The weekend concludes Sunday, November 30, with two free showings of The Polar Express at the Riviera Theatre at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Caroling, hot cocoa, and horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available in the afternoon.
Farrand Hall’s original location in Colon opened in 2019 and quickly built a following for its farm-to-table approach, inventive menus, and focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. In 2023, the owners added a bakery and production kitchen in Colon, expanding their capacity and supporting both retail and restaurant operations.
Shrek the Musical runs from November 14-16 at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for both children and adults.
Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost reflects on the lives and legacies of three childhood heroes who, each in their own way, practiced radical kindness.
Naomi Ludman, chair of the Cass County Democratic Party, writes, "Our representative democracy only works when we all believe it works based on our lived experiences. This is one reason that many disillusioned voters are turning to Ranked Choice Voting."
Watershed Voice invites readers to share their Halloween spirit. Send photos of you, your friends, family, or pets in costume to maxwell@watershedvoice.com. If we receive enough submissions, we’ll publish a Watershed Voice reader costume gallery next week. All are welcome.
The book follows two boys as they face challenges on each hole of an 18-hole course, learning about the world, teamwork, and friendship along the way. All proceeds from the event, including 100% of the author’s royalties, will be donated to the Cassopolis food shelf to help feed local families in need.
The panel featured five journalists, each representing a different outlet within the collaborative, of which Watershed Voice is a member: Gordon Evans of WMUK, Lem Montero of Public Media Network, Aya Miller of MLive, Kathy Jennings of Second Wave Media, and Reed Williams of NowKalamazoo.
After several years of planning, research and grant writing, construction on the amphitheater is nearing completion. The grand opening event will not only mark an infrastructural milestone but serve as a showcase for local musicians.
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer says Paul Thomas Anderson's new film is both a propulsive stoner action comedy and a moving father/daughter tale.
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