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From breakfast to dessert,

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From breakfast to dessert,

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For yourentertainment ...FEATURESLOCAL BEST: We asked, and youvoted: Find out which restaurants wonBest Overall, Best Hospitality and BestAmbience. Then flip to the directory forthe rest of the winners. Pages 3-4

CITY OF SOUND : The theme forthis year’s Festival of the Forks is “TheSounds of Albion.” Find out what youcan look forward to hearing. Page 4

GAME GUID E: “Metroid: OtherM” has a long history to uphold,and according to Marcus Anderson,Nintendo once again delivers a strongaction game with aliens. Page 5

BEST DI RECTORY: A profile of win-ners in the Best of the Southwest read-er’s choice survey. Pages 8, 9, 12

BC BUZZ: Put on your game face:Photos from the Battle Creek Centralvs. Harper Creek football game andHistoric Marshall Home Tour. Page 15

REGUL AR FAVORITES:After Hours ......................6Best Bets......................... 7Word Around Town ........7Movie Capsules................7Event Calendar ................10

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BOOKS. MOVIES... we’ve got plenty of fun to goaround.

EDITORANNIE KELLEY: 966-0675; [email protected]

CONTRIBUTORSFEATURES: Andy Fitzpatrick, Justin HinkleyMUSIC: Justin HinkleyCALENDAR: Lori BurcawAFTER HOURS: Bettie GrayGAME GUIDE: Mar cus AndersonPHOTOS: John Grap, Al Lassen, Amber Suedmeyer, M elissa D. Bird and AnnieKelley.

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DEADLINEThe deadline for submitting listings is 5 p.m. Fridaybefore publication date.

QUESTIONS?Annie Kelley: 966.0675; [email protected].

COVER: Chef Randall Ramon serves up a dish at Addington Hills. Photo byAl Lassen/For the Enquirer

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The Enquirer’s Best of the Southwest contest to findthe best eateries in Southwest Michigan has yieldedcontrasting results.

Two of the winners, Clara’s on the River and over-all champion Addington Hills Cafe, represent thewell-known and almost unknown of Battle Creekdining.

Clara’s is a high-profile restaurant situated on theBattle Creek River in the heart of the city. It occupiesthe former Michigan Central Railroad Train Depot,built in 1888. All of that, owner Ross Simpson said,contributed to the restaurant winning Best Ambiance.

“Train stations, and in particularthis one, were a very important partof the city’s history,” Simpson saidSunday.

Whether it was a source for jour-nalists looking for stories from newarrivals in the city a century ago ora moment of respite for woundedsoldiers transferring to Percy JonesArmy Hospital (one of the stretcherssits in the corner of the clock towerdining room), the walls of Clara’shave stories to tell.

Some of those stories are in thewalls themselves. Simpson saidmuch of the woodwork in the eastdining room – where women had towait for trains separated from men– had paint scraped off by hand.

All of the diningareas and the bar boastauthentic mementoesfrom Battle Creek’spast, cereal-based andotherwise; Simpsonsaid the Kellogg Co.printed recreations ofartwork for Clara’s,such as vintage adver-tisements and a portraitof W.K. Kellogg.

The clock towerroom contains memo-rabilia of the building’spast. Railroad signstaken from the area anda schedule board fromthe station hang on thewalls.

Stepping outside forces the past to give way to thepresent of a summertime urban eating experience.

The patio gives diners a view of the river andBattle Creek’s skyline. Live music and an outdoorbar complete the experience. The atmosphere wasinspired by Simpson’s trip to the famous Tavern on theGreen in New York City.

“I added lights reminiscent of a European streetfair, with lights hanging over your head,” he said.

To Simpson, the inside and outside of the placemake for an atmosphere clearly deserving of the BestAmbiance title.

“You can’t duplicate this building,” he said.While a world away and about 20 blocks

from Clara’s, Addington Hills Cafe is no slouchin the ambiance department. However, itwas likely the inviting atmosphere and uniquemenu of fine food that won the restaurant BestHospitality and Best Overall.

“When you come in, you’ll see the stafftalking almost on a first-name basis with every-one in here,” manager and Executive ChefMaurice Cordova said.

That friendly staff will serve up food thatsets it apart from most others in the area.

“I think a big portion of what makes us dif-ferent than other restaurants is everything weget in is fresh and homemade,” Cordova said.“We’re not buying frozen product. We’re notgetting sauces out of a can or a jar.”

The steaks are a big part of the menu.Cordova said the meat comes directly fromstockyards in Chicago. However, another itemalso draws crowds, he said.

“We tried to enter the risotto field about aPHOTOS BY AL LASSEN/FOR THE ENQUIRER

AND JOHN GRAP/THE ENQUIRER

ADDINGTON HILLS CAFE

" Categories won: Best O verall, Best Hospitality.

" Address: 295: E. Emmett St., Battle Creek.

" Ow ner: Roger Jacobs.

CLARA’S ON THE RIVER

" Category won: Best Ambiance.

" Address: 44 McCamly St. N., Battle Creek.

" O wner: Ross Simpson.

Please see WINNERS, 4

TOP VOTE GETTERS

FOR BEST OVERALL

1. Addington Hills Cafe

2. Arcadia Brewing Co.

3. Captain Luey’s

4. Tony’s Hong Kong on Columbia Avenue

5. Schuler’s Restaurant and Pub, Clara’son the River

6. Bill’s Pizza Factory

7. Nibi at FireKeepers

8. Dark Horse Brewing Co., LaCocinaMexicana, Pasche’s Seafood Kitchen

Two winners andtwo worlds of dining

The Enquirer asked readers to vote for theirfavorite locally owned restaurants in 18 catego-ries. For a directory of winners, go to pages 8,9 and 12.

year ago,” Cordova said.“I brought in a new chef,Randall Ramon; he has areally great backgroundwith risotto.”

Despite the packedhouses that sometimescome at dinner – reserva-tions are recommended– the staff at Addingtonfeels it is still a relatively

unknown spot.Cordova said the res-

taurant thrives on word-of-mouth advertising andthat’s been enough to getpeople in.

“We have a greatgroup of local communitymembers that pass theword on for us,” he said.

Andy Fitzpatrick can bereached at 966-0697 [email protected].

