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www.visitmuskegon.org

Our office is closed Monday February 15 in honor of Presidents Day.

Tuesday February 9:

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
• If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Wednesday February 10:

Nuveen Open Studio
2:00 am – 5:00 pm
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 2:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with both art and music projects. Art students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able to use the numerous supplies we have on hand, as well as receive help from ACWL-Nuveen Assistant Director Susan Wink. Music students are invited to bring in the pieces they are currently studying and receive practice and musicality tips from ACWL-Nuveen Director Erin Peyer. Topics/Mediums we are able to assist students with: Art Drawing, Painting – acrylic, watercolor, Mixed Media, Small scale sculpture techniques,Fiber Arts, Music, Practice help, Music theory. About the Facilitators: COVID-19 Considerations: Although the Open Studio is FREE, students ARE required to register due to COVID-19 social distancing mandates and capacity restrictions. We can host up to 6 students in each of the two Art Open Studio Slots: 2:00-3:30 and 3:30-5:00. Students can sign up for both slots or just one, and you don’t have to be here the entire time. We can only host 1 music student in each of the 4, 45-minute slots, unless students are already working together in a duo or trio. Music slots are 2:00-2:45, 2:45-3:30, 3:30-4:15, 4:15-5:00. The ACWL-Nuveen has a keyboard on sight, but students studying other instruments will need to bring those with them. Call 231-893-2524 or Sandra@artswhitelake.org located at 106 E. Colby. St.

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
• If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Thursday February 11:

Girls Night Out
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Century Club Retail Center located at 356 W. Western Ave. and pamper yourself! Girls Night Out! Food, chocolate, beverages, pamper and art stations. Come and indulge yourself! Register via Eventbrite and your name gets put into a drawing. 231-571-9101

Muskegon Community College Artist Showcase
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
From February 11 – March 13, the Art Council of White Lake-Nuveen’s exhibition gallery located at 106 E. Colby St. will be transformed with artwork created by three talented faculties and the work of ceramic students from the Muskegon Community College Art Department. The exhibition showcases the stellar professional artist/educators running the art programming offered at MCC, Keith Downie, Lee Ann Frame, and Erin Hoffman, and highlights the educational opportunities available for the community. The public is invited to stop by and view this engaging exhibit and learn more about the art offerings at the MCC. The ACWL-Nuveen is open Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
• If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays at the Muskegon Art museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave., compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask.

Friday February 12:

A MexCellente Friday- Food Truck Friday
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
As indoor seating reopens at the Brewer’s Lounge located at 895 Fourth St., come visit us for a pint and grab dinner from our friend’s at MexCellente Food Truck!
Mexcellente will be serving up some tasty plates from 5-8pm. Cash/Credit Card accepted. Just want to grab takeout beer and dinner? That’s cool too

Muskegon Community College Artist Showcase
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
From February 11 – March 13, the Art Council of White Lake-Nuveen’s exhibition gallery located at 106 E. Colby St. will be transformed with artwork created by three talented faculty and the work of ceramic students from the Muskegon Community College Art Department. The exhibition showcases the stellar professional artist/educators running the art programming offered at MCC, Keith Downie, Lee Ann Frame, and Erin Hoffman, and highlights the educational opportunities available for the community. The public is invited to stop by and view this engaging exhibit and learn more about the art offerings at the MCC.

Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game -vs- Green Bay Gamblers
7:00 pm Puck Drop
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are a U.S. Junior A hockey team based at the Mercy Health Arena! Going to a game you’ll hear things like “Great price for family fun” and “Always a fun atmosphere, people are great and the games are always fun”. This year social distancing and other precautions will be in effect so please bring your face mask. Tonight’s game will be against the Green Bay Gamblers. The puck drops at 7:00pm. #GO JACKS! For tickets call 231-726-2400 Mercy Health Arena is located at 470 W. Western Ave. https://www.muskegonlumberjacks.com/tickets

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
• If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Saturday February 13:

Wolf Lake Ice Fishing Tournament
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan enjoy a morning of ice fishing! Three 1st place prizes of $200. First place will be decided by length of fish for these species: Pike, Bluegill and Perch. Registration begins at 6:00am. Entry fee is $20 per person. There will be concessions, auction items and sale items. For more information contact Bonnie Musser at 231-578-7581. The location is 6125 Hubbard Rd., the East boat launch. You can register the morning of the event also.

Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game -vs- Green Bay Gamblers
7:00 pm Puck Drop
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are a U.S. Junior A hockey team based at the Mercy Health Arena! Going to a game you’ll hear things like “Great price for family fun” and “Always a fun atmosphere, people are great and the games are always fun”. This year social distancing and other precautions will be in effect so please bring your face mask. Tonight’s game will be against the Green Bay Gamblers. The puck drops at 7:00pm. #GO JACKS! For tickets call 231-726-2400 Mercy Health Arena is located at 470 W. Western Ave. https://www.muskegonlumberjacks.com/tickets

Muskegon Community College Artist Showcase
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
From February 11 – March 13, the Art Council of White Lake-Nuveen’s exhibition gallery located at 106 E. Colby St. will be transformed with artwork created by three talented faculity and the work of ceramic students from the Muskegon Community College Art Department. The exhibition showcases the stellar professional artist/educators running the art programming offered at MCC, Keith Downie, Lee Ann Frame, and Erin Hoffman, and highlights the educational opportunities available for the community. The public is invited to stop by and view this engaging exhibit and learn more about the art offerings at the MCC.

Handcoloring Photographs with Dianne Carroll Burdick
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn to alter a black-and-white photo using colored pencils, chalk and pastels to tint at City Center Arts located at 356 W. Western Ave. Cost is $35 per person. Students should bring in photos with a matte non-shiny surface, taken with their camera, iPad, or smartphone. The instructor will also provide a second photo for students to tint as well. 231-571-9101

Muskegon Big Boy Grand Opening Celebration!
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Muskegon Big Boy Grand Opening Celebration located at 1720 E. Sternberg Rd. a classic big boy burger will only cost .84 cents all day long! They will also be giving away free t-shirts to the first 100 customers, free meal certificates, free dessert certificates and also several chances to win a big boy burger & fries for an entire year!!! Text MUSKEGON to 877-524-4269 for more info.

Second Saturdays
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay Ave. as they open their doors the second Saturday of the month for guests to enjoy all the museum has to offer! The STEM Center will be open by registration for 30-minute time slots, and our hands-on Science Center will be open throughout the afternoon. Scavenger hunt sheets will be available and kids will receive a take-and-make activity related to one of our exhibits to complete at home. Masks are required to enter the museum. www.lakeshoremuseumcenter.org

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
• If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Muskegon Farmers Indoor Winter Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open indoors Saturdays until May. For COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you

Sweetwater Local Foods MarketSweetwater Local Foods Market – OFFERING PREORDERS FOR PICKUP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market, 6401 Harvey St.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sign up for the newsletter to get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round.

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
BoomTown Market, 351 W. Western Ave
Boomtown Market in Downtown Muskegon invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan! If you like it, we’ll can a 32 ounce-er for you right then and there!

Sunday February 14:

The Lake House Waterfront Grille – Valentine’s Day Special Event
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine’s Day is here. Join The Lake House located at 730 Terrace Pt. Rd. for A La Carte or our custom chef inspired 3-course dinner for two complete with a FREE bottle of champagne! To make the night even more memorable, we also have special guest Nathan Dill performing live music from 5:30 – 9pm. Call or book through our reservation link, we can’t wait to see you! 231-722-4461

Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
Instructions to Enter
• Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
• Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
• Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
• The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
• Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
• Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
• Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
• Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinabek Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed