Muskegon County Calendar of Events 07/30 – 08/06/2018

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Monday July 30:

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon. Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market. This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm. For more information, find them on Facebook.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Tuesday, July 31:

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Free Summer Concert Series: Delilah DeWylde
July 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s Free Summer Concert Series! In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Montague Area Public Schools Center for the Arts located at Montague High School. For more information, call (231) 893-2524.

Pasta Challenge 2 Day Class
July 31 @ 9:00 am – August 1 @ 12:00 pm
Learn techniques for making fresh pasta and traditional pasta dishes from the Culinary Institute of Michigan’s award-winning faculty. Some of the techniques and skills covered will be making fresh pasta dough, varieties of flat pasta, and basic filled pasta. Accompanying sauces will also be covered. Participants in this course will develop an understanding of: Handmade pasta, Varieties of pasta shapes that can be made without special machines. The craft of making filled pasta. All supplies will be provided for participants. In order to provide a safe, sanitary environment for all participants the following must be adhered to for all participants and their chaperone: Nonslip, close-toed close backed shoes, legs must be fully covered and hair must be tied back. The cost is $65.00 per person and includes a buffet lunch immediately following the class. Lunch ends at 1:00pm. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The fee only applies to the student, not the parent or guardian. Reserve your spot by calling Jamie LeRoux Program Director/Restaurant Manager at 231-777-6631 or emailing jlerou01@baker.edu. Registration closes Wednesday, July 18th, 2018.

Paddle and Pints
July 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Concert:Carl Webb Band
July 31 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm.

Wednesday August 1

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 1 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

Performances @ The Block: Tim Froncek and Friends
August 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mr. Froncek and a collection of friends will present three evenings of stellar live jazz in the elegant ambiance of The Block. Enjoy these fantastic regional artists while sipping your favorite beverage of choice. Step out onto the rooftop deck after the concert for downtown’s best view of the sunset sunset over Muskegon Lake! Doors and bar open at 7:00pm. Call 231-726-3231 for tickets and more information.

Food Truck Rally
August 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready for mid-week family fun at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market with once a month Food Truck Rallies! June 27, July 18 and August 1 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, enjoy summer evenings at the market with food, kids’ activities, music and more! Food tickets are $1 with menu prices varying from vendor to vendor, all starting at $3. Bands and vendors will be announced soon. For more information, call (231) 722-3251.

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Thursday August 2

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Amazing Honey Bee Event
August 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to the Lakeshore Museum Center and learn all about the amazing life of the honey bee! View LIVE bees in an observation hive, taste honey and much more in a fun, fast-paced presentation by beekeeper Don Snoeyink. Learn how bees make honey and how it is harvested, the types of bees in a hive, and the different jobs they have. Don’t miss out on this family fun event that is fascinating for all ages!

Book Signing Event: “Muskegon”
August 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a book signing event! Authors Norma Lewis and Christine Nyholm will visit the museum to talk about their new book, “Muskegon,” and to sign copies. The book will be available to purchase at the event and in the MMA Museum Store. Light refreshments will be served and wine and beer will be available at a cash bar. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 2 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday August 2, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Yankee Tavern
August 2 @ 7:30 pm – August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz! THE STORY: Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Friday August 3

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 3 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 3 – August 12
From August 3 – 12, this year’s White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present exceptional performances and events held throughout the White Lake area of Montague and Whitehall. Now in its ninth year, the Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Festival brings great music to the charming towns of Montague and Whitehall, nestled on the shores of scenic White Lake, connecting to Lake Michigan. Come and experience the quaint downtown shopping districts, family-friendly parks, and extensive bike trails of this beautiful vacation paradise. Festival details will be provided as they become available. For more information, call (231) 329-3056.

Yoga at the Light
August 3 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! They offer many family friendly events throughout the summer that are free to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together watching a movie, or listening to folk inspired music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. July 20 at 9:30am: Yoga at the Light with Mitch Colman. Rain date will be July 27. For more information, call White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.

All Star Pro Hillclimb
August 3 – August 5
August 3 – 5, AMA Pro racing and the Muskegon Motorcycle Club invite you to the 3-Day Pro Hillclimb at Mt. Garfield! This unique form of motorsport, which dates to the early part of the 20th century (Harley-Davidson literature from 1910 mentions Motor Company hill climb victories), has advanced quite a bit in the last two decades. Attendance is up, and the machinery being used in the Extreme and Unlimited classes is as radical as it comes with 300-plus-horsepower, multi-cylinder nitro-burning engines and wildly extended swingarms offering up crazed rides to the top of these steep and jump-laden hills.