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Executive Chefand GeneralManager ofAd dington HillsCafe, MauriceCordova talksabout the restau-rant. Right, inte-rior of Ad dingtonHills Cafe.

A waterfountainby the out-side seat-ing areaat Clara’son theRiver. Right,womenplay bridgein the clocktower roomat Clara’s.

WINNERS , from 3

JUSTIN A.HINKLEY

TheEnquirer

ALBION — They call it “TheSounds of Albion,” but readingthe list of bands set to play thisyear’s “Festival of the Forks” islike globetrotting.

The annual fest kicks offFriday in downtown Albion andruns through Saturday. Sixteenmusical acts are booked to playfour stages over the two-dayevent. Jazz, oldies, reggae,blues, funk, soul, tejano and thesounds of the Middle East will beperformed by actsfrom aroundthe Albion areaand around thestate.

A spokes-person for theGreater AlbionChamber ofCommerce,sponsor of theevent, could notbe reached bythe Enquirer’sdeadline forthis story. But anews releasefrom the cham-ber reads,“Festival-goerswill discover thatthe confluenceof our river sym-bolizes the flowing together ofcultures as they partake of thewide-range of entertainmentscheduled for the weekend.”

The Friday opener is Taylor-based Legend: The Band, per-forming oldies songs from the1950s and 60s. Following inthat ilk is the Saturday perfor-mance of Grand Rapids’ BoogieWoogie Babies. There will beswinging jazz from Big Daddy& The La Dee Das, The HillsdaleJazz Band and The Paul KellerTrio. There will be tejano musicfrom the Marshall-basedCelestina y Tradicion. Albionnative Paul Chatman will per-form a wide range of tunes.

Even more eclectic comesZahiras Middle EasternDancers, Fantisia Ballett

Folkorico andisland soundsfrom reggaeband UniversalXpression.

Several otheracts also will per-form at stages setup along SuperiorAvenue and thefestival will alsofeature food, chil-dren’s activitiesand more.

Wrapping upthe Saturday seton Center Stageis Detroit’s NadirOmowale and

his Distorted Soul,a confluence ofsound on his own.

“It really is a mix-ture of funk, rock, with jazz ele-ments, hip-hope elements andwe just really blend a lot of thosethings with that soulful sound,”Omowale said.

The Detroit neo-funk playersaid the Forks fest performancewill be “a lot of hardcore funk,with a lot of rock and peopleshould come with the intentionof dancing and having fun. Wedon’t throw concerts, we throwparties.

“I want my listeners to move,”he added. “And I want them tobe moved.”

Justin A. Hinkley can bereached at 966-0698.

Forks fest rocksworld of sound

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Below is a look at the full schedule of events at the 44th

annual Albion Festival of the Forks:

FRIDAY" 5 to 9 p.m.: Street Dance with Legend: The

Band (on West Center Street), Reunion Cruise-In alongSuperior Street

" 5 p.m.: Spaghetti supper, Salem Church, 113 W.Pine St.

" 6 p.m.: Pet show, Stoffer Plaza, Market Place" 6:30 p.m.: Albion Community Forks 5K Race/

Walk (registration at 5:30 p.m.), Victory Park, betweenSouth Hannah Street and Albion Road

" 6 to 8 p.m.: Lobster Bash, St. James EpiscopalChurch, 119 W. Erie St.; book sale and Invitational ArtShow, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St.

SATURDAY

At the Anderson's C enter Stage, next to C ascarelli's" 10 a.m.: Parade" 11:30 am - 12:30 p.m.: Boogie

Woogie Babies" 1:00 pm - 2:15 p.m., 3 to 4:15

p.m.: Paul Chatman & Friends" 2:20 to 2:50 p.m.: Zahiras Middle

Eastern Dancers" 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.: Big Daddy & The La

Dee Das" 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.: Joey Stephens & Black

Dawg" 7:45 to 10 p.m.: Nadir & Distorted Soul

At the Oaklawn International Stage, the Paint Spot ParkingLot

" 11:30 a.m. to noon: Zahiras MiddleEastern Dancers

" 12:10 to 2:30 p.m.: Celestina YTradicion

" 2:40 to 3:10 p.m., 5 to 5:30p.m.: Fantisia Ballett Folkorico

" 3:20 to 4:50 p.m.: Zebula Avenue" 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.: Universal Xpression

At the Albion C ollege Stage, corner of Elm and SuperiorStreets

" 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Andrew Bishop Group" 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Paul Keller Trio" 4:30 to 6 p.m.: Hillsdale Jazz Band

At the Albion C ommunity Foundation Kids C orner, corner ofW. Porter and Superior streets

" 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Shimmy Shakers,Rocket Rattles, and other entertainment

" 1to 2 p.m.: Drummunity

Other events around Albion:" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Book sale and

Invitational Art Show Albion District Library

" Noon to 3 p.m.: Lobster Bash, St. JamesEpiscopal Church

Source: Greater Albion C hamber of C ommerce

FOR THE ENQUIRERDetroit’s Nadir Omowaleperforms in this photo fromthe artist’s website.

IF YOU GO

" WHAT: 44th annual AlbionFestival of the Forks.

" WHEN: Various times Fridaythrough Sunday .

" WHERE : Downtown Albion.

" HOW MUCH: Free.

" INFO: Live music, parades, food,art shows, pet shows and more are partof this year’s festival; festivaloftheforks.org or 517-629-5533.

For Nintendo fans, the“Metroid” franchise is asimportant as any “S uperMario Brothers” or“Legend of Zelda” game.

In the new release“Metroid: Other M,”Team Ninja, known fortheir work on the well-loved “Ninja Gaiden”series, took a bold stepbringing our heroineback to her two-dimen-sional roots in a three-dimensional universe.

You play as S amus, awell-armed bounty hunt-er who is dealing withthe emotional aftermathof the story that endedin “S uper Metroid” forthe Sup er NintendoEntertainment S ystem.After a quick tutorial,you start patrolling outerspace when a distresssignal calls you into aship infested with aliens,former allies and a pleth-ora of new adversaries.

“Metroid: Other M”has you tilt your control-ler sideways much like a

classic S NES controller.Running across corridorsand shooting enemiesfeels smooth since thecamera is very preciseand the auto-aim helpsfocus on your most imme-diate threat. Like in thestellar, downloadableXbox game “S hadowComplex,” the gamefeels like a side-scrollingadventure while adding

lush and beautiful 3Dgraphics.

