The Bay Area Art Association  Visit page >>  The Bay Area Art Association originally formed as a collection of art guilds and is now working to serve the community and encourage local artists through several annual programs. The association offers art scholarships, presents a membership show in the Bonifas gallery each May, and plans artist gatherings to share ideas and promote artistic growth. Volunteers from the Bay Area Art Association organize the juried Waterfront Art Festival in Ludington Park in Escanaba on the first Saturday of August each summer, which attracts 2,000 visitors and over 70 exhibiting artists. The Bay Area Art Association is open to all artists and art enthusiasts. For information to become a member, call president Janie Paulin at 786-3102. Bay de Noc Choral Society The Bay de Noc Choral Society, under the direction of Ann Wood, performs contemporary and traditional music as well as sacred pieces. The choir presents a Christmas concert and a spring concert along with other community appearances. Next performance will be the April 15 Spring Concert at Bethany Lutheran Church. The choral society is open to all community members. Rehearsals are held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. For more information call Ann Wood at 786-6910. Bay de Noc Community College Ongoing classes in music, drama, writing and art make Bay College a natural partner for the Arts Center. A Gallery with continuing exhibits adds to the fun - call (906) 786-3833 for great educational opportunities! Delta Folks This volunteer group works to bring acoustic music performances to Delta County, including local favorites as well as guest musicians from almost anywhere else. The Delta Folks' popular Friday night concert series is offered at the 8th Street Coffeehouse, 720 Ludington St., Escanaba, this season (2007) on the second Friday of the month. Most concerts are $5. Members are needed. No musical skills are necessary to join. For more information, contact Kathryn Morski at katmorski@uplogon.com or call the 8th Street Coffeehouse at 789-9174. Friends of the Escanaba Public Library In 1988, a group of library supporters joined together to establish the Friends of the Escanaba Public Library. With a dedicated 15-member board and countless volunteers, the Friends have provided support to the Library in a number of ways. Through contributions from the public in the form of memorial and commemorative gifts, the Friends supplement the Library's regular budget with the purchase of books and special supplies. Every year the Friends provide generous support to the Library's Summer Reading Program and other activities in the Children's Room. Call the Library at 789-7323 for information. International Folk Dancers The first, third and fifth Mondays of each month, join the International Folk Dancers in the Bonifas Gallery. The group enjoys a variety of line and circle dances from around the world under the leadership of Sue Robishaw. No need for a partner or fancy clothes. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. with a review session for new members or those who'd like a refresher. Regular sessions begin at 7. A small donation is requested. For more information call (906) 644-2598. Players de Noc As Delta County's community theater company since 1965, Players de Noc boasts a troupe of talented local performers and a strong community following. This volunteer company presents four productions each year in the Bonifas Arts Center's 240-seat theater. Tickets for each production are available at Gust Asp convenience store, 616 Ludington Street in Escanaba. Season tickets are available by calling (906) 789-7468. UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS: Man of LaMancha March 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8 p.m.; March 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets $12 Steel Magnolias April 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5 at 8 p.m.; April 29 at 2 p.m. The Remnants Barbershop Chorus In addition to performing at community events throughout the year, the Remnants host the popular "Harvest of Harmony" concert with guest barbershop groups every October at the Escanaba Junior High Auditorium. Next performance will be a concert in the Bonifas Theater on March 24 at 7 p.m. Males 18 or older are invited to rehearse at the Gladstone Legion Post on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. For information call Bill Ehrhardt at 789-9420 or Don Bjorklund at 428-9563.