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June 2010
New in 2010! Kid's Science Classes!
New! Vote for your favorite Agate Book Pic!
Everything was going so well with the publishing of the new agate book until the shipment arrived in customs. Apparently, they have increased the number of cargo containers that they are inspecting. The cargo container with the pallets holding my books was selected for x-ray. The shipment was supposed to arrive in Michigan on June 10th. All that they are telling me is that the shipment will be delayed around two weeks. Please check my blog at www.agatelady.blogspot.com to receive updates regarding the book shipment. Since they will be available SOON, you can order a copy by clicking on the Gift Shop link.
The museum’s assistant director, Candace Prill, has finished designing the kid’s classes. We are calling it “Science Camp.” Each class is unique so kids don’t have to attend all three. The sequence of three classes will be repeated on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for six weeks from July 5th through August 11th. The science camp is intended for children 7-12 years old. Each session is $10.00 per participant and will be limited to ten kids. All classes will include a short informational power point presentation, active learning exercises, a field trip, and a hands-on project making something to take home. If you are in the Grand Marais area and want to sign your kids up, please stop by the museum. You can also call 906-494-2590 to reserve space or send an email to karen @ agatelady.com. More information is included in the museum section of this web page. Please click on the Kids Classes link.
I am also scheduling special showings of the agate lecture as well as group rockhounding/agate classes for the summer. If you are interested, please send me an email to karen @ agatelady.com.
When I am home I try to update the blog page every day. If you have not yet checked it out, please click on www.agatelady.blogspot.com. Each day I upload photos from my travels, the Grand Marais area, or agates.
I hope that everyone is having a great spring.
Karen BrzysGitche Gumee Museum
E21739 Brazel Street, PO Box 308
Grand Marais, MI 49839
kbrzys @ jamadots.com or karen @ agatelady.com
906-494-3000 NEW MUSEUM PHONE NUMBER
906-494-2590 (Home Number)
906-450-5033 (Cell phone -- not always turned on. I use it only when I travel.)
Regular Webpage: www.agatelady.com
Blog: www.agatelady.blogspot.com
Art and Mineral Show and Agate Talk Schedule
July 17-18, 2010 EXHIBIT – Moose Lake Agate Days (41st Annual), Moose Lake, MN Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Moose Lake High School. More information is available at www.mooselake-mn.com or http://www.agatedays.org/
August 7, 2010 EXHIBIT -- Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club, Ishpeming, MI (35th Annual) Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ishpeming Elks Club Hall, 597 Lake Shore Drive. The show includes dealers, silent auction, displays, kid’s area, and a Cracker-barrel. Admission is free, as are the door prizes. Field trips are also available on Friday and Sunday, for a small charge. For more information contact Ernest Johnson at 906-228-9422, ejohnson@nmu.edu, Information is available at http://www.dayoopers.com/.
August 13-15, 2010 EXHIBIT -- Grand Marais, MI Music and Art Festival (29th annual) Fri – Sun, times and details to be announced. More information will soon be available at: http://www.grandmaraismichigan.com/
August 20-21, 2010 AGATE CLASS at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Paradise MI I will be exhibited my mineral art on Friday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in front of the Shipwreck Museum’s gift shop. I will also be conducting multiple sessions of the rockhounding and agate class on Saturday, August 21st. There will be a charge for the class. People are encouraged to register for the class in advance. Once information is available, it will be posted on this web page as well as on http://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/ or call them at 888-492-3747.
Sept 4-5, 2010 EXHIBIT – Royal Craft Show at Castle Farms (7th Annual), Charlevoix, MI Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a/m. to 4:00 p.m. This Labor Day weekend show features a hundred booths with high-quality arts and crafts in this incredible castle setting. Information is available at www.castlefarms.com. NOTE: I have not yet received a confirmation that the jury has accepted my art. However, I was referred by one of the other artists.
September 11-12, 2010 EXHIBIT – Art in the Park, Wausau, WI (35th Annual) Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Marathon Park, Historical Exhibition Building & East Gate Hall, 1201 Stewart Avenue. Information is available at http://www.wivalleyart.org/artinPark.html.
September 18, 2010 EXHIBIT and TALK – Rock On Agate Show (3rd Annual) Details to be announced. Due to a conflict, I have to be in Ann Arbor on this date. Thus, I will not have a booth this year. We are still working it out but the museum’s assistant manager, Candace Prill, may be giving the new revamped agate talk in my place.
October 2-3, 2010 EXHIBIT – Cranberry Fest Arts and Crafts Show (31st Annual) Sat 9:00am to 4:00 pm; Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm Vilas County Fairgrounds - Hwy 70 W. More information is available at www.eagleriver.org/CranberryFest.asp. NOTE: I have not yet received confirmation that my booth application has been accepted.
October 9-11, 2010 EXHIBIT – Wausau Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show (3rd Annual) Friday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Marathon Park, East Gate Hall, 1201 Stewart Avenue. For additional information, contact Jennifer Damrow at Exclusive Inspirations, 715-212-7080, www.exclusiveinspirations.com. NOTE: I have not yet received confirmation that my booth application has been accepted.
October 22-24, 2010 EXHIBIT – Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Show (45th Annual) Friday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Main Arena, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St., Mason MI. For more information, contact them at www.michrocks.org/ , 517-641-6125, facetman60@yahoo.com.
November 13, 2010 EXHIBIT -- Annual Saline, MI Craft Show (25th Annual) Sat 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple, Saline, MI More information is available at www.salineshows.com
November 20, 2010 EXHIBIT -- Schoolhouse Arts & Crafts Show, East Grand Rapids, MI Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm East Grand Rapids High School, 2211 Lake Drive SE. For more information please call 616-235-7555 or email schoolhouse@egrps.org. NOTE: I have not yet received confirmation that my booth application has been accepted.
December 3-5, 2010 EXHIBIT – WLUC TV6 Christmas Craft Show Marquette, MI Fri 5:00 – 9:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Northern Michigan University Superior Dome, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI More information is available at http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/
June 2010 Update
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Mineral of the Month Nantan Meteorite |
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History’s Gem of the Month Box of rocks earns a degree |
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Gitche Gumee Gatherings Information about scheduling private, in-home private art shows |
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Rockhounding and Adventure Trip Kentucky Agate Hunting April 2010 |
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Media Coverage Great Lakes Gazette |
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Correspondence Testimonial from a Mineral Art customer |
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E21739 Brazel Street
Grand Marais, Michigan 49839
