Category: Friday Favorite Feature

FFF 53 — Beatles ’64 (2024)

Finished watching this fifteen minutes ago, on Disney+, which I get “free” as part of a phone package.  Rating 10/10 in capturing the mania of that tour.  So many good archival footage of photos and video, interviews with “the boys,”  and interviews with those who were at at least one of their concerts.  Also interviews…

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FFF 52 — fungi jerky

I happened across fungi jerky about a month ago and bought it on impulse. I’ve bought dried shiitaki mushrooms for hot and sour soup and could see them being marinated and then dried into jerky. These little quarter-sized bits have great texture and taste and are much healthier to eat than, say, potato chips. They…

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FFF 51 — pumpkin art at fmg and JP Hoe

These pics were taken on 10/8 but I wanted to save the pumpkins (jack-o-lanterns)  for closer to Halloween.  Also including pics of some of the fall decorations with mums.  I recently bought 2 albums (one LP and one CD) of JP Hoe Music, “Hideaway” and “Mannequin.”  Have only listened to each one once.  My initial…

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FFF 50 — Glow Garden at fmg

Every Tuesday fmg stays open until 9pm.  In October, they have a glow garden, which is a path that starts at a main artery and meanders through wooded pathways that lead to the reproduction of Lena Meijer’s childhood farmhouse and farm.  The trees are lit up, and at least two pumpkin artists have been busy…

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Muskegon Museum of Art’s 95th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition (also FFF49)

From the MMA’s website: The 95th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition continues a rich legacy of showcasing the work of Michigan artists, from talented beginners to accomplished professionals. A competitive show, the Michigan Contemporary presents a look at the issues, themes, and materials inspiring today’s Michigan artists. Featured media include painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles,…

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