Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Victorian Secrets
March 9 @ 6:00 pm
Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm, come to the North Muskegon Library for “Victorian Secrets!”  Historical interpreter, Wendy Batchelder, will show you the hidden language of the Victorians.  Discover obsolete forms of communication from 100 years ago or more.  Learn about charming Victorian customs that used flowers and fans to express sentiments, good tidings, or regrets.  See beautiful antique calling cards, fans, autograph books, and more.  Make your own “tussie-mussie” flower bouquet or decorate a beautiful silk fan. Call 231-744-6080 to register for this free event.

Ardan Academy at Hackley Public library
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday, March 9 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, come to Hackley Public Library to join the dancers from Ardan Academy as they kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities with an Irish dance performance.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

St. Patrick’s Celebration Line Up 2020
March 10 – March 17
Tuesday – Tuesday, March 10 – 17, Hennessy’s Irish Pub invites you to their annual St. Patrick’s Celebration!  Enjoy Irish food, Irish drink specials, live music, a Costume Parade Contest, giveaways and prizes!  www.hennessyspub.com/st-patrick-s-celebration

Tuesday, March 10
• 7:00pm – Whiskey School/St. Patrick’s Irish Whiskeys
Reserve Here: https://www.hennessyspub.com/event-reservations

Wednesday, March 11
• 6:30pm – Cocktails & Canvas/St. Patrick Gnome
Reserve Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1350269498504436/

Saturday, March 14 – Saturday St. Patrick’s Celebration
• 11:00am – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• 11:00am – Downtown Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
• 12:00pm – Steeple Hill
• 3:00pm – Irish Bag Pipers
• 4:00pm – Bucket O Maybe’s
• 8:30pm – Costume Pub Parade
• 9:00pm – Costume Contest
• 9:00pm – Conklin Ceili Band

Monday, March 16
• 6:30pm – Honor St. Patrick Fundraiser with Guest Bartender Father Matt
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/509257426387500/

Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
• 12:00pm – 47 Annual Irish Flag Raising
• 12:00pm – David McIntire
• 3:00pm – Guinness Glass Engraving
• 4:00pm – Uneven Ground
• 9:00pm – Legal Rehab
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Costume Contest Prizes
• 1st Place:  $50.00 Gift Card, 2 Tickets to Whiskey School, Swag Bag
• 2nd Place:  $20 Gift Card, 2 Tickets to Whiskey School, Swag Bag
• 3rd Place:  $10 Gift Card, Swag Bag

2020 Global Awareness Festival: Caribbean
March 9 – 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The 20th Annual MCC Global Awareness Festival will look at the geology, ecology and culture in the Caribbean with lectures and cuisine on March 9-12, 2020. The events, which are free and open to the public, take place on the MCC main campus.

Each year, the Global Awareness Festival highlights a different geographic area of the world. Flags representing approximately 200 nations are displayed in the main campus hallways. For more information, call (231) 777-0380 or e-mail Jennifer Jones, chair of the MCC Social Sciences Department, at jennifer.jones@muskegoncc.edu.

Tuesday, March 10 from 10:30am – 11:30am, explore “The Impact of Climate Change on the Caribbean” with presenter Amber Kumpf, Geology/Oceanography Instructor, Muskegon Community College in the Blue and Gold Room:  The Caribbean is home to some of the most beautiful reefs in the world, of which 99 percent are expected to die at two degrees Celsius of warming. This alone will have a huge impact on the economy and livelihood of islanders. Other climate-related hazards, like sea level rise, changes in weather patterns, and expansion of disease ranges, are of concern, too. What can we do to mitigate some of the impacts? How are the conversations about disaster preparedness different and similar between the Caribbean and the Midwest?

