Join the new Pre K reading challenge at your library

Historical Museum presents Constructing Our Community The Bay County Historical Society is pleased to present our latest exhibit! Constructing our Community features many different architectural styles which reflect the use of different building materials. Through photographs, maps, and artifacts, visitors will learn how enterprising pioneers used available resources to create the building materials (such as bricks, blocks and lumber) to construct our community. As part of this exhibit, and in

partnership with the Bay-Arenac ISD/Great Start Collaborative, we are excited to present Big Blue Blocks from the Imagination Playground. Children and adults alike will experience the challenge of using these larger-than-life-size blocks to create structures that represent our community such as bridges and ships. You may even recreate City Hall! Incorporating guided block play into the hands-on portion of the exhibit not only teaches children historical concepts, but also emphasizes how history relates to many aspects of our lives. In addition, research shows engaging in block play provides the unstructured, imaginative stimulation that is a critical component of healthy social, emotional, and intellectual development in children. It also helps to develop math, language, and communication skills, as well as early literacy skills. This exhibit and subsequent programming was made possible in part by the Dow Corning Foundation Donor Advised Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and the Bay-Arenac ISD.

Join the new Pre-K reading challenge at your library 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge designed to encourage parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to children ages birth through five. BCLS has joined this incredible movement with a new, self-paced reading program designed to help you reach this goal with your child(ren). Reading only one book per night, you and your little one will reach 1,000 books in no time! Research overwhelmingly shows the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. This essential practice not only helps close the vocabulary gap, but also provides the foundational skills necessary for Kindergarten success. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books, reading, and learning. Registration opens September 1 at all BCLS locations. Everyone who signs up will receive a reading log and a newly-designed, reusable book bag

courtesy of The Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Participants will also earn various prizes along the way! For more information, contact your branch or visit www.baycountylibrary.org/1000books

Historical Museum presents Constructing Our Community The Bay County Historical Society is pleased to present our latest exhibit! Constructing our Community features many different architectural styles which reflect the use of different building materials. Through photographs, maps, and artifacts, visitors will learn how enterprising pioneers used available resources to create the building materials (such as bricks, blocks and lumber) to construct our community. As part of this exhibit, and in

partnership with the Bay-Arenac ISD/Great Start Collaborative, we are excited to present Big Blue Blocks from the Imagination Playground. Children and adults alike will experience the challenge of using these larger-than-life-size blocks to create structures that represent our community such as bridges and ships. You may even recreate City Hall! Incorporating guided block play into the hands-on portion of the exhibit not only teaches children historical concepts, but also emphasizes how history relates to many aspects of our lives. In addition, research shows engaging in block play provides the unstructured, imaginative stimulation that is a critical component of healthy social, emotional, and intellectual development in children. It also helps to develop math, language, and communication skills, as well as early literacy skills. This exhibit and subsequent programming was made possible in part by the Dow Corning Foundation Donor Advised Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and the Bay-Arenac ISD.

Join the new Pre-K reading challenge at your library 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge designed to encourage parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to children ages birth through five. BCLS has joined this incredible movement with a new, self-paced reading program designed to help you reach this goal with your child(ren). Reading only one book per night, you and your little one will reach 1,000 books in no time! Research overwhelmingly shows the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. This essential practice not only helps close the vocabulary gap, but also provides the foundational skills necessary for Kindergarten success. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books, reading, and learning. Registration opens September 1 at all BCLS locations. Everyone who signs up will receive a reading log and a newly-designed, reusable book bag

courtesy of The Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Participants will also earn various prizes along the way! For more information, contact your branch or visit www.baycountylibrary.org/1000books

Studio 23 fundraiser celebrating 15 years You are invited to join us on December 15 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for an evening of live music, delicious food, talented artists and community fun! To set the mood for the evening, Jim Perkins will play acoustical music. Ticket prices will be $55 until November 15 and $60 after. Ticket prices now include catered heavy hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket. Our famous martinis will be served and there will be great pieces of art up for bid! This fundraiser supports the mission of Studio 23 by making art relevant and accessible to all.