At times, S amus willneed to scan for objectsor aim a missile at anexceptionally challeng-ing enemy. “Metroid:Other M” has a first-per-son mode for these situa-tions: point at the screenand the camera zoomsinto a targeting mode.While gaining pinpointaccuracy,you areimmo-bile inthis view.Therefore,fightinga bossinvolves astrategicplan ofattack toexploit itsweakness-es whilegiving youenoughtime tododge any attacks.While I found the switch

between modes to beawkward at first, I gotused to the changeand grew fonder of thedesign choice.

Usually mute in herprevious games, Sa mushas a full inner mono-logue and interacts inmany cut scenes withher friends and foes.This more cinematicapproach may turn off

fans of the series,but I enjoyed theplot and voiceacting. ThoughSa mus has amonotone andemotionallyblank voice, itreally added toher feeling of dis-connection fromothers as it devel-ops in the story.

Unfortunately,this nearly perfectgame suffers fromthe flaws that theother Metroid

games share. The worldis enormous and you will

be back-tracking oftenas you gain power-upsand weapons that willallow you to access moreareas. Most frustratingof all are the times whenyou think you are at adead end and you haveno clue as to where togo or what to do next.The arrow on the mapscreen may point youin the right direction butthat sometimes is notenough. Finding a smallgap or scanning the right

section of screen slowsdown the action to asnail’s pace.

Despite this, “Metroid:Other M” is a finegame and worthy of itstitle. Personally, I pre-fer the “Metroid Prime”series on the NintendoGameCube and Wii.However, “Other M” feltnostalgic while pushingthe genre forward — atough task that workedout well in the end.

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B ELL’S B REWERY, 355 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; RowleyWheeler; 382-2332.

B RICKYARD PUB , 1299 E.Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692.

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W .Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box;Karaoke; 789-0775.

COUNTRY FEVER DANCE

RANCH, 13350 M-66, Bellevue;senior dance and classic countryjamboree; 758-3939.

DARK HORSE B REWING CO.,511 S. Kalamazoo Ave.; Marshall; RedTail Ring; 781-9940.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E.Michigan Ave.; Karaoke; 800-FKC-8777.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W .Michigan Ave.; Hip-Shot; 966-9520.

HUNT CLUB , 544 W . ColumbiaAve., Karaoke with Tony & Nola; 962-0800.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; ThursdayNight Therapy with Smalltown Son;370-1283.

PARTNERS B AR, 910 North Ave.;Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276.

STAGECOACH B ARN, 8940 N.32nd Street, Richland; Bike Night withDouglas James; 629-9460.

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298, 228 N. 20th St.; Karaoke withKaraoke Queen Christine; 964-7230.

B ELL’S B REWERY, 355 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; SpareParts; 382-2332.


THE B UCKET, 104 ColdwaterRoad, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517-741-5755.


DON’S DOUBL E DEUCE, 517 E.Michigan Ave.; Live Band; 969-3606.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177E. Michigan Ave.; Blue Coyote; 800-

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545 E. Michigan Ave.; Blues Nite withSam Moore; 964-8802.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W .Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIP-SHOT; 966-9520.

JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION,15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Karaoke;517-767-3080.

MARSHALL MOONRAKER,11401 17-Mile Road, Marshall;Karaoke with Mandy; 789-0058.

MILLER’S TIME OUT, 13261 S.Helmer Road; DJ, dancing and karaoke;965-7790.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Harvyst;370-1283.

PARTNERS B AR, 910 North Ave.;Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276.

PASCHE’S SEAFOOD KITCHEN,11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Live music;964-2514.

PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.;Admiral Black,Verdict, Elegant Junkie;962-2121.

PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. MichiganAve., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 731-5420.

SPRINGFIELD TAVERN, 30Avenue A, Springfield; Karaoke withJustin; 964-9134.

STAGECOACH B ARN, 8940 N.32nd Street, Richland; Tangent; 629-9460.

VFW COMSTOCK POST, 5990E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; Karaoke& DJ with Jay Dee; 342-5601.

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1527, 1920 E. Kilgore ServiceRoad, Kalamazoo; Road Masters band;349-7218.

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SPORTS B AR, 315 W . Columbia Ave.;DJ Don Plane; 962-7622.

WEEZER’S GRILL, 55 S. 20th St.;DJ Andy and EZ; 964-7308.

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B ELL’S B REWERY, 355 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; FourFinger Five; 382-2332.


THE B UCKET, 104 ColdwaterRoad, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517-741-5755.


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OPENINGNATIONWIDE:ALPHAANDOMEGA: Two wolves

take a cross-country road trip homein an animated adventure featuringthe voices of Justin Long and HaydenPanettiere.

EASYA: A modern twist on “TheScarlet Letter” has a teen (EmmaStone) turning a rumor about losing hervirginity to her own advantage.

THETOWN: Ben Affleck directs andstars as a bank robber who falls for awoman (Rebecca Hall) his gang tookhostage on their last job.

NOW SHO WINGTHE AMERICAN (R) """

A hit man (George Clooney) findsromance and friendship in Italy whileawaiting what he hopes will be his last

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"½ A young man (Zac Efron) mustchoose between keeping a promise tohis deceased younger brother and thegirl he loves. 99 mins.

DESPICABLE ME (PG) ""½Steve Carell leads the voice cast in ananimated tale of a villain whose plotto steal the moon is sidelined by threeorphan girls. 95 min.

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS(PG-13) "" A young exec (PaulRudd) finds the perfect buffoon (SteveCarell) for his boss’ monthly “dinner foridiots.” 114 min.

EAT, PRAY, LOVE (PG-13)""" Julia Roberts plays a divorcedwoman on a worldwide journey to findmeaning in her life. With James Franco,Javier Bardem. 133 min.

THE EXPENDABLES (R) "½Sylvester Stallone directs and stars in a

thriller about mercenaries betrayed ona mission. With Jet Li, Jason Statham.103 min.

GOING THE DISTANCE (R) "½A couple (Drew Barrymore and JustinLong) struggle to make their bicoastalromance work. 103 min.

INCEPTION (PG-13) """"

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a science-fiction thriller from director ChristopherNolan. 147 min.

