You’ve walked by that fractured painting of the tall woman in the yellow dress many times. Perhaps you’ve wondered: what happened to her calves? Lecturer in Art Sam Knecht first stumbled upon the paintings in Ann Arbor at the owner’s apartment. But he immediately knew something was wrong. The main features of the painting remained...
With spring in the air, the Hillsdale Garden Club will begin its 92nd year with new growth. This month, 6-8 members will celebrate Arbor Day with the elementary schools and provide 400-500 evergreen seedlings for the students to grow. The club has been inactive because of the winter months, but as April and May approach,...
The scene is Monroe Street, Hillsdale, MI. Standing on the platform of the old depot, you wait and listen. When will it arrive? “That eerie sound of a train whistle blowing triggers memories of a distant time in the past when 40 or more trains per day ran through Hillsdale County, with 22 routed through...
Jackson, Michigan, instituted its own meal distribution program this month. The project started on Feb. 1, seeking to support the members of the community and the local restaurants through the purchase of meals. Inspired by a Vermont-based program called Everyone Eats, Jackson community affairs manager, Mindy Bradish-Orta, sought to create a similar program for the...
Here’s to You Pub & Grub was recently nominated, among 130 other Michigan restaurants, for “Best Outdoor Seating.” With the help of local readers, Amy Sherman, reporter of MLive’s Michigan Best and former restaurant chef, nominated Pub & Grub for its reputation among diners for good food, good atmosphere, and a creative menu. “They are...