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BUCHANAN, Mich. — A public recep-tion will be held

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Buchanan Art Center.

The event will feature new exhibits by three local artists: Two Together; Photographs and Bird Drawings by Todd Hoover in the Roti Roti Gallery; Seasons of My Heart; Quilts and Textiles by Sandy Whitmyer in the Showplace Gallery and Showcases, and Circles; Ceramics and Paintings by (Jennifer) Zona in the Hess Library.

These exhibits open on Wednesday Feb. 25, and run through Saturday, April 18.

Todd Hoover

Todd Hoover (Two Together) received a degree in Art Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1968, and an M.F.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1973. He taught draw-ing and photography class-es at James Whitcomb Riley High School, South Bend, Indiana, and photog-raphy at Indiana University, South Bend Campus.

In 1999, he received a

Lilly Endowment Education Grant for the study of non-silver photog-raphy. Hoover has a strong exhibition history in juried art shows and has had sev-eral one-man shows. His one-man shows include the South Bend Museum of Art; the Northern Indiana Artist Association Gallery, Hammond, Indiana; Indiana University, South Bend Campus; St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and the Michiana Jewish Federation, South Bend, Indiana.

In 2010, Hoover switched from film pho-tography to digital photog-raphy. Initially, going from darkroom silver photogra-phy to digital computer printed photography was an extremely difficult tran-sition for him after making photos in his darkroom for so many years.

In 2011 Hoover started a series of photographs he called “Small to Big.” He photographed miniature toys and figurines and then great-ly enlarged these images.

At the end of 2013, Hoover reexamined a series of Bird Drawings that he

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completed in the 1980s. He started to collage strips from his paint-by-number painting collection (circa:1950s), and then he re-photographed them. In 2014 he went back into the darkroom to make “Bird Photograms.”

Hoover found that he still loved the magic of darkroom photography. Also during this period, he started a series of photo-graphs that he calls “Two Together.” In these photos he explores the relationship of two visuals that he makes into one photo.

Sandy (Williams) Whitmyer

Sandy (Williams) Whitmyer (Seasons of My Heart) graduated from Galien High School and attended Lake Michigan College. She returned to Southwest Michigan eight years ago after living in Virginia, Atlanta and final-ly Northwest Arkansas.

Sandy has always enjoyed art and crafts and while living in the Atlanta area she joined a Decorative Artist Club and started

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The Buchanan Art Center has a new exhibit available for viewing. Piec-es include works by Todd Hoover (above) and Jennifer Zona (below).

doing woodworking and selling her crafts to four shops in the Stone Mountain, Georgia area. Also at that time she learned to quilt.

When she and her hus-band were transferred to Arkansas she joined the local Decorative Artist Club, a quilt guild and became involved with the local “Festival of Trees.” Sandy is the President of the Niles Art Association and enjoys sharing her love

of painting, quilting and crafting with the members.

Jennifer ZonaJennifer Zona a.k.a.

“Zona” (Circles) was born in Kalamazoo Michigan, and grew up in Niles, Michigan, where she com-pleted her high school stud-ies. She furthered her stud-ies at the community col-lege in Dowagiac at Southwestern Michigan College. After Zona

received her associate’s degree in fine arts, which emphasized in ceramics, she pursued another degree in fine arts from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Immediately after receiving her bachelor’s degree she moved to New Mexico to further investi-gate ceramics and weaving; then earning her master’s degree in fine art from the University of New Mexico in 2009.

Zona is a public artist who focuses on large-scale ceramic and textile instilla-tions. Zona has shown her artworks internationally and nationally, and is part of the collections the Center for Peace and Justice, Law Library of the University of New Mexico, Grand Valley State University and Art in municipal Places 1 percent for the Arts pro-gram in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Zona continues to create her artwork in her home in Buchanan.

About the Buchanan Art Center

The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 West Front Street in Buchanan, Michigan. The Center features three gal-leries with rotating exhibits of regional artists’ works, a program of educational art classes for all ages, and a gift shop offering works of local artists. Current hours are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. More informa-tion, including a schedule of classes, can be obtained at the Center by calling 269-697-4005, or by visit-ing their website at: www.buchananartcenter.org.

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Experience. More than a dozen reenactors will bring his-tory to life at this family fun event.

