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Thursday, May 24th 7:00 p.m. @ the John E. N. Howard Bandshell
One hour free concert...don't miss it!
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We are giving away two tickets to the PGA! Visit and "like" our Facebook page for information on how to enter. |
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Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
May 20, 2012
Riverview Park, St. Joseph Michigan
Registration at noon, Walk begins at 1:00.
Food, fun, and walking to raise money to find a cure for Cystic FibrosisFor more information visit the St. Joseph Cystic Fibrosis website at: http://www.cfstjoe.com/greatstrides.htm |
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NEWS
Contact: Anna Russo-Sieber, ARS Gallery
269-208-4409
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Date: April 24, 2012
Release: Immediate
BENTON HARBOR ARTS DISTRICT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO HOST A “KNOCKOUT” EXHIBIT MAY 25-OCT. 1
Free Reception, May 25, to Kick Off “I Am the Greatest” Project Featuring John Sauve’s Muhammad Ali-Inspired Sculptures
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Well-known sculptor John Sauve, Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery and the New Territory Arts Association in the Benton Harbor Arts District are bringing 16 Muhammad Ali-inspired sculptures to Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Mich., for a free public art exhibit titled, “I Am the Greatest.” These 5-foot-8-inch sculptures, created by Sauve, will be seen on pathways, sidewalks and rooftops throughout the Benton Harbor Arts District and three St. Joseph locations, May 25-Oct. 1.
The goals of the project are to bring public art to the Benton Harbor Arts District and to celebrate the life of Muhammad Ali, world heavyweight boxing champion, philanthropist and social activist, as well as introduce him to a new generation of young people. During the exhibit, Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery will host workshops for local youth to teach them about Ali as well as offer them an opportunity to create their own Ali-inspired sculptures for display in the exhibit.
Benton Harbor landmarks participating in the public art installation are Water Street Glassworks, The Citadel Dance and Music, Brammall Supply, The Iron Gate, Tabor Hill Wine & Art Gallery, The Livery, Boys & Girls Teen Center, Harbor Shores, The Vincent Place, Maddog 5/1: Revolutionary Fitness, Studios @ 210 and Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery. In neighboring St. Joseph, Mich., sculptures will appear at Krasl Art Center, Box Factory for the Arts and Silver Beach Carousel.
An opening reception for Sauve’s “I Am the Greatest” public art exhibit will be May 25, 6 p.m. (EDT) at Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery, 147 Fifth Street, Benton Harbor. Free to the public, the reception will offer local food, wines and music by indie artist Morgan Ingle and the soulful tunes of Charlene Jones.
For more information about the “I Am the Greatest” project, workshops or the reception, visit iamthegreatestbh.com, annarussoart.com or contact Anna Russo-Sieber at 269-208-4409 or
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
St. Joseph Today seeking Military Veterans, Active Duty and Reservists.
Memorial Day Parade rolls down Lake Boulevard on May 25th
April 4th, 2012 – St. Joseph, MI. St. Joseph Today presents the 2012 Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Frank and Shar Walsh on Friday, May 25th at 12 noon.
All veterans, active duty personnel or reservists wishing to participate are welcome and encouraged to contact Brian Smith at the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, 421 State St. in downtown St. Joseph.
The parade will start at the corner of Park St. and Lake Boulevard (11:30 staging for a 12 noon start) and march down Lake Boulevard towards the John E.N. Howard Bandshell where the annual Memorial ceremony will take place.
For more information call St. Joseph Today at 269.985.1111 or visit www.sjtoday.org |
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Seasonal and Year Round Volunteers are needed to assist in the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center. Various positions including Front Desk Greeters, Event Staff, and Office Assistants are available. Morning and afternoon weekday and weekend shifts are available. Please email
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Come enjoy the wines of what many call the 'Napa of the Midwest' at the Silver Beach Hotel 'Spring Fling Wine and Art Festival', April 21, 2012 from 2pm to 10 pm. Admission is $10 for those 21 and up in advance and $12 on the day of. There will be live entertainment by Mike Struwin, Half Ton Blues Gun and an acoustic set by The Michigan City Vandals. Area artists and jewelry designers will have tables set up to peruse local art while you sip. Appetizer bar of Cheese, Fruit, Breads & Pastries, two tasting tickets and a souvenir wine tasting glass are included in admission. Extra taste tix will be available for $1 each; on site bottle sales are also available. Confirmed participating wineries include: Contessa, Domaine Berrien, Free Run, Karma Vista, Lemon Creek, Round Barn, St. Julian, White Pine, Founders and Gravity Cellars; as well as art by Chartreuse Art Co-Op, Smykan Primitives, M'S Jems, Jamie Johnson, David Wilkinson, Brunson Hill Art House (Laura Sandmann & Tad Eastman) and many more.
