Odyssey 2002

Arts and Cultural Events

   
   
October - January Contemporary Art Exhibit

Odyssey 2002 Maquette and Mixed-media Show
The sculptors of Odyssey 2002 display small works and share concepts relating to their sculpture on display.
Location: PNC, Technology Building, first floor study lounge and LSF study lounge Rm. 62.

October 23

Speaker: Chapman Kelley, Botanical/Environmental Artist

Wildflower Art Upon the Earth's Canvas
Kelley designed and planted an environmentally friendly two-city-block garden of more than 1 and 1/2 million indigenous wild flowers at the north end of Chicago's celebrated Grant Park.
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: PNC, LSF Assembly Hall Rm. 02
Free Admission, Refreshments

November 2

Van Gogh and Gauguin

The Studio of the South
Time: Day Trip, refreshments, from 8-9 a.m., bus leaves PNC at 9 a.m., returns by 5 p.m.
Location: The Art Institute, Chicago
Sponsored by: PNC's Women's Association
All are welcome. Limited Tickets!
Call Bev Harrington, (219) 872-5303 or (219) 785-5303 to reserve seat.
Cost: $45 (non-refundable)

November 16

Speaker: Sculptor Ted Sitting Crow Garner

Native American Streams
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: PNC, LSF Assembly Hall, Rm. 02
Free Admission, Refreshments

January 18 - March 31

Art Exhibit: In Memoriam. Mixed-media exhibition

S. Thomas Scarff, Sculptor/Artist/Curator
Location: The exhibit will be shown from Jan. 18-Feb. 21 in the Technology Building first floor Study Space gallery area, in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Study Lounge Rm. 062, and the Assembly Hall Rm. 02. From Feb. 22-March 31 it will be shown in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Study Lounge Rm. 062, and the Assembly Hall Rm. 02.
Details: Examines the contribution of the artist to the design of memorial works. Sculptures and paintings.

 

January 19, 20

Film Festival

Laughter for the Soul
Location: Michigan City Public Library
Details TBA
PNC and co-sponsors will examine the universality of laughter through selected films. Commentary TBA. 
Free Admission, Refreshments

February 15

Speaker: Carolyn Armenta Davis, Writer

Black Architects and Their Contemporary Work, Worldwide
Carolyn Davis has traveled to almost 40 countries to document the built architectural works of black architects across the diaspora. Black History Month Program.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: PNC, LSF Assembly Hall Rm. 02
Free Admission, Refreshments

March 10

Musical Program: "New Element"

Contemporary Celtic and Irish music group. Includes a "tour" of the instruments.
Co-sponsored by the Michigan City Public Library
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: The Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. 4th Street
Free Admission; Refreshments
Details: "New Element" has two CDs out and a third on the way.

March 22

[photo of Rojek's work]

Speaker: Christine Rojek, Sculptor

The Development of a Personal Style
Christine Rojek will discuss and show examples of her work, which are historic and whimsical.
Women's History Month Program
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: PNC, LSF Assembly Hall Rm. 02
Free Admission, Refreshments

 

April TBA

Day Trip TBA

 

May 4, 5

Ethnic Film Festival
"Ethnicity in Popular Movies: 
Two Slices of Life"

Co-sponsors Purdue North Central, The Michigan City Public Library, and The Irving Levin Jewish Cultural Fund will present a selection of contemporary ethnic movies. 

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
"Left Luggage," sponsored by The Irving Levin Jewish Cultural Fund
Commentary will be offered by The News Dispatch's Andrew Tallackson and Sinai Temple's student Rabbi, Dr. Gershon Zylberman.

Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.
"Mi Familia" (My Family)
Commentary will be offered by The News Dispatch's Andrew Tallackson and Mario Rosa, director of Hispanic Initiatives for Workforce Development Services.


Location: Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth Street
Free Admission, Refreshments

Contact: Robin Kohn, director of Community Services, The Michigan City Public Library: (219) 873-3049

 

July TBA

Super Summer (one-week course)

Sculpture Course, 4th-8th graders

All programs are open to the public


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Last updated: 09/05/07
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