Based on the popular “Night at the Museum” movies, reenactors will be present throughout the evening. The Museum’s current exhibit, “Southwest Michigan in the Civil War,” will be transformed into an encampment.

Attendees will interact with a variety of Civil War characters, including soldiers, a field nurse, a school child, a dentist and more. On the main level, there will be dancing and merriment as organizers recreate a ball organized to support Union troops. Children will enjoy 1860s games, crafts and vintage baseball. Light snacks will offer a taste of the times, and a Victorian photo booth will allow families to dress in costume and create a sou-venir of this special evening.

The event will offer a last chance to see the museum’s Civil War exhibit, which closes on Feb. 28.

Local Civil War reeanctors Ted and Faye Chamberlain, along with a dozen others, will entertain visitors at the Heritage Museum on Feb. 27.

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HARBERT — Center of the World Woodshop in Harbert, Michigan, has issued an open invitation to local authors to participate in its

fourth annual Author! Author! Reception & Readings from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

Any authors who have not participated before, or who have previously participated but have a new book to share, are invited to take part.

This year’s readings and presentations will be given by poet, S.M. Kozubek, and award-winning children’s author, Cheri L. Hallwood. A haiku work-shop will be offered earlier in the day, and a haiku contest will enliven the Author! Author! event.

There is no charge for participation. The orga-nizer asks only that authors mingle with visitors and sign books. Authors will handle their own sales and keep all proceeds from those sales.

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The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is located at 601 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. Current exhibits are Southwest Michigan in the Civil War, In Style: 50 Years of the Heritage Museum’s Fashion Collections, and Benton Harbor’s Boat Building Industry. Call 983-1191 or visit www.theheritagemcc.org for more information.

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Snite Museum of Art announces the acquisition

of a significant portfolio of 28 prints by the quixotic Irish artist James Barry (1741-1806).

Rich in symbolism and techni-cally inventive, these new addi-tions to the collection promise to enhance the University of Notre Dame’s position as a leading cen-ter for Irish, 18th Century, art his-torical and trans-Atlantic studies. The artist’s dramatic composi-tions, grand scale and heroic sub-jects offer visitors, connoisseurs, students and scholars much to contemplate and enjoy.

“This is a first-rate acquisition of one of the most influential art-ists of the 18th Century British Atlantic world. It will be thrilling to see how our students in early American, Irish and British histo-ry interpret such a rich and com-plex set of materials,” said Patrick Griffin, chair and Madden-Hennebry professor of history at Notre Dame.

Included in the portfolio are many rare, lifetime impressions of some of the Catholic artist’s most provocative images skewering British society or weighing in on contentious current events, such as the war in the American colo-nies. Barry was a member of the Royal Academy but was eventu-ally expelled for his belligerence and acrimony.

Printmaking for Barry was more than just an opportunity to market his ideas to a wide audi-ence. Self-taught in the arts of printmaking, he used it to work out icono-graphical and composi-tional problems. It was part of his creative process, and the prints can be used to chart his ever-evolving positions on political issues and his increasing technical acumen.

Multiple states of the same print in which the more experi-mental aquatint technique was effaced in favor of conventional engraving suggest the artist’s lam-entable concession to a market that did not appreciate his innova-

tions. He was one of the earliest practitioners of lithography short-ly after its invention around 1800, a singular example of which is also part of this portfolio.

This remarkable collection was built over four decades by Nancy and William Pressly, the foremost scholar on James Barry and pro-fessor emeritus of 18th and 19th Century European art at the University of Maryland.

“Over the years, as I looked and relooked at these prints, I was amazed at both the subtlety and richness of Barry’s process but he never pursued virtually for its own sake: all is in the service of his pas-sion to transform his audience, a transformation, however, that plac-es great demands on his viewer,” Pressly said.

Barry produced more than 40 prints during his career. The William and Nancy Preslsy Collection represents more than half of that production, making the University of Notre Dame and the Yale Center for British Art the two largest repositories of his work in the United States.

The acquisition of 18 of the prints was made possible by a generous gift from the F.T. Stent Family with 10 additional prints donated by the Presslys themselves.

The Snite Musum of Art is located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, near South Bend, Indiana. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Museum information is available at (574) 631-5466, or at the web-site: sniteartmuseum.nd.edu. Driving directions and parking information are available at http://nd.edu/visitors/directions/.