Bay City Players – 100 years down, 100 years to go! PARTY! PARTY! Everyone loves a party and Bay City Players wants you to help us celebrate a milestone birthday. Season 100 is something special , and Players is celebrating it with your choice of Galas on September 8 or 9. Ticket includes beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and theatre tours to start. Next will be a live auction of amazing items followed by an entertainment planned by Kevin Cole. Lastly, dessert and sparkling wine in the lobby will cap a delightful evening. For details, go to www.baycityplayers.com or call 893-5555, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The State Theatre books big names for fall season After coming off a fantastic summer concert and movie series, we are looking forward to some big names coming to the State Theatre this fall. John Popper from Blues Traveler and Joshua Davis from The Voice kick off the season followed by back to back shows by The Verve Pipe and the Accidentals in October. November is an exciting month, with fantastic tribute shows to Ricky Nelson, performed by his sons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, and a Tribute to Carole King. Coming back this month is our buddy from Chelsea, Michigan: actor, director, and singer-songwriter, Jeff Daniels. In December, we present the Sundays in the City Double Feature Movie Series. Our special holiday performers include: world-renowned singer and composer Jim Brickman, in his first appearance in Bay City; Micky Dolenz from The Monkees, with an incredible Christmas show, and finally, the Bijou Orchestra will perform their spectacular holiday show to finish out the season. The State Theatre looks forward to making 2018 just as special as previous years. We appreciate your support!

Studio 23 fundraiser celebrating 15 years You are invited to join us on December 15 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for an evening of live music, delicious food, talented artists and community fun! To set the mood for the evening, Jim Perkins will play acoustical music. Ticket prices will be $55 until November 15 and $60 after. Ticket prices now include catered heavy hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket. Our famous martinis will be served and there will be great pieces of art up for bid! This fundraiser supports the mission of Studio 23 by making art relevant and accessible to all.

Bay City Players – 100 years down, 100 years to go! PARTY! PARTY! Everyone loves a party and Bay City Players wants you to help us celebrate a milestone birthday. Season 100 is something special , and Players is celebrating it with your choice of Galas on September 8 or 9. Ticket includes beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and theatre tours to start. Next will be a live auction of amazing items followed by an entertainment planned by Kevin Cole. Lastly, dessert and sparkling wine in the lobby will cap a delightful evening. For details, go to www.baycityplayers.com or call 893-5555, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The State Theatre books big names for fall season After coming off a fantastic summer concert and movie series, we are looking forward to some big names coming to the State Theatre this fall. John Popper from Blues Traveler and Joshua Davis from The Voice kick off the season followed by back to back shows by The Verve Pipe and the Accidentals in October. November is an exciting month, with fantastic tribute shows to Ricky Nelson, performed by his sons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, and a Tribute to Carole King. Coming back this month is our buddy from Chelsea, Michigan: actor, director, and singer-songwriter, Jeff Daniels. In December, we present the Sundays in the City Double Feature Movie Series. Our special holiday performers include: world-renowned singer and composer Jim Brickman, in his first appearance in Bay City; Micky Dolenz from The Monkees, with an incredible Christmas show, and finally, the Bijou Orchestra will perform their spectacular holiday show to finish out the season. The State Theatre looks forward to making 2018 just as special as previous years. We appreciate your support!

Comedy Night With Rob Little Annual fundraiser benefitting a-la-cARTe Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm State Theatre, Bay City $27 reserved seating Available online at www.statetheatrebaycity.com or call the Box Office at (989) 892-2660 Watch Rob in action and you’ll agree he is one of the very best stand-up comedians in the coun-try. A sketch comedy player on the Fox Sports Net Show, "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" and "Last Call with Carson Daly," Little uses his training from the world famous Second City Comedy Club to create routines that are inventive, funny, spontaneous, and completely unique. He headlines clubs and colleges all over the country, has appeared in national television com-mercials and on such shows as Comedy Central's “Distraction,” Fox News and SiTV's “Latino Laugh Festival.” He also earned a role on the CBS network summer hit series, “Fire me Please.” Rob’s recently released 3rd comedy DVD/CD is another testament to both his talent and status as a comedic force.

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Promotes, presents, and provides a home for the arts in Bay County, while continuing to develop diverse and quality entertainment.

Beyond the world of reading and technology, the library offers everyone workshops, performances, movies, music and more.





Home to changing exhibits of regional, national and international artists, as well as art classes for all ages.

A•la•cARTe is made up of a group of community organizations dedicated to providing quality arts, entertainment, educational, and cultural activities in the Bay City area. Stay up-to-date on all that’s happening at www.WhatsNextBayCity.org.

