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3-woman play “Fighting Words” this weekend only

July 17, 2014
3-woman play “Fighting Words” this weekend only

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — While studying at college, Brigette Estola discovered a three-woman play, “Fighting Words” that she thought would be perfect for her to perform with her mother, Nancy Estola. The Ludington resident, who now lives in New York City, has come home to take part in the play, with her mother, this weekend at AM Galleries…

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Shagway Arts Barn preserves family’s heritage, celebrates creativity

July 16, 2014
Shagway Arts Barn preserves family’s heritage, celebrates creativity

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — Preserving heritage and history is something that comes natural to sisters Judy and Nancy Miller. The two grew up vacationing at their grandparents’ farm on West Shagway Road. They were raised learning the history of the farm and the history of Mason County, which is natural for the great-nieces of the late Rose…

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Summerween at the library

July 15, 2014
Summerween at the library

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will be celebrating Halloween a little early this year. On Monday, July 28, the Ludington branch will hold a Summerween celebration for children 8 and older beginning at 11 a.m. Crafts, games, trick-or-treating and scary stories (children appropriate) will be held. Check out the library’s schedule at www.MCDLibrary.org for other activities at the…

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Keeping promises, John Merchant is a musical purist

July 15, 2014
Keeping promises, John Merchant is a musical purist

TONIGHT’S CONCERT AT THE CLOWN BAND SHELL HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. John Merchant will be rescheduled for a later date this summer. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature John Merchant. Hailing from Ludington, John has been playing music around the area for years and is excited for this special performance…

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Photographer will present at arts center

July 13, 2014
Photographer will present at arts center

LUDINGTON – Al Geist of Geist Arts will give a one-hour presentation on photography on Friday, August 1 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Main Gallery of Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA).  This presentation is offered in conjunction with the current “Botanicals” exhibit at LACA, in which Geist has three pieces displayed. Geist began his photography journey while stationed in Iceland…

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