Cultural Events – Cultural Economic Development Task Force

	May 2024
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			1 International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon May 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks. Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10) This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position. The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 1, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema May 1, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form. See more details Evening music jam session Evening music jam session May 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA The evening music jam session will convene in the LACA courtyard. Please bring a mask for cases where physical distance may be unable to maintain. See more details Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details 'Ceramic Wall Planter' w/ Mary Case 'Ceramic Wall Planter' w/ Mary Case May 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mary Case for her 'Ceramic Wall Planter' workshop at LACA! This two-part workshop offers the chance to create a unique planter to hang on your wall. No prior experience is required. During the workshop, Mary will guide you in molding two slabs of clay into a wall planter. She will show various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to customize your project. The workshop is split into two parts. On Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will form your planter from clay. On Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will glaze your project. You can also choose a glaze color for Mary to apply. Registration is $45 for LACA members and $55 for non-members, with all supplies included. After the planters undergo a final kiln firing, you can pick them up from LACA. For more details about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Mary Case is a local artist, teacher, and gallery owner in Ludington. Her studio is located on Dowland Street, two blocks east of the car ferry. See more details • • • • • •	2 Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! May 2, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 2, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 2, 2024 10:00 pm - May 3, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Create a Charcuterie Board w/ Heidi Urka Create a Charcuterie Board w/ Heidi Urka May 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Heidi Urka for her Create a Charcuterie Board workshop at LACA on May 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. In this comprehensive workshop, you'll learn how to assemble a beautiful and delicious Charcuterie Board. This hands-on class guides you through selecting the perfect assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompanying breads or crackers for a balanced and visually appealing board. Heidi will start by explaining the basics of a Charcuterie Board and why it's a popular food trend. You'll learn about different types of meats and cheeses that are commonly used and locally available. After the discussion, we'll proceed to the practical part of the workshop. Heidi will share her tips for arranging items on your board. Participants will sample trays while assembling their own small 6" by 12" board to take home. The workshop is open to all students. It was inspired by Karen McCann’s Fused Glass Charcuterie Board March class. You can bring a small tray or use one of our disposable trays. You'll practice cutting techniques and learn some preparation tricks. Registration is $35 for LACA members and $45 for non-members. Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details • • • •	3 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 2, 2024 10:00 pm - May 3, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! May 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details Planting Petunia's with Kathy Radke and Mary Lou Ohnsman! Planting Petunia's with Kathy Radke and Mary Lou Ohnsman! May 3, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Come join us as we plant Petunia's on the third floor Deck around the edges of the deck. You can plant a Petunia to take home! Thank you Kathy Radke and Mary Lou Ohnsman for volunteering and supplying the Petunia's. It will be 11-12 pm. Members come right in! Admission to the museum is $9.00 per person. Under 1 year old is free. See more details • • •	4 Create a Mother's Day Craft Create a Mother's Day Craft May 4, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Come create a Mother's Day Craft with us today! Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in. See more details Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema May 4, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema May 4, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details Adult Sewing Session w/ Deb Borema Adult Sewing Session w/ Deb Borema May 4, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn Sewing Basics with Deb Borema at LACA LACA is excited to offer Adult Sewing sessions for beginners, led by Deb Borema. You can register for one or multiple sessions. Saturday, April 6 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 3 p.m. Each Adult Sewing session aims to teach participants how to effectively use a sewing machine. Designed for beginners, the workshops will focus on providing a structured learning experience similar to the youth sewing programs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of using a sewing machine and develop their skills through selected projects. Students are also invited to bring a project they need help with like hemming a pair of pants. Registration for each session is $25 for LACA members and $35 for non-members. Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details • • • •
5 Earthwork music collective Earthwork music collective May 5, 2024 TBA See more details Create a Flying Butterfly or a Dragonfly with Deb Borema! Create a Flying Butterfly or a Dragonfly with Deb Borema! May 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Create Flying butterfly or a dragonfly with Deb Borema! She is returning to Sandcastles on Sunday May 5th from 1pm-2pm. Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson May 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can join at any time. Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied. See more details • • •	6 Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 6, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details •	7 Ballroom 102: Swing & Rhumba w/ Stan and Deb Haegert Ballroom 102: Swing & Rhumba w/ Stan and Deb Haegert May 7, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Join Stan and Deb Haegert for Ballroom Dancing 102 and learn the basic steps of the Swing and Rhumba. This four-week course will take place on Tuesdays, Apr. 16, 23, 30, and May 7 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m The classes will be held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) in the dance studio. Registration for all four classes is only $40 per couple for LACA members or $50 for non-members. Instructors Stan and Deb Haegert are passionate about dance and have extensive experience in the field. They have been part of the Ludington community since 2020 and have even made headlines in the Ludington Daily Newspaper, most noticeably for winning first place in the 2021 New Year's Video Skit Performance! With their guidance, you'll be well-prepared for any upcoming events, whether it's a cruise or a wedding. Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787 See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 7, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Adult Craft Night 'Giant Paper Daisy' w/ Deb Borema Adult Craft Night 'Giant Paper Daisy' w/ Deb Borema May 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for the 'Giant Paper Daisy' workshop with artist Deb Borema. This Adult Craft Night event will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Experience the joy of creating a unique paper craft! This workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels and all necessary materials will be provided. Registration is $15 for LACA members and $25 for non-members. Register now at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Adult Craft Night is a popular series of creative workshops that provides a platform for individuals to explore their artistic potential and indulge in unique craft experiences. See more details Art Talk: 'Art in the Landscape' w/Rebecca Mott, MFA Art Talk: 'Art in the Landscape' w/Rebecca Mott, MFA May 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm LACA's Art Talks series is delighted to present Art in the Landscape, a talk by Rebecca Mott, MFA. The presentation will occur on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. and is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5. In this hour-long presentation, Mott will delve into how artists in the 1960s, inspired by earthwork traditions from prehistory, aimed to create work outside the conventional gallery and museum walls—art that couldn't be commercialized. The environmental movement of the 1970s added another layer, critiquing our relationship with nature. From the massive and enduring to the delicate and fleeting, these artists' manipulation of the natural world will be explored. As part of LACA's Art Talks series, this event offers an enlightening journey through art history, techniques, and relevance. Attendees can ask questions and participate in discussions with the presenter and other attendees. Pre-registration is advised with a suggested donation of $5. For more details about Art in the Landscape or other Art Talks at LACA, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details • • • •	8 Uke Group Uke Group May 8, 2024 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Unframed Gallery See more details International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon May 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks. Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10) This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position. The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 8, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema May 8, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form. See more details Stage Left board meeting Stage Left board meeting May 8, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA See more details Evening music jam session Evening music jam session May 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA The evening music jam session will convene in the LACA courtyard. Please bring a mask for cases where physical distance may be unable to maintain. See more details Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ w/ Mary Case (part 1 of 2) ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ w/ Mary Case (part 1 of 2) May 8, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mary Case for her ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ workshop at LACA! In this two-part workshop, you'll have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind mug. No experience is necessary. During the workshop, Mary will guide you through molding slabs of clay to create unique mugs. She will demonstrate various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to personalize your own project. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8 a6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Registration per session is $35 for LACA members and $45 for non-members, and all supplies are included. Students can decide on May 8 if they would like to glaze their own project on Wednesday, May 22 for an additional $10. Once the mugs have gone through the final kiln firing, you can pick them up at LACA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Mary, a local artist, instructor, and gallery owner in Ludington! For more information about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, please visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details • • • • • • • •	9 Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! May 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details Pastel S.S. Badger Panting w/ Marie Marfia Pastel S.S. Badger Panting w/ Marie Marfia May 9, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join artist Marie Marfia for her 'Pastel S.S. Badger Painting' workshop at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Thursday, May 9 from 1 - 3 p.m. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore the vibrant world of soft pastels and create a stunning painting. Marie will provide a still life reference and step-by-step instruction. This workshop is open to all skill levels and is a great chance to learn from a talented artist who has a passion for pastels. Registration is $40 for LACA members, $50 for non-members, and includes all supplies. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787 to secure your spot. About Marie Marfia: Marie Marfia is an accomplished artist known for her captivating paintings of skeletons, portraits, and landscapes. With a background in graphic design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kendall College of Art & Design, Marie has a wealth of artistic knowledge and experience. Since discovering pastels in 2011, she has dedicated herself to painting and creates art on a daily basis. To learn more about Marie Marfia and her artwork, visit mariemarfia.com. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 9, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 9, 2024 10:00 pm - May 10, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • • •	10 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 9, 2024 10:00 pm - May 10, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! May 10, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details • •	11 Ella Jarvis and Kaedin Plummer will be @ Sandcastles! Ella Jarvis and Kaedin Plummer will be @ Sandcastles! May 11, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Ella & Kaedin from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Native Ludington musicians singing and playing children's music. Members come right in, and for non-members, the cost is $9.00 per person for admission into the Museum. (under 1 is free) See more details Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema May 11, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema May 11, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details • • •
