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The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band will give a special performance at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street in St. Joseph, on Friday, May 25th at 7:30pm.
Now in its 12th year of bringing its unique blend of traditional big band and contemporary jazz arrangements to the summer venues of Michigan’s beautiful southwest region, the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band is becoming one of the premier big bands in the Midwest. This season, the band will be performing music from the classic big band libraries of jazz composers like Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and Count Basie, but also showcasing the sounds of more contemporary ensembles like Gordon Goodwin, Fred Sturm, and Tom Kubis. The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band is committed to preserving the uniquely American art form of big band jazz.
The musicians in the band’s ranks include on saxophones: Andrea Gentry (Alto), Anne Jensen (Alto), Chris Keech (Tenor), Jeff Bopp (Tenor), and Rob Funk (Bari). Trombonists are Cheryl Thomas, Michael Ostrander, Tom Farrand, Carl Steffens and Brad Jensen (Bass Trombone). On trumpets are Steve Bizoe, Tom Crowner, John Poehner, and Kevin Renfro. The rhythm section is comprised of Kim McCavit (Keyboard), Dustin Lowe (Guitar), Doug Wegscheid (Bass), and Joe Trojan (Percussion).
The band will be joined by vocalist Michelle Bythrow. Michele was born and raised in St. Joseph, Michigan, and found a love for singing very young. She received a scholarship to study voice at Denver University and then went on to complete a music education degree (with vocal emphasis) at Indiana University, Bloomington. She has performed professionally as a singer, dancer and actress both locally and nationally, in styles ranging from opera to jazz. She recently received a Master’s of Sacred Music Degree from Notre Dame University. She is a private voice teacher and adjunct faculty member at Bethel College. She is a music minister and conducts a choir at River Valley Church in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Tickets for the event are $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please visit www.lakeeffectjazz.org or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or call 269-983-3688.
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For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Kendra Yerian
Lighthouse Fibers
269.281.0444
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Lighthouse Fibers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
404 State Street, downtown St. Joseph, May 22nd at 5:30 pm.
May 14, 2012 – St. Joseph, MI. We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Lighthouse Fibers. The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30 p.m.
Conveniently located in St. Joseph’s downtown district at 404 State Street, Lighthouse Fibers is St. Joseph’s best source for yarn, including Noro, Ella Rae, Cascade, Debbie Bliss, Lorna’s Laces and others as well as a selection of hand painted Indie yarns. We have an ever growing inventory of knitting accessories, spinning supplies and finished products by local fiber artists. Everything to make knitting fun and rewarding for novice and expert alike. Our knowledgeable sales staff always puts you and your knitting needs first, making sure you're taken care of and treated well. We provide a comfortable atmosphere that makes each shopping experience or class session a pleasure. We love knitting and are designing our classes, private lessons, and finishing services around helping people discover and enjoy knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts to the fullest! Stop in and visit us soon. Please contact proprietor Kendra Yerian at
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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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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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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 Festival', May 26, 2012 from 2pm to 10 pm. Admission is $10 for those 21 and up in advance and $12 the day of. There will be live entertainment by Michel Monte Blue from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Venitia Sekema and Mike Caron from 5:00 to 6:30 PM and The Idyllmen featuring Danny Dine & Rick Willey from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Area artists and jewelry designers will have tables set up to peruse and shop for 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 and on site bottle sales are also available.Children can come and use our pool while parents attend the wine festival as long as they are with a sitter or adult and stay in the pool and/or kids play area while on hotel premises.Confirmed participating wineries include: Contessa, Domain Berrien, Free Run, Karma Vista, Lemon Creek, Round Barn, St. Julian, White Pine, Founders and Gravity Cellars (t). Artist showing their work include: Dave Smykan, Miranda Skibbe of M'S Jems, David Wilkinson, Brunson Hill Art House (Laura Sandmann & Tad Eastman), Jan Hubble, Carol Brandt, Barb Vegter, live painting by Tyler Kendal Faraone, Christina Root Jewelry, Mary Burk and Stephanie Carlson.For more information email
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or call 269-983-7341. Tickets will be available in advance at the hotels front desk May 6. All ticket holders will be registered to win two available Wine Trail Getaways for the fall season. We hope you will come enjoy the amazing wines that our area has to offer!
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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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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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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.
