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
For the third year, The Salvation Army of Grand Haven in conjunction with D. Baker and Son Lumber Company will host The Woodchopper’s Ball at Baker Lumber, July 11.
This year’s event also will make a chance for the community members to meet the newly assigned Salvation Army leaders, Majors Heather and William Holman. The Holmans have come to Grand Haven, taking over for Majors Sally and Jay Davis, who have been assigned to Sheboygan, WI.
The event begins with The Heritage Hill String Quartet from 5:45 to just before 7 p.m., and then the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra playing from its dance book from 7-9 p.m. This year Righteous Cuisine is selling portable eats from its food truck. There will be drinks available from D&W.
The only thing attendees might need to bring in addition to would be folding chairs.
For the second year, there is no admission charge.
“But we hope that people will find it in their hearts to support this most needed community organization,” said volunteer co-organizer David Schock. “Some people may give a lot, others a little, but we are cognizant of the power of intention. The widow’s mite continues to carry its blessing.”
As well, said Schock, the dance is a great opportunity for families to use the event as a locus for family occasions: “We have one couple who is planning to an anniversary party there. They are inviting their friends. So, we like to encourage families to make use of the event for celebration.”
The event also celebrates the legacy of the lumberyard: the late Doug Baker, was both a lumberman and a professional sax player.
“Doug was a great talent,” said Schock, who had plenty of opportunities to play with the elder Baker. “And he chose to play as a serious avocation and work in the family business. I think it was he who—in honor of the legendary Woody Herman tune ‘Woodchopper’s Ball’—dubbed his lumberyard the ‘Home of the Woodchopper.’ And now this event brings it all together again, maybe even as he intended.”
Nada Edson (née Baker) co-owns the lumberyard with her uncle, Bruce Baker. She is one of three fifth-generation descendants who now work at the lumberyard. “Gramps and Grama instilled a sense of community, goodwill, appreciation of music and all other arts that runs deep through our entire family,” she said. “We are proud to be Bakers and to be able to support the community and The Salvation Army by hosting The Woodchopper’s Ball.”
The lumberyard is also hosts an annual arts show, Art at the Yard, to benefit not only art lovers and local artists but also the Grand Haven Schools Foundation.
The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra is under the direction of saxophonist Bob Nixon. While the GRJO is a contemporary big band, for this event it will be playing from its dance book, and include tunes that are well known and have been long appreciated.
Along with D. Baker and Son Lumber Company, The Salvation Army of Grand Haven is grateful for D&W Fresh Market, Pit Stop Portable Restrooms, and Christian Haven Independent and Assisted Living Center for their support in hosting this event. Underwriters for the music include Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt, The Village at the Pines, The Village at Rosy Mound, WestWind Construction, and penULTIMATE, Ltd.
D. Baker and Son Lumber Company, located at 720 Pennoyer Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417.
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
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
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
