The Bike or Walk to School or Work Week is fast approaching and some people may be wondering why they should participate. For some , the incentive of registering and receiving a prize is great! For others, just the goal of getting more active is pushing them.
Here are 8 reasons to get active (& to register for Bike/Walk Week), in case you needed a little more motivation:
1. Get energy every day
2. Reduce feelings of stress, anxiety & depression
3. Improve your sleep
4. Perform your best every day at work
5. Boost self-confidence
6. Shed extra pounds
7. Reduce risk of heart disease
8. Lower blood pressure
So, whatever your reason, let’s get on the path to making DL a healthier, more active community. Go online to http://bikewalkweek.eventbrite.com (it’s fast, easy, & you can win prizes!). Gas is expensive. Exercise is not.
Bike. Walk. Run. Jump. Hop. Use Your Own Fuel.
The 3rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park will be back at the Bandshell this summer performing “All’s Well That Ends Well,” and auditions are just one month away!
Auditions will be held May 12, 13 & 14 at the Historic Holmes Theatre. Actors needed! 6 men, 6 women. (Yep, it’s a small cast!) This rags-to-riches comedy centers around the life, love and fortunes of a young orphan, Helena & her marriage to the noble Bertram.
We’re going with a new idea this year, based on the Guthrie Theater’s performance of Macbeth this spring. We’re going to cut out anything in the script not based on the central story of Helena and Bertram’s disastrous love affair. (If that’s a good way to put it… hmmm… It’s kind of a one sided affair with Helena pursuing Bertam despite him despising her.) It will shorten the show, and make it a little easier for the audience to follow.
Please check out the Shakespeare in the Park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dlshakespeare for pictures of this year’s show!
Performances will be: June 24, 25, 26 & July 1, 2, 3
For more information, please contact Nikki Caulfield or call the Holmes Theatre Box Office at 218-844-7469.
While we all readily anticipate the coming of summer, the current weather outside makes it looks as though it may take awhile. Have no fear though- we’ve got just the thing to get you in the right spirit….the DLCCC Summer Program Guide.
It’s your go-to guide for everything happening here this summer at the DLCCC & the Holmes Theatre. From baseball, soccer & The Rec to the DLCCC Day Camp, swim lessons & the annual Phil Hansen Football Kids Kamp, there’s guaranteed to be something for every child’s interest. We also have options the adults, ranging from Buddy Holly & Patsy Cline tribute shows to the 2nd Annual Bleacher’s Golf Scramble.
Find a copy in the Detroit Lakes Tribune TODAY & the Lake Area Press SATURDAY & get ready, because summer is right around the corner…
After all, it’s all about how you look at things. I look out my window right now and instead of fog, I envision baseball games on a perfect summer night, long walks on the beach & a glowing tan that lasts through the winter. (Glass half full? Yes, it sure is!)
We are all getting excited for the spring and summer weather to finally arrive! As we get ready for swimming in the lakes, many parents automatically wonder if they have signed their kids up for swim lessons. But what about lesson options for adults?
Private swim lessons and programs like Master’s Swimming are perfect opportunities for adults. Private lessons are great for adults who have never learned how to swim and want to add swimming to their fitness routine or just want a one-on-one skills brush up. The instructors work with each swimmer’s ability level and customize the time for them.
Master’s Swimming is a group program with designed workouts. Many swimmers who participate in this program are gearing up for a spring or summer triathlon and need someone to push them. Others are looking for technique work while they make swimming part of their fitness routine.
So whether you are brushing up on your basic swimming skills, training for a triathlon or literally getting your toes wet for the first time, we can work with you!
Next Master’s Program starts Wednesday, April 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Pre-register at the Front Desk.
In anticipation of the arrival of ”A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel,” I’m delighted to present some fabulous jello recipes- Enjoy!
