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Circuses in America provided delightful entertainment that brought amazing performers, artists, menageries of animals and vendors, and transformed empty fields or parking lots into magical places.

A little known fact is that Jackson County had its very own circus. Owned by Paul and Mae Lewis, the circus wintered on a farm in Grass Lake, Michigan. It spent the rest of the year traveling thousands of miles to cities and towns where their trapeze performers would defy gravity, the jugglers would amaze, the clowns would entertain, and the trainers with their animals would defy expectations.

This exhibit will tell the story of the Lewis Bros. Circus through photographs, posters, and artifacts, as well as the recorded memories of Paul and Mae’s niece, former Museum employee and long-time member, Barbara Stanton. It will also take a look at other Michigan circuses and their performers as well as address the unique cultural importance of the circus.

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Charlie: ‘thank You’ (pg. 2)

Civil War Momentos (pg. 4)

spring Classes (pg. 5)

IN THIS ISSUE:

Welcome Spring’s arrival at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History’s annual Sugaring and Shearing festival Sunday, March 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Rain or shine, there is plenty to do indoors and out.

Farm Lane will be bustling with activities such as Puddingstone Farm’s petting zoo, sheep shearing and docents in all the historical buildings. Don’t miss the “sap to syrup” demonstrations at the sugar bush and Haigh’s Maple Syrup will be back selling their products in the Country Store.

We will also see the return of the working dog demonstration, where Marilyn Terpstra will show how she uses her trained dogs to herd sheep. The working dog demonstrations will be at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., allowing guests to also see the sheep shearing demonstrations that will begin on the half hour. All six museum galleries will be open, and children can create a spring-themed make and take project in the art studios. Sugaring and Shearing is a free, non-ticketed event with nominal fees for food and some activities. For more information call (517) 787-2320 or visit us on the web at ellasharp.org and on Facebook.

Sugaring & Shearing at Hillside Farm

Photo by tim bair.

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Letter from the Executive Director, Charles Aymond

As I think about what I ought to say in my last letter as Director of the Museum, I keep coming back to just saying, “thank you.” I’ve truly loved this job (most of the time) and I am honored to have been able to serve the Museum and work for you and with you. Thank you for that opportunity.

Together we’ve been able to upgrade our infrastructure by paint-ing the farm house, replacing leaking roofs, installing new air-conditioning, replacing the cement in front of Hadwin Center, bringing the Granary kitchen up to date and reopening that fa-cility (which we are about to do again), replacing the flooring at the entry to the farm house, reroofing the wood shop, tuck-pointing the stone walls in front of Hadwin Center, removing the toxic waste from the Tower Barn, rebuilding the back entry of the East Barn, installing energy efficient lighting in the gal-leries and attending to countless other repairs and replacements. Thank you for making this possible.

We have also planted many memorial trees and are working to restore the Florence Field Wildflower Garden. Thank you to the friends, family and gardeners that have made this pos-sible. We’ve also just learned that we have raised the money to repave Farm Lane and install interpretive signs for our historic buildings. The plans have been in place for some time and we thank the Weatherwax Foundation, the Hurst Foundation and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for making this much needed project a reality. We also have raised the money to replace the flooring on the front and side porches of Ella’s home

and are now working on raising the money to restore the gazebo. We all owe an enormous thank you to the funders of these important projects.

We’ve also opened the new clock gallery, instituted the Satur-day Series and Patio Parties as well as implementing new art and history programs. We’ve continued the Ella’s tradition of offering the community a wide variety of interesting educa-tion programs, stimulating exhibits and wholesome community events. Thank you donors, patrons, school teachers, parents, members, volunteers, contractors, visitors and community citi-zens. Thank you City of Jackson Council members for donating Ella’s personal property to the Museum and thereby eliminating any future legal issues regarding our responsibilities. I must add a huge and very personal thank you to the staff here at the Ella. If I have done anything positive during my tenure, most of the credit should go to the staff who seem to make anything pos-sible. Thank you.

