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Man in the City
On the Cover:
Have you seen the little orange man? The Man in the City Sculpture Project of 40+ sculptures displayed on rooftops throughout the cities of Detroit and Windsor came “Up North” this past summer! Crooked Tree Arts Center brought the Man in the City to the communities we serve where rooftop installations happened throughout the summer. John Sauvé created the Man in the City project in 2008 and has exhibited it on New York City’s High Line and most recently on New York City’s Governors Island. This engaging public arts exhibition is on display now through October 2015 in the following locations—
In August, local sculptor, Sarah Mann, led a Public Art/Public Spaces workshop for 3rd-6th graders featuring the Man in the City. Students created their own Man in the City sculptures which were presented to the public in a colorful installation on the Bidwell Plaza. Pictured on the cover are students Angel Rakoniewski, Simon Baker, Joe Farley, Milo Baumhardt and Jasper Faylor with instructor Sarah Mann.
look up the next time you ’ re in :
• Mackinac Island: The Gate House and Mission Point Resort • Mackinaw City: Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry • Cheboygan: Gildner Gallery • Onaway: Industrial Arts Institute • Cross Village: Legs Inn • Harbor Springs: Irish Boat Shop, Pier Restaurant, Spice Harbor Building • Bay Harbor: The Village of Bay Harbor • Pellston: Nancy Kelly’s • Downtown Petoskey: City Park Grill, Perry Hotel, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Normal Business College Building home of McLean & Eakin Booksellers and Roast & Toast Coffee and Café • M-119 Petoskey: Petoskey Brewing • Charlevoix: Charlevoix Public Library • Boyne City: Cafe Santé
Man
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General Manager, Tyler Gostinger, and Head Brewmaster, Brett Emaneul, with Liz Ahrens high atop Petoskey Brewing on M-119 after installation of their Man in the City sculpture.
CALL FOR ENTRIES november 1-30, 2014
c r o o k e d t r e e a rt s c e n t e r
Man in the City Meets Mackinac: A Day for the Whole Family Sunday, October 19
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2015 JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY
We’ll meet at Shepler’s Dock for a private “Mighty Mac Tour” with Captain Chris Shepler at 10:30 am, then spend the day on the island with special tours at the Man in the City host sites—The Grand Hotel and Mission Point Resort. Return when you’re ready!
EXHIBITION
Visit www.crookedtree.org for details.
The work entered must be dependent primarily
Entries accepted through our online Café entry system at www.crookedtree.org. Open to all Michigan residents and to members of the Crooked Tree Arts Center 18 years or older. on photographic processes. The exhibition runs January 24 through April 4, 2015.
Save the Dates for Another Great Season of SWIRL… Fine Wine, Fine Art, Fine Food and Good Friends! Join us for monthly wine tastings in the galleries at CTAC. Enjoy beautiful art, music by some of our favorite local musicians, wine sampling and delicious food from local purveyors.
Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm • Limited Tickets: $15 advance/$20 day of Swirl
2014/2015 Dates: October 23: Lake Street Market with Bill Wilson Sunday, November 16, 4:00-7:00 pm: $20 advance/$25 at the door Special Holiday Wine Market • Esperance with Pine River Jazz January 22: Twisted Olive with Michelle Chenard February 26: Petoskey Brewing with Pete Kehoe March 26: Toski Sands with Howard Richards April 23: TBA with Jeff Pagel May 28: City Park Grill with Chris Koury Wednesday, August 19, 5:30-8:00 pm: $25 advance/$30 at the door Summer Super Swirl • D&W Fresh Market with multiple performers and entertainment
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2014
OCT. 11 • 8:00 pm GRAMMY winner
PETER MADCAT RUTH WITH MIKE SHIMMIN
NOV. 8 • 8:00 pm LORI SIMS – Critically acclaimed classical pianist NOV. 22 • 7:00 pm family performance
ONE MAN STAR WARS (THE TRILOGY) – An off-Broadway sensation!
Lori Sims
Peter Madcat Ru with Mike Shim th min
The Nutcracker
DEC. 20 • 3:00 and 7:00 pm & DEC. 21 • 3:00 pm
CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER*
– AT HARBOR SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Wars One Man Star ) (the Trilogy
2015
MOJO & the Bayou Gypsie s
JAN. 17 • 8:00 pm Jazz in January –
WESTERN JAZZ QUARTET
FEB. 14 • 8:00 pm CTAC Mardi Gras After Dark with MOJO & THE
BAYOU GYPSIES*
MAR. 21 • 8:00 pm WISAAL – Mediterranean fusion world music Wisaal
Western Jazz Qu
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Reserve your seats for the exciting 2014/2015 Performing Arts Series!
