March 2, 2024 10am-3pm $95 per student Ages: Middle School and up. Class limited to 10 students Each class member will be guided in the creation of a unique, round art basket. Students will learn base construction, spoke layout, twining, plain weave, triple weave, shaping and color patterns, rim finishing. Students are asked to bring […]
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO (Giuseppe Verdi) Runtime: 262 minutes Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of ill-fated love, deadly vendetta, and family strife, with stellar soprano Lise Davidsen following a string of recent Met triumphs with her role debut as the noble Leonora, one of the repertory’s most tormented—and thrilling—heroines. Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the […]
Irish night is back! starting the night off is local band "Black House Monks" followed by Kennedy's Kitchen. Kennedy's Kitchen, led by John Kennedy, plays a mix of all things Irish, based in the heart of South Bend, Indiana.“ This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for […]
MARCH 16, 2024 11:00am FREE ART AND ARCHITECTURE-EDEN UNLUATA Our conversation will be centered around where and when do art and architectural practices flourish and what we might be able to say about our local region if we were to look back in history. Instructor: Eden Ünlüata – Foley is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and […]
Performing songwriter Kit Holmes’ extraordinary musical gifts and transformational messages included in her award-winning songs have been opening hearts and minds around the country for more than 30 years. This lifelong musician and writer is a consummate storyteller and dynamic, engaging performer. She proudly stakes her claim as “a woman of a certain age” who’s […]
ROMEO ET JULIETTE (Gounod) Runtime: 210 minutes Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s towering staging […]
Each students will learn how to design a print, transfer their drawing to a printing block, carve, ink and print their design. Students are encouraged to bring a metal or wooden spoon to class. Instructor: Mark Videan is a retired custom-design jeweler and goldsmith. He studied art at MSU. He works in basketry, relief printing, […]
A self-professed “Funkateer”, and WYCE Jammie Award winning singer, Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICAN. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at its core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, they play much of […]
LA RONDINE (Puccini) Runtime: 167 minutes Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his highly anticipated company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts […]
MADAMA BUTTERLY (Puccini) Runtime: 180 minutes Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos […]
Cherry Blossom Ramblers Family Band: 5/17/2024 Experience the magic of original music that echoes the heart and soul of Northern Michigan. Led by the dynamic duo, Doc & Donna Probes, whose infectious energy has captivated audiences nationwide, the Cherry Blossom Ramblers are a musical force to be reckoned with. Three crystal clear voices create rich […]
Remembering Patsy Cline: 5/24/2024 Judy Harrison along with professional, high-energy performers from ReBooted, will bring you on a beautiful and emotional walk through the rise and success of one of America’s iconic music legends-Patsy Cline. This dynamic show will sweep you away, as they honor the legend and her incredible repertoire. The stories of her […]