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Torch Tunes
For our first Torch Tunes of the year, a group of our staff has decided to share songs that remind them of the fall season. Below is the list of songs that brings us into the fall spirit as the fall season approaches. Harmony Goodman | Co-Editor-In-Chief: We Fell in Love by girl…
Somi returns home with soulful performance at KCPA
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Somi took to the stage at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Colwell Playhouse on Thursday and presented brand new music to a packed house. Somi’s multicultural music — paired with her calm stage presence — provided audiences with a…
Capacity crowd sees acclaimed guitarist at Hoag Library
Photos by Tom Rivers ALBION – It was a full capacity crowd for this afternoon’s concert at Hoag Library featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist Muriel Anderson. About 100 people filled the meeting rooms of the library for the concert, which included a special guest,…

Where I went this week: Adirondack Folk School
The Adirondack Folk School teaches traditional crafts including blacksmithing, weaving, basketmaking and more

Meet the 83-year-old canoe builder bringing a traditional craft to MSU
Self-taught canoe builder Ron Paquin is building his 84th birch bark canoe at Michigan State University as part of the Indigenous Welcome Celebration.

Sonoma Awaits ‘Monumental’ Sculpture Donation
By Connie Schielein In a milestone for public art, the City of Sonoma has officially accepted the donation of its first permanent monumental public sculpture… The post Sonoma Awaits ‘Monumental’ Sculpture Donation first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .

Unreleased 2004 Horror Film THE WICKED to Have New York Premiere at Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers Oct. 29
More than 20 years after its production, independent filmmaker Sal Ciavarello, from the Bronx, will have his film THE WICKED screened at the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers on October 29, at 8pm. THE WICKED (2004) is an unreleased horror film that was filmed locally in Yonkers, the…

WATCH: Hy-Lo News Launches “305 On The Rise” to Amplify South Florida’s Next Generation of Artists
South Florida has never lacked talent. What its emerging artists often lack is consistent visibility, strong media support and an Continue Reading

Chelsea District Library Hosts 9th Annual CDL Song Fest
CDL Song Fest returns for its ninth year on Friday, October 16, when Chelsea District Library (CDL) welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Collingwood to the Pasture Barn at Robin Hills Farm. Collingwood is best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the…

Warsaw Board Of Works Approves Road Closure For Mural Installation
Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved a road closure Friday, Sept. 19, for Main Street Warsaw (MSW) to install a mural.

El dragon
At Mission Chinese Food. Photo by Angel Mayorga. El dragon
Marti’s celebrates new art show at gallery in Albion
First art auction for non-profit set for Sept. 26 ALBION – Marti’s on Main welcomed an energetic crowd on Friday evening to the art gallery at 20 South Main St. The show features works by Jill Gussow, Jennifer Hecker and Rosanne Muscari. This is the sixth of eight monthly art…