The “2020 Global Awareness Festival Poster Award Winners” will be presented by Dr. Dale Nesbary, President, Muskegon Community College in the Blue and Gold Room from 11:45am – 12:15pm.  Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place posters created by the MCC Graphic Design students competing for their work to chosen as the official poster for this year’s festival. Brenna Snippe won first place, Barrimore Lee took second place honors, and Daniel Rosema had the third place entry.

North Grove Brewers: Paint your Pet
March 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, join North Grove Brewers and the Arts Council of White Lake to “Paint your Pet” with the Jaeger Foundation!  Join instructor Casey Bemis to create a painting of your pet.  When you register you will be asked to email a picture of your pet to nuveen@artswhitelake.org by March 3.  Your submitted photo will be pre-drawn onto a canvas ready for finishing touches the day of the event.  Images may be cropped to best fit the canvas.  For tips on choosing the best photo, visit https://www.artswhitelake.org/pet-painting-photo-suggestions.

Enjoy some yummy food and tasty beverages while painting with friends!  The cost is $40 and a portion of your ticket will go to the Jaeger Foundation, which provides funding, resources, and education for veterans and first responders to assist them in securing a service dog.  Registration is required by visit www.artswhitelake.org/events-1/paint-your-pet-4.  For more information call the Arts Council at (231) 893-2524.

We Are Stars
March 10 & 12 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Carr-Fles Planetarium at Muskegon Community College for the free show, “We Are Stars!”  What are we made of? Where did it all come from?  Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins.  Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life.  Narrated by Andy Serkis.  This is a 35-minute presentation.  For more information call 231-777-0289.

Lunch n’ Learn: Introducing Sujari Britt
March 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 11 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, come to The Block for “Lunch n’ Learn: Introducing Sujari Britt!”  West Michigan Symphony presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks.3:  Introducing Sujari Britt.  Bring your own lunch and enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and a special guest.

Those who have tickets to attend the associated West Michigan Symphony masterworks concert on Friday, March 13 will get a primer to the works that will be presented, and for those who don’t, tickets will be available to purchase.

Samples of the repertoire will be played and discussed, including:
• Florence Price: Dances in the Canebrakes
• Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto no. 1
• William Grant Still: Symphony no. 1 “Afro-American”

This is a free event.  Doors open at 11:45am to give you time to mingle and take your seats.  Coffee and water will be provided.  Food will be available for purchase at area restaurants such as Subway (next door) and Rebel Pies (downstairs in the back of Unruly Brewing).  If you have any questions or would like more information, please call 231-726-3231.

Burl & Sprig: Comedy Night
March 11 @ 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 11 at 8:30pm, come to Burl and Sprig Distillery in downtown Muskegon for Comedy Night, hosted by Fresh Ghost Comedy!  Enjoy live stand-up from comedians Jason Hagel and Dave Wellfare.  For more information call (231) 760-6769.

Seussical the Musical
March 12 – March 14
March 12 – 14, come to the Beardsley Theater as Artios Academies of Grand Haven presents “Seussical the Musical!  The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant that discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.”  Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphantly.

Tickets are $10 advance or $12.00 at the door.  For more information call the box office at 231-727-8001.

Showtimes:
• March 12, 2020 – 7:00pm
• March 13, 2020 – 7:00pm
• March 14, 2020 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Book Talk: Author Yancey Strickler
March 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 12 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, come to Hackley Public Library for a Book Talk with Author Yancey Strickler!  A writer and entrepreneur, Yancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, and the author of “This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World,” which the Wall Street Journal called “consciousness-raising.”  He also co-founded the artist resource The Creative Independent and the record label eMusic Selects.  Yancey has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People.  He has spoken at the Museum of Modern Art, Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, Web Summit, MIT, and events around the globe, with the London Spectator calling him “one of the least obnoxious tech evangelists ever.”  Yancey began his career as a music critic in New York City, and grew up on a farm in Clover Hollow, Virginia.  This event is free to the public.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

St. Patrick’s Party
March 13 – March 14
The Michigan Irish Music Festival is excited to announce its annual St. Patrick’s Party March 13 and 14 at Bella Maria’s Ristorante & Event Center!  The party will feature live entertainment both nights. The Kreellers, an energetic Celtic Rock group hailing from Detroit, is an unstoppable powerhouse steeped in traditional Irish sound. The band’s mix of rock, funk, and punk elements has created a sound that is sure to keep patrons rocking all night!

