Bonifas Arts Center
A publication of the
M a y - A u g u s t
The Red Canoe
by Paul Arno Rose
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Mission Statement:
A publication of the
Bonifas Arts Center
Volume 43, Issue 2: May - August 2017
Founded in 1974, the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center is a
comprehensive arts organization. With a commitment to
excellence in its exhibits, education, performances, facilities,
events, and other activities, the Center exists to enhance and
inspire the cultural and creative lives of the people in the
Central Upper Peninsula.
Table of Contents
2 - Bonifas Info
3 - Director’s Note & New Faces
4 - Powers & Studio Gallery
5 - Wooden Boat Exhibit Events
6 - Youth & Family Classes
7 - Youth & Family Classes
8 - Bonifas & Gladstone Senior Art Projects &
Artist Level & Lifestyle Classes
9 - Creative Corner & Special Events
Bonifas Hours:
10 - Special Events
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
11 - Special Events
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
12 - Support the Bonifas & Artist Opportunities
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
13 - Affiliates & Class & Event Listing by Date
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
14 - Membership/Contribution Thank Yous
Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
15 - Membership/Contribution Thank Yous &
Membership Form
Closed Sunday & Monday
Bonifas Staff
Bonifas Board
Sue Roll * Business Director
Pasqua Warstler * Artistic Director
Carla Meyer * Events Coordinator
Irina Bruno * Education Coordinator
Kate Oman * Administrative Assistant
Jodi Canney * Administrative Assistant
Helen Sherman * Bookkeeper
Christine Motto * Receptionist
Alicia Holmes * Copy Writer
Rick Kenyon * Custodian
Marnie Anderson * President
Tim Wilson * Vice President
Tom Knoll * Treasurer
Laura Strom * Secretary
Tom England * Trustee
Lynn Soderberg * Trustee
Laura Robinson * Trustee
Renee Theut * Trustee
Cathy Sjoquist * Trustee
Address: 700 1st Ave S.,
Escanaba, MI. 49829
Phone: (906) 786-3833
Website: Bonifasarts.org
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Gallery Sponsored in part by the Following:
From the Director
Here’s what our local community is saying:
Recent events surrounding the recom-
Pasqua Warstler
mended federal budget cuts to eliminate the National Endowment for the
Arts (NEA), the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH) and the
Corporation for Public Broadcast
among others, call us to attention.
Consider the following facts from the National
Assembly of State Arts Agencies:
FACT: The arts return $22.3 billion in revenue to
federal, state, county, and municipal governments. A
strong arts sector makes it easier for our government
to balance its books.
FACT: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
receives a mere 0.004% of the total federal budget,
less than 1/2 of one hundredth of one percent.
Appropriations to state arts agencies constitute just
0.04% of state general funds expenditures, less than
one half of one tenth of one percent. Arts cuts will
harm communities without achieving real savings.
FACT: Government arts support ensures that rural
communities and low-income groups get their fair
share of the educational and economic benefits offered
by the arts. 40% of NEA-supported activities take place
in high-poverty neighborhoods. While 15% of the U.S.
population lives in rural areas, more than 25% of all
state arts agency grants go to these communities.
FACT: Funding from state arts agencies composes
only 2.1% of total grantee revenue, however, these
small investments pack a big punch: arts organizations
use public dollars to generate earned income, secure
private contributions, and leverage local matching
funds. Every $1 of NEA support leverages $9 in
matching funds.
For more information, check out:
www.creativemany.org/resources/
www.nasaa-arts.org/Advocacy/Advocacy-Tools/
FactvFictionGovtArtsFunding.pdf
www.americansforthearts.org/advocate
If you are a member, thank You! If not, please consider
becoming one. Your support means more than ever
now. Add your voice. Tell us how the arts impact your
life and we will forward your comments to our state
art council and our legislators. Send comments to my
email at [email protected].
“The arts are gaining momentum across the Upper
Peninsula as an important part of our economic vitality.
Our biggest fear is that funding for the arts will be
discontinued at the federal level. If that should happen,
the impact from that bad decision will affect our state
budget leaving Michigan behind in economic recovery
once again.”
- Dotty LaJoye, Executive Director Central Upper
Peninsula Planning and Development
“Here in the Upper Peninsula, not only are we proud of
the Bonifas Art Center, we rely on it. The arts nourish
and inspire us; they help us to weave meaning into
everyday life Exhibits, plays, classes and concerts offer
us essential opportunities to create, to contemplate and
to express ourselves – to come together as a community
through shared experience. As a community, we need to
raise our voice now and say that it is unacceptable to
eliminate funding for the arts and humanities. Through
facts, stories, phone calls or tweets (whatever it takes!)
let’s send the message that we need arts in the U.P.”
- Carolyn Stacey, Director of Escanaba Public Library
“The loss of such entities as the NEA, NEH and PBS will
be devastating to our future generations. Man cannot
live by bread alone. Our souls deserve to appreciate a
melody, a painting or sculpture or mind expanding
literature and soar to greater heights.”
-Nancy Beck, Community Action Agency Volunteer
“As an advocate for children and adults, I value the Bonifas Art Center and all that they do for our community.
I find their programs especially like, summertime music
in the park, welcoming and inclusive of all. I especially
appreciate the Art Center arranging for special classes
for Our Kiwanis AKtion Club and for the Learning Center
students.”