Parties in the Park:Indika Reggae
Friday August 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission, and a family-friendly atmosphere! Be a part of the tradition and enjoy your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park most Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in June, July and August. Tonight’s sponsor is Pay It Forward.

Movies on Deck:The Great Outdoors with Dan Aykroyd
August 3 @ 9:00 pm
An “all-time best” movie line up is coming the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum deck this summer! The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393. Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. More information is available at lst393.org.

Music and Beer at the Light with Fetch Brewing
August 3 @ 6:00 pm
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together listening to music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. (In case of rain, events will be held at the Fruitland Township Office) Live Music with Catfish and the Man! This family friendly event. Beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and water, will be available for purchase for cash only. For more information, call 231-845-7417.

Muskegon Street Performers
August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to downtown Muskegon to enjoy a host of street performers! This free community event features clowns, break dancers, belly dancers, puppeteers, a barbershop quartet, folk singers, swing dancers, bucket drumming and hula hoops all along Western Avenue’s sidewalks and stages. The event is free, but artists appreciate your tips. For more information, call Downtown Muskegon Now at 231-724-3180.

The Boat Formerly Known as Princess Christening
August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The lake cruise ship known as the Port City Princess is under new ownership. With new ownership, comes a new look and a new name, all to be announced with Miss Michigan on August 3rd at a public event. The event is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments, entertainment, and walking tours of the boat to see plans for the new look. VIP passes are available for an inaugural sunset cruise and VIP area with drinks and appetizers. Click here to purchase your VIP bracelet! www.paypal.me/MissShorelineProgram/50

Saturday August 4

Yankee Tavern
August 4 @ 7:30 pm – August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz! THE STORY: Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Montague Artisan Market
August 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Support local artists and find unique gifts for yourself or a loved one at the Artisan Market in Montague! The Artisan Market is adjacent to the Farmer’s Market on Water Street and runs the first Saturday of June, July, August, and September from 9:00am – 1:00pm. A variety of vendors sell their handmade items, including soap, jewelry, and other art items. For more information, call 231-893-1155.

All Star Pro Hillclimb
August 4 – August 5
August 3 – 5, AMA Pro racing and the Muskegon Motorcycle Club invite you to the 3-Day Pro Hillclimb at Mt. Garfield! This unique form of motorsport, which dates to the early part of the 20th century (Harley-Davidson literature from 1910 mentions Motor Company hill climb victories), has advanced quite a bit in the last two decades. Attendance is up, and the machinery being used in the Extreme and Unlimited classes is as radical as it comes with 300-plus-horsepower, multi-cylinder nitro-burning engines and wildly extended swingarms offering up crazed rides to the top of these steep and jump-laden hills.

SJO Supercross
August 4 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.

White Lake Area Nature Walks
August 4 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Music at the Light
August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring the Western Michigan Dulcimer Friends for an afternoon concert. The tower will be open and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rain, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.

RunIt 5K Run/Walk
August 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 4 at 9:00am, join the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for “RunIt,” a 5K race that celebrates the White Lake Area and the “Live White Lake” campaign. This 5K is fun for all ages and follows the beautiful Montague-Hart bike trail. The race starts and ends at the White Lake Chamber Depot and traverses between the two towns that make up the White Lake Area – Montague and Whitehall. The race uses chip-timing and has prizes 3-deep in all categories. Pick-up packet time is 8:00am with a 9:00am start time. Park in the grassy lot across from the Chamber on Hanson St. or nearby areas. The registration fee is $25 (with 3$ processing fee) and includes a shirt. Registration at the race will be available, but a shirt will not be guaranteed. Age groups: Overall Female Winners, Overall Male Winners, Female 12 and under, Male 12 and under, Female 13 to 20, Male 13 to 20, Female 21 to 30, Male 21 to 30, Female 31 to 40, Male 31 to 40, Female 41 to 50, Male 41 to 50, Female 51 to 60, Male 51 to 60, Female 61 to 70, Male 61 to 70, Over 71 Female, Over 71 Male. All proceeds go toward the marketing and promotion of the White Lake Area. For more information email info@whitelake.org.

Maranatha Summer Concert: Point of Grace
August 4 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Sunday August 5

Film at the USS Silversides: Three Stooges & Batman
August 5 – August 11 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

Film at the USS Silversides: Crimson Tide
July 29 @ 2:00 pm – August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

ONGOING EVENTS:

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!

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Muskegon County Calendar of Events 07/30 – 08/06/2018