In honor of World Refugee Day, director Christian Yonkers and co-director Emma Parker filmed a short documentary exploring the lives of a Mexican immigrant and Syrian refugees. Full-length documentary coming soon! Follow Christian on Instagram @christianwyonkers, or shoot him an email at christianwyonkers@gmail.com.

Thawed out yet? What was your record low? Comment below! Let's chat! Reach out or hire me on UpWork! https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/_~01b399f16c82b52c04/

So proud of how far we've come with our vibrant arts scene. Comment with your favorite Hastings summer memory 🌞 What do you want to see next summer? Featured: Hastings Summerfest Great Lakes You Can Fly Ambassador The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Expressions Dance Centre The Accidentals Jessie Wolthuis John Ball Zoo Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival Thornapple Plaza Gus Macker - Hastings Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance Gus Macker Shiloh S. Kuhlman Dale Murray SilentBark

Our first video celebrating the City of Hastings is here! We have such an amazing community of boutiques, restaurants, and shops in Hastings and are so proud to show them off. Comment your favorite place to hang in Hastings and join us for your next shopping spree or night out! Featured: Mexican Connexion Hastings Ace Hardware The Sugar Ribbon Taunia's Treasure Trunk Previously Pink AlFresco Kloosterman's Sports Tap Bar and Grille Waldorf Brew Pub & Bistro The South Jefferson Street General Store State Grounds Coffee House Hastings Farmers Market Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast

The City of Hastings has so many housing options to choose from-- there is something to suit every lifesyle: Victorian homes on tree-lined streets, apartment and loft living in downtown business district, suburban housing developments, senior living communities--- all within walking distance of downtown shopping, dining, farmers market and more!

What happens when we initiate a living relationship with our land? Here's a little eye candy to spur the imagination. Enjoy! Video and graphics by Christian Yonkers. Music by Spazz Cardigan.

Written and produced by Emma Parker. Second DP Christian Yonkers.