Whales, Whaling, and Sailing with Ger Tysk
Virtual Event
The whaling industry looks a lot different today than it did back in the time of the Essex! Join Ger Tysk, Sailor and Whaling Historian, as we review the history...
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Rescue, Rehab, Release: A Backstage Tour of Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Virtual Event
Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 told the amazing true stories of dolphins, Winter and Hope. Their stories inspired people around the world! Our Lakeshore community gets a special backstage...
Hope College Alumni and Friends Book Discussion – In the Heart of the Sea
Virtual Event
Gather with Hope College alumni and friends from the Lakeshore community and the world to discuss In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. Sara Sanchez-Timmer (‘12), local English...
Whaling Captains of Color: America’s First Meritocracy with Skip Finley
Join Herrick District Library for an intimate conversation with Skip Finley, author of Whaling Captains of Color: America’s First Meritocracy. Whaling was the first American industry to diversify, and a...
Light for the World to See: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander
Virtual Event
We are thrilled to announce Kwame Alexander will virtually visit Hope College as a result of a collaborative effort of several Hope organizations: NEA Big Read Lakeshore, Black Student Union,...
Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection
Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423As part of its commitment to expand the cultural diversity of its collection, the Kruizenga Art Museum recently began collecting work by modern and contemporary Native American artists. The museum's...
Book Raffles at Participating Libraries
Stop by your local library to enter a Big Read Lakeshore book raffle! Allegan Library Allendale Township Library Fennville District Library Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville Georgetown Township Public...
Mini-Exhibit: Mariah Meawasige (Graphic Design Work)
Saugatuck Center for the Arts 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI, United StatesVisit the SCA to see graphic design work of Ontario based Anishinaabe artist Mariah Meawasige from October 15 - December 22. See for more information about the Saugatuck Center for...
Video Lecture Event: “Native American History”, Dr. Fred Johnson
virtual Virtual Event
Join Dr. Fred Johnson III, associate professor of history at Hope College, as he gives a video lecture about the history of Native Americans and their interactions with early colonists....
Class with Potawatomi Ceramicist Jason Wesaw Class 1
Outdoor Discovery Center 5675 142nd Ave. Holland, MI 49423Join local Potawatomi ceramicist, Jason Wesaw, for a two-day ceramics workshop that engages the traditional approach to pottery that was once used by indigenous people. All clay will be locally...
Voices Through Verse
Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464After reading and reflecting on Joy Harjo’s journey through verse, Big Read participants will have the opportunity to share their own triumph and tragedy. Voices through Verse, an interactive community...
Book of the Month Virtual Book Discussion: An American Sunrise
Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464We have a separate “Book of the Month” Facebook page in which we feature a different book and invite community members to join in the conversation via the FB page.