Calendar -- 2003/07

Tues., July 1. Deadline for Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) mini-grants fiscal year 2004. For information contact Susan Burack at sburack@up.net.

Adrienne Starr, accompanied by Stephen Sulich at the piano, performs during the Pine Mountain Music Festival Young Artists Recital on June 30 at Gloria Dei Church, Hancock. (Photo by Adam Johnson)

Adrienne Starr, accompanied by Stephen Sulich at the piano, performs during the Pine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF) Young Artists Recital on June 30 at Gloria Dei Church, Hancock. Visit the PMMF Web site for their schedule of musical events in the Houghton, Marquette and Iron Mountain areas through July 13. (Photo © 2003 Adam Johnson. Reprinted with permission.)

Tues., 07/01, 10 a.m. Organ Workshop led by Jerome Butera. Pine Mountain Music Festival. First Congregational Church, Lake Linden.

Wed., 07/02, 7:30 p.m. Jerome Butera Organ Recital. Pine Mountain Music Festival. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Linden.

Thurs. 07/03, 11a.m. - noon. Pre-School Art. Community Arts Center. 482-2333.

Thurs. 07/03, Noon - 3 p.m. Ahmeek Village “Art in the Park.” In the Village Hall in case of rain. 337- 4706.

Thurs. 07/03. South Range Centennial Events/Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Photo Display. Elementary School. Noon - 4 p.m. Copper Range Historical Museum. Noon - 5 p.m. Painesdale Mine and Shaft Tours. “Borderline” at the Range Lounge.

Thurs. 07/03, 7 p.m. Daniell Park Concerts. Coyote Moon. Cheap Therapy. Third and Pewabic Street. Laurium. In case of rain at the arena.

Thurs. 07/03, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons presents Yoga With Cindi, an eight-session beginner course meeting Monday and Thursday evenings through July 28, taught by Cindi Buenzli, a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Ramblin' Rose Gallery, Mohawk. No previous yoga experience is necessary, and the class is open to students ages 12 and up, unless accompanied by an adult. Class size will be limited and pre-registration is required. The cost is $45 for all eight classes or $8 per session. Family discounts, Renee’ Stemler Memorial Scholarships and bartering are available. Ideas for bartering include, but are not limited to, gardening, cleaning, helping in the office, donating art supplies, teaching an art or craft, or posting flyers. For more information,call 337-4706 or email staff@keweenawkrayons.com.

Fri., 07/04. South Range Centennial Events/Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Photo Display. Elementary School. Noon - 4 p.m. Copper Range Historical Museum. 2:30 p.m. Parade. 6 p.m. Polka Dance, Eagles. Fireworks at dusk.

Fri., 07/04. Horse Tail Scramble. Keweenaw Land Trust fundraiser. 1 p.m., 10k Trail Run and 5k Fitness Walk; 2:30 p.m., Scramble Awards Ceremony followed by Heart & Hands Award; 3 p.m., Feast and Games and Music.

Fri., 07/04, 9 p.m. - midnight. The Wheels Trio (or is it a quartet?) Northern Lights (Ameurasia) Houghton. This is easy listening -- standards and forever popular songs.

Sat., 07/05. South Range Centennial Events/Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Photo Display. Elementary School. Noon - 4 p.m. Copper Range Historical Museum. Noon - 5 p.m. Painesdale Mine and Shaft Tours. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jan Arnold. VFW Post. “Slick Nickel” at the Range Lounge.

Sat., 07/05, 7 p.m. Old Time Hymn and Patriotic Music Sing-a-Long. Houghton County Heritage Center, Lake Linden. Ice Cream Social to follow. 482-6574.

Sat., 07/05, 10 p.m. LAVA LAVA ! Michigan House, Calumet. See a flying red dreadlock HOOTENANY! Various local band members including Randy Wakeham, Shawn Badanjek, Tom Alwin, Mike LaBeau, Mephisto.

Sun., 07/06. South Range Centennial Events/Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Photo Display. Elementary School. Noon - 4 p.m. Copper Range Historical Museum.