- Dorothy J. Kollmann, Escanaba Noon Kiwanis
New Faces at the Bonifas
Irina Bruno:
Educational Coordinator
Irina, a native of Russia, moved to
this area over 14 years ago. She has a
background in international business
and is also a local real estate agent.
Irina wants to bring the arts and arts
education to our community—
focusing on the elderly and youth.
Irina has 2 school age sons and
enjoys riding horses, traveling, and
cooking.
For more information visit www.bonifasarts.org - Like us on Facebook - Call us at 906-786-3833
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Courtesy Photo
“Along the little Garlic”
-Carolyn K Snyder
The Powers Gallery
The Bonifas Membership Show
May 18 - July 6
The Bonifas proudly carries on the 40+ year tradition
of presenting artwork created by its own members, in a
non-juried, annual exhibit. Come see great examples of
the artistic ability from right here in our area.
Meet the Artists at the Reception, which is open
to the public, on Thursday, May 18, 7-9 pm
Sponsored in part by: AAA Klein Agency
The Studio Gallery
Wooden Boats Afloat:
Stories of Traditional Boat Building
in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
July 15 – September 7
This exhibit is a Michigan Humanities Council project
that documents for the first time the wooden boatbuilding heritage of the Upper Peninsula. The exhibit
looks at the role of wooden boats in the U.P.’s economic,
social, and cultural settings.
The Studio Gallery showcases a wide variety of
media and styles of artwork from artists from
Delta County and nearby communities.
Contributions include input from boat enthusiasts and
experts from restoration boatyards, Huron Mtn. Club,
Westshore Fishing Museum, commercial fishermen, and
rowing clubs.
East Ludington Gallery Presents:
“Blue Out of the Box”
April 5 – May 10
Special features include displays on the Great Lakes Boat
Building School and Birch Bark Canoes.
Les Artistes Art Club
May 16 – June 9
“This exploration of wooden boat-building will be of
interest to many of us involved today in preserving the
rich history of boat-building in Michigan.” Scott Peters,
Curator of Collections for the State of Michigan.
Tom Grenfell’s Gifts
June 13 – July 8
Painting by Tom Grenfell
Arts organizations or artists groups interested in
displaying in The Studio Gallery are welcome to
contact the BAC and inquire regarding scheduling.
Please note that all of our gallery and studio
exhibits are free and open to the public to
view during our business hours.
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Courtesy Photo
Artists at Steam & Gas
Assoc. & Antique Village
Presents “Vintage Life Arts”
July 15 – September 7
“Wooden Boats” is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan
Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment
for the Humanities or the Michigan Humanities
Council.”
All about the Boats: Events surrounding the Boat Exhibit
Brown Bag Specials:
Wooden Boats at Waterfront Art Festival
Wednesdays Noon – 1:
Grab a bag lunch for your midday
break with weekly presentations by
Humanities scholars and technicians
at the Bonifas.
July 19: Traditionally Built Wooden Gill Boats
July 26: Fishing Boats Made with local Materials
August 2: The Great Lakes Boat Building School
August 9: Commercially Built Wooden Boats in the U.P.
August 16: Native Birch Bark Canoes
August 23: Tales of Great Lakes Boating
August 30: Run-abouts of the Eastern U.P.
September 6: Great Lakes Fishing History
Family Fun Day 2:
Discover Our Great Lakes
Saturday, August 5; 10 - 4 pm
In Ludington Park by the Band Shell
Boats will be on display so come and meet the
crews from the Upper Peninsula Rowing Clubs and
the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association and learn
about rowing.
Family Fun Day 1:
Discover Our Great Lakes
Saturday, July 15 At the Bonifas Arts Center
Kids Creative Station: from 10 - 11 am
Learn how a boat floats and make your own with our
friends from Michigan Sea Grant. Explore Great
Lakes Science and the Wooden Boats Afloat exhibit
with activities, games, and a scavenger hunt!
Family Concert with Great Lakes maritime
musician Lee Murdock: Noon
Stories and songs of adventure on the freshwater
seas! Murdock arranges Great Lakes ballads, sea
chanteys, and work songs dating back to the 1880’s.
Family Fund Days are sponsored in part by : Michigan Sea Grant
Bring the kids! They will learn
more about our local fish
while playing “What Did You
Catch?”
Explore the Great Lakes
Fisheries Heritage Trail.
Make some art! The project
of the day is Gyotaku
(Japanese fish prints)! And
everyone gets a chance to
win the Whitefish cookbook!
The day wraps up with the
Rally to the Regatta:
Saturday, August 5 starting at 4:30 pm
At the Escanaba Marina
Come cheer on a friendly race with the Upper Peninsula Rowing Clubs and the Wooden Canoe Heritage
Association at the Escanaba Marina immediately
following the Waterfront Art Show .
For more information visit www.bonifasarts.org - Like us on Facebook - Call us at 906-786-3833
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Youth & Family Classes
Toddler Art
Thursdays, 10 - 10:45 am
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8;
Join us for creative play
activities and music fun!
Toddlers will be combining fun
and learning to help nurture imagination, problem
solving and develop motor skills. Art stations and
music provide hands on fun.
Ages Mobile - 3 & their caregivers.
$5 a day
Auditions at the Bonifas Theater
Monday June 12; starting at 10 am
Auditions are open for students entering 1st - 12th
grade. No advance preparation is necessary, but a smile
never hurts at an audition. This year the show will be:
“Gulliver’s Travels”
Adisen Tryan, age 10, has this to say about Missoula:
“It let’s me make new friends and try new things. It’s so
much fun!” She performed in 2016’s “Princess and the Pea”
and 2014’s “Blackbeard”.