Many of you have heard me say that I envy my successor. I say that because I know this Museum can have a bright future ahead. There are so many things we have to do and there is so much potential, but there is a time and a place for everything. It is time for the Ella to move forward. It is time for me to turn over the leadership to a new Director. Please give her as much help as you can. Thank you.

Thank you.

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One-Day Workships for Teens & Adults

Granary OperatorAs you may have heard, Karina terminated her lease for the Granary restaurant operation as of February 23, 2013 and the Museum is seeking a new operator. The ideal candidate must be willing to work closely with the Museum and have prior restaurant management experience. An interest in catering special events at the Museum is a plus. The space includes a fully furnished kitchen and dining room. This is a great opportunity. If you are interested or would like more information please contact the Museum at info@ellasharp.org prior to March 15, 2013.

Introduction to Flash PhotographyInstructor: Kate Lambert LeeWhen: Saturday, March 23, 1-4 pmCost: Member $25/Non-member $35Often photographers specialize in available light photography because they fear flash photography. Truly good flash looks natural and is unnoticeable. Learn how to control your exposures through various flash techniques and accessories. Get over your fear of flash, and take your photography to the next level. This will be a smaller class with limited enrollment. Bring a digital SLR with an external flash.

Floor Cloth Painting WorkshopInstructor: Sharon Sunday When: Saturday, April 20, 9 am-4 pmCost: Member $70/ Non-member $85Floor cloths make wonderful gifts, and are inexpensive to paint. All you need is the canvas floor cloth, acrylic craft paints, and a metal straight edge. Dress casually as we will be working with paint. Bring a sack lunch, a towel, and a plastic bag to take your cloth home. Supply list will be sent via e-mail.

Help Wanted: Open Position

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NEW/RENEWED MEMbERs

MEMORIALSJack ArnstCarolyn DicksonRae KnollDeb & Fred MarshallGene WandelRuss & Betsy Youngdahl

Philip H. ConleyCurt & Karen AskinsJoanne BisbeeA.P. & Beatrice CookKathy EganJim & Betsy FowlerJim & Joyce GraceCindy O’RourkePamela Blake PetersBarry SavageDon & Donna VarblowRuss & Betsy Youngdahl

Helen DraperCarolyn DicksonDonald & Eileen FalkEd & Barb O’Connor

Nancy FarrandBarb MarkowskiPam PetersRichard & Joan Staub

Barbara FranklinWilliam O. Allen & FamilyCharles & Dana AymondWilma BassJoanne BisbeeR. Bud & Olivia DavisCarrie Hetherwick DicksonRobert & Barbara DukeCharles & Jean EngelElisabeth EngelRichard & Patricia ErhardtLois Finkbeiner Jim & Joyce GraceJackson Tuesday ClubJean LaughlinEllie HillWilliam & Kae MarcouxAlice MedlarLloyd & Shirley PrestonMary Anne, David, Alex & Jennifer RoseLeRoy & Carolyn ScottDick & Sally VanSchoickVista Grande VillaGene WandelChuck & Sue WrzesinskiRuss & Betsy Youngdahl

Michael GumperCharles & Dana AymondBarry & Ellen KeatleyFlo Osborne

Kent ManningA.P. & Beatrice CookLou NashCharles & Dana AymondJim & Pam StarkChuck & Sue Wrzesinski

Susan SwansonJoyce & Woody Furman

Patricia WillbeeBrian & Sharon BellRuss & Betsy Youngdahl

IN HONOR OFCharles H. AymondMichael & Cheryl Gumper

Tim BairSouth Central Credit Union

Jack BunceA.P. & Beatrice Cook

Bob MichaelsJackson County Chamber of Commerce

DONATIONS TO THE COLLECTIONSWendell AtenTim BairLinda ClevelandMrs. Robert DorerCarolyn HammarCharles NelsonMarti PloofSue WrzesinkskiThomas Wistinghausen

CONTRIBUTIONSComerica Wealth & Institutional ManagementCounty National BankFriends of Ella Sharp MuseumFriends of Ella Sharp Museum, Gift ShopJohn George Jr. Student Loan FundHancock FoundationSamuel Higby Camp FoundationHurst FoundationJackson Women’s Garden AssociationMary McVickerFlo Osborne

Bill & Vi Sigmund FoundationAl Spiess Jr.

