{"id":15755,"date":"2016-01-26T13:39:46","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T18:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=15755"},"modified":"2016-01-28T16:01:01","modified_gmt":"2016-01-28T21:01:01","slug":"february-programming-at-the-dennos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=15755","title":{"rendered":"February programming at the Dennos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 4, 2016
\n10:00am-11:00am
\nCaravanserai: American Voices
\n<\/em>Educational Performance for K-12 groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserve seats by contacting Jason Dake at 231-995-1029<\/a> or jdake@nmc.edu<\/a><\/strong>
\nCaravanserai\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 11, 2016
\n7:00pm-9:00pm
\nThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution<\/em> by Stanley Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free admission<\/strong>
\nA 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<\/p>\n

Friday, February 19, 2016
\n10:00am-11:00am
\nMusic that Matters: Reverend Robert Jones & Matt Watroba<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Educational Performance for K-12 groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reserve seats by contacting Jason Dake at 231-995-1029<\/a> or jdake@nmc.edu<\/a><\/strong>
\nRev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 27, 2016
\n9:00am-4:00pm
\nBeginning Rigid Heddle Weaving<\/strong><\/p>\n

$85 – Register online at mynorthtickets.com<\/a> or by calling (800)836-0717<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

SUPPLIES NEEDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n