Muskegon Polish Festival Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 21 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Handsome Henry’s, 3065 Henry St.
Tuesday, February 21 from 4:30-8:30pm, you’re invited to Handsome Henry’s restaurant for the Muskegon Polish Festival Fundraiser! Order from the menu and a percentage of your bill is donated to the Muskegon Polish Festival. Wear red and white to show your support! For more information, call 231-375-5271.
Incoming!
Tuesday, February 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Carr-Fles Planetarium, 221 S. Quarterline Rd.
“Incoming!” is a NEW SHOW at the Carr-Fles Planetarium, where you can zoom past rocky asteroids and icy comets, all the way to Pluto, and discover how they have changed the course of life on Earth. This free planetarium show runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm, January 10-February 24 and March 7-30 (no shows February 28 and March 2 for spring break). Doors open at 6:45pm and no reservations are required. For more information call 231-777-0289
Black History Jeopardy
Wednesday, February 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon Community College will celebrate Black History Month 2017 in February by hosting events, all are open to the public. On Wednesday, February 22, everyone is invited to show their knowledge from 11:30-1:00 in the Union Hall. For more information call 231-777-0582
(Fish!) Taco Tuesday – And Yes it is Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kitchen 242, 242 W. Western Ave.
2/22/2017 6:00 – 8:00pm (Fish!) Taco Tuesday – but learning is happening on a Wednesday! Taco Tuesday is a permanent menu item for many American households, but working fish into this family tradition can seem challenging. Join The Fish Monger’s Wife to taste and learn which fish, spices and toppings will transform your Taco Tuesday into Fish Taco Tuesday. We’ll also look at ways to freeze your preseason fish taco fillets for quick weekday meal prep. Bring your appetite. Class Size limited to 15. The cost is $35. Amber Mae Petersen is the owner and operator of The Fish Monger’s Wife, Muskegon’s Fresh and Smoked Fish Market. For more information or to register, call (231) 769-2202.
Dancing with the Local Stars
Thursday, February 23 – February 25
Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor, 939 Third St.
Muskegon’s highly popular charity event, Dancing with the Local Stars, is back for its ninth year! The event, produced by the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce, benefits food pantries and food programs in Muskegon, upper Ottawa and lower Oceana counties. Tickets for this year’s Latin Flair-themed event can be purchased by calling 231-798-4244.
Opening Reception – Blow Up: Inflatable Contemporary Art
Thursday, February 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Avenue
February 23 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for the opening reception of Blow Up: Inflatable Contemporary Art! Celebrate the opening of this fun new exhibition featuring giant blow-ups, including bunnies, Buddha, a Trans Am, an elephant and more! Refreshments and balloon animals by “The Balloon Guy,” Jim Perry, will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 231-720-2570
Hearts & Cherry Tarts for All Ages with Chef Char
Thursday, February 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kitchen 242, 242 W. Western Ave.
Learn to make a cherry pie filling and a buttery, flaky pastry crust from scratch. Find out how easy it is to put together an impressive-looking dessert with instructions on decorative dough design. Chef Char will demonstrate creative crust patterns for professional presentation and then you get to try your own ideas before baking your goodies to show off and take home. All ages welcome. Cost $35. For more information call 231-769-2202
Incoming!
Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Carr-Fles Planetarium, 221 S. Quarterline Rd.
“Incoming!” is a NEW SHOW at the Carr-Fles Planetarium, where you can zoom past rocky asteroids and icy comets, all the way to Pluto, and discover how they have changed the course of life on Earth. This free program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm, January 10-February 24 and March 7-30 (no shows February 28 and March 2 for spring break). Doors open at 6:45pm and no reservations are required. For more information call 231-777-0289
Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson
Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00 pm
Norton Shores Library, 705 Seminole Rd.
The Norton Shores Library hosts Reginald Robinson on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00pm in the Library’s Community Room! Enjoy Chicago’s award-winning ragtime pianist, recording artist and educator Reginald Robinson! Come and explore the lost art of ragtime with this talented pianist! Bring a friend or the whole family and join your fellow music lovers at the Norton Shores Library for this free live music event. For additional information, contact Alison Purgiel, lead librarian, at 231-780-8844 or apurgiel@madl.org .
Alley Door Club: Janey B. and The House Rockers
Friday, February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Frauenthal Center, 425 W Western Ave # 200
Tonight prepare yourself to rock with Janey B. & The House Rockers – Soulful Rockin’ Blues! New Holland Brewing is the evening’s craft brew! Doors open at 6:00pm for Happy Hour ($1 off all drinks) and the bands play from 7:00 – 10:00pm. The Alley Door Club is located in The Ballroom at the Frauenthal Center. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office for $8 in advance or purchased at the door, a cash bar is available, valid I.D. required. Tables may be reserved for $55.00 for a 4-top (includes 4 admission tickets) / $80.00 for an 8-top (includes 8 admission tickets). There is a limit of 2 4-tops and 2 8-tops reserved for each performance, sold on a first come basis. For more information, call 231-727-8001.