Tickets: $10 students/$25 members/$35 non-members, unless otherwise noted*. Reserve tickets today at www.crookedtree.org, 231.347.4337 or stop by the Arts Center. All performances are at CTAC with the exception of the Nutcracker in December.
PETER MADCAT RUTH WITH MIKE SHIMMIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 8:00 pm
Madcat is “a harmonica virtuoso who is rapidly approaching legend status.” –Performance Magazine GRAMMY Award-winning, Peter Madcat Ruth has an international reputation for his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. Plus he sings, plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jaw-harp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo and other folk instruments from around the world.
eddi Awards
LORI SIMS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 8:00 pm
Internationally known, critically acclaimed and awardwinning classical pianist Lori Sims is a versatile musician with a unique and personal playing style. Jed Distler of Gramophone, writes of her ‘American Classics’ recording, “The superb musicianship and flexible virtuosity Lori Sims reveals both in recital and in her off-the-cuff masterclass keyboard demonstrations manifest themselves throughout this release…”
ONE MAN STAR WARS (THE TRILOGY)
2014
Photo courtesy Vanessa Horning Photography
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • 7:00 pm FAMILY PERFORMANCE
On Friday, September 19, 150 guests joined Crooked Tree Arts Center to honor the following local individuals and organizations working to keep the arts alive in Northern Michigan. The eddi Awards began in 2001 and are presented biennially. Winners are chosen by a nine person jury and are recognized for their artwork or talent in the community.
CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
2014 Recipients:
From Off-Broadway, London’s West End and Lucasfilm’s own conventions—a one man Star Wars that is “Funnier than you could possibly imagine.” –Spin Magazine.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 • 3:00 and 7:00 pm & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 • 3:00 pm
AT HARBOR SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Celebrate the holiday season with a dynamic and beautifully choreographed show for all ages, performed by the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet.
JAZZ IN JANUARY: WESTERN JAZZ QUARTET SATURDAY JANUARY 17 • 8:00 pm
“…imaginative with brilliant flashes of impeccable technique, and a persistence of serious musical intensity.” –The Chronicle Western Jazz Quartet has performed from Boston to Los Angeles and world-wide. The group often tours as artistic ambassadors for the US Department of State.
CTAC MARDI GRAS AFTER DARK WITH MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES!
visual artist :
Martha Landis The Epsilon Jass Band arts and cultural organization : Maxine and Bill Aten/Aten Place arts in education : Gary Stutzman arts and cultural leadership : Don and Kay Heise individual patron : Craig Stutzky benefactor : Suzanne and Pram Acharya lifetime achievement award : Jan Vandenbrink Parkinson the young artist award ( new award ) : Emily McGeehan performing artist :
THANK YOU TO THESE SPONSORS OF THE 2014 EDDI AWARDS: Visual Artist Award, PNC Bank; Performing Artist Award, CMU Public Broadcasting; Arts & Cultural Organization Award, Bay View Association; Arts in Education Award, Blissfest Music Organization; Arts & Cultural Leadership Award, Odawa Casino Resort; Individual Patron Award, Fox Motors; Benefactor Award, Petoskey Plastics; Lifetime Achievement Award, McLaren Northern Michigan; Young Artist Award, Karin Offield.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 • 8:00 pm *tickets: Starting at $40 Members/$45 Non-Members – VIP Packages Available –
ctac is celebrating sweethearts and mardi gras with a new orleans-inspired after dark
Mojo excitement will fill the air as the Arts Center lets the good times roll with food, drink, music and dancing in the aisles! “This Bayou Man, Mister MOJO, and his troupe of near-mad musical provocateurs, have poured Louisiana Fire on audiences across the planet for over a quarter century…none match the unbridled fever this charismatic singer/accordionist brings to the stage.” –Syndicated News Network
WISAAL
SATURDAY MARCH 21 • 8:00 pm
Mediterranean fusion with klezmer, Indian, and American influences, Wisaal’s unique style of music draws influences from around the globe. Their music simultaneously feels exotic yet familiar, fresh and new but deeply rooted in tradition. It has been described as “both engaging and complex, a lively, deeply spiritual tapestry of interwoven influences and melodies, times and cultures.”
Floral Design Workshops Don’t miss these one-day workshops with Jennifer Haf of BLOOM Floral Design. Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm. Call 231.347.4337 or www.crookedtree.org for details, cost and/or to sign up. (Ages 18+)
Harvest Centerpieces • October 13
Inspired by BLOOM’s signature look, create a late summer, harvestinspired tabletop arrangement using locally sourced ingredients.
Hand-Tied European Bouquets • November 10
Learn to create sculpted but carefree, hand-tied European bouquets with an autumn inspired palette of gorgeous blooms. Great for any occasion!
Large Scale Floral Design • November 17
Make a statement piece! Create a large scale arrangement with simple branching—perfect for an entryway table.
