With settings in Ann Arbor and the Upper Peninsula, Fitzgerald’s books offer suspenseful plots, authentic characters, and a deep love of place. For readers seeking new mystery writers and gripping murder mysteries set in Michigan, Dexter author Linda Fitzgerald is carving out a name with her atmospheric, character-driven novels. Her two books, A Superior Way ...
The Dexter Area Historical Society received a $491,200 state grant to help restore Gordon Hall, a historic 1843 mansion built by Judge Samuel Dexter. The project aims to restore the original floorplan and central hall. Community News Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) has received a grant for $491,200 to help restore Gordon Hall, Dexter’s premier ...
Photo: Jets gang members. Photo by Michele Anliker The Encore Musical Theatre Company is concluding its 16th season with the iconic musical West Side Story, conceived by Jerome Robbins, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story premiered on Broadway in 1957, yet its underlying themes remain ...
Chelsea poet Joseph Harms releases TAPS, a decade-long collection of five poetry books. Explore his lyrical intensity, fictional narratives, and poetic reflections on mortality. On May 21, 2025, Todos Contentos & Yo También Press published TAPS, a new volume from Chelsea poet Joseph Harms. The book gathers five complete poetry collections—Bel, Nous, Goety, Youel, and ...
Renovatio is a Latin word that means rebirth. That’s what’s happening inside the woodshop off of Jackson Road in Lima Township, where Renovatio Woodworks is located. It’s there that Matthew Millar, a woodworking artisan, is creating handcrafted rustic furniture and unique home decor from vintage wood, metal and found treasures. Millar is a true practitioner of repurposing and ...
The Michigan Theater’s Family Friendly Series offers free Sunday matinees and cherished classics for a new generation Kids watch classic Disney movies and superhero shows on phones and iPads every single day; but now imagine that same kid watching that exact same movie, on a screen 100 times as big. That is the difference that ...
Lavish costumes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt performances open Croswell’s 2025 Broadway season with a dazzling rendition of Anastasia. Photo: (L-R) Jeffrey King (as Vlad), Aubrie Lauren, Maxwell Lam (as Dimitry). Photo by Ashlee Sayles The Croswell Opera House, located in downtown Adrian, kicked off their 2025 Broadway season with Anastasia, the 20th Century Fox animated ...
Clerno, Dick, and Stevens bring personal style and emotional depth to Mitchell’s music Photo: (L-R) Sarah B. Stevens, Maddie Dick, Zuri Clerno (singing) & Jacob Kerzner (piano). Photo by Steven Sheldon Joni Mitchell can never be confused with The Beatles or Elton John, two earlier tribute concerts at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in 2025. ...
The Michigan Irish Repertory Theatre will present “I’ll Be Seeing You,” an original musical play by Michigan playwright David Kiley about a love story forged during World War II to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The performances will be at Arthur Miller Theatre on May 29, 30 and 31. ...
Photo: (L-R) Sitting Joshua Gregory (Holmes), Standing Henry Kibler (Watson). Photo by Steve Sheldon Rivalries have been a part of our lives forever. Palmer v Nicklaus; Bird v Magic, Ali v Frazier, Army v Navy, UM v OSU, Hatfields v McCoys. But one rivalry has existed longer than them all. Professor James Moriarty v Sherlock ...
Photo: (L-R) Lion, Dorothy, Tin Man & Scarecrow. Photo by Steve Sheldon Milan Middle School strolled along the yellow-brick road in the L. Frank Baum story The Wizard of Oz at Milan High School April 25-27. Under the direction of Julz A. Meray, with musical director CJ Brooks and stage director Sara Meray, they took ...
Photo: (L-R) Maddie Dick, Caleb McArthur, Fred Grandy, Jackson Reagin. Photo by Michele Anliker The Love Boat’s Fred “Gopher” Grandy highlighted an outstanding cast as The Encore Musical Company staged Oscar Wilde’s classic play “The Importance of Being Earnest – A Trivial Play for Serious People,” running now through Sunday, May 4th. Wilde’s play premiered ...
“When you layer the misogyny of the music industry on top of the misogynistic framework around being a widow, it’s really quite something.” Photo: Moderator Rich Fahle and Lori Tucker-Sullivan at the Dexter District Library, April 23, 2025. Photo by Doug Marrin. On April 23, acclaimed writer and former Dexter resident Lori Tucker-Sullivan returned to ...
A Saline father’s journey to New York City brings tears, applause, and a heartfelt reconnection with his son through the power of Broadway. Photo: (L-R) Saline Township resident Steve Sheldon and son Nathan in Times Square. Photo courtesy of Steven Sheldon To begin to describe my trip to NYC, I ask two questions. When was ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company is set to present a fresh take on Oscar Wilde’s iconic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, running April 24–May 4. The production stars Fred Grandy as the formidable Lady Bracknell. Grandy, known for his role as Gopher on The Love Boat, leads a cast of rising and established talent ...
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