The Buzz, April 13: Dancing with Our Stars
Published 1:12 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Dancing with Our Stars 2012 Miracle Auction
5 to 8 p.m. Saturday
Dean’s Place, Granger
The Dancing with Our Stars art auction at the new Dean’s Place gallery will benefit Center for the Homeless. Live music by pianist Andy Schmidt; free cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Villa Macri. A classy night out for a great cause. Visit www.cfh.net.
Point of Grace
8 p.m. Saturday
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
Point of Grace — one of the top 10 best-selling groups in the history of contemporary Christian music — will perform at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center. With 20 years under its belt, POG has racked up 27 No. 1 hits, two Grammy nominations and 13 Dove awards. Tickets $26 to $46; call (269) 927-1221 or visit www.lmcmainstage.org.
Canadian Brass
7 p.m. Sunday
Andrews University’s Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
The world-renowned ensemble Canadian Brass is performing one night only at Andrews University. The group has released more than 90 albums over four decades. Cost is $25; visit www.andrews.edu/events/event/23815.
‘Fundamentals of Starting a Business’
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday
Niles Entrepreneurial and Culinary Incubator
Learn the basics of starting your own business in this free class at the new Niles Entrepreneurial and Culinary Incubator, one of the only facilities of its kind in the region. Tamara Davis of the Michigan Small Business Technical Development Center will present. RSVP to (269) 687-4332.
Bixby’s Rainforest Adventure
7 p.m. Monday
Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Magic, puppetry, music and live exotic animals help kids learn the importance of conservation and going green. Cost is $10; visit www.acorntheater.com.