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NILES, Mich. — Downtown Niles will be transformed into a winter wonderland this month during the 11th annual Hunter Ice Festival, which features a variety of family friendly activities designed to get people to explore the city’s downtown shopping district.

The free event runs from Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 18 on Main Street in downtown Niles.

Visitors can expect to see elaborate ice sculptures created by some of the best ice carvers in the country. They will be placed throughout downtown.

Ice carvers will also compete in the popular “ice fights” competition Saturday, Jan. 17 in

the Riverfront Park Amphitheater.Thousands of people attend the ice festival

each year, according to Lisa Croteau, of Niles Main Street DDA.

“Every year people discover the new and wonderful Niles businesses that they didn’t know were here during the Hunter Ice Festival,” she said. “We are really excited to again show what Niles has to offer.”

Also, Leader Publications and Niles Main Street is hosting a photo contest. Submissions of pictures taken during this year’s festival will be accepted through Jan. 31. Submit pho-tos at the contest page at leaderpub.com. Winners will be announced in February. A $100 prize will go to the best photo chosen by readers and the best photo chosen by Leader Publications and Main Street officials.

Schedule of Events

Friday, Jan. 16• 5 to 7 p.m. — Psi Iota Xi sponsored Warming Center at 127 E. Main St. including the Psi Iota Xi Family Craft Activities• 5 to 8 p.m. — Hunter Ice Cream Booth on Main Street• 7 p.m. — Sponsored sculptures placed throughout downtown

Saturday, Jan. 17• 9 a.m. — Frigid 5K Run. Registration at Inertia Cycleworks, 211 E. Main St.• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Multi-block sculptures carved throughout downtown• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Psi Iota Xi sponsored Warming Center at 127 E. Main St. including the Psi Iota Xi Family Craft Activities• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Hunter Ice Cream Booth on Main Street• Noon to 3 p.m. —Stop by the Chemical Bank Main Office located at 407 E. Main St. to enjoy warm refreshments and sleigh rides sponsored by Chemical Bank. Ask a Chemical Bank representative at either Niles location for a coupon and time slot. Limited space available.• Noon to 4 p.m. — Children’s Activities at south side of Riverfront Park Amphitheater• Noon to 4 p.m. — Free children’s crafts at Pizza Transit• Noon to 4 p.m. — Wine and Beer Tasting at Massimo’s Backside Bar• 1 to 3 p.m. — Pregnancy Care Center of Niles 4th Annual Baby Cakes Cupcake Contest/Fundraiser at The Bell Building, 305 N. 3rd St. • 2 to 6 p.m. — Wine and beer tasting and ice pong at Massimo’s Backside Bar• 5 p.m. — “Chillin’ Ice Bar” at Massimo’s under the tent at Front and Main Streets• 7 p.m. — 6th Annual Hunter Ice Festival Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Morris Supper Club, 1245 S. 11th St.• 7:30 p.m. — “Ice Fights” at Riverfront Park Amphitheater

Sunday, Jan. 18• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Psi Iota Xi sponsored Warming Center at 127 E. Main St. with Psi Iota Xi Family Craft Activities• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Hunter Ice Cream Booth on Main Street• Noon to 3 p.m. — Children’s Activities at south side of Riverfront Amphitheater• Noon to 3 p.m. — “Chili Crawl” chili cook-off. Tickets available at the Warming Center & Hunter Ice Cream Booth • 4 p.m. — “People’s Choice” awards for sculptures and chili cook-off at the Warming Center

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ST. JOSEPH — The Twin City Junior Players (TCjP) announces the first mainstage pro-duction of the new year, the enduring clas-

sic “Little Women” adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Candace Myers.

Share this timeless story about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — them-selves with the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and

gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father. Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up.

With the goal of encouraging participa-tion in community theater by local youth, the cast of each TCjP production includes students in grades 6-12. The cast of “Little Women” includes Skyler Scott as Amy, Zoe Downey as Beth, Carolyn Sacha as Jo, McKenna Coskie as Meg, Kathleen Driscoll as Marmee, Madison Ellis as Aunt March, Darien Scott as Hannah, Keegan Downey as Laurie, Bryce McNeil as Father, Nicholas Ferragut as Old Mr. Laurence and Isaiah Mitchell as Brooke.

