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Events During November 2010
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Nov 03, 2010
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Tech Wednesdays at Hackley Library: NoveList
Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes. Hackley Public Library is located at 316 W. Webster Avenue. For more information, 231-722-7276. www.hackleylibrary.org
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Sep 16, 2010 -
Nov 04, 2010
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Spanish for Tots Classes
Catalina Escudero, a certified Montessori Teacher and native of Peru will offer free classes in Spanish to children age 3 to 6 years old. The class will meet one day a week for an hour at 3:30 p.m. at the Norton Shores Library. This is an eight week course, each week covering a new topic: My Family, My House, The Zoo, My Body, Food, etc. with a final week Fiesta. Parents are welcome to attend with their children. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling or visiting the library. The Library is located at 705 Seminole Road. For information, 231-780-8844. www.madl.org
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Nov 06, 2010
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Rockin' Barbershop Harmony Festival
The Muskegon Shoreline Barbershop Chorus is hosting the annual “Rockin’ Barbershop” Harmony Festival. This enormous undertaking has been a complete success in previous years. This year, there will be over 20 school districts and 250 vocal students enrolled in this wonderful musical event. The Festival will be held at the Frauenthal Theater of the Arts, 425 W. Western Avenue. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of a great musical evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available at the Frauenthal Box Office. For more information, 231-755-3088 or visit on Facebook, Rockinbarbershop.
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Nov 06, 2010
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Mona Shores Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Mona Shores High School, 1121 W. Seminole. Event Details: Join us for our 31st annual show from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Don't miss the expanded show this year with the addition of the beautiful Sailor Center! Over 160 vendors will display hand-crafted items. Show admission is $1.00. www.monashores.net
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Sep 16, 2010 -
Nov 07, 2010
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Detour Art
Outsider, Folk Art, and Visionary Environments Coast to Coast Over 90 works by visionaries, untrained artists, and folk creators found along the back roads of America, from the collection of Kelly Ludwig. The exhibition honors the creative spirit of artists working outside of the mainstream art world and sometimes well off the beaten paths, and is an informative introduction to contemporary American folk art. includes the art of Thornton Dial, Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Minnie Adkins, and James Harold Jennings. Also showcased are photographs of folk art environments such as S.P. Dinsmoor’s “The Garden of Eden,” Leonard Knight’s “Salvation Mountain,” and Simon Rodia’s “Watts Tower” in Los Angeles. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Sep 02, 2010 -
Nov 07, 2010
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Shout Freedom!
Photo League Selections from the Columbus Museum of Art Gritty, documentary images of urban life photographed by members of the New York Photo League, a group formed in 1938 whose membership was comprised of early pioneers in the documentary photography field. Novice and professional photographers alike used their camera lens to artistically capture a defining moment in our nation’s history as well as make statements on the social and economic climate of the era. The Photo League was one of the most influential photography movements of the 20th century but was surrounded in controversy and conjecture. It is also paradoxically one of the least known contributors in the history of photography. This exhibition will act as an educational piece for students and community members who are not familiar with its historical significance and the role it plays in contemporary documentary photography. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 07, 2010
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West Michigan Concert WINDS "Angels in the Architecture"
In its 31st season, this volunteer organization of approximately 80 musicians from Muskegon and surrounding Michigan communities performs symphonic band repertoire in concerts throughout West Michigan. This performance begins at 4:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1011 Second Street in downtown Muskegon. All regular season concerts are $5.00 admission. Persons under 18 are free with ticketed adult. For more information, 231-557-3150. www.wmcw.org
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Nov 09, 2010
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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera-Moving Beyond the Automatic Settings
Paul Petersen returns to teach this intermediate camera class. He will cover many of the manual settings on digital cameras. This class is geared to people who use a digital SLR, are already comfortable with the automatic settings on their cameras and want to move on to more advanced camera techniques. This presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hackley Public Library at 316 W. Webster Avenue. For more information, 231-722-7276. www.hackleylibrary.org
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Nov 11, 2010