Other highlights of the event include performances by local favorites the Oat Bran Boys, an acoustic trio of bluegrass and Irish music, and traditional Irish dance performances from the Ardan Academy of Dance.  Additionally, the silent auction returns both nights with several new exciting formats and ways to bid on the variety of items.

Back by popular demand is McGovern’s Corned Beef and Irish fare, plus Irish soda bread and soft pretzels from the Village Baker.  Pigeon Hill Brewing Company’s MI Irish Stout, Magner’s Irish Cider, Irish cream, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Budweiser products will also be served. Doors open at 5:30pm both nights with music starting at 6:00pm. Tickets are available at the door for $8, and kids 12 and under get in for free.

The mission of the Michigan Irish Music Festival is to produce a quality Midwest Irish Music Festival that promotes Irish culture and heritage while enhancing the community through entertainment, tourism, education and philanthropy. The festival is proud to support Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and Kids’ Food Basket with gifts of non-perishable food items and cash donations.  Since 2008, due to the success of the St. Pat’s Party and the Festival, the Michigan Irish Music Festival has donated over $266,000 in cash and 21,000 pounds of food back to the community.  The Michigan Irish Music Festival will return this fall, September 17-20, 2020, at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon.  For more information call (231) 683-2065 or visit www.michiganirish.org.

Muskegon Home, Garden + DIY Show
March 13 & 14
Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, come to Fricano Place for the Muskegon Home, Garden + DIY Show!  There’ll be over 50 exhibitors featured, including everything you need for do-it-yourself home projects like windows, siding, gutters, painting, home décor, furniture, landscaping and much more!  Back by popular demand, the Do-It-Yourself and Demonstration seminars will highlight floral design, furniture refurbishing, gardening and more!  Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older.  For more information call (231) 722-3751.

The Alley Door Club
March 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrating its’ 15th season, The Alley Door Club at the Frauenthal Center  kicks off January 10, 2020 with live performances from an array of local bands!  Performing on select Friday nights through April, The Alley Door Club features live music from popular West Michigan bands in a fun environment which includes a cash bar and dancing in the Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Hilt Building.  The doors open at 6:00pm for Happy Hour ($1 off all drinks), with live music from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.

The 2020 Alley Door Club performance schedule is as follows:
• March 13 – Brena (Rock)
• March 27 – The Steeple Hill Band
• April 10 – Yard Sale Underwear (The Self-proclaimed King of Polyester, Pop & Soul)
• April 24 – Big Daddy Fox & Friends

Tickets are $10 per person.  Tables may be reserved at $75.00 for a 4-top or $115.00 for an 8-top.   For more information, call the Box Office at 231-727-8001.

Reception: Power of the Feminine Show
March 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The “Power of the Feminine Show” takes place at City Center Arts March 10 – April 13!  Friday, March 13 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, there will be a free public reception.  In honor of International Women’s Day, the Power of the Feminine show conveys how remarkable women have shaped the globe since the beginning of human civilization.

10% of their sales from this show will go to Every Woman’s Place in Muskegon.  Every Woman’s Place strengthens families in Muskegon County and provides services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  For more information call (231) 260-6697.

Kids Night Out:  St. Patrick’s Day
March 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, March 13 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm, MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center presents “Kids Night Out:  St. Patrick’s Day!”  Parents can enjoy shopping, working, exercising, or a night in during this Kid’s Night Out event geared toward children 3 – 11 years old.  Rest assured, knowing your children are in a safe environment and having an awesome time with the youth programs staff at the Lakeshore Fitness Center.  Bring your little ones to spend the evening with them at their St. Patrick’s Day event.  The cost is $15 for members for the first child and $7 for each additional child.  For non-members, the price is $20 for the first child and $12 for each additional child.  For more information call (231) 722-9322.