Snap To It 2
Saturdays, May 13 & 27;
2 - 4 pm
This class will focus on the digital dark
room. Students will have hands on
learning with editing photos. We will
crop, add photo filters, change brightness, color, and contrast. A digital camera or cellphone
camera with removable SD Card is required.
7th & 8th Graders $14 M / $18 NM
Register by May 6
Mother’s Day
Pottery Glazing
Missoula Workshops
Saturday May 6;
10 - 11:30 am
Free to students grades K - 12
Moms love gifts from the heart.
Why not make her something special with hand glazed
pottery! Students will be able to choose one piece of
pottery to glaze and have the option to purchase an
additional piece to finish.
Ages 10 & Up
$20 M / $25 NM
at the Bonifas Theater
June 17, 2017; 3 pm & 6 pm
Tickets for general seating are $8
(Children 5 & under are free)
Tickets will go on sale during the week of rehearsal for
the show here at the Bonifas Front desk.
M = Members
NM = Non Members
The basic tools of an actor’s trade - observation, memorization, concentration, and imagination are presented
and explored in an entertaining manner.
Let’s Make Up - Grades 4 - 7
Wednesday, June 14; 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Missoula
Children’s Theater
Performances
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Acting - Grades K - 3
Tuesday, June 13; 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Makeup is the foundation and most basic visual
image for all performers. This workshop demonstrates
corrective, character and special effects makeup for the
theatre. Note: This is not a “face painting” experience.
Improv - Grades 8 - 12
Thursday, June 15; 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Participation and teamwork are emphasized as the
students learn to act without a script. Fun for all skill
levels of students from beginners to more experienced
performers!
This event is sponsored in part by: Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs,
Classic Auto Collision Center, Elmer’s County Market, Players De Noc, and UPPCO.
Youth & Family Classes
Summer Art at the Bonifas:
Drawn into Summer
Art in the Park:
Hands Around
the World
The Arts in the Park program will feature Art and Craft
experiences from multiple cultures, including Africa,
India, Japan, and the USA. The program will be held
outside in the beautiful natural setting combining the
sensory outdoors experience with creative efforts.
Week
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AM Session: 10:30 am - Noon
PM Session: 12:30 - 2 pm
Get “Drawn Into Summer” with instructor Eddie
Moritz! Have fun learning about four famous
artists and how they make their art. Students will
experiment with collage, colored pencils, tempera
paint, and watercolor paints while practicing the
same styles of some of the greats!
July 6: Frida Kahlo
July 13: Andy Warhol
Animal Nose Masks (Africa)
Paper Mache Bowls (USA)
Twirling Palm Puppets (India)
Kokeshi Doll (Japan) (not offered in Escanaba)
Open to students ages 7 - 11
$8 per day pre-registration fee
$10 per day walk-in fee
or register for the full series to save money!
Scholarships available for families with 3+ kids.
July 20: Monet
July 27: James A.
McNeill Whistler
Find Art in the Park near you!
Escanaba Ludington Park Tennis
Court Pavilion:
Mondays, June 19, 26, July 10
11 - 12:30 pm - $20 /Series
Escanaba Ludington Park Tennis
Court Pavilion:
Tuesdays, June 20, 27, July 1
1 - 2:30 pm - $20/Series
Gladstone VanCleve Park
Native Sculpture Pavilion:
Mondays, June 19, 26, July 10, 17
1 - 2:30 pm - $30/Series
Gladstone VanCleve Park
Kids Kingdom Pavilion:
Tuesdays, June 20, 27, July 11, 18
11 - 12:30 pm - $30/Series
Rapid River Township Pavilion:
Wednesdays, June 21, 28, July 12, 19
11 - 12:30 pm - $30/Series
Bark River Township Pavilion:
Wednesdays, June 21, 28, July 12, 19
2 - 3:30 pm - $30/Series
Sponsored in Part by GFWC Escanaba Women’s
Club and Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.
$5 per session OR $16 for all 4 weeks
Open to ages 6 – 106
Escanaba Music Camp
Jazz * Rock ‘N Roll * Pop
July 17 - 21; 8:30 - 3:30 pm
Beginner and advanced artists are encouraged to join
musician, Lorne Watson, for this week long day camp
to learn your favorite song. Students are welcome to
borrow, rent, or bring in their own instrument.
 Guitar, Bass and Drums
 Brass and Woodwinds
 Violin, Viola and Cello
 Vocalist and Pianist
7th - 12th Graders
The camp will be held at
First Presbyterian Church
819 1st Ave So, Escanaba.
$150 for the week
Register by June 16
For more information visit www.bonifasarts.org - Like us on Facebook - Call us at 906-786-3833
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Senior Art Projects
Artist Level Classes
Helga Flower Workshop
Senior Art:
August 7 - 10; 10 - 5 pm
Bonifas: 2nd & 4th Tuesday; May & June; 1 - 3 pm
Gladstone Senior Center: 2nd Friday; May & June; 1 - 3 pm
Learn how to loosen up and become fearless with watercolor and
mixed media through experimenting. Students will learn to paint
abstract designs from realistic
photos by creating abstract backgrounds and incorporate realistic
images to paint on top of them.
Free: Please register at the Bonifas art center so we have
enough supplies on hand for the class.
