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What are You Doing Thanksgiving Weekend?  Join Us!

Friday, November 27 - Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show - 1-8 p.m.  (continues through Saturday)  
     More than 20 artists and crafters from all over Western Michigan with work for sale in a range of mediums and styles: acrylics, oils, mixed media, wood sculpture, metal garden art, holiday placemats and potholders, Victorian stockings, photography, jewelry, pottery, wooden treasure boxes ceramics.
     While the arts and crafts show goes on in the gallery and vestibule areas, a baked goods sale, gourmet appetizers, and luncheon items will be available in the gallery and a local vendor will be selling cups of gourmet coffee.

Friday, November 27 - Family Talent Show, 6-8 pm -- Free (donations are welcome).  The current line-up includes:
               Wendell & Christine Bahs
               Laura & Megan Drelles
               Nancy, Bridget & Evan Estola
               Jim Key & Ann Estle
               Randy, Ryan & Kevin Knudsen
               Kaitlyn and Phillip Milligan
               Tom & Autumn Noteware
               Cassandra & Caitlyn Sherlock
Special bonus: $8 tickets will be available for Saturday night's concert at the Family Talent Show only.

Saturday, November 28 - The Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show continues from 9am-7pm.

Saturday, November 28 - Ruth and Max Bloomquist in Concert, 7 pm. 
$10 in advance/$12 at the door; $8 for those under 16 or over 60.
Wine and beer for sale during the intermission.

Ruth & Max Bloomquist's acoustic Americana is the stuff of rustic romantic dreams. Ruth's songwriting and rich alto voice combined with their blend of harmony, guitar and upright bass draw the listener straight to the heart of every song.  The musical duo hails from West Michigan and have played throughout the midwest and southern U.S., but this is their first visit to Ludington!  Click here to get a preview of their music.
Join the Ludington Area Arts Council!

Become a member by making a donation.  Find out more about member benefits at the Center's website.

Become a volunteer -- email Mana, our volunteer coordinator, to find out the many volunteer opportunities available at the Center.

Tell Us What You Think!

As we wrap up 2009 and  the first year of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, let us know what you think. 

What was your favorite experience at the Center over the past year? 

What impact did the Center have on you or some one you know? 

What would you like to see in the coming year?

Email us and let us know.
Coming Up at the Center:

Friday, December 4
Warm up after downtown Ludington's holiday parade with hot chocolate and a short concert by the Ludington High School Wind Symphony.  Free!

Save-the-Date:

Friday, February 5
2nd Annual Taste of Mason County, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, February 20
jazz It Up -- 3rd annual winter fundraiser for the Ludington Area Arts Council

Michigan Radio

Check out Michigan Public Radio's recent  story about the Center for the Arts and arts community in Ludington.

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.