Due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government and subsequent furloughing of National Parks Service staff, the Dennos Museum Center must cancel the Sunday with a Ranger program on October 20, 2013. Depending on the future availability of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore staff, the program may be rescheduled at a later date. (more…)
For a spooky good time be sure to attend Halloween Fest 2.0! DJ, black light party, costume contest and more! (more…)
The NMC soccer club split a pair of matches this past weekend. On Friday, the team traveled to Big Rapids and defeated Ferris State University soccer club 1-0. On Sunday the team went on the road again and faced a tough Grand Valley State University soccer club, falling 5-0. (more…)
The next NMC intramural sport starts soon! Sign up for volleyball today! (more…)
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in association with the 75th Anniversary of folk music collector Alan Lomax’s journey through Michigan, will present the singer/songwriter Lee Murdock on Friday, November 1 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com . (more…)
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 the Michigan Global Awareness Consortium offers the first presentation of its 2013-14 academic year’s series. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Timothy Fitzgerald Young, who is the founder and president of Food for Thought. He also serves on the Foundation Board of NMC and was honored as NMC Alumni of The Year in 2012. (more…)
NMC Outreach Services’ Passport Student Lecture Series continues in October with international student Iris Perederiy who will speak to attendees about Russia.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, October 17 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Rhythmic Circus’ current touring production, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!, on Saturday, October 26 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $35 advance, $40 at the door and $30 for museum members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com . (more…)
The Dennos Museum Center is pleased to announce the acquisition of two important contemporary Asian art works for the collection. (more…)
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will continue its tradition of exhibiting the Cape Dorset Annual Graphics Collection October 13 through December 1, 2013 with the sale of prints beginning Friday, October 18 at 6 PM reception that is free and open to the public. (more…)
Want a different kind of spring break? Alternative Spring Break is a great way to get out of Michigan and experience something amazing. Join a team of volunteers that will help rebuild the tornado-devastated Oklahoma. Alternative Spring Break has extended their deadline and is accepting applications until Monday Oct 14th, APPLY NOW! http://www.
NMC Soccer Club completed a 3-game weekend sweep by defeating Cornerstone University Reserves 3-1 on Saturday and defeating Lake Superior State University Soccer Club 2-1 and 4-3 on Sunday. NMC Soccer Club travels to Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University this weekend to play against club teams from both schools. (more…)
NMC Soccer Club hosts two home soccer matches this weekend. On Saturday, October 5th, NMC plays Cornerstone University Reserves at 3:30 pm. On Sunday, October 6th, plays Lake Superior State University Soccer Club at 11 am and 1:30 pm. All matches are free to attend and played at the Coast Guard Soccer Complex at 1200 Access Rd, Traverse City.
The Virtual Tourist Eighth Wonder of the World contest is in the final stretch with September 30 the last day for voting. Sleeping Bear Dunes is still in the top 25 of about 350 submissions so we would like to finish strong. Please remember to vote and encourage your employees, friends, family and guests to vote too. If you are involved with social media add this information as a post to get more people involved. Remember, you can vote once per day!
To make your voting simple just click on this link Eighth Wonder of the World and type “sleeping” into the search box and click on “Search” and Sleeping Bear Dunes will come right up to click on and register your vote.
Thanks for your support.
Brad Van Dommelen
President and CEO
Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Student Government Association officer elections will be held Friday, September 27 from 1pm – 2pm in Health Science building, room 100. Voting is open to the entire NMC student body. Student Government Association officers are the face of the student body, make your voice heard by coming out to vote!
Want to travel and help out those in need during your spring break? The Alternative Spring Breaks student group is seeking applicants for 2014 Spring Break!
Past trips have gone to New Orleans, LA to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. This year the group plans on traveling to a new part of the country that has been devastated by a natural disaster such as Moore, OK or the New Jersey Coast.
TIME is RUNNING OUT! Applications are due this Friday, September 27.
