel and Bluegrass |
| Opening Date: |
March 11, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:00 pm |
| Event Description: |
Our spring concerts will resume with a terrific bluegrass performance by Uphill Climb on Wednesday March 11th at 7:00 pm. These concerts are free, but we ask patrons to register so we know how many will attend. |
| Admission: |
no |
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| Event held at: |
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. 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 |
Event ID: 00239
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David James at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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Begin the St. Paddy's Day celebration with David James at the Box Factory for the Arts |
| Opening Date: |
March 14, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
8pm |
| Event Description: |
David's high-energy performance has become an annual event at the Box. He is a three-time All-Ireland Champion, a US National Champion on the hammered dulcimer, and well-known in the Midwest as a fiddler and fiddle teacher. At Saturday's concert you will hear him on these instruments as well as many other's. He'll have words on a projector screen for some of your Irish and Irish-American sing-along favorites, and introduce you to some great new ones. In addition to playing the traditional songs and tunes, he'll show you what makes an Irish tune "tick", so the listening experience will be even sharper. |
| Admission: |
Admission $8/$6 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. |
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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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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| 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 sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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Event ID: 00018
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Russian Virtuosity with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra |
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Pianist Chu Fang Huang performs Rachmaninoff with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra |
| Opening Date: |
March 14, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
7:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Chinese-born pianist Chu Fan Huang's performances have been called "strong, assertive...and bursting with energy and intensity." This young virtuoso will perform the enduringly popular Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninoff with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra will join the SMSO in Borodin's Prince Igor Overture, and the SMSO will conclude the concert with Dmitri Shostakovich's most popular work, his Fifth Symphony.
Tickets are available online at www.smso.org, by calling the Symphony office at 269-982-4030 or at the door the night of the concert. |
| Admission: |
$35 adults, $30 seniors, $7 students |
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| Event held at: |
LMC's Mendel Center
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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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
513 Ship St.
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Carole Catherine
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: carole@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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Event ID: 00211
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Spring Gardening Symposium |
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The Exceptional Garden |
| Opening Date: |
March 14, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
Registration begins at 8:15 am, and programs begin at 8:45 am. Sessions continue until 3:30 pm. |
| Event Description: |
Featuring three notable guest speakers and subjects that will inspire all attendees to approach their gardening more boldly and creatively. Special speakers include: Scott Mehaffey, Landscape Coordinator for the City of Chicago, who talks about "Inspired Design from Public Gardens;" Doug Hoerr of Hoerr-Schaudt Landscape Designs in Chicago, who will discuss "The Role of Hardscape Elements in the Landscape;" and Daniel J. Hinkley, renowned horticulture consultant, plant explorer, author, and lecturer, will talk about the "Connoisseur's Table: Exceptional Plants." Fulfils 4 hours of Michigan Master Gardener continuing education credits. |
| Admission: |
$120, Fernwood Members $100. Advance registration required by March 8. |
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| Event held at: |
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
13988 Range Line Road
Niles, MI 49120 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Jan Ferris
Phone: 269-695-6491
Fax: 269-695-6688
Email: jferris@fernwoodbotanical.org
Web: www.fernwoodbotanical.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
From US 31, go west on Walton Road (exit 7). Travel 1.7 miles to Range Line Road and turn right (north). Travel 1.7 miles to Fernwood. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
13988 Range Line Road
Niles, MI 49120 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Jan Ferris
Phone: 269-695-6491
Fax: 269-695-6688
Email: jferris@fernwoodbotanical.org
Web: www.fernwoodbotanical.org
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Event ID: 00004
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Hairspray Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit |
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| Opening Date: |
March 15, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm and one hour prior to curtain |
| Event Description: |
Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams and even bigger hair change the world and still have time to win the boy she loves? This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter-party. It's the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. As The New York Times says, "If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY." It's irresistible!
