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Art Lecture: American Modernists
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
 "I don't know anything about art, but I love these evenings and learn a lot," said an enthusiastic attendee at one of the lectures by art historian Dan Connolly.
Dan's style is relaxed and engaging, infused with fascinating tidbits of the artists, their times, and what made their work important then and now.
In this third of four lectures, Dan Connolly focuses on American Modernists, the period that started in 1913 with "The Armory Show," an exhibition of European modern paintings at the New York Armory.
"The show was controversial to the American public which was used to viewing realistic art," says Dan. "However, it opened the eyes of American painters to a new way of looking at the world. We'll discuss paintings by Max Weber, Arthur Dove, Aaron Douglas, and Ludington's own, Manierre Dawson"
The lectures are open to the public. Suggested donation of $5 for each lecture will benefit the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Dan will give his last lecture in this series on Thursday, May 7, when he'll talk about Abstract Impressionism.
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On Monday, April 27
Ice Cream = $'s when you eat at:
It's magic -- see ice cream, sandwiches, soups, and everything else on the House of Flavors menu turn into money. But, only you can make this magic possible. Have a delicious dinner at the House of Flavors on Monday, April 27 between 5 and 8 p.m. and 25% of proceeds will go to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m.
Art and the Environment: A Presentation on the LEED Certification of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Co-sponsored by the Mason County District Library, AFFEW, and the Ludington Area Arts Council
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Coming in May to the Center:
Friday-Sun, May 15-17 West Michigan Birding Festival Saturday, May 16 - 9-11 a.m. Mind, Body & Spirit Workshop (Judith Dila/Alayne Speltz) Tuesday, May 19 - Saturday, May 30  An exhibition of artifacts from the Golden Age of Lake Michigan Maritime History. Thursday, May 21 - Open Mic for Local Writers sponsored by Ludington Visiting Writers  Saturday, May 23 - 8:00 p.m. An evening with singer/ songwriter Krista Detor to benefit the Salvation Army's Food Bank and the Center for the Arts. Sunday, May 24 - Memorial Day Benefit featuring Ernie Pyle: Letters from the Front |
Other things to do at the Center:
 Classes every other Saturday. Email or call Melinda at 231-631-7751 for details. |
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April 24 & 25, 8:00 p.m.
West Shore Community College's Performing Arts Series presents the 10 Minute Play Festival at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Ten-minute play festivals can be categorized as something of a phenomenon that has taken the theatre world in this country by storm.
From New York to Washington, D.C., to Louisville, KY, to the Midwest,
and throughout the West Coast, these festivals of "shorts," as they
have come to be known, not only offer an exciting evening (or
afternoon) at the theater, as audience members get a taste of a wide
variety of genres, but also have stirred the flames of American
playwritin.
This 10 Minute Play Festival will feature six original plays including:
The Room by John Gerts, Bless Their Hearts by Keisha Porio, Crocophile by Austen Brauker, Dear Angelina Jolie: a play in four letters by George Dila, When Rhinoceroses Wear Tuxedos by Stan Toledo, and Look What the Cat Drags Inby Austen Brauker.
The cast for these plays will feature WSCC students Cody Hodges, Barbra Staffen, Rob Lata and others.
There will be an audience talk-back session following the plays.
Tickets:
Reserved Seating $20,
PIA - Adult $18,
PIA - Senior $13,
PIA - WSCC Student / Child $7
** PIA
= Purchase In Advance to receive discounted price.
Tickets are available now for this event at the Center for the Arts by calling the WSCC Box Office at 843-5507.
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Chamber of Commerce Honors Our Own
Bill Carpenter!
The Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce has chosen Ludington Area Arts Council Board President,
Bill Carpenter as 2008 Citizen of the Year.
Bill will be honored, along with Business Leader of the Year, Jim Scatena of Floracraft Corporation, at the Chamber's Annual Dinner this Saturday, April 25.
Leadership is a benchmark of excellence in every community," said
Kathy Maclean, President and CEO, Ludington & Scottville Chamber of
Commerce. "Both honorees exemplify a commitment to our community and a
vision of success for its future."
In 2003, the citizens of Ludington were blessed with the presence of a
new community leader, Mr. Bill Carpenter," wrote Brad Reed in his
nomination letter (one of several submitted on Bill's behalf). Bill's energy and enthusiasm didn't start or stop at the entrance
of he and his wife Jane's bed and breakfast (the Lamplighter B&B)
that they renovated room by room. He immediately got involved with many
local organizations and non-profits.
In addition to his leadership of the Ludington Area Arts Council Board, Bill has served as president of Habitat for Humanity of Mason
County. He also currently serves on the West Shore Community College
Foundation Board, and enjoys singing as a member of the college's
choir. Bill is involved with the local Rotary organization and has
been a mentor and friend to many local high school students through the
Rotary Strive Program.
Reed writes, "I believe Bill's biggest contribution to the local
communities is his involvement with the Ludington Area Arts Council
(LAAC). The LAAC was a very small organization that was in its infancy
when Bill started getting involved. With Bill's background as a
commercial airline pilot and his experience of running an entire
airline operation, he had the business know-how and people skills to
lead the LAAC. As president of the LAAC's board, Bill set his sights on
acquiring a building for the organization to call home. Working
tirelessly with other local business people, volunteers, and the board
members of the LAAC, Bill's dream became a reality in September of 2008
when LAAC, purchased the former United Methodist Church building in
downtown Ludington and turned it into the Ludington Area Center for the
Arts."
Dr. Rick Plummer wrote in his nomination letter, "Bill Carpenter
represents the finest in community spirit, community involvement, and
community service. His vision and professional expertise in inspiring
community leaders, area citizens, and teams of volunteers and
marshalling community support from all of these populations is truly
exceptional."
Tickets for the Chamber's Annual Dinner are $32.50 per person. A limited number of tables for
10 are available for reservation. All reservations may be made by
calling the Chamber at 845-0324.
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