Assisting Myers are assistant director Tracy Tiffany, production manager Christine Sloan and TCjP production manager Kraig Kirkdorfer.

Performance dates are Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8, 2015. “Little Women” is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). This production is sponsored by Kreis Enderle.

Tickets will be $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for children (12 and under). Group rates are also available. All seats are reserved. Reservations can be made by calling the TCP box office at 269-429- 0400. TCP is also offering online ticket purchases at twincityplayers.org. Performance times are 8 pm for Friday and Saturday evening performances. We have changed the time for our Sunday matinees. Sunday performances will now be held at 2 PM. All performances take

place at the Twin City Players Playhouse located at 600 West Glenlord Road in St. Joseph.

Opening Night Afterglow ReceptionOn opening night, join cast and crew after the

show for an Afterglow reception featuring refresh-ments generously provided by Lemon Creek Winery and Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe.

About Twin City PlayersFormed in 1932, Twin City Players is one of the

oldest, continuously operating community theaters in Michigan. It is a volunteer based nonprofit orga-nization that offers quality live theatre to the com-munities of southwest Michigan. The TCP Playhouse is located at 600 West Glenlord Road, St. Joseph, MI. New members are always welcome. For more information about TCP, call 269-429-0400 or visit us at twincityplayers.org.

Classic novel comes to lifeTwin City Players to present ‘Little Women’ Jan. 30-Feb. 8

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts is seeking artists for their 2015 Lakefront Arts Festival.

Artists can submit their applications until March 31 online at lubeznikcenter.org.

However, artists are encouraged to apply by Feb. 28 to take advantage of an early application fee of $30. Use cou-pon code Early 2015 to receive the discount at checkout.

Now in its 34th year, Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival attracts thousands of shoppers and art enthusiasts to Michigan City's lakefront Washington Park. Held on the third weekend in August, this high-quality, juried event draws repeat visitors from Chicago, South Bend and Northwest Indiana, as well as Michigan's nearby ‘Harbor Country’ communities. Patrons to the festival include second homeowners in the nearby beach communities. In 2014, over 4,000 visitors attended the festival.

A major fundraiser for LCA, the festival is overseen by arts professionals with friendly and helpful staff and vol-unteers who are committed to making it a success. Proceeds benefit LCA exhibits, outreach and education. A total of $3,000 will be given out in cash awards. Artists with questions about applying may contact LCA’s

Resource Associate, Adam Horton at (219) 874-4900 ext. 212 or at [email protected].

Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art FestivalEvent Date and Time: Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to

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on the lakefrontEarly Application Ends: Feb. 28 - $30 (Use coupon code Early2015) Late Application Ends: March 31 - $45 Presented by: Lubeznik Center for the ArtsNumber of exhibitors: Just over 100

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BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage wel-

comes the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia as they present “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” on Saturday, Feb. 14, for shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s ele-gant stage adaptation of Eric Carle’s beloved work has made theatre history, both in Nova Scotia and throughout North America. With its objective of introducing very young children to their first perform-ing arts experience, the production also has served to encour-age literacy and the love of reading, and has acquainted thou-sands of young peo-ple and their parents with Nova Scotia and its talented artists.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” includes the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s trav-els through the sky; and The Mixed-up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature.

Directed and designed by Jim Morrow, who ranks among Canada’s most esteemed puppetry creators, the triple-bill show incorporates evocative original music by Nova Scotian composer Steven Naylor, and innovative “black light” staging tech-niques which highlight Morrow’s stun-ning puppets and props. The work follows closely the books from which they are adapted, providing a new generation with a seamless entry into the world of theatre and music.

On tour continuously since 1999, Mermaid’s compilation of Eric Carle sto-ries have generated remarkable statistics

and earned considerable praise from audi-ences on several continents. To date more than 1,665 performances have been pre-sented to more than 1,170,000 spectators throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Holland, Vietnam, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Tickets for “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” start at $14 and are available through the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or www.lmcmainstage.org. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For

information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrange-ments, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or [email protected].

The performance is great for children ages 2 to 6.

Michiana Life is sponsoring “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” at the LMC Mendel Center. The performance is also made possible in part by the Gast Young Peoples’ Performance Endowment.

The full line-up of LMC Mendel Center Mainstage entertainment can be found at www.lmcmainstage.org.

The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center is located just 40 minutes from Kalamazoo and South Bend on the Lake Michigan College Napier Avenue Campus in Benton Township, Michigan, one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24).