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Brown Bag Film: Takin' It to the Lakes "Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations"
This film series is part of a “Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations” program produced by Kansas City Public Television/Public Broadcast System. (Episodes 5 & 6, run time 60 minutes) It takes viewers all over the U.S. to explore outsider art. The episodes highlighted for our fall Brown Bags explore the art created by artists in the Great Lake states, which gives great insight into the artistic, social, and cultural expression that is displayed in Detour Art. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 12, 2010 -
Nov 13, 2010
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Tellabration: A Tale for Two Cities
Sixth Annual White Lake Area Adult Storytelling Festival featuring Sesquicentennial Storytelling. For more information, call 231-893-4585. www.atalefortwocities.org
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Nov 13, 2010
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Clay Avenue Cellars Free Wine Tasting
Clay Avenue wines are made to keep the flavor of the fruit. We get our fruit from local growers and never, never strip the wine or add artificial color or flavor. We brew with the whole fruit. The wines are described as smooth and flavorful - because of the generous amounts of fruit used in each batch. Come out and samples some the great wines from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Clay Avenue Cellars, 611 West Clay in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-722-3108. www.clayavenuecellars.com
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Nov 17, 2010
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Write for Fright! Authors’ Night
The event honors winners in theWrite for Fright Scary Story Contest. Enjoy spooky readings by the winning authors whose work will be published in “Write for Fright.” Kids will make their own refreshments: “Icky Eyeball Treats.” The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Hackley Public Library at 316 W. Webster Avenue. For more information, 231-722-7276. www.hackleylibrary.org
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Nov 17, 2010
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Tech Wednesdays at Hackley Library: Facebook
Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes. Hackley Public Library is located at 316 W. Webster Avenue. For more information, 231-722-7276. www.hackleylibrary.org
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Nov 18, 2010 -
Nov 21, 2010
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Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents "The Dining Room"
This play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the room where families assembled for daily breakfast and dinner and all special occasions. The action is a series of interrelated scenes—some humorous, some poignant, some rueful—which, when taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species, the upper-middle-class. Each vignette will introduce a new set of people and events, and the actors will play a variety of roles, personalities, and ages from little boys to stern grandfathers and giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Performances are at the Beardsley Theater in the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee is at 3:00 p.m. For tickets, StarTickets (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets.com or the Frauenthal Box Office (231) 727-8001. www.muskegoncivictheatre.org
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Nov 19, 2010 -
Nov 21, 2010
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White Lake Area Holiday Walk
Enjoy carriage rides, strolling carolers, visits with Santa and use the Muskegon Trolley to travel between Montague and Whitehall for area shopping for the holiday season. For information call 231-893-4585. www.whitelake.org
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Nov 23, 2010
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Christmas in Sign Language
Michele and Kenny Bornert, of Deaf Expressions in Grand Rapids, will lead the program “Christmas In Sign Language.” This will include some basic American Sign Language signs related to the holiday, some sign language games, Christmas carols in sign, and lots of fun. Invite your friends and come ready to learn lots in a short period of time! The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hackley Public Library at 316 W. Webster Avenue. For more information, 231-722-7276. www.hackleylibrary.org
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Nov 27, 2010
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Clay Avenue Cellars Free Wine Tasting
Clay Avenue wines are made to keep the flavor of the fruit. We get our fruit from local growers and never, never strip the wine or add artificial color or flavor. We brew with the whole fruit. The wines are described as smooth and flavorful - because of the generous amounts of fruit used in each batch. Come out and samples some the great wines from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Clay Avenue Cellars, 611 West Clay in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-722-3108. www.clayavenuecellars.com
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Nov 27, 2010
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Family Christmas
This Muskegon Holiday Tradition is being held at Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon. It will take place from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Enjoy a visit from Santa, hot dogs, hot chocolate (sales benefiting Community Encompass), carolers and your chance to walk through the decorated park. www.downtownmuskegon.org
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Nov 26, 2010 -
