Tickets for Inaugural Lakeside Dinner Series Available

Chapel Rock: Twenty-One Poetic Places On and Off the Globe

Manitowish Waters, WI – On Wednesday July 31 at 5:30pm, the North Lakeland Discovery Center will host the first in a series of three Lakeside Dinner programs.  The July evening features locally catered dinner, complimentary wine and beverages, and artwork for display and sale.  The evening will culminate with a “Chapel Rock” performance – an interpretive art program performed on the beautiful outdoor amphitheater overlooking Statehouse Lake.

“Chapel Rock: Twenty-One Poetic Places On and Off the Globe” is the brainchild of poet-author Mara MacKay.  MacKay will lead the program by providing readings that tie the nature-art components together, and that are accompanied by interpretive dance from members of the Ironwood Dance Company.  A selection of wildlife and nature-oriented artwork will also be presented in concert with Old Wood Press and Z Gallery. 

MacKay approached the Discovery Center this winter with the idea of collaboration among nature-art organizations. At the same time, her “Chapel Rock” e-book was going live on ITunes.  “Chapel Rock” arose as the natural story for linking the Discovery Center and MacKay’s missions, and led to plans for an evening celebration for those interested in a fun social gathering that highlights the intermingling of art, nature and sense of place.  The book offers a collection of poems photo-illustrated by Midwest artists and photographers, and features handmade and Americana pieces that reflect the heritage of the Great Lakes natural resource-rich region.

July’s program is additionally supported by an anonymous donor, and provides complimentary wine and beer. Individuals that support a nature or art center receive $5 off the $29 admission ticket.  Tickets for the 3-part series, hosted on July 31, August 28, and September 25, are available for $75 or $65 for nature-art supporters.  For more information or to reserve your ticket(s), visit www.DiscoveryCenter.net and click on “Event Calendar” or call the Center at (877) 543-2085.  The Discovery Center is located on County Highway W just 1.2 miles north of US Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters, WI. 

Caption:  The above art graces the cover of the “Chapel Rock” e-book. Mixed media artists that collaborated on Chapel Rock will be present at the Wednesday, July 31 Lakeside Dinner Program.  Artwork will be available for both sale and viewing.

About the North Lakeland Discovery Center

The North Lakeland Discovery Center (www.DiscoveryCenter.net) is a not-for-profit environmental education center located in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.  Our mission is to enrich live and inspire an ethic of care for Wisconsin’s Northwoods through the facilitation of connections among nature, people and community.  We offer a variety of community programs throughout the year for all ages, as well as drop-in activities including 12 miles of classic ski and snowshoe trails, warming hut, snowshoe rentals, and nature center activities. 

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Contact: 

Sarah Johnson

Executive Director

715-543-2085

Sarah@DiscoveryCenter.net