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Music, Art, Drama: SC4 Releases Fall Arts Schedule

Arts and culture are alive and well at St. Clair County Community College. The college has released its fall schedule and it is full of music, art, and drama.

The Free Thursday Concert Series is back on the schedule with the first show this week, Thursday, September 16th at both noon and 7:00 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre.

The first performance of the series is the Lexington Bach String Quartet. Other Thursday acts include David M. Fisher, pianist; Steve Wood Quartet, jazz; and Moxie Strings, Celtic and Americana music.

The Thursday shows are free. Tickets are required to reserve seats, but open seating is available 15 minutes prior to showtime until the theatre is at capacity.

Visual arts will be on display with the Collectively Independent VIII show by SC4 Art Faculty and the David Korff Timelines — Progression of a Vision show.

Vintage Hitchcock: A Radio Play will be performed Thursday, November 18th through Saturday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. each night.

A link to the full schedule:

https://sc4.edu/sc4-sets-fall-schedule-for-art-and-performance-events/?fbclid=IwAR0G6fvfIROT8z29QCb1EjtfUCwWzezV1fJwcF6kEqsC-l2JVbSe4SEOzYs

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Local Heroes to be Honored at PHN Football Game

Port Huron Schools will be remembering 9-11 and the lives lost by honoring those who make a difference in our community and in our nation. Just like the New York first responders who stepped up to assist in the aftermath of the attack on the Twin Towers twenty years ago, local heroes step up every day to protect and defend their own communities.

The 9-11 Memorial Tribute will recognize local heroes during halftime at the Port Huron Northern versus Fraser Varsity football game. Local first responders, members of the armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, and frontline medical personnel are invited to attend the game and be part of the ceremony.

Local heroes are asked to wear their uniforms to the game. They will get free admission when they show their uniform, badges, or IDs.  They should meet in the south end zone at approximately 7:45 p.m., just prior to the start of halftime.

Games are held at Memorial Stadium on 24th Street, near Port Huron High School.

Contact information for the event’s organizers:

JKASPARIAN@PHASD.US, (810) 984-2671 X1828

KBARIBEAU@PHASD.US, (810) 984-3101 X4021

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Some Concerts Requiring Proof of Vaccination

Concerts have been coming back on the calendar in the last month, but due to the ambiguous nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the future is hard to predict. Some artists who scheduled tours when the vaccine rollout began have already cancelled them due to rising cases caused by the Delta variant.

There have been a variety of reasons artists have had to cancel tours. Some have experienced COVID-19 infection with their touring crew, some cite the expense of keeping their crew tested and safe, and some are just not ready to perform in front of a large group of people without proof of their vaccine status.

So far this year, Garth Brooks, Stevie Nicks, and Nine Inch Nails have cancelled their scheduled tours because of COVID-19.

Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, said in their Second Quarter Report on August 3, 2021, “The momentum for the return to live events has been building every month.” The report also said, “Looking forward to 2022 and now also 2023, all our leading indicators continue to point to a roaring era for concerts and other live events.”

Live Nation Entertainment has also started requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours to attend its events.

McMorran Theater has had several concerts and performances over the last few weeks, and although attendance isn’t quite what it was before the pandemic, audiences and performers alike are happy to be back to live shows.

Natacha Hayden, Port Huron Parks and Rec Marketing Specialist, said McMorran is planning full force into the future as well as following CDC guidelines for keeping performers and audiences safe. McMorran does not require proof of vaccination to attend events.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Unveiled Saturday

The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial located at the International Flag Plaza near the Blue Water Bridge will be unveiled this weekend in a dedication ceremony. The ceremony on Saturday, August 28th at 10:30 AM is open to the public and does not require registration.

The Tuskegee Airmen of WWII were initially trained at the Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama, and the 332nd Fighter Group also received Combat Crew Training at Selfridge and Oscoda Army Airfields. This special group of African American airmen fought for their beliefs in a segregated army, and their dedication and example paved the way for the integration of the military.

The group Diving With a Purpose discovered wreckage in Lake Huron and the St. Clair River of accidents involving Tuskegee Airmen. Five airmen perished in accidents in the Port Huron Area, and the new memorial commemorates the men and celebrates their military careers.

Exhibits will be on display throughout the weekend at the Port Huron Museum Carnegie Center, and the memorial will serve as a lasting reminder of these brave airmen.

Learn more about the Memorial Dedication events <HERE>.

 

 

Men Need Self-Care Too

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is hosting session three of its Men’s Health Series on Thursday, August 19th from 6:30 – 8 PM.

The seminar takes place in the auditorium of the Municipal Office Center in Port Huron, and the topic is Mastering the Art of Self-Care.

Self-care for men isn’t frequently addressed, and the speakers for this event will approach it from their background in nursing and healthcare.

Kevin Watkins is a nurse and instructor in the nursing department at St. Clair County Community College. His background includes working with students, caring for residents at the Mediloge of Port Huron, and educating the public on health matters.

Dr. Wilfred M. Allen PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing who teaches and researches on topics such as the influence of masculinity ideology on health behaviors and health promotion and risk reduction in patients with chronic illness.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Yard Sale Trail This Weekend

The weekend-long M-29 to M-25 Yard Sale Trail starts today with over 150 miles of antiques, yard sales, and parking lot sales. Twelve Blue Water Area communities from Sebewaing to New Baltimore will participate.

In addition to the garage sales, the route travels through several quaint communities such as Marine City, St. Clair, Port Huron, Lexington, Port Sanilac, Harbor Beach, Port Hope, and Port Austen.  Those communities are full of unique shops and boutiques, museums full of local history, and wonderful places to enjoy a meal.

The event lasts through Sunday, so use caution if you are participating in this year’s sale or traveling along the shoreline. Shoppers are encouraged to shop on the same side of the street they have parked and not attempt to cross the busy highway.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand