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Episode #1276 - July 20th, 2023
Pierogi Fest is one of the most unique festivals in the world. Tim Stop is a touring artist that has opened for bands like Chicago, Reo Speedwagon and more. Ghostlight Theatre was started in 2018 in Benton Harbor to help bring more of the arts to the community through theatre and music.
Original Airdate: July 20, 2023

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  • July 20th, 2023 Photo
    Pierogi Fest
    Tom Dabertin More Information
    July 20th, 2023 Photo
    Pierogi Fest

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    July 28th - 30th
    Whiting, IN
    PierogiFest.net
    https://facebook.com/WhitingPierogiFest

    Pierogi Fest is one of the most unique festivals in the world. They have great variety of food and entertainment, and a polka parade that that may be the wackiest on earth. Kelly had a chance to talk to Tom Dabertin, the Chairman of Pierogi Fest and found out how the festival got it's name and why it started.

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    1. Tom DabertinChairman

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  • July 20th, 2023 Photo
    Tim Stop @ The Acorn
    Tim Stop More Information
    July 20th, 2023 Photo
    Tim Stop @ The Acorn

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    Friday, August 11 @ 8pm
    The Acron
    107 Generations Dr.
    Three Oaks, MI
    AcornLive.org
    https://facebook.com/AcornTheater

    Tim Stop - Musician
    TimStop.com
    https://facebook.com/TimStop

    Tim Stop is a touring artist that has opened for bands like Chicago, Reo Speedwagon and more. He will be taking the stage at The Acorn in Three Oaks on August 11th. Dave had a chance to catch up with Tim to find out more about his music, touring, and his daughter also grabbing the mic to sing. Be sure to get your tickets to see him and his band live at The Acorn.

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    1. Tim StopMusician

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  • July 20th, 2023 Photo
    The Ghostlight Theatre
    Paul Mow, Spencer Diedrick, Meghan Pelkey, Dan Maxon More Information
    July 20th, 2023 Photo
    The Ghostlight Theatre

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    101 Hinkley Street
    Benton Harbor, MI
    GhostlightBH.com
    https://facebook.com/GhostLightBentonHarbor

    The Sound of Music
    July 28th & 29th
    Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach

    "Once" the musical
    August 10th - 20th
    The Ghostlight Theatre

    Ghostlight Theatre was started in 2018 in Benton Harbor to help bring more of the arts to the community through theatre and music. It's one more piece to the arts scene in Benton Harbor that is really growing. They have two shows coming up soon. "The Sound of Music" is a partnership with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra taking place at the Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach July 28th & 29th. "Once" is opening August 10th and running through the 20th.

    Guests

    1. Paul MowArtistic Director & Co-Founder
    2. Spencer DiedrickDirector "Once"
    3. Meghan PelkeyActress - "Once"
    4. Dan MaxonActor - "Once"

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