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THROUGH NOVEMBER 15
Juried Fine Arts
ATRIUM GALLERY
The Glasswork of Lynn Dinning kicks off a new season in the Atrium Gallery. The exhibit runs through October 25 followed by the annual Farm to Frame Juried Photography Exhibition through December 6. Salvage/Selvage– A fiber art exhibit of the Fiber Arts Coalition is on display December 12-February 7, 2015. 1st place award sponsor: Edward Jones
Investments of Petoskey and Harbor Springs Trisha Shattuck, Parched 2nd place award sponsor: Mitchell Graphics
Daniel Feldhauser, Fowl Play
3rd place sponsor: Personal Graphics
Ann Gildner, Becca Triumphs honorable mentions:
Kathy Brady, Earth’s Quilt #27; Susan Friedman, Listening; John Hubbard, Guardian; Lisa Poszywak, Hangover; Carolyn Swift, Midlife 13; Glenn Wolff, Break of Day
And don’t miss the Art Tree Sales Gallery—new work and a fresh look now reinstalled on the main floor!
Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association
COFFEE @ TEN Lecture Series
TUE OCT 14
10 AM:
TUE NOV 4
10 AM:
SHARON GRIFFES-TARR Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association Artist
JIM MARKLE
Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association Artist
Free and open to the public.
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Coffee provided by:
THE NUTCRACKER • Saturday, December 20, 3:00 & 7:00 pm –AND– Sunday, December 21, 3:00 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Matinee Performances: $50 Reserved/$15 Adults/$5 Students Evening Performance: $50 Reserved/$20 Adults/$10 Students. Tickets: www.crookedtree.org or 231.347.4337.
Our apologies to CTAC School of Ballet preprofessional dancers, Emily McGeehan and Aidan Flynn. Each year in our summer issue of Art News, we list the pre-professional dancers’ scholarships and acceptances, by audition, into summer and year round programs by the nation’s foremost ballet schools. Both Emily and Aidan’s lists in the 2014 summer issue were incomplete. Their corrected lists of acceptances follow: Emily McGeehan: Boston Ballet (attended), Miami City Ballet, Washington Ballet, American Ballet Theatre. Aidan Flynn: Houston Ballet (attended), Miami City Ballet (scholarship), Boston Ballet, Washington Ballet, Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island Program, LINES Ballet.
FALL FOR DANCE
Sunday, November 2 • 7:00 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center Tickets: $15 Adults/ $5 Students A fundraiser for the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets available by check or cash only at CTAC in Petoskey; Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce and Between The Covers Bookstore in Harbor Springs.
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Summer 2014 Concert in the Park
Summer 2014 Gallery Exhibit
Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra After an exciting summer full of performances including D’Art for Art, the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, fashion shows, exhibitions and the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park, this fall begins the 15th season of the Crooked Tree Youth Orchestras and the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program in the Schools.
2015 performance schedule : • Sunday, February 1, 3:00 pm: Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, CTAC • February, (date TBD): Day Away Trip to GVSU • Saturday, March 7: East Jordan Fiddlers’ Jamboree, East Jordan • Sunday, May 17, 3:00 pm: Spring Concert, Boyne City Performing Arts Center Top: Fall Orientation. Bottom: 2014 Venetian Festival
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DEADLINE: November 10, 2014 Entry is open to all students in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. The artwork will be used for promotional materials, t-shirts and admission buttons. The selected artist will receive a gift certificate for art supplies and be featured in CTAC’s Art News. View past logo submissions and download an entry form at www.crookedtree.org.
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Photos courtesy of John Deckinga /Tapestry Images and Neil Ahrens
Summer of 2014 had CTAC celebrating the creativity of Detroit. Artists, filmmakers, musicians, authors, entrepreneurs and designers brought their spirited energy north. Creative Runway featured Detroit creative industry designers and manufacturers with their apparel and accessories as we took over the parking lot for a high style fashion event!
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Congratulations to the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for another successful Festival on the Bay. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate for our contribution—rain and chalk art are not a great mix! We look forward to seeing all the artists (and their work!) next summer at Chalk & Chocolate 2015!
Thank you to all our guests, donating artists, businesses, visiting vintners and featured chefs for another successful year—17 years of supporting the arts in Northern Michigan! Save the date, we hope to see you at the warehouse at Irish Boat Shop, July 15 & 16, 2015!