Mon., Tues., Wed., July 7, 8, 9, at 7 p.m. Calumet Players Auditions for My Fair Lady to be presented September 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 at the Calumet Theatre. Calumet Players building, 401 Sixth St., Calumet, kitty corner from the theater. No experience necessary, but it is helpful. If you will be auditioning for a part, please bring, if possible, a piece to sing and a copy for the rehearsal pianist. Those interested in working backstage, or off stage, should leave their name, phone number and area of interest. Possible areas are: Costumes, Construction, Props, Lighting, Show Crew, Make-up, Painting, Publicity, Sound. Actors questions to Tom at 337-2250. Other questions to Ken at 337-0100.

Wed., 07/09. Noon – 3 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons Summer Art Program. Ramblin' Rose Arts Center, Mohawk. 337-4706.

Wed., 07/09. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Garden Marker Demo and Workshop. Allouez Park, Mohawk. At Ramblin’ Rose Arts Center in case of rain. 337-4706.

Wed., 07/09. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Kids Make Art. Community Arts Center. 482-2333.

Wed., 07/09. 7 p.m. Calumet Players Auditions for My Fair Lady (See above) 401 Sixth St, Calumet.

Thurs., 07/10. 11a.m. - noon. Pre-School Art. Community Arts Center. 482-2333.

Thurs., 07/10. Noon - 3 p.m. Ahmeek Village “Art in the Park.” In the Village Hall in case of rain. 337- 4706.

Thurs., 07/10. 7 p.m. Mountain Echo Band. Daniell Park Concerts. Third and Pewabic Street. Laurium. In case of rain at the arena.

Thurs., 07/10. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free yoga demonstration at Keweenaw Krayons in Mohawk No previous yoga experience is necessary. Yoga With Cindi, an eight-session beginner course meets Monday and Thursday evenings through July 28 -- taught by Cindi Buenzli, a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Ramblin' Rose Gallery, Mohawk. The class is open to students ages 12 and up, unless accompanied by an adult. Class size will be limited and pre-registration is required. The cost is $45 for all eight classes or $8 per session. Family discounts, Renee’ Stemler Memorial Scholarships and bartering are available. Ideas for bartering include, but are not limited to, gardening, cleaning, helping in the office, donating art supplies, teaching an art or craft, or posting flyers. For more information,call 337-4706 or email staff@keweenawkrayons.com.

Thurs., 07/10. 7:30 p.m. Pine Mountain Music Festival. Voice Master Class Demonstration. Portage Lake Church. Houghton.

Fri., 07/11. Noon - 3 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons Summer Art Program. Ramblin' Rose Arts Center, Mohawk. 337-4706.

Fri., 07/11. 55th Annual Strawberry Festival. Chassell. Visit the Einerlei Web site for details.

Fri., 07/11. EDITOR'S NOTE: Correction: The Reception for “Wind Flowers” at the Turquoise Gallery, Hancock, posted earlier, was in error. This reception has been postponed because the exhibit of fabrics by Phyllis Fredendall, professor of Fiber Design, Finlandia University International School of Art and Design, and Turkish Traditional Fabrics is extended through July 15. This exhibit offers examples of dying techniques such as shibori, corn resist, fiber reactive dyes, batik, and fold dyed fabrics produced by Fredendall, as well as exotic hand-woven fabrics produced by Turkish traditional artists.

Fri., 07/11. Club Indigo: 6 p.m. dinner; 7:15 p.m. movie, High Noon, classic Western starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Calumet Theatre. Calumet. 337-2610. Film critic Joe Kirkish notes, "High Noon has been dubbed the greatest Western of all times and the first to include that climactic facing of good and evil on a dusty Western street in a charismatic, slow build-up of tension in near real time that culminates in an explosion of violence during the final 20-minutes." Chef Eric Karvonen of Eagle River's Fitzgerald Restaurant offers again his Southwestern feast, headed by outdoor grilled steaks, backed by a gourmet version of a regal banquet from that region. The buffet and film combination is still $13, with $3.50 for the film alone. The July Club Indigo is sponsored by Peggy and Don Kauppi's Mariner North of Copper Harbor.

Fri., 07/11. 8 p.m. International Folk Dancing. Community Arts Center (back door). 482-3893.

Sat., 07/12. 55th Annual Strawberry Festival. Chassell. Visit the Einerlei Web site for details.

Sat., 07/12. 2 p.m. Friends of Fashion Vintage Fashion Show. Chassell Heritage Center.

