This time of year everyone is talking about scary happenings in the dark, but the Macomb Cultural Center has decided to shed a little light on the subject.

The Center's upcoming events the focus on lighthouses will entertain and educate you. Lighthouses, the people who operated them, and the ships that were guided by these beacons are an important part of our region’s history.

Lighthouses and Legends
On Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. you can head over the center to listen as the multitalented Kitty Donohoe transports you back to days of yore. Ms. Donohoe is a singer and songwriter who finds inspiration in the tales and legends of those who were connected to the Great Lakes during the shipping era.

Then there are two great events, back-to-back on Wednesday, October 31:

Ladies of the Light
First, at 1:00 pm, Ms. Stampfler will give a talk about Michigan’s illuminating Ladies of Light—women who kept ships from going bump in the night by keeping lighthouses in operation. She has studied and given presentations on this topic for over 10 years. Her talk will include readings from journals and autobiographies, so you’ll be hearing part of the story in the words of these women.

Michigan’s Ghostly Lights
Then at 11:00 am, Dianna Stampfler will tell stories about a dozen haunted Michigan lighthouses.

For more information on these programs at the Macomb Cultural Center, call 586.445.7348 or visit www.macombculturalcenter.com.