Wednesday, July 25, 2007  

Northport Area Heritage Association Plans Fundraising Sale

The Northport Area Heritage Association., in conjunction with the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, will hold a fund raising sale Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn of the association’s museum at the historic Northport Depot.

“We are looking for items to sell and welcome donations of good, clean used merchandise other than clothing,” says Association President Jackie Kilgren. “While we welcome donations of antiques, none of the archival items about Northport that have been donated to the museum will be sold.”

Donors can drop items for sale at the museum during regular museum hours, Thursday-Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information about donating to the sale or about the Northport Area Heritage Association, contact Kilgren at 386.5716.

Monday, July 23, 2007  

Stone Carving Demonstration

By the Bight Art Gallery and Studio
Saturday, July 28. 11:00am - 6:00pm
2 Miles north of Northport

Sunday, July 22, 2007  

Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:

 

July 26, 27, 28, 29, August 2, 3, 4, 5, 2007

 

The Sound of Music – Northport Theatre Company

 

Directed by Bob Klump. The Story is based on the singing von Trapp family and their escape from Austria just before World War II. This production is the 1959 Broadway version and involves over 70 people when including the orchestra. Great article and pictures in 7/20/07 Record Eagle.

Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 3 pm. Tickets $15, Students $5

 

Call 231 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org

 

Other Community Events:

 

Friday, July 20, 2007 – 7 to 9 pm

 

Music in the Park – Steve Sander Quartet

 

Sponsored by the Northport-Omena Area Chamber of Commerce, underwritten by Kal Excavating

 

Free – Marina Park, Northport

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 – 7 pm

 

Small Town Design Initiative

 

Community Visioning Session with Warren Rauhe, Director of MSU's Small Town Design Initiative Program, as facilitator. The session will be preceded at 6:15 pm with hors d'oeuvres prepared by David Chrobak. This is the first in a three-step process to identify local projects that would enhance the quality of life and appearance in the Village of Northport.

 

Contact the Leelanau Township Community Foundation at 231 386-9000 for more information.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007  

TOM BOWKER STONECARVING DEMONSTRATION AND SHOW AND RECEPTION

By The Bight Art Gallery and Studio
Thomas and Carole Bowker, Artists/Owners
2 mi. north of Northport, Rte. 640, E. Woolsey Lake & Snyder Rd
P.O. Box 177
Northport MI 49670
231.386.7019
http://www.bythebight.com/
By The Bight Art Gallery and Studio – Thomas Bowker Stonecarving Demonstration and "New Sculpture in Stone: Peace Series" Show and Reception

Northport artist Thomas Bowker will be hosting a stonecarving demonstration on Saturday, July 28, 11am to 6pm at By The Bight Art Gallery and Studio of Northport. He will be hand-carving stone pieces and will share his personal methods for developing his sculpture 11:00am to 6pm.

Tom will also be featured in a special show and reception "New Sculpture In Stone: Peace Series". Tom's first experiences with carving were probably when he was about five – six years old. His mother would let him carve bars of soap. Some of the things he made were bears. Sometime later when he was in cub scouts about the age of seven or eight, he could remember carving circus animals. Later on, he took some of the bricks out of a neighbor's 150 year old house that needed repair, and carved soft bricks. Through high school most carving was in relief – wood and linoleum. In college he delved further into carving with limestone, and in graduate school he had opportunities to carve in alabaster and other materials.

He will be available to discuss his art and show you his most recent works. Refreshments will be served.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11am-5pm

Sunday, 12pm - 4pm

Phone: 231-386-7019

http://www.bythebight.com/

 

Northport Area Heritage Association Receives Grant Monies to be Used for Preservation

Location: Northport Depot Museum Press Release Posted On: July 16, 2007  The Northport Area Heritage Association has received a grant of $1,500 from the Leelanau Township Community Foundation, Inc. to fund its Collections Care Program.   The grant will be used by the organization to preserve historical documents and artifacts stored at the association's museum, located in the historic Northport Depot.   It will allow the group to purchase archival storage materials, including boxes and files, to preserve the many donations the association has received since its inception in 2004.   The Northport Area Heritage Association museum is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   For additional information about the grant or about the Northport Area Heritage Association, contact Jackie Kilgren at 386.5716.

 

Northport Artist Earmarks Painting Sales Benefits Northport Promise Fundraising

Location: Northport, Michigan Press Release Posted On: July 16, 2007   Northport artist Helen Sica is donating the proceeds from the sale of her paintings on exhibit at This & That, 118 Main Street in Northport to the fundraising efforts of the Northport Promise.   Sica, a permanent resident of Northport since retiring 12 years ago, began painting shortly before retiring.   After relocating permanently she began taking watercolor classes from artist Charles Murphy.  Today, watercolor remains her preferred medium, although she works in many mediums.  Sica, the grandmother of two Northport students, is best known for her landscapes, but also loves experimenting with various styles and recently began working on abstracts.  During the off season she paints with the Tuesday morning group at the Old Art Building in Leland.   The idea to donate the money from her work started about two years ago.  When the Northport Promise was announced she decided it would be her first choice for charitable donations from the sale of her work.  Says Sica, "I love Northport and I wanted to do what I could to help Northport and the school grow and thrive."   That's a sentiment shared by This & That shop owner Denise Branch.   "I've always loved art and I approached some local artists about putting their work in my shop.   I was so excited when Helen told me where the proceeds from her sales should go."  Branch, who is also the newly elected Northport School Board President, adds "I love the school – it's very important to the community and I've been so excited about the Northport Promise.  It's really great to be able to help the fundraising effort in this way."   This & That is open Monday-Saturday.  For more information about the shop contact Branch at 386-9170.  For more information about Sica's painting, contact her at 386-5513.    The Northport Promise program is modeled after the successful Kalamazoo Promise announced in 2005.  To learn more about the program, visit the Northport Promise Web site at www.northportpromise.com.  Donations to the Northport Promise are being accepted by the Leelanau Township Community Foundation. Direct contributions may be made payable to the foundation and sent to: Leelanau Township Community Foundation, P.O. Box 818, Northport, MI 49670.  Please specify that the donation is for the Northport Promise.    Volunteers who would like to become involved in the Northport Promise effort should contact Sally Viskochil at 218.7485 or 386.5529 or Ruth Steele Walker at 386.5674 or 233.2113.