John Deere Salad 1 lg. pkg. lime jell-o 2 c. boiling water 2 cans lemon pie filling Mix together with whisk. Put in a 9×13 inch ungreased glass pan. Let sit in fridge. Topping: 1 cup milk 1 small pkg. instant lemon jell-o pudding 1 8oz. container Cool Whip Milk milk and pudding. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over jell-o. Chill.
Church Supper Jello Mold 3 pkgs. orange jell-o 2 c. orange sherbet 2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 small can mandarin oranges 1 c. whipping cream 3 c. hot water 3 pkgs. orange jell-o 2 c. boiling water Combine jello and hot water Let stand to room temperature Mix in sherbet and stir; add marshmallows, oranges and juice Whip cream and add to mixture Pour into mold
Bon appetite & I hope you’ll laugh along with me tomorrow (shows at 3 pm & 7:30 pm at the Historic Holmes Theatre) and reminisce about your own church basement memories and think about the wonderful ladies who have brought you potluck favorites (and the best jello recipes you could hope for) for years!
With Ann Reed performing her “Heroes” show tonight, I’ve stopped to takea a few moments to reflect on the woman heroes in my life.
In school I learned of many well-known women who made a difference and participated in change, such as Anne Frank, Jane Adams, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks, to name just a few. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, young girls heard of many modern day women set to make a difference in our world, like Gloria Steinem, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Christa McAuliffe. These women along with so many more have “cleared the path,” as Ann Reed puts it, for the rest of us. But for me, the everyday heroes in my life have had the most impact. My Great Grandmother Anna who raised 14 children, dozens of grandchildren and countless great grandchildren, always “had time” for all of us and had a way of making each and everyone one of us feel as though we were the most important and always seem to know the right words at the right time, my Church Youth Leader Kathy Valan who spent endless hours sharing her triumphs and struggles in life with wide eyed middle and high school students, and my mom who has set the example of hard work and showed me the most important gift you can give is your time and the knowledge that I can do whatever I set my mind to. Who has impacted your life?
I invite you to grab one of your heroes and join us for the “Heroes” performance, tonight, March 17th to celebrate her and all of the women that have impacted all of our lives. It will be an evening filled with stories and wonderful music by some of Minnesota’s finest musicians, and of course Ann Reed herself.
-Becky Mitchell, Historic Holmes Theatre
When I think of the word “Hero” the phrase “role model” comes to mind and I have several role models.
Topping my list are my parents. They are retired teaches and are great examples of how we try to raise our kids. They always encouraged my sister, brother and I to get involved and to believe in ourselves. We took piano lessons, joined the choir, played in the band and played sports, each of us finding our own joys. When it came time to pick a college, they encouraged us to spread our wings and not go to the university in our community. It gave us one more chance to grow.
Also on my list would be many great teachers and coaches in my life. My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Land, my speech teacher Mrs. Crane, my social teacher Mr. Hentges, my high school swim coach Mr. Chopp, my college track coaches Jan Berg and Craig Hougen, my internship supervisor Carol Howe-Veenstra and many more.
These people and many more helped influence me. Their encouragement helped me to dream and believe and get where I am today….they are my Heroes!
There are so many remarkable women in this world who have had a huge impact on society. It’s hard to pick just one person to look up to and to strive to be like. While it’s important for everyone to be their own person, it’s so great that there have been people “to clear a path or light the flame,” like Ann Reed wrote in her song, “Heroes.”
One of these remarkble people whom I draw inspiration from is Mother Teresa. It truly amazes me what a selfless, giving, caring, compassionate person she was. She led by example and transparency and lived a life that so many people from all over the world have admired and look up to.
If you Google Mother Teresa quotes, you see what a sharp & truly wonderful person she was. Wouldn’t it be great to have multiple pages of quotes that YOU said?! Here are just a couple of my favorites that I try to think of everyday:
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
Reading these words just makes me want to smile & show others what an impact they have on my life. How hard is it really to give someone a compliment or to smile at a stranger or at someone you know when they’re having a bad day?! It really could make all the difference! They say a smile’s contagious, so my advice…pass it on & hope it spreads!
