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PREVIOUS EVENTS: 2003
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2005
Jan.
8, 2005 - April 3, 2005
On The Air exhibit
at Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac
On the Air is a MAB Foundation traveling exhibit. The exhibit focuses on the
history of radio and television braodcasting in Michigan, and incorporates local
history and artifacts and host supplementary lectures.
January
18 - February 18, 2005
"
Tradition Bearers: The Art of Finnish Weaving and Rug Making" exhibit
at the Finnish-American Heritage Center Gallery, Finlandia University,
Hancock. For more information, contact project director Carrie
Flaspohler, 906-487-7500 or carrie.flaspohler@finlandia.edu.
January
18, 2005
After Words. Evening book talk
and book signing with author Christopher Paul Curtis. 7 pm. Houghton
Lake Public Library.
January
21 - May 8, 2005
Henry Moore: Imaginary Landscapes.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
January
21, 2005
"Rag
Rug Weaving: A Living Tradition" artist lecture at the Finnish-American
Heritage Center Gallery, Finlandia University, Hancock. For more
information, contact project director Carrie Flaspohler, 906-487-7500
or carrie.flaspohler@finlandia.edu.
January
22, 2005
"Rag Rug Weaving: A Living Tradition" artist demonstrationat the Finnish-American
Heritage Center Gallery, Finlandia University, Hancock. For more information,
contact project director Carrie Flaspohler, 906-487-7500 or carrie.flaspohler@finlandia.edu.
January
23, 2005
"Sculpting the Sublime," discussion by Anita Feldman Bennet, Curator
of Henry Moore Foundation. 2 pm. Henry Moore: Imaginary
Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids.
January
25, 2005
Afterwords: Popcorn & Pages. Houghton
Lake Public Library.
January
29, 2005
Afterwords: Battle of the Books Kickoff
Event. 10am - Noon. Houghton Lake Public Library.
January
29, 2005
Sketching demonstration by Jenny Flanders. 1 - 3 pm. Henry
Moore: Imaginary Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
January
17 & 18, 2005
Presentation and discussion of “Expressions
of Freedom” to Posen High School (upper grade level students) and review
with students their participation through oral history, essay, poetry, music
and mixed-medium art forms.
- Time:
1:00 pm. Date: Jan 17th. Place: Posen Consolidated Schools
- Time:
6:00 pm. Date: Jan 17th. Place: Onaway Area Schools
- Time:
1:00 pm. Date: Jan 18th. Place: Rogers City Area Schools
February
5, 2005
Expressions of Freedom.
Performance of Motor City Brass Band. Rogers City Theatre, Rogers City.
February
7, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 10 am & 12:30 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
8, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 10 am & 12:30 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
8, 2005
"British Art History," discussion by Dr. Joseph Becherer. 12 - 1:30
pm. RSVP required, 616-975-3147. Henry Moore: Imaginary
Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids.
February
9, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 10 am & 12:30 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
10, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 10 am & 12:30 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
10, 2005
"Inspired By Nature," panel discussion. 7 pm. Henry
Moore: Imaginary Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
February
11, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 10 am & 12:30 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
12, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 2 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
13, 2005
Along The Tracks, by the Wild
Swan Theate. 2 pm. Towsley Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Link
here for tickets and more information.
February
15, 2005
"British Writing During the Lifetime of Henry Moore (1898-1986)," discussion
by
Dan Brooks, Aquinas College.
12
-
1:30
pm. RSVP required, 616-975-3147. Henry Moore: Imaginary
Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
February
19-20, 2005
Dear Mrs. Parks, Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit.
February 19 at 8:30 pm, February 20 at 3 pm. The project consists of the commission
of an oratorio entitled “Dear Mrs. Parks” by famed composer Hannibal
Lokumbe; two performances of this oratorio by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
with an inter-community chorus and soloists on February 19-20, 2005 at DSO’s
Max M. Fisher Music Center; and, residency and outreach activities by Mr. Lokumbe
and the DSO. For tickets, link
here.
February
19, 2005
Afterwords: Battle of the Books: First Mock
Battle. 10am - 11:30am. Houghton Lake Public Library.
February
22, 2005
"British Gardens," discussion by Rob McCartney. 12 - 1:30 pm. RSVP
required, 616-975-3147. Henry Moore: Imaginary
Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids.
February
22, 2005
Afterwords: Popcorn & Pages.
Houghton Lake Public Library
February
24, 2005
Opening reception from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Movers & Seekers:
Michigan Immigrants and Migrants, Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
Feburary
26, 2005
Family Day, 1 - 3 pm. RSVP 616-975-3147. Henry
Moore: Imaginary Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
February
26, 2005 - October 2, 2005
Movers & Seekers: Michigan
Immigrants and Migrants, Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
February
27, 2005
Symposium: Post 9/11, Meet Michigan Movers and Seekers. 1 - 3 pm.Movers
& Seekers: Michigan Immigrants and Migrants, Michigan Historical Museum,
Lansing.
March
12, 2005
Afterwords: Battle of the Books:
Second Mock Battle. 10am - 11:30am. Houghton Lake Public Library.
March
13, 2005
Plaster demonstration by Nancy Hart. 1 - 3 pm. Henry
Moore: Imaginary Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
March
14, 2005
"One World One Family," author visit by Naomi Shihab Nye, author of "\Habibi.\" 7:30
pm at the Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St.,
Chelsea. For more information, contact: Shawn Personke, spersonke@aol.com,
734-475-8732.
