‘Every recipe has a story,” Chef José Andrés told me when he called to chat about his newest cookbook, “Spain My Way: Eat, Drink and Cook Like a Spaniard.” “Long gone are the days of just sharing or cooking a recipe. This book is about their stories, their culture, rituals and the joys of fo…
For the 35th year, 15 graduating high school seniors attending high schools throughout Southwest Michigan have been named Herald-Palladium Academic All-Stars.
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On Sept. 6, 1918, just two months, five days shy of WWI’s end, Sgt. Clay Webster Donne of the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard was killed in action at age 35.
You’ll likely notice the flags.
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‘My current suffering is due to the negative actions, activities, thoughts and emotions that I performed in the past, and whatever I do, say and think now will determine what I experience and become in the future. So, from now on I will contemplate the truth of karma and pursue my spiritual …
SOUTH HAVEN — As we get older, we change.
ST. JOSEPH — More than 50 regional artisans will be showcasing their work from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair in St. Joseph’s Lake Bluff Park.
ST. JOSEPH — The final performance of Monday Musical Club’s 2025-26 Community Concert Series, which will feature MMC’s Women’s Chorus and local jazz pianist Jared Schaub, will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph.
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Lemon Creek Winery’s annual Wine & Fine Art Festival will be held this weekend, May 23-24, at the estate vineyard, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs.
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‘People talk about farm to table, but we’re table to farm,” Charley Racine told me when I mentioned I was on a self-guided tour of what’s currently available at local farm stands. “Or maybe I should say kitchen to farm.”
Like many people – children and adults alike – for me, the weekend is always a welcome sight.
Q: My father lost his second wife last year, and his behavior has really changed. I’ve suggested grief counseling, but he refuses. Lately, even watching the news seems to make him agitated, and he acts out in anger toward his kids and grandkids. I’m worried he is having some sort of mental b…
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Southwest Michigan’s communities have a lot to offer, and this section offers a comprehensive calendar of events to help you take advantage of it. We’ve scoured published events calendars from area organizations and business to create this comprehensive list.
Early one February morning, post-meditation sharing revealed the reality of playing bridge at the assisted living facility my friend had recently moved into.
BUCHANAN — This past Sunday, the nation celebrated Mother’s Day. For many, it’s a day to push past grievances aside, to slide on a pair of rose-colored glasses and honor the positive impact mothers have had on our lives.
BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has recognized Landon Mitchell of Buchanan and Luis Sanchez of Niles as the 2026 Outstanding Musicians of the Year.
ST. JOSEPH — The multimedia exhibit “MAAC in the Box,” which showcases selected works submitted to this year’s Michiana Annual Art Competition, will open at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Friday.
SOUTH HAVEN — As part of South Haven’s Spring Concert Series, folk duo Annie & Rod Capps will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at First Congregational UCC, 651 Phoenix St., South Haven.
COLOMA — The North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma, will host the presentation “Big Doings All The Time: The House of David’s Amusement Park 1908-1978” by House of David Historian and Archivist Brian Carroll at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
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I don’t think a day goes by without me thinking of my mother, who died at age 96 almost 20 years ago.
Last weekend, I was driving down Lakeshore Drive in St. Joseph just as the sun was setting.
I’m not exaggerating when I say the Senior Expo is my favorite day of the year. OK, maybe it’s second to my birthday (and my grandma’s birthday), but it really is a special day for me.
MAY 9: Benton Harbor–Fairplain Lions Club Spring Spaghetti Dinner, The DANK, 2651 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor; 5-7 p.m.; spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert; cash bar, 50/50 raffle; carry outs available; $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-10, free for children ages 5 and under.
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I began reading the Bible annually when I was 19. I took everything I read very seriously and was dismayed by the passages found in Matthew, Mark and Luke in which Jesus tells his followers that the last will be first and the first, last.
The Ladies Fellowship of Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Third St., Baroda, will hold their annual May Rummage/Bake Sale and Sloppy Joe Meal from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, May 14 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 15 ($6 bag day).
THREE OAKS — Corky Siegel was met with a cacophony of “boos and hissing” when he walked out onto the Lincoln Center stage to perform with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969.
COLOMA — Winners of the sixth annual Southwest Michigan Poetry Contest have been announced.
BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has announced the nominees for its 2025-2026 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.
STEVENSVILLE — The Berrien County Dancers will hold their Spring Dance Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, at the Lakeshore Community Auditorium, 5771 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville.
ST. JOSEPH — Twin City Players has scheduled auditions and a director’s forum for its upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” which will be the first show of TCP’s 94th season.
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ST. JOSEPH — The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, spirit and body for all. It’s a statement that has allowed room for the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA to evolve to meet the needs of the community.
This year, the first Saturday in May falls on May 2, marking the return of the annual Kentucky Derby – America’s longest continually held sporting event. Emulating the “high society” tradition of England’s Epsom Derby, it’s much more than a sporting event – it’s a social gathering, swimming …
I first met Anupy Singla more than a decade ago after Agate, an Evansville, Ill., publishing company, published her first cookbook.
Attacks on absentee voting are just wrong.
MAY 9: Benton Harbor–Fairplain Lions Club Spring Spaghetti Dinner, The DANK, 2651 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor; 5-7 p.m.; spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert; cash bar, 50/50 raffle; carry outs available; $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-10, free for children ages 5 and under.
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Last March, my wife and I visited the highest, driest, windiest and coldest continent on our planet – Antarctica.
Harvest Lakeshore, 5411 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, will host “Don’t Spill the Tea,” a ladies’ Kentucky Derby-themed tea party, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the church. The event will emulate the glamour of the Kentucky Derby with tea, refreshments and, most importantly, fashion.…
ST. JOSEPH — Take a drive down Red Arrow Highway or a walk through downtown St. Joseph or Niles – chances are, you’ll find yourself face-to-face with an antique store.
ST. JOSEPH — The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street., St. Joseph, will host its Spring ArtJam, a free open house event, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 1.
SOUTH HAVEN — The South Haven Performance Series will begin its 2026 season with a concert by award-winning pianist Elliot Wuu at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Peace Lutheran Church, 06321 Blue Star Memorial Highway, South Haven.
THREE OAKS — The Biggest Little Baseball Museum will kick off its 2026 First Saturday Speaker Series at noon Saturday, May 2, at the Three Oaks Township Library, 3 N. Elm St., Three Oaks.
ST. JOSEPH — Filmmakers Jon Hammerbeck and Neil Harvey will return to the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street., St. Joseph, to screen their experimental short film “GodCocteauTheory” on Friday, May 15, coinciding with this year’s opening reception for the MAAC Exhibition.
SOUTH HAVEN — The South Haven Theatre Series has announced its 2026 lineup.
