New leader at Albion museum makes learning exciting for kids
Kathy Fischer arrived this year at the Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum in Albion to lead a covert operation: disguise more learning as fun for thousands of area children.
Local band making big connections
This summer has been “overwhelming,” “gruesome” and “pretty cool” for local band Farwell so far.
Bands feeling pain at the pump when it comes to touring
High gas prices are affecting everyone, but even musicians are becoming more reluctant to get their motors running and head out on the highway.
Royal Lipizzan Stallions coming to Hillsdale
The Original Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria will appear at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds.
History on display at Walker Tavern site
Three centuries of history will be re-enacted Saturday and Sunday at Walker Tavern Historic Site in Cambridge Junction.
Car show at MIS to feature Mitten Mets
The Mitten Mets will host its 2008 invitational in conjunction with the Onsted Kiwanis Show Car Nationals on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival features three new plays
It is a year of firsts for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival.
Summer pocket guide
We’ve put together a handy pocket guide listing events in and around Jackson this summer.
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‘All’s Well’ with Shakespeare production
Unlike most romantic comedies, Shakespeare’s “All’s Well That Ends Well” doesn’t provide the audience with sympathetic lead characters to root for.
Reviewed: "All's Well That Ends Well"
‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ family-friendly, cheesy
Is it fantastic as film fantasy? Not really.
Reviewed: 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'
Del Toro brings signature approach to second ‘Hellboy’
Don’t get too concerned with the story. It is a distant second to the look of this movie.
Reviewed: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'
‘Wanted’ a guilty pleasure
This modern-day fantasy about an ages-old brotherhood of assassins is an over-the-top guilty pleasure.
Reviewed: 'Wanted'
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Local band making big connections
This summer has been “overwhelming,” “gruesome” and “pretty cool” for local band Farwell so far.
- Bands feeling pain at the pump when it comes to touring
By Bill Chapin Jul 21, 9:45 AM - Local events give performers a shot at the big time
By Jacob Carpenter Jul 14, 1:49 PM - Ron Hyden still pickin’ after some trying times
By Bill Chapin Jul 10, 11:24 AM
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Film
‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ family-friendly, cheesy
Is it fantastic as film fantasy? Not really.
- Del Toro brings signature approach to second ‘Hellboy’
By Rick Bentley Jul 07, 2:10 PM - Getting lucky with Dirty Harry
By Stephen Whitty Jul 07, 10:07 AM - ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on big screen
Jackson Citizen Patriot Jun 26, 11:08 AM
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Art
Art 634 complex taking shape
The latest step is a new entrance to the 40,000-square-foot building.
- Art notes
By Bill Chapin Jul 10, 1:15 PM - Art notes
By Bill Chapin Jul 03, 10:43 AM - Kids can learn about puppets
Jackson Citizen Patriot Jun 26, 11:07 AM
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‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’
Guillermo del Toro’s stylized saga continues with ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army.’
- ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ — Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem star in New Line Cinema’s release of Eric Brevig’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”
- “Titanic: The Musical” — “Titanic: The Musical” comes to the Croswell Opera House in Adrian.
- ‘The Incredible Hulk’ — ‘The Incredible Hulk’ hit theaters Friday.
Farwell update, photos from Warped Tour show
If you saw my story in Sunday's paper about Jackson hardcore band Farwell, you know the group has been working hard to g. […]
Salvo 2. - How, what, when, why
Glad to be back for the second salvo of By Local. Since last time I figured out there's so much going on I'll have to di. […]
Art Events
Ave Veneklasen offers life drawing sessions at Studio Deeplyart, 634 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, MI. Contact Ave at www.de. […]