2017 eventscalendar

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AL - Auburn Library BCCHS - Bay City Central H.S. BCP - Bay City Players BCHM - Bay County Historical

Museum DP - Delta Planetarium

ILC - Immanuel Lutheran Church

PBGC - Pinconning Boys & Girls Club

S23 - Studio 23 SL - Sage Library

ST - State Theatre WL - Wirt Library WFP - Waterfall Park WP - Wenona Park VMP - Veteran’s Mem. Park

1 Astronomy Show: “Gateway to the Stars” 7:00pm (DP)

1 Movie: Re-release of “Locked Away” 7:00pm (ST)

2 Astronomy Show Premiere: “Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens” 3:30pm (DP)

3 Movie: “Bailiwick” 6:00pm (ST) 8 Special Event: “Cassini’s Grand Finale

at Saturn” 7:00pm (DP) 8-9 Season 100 Gala: 6:30pm (BCP) 9 Second Saturday Lecture: “Hells Half

Mile Film and Music Festival with Alan Lafave” 1:00pm (BCHM)

9 Celtic Concert: “Ruallie Buallie” 7:30pm (ST)

10 Auditions for: “A Christmas Story” 2:00pm (BCP)

11 Auditions for: “A Christmas Story” 5:30pm (BCP)

14 Coloring Club for Adults: 6:00pm (SL) 14 Acoustic Concert: “John Popper from

the Blues Travelers Acoustic Show” 7:00pm (ST)

16 Gospel Concert: “The Ball Brothers wsg Justified” 7:00pm (ST)

17 Documentary Movie: Michigan Sugar presents “Food Evolution” 2:00pm (ST)

22 Concert: “Joshua Davis, Live and in Concert” 7:00pm (ST)

23-24 Special Event: “River of Time” (VMP) 24 Movie: “A Return to Grace”

2:00pm (ST) 28-30 Film Festival: “Hells Half Mile Film

Festival” See www.hhmfest.com (ST) 29-30 Broadway Musical: “Nice Work If You

Can Get It” 7:30pm (BCP) 30 Concert: Merry Music Maker Family

Concert 11:00am (AL) 30 Concert: Merry Music Maker Family

Concert 2:00pm (WL)

BAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM“Constructing our Community”: A Hands on Block Building Exhibit “Mornings at the Museum”: Call for more information

PLANETARIUMSat: Family/Children’s Show 2:00pmSat: Astronomy Show 3:30pmThurs & Sat: Astronomy Show 7:00pm

LIBRARYBooked for Lunch Series: Fridays in September, starting September 22, 12:00pm (WL)

1 Bay Concert Band Fall Concert: “A Musical Variety Show” 7:30pm (BCCHS)

2 Preserving Food for Gifts: 6:00pm (SL)

3 Concert: “Crystal Bowersox Live and in Concert” 7:00pm (ST)


4 Comedy Show: “Comedy Night at the State Theatre with Kate Brindle, Norm Stulz, Dwayne Gill, and Steve Lind” 7:00pm (ST)

5 Tribute Concert: “A Tribute to Ricky Nelson” starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson 5:00pm (ST)

5-6 Auditions: “Calendar Girls” 7:00pm (BCP)

6 Noon Optimist Travel and Adventure Series: “Discovering the Dutch, by Sandy Mortimer“ 7:00pm (ST)

9 Tribute Show: “ Tapestry Live” A Tribute to Carole King 7:00pm (ST)

11 Second Saturday Lecture: “History of the Bay Concert Band with Peter Makar” 1:00pm (BCHM)

12 Concert: “Angie Marie and the Jagwire Country Band, wsg The ROCKSHOW” 5:00pm (ST)

17 Concert: “An Evening with Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band” 7:00pm (ST)

17 Special Event: “Changing of the Seasons” 7:30pm (DP)

18 Comedy Show: “Forgetaboutit Italian Comedy Night” starring Vincent Pastore, Johnny Sialiano and Maija DiGiorgio 7:00pm (ST)

25 Children’s Event: “Saturday Science Fun” 12:00pm (DP)

25 Closing Reception: “50 Artists of the GLBR” 5:00pm (S23)

25 Celtic Concert: “The Blarney Castle Christmas Show” 7:30pm (ST)

26 Holiday Movie: “Sunday In The City Movie Series” 1:00 & 4:00pm (ST)

26 Music Show Premiere: “Let It Snow” 2:00pm (DP)

NOVEMBERSEPTEMBER 1 Ski Movie: “Warren Miller Movie”

