Rehearsals are underway at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville for the longest-running play in modern theater, Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” which opens on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. According to the show’s director, Kristin Hood, the Sauk puts on a mystery or thriller every fall, and Agatha Christie immediately came to her mind for this year. She said she...
Culture
Osmond brings Western opera to China: Hillsdale voice instructor performs in Guangzhou
Giving a style of music its debut is no small task. But if the dozens of roses onstage after the performance are any indication, Melissa Osmond’s performance was a success. Melissa Osmond, teacher of music at Hillsdale College, traveled to Guangzhou, China, this June to perform a soprano opera concert. The concert was, according to many audience members, the city’s...
Hillsdale students, professors visit ArtPrize: Grand Rapids hosts annual art show until Oct. 11
Every year, thousands of artists attempt to define art in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, at ArtPrize, a 19-day art show from Sept. 2 to Oct. 11. This year Professor of Art Barbara Bushey is joining those ranks of artists by showing three of her quilts at the ArtPrize venue Processing Fiber. Last year, Lecturer of Art Doug Coon entered three...
In review: ‘Ancient Winds’ — Pongracic’s band releases new album
In its latest album, “Ancient Winds,” The Madeira takes listeners on a journey around the Mediterranean and shows that surf rock appeals to more than beach bums. With plenty of reverb in the guitars and dynamic contrasts by the drums, “Ancient Winds” is an excellent example of contemporary surf rock. The Madeira released its fourth studio album, “Ancient Winds,” on...