VOLUNTEERSSpecial thanks to:Pat Rombyer – data entry and mailing for membershipCarolyn Curtis - data entry and mailing for membershipJohn Guidinger – grant writing and project management Membership Committee members:Barbara DukeEmily HuntoonMichelle LakeRita LundbergMary McVickerAlicia MillerKatie PhelanNan SparksBarbara StantonCaitlin TetrickDan VainnerCindy VanGieson Sue WrzesinskiBetsy YoungdahlLeslie YoungdahlRachael Zimmerman

One-Day Workships for Teens & Adults

STUDENT/TEACHERElwood KopperJoan KopperKaren LarsonKaitlyn LusbyKimberly PerlosMary Jo Swartout

INDIVIDUALNathan BeaderstadtSharon BevanJean BlaisNorma CookNancy CooperCarolyn CurtisRuth DarrenCarole HartsuffLouise HefkaSandra HillV. Naomi HooverMarcia HudsonTheresa JackowskiNancy JenningsPatricia JenningsTraci JohnsonCarolyn KuhlJoy MahonDaniel MeyersJohn MottoSusan MurdieLeslie NagyAlyce OostingGregorio OrtaRita ParrishHeather PatrickJudy Penza

Sharon PrineMarilyn SaariSharon SattlerAnn ScheeleJudy SeitzMark SnedekerJean SniderSarah SnyderAlice VanderVeenJane VolkFrances WiardaJoan Wiegman

DUALLinda & Jamil AkhtarRichard & Mary BardMyrna BerletThaddeus & Kathleen BonkowskiJerry & Jackie BoothDonald & Kristen BraunreiterRobert & Pamela BullockR.Michael & Cynthia ClarkJoan & John CummingsJohn & Jan DickeyNancy & Reno FeldkampAnnette & Kevin FinkR. C. FlynnWalter & Mary HarperIrwin & Sharon HasenwinkleSharon & Vika JaskaMiles & Brenda JonesShirley & David KaemmingRonald & Penelope KellerDoug & Brenda KonieczkiKay LantisDennis & Susan LarrabeeMitch & Kathleen Luty

Charles & Suzanne MacFarlaneNorman & Alice MoffattDave & Carol MulholandChuck & Connie NeeseDr. Ralph & Ethel OttenChristine & Lee ReigleWarren & Jean RenandoSteven & Rhonda RudolphCurtis & Helen SeibertDave & Carol SaumBill & Sharon ShannonRobert & Nancy SundayInmanVandryMelissa VelandraPhilip & Margaret WebbJames & Sandra Wilkins

FAMILYJeffrey & Cherrine AndersonSteve & Kristi BlairWaldo & Helen BreitenwischerKelly CaldwellAnn ClarkJim ClimerCheryl Conrad & Tom LeGaryDoris DeFoeRobert & Elayne EberhartDavid & Anne Marie GoldfarbRon & Sharon GriffithBob & Donna HardyKirk & Jeanine HoffmanShaun & Linda HuangJeff Jackson & Teresa Karr Jackson

Randall Kleppe & Virginia MarronShirley Broad KrattDavid & Linda LaRoweDonald & Patricia MastersDenny & Buzzy MaurerMark & Leanne MellingGregory & Pamela MineweaserDr. & Mrs. K. V. RaoMarjorie M. RobinsonJames & Judee RoysterJennifer & Torrell SwansonJeff & Kathy ThomasChris & Lucy VanLonkhuyzenJim & Barbara Zuleski

