Inaugural Fall FEASTival is Saturday, September 21
Come to downtown St. Johns on Saturday, September 21 for the inaugural Fall FEASTival featuring many Michigan-Made food producers and farms, with many gourmet food trucks.
The Fall FEASTival will offer a couple of food competitions. Winners will receive bragging rights and these awesome trophies custom-made and donated by Sports Stop and Crown Trophy:
– People’s Choice Best Food Truck – a battle between the 26 food truck attending.
– Healthy Weight Champion – our local brick and mortar restaurants are going to compete to bring the healthiest and most delicious dish to the table.
Downtown Mural dedicated
by Maralyn Fink
The City of St Johns unveiled a new mural made possible by a Public Art for Communities Grant funded by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) with support from the PNC Foundation.
The mural was designed by local artist Tracie Davis. In August members of the community were invited to help in the initial paint by number phase of the project. The mural is located on the south side of Higham Street at the intersection of Clinton Avenue.
God’s Favorite premieres under new lights at the Wilson Center Auditorium
It’s a race to the wire. Eight actors are perfecting their lines. A team of electricians and a lighting consultant are hanging new fixtures. A backstage crew is building a set one piece at a time around ladders and tools scattered across the stage. Fund raising efforts to reach the goals for matching grants are approaching their deadlines. Every facet of the project must cross the finish line by the time the curtain opens on “God’s Favorite”, a comedy by Neil Simon.
Homegrown Productions presents this modern day interpretation of the story of Job under the new lighting system at the Wilson Center Auditorium on September 27 – October 6. Tom Webb directs Bob Murrell, Michael Nelson, Patrick Monroe, Marsha Brook, Monica Holland, Darryl Schmitz, Tyler Frease, and Sarah Craft.
The lighting project is the final phase of renovation of the Wilson Center Auditorium. Since 2006 a group of committed volunteers and generous donors has raised over $200,000 to restore and improve the auditorium to open it for wider use by the community. Upholstered seats, enhanced sound, authentic color schemes, and energy efficient, digitally controlled lighting have polished this gem of a performance space.
The dust still might be settling, the technicians will be fine tuning the new technology, and the paint on the set may be drying during the opening performance; but the Wilson Center Auditorium Committee is excited to invite you to the premiere production under the lights.
Show time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, October 6 and 7, and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for students age 10 – 18 and seniors age 55 plus; $15 for everyone else.
Dangling wires, damaged walls, and a partial set don’t distract Michael Nelson and Bob Murrell as they rehearse a scene for “God’s Favorite.”
Museum to open quilt display in October
Beginning on October 2 antique and vintage quilts will be displayed in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House.
Many of the quilts have never been on display. These are different quilts than the 2018 exhibit.
The Accessories Display will end September 25, so plan a visit before the Accessories are packed away.
The 2019 Police and Firemen Exhibit will be available in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House until mid-December and the Carriage House will remain open, weather permitting.
Open Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Closed on holiday weekends. Located at 106 Maple St., St. Johns, Michigan west of the courthouse. Group tours and individual tours are welcome. For more information contact them at 989-224-2894, email PGSmuseum@gmail.com. Visit the website, PGSmuseum.com. Facebook at Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum.
Gordman’s Grand Opening celebration was last Tuesday
Apparel and home décor retailer Gordmans, part of the Stage community of stores, debuted 10 new Gordmans stores throughout Michigan including the former Peebles in St. Johns.
The Grand Opening Celebrations began with ribbon cuttings at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17. As part of Gordmans’ commitment to these communities, the retailer presented a $1,000 check donation to the local high school.
LAFCU to offer strike loans
During this difficult time for striking UAW members, LAFCU is offering special programs created specifically to assist striking workers.
Many autoworkers will be assessing their financial situation in the wake of the strike.
More information about LAFCU’s special strike programs is at www.lafcu.com/heretohelp.