Muskegon Lumberjacks Home Games
March 13 & 14 @ 7:00 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Catch home games Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at 7:05pm at the L.C. Walker Arena as they take on the Sioux City Musketeers.  Friday, it’s “Jacks Fight Cancer Night,” and Saturday is “13 On Your Side Night!” Tickets range from $10 – $17.  For more information call (231) 724-5225.

West Michigan Symphony: Introducing Sujari Britt
March 13 @ 7:30 pm
Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents Sujari Britt, the 17-year-old cello sensation who has been featured on The Today Show and NBC TheGrio’s “100 History Makers in the Making.” The Symphony no. 1 of William Grant Still—“The Dean of African American composers”—is widely regarded as one of the great American symphonies of all time.

• Florence Price: Dances in the Canebrakes
• Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto no. 1
• William Grant Still: Symphony no. 1 “Afro-American”

Tickets are $12 for students and $25 – $62 for adults. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.

Shamrock Shuffle 5k
March 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, March 14 from 9:00am – 10:30am, meet the folks from Run Muskegon at Fricano’s Muskegon Lake for the “Shamrock Shuffle 5k!”  Registration is now open for this fun St. Patrick’s Day event.  For all of the information, or to sign up, visit www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/Muskegon/SSuffle5K.  The 5k race course is listed online at www.runmkg.com.

Most Unruly St. Paddy’s Party
March 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 9:00am – 11:30pm, it’s a Most Unruly St. Paddy’s Party at Unruly Brewing Company featuring The TossPints, The Barley Saints and more!  There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome.  For more information, call (231) 288-1068.

Schedule:
• 9:00am: – Taproom opens pre-parade so you can stay warm, grab a pint, and hang out before the show

Immediately after the parade – Enjoy the Muskegon Regional Police Pipes & Drums and meet the Irish Wolf Hounds in the Beer Garden

• 1:00pm – 4:00pm:  Barley Saints
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm:  Ardan Dancers
• 5:30pm – 7:30pm:  Mona Shores Fiddlers
• 7:30pm – 9:30pm:  Irish Trivia / Scavenger Hunt
• 9:30pm to 12:30am – The triumphant return of the TossPints

Spring Thaw Open House
March 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 14, Torresen Marine invites you to their 40th Annual Spring Thaw Open House!  Attention sailors!  This will be one of their most exciting events yet!  Visit with product representatives, enjoy refreshments, take advantage of great pricing, see new products, attend free seminars and speak with experts from both educational and governmental organizations doing marine research and making great strides in understanding and utilizing our lakes.

Register in their Grand Prize drawing to win a B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter.  Tickets to register to win will be handed out by attending seminars, participating in activities, taking photo booth pictures and tagging on social media and qualified purchases.  For more information call (231) 759-8596.

Green Eggs & Ham Benefit Breakfast
March 14 @ 10:00 am
Saturday, March 14 at 10:00am, come to the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club for a breakfast of Green Eggs & Ham!  The ladies are celebrating Reading Month and Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a delicious breakfast including free Dr. Seuss books and a visit from one of his marvelous characters!  The requested donation is $15 for 1 adult + 1 child.  Add $5 for each additional person in the family.  Call Nancy Bierenga to make your reservation at 231-730-0887 or e-mail nancy@housesbynancy.com.

Bookworm Super Saturday
March 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
March 14 from 10:00am – 3:00pm, bring the family to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a Bookworm Super Saturday!  March is reading month, so march on down to the MMA for this bookworm themed free family fun day.  For more information call 231-720-2570.

