The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents educational programs for the month of February, including two concerts for K-12 groups, a film program, and a weaving workshop. For additional information, visit dennosmuseum.org.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
10:00am-11:00am
Caravanserai: American Voices
Educational Performance for K-12 groups
Reserve seats by contacting Jason Dake at 231-995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu
Caravanserai’s 2015-16 season launches with a first-ever paring of the unique sounds of genre defying Palestinian-American multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Malley, and celebrated Indian-American virtuoso vocalist Zeshan Bagewadi. Their innovative, cross-cultural musical styles reflect the diversity of influences, languages and cultures that infuse the American immigrant experience.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution by Stanley Nelson
Free admission
A new revolutionary culture emerged in the turbulent 1960s, and the Black Panther Party was at the vanguard. Weaving together a treasure trove of rare footage with the voices of a diverse group of people who were there, Stanley Nelson tells the vibrant story of a pivotal movement that feels timely all over again. This film is screened as part of Embrace the Dream events happening throughout the region. Embracethedream.org
Friday, February 19, 2016
10:00am-11:00am
Music that Matters: Reverend Robert Jones & Matt Watroba
Educational Performance for K-12 groups
Reserve seats by contacting Jason Dake at 231-995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu
Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba’s friendship started when they each hosted radio shows on WDET-FM, Detroit. Now, they literally travel the nation extolling the virtues of Music That Matters, performing American roots music that reflects the history, social change, migration, hopes, and dreams of America and its connection to the world.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
$85 – Register online at mynorthtickets.com or by calling (800)836-0717
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom in this full day workshop, including how to set up your loom and how to make a plain weave fabric. Along the way, you will gain understanding of weaving vocabulary and how to follow basic instructions in popular magazines.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Rigid heddle loom with an 8 dent reed/heddle (please ask about possibility of renting)
- All the warping tools that came with loom (warping peg, dowels, heddle hook, etc.)
- 200 yards each of two colors of worsted weight wool. (100% Wool)
- Scissors (Some will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.)
Lunch will be on your own. You are welcome to bring food that can be refrigerated on site, visit nearby restaurants, or order for delivery.
Nancy McRay has been teaching and producing a wide variety of fiber arts since the mid-1980’s. With an MFA from the University of Michigan, plus years of experience as the Fine Arts Coordinator for East Lansing and 10 years as a yarn shop owner, Nancy has knowledge to share, and she loves to share it. Current favorite subjects to teach include Rigid Heddle weaving and tapestry Weaving. But please ask about floor loom weaving, coil basketry and knitting as well!
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.