The YPC & the Marshall Community Foundation Presents: Fridays at the Fountain 2024!

Get ready, Marshall! We are gearing up for the sixth annual Fridays at the Fountain concert series, a beloved tradition that brings together music enthusiasts of all ages. Hosted at the iconic Brooks Memorial Fountain, this summer event promises an unforgettable lineup of live performances, spanning various musical genres. The 2024 series will feature five different bands, and run every other Friday, starting June 14th through August 9th, from 7 – 9pm each night. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

*In case of rain, FATF will move to the beer garden covered area at Dark Horse Brewing Co.

2024 DATES

JUNE 14: The Fat Animals
JUNE 28: Phabies
JULY 12: The Band Cordero
JULY 26: Simply In Time
AUGUST 9: Kait Rose’s Shania Twain Tribute

Marshall’s Youngish Professional Committee organizes the concerts and presents them free of charge with the generous support from the Marshall Community Foundation, as well as the Cronin Foundation, Marshall Rotary Club, Sturgis Bank & Trust, State Farm Heeter Agency, Choose Marshall, Copper Athletic Club, Team1 Plastics, Grand River Brewery, Green Scene, Party Time Events, terraNOVA Collective, Black Lab Five & River Run Press.

#FridaysAtTheFountain24 #BeYoungish #ChooseMarshall

The YPC & the Marshall Community Foundation Presents: Fridays at the Fountain 2024!

*In case of rain, FATF will move to the beer garden covered area at Dark Horse Brewing Co.

2024 DATES

JUNE 14: The Fat Animals
JUNE 28: Phabies
JULY 12: The Band Cordero
JULY 26: Simply In Time
AUGUST 9: Kait Rose’s Shania Twain Tribute

#FridaysAtTheFountain24 #BeYoungish #ChooseMarshall

Thank You Wolf Tree 2024!

Events

Thank you to everyone for another great #WolfTreeFilmFestival! Shout out to The Franke, our sponsors, the talented filmmakers, and our YPC crew, and we hope to see you for the next one!

💥Wolf Tree 2024 Winners💥
🏆Best Drama – Tin Can
🏆Best Thriller – Not Him
🏆Best Documentary – Sydney G James: How We See Us
🏆Best Student Film – The Devil Wants a Promotion
🏆Best in Festival – Sydney G James: How We See Us
🏆Audience Choice – Tin Can

Left to Right: Pat Battistini for Best Drama and Audience Choice Award, Tin Can; Juanita Anderson and Demetrio Nasol for Best Documentary and Best in Festival, Sydney G. James: How We See Us; Jordan M. Ketter for Best Student Film, The Devil Wants a Promotion. Not pictured is Sarah Young for Best Thriller, Not Him.

2024 Wolf Tree Official Selections

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Wolf Tree Film Festival is proud to announce our Official Selections for 2024! 🎉

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*_{CW: Some films included in this festival contain mature content that may be inappropriate for young viewers and may be triggering for others. Viewer discretion is advised.}

Boogie Bob & Chuck Berry

_{Directed by Geri Alumit Zeldes}

This documentary dives into the remarkable career of Bob Baldori, known as “Boogie Bob” by his peers. Both a musician and attorney, Baldori was a member of the band “The Woolies” and toured with Chuck Berry, the Father of Rock n Roll.

Madina

_{Directed by Kevin Coval}

Madina is an unconventional love story of connection and self actualization, as Madina takes a leap into who she always hoped to be, a writer of culture.

Not Him

_{Directed by Sarah Young}

When her husband turns strange and violent, a wife becomes convinced he is possessed. But will anyone believe her?

Peabrain

_{Directed by Steve Blackwood}

A former soap opera actor contends with his father, an assisted living resident with alcoholic dementia, and reflects on his earlier relationship with him.

Peanut Butter and Jelly

_{Directed by Vanessa M. H. Powers}

Mrs. Clemens is determined to be the perfect wife and mother, keeping her son happy and house sparkling while her husband is away at war. When Tommy has had a bad day, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is just what the doctor ordered!

Sydney G. James: How We See Us

_{Directed by Juanita Anderson}

Visual artist/muralist, Sydney G. James, addresses the status of Black women in society, police brutality, family and community through bold brushstrokes and hues that evoke the complexities of Black reality, joy, pain, and resilience. Inspired by personal experiences, current events and her hometown of Detroit, she invites conversations with family members and fellow artists as she creates a new work on canvas and transforms vacant walls into creative spaces.

The Devil Wants a Promotion

_{Directed by Jordan M. Ketter}

The devil is sick of his life in hell so he comes to the surface to try and be an angel once more.

Tin Can

_{Directed by Pat Battistini}

J.C. came to America as an illegal immigrant when he was just a child. Now, as an adult, he’s still an illegal alien but has managed to persevere and prosper working as a rodeo clown. However, after a series of unfortunate events, J.C. finds himself down on his luck and in search for a new happiness.

What If

_{Directed by Julian Fellah}

Kids share their thoughts on a better society in this heartwarming and sincere film that turns comedic.

Wolf Tree Focus: Eric Ebner

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Perpetual Plastic

🏆 Wolf Tree Best Documentary Award Winner (Perpetual Plastic, 2022) and Marshall local, Eric Ebner, has gone on to win awards at various film festivals including the first prize at the National Geographic Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge. He’s also directed other amazing films such as The Bull, Nuestros Muertos, Opening The Earth: The Potato King and more.

