Creative Minds, Changing Minds - Art Exhibit co-sponsored by West Michigan Community Mental Health System. This traveling exhibit features the work of people all over Michigan who are consumers of Michigan's Community Mental Health System. Runs all month; free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 p.m.  – Reception for Creative Minds, Changing Minds Exhibit

Thursdays - 8-10 p.m.
Music in the Gallery
July 2 - Edgar Struble; 
July 9 – Millenium Brass Quintet (will be in the performance hall; tickets for this show are $15)
July 16 – Skeleton Crew
July 23 - Nick and Amy
$5 cover charge; snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 p.m.
Open MIC – Ludington Visiting Writers
email: george@ludingtonwriters.com for details and to sign up.

Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. - 16th Century Singers & Ludington Recorder Players
A benefit performance for the Center for the Arts.

Saturday, July 25 – 7:00 p.m. – Meet the Filmmaker: Traverse City-based Rich Brauer screening his film: That One Summer

Wednesday, July 29 - 11-noon
Cooking demonstration by visiting chef, Sonthaya Kaewpradit, world-class celebrity chef from the 5-star Chedi resort in Phuket, Thailand.   $20

Wednesday, July 29 - 11-noon
Crossover classical music program for kids (age 6-16) with classically trained violinist Aaron Meyer.  Free

Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m. - Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer live in the performance hall; Thai hors d'oeuvres prepared by visiting chef, Sonthaya Kaewpradit, world-class celebrity chef from the 5-star Chedi resort in Phuket, Thailand.  Cash bar available.  $25 per person.

Thursday-Sunday, July 30-August 2
“The Last Five Years” – A contemporary musical directed by Ryan Cupp; starring Ryan Cupp and Michelle Kiessel

Lectures and Workshops at the Center in July :

Art History:
Classical Art and Architecture Lectures by Dan Connolly, Ph.D.
7:00-8:00 pm on Wednesdays
Suggested donation of $10 per lecture.
July 1 – The origins and early developments of Greek art, with an emphasis on the representation of the human body and the development of the main ritual temple designs (including, of course, its decoration). 
July 8 – Exploration of Greek Vase painting and the transition to the Classical period of Greek art and ending with a discussion of the Parthenon and its decorations. 
July 15 – A briefly look at later Greek art and some Hellenistic works, and an exploration of early Roman art, especially its wall painting.    
July 22 – A focus on later Roman art (the Pantheon, triumphal arches) and the synthesis of political and religious images as an expression of imperial ideology.

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Creative Movement and Expression:
Progressive Openings Creative Workshop
Saturday, July 18 – 9 am – noon
With Judith Dila and artist Alayne Speltz
Visit www.bodyworkbyjudith for details and registration form.

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Jewelry-Making:
Offered by Beader Joyce Hansen
Call her at 845-5494 or 425-0786

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Music Appreciation:
Lecture Series by William Cooper, composer and graduate student at the Juillard School in New York City. 
Six Mondays at 7:00 pm, starting July 20.  For musical novices and knowledgeable musicians, this series of lectures is designed to teach attendees about important developments in classical music and help them develop the listening skills needed to access the great music of the Western tradition.
$10 per session or $50 for all six sessions.
Contact William Cooper 269-352-5394.

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Studio Art:
Watercolor Painting Class with Lynda Blankinship
Four Thursdays starting July 23, 10-noon.
Offered at the Center through WSCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning. Email: ragustafson@westshore.edu for more information or to register

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Writers’ Workshops:
Poetry Workshop: Saturday, July 11 – 9 am – noon
Poetry Workshop: Saturday, July 25 – 9 am – noon
Short Prose Workshop: Saturday, August 1 – 9 am – noon
$20 per workshop, $50 for all three.
Taught by Writer-in-Residence, Phillip Sterling; visit www.ludingtonwriters.com for details and registration form.

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Ludington Area Center for the Arts
107 S. Harrison St., in downtown Ludington
231-845-2787; open Tues-Sat 12-5:30.