The LMC Mendel Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., and one hour before show time. Tickets may be purchased in person, by phone at (269) 927-1221, or online at www.lmcmainstage.org.

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The ARS Gallery in Benton Harbor is hosting a variety of art classes for people of all ages beginning at the end of the month.

PHOTOGRAPHY w/Liz Kirian Wednesday Feb. 4-25 5-7 p.m. — $125Taking an amazing photo is not hard, you just need the right information.

Students will learn about camera use, shooting in black and white, and choosing the right timing. You will hear about polarized lenses and how/when they are used, and how various shooting styles yield different results. This class is exciting and energetic, and you will pick up ideas on photo moments and how to capture them quickly. This class will cover digital and 35mm cameras, and the basic founda-tions of photography.

MOSAIC w/Toni Smith Wednesday Jan. 28-Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m. — $125 plus materials

Students will get the basic foundations of this age-old medium. You will be working with several options and materials that will give you a world of choices in colors and tex-tures to create your own lines and designs. During the first class, students will choose their surface to embellish and during week two will begin work-ing on their piece of art.

WINE EDUCATION w/Victoria Buckley Wednesday Jan. 28-Feb. 18, 5:15-6:30 p.m. — $75

We will be sharing a variety of old and new world wines in this class, from Spanish to Italian, and Chilean to New Zealand. She will share information from each of the vineyards about their process and varietals, grapes, as well as how to taste, smell, and pair your wines with food. Each class will include small bite pair-ings so you may also enjoy the experience of proper pairings.

HOME SCHOOL ART STUDIO with various artistsTuesday 12:30-2 p.m. (10-15 years) Wednesday 12:30-2 pm (6-9 years) Jan. 20-Mar 31/Jan. 21-April 1

The focus for the first 5 weeks will be on mid-century artists, followed by cre-ating artworks inspired by their works. Students will work in a variety of media, using experimentation and work on developing their own style. For the last four weeks we will be exploring the cultural arts to develop a better understanding of people and art throughout history.

Each week participants will create a work based off the information they have gathered from learning about how different people lived, what they ate and what their traditions were like. Students will leave with a plethora of knowledge and an authentic art experience.

CERAMICS w/Morgan Ingle Tuesday Jan. 27-Mar. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. (9-13 years) — $85

Students will learn basic hand-building techniques, while creating functional/utilitarian pieces as well as sculptural non-functional works of art.

Participants will explore different glazes and application techniques as you delve into the world of clay. All pieces will be glazed, fired and ready to take home.

For more information, contact Anna at [email protected] or call 269-208-4409, or visit the website, annarussoart.com

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1 pound gluten free pasta (I think quinoa is the best )2 cups soy milk2 tablespoons vegan margarine such as Earth Balance (or vegetable oil).2 tablespoons vegan mayo such as Vegenaise or Just Mayo1 cup nutritional yeast (available at health food stores)1 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon ground sage1 teaspoon sea salt3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1. Cook the pasta per package directions adding any greens about 3 minutes prior to al dente. 2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan whisk together the sauce ingredients over medium heat. When you have a smooth liquid, turn off and wait for pasta to become al dente.3. Drain pasta and put it back in the pot. Add the sauce and turn back to medium high heat stirring frequently until everything is nice and thick.4. Serve and enjoy.

This time of year everyone is sharing their advice and tips

about how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions.

The gyms are packed and the produce sections are picked over with every-one trying to turn over a new leaf to a healthier life. But we’re also entering the dead of winter, the time of year when we are so chilled to the bone we desperately crave warming, hearty comfort foods.

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ance the devil on your shoulder telling you to stay on the couch and order a pizza versus the angel tell-ing you to go to the gym and make a salad. Or maybe there’s an in between. A middle ground where you can indulge, or at least feel like you’re indulging, but not hate yourself afterwards.

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a plant based diet: you real-ly can’t eat all that badly.

So this winter, this sea-sons of resolutions and new beginnings, take a vow to try and change out some of your naughtiest comfort foods with some-thing plant based, veg-anized.

I’m here to tell you that you can Google how to veganize just about any-thing and find a recipe. There’s even vegan bacon grease for crying out loud!

That being said, I’m going to share with you my ultimate favorite classic comfort food. This dish is a staple and one of the first vegan dishes I really turned to and perfected.

