South Haven Scott Club

Center for Cultural Programs Since 1883

Programs

All programs begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be held via Zoom until further notice.
All are welcome.
Non-members/guests - email info@scottclub.org to request a link.

South Haven Scott Club Programs 2020-2021

Sunday, October 18, at 3pm Matthew Ball, boogie woogie pianist

Kicking off the 2020-2021 Scott Club Concert Series is pianist, singer, songwriter, Matthew Ball, also known as The Boogie Woogie Kid. He is the attorney turned musician with now over 4.5 million YouTube views! Matthew is established as a leading entertainer in Detroit and Michigan and also is a national touring artist who consistently performs to rave reviews. Enjoy a fun-filled program of favorites from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s to start the series in great style.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by grants from The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation and Entergy Palisades Power Plant.

Virtual and live-streamed from the Scott Club at https://www.twitch.tv/foundryhall

Free and open to all!

Sunday, November 15, at 3pm Ivan Akansiima trio

Ivan Akansiima is a multi-instrumentalist, Christian faith worship leader, Jazz musician, composer, arranger, producer, instructor, and researcher from Uganda East Africa. His music is rooted in Ugandan folk music traditions, Jazz, Gospel, Classical, Caribbean, Afro fusion music etc. He has performed professionally for over 15 years in 40 countries, including a national music tour across 50 states in USA and Canada in 2010. Ivan is an area resident and popular contributor to our local music scene who will be accompanied by a bassist and drummer and provide a not-to-be-missed concert.

This concert is presented in collaboration with Foundry Hall and is supported in part by grants from The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation and Entergy Palisades Power Plant.

Virtual and live-streamed from the Scott Club at https://www.twitch.tv/foundryhall

Free and open to all!

December 1, 2020 – Handbells Celebrate the Holidays

Presented by Ann Habicht

Ann Habicht brings handbells and holiday songs to celebrate the festive season.
Membership meeting will follow program.

January 19, 2021 – What is PechaKucha?

Presentation by Lana DeFrancesco

PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit-chat”) is a storytelling format where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds with commentary for each slide. Lana DeFrancesco is an organizer for the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor PechaKucha presentations. She will give an introduction to the platform and show some favorite past presentations.

February 2, 2021 – The 48th Annual Black History Leadership Society

Presented by Bishop Dorothy Sherrod

This year marks the 48th Annual Black History Leadership Society’s program held each year at Lily of the Valley Church in Covert. The mission of the BHLS is to bring awareness to the rich history of African Americans here in South Haven and the surrounding areas as well as highlighting the many contributions made by African Americans in the development of the city. Equally important, the Society endeavors to continue to support our youth through the Youth on The Rise Scholarship and Mentoring. As one of the founders and leaders, Bishop Dorothy Sherrod will bring us the rich history of this Society to the Scott Club.

February 16, 2021 – Beekeeping: A Beginner’s Guide

Presented by Jim France

If you’ve ever been interested in honeybees and what it takes to raise them, this program is for you. It will cover the basics of beekeeping, and will give some insights into this hobby, and the fascinating insects at the center of it. The benefits that honeybees provide as pollinators and the delicious honey they produce will be highlighted.

March 2, 2021 – Stories aren’t just for Children any more: Adults need them much more

Presented by Dr. Pamela Cook Miller

Storytelling is at the root of who we are, where we came from, and how we live. In the 1980s a National Storytelling Revival was begun in Jonesborough, TN with echoes which have resonated around the world. The National Storytelling Festival is in its 48th year, and Jonesborough is considered THE WORLD CAPITAL OF STORYTELLING.

Dr. Miller, is a performing member of the Jonesborough Storytellers’ Guild and founder of the Storytelling Resource Center, the only museum/library of storytelling in the world, which contains thousands of books, recordings, art and artifacts. Dr. Miller will present some of the many important uses of storytelling for adults in education, psychology, healing, literature, and entertainment.

March 16, 2020 – A St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

Presented by Doug Peterson

Doug will entertain us with Irish music to get us into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit.