Apr 26 Friday
Three Seasons Gallery at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park presents "Bloom", art exhibit of Spring and Summer gardens, orchards and area farmsteads. The paintings are by local oil painter, Wendy McWhorter. Opening reception Fri. April 26th, 5-7pm, enjoy wine, appetizers and meet the artist A portion of the sales benefit the Botanic Garden.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place hosts:
“Souper” Fridays
“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients in good living.”Louis P. De Gouy
Louis P. De Gouy (1876–1947), one of the world’s great cooks, apprenticed under his father, Jean H. De Gouy, Esquire of Cuisine at the courts of Austria and Belgium, and under the great Maître Escoffier. He served as Master Chef and Chef Steward in France, England, Spain, the United States, and many other countries. Best known for his 30-year career at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, Chef De Gouy was a founder of Gourmet magazine and the author of 16 cookbooks, including The Pie Book and The Soup Book.
Each Friday in April, from 5:00-7:00
The Menu:
Each week will feature different hearty, warming, homemade soups,
A refreshing salad,
A handmade & freshly baked bread,
A scrumptious dessert to sweeten your life.
We do the cooking. You get to enjoy great food and help “Bring History Alive”. To operate, we depend entirely on donations. We’re counting on you to help with this fund-raising event. [Minimum suggested free-will donation $10]The Main Museum will be open and there will be a different historical focus each Friday. Come join us for a night at the museum!
Join us on Friday, April 26th, from 5:00-7:00pm as we celebrate the opening of our spring shows here at Crooked Tree Arts Center of Traverse City.
This spring, we will have four varying exhibitions on display. Shows opening include:
- AGRICULTURA
- Trading Places: Adrian Center for the Arts at Crooked Tree Arts Center
- Traverse Area Camera Club 2023: Award Winners
- For the Love of Art: CTAC High School Portfolio
Micro-Fiction: Visual StorytellingFrame by frame: tell a micro-story in images. We will use various materials and techniques to create short graphic stories.Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
Supplies are included. Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.
SKILL LEVEL: All levels.All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.
Apr 27 Saturday
BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHYFor DSLR and Mirrorless Camera Users.Not intended for iPhone cameras.SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024 Time: 10am - Noon
REGISTER BY: April 24CLASS FEE: $25, or 22.50 for members
For ages 12 and up!In the class, we will cover topics such as how to best use the camera you have, shooting modes, settings, the exposure triangle, the rule of thirds and composition, editing your photos, and more. In 2 short hours you will be able to learn many of the key basics, and dramatically increase the quality of your photography! Class presenters: John E Doskoch and Rebecca Rhea of the Charlevoix Photography Club.
May 04 Saturday
ENAMEL ON COPPER CLASSSATURDAY MAY 4, 2024 Time: 10am - Noon
REGISTER BY: April 30CLASS FEE: $100, or 90 for members
With Courtney Uhrick! Join Courtney for a creative and fun workshop!
During your class, she will guide you step by step through the process of kiln firing to create a one of a kind colorful dish. Learn how to kiln fire enamel on copper and choose from a wide array of colorful enamel and textures.The dish measures 3-3/8”x3”x3/4”, perfect for holding your go-to earrings, rings - a beautiful catch-all dish.
All materials provided.
May 11 Saturday
Engage with 25 talented artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media, and ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Take a museum stroll with Mom and enjoy a pianist playing in the galleries. Create a Mother's Day card with our docents. There is fun for all with free admission to the museum & free parking!
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour with the director, a Mother’s Day card-making project, and live art demonstrations by NMC faculty and students during this free day at the museum.
Spring Art Market | 9 AM - 4 PM
Card Making Project | 10 AM - 2 PM
Pianist in the Galleries | 11 AM - 2 PM
Coffee & Cookies in the Galleries | 12 - 2 PM (or as long as they last)
Special behind-the-scenes tour with the Director | 2 - 2:30 PM
Printmaking & Ceramic Demos throughout the day
See the full list of artists and find more details at: https://shop.dennosmuseum.org/2024-spring-art-market
Celebrate spring with your community and engage with 25 talented artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media and ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Take a museum stroll with Mom and enjoy a pianist playing in the galleries. Create a Mother's Day card with our museum docents. There is fun for all with Free admission to the museum, free programming, & free parking!
Spring Art Market 9 am - 4pmMother's Day Card Making Project 10am - 2pmPianist in the Galleries 11 am - 2pmCoffee & Cookies in the Galleries 12pm - 2pm (while they last)Special behind-the-scenes tour with the Director 2 - 2:30 pmPrintmaking & Ceramic Demos throughout the day
Please visit the event website for UP-TO-DATE schedule and a list of all PARTICIPATING ARTISTS! https://shop.dennosmuseum.org/2024-spring-art-market
May 12 Sunday
The Old Art Building came into being in 1922 as the result of planning and fundraising done by the Walter T. Best Women’s Club, led by Allie Mae Maro. In 1923 Allie Mae opened her own business, The Blue Lantern Tea Room which offered lunch as well as afternoon tea. Those who knew Allie Mae knew her to be a generous hostess and a great supporter of arts and culture in the region.
Drawing from all of this rich history, The Old Art Building is pleased to introduce the Blue Lantern Tea Room program monthly through the winter. We offer the intimate salon-style interaction with artists along with refreshments and tea to be enjoyed in the sunlit ambiance of this historical space.
Sunday, January 14"Art As Renewal" — Anne-Marie Ooman and Robert VivianWriters who have worked independently and in collaboration describe how the act of creating art can contribute to a sense of renewal both for the artist/writer and the reader.
Sunday, February 11"Classical Guitar" — Matthew Cochran and students from Interlochen Arts AcademyRenowned solo guitar composer/performer Matthew Cochran brings students from his studio to “air out” new compositions and talk about the inspiration and discipline it takes to bring a new composition to life.
Sunday, March 10"Bon Appetit" — An Operatic Biography of Julia ChildIndulge in what is arguably the world's most famous chocolate cake while getting the story straight from the baker’s mouth. An actual transcript of Julia baking her cake is masterfully set to music and sung by nationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Lindsey Anderson.
Sunday, April 14"She Does Shakespeare" — Women actors shake up ShakespeareArea actresses take their stab at famous scenes and monologues intended exclusively for men. We will be joined by actor/writer Shelby Lewis who has a wealth of experience in adapting The Bard for modern audiences. She and the actors will address the challenges and delights of reimagining these familiar words for women.
Sunday, May 12"Spring Madrigals" — A selection of seasonal vocal music from Leland Public School Honors ChoirIt’s May! Time for flower crowns, strawberries and cream, and a flourish of spring madrigals, performed by the youthful voices of the Leland Honors Choir.
May 18 Saturday
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 18 Brittany Cavallaro, the author of seven Young Adult [YA] novels, explains this stand-alone genre, and how she approaches it. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation, which begins at 11 am.
Cavallaro is a creative writing instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, her alma mater [her New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series is set in a boarding school]. YA fiction is geared to readers ages 12 to 18 years, but it tackles mature themes and subjects the sets it apart from traditional middle school literature. Cavallaro is also the author of three volumes of poetry, and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Coffee With The Authors is offered without charge. The program is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.