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Submitted photo“The Phoenix” and “King Lear and Cordelia” etching and en-gravings are among the pieces on display at Notre Dame’s Snite Museum.


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As co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed cata-log, America’s premier source for seeds and plants, Ogden combines her artistic background with her love of growing and cooking from the garden. She will share classic garden design tech-niques to help visitors visu-alize the garden of their dreams, and teach everyone her six steps to success to transfer to your own kitchen garden design.

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Fernwood is offering several unique opportuni-ties to meet and learn kitch-en garden design with Odgen on Saturday, Feb. 28. She will present a lec-ture, The Art of Growing Food, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In this popular lecture, par-ticipants will be inspired to elevate an ordinary vegeta-ble garden to extraordinary.

A true kitchen garden opens the senses in new and inspiring ways, both in the garden and in the kitchen. Guests will discover fresh ideas for how to combine classic design with practical technique to enhance their own design for an elegant edible garden. Ellen’s book,

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Enjoy a delicious lunch with Ellen, prepared by Fernwood’s Chef Tim Carrigan, featuring recipes from her book. Taste the flavor of seasonally inspired food to start the spring season. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $30 (Members $24). Please register by Feb. 25.

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from 1 to 4 p.m. Work one-on-one with Ellen to think about fresh ways to grow an edible garden that are both productive and beautiful. Bring photos for sharing and anticipate individual atten-tion. You will leave with a plan for how to grow an elegant edible garden. (Prerequisite: The Art of Growing Food Lecture.) The afternoon workshop is $40 (Members $32) and registra-tion is required by Feb. 25.

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ArtsBridge concert and exhibitBENTON HARBOR,

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arts in our neighborhood, will present a Collage Concert and Exhibit at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The program will feature jazz pianist, Ivan Akansiima, All God’s Children Community Choir, and functional ceramics by Anthony Schaller and Michelle Witzel will be on exhibit and for sale.

Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Laurie Hartzell, praises ArtBridge’s ability to bring people together.

“In a community that is often known for its racial and socio-economic divi-sions, ArtsBridge provides a safe space where people can come together through the creative and performing arts. There is incredible tal-ent throughout our commu-nity—what a joy to share in it together,” he said.

Ivan Akansiima Akansllma is a naturally

gifted, multi-talented, self-taught musician (piano, bass, acoustic guitar, drums) from Uganda, East Africa, currently living in South Haven. He began playing music at age 7 as a drummer for his church in his hometown of Jinja.

Ivan’s growth and expe-rience as a musician has come from 18-plus years of playing and performing as an accompanist and solo act in churches, concert halls, music festivals, par-ties, jazz clubs, events, art centers and schools in more than 40 countries. It was

during a tour with Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa that Ivan became acquainted with South Haven.

Akansiima’s first musical influences were African indigenous drum rhythms from his ancestral music roots of banyoro and basoga, in his mid-teenage years, Ivan was introduced to west-ern music through local radio stations playing R&B, rock, ballads, soul, pop, Afro-folk, and gospel. His cousin had a collection of black gospel jazz albums by artists such as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, Take 6 and Hezekiah Walker. Listening

to these albums improved Akansiima’s drumming skills and musicianship in the late 90s. Then in the early 2000s, a friend made a compilation CD of Bebop jazz artists (Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, Pat Martino, Bud Powell, Joe Pass, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson) that Ivan passionately loved and devoured diligently for hours each day.

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ates degree with plans to pursue advanced studies in jazz performance.

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God’s Children (12 through 18) are organized into a Teen Ensemble, which performs as a sepa-rate group and together with the younger children.

Since the Choir’s ini-tial appearance at the Race Relations Council Awards Program in 2001, All God’s Children has performed on more than 100 occasions. These spe-cial events have included performances at Lake Michigan College and Andrews University to commemorate the birth-day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also, they have performed a special

Habitat for Humanity con-cert for former President Jimmy Carter and con-certs in Grand Rapids and Traverse City for state and national teachers’ confer-ences, along with joint appearances with the Chicago Children’s Choir in Michigan and Chicago, a Holiday Traditions con-cert with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orches t ra and Metropolitan Opera star Angela Brown and a 2014 Martin Luther King day concert at Navy Pier in Chicago. They have shared performances with renowned professional

musicians Tom Chapin, Josh White, Jr., Gemini, LaRon Williams, Nikki Harris, Peter Yarrow, and Pamela Chappell (with whom All God’s Children recorded an award-win-ning CD).