 

History of Depot, Railroad are Focus of July 26 Talk

Location: Northport's Historic Depot Event Date On: July 26, 2007 Press Release Posted On: July 16, 2007 Local historian George W. Anderson, owner of the historic Northport Depot, will present a history of the building at the Northport Area Heritage Association's sixth program presentation, Thursday July 26 at 7 p.m. in the Depot   Anderson will discuss the early beginning of the railroad, it's expansion to the Upper Peninsula and the cargo brought to and shipped from Northport via rail.  He'll also talk about the restaurant that once operated in the Depot and the Leelanau Transit Company that operated the railroad.  By popular demand, this program is a repeat of Anderson's popular presentation this past February.   The Northport Area Heritage Association museum is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday and does a monthly program.  For additional information contact Jackie Kilgren at 386.5716.

Monday, July 16, 2007  

Northport Makes the NY Times

TRAVEL / ESCAPES
July 13, 2007
American Journeys: Michigan's Wine Country Grows Where the Cherry Is King
By BETH GREENFIELD

The Grand Traverse Bay region along Lake Michigan has become a place for sip trippers.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007  

Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:

 

Saturday, July 14, 2007 – 8 pm

 

Dance Party with the The Dave Tatrow Quintet

Featuring Dave "the kid" Bennett on Clarinet

 

Sponsored by Larkin Insurance Group, Inc. Come dance in the small gym at Northport Public School to the Big Band Swing and Favorite Standards – or just enjoy by listening. Refreshments will be served.

 

Tickets:  $10 adults, $5 students and tickets will be available at the door

 

Call 231 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org

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July 26, 27, 28, 29, August 2, 3, 4, 5, 2007

 

The Sound of Music – Northport Theatre Company

 

Directed by Bob & Janet Klump. The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.

Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 3 pm. Tickets $15, Students $5

 

Other Community Events:

 

Thursday, July 12, 2007 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

 

Trinity Church Ice Cream Social

 

Lots of yummy ice cream with toppings. The Northport Community Band and Hugh Willey will be performing on the lawn beside the church. Donations accepted.

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Friday, July 13, 2007 – 5 to 8 pm

 

Outsider Art In The Gardens

At The Old Mill Pond Inn by David Chrobak

 

Painted garden girls, tin-can flowers, refreshments, 202 W Third St, Northport

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Friday, July 13, 2007 – 5 to 9 pm

 

Art Gallery Tour

 

Six local art galleries will celebrate the season by simultaneously hosting parties. Taking part are the Painted Horse Gallery (106 Waukazoo), the Wright Gallery (210 Mill St), Joppich's Bay Street Gallery (109 N Main), Rantz Gallery (208 E Third St), By The Bight Gallery & Studio (two miles north of Northport), and Quiet Dove Gallery (14691 E Woolsey Lake Rd). Each gallery will have unique displays and refreshments.

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Friday, July 13, 2007 – 7 to 9 pm

 

Music in the Park – Claudia Schmidt & Laurie Sears (Jazz)

 

Sponsored by the Northport-Omena Area Chamber of Commerce, underwritten by The Eat Spot

 

Free – Marina Park, Northport

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Wednesday, July 18, 2007 – 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

Northport Women's Club Home Tour

 

Five area homes are on the tour:  Putnam-Cloud Tower House (Omena), Miller Home (3123 Omena Point Rd), Chapman House (4775 S Shore Dr, Northport), Hodge House (14425 E Woolsey Lake Rd), Brondyk House (7452 M-22). Tickets are available at Dolls & More or from Women's Club members. $15 per person. For more information, call 386-5060.

 

 

Norma

nneve@earthlink.net

 

 

Friday, July 06, 2007  

Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:

 

Saturday, July 7, 2007 – 8 pm

 

Dodworth Saxhorn Band

 

Sponsored by Easling Construction, Leland, Marty Easling. America's Premier Brass Band takes you back to the 19^th century playing music on period instruments and wearing period costumes. This is a unique evening of entertainment.

 

Tickets:  $15 adults, $5 students and will be available at the door

 

Saturday, July 14, 2007 – 8 pm

 

Dance Party with the The Dave Tatrow Quintet

Featuring Dave "the kid" Bennett on Clarinet

 

Sponsored by Larkin Insurance Group, Inc. Come dance in the small gym at Northport Public School to the Big Band Swing and Favorite Standards – or just enjoy by listening. Refreshments will be served.

 

Tickets:  $10 adults, $5 students and will be available at the door

 

Call 231 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org

 

Other Community Events:

 

Friday, July 6, 2007 – 7 to 9 pm

 

Music in the Park – Rusty Blaides

 

Sponsored by the Northport-Omena Area Chamber of Commerce, underwritten by The Soup Group

 

Free – Marina Park, Northport

 

 

Norma

nneve@earthlink.net

 

 

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