Sat., 07/12. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reading the Landscape: Water’s Edge. Investigate the water’s edge wetland and watershed of Gratiot Lake with environmental educator Bonnie Hay, botanist Janet Marr, and pastel artist Jennifer Slack. Eagle Harbor Community Center. 289-4514. See George's Eagle Harbor Web for details on the Reading the Landscape program.

Sun. 07/13. Strawberry Social Fundraiser for Keweenaw County’s Far North Arts Summer Programs. Fitzgerald’s, Eagle River. 337- 4706.

Sun. 07/13. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Art in the Garden Flower and Art Show. Bluffs. Houghton. 482-2333.

Sun. 07/13. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Art in the Garden Tasting and Auction. Bluffs. Houghton. 482-2333.

Thurs. 07/17. 11 a.m. - noon. Pre-School Art. Community Arts Center. 482-2333.

Thurs. 07/17. Noon – 3 p.m. Ahmeek Village “Art in the Park.” In the Village Hall in case of rain. 337- 4706.

Thurs. 07/17. 7 p.m. Musical Presentation by Lindsay Maki. Chassell Heritiage Center. 523-4612.

Thurs. 07/17. 7 p.m. Daniell Park Concerts. Third and Pewabic Street. Laurium. In case of rain at the arena.

Thurs. 07/17. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Reception. Reclaimed Quilts and Charm Dolls. Leslee Nelson. Finlandia University Finnish- American Heritiage Center, Hancock. Nelson's work transforms abandoned quilt blocks, fabric pieces and lace fragments long treasured but never utilized into powerful art pieces that explore the themes of ancestry, womanhood, healing and creative expression. The artist will give a brief talk at the reception, which is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Thurs. 07/17. 10 p.m. to close. Steppin' In It will be at the Michigan House Café in Calumet.

Fri. 07/18. Noon - 3 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons Summer Art Program. Ramblin' Rose Arts Center, Mohawk. 337-4706.

Fri. 07/18. 8 p.m. International Folk Dancing. Community Arts Center (back door). 482-3893.

Sat. 07/19. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reading the Landscape: Plant Community. Eagle Harbor Community Center. 289-4514. See George's Eagle Harbor Web for details on the Reading the Landscape program.

Sat. 07/19. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Appliqué Quilting. Yarns and Threads, Lake Linden. 296-9568.

Sat. 07/19. 8 p.m. Kentucky Headhunters. Calumet Theatre. Calumet. 337-2610.

Sat. 07/19. 9 p.m. - midnight. Cheap Therapy -- Latest Geezer Rock band to hit the streets. Upper Deck Lounge. Ramada Inn. Hancock.

Sun. 07/20. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wild Flowers Appliqué. Yarns and Threads. Lake Linden. 296-2610.

Sun. 07/20. 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. The public is invited to participate in a free workshop conducted by Michael Gibson-Faith of the Michigan Office of the American Friends (Quakers) Service Committee. BHK Child Development Center Conference Room, Waterworks Street, Houghton. Mr. Gibson-Faith will present the LARA method of non-violent dialogue. LARA consists of Listen, Affirm, Respond and Add Information -- a nonviolent approach to communication that helps turn verbal confrontations into opportunities for sincere dialogue. Along with instruction, the workshop will include time to practice nonviolent dialogue, focusing on challenging questions, and will suggest how to put the skills learned at the training into practice. For directions or information see the website at www.kuuf.net or call 523-4748. The program is sponsored by the Social Action Committee of the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Sun. 07/20. 2 p.m. - ? Sixth Annual Music in the Park. Allouez Township Park, Mohawk. See Organized Chaos Web site for details.

Mon. 07/21. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Forum on "Homosexuality and Religion." Dow 641 on the Michigan Tech campus. Religious leaders discuss the path towards affirmation, support and full participation of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons at all levels within religious life. Participants will include Michael Gibson-Faith of the American Friends Service Committee, Fr. Ted Durst of the Trinity Episcopal Church and Rev. Sydney Morris of the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. This event is sponsored by the Keweenaw Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). For more information call 337-8469, email keweenawpflag@yahoo.com or visit the PFLAG Web site.