I’m excited to hear about other heroes that people have & to hear Ann Reed & other musicians tell stories and share songs of so many women who have shown “that you do what’s right by your heart and soul” and that “if you make the effort you cannot fail.” See you Thursday for “Heroes” as we celebrate those women who have made an impact on your life!
-Viva Klundt, DLCCC/Historic Holmes Theatre Marketing Coordinator
I first heard of Ann Reed about 15 years ago when a friend dragged my husband and me to a concert. Ann was performing in a funky little Unitarian Church in Rochester and neither Mike nor I were very hip on going, but we were guests and so we went. Ann opened her concert in her laid-back style with a bit of monologue and then she started singing in her rich alto voice and we were hooked. One song in particular struck a chord – “Heroes”. It’s a song Ann wrote about all those women in history who have done amazing things –famous women like Anne Frank, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman and so many more, but also those women in your own life who are heroes to you – perhaps your mom, grandma, teacher or neighbor.
Each time I hear “Heroes” I’m so touched by all the women in my life who (as Ann sings) have “shown me the way.” My mom, my aunts, my grandma, my neighbor Anna Walvatne, college mentor Doris Huseboe, and many other women who have set such a great example and taken the time to “clear a path or light a flame.” Another favorite line from the song is “It’s the imperfections that make us whole.” So true!
Now Ann Reed has created a theatrical production of “Heroes” and it will be at the Holmes on Thursday, March 17. This production showcases Ann Reed and some of Minnesota’s finest musicians: Dan Chouinard, Aimee Bryant, Leslie Ball, Joan Griffith, Thomasina Petrus, Denise Tabet plus a local women’s chorus featuring DL area women (if you want to be in the choir, call the theatre at 844-7469). It’ll be a night of great story and song.
I hope you can join us on Thursday, March 17 to celebrate heroes of all shapes and sizes. And, take a moment today to think about (or even better call up and thank) someone who is a hero to you.
-Amy Stearns, Historic Holmes Theatre Director
Jobs, kids, friends, hobbies, meetings, etc. Time is one of the biggest reasons for not being able to get your workout in. We here at the DLCCC know you are busy and we want to help you. Soon, you’ll be able to use your lunch break to get your workout in and free up your evening or morning for all the other activities that fill up your calendar.
Starting March 15th we will start a group workout called Lunch Express on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00-12:45 pm. This fast and effective class combines short bursts of exercises that incorporate cardio, strength, abs and stretching, all into a time that will fit into your busy schedule.
The class will be lead by Personal Trainer Sallie Eikren and veteran Fitness Instructor Bobby Smith. You can think of it as sports practice meets boot camp meets group exercise. You don’t have to worry about keeping a beat to music or learning any special equipment. All we need is you and your lunch break. They will lead you through sets of some traditional exercises that will work your core and increase your cardio endurance with each class. Don’t forget to tell a co-worker and bring them with. Make it your time at noon on March 15th. See you there!
DL’s own Summit Productions is presenting the southern comedy “Dearly Departed,” Thursday- Saturday, March 3-5 at the Historic Holmes Theatre. In this Blue Collar comedy, the Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Amidst the chaos, the Turpins turn for comfort to their friends and neighbors, an eccentric community of misfits who somehow manage to pull together and help each other through their time of need. Not since Steel Magnolias has a more colorful and dysfunctional group of Southern eccentrics gathered below the Mason-Dixon Line…or the Holmes Theatre!
