ESCANABA — Bay de Noc Community College’s “Strings on the Bay” chamber music series presents The True North Quartet on Tuesday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET. The program is entitled “Czech It Out!” The True North Quartet has been a favorite of “Strings on the Bay” patrons for 13 years presenting unique programming of string quartet repertoire. This year’s concert will feature two quartets by composers with ties to the Czech Republic. Bedrich Smetana’s autobiographical work “From My Life” presents his life in sound. Antonin Dvorak’s rarely heard “Cypresses Quartet” is to be performed. The quartet is composed of founder and violinist Paul Lundin, violinist Joseph Deller, violist Janine Bradbury and cellist Katri Ervamaa. A reception with light refreshments will follow the concert. Tickets are available through the Bay college website, www.baycollge.tix.com, at the Besse Center Box Office, 906-217-4045, or at the door prior to each concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET. Admission is $15, K-Bay is $7. K-Bay discount pricing is for students of all ages and Bay College students and/or employees. Bay College thanks those for their generous contributions. For more information or to become a sponsor, visit Bay College Foundation or send a check to: Bay College Foundation, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. Escanaba, MI 49829.