The photo? Yes, that is indeed our official watercraft parked at the N3 World Headquarters marina. On the lift, next to the dock, chock filled with gas and ready to roll.
Early? You bet. But there’s a yen to give spring a bit of a boost. To take a leap and trust that maybe a warming trend might arrive to stay awhile, tossing out one of those legendary springs that sing in our memory. So suggestion number 1? Get some warm weather stuff out on the patio, porch, deck, yard, stoop, anywhere you can. Coax the kinder weather out and maybe, just maybe, by some fortuitous twist of meteorological fate a sublime spring will saunter us right into summer. This weekend? There are few better places to be for some fine listening than the Acoustic Saturday series being hosted by Newaygo Brewing Co. This week from Noon to 4pm come and check out the soulful sound of Alex Mendenhall who can craft a well told story into song. “Nothing says spring like the ‘conk-a-ree’ call of a red winged blackbird or the raucous sounds of a sandhill crame” That’s the intro for the DNR Birding Tour being held Saturday beginning at 9am at the Muskegon County Wsatewater System. Got an interest in the burgeoning practice of birding?This looks to be a good tour ad DNR Wildlife Communications Coordinator Holly Vaughn will be leading this informative peek at the aviarian life around us. 7600 Messinger Rd Twin Lake. More info? Contact the Muskegon State Game Area Office at 231.788.5055. Dres for the weather and this included boots for those muddy areas. Scopes are helpful as well. Ok this is just a monthly thing in GR but we are intrigued. We’re talking about the Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo going on at the Elks Lodge (2715 Leonard St NW) from 10am-3pm Saturday. Again we know nothing about these monthly reptilian gatherings but our curiosity is piqued by pet passions that lean toward non traditional species. There are a few of the happenings in our area. We would have mentioned Kenny Chesney’s appearance at Van Andel but if you’re a fan you already have your ticket so...
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The NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition is an annual event with the goal of exhibiting and acknowledging some of the finest photographers in Michigan while encouraging greater growth and achievement in the photographic community. With an entry deadline of May 23, photographers across the state are shooting and printing their favorite subjects for their entries in this year’s competition. Michigan photographers, 18 years or older, are encouraged to take part in this juried competition. All photographic processes are accepted and each photographer may submit up to two pieces of work for the entry fee of $30. Members of NCCA-Artsplace may submit two pieces for a reduced entry fee of $25. All entries must be framed and ready to display. Selected works submitted to the competition will be exhibited in the NCCA-Artsplace Ray and Phyllis Jansma Exhibition Gallery June 5 through July 13. An exhibit reception and award announcement will be held on Saturday, June 15. Photographers awarded first, second or third place will be provided a cash prize. Honorable mention pieces will also be selected. The juror for 2019 is West Michigan photographer, Kelly Walkotten. Competition guidelines and entry forms are available at NCCA – Artsplace, 13 East Main Street, downtown Fremont or by calling 231.924.4022. The guidelines and forms may also be printed from www.ncca-artsplace.org. |
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