April Family Night at the Benton Harbor Public Library - Earth Day
2023-04-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Benton Harbor Public Library
Wednesday, April 12, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Free & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library

Create a character and landscape with watercolor, pastel, and linework based on the works of Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece of animation Spirited Away. What can we learn from Studio Ghibli and director Miyazaki’s message about humankind’s environmental impact? How can we change our ways to help heal the earth?

Exhibition Preview: ‘Andy Sweet’s South Beach'
2023-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, April 14, 6 – 8 pm
FREE and open to the public
Andy Sweet’s South Beach opens just in time for our own beach season with a preview celebration. Dust off your resort wear, grab your sunglasses, and enjoy a first look at Sweet’s delightful photography. Live music by Pan Chicago, cash bar, and lite bites provided. Introduction by archivist Edward Christin at 6 pm.
Photograph by Andy Sweet, 1977 – 1980. Courtesy of Andy Sweet Photo Legacy.

Coffee with the Curator: ‘Andy Sweet’s South Beach’
2023-04-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, April 20, 12 pm
FREE & open to the public

Learn about the 10-year photographic journey undertaken by young photographer Andy Sweet in the new exhibition, Andy Sweet’s South Beach, from Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Sponsored by Forté Coffee.
2023 exhibitions are sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Honor Credit Union, Pella Windows & Doors of Northern Indiana, RMB Capital, Starks Family Funeral Homes, Silver Beach Pizza, Storage of America, Tyler Automotive, The John DeVries Insurance Agency, Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Additional support provided by admission from the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
Photograph by Andy Sweet, 1977 – 1980. Courtesy of Andy Sweet Photo Legacy.

Middle & High School Student Show Reception at The Box Factory for the Arts
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
In-person Reception & Award Ceremony
Thursday, April 20, 6 – 8 pm
The Box Factory for the Arts

The Elementary Art Exhibition and Middle & High School ‘Community Student Art Exhibitions’ are back! These exhibitions provide important opportunities for school children from Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties to exhibit their artwork at The Box Factory for the Arts.
Join Krasl Art Center (KAC) in partnership with the Berrien Regional Education Services Agency (RESA) and the Box Factory for the Arts as we celebrate the Elementary School artists and announce 2023 award winners.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXHIBITION DATES | FRIDAY, MARCH 10 – SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
In-person Reception & Award Ceremony: Thursday, March 16, 6 – 8 pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION DATES | FRIDAY, APRIL 7 – SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023

The 2023 ‘Community Art Exhibition’ is sponsored by Stonegate Plastic Surgery of Corewell Health with contributions additionally provided by Barrett & Driscoll Pediatrics, Vail Rubber Works, and Pepsi Bottling Group. Framing sponsored by Waterfront Framing & House of Fashion.
Program support additionally provided in part by Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Frederick S. Upton Foundation.
Artwork: 2022 Emerging Artist Lucia Gianni, ‘Finally Blooming’. Lakeshore High School.

Open Lab Artist Talk with Marat Paransky
2023-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, April 21, 6 - 8 pm
Artist Talk at 7 pm
FREE and open to the public

Artist Marat Paransky joins us in The Lab for a first look at his installation, Excursions. The reception will include an artist talk and Q&A at 7pm. Open Lab is a free in-person opportunity for the creative and curious to learn more about the art on view, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Light refreshments provided.
2023 exhibitions are sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Honor Credit Union, Pella Windows & Doors of Northern Indiana, RMB Capital, Starks Family Funeral Homes, Silver Beach Pizza, Storage of America, Tyler Automotive, The John DeVries Insurance Agency, Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Additional support provided by admission from the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
Marat Paransky. C-print; Installation view from 2011.

Film Screening at the Vickers Theatre: ‘The Last Resort’
2023-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
Sunday, May 7, 1 pm
Vickers Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
Free pre-registered event
Please note: this film is recommended for ages 13+

In the late 1970s, Andy Sweet and fellow photographer Gary Monroe focused their lenses on a community of Jewish retirees living in South Beach at the time. In connection with an exhibition of these photographs by Andy Sweet, Krasl Art Center and Vickers Theatre present a screening of The Last Resort. This feature-length documentary details the photographers and the community they captured during this brief moment in history with honesty, color, and joy.
The Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks Michigan is a classic art house and cinema that presents independent, foreign, and foreign language films as well as documentaries and popular movies that are intended to open minds, enrich lives, and entertain the spirit.
2023 exhibitions are sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Honor Credit Union, Pella Windows & Doors of Northern Indiana, RMB Capital, Starks Family Funeral Homes, Silver Beach Pizza, Storage of America, Tyler Automotive, The John DeVries Insurance Agency, Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Additional support provided by admission from the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
Artwork: Film poster for The Last Resort provided by Kino Lorber.

