Rado Kirov’s brightly-reflective stainless steel “Pyramid” (pictured) will be dedicated in its new home in front of the Douglas Police Station, 47 W. Center St., Monday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. after the city’s Memorial Day parade. The hand-forged, highly- polished work, bought by the Maryjo Lemanski-led nonprofit from Water Street Gallery, will showcase the Read More…
Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record
Joyce Petter: 50-year door to art
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR “The gallery is her,” wrote Fred Blazer in The Commercial Record 25 years ago. “She” was Joyce Petter. “If she ever leaves to retire into a comfortable life surrounded by her art and memories, the world of art in her small Midwestern town will never be the same.” Blazer was touting Read More…
Life as Performance Art
On Memorial Day, there is no place I would rather be than in a small Midwest town. More specifically, it means a small town in southwestern Michigan. Like the rest of the country on that day, we will pause for a few minutes to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who made the Read More…
Mike’s Musings: AI could make our lives better or ruin us
Is anyone concerned about artificial intelligence as I am?You know the technology is growing at such a rapid rate that humans might be subservient to robots soon. Or so say a few prognosticators.Being somewhat a libertarian, I do not favor government interference a lot of things, but AI is one emerging technology that we need Read More…
Freeway bridge closures, detours set
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Blue Star Highway bridge abridgments this summer at I-196 Exits 41 and 36 will not be simultaneous, the Michigan Department of Transportation told local officials May 11. Exit 41 reconstruction is up first June 6 through Aug. 22, The overpass will be closed but all exits/entrances to the freeway will stay Read More…
Obituary: Sallyann Decker, 85
Sallyann Ardella (Peck) Decker, 85, of Glenn peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home. A graveside service will be Friday, May 19, at 11 a.m.at Taylor Cemetery, Ganges Township. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice. To view Sallyann’s personal web page please visit starkfamilyfh.com. Sallyann was born Read More…
New Douglas logo shows water, bird
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Douglas has a new logo (see nearby) featuring a patient heron poised in wavy blue water in front of a burst of sunlight rays. The latest branding item depicts the abundance of variety of life on shorelines. According to mythology and folklore of many cultures, the heron represents elegance, patience, calmness Read More…
Saugatuck continues winning ways
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe winning ways continued for the Saugatuck girls soccer team.Hosting SAC rival Lawton on Monday, May 15, the Trailblazers scored seven first-half goals en route to the 8-0 victory.The game was stopped early due to the mercy rule.The victory was the 14th straight for Saugatuck, which improved to 15-1.Neave Rewa spearheaded the Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorBeckett: The MusicalThe Saugatuck Center for the Arts will present musicals “Kinky Boots” and “Jersey Boys” this summer. Energetic, infectious, boffo on Broadway scores and scripts sung, acted and choreographed by pros? What is not to hate?I’ve always left Mason Street Warehouse shows buoyed. Add a nice meal with vivacious company on a Read More…
See master gardener, peak blooms here
\Prizewinning azalea and rhododendron grower John Migas (above right) will host a free escorted tour of his now-blooming Woodllands Nursery, 6541 Bradley Road, Saugatuck Township, Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m.Bradley splits off to the south side of the Blue Star Highway and Maple Street intersection northeast of the Blue Star bridge. Guests should go Read More…