7:00pm (ST) 1 Astronomy Show: “Gateway to the

Stars” 7:00pm (DP) 1-2 Comedy: “A Christmas Story” 7:30pm

(BCP) 2 Christmas Concert: Jim Brickman

“A Joyful Christmas” 7:00pm (ST) 3 Holiday Movie: “Sunday In The City

Movie Series” 1:00 & 4:00pm (ST) 3 Comedy: “A Christmas Story” 3:00pm

(BCP) 3 Holiday Concert: “Oldies but Goodies,

Christmas with the Bay Chorale”4:00pm (ILC)

5 Live Reindeer Program: 5:00pm (AL) 6 Live Reindeer Program: 5:00pm (PL) 6 Jazz Concert: “All Area Jazz Band

Concert” 7:00pm (ST) 7 Live Reindeer Program: 5:00pm (SL) 8 Holiday Concert: “A Family Christmas

with Katie Travis” wsg Matt Travis, Catherine McMichael, Rod and Nathan Bieber 7:00pm (ST)

8 Special Event: “The Geminid Meteor Shower” 7:00pm (DP)

8-9 Comedy: “A Christmas Story” 7:30pm (BCP)

9 Family Event: “Breakfast with Santa at the Trombley House” 9:30am (BCHM)

9 Concert: “The Tri City Chorus of Sweet Adelines International present HOLIDAY HARMONIES” 3:00pm (ST)

10 Holiday Movie: “Sunday In The City Movie Series” 1:00 & 4:00pm (ST)

10 Comedy: “A Christmas Story” 3:00pm (BCP)

12 Live Reindeer Program: 5:00pm (WL) 14 Concert: A Renaissance Noel

7:00pm (WL) 15 Brians House Gospel Concert: featuring

“Vicki Achinson and The Justified Quartet” 7:00pm (ST)

15 Fundraiser: Black and White Affair 6:30pm (S23)

15 Free Holiday Show: “Recyclables Perform A Holiday Show” 7:30pm (BCP)

16 Family Event: “Breakfast with Santa at the Trombley House” 9:30am (BCHM)

16 Concert: “An Evening with Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees” 7:00pm (ST)

16 Concert: “Cole in Your Stocking: America’s Pianist Kevin Cole” 7:30pm (BCP)

17 Holiday Movie:“Sunday In The City Movie Series” 1:00 & 4:00pm (ST)

17 Bay Concert Band Winter Concert: “A Holiday Music Festival” 3:00pm (BCCHS)

17 Concert: “Cole in Your Stocking: America’s Pianist Kevin Cole” 3:00pm (BCP)

18 Holiday Concert: “The Bijou Orchestra, Holiday Show” 7:00pm (ST)

BAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM“Constructing our Community”: A Hands on Block Building Exhibit “Mornings at the Museum”: Call for more informationPLANETARIUMSat & Sun: Holiday Music Show 2:00pmSat: Astronomy Show 3:30pmThurs & Sat: Astronomy Show 7:00pm

DECEMBER

WEEKLY EVENTS

1 Film Festival: “Hells Half Mile Film Festival” See www.hhmfest.com (ST)

1 Broadway Musical: “Nice Work If You Can Get It” 3:00pm (BCP)

4 Basics of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s & Dementia: 6:00pm (SL)

5-7 Broadway Musical: “Nice Work If You Can Get It” 7:30pm (BCP)


7 Music Show Premiere: “The Halloween Music Show” 7:00pm (DP)

8 Broadway Musical: “Nice Work If You Can Get It” 3:00pm (BCP)

12 Artist Reception: “50 Artists of the GLBR” 5:00pm (S23)

13 Tribute Show: “A Tribute to John Denver” with Ted Vigil 7:00pm (ST)

14 Second Saturday Lecture: “History of the Rowley Brothers” with Mike Rowley 1:00pm (BCHM)

14 Rock Show: “Rock Anthem” 7:00pm (ST)

15 Concert: “Meet the Bijou Orchestra” 3:00pm (ST)

18 Michigan Blood Drive: 1:30pm (AL) 20 Comedy Show: “Comedian Brad Stine”

7:00pm (ST) 20 Astronomy Show: “The Seasonal Sky

– Autumn” 7:00pm (DP) 21 Benefit Concert: “Saints After Hours”

presents Adam Prime 7:00pm (ST) 22 Movie and Fan Flick: Indiana Jones

and the Last Crusade with Fan Flick 2:00 pm (ST)

26 Creative Journaling: “Writing, Drawing & Collage” 6:00pm (SL)

27 Concert: “The Verve Pipe, Villians Acoustic Show” 7:00pm (ST)

28 Treats N Treasures: 12:00pm (S23) 28 Concert: “The Accidentals, Live and in

Concert” 7:00pm (ST) 28 Special Event: “International Observe

the Moon Night” 8:00pm (DP) 29 Movie: United Way Halloween Double

Feature Movie: 2:00pm (ST)


