Saturday, August 28 at 8 pm
“Unraveling String Band”
$8 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for  children under12

South Bend’s newest “feel good” band takes you from the Beatles to Bluegrass with many wandering stops in between. The common thread is “good old stuff” and it’s all acoustic. The group consists of Dick Glisinski, acoustic bass; Brian Johnston, 12-string guitar, Al Kniola, mandolin; and Clayton Michaels, 6-string guitar. All lend their vocal talent in amazing harmonies.

Friday, September 3 at 7:30 pm
“American Sailors”
$5 admission

“American Sailors” takes the viewer on board and behind the scenes as four great skippers prepare and race their boats in the longest and oldest freshwater race in the world. It’s the 2008 Chicago to Mackinac Island race. The documentary is by Holland, MI filmmaker John Grooters of Seaspray Productions and Grooters plans to attend the screening.

See and experience the race as never before aboard: Windquest, the 2007 year’s overall winner; Windancer, with John Nedeau in his 61st Mac race; Peerless, skippered by Brian Torreson in his first race; and Sourvenir, school teacher Steve Schiller’s boat.

There’s no better seat in the house to see yacht racing for what it really is – a test of skill, teamwork, and technology all at the mercy of the unpredictable breeze. The film won the 2009 Silver Telly, the highest honor, from 13,000 entries from all 50 states. Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest film and video productions, and groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies.

Saturday, September 4 at  8 pm
Doug Fordyce presents “Kids on Stage Glee Club”
$8 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for children under 12

Kids on Stage Glee Club is a group of 19 talented teenage performers brings high energy entertainment in the form of contemporary musical numbers, choreography and comedic skills.

The group will perform a number of songs from the hit television show “Glee” as well as other popular numbers of today and yesterday. Musical numbers include Don’t Stop Believin’, Somebody to Love by Queen, Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne, Love Song by Sara Bareilles and a rousing rendition of Rubberneckin’ by Elvis Presley. KOS Glee Club will also perform a number of delightfuly funny comedy sketches improvised and written by the kids in the group.

KOS Glee Club is composed of Middle and High School students from twelve different area schools. The group is directed by Doug Fordyce, owner and director of Kids On Stage, an award winning local children’s theatre company. Choreographer for the group is Allie Hoyt, a first year student at Hope College . The group is also available to provide entertainment for local public and corporate events. Kids On Stage Glee Club promises an amusing, charming experience that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.

Sunday, September 5 from 10 am to 3 pm
“Maids of the Mist” memorabilia booth #25

The Writers’ Studio of the Box Factory for the Arts will have a booth at Antiques on the Bluff to sale memorabilia from the collection of the late Arlys Derrick. Mrs. Derrick who was the Focus Desk Editor at the Herald Palladium for many years began collecting artwork and other memorabilia related to the Maids of the Mist after she wrote a major feature story on the historic fountain. Proceeds from the sale of the collection will benefit writing projects at the Box Factory.

Saturday, September 11 at 8 pm
“Cameo and the Feldmans”
$8 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for children under 12

Riversong Music Society presents an evening of traditional and contemporary folk music, with a sprinkling of pop classics.

Cameo and The Feldmans, two local groups who have performed at a variety of venues in Southwest Michigan, will join together for a number of ensemble selections, as well as perform separately in their own unique styles. During previous appearances at the Box Factory, audiences have responded with enthusiasm and “sung along” with these engaging performers.

Cameo consists of Mary Czarnecki and Greg Ladewski, each accomplished musicians, who combine their talents to produce compelling song stylings and arrangements. Mary is a singer, guitarist and songwriter; and Greg lends warm and expressive accompaniments on cello and keyboard.

Larry and Sandy Feldman offer a wide variety of folk and topical songs accompanied by banjo, guitar and hand-held percussion instruments. The Feldmans have performed “songs for a better world” at many workshops, festivals and conferences. They are the founders and coordinators of the All God’s Children Community Choir.

Saturday, September 18 at 8 pm
“Shades of Gray”
$8 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for children under 12

Saturday, September 25 at 8 pm
“Lake Effect Jazz”
$8 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for children under 12

Saturday, October 2 at 8 pm
“Anne Hills”
$15 adults; $10 seniors and students; free for children under 12