The Senior Art program continues this Spring at the
Bonifas and Gladstone Senior Center. Ceramic Pottery
with Al Hansen will be available at the Bonifas, and
Yarn Art in Gladstone along with Beginner Jewelry at
both the Bonifas and Gladstone with Diane Kribs-Mays.
All sessions run from 1-3, but linger awhile and enjoy
coffee and conversation after each session!
$250 M / $300 NM
Register by July 28
Ceramic Pottery at Bonifas: May 9 & 23
About Helga Flower
Al Hansen will lead the group in creating
a beautiful piece of ceramic art. The class
will start with stamping, shaping and
texturing with dry plants. On the 23 the
shapes will be glazed.
Yarn Art at Gladstone: May 12
She will use yarns, pieces of plastic
or glass, beads and fabric to create
a framed piece of art.
A native of Munich, Germany,
Helga Flower now maintains her
home and studios in Sault Ste.
Marie, Michigan and Clewiston,
Florida.
After studying art in Germany,
Canada, and all over the US, she
attended many workshops with America’s greatest artists. She now teaches watercolor and mixed-media workshops all over the United States and abroad with annual
workshops in Florida and Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Lifestyle Classes
Beginner Jewelry: Earrings
At the Bonifas: June 6
Students will learn the basics of jewelry
making with putting together pairs of
earrings.
Beginner Jewelry: Bracelets /Necklaces
In Gladstone: June 9
At the Bonifas: June 20
Students will be making Bracelets and
Necklaces. Seniors will learn simple bead
stringing while making either a bracelet or
necklace along with techniques on how to
start and finish a piece of jewelry.
Bead choices may be small so bringing
a pair of magnifying glasses suggested.
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M = Members
NM = Non Members
Ashtanga Yoga
with Heather Budkis
Mondays 6-7 pm
Yoga provides a great way to
strengthen and tone muscles
along with increasing flexibility.
Learn how to synchronize breath with standing
postures to increase the benefits of your workout.
Students should bring own mat and block. Please
note, on nice days, Yoga will be at the Ludington
park by the Veterans Memorial and flag pole.
$15 /Session Walk-In fee
or Register by Month
May 1, 8, 15, 22
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
$36
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$45
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Creative Corner
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To register for a class visit our website at
www.bonifasarts.org, or stop in to see us!
Register early to ensure your space in the class and bring a friend.
Classes have to meet a minimum number of
students in order for the class to be held.
The class minimum must be met 1 week prior to
scheduled start date of class.
If you cannot make a class, please call us to cancel.
To receive a refund, you MUST cancel no later
than 1 week before the class is held.
Classes may be rescheduled due to weather. Paid
students will be notified.
The Bonifas offers a 50% scholarship for qualifying
participants. Inquire at front desk for details.
All supplies are included unless noted on the
registration form.
M = Members NM = Non Members
For all ages! The Creative Corner
is a self-guided exploration of
mixed media using all different
kinds of supplies and materials.
New items added weekly!
Samples will be available but
visitors are encouraged to use
their imagination. We can’t wait
to see what you create!
Creative Corner is free to the
public and available during
business hours.
Kids 12 and under should be
accompanied by an adult.
Special Events
Spring Raffle
Tickets are only $5 each ticket or 6 for $25 and are
available at the Bonifas Art Center front desk.
The winners will be drawn on May 20 at the Art Auction.
1st Place: Door County Getaway: Includes:
Overnight stay at the Foxglove Inn, Sturgeon Bay
2 tickets to the Third Avenue Playhouse
$50 gas card
2nd Place: Fitbit Alta
3 month membership to Anytime Fitness
3rd Place: $250 Cash
4th Place: Pair of Players De Noc 2017-18 season tickets
Special thanks to our Spring Raffle donors: The Foxglove Inn,
Third Ave Play House, Anytime Fitness, DS Tech, & Players de Noc
Music Monday 2017
Join us for great live entertainment down at the Karas Bandshell each Monday night from 7 - 9 pm all summer
long, beginning June 26th. With a mix of new local talent and favorite seasoned performers, every week will give
you a reason to look forward to Monday! Free to attend and fun for the entire family!
June 26 - Jim and Ray
July 10 - Speedy Beef
July 17 - Say What?
July 24 - ToHuBoHu
Michael Hall, drummer for the
July 17th band, Say What?, says,
“I’ve always enjoyed Music
Monday, even before I was
involved in it. Live music is a living, breathing thing. Both dynamic
and enjoyable. It’s wonderful way
to support our local musicians.”
July 31 - Kraig Kenning
August 7 - The Cadillacs
Music Mondays are sponsored in Part by : The City Of Escanaba,
UP State Credit Union and Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Special Events
MAY
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Leigh’s
Garden
Winery
Saturday
5:00
PM
2017 Auction for the Arts
May 20, 2017 at the Terrace Bay Hotel
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Mark your calendars for May 20, 2017 for our annual
Auction for the Arts! The Bonifas will be moving our
auction this year to a new location, the Terrace Bay
Hotel!
Come have a wonderful buffet dinner, which is included
in the admission price and bid on our wonderful silent
auction items. Take a chance at the bucket raffle and
you might even win the $50 bottle of wine hidden in our
wine pull game. Emcees are Mark Cowman and Mark
Ammel to bring energy to the Live Auction with Jimmy
Bruce as auctioneer. The winners of our Spring raffle
will also be drawn that night. Live entertainment will
complete the atmosphere making this a night you will
not want to miss!