In 2013, the choir released its own CD, titled All God’s Children, with a special guest appearance by Pamela Chappell. The All God’s Children Community Choir is led by its Co-Founders and Coordinators Sandy and Larry Feldman and Directors Hursel Cole, Corey Hampton, Stephanie Ng, and

Kortney Moore.

Anthony SchallerSchaller is the owner of

Schaller Gallery at 210 State Street in St. Joseph, which represents interna-tionally recognized ceramic makers and is considered one of the top functional ceramic galleries in the nation. Schaller obtained a Bachelor of Science in Fine/Studio Arts from Andrews University. He also received ceramic training from three Minnesota St. Croix Valley artists — Jeff Oestreich, Linda Christianson, and Warren Mackenzie.

In addition to his gallery, Schaller has a studio at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph that is focused on functional ceramics, and implements many locally sourced natural and experi-mental materials. His work displays a love for edge and line with aesthetic values coming from historical ceramics. Schaller’s ceram-ics are on display and for sale in his studio and gallery and

he has also worked as a cura-tor and associate professor.

Currently, he is develop-ing a plan to implement a professional development program to help others achieve their goals in the arts. Furthermore, he con-tinues to present workshops, lectures, critiques, and dis-cussions at universities and art centers across North America and abroad. In February, he consulted and critiqued at the Craft Alliance Expo in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In May, Schaller will travel to Tall Hisban, an archeological site in Jordan, where he will be responsible for develop-ing a pottery workshop and education program.

Schaller also plans to par-ticipate in the International Chawan Expo in Belgium this year. The expo is an exhibition featuring the worlds top tea bowl (cha-wan) makers. It starts off at the Museum of Ceramics in Andenne, Belgium and then travels to eight other muse-ums on three continents.

“I am pretty excited about this one,” Schaller said.

Michelle Witzel Witzel grew up in

Berrien Springs, Michigan and went to Andrews University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics. She has been working in ceramics for nearly 20 years. Her primarily porce-lain work is strongly influ-enced by the Danish and Scandinavian minimalist modern movements. She has a studio at the Box Factory for the Arts right next door to her husband, Anthony Schaller’s, studio. Michelle’s ceramics are on display and for sale at her studio at the Box Factory and the Schaller Gallery. Michelle travels with her husband to his presenta-tions when she can.

Admission is free and donations are accepted. For more information, call (269) 925-7075 or visit on Facebook: First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

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Saturday, Feb. 28, leaders of the organization will publicly announce the names of the stars participat-ing in the second season of SMSO’s May event, Dancing with the Symphony Stars.

To celebrate the big reveal the SMSO has invited local breweries, wineries and restaurants for an eve-ning of drinks, food and music. The Benton Harbor location of Studio 492 will be revealed on purchased tickets.

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C.N.A'SSilverbrook Rehabilitation &Nursing Care Center is ex-cepting applications forC.N.A’s. We offer com-petitive wages and a sign nbonus.

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Michiana Recycling & Disposalis looking for residentialdrivers with a CDL A or B,good attendance and workethic, ability to read maps &attention to safety. Topwages, benefits includeBCBS Health, Dental & LifeInsurance, uniforms, paidholidays and vacations,safety bonus and overtimepay.

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or at our office at 33541Reum Rd, Niles, MI

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TRUCK DRIVERSWaste Away Inc. is hiring fora CDL Drivers. See the lar-ger ad in today's paper.

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Located at the Cass County Shrine Club in

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A very large selection of all new – Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle, Lures, Line, Clothing,

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Stren, Mitchell, and More… Panfish to Salmon size equipment…

Cash, Checks with ID’s, and Credit Cards Accepted.Warm Building, Good Food, Benefits a GREAT organization – Cass County Shriners Club!