My aunt Laura, with whom I took the vegan plunge, sent it to me about 8 years ago and I’ve been making it ever since, changing it up now and then, adding different fresh veggies, beans, or even soy chorizo to mix it up.

Now I throw a few cups of spinach or broccoli in about 3 minutes before the pasta is done for a green kick. The last time I made it, I also added a fresh ser-rano pepper and about 1/4 cup fresh parsley to the sauce. It was a spectacular and a well-rounded, one dish meal. You can also add white beans, pine nuts, tempeh grounds, or black-ened tofu for some protein.

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Join Sunny Kaminski (Sunny’s Korean Restaurant, Mishawaka) for healthy, homemade dishes from her heartland:

Cornish Game Hens stuffed with Dates, Chestnuts, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Grass & Sweet Rice, Grilled Trout with Sunny’s Teriyaki & Kimchee Seasoning and Gourmet Salmon Teriyaki Salad. See why Sunny’s Korean is so popular and beloved!

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January Class SpotlightThe annual year-end

column is normally a listing of my Top 10

wines of the year. Not this year, there are too many lists out there already. Instead, much like the days as an old newspaper editor, here is a collection of ran-dom thoughts you might test to improve your palate and wine enjoyment.

Drink DifferentSince launching Grape

Sense in 2007 I’ve proba-bly written “drink differ-ent” hundreds of times here and on the wine blog. Specifically, get into a wine shop or liquor store with a wide selection of wines and don’t rely on the grocery for all your wine purchas-es. Shops with a good selection of wine will have plenty of choices you’ve never tried.

For example: If you dislike Chardonnay, try the unoaked Chards and splurge a little on Chablis. Seek out French Rhone red wines. Novice wine consumers would be hard pressed to find better value wine than the delicious French Rhones made of Syrah, Grenache, and Mouvredre. They’re won-derful with food or on their own and often in the $12-$16 range.

Drink more South American wine in 2015. Argentina and Chile con-tinue to produce wines which seem to improve with each vintage. Everyone knows of Argentinian Malbec but look for a Bonarda for something different. Bonarda will often have many of the same taste

characteristics but a bit more of a smoky hint on the palate.

Don’t be afraid of Indiana wines. Nothing frustrates me more than the “oh, those are sweet wines” response when Hoosier wines are men-tioned. Yes, most big Indiana wines haul in the vast portion of their bot-tom line from sweet and fruit wines. But Bill Oliver, Ted Huber, and others are making drink-able dry reds which get better with every vintage.

Educate YourselfMost wine drinkers

want to enjoy a glass now and then and probably don’t have the same inter-est as a wine writer. But to really understand wine visit a vineyard anywhere and take a vineyard tour. You’ll learn more about wine surrounded by

grapes than you will in 20 tasting room visits.

Lobby your LegislatorIndiana is the last of

the 50 states banning Sunday alcohol sales. The issue is going to be addressed in the coming legislative session. It’s finally time. Grassroots support makes a differ-ence when it’s over-whelming. If you don’t think so, just think back to last year’s incredible reaction pro and con to the legislature’s actions on the gay marriage fight.

Your voice matters.

Wine TravelA wine vacation can be

lots of fun and you’re almost always in a beautiful location. A simple trip would be a nice two or three-day visit to Traverse City. Explore the wineries of Leelanau and Old

Mission Peninsulas. If you’ve never been to Napa/Sonoma, make 2015 the year you check that off your bucket list. Whether you are a casual or very serious wino, Napa/Sonoma is a terrific vacation.

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The following events and activities will take place at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature

Preserve, located at 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles.

Vintage Book Sale Begins Jan. 10Pre-read books and magazines make

great finds with bargains on such topics as gardening, nature, art and more. Sale continues while supply lasts.

Creation Stations for KidsSaturday, Jan. 10, 1 to 3 p.m.

Creation Stations are fun for children ages 9 through 13. In Clay Creations class, kids can make and bake clay ani-mals, plants and food. Upcoming sta-tions focus on making cards and bas-kets. Register for an individual session for $12 or $10 for members. Sign up for all three upcoming sessions for $30 or $24 for members. People must register by Thursday, Jan. 8.

Winter Twig IdentificationSunday, Jan. 11, 2 to 4 p.m.

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Cost is $10 or $8 for members.