$35 in advance
MAY 10
10
5 - 8 PM
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$40 at the door
This event is sponsored in part by: TV6, Delta County Credit Union, Van Aire
Inc., Terrace Bay Hotel, Garceau Insurance Agency, Burkhart, Lewandowski
& Miller, PC, Josh Durst of Edward Jones Gladstone, St. Michael’s In Cedar
Dells, Roy Ness Contracting & Sales, Delta Fence & Construction, Johnston
Printing, Peninsula Federal Credit Union, Northern Michigan Bank and Trust
Special Events
Waterfront Art Festival
Saturday, August 5, 2017
10:00 - 4:00 pm
The Waterfront Art Festival, the area’s largest and longest running arts
festival, will once again set up in beautiful Ludington Park. Artists from
all over the Upper Peninsula and more will display their works at booths
set up near the Karas Bandshell. Everything from jewelry, photography,
pottery and much more will be available for purchase. The Waterfront
will also be hosting the Young Artist’s Market, where kids will set up
shop to sell their own handmade artwork.
Waterfront Art Festival has something for everyone. In addition to the artist’s booths there will be a kid’s
activities tent where children can create their own artwork, a great selection of food vendors on hand to
fill your appetite, live entertainment ranging from Barbershop quartets to Belly Dancing, and our annual
fundraising art raffle tent where you can have the chance to win a prize or two.
This year, we will also have our Family fun day going along side the Waterfront Art Festival to promote our
ongoing exhibit: Wooden Boats Afloat. Be sure to check out page 5 for a complete listing of all the fun events.
~Food~
~Live Entertainment~
~Kid’s Activity Tent~
Young Artist’s Market
Calling all Young Entrepreneurs!
The
Button Project
The Young Artists’ Market is a great
opportunity for students to display
and sell their original works during
the Waterfront Art Festival at
Ludington Park.
The Bonifas has embarked on a
new fundraiser with proceeds going
directly into our youth art programming.
Applications can be found on
our website or at the Bonifas
Arts Center.
Entry deadline is
Saturday,
July 22 at 3 pm
$5 registration fee
Sport a button featuring original artwork
while supporting a great cause.
These one of a kind collectables will
be available at the Young Artist Market
during the Waterfront Arts Festival.
The artwork was created by students
during the Youth In Art
Receptions.
Open to kids
ages 18 & under.
Waterfront is sponsored in part by UP State Credit
Union and Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.
Supporting the Button Project will help the Bonifas
continue its mission to reach out and inspire area
youth.
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Support the Bonifas
We Need You!
Giving Opportunities
Do you like to Organize? Decorate?
Cook or bake? Work with tools? Talk
on the phone? Sing? Put your talents
to good use! By donating your time
and talent to the Bonifas Arts Center,
you are shaping the kind of community you want to live
in. Stop by the Arts Center, or call to find out how you
can put your talents to good use at the Arts Center!
The Bonifas Arts Center has been the recipient of charitable grant programs from Thrivent Financial. We would
like to remind all of who are Thrivent members of the
giving opportunities available through the Choice Dollar
and the Action Team programs. Please consult your
Thrivent financial advisor or visit www.thrivent.com to
direct your monies and keep your investment local!
“You never know what you will be doing at the Bonifas,
one day you’ll be folding flyers and the next you’re making Playdough. Its a lot of fun and I love it!”
-JoAnn Holland, Front Desk Volunteer
A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our volunteers!
We greatly appreciate all our volunteers and all
that they do for us! We wouldn’t be here if it
weren’t for their hard work and dedication!
Artist Opportunities!
ARTPRIZE 9!
The Bonifas Arts Center is in negotiations with a
possible venue for the UP Pavilion for this year’s
ArtPrize. Last year the Bonifas helped orchestrate
51 U.P. artists into participate in Artprize 8. We
would like to make sure that there is a UP presence
again this year.
We want to encourage artists to participate. Go to
www.artprize.org to register. Deadline to register for
Artprize 9 is June 8 by 5 pm EST. As you consider
venues, be aware that there may be a dedicated
space for the UP contingency.
Please let us know if you are entering Artprize 9. If
you are interested in being a part of the UP Pavilion,
please email [email protected]. We will send you
email updates about the Artprize UP venue. Also
check bonifasarts.org for the latest developments
on UP@ArtPrize2017.
upartandculture.com
For the latest information about different arts
and culture centers around the U.P.
Sponsored by: Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau; Bays de Noc
Convention & Visitors Bureau; St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, Travel Marquette;
with special thanks for assistance from UP Travel and Recreation.
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Rent the Bonifas
Need a venue for your baby or
bridal shower? How about a
birthday party, or a recital?
Our Studio has wood floors
and high ceilings, a small stage
with a baby grand piano, and a full kitchen for your
party needs. Host your next event in our historic
building located in downtown Escanaba. Call or send
an email to check availability - we offer great rates.
Contact: 906-786-3833 or [email protected].
Kasota Gift Shop
For an entirely unexpected shopping
experience, explore the Kasota Gift
Gallery at the Bonifas. The gift gallery
features some of the Best in Class
winners from the 2016 Waterfront
Art Festival.
Donate your Elmer’s Rewards
Card points to the Bonifas Arts Center
When shopping at Elmer’s County Market, present the
Bonifas Arts Center Donation Card to the cashier and
let them know how many of your Elmer’s Reward Card
points you would like to transfer to the arts center.
