Quick summary of November's PAF meeting

Hello, all--

Thought I'd try posting an abbreviated version of the Performing Arts Foundation minutes here. Contact us at performingartsfoundation@gmail.com if you'd like the full treatment! And join us for our next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue.


GLCS Performing Arts Foundation
Regular meeting November 10, 2009

Present: Murray Cooper, Pat Hanavan, Robin Nott, Jan Watson

Guest artists: Robin reported that Kinetic Affect will come to Gull Lake High School and Middle School as spoken word artists this spring, doing two performances at each school and conducting a workshop with a creative writing class. Robin will apply for grants from PAF and the GL Schools Foundation.

PAF Promise: Robin has received 10 requests for “pay for play” scholarships so far; he expects a few more by the time payment is due—around November 23, when PAC’s state tour show auditions begin—and will submit a request to PAF at that time. PAF has received several donations in response to, some specifically designated for, this need and will be able to provide the scholarships.

PAC Tour Show: This year’s show's playwright Julia Jordan has approved the Performing Arts Company’s shortening the play for festival use, and also has kindly asked that her royalty be donated; it will go to PAF.

Grant requests for pizza for an informational/recruitment meeting for PAC’s state tour show on November 17 and for materials for the successful Scream Team event at Halloween were approved.

PAF Banner: Randy Walbridge will have camera-ready text and image by a student ready for the December 8 PAF meeting.

Respectfully submitted,


Pat Hanavan, secretary

Get literary in Richland!

Edith Wharton and Emily Dickinson in Richland? This week? Yes, thanks to a special reading at the Blue Water Gallery by two local authors.

Katherine Joslin, professor of English at WMU, will read from her new book, Edith Wharton and the Making of Fashion. And Daneen Wardrop, also a professor of English at WMU, will read from her new book, Emily Dickinson and the Labor of Clothing.

This evening of literature and fashion will start with a reception at 6 p.m. in the Blue Water Gallery, 8860 N. 32nd Street, in the Clocktower Green. The readings will begin at 7 p.m. in, appropriately, the classroom of Fabrications.

Boo!

Get in the spirit tonight, Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 with the seventh annual Trick or Treat in the Park! The Richland Area Business Association (RABA) sponsors this fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating on the village green in Richland.

PAF meeting October 13

The Gull Lake Community Schools Performing Arts Foundation will meet Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue.

All are welcome to join us as we make plans for this school year and consider grant requests.

Community Harvest Sampler

Wish I could promote your purchase of a ticket to this event, but I happen to know that they are completely sold out! But for those of you lucky enough to be in possession of a ticket already, tonight should be a fun night at the Richland Area Community Center, where the Community Harvest Sampler will bring together great, fresh, local food and the music of the Hoot Owls, featuring Robin Nott. Chef John Merucci of Brook Lodge will offer a delicious entree made from local ingredients, the farmers of the Richland Farmers' Market will offer tastes of their homegrown and homemade goodies, a century-old cider press will be in operation, the Hoot Owls will play bluegrass, old-timey and gospel favorites, and there will be a pick-your-prize raffle going on throughout the evening. It's all to benefit the Richland Area Community Center.

Hope to see you there--if you already have a ticket in hand!

Fiddler on the Roof at the Civic

I have a feeling they'll go fast, so be sure to get tickets now to see Fiddler on the Roof at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. Shows start Friday, September 25, and run through Saturday, October 10. It's your opportunity to see--and hear--Mary Teutsch in the role of Hodel. And, backstage, Mary's Gull Lake classmate Stacy Bartell will be wrangling props. You can call 269-343-1313 for tickets, or buy them online. Just don't wait too long!

Open Mic Night at RACC Sept. 12

On Saturday, September 12, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, will host another great Open Mic Night. You're invited to come read your short story or poem, sing or play, or tell a story; reserve your time at the mic by calling RACC exec director Bonnie Feldkamp at 629-9430, or e-mail her at Bonnie@RichlandAreaCC.org . The rest of us can show up and enjoy the entertainment and a cup of Biggby's coffee. Sales of coffee will benefit RACC, and proceeds from the "tip" jars on each table will benefit the GLCS Performing Arts Foundation. Come on out for a really fun evening in a coffeehouse atmosphere!