September 14th, 2009 - January 3rd, 2010
Arts of the Woodland Indians
Arts & Culture
Location: Dennos Museum Center
This exhibition draws from the museum's collection of art by the Woodland Indians. Not only does this exhibition include excellent examples of quillwork and sweetgrass basketry from both Michigan and Ottawa artists, but also prints by artists of the famed woodland or Anishinabe style of painting, such as Norval Morrisseau and Roy Thomas.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm. Admission: Adults $6, Children $4 The museum is closed on major holidays.
Phone: (231) 995-1055
October 11th, 2009 - March 28th, 2010
River of Gold
Arts & Culture
Location: Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College
This exhibit presents more than 120 exquisitely crafted pieces of Precolumbian goldwork from the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s 1940 excavations at the ancient cemetery site of Sitio Conte in what is now central Panama. The exhibition includes large embossed plaques, cast pendants and nose ornaments, gold-sheathed ear rods, and necklaces of intricate beads-as well as polychrome ceramics, and objects made of precious and semi-precious stones, whale-tooth ivory, and bone.
In the first section of the exhibit, visitors are introduced to the geographical setting of central Panama and the excavations at Sitio Conte. The exciting story of the dramatic find of a multi-grave burial containing a wealth of gold is told through site photographs, maps, drawings, even a video from the original color film of the archaeological team. The second section reconstructs lifestyles of Precolumbian society in ancient Panama. The third section analyzes the tantalizing iconography found on Sitio Conte goldwork and ceramics to help viewers interpret aspects of a long-lost ideology. The sophisticated metallurgical processes by which the goldsmiths of Sitio Conte achieved extraordinary results are thoughtfully explained in the final section of the exhibition.
River of Gold is not only visually stunning. It also gives viewers an invaluable glimpse into a Panamanian society as it was 1,000 years ago.
The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Thursdays til 8 pm and Sunday, 1-5 pm. The Museum is closed major holidays. Admission is $6 adults, $4 children.
Phone: (231) 995-1055
October 16th, 2009 - January 3rd, 2010
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Inuit Print
Arts & Culture
Location: Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan will organize an exhibition consisting of 50 prints in observance of this significant 50th Anniversary milestone. Prints will be selected from the Museum's collection and represent each year of the 50 year history of Inuit printmaking beginning with 1959. The museum holds prints from co-operatives including Baker Lake, Cape Dorset, Holman, Pangnirtung, as well as miscellaneous and independent co-operatives. The prints exhibited will also include a Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection release.
The exhibition will open with the date of the annual release sale of the Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection. This will also coincide with the annual meeting of the Inuit Art Society consisting of Inuit Art collectors throughout the United States who will meet at the Dennos Museum Center the weekend of the Annual Dorset Collection release.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm. Admission: Adults $6, Children $4 The museum is closed on major holidays.
Phone: (231) 995-1055
October 18th, 2009 - January 3rd, 2010
Presidential Papers and Portraits
Arts & Culture
Location: Dennos Museum Center
This exhibition explores presidential papers from the likes of James Madison, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington as well as portraits of these important American leaders. Presidential Papers and Portraits was organized in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities' Picturing America Program.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm. Admission: Adults $6, Children $4 The museum is closed on major holidays.
Phone: (231) 995-1055
November 6th - 28th, 2009
Cats
Arts & Culture
(Fri. Sat. )
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Few musicals in the history of musical theatre have captured the hearts and imaginations of young and old alike as Cats has.
With lyrics drawn from the poet T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats; through its series of captivating songs and dances, Cats tells the story of the annual gathering of the Jellicle cats. They meet each year for one cat to be reborn into a new life on a “Journey to the Heaviside Layer.”
As each tells the story of their name and place in this clowder of cats, you will be suspended by the magic of the poetry and music that has entranced audiences world-wide – Now and forever!
Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances - 8:00 PM, Sunday performances - 3:00 PM
Contact Information:
(231) 947-2210
November 15th - 22nd, 2009
Cats
Arts & Culture
(Sun. Thu. )
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Few musicals in the history of musical theatre have captured the hearts and imaginations of young and old alike as Cats has.
With lyrics drawn from the poet T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats; through its series of captivating songs and dances, Cats tells the story of the annual gathering of the Jellicle cats. They meet each year for one cat to be reborn into a new life on a “Journey to the Heaviside Layer.”
As each tells the story of their name and place in this clowder of cats, you will be suspended by the magic of the poetry and music that has entranced audiences world-wide – Now and forever!
Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances - 8:00 PM, Sunday performances - 3:00 PM
Phone: (231) 947-2210
November 20th - 22nd, 2009
"Dance Revolution"
Arts & Culture
Location: Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes with an explosion of dance, as the Interlochen Dance Ensemble performs a dynamic repertory program with live orchestra, chorus, percussion ensemble and four pianos. Explore concepts that revolutionized the dance world … from Nijinska’s groundbreaking Les Noces to Randy Duncan’s soulful, African-inspired Journey. Friday & Saturday performances: 7:30 PM, Sunday performance 1:00 PM. $14 adult, $12 senior and $9 student
Contact Information:
Box Office
Phone: (800) 681-5920
November 27th - December 6th, 2009
Holiday Open House By The Bight-Northport
Arts & Culture
(Sun. Fri. Sat. )
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: By The Bight Art Gallery and Studio, Northport
Enjoy the warmth of our fireplace and seasonal treats in our cozy gallery overlooking the panoramic Northport Bight. Beautiful, original, one of a kind works of art in a wide variety of media! The first weekend will feature Carole Bowker's elegant one of a kind jewelry with semi-precious stones, clay pieces and Leelanau landscapes! The second weekend will feature Tom Bowker's passionate stone sculpture, acrylic paintings, and uniquely designed ceramics.
Phone: (231) 218-9976
November 28th, 2009
Christmas Craft Show
Arts & Culture
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden
On Saturday, November 28th, The Torch Area Artisans Guild will hold its annual Christmas Craft Show at the Helena Township Community Center. A wide variety of local craftsman offer their wares for sale to the public. Refreshments are also available. Contact Dorothy Walter at (231) 331-6583 for more information.
Contact Information:
Dorothy Walter
Phone: (231) 331-6583
November 28th, 2009
Click Clack Moo
Arts & Culture
Location: City Opera House, 106 E Front St
A TheatreWorks USA Production
"Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!" Farmer Brown cries.
When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets.
"No way," replies Farmer Brown. "No blankets!"
So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets: no milk, no eggs!
Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
Appropriate for grades pre-K through 4th
Two performances - 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM
November 28th, 2009
Silent Film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
Arts & Culture
Time: 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Location: Music House Museum, 7377 US 31 N
The Music House Museum, located 1 1/2 miles north of Acme on US 31, will show the silent film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" starring John Barrymore at 5PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009 with Stephen Warner of Southfield at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Tickets are Adults $15, Seniors $13, Ages 18 and under $5. Reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. Visit the website www.musichouse.org or call (231) 938-9300 for more information.
Contact Information:
Music House Museum
Phone: (231) 938-9300
