Affiliate Organizations
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 or to become a member, call president Rose Peltier at 786-9167.
Art News Fall of 2011:
Bay Area Art Association just completed its 40th successful Waterfront Art Festival in Ludington Park, and added the gift of a community concert series as well. What are they up to next?
“Artist Gatherings will take place at 6:30 p.m. the first Mondays of October, November, February and March,” said President Rose Peltier. Dates are not firm yet, but presenters include Al Hansen creating raku fish, Mike Delke demonstrating simple woodcarving, Sharon Fosmo sharing watercolor, and Christine Groleau leading mixed media. Reservations are necessary to attend. For information email bayarts11@gmail.com, or call Peltier at 786-9167.
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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.
The choral society is open to all community members. Rehearsals are held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church beginning on September 13. All voices are welcomed. For more information call Ann Wood at 786-6910.
Art News Fall 2011:
Choral Society’s Christmas Concert is slated for Sunday, December 4th, at Bethany. Donations are accepted at the door.
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.
The choral society is open to all community members. Rehearsals are held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church beginning on September 13. All voices are welcomed. For more information call Ann Wood at 786-6910.
Art News Fall 2011:
Choral Society’s Christmas Concert is slated for Sunday, December 4th, at Bethany. Donations are accepted at the door.
Ongoing classes in music, drama, writing and art make Bay College a natural partner for the Arts Center. Two Galleries with continuing exhibits and a new Performing Arts Center add to the fun - call (906) 786-3833 for great educational opportunities!
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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 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 Jan Berg at (906) 474-6287.
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 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 Jan Berg at (906) 474-6287.
Friends of the Escanaba Public Library
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.
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.
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 Bonfias Arts Center's 240-seat theater.
Tickets for each production are available at the Bonifas Fine Art Center, 700 1st Avenue South in Escanaba. Season tickets are available by calling (906) 789-7468.
International Folk Dancers
Join the Bay de Noc International Folk Dancers on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in the Bonifas Studio from September to May, 7:00-9:00 pm, for a fun evening of dancing from around the world. New dancers are welcome, no experience is necessary and no partner is needed. New dances with instruction are added periodically to keep things interesting. Most dances are non-partner line and circle dances particularly from the Balkan countries, usually taught by Sue Robishaw.
The group is open to anyone interested in learning and dancing a variety of folk dances. There is no formal membership, just come and join in the fun and exercise of dancing in a group. Wear cool, comfortable clothing and non-marking shoes that are not too "grippy" (worn athletic shoes usually work well). A small nightly donation is requested to cover expenses. For more information contact Sue Robishaw, 906-644-2598, sue@manytracks.com, or Carol Irving, 906-786-0331, cirving1204@yahoo.com. Or go to www.manytracks.com/folkdancing.
The Remnants Barbershop Chorus
Men of all ages are invited to join the Remnants Chorus every Monday evening at 7 PM at Carpenters’ Hall, at the corner of 13th and 1st Ave South. The Remnants perform throughout the year at community events, and annually produce the popular Harvest of Harmony concert each fall at the Escanaba Middle School Auditorium. Come join the fun! For more information call Marc Tall at 786-4798.
Art News Fall 2011:
The men of the Remnants Barbershop Chorus are extremely busy putting final touches on the annual Harvest of Harmony ’11, set for Saturday, October 1, at 7 p.m., at the Escanaba Middle School. Besides learning new songs for the show, members have been selling tickets, soliciting sponsors, and finding volunteers to help with back-stage tasks. You can be part of the expected full house by getting your tickets now from your local Remnants or UP Town Girls member.
Headlining the show is the 2007 International Champion Quartet Max Q, barbershop veterans who are as well known for their humor as their harmony. The Remnants Chorus and The Next Generation Quartet will also perform that evening, as will our friends the UP Town Girls. Erika and Emily Cretens, the 19 year-old twins from Gladstone who sang the National Anthem at Lambeau Field before the Family Night game a few weeks ago, will open for us.