For advance tickets or more information email s
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or call 269-983-7341. Tickets will be available at the hotel’s front desk April 1. All ticket holders will be eligible to win two available Wine Trail Getaways for the Fall season. We hope you will come celebrate Michigan Wine Month with us and enjoy the amazing wines that our area has to offer. We will also repeat this festival during Sr. PGA/Memorial Day Weekend on May 26 and have confirmed all the above wineries, artists and music by Venitia Symka & Danny Dine, Michel Monte Bleu, The Idyllmen and Michigan City Vandals. To RSVP on Facebook visit Spring Fling Art & Wine Festival http://www.facebook.com/events/266475743435924/.
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Pennies for Patients - May 10, 2012, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BCCS Bike Ride - June 24, 2012, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Both events take place at the Stevensville office:
Berrien County Cancer Service
7301 Red Arrow Hwy.
Stevensville, MI 49127
269-429-3281
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REMINDER: Monthly membership (merchants, hoteliers, professionals, etc) meetings are always held on the third Wednesday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center, 421 State St.
Open to all current members of St. Joseph Today and those interested in joining...see you there!
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 16th @ 8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center.
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Landlubbers in downtown St. Joseph will encounter scallywags, buried treasure and denizens of the deep this summer! Don't miss the unveiling party on Friday night: Get free Abonmarche Artist Bucks (while supplies last) to spend at participating retailers downtown, meet the artists and enjoy live music...all on State St!
The exhibit will feature 27 sculptures including pirates, treasure chests, dolphins, seahorses, sea turtles and pelicans. Don't miss the pirate ship at the corner of Broad and State streets! The pieces are officially displayed May 19 through Oct. 1.
The exhibit is made possible by generous sponsors, including financial support from the St. Joseph Improvement Association. SJIA’s support, contributed from the beginning, allows the city to host an above-average and highly creative art display that draws thousands each year to the city’s shops, restaurants and beaches. For more information contact Susan Solon at (269) 983-5541 or
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RIDE THE TRAIN TO SILVER BEACH
Coming from Chicago? All aboard for a day at the beach or a week full of fun to St. Joseph, Michigan. The downtown station makes it easy to make any day into a vacation day!
SHOP OUR DOWNTOWN
St. Joseph's historic downtown is anchored along the St. Joseph River, and provides visitors unique shopping experiences. Our merchants are regularly voted Best in the Area among Lake Michigan's Best with many local boutiques, art galleries, jewelry and clothing shops, furniture outlets, and vacation shops. Shop for the fun of it in St. Joe!
HOP ON A WINE TRAIL TOUR
Heard all the wonderful reviews about Southwestern Michigan's wineries? Come explore the wineries and tasting centers for yourself. Take a guided tour or Click here to see our winery members that takes you on an easy self-guided tour to our area vineyards and wineries.
PADDLE THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER
Summer is a great time of year to explore our the St. Joseph by stand-up paddle or kayak. What’s SUP? Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is quickly growing into one of the coolest new ways to get on the water. Relatively easy to do with a little practice, stand up paddling is similar to kayaking – all you need is a body of water and a paddle and you are set to go – it’s a blast! Rentals and shuttle service are available from Outpost Sports , Third Coast Surf Shop. New this season -- Harbor Shores Paddle Sports rentals are available on site at the St. Joseph River access point.
PEDDLE THE BLUFF & BEACH
Rent a bicycle from St. Joseph Today or a Surrey, Tandem, Bullet Bike or Scooter from Scooter Joe's and experience the John and Dee Dee Howard Trail ...it follows paved trails and is suitable for all types of bicycles. Bring your own or rent one. These routes also make for wonderful walking, running and jogging year-round!
STAY AND DINE AT AREA HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Love the comfort of your favorite hotel or the unmistakeable charm of vacationing an of an classy inn, or how about and All-Suite Hotel? Travelers to St. Joe aboard the train have a number of lodging and dining options within walking distance, including Silver Beach Pizza located in the Train Depot.
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May 22-27, 2012
The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course located in Benton Harbor, Mich., has been named the site of the 73nd Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid in 2012 as well as the 75th Senior PGA Championship in May 2014. Benton Harbor is the home of KitchenAid, part of Whirlpool Corporation's unmatched portfolio of leading consumer appliance brands.
Go to the Senior PGA website here.
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MORE... [73rd Senior PGA Championship!]
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 As ST. JOSEPH TODAY grows and expands we are always looking for dynamic photos. Maybe you caught some good shots at one of our events? We want to see pictures from your travels here...show us the people, the sights, the food that make St. Joseph, Michigan so special. Email your image to
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