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A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to ‘Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo’ and more

NEW YORK (AP) — Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest, the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her mother, Araceli. Every year, they go to see each Ghibli rerelease in theaters. "Right when she sees the opening Totoro logo, she screams 'Totoro!'" VanCleave, 34, says of her daughter. "Everyone in the theater started laughing, and I was like, 'Oh, gosh, sorry.'" Though the family discovered the Ghibli movies on HBO Max, the outings to their ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 17, 2026

Editors note: Due to the current air quality alert for the area, check with event organizers for cancellations. Friday * Gary Abrahamson Music, Arts & Life Enrichment Center, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Music Recital for In-Tune hosted by Cindy Collins * U.P. State Fairgrounds, 2 p.m. to midnight - 2-day YooperFest Dust Bunnies at 4 p.m. (Stage 2) Doozy at 5 p.m. (Stage 1) PickStop at 6:15 p.m. (Stage 2) Peltier Brothers at 7:30 p.m. (Stage 1) Bad Timing at 8:45 p.m. (Stage 2) Stonewall at 10 p.m. (Stage 1) * Aura Community Hall in L’Anse, 5 p.m. – midnight – Aura Jamboree ...

What to stream: ‘Heartstopper Forever,’ ‘Lucky’ and Steve Lacy

A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 10, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti, 1:30 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. – Roman Around with John and Todd * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano: Bill Rinne and Bill Sjoquist * Saunders Point Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. – A Place to Land * Nahma Inn, 6 p.m. – Jack Neuman * The Boudrose Lounge, 375 Traders Point Dr., Mstq. - 6 p.m. – Open Mic every Friday this summer hosted by Chicago Rich * The Sandlot in Niagara, WI, 6 to 9 CST – Reflections Band * ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone. “Red, White and Brew” event with Jeff McNiven from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Jack Neumann from 6-9 p.m. * Upper Hand Brewery. Darian Rivera Pop-Up from 1 to 3 p.m. The Day Drinkers band at 6 to 9 p.m. * Vagabond Resort in Rapid River, 3 p.m. – Whiskey Ryan * The Dew Drop in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. – Reflections Band * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Pink Violin Band * Drifa Brewing Co. in Marquette, 6 to 9 p.m. – Local musician Jeff McNiven * Fresh Coast ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, June 26, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Northern Sun Winery, 4 p.m. – Failte * The Sandlot in Niagara, Time TBA – Reflections Band * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Leonore Hall and vocalist Debbie Scheriff * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. – Jeff McNiven * Escanaba AmVets, 7 to 10 p.m. – Big Al and the Tomatas * Nahma General Store, 7 p.m. – Nahma Music Festival * Rapid River Pub, 7 to 10 p.m. – Roman Around * Fresh ...