Author Archives: Art-A-Licious

Croswell presents “The Cotton Patch Gospel”

A gem of musical theatre, “The Cotton Patch Gospel” is based on Clarence Jordan’s book, “The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John,” with the familiar stories transplanted to rural Georgia. Gainesville stands in for Bethlehem, Valdosta for Nazareth and … Continue reading

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First edition of Adrian First Fridays is March 2

Live music, free food and wine tastings, and an art walk are in the works for the first installment of Adrian First Fridays, a new monthly arts and cultural event in downtown Adrian. The First Fridays event, which this month … Continue reading

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Proposed budget includes $6.15 million to promote the arts

The following statement was released today by ArtServe Michigan: Moments ago, Governor Snyder released his Fiscal Year 2013 Executive Budget Recommendations calling for $6,150,000 for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The recommendation represents an investment of … Continue reading

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Artists sought for 2012 Art-A-Licious festival

Exhibiting artists are being sought for Adrian’s sixth annual Art-A-Licious festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, in downtown Adrian. Each year, more than 70 artists from across the region exhibit and sell their work at … Continue reading

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Group plans Adrian First Fridays events in downtown Adrian

A group of volunteers is working with City of Adrian staff to create a new monthly event to bring people to downtown Adrian for food, music, art and fun. Adrian First Fridays will start at 5 p.m. on the first … Continue reading

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First of two Empty Bowls lunches is Monday

The first of two Empty Bowls fundraising events to benefit the Salvation Army is coming up on Monday, Jan. 30. The lunch event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. Attendees … Continue reading

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Public classes in wheel throwing and sculptural ceramics offered at Siena Heights

Two six-week non-credit courses in wheel throwing and sculptural ceramics will be offered between Feb. 11 and March 17 at Siena Heights University‘s Studio Angelico. Classes are open to adults ages 18 and up, are meant for all levels of … Continue reading

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Siena Heights offers visual arts classes for grades 4-6

Students in grades 4-6 have the opportunity to participate in visual arts classes at Siena Heights University.  These classes will be offered by art teacher Annie Howard and teaching artists enrolled in the SHU arts education course. The classes will … Continue reading

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Culver’s calendars raise money for Adrian Symphony

Culver’s of Adrian, 1360 S. Main St., is selling these 2012 calendars to raise money for the Adrian Symphony Orchestra. Each calendar costs $5, and the symphony will receive $4 of the purchase price. Each month comes with two coupons … Continue reading

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Report: Arts and culture a $2 billion part of Michigan’s economy

If you’re reading this blog, it’s probably because you enjoy events like Art-A-Licious. But did you know that besides being fun, Michigan’s cultural offerings were responsible for more than $2 billion in consumer spending last year? That’s the conclusion of … Continue reading

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