Check out his website here:

WEBSITE

And check out his past YPC Spotlight:

YPC SPOTLIGHT

The Bull

Nuestros Muertos

Opening The Earth: The Potato King

Happy Hours @ The Franke: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

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Every last Thursday of the month, join us at 5:30 for an evening of fun! Free admission and no cover. Bust out your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and help us kick off the holiday season with this screening of the classic 80’s comedy movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Chat with your friends, quote along with the movie, and enjoy some delicious food from Pastrami Joe’s in our intimate Downstage Club. There will be prizes, trivia, holiday beverages, and more! Bring your friends and let’s get our Christmas on!

Learn more at: https://thefranke.org/events/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation/

Date & Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:30PM – 8:00PM EDT

Location: The Franke Center for the Arts (214 E Mansion St, Marshall, MI 49068-1151)

Happy Hours @ The Franke: 80’s & 90’s Karaoke

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Every last Thursday of the month, join us at 5:30 for an evening of fun! To kick off this event series, join us for 80’s and 90’s karaoke. St. Samuels food truck will be onsite serving delicious meals and appetizers. The bar will be pouring your favorite cocktails, and you’ll have a chance to unwind with your friends in The Franke Center’s Downstage Club! So dust off your favorite power ballads come on down. No tickets or cover charge required!

Learn more at: https://thefranke.org/events/80s-and-90s-karaoke

Date & Time: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 5:30PM – 8:00PM EDT

Location: The Franke Center for the Arts (214 E Mansion St, Marshall, MI 49068-1151)

Wolf Tree Film Festival 2024

Events

Independent filmmakers – submissions are now open for #WolfTreeFilmFestival2024!

Key Dates

Deadline for Submissions: NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Filmmaker Notification Date: DECEMBER 11, 2023
Wolf Tree Film Festival: JANUARY 20, 2024

The Franke Center for the Arts is gearing up again for the popular community event, The Wolf Tree Film Festival (The Youngish Professionals Committee). The submission site, FilmFreeway.com, is now open for entries.

Everyone is welcome to attend, including cinema fans as well as industry professionals. The Wolf Tree Film Festival is in its 6th year and is set for January 20, 2024 at 7:30pm ET. The festival will once again showcase short films (under 30 minutes) set in the Great Lakes region or that include themes or topics related to the region, as well as the work of filmmakers who reside in or grew up in the Great Lakes region.

This year’s event will again include screenings of each selected film, a meet and greet with the filmmakers and an awards presentation. Selected films will include a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, documentary and others.

Submissions can be submitted at the button below. Deadline for the submissions is November 12th.

SUBMIT HERE

Wolf Tree Film Festival 2024

The Franke Center for the Arts is gearing up again for the popular community event, The Wolf Tree Film Festival (The Youngish Professionals Committee). The submission site, FilmFreeway.com, is now open for entries.

Everyone is welcome to attend, including cinema fans as well as industry professionals. According to the Franke Center’s Event Manager Cathy Bovitz, “It’s exciting to see these events continue to grow in the number of submissions and the level of talent each year. We’re thrilled to be able to showcase a variety of short films in Marshall for our community to enjoy, and The Franke Center is becoming a favored venue for filmmakers. We hope to continue to spread the word and encourage even broader participation.”

The Wolf Tree Film Festival is in its 6th year and is set for January 20, 2024 at 7:30pm ET. The festival will once again showcase short films (under 30 minutes) set in the Great Lakes region or that include themes or topics related to the region, as well as the work of filmmakers who reside in or grew up in the Great Lakes region.

Submissions can be submitted at https://filmfreeway.com/WolfTreeFilmFestival.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Wolf Tree 2024: Underhill Agency – Farmers Insurance, Green Scene, Party Time, Copper Athletic Club, and terraNOVA Collective.

FATF 2023: Norman Light And Friends

Events, Spotlights

Guess who’s returning to #FridaysAtTheFountain? Marshall local and fan-favorite: Norman Light!

Performing at previous FATF’s with Chameleon and Rae of Light, we’re excited to have him close out this year’s event by bringing back Norman Light & Friends. The only thing guaranteed is that there’ll be a night of good music, with fantastic musicians. Playing songs that everyone knows from a wide range of genres, every show brings a different line-up that makes each experience unique and memorable. Don’t forget to join us for our last show at the fountain – August 18th at 7pm EST!

Please give a warm welcome to FATF alum, Norman Light & Friends, and we’ll see you August 18th at 7pm EST!

THE YPC: What kind of music/instruments do you enjoy playing the most?
NL: Favorite instrument – guitar of course 🙂 And music? I love playing songs from all eras and all genres. I like playing a mix so that the youngest kid will find a song they like, all the way up to the grandparents enjoying the music together.

THE YPC: What is your funniest memory about playing a show or being on tour?
NL: Too many to remember, but so many funny times driving back and forth to Florida with my band Rae of Light.

THE YPC: What are you most excited about for FATF?
NL: Praying that we actually play at the actual fountain. We’ve been scheduled twice before: once it got canceled, and the other we relocated to Dark Horse. Still a great show/venue, but not the fountain!

THE YPC: What is your biggest achievement thus far?
NL: Writing our own songs that we’re proud of.

THE YPC: If you could make an instrument out of a piece of food, what would it be?
NL: A pineapple-tar.

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