books

Poetry for the Public 

Kalamazoo group has been plugging poetry for 50 years

Five Faves – Local Books

Great summer reads by local writers

Family Time for Literacy

Parents, kids learn tools to improve reading, writing and even math

An Illustrated Journey

Conrad Kaufman, Susan Harrison team up on book project

Bonnie Jo Campbell

The successful novelist who ‘failed to give up writing’

Age-Defying Literature

Author finds ‘the extraordinary’ writing books for young adults
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Reviews

Ribbing, rivalry and family truths delivered with humor and heart

A review of Farmers Alley’s My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
come from Away

Come From Away Delivers a Mix of Heart and Humor 

A review of Farmers Alley production of Come From Away

Beautiful Delivers Legendary Tunes and Real Music History 

A review of Farmers Alley production of Beautiful

Stylish and Sexy, Dial M for Murder is a Love Triangle for the Ages 

There’s mid-century murder and mayhem afoot

Ain’t Misbehavin’  is a vibrant, vocal feast

Face Off shines spotlight on music of Fats Waller

Becoming Dr. Ruth

Energetic, one-woman wonder truly embodies renowned sex therapist
Bright star cast

Bright Star is ‘sweet and satisfying’

Review of the Farmers Alley production

UNBOUND, Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers

Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers Wraps its Season this Weekend

Daniil Trifinov, Gilmore Piano Festival

Russian pianist delivers athletic, emotional performance
xanadu

Xanadu at the Civic Theatre

Rolling fun at Civic’s Xanadu