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    Rendal Wall in “Rendal’s Guitar Lounge” at Heritage Guitar Inc.

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    The Guitar Guru Those who know Rendal Wall say he’s ‘the real deal’
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    Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Karianne Thomas, front and center, stands with some of the “people that make it happen”: Back row, from left: Public Safety Officer (PSO) Ellen Arnold, Sgt. Dave Juday, Assistant Chief David Boysen, PSO Alex Araujo, Captain Chris Franks and Lt. Scott VanderEnde. Front row, from left: Executive Lt. Rafael Diaz, Thomas and Lt. Danielle Guilds.

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    'And, boom, here I am' KDPS chief tackles a changing landscape
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    The Jet Set Siblings pilot the success of RAI Jets
  • encore-magazine-feature-poet-diane-seuss-august-2018

    Works by poet Diane Seuss draw much from her rural Southwest Michigan roots.

    © 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

    Full Life with Poetry Diane Seuss' rural roots and love of art infuse her new collection
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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.

    © 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

    What’s going on here? Mary Hatch’s paintings tell stories and ask questions
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    Crowds stream their way into Chenery Auditorium during the Gilmore Keyboard Festival.

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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).

    © 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

    Cosplay on Display From stormtroopers to superheroes, this is serious dress-up
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Kalamazoo Country Day School student Sara Hudson looks at a display of art created by students from Southwest Michigan.

© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

The Heart of ArtKIA program teaches kids to appreciate and create art
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Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Karianne Thomas, front and center, stands with some of the “people that make it happen”: Back row, from left: Public Safety Officer (PSO) Ellen Arnold, Sgt. Dave Juday, Assistant Chief David Boysen, PSO Alex Araujo, Captain Chris Franks and Lt. Scott VanderEnde. Front row, from left: Executive Lt. Rafael Diaz, Thomas and Lt. Danielle Guilds.

© 2018 Encore Publications/Brian Powers

'And, boom, here I am'KDPS chief tackles a changing landscape

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