March
14, 2005
“Children of Abraham” by
Mosaic Youth Theater. 7 pm. Towsley Auditorium of Washtenaw Community
College, Ann Arbor. For more information, call Steve Spreitzer
313-567-6225.
March
15, 2005
Afterwords: Popcorn & Pages.
Houghton Lake Public Library
March
18 – April 1, 2005
Expressions of Freedom.
Display and exhibit of students “Expressions of Freedom” at
the Radka Building, Rogers City and at Presque Isle County Courthouse,
Rogers City.
March
18, 2005
Expressions
of Freedom. Opening Reception. 6:30 pm. Radka building, Rogers
City.
March
20, 2005
"Henry Moore and Non-Western Influences," by Henry Luttikhuizen, Calvin
College.
2
pm. Henry Moore: Imaginary
Landscapes. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids.
March
20, 2005
Historic Naval Uniforms at the Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven. 2 pm. Friends
Good Will Living History Curriculum Project. John McGarry, of the Muskegon
County Museum, will present with respect to historic naval uniforms and clothing
of the period 1812. For more information, contact: (269) 637-8078, (800) 747-3810
or email info@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
April
9, 2005
Afterwords: Battle of the Books: Houghton
Lake Battle. 10am - 11:30am. Houghton
Lake
Public
Library.
April
9, 2005
"Daughter from Danang" film viewing. 1 pm. Movers & Seekers:
Michigan Immigrants and Migrants, Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
April
12, 2005
Afterwords: Popcorn & Pages,
Houghton Lake Public Library
April
12, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
7:00 pm. Reed City Public Library, 410 W. Upton Ave., Reed City. For more information,
contact: (231) 832-2131.
April
13, 2005
How to Use "Once Upon A River," session
for parents. 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm. Niles District Library, Niles.
April
14, 2005
"Once Upon A River," book
launch. 7 pm. Niles District Library, Niles.
April
14, 2005
"Animals as Pets, with Dr. Rick Davids, DVM. 7:00 pm. Part of "One
Book, Eleven Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central
Michigan. Reed City Public Library, 410 W. Upton Ave., Reed City. For more information,
contact: (231) 832-2131.
April
14, 2005
Screening of Schindler's List. 7 pm. Muskegon Museum of Art. Free
to the public. For more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art, 231-720-2571,
or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
April
14 - May 12, 2005
" Always Remember: The Days of Remembrance." Muskegon Museum of Art. Varian
Fry, Assignment Rescue, 1940-41 and Kaddish Prinks. Free to the
public. For more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art, 231-720-2571,
or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
April
15, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
12:00 noon. Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.
For more information, contact: (231) 796-5234.
April
16, 2005
"Beyond the Melting Pot: Asian Adoptees in the 21st Century." Movers & Seekers:
Michigan Immigrants and Migrants, Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
April
16, 2005
“A Rally of Writers.” A day-long conference about conceiving of,
creating, and finding editors for people who are or want to be freelance writers.
Featuring African American historical romance writer Bev Jenkins as keynote speaker.
9 am, Lansing Center, Lansing. For more information, call 517-372-4294or email peckhammorris@aol.com.
April
18, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
6:00 pm. Tamarack District Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Lakeview. For more information,
contact: (231) 734-5542.
April
19, 2005
Afterwords: Battle of the Books: Final
Battle. 2pm. Houghton Lake Public Library.
April
19, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
10;30 am. Walton-Erickson Public Library, 4808 Northland Dr., Morley. For more
information, contact: (231) 856-4298.
April
19, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
2:00 pm. Morton Township Public Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta. For more
information, contact: (231) 972-8315.
April
20, 2005
"Backyard Birding" with Steve Ross. 7:00 p.m. Part of One
Book, Eleven Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central
Michigan. M. Alice Chapin Memorial Library, 120 E. Main St., Marion. For more
information, contact: (231) 743-2421.
April
21, 2005
"Always Remember: The Days of Remembrance." Gallery tour and lecture
by Dr. Ken Waltzer. 7 pm. Muskegon Museum of Art. Free to the public. For more
information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art, 231-720-2571, or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
April
21, 2005
" Lake Michigan: Above and Below," with author Jerry Dennis from 7
- 8 pm, and video presentation of "The Discovery of HC Akeley" from
8 - 9 pm. City of Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven.
sponsored by the Loutit District Library. For more information, plase contacat
616-842-5560, email: gdheb@llcoop.org,
or visit: www.loutitlibrary.org/
April
23, 2005
Screening of The Holocaust Experience. 2 pm. Muskegon Museum of Art.
Free to the public. For more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art,
231-720-2571, or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
April
23-24, 2005
Plow Days at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage and Traditions of
Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information, contact: 269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
April
24, 2005
Navigation at the Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven. 2 pm. Friends
Good Will Living History Curriculum Project. Navigators will demonstrate
practical skills relative to the Chart Plotter and calling up information needed
for the helmsman. For more information, contact: (269) 637-8078, (800) 747-3810
or email info@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
April
25, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
6:30 p.m. Barryton District Library, 198 Northern Ave., Barryton. For more
information, contact: (989) 382-5288.