MAINTENANCE LEADERThe Berrien County Youth Fair is taking applications for a Maintenance Leader position. This is a full time salaried position. A job description and application are available on the fair web site, www.bcyf.org, or

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Collectibles 602NILES FLEA MARKET

111 E. Main St, Niles MINew vendors bringing manynew items weekly. Cure yourcabin fever by shopping withus this Winter! We buy es-tates and single items! (269)262-4333

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MUST SELL!1993 Ford F250 ext. cab,diesel, 4x4, 198,000 miles,tires good, runs good,$3,800 or best offer.(269)782-3139

FOR SALE'98 GMC 3500 1 ton, 2wheel drive, cold A/C, cruise,good running transportation,$2,995. '04 GMC Envoy Ext.,4 wheel drive with third seat,cruise, tilt, CD, rear defrost,new tires, good runner,$6,995, '00 GMC Yukon,Denali, top of the line, lowmileage, fully loaded, heatedseats, leather, etc. $6,995,'07 Chevy Cobalt, Air, Tilt,Cruise, low mileage only 84Kmiles, $4,995, '99 ChevyBlazer, 4 wheel drive, Air,Tilt, Cruise, R. Defrost, P.Windows, P, Locks, goodr u n n e r / t r a n s p o r t a t i o n$4,995 (269)462-9260 askfor Greg or (269)262-6448

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?iFeb. 21

Join a naturalist for a fun, winter scavenger hunt at Ox Bow County Park on Saturday, Feb. 21. We will also play a version of winter nature bingo, experience “I Spy” in the park and have fun being outside in the cool, crisp air. All ages are welcome, so bundle up and bring the entire family. We will meet at Fisherman’s Camp Shelter at 1:30 p.m. The entire program will be outside, so please dress for the weather. For more information or directions, call 574-535-6458 or visit www.elkhartcountyparks.org

Join Curious Kid’s Museum for a live animal program with “Wild Tracks/Tom Moore,” fea-turing many different species of reptiles and amphibians. The muse-um admission is $6 per person for each Curious Kids’ location, or $10 for joint admission to both museums on the same day includes all daily family programs. Curious Kids’ Museum is located at 415 Lake Blvd. in St.

Feb. 22

Get in shape with a fit-ness party at Maddog 5/1 Revolutionary Fitness from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22. Includes 30 minutes of Real Ryder, 30 min-utes of Strength, and 30 minutes of Yoga in the hot studio. This exciting

event, sponsored by Curious Kids’ Museum, is $50 per person, and is limited to the first 45 attendees. To register or for more information, please contact Curious Kids’ Museum at (269) 983-2543, or E-mail: [email protected], or go to www.curiouskidsmuseum.org.

Feb. 23

iWorking in collaboration with the Cass County Animal Control, the COA will be hosting a Free Canine Rabies/Distemper shot clinic at both loca-tions for Cass County senior citizens age 65 or older. The event requires registration at either the COA (269) 445-8110 or at Animal Control (269) 445-3701. The event will

be held at Front Street Crossing in Dowagiac from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. For additional information, please call 269-445-8110.

Feb. 25

Each year, more than four-million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life move-ment. The Dowagiac area Relay For Life will be having their Kickoff Celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 25, 2015, at the offices for the Council on Aging. For more infor-mation contact Caralee Waswick (269) 349-8710 or visit RelayForLife.org/DowagiacMi

Feb.26

Experience an all new show when the inter-nat ional ly-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the Bea-tles, returns to the Lake Michigan College Men-del Center Mainstage at 7 p.m. Tickets for Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles start at $48 and are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lmcmain-stage.org.

iCurator Robert Myers will present “Captive in the Alps: A Michigan Airman Interned in Switzerland” at the

History Center at Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs on Thursday, Feb. 26. The PowerPoint program will be the second in the History Center’s new winter program series, “Afternoons at Courthouse Square.” All programs in the series start at 2:00 p.m. at the History Center, located at 313 N. Cass Street (M-139) in Berrien Springs. Admission is free.

Feb. 28

U93 presents Goodwill Glamour:Fashionable Fun for your Wedding, Prom or Special Event. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at DoubleTree in South

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Bend. Admission is free and those attending will be entering a boutique stocked with wedding gowns, prom dresses, evening and vacation wear, as well as beautiful accessories and gift items. U93 personalities will emcee the event with WNDU-TV 16 Morning News Anchor / Reporter, Kate Chappell. All new and donated wedding dresses will be priced under $75 and prom dresses will be priced under $25.