MAY FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BHPL: AAPI HERITAGE MONTH - MINH LE 'DRAW TOGETHER'
2023-05-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Benton Harbor Public Library
Wednesday, May 10, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Free & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library
Join us for a creative adventure in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, sponsored in part by Casinosohneverifizierung.org, with the acclaimed picture book “Drawn Together” by Minh Le! You’ll work with a partner to communicate through art-making to create a collaborative masterpiece. Who knows what hidden treasures you’ll uncover in our mystery box filled with random objects? Come along, bring a friend or family member, and let’s explore the power of art to connect us across generations and language differences!

2023 Krasl Art Fair Commemorative Design Reveal: Business After Hours
2023-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Be among the first to discover the 2023 Krasl Art Fair merchandise and commemorative design at Krasl Art Center’s (KAC) Business After Hours. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and KAC will host the event on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5 – 7 pm. Come for drinks, light snacks, networking, and free headshots provided by Smile on 3 Photography.
At 6 pm, KAC will unveil the 2023 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff commemorative design. The 2023 event, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, welcomes 172 artists from around the country to Southwest Michigan on July 8 and 9, 2023, and has been ranked as one of the top fairs for artists in the country. The commemorative design is incorporated into the atmosphere and branding of the weekend-long event.
The commemorative design is a custom artwork commissioned by KAC that is used to create merchandise, the Collectors’ Experience Pin, and the theme for the July event. This year’s artist is Alann Boatright, a former Michigander who now travels between Indiana and Florida as a full-time artist. For a preview of the custom painting Alann has created for the 2023 Art Fair, visit him online at ironplanetstudios.com.
In addition to networking, free headshots, and the commemorative design unveiling, guests will have first access to 2023 Art Fair merchandise and be able to purchase Collectors’ Experience packages and their tickets to the July event.
Admission to the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff supports year-round access to the arts. Instructions for ticketing, including free access, will be announced on May 1, when all tickets become available. The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is July 8 from 10 am – 6 pm, and July 9 from 10 am – 5 pm.
For more information, visit krasl.org/art-fair/event-information

MAY FAMILY DAY: RAINBOW COLLAGE
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, May 13, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Let’s create a rainbow of our own! Using colorful materials like buttons, pom poms, and scrapbook paper, we’ll cut, glue, and decorate to make our rainbow craft project shine. Along the way, we’ll learn about the colors of the rainbow and their order. Get ready to express your creativity and make something beautiful!

May Family Day: Rainbow Collage
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
FREE & Open to All Ages
Let’s create a rainbow of our own! Using colorful materials like buttons, pom poms, and scrapbook paper, we’ll cut, glue, and decorate to make our rainbow craft project shine. Along the way, we’ll learn about the colors of the rainbow and their order. Get ready to express your creativity and make something beautiful!

Mish-Mash Market Day 1: Hidden Treasures
2023-05-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, May 19, 4 – 8 pm
$5 suggested donation.
Come one, come all to a pre-sale-apalooza. Guests have first access to the mysteries inside KAC’s buildings and the opportunity to purchase large items like studio cabinets, tables, chairs, and historic items. Beyond the estate-level items, artworks will be available in a featured “art room” or discover treasures in our $5 or $10 art-themed mystery bags! Grab a drink at the cash bar featuring Tabor Hill wine, Pepsi products, and custom menu items from The Brick House’s food truck. Explore all the levels of Krasl Art Center and the Yellow House Administration Building at 720 State Street.
The $5 suggested donation gets you in the door as well as your first drink free! Renew your membership or sign up by May 11 to receive a special invitation at canvas.krasl.org/memberships.
Come back on Saturday!
All funds raised will support a capital campaign dedicated to studio updates. For more event details, visit krasl.org/mish-mash-market

Krasl Art center’s Mish-Mash Market, Day 2: Deals, Deals, Deals!
2023-05-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Open-air market
Everything MUST go! Stop by KAC’s Oval Lawn* during your visit to the St. Joe Farmers Market to get the best deals on treasures galore. Fill a $10 bag of unclaimed items or grab a $5 or $10 mystery bag and get amazing deals! Enjoy complimentary Forté coffee while you expand your art closet.
*Event will be in KAC studios if the weather does not permit an outdoor market.
All funds raised will support a capital campaign dedicated to studio updates. For more event details, visit krasl.org/mish-mash-market

JUNE SUMMER ART MARKET
2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Markets, sponsored by Sturgis Bank & Trust, are free community events featuring different artists each month.
June 3 | July 15 | August 19 | September 2
Each market features 10 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the artists directly, and guests are encouraged to explore KAC’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions during their visit.

