Gilmore Young Artist Charlie Albright...

Once again the Riviera is pleased to be host to a Gilmore Young Artist Charlie Albright.  If you recall,  the beautifully restored  Riviera Theatre  opened with Gilmore Young Artist Adam Gulka.  The year was 2008.  Two years later and the theatre is still going strong and is again welcoming a fine young artist to perform on its stage. On Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30 in the evening, the doors will close, the lights will dim, and Mr. Albright will begin.  Tickets for this performance are on sale now at the Carnegie or the Riviera.  Prices are $12/$10/$5. To put a...

A Bit of the Irish……...

If you happen to be  walking along North Main Street in Three Rivers  on Saturday, March 13th at 7:00, you are sure to be hearing lively Irish music coming from within the Riviera Theatre.  EMBARR, an acoustic-music ensemble, based in Kalamazoo, will be performing both traditional and new interpretations of songs and ballads from Ireland, Scotland, and England.  While they enjoy playing tunes, most of their material will be sung. Dan Bouwman (guitar, percussion, vocals) and Charlie Holleman (mandolin, vocals) have been playing together informally for several years. ...

Spring Sampler...

Opening on Sunday, March 7th from 2:00 until 4:00 the Carnegie presents a SPRING SAMPLER featuring St. Joseph County High School artists in the Monroe Museum; Susan Teague & Students in the lower level of the Carnegie; and Fred Grunert in the mezzanine. This is always a very nice show because it highlights the best of the county high school art students. The high school art teachers make the selections and they bring a variety of pieces in terms of subject and medium. Sharing the Carnegie with Susan Teague and her students will be a delight for the staff.  Coming in...

Watercolor Class...

Joan Hector will be teaching the first series of classes for the 2010 season beginning  on Saturday, February 6th from 10 to noon.  The class continues until Saturday, March 27th.  The cost is $80 which does not include supplies.    Please call the Carnegie to reserve your place in this popular...

Friends of the Carnegie...

The Carnegie Center for the Arts supports and promotes the arts in southwestern Michigan.  Through our exhibits, concert, children’s programs, and adult classes, we remain true to our mission.  To reach all of our goals, we depend largely on our Friends and supporters. Would you like to be a FRIEND of the CARNEGIE? Benefits of membership are: Discounts on tuition for art classes and gallery purchases. Free or reduced prices for Carnegie concerts. Personal invitations to all exhibit openings and concerts. Newsletters announcing upcoming events. Eligibility for a...

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Carnegie Mission Statement “The Carnegie Center for the Arts is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting personal growth, self-expression, and appreciation of the visual, literary, and performing arts among the people of southwestern Michigan, through exhibits, performances, and participatory experiences.” Board of Directors Julie Howe, President;  Vice-President;  Ben Smith, Secretary; Gary Armstrong, Treasurer,; Past President, James Allen, Ray Bendure, Sharon Bippus, Marcia Blackman,  Charlene Chase, Larry Clark, Vic Eichler, Past...