This one-of-a-kind expe-rience kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by a savory din-ner. Award-winning culi-nary chefs Tim and Pat Foley from Bit of Swiss and bread+bar will cre-ate special appetizers and a unique dinner. Beer and wine will be included. The event is sponsored by Curious Kids’ Museum, is limited to the first 80 guests and the cost is $150 per per-son. To register or for more information contact Curious Kids’ Museum at (269) 983-2543, E-mail: [email protected], or go to www.curiouskidsmuseum.org.

March 1

ArtsBridge, a celebration of the arts in our neigh-borhood, will present a Collage Concert and Exhibit at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian

Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor, MI. The program will feature jazz pianist, Ivan Akansiima, All God’s Children Community Choir, and functional ceramics by Anthony Schaller andMichelle Witzel will be on exhibit and for sale. For more information, call (269) 925-7075, or Facebook: First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

iAndy Soper will intro-duce attendants to The Manasseh Project, Michigan’s first shelter for human–trafficked youth. Senator John Proos will give a quick overview of new human trafficking laws (some he co-sponsored) that took effect on Jan. 14. Survivors will be on hand to help the public under-stand how easily warn-ing signs can be ignored and to realize that a vic-tim doesn’t necessarily look like “Pretty Woman,” “Taken,” or other TV/movie portrayals. Practical Warning Signs handouts will be avail-able to help bring about change in your own community.

March 4

There will be a free Introduction to Business Planning workshop from noon to 1 p.m. at Four Flags Chamber of Commerce. Topics cov-

ered in this workshop will include how to build a business plan and how to utilize target audiences. Also, the workshop will include market analysis,management/operational needs, licens-ing/compliance issues, and financial analysis. Deadline to register is Monday, March 2, 2015. Registration can be done online at www.corner-stonewbc.com or by con-tacting Jennifer Stone at Cornerstone Alliance at (269) 925-6100 or via email at [email protected].

March 6

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert, Michigan will host a World Day of Prayer ser-vice for the surrounding communities at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The theme of the service will be, Jesus said, “Do you understand what I have done for you?” Please join us for a time of prayer and worship. The church is located at 14280 Red Arrow Highway (midway between Lakeside and Harbert).

March 10

i July 14, 2015 marks the end of Microsoft support for Windows Server 2003/R2. This is crucial if you are still using this software to operate your business. To help people prepare, Pinnacle, an

Advanced Image Solutions Company, is holding a ‘lunch and learn’ to explain migra-tion options and how to transform your system. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 10, 2015, at Innovation Park, 1400 East Angela Blvd, South Bend. To register for the lunch go to https://eol-migration-awareness.eventbrite.com or email [email protected]

March 13-15

Diva Days Women’s Weekend is a collabora-tive celebration hosted by this Lake Michigan resort town’s restaurants, stores and hotels. It gives ladies dozens of reasons to come together for pampering, shopping and entertainment. The first 150 women to regis-ter and pay for Diva Days will receive a Dynamite Diva Swag Bag with spe-cial discounts and offers at participating locations. Registrants can buy two tickets for $60 at the Welcome Center, 301 State St. in St. Joseph, or online at stjoetoday.com/diva until March 6.

March 21

The Baroda Queen Committee will be hold-ing this fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Baroda American Legion. The cost is $35 and includes an 8-foot

table, lunch and dinner. For more information, contact 269-930-0019. Space is limited to the first 30 registered

March 25

i At Meet At The Lender , dozens of lenders, loan guarantors, and busi-ness service providers from throughout the region will be on hand. People in need of financ-ing to buy a building or a piece of equipment, or need working capital to start a business or other-wise expand, this one-stop loan fair is an ideal opportunity. The event will be held on Kinexus, 499 West Main Street, Benton Harbor. To regis-ter, contact Jeff at han-

[email protected] or 269-927-1064, ext. 1171

June 27-28

New Buffalo ARTigras Art and Craft Festival offers original works of art from over 70 artists from around Harbor Country and the Midwest. Art of all mediums, including extraordinary paintings, sculpture, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, mixed media and furniture will all be showcased at the festival. Live entertain-ment, artist demonstra-tions and a Harbor Country gallery tour will add to the experience of the New Buffalo ARTigras festival. Admission is $5.

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