12 Sunday Family Fun Day! Sunday Family Fun Day! May 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we will have our family games out at the Creation Station for families to enjoy. Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson May 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can join at any time. Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied. See more details • •	13 Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 13, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details •	14 After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 14, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Adult Craft Night 'Father's Day Cards' w/ Deb Borema Adult Craft Night 'Father's Day Cards' w/ Deb Borema May 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for the 'Father's Day Cards' workshop with artist Deb Borema. This Adult Craft Night event will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Experience the joy of creating personalized Father's Day Cards. This workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels and all necessary materials will be provided. Registration is $15 for LACA members and $25 for non-members. Register now at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Adult Craft Night is a popular series of creative workshops that provides a platform for individuals to explore their artistic potential and indulge in unique craft experiences. See more details • •	15 International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon May 15, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks. Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10) This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position. The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 15, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema May 15, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form. See more details Evening music jam session Evening music jam session May 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA The evening music jam session will convene in the LACA courtyard. Please bring a mask for cases where physical distance may be unable to maintain. See more details Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details 'Ceramic Wall Planter' w/ Mary Case 'Ceramic Wall Planter' w/ Mary Case May 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mary Case for her 'Ceramic Wall Planter' workshop at LACA! This two-part workshop offers the chance to create a unique planter to hang on your wall. No prior experience is required. During the workshop, Mary will guide you in molding two slabs of clay into a wall planter. She will show various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to customize your project. The workshop is split into two parts. On Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will form your planter from clay. On Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will glaze your project. You can also choose a glaze color for Mary to apply. Registration is $45 for LACA members and $55 for non-members, with all supplies included. After the planters undergo a final kiln firing, you can pick them up from LACA. For more details about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Mary Case is a local artist, teacher, and gallery owner in Ludington. Her studio is located on Dowland Street, two blocks east of the car ferry. See more details • • • • • •	16 Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! May 16, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 16, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 16, 2024 10:00 pm - May 17, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • •	17 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 16, 2024 10:00 pm - May 17, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! May 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details Visual arts critique group Visual arts critique group May 17, 2024 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Main Floor Gallery Meeting ID meet.google.com/irp-aqxr-xwn  Phone Numbers (‪US)‪+1 614-948-6553 PIN: ‪415 312 778# See more details LACA 10-Minute Play Fest LACA 10-Minute Play Fest May 17, 2024 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA See more details • • • •	18 The Ludington Ukes Returns to Sandcastles! The Ludington Ukes Returns to Sandcastles! May 18, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA On Saturday, May 18th, The Ludington Uke Club will be on the main floor performing. Come sing along. Ukuleles and other instruments will be available for the children to join in too! Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in! See more details Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Morning Group w/ Deb Borema May 18, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema Youth Sewing Afternoon Group w/ Deb Borema May 18, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders. See more details Adult Sewing Session w/ Deb Borema Adult Sewing Session w/ Deb Borema May 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn Sewing Basics with Deb Borema at LACA LACA is excited to offer Adult Sewing sessions for beginners, led by Deb Borema. You can register for one or multiple sessions. Saturday, April 6 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 3 p.m. Each Adult Sewing session aims to teach participants how to effectively use a sewing machine. Designed for beginners, the workshops will focus on providing a structured learning experience similar to the youth sewing programs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of using a sewing machine and develop their skills through selected projects. Students are also invited to bring a project they need help with like hemming a pair of pants. Registration for each session is $25 for LACA members and $35 for non-members. Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details LACA 10-Minute Play Fest LACA 10-Minute Play Fest May 18, 2024 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA See more details • • • • •