Meet the Cast:
Jim Sinclair as Bud Turpin (the departed)/Norval
Sharon Sinclair as Raynelle Turpin (Bud’s wife)
Doug Schultz as Ray-Bud Turpin (Bud & Raynelle’s son)
D.Mae Ceryes as Lucille Turpin (Ray-Bud’s wife)/Joy of Life Singer
Eric Abrahamson as Junior Turpin (Bud & Raynelle’s son)
Beth Wasche as Suzanne Turpin (Junior’s wife)
Jeannine Eiesland as Marguerite (Bud’s sister)/Joy of Life Singer
Matt Sletto as Royce (Marguerite’s son)
Jennifer Provinzano as Delightful Turpin (Bud & Raynelle’s daughter)
Cecil Ballard as Reverend Hooker
Judy Dey as Veda
Hannah Meacham as Nadine/Joy of Life Singer
Rick Johnson as Clyde
Katie Sandberg as Juanita/Joy of Life Singer
Amy Anderson, Producer
Dave Goebel, Director
In the words of Director Dave Goebel, “‘Dearly Departed’ has given me the opportunity to work with one of the most entertaining and talented casts in producing one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of directing. Thank you for supporting Summit Productions and this year’s show in particular. I trust you will have nearly has much fun watching our production as we did preparing it.”
We hope to see you at the show at least one of the nights…and I’m serious about the ab workout. With as much as you’ll be laughing, you may be able to take a day off from going to the gym!
This is the time of year when everyone is feeling the fullness from the Holidays and ready to make resolutions and start the year off on a good foot. Most resolutions deal with losing weight, getting in a good workout routine, drinking less pop, eating healthier, and so on. It can sometimes be overwhelming to think of setting a resolution and sticking with it for the rest of the year!
Check out this link for a few quick ways to help you to a better 2011: 5 Ways to Keep Your Resolution.
At the DLCCC, there’s also a lot of ways to to help a resolution become a reality. With the Ultimate Weight Loss & Fitness Challenge, 22nd Resolution Restart Fitness Challenge, Enter the Kettlebell Workshop and other programs at the DLCCC, it’s possible for all ages and fitness levels to find something that works for them.
One easy way to take off extra holiday pounds and find a good routine is to check out our Fitness Sampler class that will be on February 12 at 8:30 a.m. From Zumba to Foam Roller, we’ll be doing 10 minute samples of fitness classes offered here so people can choose what class is right for them.
Whether your resolution is weightloss, eathing healthy or just finding a better routine, the DLCCC is here to help.
Jeri Sager is a veteran of Broadway and has performed all over the world. She is most well-known for playing Grizabella in Cats. She will entertain the audience with songs, stories and laughter.
Jeri will be joined by piano, drums, bass and reeds as she sings her repertoire of songs ranging from “Rat Pack” favorites to those from musicals including Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, South Pacific, and of course, all her favorites from Cats.
“Jeri Sager is an axtraordinary entertainer combining outstanding talent, an instinctive understanding of her audience…our guests continually ask for her.”- Arthur Shapiro, Senior VP Seagram N.A.
Jeri will be at the Holmes Theatre on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 Adults and $12.50 Students.
Jeri will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart! To learn more about Jeri, visit her website at www.jerisager.com.
We are excited to welcome Mary Wichmann on board as fitness instructor for T’ai Chi Chih®.
T’ai Chi Chih® is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a moving meditation that balances the vital energy within us, which the Chinese call Chi. It was developed in 1974 by Justin Stone, a now 90 yr. old teacher who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is easy to learn and can be done by people of all ages and all ability levels. Most people who practice T’ai Chi Chih® report they feel both calmer and more energized. -By Kim Grant, Good Karma Publishing, July 28, 2006
Mary was first introduced to T’ai Chi Chih® in Frazee through Adult Education. She continued to learn and practice in Fargo for about 10 years before she became accredited in 2001.
Once a year, Mary goes to Albuquerque to meet with Justin Stone, and attends workshops and conferences in other locations.
Some time ago, Mary told Justin that she “would teach T’ai Chi Chih® when I retired and no longer commuted to Fargo.” That happened June 1st. The reason she teaches it-in her words, “gratitude.” She wants to share the wonderful gift that she has been given. Mary was recently reminded that if you really want to learn something at a deeper level, you need to teach it. She is “looking forward to what I’ll learn from my DLCCC students as I watch their lives changing in very positive ways.” It is meant to be a joyful experience. It’s called T’ai Chi Chih® Joy Thru Movement.