SUSTAINERDouglas & Pennie AtkinsTucker & Tricia BoyersDavid & Judy BusackA.P. & Bea CookRick & Deb DaviesByron Crary & Cheryl EngerRobert & Barbara DukeJim & Lenore EganIrving FrenchCharles & Linda FurgasonRoger & Edythe GilbertSusan GruelJohn & Susanne HammondK-105.3/WKHM RadioJohn & Madeleine KinchArt & Barb KnueppelK. T. Lavery, M.D.Lynne LoftisJoel & Robyn Ladwig

Larry & Darlene MeffordBill & Sandra NicholsRobert W. PottsLloyd & Shirley PrestonJohn & Patricia ReynoldsPatrick & Carolyn RollinsJan SeitzRichard & Joanne SnellPhilip & Monette ThorrezCynthia & Timothy VanGieson

INVESTORJerry & Janie BaglienDavid & Janet BarrettPhilip J. ChamberlainTom & Jeanne DraperDorothy DyerAnthony GardnerRoy & Joan KaywoodJack & Nancy LapinskiJohn Palincsar

BENEFACTORLawrence & Valerie BullenRobert and Jane Grover

STEWARDAndy & Sandy Andrews

LIFETIMEMrs. Hugh B. McVickerKen & Mary Thompson

CONtRibUtiONs Received from December 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013

Received from December 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013

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New in Never Enough Time is an exhibit of Banjo clocks, now through May 4. First patented in 1802 by brothers Aaron and Si-mon Willard, the Banjo clock was one of the most popular clocks of its time.

Originally called the “Improved Timepiece,” the clock later became known as a Banjo clock because of its resemblance to the musical instrument. The clock maintained its popularity until the 1860s. Vintage clocks are very valuable and highly desired by collectors.

To complement the clocks in this ever-changing gallery is a small sampling of another of Allen Spiess Jr.’s collections. Al began col-

lecting benches and decorative foot-stools after his grandmother gave him a stool she had used for many years. A small woman, she had used it to reach into places too high for her to other-wise reach. The pieces included in this display are only a small representation of Al’s large and diverse collection.

Don’t miss the beautiful French marble mantel clocks, including the three-piece clock and candle stick sets, when you visit Never Enough Time.

Inspired by childhood visits to the Field Museum of Natural History, sculptor Pete Zaluzec has won awards and acclaim for his keen ability to capture the demeanor of his animal subjects without sacrificing anatomical accuracy.

He began his career in 1985 with small, precise bird sculptures carved out of wood. The carvings were well received and earned him the “Best in World” title in the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition three years running. However, Zaluzec found himself getting too comfortable, so he challenged himself to explore new territory in both subject and medium.

From sculpting birds he progressed to North American mammals such as deer, bison, and bears, traveling to Yellowstone National

Park for inspiration and photo-graphs. He used his photographs to create sketches and carefully layered prints on gampi, a delicate wood-fiber paper used in Japanese printmaking.

Zaluzec moved from wood to bronze, then a blend of bronze and river rocks, to achieve a more relaxed and “low-key” effect in his work. The pieces on display in the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art are a stellar sampling of Zaluzec’s wide-ranging, ever-evolving work.

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Activities and Exhibits at the Ella

Pete Zaluzec’s Wide-Ranging Work Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art

Curious-Owl, bronze

Never Enough Time Gallery of Clocks

The Ella Sharp Museum will commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with a special exhibit, curated by Jim Zuleski, in our Emmet and Pyron Galleries opening on April 27. The battles, causes, and personalities of the Civil War have been discussed and written about since the conflict. As interesting as they are, these topics will not be the focal points of the exhibit. Instead, this exhibit will focus on actual items used during the war.

The Civil War was an event that touched all Americans and shaped the future of the United States. Veterans, their families and citizens in general kept their memories of this historic event with photographs, small mementos, and relics — and especially uniforms and armament. The mementos in this exhibit show how Americans chose to remember the War.

