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Arts & Culture

Pentwater Arts Council awards teacher grants

December 17, 2024

PENTWATER — Established in 2022 by the Pentwater Arts Council, the Oceana County Teacher Grant program is in its third year of awarding grant money to teachers involved in providing art, music and drama education to Oceana students.  To date, the Oceana Teacher Grant Program has awarded over $9,000 to Oceana schools’ art, music and drama departments for student enrichment…

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Shelby Bands wrap up marching season and march into Christmas season

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — The Shelby Marching Tigers finished their successful season of marching band, supporting the football team and earning a Division “1” rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Festival in Big Rapids.  The…

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EF unveils initial lineup for 2025 festival

December 3, 2024

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers unveiled the initial lineup Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, for the 2025 festival set for June 19-22 at the Double JJ Resort.  The festival draws tens of thousands people from all over the U.S. and beyond. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars…

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Stained glass creations capture winter’s beauty

December 3, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Working with stained glass is a popular skill taught at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, and members have been quite busy the past few months.   A “Christmas Craft Workshop” recently attracted 15 members who had fun learning to make beautiful Christmas ornaments. One design was a stained glass snowflake.   “The past year has…

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Creole du Nord to perform Friday evening in Hart

December 2, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Creole du Nord Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark…

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