Mary recently retired after 29 years as a financial advisor to pursue her creative interests as a teacher, volunteer and writer. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Mark. They live on Cotton Lake.
“T’ai Chi Chih® is a service to humanity. It is a form of love.”- Justin Stone
To learn more about Justin Stone and T’ai Chi Chih®, visit www.taichichih.org.
Mary teaches T’ai Chi Chih® at the DLCCC on Mondays from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Here are a few scenes from DLCCC’s Polar Fest events. What a great way to celebrate winter in Minnesota!
Freeze Your Buns Run
Top Finishers (97 total runners)
Male:
Female:
Ice Tee Golf 12 teams participated
Great Polar Race 12 teams total
The DLCCC is offering all yoga classes free for members in February as part of our new Feature Class of the Month program. Classes are free with a Premier Plus membership, but during the month of February, all members can attend any yoga class for free.
The DLCCC will also offer a Basics of Yoga Class every Saturday in February from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. The class is meant for those who are new to yoga, want to learn the terminology of yoga or just want to take a break from their hectic lives. The DLCCC’s yoga instructors Amy Lundberg, Jeanette Larson and Jess Stuewe will team up to teach this class. The workouts will be easy to follow and students will leave prepared to try any DLCCC yoga class.
Other yoga classes include at the DLCCC include:
Noon Yoga Wednesdays, 12-12:45 p.m. Instructed by Amy Lundberg
”Yoga Sport” Instructed by Jess Stuewe Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Friday Morning Yoga Instructed by Jeanette Larson Fridays, 9-10:20 a.m.
For more information on each of these classes, visit www.dlccc.org.
Still not sure if yoga is right for you? Read the following article written by Friday Morning Yoga instructor, Jeanette Larson:
What is yoga? The word itself means to unite or join, form a yoke or union as it harmonizes the body, breath, mind and spirit. In many yoga classes, students are encouraged to pay close attention to the breath, slowing and lengthening their breathing, this in turn settles the mind and prepares the body for a number of different asanas or poses. These poses help enliven and stretch the body.
One of the most common mental blocks for beginners is the belief that he or she is not flexible enough for yoga, this is simply not true, with yoga you start from where you are, there is no other possible place to begin, the main thing is to start! Yoga is an open listening to, and a personal response, from your own body. Finding the quietness that lies within yourself is calming, soothing and life enhancing.
Many students of yoga report that they sleep better, feel more centered and enjoy their lives more as they learn and practice all that yoga has to offer.
The DLCCC After School Program presented “Our School Christmas,” on Wednesday, December 3 at the Historic Holmes Theatre. The play was written and directed by fifth graders Sallee Stowman and Naomi Larson. The cast was made up of 21 students in the DLCCC After School Program.
Pictured here are: Jake Bettcher, Bailey Paul, Ben Stearns, Griffin Alvarez, Adam Daggett, Ashley & Hannah Eikren, Nolan Mann, Naomi Larson, McKenna Burhans, Will Stowman, Logan Burhans, Breanna Price, Maren Daggett, Xander Alvarez, Sallee Stowman, Alex Bettcher, Kate Stearns, Tori Muzik, Kylee Price and Emily Larson.
The DLCCC After School Program is now accepting registrations for the second semester of the school year, starting in January. Contact Becky Mitchell at 218-844-4221 Ext. 117 for more information.
Keri Noble’s Holiday Show is coming up right here at the Historic Holmes Theatre this Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. By now, hopefully you feel like you’ve got a pretty good idea of what to expect when you come to this great holiday show…
Keri Noble’s concert will combine R&B, gospel, pop and rock and will feature original songs including “Winter Comes Again,” “Everything I Want for Christmas,” “Santa, You Owe Me,” and inspiring versions of Christmas favorites like “Auld Lang Syne,” and Joni Mitchell’s “River.” The song “Emily” was featured on the hit show “Grey’s Anatomy.” Kelly Clarkson covered Noble’s “If No One Will Listen” on her March ’09 album, “All I Ever Wanted.” Critics have called Noble’s music “utterly gorgeous” and argued over whether she sounded more like Sarah McLachlan or Norah Jones.