These artifacts were gathered mainly from the Roger Heiple collection. He is the nationally-recognized historian of the Grand Army of the Repub-lic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Veterans Group. Other items were borrowed from various local collections.

Mementos of the Civil War

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Education Department

Target Fun and Free Community Art Tutorials

Here are just a few of our class offerings for the Spring Term. Please check out the full listing of classes for children, teens, and adults on our webpage!

SCRATCHBOARDInstructor: Dick StantonThree Saturdays: March 2-16, 12:30-2:30 pm

Cost: Member $45/Non-member $55Scratchboard art is a form of direct engraving. The board starts out solid black and then the artist scratches to expose a layer of white clay under black ink. Students will create original art works using various tools and techniques. The instructor will demonstrate and

Children will love making new friends, and creating art projects that relate to the season. Bring a lunch. A snack will be provided each morning and afternoon.

All supplies are included!

INSECT-A-PALOOZA tuesday, April 2Learn all about the insects of Spring! Students will create bugs, butterflies, worms, (and more) while exploring a variety of art me-dia. Bug-out with your friends, and transform yourself into your favorite insect!

THE ART-FULL GARDEN Wednesday, April 3Students will create their own garden of art, including hand-print lilies, plastic posies, and all sorts of paper flowers. Celebrate the season with a Spring (no-snow) globe!

PLANT PALS AND FROG FRIENDS thursday, April 4Make a plant pal to take home, and watch it grow all Spring. Origami frogs will have you jumping for joy, and a little hand-crafted “sunshine” will brighten up your day!

ART IN MOTIONFriday, April 5Take a spin with artistic pin-wheels, and make your own kite to fly in Ella Sharp Park. Play art games, and much more!

Register online at www.ellasharp.org, in person, or by phone at 517-787-2320 during Museum business hours.

If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend that’s fun and free, come join us for our community art tutorials, sponsored by Target. This is a great way for parents and caregivers to inter-act with children (preschool through sixth grade), and to encour-age their creativity.

Drop in anytime from 11 am to 2 pm on the noted Saturdays. Materials and snacks are provided.

The Boos Center is located in Loomis Park at 210 Gilbert Street, Jackson, MI 49201. After you are finished, stop by the Ella for a visit. Admission to the galleries is free every Saturday.

March 9:Feeling Lucky, at Boos CenterSaint Patty’s Day Project.

April 13: Celebrate Spring, at Ella Sharp MuseumCreate birds and learn about wildlife in the Andrews Gallery.

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Spring Classes and Workshops

sponsored by:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Kindergarten–6th Grade students Whole Week (4 Sessions): $85 Museum Members$120 Non-MembersOne-Day Session: $25 Museum Members$35 Non-Members

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Members, Donors, and Volunteers at Ella sharp Museum

Annual SponsorshipsEDuCATIOn:Platinum SponsorFrank Main Bill & Vi Sigmund FoundationGold SponsorFranklin Charitable TrustLouis Glick TrustSilver SponsorScott Machine, Inc. Bronze SponsorAjax Heating & Air ConditioningCraft AgencyDiversified Precision ProductsGrant & Isabelle Brown of Brown’s Advanced CareAnne FreidusJim & Mary GeismanAnne FreidusMichigan Automotive Compressor, Inc.Edward Scott

EvEnTS:Platinum SponsorAllegiance HealthGold SponsorBond & Company PLCConsumers EnergyLloyd Ganton Retirement Centers, Inc.Jim Winter Auto GroupWalton AgencyWells Fargo Advisors, LLCSilver SponsorAmerican Title Company of JacksonBronze SponsorAdvanced Fluid TechnologiesArt Moehn Chevrolet-HondaDavid & Judy BusackJack V. Butterfield Investment CompanyCitizens Bank Wealth ManagementRichmond Brothers

Cynthia RiderSteve & Kathy SyrjamakiThe Idziak Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