PLANETARIUMSat: Family/Children’s Show 2:00pmSat: Astronomy Show 3:30pmSat: Halloween Music Show 7:00pmThurs: Astronomy Show 7:00pm

LIBRARYBooked for Lunch Series: Fridays in October, 12:00pm (WL)Fall Story Times: October - November (All Branch Libraries)

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Bay County Arts & Culture News September-December 2017

Bay Arts Council launches mini-grant program The Bay Arts Council is excited to be launching our arts granting program in the fall of 2017. These small (<$500) grants will be available to non-profit organizations to help with the cost of arts programming. We are planning a simple, one-page grant application form. Please spread the word to organizations that could benefit from a grant. Contact Mike Bacigalupo at [email protected] or 989-892-2660 #1 for more information. The Bay Arts Council raises money through contributions from generous donors, and by partnering with other arts organizations on fundraising efforts. We have no paid staff, so every dollar donated goes directly to supporting the arts in our community.

Think “Saturn” at the Planetarium this fall After 13 years in orbit around the planet Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft is reaching the end of its mission. This fall, the Planetarium will feature a new show and special presentations to celebrate Cassini’s many accomplishments.

"Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens" uses NASA's best photography to create a 3-dimensional tour of the rings, atmosphere, and moons of the solar system's second largest planet. It's like riding piggyback on the Cassini space probe itself!

But the feature program isn't the only part of the Planetarium experience. Every show includes a live short "epilogue" that calls up the latest discoveries and hot topics. In this case, you'll be able to see the newest Cassini images as soon as they are released.

Bay Concert Band enters 41st season Under the artistic and music direction of Peter Makar Jr. IV, Bay Concert Band opens its 41st season on Wednesday, November 1 at the Bay City Central High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults; and students 6th grade and under admitted free. The program begins at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 pm. The concert, entitled “A Musical Variety Show,” features a wide range of band literature from Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” to Robert Russell Bennett’s legendary “Suite of Old American Dances”. Along the way, the band will perform works of Sousa, Filmore, Grundman, Suppe and a special arrangement of “Old Folks at Home and in Foreign Lands” based on “Way Down upon the Swanee Ribber” published in 1914.


PLANETARIUMSat: Family/Children’s Show 2:00pmSat: Astronomy Show 3:30pmThurs & Sat: Astronomy Show 7:00pm

LIBRARYFall Story Time: October - November (All Branch Libraries)

a·la·cARTe www.whatsnextbaycity.org

Bay County Arts & Culture News September-December 2017

Bay Arts Council launches mini-grant program The Bay Arts Council is excited to be launching our arts granting program in the fall of 2017. These small (<$500) grants will be available to non-profit organizations to help with the cost of arts programming. We are planning a simple, one-page grant application form. Please spread the word to organizations that could benefit from a grant. Contact Mike Bacigalupo at [email protected] or 989-892-2660 #1 for more information. The Bay Arts Council raises money through contributions from generous donors, and by partnering with other arts organizations on fundraising efforts. We have no paid staff, so every dollar donated goes directly to supporting the arts in our community.

Think “Saturn” at the Planetarium this fall After 13 years in orbit around the planet Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft is reaching the end of its mission. This fall, the Planetarium will feature a new show and special presentations to celebrate Cassini’s many accomplishments.

"Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens" uses NASA's best photography to create a 3-dimensional tour of the rings, atmosphere, and moons of the solar system's second largest planet. It's like riding piggyback on the Cassini space probe itself!

But the feature program isn't the only part of the Planetarium experience. Every show includes a live short "epilogue" that calls up the latest discoveries and hot topics. In this case, you'll be able to see the newest Cassini images as soon as they are released.

Bay Concert Band enters 41st season Under the artistic and music direction of Peter Makar Jr. IV, Bay Concert Band opens its 41st season on Wednesday, November 1 at the Bay City Central High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults; and students 6th grade and under admitted free. The program begins at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 pm. The concert, entitled “A Musical Variety Show,” features a wide range of band literature from Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” to Robert Russell Bennett’s legendary “Suite of Old American Dances”. Along the way, the band will perform works of Sousa, Filmore, Grundman, Suppe and a special arrangement of “Old Folks at Home and in Foreign Lands” based on “Way Down upon the Swanee Ribber” published in 1914.

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