Snowflake SaturdaySaturday, Jan. 17

Embrace the beauty of snow with a day of fun snowflake-related activities at Fernwood. Compete for the title of “Most Amazing Snowcreation” in a Snowman Invitational in the garden. Pieces will be judged at 3 p.m. Adults can enjoy a snowshoe hike from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring snowshoes and bundle up for a guided hike to look for and discuss the many different kinds of snowflakes. The fee is $10 or $8 for members. Kids ages 5 and up can take a walk through the gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. to hunt for snowflakes and then make a snowflake craft. Class fee is $5 or $4 for members. Please register by Jan. 15.

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The artistry and time-honored tradition of epic storytelling through dance will delight audi-ences at the Lake Michi-gan College Mendel Center Mainstage when the Russian National Ballet Theatre presents Don Quixote on Satur-day, Jan. 10, 2015, at 4 p.m. Tickets for the Russian National Ballet Theatre presents Don Quixote start at $34 and are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lmcmainstage.org. Spe-cial rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or [email protected].

Artist and Pokagon Po-tawatomi tribal citizen Jason Wesaw will con-duct a workshop outlin-ing his unique process of producing work with clay directly harvested from the Great Lakes. Learn about historical native pottery while creating your own one-of-a-kind artworks alongside the artist. Participants will use clay harvested in and around South Bend. Early bird tuition is $80

before Dec. 10. After Dec. 10, tuition is $100.

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Sarett Nature Center’s popular Gourmet Glide or Walk takes place on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to pass along, your own table service and favorite beverage. Sarett will provide soups and hot beverages. The fee is $8 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Equipment rentals will be also be available. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register.

Jan. 10-11

The Twin City Players announces its first sec-ond stage production of its 2014-2015 season, the engaging comedy Educating Rita, by Willy Russell, directed by Bob Myers. Performance dates are Jan. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Edu-cating Rita is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Group rates are also available. All seats

are reserved. Reserva-tions can be made by calling the TCP box of-fice at 269-429-0400. TCP is also offering on-line ticket purchases at twincityplayers.org.

Jan. 11

South Bend Civic The-atre is creating new op-portunities for bringing onstage and backstage talent to their produc-tions in 2015. On Sun-day January 11th and Tuesday January 13th, SBCT will hold audi-tions for four upcoming shows: Spamalot, A Be-handing in Spokane, Ve-nus in Fur, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Actors will have the opportunity to list their preference of shows to be considered for in this new format. The auditions will begin promptly at 6 PM and will be held at the Scottish Rite building (across the parking lot from South Bend Civic Theatre on Main Street). More infor-mation, including cast-ing breakdowns for all shows and download-able sides are available at sbct.org.

Jan. 14

Southwestern Michigan College’s first Ceramics Invitational Jan. 8-Feb. 5, 2015. The opening reception in the SMC Art Gallery, room 108 of the Dale A. Lyons Build-

ing on the Dowagiac campus, is set for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. Visit swmich.edu for more information.

Jan. 15

Edwardsburg BSA Troop 593 invites everyone to attend the Open House for Venturing Crew 593, open to all youth 14 to 21 years old, girls and boys, interested in outdoor ac-tivities, high adventure, leadership development and fun. The open house runs from 7 to 9 p.m., and regular meetings are held every other Thurs-day at Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, lo-cated at 68961 Lake St. in Edwardsburg.

Jan. 17

Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles will host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church, located at 302 Cedar St. in Niles. All books are 50 cents. Free warm beverages will be provided while visitors browse.

Jan. 23

The second of three per-formances in the 2014-2015 Hanson Theatre Living Room Series is on tap for Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the LMC Mendel Center with Wild Ponies.Tickets for Wild

Ponies are $15 and $10 for Mendel Center Mainstage series ticket holders, students, and seniors. They are avail-able by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Of-fice at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lmcmain-stage.org. For informa-tion about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special ar-rangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or [email protected].

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South Bend’s fourth an-nual BrewFest will take place at the Century Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, and will show-case specialty and craft beers from local brewer-ies from South Bend and the surrounding areas. In concordance with South Bend’s 150th birthday celebration, attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than 150 beer varieties and fla-vors. The first 150 peo-ple through the door will also receive a special, commemorative gift. In addition to the beer tast-ing, BrewFest will also feature live music, pret-zel necklaces, live home brew demonstrations and a charity auction.