• 10:00am & 1:00pm: Family Film
• 11:00am – 1:00pm: Tour the “20 for 20: Celebrating Michigan Illustrators” exhibition with an MMA docent
• 11:00am – 2:00pm: Make and take craft in the classroom

Muskegon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14 @ 11:00 am
Saturday, March 14, the Annual Muskegon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is stepping off at 11:00am from 4th St. and Clay Ave. and marching east along Clay to Jefferson St.  Families, organizations, fraternal groups, businesses, marching bands, churches and schools are invited to join in the fun and march in this exciting event! Sponsor your “clan” and walk the parade route or design a float and ride through downtown Muskegon along “O’Clay Street!”  The only cost to march in the parade or sponsor a float is a non-perishable food donation.  The Greater Muskegon JCI “Cart Corps” will perform along the parade route, accepting food donations from the parade crowd and entertaining the assembled masses with their synchronized grocery cart maneuvers!  For more information, call 231-412-0705.

Fish Class: Sliders
March 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 11:00am – 2:00pm, join the Fish Monger’s Wife for the Fish Class: Sliders!  Do you want to eat more fish but aren’t sure how to cook it?  Fish Class removes “fish fear” from the cooking process with a lively fish dish cooking demo, sampling and take home recipe.  In March’s Fish Class, ground fish will be used in place of beef to make burgers.  Each person will sample three sliders with three different toppings.  Gluten free options are available upon request.  Tickets are $15 and available online or at the Fish Market.  For more information call 231-755-1600.

Green Machine Lighting Install Demo & St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
March 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 11:00am – 3:00pm, come to Hot Rod Harley-Davidson for the Green Machine Lighting Install Demo & St. Patrick’s Day Lunch!  They have installed the Rockford Fosgate Audio system on their 2020 Vivid Black Road Glide, and now they are going to install some green LED lights on it!  Come in and watch their techs turn this Road Glide into a glowing GREEN MACHINE!

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, they will also have Irish Stew, Cornbread and Mini Reuben Sandwiches!  For more information call (231) 722-0000.

St Patrick’s Day Downtown Muskegon Pub Crawl
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – Midnight
Saturday, March 14 from 1:00pm – midnight, come to Downtown Muskegon for a night of fun to celebrate the way the Irish do!  For more information call (231) 724-3180.

Participating Establishments…so far:
• 18th Amendment Spirits Co.
• 794 Kitchen&Bar
• BoomTown Market
• Burl and Sprig
• Hennessy’s Pub
• Mike’s Inn
• Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
• Racquets Downtown Grill
• Tipsy Toad Tavern
• Top Shelf Pizza & Pub
• Unruly Brewing

Bird Talk
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, come to the Lakeshore Museum Center for the program “Bird Talk!”  Meet in the Habitat Gallery downstairs to learn how birds can tell us that spring is coming!  After identifying some local songbirds, you can create a bird book of your own to take home.  The program will repeat every 20 minutes.  For more information call (231) 722-0278.

Sujuri Britt, classical cello @TheBlock
March 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm come to The Block for “Sujuri Britt, classical cello!” On the heels of her West Michigan Symphony debut, the sensational 17-year-old Sujari Britt will fill The Block with the warmth and power of Bach, Brahms and Shostakovitch on her 1718 Neuner-Hornsteiner cello.  Tickets are $25 – $35.  Students are $10.  For more information call (231) 726-3231.

Live Music @ Next Door: Fremont John
March 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm, come to the Next Door restaurant to relax and enjoy some craft cocktails, wood-fired pizzas and live music from Fremont John!  For more information call (231) 375-5185.  Check out their upcoming events at www.NextDoorMKG.com.

Free Family Movie Series
March 15 @ 3:00 pm
The Frauenthal Center presents a “Free Family Movie Series” for 2020!  This new family-friendly entertainment series features 11 free family movies beginning in February and running through December of 2020!  Showcasing modern box office hits, the series aims to encourage families in the community to experience the Frauenthal Center and enjoy a free and fun afternoon. Sunday, March 15 it’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil!”  These events are free and no tickets are required.  All movies will begin at 3:00pm with the doors opening at 2:15pm.  For more information call 231-727-8001.

