Saturday, October 5
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Join us on October 5th when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Museums, and Universities for one purpose…to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 21st Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Upon entry, festival attendees are handed a Voting Card and an Official Program and asked to vote for the ONE Film and Actor they feel should win. Votes are tallied by each host venue then emailed to our NYC headquarters.

MANHATTAN SHORT is not a touring Festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 850-6922

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Sunday, February 10

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Matthew Ball, The Boogie Woogie Kid, performs a family-friendly program of New Orleans Boogie-Blues-Swing and Song favorites from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. With piano and song hits like Ain’t Misbehavin, It Had to Be You, In the Mood, When the Saints Go Marchin’ In, Careless Love, Basin Street Blues, Glory of Love, The Entertainer, Bumble Boogie and more, there is sure to be something for all ages.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 850-6922

Funding for this concert series provided by Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

January 2 through February 15
Lower Level Hallway during normal library hours.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

 

 

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Thursday, January 17

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Composition and Shading: Learn basic composition and multiple shading techniques with pen and pencil.

There is a $5 materials fee payable at time of registration. To register, visit the assistant at Library’s Public Computing Desk or online at www.loutitlibrary.org.

Corinne Roberts from Kendall College has written and illustrated children’s books such as Out and About, Trip to Trekka and Imaginary Sea 1,2,3!Along with her books, she illustrated the web comic, Kitty Game  and the card game, Unreal Estate.

 For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

 

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven

Thursday, January 31

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Presented by Yvonne Laych. There is a $15 materials fee payable at time of registration. To register, visit the assistant at Library’s Public Computing Desk or online at www.loutitlibrary.org.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Loutit District Library

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Upper Level Lobby

Dave Palmer and His Only Friends have performed at venues from Michigan to Florida. Dave plays guitar and sings while Ric VanWeelden plays mandolin and Todd Hix performs on the congas.

Dave has a writing style that addresses the best and worst of human nature. Most of us believe the events that take place in our lives are unique. Through music, Dave shows us that we are not alone in this journey. We experience the same events in our lives, only the names have been changed.

Funding for this concert series provided by Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Traditional Irish Music Session
Saturday, January 19

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, bring your Irish musical instrument and participate in LDL’s merry band of Irish session players. Even if you don’t play an instrument, come and listen. This program is in partnership with the Celtic band Uneven Ground. Music provided upon request by emailing Larry Halverson at lhalverson@loutitlibrary.org.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Laura Grimshaw Presents the Work of Gary Grimshaw
Tuesday, October 16

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

7:00 pm – 8:30 p.m.

Laura Grimshaw, wife of legendary Rock and Roll graphic artist Gary Grimshaw, reveals her husband’s inspiration behind his work as told in the exhibit currently on display at the library.

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Friday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. and/or October 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Join us on September 28 and/or October 6 when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Museums, and Universities for one purpose – to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 21st Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

MANHATTAN SHORT is not a touring Festival rather it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites.

Upon entry, festival attendees are handed a Voting Card and an Official Program and asked to vote for the ONE Film and Actor they feel should win. Votes are tallied by each host venue, then emailed to the NYC headquarters. For more information, visit www.manhattanshort.com.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222

Sunday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Upper Level Lobby

The Galen Bundy Piano Trio is a modern jazz group heavily influenced by Scandinavian folk music and Romantic era composers. Great importance is placed on the sensitivity of interaction between the three instruments featuring Jon Taylor on drums, and Eric Nachtrab on bass. Funding for this concert series provided by Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417

For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222