Jacqueline Baker
Dragon Fly Beads
St. Joseph, MI
Facebook
Lynne Clayton
Terra Vitro Glass
Benton Harbor, MI
Instagram
Shinetta Jelks
Vibrations Creations
Hammond, IN
Facebook
Webiste
Joe Michalski
South Bend, IN
Instagram
Website
Donna Sauers
St. Joseph, MI
Instagram
Facebook
Sydney Zeimkie
BooLee Studios
Stevensville, MI
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Rhonda Newsome
Sky and Earth Studio
Richmond, IN
Instagram
Facebook
Michelle Buziak
Chicago, IL
Website
Instagram
Dawson Mitchell
Enhanced Timber
St. Joseph, MI
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Rowan Davis
Emerging Artist
St. Joseph, MI

2023 Art markets are sponsored by Sturgis Bank and Trust

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: THE ART OF ELIZABETH CATLETT
2023-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, June 9, 6 – 8 pm
FREE and open to the public
KAC welcomes new art indoors and out this summer with a preview celebration. Get a first look at prints and sculpture in the galleries by historic American artist Elizabeth Catlett, see the new 2023 Pride Installation by Sam Kirk on both sides of the art center, and experience Joy Bradley’s interactive artwork in the East Garden. Cash bar and lite bites provided, with live music by Daniel Navarro.
Artwork: Elizabeth Catlett. Dancing, 1990. Lithograph, edition 34/100.
The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.

JUNE FAMILY DAY: ROCK PAINTING
2023-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | MI
Saturday, JUNE 10, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Join us for a colorful and creative adventure at Family Day rock painting, as we transform ordinary rocks into miniature works of art. Fun for all ages, this activity is sure to bring out your inner Picasso and leave you with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to treasure forever.

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BHPL: CONTEMPORARY BLACK ART | AMY SHERALD
2023-06-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Benton Harbor Public Library
Wednesday, June 14, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Free & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library
Join us for a night of creativity at the Benton Harbor Public Library as we explore the vibrant world of Contemporary Black Art. Inspired by Amy Sherald’s iconic portrait of Michelle Obama, we’ll create our own modern self-portraits as we reflect on the importance of representation and inclusivity in art.

COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR: THE ART OF ELIZABETH CATLETT
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, June 15, 12 – 1 pm
FREE and open to the public
Tour the recently opened exhibition, The Art of Elizabeth Catlett, with Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Coffee with the Curator is a free, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee.
Artwork: Elizabeth Catlett. Sharecropper, 1965. Linocut
Photo of Tami Fauver by David Knight.
The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.

2023 Krasl Art Fair Block Party
2023-07-07 17:00 - 22:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Celebrate the 61st Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff with the invited artists!

Meet the exhibiting artists and mingle with others in the community to kick off the Art Fair.

Your $5 ticket supports Krasl Art Center’s mission in our community. KAC Members get perks at the event, details will be shared at https://krasl.org/art-fair/block-party/

Tickets on sale in May 2023.

Photo by Stella Godinho.

61st Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-09 | Lake Bluff Park, 500 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, July 8, from 10 am – 6 pm*
Sunday, July 9, from 10 pm – 5 pm
Block Party on Friday, July 7, from5 pm – 10 pm
Admission – $5 per day (all-day admission)

We welcome artists and visitors to Krasl Art Center’s largest fundraiser!

Experience the talent of 170+ artists from across the United States while enjoying the views and breezes of Lake Michigan and the charm and hospitality of St. Joseph, Michigan, at this ticketed event.

Let our 400+ volunteers help you discover all the Art Fair offers, and please support the professional artists with a purchase to be enjoyed for years to come. Free activities will be available at KAC on both days – bring the whole family down!

As the largest fundraiser for Krasl Art Center (KAC), proceeds help make free year-round exhibitions possible. Learn more about KAC’s mission and programs in the community at https://public.krasl.org/web/membership

Tickets to the event will go on sale in May 2023. Advanced ticket purchases are encouraged.