And believe me…these are all great reasons why you should come to her concert on Saturday night! BUT there is a lot more to know about Keri Noble! In Keri’s personal blog on her website, www.kerinoble.com, she talks about everything from her advice on achieving your dreams to being known as “the cat lady!” It’s all on Keri’s journal. For a preview, check out some the interesting quotes below!
“…if no one has EVER told you before…please believe me when i say…the most ordinary people do extraordinary things.”
“i began to blow dry my hair. 5 minutes in, i blew a fuse. really????? at that point, laurie and i broke down laughing. what else can you do?”
“I’m back in my parent’s house. I’m in a twin bed. I’m 33 years old. I have a king-sized, gorgeous bed at home in Minnesota, and i’ve driven 12 hours to fall asleep in a twin bed.”
To see her live, all the charm and funny anecdotes include, come to Keri’s show on Saturday at the Historic Holmes Theatre. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for students. Call 218-844-SHOW, buy online at www.dlccc.org or visit the Historic Holmes Theatre Box Office at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy…top it all off with a slice of Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie! According to some research, the average Thanksgiving meal is a whopping 3,000 calories. We’re entering that time of year where temptations are everywhere, and of course, enjoying Holiday treats is part of celebrating the season. But there are some clever ways to avoid really packing on the pounds this holiday season.
Let’s start with some tips from “Today” that gives some great tips for cutting down your portion sizes so you don’t have to pass up on any of your holiday favorites…
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22151942/
Another strategy is to burn off extra calories with exercise. This nifty tool doesn’t have turkey and stuffing as an option, but is great for figuring out how much exercise it takes to burn off some of your favorite foods. http://www.shape.com/tools_and_calculators/what_does_it_take_to_burn_it_off
Stay tuned for more tips to battle the holiday bulge coming soon on “The Scene!”
Give to the Max Day!
“‘Tis the season!” The holiday season is nearly here and the end of the year is quickly approaching. It’s that time of year when the spirit of giving is heavy in the air! But did you know that catching the “giving bug” is not only beneficial to your community, but it can also benefit your health and happiness!?
Giving has been shown to slow the aging process, increase one’s overall sense of well-being, alleviate chronic pain, strengthen the immune system and even reduce depression. Those who give money to charity have been proven to be happier with life overall. A phenomen known as a “helpers’ high” which is similar to a “runners’ high,” has even been documented! It’s a kind of euphoria that comes about when helping others—a warm glow in the chest and a sense of vitality that comes from being simultaneously energized and calm.
Want to catch the “helpers’ high?” Today, November 17, is Give to the Max Day and your chance to help out the DLCCC and “Give to the max” at a new website, www.givemn.org.
GiveMN allows donors to find and support non-profit organizations like the DLCCC, that match their philanthropic goals and easily keep track of their donations in a single online location. GiveMN is the first giving-site focused specifically on nonprofits in a single state, but donors can also access all registered United States 501 (c) (3) organizations.
“Give to the Max Day” is a giving stimulus plan created to increase giving to non profits across Minnesota. The goal is to raise as much money as possible for Minnesota charities in 24 hours. The Saint Paul Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation and Bush Foundation have committed $500,000 in matching contributions to support community needs in Minnesota and to cover transaction fees so that 100% of all donations go to the nonprofit organizations.
Every donation made during Give to the Max Day, which kicked off today at 8 a.m. today (November 17) and will run until tomorrow (November 18) at 8 a.m., will receive a portion of the $500,000 match. The three nonprofits that receive donations from the most individual donors will receive cash prizes: $5,000 for first prize, $2,500 for second, and $1,000 for third.
Donations made to the DLCCC will be used to support youth programming such as the “Mosaic Mania” art outreach program and daytime school shows, or will be used to provide scholarships so that underprivileged youth, families and individuals may attend shows, use the fitness and aquatic center and participate in DLCCC programs such as Sunfish Swim Team, Youth Basketball, the DLCCC After School Program and more.