Photos courtesy of Photography by Paquette
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A Long History of Supporting the Arts
Nancy Dwan &Conrad Gold
Nancy Dwan and Conrad Gold have had a lifetime interest in and appreciation for the arts. Nancy, a Petoskey native, was a student of Maggie Van Wagoner (retired Petoskey High School art teacher now teaching at CTAC), and Conrad, a local musician, has been playing guitar since his early 20s. CTAC’s very concentrated arts opportunities are a great match for their family. As homeschoolers, they actively seek out arts and educational opportunities for their children. As adults, they are grateful that their arts education has continued through their children…and what an education it is! Their first introduction to the Arts Center was a highland fling dance, but the program that solidified their involvement in CTAC was the Beginning Strings program. They credit Kerry Johnson, then Strings Director, for her positive early influence on their eldest daughter, Aimon Dwan. Aimon has since received her BA in Music Education from Wooster College and is currently a full-time orchestra teacher in Worthington, Minnesota, and has recently auditioned for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. During the early years in the strings program, many of the homeschool families helped out with record keeping and other duties. “We really enjoyed helping get that program up and running—it was exciting,” said Nancy. Many CTAC members will remember their second daughter, Esmae Gold, as a long-time student and performer with the School of Ballet. Esmae, who currently is a BFA candidate in classical ballet at Merryhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, was interested in dance at a very early age. She was enrolled in some preschool dance programs, but quality and the teacher mattered, so nothing was quite right until they found the dance program at CTAC.
“I hardly knew what a cello was when I signed up for a Beginning Strings class at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in the fall of 2000. However, the decision to start playing a string instrument quickly morphed from a reluctant agreement to act upon my mother’s wishes, to one of the most important decisions I’ve ever made. It was the sense of community, the focus on working together toward a common goal, and the beauty of the music itself that hooked me. I am deeply indebted to my music teachers for opening up this world of music and community to me, and for inspiring me to become a teacher myself. I am now happily employed as a full-time orchestra teacher in Worthington, Minnesota.” – Aimon Dwan
Third daughter, Olive Gold’s passion lies in the visual arts. She has taken art classes at CTAC with a variety of instructors, has participated in the Annual Youth Arts Show and is a past award winner. This past spring, she was the recipient of a Crooked Tree Arts Scholarship for pursuing study in the arts. She is currently a student at St. Olaf College. Their son, Asa, continues the family trend. He’s entered the Young Writer’s Expo, plays several musical instruments, including bass, electric stand-up, piano, guitar, and he writes and sings, too! We can’t wait to see what six-year old Ida is interested in! When asked why the arts are important, Conrad says, “One of the many things is that it is not a virtual experience. Kids are connecting with people, experiences and gaining knowledge.” Adds Nancy, “When you look back, it’s not the minutia you remember. It’s the experiences, that particular concert or exhibit.” What they hope for CTAC’s future, is to “keep the arts alive and all inclusive,” said Conrad. Nancy echoed that sentiment with continued accessibility and exposure to all the arts. “We’re always paying attention to the CTAC calendar; we don’t want to miss out!” says Nancy.
The Beginning Strings program since its inception in 2000 has grown to serve over 20 schools and 400 students in Charlevoix, Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Students receive tuition-free instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass. Beginning Strings is made possible by the generous support of the family of Dorothy Gerber. 10
Baroque Society Members
Renaissance Society Members
Dr. Kim Aikens Jim and Patti Aikin Patti and Warner Blow Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield Marilyn and Bill Crawford Teresa and David Crouse Gay Cummings Adele Dilschneider Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr. Jane D. Ferger/Jasam Foundation Mrs. William A. Fisher, II Julie and Bill Greenwalt Tucker and Jack Harris Deborah and William Hodges Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder Ann and Joseph Hollis Ann and Dave Irish Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keiswetter Karen and Joseph Kimmell Wally and Bob Klein Nancy Kohler Mr. Don Kopka Dr. and Mrs. Russell LaBeau Frank Lamesfield Martha Landis Dr. Peter Levanovich Susan and George Loesel Kelley and John Logan/Forevergreen Foundation Lisa and John MacDonald Fred and Barbara Malpass Mr. and Mrs. William T. McCormick, Jr. Drs. Jane and Bill Millar Trish and Jim Murray The Musser Family Anna Nichols Dr. Naomi Overton Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Linda and Bruce Riley Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Juli and Anthony Ryner Debra and Michael Sears Linda Jackson and Skip Sedky