19 Sunday Family Fun Day! Sunday Family Fun Day! May 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we will have our family games out at the Creation Station for families to enjoy. Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson May 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can join at any time. Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied. See more details LACA 10-Minute Play Fest LACA 10-Minute Play Fest May 19, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA See more details • • •	20 Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 20, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details •	21 After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 21, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Adult Craft Night 'Glass Mushrooms' w/ Deb Borema Adult Craft Night 'Glass Mushrooms' w/ Deb Borema May 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for the 'Glass Mushrooms' workshop with artist Deb Borema. This Adult Craft Night event will take place on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Experience the joy of creating a fun glass mushrooms with flat glass dots. This workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels and all necessary materials will be provided. Registration is $15 for LACA members and $25 for non-members. Register now at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Adult Craft Night is a popular series of creative workshops that provides a platform for individuals to explore their artistic potential and indulge in unique craft experiences. See more details Art Talk: 'Pop Goes the Weasel' w/ Dan Connolly, Ph.D. Art Talk: 'Pop Goes the Weasel' w/ Dan Connolly, Ph.D. May 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm LACA's Art Talks series is pleased to present Pop Goes the Weasel: Pop Art and the Critique of Consumerism a lecture by art historian Dan Connolly, Ph.D. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. and is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5. Pop Goes the Weasel examines how Modernism continually sought to give expression to the conditions of living, so the consumerism of the 60s and the beginning of its rejection is the focus of Pop-Art and the rise of (re-emergence) of art that is critical of art markets and marketing in general. The Art Talks series explores different art forms and styles through hour-long presentations. Connolly will guide attendees through the history, techniques, and significance of each topic. A session for questions and discussions follows the presentation. See more details ** Private Group Private Group ** May 21, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Performance Hall JCI Ludington GMM See more details • • • •	22 Uke Group Uke Group May 22, 2024 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Unframed Gallery See more details International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon May 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks. Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10) This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position. The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 22, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema May 22, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form. See more details Evening music jam session Evening music jam session May 22, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA The evening music jam session will convene in the LACA courtyard. Please bring a mask for cases where physical distance may be unable to maintain. See more details Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose Teen Theatre Program w/ Kara Rose May 22, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.) This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone. See more details ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ w/ Mary Case (part 2 of 2) ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ w/ Mary Case (part 2 of 2) May 22, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mary Case for her ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ workshop at LACA! In this two-part workshop, you'll have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind mug. No experience is necessary. During the workshop, Mary will guide you through molding slabs of clay to create unique mugs. She will demonstrate various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to personalize your own project. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Registration per session is $45 for LACA members and $55 for non-members, and all supplies are included. On the last session, Wednesday, May 22, you will have the chance to glaze your projects. Alternatively, you can choose your glaze color for Mary to apply. Once the mugs have gone through the final kiln firing, you can pick them up at LACA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Mary, a local artist, instructor, and gallery owner in Ludington! For more information about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, please visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details • • • • • • •	23 Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! May 23, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 23, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 23, 2024 10:00 pm - May 24, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • •	24 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 23, 2024 10:00 pm - May 24, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! May 24, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details • •	25 Memorial Craft will be @ the Creation Station! Memorial Craft will be @ the Creation Station! May 25, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Come create a fun Memorial Craft today at the Creation Station from 11-1 pm. Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in! See more details •
26 Sunday Puzzle Day Fun! Sunday Puzzle Day Fun! May 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we have floor puzzles on every floor. Lets see how many get completed in 4 hours! Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson May 26, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can join at any time. Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied. See more details • •	27	28 After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 28, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Ludington Area Arts Council board meeting Ludington Area Arts Council board meeting May 28, 2024 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm via Google Meet Ludington Area Arts Council Monthly Board Meeting -- Public welcome See more details • •	29 After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 29, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema Workshop Wednesday w/ Deb Borema May 29, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form. See more details Evening music jam session Evening music jam session May 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431, USA The evening music jam session will convene in the LACA courtyard. Please bring a mask for cases where physical distance may be unable to maintain. See more details • • •	30 Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! Preschool Sensory Play for Toddlers! May 30, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures May 30, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20) Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25) Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25) Thursday, May 2 Thursday, May 9 Thursday, May 16 Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. ‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. PDF consent form Google From consent form Daily Schedule 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project 5:15 p.m. Pick Up This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 30, 2024 10:00 pm - May 31, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • •	31 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers May 30, 2024 10:00 pm - May 31, 2024 2:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! May 31, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details • •

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