ExHIBITS: Platinum SponsorNorth Star Capital Advisory Services, LLCGold SponsorAndy & Julia WalzWells Fargo Advisors, LLCSilver SponsorIndustrial Steel Treating CompanyBronze SponsorDana C. AymondDawn Foods FoundationCarl & Linda EnglishRoger & Margaret KortenCynthia RiderSteve & Kathy SyrjamakiTrinity Holding

DAy SPOnSORS:Jeff & Karen Beers Birmingham Cosmetic SurgeryTom & Nancy EvansonHeadliners Design StudioEd & Tina HeapJTV (Bart & Karen Hawley)Kelly Fuels, Inc.Ladwig’s Culligan Water ConditioningBernard & Kathy LevyParagon Charter AcademyPolly’s Country MarketSusan RochesterMatt & Stephanie RosenbergMichael ShoreBenjamin R. Snidecor MemorialJohn & Elaine StewartJeanné Wickens

William & Karen AbbottJudith AndrewsRobert AymondWaldo & Helen BreitenwischerSally BunceJim ClimerSandra S. CraftJanice CrispellMarlene & Patrick CunninghamCarolyn DicksonFrancie DittrichDorothy DyerGeorgia & Travis FojtasekWilliam & Patricia FuerstenauCharles & Linda FurgasonLibby & Michael GreanyaJohn & Susan GruelMichael & Cheryl GumperDavid & Natalie HalseyThomas & Joanne HolmanElizabeth IngellJackson Host Lions ClubWilliam JaquaysBarry & Ellen KeatleySean & Carla KennedyFrank & Chris LusebrinkBob & Gloria Michaels

M. Lynn MillerNedra S. MosleyTim & Judy MurrayStephen & Melissa OsmondCharlene PungThressa & Douglas RaceMartha Anne SchaefferCarol J. ScheerbaumPete ShelbyMichael ShoreGary & Nancy SiegristLilly Mergler-SillFaith Francile SmallRussell SmithDyane SnowGerald & Janice StetlerPaul B. StowellJeffrey & Susan SwansonDonald TassiePhilip & Monette ThorrezBev TippmannThomas TrosinJohn & Beth VoulgarisJohn WhitingCarol WoodhurstJulie Ziegler

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then guide students to create their own works of art – worthy to be matted and framed. Tools will be provided.

MARkET BASkETSInstructor: Gwen HershaFour Thursdays: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 6-8 pmCost: Member $100/ Non-member $125Basketry is a long-standing craft that results in useful pieces that fulfill a purpose and meet a need. Baskets help organize household items, carry things, and stand alone as lasting pieces of art. With some knowledge of a few tools and techniques, you will create your own! Take home a treasure after the first session. The first session will focus on basketry supplies, tools, patterns and technique as you weave a “cocktail napkin basket” to take home.

This class features personal coaching. In the next three sessions, you will weave a small, medium and large “market basket”, with the option of eliminating the handle and creating a set of three nested baskets. Beginners and advanced weavers are welcome! Students must bring the following supplies to class: dish pan or bucket, hand towel, tape measure, ruler, pencil, and small pruning shears. Ad-ditional materials will be provided.

BEGInnInG AnD InTERMEDIATE PlEIn AIR PAInTInG All media welcome!Instructor: Sharon SundayFive Wednesdays: April 10–May 8, 12-3 pmCost: Member $65/ Non-member $75Learn to paint in any media from the easel in Plein Air. Students will be shown techniques for capturing the view around Ella’s cam-pus from their easels. We will also focus on composition, light, and shadow. A small supply list will be provided.

