Upcoming Classes and Events

Your Family History Workshop

Learn how to effectively capture family member’s stories on video and discover way to preserve precious family artifacts. 

August 27, 2008

12:00 Noon - 2:15 pm

Charlevoix Public Library

The workshop is open to the public.

Catered lunch optional ($14)

Register by calling 547-3554.

Noon - 1:00 pm
Recording Your Family History on Video - by Rebecca Glotfelty of Real People Media.
Glotfelty will share clips from her documentary work providing insights and inspiration for those wanting to create their own family history on video. Glotfelty is owner of Real People Media, a production company specializing in documentary productions. She has conducted hundreds of interviews with individuals ranging from 5 years to 106 years of age over the past decade.

1:15- 2:15
Preserving Your Family History – by Georganna Monk and Jack Laurant.
Monk and Laurant will provide tips for preserving those valuable family artifacts – you know, the ones in the boxes under your bed – and they'll offer suggestions for how you can enjoy them today while protecting them. Monk is the owner of Friar Tuck’s Gallery and Framing Shop, and the Vice President of the Charlevoix County History Preservation.  Laurant is owner of Sweetgrass Framing in Boyne City.

Exhibit Opening- Norman Brumm: A Retrospective

The Charlevoix Circle of Arts invites the public to the opening reception of “Norman Brumm: A Retrospective” on Friday August 8th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton Street.

The exhibit pays tribute to the well-known Charlevoix artist who created a legacy of art and appreciation for nature during his 40-year career as a professional artist in the Charlevoix area. Norman recently passed away on February 29, 2008.

An array of work from Brumm’s distinguished career will be on display and some available for purchase including paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pen and ink drawings. Although formally trained as a painter, Brumm was most known for his enamel on copper sculptures. He was introduced to the technique after he met and married Judith Wedemeier in 1966. He enthusiastically embraced the medium and relished the opportunity to recreate that which he loved in nature. The retrospective will include these early works as well as his sophisticated pieces, which came later in his career.

A few highlights of this career include: His wall hanging of Apple Blossoms was presented to President Gerald R. Ford in the White House; His sculpture of Pine was given to the Empress of Japan and Beatrice; and Queen of the Netherlands, requested one of his works.

His creations, much of which were purchased from his Charlevoix gallery, are found in the homes of art and nature lovers around the globe.

The exhibit, which includes an educational display on the enameling and sculptural process, will be available through Labor Day Weekend. Gallery hours are 12-4pm, Tuesday through Sunday or by appointment for groups. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The community art show, “Look About You” which includes works inspired by the beauty of Charlevoix is also on exhibit throughout the month of August.

 “Look About You,” features over 150 pieces inspired by the beauty of the area .  The exhibit opened on June 27^th with a fundraising reception enjoyed by nearly 100 artists and patrons.   Area restaurants donated catered appetizers as well as champagne, sparkling cherry juice and coffee.  

 “I’ve been waiting 40 years for this,” exclaimed Charlevoix resident, Ruth Willis after listening to presentations by Charlevoix Circle of Arts board members, Kathryn Lobenherz and Todd Warner during which they outlined the vision of the organization.

 The exhibit is open daily except Monday from 12:00 - 4:00 pm and other times by appointment.