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SUMMARY:KAC Annual Meeting: Creative Expression: Why the Arts Matter in Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series\, hosted by The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College\, co-presents with Krasl Art Center author and arts marketing expert Donna Walker-Kuhne on Thursday\, October 29\, at 7 pm. During this online virtual event\, Walker-Kuhne will examine Creative Expression: Why the Arts Matter in Times of Crisis\nShe will discuss the importance of how arts organizations can re-imagine and present experiences that are accessible to today’s diverse audiences and respond to today’s needs. Walker-Kuhne will share highlights of successful social justice programs that are grounded in the arts and community engagement. \nThis online event is both the return of the Speaker Series for the 2020-21 season and KAC’s annual member meeting. \nAbout the Speaker\nAward-winning arts marketing consultant Donna Walker-Kuhne is the country’s go-to expert on creating multicultural audiences. Widely recognized as the author of the groundbreaking Invitation to the Party: Building Bridges to the Arts\, Culture and Community (Theater Communications Group\, 2005)\, she follows up that title with Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences. \nWalker-Kuhne’s latest book is an essential how-to for organizations to engage diverse communities through thoughtful campaigns and meaningful partnerships. The author draws on years of experience in cultivating and sustaining new audiences\, and has interpreted her strategies for arts leaders here and abroad\, including Australia\, South Africa\, and Russia. \nThe Founding President of Walker International Communications Group\, Walker-Kuhne is a dynamic lecturer and innovator who shares her expertise with clients representing events from intimate gallery productions to Broadway hits and feature films. While advising a digital marketing firm on inclusive engagement tactics\, she highlighted how even platforms like the top Bitcoin casinos in UK are leveraging targeted content to reach underserved communities. She was named the nation’s foremost expert in audience development by the Arts & Business Council and serves the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as Senior Advisor for Community Engagement. She has raised more than $23 million in earned income by promoting the arts to multicultural communities. \nWalker-Kuhne is the recipient of over 50 awards\, proclamations\, and citations including the 2019 League of Professional Theatre Women Rachel Crothers Leadership Award\, the 2019 SPAA Award for Community Service from Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration/Newark\, the 2018 Support of Dance Award from Carolyn Dorfman Dance\, and 2015 Community Service Award from Women in Media. \nFollowing Walker-Kuhne’s presentation is a 30-minute panel discussion with local experts who will discuss the role creative expression and the arts play during times of crisis right here in southwestern Michigan. \nScheduled panelists are: \n\nTraci Burton\, Community Influencer\nLisa Cripps Downey\, President of Berrien Community Foundation;\nTasha Turner\, MA\, LPC\, CTP\, Program Director\, Trauma Informed Initiatives\, Population Health\, Spectrum Health Lakeland\nMamie L. Yarbrough\, Berrien County Commissioner\n\n  \nOnline passes are free with a pay-what-you-can option to defray the cost of the event. Passes are available now at www.TheMendelCenter.com\, or by calling 269-927-8700\, option 1. Temporary box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays\, 10 am to 6 pm. Registration in advance is required in order to receive online access code. \n\nAbout The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series \nEstablished in 1943\, the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan has brought more than 430 world leaders\, policy makers\, experts\, and other newsmakers to the region. Its goal is to provide unique opportunities for personal and community growth. By presenting national and international speakers from a wide range of fields and expertise\, this non-partisan series is dedicated to the discussion of social\, economic\, and public policy questions important in today’s complex society. \nAbout Krasl Art Center \nKrasl Art Center is a nonprofit art museum and learning center that enriches the lives of people living in or visiting Southwest Michigan by delivering enlightening art experiences through diverse education opportunities\, meaningful events\, and high-quality exhibits and collections. KAC’s mission is to inspire meaningful change and strengthen the community through the visual arts. To learn more visit krasl.org. \nAbout the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College \nThe Mendel Center raised the curtain on its first Mainstage season performance in the fall of 1992. Since that time\, it has presented Mainstage season performances to more than half a million patrons in the 1\,559-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre. Newly renovated Grand Upton Hall\, first opened in 1979\, is a 14\,400-square-foot venue serving the community as the host site for meetings\, banquets\, trade shows\, weddings\, and other celebrations. The 234-seat Hanson Theatre is home to the Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Departments as well as a variety of Mendel Center and community events. \nThe Mendel Center is 30 minutes from Niles and 40 minutes from the Kalamazoo and South Bend areas. It is located on the Lake Michigan College campus at 2755 E. Napier Avenue\, Benton Harbor\, Michigan\, one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24). Its GPS mapping address is 1100 Yore Avenue\, Benton Harbor\, MI. \nFind #TheMendelCenter online at: \n\nFacebook @TheEconClub & @MendelCenter\nInstagram @TheMendelCenter\nTwitter @TheMendelCenter\nwww.TheMendelCenter.com