THE LAST EXORCISM (PG-13)""" A corrupt reverend plans tofilm a documentary his last exorcism,but is unprepared for the evil thatawaits him on a rural farm.

LOTTERY TICKET (PG-13) "" Aghetto dweller (Bow Wow) fends offgreedy neighbors after he wins $370million in the lottery. With Ice Cube.95 min.

MACHETE (R) "" ½ After beingbetrayed by the organization who hired

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NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS(PG) ""½ Emma Thompson returnsas the magical Nanny McPhee, thistime, to help a group of kids relocatedfrom the city to a farm during wartime.109 min.

THE OTHER GUYS (PG-13)""" A detective more interestedin paperwork and a street-tough cop(Mark Wahlberg) are partnered up.With Samuel L. Jackson and DwayneJohnson. 101 min.

PIRANHA 3-D (R) """½ Anunderwater tremor sets free scores ofprehistoric, man-eating fish. 82 min.

RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE:(R) Milla Jovovich returns as a warriorbattling a plague of undead zombies.With Ali Larter.*

TAKERS (PG-13) A detective (MattDillon) pursues a gang of bankrobbers (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Tip“T.I.” Harris, Chris Brown, HaydenChristensen, Michael Ealy). *

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And y’s pick# WHAT: Shuffle off to

Buffalo pizza.# WHERE: Pastrami

Joe’s, 105 N. Jefferson St.,Marshall; 35 W. JacksonSt., Battle Creek.

# INFO: Take every-thing you know aboutpizza and set it on fire.This one features bluecheese dressing, chickenmarinated in Red Hotsauce and celery.

An nie’s pick# WHAT: Mushroom

pizza.# WHERE: Volcano

Pizza, 148 W. ColumbiaAve.

# INFO: Is it thesauce? The cheese that’sthicker than the crust? Orthe childhood memories ofAlvin and the Chipmunkssinging “Achy BreakyHeart” on the jukebox?I’m not sure, but this pizzaalways makes me happy.

Lori’s pick# WHAT: Frozen

margartia.# WHERE: La Cocina

Mexicana, 5424 BeckleyRoad, Battle Creek.

# INFO: By the pitcheror by the glass the mar-gartita’s at La Cocina arethe perfect complement toanything from their won-derful menu.

More to doFestival of the Forks,

Enjoy music, cars, art,food, games and aparade Friday andSaturday; downtown,Albion; 517-629-5533;www.festivaloftheforks.org.

Lew Boyd SwingBand, Bring friends for afestive evening of swingdancing as you enjoy thebig band sound; 7 to 10p.m. Friday; BurnhamBrook, 200 W. MichiganAve., Battle Creek; $6members, $8 nonmem-bers; 965-0000; www.burnhambrook.org.

Drive-In film festival,Feature presentationsare “Racing Dreams”and “Extra Man”; 8 p.m.box office opens, mov-ies start at sundownSaturday; Capri Drive-InTheater, 119 W. Chicago

Road, Coldwater;517-278-5628.

Music in the Park:Gospel night, The St.Joe River Boys quar-tet will perform, alongwith the women’s groupGod’s Chosen; 6 p.m.Sunday; Durham Park,Tekonsha; 517-767-3313or 517-767-4610.

Southwest MichiganCommunity HarvestFest, A full day of food,music, exhibitors, dem-onstrations and familyfun; 11:30 a.m. to 6:30p.m. Sunday; TillersInternational, 10515East OP Ave, Scotts; $10per car; bicycles free;345-9565; www.swmi-harvestfest.org; [email protected].

Sunday Funday:Journey to Japan,Explore the traditionalarts of origami and cal-ligraphy, see a Kendodemonstration, tastesome Japanese treatsand try on Japaneseclothing; 2 to 4 p.m.Sunday; KalamazooInstitute of Arts, 314 S.Park St., Kalamazoo;free; 269-3149-7775.

BATTLE CREEK

Magic in the heart of town

First United Methodist Church’s(re)Quest @ 6 entertainment seriescontinues at 6 p.m. Saturday withmagician Aaron Radatz.

Radatz has brought his act to ven-ues all over the world and has per-formed at the Pentagon for the U.S.military. He is known for his audi-ence-interaction skills, especially withchildren.

The church is located at 111 E.Michigan Ave. The event is free to thepublic and will feature free, grilledfood. Call the church at 963-5567.

A bit of Britain for theMusic Center

The Music Center of South CentralMichigan’s benefit gala, “Tales fromAcross the Pond,” will start the 2010-11 season at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.

England, Ireland, Scotland andWales will be the sources of inspira-tion for the music and stories of theevening. There will also be a raffleand a silent auction, including a din-ner at Southern Exposure and aCrystal Mountain getaway.

Tickets are $75. Reservations mustbe made by Monday. Call 565-2199

or go to musiccenterscmi.com for moreinformation.

Your chance for creativity

The Battle Creek CommunityFoundation has announced a secondround of grants for area arts and cul-ture organizations.

Proposals are reviewed by commit-tees made up of adults and youth fromthe community. The BCCF Board ofTrustees has final approval.

Applications are due by 5 p.m.Sept. 30. They are available atbccfoundation.org.

KALAMAZOO

Fall under the spell

Kalamazoo Civic Threatre’s 82nd

season will begin with “Godspell” at 8p.m. Sept. 24.

This off-Broadway musical usesimprovisation and contemporary sto-rytelling to bring the Gospel accord-ing to Matthew to audiences.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $19for students and seniors and $10 forchildren younger than 12. The CivicTheatre is located at 329 S. Park St.

For more information or to ordertickets, call 343-1313 or go tokazoocivic.com.

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Favorite dish created: Some of thefresh seafood items I have been doing forspecials lately, like the lobster-stuffed codloin.

Quote: “Thanks to all of the people whohave supported me over the years in BattleCreek, it’s great that I have met so many ofmy regulars and formed relationships withthem. I really enjoy being in Battle Creekand being involved in the community, fromkids in the kitchen to teaching lifelong learning classes. And thanks to everyonewho voted for me this year and last, even though I have changed restaurants,it’s great to get the following down the road.” – Sean K elly, chef

BEST BURGERStagecoach InnAddress: 201 W. M ichigan Ave.,

Ma rshall.Owner: Sueann Schnaitman.Special: The Buffalo Burger.

