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Haven Awaits, South Haven, Michigan
Live the glamping lifestyle wherever you call home. The Fields, a chic tent resort on a working blueberry farm, has opened a shop in downtown South Haven. The aptly named Haven carries a curated selection of home goods in the same “grounded luxury” style as the resort. Shop for one-of-a-kind pedestal bowls, jars of small-batch honey, textiles imported from Africa, preppy pet beds and photogenic greenery.
Tress, Please, Lisle, Illinois
As part of its centennial celebration, The Morton Arboretum will plant 1,000 trees throughout Chicagoland’s seven counties in 2022. The city’s motto, Urbs in Horto, means City in a Garden, and that’s the project’s vision—to expertly select the right trees for each location and provide training for their care, so the transplants have a good shot at developing into a mature canopy. Other happenings at Morton this year include the addition of two sculptures to artist Daniel Popper’s Human+Nature exhibit. The pieces in this popular collection range from 15- to 26-feet tall and are placed throughout the grounds, leading guests to explore corners unknown. Work is also underway on The Grand Garden—a colorful reincarnation of the original Hedge Garden from 1934. Human+Nature will be on display through March 2023. The Grand Garden is scheduled to open this September.
Party at the Zoo, Indianapolis
If you’ve run out of ways to entertain the kids indoors (is that even a question?), the Indianapolis Zoo is hosting xZOOberance—a 16-day spring festival designed to coax humans out of hibernation. Shake off the winter blues with live music at the Bicentennial Pavilion. Stretch your body with animal-inspired yoga. Elephant-size flowers and pinwheels offer great photo ops. Unwind afterward in the Cheer Garden with kid-friendly soft pretzels and adult-friendly wine and beer.
Bold Moves, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Some of the country’s best in modern, post-modern and contemporary dance will show off their moves March 4-6 at Midwest RAD Fest. Hosted by Kalamazoo’s oldest professional dance company, Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers, RAD stands for “regional alternative dance.” The event, now in its 13th year, provides emerging and professional artists the opportunity to present their work to a juried panel—for free. The public can purchase tickets to four adult and youth stage performances, or stream the shows live. For real dance enthusiasts, other in-person and virtual opportunities include the Screendance film series, masterclasses, workshops and Q&A sessions.