You can transfer your Elmer’s Reward Card points in
500 point increments
If you do not have an Elmer’s Reward Card, be sure to
stop by their Service Desk and pick one up. For every
dollar you spend at Elmer’s, you accumulate 10 reward
points. The points you donate to the arts center help us
to earn FREE money. Please help support us and donate
your Elmer’s Reward Card points to the Bonifas Arts
Center! Thank You!
Pick up a Bonifas
donation card at
the Bonifas front
desk or cut this
card out.
Affiliates
Players de Noc has one more show
this season; “Miracle on South Division
Street” (Apr. 28-30 & May 4-6). Tickets
will be available to purchase online at
www.playersdenoc.org and at the Bonifas Front Desk. Follow Players on facebook to stay informed when auditions
are and when tickets go on sale online and at the Bonifas Arts Center.
Friends of the Library:
the Escanaba Library will hold its
annual Ice Cream Social on June
7th at the Library. There will be
cake and ice cream, as well as a
book sale and the Escanaba City Band will perform. Join
in this fun event and celebrate 30 years of service by
the Friends of the Library. New members are always
welcome and appreciated.
Bay Choral Society: The Bay de Noc Choral Society will be preparing for its annual Christmas concert this
coming December 2017. All are invited to join us. There
are no auditions and we usually sing four-part, great religious music. Rehearsals start in September. For more
information, contact Mike at 241-7731.
Little Bay Zen Buddhist
Sangha would like to invite you to
meditate and join us for Dharma discussion on readings from Thich Nhat
Han, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron,
Shunryū Suzuki and The Dalai Lama.
We meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the Bonifas.
Bonifas Classes & Events
May
5/1 Ashtanga Yoga 6 - 7 pm
5/4 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
5/6 Mother’s Day Pottery Glazing 10 - 11:30 am
5/6 Auction Preview Night 5 pm at Leigh’s Winery
5/9 Bonifas Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
5/10 Auction Preview Night 5 pm at Upper Hand Brewery
5/11 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
5/12 Gladstone Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
5/13 Snap to it 2 2 - 4 pm
5/18 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
5/18 Bonifas Membership Show Opening Reception 7 - 9 pm
5/20 Auction for the Arts 2017 5:30 - 11 pm
5/23 Bonifas Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
5/25 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
June
6/1 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
6/5 Ashtanga Yoga 6 - 7 pm
6/6 Bonifas Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
6/8 Toddler Art 10 - 10:45 am
6/8 ARTPRIZE 9 Last day to register
6/9 Gladstone Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
6/12 Missoula Additions Starting at 10 am
6/13 Missoula Workshop 3:30 - 4:30 pm
6/14 Missoula Workshop 3:30 - 4:30 pm
6/15 Missoula Workshop 3:30 - 4:30 pm
6/17 Gulliver’s Travels Performances at 3 pm & 6 pm
6/20 Bonifas Senior Art 1 - 3 pm
6/26 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
July
7/3 Ashtanga Yoga 6 - 7 pm
7/6 Drawn into Summer 10:30 - Noon and 12:30 - 2 pm
7/10 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
7/13 Drawn into Summer 10:30 - Noon and 12:30 - 2 pm
7/15 Wooden Boats Afloat Gallery Opening
The Remnants
Barbershop Chorus
presents: Spring into Harmony
’17! Sunday afternoon May 7th
the Remnants will present their family-friendly show at
Grace Church in Gladstone. Joining the Remnants will
be the Choir of the Wilson Seventh Day Adventist
Church, along with The Gracenotes, Next Generation
Quartet and the 4 County Connection Quartet. Tickets
for this very special 3 P.M. matinee performance are only $7.00, and are available at Grace Church, at Gladstone
Mobil, and from all the members of the Remnants.
Cut me out and put me on your fridge!
7/15 Family Fun Day 1 starting at 10 am
7/17-21 Escanaba Music Camp 8:30 - 3:30 pm
7/17 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
7/19 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
7/20 Drawn into Summer 10:30 - Noon and 12:30 - 2 pm
7/24 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
7/26 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
7/27 Drawn into Summer 10:30 - Noon and 12:30 - 2pm
7/31 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
August
8/2 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
8/5 Waterfront Art Show 10 - 4 pm
8/5 Family Fun Day 2: 10 - 4 pm
8/5 Rally to the Regatta Starting at 4:30 pm
8/7 Ashtanga Yoga 6 - 7 pm
8/7 Music Monday 7 - 9 pm at Ludington Park
8/7-10 Helga Flower Workshop 10 - 5 pm
8/9 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
8/16 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