Quote: “I think we have the best burg-ers because we serve our meat non-frozen,it comes fresh and I think it makes a big dif-ference in the taste, along with the season-ing we put on them...The clientele is a mixednumber of people from all different walksof life, all different towns walking in...Wehave a returning clientele that always comesback, for sure.” – Ryan Watson, cook

BEST ITALIAN FOODPalermo’s RistoranteAddress: 3905 W. Dickman Road,

Springfield.Owner: Andy Eskler.Special: Shrimp palermo or lasagna.

Quote: “We’ve had the same Italianrecipes for the last twenty years. Love ourcustomers in Battle Creek and the surround-ing area and appreciate their business inthese hard times. We do have quite a fewregulars, but we’ve always got new peoplecoming in Friday and Saturday nights. Wedo appreciate that, and appreciate themchecking out our specials. We hope to continue serving Battle Creek.” – K athyKe ating, employee

BEST MEXICAN FOODNina’s TaqueriaAddress: 248 Capital Ave. S.W., Battle

Creek.Owner: Ma rtha Ma rtinez.Special: Enchilada and wet burrito.

Quote: “We’re always super-busy. It’sthe atmosphere and the reasonable prices.We’re pretty reasonable, compared to theother restaurants in the area. We try to makeeverybody welcome when they walk in thedoor.” – Margarita Rodriguez, manager

BEST CHINESE FOODTony’s Hong KongAddress: 174 E. Columbia Ave., Battle

Creek.Owner: Lisa Liu.Special: Tony’s unique recipe for sesa-

me chicken.Quote: “For us, we treat our customers like

friends; at least, we try. We try to make every-body happy. If it’s someone’s first time com-ing in, then we treat them like a regular. I don’tknow how other Chinese restaurants run, butthat’s how we run. We try to treat our customerslike friends and family. We do have a lot of out-of-town people come by and, just being a smallChinese restaurant, they feel like, ‘Am I coming to the right place?’ After they eat, theyalways say, ‘If you were in the big city, you’d be more successful.’” - Lisa Liu, owner

BEST SEAFOODCaptain Luey’sAddress: 181 E. Columbia Ave., Battle

Creek.Owners: Ron and Diane Stinson, Gary

and Betty Faircloth.Special: Fried shrimp or salt-and-pepper

catfish.

Quote: “Well, first of all we’re thrilledabout winning and honored that people haveresponded to our product the way they have...We view our commitment to the community as avital component to our business plan...we haveseveral people that have been there since weopened eight years ago. They’ve stayed there, and it’s really because of their dedi-cation to the restaurant and hard work, and – and really loyalty to the business thatwe’ve been able to maintain the quality day in and day out.” – Ron Stinson, owner

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Continental BakeryAddress: 928 W. Columbia Ave., Battle

Creek.Owners: Janna Nunn.Special: Known for cakes with custard.

Quote: “We have a big cake businessand we do breads, a full-fledged bakery, and Ithink there is not too many left anymore... we’rekind of a dying trade. And we still have kindof a little, you know, a little bit of that old worldtype flavor because the bakery originally wasowned by Germans – people that were fromthe Black Forest area, so we kind of have a verytraditional Forest cake still. I worked for those people and they retired in ’92 andthen I took it over… part of that old type bakery still definitely around.” - Janna Nunn,owner

BEST BREWERYArcadia Brewing CompanyAddress: 103 W. M ichigan Ave., Battle

Creek.Owner: Tim Suprise.Special: Cereal Killer Barleywine Ale.

Quote: “I believe we were trying to getto do the right things in terms of the qualityof our product and the diversity of the stylesthat we’re making and we’re really commit-ted to constant improvement. We’re hum-bled by this kind of recognition, but it’s justanother reason for us to keep working hard-er. What we do tomorrow matters more thanwhat we did today.” – Tim Surprise, owner

BEST COCKTAILSThe GriffinAddress: 38 W. M ichigan Ave., Battle

Creek.Owner: Paul Conkey.Special: Rock Star cocktail.Quote: “The bartenders here, we make

them like how we would like to drink them.And it’s just a comfortable atmosphere togo ahead and enjoy your cocktail in ... youcan pour a Blue Moon or you can pour aBud Light anywhere, but you know, if you goahead and make somebody comfortableand just help them enjoy their experiencehere, then I think that’s what overall sells theexperience, and I believe that is why we were voted the best for cocktail.” – JulieClement, bartender

BEST COFFEE HOUSEBrownstone Coffee HouseAddress: 18 ½ W. M ichigan Ave.,

Battle Creek.Owners: Don and Donnie Fields.Special: Caramel mocha.Quote: “I love that they love it as much as

we love doing it – there’s a nice little symbio-sis there. The product is pretty much flawless.I mean, Dad studied for four years beforehe opened the doors...On top of that, we’vegot a great ambience, everyone behind thecounter is a complete, you know, smart-asswho knows everybody and we just have thebest customers in the world. I’ve been in therestaurant business for 25 years and never had a clientel like this. It almost feelslike a community project, you know what I mean?” – Donnie Fields, owner

BEST BUFFETMijem at FireKeepers CasinoAddress:11177 E. M ichigan Ave., Battle

Creek.Owners: Nottawaseppi Huron Band of

Potawatomi.

Quote: “Part of the reason that makesMijem Buffet so special is we buy local ingredi-ents by local farmers...We like to personalize thebuffet, so a lot of the items you’ll see small pansout cause I don’t like having more than 10 por-tions out...we have a full staff that is completelycapable – so if somebody comes in wantingto try something different, or wants to try some-thing from the menu previous, we’ll make it outfor them anew...we try to focus on the guest as much as we can, and give them a per-sonalized experience, even in a buffet setting.” – Nic Manning, head chef

BEST PIZZASir PizzaAddress: Corner of Columbia and Vale

Avenues, Battle Creek.Owners: John Scott and Sue M cBride.Special: World Feast pizza.

Quote: “We believe we won becausewe have been family owned and operatedfor over 30 years with great pizza that hasmore stuff and less crust, with toppings tothe edge and cut into squares. Our longtimededicated staff and loyal customers madethis possible. Thank you!” - John Scott andSue McBride, owners

ART & EXHIBI TSBATTLE CREEK SOCI ETY OF

ARTI STS EXHI BIT , 5:30 a.m. to 6:30p.m. Mondays-Fridays until Oct. 17; BattleCreek Health System, 300 North Ave.,Battle Creek; free; 965-2693.