Pre-show Party from 5:30pm-7pm. |
| Admission: |
$53 Zone A
$48 Zone B |
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| Event held at: |
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: (269) 927-1221
Toll-free: (800) 252-1562
Fax: (269)927-6710
Email: boxoffice@lakemichigancollege.edu
Web: www.LMCmainstage.org
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
Event ID: 00189
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History of Native Americans in Michigan |
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Speaker to discuss early history of Native Americans in Michigan |
| Opening Date: |
March 17, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
7pm |
| Event Description: |
Dr. Jose Antonio Brandao, Professor and Associatie Chair, Department of History, Western Michigan University will speak on the eary history of Native Americans in Michigan prior to 1783. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Alex 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 on Red Arrow Highway across from Coloma High School. Take I-94 to exit 39. Take a right after at the top of the ramp, then a left at the second stop light (W. St. Joseph St/Red Arrow Highway) |
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| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society
PO Box: 207
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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Event ID: 00241
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Curious Kids' - Wee Discover |
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Garfield Goes to the Park |
| Opening Date: |
March 18, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:30am |
| Event Description: |
Garfield Goes to the Park. What do you like to do at the park? We'll go to the park; play on the slide and play with balloons. This program held every Wednesday, features discovery stories for young children accompanied by an adult, and make-and-take-home activities. Based on the concepts of "Mother Goose Science" for young children, Wee Discover helps children discover the world around them by linking a different story each week with hands-on learning play experiences about different themes. Children exercise body motion, hand-eye coordination and grasp the many ways things in the world around us really work by experiencing them. Parents enjoy sharing this experience with their children and meeting other parents. Wee Discover is taught by Karen Brininstool, who has taught at CKM for many years. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Jospeh, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Thank you Target for sponsoring Wee Discover.
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Event ID: 00022
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Southwestern Michigan Home, Garden & Leisure Show |
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| Opening Date: |
March 20, 2009 |
| Additional Dates: |
March 20-22, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
Friday, March 20 5-8pm
Saturday, March 21 9am-7pm
Sunday, March 22 10am-5pm |
| Event Description: |
The 2009 Southwestern Michigan Home, Garden & Leisure Show is an outstanding opportunity for local residents to bring their dreams to reality. The Show brings together nearly 100 local businesses involved in every aspect of home improvement from chimney to foundation, and more!
The Show will be held at the Mendel Center on the campus of Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI. It is conveniently located between I-94 at exit 30 and the end of the US 31 Bypass at Napier Ave. The Show offers the opportunity to familiarize yourself with vendors who supply various products and services you can use in your homes, gardens and leisure time activities. To see the list of current exhibitors please go to www.swmar.org and click on Home, Garden, and Leisure Show. |
| Admission: |
$3.00 |
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| Event held at: |
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-6375
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 30 or take the US 31 Bypass to Napier Ave. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
SW MI. Association of REALTORS & SW MI. Home Builders Association
3123 Lake Shore Dr.
St.Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Kathy Pallas
Phone: 269-983-6375
Fax: 269-983-5206
Email: kpallas@swmar.org
Web: www.swmar.org
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Event ID: 00245
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"Playback" in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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The audience will find themselves singing along as "Playback" performs music from the 40's through the 80's. |
| Opening Date: |
March 21, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
8pm |
| Event Description: |
The Chicago-based quartet performs well known American tunes from rhythm and blues, Motown, country, pop, standards and even a few Broadway hits. The members of the group each have over 25 years of experience in the music industry, independent of each other and together, including live theater, national and regional commercial work, and studio voice over projects.
With three part harmony, detailed arrangements and precise percussive design, Playback engages the audiences and connects with them in a way that is reminiscent of easier times, when music was fun and captured the essence of what performance is all about.
The audience members will remember where they were when they first heard familiar songs from artists such as Elton John, The Zombies, The Youngbloods, Patsy Cline, The Spinners, Seals and Croft, Marvin Gaye, just to name a few. |
| Admission: |
Tickets are $15 and $10 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
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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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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
To find the Box Factory for the Arts: 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 sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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Event ID: 00005
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Blue Suede Shoes The Ultimate Elvis Bash |
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| Opening Date: |
March 21, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm and one hour prior to curtain |
| Event Description: |
This dazzling theatrical tribute stars two of the world's most acclaimed Elvis impressionists on one stage. From his sexy sneer to his gyrating guitar playing, Scot Bruce is second to none as the "Young Elvis" while Mike Albert presents a stunningly accurate and respectful portrayal of the latter-day "Vegas" Elvis. Backed by the Big Band, you'll be rockin to the king's biggest hits, such as "Heartbreak Hotel"; "Love Me Tender," "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock". The closest you can get to Elvis in the flesh.
