Battle Creek is the star of an upcoming episode of WGVU's popular Under the Radar Michigan. “When people see the Battle Creek show, it’s going to bring a ton of visitors to this area,” says Annie Kelley, Communications for the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau. “It’s really a shining star for the state.”
Elizabeth Garcia, the new Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing Program Director, brings extensive experience in program management and will play a pivotal role in new programming.
You've heard of Art Prize. Thanks to some innovative food folks in Battle Creek, now there's Food Prize. Food and beverage businesses in 12 Michigan counties, including Calhoun and Kalamazoo, are eligible to participate. But hurry! Applications close Friday, September 1.
The Arts and Cultural Collective of Battle Creek is using the results of a local arts and culture study to help build a sustainable arts infrastructure in BC. “It no longer serves us to be called the Cereal City," says Jaimie Fales, ACCBC Board Member. "We’re trying to change a narrative that no longer serves us."
A lack of reliable, affordable public transportation is a recurring obstacle for many Calhoun County residents. A countywide transportation service is on the table. The cities are for it, but the rural communities are hesitant to get on board. Mallory Avis dispells some myths about the plan.
From ragtime to Celtic music, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra's 125th season has something for everyone. "If you’re happy and you love the music, clap when you want," says Anne Harrigan, BCSO Music Director. "We are here for everybody, not just the One Percent.
With increases expected in the Calhoun County Latinx population, VOCES (voice in Spanish) is moving to a new building that is four times the size of its previous headquarters. And to reflect the change, VOCES will take on a new name — Nuestra Casa — for its new home.
In its sixth year, Battle Creek's free summer Kindergarten Success Program helps students entering kindergarten have academic, social, and structural advantages. “I’m trying to give my son the experiences I didn’t get,” says Jahkeem Stone, a KSP parent. “I’m trying to get him to be well-rounded and boisterous and comfortable with himself.”
For over 10 years, Marshall's Great Escape Stage Company has been putting on big hits in a small space. With no more than 80 in the audience sitting 15 feet from the performers, a unique, theatrical bond is formed.
Previously, Native American children placed in foster care with relatives lost financial assistance if guardianship was obtained. New state legislation changes that, thanks, in part, to Jamie Stuck, Tribal Chairperson for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
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