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sheperd
Christine and Jim Shrier Ann and Tom Stallkamp Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ternes Maureen and Byron Trerice, Jr. Janet and Phil Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van Lokeren Michele and Bob Walker William and Julie Wentworth
Lynne Aspnes Tracy, Gabriella and Sofia Bacigalupi Marie Baker Chris and Mike Bartlett Mrs. Elizabeth Benson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bickersteth Marsha and Neil Bidwell Mr. and Mrs. William Blake Pier and Renee Borra Barbara and David Buzzelli Debra and Michael Calabrese Mr. and Mrs. Pat Carroll Nancy Colbert Diane and Richard DeNardis Jo Anne Doll Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dow Mary Driggs
Cheryl and Mike Eberhart
Chris Etienne and Dennis Lindeman
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher
Mr. Steven J. Fishman Josephine Flaherty Louis Goldring Balky and Patti Grannis Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Harrison Kay and Don Heise Joyce and Bruce Herbert Lisa and Bill Hicklen Tom and Pat Jeffs Mrs. MaryCay Bartush Jones Linda M. and David C. Johnson Edie and Fred Kaufmann Marilyn and James Keller Stephen and Molly Kircher Barbara Kirsch Dr. Deanna Klosinski and Bill Collins Christy and Chuck Kneese Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kochensparger Judie and Ed Koza Barbara and Roger Kromm Jos and Deborah Kurd Debbie and Tim McAndrew Kathryn McConnell and Tom Biziorek Mrs. Ivan Misrach Sherry and Paul Mitchell Morley Foundation/Liisa and Christopher Morley Ida Vander Poorte and Brian Murphy Debbie and Joseph Nachtrab Ruth Petzold Mr. and Mrs. William Petzold Norma and Charles Randolph Pat and Jeff Roski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schomer Miriam Schulingkamp Margaret and Peter Shields Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Smith Scott and Dibby Smith Kathy and Michael Snyder St. Doris Foundation/Carol and Thomas Titcomb Bob and Charlotte Streit/Twisted Fish Gallery Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swanson Jeanne and David Tennent Jill Whelan Gail and Hal Willens Mr. David K. Williams Ken Winter Mary and David Wood Pam and Todd Wyett
Memorials in
memory
of:
Michael Hanahan From: Mary Beth and Kenneth Bennington Doug Domenick Dr. Barbara S. Fox Christie and Bart Fox Mr. and Mrs. Rodney C. Gibeau Peter Guletsky Katie Longstreth Mark Loughlin John F. Marshall The McCarroll Family Loretta Miles Robert J. Nowlin Family Sharron Putnam Hennie and Borge Reimer Amanda Schermer Kelly and Andrew Warner Paul and Jessie Weyand The Louis Wilson Family Patricia H. Zeigler Duane Daniels From: B.J. Shawn Ruth Schofield McKinney From: Amy and Tim Wieland Ranny Riecker From: Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
Tributes in
honor
of:
Ken Winter’s Birthday From: Mr. and Mrs. Burton Farbman Dr. Elizabeth Fergus-Jean and Mr. John Fergus-Jean Anne Kirvan William McWhirter Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Lore Silberman and Bernie Wilson UNVI Donation in Honor of Jennifer Marling From: Ms. Thea Ellesin-Janus/ Nuveen Investments Holdings Mary Beth McGraw’s Retirement From: Dick and Sheilah Bogart Bri Wilson From: Arnetta Whitehouse Nancy Colbert and Louis Goldring From: Carter and Ben Miller Diane Barkley From: Irene Morrison
Thank you to the families and friends listed above for choosing CTAC as a recipient of honorary and memorial gifts.
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Welcome to Our New Members— Maureen Abood Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ainsworth Jackie and Jeff Anderson Katie and Todd Anderson M. Margaret Bachman-Moran Carole and Roger Baer Mr. and Mrs. David Beal Cynthia Binder Polly and Tom Bredt Shirley Burn Linda Burrows Cheryl Carrier Susan and Michael Carson M. E. Chaney Ron and Jackie Cocquyt Katie Coffey Heather Cornett Regina Crandell Daniel Crump Margaret and Patrick Dailey Linda Demmer Jean Z. Donaldson Susan and Richard Dudzik Lawrence Dyer and Dorothy Murray Phyllis Epps Anne Marie Fleming Lynda Ford Brian Frank Sue and Michael Freedland Nicole Gill Peggy Godwin Doug Gokee Rachel Graham-Planck Cherie Griffin Pam Griffitts Mr. and Mrs. John Griswold The Gruverman Family Renee and Adam Guerriero Mary and Ron Guggemos Susan and Charles Gustafson Pat and Herb Hamel Ruth Hanna Joan Henderson Robyn Iacoangeli Kristi Ide
YOU’RE INVITED! The CTAC Annual meeting is Tuesday, October 14 at 4:00 pm. Join us as we bid adieu to board members ending two terms and welcome new officers!