8/23 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
8/30 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
September
9/6 Brown bag Special Noon - 1 pm
ART in the Park: Place/Date/Time
Escanaba Ludington Park Tennis Court Pavilion:
6/19, 6/26, 7/10 at 11 - 12:30 pm
Escanaba Ludington Park Tennis Court Pavilion:
6/20, 6/27, 7/1 at 1 - 2:30 pm
Gladstone VanCleve Park Native Sculpture Pavilion:
6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17 at 1 - 2:30 pm
Gladstone VanCleve Park Kids Kingdom Pavilion:
6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18 at 11 - 12:30 pm
Rapid River Township Pavilion:
6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19 at 11 - 12:30 pm
Bark River Township Pavilion:
6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19 at 2 - 3:30 pm
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Memberships & Contributions (Received 4/1/16—4/7/17)
Student:
Michele Wilbur
Individual:
Lori Adrihan
Dave Amis
Mark Ammel
Tracy Anderson
Marnie Anderson
Dr. Ellen Arnell Marcell
Julie & Bob Aschbacher
Austin Ash
Paulette Attie
Sandra Auble
Mary Bastian
Kim Bellisle
Angela Belongie
Mike Berg
Janet Bernson
Pat Black
Vera Blewett
Tracie Burch
Christine Burns
Brian & Kim Burroughs
Ginnie Cappaert
Phyllis Carlson
Peter Chase
Mary Clark
Linda Corlew Pearl
Beth Cox
Suzanne Decker
Shelly Dinsmoore
Scott Dupras
Miriam Edwards
Elaine Eikenberry
Mary Sue Elegreet
Susan Ellisor
Sharon Erickson
Kathleen Falls
Gail Flannery
Judith Fouts
Suzanne Fraker
Jeannine Frankenberg
Christopher Fries
Lynn Fudala
Frances Goetz
Mary Granskog
Marty Groleau
Christine Groleau
Jeff Gurchinoff
Michael Hall
Kellie Hanson
Pamela Heffner Caron
Janet Hickey
Dianne Hoffman
Greta Jacobsen
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Diane Jensen
Ronna Katz
Cheryl Kemmer
Jill Kline
Dorothy Kollmann
Lorrayne Krans
Jim Krausman
Diane B. Kribs-Mays
Kathy Kuczek
Janice LaFond
Jessica LaMarch
Jane Landwehr
Maureen Lapinski
Jennifer Lasslett
Debra Laurie
Hilma Lehtonen
Karen Lenhart
Toni Leny
Chrys Levesque Hendrick
Janet Lindstrom
Mary Little
Diana Magnuson
Gail Mahan
Douglas Mantela
Arleen Martin
Vicki Volk McGaffigan
Tina Michael
Frances Michaels
Renee Michaud
Eddie Moritz
Sonia Nelson
Paul Nelson
Paula J. Neville
C. Jean Nicholson
Beth Noreus
Peggy O'Connell
Carole Oginski
Anne Okonek
Kate Oman
William Oman
Marlene Paavilainen
Bernie Park
Carol Pellegrini
Wendy Pepin
Rev. Darryl Pepin
Sheila Peterson
Debra Potvin
Sandra Raymond
Cindy Reinhart
Terry Reynolds
Robert (Bob) Roberts
Laura Robinson
Paul Rose
Pat Royer
Michael Ryan
Christopher Sauve
Margaret Sauve
Sharon Schmeltzer
Joann Shelby
Lynn Sherban
DJ Shields
Terry St. Pierre
Gail Stanek
Connie Stoykovich
Candace Swetkis
Sandra Thompson
Suzanne Tinti
Tim Trombley
Michele Tuccini
Catherine Uhazie
Susan Valiquette
Eunice Van Elsacker
Lin VanEffen
Helen Veeser
Ruthie Vinette
Dorothy Westerback
John Whitney
Nancy Winneroski
Diane Woolford
Family:
Robert & Peggy Ammel
Rick & Kris Anderson
Larry & Glenna Arkens
Clare Atwood
Tamara Bajanen
Meegan Flannery & Terry Barbiere
Jay & Sandy Bennetts
Gary & Lynn Bisson
Randy & Mary Bogaudo,DDS
Maria Brancheau
Stephen & Toni Buckbee
Thomas & Carol Cappuccio
Nora Cardinal
Melisse & Gary Carr
Paul & Karen Caswell
Alex & Barbara Chenier
Chip & Mary Kay Cipolla
George & Karen Colburn
Dan & Kathleen Creten
Jason Davidson
Jill Decker
Vern & Marilyn Dutkavich
John Economopoulos
Lawrence & Victoria Elie
Pat & Kathy Feldhusen
Liz Fitzharris
Timothy & Donna Fix
Clem & Phyllis Fleury
Tom & Dotti Ford
Pam Allsopp & John Gagnon
Doug & Andrea Gavriloff
Paul & Janice Gayan
Mary Penet & Larry Godfrey
Melva Goodman
Al & Marla Gossan
Dennis Guindon
Jim & Alice Hansen
Carole Harmon
Marc & Rene Himes
Kathy Bull & Matt Hirvonen
Neil & Betty Hivala
Dave & Ruth Houseman
Don & Kay Johnson
Lee Roy & Mary King
Dwayne & Theresa Klein
Richard & Patty Kobasic
Harry & Sandy Krebs
Karl & Bonnie Kutz
Gregg & Joy LaFave
Dennis & Linda LaMarch
Bill Lawrence
Ken & Judy Leinberger
William Leveile
Bill & Doris Lewis
Charles & Karen Lindquist
Rev. Tom & Peg Lippart
Richard & Joan Maatta
Pauline Marmalick
Stephen & LeeAnn Messimer
Julie Moker
Walter & Sharon Moniowczak
Don & Kris Montgomery
Colleen Moravec
Monica Mortel
Bruce & Margie Movalson
Darlene Strand
& Terrence O'Connor
Michael & Carol Olson
James & Rose Peltier
George & Marie Peterson
Dan & Margo Phalen
Royal Poquette
Randall & Gail Rice
Dale & Donna Richer
Ted & Julie Rogers
Susan Roll
Jim & Lynda Rutledge
Andy & Chris Sacksteder
David & Gail Salminen
David & Anne Schaaf
Gene & Alicia Schlueter
Connie & Leigh Schmidt
Sally Schultz
Don & Vicki Shirley
William & Catherine Sjoquist
Tom & Terri Skradski
Raymond & Jane Sliva
Howard & Mary Smale
Randall & Margaret Smith
Tim & Kelly Smith
Matthew & Adrienne Soucy
Thank you all for your support of the Bonifas!