BEAUTY AMI D THUNDER: THE

PAST TWO CENTURIES OF CHINESE

ART, until Oct. 17; Kalamazoo Instituteof Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo;349-7775.

MAUREEN REED WATERCOLOR

EXHI BIT , until Sept. 30; First UnitedMethodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave.,Battle Creek; 963-5567.

STRONG WOMEN, BEAUTIF UL

MEN: JAPANESE PORTRAIT

PRIN TS, until Oct. 31; KalamazooInstitute of Arts, 314 S. Park St.,Kalamazoo; 349-7775; www.kiarts.org.

ART IN THE EVENING : THE ART

OF JAPANESE WOODCUTS, 7 p.m.today; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S.Park St., Kalamazoo; free; 349-7775.

ART ATTACK! FUNDRAI SER, 7 to9 p.m. Friday; Art Center of Battle Creek,265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; $20;962-9511; www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org; [email protected].

LIGH T WORKS: PHOTOGRAPHS

FROM THE COLLECTI ON, Saturday-Dec. 12; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314S. Park St., Kalamazoo; 349-7775; www.

kiarts.org.BROWN BAG LUNCH:

POLLOCKFEST, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.Wednesday; Art Center of Battle Creek,265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; 962-9511; www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org.

OPENI NG RECEPTION : ARTPRI ZE

2010, 6 p.m. Wednesday; DeVosPlace, 303 N.W. Monroe Ave., GrandRapids; free; 616-742-6500.

WEDNESDAYS WI TH ELAI NE:JACKSON POLLOCK, 6:30 to7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Art Centerof Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St.,Battle Creek; free, donations accepted;[email protected].

DANCESLEW BOYD SWING BAND, 7 to

10 p.m. Friday; Burnham Brook, 200 W.Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $6 members,$8 nonmembers; 965-0000; www.burnhambrook.org.

GEORGE PENDIL L TRIO DANCE,7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1; Burnham Brook,200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $6members, $8 nonmembers; 965-0000.

ETC.BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET,

4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; Washington Park,Bellevue; 746-4648.

ATHENS FARMERS’ MARKET, 2to 6 p.m. Fridays until Oct. 15; WilsonPark, North Capital Avenue, Athens; 729-4088; [email protected].

BATTLE CREEK FARMERS’MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdaysand Wednesdays; Festival Market Square,downtown, corner of McCamly andJackson streets, Battle Creek; 968-3448;www.battlecreekfarmersmarket.com.

LOADED QUESTIO NS GAME

NIGH T, 5 p.m. Sept. 24; Barnes and

Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek;979-8060.

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GRIL L PARTY, 6 p.m. Sept. 25; FirstUnited Methodist Church, 111 E. MichiganAve., Battle Creek; free; 963-5567.

TEA FOR QUIL TERS AND THOSE

WHO WANT TO BE QUIL TERS, 2to 4 p.m. Sept. 27; Second MissionaryBaptist Church, 485 N. Washington Ave.,Battle Creek; free; 963-4640.

OKTOBEERFEST 2010, 4 p.m.Oct. 2; Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro, 105E. State St., Hastings; $5; 945-4400;www.walldorffbrewpub.com.

SHARE THE HARVEST, 1 to 5 p.m.Oct. 3; Kellogg Biological Station, 3700E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners; free,donations to food bank accepted; 671-2263; www.kbs.msu.edu; [email protected].

FAMI LYSUNDAY FUNDAY: JOURNEY TO

JAPAN, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday; KalamazooInstitute of Arts, 314 S. Park St.,Kalamazoo; free; 349-7775.

FIR ST DAY OF FALL

CELEBRATION , 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Sept. 23; Albion District Library, 501 S.Superior St., Albion; 517-629-3993; www.albionlibrary.com.

CHIL DREN’S GARDEN:SPECTACULAR SCARECROWS, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25; Children’sGarden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. MichiganAve., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org.

MUSEUM FREE DAY, 1 to 5 p.m.Sept. 25; Kingman Museum, 175 LimitSt., Battle Creek; free; 965-5117.

STORY TI ME: VERY HUNGRY

CATERPI LLAR, 11 a.m. to noon.Sept. 25; Art Center of Battle Creek,265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; $2

per person, $5 per family; 962-9511;www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org;[email protected].

YU-GI -OH! TOURNAMENT, 5 to8 p.m. Sept. 28; Marshall District Library,124 W. Green St., Marshall; 781-7821,ext. 15; registration required; www.marshalldistrictlibrary.org.

FESTI VALSFESTIV AL OF THE FORKS, Friday

and Saturday; downtown, Albion; 517-629-5533; www.festivaloftheforks.org.

SOUTHWEST M ICHIG AN

COMMUNI TY HARVEST FEST,11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday;Tillers International, 10515 East OPAve, Scotts; $10 per car, bicycles free;345-9565; www.swmiharvestfest.org;[email protected].

ALL SAIN TS SUPERFEST, 6 p.m. tomidnight Sept. 24, noon to midnight Sept.25, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 26; St. JosephChurch, 61 N. 23rd St., Battle Creek;cover: $1 per person, $5 per family; 788-4325; stjosephchurchonline.org/superfest.htm.

HOMER HIS TORI CAL SOCI ETY

FALL FESTIV AL, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Sept. 25; Blair Historical Farm, 26445M-60 East, Homer; 517-568-3116; www.homerchamber.org.

FIBER ARTS AND ANIM ALS

FESTIV AL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2-3;Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 151/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293;www.fiberartfest.com.

FI LMDRIVE-I N FI LM FESTI VAL, 8

p.m. box office opens, movies start atsundown; Capri Drive-In Theater, 119 W.Chicago Road, Coldwater; 517-278-5628.

M I DDLE SCHOOL MOVIE

MADNESS, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. duringthe school year; Marshall District Library,124 W. Green St., Marshall; free; 781-7821, ext. 15.

OPERA IN CINEM A: “TOSCA,”7 p.m. Sept. 22; 3 p.m. Sept. 26; RivieraTheatre, 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers;$16; 278-8068.

