October 2008 Calendar

Now Happening at the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame...

Events: 


25th Annual Michigan Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Reception: 5:00 p.m., Dinner: 6:00 p.m., Program: 7:00 p.m.

Sheraton Detroit Novi
The silver anniversary of the Hall of Fame will be celebrated in style with an evening gala in the metro Detroit area. Seven women representing the communities of Detroit, East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Manistee, and Sault Ste. Marie will be honored at this annual celebration of the achievements of Michigan women past and present. Sponsorship and program advertising opportunities are available; see these forms as well as an advance registration form below. For more details, call (517) 484-1880.



Exhibits:
 
The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame features more than 200 historical and contemporary women of Michigan who have been inducted since 1983. This permanent exhibit offers introductions to and highlights of each of these women.
 
"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the women's suffrage movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women who figured prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs (Bay City), Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle Creek). Among the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's Century Calendar dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.
 
"Faster, Higher, Stronger: Michigan Women in Olympic History"
July 13-December 26, 2008

Despite being banned from the ancient Olympics under threat of death, relegated to non-contact sports in the modern era, and even today lacking equal representation, women have embraced the philosophy of the Olympic movement from its inception and excelled at its sports. Over the years, at least 100 of these women have made their home in Michigan: some born here, some training here, and some retiring here. All will be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in this, the first exhibit in our state to honor its female Olympic athletes.

"Color, Light, Energy"
September 7-October 31, 2008
Experience the artistic vision of Okemos artist Gretchen Foster, who captures figures, flowers, landscapes, and structures in watercolors and acrylics.

 

 

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