By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association If you are an artist it is a good idea to enter your work in competition. You will not always win, or place, or sometimes even be allowed to “show” your art. It is difficult to take a loss with equanimity, but … Read More
By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Chautuaqua-Wawasee Don’t forget that you can see Josh Kaufman, winner of NBC’s season six of “The Voice”, on Friday, May 22, at Chautuaqua-Wawasee. This talented singer and songwriter is an Indiana native, who is based out of and resides in Indianapolis. Besides being the winner … Read More
Shimmy Mob Warsaw recently celebrated World Bellydance Day by dancing to raise funds for The Beaman Home. Shimmy Mob’s primary objective, along with their sponsoring troupe, Almas Fi al Kham, is to raise donations and awareness for victims of domestic abuse. Funds raised via Shimmy Mob are donated … Read More
By DAWN ENGLER Director, Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in the chapel of Grace Village Retirement community. Their program, “American Hymn Tunes and Folk Songs” will include well known hymns and beloved folk songs, including a medley … Read More
By DAENA LEFAVOUR Office Manager, Astound Dance Academy Astound Dance Academy is excited to announce the results of the competition their performance company participated in. This past weekend, the group of seven dancers traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan to present 13 dances at the Rainbow National Dance Competition. … Read More
National Dance Week began in 1981 as a grass roots movement to promote the benefits of dance in local communities and schools and to increase professional development within the dance community. This year, Thursday April 23, through Sunday, May 3 was set aside by the National Dance Week … Read More
By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Photography can be an art form and usually has a category by itself within most art competitions. Even the best photography however, can usually stand a little “assist” from a good artist. Many artists use their own photos as a resource for … Read More
By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Last Saturday, award winning artists from all over the area brought new work into Lakeland Art Association gallery, in an attempt to win even more awards. The spring art show at Lakeland is well known for having large prize money and offering … Read More
The Center for Lakes and Streams at Grace College is hosting their annual Wonderful Water Student Art contest. Each April, fourth graders through high school students from school districts of Kosciusko County are invited to submit their depiction of our local waterways. Artists with winning entries receive … Read More