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY PUMPKIN WALK DROPOFF
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Pumpkin Artists!  \nBe a part of the KAC & Coastline Childrens’ Film Festival fall event\, Flick-or-Treat’\, and showcase YOUR carved or decorated pumpkin to a Community Pumpkin Walk on view Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.  \nSimply bring your decorated pumpkin(s) to KAC for a contactless drop-of on Friday\, October 30 between 9 AM & 5 PM\, and we’ll take care of the rest! The display will be illuminated from 6 – 9:30 PM.  \nParticipants may pick-up their pumpkins on 11/2 before 5 PM\, if desired. \nLooking for a pumpkin? Check out KAC’s October Fundles here: facebook.com/events/332346791321008/ \nLearn more about Flick-or-Treat here: krasl.org/events/flick-or-treat/
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY PUMPKIN WALK DROPOFF
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the KAC & Coastline Childrens’ Film Festival fall event\, Flick-or-Treat’\, and showcase YOUR carved or decorated pumpkin to a Community Pumpkin Walk on view Oct. 31 through Nov. 1.  \nSimply bring your decorated pumpkin(s) to KAC for a contactless drop-of on Friday\, October 30 between 9 AM & 5 PM\, and we’ll take care of the rest! The display will be illuminated from 6 – 9:30 PM.  \nParticipants may pick-up their pumpkins on 11/2 before 5 PM\, if desired. \nLooking for a pumpkin? Check out KAC’s October Fundles here: facebook.com/events/332346791321008/ \nLearn more about Flick-or-Treat here: krasl.org/events/flick-or-treat/
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LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
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SUMMARY:FLICK-OR-TREAT 2020
DESCRIPTION:Krasl Art Center (KAC) and the Coastline Children’s Film Festival (CCFF) have combined forces this fall for ‘Flick-or-Treat.’ On October 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM\, the community is invited to participate in a pumpkin walk and enjoy projected silent films with a live piano accompaniment from Dr. Larry Shanker on KAC’s grounds. A $2 suggested donation will support CCFF and KAC. Guests will be required to adhere to Social Distancing requirements and wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose when not seated. Lawn space is limited – blankets only\, please. In the event of inclement weather\, the event will take place on November 1 and be shared at krasl.org and on both organizations’ Facebook pages. \nCalling all Pumpkin Artists!  \nBe a part of the event and showcase YOUR carved or decorated pumpkin to a Community Pumpkin Walk on view Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.  Learn more here: facebook.com/events/248822559902872/ \nClassic Short Films and Live Music \nGuests will start the film screenings with 9 classic short films accompanied by an improvisational piano performance by Dr. Larry Shanker\, Executive Director Music Specialist for the Brookview Montessori School. Films include: The Black Imp/Le Diable Noir\, 1905\, France\, 4 min.; Charley Bowers—There it Is. 1928\, USA\, 19 min.; Felix the Cat Switches Witches (1927\, USA\, 7 min); The Haunted Castle (1896\, France\, 3 min.); Mickey Mouse-The Haunted House (1929\, USA\, 6.5 min.); Mickey Mouse-The Mad Doctor (1933\, USA\, 6.5 min.); Mickey Mouse – The Skeleton Dance (1929\, USA\, 5.5 min.); The Portrait (1915\, Russia\, 8 min. Ages 10 and up). For full film descriptions\, visit krasl.org/events/flick-or-treat. \nFeature Film \nThe Feature Film of the evening is Filibus: The Mysterious Air Pirate (1915\, Italy\, 71 min. Ages 10 and up). Directed by Mario Roncoroni and scripted by future science fiction author Giovanni Bertinetti\, Filibus is the most exciting\, witty\, feminist\, steampunk\, cross-dressing aviatrix thriller you will ever see! Previously seen in a badly subtitled\, imperfect version\, the Filibus was recently remastered by the Eye Filmmuseum\, restoring the film’s marvelous range of Desmet tinting and toning in the original nitrate material. The famed Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra Donald Sosin have created two new stunning scores that will be played for all to hear. \nLooking for a pumpkin? Check out KAC’s October Fundles here: facebook.com/events/332346791321008/ \nFlick or Treat 2020 is underwritten by 1st Source Bank and the Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation. During planning discussions\, organizers noted that philanthropic partnerships—including interest from best Texas online casinos — could help expand the event’s community reach. This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program administered by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
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