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Northern Michigan Nostalgia

Doug Stanton, NWS Founder

A short film from 1949. Many things remain the same, but one thing is missing… Watch the film

Posted in Page Two | Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

Hi, there, comma, users!

Doug Stanton, NWS Founder

…And, aren’t, we, all? Want to, read, an excellent primer, on when, to use, a comma? Here’s a short piece that appeared in … Continue reading →

Posted in Page Two | Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

“Back to Your Senses” Premiere and Cocktail Party

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

Andrea Claire Maio, local filmmaker, and this year’s Jean Noble Parsons Center artist-in-residence, will celebrate the culmination of her residency with a public … Continue reading →

Posted in Page Two | Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Get your Irish on and don’t miss this great event on Saturday, March 16

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

UpNorthTV Absolutely Irish Teleganza! All proceeds benefit the UpNorth Media Center and its outreach programs to support regional nonprofits. Read all about it

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March is Read Aloud Month

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

When is the last time you read to a child? Read Aloud 15 MINUTES is a non-profit organization that is working to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Page Two | Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

“Between the Covers” in Harbor Springs

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

The new owner of Between the Covers in Harbor Springs is an experienced bookseller from northern Michigan. Read all about it

Posted in Page Two | Posted on February 17, 2013 by admin

Charlize Theron is set to replace Amy Adams in the starring role of Gillian Flynn’s “Dark Places.”

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

Will we get the inside scoop on this change when Flynn makes a National Writers Series appearance on April 25? Read all about … Continue reading →

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Salman Rushdie’s new book, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s reaction

Jerry A. Coyne

Rushdie’s new book, Joseph Anton: a Memoir, was released just four days ago, and is already #13 on Amazon’s best-seller list (“Joseph Anton” … Continue reading →

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Posted in Page Two, Writers Next Door | Posted on September 17, 2012 by admin

YoungArts Award Application: Deadline October 19

          Do you know talented students grades 10-12 who are passionate about: Cinematic arts Theater Dance Visual Arts  Jazz … Continue reading →

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Posted in Page Two | Posted on September 14, 2012 by admin

International Affairs Forum 2012-13 Lecture Series Begins September 20

Martha Griggs

The 2012-2013 IAF lecture series begins Thursday, September 20 with Dr. Ellen Lust’s presentation, “The Arab People Are Speaking — But What Are … Continue reading →

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