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Jamie Jarrett Jennifer Jensen Rebecca Johnson Michaleen and Nicholas Karay Kathryn Keefer Elaine Keiser Justin Kielszewski Nancy Koehler Molly Kring Rachel Lalonde Grechen and David Lamarche Jessica Levy Margaret L. Long Judy, Lloyd and Kelly Lutz Diane K. MacKenzie Valerie McBain Mary Moore Philip W. Moore Carissa Mullaney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers Connie Nasson Jennifer and Franck Nowak Bethany and Jabin Niles Jill O’Neill Marilyn Parker Rachel Peabody Robin Pettersen Denise Phelps Eleanor Rutherford Elizabeth Saal Kathy and Dave Schmitt Agnes Shaw The Shuert Family Ron Theisen Joan and Chris Tiihonen Julieanne Tobin Christie Vadnais Karen Verkerke Jerry Ward Melissa and Nathan Weinberg Candace White Sara Wilson Tessa Willson Marilyn and Norman Wise Marsha and James Woodworth
Volunteer Spotlight
In President Millar’s tradition,
CTAC honored volunteers:
T om R en ke s , G eo rg ia an d W ayn e L ind st ro m an d M ar y an d D av id W oo d This group can be found ser jurying our Young Writers Exp ving at New Year’s Eve, o, setting up Holiday Bazaar serving as master of ceremoni and es during Youth Arts Festiva l. We salute you! We always need volunteers— call us or check out the websi te for how you might be able to help at CTAC.
And, Thank You to Our Renewing Members— Kurt and Carrie Anderson Miss Hilda Armstrong Frank and Diane Baiardi Deb Baker and John Phillips Sarah Baldwin Kevin Barton Libby and Chris Bearss Mrs. Betty Beeby Mr. David Beier Mrs. Elizabeth Benson Virginia Berberian Michelle Bergquist Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bickersteth Mary and Andy Bielaczyc Gabrielle and Luis Billion Mr. Joe Blachy Robin and Jed Bloch Wendy Boike Lois Bolan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bondy Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield Ms. Mary Borowski Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bouwense Stephanie and Robert Bowman Joyce Eaton Brady Keeler Brainerd Katherine and Bill Bray Aaron and Rachel Brooks Elizabeth Burt Ann Carolan Greg Carpenter Ms. Kathleen Cavanagh Mr. and Mrs. Bob Charlton Mr. and Mrs. John Cheney Linda and Michael Chumbler Karen A. Ciske Pam Cislo Dan and Traci Clark Mary and Fred Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cohen Howard and Pat Colthurst Shawn Cordes-Osborne David Corteville and Tiffany Moore Corteville Miles Cotant-Harrington Roger and Joanie Craton Dr. and Mrs. Richard Culhane Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cumberland Ginger Curtis
Jim and Mary Daniels Mr. Jim and Dr. Teri Daunter John and Judith Dawson Darcel Deneau Mrs. Adele Dilschneider Rosemary Downing Julianne Doyle-Dreyer Sid and Penny Drury Kathy Duquette Nancy Dwan and Conrad Gold Tim and Nancy Dykstra Shaleagh Earl Marge Edwards and Ray Becker Sally and Clark Elwood Lora Lee and Scott Eriksen Mr. and Mrs. Burton Farbman Mr. and Mrs. David Fershee James Fetter Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess Mrs. Barbara Fournier Mary Grace Friesen Becky Fuhrman and Don Leary Rosemary Geist Connie Goodman Rosemary Gould Dr. and Mrs. Dwayne Griffin Marcia Haddox and Ken Buckwalter Amy and Matthias Hagen Tracey Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harris James Hatch Madge Hauser Callie Hausler Dr. and Mrs. Carl Hawkins Dr. and Mrs. Kent Hay Mr. and Mrs. Rip Hayes Mr. and Mrs. William Heil Dr. and Mrs. Hashem M. Hilal Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hofstetter Perry Hodgson Mrs. Barbara F. Hoganson Suzanne Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hosh Ms. Cynthia Jackson Taryn Jakeway Mr. and Mrs. David C. Johnson The Jonker Family Edie and Fred Kaufmann Calvin Kemppainen and Patti Dimond Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kendrick
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kessler Mrs. Judith King Anne Kirvan Dr. and Mrs. Victor Knowlton Shelby Kolka Mr. and Mrs. Vern Kors Joyce Koskenmaki Ms. Cyndi M. Kramer Dr. and Mrs. Graham Kretchman Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Kromm The Lake Family Connie Landis Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lehmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lent Ms. Gloria Levine John and Kelley Logan Becky, Kate and Quinn Logee John J. Lynch III and Anne H. Hiemstra Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mangune Alaina Marr Val and Ed Martins Mary Beth Masimore Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McCrone Ms. Janet McGarey Teresa and Michael McGill Audrey McMullen Wilhelmine and Victor Miller Ms. Audrey Mooradian Kristina Moutrie Thomas O. Mueller Billie Myers Nikki and Scott Nemec Mary Anne and Bill Newman Michele Nickel-Frasz and Chris Frasz/Nickel Design Michael and Barbara Nigro Susan O’Leary Mary and Al Olmsted Ms. Judith T. Osborne Mr. Don Overton Dr. Naomi Overton Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Palmer Dr. and Mrs. John Panos Jennifer Pearsall Mr. David Pickett Jean Pickett Thomas Post Dr. and Mrs. Roger Postmus Linda and Fred Rachwitz Vince and Jill Rogala
Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Ronan Mr. and Ms. Mason Rosenthal Mary Ellen and David Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Sarosi Win and Susan Schrader Ms. Rosemary Schramm Joanie Schumann Trudy and Richard Schwarz Dr. and Mrs. Norman Scott Debbie and Michael Sears Jan and Bob Serra Cynthia Shafer Peter and Margaret Shields Sarah and David Shuman Ana Smith Scott and Dibby Smith Richard and Renate Smith Melissa and Gregory Somers Diane B. Sprengel Lisa and James Stabile Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stallkamp Jane Stearns Madison Steele Mervyn and Leslie Sternberg Mr. Scott Stillings Dr. and Mrs. James E. Straley James and Elise Straus Esther Summers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swanson Mrs. Geri Syverson Annalise Thurston Mr. and Mrs. George Torreano Robert S. Troth Kevin VarnHagen and Loren Wise Mr. and Mrs. G. Sheldon Veil Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Veryser Susan and Frank Wagner Eva Walker Shannon and Matthew Walz Steve Webster Keith Williams Mrs. Millicent T. Wilson Julie and Jeffrey Winegard Stephen Wolf and Sheridan Jones Jennifer Wolf Lois Wood The Wroblewski Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zabors Barabra Zimmer
We offer our sincerest apologies for the omission of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Weber and Mrs. Van White from the January 1-April 30, 2014, renewing members listing in our June-September 2014 issue of Art News. Thank you for your membership and for supporting the many programs of Crooked Tree Arts Center. Your membership helps bring fantastic art exhibitions, engaging children’s programs, interesting Coffee At Ten lectures, entertaining performing arts events, and interactive classes to the Arts Center. If you are not sure if you are still a member, now is a great time to renew. Check the back of your newsletter to see if you are current, then give us a call at 231-347-4337 or renew easily online at www.crookedtree.org. We are grateful for your support.
Names listed are gifts/memberships received May 1 through August 31, 2014. CTAC publishes our full membership list in our annual report. We do our best to keep an accurate record and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us with any corrections.
Volunteer Opportunity:
The docent program at CTAC is pleased to announce that Juli Ryner will serve as our new docent chairperson for the 2014-15 school year. Juli has been a very active volunteer at CTAC along with her husband, Tony, who will be serving as President of the Board of Directors. The docent program is always looking for new people who may be interested in joining the group of volunteers who learn more in-depth knowledge about the exhibitions and share it with the local school children.
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I don’t know about all of you, but the last four months have been very exciting and busy for me. I retired at the end of April after 42 years as an orthodontist in Petoskey. To celebrate, Jane and I spent two weeks driving around Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, eating as much seafood as we could. When we returned, it was time to become absorbed in the Arts Center’s very busy summer, starting with the opening weekend’s festivities of the Detroit @ CTAC celebration. Thursday, June 5, we dedicated the Bidwell Plaza, had a private preview opening of the galleries and watched a film called, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown.”Friday was CTAC’s Annual Paint Out with a reception featuring Detroit classics—Coney dogs and Vernors. A screening of “Louder than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story” ended the evening. Saturday, was a Coffee @ Ten presentation with photographer Jenny Risher, who became a favorite of everyone who heard her talk and saw her Detroit personalities photo exhibit. That evening, there was a total “rock your socks off” concert by Detroit soul rocker, Jennifer Westwood, followed by the first-ever CTAC After Dark: Bourbon & Brew. Look for our next CTAC After Dark event coming in February 2015. The Detroit @ CTAC opening was only the beginning of a super-busy summer of Arts Center activities. We had five films, two concerts and a full Coffee @ Ten lecture series associated with the Detroit @ CTAC experience. We won’t soon forget the Motor City Horns with the Brothers Groove and Thornetta Davis—people were dancing in the aisles! Another new hit was the Bidwell Plaza Singer-Songwriter Series featuring live music on the Bidwell Plaza Thursday afternoons in June and July. There seemed to be something to do every week through July and August. There were lectures in Harbor Springs and Charlevoix with several receptions, June and August ballet performances by our wonderful School of Ballet dancers—excellent, as always—and, of course, I will brag about the Detroit Creative Industries Runway Show in August, for which I modeled. I have to admit, walking the runway was tons of fun! Speaking of fun, the second annual Summer Super Swirl was bigger and better than ever. Who could forget to mention our signature event of the summer, D’Art for Art. The new venue, the Warehouse at Irish Boat Shop, was well received, as was the dinner. The Detroit Circus even came to town! It was a wonderful evening, and Jane and I had a ball. There was something for everyone this summer, and I’m sure you all had as much fun as I did. I’m looking forward to a busy fall at the Arts Center! Bill Millar, President Board of Directors 14