Nov 28, 2010
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Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents "The Dining Room"
This play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the room where families assembled for daily breakfast and dinner and all special occasions. The action is a series of interrelated scenes—some humorous, some poignant, some rueful—which, when taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species, the upper-middle-class. Each vignette will introduce a new set of people and events, and the actors will play a variety of roles, personalities, and ages from little boys to stern grandfathers and giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Performances are at the Beardsley Theater in the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee is at 3:00 p.m. For tickets, StarTickets (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets.com or the Frauenthal Box Office (231) 727-8001. www.muskegoncivictheatre.org
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Nov 18, 2010 -
Nov 28, 2010
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Festival of Trees
This fundraiser for the Muskegon Museum of Art features a large display of themed holiday trees, sponsored by area businesses and individuals. The professionally decorated trees, along with many other items of holiday décor and gift items, can be purchased through silent auction. Holiday films, Teddy Bear Breakfast and much more. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W Webster Ave in downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jul 07, 2010 -
Nov 30, 2010
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Collector's Corner: Model Steam Engines
"Model Steam Engines" Model Steam Engines are on display in the Collector’s Corner at the Lakeshore Museum Center. Allan Dake is sharing a variety of model steam engines with Museum visitors including a Corliss Valve Steam Engine. A working Corliss Steam Engine can be seen at the Muskegon Heritage Museum where Allan is the Director. The Museum is located at 430 W. Clay Avenue at Fourth Street. Always free admission. Museum hours are weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from Noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information, 231-722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org
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Nov 08, 2010 -
Dec 17, 2010
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Overbrook Art Gallery: Tim Norris, Fire Paintings, Carbon Drawings & Earthworked Models
Gallery Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Overbrook Art Gallery is located at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. For more information, 231-777-0324. www.muskegoncc.edu/pages/420.asp
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Jan 28, 2010 -
Dec 31, 2010
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You Should See This Exhibit
Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to see over 30 unique items from their collection on display in this new exhibit. Community members and staff chose their favorites and this eclectic exhibit is full of Muskegon County history. Over 30 unique artifacts were selected from our extensive collection by museum friends and staff members. Find out what's on display, why the artifacts caught the participant's eyes and the history of the items included in the exhibit. Julia Hackley's dress from 1890 is on display along with a 1938 Sleigh, Frauenthal Theatre spot light, the Occidental Hotel switchboard and much more. The exhibit will be on display through 2010. The Museum is located at 430 W. Clay Avenue at Fourth Street. Always free admission. Museum hours are weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from Noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information, 231-722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org
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Nov 11, 2010 -
Jan 16, 2011
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The Enduring Gifts of Martin A. Ryerson
As the MMA moves ever closer to its Centennial, special attention will be focused on great Museum advocates, sharing donated artworks and personal histories with the public that have shaped the past, present, and future of this institution and community. The year 1932 marked the 20th anniversary of the Hackley Art Gallery (now the MMA). In March of that year, director Frank Atwood Almy contacted Chicago art collector and Grand Rapids native, Martin A. Ryerson, Jr., whose family was prominent in the lumber era here, and encouraged him to donate a work of art to the Museum. As a result, Ryerson gifted six major European and American paintings to the MMA before he died in the fall of 1932, including works by French Impressionists including Alfred Sisley, Armand Guillaumin, and Paul Signac; representing “a field entirely untouched” in the collection, Almy noted. The Ryerson estate gifted eight additional pictures in 1938, providing an enduring and significant body of work. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 21, 2010 -
Jan 23, 2011
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Splendid Threads, Secret Messages: The Language of Japanese Kimonos
This exceptional group of kimonos has been drawn from a private Michigan collection to introduce visitors to the kimono as a work of art and as an instrument of traditional Japanese craft, culture, and personal adornment. The dazzling effects of color and ornamentation will be especially appealing during the winter holiday season, and the exhibition will draw much attention during the MMA’s annual Festival of Trees. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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