April
28, 2005
Shoah: A Holocaust Remembrance Student Performance. 7
pm. Muskegon Museum of Art. Free to the public. For more information,
contact: Muskegon Museum of Art, 231-720-2571, or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
April
28, 2005
"Wildlife Rehabilitation," with Steve Ross. 7:00 p.m. Part of One
Book, Eleven Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central
Michigan.Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. For
more information, contact: (231) 796-5234.
April
29, 2005
Book Discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
1:30 pm. Tustin Community Library, 310 S. Neilson St., Tustin. For more information,
contact: (231) 829-3012.
April
30, 2005
"A Night for Notables" 7 pm - 9:30 pm. The Library of Michigan,
Lansing. Reservations required; please contact 517-373-4692
May
1, 2005 - March 2006
" Into the Woods," exhibition at the Marquette County History
Museum, 213 N. Front St., Marquette. Displays include: an early-20th century
Finnish lumber camp kitchen with artifacts, photographs, oral histories,
traditional music; wood carvings of Finnish folk artist Robert Pasanen;
traditional Finnish building and wood working techniques. Hours: Mon -
Fri, 10 am - 5 pm; Sat, 11 am - 4 pm. For more information, contact: Marquette
County Historical Museum, 906-226-3571.
May
5, 2005
Screening of The Holocaust Experience. 12:15 pm. Muskegon Museum of
Art. Free to the public. For more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art,
231-720-2571,
or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
May 5, 2005
"Safeguarding
Our History: Arab Americans in Michigan" Exhibit at the
Arab American National Museum, Dearborn
May
5, 2005
Screening of Nazi Drawings, followed by a panel discussion with Kristen
Strom and Lane Wyrick. 7 pm. Muskegon Museum of Art. Free to the public. For
more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art, 231-720-2571, or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
May
5, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
7:00 pm. Morton Township Public Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta. For more
information, contact: (231) 972-8315.
May
7, 2005
Ethnic Fest at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 10 am - 4 pm. Featuirng
music of Josh White Jr, Klezmer Fusion Band, dance, crafts, food and much more. Movers & Seekers:
Michigan Immigrants and Migrants
Emceed by Bob Blackman, 0f Folk Traditions on
WKAR-FM, music headliners include:
11:00 A.M. – Noon Music of Our Culture
Josh White Jr., Singer-Songwriter and Educator
Noon – 12:30 P.M. Japanese Swordsmanship Iaijutsu
Michael Alexanian, Head Instructor, United States Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu, and
Jeffery Karwowski
12:30 – 2:00 P.M. Fusion Klezmer Band. . . Yiddish/Klezmer, Israeli/Hebrew
music and Israeli dance, Neil Alexander, Lead Guitarist and Vocalist
2:30 – 4:00 P.M. Randy Wrozek's Jackson Hy-Notes Polka Band, Jackson,
MI and Polish Alliance Dancers and POLANIE Song & Dance Ensemble
Other activities occurring throughout the day
include:
STORYTELLING – Gabriel Richard Room, 1st Floor
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. So This Is the Fire A Mixed Media Performance
About African Americans’ Escape from Slavery, Denise Miller, Instructor
English, Language and Literature, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and
Michelle Johnson, Freedom Trail Coordinator, Michigan Historical Center
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. The Indians of Hungry Hollo and more, Marcia Fountain-Blacklidge
co-author, A 2005 Michigan Notable Books Author
1:30 – 2:30 P.M. Eight Steamers: Sailing Through the Sixties, Patrick
Livingston, A 2005 Michigan Notable Books Author*
ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS Education Room, 1st
Floor
11: 00 A.M. – Noon Japanese Daruma Doll Making, Van Nguyen, Outreach
Coordinator, Michigan State University Asian Studies Center
11:30 A.M. – Noon The Art of Henna (Mehndi), A fun temporary tattoo
of your artistic creation, Anshu Varma
Noon – 1:00 P.M. Wcinanki Paper Cut Design, Bob Mende, Instructor;
and Pisanki Egg Art Design, Dan Czeski, Instructor
1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Japanese Origami, Chikako Maruyama, Instructor
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Making 'Medicine Wheel' Bracelets, Megan McCullen,
Nokomis Learning Center, A Native American Cultural Center
ARTS and CRAFTS, MUSIC and DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS – 2nd
Floor
11:30 A.M. – noon Japanese Flower Arranging – traditional and
non-traditional, Mary Ishino
Noon – 1:00 P.M. Stara Krcma Kapela (The Old Tavern Band), Czech music
with The Krcmarik Family
On-going Wood Sculpting, Alexandria Simoes Ferreira,
Mozambique**
On-going Wood Sculpting, Sergio da Mata Simione, Mozambique**
3:00 – 4:00 P.M. Iranian Dancing, Nina Maghsoodi, Shiva Thompson and
Shilan Sadiq, Okemos High School; Nahal, Shooka Rafizadeh and Nazila Jamalifard,
Chippewa Middle School
Indian Dancing: Maya Saxena and Raji Singh, Chippewa Middle School
May
7, 2005
Screening of The Holocaust Experience. 2 pm. Muskegon Museum of Art.
Free to the public. For more information, contact: Muskegon Museum of Art,
231-720-2571, or email esprouls@mpsk12.net.
