Arts & Living

‘Matilda’ at the Croswell is a tale for the ‘Revolting Children’ in us all

A precocious young girl who discovers she has unusual powers is at the center of “Matilda,” the musical based on a children’s book by Roald Dahl that opens Aug. 6 at the Croswell Opera House.

Ragtime Revue to organize Big Read in Adrian next year

The River Raisin Ragtime Revue has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to present a community Big Read in Adrian.

Michigan authors in the spotlight

Local libraries will host Michigan authors in these upcoming talks.

Woodworking institute gets OK for Preservation Carpentry program

ADRIAN TWP. — The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has received approval to start an Architectural Carpentry & Preservation program to provide intensive, hands-on training...

‘Romeo & Juliet’ is Adrian Shakespeare Co.’s third annual production in Trestle Park

For its third annual Shakespeare in the Park production, the Adrian Shakespeare Co. turns to one of the Bard of Avon’s most widely performed plays: “Romeo and Juliet.”

‘Everyone has a voice that’s worth hearing’

When Darcy Gifford sat down to write a children’s book, she knew only a few things. She wanted to try a different kind of writing. She wanted the main character to be a bird. And she thought it might be funny if that bird could not make a sound.

Lenawee County Fair runs from July 26 to August 1

“Neon Lights and Country Nights” is the theme of this year’s Lenawee County Fair, which opens on July 26.

Angelus Duo to perform as part of ASO’s Summer Chamber Music Series

Growing up in Rochester, New York, with a father who was a professional musician and music teacher, it was pretty natural that sisters Melissa and Melanie Mashner would follow suit.

NAACP invites community to annual Juneteenth freedom celebration

The Lenawee County Branch of the NAACP will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 4-9 p.m. in downtown Adrian. 

‘Gypsy’ comes to the Croswell stage

The Croswell Opera House continues its 2026 Broadway Season with the musical “Gypsy.”