CALUMET -- The public is invited to an Open House, "Honoring the Youth of the Keweenaw," at 7 p.m. this Saturday, July 18, at the new Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth Street.A new book, KEWEENAW Art from our Youth, by youth of the Keweenaw, will be on sale in the Center's Performance Hall on the main floor. The book, published by Miskwabik Press, is a collection of artwork and writing by 75 local youth.
"This is a significant book," said Ed Gray, Miskwabik Press editor, "and we want the kids to know that the community appreciates their efforts."
The cost of the book is $22.50, and all proceeds go to Calumet Art Center programs.
After a ceremony of appreciation, refreshments will be served in the studios downstairs to the participating youth, their families and the public.
The Calumet Art Center, in conjunction with the "Let's Rock" exhibit now at the Ed Gray Gallery, will host two programs by Dr. George Robinson, curator of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum and professor of mineralogy at Michigan Tech.
At 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17, Dr. Robinson will give an illustrated talk on how rocks and minerals present themselves as naturally occurring objects of art and what artists may gain from studying them.
His second presentation at the Calumet Art Center, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 24, is titled "Is this an Agate?" and will focus on the various beach stones, including agates, that may be found along Lake Superior's shoreline and how to identify them. This program will utilize both photographs and actual specimens to illustrate the various rocks and minerals discussed, and participants are encouraged to bring along their agates and other beachstones (or rock and mineral specimens from anywhere) for free identification.
The Calumet Art Center is located in this remodeled community church at 57055 Fifth Street, near the Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's. (Photos courtesy Ed Gray)Calumet Art Center classes
On Thursdays, Monica Rovano will be giving piano and voice lessons. Call 296-9320 for information.
Ed Gray will offer "Fun with Clay: Clay Beads" from 10:30 a.m. to Noon on Monday, July 20, for youth, ages 10-17. The class fee is $5.
Also from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, on Monday, July 27, Gray will offer "Fun with Clay: Clay Tiles," for youth, ages 10-17. The class fee is $5.
Drum Circle
Everyone is welcome to a Drum Circle from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Calumet Art Center. These will be held regularly on the last Saturday of the month. Call 281-3494 for more information.
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