May
9, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Gwen Marston – “Mary Schafer: American Quilt Maker” 7
p.m. Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix
May
10, 2005
Afterwords: Popcorn & Pages,
Houghton Lake Public Library May
11, 2005
"Creating A Backyard Environment for Birds," with Steve Ross. Part
of "One
Book,
Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
7:00 pm. Morton Township Public Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta. For more
information,
contact:
(231) 972-8315.
May
10 - 14, 2005
Wooden Shoe and Yoke Carvers at Tulip Time's Dutch Marktplaats. Tulip Time Festival,
Holland Civic Center 150 West 8th Street , Holland. May 10, 12, 13, 14 from 10
am - 6 pm. May 11 from 10 am - 8 pm. For more information, call 616-396-4221,
email annette@tuliptime.com, or visit: www.tuliptime.com/schedule/2005/events/index.php#DutchMarktplaats
May
16, 2005
"Landscaping with Native Plants," with Charmaine Lucas. 6:00 pm. "One
Book, Eleven Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central
Michigan. Tamarack District Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Lakeview. For more information,
contact: (231) 734-5542.
May
17, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Patrick Livingston – “Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through
the Sixties” 7 p.m. Chesaning Public Library, Chesaning
May
18, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
2:00 pm. Morton Township Public Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta. For more
information, contact: (231) 972-8315.
May
18, 2005
Book discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
7:00 pm. M. Alice Chapin Memorial Library, 120 E. Main St., Marion. For more
information, contact: (231) 743-2421.
May
19, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
George Cantor – “Wire to Wire: Inside the 1984 Detroit
Tigers Championship Season” 7 p.m. Orion Township Library,
Lake Orion
May
19-22, 2005
Ann Arbor Book Festival,
downtown Ann Arbor. For more information, visit: www.aabookfestival.org
May
21, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Dave Dempsey – “On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the
21st Century” 10:30 a.m. West Iron District Library, Iron
River
May
21, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Marcia Fountain-Blacklidge – “The Indians of Hungry
Hollow” 11 a.m. Belding Memorial Library, Belding
May
21, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Broadside Press (various authors) – “A Different Image:
The Legacy of Broadside Press” 1 p.m. Jackson District Library
/ Eastern Branch, Jackson
May
21-22, 2005
Lumberjack Competition at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage and
Traditions of Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information,
contact: 269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
May
22, 2005
Premeire screening of "Professional Revolutionary: The Life of Saul Wellman," 3:00
PM. 100 General Lectures Building, Anthony Wayne Dr (3rd Street) and Warren
Ave, Wayne State University. Tickets required; link
here to purchase tickets or call (313) 577-0828.
May
22, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Broadside Press (various authors) – “A Different Image:
The Legacy of Broadside Press” 2 p.m. Oak Park Public Library,
Oak Park
May
22, 2005
Engineering at the Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven. 2 pm. Friends
Good Will: Launching Living History Curiculum Project. For
more information, contact: (269) 637-8078, (800) 747-3810 or email info@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
May
23, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Dave Dempsey – “On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the
21st Century” 7 p.m. Peter White Public Library. Marquette
May
23, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
George Cantor – “Wire to Wire: Inside the 1984 Detroit
Tigers Championship Season” 7 p.m. Herrick District Library,
Holland
May
23, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Lisa Fine – “The Story of Reo Joe: Work, Kin, and Community
in Autotown USA.” 7 p.m. Capital Area District Library /
Main Branch, Lansing
May
23, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Gwen Marston – “Mary Schafer: American Quilt Maker” 7
p.m. Forest Area High School, Fife Lake
May
24, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Joseph Cabadas – “River Rouge: Ford’s Industrial
Colossus” 5:30 p.m. Bay County-Auburn Area
Library, Bay City
May
24, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Briggs Public Library, St. Johns
May
24, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Marcia
Fountain-Blacklidge – “The Indians of Hungry Hollow” 6:30
p.m. Albion Public Library, Albion
May
24, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Broadside
Press (various authors) – “A Different Image: The Legacy
of Broadside Press” 7 p.m. Tecumseh District Library, Tecumseh
May
25, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Broadside
Press (various authors) – “A Different Image: The Legacy
of Broadside Press” 7 p.m. Michigan State University Library, East
Lansing
May
25, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Patrick
Livingston – “Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through the Sixties” 7
p.m. Whitefish Township Library, Paradise
May
25, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Joseph
Cabadas – “River Rouge: Ford’s Industrial Colossus” 7
p.m. Iosco-Arenac District Library, East Tawas
May
26, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Patrick
Livingston – “Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through the Sixties” 2
p.m. Curtis Township Library, Curtis
May
26, 2005
Expressions of Freedom.
Reception unveiling of community arts project, “Commemorative
Mosaic Arts Sculpture” --- large scale mosaic arts sculpture
designed and created by Presque Isle County area students from Rogers
City, Posen and Onaway. 6:00 pm at Presque Isle District Library,
Rogers City.
