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Debra Bethell Romer at This Thursday's "Night Gallery"

 Debra Bethell Romer

Another homegrown talent, Debra is making a name for herself down in Kalamazoo.  With just her voice and guitar, Debra sings a mix of her own songs as well those of other songwriters.  She cites the Cranberries and Leslie Feist, the up and coming Canadian singer with the angelic voice.  Debra's voice has an angelic quality to it as well.  Check her out on myspace.

She plays from 8-10:00 p.m.  Cover charge is $5.  And, the Decadent Dessert Bar, brought to you by volunteer chefs, Erin, Barry, and Julie will be open for business!

AUGUST CALENDAR:

Mondays at 7:00: Music Appreciation Lecture Series continues on Mondays through September 7.  $10 per lectures -- drop in for a session.

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.

Saturday, August 22 - The Age of Aquarius Auction, sponsored by and to benefit People's Church.  6:00 p.m.. Open to the public.

Sunday, August 23 -- Classical Music Program sponsored by and to benefit the Mason County Democratic Party, featuring William Cerney on the piano playing the music of Ernesto Lecuona, Cuba's George Gershwin.  3:00 p.m.$10 donation ($8 seniors) -- all welcome.

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.
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, 12-5:30

Have questions or want more information about programs, membership, or how to make a donation?
Website: www.ludingtonartscouncil.org
Email us: info@ludingtonartscouncil.org
Call 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.