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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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Grapes & Grains Saturday

September 3, 2014
Grapes & Grains Saturday

PENTWATER — Harbor Hospice has changed its annual “Art & Wine at the Harbor” benefit up a bit this year. It is now Grapes & Grains to allow for the addition of craft beer tasting. The event is Saturday, Sept. 6 from 2-5 p.m. at Snug Harbor Marina downtown. Tickets are $30 in advance, available at the Harbor Hospice office…

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