*Collector’s Experience Packages receive early admission on Saturday from 9 – 10 am.

JULY SUMMER ART MARKET
2023-07-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Markets, sponsored by Sturgis Bank & Trust, are free community events featuring different artists each month.
June 3 | July 15 | August 19 | September 2
Each market features 10 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the artists directly, and guests are encouraged to explore KAC’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions during their visit.

Tina Tavolacci
Chandra Williams
Dawson Mitchell
Kacey Domingues
Lorri Hildebrandt
Jane Meija-Borja
Alyssa Pilarski
May Schultz-Reed
Sam Adkins
Kathleen Petitjean
KAC Teen Arts Council

2023 Art markets are sponsored by Sturgis Bank and Trust

OPEN LAB: ARTIST TALK WITH THEDA SANDIFORD
2023-07-29 11:00 - 13:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, July 29, 11am followed by gallery tour
FREE and open to the public
Theda Sandiford uses everyday objects like zip ties and grocery carts to weave and sculpt “hue-imbued installations” that invite visitors to share and consider stereotypes, implicit bias, and microaggressions. Sandiford joins KAC for an artist talk and tour of her work during Open Lab. Afterward, KAC Executive Director & Chief Curator Tami Fauver continues the tour through The Art of Elizabeth Catlett in The Galleries.
Artwork: Theda Sandiford. Free Your Mind – Social Justice Public Art Installation, 2021. Recycled black commercial fishing net, Camo Net, ribbons, and memories; Artist Theda Sandiford

SMSO Pop-Up Concerts
2023-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SMSO comes to Krasl!
PopUp!’s are free, small outdoor concert events about 45-60 minutes in length, performed at various locations and times. Each concert features a small ensemble of up to five professional musicians. These informal, outdoor and accessible public settings allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy a more personal experience with music and musicians. Attendees are welcome to bring lawnchairs and blankets; families are encouraged to come with small children. Passers by can stop and listen, even if only for a few minutes.
August 3, 10, & 17
6 pm

Family Day: Fun Illuminated Letters
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, August 12

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

FREE & Open to All Ages

Transform the first letter of your name into a beautiful masterpiece that radiates with personality. We will use cardboard, craft paint, buttons, glitter, and glue. From A to Z, this activity is perfect for all ages!

AUGUST SUMMER ART MARKET
2023-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Markets, sponsored by Sturgis Bank & Trust, are free community events featuring different artists each month.
June 3 | July 15 | August 19 | September 2
Each market features 10 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the artists directly, and guests are encouraged to explore KAC’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions during their visit.

Randy Gregg
Nicole Helms
Lorri Hildebrandt
Dennis Tsang
Toussaint Pegues
Susan Plee
Nicole Rimes
Jeff Saylor
Dawson Mitchell
Becky Wehmer
Sara Lubbers
KAC Teen Arts Council
2023 Art markets are sponsored by Sturgis Bank and Trust

SEPTEMBER SUMMER ART MARKET
2023-09-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Markets, sponsored by Sturgis Bank & Trust, are free community events featuring different artists each month.
June 3 | July 15 | August 19 | September 2
Each market features 10 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the artists directly, and guests are encouraged to explore KAC’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions during their visit.

Jenna Ruddell
Sara Alexis
Jacqueline Barewald
Julie Bender
Michelle Buziak
Jeff & Theresa Heaton
Gwen Jones
Lori Pacura
Nicole Rimes
Dennis Tsang
Kathleen Petitjean
KAC Teen Arts Council
2023 Art markets are sponsored by Sturgis Bank and Trust

SEPTEMBER FAMILY DAY: PAPER MAKING
2023-09-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 9, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages

Learn how to make new paper using leftover paper scraps! We will mix, mold, and add colors to make unique sheets of paper that you can use for drawings and messages. Join us for this fun, free art-making project!

