Music from John Merchant at This Thursday's "Night Gallery"
John Merchant and his band, Dutch Henry have appeared in clubs all over the country including the Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville and the Hogs Breath Inn in Key West.
A recent review by Vintage Guitar magazine says of Dutch Henry's latest CD, All That Space, the band "writes the kind of Pop-Rock that while never being completely out of fashion, probably won't be Top 40 any time soon. The title cut is a bouncy pop piece, much like many of the songs here, and calls to mind the Beatles or Beach Boys. Sure, other bands do the same thing, but not as well. The song has a unique lyric about outer space, and the guitars by John Merchant and Greg Miller are suitably trippy. Throughout this disc, guitars form and dominate the songs in part because Merchant and Miller sound joined at the hip...This Michigan band has all the tools needed in this day and age: they write great songs, the musicians are top-notch, and they play music that sticks in the head.
John Merchant will be live in the gallery this Thursday from 8-10:00 p.m. $5 cover charge. And, the Decadent Dessert Bar, brought to you by volunteer chefs, Erin, Barry, and Julie will be open for business!
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AUGUST CALENDAR: Mondays at 7:00: Music Appreciation Lectures (see description in story to the right) Thursday, August 13 -- Music in the Gallery: John Merchant - 8-10 p.m. $5 cover charge. Decadent dessert bar. Saturday, August 15 - Opening the Creative Process workshop. 9-noon. check out: bodyworkbyjudith.com for more information and to register.
Tuesday, August 18 - Open MIC for writers. 7-9. Open to the public.
Wednesday, August 19 - Volunteer potluck. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20 - Music in the Gallery: Debra Bethell Romer. 8-10 p.m. $5 cover charge. Decadent dessert bar.
Friday, August 21 - An Adult Evening of Shel's Shorts presented by Bohemian Productions. Plays by Shel Silverstein. 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 - Writers' Workshop. 9-noon.
Tuesday, August 25 - Talk and Book Signing with artist and author, Marge Graham. Graham will talk about her book, The Archetypal Myth of Demeter and Persephone: A Story for Mother and Daughter Celebrations. 7-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Thursday, August 27 - Music in the Gallery: Mike Lenich and Friends. 8-10 p.m. $5 cover charge. Decadent dessert bar. Friday, August 28 - Book Birthday Party for Connie Rossman's 3rd novel: The Mission to Earth. 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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Chicago Area Artist and Educator Offers Watercolor Creativity Workshop at the Center
Thursday, August 20, 27, and September 3, 10 am-noon.
Paint-along with teacher and artist Marge
Graham as she leads you through a wide variety of exciting exercises to
expand your watercolor technique. Marge will show you new ways to
apply and mix watercolors, and to use various forms of masking. She'll
also present several mixed media options, including India ink, crayons,
metallics, and collage. The focus of this workshop is exploration and
experimentation, and of course, FUN! Beginners and intermediate
watercolor students/artists welcome.
$45 for all three session. Call (845-2787) or email the Center to sign up for the class. Supplies are extra and available at The Artist's Market in downtown Ludington at 15% discount. |
CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS!
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR HOLIDAY FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW IS SEPTEMBER 1
Applications are available for this year's Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
This juried show will be Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 27 and
Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
Booth spaces rent for $50. To request an application, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to Marion Riedl, 202 N. Robert St.,
Ludington MI 49431 or email lacacraftshow@charter.net. |
Hours at the Center:Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5:30Have questions or want more information about programs, membership, or how to make a donation?Website: www.ludingtonartscouncil.orgEmail us: info@ludingtonartscouncil.orgCall us: 231-845-2787
Parking for Center events is available in the lot south of the Center at the southeast corner of Loomis and Harrison Streets.
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