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Bay to host Integration Ensemble in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Integration Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday in the Bay College Besse Center Theater in Escanaba. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Integration Ensemble, led by sitarist and guitarist Will Marsh, creates a unique musical experience that blends the ancient traditions of Hindustani classical music with contemporary world music influences. The ensemble’s innovative performances celebrate cultural connection through a dynamic fusion of melodies, rhythms and musical traditions from across the globe. Marsh studied under legendary sitar master Ustad Aashish Khan ...

Healthy weight loss starts with what’s on your plate

MILWAUKEE — Visit any restaurant or scan the grocery shelves, and you’ll notice that large portions have become the norm. But consistently eating more than your body needs can lead to weight gain. Learning portion control can help you reduce your calorie intake without feeling deprived. TOPS Club, Inc. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy — teaches that those trying to shed a few pounds don’t need to eliminate their favorite foods or follow restrictive diets. By making a few simple ...

Marquette’s HarborFest to run Thursday through Saturday

MARQUETTE — For more than 40 years, HarborFest has been a celebration of the end of summer for Marquette visitors and residents. Sponsored by the Marquette Harbor Rotary Club, the music festival includes great food, beverages and family activities. Admission is free of charge. The ...

Asking for an employee’s name

Dear Heloise: Just read an avid reader’s suggestion about employees/staff wearing name tags so that people can know their names. Why not just ask them? It is more personal and shows that you really care. I read your column in the San Antonio Express-News. — Al S., via email FOUNTAIN PEN ...

Piano concert by Robert Buchkoe on Saturday

MARQUETTE — Well-known pianist Robert Buchkoe will perform a concert of classical music by Ukrainian composers — including Prokoffiev, Gliere and others — at 4 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the Marquette Federated Women’s Clubhouse. The concert is part of the Save the Clubhouse series and is a repeat of a performance given earlier this year. Admission is free, with donations accepted for the historic clubhouse, which is celebrating its centennial this summer. For more information, call 906-226-7273.