Class Registration Deadline: Fall 2023
2023-09-11 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Krasl Art Center’s 2023 Fall Education programs for students ages 5 to 105 begin September 18!
The registration deadline is September 11. With a diverse selection of classes and workshops available, art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore various mediums and engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of talented teaching artists.
Featured classes are listed below, Register and explore all programs and scholarship opportunities online at krasl.org/education
Featured Classes:

Y.57.2: Cartooning & Beyond

AGES 5-7
12 TUESDAY CLASSES, 4-6 PM
SEPTEMBER 19 – DECEMBER 12 (NO CLASS NOVEMBER 21)
TUITION: $275/$235 MEMBERS

Y.812.2: Digital Illustration

AGES 8-12
12 TUESDAY CLASSES, 4-6 PM
SEPTEMBER 19 – DECEMBER 12 (NO CLASS NOVEMBER 21)
TUITION: $275/$235 MEMBERS

A.D.2: Colored Pencil Realism

8 TUESDAY CLASSES, 6:30-9 PM
SEPTEMBER 19- NOVEMBER 7
TUITION:$200/$180 MEMBERS, MATERIALS FEE: $15

WS.J.1:Swivel Hinge Locket

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 11 AM- 4 PM
PACK A LUNCH
TUITION: $95/$85

Additional classes include but are not limited to ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and mixed media.

Winter Break Classes run January 2 – 5, 2024, and are open for registration beginning October 1, 2023.
Artwork: Miranda Heward, Miranda Heward, Lost and Found. Colored pencil illustration. (A.D.2: Colored Pencil Realism)

Exhibition Preview: ‘The Stop-Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman’
2023-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, September 15, 6 – 8 pm
6:15 PM: Artist Q&A
FREE and open to the public
The Stop Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman opens with a live Q&A. Join Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver with Baughman in the galleries to learn more about the artist’s collaborations, inspirations, and creative process. Afterward, enjoy a first look at the new art on view. Cash bar and lite bites provided
Artwork: ‘Vacant Spaces’ film still by Joe Baughman.

THE GEORGE KRASL MEMORIAL CONCERT WITH JOE BAUGHMAN + THE RIGHTEOUS FEW - LIVE AT THE LIVERY
2023-09-16 20:30 - 22:30 | The Livery, 190 5th Street, Benton Harbor, MI, United States
Saturday, September 16
8:30 pm
Live at The Livery
FREE and open to the public
Join us at The Livery for the “George Krasl Memorial Concert” with Joe Baughman + The Righteous Few, presented by Krasl Art Center!
This will be in conjunction with the opening of Joe’s exhibit, The Stop-Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman, and is open to the community!
Playing an amorphous variety of folk-rock that incorporates elements of indie, funk, gospel, etc., JB+RF is an ensemble of musician-friends led by singer-songwriter and filmmaker Joe Baughman. Equally influenced by the sacred and profane, JB+RF’s music takes color from daily Middle American existence, personal sadsackery, religious imagery, and Joe’s experience as a freelance artist.
Their new album – Antichrist Complex – was released in 2022, and it received acclaim from Glide Magazine and The Bluegrass Situation. On top of that, the music video for “Vacant Spaces” – the second single off the album – won “Best National Music Video” at the Indie Memphis Film Festival.
Joe started off as a solo act in 2011, and from banjo, to bass, to brass, he almost exclusively handled all of the musical duties on his early recordings (except for his – brother Mike on drums/percussion). Under the enigmatic stage persona of Roscoe Baggins, Joe started The Flying DeSelms in 2016 — a project that allowed him to explore a “rockier” sound with Mike and Bryan Lewis (Bailey Williams & The Cherranes, Every Mother, The Golden Mallard). In order to emulate that heavier sound of The Flying DeSelms live, Joe recruited the aforementioned and others to accompany him as they played shows in the South Bend scene. Some stuck around to back Joe as he simultaneously performed under his own name, culminating in the collaborative sessions of 2019 EP, Vacant Spaces, and The Righteous Few was “born.”
JB+RF is based out of South Bend, Indiana but have played all over the Midwest.
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The Band
JOE BAUGHMAN – vocals, piano, guitar, harmonica
MIKE BAUGHMAN – drums
MARTIN UFKIN – bass guitar, background vocals
SAM LIMA – electric guitar, mandolin, background vocals
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM – saxophone
BRYAN LEWIS – synth

Coffee with the Curator: Joe Baughman
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, September 21, 12 – 1 pm
FREE and open to the public
Tour The Stop-Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman alongside Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Coffee with the Curator is a free, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee.
KAC Exhibitions sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Honor Credit Union, Pella Windows & Doors of Northern Indiana, RMB Capital, Starks Family Funeral Homes, Silver Beach Pizza, Storage of America, Tyler Automotive, The John DeVries Insurance Agency, Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Additional support provided by admission from the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
Artwork: ‘Vacant Spaces’ film still by Joe Baughman.