Tues. 07/22. 7 p.m. Lecture by the executive director of the Genealogical Society of Finland, Finnish-American Heritage Center, Hancock. Leif Mether, a Turku, Finland, native who is currently working as a volunteer in the Finnish-American Historical Archives at Finlandia University, will provide information on how to trace Finnish and Finnish-American genealogy using archival and electronic resources. The workshop is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. For information call the Center at (906) 487-7347.

Tues. 07/22. 7:30 p.m. Studio North Opera will present a program of opera scenes, "Lovers and Lunatics," at St. Peter's-By-the-Sea Church, Eagle Harbor, as part of the Keweenaw County Far North Arts Alive Series in partnership with Keweenaw Krayons. The program includes scenes from Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, Werther by Jules Massenet, Rigoletto and Don Carlo by Giuseppe Verdi, Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti and Franz Josef Haydn's The World on the Moon (Il mondo della luna). The concert is open to the public: general audience $10, students and senior citizens $6.

Wed. 07/23. 2 p.m. Studio North Opera will present a children's opera scenes concert at St. Peter's-By-the-Sea Church, Eagle Harbor, as part of the Keweenaw County Far North Arts Alive Series in partnership with Keweenaw Krayons. The program will feature some scenes from Tuesday evening's concert and will also include scenes from Mozart's The Magic Flute and Kurt Weil's "Ice Cream Sextet" from his opera Street Scene. This afternoon children's concert is open to the public with no admission charged; however, donations will be accepted for Keweenaw Krayons. Kermit's Keweenaw Kids will provide some bus transportation for Keweenaw County Youth and their parents/guardians.

Otto Tolonen, Finnish classical guitarist (Photo courtesy Finlandia University)

Wed. 07/23, Thurs. 07/24, Fri. 07/25. 8 p.m. Fifth Annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival: Concerts by Musicians from the Sibelius Music Academy of Helsinki, Finland. Calumet Theatre. This year's concerts will feature classical selections performed by a Baroque quartet, a piano and violin duo and a classical guitarist. The quartet-Volante, is comprised of Pauliina Fred, flute; Minna Kangas, violin; Vappu Helasvuo, viola; and Heidi Peltoniemi, cello. The group specializes in Swedish-Finnish music of the Gustavian era, such as the compositions of Crusell and Wesström. Duo Desim is made up of Johanna Nieminen, violin, and Elisa Järvi, piano, and will be performing works from Mozart, Sibelius, Grieg, Rautavaara and Byström, to name a few. Finally, Otto Tolonen will be playing classical guitar. For more information, please contact Jo Lorichon, Exec. Director of Communications, Finlandia University, at 906-487-7373 or for tickets, please call the Calumet Theatre at 906-337-2610.

Fri. 07/25. 25th Keweenaw Bay Maawanji-iding (Powwow): Honoring Our Past. 10 a.m.: Lighting of the Sacred fire and feast. 7 p.m.: Grand Entry. 10 p.m. to midnight: Litefoot Concert and Youth Social. Ojibwa Campground. Baraga. Lots of great food, dancing, vendors, conversation. Cost: $3/day or $5/for entire powwow. Questions? Email jmarola@mtu.edu.

Fri. 07/25. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rag Rug Weaving Workshop. Keweenaw County Historical Society. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. 906-289-1514 or 906-289-4660.

Fri. 07/25. Noon - 3 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons Summer Art Program. Ramblin' Rose Arts Center, Mohawk. 337-4706.

Fri. 07/25. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closing reception social for Omphale Gallery's July exhibition, "Open Door," featuring the artists, live music and a light summer buffet. August's Exhibit, "Heritage...By The Seats of Our Past," will open on July 30 and run through the end of August. Chairs as art or art as chairs are the themes. Artists interested in displaying work in this show need to get their work to Omphale by Monday, July 28, 4 p.m. Omphale hours: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat: 12 noon - 4 p.m. or call 337-1522 (ask for Julie). Omphale Gallery is at 431 Fifth Street, Calumet.

Fri. 07/25. 8 p.m. International Folk Dancing. Community Arts Center (back door). 337-5650.

Fri. 07/25. 8 p.m. Sibelius Music Festival: Volante. Pauliina Fred, flute; Minna Kangas, violin; Vappu Helasvuo, viola; and Heidi Peltoniemi, cello. Calumet Theatre. 337-2610.

