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Fiddlers ReStrung in Concert
Free for the Whole Family
Wednesday, July 7 at 1 p.m.
 Fiddlers ReStrung, a
15-piece string ensemble made up of students from Saline (MI) High School, will
bring their unique blend of American Bluegrass, Celtic fiddle, popular folk,
Appalachian Step-dancing and Progressive Acoustic music to a free performances on
July 7 in Ludington. No tickets are needed -- just show up for the fun!
The local stop, which is part of Fiddlers ReStrung's annual summer tour, is co-sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council and the Mason County District Library.
This year's tour is called, Waterbound, honoring not only a
song on their upcoming CD, but also acknowledging their visit to each of the Great
Lakes. From Sunday June 27 through
Friday July 9, ReStrung will perform at 10 venues in Ontario,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.
The only other area performance is the same day in Hart on the lawn of the Hart Public Library at 7 p.m.
Parking for Center events is available
in the public lot south of the Center at the corner of Harrison and Loomis
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Sweet Summer Art Exhibition Continues Through July 31
The exhibition features 50 paintings by 20 area artists in a non-juried show. Gallery hours are Tuesday through
Saturday from noon to 5:30 p.m.
 Artists were invited to submit work
under the broad theme of Sweet Summer. Jenna Sanders of Ludington chose to
submit Tulips in Pitcher because, "The first things I think of when I think of summer
are red tulips.
They are a sign to me that winter is gone, and I love to pick a
vase of them for my house."
Similarly, Laura Carter chose Umbrellas because, "To me, everybody on the
beach represents summer. It's the only season people can go out and enjoy the
warm weather."
The exhibition is part of the new
Sweet Summer Celebration, a multi-day festival of arts and culture, which will
be held from Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24 at venues around
downtown Ludington. More
information about the Sweet Summer Celebration is available at
www.sweetludington.org.
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Idlewild Documentary Screening
Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.
 Whatever Happened to Idlewild on Wednesday, July 7 at 7 pm. This documentary,
produced by Coy Davis explores Idlewild, Michigan.
Located just east of Baldwin
in Lake County, this African-American resort was founded in 1912. During the
1940's and 1950's it played host to black professionals from all over the
Midwest. Primarily lake cottages, hotels, restaurants, and two Las Vegas style
night clubs, it hosted legendary performers such as Louis Armstrong and B.B.
King. With the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Idlewild declined in
its number of visitors. Today, it is experiencing a renaissance and has become
a historic vacation and retirement community.
The producer, Coy Davis, will be at
the screening to introduce the film, and will hold a discussion after. In
addition, the Idlewild African-American Chamber of Commerce has donated two
tickets to the Idlewild Music Fest that will be drawn at the screening. The
festival is in the evenings July 8-10.
Tickets for each film screening are
$7 per person at the door. Popcorn
and beverages will be available for sale.
The Film Society's regular screening
the last Friday of each month continues
with Buena Vista Social Club, a documentary about legendary Cuban musicians, on Friday,
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Call to Artists - Christmas Extravaganza; deadline to apply is September 1
Applications for the 2010 Center for the Arts Christmas Extravaganza Juried Fine Arts/Crafts Show on Thanksgiving weekend are available.
The show is Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Booth spaces are $50; table spaces are $20. Application deadline is Sept. 1.
To receive an application:
-Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Marion Riedl, 202 N. Robert St., Ludington, 49431
- Send an email to lacacraftshow@charter. net.
- Or stop in at the Center during business hours.
For more information, contact Marion at 231-845-7415 or the Center at 231-845-2787.
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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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Become a member by making a donation. Find out more about member benefits at the Center's website.
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