July 6 - Out of the Box Open Mic at Box Factory for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH, MI - The first Wednesday of the month is "Out of the Box Open Mic" night with Matt Lenny at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. St. Joseph. On July 6 at 7 p.m., you are invited to share your talents for 5 to 10 minutes of fame on the Box Factory stage. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians or anyone with a family-friendly act is invited to perform. Those who perform will be admitted free with a $5 charge for those who come to listen. To be assured of a time slot, sign up
Berrien Artist Guild announces Return of Annual Poster
ST. JOSEPH, MI - The Berrien Artist Guild has announced the return of the annual poster which was collected over a period of several years by friends of the Box Factory for the Arts. The last poster of the lighthouse by the late Foster Willey, Sr. was issued in 2005. The 2022 poster which features a photograph of a Water Lily pays tribute to the women who in 1962 founded the Berrien Artist Guild. It also celebrates the "reblooming" of the Box Factory after the pandemic. The co-chairs of the poster
Twin City Players to present two productions at Box Factory for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH, MI – A partnership between Twin City Players and the Berrien Artist Guild brings two productions to the Box Factory for the Arts stage on the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August. Scotland Road by Jeffrey Hatcher will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. Then at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 through Saturday, August 6, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, Women and War by Jack Hilton Cunningham will bring a
Box Factory opens new exhibits in all four galleries-July 22
ST. JOSEPH, MI - Sculpture, photography, and puzzles (yes, puzzles) will be featured in all four Box Factory for the Arts galleries beginning July 22. An opening reception on Saturday, July 23rd, will have a cash bar with special cocktails and light snacks by Kate and Joe Ulrey as well as live music by Hickory Creek Revival, musician members of the Willey family. The reception which is free and open to the public will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Exhibits close on September 10. IN THE WILLIAMS GALLERY On exhibit
July 14 - 16 - Quilt show at the Box Factory for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH, MI - Colorful quilts will fill the main floor galleries of the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, on July 14 through 16. The show hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibits feature quilts by members of the Berrien Towne & Country Quilters as well as some vintage quilts. Admission to the quilt exhibit, boutique, and special activities is $5 per day, with a portion of sales supporting the Box Factory for the Arts. Throughout the
Simmer Sessions: Hosted by local musician Andrew Fisher
ST. JOSEPH, MI - Simmer Sessions, hosted by local musician Andrew Fisher, will bring the cool and smooth sounds of jazz and soul to the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, on Sunday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. This will be the premiere of Sunday Simmer Sessions at the Box. Andrew invites the public to "unwind your weekend with his local musician friends and family." To set the mood and give an up-close look at musicians settling into the groove, the Box Factory will offer
2022 Biennial Sculpture Invitational
Five sculptures have been installed on pads directly across the street from the Box Factory as part of our partnership with the Krasl Art Center in presenting the 2022 New Biennial Sculpture Invitational. The sculptures, selected for the installation by guest curators Foster and Guy Willey, will be on exhibit through mid-September 2023.The work of Detroit area sculptors on exhibit are Robert Sestok, Stand #3, 2020; Robert Onnes, Doubt/Dogma; Richard Bennett, Solar, 2018; Safell Gardner, Sankofa,