Muskegon Lumberjacks Home Game
Friday, February 24 @ 7:15 pm – February 25 @ 7:15 pm
LC Walker Arena, 955 Fourth St.
Come to the L.C. Walker Arena as the Muskegon Lumberjacks takes on the Madison Capitols! The puck drop is at 7:15pm. The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud members of the United States Hockey League, the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and the leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The Lumberjacks ‘organization prides itself on developing not just premier hockey talent, but also exceptional young men outside the arena of sports. For more information, visit www.muskegonlumberjacks.com. 231-724-5225
Bobby Bones: Funny & Alone Stand up Comedy Tour
Friday, February 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Frauenthal Center, 425 W Western Ave # 200
Friday, February 24 at 8:00pm, come to the Frauenthal Center for the “Bobby Bones: Funny and Alone Stand Up Comedy Tour” with special guest Walker Hayes and featuring Nikita Karmen. Ticket price range $26.75 – $51.75. For more information contact 231-727-8001
Cast Iron Cooking with Chef Char
Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kitchen 242, 242 W. Western Ave.
There are so many ways to use a cast iron pan and all of them are delicious. We will try sensational skillet recipes that you may have not considered before. Dutch baby pancakes, fried apples and deep dish pot pie will be on the menu while we talk about the care and proper seasoning of a treasured cast iron skillet. Cost $35. Older teens and adults. For more information or to register, call (231) 769-2202.
In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, February 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster
Hackley Public Library will host live music from the In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble! In The Tradition began in Detroit in the early 1990’s when 5 members of the Neal Henry Septet formed the Christopher James/Charles Hopkins Quintet. Over the years they became In the Tradition and found their calling. For more information call 231-722-8000
Muskegon Center for the Arts: February Workshops
Saturday, February 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Red Lotus Gallery, 356 W. Western Ave.
Join talented artists on Saturday afternoons from 2:00-4:00pm for the February Workshops at the Red Lotus Gallery! February 25, it’s a Beginners’ Gemstone Beading Workshop. Learn the basics of gemstone beading in this workshop designed to help beginners create jewelry. Students will learn about some of the more common stones, styles of beads and the basic skills on how to create strung jewelry. Each student will design and make a bracelet that they will get to keep. Maximum of 10 students, ages 10+. Students must register at least 2 days before the date of the workshop and classes fill up quickly. Contact Sabryna at sabrynasnaturalcreations@hotmail.com to register.
Performances @The Block: GVSU New Music Ensemble
Saturday, February 25 @ 7:30 pm
The Block, 360 W. Western Ave. 2nd Floor
Tickets: $20-$30 Saturday, February 25 at 7:30pm, Director Bill Ryan and the New Music Ensemble at Grand Valley State University bring ‘music of our time’ to The Block. The group is known for its commissions, tours, recordings, collaborations, outreach events and workshops. Call Rita at 231-726-3231 x223 for tickets and more information.
“Lunch with the President”
Monday, February 27 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd.
Black History Month at Muskegon Community College concludes with “Lunch with the President,” in Collegiate Hall. Dr. Dale K. Nesbary, the first African-American president in MCC history, will discuss his career leading to his historic position. Tickets are $7 per person and may be purchased by calling Mary Williams in the Office of Community Outreach at (231) 777-0582
Open Mic Poetry
Monday, February 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster
Monday, February 27 at 6:00pm, come to Hackley Public Library for Open Mic Poetry in honor of Black History Month. Read your own or your favorite Black History, Black Experience or African American poetry. Clayton Hardiman will emcee the program. Please call 231-722-8000 for more information.
Ongoing Events:
Postcard Salon Exhibition and Sale
February 9 – March 9
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Avenue
The Annual Postcard Salon exhibition and sale showcases the creative talents of West Michigan artists of all ages, from beginners to accomplished professionals. Past years have seen over 1,000 cards on view, and visitors spending hours hunting for favorites. Artists can submit up to five 4 x 6 inch cards in a wide array of a wide array of media. On March 9, the final night, local art collectors can buy the cards for $30, with proceeds split between the artists and the museum. This is a true community event, so help celebrate the creativity of West Michigan by making, viewing and buying these miniature works of art. The Frame and Mat Shop of Grand Haven, Holland, and Rockford will be on hand to sell custom postcard frames for only $5. Buy original art and take it home framed! All proceeds will benefit the Muskegon Museum of Art.
I Hate Hamlet
February 17 – March 4
Beardsley Theater, 425 W. Western
the Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you to the Beardsley Theater for “I Hate Hamlet!” A young and successful television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage. The problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the arrival of the late, great actor John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his. Tickets are $20 & $22. For more information, visit www.frauenthal.org.