Coffee and Coloring

Tuesday, September 4, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Are you daunted by your coloring book? Paralyzed by color choices or complicated designs? Don’t know where to start? Coffee and Coloring is for you!

Join local artist and colorist Kerry FitzGerald the first Tuesday of each month for tips and inspiration during this free drop-in session. Learn how to see, break down, and create realistic color with advanced shading techniques using colored pencils provided, or bring your own. Coloring pages will be available, or bring in your own coloring book or project. Kerry will demonstrate techniques as she works on her projects.

She’ll talk about the differences in colored pencil and paper quality, as well as what to look for in buying a coloring book and tools. Rediscover the fun you had coloring as a child…then, discover a talent you never knew you had! No experience necessary.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Coffee and Coloring

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Tuesday, August 7

10:00 a.m. – Noon

Are you daunted by your coloring book? Paralyzed by color choices or complicated designs? Don’t know where to start? Coffee and Coloring is for you!

Join local artist and colorist Kerry FitzGerald the first Tuesday of each month for tips and inspiration during this free drop-in session. Learn how to see, break down, and create realistic color with advanced shading techniques using colored pencils provided, or bring your own. Coloring pages will be available, or bring in your own coloring book or project. Kerry will demonstrate techniques as she works on her projects.

She’ll talk about the differences in colored pencil and paper quality, as well as what to look for in buying a coloring book and tools. Rediscover the fun you had coloring as a child…then, discover a talent you never knew you had! No experience necessary.

Traditional Irish Music Session

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Saturday, August 18

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program Room A

Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, bring your Irish musical instrument and participate in LDL’s merry band of Irish session players. Even if you do not play an instrument, come and listen. This program is in partnership with the Celtic band Uneven Ground. Music provided upon request by emailing Larry Halverson lhalverson@loutitlibrary.org.

What is the Migrant Quilt Project?

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Wednesday, August 15

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Program Room A

Tucson, AZ resident Mary Vaneecke presents the story of the Migrant Quilt Project, a grassroots, collaborative effort of artists, quiltmakers, and activists to express compassion for migrants from Mexico and Central America who died in the Southern Arizona deserts on their way to create better lives for themselves and their families. Materials used in the quilts were collected at migrant layup sites used for rest and shelter on established trails in the Sonoran Desert. A collection of quilts are on display in the library’s upper lobby. This presentation will include a guided tour of the quilts with Ms. Vaneecke.

For more information on the Migrant Quilt Project, visit migrantquiltproject.org/ 

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Migrant Quilt Project

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

August 1 through September 6

Upper Level Lobby, during library hours

The Migrant Quilt Project is a grassroots, collaborative effort of artists, quiltmakers, and activists to express compassion for migrants from Mexico and Central America who died in the Southern Arizona deserts on their way to create better lives for themselves and their families. Materials used in the quilts were collected at migrant layup sites used for rest and shelter on established trails in the Sonoran Desert.

 

This project was made possible in part by an American Quilt Study Group Endowment Grant.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

 

In Concert – Joey Leone with “History of Blues in America”

In Concert – Joey Leone with “History of Blues in America”
Thursday, July 26
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Upper Level Lobby

An hour-long concert program led by music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone, along with two other musicians covering the history, influence and impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. Over his long career, Joey has toured as a sideman guitar player for many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, and many more.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave. , Grand Haven, MI

Carte Blanche: The Beatles White Album

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave.

Wednesday, June 13

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Program Room A

The Beatles’ only double-album, The Beatles (a.k.a. The White Album) is the band’s most individualized and stylistically diverse work, and the antithesis of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This 90-minute multimedia presentation observes and analyzes The White Album by putting it in musical and historical context. Topics and people discussed include Eric Clapton, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his camp in Rishikesh, India, the influence of Yoko Ono, and the beginning of the end for the Beatles.

In Concert Irish/American Trio “One for the Foxes”

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave.

Wednesday, June 6
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Upper Level Lobby

One for the Foxes is an exciting and dynamic trans-Atlantic trio. Hailing from Ireland and the US, the trio present a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music that will have you singing along and your feet stomping. The group is made up of Dublin’s Tadhg Ó Meachair (Goitse), Galway’s Dave Curley (SLIDE) and Denver’s Joanna Hyde (The Hydes). Come join them at Loutit District Library for a thrilling evening of music.

 

Opening for One for the Foxes will be Traditional Celtic band Uneven Ground. This concert funded by The Michigan Irish Music Festival; Reliant Professional Cleaning; Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary; and Loutit District Library.