Author: Mark Rummel

PORT HURON – Three exciting art exhibits will be displayed at St. Clair County Community College’s Spiral Gallery at Studio 1219 in Port Huron, Mich., this summer.

The first show is “Out of the Brown” presented by Mike Henry of Port Huron. This exhibit is a watercolor study in warm neutrals leading up to the center point of interest in varying pure colors. It is a pensive interpretation of Henry’s subject matter. This show is on display June 2 to 30, featuring a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8.

“Around the Great Lakes,” presented by Mary Quintal of Port Huron, will be shown July 5 to 31. Quintal will present her watercolors and mixed water media pieces. They showcase her interpretation of the Great Lakes and the surrounding areas. Her reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13.

Katie Weatherly of St. Clair, Mich., will show “Botanical Boundaries” from August 4 to 30, which includes her original work, featuring photography and new media. The reception is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24.

“We are honored to show work from three talented

area artists and St. Clair County Community College alumni,” said Celeste Skalnek, director of College, Cultural and Alumni Relations. “The Spiral Gallery is a great place to visit and exhibit artwork.”

Studio 1219 hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Studio 1219 is at 1219 Military Street in Port Huron.

PORT HURON – St. Clair County Community College is pleased to offer community members the opportunity to explore campus during Port Huron’s Be a Tourist in Your Own Town event on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event, which aims to raise awareness of the city’s history and attractions, offers free trolley and bus rides and features more than 15 stops around Port Huron.

“Be a Tourist in Your Own Town is a perfect family outing and a great way to see what is new at your local community college,” said Celeste Skalnek, director of College, Cultural and Alumni Relations. “After 95 years of service to our community, we are looking to the future while celebrating the past with our gallery exhibit of college history. Stop by to see the photo montage in the Fine Arts Gallery, climb the tower and do some hands-on projects at the science center.”

Stops at the college include:

• The college’s 95^th anniversary exhibit – “The Faces of SC4” showcases 19 murals in the Fine Arts Gallery, displaying more than 850 photographs of St. Clair County Community College students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
• The Fieldhouse Tower – Visitors can climb the 188 steps to the top of tower at the Fieldhouse for a beautiful scenic view of the city and all its activities.
• The Hands-On Science Center – Guests can explore the wonders of science at the Clara E. Mackenzie Building, which features an augmented reality sandbox, a towering display of mammoth bones discovered in Ubly, Mich., a fossil dig station and a host of other hands-on activities.

More information about Be a Tourist in Your Own Town is available online. For more information about college events and activities, contact Skalnek via email or by phone at (810) 989-5833.

PORT HURON – St. Clair County Community College is joining nearly 80 other local nonprofits for The Big Give, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s 24-hour donation rally on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Continue reading “St. Clair County Community College to participate in Community Foundation’s giving day, June 12”