Pre-show Party from 6-7:30pm. |
| Admission: |
$28 Zone A
$23 Zone B |
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| Event held at: |
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: (269) 927-1221
Toll-free: (800)252-1562
Fax: (269) 927-6710
Email: boxoffice@lakemichigancollege.edu
Web: www.LMCmainstage.org
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
Event ID: 00240
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Curious Kids' - Family Program |
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Let's Pretend |
| Opening Date: |
March 21, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
12-4pm |
| Event Description: |
Let's Pretend. We're Endangered Species Protectors. You are the wild animal expert searching for rare creatures to protect. Once you find them, they must all be tagged with special radio collars. Search through the museum for animals in need of being tagged. Learn more about animals on the Endangered Species list. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Curious Kids' Museum
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Event ID: 00229
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United States Air Force Band: Airmen of Note |
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United States Air force premier jazz band of Washington, D.C. in a free concert |
| Opening Date: |
March 21, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
1:30-5:00 Monday-Thursday
1:00-3:00 Friday |
| Event Description: |
America's leading jazz musicians have called the United States Air Force's Premier Jazz Ensemble, the Airmen of Note, one of the nation's best big bands. You will be able to hear these outstanding musicians on March 21, 2009 when the Airmen of Note, from Washington, D.C. present a free concert at 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center.
This is a free concert, but tickets are required. To reserve your tickets please call 888.467.6442. |
| Admission: |
FREE |
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| Event held at: |
Howard Performing Arts Center
4160 E Campus Circle Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Erica
Phone: 269.471.3560
Toll-free: 888.467.6442
Fax: 269.471.3565
Email: hpac@andrews.edu
Web: howard.andrews.edu
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
Event ID: 00164
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Taste of Home Cooking School |
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Exhibition & Cooking School |
| Opening Date: |
March 24, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
5-7pm Exhibition
7-9pm Taste of Home Cooking School |
| Event Description: |
Exhibition & Cooking Show. Taste of Home Magazine hosts an entertaining evening with cooking, new recipes and cooking tips. Live Show. |
| Admission: |
$10 Main Floor
$8 Balcony |
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| Event held at: |
LMC Mendel Center
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Sue Patzer
Phone: 269-925-1111
Fax: 269-925-1011
Email: spatzer@wirx.com
Web: theradiostations.com
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
I94. Napier Exit #30, East on Napier |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
580 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Sue Patzer
Phone: 269-925-1111
Fax: 269-925-1011
Email: spatzer@wirx.com
Web: theradiostations.com
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Event ID: 00244
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Curious Kids' - Wee Discover - The Lost Easter Egg |
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Wee Discover - The Lost Easter Egg |
| Opening Date: |
March 25, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:30am |
| Event Description: |
If the Easter Bunny has lost his eggs, we'll have to find them. This program held every Wednesday, features discovery stories for young children accompanied by an adult, and make-and-take-home activities. Based on the concepts of "Mother Goose Science" for young children, Wee Discover helps children discover the world around them by linking a different story each week with hands-on learning play experiences about different themes. Children exercise body motion, hand-eye coordination and grasp the many ways things in the world around us really work by experiencing them. Parents enjoy sharing this experience with their children and meeting other parents. Wee Discover is taught by Karen Brininstool, who has taught at CKM for many years. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up. |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Thank you Target for sponsoring Wee Discover.
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Event ID: 00234
| Opening Date: |
March 25, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
6pm |
| Event Description: |
As part of the North Berrien Historical Museum's upcoming exhibit Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America, a book discussion of the book Lincoln, by David Herbert Donald will take place at the Coloma Public Library. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Chris Paine, who is a history instructor from Lake Michigan College.
