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Movie studio looking for extras for new movie.

September 14, 2014

MANISTEE — Pure Flix and 10 West Studios will be having an extras casting call on Monday, September 15, from 4:30-9 p.m at the Days Inn of Manistee for the upcoming movie “Believe.” The studios are asking for dedicated members of the local communities to bring life and reality to this production, “Believe”. There will be compensation for these roles. Please bring…

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A smokin’ good time

September 12, 2014
A smokin’ good time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — The Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival is kicking into high gear this evening as a wonderful, smoky aroma fills the air. Competitors from all over the country in a Michigan-sanctioned Kansas City BBQ cook-off are getting their slow-cooked, savory meats underway. Saturday is the main day of the event that celebrates feasting on…

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Oceana County native to read from her book.

September 11, 2014
Oceana County native to read from her book.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Writers of The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present two free readings as part of the group’s Writer-in-Residence program. Anne-Marie Oomen, Michigan author and teacher, will speak at two readings, the first on poetry  Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the second on non-fiction the following Saturday, September 27, from…

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EF is here to stay

September 3, 2014
EF is here to stay

ROTHBURY – It looks like the Electric Forest Festival is here to stay for the next decade … as long as it gets support from the Grant Township Board. The Double JJ Ranch and AEG Live, a national concert promotion company that acquired Electric Forest co-organizer Madison House Presents in January, agreed to a 10-year deal to keep the gigantic…

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Irish Festival will kick off with anniversary celebration.

September 3, 2014

MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival is having a party to celebrate its 15th anniversary called Ar Scoona. The festival will open the pub tent at Heritage Landing on Thursday, September 11th, from 5pm – 11pm, for Muskegon Ar Scoona, which means “On Tap” in Gaelic. The Ar Scoona will feature live entertainment with Seamus Kennedy, Crossbow, Moxie, and Socks in the…

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