Spring Classes (cont. from pg. 5)

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MARCH2 Saturday Series – Center Stage theatrical reading: “Eleemosynary”, 2 pm9 Saturday Series – Interpretive dance by Sally Pesetsky and Dancers for Life, 2 pm11 Friends Luncheon: “Jackson’s Legends and Lore” by Leanne Smith, noon15-17 Three Days of Clay24 Sugaring and Shearing, noon—4 pm30 Saturday Series - Lecture by Lynn Young on sculptor Loredo Taft, 2 pm Under the Big Top: Early Michigan Circus featuring the Lewis Bros. Circus exhibit opens

APRIL6 Saturday Series – Center Stage theatrical reading: TBA, 2 pm8 Friends Luncheon: “Native Americans of Jackson County” by Nancy Cepret, noon12 Under the Big Top party, 8 pm—10 pm13 Saturday Series – Poetry reading presented by Jackson Community College, 2 pm18 Ella’s Patio Party, 5:30-7:30 pm20 Saturday Series – Tips for managing your own collections: “Collections Symposium”, 2 pm25 Ella’s Patio Party, 5:30-7:30 pm27 Civil War exhibit opens

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Calendar of Events

Events and happenings

Ella’s Patio Parties

Cynthia RiderSteve & Kathy SyrjamakiThe Idziak Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

ExHIBITS: Platinum SponsorNorth Star Capital Advisory Services, LLCGold SponsorAndy & Julia WalzWells Fargo Advisors, LLCSilver SponsorIndustrial Steel Treating CompanyBronze SponsorDana C. AymondDawn Foods FoundationCarl & Linda EnglishRoger & Margaret KortenCynthia RiderSteve & Kathy SyrjamakiTrinity Holding

DAy SPOnSORS:Jeff & Karen Beers Birmingham Cosmetic SurgeryTom & Nancy EvansonHeadliners Design StudioEd & Tina HeapJTV (Bart & Karen Hawley)Kelly Fuels, Inc.Ladwig’s Culligan Water ConditioningBernard & Kathy LevyParagon Charter AcademyPolly’s Country MarketSusan RochesterMatt & Stephanie RosenbergMichael ShoreBenjamin R. Snidecor MemorialJohn & Elaine StewartJeanné Wickens

Saturday Series for 2013

Please join us again this season on Thursday evenings, April 18 through September 5 from 5:30–7:30 pm, for live music, a snack, and a drink. FREE for members, $3.00 for non-members. Cash bar. Take a stroll through our Exhibit Galleries and our sculp-ture-filled grounds while you’re here! Musical entertainment includes :

Steve Tucker, April 18Benny Poole, April 25

“Like” and follow us on Facebook – all the details will be posted there, as well as on our website.

Please join us on the following Saturdays for the continuation of our free Saturday Series:

MARCH 2 Theatrical reading of “Eleemosynary” by Lee Blessing, presented by Center Stage Jackson9 An interpretive dance presented in the Hurst Gallery by Sally Pesetsky and Dancers for Life30 Lecture about Loredo Taft given by Lynn Young. Taft was the sculptor who created Jackson’s soldiers and sailors monument “In Defense of the Flag” and the memorial sculpture at the grave of W.A. Foote

APRIL 6 Theatrical reading presented by Center Stage Jackson. Title to be announced.13 Jackson Community College poetry reading20 “A Collectors Symposium,” tips for managing your collection presented by several authorities

To kick off the exhibit “Under the Big Top” featuring the Lewis Brothers Circus, the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and His-tory will host a night of cir-cus-themed entertainment.

Attractions include inter-nationally-traveled juggler Will Oltman, and the Knotty Bits Sideshow duo of Gwyd the Unusual and the enchanting Sylver Fyre. The innovative trav-eling sideshow act is designed to appeal to all audiences.

The Hot Club of Lansing will keep things swinging all night from the Community Room stage; performing Gypsy Jazz and acoustic swing — emphasiz-ing Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s jazz styles from 1930s Paris.

Additionally, guests can experience the circus sideshow by becoming an attraction themselves in the Ella’s own Hall of Oddities.

Enjoy all the entertainment while snacking on all the circus favorites, such as popcorn, peanuts, and cotton candy. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets can be purchased at the Museum front desk, or over the phone. Web sales are available from the Museum’s Facebook event page or directly at underthebigtop.bpt.me.

Under the Big Top Party

When:Friday, April 128-10 pm

Tickets:$10 Members$15 Non-Members

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