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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Photojournalist's Upper Peninsula Photography Featured in HVCA's February Exhibit

Local photographer Amy Lockard's photos will be the featured exhibit at Huron Valley Council for the Arts in Highland Township.

Photographer Amy Lockard brings a wealth of experience — including hard news, features, weddings, fine art and outdoor nature photography — to the fore in Present Exposure, her Huron Valley Council for the Arts’ February gallery show. “This exhibit is of photos from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,” Lockard explained. “My photos focus on water and light as major themes, featuring many photos of waterfalls, Lake Superior, and sunrises and sunsets. Through these photos I am emphasizing the importance of ‘being present in the moment’ in order to fully absorb the beauty and healing powers of nature and moments like these.” The show opens from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, with a gallery reception, featuring a chance to meet the Clinton Township artist …

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Weekend Countdown: Shop in Highland Festival of Trees Artist Market Reception

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Shop in Highland Festival of Trees Artist Market Reception Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland When:  7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 Cost: Free Why go: Get into the holiday spirit and eat, drink and be merry at the opening reception for this event, which features one-of-a-kind artwork and fine crafts are on display as well as holiday trees decorated with the works of local artists. Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Weekend Countdown: Black Sheep Weavers Fiber Guild's Annual Holiday Sale

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Black Sheep Weavers Fiber Guild's Annual Holiday Sale Where: Hartland Insurance Agency, 2532 N Old US 23, Hartland (Howell mailing) When: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: No admission fee Why go: The sale offers unique, hand-crafted, fiber-based items at reasonable prices while helping to support local fiber artists. Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Weekend Planner: Give Blood, Appreciate Art, Survival Skills and Ski Swap/Sale

Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.

1.  BASIC ORIENTEERING AND INTRO TO GPS Where: Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (classes are offered twice, so you can take both if desired) Cost: $3 for one class; $5 for both (but $5 daily park entry fee applies if you don't have an annual pass) Why go: Learn how to find your way back, wherever you are!  2. BLOOD DRIVE Where: Lakeland High School When: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost:  Free Why go:  Your gift of blood could save someone's life! 3.  VIEWS AND VISIONS OPENS Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost: $10 adults; $5 youth (but no charge for children under four) Why go:  Enjoy the 83 pieces of fine …

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Weekend Countdown: Views & Visions Opener: 'Art and All That Jazz'

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Views and Visions Show Opens Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost: $10 adults; $5 youth (but no charge for children under four) Why go:  Enjoy the 83 pieces of fine artwork at this 16th annual Village Fine Arts Assocation Show and Sale, presented in partnership with the HVCA. The opening event includes pieces by artists under 18 years old, an award presentation, delicious gourmet finger foods, wine and other refreshments plus live jazzy entertainment by popular local musicians Gary Weisenburg & Co. Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Weekend Planner: Art, Music, Theater and Kids' Fun

Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.

1. LIVE MUSIC AT THE WHITE LAKE INN 2. 'THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT' 3. '13 THE MUSICAL' 4. 'FINDING MONA' ARTIST STUDIO/GALLERY TOUR MORE EVENTS:

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Grab and Go Kids Planner: The Great Outdoors, Plays, Poetry and Art

Here is a list of things for the whole family to do this weekend.

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best upcoming family activities or events. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. 1. GPS SCAVENGER HUNT AND ORIENTEERING Where/when: Indian Springs Metropark; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday (events run simultaneously). Why go: Learn how to find geocaches with a GPS unit and how to get around in the great outdoors (includes a lesson in map reading and orienteering compass use). Pricing: $5 for both programs (both events run simultaneously, so you can switch back and forth…

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