May
26, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Richard Bak – “A Distant Thunder: Michigan in the
Civil War.” 5 p.m. White Pigeon Township Library, White
Pigeon
May
26, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: George
Cantor – “Wire to Wire: Inside the 1984 Detroit Tigers Championship
Season” 6 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library in St. Louis
May
26, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Marcia
Fountain-Blacklidge – “The Indians of Hungry Hollow” 6:30
p.m. Albion Public Library, Albion
May
27, 2005
Ethnic Fest at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. Movers & Seekers:
Michigan Immigrants and Migrants
May
27, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Patrick
Livingston – “Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through the Sixties” 7
p.m. Warren Public Library / Arthur Miller Branch, Warren
May
27, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Joseph
Cabadas – “River Rouge: Ford’s Industrial Colossus” 7
p.m. Charles A. Ransom District Library, Plainwell
May
28 - July 2005
Expressions of Freedom.
Display of "Field of Freedom." Presque Isle District Library
branches in Rogers City, Onaway, Posen and Grand Lake.
June
1, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Marcia Heringa Mason – “Remember the Distance That Divides
Us: The Family Letters of Philadelphia Quaker Abolitionist and Michigan
Pioneer Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, 1830-1842” 7 p.m. Sanilac
District Library, Port Sanilac
June
3, 2005
Visit with Author Bob Tarte, of "Enslaved by Ducks." 7:00 p.m. Part
of One
Book,
Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
Luther Area Public Library, 300 Ash St., Luther. For more information, contact:
(231)
797-8006.
June
8, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Joseph Cabadas – “River Rouge: Ford’s Industrial
Colossus” 7:30 p.m. Sterling Heights Public
Library, Sterling Heights
June
10, 2005
Visit with Author Bob Tarte, of "Enslaved by Ducks." 7:00 p.m. Part
of One Book, Eleven Communities" project
from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan. Big Rapids Middle School.
For more information, contact: (231) 796-5234.
June
13 - August 19, 2005
ArtMatters@YDL summer reading program. Ypsilanti District Library.
June
15, 2005
"Landscaping with Native Plants," with Charmaine Lucas. 7:00 p.m. Part
of One Book, Eleven Communities" project
from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan. Chase Township Public Library,
8400 E. North St., Chase. For more information, contact: (231) 832-9511.
June
15, 2005
Book Discussion: "One Book, Eleven
Communities" project from Humanities Council of West Central Michigan.
Session #3, 1:00 pm, at Senior Citizen Enrichment Day. Big Rapids High School,
Big Rapids.
June
15, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
George Cantor – “Wire to Wire: Inside the 1984 Detroit
Tigers Championship Season” 7:30 p.m. Roseville Public Library
in Roseville
June
16, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Anne-Marie Oomen – “Pulling Down the Barn: Memories
of a Rural Childhood” 6:30 p.m. Kalkaska
County Library, Kalkaska
June
17, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Marcia Heringa Mason – “Remember the Distance That
Divides Us: The Family Letters of Philadelphia Quaker Abolitionist
and Michigan Pioneer Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, 1830-1842” 3
p.m. Brighton District Library, Brighton
June
17, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Anne-Marie Oomen – “Pulling Down the Barn: Memories
of a Rural Childhood” 7:30 p.m. Drummond
Island Library, Drummond Island
June
18, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Anne-Marie Oomen – “Pulling Down the Barn: Memories
of a Rural Childhood” 2 p.m. Indian River
Area Library, Indian River
June
21, 2005
Michigan Notable Books:
Richard Bak – “A Distant Thunder: Michigan in the Civil
War.” 7 p.m. Hart Area Public Library, Hart
June
23, 2005
Made In Michigan: Dialogues on the Art of Creating Children's Books with Kathe
Koja, author of "Buddha Boy." 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Park Library Auditorium,
Mt. Pleasant.
June
24-29, 2005
NEH Landmark of American History Teacher Workshop: "America's Industrial
Revolution." The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Mich. To apply, please link
here.
June
25, 2005
Jazz/Blues Fest at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage and Traditions
of Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information, contact:
269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
June
26, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed.
12 noon. Monthly Friends Good Will sessions featuring topics like history,
design and construction, rigging, operational procedures and policies, navigation,
marlinspike skills, and historic black powder gunnery. Free to the public.
June
27, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Richard Bak – “A Distant Thunder: Michigan
in the Civil War.” 6:30 p.m. Grant Area District Library, Grant
June
27-July 1, 2005
NEH Landmark of American History Teacher Workshop: "The Rouge Plant, Henry
Ford, and Manufacturing History: 1917-2004". The Michigan Technical Education
Center and the Ford Rouge Factory, Dearborn, Mich. To apply, please link
here.
June
28, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Anne-Marie Oomen – “Pulling Down the Barn:
Memories of a Rural Childhood” 7 p.m. Menominee County
Library, Stephenson
June
29, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Richard Bak – “A Distant Thunder: Michigan
in the Civil War.” 7 p.m. Public Libraries of Saginaw/Zauel Branch, Saginaw.
June
29, 2005
Bayliss Public Library Centennial Celebration Author Series featuring Judith
Guest. 7 pm. Bayliss Public Library, Sault Ste Marie.
June
30, 2005
Michigan Notable Books: Richard Bak – “A Distant Thunder: Michigan
in the Civil War.” 2 p.m. Oscoda County Library, Mio.
June
30, 2005
Made In Michigan: Dialogues on the Art of Creating Children's Books with
Wong Herbert yee, author of "Eek! There's a Mouse in the House"
and "Fireman Small." 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Veterans Memorial Library,
Annex Community Room, Mt. Pleasant.
July 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
A View From the Front Porch, Sloan
Museum, Flint. Exhibit featuring visual and historical documentation
of Flint neighborhoods and stories from the Civil Rights Movement.
