Jul 16 Wednesday
The Schrock Bros Band is a Michigan based Americana/ blues ensemble that features soulful lead vocals, family harmony, and solid musicianship. The Schrock Bros perform original music peppered with a collection of nuggets from the Americana archives. Over the past 10 years the quintet has performed at a multitude of festivals, concerts, clubs, and special events. In June of 2023 they released their first full-length recording entitled ‘Faith In Love’ to the delight of their longtime fans and new converts.
They will be joined in this special concert by Grammy award winning Peter Madcat Ruth. Madcat has established an international reputation through his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. He is equally at home playing blues, folk, jazz, country, or rock and roll. Madcat also leads his own Ann Arbor based project, the CARMa Quartet.
Jul 17 Thursday
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, so we’re helping to gather food and personal supplies for those of our community in need. Items especially in need are listed on our Event Calendar. Drop off donations at GLADL - donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed through the Food Bank and GLEAP.
We're making art inspired by the work of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera!https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14282268
Enjoy a free performance by the East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band. The outdoor concert features music to please the entire family. We suggest that you bring blankets or lawn chairs. Green School is the former Pinecrest School. The concert is in the park behind the school.
Jul 18 Friday
AdultsDuring the summer season, it's difficult for the Red Cross to maintain a sufficient blood supply, and shortages can delay essential medical care. You can help! Join us for a Blood Drive at GLADL. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit our Red Cross Donation page (sponsor code GLADL) for more info or to schedule an appointment. Bonus! All donors receive a FREE Cedar Point ticket after their donation during this event!
Jul 19 Saturday
Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope.
“Armed with a paintbrush, a broom, and neighborhood children, Guyton and Grandpa began by cleaning up vacant lots on Heidelberg Street”.
Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. THANK YOU to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities.
The outdoor art environment is free and open to the public daily, from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
View Museum hours and more information at ellasharpmuseum.org!
Ages 12+Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Class size limited. Participants bring a sack lunch, water bottle.
Savor the summer at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Join us and the MSU Federal Credit Union for a celebration of art, food, and community. Explore the exhibition Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty, connect with local growers, and enjoy creative activities for all ages that highlight the journey from farm to table. Registration for this free event is encouraged.