“PLEASE G IVE ,” 7 and 9:30p.m. Sept. 24; 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.Sept. 25; 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. Sept. 26;Little Theatre, corner of Oakland Driveand Oliver Street at WMU campus,Kalamazoo; $5 general, $3 student;387-8221; www.kalfilmsociety.net.

LITE RARYBOOKWORMS: “SARAH’S

KEY,” 7 p.m. Tuesday; Barnes andNoble, 5775 Beckley Road, BattleCreek; 979-8060.

NOOK READIN G GROUP: “THE

SCARLET LETTER,” noon Sept. 28;Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road,Battle Creek; 979-8060.

WRI TER’S SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30p.m. Sept. 30; Barnes and Noble, 5775Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060.

PAGES AT THE PUB: “MY NAME

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MUSEUMSNATI VE AMERI CAN VESSELS

EXHI BIT , 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; until Oct.9; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., BattleCreek; $18 family, $6 adult nonmembers,$1 adult, $4 ages 3-17, free for ages 2and younger; 965-5117.

MUSI CARCATO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:

ELEGY, 8 p.m. Saturday; Dalton Theatre,Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo; $15, $5students; 337-7047.

THE PUNKNECKS, 9 p.m. Saturday;Riviera Theatre, 50 N. Main St., ThreeRivers; free; 278-8068.

GIL MORE RISIN G STAR:MARIANGEL A VACATELLO, 4 p.m.Sunday; Gilmore Theatre Complex, WesternMichigan University, Kalamazoo; $22adults, $5 students, $120 season; 342-1166; www.thegilmore.org.

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NIGH T, 6 p.m. Sunday; Durham Park,Tekonsha; 517-767-3313 or 517-767-4610.

PATRI ZI O BUANNE, 7 p.m. Tuesday;Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St.,Coldwater; $35-$20; 517-278-6029; www.tibbits.org.

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STRI NG QUARTET, 8 p.m. Sept. 24;Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western MichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo; $35; $28; $5student rush; 382-7774.

MUSI C CENTER GALA, 7 p.m. Sept.25; Battle Creek Country Club, 318 CountryClub Drive, Battle Creek; $75; 565-2199;reservations required.

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THE RUSTY WRIGH T BAND, 9p.m. Sept. 25; Riviera Theatre, 50 N. MainSt., Three Rivers; $10; 278-8068; www.rustywrightblues.com.

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FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177E. Michigan Ave.; Blessed Engine; 800-FKC-8777.

GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL,545 E. Michigan Ave.; Karaoke and DJwith Hes; 964-8802.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W.Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIP-SHOT; 966-9520.

JACK’S BAR AND GRILL, 1346W. Michigan Ave., Karaoke with Jay Dee;964-1995.

JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION,15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Southern EgoBand; 517-767-3080.

MARSHALL MOONRAKER, 1140117-Mile Road, Marshall; Karaoke withBrent Cole; 789-0058.

MILLER’S TIME OUT, 13261 S.Helmer Road; DJ, dancing and karaoke;965-7790.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; SneakyPet; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.;Bud Light Dance Party with DJ Nicky;964-7276.

PASCHE’S SEAFOOD KITCHEN,11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Midlife BluesCrisis; 964-2514.

PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.;American Sixgun, Ballz Delux, SexSlaves, Daktal; 962-2121.

PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. MichiganAve., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 731-5420.

SPORTS PAGE, 225 W. MichiganAve.; Karaoke with Brent Cole; 969-2415.

STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N.32nd Street, Richland; Tangent; 629-9460.

THE 2010 MI FARMERS HALL

OF FAME CLUB COUNTRY FAMILY

FRIENDLY MUSIC SHOWS, 7990Milo Rd., Delton; 623-2485.

WATERFRONT AND SEASIDE

SPORTS BAR, 315 W. Columbia Ave.;Live Band; 962-7622.

WEEZER’S GRILL, 55 S. 20th St.;Karaoke with Patty B.; 964-7308..

SUNDAY

BJ BRYANT ELKS LODGE

1311, 724 W. Michigan Ave.; Livejazz and blues from 5 to 8 p.m.; 966-9458.

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W.Michigan Ave., Marshall; Karaoke;789-0775.


OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Blues Jam

with Johnny C.; 370-1283.PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.;

Service Industry Night—Karaoke withRaven; 964-7276.

SONNY’S PAR 4 LOUNGE, 97 W.Michigan Ave.; Live music; 660-9960..

MONDAY


COUNTRY FEVER DANCE

RANCH, 13350 M-66, Bellevue; Seniordance and classic country jamboree;758-3939.


TUESDAY

BALL JOINT SPORTS BAR AND

GRILL, 4720 Beckley Road; JamSession with Gary Fields Comedy Band;979-0080.


COUNTRY FEVER DANCE

RANCH, 13350 M-66, Bellevue; Linedancing and instructions; 758-3939.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W.Michigan Ave.; Karaoke with Chuck C&CProductions; 966-9520.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Openauditions; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.;Karaoke with KJ Raven; 964-7276.

VFW COMSTOCK POST, 5990E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; Familykaraoke & Wii Bowling with Jay Dee;342-5601..

WEDNESDAY

BARISTA BLUES CAFE, 21 W.Michigan Ave.; Live music with MichaelAngelo 6 -8 p.m.; 968-8430.


FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177E. Michigan Ave.; Gary Fields Comedy:Cleveland & Tim Sullivan; 800-FKC-8777.

GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W.Michigan Ave.; Karaoke with Chuck C&CProductions; 966-9520.

OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E.Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; StevePesch; 370-1283.

PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.;Game Night; 964-7276.

SONNY’S PAR 4 LOUNGE, 97 W.Michigan Ave.; Karaoke dance party withDJ Rob; 660-9960.

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To reserve tickets for THE BIG E on Friday night or THE VERVE PIPE on Saturday nightcall 269-788-4325, email [email protected] orvisit http://www.stjosephchurchonline.org/superfest.htm

Friday, September 24 • OPEN: 6pm to Midnight6 - 10pm St Lawrence Grill Tailgate Specialties

8 – Midnight THE BIG E – Steve Gagnon

Saturday, September 25 • OPEN: Noon to Midnight5 - 8pm Texas Barbecue Beef Brisket Dinner

7 – 9pm Spencer Moulder (ROCK)9:30 – 11:30pm THE VERVE PIPE

Sunday, September 26 • OPEN: Noon to 5pmNoon - 2pm Children’s Talent Show1 – 3pm Grilled Pork Loin Dinner2 - 2:30pm Silent Auction Closing

2:30 - 3:30pm Live Auction5pm Raffle Drawing, Grand Prize $5,000

AllSaints

2010Superfest

• Food Tent• Las Vegas Games• Kids Games Tent• Booth andService Tents

All Weekend

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only. Not valid with any other offers. Only

validMonday - Friday. One time use only.

