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WSCC will receive 3rd Dawson artwork

March 27, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — What do a small community college in northern Michigan and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City have in common? They both house original works by America’s first abstract painter, Manierre Dawson. On April 11, West Shore Community College will acquire its third piece by the late artist and 55-year resident of Mason County, putting it…

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Arts council to hold reception for photo contest, Safe Haven project

March 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Arts Council is in the midst of two fundraising projects that will be celebrated together at a reception in early April.  The 5th Annual Online Photo Contest was held in February.  Judging is currently underway.  The Safe Haven project continues through the month of March with a silent auction of birdhouses on exhibit at Ludington Area…

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Jazz vocalist to perform at art center

March 21, 2013
Jazz vocalist to perform at art center

VICTORY TWP. — New York City jazz vocalist Carolyn Leonhart swings into West Michigan on Friday, April 5, for a 7:30 p.m. concert at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.  The concert is part of the 2012-13 West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series. Carolyn Leonhart is a jazz singer, daughter of noted jazz bassist Jay Leonhart and sister…

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Consumers Energy Foundation awards grant to arts council

March 19, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Arts Council has been awarded a grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation in the amount of $5,000 to support an energy efficiency lighting upgrade project at the Ludington Area Arts Center. This project would enhance both the energy efficiency of the facility as well as the visitor experience. Current lighting throughout the 22,000 square foot South…

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Garden of Joy performs one night at WSCC

March 12, 2013
Garden of Joy performs one night at WSCC

VICTORY TWP. – It’s New Year’s Eve 1929, and Harlem’s hottest night club, the Garden of Joy, is ringing in the New Year with a live radio broadcast celebrating the decade of the Harlem Renaissance. This original Wharton Center commissioned drama with music by Ken LaZebnik, “The Garden of Joy,” will play one performance only at West Shore Community College’s…

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