One of my favorite moments of the summer of 2014 was listening to the conversation around the table at a lunch at Stafford’s Perry Hotel. This is a special gathering of friends all connected by Crooked Tree Arts Center and they meet each year on July 23. This year more than a dozen men and women shared meaningful stories of the Arts Center from our past. Each one of these cherished members were former board members and many were past presidents. Two attendees are current board members yet originally were board members over 20 years ago. It’s not polite to discuss age, but just let me tell you more than one of the attendees was over the age of 90! The laughter was contagious as they reminisced about how they “did it all” when we had only one staff member in the early days. They cringed a bit as they discussed the subject of the purchase of the building in 1980 and how some people thought we could never sustain such a purchase. The delight in their voices as they discussed our growth was upbeat and full of pride. We all offered a toast to Edith Gilbert, one of our original founders. They meet on July 23, as that was Edith’s husband’s birthday. Edith said the sun always shines on July 23, and I saw that light in all of their faces. This group now gathers without Edith but she would be tickled to know they still meet in her memory. They were eager to hear of our current successes and challenges and they remarked with confidence that CTAC can weather any storm. As I thanked them for their years of service and devotion, a lump in my throat staggered my speech. It is truly an honor to be at the table with this group of leaders and art devotees. CTAC simply would not be here today without their efforts decades ago. I know that for a fact. Please remember that your support today as CTAC members will impact lives decades into our future. Here’s to the generous spirit of this group of founding members; we are proud to carry on your good work. I look forward to July 23, 2015. Liz Ahrens Executive Director Crooked Tree Arts Center
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As a member of Crooked Tree Arts Center, your gift helps support our year-round programs including exhibitions, docent tours, scholarships and so much more! Your membership benefits include invitations to special openings and events, membership pricing on classes, workshops and performances.
Consider joining the Renaissance Society for $500… You receive all of the above membership benefits, plus invitations to private events for the Renaissance Society. Your name is listed in the newsletter and on the website, unless you wish to remain anonymous.
Or Join the Baroque Society for $1000… Which gives you all the benefits of the Renaissance Society, plus additional special events.
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COMING:
Nov. 21- Dec. 20
MASTERS OF THE BRUSH
Betty Beeby & Russell Bolt: Masters of the Brush An exhibition of two northern Michigan artist icons comes to CTAC in November. Betty Beeby from Eastport and Russell Bolt from Charlevoix have been painting and inspiring the northern Michigan community for decades.
Join us on November 21, 5:00-7:00 pm, for the exhibit opening and a CTAC members Holiday Party. Enjoy refreshments, live music and free gift wrapping!
artistic director, crooked tree arts center school of ballet
Valerie St. Pierre Smith program director
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Bill Millar, president Tony Ryner, vice president Joe Hollis, treasurer Lynn Carson, secretary Kim Aikens, Tracy Bacigalupi, Maureen Bickersteth, Pier Borra, Carole Carroll, Ginnie Cash, Mary Driggs, Gary Fedus, John Fershee, Heidi Geiger, Patti Grannis, Karen Hovey, Melissa Keiswetter, Joe Kimmell, Wally Klein, Dan Ledingham, Tim McAndrew, Chris Morley, Elizabeth Pollie, Cynthia Rutherford, Bill Salisbury, Debbie Sears, Ann Stallkamp, Michele Walker, Nick White, Kurt Wietzke, Gail Willens, Ken Winter
Founded in 1971, the Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell in Petoskey, MI 49770
231-347-4337 www.crookedtree.org The Crooked Tree Arts Center is a barrier-free building.
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Sugar Plum FairyTea Share the magic of the season with your favorite little lady or gentleman.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1:30 pm Terrace Inn, Bay View
ay Holid Shop the stocked Tree fully galleries of
Starting CTAC filled with Nov. 21 all your favorite local artists!
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea: Enjoy traditional tea and cocoa with the performers of CTAC Ballet’s Nutcracker. Proceeds to support dance scholarship fund. Tea for Two: $75 includes tea for you and your special guest, two tickets to the Nutcracker on December 20 or 21, keepsake photograph and gift.
December 5 • 5:00-9:00 pm Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House
Get in the holiday spirit! Stop by CTAC to shop the “Holiday Tree” and enjoy hot drinks, food, music and artist demonstrations out on Crooked Tree’s Bidwell Plaza!
December 1-19 Holiday Workshops To help you create the perfect handmade gifts for the holidays. Watch for details!
December 31 • 5:00-9:00 pm
New Year’s Eve “Midnight at 9” Our 8th annual New Year’s Eve celebration! Programming and workshops provided by CTAC, area artists and organizations including Blissfest Music Organization and Petoskey District Library among others. NYE at the Arts Center is funded in part by Moran Iron Works