Summer
2005 - February 15, 2006.
Negotiating the Past, Navigating
the Future. Exhibit, Native American Treaty Signers in the Great
Lakes Region. Nokomis Learning Center, Okemos.
July
4, 2005
Expressions of Freedom. Unveiling of new metal arts sculpture
at Onaway July 4th Parade.
- 5:00
pm -- Patriotic Picnic Social at Lakeside Park (Rogers City)
- 7:00
pm -- Dodworth Saxhorn Band performs patriotic music in the bandshell
at Lakeside Park
July
4, 2005
Book Bingo Library Adventures: "The Flag We Love," by Pam Munoz Ryan.
Curtis Township Library, Glennie.
July
7, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Storytelling
Program I. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass Branch.
July
8, 2005
Made In Michigan: Dialogues on the Art of Creating Children's Books with Margaret
Willey. 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Park Library Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant.
July
14, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Creating
A Story
Program II. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass Branch.
July
14, 2005
Made In Michigan: Dialogues on the Art of Creating Children's Books with Sue
Stauffacher. 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Veterans Memorial Library, Annex Community Room,
Mt. Pleasant.
July
15, 2005
Wishes And Dreams. Star Lab planetarium presented by Curious Kids Museum. 12:30
- 2 pm. South Haven Memorial Library, South Haven.
July
15-17, 2005
Steam Engine/Tractor Show at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage
and Traditions of Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information,
contact: 269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
July
16, 2005
Book Bingo Library Adventures: "A Taste of Hogwart's Feast," with
Harry Potter book discussion and "Magic of Reading" performance at
1 pm. Curtis Township Library, Glennie.
July
13-22, 2005
Read for Rewards Summer Program: Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Chippewa River
District Library, area libraries, Mount Pleasant and Isabella County.
July
21, 2005
Book Bingo Library Adventures: "Tragedies in the Mist," with book
discussion of "Edmund Fitzgerald," by Kathy-Jo Wargin and presentation
by Education Director of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Curtis Township
Library, Glennie.
July
21, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Creating
A Story Program III. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass Branch.
July
23, 2005
" 10th Annual Celebration of the Saline Depot Museum." Ride the rail,
tour the caboose, ride the trolley, operate the model train, receive a keepsake
program, and view exhibits. 11 am - 4 pm. For more information, contact the Saline
Area Historical Society, 734-944-0442, or email burroak50@earthlink.net
July
23, 2005
Book Bingo Library Adventures: "Michigan Wildflower Slideshow," with
book discussion of "Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide," by Stan
Tekila and performance by Sue Mulanski from the Sprinkler Lake Education Center.
Curtis Township Library, Glennie.
July
24, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan
Maritime Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed. 12 noon.
Monthly Friends Good Will sessions featuring topics like history,
design and construction, rigging, operational procedures and
policies, navigation, marlinspike skills, and historic black
powder gunnery. Free to the public.
June 20 - August 2, 2005
Wishes And Dreams. Storytelling programs in Spanish and English for
the Migrant Workers SUmmer School Outreach Progam. Lincoln Elementary
School, South Haven.
July 28, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing.
Creating A Puppet Program IV. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick
Douglass Branch.
July 30, 2005
Wishes And Dreams Renaissance Fair. Elkenburg Park, South Haven
July
31 - August 5, 2005
NEH Landmark of American History Teacher Workshop: "America's Industrial
Revolution." The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Mich. To apply, please link
here.
August
4, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Creating
A Puppet Program V. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass Branch.
August
6, 2005
Bayliss Public Library Centennial Celebration. "Affairs to Remember -
1855, 1905, 1955" tours of former Carnegie Public Library. 7 pm. Sault
Ste Marie
August
9-10, 2005
"Moving Through Michigan History With Native American Storytelling," featuring
Reg Pettibone. Alcona County Library and Curtis Township Library.
August
11, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. How to
Put On A Puppet Show Program VI. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass
Branch.
August
11, 2005
"Moving Through Michigan History With Native American Storytelling," featuring
Timothy Kent. Alcona County Library.
August
12, 2005
"Moving Through Michigan History With Native American Storytelling," featuring
Ken Miller. Alcona County Library.
August
12-14, 2005
The Traditions of Maritime
Communities at the Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing,
MI. Friday, Aug. 12, 6 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 12 noon
- 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 14, 12 noon - 6 p.m.
August
18, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Putting
On A Puppet Show Program VII. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass
Branch.
August
19, 2005
"The Survivors," forum featuring survivors of Rogers City home port
shipwrecks. Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum, 367 North Third Street, Rogers
City. For more information, call 989-734-0706 or email lori@i2k.net
August
24, 2005
One Book, One Community: the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini author visit
and book discussion. East Lansing Public Library.
August
24, 2005
Bayliss Public Library Centennial Celebration Author Series featuring Steve
Hamilton. 7 pm. Bayliss Public Library, Sault Ste Marie.
August
25, 2005
Puppet Pizzazz: Storytelling, Writing, Puppet Making & Performing. Putting
On A Puppet Show Program VIII. 1-3 pm. Detroit Public Library, Frederick Douglass
Branch.
