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Regional Feature: Jim Roberts Construction
Introduced to Jim Roberts through a mutual friend, the homeowner felt an instant ease with the builder. Though he had interviewed other builders, Roberts remained the standout, and Jim Roberts Construction in Kalamazoo was hired to build his new home.
Building Community: The Stulberg International Strings Competition
It is precisely this caliber of applicant -- as well as judges and even audience members -- that the Stulberg has drawn annually since its inception in 1975. Intended as a memorial for the late Julius Stulberg, a beloved and respected professor at Western Michigan University and conductor of both the University Symphony and Kalamazoo Junior Symphony for many years
Focus On: Kalamazoo Candle Company
As he tells it, the creation of Kalamazoo Candle Company was a “happy accident” when he found himself with some free time around the holidays. McFarlin decided to search online for things he could make and sell for extra cash. He literally Googled, “things I can make,” and a list of 50 things popped up. As he browsed the list, candles caught his attention. McFarlin spent that entire weekend researching candle making. He read about techniques, the many different ingredient combinations, and the wide variety of candles that were on the market.
Out and About: The Birds & the Trees
Welcome spring in Southwest Michigan with an entertaining, educational outdoor adventure at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.
Regional Feature: AVB – Bountiful Views in an Entertainer’s Dream
There is no shortage of views from this breathtaking 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath residence on Gull Lake. The moment you walk into this simple but elegant home, you’re greeted with a stunning wall of glass
Focus On: Shizzle Design, LLC
Shizzle Design started when Andrade wanted to progress from creating the garden chairs and mosaic pots she was selling at a friend’s greenhouse to a more profitable and sustaining venture.
Building Community: Tibbits Opera House
Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater is the second-oldest theater operating in Michigan. As the only professional arts organization in Branch County, it carries a sizable responsibility to provide a breadth of programs to adequately engage a diverse community base.
Out and About: Making Merry this Winter in Southwest Michigan!
As if imitating a snow-covered scene from Currier and Ives, Southwest Michigan sparkles in the winter season. Events indoors or out invite revelers to celebrate holiday traditions and to create new memories.
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