The sun is out, the bugs are (mostly) gone, the garden is growing, and the lakes are warm enough to swim. Whew that last month went fast! We did so much and still have so much to look forward to. With Sound Garden and Make Music Day under our belts, and our interns getting into the swing of things for Summer Arts Venture classes, we look forward to the steady summer after the crazy 4th of July holiday week (couldn’t have asked for better weather, eh?)

Car Park Music Series has officially kicked off, so be sure to join us on Thursday nights at the Snowflake (full schedule below). We are also testing out a new music experience with Afternoon Porch Songs Open Mic on the remaining July Fridays from 1-3pm. I think after those boring pandemic years, we’ve realized the importance of creating community, and these music events sure do that. And, of course, they’re free to attend and friendly for all ages. And speaking of friendly for all ages, we have a slew of classes going on right now..all sorts of adult classes down to the wee little ones. Be sure to check out programming and schedule yourself for some arts time.

McCall Hocking

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Our Summer Fundraiser is approaching! Did you buy your tickets yet? This lovely evening will happen Tuesday August 15th at Lowenwood and the gorgeous surrounding grounds, celebrating both art and the beauty of nature. Live music and live painting will be the entertainment, with food trucks serving up a delicious meal. Wonderful art, baskets, and experiences to be auctioned off and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Complimentary beer and wine will be served.

Limited amount of tickets, don’t delay, get yours today!

Want another way to support LOLA? We want your (good!) junk for the town wide garage sale August 5th. Have higher end items you haven’t been able to part with? Consider donating to this. All proceeds go to LOLA. We have two drop off days and could even come pick up as well. Contact Corinne.Duerkop@gmail.com with any questions.

You’re Invited! Our theater camp kiddos have been working very hard this first session, learning lines and sharpening their acting chops. Come join us for this hilarious play of a knights quest, where the narrator gets interrupted time and again.

Thursday July 20th at 2pm @upstairs LOLA classroom

There is still time to sign up for session two! Click here to get your kiddo registered for Theater Camp, running from July 25th-August 10th with performance on the 10th.

Theater Camp kids from session one getting their costumes ready!

Summer Arts Venture is off to a great start! We’ve had so much fun with our art, music, theater, and dance classes. CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF ALL THE FUN!

Wanna do your own art thing? Check out our Open Studio happening Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3pm. All of LOLA’s supplies will be at your disposal..acrylic, pastels, watercolor, and more. Experiment or create your favorite kind of art. Not use what to do? Our art intern Evelyn will give you some great ideas. Sign up here

Mark your Calendar for some more free music!

Join us on the LOLA porch on Fridays for Open Mic from 1-3pm for the remaining Fridays in July.

July 14th

July 21st

July 28th

Musician Jon Franke leads. Come play or listen!

Line Dancing w/ Gloria Andersen

Basic Beginner & Beginner (Tuesdays)

@ Ely Memorial Church basement

Basic Beginner 9:30-10:30am

Beginner 10:45-11:45am

$5 each or $7 for both same day!



Improver Level (Thursdays)

@LOLA Dolores Lapp upstairs classroom

9:45-11:15am $7

Previous dance experience required.

Click here for more info

June 26th- July 20th

Hip Hop Dance

Mondays & Tuesdays

10:30-11:30am $5

This class will be fun and funky! With every class, a new hip-hop combo will be taught to keep the class fresh and exciting.

Tap Dance

Mondays & Wednesdays

12-1pm $5

Beginners and intermediate dancers will explore the different sounds and movements that can be made while in tap shoes. This class will be learning new moves and small tap combos. Tap shoes will be needed.

Click here for more info or to register

Plein Air Oil Painting

Friday July 21st

9am-12pm

$25



Learn landscape oil painting basics while painting on location at Lake Pleasant. Observe and capture the changing light while focusing on color mixing. All supplies included.

Click here for more info or to register

Focaccia Bread Art

Friday July 28th

10am-1pm

$45

SOLD OUT - call to be put on waitlist.

Playing with your food is encouraged! Join us for a lovely and delicious class decorating your own ~11×15” focaccia bread with cut veggies, herbs, and seeds. Find inspiration through experimentation while you create in this fun food medium! A light lunch of minestrone and focaccia is included in the price of this class. You’ll decorate and cook the focaccia during class.

Click here for more info or to register

Acrylic Sandhill Crane

Monday August 14th

10am-2pm

$45



Spend a morning with Sue Schruch while painting a wooden plaque with a sandhill crane outline burned on it. Choose your own colors in the self-paced class.

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Kumihimo Spiral Bracelets

Thursday August 17th

10am-4pm

$60

Basket weaver teacher Dianne Mockler is hearing her newest weaving obsession; kumihimo spiral bracelets! Learn how to thread braid and then with beads for two different type bracelets.

Click here for more info or to register

Plein Air Poetry

Friday August 18th

10am-12pm

in the Land O’ Lakes Community Garden

$20

Local author and poet Adrienne S. Wallner leads this group class, sharing stories and writing tips, then you’ll be released into the garden for your own writing session.

Click here for more info or to register

Cajun Cooking w/ Arlene Coco

Tuesday August 22nd

11am-1pm

$60



Spend a tasty lunch with renowned chef Arlene Coco, learning about the history and flavors of Cajun cooking, while working your way through five dishes.

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Watercolor Clouds w/ Dale Popovich

Friday August 25th

9:30am-4pm

$80, must bring own supplies



A whole entire day dedicated to learning the art of painting clouds in watercolor. Dale Popovich teaches this class, working through a variety of paintings.

Click here for more info or to register

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES

FREE ART GROUPS!

Want to create in a new space and around other people and make new friends? Join us in the downstairs classroom for our free art groups. We supply the coffee and snacks, you bring your supplies (though we have FREE beading supplies for beginners!)



Watercolor Wednesdays - 9am-1pm

Beading Fridays - 10am-12pm

Click here for more information

Summer Car Park is here! Free music experiences at the Snowflake every Thursday night, with music kicking off at 5pm. Click on schedule for a printable PDF