Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center offers College Day for aspiring artists

High school students interested in studying art and design for a career might be wondering if they are ready to apply to art schools. At the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center's College Day, on Saturday, March 15, teens are welcome to bring their portfolio for review and meet with faculty and admissions staff from (mostly) Michigan schools. This event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and no reservation is required. BBAC College Day Participating Schools: College for Creative … [Read more...]

Spider, snake venom to be used as painkillers in the future?

Last week, a Popular Science Magazine writer  shed light on current research that is sure to pique anyone’s interest—A look at how venom, from spiders and snakes to millipedes, scorpions and more, might be used as painkillers in the future. Many scientists globally are looking to the non-addictive qualities of venom as a new alternative to quell chronic pain in patients. And what better way than to tap into a resource with more than 40,000 different species? The writer goes on to … [Read more...]

Join the Rochester Area Republican Club for their upcoming meetings

Don't miss the Rochester Area Republican Club's (RARC) fall kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the WestWynd Grill, 4161 North Adams Road, Oakland Township, MI. The mid-term elections are just around the corner so it’s time to start getting involved! Jane Briggs-Bunting will be our guest speaker. Jane is a passionate advocate for open meetings and the use of the Freedom of Information Act. She was recently on a panel on the subject in Troy sponsored by the Mackinac Center … [Read more...]

The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass

MSU Museum Research Assistant Barbara Krueger will present the history of stained glass, beginning in Europe and concluding in Michigan on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library. Krueger will give information about how windows are made, pros and cons of exterior glazing, and a recently published book about historic Detroit houses of worship. Books will be available for purchase after the presentation Registration is required and open to those with a … [Read more...]