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| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Coloma Public Library
151 W. Center St.
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Tracy Gierada
Phone: 269-468-3431
Email: nbhs2@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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| Handicap access info: |
yes |
| Driving directions: |
Take I-94 to Coloma, exit 39. Take a right at the top of the ramp. Continue to the third stoplight (Center St.). Take a left and the library is on the right hand side. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society
PO Box: 207
300 Coloma Ave
Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330
Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org
Web: www.northberrienhistory.org
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Event ID: 00224
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Berrien County 4-H Spring Achievement |
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4-H Project Exhibition |
| Opening Date: |
March 27, 2009 |
| Additional Dates: |
March 27-29, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
10:00 am -9:00 pm (regular mall hours) |
| Event Description: |
Spring Achievement in Berrien County is the only all 4-H exhibition where 4-H'ers showcase their project achievements over the last year. 4-H members will demonstrate project-learned skills while building their portfolio. |
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| Event held at: |
The Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor
1800 Pipestone Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Debra Barrett or Elaine McKee
Phone: 269-944-4126 - MSUE Office
Email: smithde6@msu.edu
Web: www.msue.msu.edu/berrien
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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| Driving directions: |
Mall is located at Napier & Pipestone Roads, Exit 29 off I-94 |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Berrien County Michigan State University Extension
1737 Hillandale Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Debra Barrett
Phone: 269-944-4126
Fax: 269-982-8666
Email: smithde6@msu.edu
Web: www.msue.msu.edu/berrien
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Event ID: 00247
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Two Gallery Shows at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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"Lifework: Paintings by Dorothy Witoske" and "Clay Inspired by Nature" |
| Opening Date: |
March 27, 2009 |
| Additional Dates: |
March 27 - May 3 |
| Operating Hours: |
Normal gallery hours of 10 am to 4 pm
Mon.-Sat. or Sun. from 1 to 4 pm |
| Event Description: |
"Lifework: Paintings by Dorothy Witkoske" will open in the Robert Williams Gallery. Dorothy,a lifetime member of the Berrien Artist Guild,will show about 40 paintings in her first one-woman show at the Box Factory. She has been painting for more than 50 years and was one of the first exhibitors at the summer Art Fair on the Bluff when it was sponsored by the St. Joseph Art Association. In those early days artists simply hung their work on clotheslines. Dorothy became known as the "lighthouse lady" because of her many paintings of the St. Joseph Lighthouse.She exhibited in Booth #2 every year from 1962 until last year when she gave up her booth.
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"Clay Inspired by Nature," work by ceramic artists who have studios at the Box Factory, will be on exhibit in the Heartha Whitlow Gallery. Participating in the exhibit will be Sherrie Styx, Mike Pallas, Karen Najacht, Lynn Tan, Becky Rotter, and Minza Zdzieblowski. Each artist incorporates individual techniques and styles in their work. |
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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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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| 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 sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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Event ID: 00243
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Curious Kids' - Family Program - Animals Alive |
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Live Animal Program |
| Opening Date: |
March 28, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
12-4pm |
| Event Description: |
Animals Alive. We�ll present a Live Animal program With �Wild Track / Tom Moore�, featuring many different kinds of species at 1:00 PM followed by a fun animal craft. |
| Admission: |
All programs are FREE with the Museum admission of just $4 per person for ages 1 and up. |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Pat Adams
Phone: 269-983-2543
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.org
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| 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 left 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 left 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 left 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 left on Lake Blvd.
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| Event sponsored by: |
Curious Kids Museum
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Event ID: 00246
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Kevin Blair at the Box Factory for the Arts |
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Kevin Blair has been compared to such memorable performers as Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash; however, his incredible and recognizable voice and vocal clarity are all his own. |
| Opening Date: |
March 28, 2009 |
| Operating Hours: |
8pm |
| Event Description: |
Kevin was born in Montclair, New Jersey, but moved to Niles at the age of 12. He pursued his love of music and the visual arts at the Kendall School of Design and Southwest Michigan College. He was a member of the popular music group known as the "Sounds Of America",recording stars of such long standard favorites as "At the Hop", "Twisting", "Rock and Roll is Here to Stay". Over the years he has performed with other bands as well as entertained as a solo performer. Kevin has gained recognition for his creative talents--both musically and for his visual artistry for which he has won many awards. He appears and performs regularly from the Midwest to Florida. He has been invited to perform in Israel in February, 2010. |
| Admission: |
General admission is $8 - $6 for students and seniors 60+. Children under 12 admitted free. |
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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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| Handicap access info: |
Yes |
| 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 sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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