Why People Order Strangers to Smile and What to Do
In a column about unsolicited demands to smile, Amy Dickinson notes such requests feel like a privilege assertion, not playfulness, and often ignore a person’s current circumstances. She recommends a firm no and keeping reactions minimal while considering comebacks for future encounters.
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Weather storm to soak eastern half. snow in Plains
AccuWeather reports a center of the nation storm system moving east tomorrow bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to most of the eastern half, while the Northeast remains largely dry. Snow is expected across the Plains, and gusty winds in the West keep fire risk elevated.
Lake Michigan Weather Summary and Outlook
Local coastal forecast notes NE winds 5 to 20 knots with rain and patchy fog today. Tonight NE winds 15 to 20 knots with rain and 1 to 2 foot waves. Lookahead shows Thursday shower and Friday rain or snow with chilly highs in the 40s.
Nobuntu to Perform in Hope College Great Performance Series
Hope College presents Nobuntu, a Zimbabwean female a cappella ensemble, in a 7:30 p.m. concert Friday November 1 at the Jack H. Miller Center Concert Hall. The group blends traditional Zimbabwean songs Afro jazz and gospel with pure voices and minimal percussion. Members include Thandeka Moyo Zanele Manhenga Joyline Sibanda Heather Dube and Duduzile Sibanda. Tickets 23 regular 17 seniors faculty staff 6 children free for Hope students. Tickets available via Events and Conferences Office 616-395-7890 online at hope.edu tickets or at the door if available. The center is at 221 Columbia Ave between Ninth and 10th streets.
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Halloween Wind Ensemble Concert at Hope College
Hope College Wind Ensemble hosts its annual Halloween Concert at 7 30 p m on Thursday October 31 in the Concert Hall of the Musical Arts building. Admission is free. Pieces include Godzilla Eats Las Vegas Symphony No 1 Lord of the Rings Infernal Dance Jedi Steps and Finale Chillers and Thrillers and Jurassic Park. Ensemble directed by Gabe Southard with costumes encouraged.
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Nykerk Cup at Hope College marks 85th edition
Hope College hosts its 85th Nykerk Cup on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. in the DeVos Fieldhouse. More than 200 freshmen and sophomores compete in song, plays and oration. classes are 2023 and 2022, coached by 2021 and 2020 alumni. Tickets are seven dollars through November 1 at the Anderson-Workman office, 100 E. Eighth St, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, or at the door. The Fieldhouse address is 222 Fairbanks Ave.
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Hope Faculty Recital at Miller Center features Gabe Southard
Hope College flute faculty member Gabe Southard performs a free recital at 2 p.m. Sunday November 3 in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall at 221 Columbia Ave. He will be joined by pianists Emily Grabinski Jane Bosko and bassist Hannah Reilly for works by Telemann Bassingthwaighte Liebermann and Hindemith.
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