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Black Eden Brews' interior is pictured with the smiling faces of (from left) Artist Tabitha “Tab” Rasul, Black Eden Brews Owner/Manager Nicolena Stubbs and an unidentified art lover seated at a table at the “Sacred Lakes and Places” art exhibit opening. Photo courtesy of Nicolena Stubbs.

Idlewild’s Black Eden Brews

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Photo for old-time radio mystery is of an old upright wooden radio with a cathedral-type face and A.M. F.M. tuning and volume dials. Photo by Mark Saxby, Unsplash dot com.

Old-time radio mystery to haunt the stage

May 28, 2026 No Comments

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Photo for Idlewild historic tour is an image of Jean Howell looking at signage that includes a map of the Idlewild community found at the Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center in Idlewild. Photo by Kevin Howell.

Idlewild historic tour offered

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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Patina announces relocation

May 26, 2026 1 Comment

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Photo for History of the Easter Bunny and his eggs is of the Easter Bunny and was taken by Grace Grogan, the author of the story.

History of the Easter Bunny and his eggs

April 4, 2026 No Comments

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Image of Bessie Smith with short-cropped hair holding feathers in her arms was taken by Carl Van Vechten. Photo is in the public domain, Library of Congress.

Radio show host to recite local poet’s verse

March 8, 2026 No Comments

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Image for paddle auction to raise funds for scholarships is a photograph of Sheriff's Deputy Mason Stapley in his uniform standing next to his mother Heather in a park, possibly in Brethren. it is a sunny day and Heather is wearing sunglasses. Both are smiling.

Paddle auction to fund new scholarship for students

February 24, 2026 No Comments

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Community to celebrate local poet’s new book

February 21, 2026 No Comments

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Image for Near and Farr Friends is a tabletop with coffee beans arranged to form a heart.

Near and Farr Friends’ 2026 programming schedule announced

January 20, 2026 No Comments

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Image is a quote that says I Have a Dream. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Manistee community to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 16, 2026 No Comments

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Photo of the migrant sculpture by Dewey Blocksma outside Wee Bee Jammin north of Bear Lake, Michigan. Four people instrumental in the sculpture's installation are pictured to the left of it. Photo courtesy of Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County.

Events to honor farm workers

January 14, 2026 No Comments

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Photo for Beat the Winter Blues: 7 tips to stay sane shows two-letter Scrabble words, a Muir Woods puzzle box and pieces, a cookbook open to a recipe for cassoulet and four books waiting to be read. Everything is in front of an electric fireplace. Photo by Pat Stinson.

Beat the winter blues: 7 tips to stay sane

January 14, 2026 No Comments

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  • Advertisement for the Lake County Historical Society presents Folk Fridays. 2026 Music and Performance Series. Free outdoor concerts, rain or shine at the Lake County Historical Society Museum, 915 North Michigan Avenue also known as U.S. 10 in Baldwin. Concerts start 7 p.m. Fridays in July and August. Schedule is as follows: Songwriter Chris Valillo with Power of Song in Democracy, July 31. He is pictured playing banjo and singing. Lee Murdock with his program Land of Singing Waters, August 7. He is pictured singing and playing the acoustic guitar. Reverend Robert Jones presents an evening with Leadbelly on 14. He is pictured wearing a suit and a he is resting his arm on his guitar. On August 21 is A Side of Growlers, a trio of guitar, fiddle and upright bass with toe tappin American Music. The series is funded by donations through the Zimmerman Charitable Trust, Lake County Community Foundation, the families of Carlson, Dionne and Bradford-Tripp and private donations.
    Advertisement for Anchored Designs Boutique in Onekama. Women's clothing, gifts and a children's section. Works by local artists and Michigan-made products. Located at 4857 Main Street (also known as M-22) in Onekama or shop online at anchored designs boutique dot com. Or click anywhere on this ad. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone number is 2-3-1-8-8-9-7-1-0-3.
    Advertisement for Lake and Latte in Onekama Michigan includes a drawing of steaming cup of coffee set against blue waves and sand beach of Portage Lake or Lake Michigan. Serving coffee drinks, sandwiches, bakery goodies and offering art. Located at 4850 Main Street (also known as M-22). Open Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click on this ad to be taken to the facebook page.
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