Fri. 07/25. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. RHYTHM KITCHEN! With Special Guest, Justin Plichta. Ameurasia Ballroom (Superior Room). Plenty of room to dance. Cover $2.

Sat. 07/26. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rag Rug Weaving Workshop. Keweenaw County Historical Society. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. 906-289-1514 or 906-289-4660.

Sat. 07/26. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reading the Landscape: Geology Walk. Eagle Harbor Community Center. 289-4514. See George's Eagle Harbor Web for details on the Reading the Landscape program.

Sat. 07/26. 25th Keweenaw Bay Maawanji-iding (Powwow): Honoring Our Past. 11 a.m.: Fry Bread Championship. Noon: Specials and Memorial. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Grand Entry. 4 p.m.: Youth (up to age 16) Two Step Championship. 11:30 p.m.: Midnight Two Step Championship and Drum Challenge. Lots of great food, dancing, vendors, conversation. Cost: $3/day or $5/for entire powwow. Questions? Email jmarola@mtu.edu.

Sat. 07/26. 10 p.m. Algoma at Nuttini's. Hancock. Featuring Shawny B. and The Lumberjanes' own Melissa D. No cover.

Sun. 07/27. 25th Keweenaw Bay Maawanji-iding (Powwow): Honoring Our Past. 1 p.m.: Grand Entry.

Sun. 07/27. 7 p.m. Finnish American Singers of Michigan. Calumet Theatre. 337-2610.

Tues. 07/29. 6 p.m. Keweenaw County EDC meeting. 7 p.m. Keweenaw County Zoning/Planning Commission meeting. Courthouse. Eagle River.

Tues. 07/29. “Jazz by the Setting Sun." Community Lawn next to the Courthouse in Eagle River. 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. TUFF STUFF --8-piece rock/blues Horn Band. Mike Irish, leader/guitar/arranger/vocals; Charles White, keyboards/vocals/percussion; Kirstin White, vocals/percussion; Bill "Dr. Groove" Caskey, bass; Mark "da Loosh" Lucier, drums; with The Blue Collar Horns: Scott "Bodini" Veenstra, trumpet/percussion/vocals; Jenny "Rock-it" Veenstra, trumpet/percussion/vocals; Paul "Brotha" Johnson, tenor sax/percussion. Opening the evening (6 p.m -6:45 p.m.) will be Ms. Behavin' and her band made up of Gail English, Mark McEvers and Rob Fritz. 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. will feature the Copper Country debut of Bill Caskey and his group. Second annual “Best Dressed Picnic” Contest. Pack your dinner, bring your china (or not), pick out a place on the lawn and set up. Prizes will be given for the most creative picnic area. “Box Desserts” made by area restaurants and Keweenaw Krayons Traditions Alive Youth will be available for bid. For more information call Keweenaw Krayons at 337-4706 or email staff@KeweenawKrayons.com.

Thurs. 07/31. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Copper Country business owners and residents concerned about the health and diversity of the area's business community are invited to a meeting at the Holiday Inn Express in Houghton. Wal-Mart plans to build a supercenter in this area (either an expansion of their present store in Houghton -- to nearly double its size -- or a new store in a neighboring township). This meeting will allow the business community to share concerns about a supercenter's potential impact. Other Wal-Mart supercenters bring to the local market such items as inexpensive groceries, flowers, hardware, in-store banks, hair salons, jewelry, wedding supplies, photo development and automotive and other services.

Future event: Vendors needed: Artists and vendors are wanted for the annual Thimbleberry Jam Fest in Mohawk which draws 300 to 500 attendees. This year’s festival will be on Tuesday, August 12, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Allouez Township Park in Mohawk. For a $10 donation, artists and vendors may set up a booth at the festival. Electricity is provided, but artists and vendors must supply their own table and chairs. They must also have at least one item for sale that includes the thimbleberry theme. To receive an artist/vendor application for the festival or to obtain more information, contact Keweenaw Krayons by phone at 337-4706, by e-mail at staff@keweenawkrayons.com or visit the Keweenaw Krayons Web site.

July 2003 Calendar

Updated 07/25/2003



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