August
25, 2005
One Book, One Community: the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini author
visit and book discussion. Presentation to MSU freshmen orientation, Michigan
State University, East Lansing.
August
28, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan
Maritime Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed. 12 noon. Monthly
Friends Good Will sessions featuring topics like history, design
and construction, rigging, operational procedures and policies,
navigation, marlinspike skills, and historic black powder gunnery.
Free to the public.
September
6, 2005
"Young Poet Incarcerated," documentary film release. Northfield Township
Area Library.
September
10-11, 2005
Civil War Re-enactment at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage and
Traditions of Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information,
contact: 269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
September
13, 2005
Authors in the North. Author's workshop in afternoon; speech in the evening.
Featuring noted author Judith Guest. Alpena County Library, Alpena.
September
14-16, 2005
"
Sweet Grass Cinema." Northern Michigan University's Inagural
Native American Film Festival and public panel discussion. September
14-16, 2005. Marquette. For more information, contact Grace Cahaillier
at 906-227-1397, or email grachail@nmu.edu.
- Sep. 14. Welcome reception, Lunch, and Film showing & discussion: "Black
Cloud" and "Edge of America."
- Sep. 15. Workshop, lecture, and panel discussion.
Lunch discussion. Film showing & discussion: "Tattoo
on My Heart," "A Thousand Roads," "Doe Boy." Dinner.
Evening films & discussion: "American Indian Graffiti."
- Sep. 16. Lunch discussion. Afternoon film showing & discussion: "Goodnight
Irene," "Images of Indians," "The Gift." Dinner.
Evening film viewing; "Last of the Mohicans." Cinema
Slam Special.
September
15, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids.
9:30 - 11 am. Biography book discussion of "Big Ruff and
Me," by Tim Russert. (dicussion led by Paul Nelson, president
emeritus, Aquinas College). Donnelly Center, Aquinas College.
September
22, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids.
9:30 - 11 am. Life Journey with Books discussion series. Donnelly
Center, Aquinas College.
September
23, 2005
"Meanderings" Show and Tell educational and entertaining programs:
John Mooy's Storytelling Workshop, Wendy Halperin's Story Illustration Workshop,
a Reader's Theatre interactive performance and workshop. Saugatuck Center for
the Arts, Saugatuck.
September
24, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids.
10 am - Noon. The Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids (Dr. Patricia
Clark) will conduct a “Landmarks” poetry workshop
and preside at a public reading of the poems that are produced.
This event will occur at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids.
September
24, 2005.
Shout Out! Young Poets Rising, poetry reading at 40th Anniversary Gala of the
Broadside Press. University of Detroit-Mercy.
September
24, 2005.
Readers Theatre Workshop public performance. Niles District Library, Niles.
September
25, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan
Maritime Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed. 12 noon. Monthly
Friends Good Will sessions featuring topics like history, design
and construction, rigging, operational procedures and policies,
navigation, marlinspike skills, and historic black powder gunnery.
Free to the public.
September
27, 2005
Authors in the North. Speech, discussion and reception featuring noted author
Jodi Picoult. Alpena County Library, Alpena.
September
28, 2005
Authors in the North. Presentation and workshop featuring noted author Jodi
Picoult. Boyne District Library, Boyne City.
September
28, 2005
Bayliss Public Library Centennial Celebration Author Series featuring Moira
Wilson. 7 pm. Bayliss Public Library, Sault Ste Marie.
October
1, 2005
Featured Speaker by Leonard Fleck at Fifth Annual Muskegon Area Arts & Humanities
Festival. Oct. 1, 2005, 11 am, at Stevenson Center, Muskegon Community College.
For more information, call 231-777-0234, or visit www.visitmuskegon.org/artsandhumanities/
October
1-2, 2005
Harvest Festival at Scotts Mill Park. "Securing the Heritage and Traditions
of Scotts Mill for Today and Tomorrow." For more information, contact:
269-626-8503, marian.beardsley-gibbs@med.va.gov or,
visit: www.kalcounty.com/parks
October
5, 2005
"Environmental Explorations," lecture with Robert Kennedy,
Jr. Banquet Rooms at the Oakland Center, Oakland University, Rochester.
October 5, 2005. 7 pm. For more information, contact: Student Life
Lecture Board, 248-370-2400, franklin@oakland.edu
October
4, 2005
Native American Treaty Signers in the Great Lakes Region. Opening Reception,
7:00 p.m. Nokomis Learning Center, Okemos. For more information, visit www.nokomis.org
October
13, 2005
"
The Road to War," Film and Discussion. 7 pm. Clinton-Macomb
Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. For more
information and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org, www.cmpl.org.
October
14, 2005
"
Bridge to the Future: The Legacy of Brucke for Modern Art." Symposium
with Richard Axsom of the GRAM, Jay Clarke of the Art Institute
of Chicago, Sarah Kirk of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Jeffrey Thompson
of Western Michigan University, and Elizabeth Van Arragon of Calvin
College. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Cook Auditorium, Grand Rapids Art Museum,
Grand Rapids. For more information, contact Lauren Boylan at 616-831-2916
or education@gr-artmuseum.org.
Website: www.gramonline.org/infoandcalender
October
20, 2005.
"Over There: The Military History of the American Expiditionary Force," Film
and Discussion. 7 pm. Clinton-Macomb Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road,
Clinton Township. For more information and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org, www.cmpl.org.