The New Troy Flea Mar-ket returns Jan. 24 to the

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Journeyman Distillery will be hosting a pop-up dinner from Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine. Tickets for the 8 course dinner are $75 and are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1080226.

Jan. 25

BrewFest, an annual beer sampling event hosted by Century Cen-ter will be held on Sat-urday, Jan. 24, 2015, in downtown South Bend. The collaboration be-tween Century Center and Transpo comes as an effort to promote safety and responsible practices amongst Brew-Fest participants.

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Skip’s Restaurant hosts the Sweetness of Har-bor Country! This spec-tacular event includes a chocolate fountain, ice sculptures, and deli-cious appetizers. Taste and vote for your favor-ite entry in the Chocolate Classic Bake-off! This menagerie of choco-late goodies showcases some of the best chefs and chocolate bakers in the area. If that’s not sweet enough, several

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Thrill on the Hill will start on Friday the 30th with a 5-9 p.m. run and then an adult “midnight run” from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. Then all day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Un-limited runs for $3! We provide your sledding tube! Contact City Hall at 269-695-3844 for more details. Or click the pic-ture above for the Thrill’s Facebook page.

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The 2015 Michiana Boat and Sports Show will be from noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Cen-tury Center in South Bend. Admission is $3 per person. Children un-der 12 are admitted for free. More information is available at http://centu-

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Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday Jan. 31, at Flaherty Park in Wa-tervliet, Michigan, Es-sential Discs and Fla-herty Flingers Disc Golf Club will offer Ice Bowl at Flaherty Park. Cost is $25 plus two cans of food. All donations will benefit the North Berrien Food Pantry in Coloma.The North Berrien Food Pantry feeds 200 fami-lies per month on aver-age in Northern Berrien County. Last year this event raised only $250 in cash and about 200lbs of food. This year the goal is to raise at least $1,000 in cash and and 1000 lbs in food for the Food Pan-try to continue to serve our community.

The New Troy Flea Mar-ket returns Jan. 31 to the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd, New Troy. Past flea markets included tools, housewares, antiques,

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Feb. 5

Get ready to participate in some mid-winter laughs when Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy come to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Jim Be-lushi and the Board of Comedy start at $36 and are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lm-cmainstage.org. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party op-tions, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or [email protected].

Feb. 14

The Lake Michigan Col-lege Mendel Center Mainstage welcomes the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia as they present The Very Hun-gry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, for two shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets for The Very Hungry Cat-erpillar and Other Eric

Carle Favorites start at $14 and are available through the LMC Men-del Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or www.lmcmainstage.org. Spe-cial rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or [email protected].

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at 211 West Lincoln Avenue in Goshen or at the Information desk in the center of the Concord Mall in Elkhart. Categories this year include: Capture the Cold, Nature of the Photo, Activities in the Parks and a special category for youth. Complete descriptions and entry forms can be found at www.elkhartcountyparks.org.

All photographs submitted will be placed on display in the Community Room at the Concord Mall from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 through noon Friday, Jan. 30.

As part of the display the Elkhart County Parks will be hosting a series of free workshops and seminars open to the public. All workshops will be held in the Community Room of the Concord Mall.

Workshop times and topics are as follows:Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. — “Under the Surface” — Go under the

surface and explore the fascinating animal life found in our local waters, presented by Tom Arendt.

Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. — “A Garden View” — Take a photograph-ic tour through the Calendar Garden at DeFries Gardens and discover the beauty of its plant and animal life from two landscaper’s different perspec-tives, presented by Jon Cutrell and Pam Peterson.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. — “The Rise of Industrial Elkhart” — This program will use historical imagery to explore the rise of many of Elkhart County’s most prominent industries, presented by Matthew Schuld, Manager, Elkhart County Historical Museum.

Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. — “The Old Grind” — An evening of discussion on the interesting history of Indiana’s oldest continuously operat-ing grist mill, Bonneyville Mill, presented by John Jenney, Mill Manager, Bonneyville Mill.

For more information on the 35th Annual Elkhart County Parks Photo Contest or the free workshops please these contact the Elkhart County Parks administration office at 574-535-6458 or visit their web site at www.elkhartcountyparks.org.

Call for EntriesElkhart County Parks seeking photos for annual contest

off the water - january 8-14, 2015

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