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Percy Jackson party at library.

October 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — Fans of Percy Jackson are invited to a party Wednesday, October 15 at 4 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch to celebrate the publication of the newest title by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods.  Fans will have the opportunity to participate in MCDL’s Olympic Games to see if they have what it takes to be a hero…

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Auditions for ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

September 26, 2014

MANISTEE — The Manistee Civic Players will present “Miracle on 34th Street” in December. Auditions will be held next week. Director Carol Burba is looking for men, women and children of all ages to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and learn a group song to sing.  No preparation necessary. Show Description:   Kris Kringle takes on the…

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Locally filmed movie looking for extras.

September 23, 2014

MANISTEE — 10 West Studios is looking for more extras for the local filming of the movie “Believe.” Filming of the movie began last Friday. Extras are needed for the following dates and locations: Thursday, Sept. 25, 11:50 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday. This will be a high class restaurant scene filmed at the Blue Fish Restaurant in Manistee. The…

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Michigan State Museum exhibit opens at West Shore.

September 19, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — The Manierre Dawson Gallery will open a new exhibition on Sept. 22, from the Michigan State University Museum that consists of photographic interpretive banners and a reproduction of an Idlewild history quilt by Michigan quilter Deonna Todd Greed. The exhibit, titled “Welcome to Idlewild; the Black Eden of Michigan,” was a collaborative project by residents and scholars of…

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Locally filmed movie showing for free at Harvest Festival.

September 17, 2014
Locally filmed movie showing for free at Harvest Festival.

SCOTTVILLE — “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure” will be showing, for free, this Friday at the Scottville Harvest Festival. The locally written, directed and produced movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. Chairs will be available but movie-goers can also bring blankets (no lawn chairs allowed in the center). The Scottville Optimist…

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