The music scene in Calhoun County heats up in the summer. You’ll find some unusual venues, from a grocery store to a movie theater to a golf course. BINDER PARK ZOO The zoo stays up late every Wednesday in July. Walk around the park, get a drink and catch a live concert. There will be animals to…
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Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, drones, Ferris wheels or fireworks. It all happens around the Fourth of July. New to the event? Here are some tips. WHEN IS IT? The festival goes from July 2 to 6. If you want to see the Thunderbirds…
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This year, the Bohm Theatre in Albion is going to see stars. “We’re going to blow the roof off the Bohm Theatre with this line-up,” said Shannon Aikens, Executive Director for the Friends of the Bohm Theatre. In celebration of 10 years, the Bohm is bringing in some big names for 2025. Each concert…
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New Story Community Books put “community” in the name because owners Tom and Kimberly Batterson are determined to connect. It may be to connect people to books, to fandoms or to each other. The store is based in Marshall but pops up in surprising places. The grown-up book fair at Territorial…
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We know what you like: Artwork, coffee, music and the smell of books. Half a day If you’re here for half a day, look for our biggest art pieces. Color the Creek Mural Tour This yearly festival has generated dozens of murals in Battle Creek. Artists come from all over the United States to create…
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The August weather will be hot, but Battle Creek will be cool with a major art event that happens for an entire week. Color the Creek brings artists from all over the country to paint murals in the city. To find a map and guide to all of the past murals (more than 30!) stop at the Battle Creek…
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Look around downtown Marshall, and you’ll see a lot: books, doughnuts, antique chandeliers, toys, artwork and wine. What you won’t see is big box stores or fast-food restaurants. Each small business is thoughtfully curated, ideal for an afternoon spent looking for treasures. Here are some…
Read MorePrevious Next Small Business Saturday sits in the middle of the biggest shopping weekend of the year, a reminder to buy local. We’ve asked some business owners what they’d recommend for this holiday season. Custom gift basket from Bee Gifted Looking for a gift basket but want something more…
Read MoreIf your happy place is putting up winter decorations as soon as November hits, then add these stores on your list. Cornwell’s Turkeyville While this restaurant/theater/RV Park is known for its all-turkey menu, it has a pretty nifty gift shop, too. They go all-out for Christmas, with ornaments…
Read MoreCalhoun County is a hot spot for blues, from the wailing of an electric guitar to the twang of bluegrass. Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, big-name musicians come here to jam. Embrace the winter blues at the Ice, Wine, Beer and Blues, a weekend festival in Marshall. Sip on libations and…
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