To see a video on how your donation can help us provide arts and fitness programming in this region, click on the link below…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L-VrTe3xzI
To make your donation, visit us at http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Detroit-Lakes-Community-And-Cultural-Center
Thank you for your continued support of the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center!
Looking for a healthy dose of humor? Come check out the Southern Fried Chicks on Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM.
There is on-going research and information available to show that laughter really may be the best medicine! ‘People who believe in the benefits of laughter say it can be like a mild workout — and may offer some of the same advantages as a workout.’ Read more at http://women.webmd.com/guide/give-your-body-boost-with-laughter
So come check out the Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour starring Etta May and featuring Beth Donahue and Sonya White to get your laughter workout started!
Things were hopping at the DLCCC on Saturday, October 24. The center was free and open to the public and many families from the community came in to play in the pool and gym, and actually experience art!
In the day and age of video games, internet and television, it was wonderful to see so many youth taking part in good ol’ fashioned, use-your-imagination, FUN!
Thank you to all the artists from the community who helped facilitate these art projects. It was amazing to see the looks of joy on the kids’ faces when they found out they got to create their own art by dipping their hands in a bucket of paint, swirling their favorite colors around in a glass ornament, using a kitchen sponge to make a fish print and so much more! In fact as one little boy sat down to do one of the activties he expressed his excitment about art day, “This is the best activity I’ve ever done!”
The day was topped off with a performance of “The Jungle Book” in the theatre. Although we can all appreciate Disney’s ability to take this show into one of the most-beloved children’s movies of all time, there was something special about seeing it live on the theatre stage.
Overall, it was a great day! But inspiring creativity in children doesn’t have to stop with one special art day. Here are some ideas for inspiring creativity in your child, courtesy of Crayola.
Tips for Raising Creative Kids From www.crayola.com
1. Provide children with both planned craft projects and spontaneous, single art explorations they can do on their own. Create an Art Center in your kitchen or family room so your kids can creatively express themselves.
2. Encourage children to try new, unique ways of doing things. Don’t expect their artwork to look like samples others have made. Encourage kids to come up with their own ways to do crafts. Ask, “I wonder what would happen if…” to inspire their imagination.
3. Build kids’ confidence in their own creative abilities. If they ask you to “make it for them,” reply that you’d love to see what they create. Don’t expect kids to create artwork that looks like an adult’s. Children’s fresh and unique styles should be valued.4. Emphasize the enjoyment and the “process” of creating art, more than the results. The aesthetic qualities of a young child’s work are not as important as the process used to create them.5. Celebrate your children’s creativity by displaying their art.
The “Aqua Fit” water fitness class at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center is collecting donations and bras to raise awareness about breast cancer. Carol Heflin, a DLCCC member and attendee of the class, is currently fighting the disease. If you would like to contribute, there is a collection box located at the DLCCC Front Desk located at 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, through October 16
See the story on Valley News Live: http://www.valleynewslive-ondemand.com/video/archives/october_2009/14/vnl_news_1000_october14_2009.shtml (Story begins about 10 minute into the news cast)
Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Find out more: http://www.nbcam.org/index.cfm
Learn how one of our staff members beat cancer! http://www.dl-online.com/event/article/id/48192/
Trey Hensley may be only 19, but he can play classic country with the best of ‘em! Last night he played tunes from his two albums, some of his favorites and even took requests from the audience! Trey played everything from classic songs by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and even stepped outside his genre when he did his own take on a Beatles song, which he played for the first time on stage right here in Detroit Lakes!
This down to earth guy even joined us at the Pre-Party in the Ballroom! We wish him happy trails as he continues in his career as a country music artist.
