*Please call before attending for any changes. Remember to wear your mask to all events*
Please check our website for virtual events happening
www.visitmuskegon.org
Tuesday February 16:
Pierogi Shack Pop Up
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Pierogi Shack will be at Unruly Brewing company located at 360 W. Western Ave. Come try our authentic Polish food, golabki, pierogi, sliders, Polish & chili dogs. 231-288-1068
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 17:
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 18:
Guys Night Out
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join Hot Rod Harley-Davidson located at 149 Shoreline D. from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for Guys’ Night Out at Hot Rod! Enjoy an evening of savings, snacks, refreshments/adult beverages, prizes and… More cigars by The Humidor! They will also be holding a LED Lighting Install Demo at 6:00 PM. Space at the event is limited and you MUST RSVP at tinyurl.com/HR-GuysNight. *Masks and social distancing required. ID required for adult beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Basic Sculpture with Jon Workman
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sign up to participate at City Center Arts located at 356 W. Western Ave. $35 per person to learn about the basic concepts of sculpture through discussion and visual aids. Class will then create an abstract sculpture focusing on balance and negative/positive space. Participants should bring a utility knife. You may also bring your own glue gun (City Center Arts does have a small supply of them). For questions and how to register please call 231-571-9101
Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game -vs-Youngstown Phantoms
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 Youngstown Phantoms. 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 – 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 19:
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-Youngstown Phantoms
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 Youngstown Phantoms. 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 20:
Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game -vs- Team USA U17
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 Team USA – U17. 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
The Theatre Must Go On Telethon
7:00pm
Join the Play house at White Lake located at 304 S. Mears tonight for an evening of entertainment: The Theatre Must Go On Telethon! They begin from the premise that co-hosts and lifelong friends, Christopher Beaman and Tommy Foster are hosting a Telethon to raise funding amid-the-pandemic for The Playhouse at White Lake. Around 22 hours into said Telethon, they experience technological difficulties and all that remains is this evening of variety featuring FIFTEEN acts from well-known and beloved performers who have either graced the Playhouse stage or support her from afar. Presenting Jeff Daniels, Aoife Scott, Joshua Davis, Amy Englehardt, CJ Vanston, Tommy Foster, Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Alex Stein, John Hanson and Elisabeth Pixley-Fink, Hannah Jurcich, Scott Nesbit, Ben Bedford, M’lady, Mitch Foster, Paul Hoffman and members of the White Lake Youth Theatre. Tickets will be $10 (for those in person and individual watchers from home) and $20 (family watch party from home) available soon at http://theplayhouseatwhitelake.org/
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.
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 21:
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