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    The Jet Set Siblings pilot the success of RAI Jets
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    Works by poet Diane Seuss draw much from her rural Southwest Michigan roots.

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    Full Life with Poetry Diane Seuss' rural roots and love of art infuse her new collection
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    Pat and Shelly Cooper stand amid hundreds of antique, old and new boat parts in their Plainwell business, Pine Lake Parts.

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    From the Ashes Pine Lake Parts turns disaster into an unlikely business success
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    See Your Town Like a Tourist Do what the locals do
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    The red glasses that artist Mary Hatch wears are nearly as memorable as her many paintings.

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    What’s going on here? Mary Hatch’s paintings tell stories and ask questions
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    'Magic that can only happen here' Gilmore Festival aims to make Kalamazoo a 'cultural destination'
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    Pianist Pierre can der Westhuizen has been playing piano for almost 30 years.

    Taking Chances New Gilmore director believes in serendipity
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    Local cosplayers, from left: Jennifer Smargiasso (Beauty), Jake Andrews (Deadpool), and Laura Schubkegel (Cinderella).

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    Cosplay on Display From stormtroopers to superheroes, this is serious dress-up
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    Edward Montgomery WMU’s ninth ‘Bronco-in-Chief’ takes the reins
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    Kim Willis and Mike Hoag stand in front of Lillie House, their home and permaculture garden on Douglas Avenue.

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    Beautiful & Bountiful Lillie House Permaculture creates pathways to plenty
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Works by poet Diane Seuss draw much from her rural Southwest Michigan roots.

© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

Full Life with PoetryDiane Seuss' rural roots and love of art infuse her new collection
encore-magazine-feature-see-your-town-June-2018

© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

See Your Town Like a TouristDo what the locals do

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Five Faves
Longtime Civic denizen recounts special stage memories
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Five Faves – Nature Spots of Southwest Michigan

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United Against Cancer
Organization supports families dealing with childhood cancer
‘Laugh, play, heal and grow’
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Jam and Popcorn
Family business combines fruitful flavors with corny confections
Food Trucks Keep It Fresh
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Ringing Up Fun
Horseshoe club brings players out of their backyards
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Bringing Folk to Life
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Entertaining the Elderly
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TEDx Kalamazoo Organizers
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