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Be Part of the Lighthouse Celebration! |
Many events are scheduled and will be themed around nautical activities in honor of the 100th birthday of the North Pier Lighthouse in St. Joseph.
Select from fun and educational experiences ranging from boat-building and art exhibits to concerts and historical presentations. Many events are already planned, and more are yet to come!
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Event ID: 00001
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Build Your Own Sea Kayak |
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For teens and adults |
| Opening Date: |
April 18, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
Wed., April 18, 6:00-9:00 pm, then flexible days through May |
| Event Description: |
Use stitch and glue construction techniques to build your own 14’ – 17’ sea kayak. Boats are suitable for gentle rivers and near shore waters of the Great Lakes. Each participant will go home with a paint ready; wood and fiberglass kayak. Instructor is an experienced canoe and kayak paddler and builder.
Space is limited; registration with 50% down payment must be received by April 9. Balance due at start of class. Call for a more complete description and for a list of required basic hand tools. |
| Admission: |
See brochure at http://www.krasl.org/spring07.pdf |
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| Event held at: |
To Be Announced
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Phone: 269.983.0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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Event ID: 00009
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Bright Lights, Bright Minds |
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| Opening Date: |
May 23, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
Every year, 4th graders from St. Joseph schools complete a lighthouse project, in which they make models of a Lake Michigan lighthouse. The Heritage Center and Curious Kids' Museum have invited the students to display their models for you to view. |
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| Event held at: |
The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
708 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Ken Pott
Phone: 269-983-1191
Web: www.theheritagemcc.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main Street and turn right. The Heritage Museum will be on your right at the corner of Market and Main Streets. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
PO Box: Curious Kids' Museum
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Event ID: 00003
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Boat Building for Young Mariners |
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Age 9+, parents are welcome to assist your child. |
| Opening Date: |
June 12, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
June 12 & 14, 2007; Regatta June 15, 2007 |
| Operating Hours: |
June 12 & 14 - 10am-noon
June 15 - 10-11am |
| Event Description: |
Ahoy matey! Build a skiff 22" long by 6" wide by 4" deep with instructor Tom Hurst. Build your boat on day one, then make your mark as you paint on day two, and have a regatta on the final day! All materials are included. |
| Admission: |
$30 for members
$45 for non-members |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road. Niles Road/Avenue to Main Street, right. Main Street to Broad Street, turn left. Go two blocks to Lake Boulevard and turn left. Krasl will be on your left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Phone: 269.983.0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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Event ID: 00006
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Lost Skills 101: Nautical Knots |
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For ages 8+ |
| Opening Date: |
June 13, 2007 |
| Operating Hours: |
10am-1:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Join instructor Tom Hurst and WOW your friends with your survival skills as you make ropes from fun and colorful fibers. Learn rope tricks, fancy knots and more. Use these ropes for tying up at the dock, jumping rope, pets' leashes and more. You never know when you could use these skills! Bring a sack lunch with you. All materials are included. |
| Admission: |
$20 for members; $35 for non-members |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road. Take Niles Road/Avenue to Main Street. Right on Main to Broad Street. Left on Broad Street two blocks to Lake Boulevard. Left on Lake Boulevard, Krasl will be on your left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Phone: 269.983.0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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Event ID: 00008
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American Society of Marine Artists: Great Lakes Regional |
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Underwritten by Chemical Bank |
| Opening Date: |
June 14, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
Jun 14-Aug 5 |
| Event Description: |
The world of the marine artists consists of breezy seashores, stark lighthouses, sandy coasts and open seas. The exhibition encompasses regional artists and their representations of the marine life of the Great Lakes. Whether our last encounter with the lakes was a walk along a sandy shore or an off-coast sail, we all feel a connection with the water which is strengthened by enjoying these works.
Please join us for the opening reception Friday, June 15, 5:30-7:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and music will be provided. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00004
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Exhibit: American Society of Marine Artists |
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Great Lakes Regional Chapter |
| Opening Date: |
June 14, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
June 14th through August 5th |
| Event Description: |
The world of the marine artists consists of breezy seashores, stark lighthouses, sandy coasts, and open seas. This exhibit encompasses regional artists and their representations of the marine life of the Great Lakes. Whether our last encounter with the Lakes was a walk along a sandy shore or an off-coast sail, we all feel a connection with the water which continues through these works.