For more information and to apply visit: http://www.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present several workshops and public programs in relation to the 2013-2014 exhibition season. Public programs are open to visitors with paid museum admission. Workshops range from half-day to multiple days and feature local and regional artists who will demonstrate and teach techniques in a variety of media. Registration is open to the public, and all are welcome to participate. Registrations may be made by calling the 231-995-1573, or online at www.dennosmuseum.org; click on “Box Office,” then “Buy Tickets Now.” Questions about workshops should be forwarded to the Dennos Education Department at 231-995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 – 6:00-8:00pm
POETRY SLAM: A Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop with Ann Bardens-McClellan
Janis Room at the Dennos Museum Center
FREE with paid admission ($4 for children and college students with ID; $6 adults; Free for members and NMC students with ID)
Join us for a reading and signing of Journey to the Centre with poet Ann Bardens-McClellan, followed by a workshop for anyone interested in writing a poem inspired by artwork in the galleries. Light refreshments will be served. Groups of 4 or more please call ahead, 231-995-1029.
Wednesday & Thursday, October 16-17, 2013 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
PAINTING WORKSHOP: “Do a Landscape, Then Do Something to the Landscape” with Hank Feeley
Janis Room at the Dennos Museum Center & NMC Grounds
Bring your lunch
$40 members / $50 non-members (includes $2 ticket fee)
The exhibition, Art of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, features many works that were painted outdoors or “en plein air.” Artist Hank Feeley will present a two day workshop incorporating traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration. With the instructor’s guidance you will paint a vivid landscape in an outdoor setting, and then add imaginative or unexpected elements to your work. This workshop is great for those just learning or artists who need to change things up.
Billy Collins writes, “If Hank Feeley were not so strikingly original, I would say that he stands at the intersection of Magritte and Marvel Comics, but as it is, he has his own way of disorienting the viewer so we can see again, now with our perception refreshed.”
Paradoxically, Feeley is a graduate of both Harvard Business School and The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). He is a lecturer and visiting artist at both Ox-Bow and SAIC, and is represented by First Street Gallery in New York and Packer/Schopf Gallery in Chicago. Feeley’s work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally. His best-selling book, Painting the Magic of Sleeping Bear Country, was published recently by Leelanau Press.
Sunday, October 20, 2013 – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: An Introduction to the View Camera with Gregory D. Seman
At the Good Harbor Dock Pilings
(location: Off M-22 at the northern end of Good Harbor Trail/Co. Road 651)
$17 members / $22 non-members (includes $2 ticket fee)
In conjunction with his book and exhibition, Shine On, photographer Gregory D. Seman will demonstrate the use of his 8×10” film view camera during twilight hours on the Lake Michigan shoreline at Good Harbor. Participants are encouraged to bring their own camera for use on location. The fee for this workshop includes a boxed meal; menu is available online when you register. Participant will be responsible for paying admission to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, based on applicable rates, found at http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com .
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan in 1959, Traverse City became Gregory D. Seman’s adopted hometown in 1990. Greg’s lifelong fascination of black and white photography began at age twelve, when he taught himself to develop film and contact print; a passion that has continued to this day. He now photographs with 4×5 and 8×10 inch film cameras, exposing and developing each sheet of film individually, and printing the black and white negative himself on silver gelatin paper in the darkroom. The effort applied to each negative and print reflects Greg’s respect and passion for Michigan and his intention to portrait its uniqueness.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more 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.
Northwestern Michigan College’s own iDance Group will be hosting a “Spanish Masquerade!” Saturday, October 26. Participants can come and loose themselves to the magic of Dance, with hours of partner dancing and an optional Tango workshop beforehand.
The iDance group has been hosting Opera House Dances for over least nine years now, and they hope to continue this tradition for many years to come. All profits received from ticket sales will help fund future and current iDance events such as this one, along with any other events the group hosts.
Hors D’oeuvres will be provided.
Tango Workshop:
Time: 6:00-7:30p p.m. Doors open at 5:30.
$2.00 Students (Seniors 62+) $5.00 Public
Spanish Masquerade:
Starts at 8 p.m. Ends at 12:30 a.m.
$5.00 Students (Seniors 62+) $12.00 Public
Optional Unveiling of Masks at 10 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the City Opera House Box Office, online, or at the door. Please be aware that tickets will be sold separately the night of, and you will be asked to go back downstairs to purchase your ticket for the dance after 7:30 p.m.
For more information, visit their Facebook group!
Click the link in the Event section to access the event page, or click here.