Expires 10/31/2010

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Sunday • Kids under 12 yrs1/2 price meals

Every Monday - 99¢ Tacos

5424 Beckley Road

Battle Creek, MI 49015

269-979-8431

Mon-Thu 11:00-10:00 pm

Fri-Sat 11:00-10:30 pm

Sunday 11:00-9:00 pm

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CORONACOVE

HappyHour

3 pm to

8 pm

Presents

Tues.Sept. 21,7 pm

Patrizio uses

the natural

grace of his

voice, a

confident,

casual manner

and respectful

attention to his

music to en-

thrall audiences

worldwide

Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater

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Art Center of Battle Creek

Art Attack Benefit!!

Arts Education Fundraiser for

scholarships, equipment, and supplies.*

September 17 from 7 – 9 pm$15 individual • $25 couple • $30 familyThat evening $20 each person at the door

Register with credit card by

September 14 to 269.962.9511

or stop in at 265 E Emmett Street

Art Auction at 8:15pm

Dessert and Punch Buffet

50/50 Raffle and Door Prizes

*All proceeds will benefit the Art Education Dept at the Art

Center. Due to the cuts in arts funding for non-profits and

schools, the Art Center of Battle Creek is working on raising

funds to better service the students in our community. We

have given out over 10 scholarships in 2010 already and are

in need of updated equipment for our classrooms.

We greatly appreciate your help!

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September

Arts & Crafts Show 18th &19thFlea Market & Antique

Show 25th & 26th

www.turkeyville.com

NOW PLAYING!

OPEN

DAILY11 a.m to 7 p.m

18935 15-1/2 Mile Rd.

Marshall, MI

269-781-4293

Thru

OCTOBER 30This folksy musical

will have you tapping yourtoes and clapping yourhands to your favorite

gospel songs.

SEPTEMBERSPECIAL

FRIDAY NIGHTS2 FOR $68

“Home of the World’sBest Turkey Sandwich!”

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WHERE DO YOU GET

YOUR BUZZ?Last weekend two local high schools cheered on their football team at the Battle

Creek Central vs. Harper Creek game. Also, Marshall extended its hospitality for theannual Historic Marshall Home Tour.

DON’T SEE YOUR PICTURE HERE? CHECK OUT COMPLETE GALLERIES

OR SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS AT BATTLECREEKENQUIRER.COM/BCBUZZ

Photos by Amber Suedmeyer andMelissa D.Bird/For the Enquirer

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Friday, September 17th

Parks Drug Store Center Stage next to Cascarelli’s5:00 - 9:00 pm Street Dance with Legend: The Band, W. Center Street

DDA Reunion Cruise-In, Superior Street5:00 - 7:00 pm Spaghetti Supper, Salem Church6:00 pm Pet Show, Stoffer Plaza6:30 pm Albion Community Forks 5K Race/Walk (registration 5:30),

Victory Park6:00 - 8:00 pm Lobster Bash, St. James’ Episcopal Church

Book Sale, Albion District LibraryInvitational Art Show, Albion District Library

Saturday, September 18th

The Anderson’s Center Stage next to Cascarelli’s10:00 am Parade11:00 am - 11:20 am Sister City11:30 am - 12:30 pm Boogie Woogie Babies1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Paul Chatman & Friends2:20 pm - 2:50 pm Zahiras Middle Eastern Dancers3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Paul Chatman & Friends4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Big Daddy & The Dee Das6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joey Stephens & Black Dawg7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Nadir & Distorted Soul9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nadir & Distorted Soul

Oaklawn International Stage at Paint Spot Parking Lot11:30 am - 12:00 pm Zahiras Middle Eastern Dancers12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Celestina Y Tradicion1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Celestina Y Tradicion2:40 pm - 3:10 pm Fantisia Ballett Folkorico3:20 pm - 4:50 pm Zebula Avenue5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Fantisia Ballett Folkorico5:45 pm - 7:30 pm Universal Xpression

Albion College Stage at Elm & Superior Streets1:00 - 2:30 pm Andrew Bishop Group2:45 - 4:15 pm Paul Keller Trio4:30 - 6:00 pm Hillsdale Jazz Band

Albion Community Foundation Kids Corner atW. Porter and Superior Street11:00 am - 5:00 pm Kids Corner feat. Shimmy Shakers,

Rocket Rattles, and entertainment1:00 - 2:00 pm Drummunity

Other Events Around Albion7:00 am - 7:00 pm Information Booth, Chamber of

Commerce next to Bohm Theatre9:00 am - Dust Chalk It Up with Lee Jones, Homestead Savings Bank9:00 am - 5:00 pm Albion Historic Society Antique Show,

Elm Street near Gardner House Museum10:00 am - 4:00 pm Book Sale, Albion District Library

Invitational Art Show, Albion District LibraryStudent Art Tent, Outdoors near Albion District Library

11:00 am - Dusk Food, Stoffer Plaza12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lobster Bash, St. James’ Episcopal Church6:00 pm AHS Distinguished Alumni Dinner, First United Methodist Church

Sunday, September 19th

6:30 pm Sister City Fundraising Gala, Davan’s

September 17th - 19th, 2010

Albion’s 44th Annual

Schedule is tentative.

For more info, call the

Albion Chamber of Commerce517-629-5533 or

www.festivaloftheforks.org

FridaySept. 17th

Entertainment

String Cheese 7-9pmCeilidh 9:30-11:30pm

Corn Beef & CabbageFish & ChipsShepherd’s PieShamrock Shots

$8 99$8 99$8 99$3 75

ST. PAULI’S DAYST. PAULI’S DAY

$100 OFFALL DRAFT PINTS

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Downtown Battle Creek38 w. Michigan Ave.965-7206

celebration

www.griffinbc.com

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