Family Con’t:
April South-Olson
William & Patricia Spreen
Lynn Steiner
Alger & Mary Strom
Phil & Audra Strom
Tom & Barbara Tauzer
Bill & Denise Taylor
Renee & David Theut
Rich & Deb Trombly
Daniel & Mary Vader
Rick & Jessica White
Gunter & Judy Wise
Brian & Ann Wood
Bonnie & Dan Young
Chris & Denise Young
Helen Sherman & Dan Young
Day Sponsor:
AAUW—Laura LaPine
Bink's Coca-Cola Bottling
Classic Auto Collision
Delta Abstract & Title
Delta Co. Area Chamber
of Commerce
DSTECH
Elmer's County Market
Escanaba Elks Lodge #354
Great Lakes 1st Federal Credit
Union
Passageways Travel
—Dee Dee Anderson
Tom & Deborah Abramson
Don Aronson
Nancy Beck
Carol Bergquist
Ronald & Beverly Bissett
Paul & Claudia Bradfield
Membership Levels
Bonnie Boatman
Jim Boes
Ted Brainard
Bob & Betty Breclaw
Jimmy & Sally Bruce
Gary & Carol Butryn
Bruce & Martha Carlyon
Richard Arntzen & Virginia
Clairmont
Richard & Jo-Ann Clark
Laura Coleman
Rod & Amy Deiter
Deb & Dan Doyle
Chris Engdahl
Tom & Ann England
Carl & Mary Ellen Fassbender
Len & Martha Fieber
Sharon Fosmo
John & Terry Frankenstein
Roman & Gayle Gill
Jan Gustafson
Rosemary Hakes
Al & Sheila Hansen
Jim & Gini Henderson
Carol & Bruce Irving
Harold & Nina Johnson
Tom, Laurie & Emily Johnson
Glen Brown & Marilyn Kinsey
June Klees
Darrell DeRouin & Tom Knoll
Beverly Ladin
Bill & Nancy LeMire, III
Carol McCall
Maureen McCarville
Bob & Jeanette Mineau
Tangerine Dupuis
& Steve Murray
Ken & Rose Myllyla
Jon & Julie Neisius
Dr. Donald & Kathryn Nyquist
Mike & Tammy Pepin
James & Colene Peterson
Donald & Barbara Pfotenhauer
Mary Roberts
A. Leslie & Jeanne Rose
Rick & Patricia Rudden
Sue Scheeneman
Joyce Schrock
Carol & Gary Shiplett
Dale & Jo Skogman
Jim & Lynn Soderberg
Peter & Laura Strom
John & Betty Toutloff
Barbara Van Ermen
Pasqua Warstler
Jan Watson
Tim & Cathy Wilson
Loren & Donna Woerpel
Robert Wood
Arts Partner:
Great Lakes Podiatry
Kiwanis Club of Gladstone
Northern Insurance Agency
Pat Frueh & Brian Black
Chris & Linda Holmes
Joann Biallis & Larry Leffel
Petey Semmens
Benefactor:
McDonald's of
Escanaba & Gladstone
Ray & Mary Delmont
Guy & Judy Jeanblanc
Barbara Lindstrom
Deborah Mitchell
Helen Sackerson
Tower Society:
Sam & Elinor Benedict
Donald Johnson
Norbert Murphy
Robert & Jean Sovey
William Taylor, Jr.
Upper Peninsula State Bank
Greg & Linda Yagodzinski
Other Donations:
AKtion Club of Escanaba
Mitzi Brayak
John Kelyman
John & Darlene Prokos
Wells Lioness Club
Legacies:
Addison Irrevocable Trust
Bash Family Foundation
Dr. Mary L. Cretens
Endowment Fund
Ray & Peg Hirvonen Charitable
Herbert & Irene Kirstin
Charitable Trust
Walter & Lucille Mave Trust
Robert & Anne Schmidt
Endowment Fund
Bequests:
Norbert Murphy
Bob Sendenburgh
Special recognition to both
Norbert Murphy and Bob
Sendenburgh for their
generous bequests to the
BAC. We are most grateful.
YES! I want to be a Bonifas Members!
__ $20 Student Membership
__ $35 Individual Membership
__ $50 Family Membership
__ $100 Day Sponsor
__ $300 Arts Partner
__ $500 Benefactor
__ $1,000+ Tower Society
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Class and event discounts, Discounts on artist
entry fees, Annual meeting voting privileges,
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Come
Explore!
Creative Corner
For all ages! The Creative Corner is a self-guided exploration of mixed media
using all different kinds of supplies and materials. New items added weekly!
Samples will be available but visitors are encouraged to use their imagination.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
Creative Corner is Free to the public and available during business hours.
Kids 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Missoula Children’s Theater
Performances
at the Bonifas Theater
June 17, 2017; 3 pm & 6 pm
Tickets for general seating are $8
(Children 5 & under are free)
Tickets will go on sale during the week of rehearsal
for the show here at the Bonifas Front desk.
700 First Avenue South
Escanaba, MI 49829
Bonifas Arts Center
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit #26
Escanaba, MI
49829