Now through Sept. 29, “Enduring Vision,” a selection from the Perception Gallery based in Grand Rapids, Michigan is on display in Hillsdale’s Daughtrey Gallery in the Sage Center for the Arts. The Perception Gallery is owned by Kim Smith, a Grand Rapids resident who has been working with art since the 70s. Smith moved...
Author: Vivian Hughbanks (Vivian Hughbanks)
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Navy SEAL’s parents recount son’s death
“We got him, dad.” “Got who?” Billy Vaughn asked. “I’m not going to tell you over the phone,” Chief Petty Officer Aaron Vaughn said. “But go turn on the TV in an hour.” Billy Vaughn related the story of May 1, 2011 — the day his son, a member of the elite SEAL Team Six,...
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Michigan senate race: Land now within 2 percentage points of Peters
As Nov. 4 approaches, Rep. Gary Peters, the democratic candidate vying for retiring Sen. Carl Levin’s senate seat, is widening his lead on republican opponent Terri Lynn Land, according to new poll results released this week. Mitchell Research’s Sept. 14 poll shows Peters two percentage points ahead of Land — a seven percent decrease from...
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Things to do and see this week
FrIday, Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. Faculty Chamber Recital Markel Auditorium Featuring Brad Blackham, piano; Melissa Knecht, viola; David Peshlakai, cello; Kristen Matson, soprano; Amy Ley, harp; Andrew Sprung, clarinet; Jaimie Wagner, flute; Cynthia Duda Pant, bassoon; and senior Larae Ferguson, violin. Friday, Sept. 12 | 7 p.m. – midnight Open-mic Night The...
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Freshmen land eight roles in Tower Players’ “Almost, Maine”
Classes had just resumed when scores of aspiring thespians marched over to the Sage Center for the Arts on Aug. 28 to audition for the Tower Players’ production of “Almost, Maine.” Almost 50 students showed up to try out for the 20 available roles. Director and lighting designer Michael Beyer is happy to put on...