These shops specialize in holiday decor By Ann Smith At this time of year, people get jazzed about holiday decorating. No surprise there! It’s a little harder to

There are nachos, and then there are Righteous Nachos By Mark Dryer Righteous Cuisine makes a plate of nachos that is so good, I call it “destination food.”

Live theatre, music, dance, and spoken word are major perks of living near a college town! This fall, enjoy performances at Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus and

North Muskegon landmark keeps its comfortable vibe By Elizabeth Granger  The look says “now” — outside, sleek and modern; indoors, up-to-date seats and tables, blackboard messaging, impeccable waitstaff. 

Even those of us who hate the cold have a warm spot in our hearts for sparkly lights. When elegant white strands or exuberant loops of color appear

In this issue: 6 Editor’s letter 8 On our radar 10 Lakeshore Lights 26 Deck your halls 44 Holiday Blooms You gotta try this! 34 Righteous Nachos 66

Ingredients 6 oz. apple cider 1 ½ oz. Fireball whiskey 1 ½ oz. vanilla vodka 1 teaspoon sugar Instructions Pour apple cider into tall mug. Warm in microwave.

By Ann Smith  When a child discloses abuse, the Children’s Advocacy Center is there to help. As a multidisciplinary team, the CAC staff works with law enforcement, medical

Reading can be solitary, but on the lakeshore, every fall it blossoms into community  By Ann Smith In September and October, folks from Muskegon south to Douglas and

Ingredients 4 slices baco 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters 1 large red cooking apple, cut into chunks (Jonagold, Honeycrisp, etc.) 2 ounces goat cheese 2 teaspoons Fustini’s