Underwritten by Chemical Bank |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269.983.0271
Email: info@krasl.org
Web: www.krasl.org
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Event ID: 00014
| Opening Date: |
June 22, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
Jun 22 & 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27, Aug 3 & 10, 2007 |
| Operating Hours: |
Each Friday 1-3pm |
| Event Description: |
Curious Kids' Museum will host Lighthouse Fridays this summer in celebration of the 100th Birthday of the St. Joseph Lighthouse by uncovering the history of a different Great Lakes lighthouse each week, accompanied by hands-on crafts. The lighthouse schedule is:
Jun 22, St. Joseph North Pier
Jun 29, Grand Haven
Jul 6, Holland
Jul 13, South Haven
Jul 20, Muskegon
Jul 27, Old Michigan City
Aug 3, Little Sable
Aug 10, Ludington North Pierhead |
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| Event held at: |
Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-CKID
Web: www.curiouskidsmuseum.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main, turn right. Take Main to Broad, turn left. Park in the lot on the corner of Broad Street and Lake Boulevard, next to Curious Kids' Museum. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Curious Kids' Museum
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Event ID: 00011
| Opening Date: |
July 23, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
Jul 23-27, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
Art Camp 1 and 2 for mini campers, ages 4-6. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main Street. Take Main to Broad Street and turn left. Go 2 blocks to Lake Boulevard, turn left. The Krasl will be on your left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00013
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Lost on the Lakes: Shipwrecks of Berrien County with Bob Myers |
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| Opening Date: |
July 25, 2007 |
| Operating Hours: |
7-8pm |
| Event Description: |
The harbor at St. Joseph served as one of Lake Michigan's busiest 19th century commercial ports. The heavy volume of shipping inevitably resulted in many shipwrecks. This illustrated program tells the stories of these infamous and sometimes obscure shipwrecks that occurred along Berrien County. Bob Myers is the curator of The History Center at Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs. His program is adapted from his book of the same title, published by Andrews University Press in 2003. This program is free and open to the public. Please register in advance, 269-983-0271. |
| Admission: |
Free |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main Street and angle right. Take Main to Broad Street, turn left. Go 2 blocks to Lake Boulevard and turn left. Krasl will be on the left. |
Event ID: 00012
| Opening Date: |
July 30, 2007 |
| Additional Dates: |
Jul 30-Aug 31, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in Summer Art Camps each week. Children will be divided into age appropriate classes. Summer Art Camps are:
Camp 3, Jul 30-Aug 3
*Camp 4, Aug 6-10
*Camp 5, Aug 13-17
Camp 6, Aug 20-24
Camp 7, Aug 27-31
*Extended care is offered during camps 4 and 5 only. |
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| Event held at: |
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-0271
Web: www.krasl.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main Street and curve right. Take Main to Broad Street, turn left. Go 2 blocks to Lake Boulevard, turn left. Krasl will be on your left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Krasl Art Center
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Event ID: 00007
| Opening Date: |
September 16, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
This month's "Third Sunday" event pays tribune to "Light Houses in the Box." Over 30 art studios will be open, free refreshments, an art workshop and poetry reading will be part of the festivities! Artists will be displaying art featuring the North Pier Lighthouse in St. Joseph. |
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| Event held at: |
Box Factory for the Arts
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-3688
Email: boxfactory@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org
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| Driving directions: |
From the south: I-94 exit 23 north, Red Arrow Highway to Broad Street, turn right. The Box Factory will be on your left, parking lot on the right.
From the north: I-94 exit 27, Niles Road, turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Take Niles Road to Main Street, to Broad Street, turn right. The Box Factory will be on your left, parking lot on the right. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Box Factory for the Arts
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Event ID: 00010
| Opening Date: |
October 24, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
Lake Michigan lighthouses have had several lady light keepers over the years. Dianna Stampfler has researched these lady light keepers and will present a program on their lives and work, as well as some other interesting bits of lighthouse history. |
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| Event held at: |
The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
708 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-983-1191
Web: www.theheritagemcc.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 27, Niles Road/Avenue. Take Niles to Main. The Heritage Museum will be on your right at the corner of Market and Main Streets. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
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Event ID: 00015
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Celebrating St. Joseph's Lighthouse Centennial |
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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra |
| Opening Date: |
November 18, 2007 |
| Event Description: |
"Celebrating St. Joseph's Lighthouse Centennial" special concert with a maritime theme will include magnificent images of St. Joseph's lighthouses and the unveiling of the restored Fresnel lens. |
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| Event held at: |
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-982-4030
Email: info@smso.org
Web: www.smso.org
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| Driving directions: |
I-94 exit 30, Napier Avenue. Go east on Napier to Yore, turn left. The Mainstage entrance will be the 2nd entrance on your left. |
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| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
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