October
20, 2005
Theodore Roethke Memorial Foundation Poetry Prize. Saginaw Valley State University,
Rhea Miller Hall, 7400 Bay Rd., University Center. For more information, contact
989-792-5567.
October
20, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids.
9:30 - 11 am. Biography book discussion of "1776," by
David McCullough. (dicussion led by Paul Nelson, president emeritus,
Aquinas College). Donnelly Center, Aquinas College.
October
21-22, 2005
3rd Annual Michigan Story Festival featuring Carmen Agra Deedy, Rex Ellis, James
Bruchac, Laura Simms, and much more. For tickets, full schedule and more information,
visit www.michiganstoryfestival.org
October
21 -22, 2005
"Wordwise: a Celebration of Reading and Writing" featuring authors
Audrey Niffenegger and Shutta Crum. Reception, book signing with Niffenegger,
evening of October 21, at the Jackson District Library, 244 W. Michigan
Avenue, Jackson. Morning keynote speech and workshop with Crum, 9 am -
1 pm, October 22 at the Jackson Distict Library. Luncheon address by Niffenegger,
1:30 - 2:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, Jackson. For registration
and more information, contact 517-788-4099 or email piperem@jackson.lib.mi.us
October
22 - December 16, 2005
Pewabic Pottery Exhibit, Kresge
Art Museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing..
October
23, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan Maritime
Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed. Monthly Friends Good Will
sessions featuring topics like history, design and construction,
rigging, operational procedures and policies, navigation, marlinspike
skills, and historic black powder gunnery. Free to the public.
October
27, 2005.
"Modern War: The Experience of the Doughboys," Film and Discussion.
7 pm. Clinton-Macomb Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township.
For more information and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org, www.cmpl.org.
October
27, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids. 9:30 -
11 am. Life Journey with Books discussion series. Donnelly Center, Aquinas
College.
November
3, 2005.
"The American People in Wartime," Film and Discussion. 7 pm.
Clinton-Macomb Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township.
For more information and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org,
www.cmpl.org.
November
5, 2005.
"Newcomers: The People of This Place," special teacher in-service
with Kent County educators and humanities scholars to learn about making
upcoming exhibit a resource for classrooms. 10 am - Noon. Van Andel Museum
Center, 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids. To attend, contact 616-456-4107
or email jbruin@ci.grand-rapids.mi.us
November
4-6, 2005.
Second Annual Writing Weekend at the Box Factory of the Arts, St. Joseph,
MI. November 4-6, 2005. For more information, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org/
, call project director Denise Tackett, 269-983-3688, or email thedtackett@sbcglobal.net
- Friday:
Evening performance of "On Death and Gardening"
- Saturday:
Presentation of four authors -- Marcia Broucek, Jeanne Dam, Rachael
Perry, and Lisa Wheeler -- keynote luncheon speaker and "hands-on"
writing clinic. Evenign performance of "On Death and Gardening"
- Sunday:
Children's literature presentation.
November
10, 2005.
"Peace Making: The League of Nations Experiment," Film and Discussion.
7 pm. Clinton-Macomb Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township.
For more information and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org,
www.cmpl.org.
November
10, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids. 9:30 -
11 am. Biography book discussion of "To America," by Stephen
Ambrose. (dicussion led by Paul Nelson, president emeritus, Aquinas College).
Donnelly Center, Aquinas College.
November
15 , 2005
7:00 pm. "Legacy of Pewabic Pottery in Michigan." East Lansing
Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, East Lansing. Marcy Fisher, author of
"Fired Magic: Detroit's Pewabic Pottery Treasures" lecture and
presentation.
November
17, 2005.
After the War: The Turbulent Years," Film and Discussion. 7 pm. Clinton-Macomb
Public Library. 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. For more information
and to register: (586) 226-5000, info@cmpl.org,
www.cmpl.org.
November
17, 2005.
Landmarks of Grand Rapids. 9:30 -
11 am. Life Journey with Books discussion series. Donnelly Center, Aquinas
College.
November
19, 2005
3rd Annual Traditional Powwow "Along the Owashtinong." 9 am
- 9 pm, at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids Van Andel Museum Center.
For more information, contact 616-456-3544 or email pgangopa@ci.grand-rapids.mi.us
November
27, 2005
Friends Good Will, Michigan Maritime
Museum, South Haven. Padnos Boat Shed. Monthly Friends Good Will sessions
featuring topics like history, design and construction, rigging, operational
procedures and policies, navigation, marlinspike skills, and historic
black powder gunnery. Free to the public.
December
6, 2005
"How Treaties Have Helped Shape the Present and Future for the Little
Traverse Band of Odawa Indians," lecture by Frank Ettawageshik. 7:00
p.m. Negotiating the Past, Navigating
the Future. Exhibit, Native American Treaty Signers in the Great
Lakes Region. Nokomis Learning Center, Okemos
December
8 , 2005
5:30 p.m. Pewabic Pottery gallery walks with Curator of Education Elizabeth
Whiting.
December
8, 2005
Landmarks of Grand Rapids. 9:30 -
11 am. Life Journey with Books discussion series. "No Ordinary Time:
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II,"
by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Donnelly Center, Aquinas College.
December
11, 2005
"Farewell to A View From the
Front Porch," 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sloan Museum, Flint.
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