Visit us on Facebook to see video from last night’s show! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-Lakes-Community-and-Cultural-Center/116808012440
Hopefully you got to hear Trey Hensley perform live on “the Wild Morning Show” on Wild 104 and “Hodgepodge” on KDLM this morning. And if you did, I bet you’ll agree that we will definitely be seeing a lot more of this guy in the world of country music! I really think tonight is our chance to be able to say a few years down the road, “I saw Trey Hensley way back before he was famous!”
Trey’s an amazingly smooth, deep voice with a country twang. He just turned 19, but he got musical talent well beyond his years. Trey grew up in a small town in Tennessee, “about the size of Detroit Lakes,” he says. He fostered a love of country music after listening to the classic country artists with his Grandparents as a kid. He picked up a guitar when he was just 10 years old and was an instant phenom! And he even writes some of his own music!
We hope to see you at the show tonight at 7:30 p.m! (Come early for some beer and BBQ in the Holmes Ballroom starting at 6 p.m. and register for your chance to win WE Fest Tickets.) It’s gonna be a great show tonight, but you don’t have to take our word for it…Take from these guys who know a thing or two about country music! (Follow the link below to hear what some famous country music folk have said about Trey!)
http://www.treyhensley.com/html/accolades.html
Buy tickets online: http://www.dlccc.org/index.php/holmes_theatre/buy_tickets_online
What a show! The 09-10 Season is off to a great start after an astounding performance from the Kusun Ensemble last night. You could almost picture yourself in the middle of a village in Africa listening and watching this talented group of musicians and dancers who gave the audience an exciting introduction into African culture. We even got to try some delicious African kabobs, courtesy of a wonderful group of student volunteers from MSUM.
We are so excited to kick of the 2009-2010 Holmes Theatre Season tonight with the Kusun Ensemble. Our motto for the year is “Step Inside and See the World” and we really believe that this show is a true example of that! This afternoon’s daytime show wowed hundreds of school kids and adults with colorful costmes, innovative rhythms and electrifying dances! We hope you’ll join us tonight at 7:30 for the public performance!
The Kusun Ensemble’s mission is to share a bit of African Culture with the world. The members of the group make their home in Ghana, West Africa, where music and dance are part of every day life. At work, music is one of the tools used to get the job done. Many jobs are physically demanding, and the music provides a driving force, as well as enhances cooperation and productivity.
When it comes to cooking, music is one of the ingredients. Rhythm is used while stirring, beating or pounding the ingredients to their proper texture. Singing is also a regular part of preparing every meal. (You will even get a chance to try some African food at tonight’s show if you make a visit to our concessions stand!)
When it comes to games, music is one of the toys. Many African games are based in rhythm, dance and song. Clapping, stomping, jumping and dance is a common element of children’s games found in Africa. Before going out for team sports, you will find song and rhythm in the locker rooms, building their team morale.
When it comes to healing, music plays a part in the cure. The Wolomor (High Priest) whom people go to for medical council, uses drumming, dancing and songs in a ritual to create healing. In addition to music used for rituals, many of us know through our own experience the uplifting and healing qualities music can have on our body and mind.
We have Africa to thank for bringing so much music and culture to America and the world over the years, and we have the Kusun Ensemble to thank for bringing this right here to Detroit Lakes. The Kusun Ensemble has been in Detroit Lakes for the past couple of days and their leader, Tettey recorded this special message for all of you! They’re eager to share their dance and music this evening and to start off our 2009-2010 season with a bang!
Tettey\’s Special Invite
We hope to see you at tonight’s show and at many shows throughout the season!
It’s not to late to get tickets for tonight’s show at 7:30 p.m. Click the link below to buy online! http://www.dlccc.org/index.php/holmes_theatre/event_details/2009/10/01/7/PM
View our Season Video: http://www.dlccc.org/index.php/holmes_theatre/
Welcome!
We are excited to launch “The Scene” blog presented by staff at the DLCCC. We are a unique organization that combines fitness, aquatics, culture and theatre all under one roof!
The blog will give you fitness tips, news about upcoming shows, event updates, fun videos, demonstrations and other behind the scenes information! Thanks for checking us out!
