Hessel School House

The Art of Mime
2019-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Chicago-based mime team T. Daniel and Laurie Willets will offer a lecture and demonstration on the art of mime Wednesday, October 23, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Interspersed with projected photos, short films, and history, the internationally-acclaimed mime masters will present techniques and short performances. In addition, they will tell stories from their national and international tours. The team studied in Paris, France under world-renowned mime masters Marcel Marceau and Etienne Decroux.
No registration is required. The team requests a $5.00 donation per attendee.

Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails
2019-09-24 18:00 - 2019-11-19 18:00
Learn The Trail Hikes!
Fun for Everyone!
September 25: 6:00 pm – Munuscong State Forest Campground

Meet at the end of the Munuscong State Forest Campground road.

October 10: 5:30 pm – DeTour State Forest Campground

Meet at campground parking lot.

November 14 – Birge Nature Preserve

Meet at Hessel School House. Time to be announced.

Planning Meetings:

Open to the Public.
Sept 24: 6 pm – The Islander.
October 15: 6 pm – Cattails Cove.
November 19: 6 pm – Les Cheneaux Distillers.

For more information visit www.lcitrails.org, or call Elliot Nelson at (906) 322-0353

Traditional Native American Art Exhibition
2019-09-04 - 2019-10-31
Submissions are requested for a Traditional Native American Art Exhibition Wednesday, September 4 through Thursday, October 31.

One piece per artist will be displayed; additional pieces only as space allows. Space for three-dimensional art is limited. Each piece must include the artist’s name, the work’s title, a brief description or history if need be, a price (or not-for-sale notice), phone number, and e-mail address.
All art must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. Pick-up will be Friday, November 1.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit — Featuring Diana Grenier
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-30
Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit will feature Diana Grenier’s boat paintings from August 1 through August 30. A reception will be held on August 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included in the exhibit, please read the instructions below:

All photographs/paintings must have subjects in the Les Cheneaux area.
Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang.
Artist’s name, title, price (or not-for-sale notice), phone and email must be on the back of the piece.
Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Artists may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One work will be displayed, a second will be added if there is space.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Hessel School House Annual Alumni Picnic
2019-07-28 16:00 - 19:00
All former students and their guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon catching up with classmates and reminiscing. Story telling expected!

Les Cheneaux Islands Community Photography — Featuring Carl TerHaar
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-30
Les Cheneaux Islands Community Photography will feature the photography of Carl TerHaar and run July 1 through July 30. A reception will be held on July 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included in the exhibit, please read the instructions below:

All photographs/paintings must have subjects in the Les Cheneaux area.
Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang.
Artist’s name, title, price (or not-for-sale notice), phone and email must be on the back of the piece.
Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00 – 11:00 pm.
Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00 – 11:00 am
Artist’s may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One piece will be displayed, a second will be added if there is space.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Aldo Leopold Festival 2019
2019-05-30 - 2019-06-02
Visit the registration page on this website for a list of the events. A $5.00 wristband is required for access to all events. Also, visit the website: www.aldoleopoldfestival.com for additional details.