Staged Reading: “Molly and I”
March 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 15 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, come to The Playhouse at White Lake for Staged Reading: “Molly and I!”  The newly re-formed White Lake Dramatic Club, a group of community actors, directors, and technicians, is pleased to present a staged reading of Frank R. Adams original 1912 play, “Molly and I”.  The original, type-written script was gifted to the Playhouse by Pete Damm.  Adams was a prolific writer of movies, books and songs and was an essential part of getting the Playhouse built in 1916.

A romantic comedy, the play tells the story of a wealthy heiress who must marry by a certain date in order to secure her fortune.  With the help of a friend, she places an advertisement for a husband who she will never see after they are married, as she wants to live life on her own.  Like many of his works, the story was told in the form of a book, a play and a film.

This is the first of three staged readings the Club will be performing.  Upcoming dates are April 25 at 7:30pm and May 10 at 3:00pm.  Membership in the Club is open to anyone interested in community theatre.  Donations will be accepted at the door.  For more information call (231) 894-4048.

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

PINTwood Derby Competition
March 2
Join Pigeon Hill in the taproom for their first ever PINTwood Derby Competition!  This event is to bring out the kid in all of us, so get competitive, grab a beer and challenge your friends to the PINTwood Derby!  They will have Derby Build-It Nights and practice runs Monday nights in March, as well as the first 2 Mondays in April. The big PINTwood Derby Competition will be April 18 at 1:00pm.  Get all the details at Pigeon Hill’s Facebook page.

My Vietnam Tour
March 2 @ 6:00 pm
Monday, March 2 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum invites you to join them for the Monday night lecture by Mike Robinson, “My Vietnam Tour.”  Robinson centers on how writing his memoirs about Vietnam helped him.  For more information call (231) 755-1230.

Classical Night: Kyle Thompson
March 3 @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, March 3 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for Classical Night featuring Kyle Thompson on guitar.  The cover is $5.  Come early for dinner at 6:15pm to enjoy Chicken Cacciatore (parmesan-crusted chicken breast, linguine, and tomato sauce), broccoli, a glass of house wine, and Afogatto for $17.  For more information call 231-894-5333.

Live at the Library: Just Us
March 3 @ 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm, come to the North Muskegon Library for the vocal sextet, Just Us!  They will provide a treat for your ears and your soul with beautiful melodies, sweet harmony, and a heavenly blend of voices. Light refreshments will be provided at this free event.  For more information call (231) 744-6080.

Traditional Irish Music Session
March 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The first Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Hennessy’s Irish Pub invites you to join them for a Traditional Irish Music Session!  Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, bring your Irish musical instrument and participate in this merry band of Irish session players.  Even if you don’t play, come and listen!  For more information call (231) 728-3333.

Aromatherapy Meditation for Seniors
March 4 @ 2:00 pm
The first Wednesday of the month at 2:00pm, Ravenna Public Library invites you to join them as you learn how to use both aromatherapy and meditation for inner peace.  For more information call 231-853-6975.

Art Talks Back Poetry Contest
March 5
Michigan writers are invited to create original ekphrastis poems based on one of the ten selected works of art from the Muskegon Museum of Art’s permanent collection in this year’s Art Talks Back Poetry contest. The contest is open through March 26, 2020. This competition and event is free and open to the public. Find competition guidelines, selected artworks, and the required entry form at www.muskegonartmuseum.org. The winning poets will be awarded and their poetry read on April 30 at 6:00pm. Prior to the award ceremony, beginning at 5:00pm, a reception will be held in the galleries.  The First-Place award is sponsored by The Poetry Society of Michigan.  For more information call 231-720-2570.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
March 6 @ 5:00 pm
Friday, March 6 at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, experience the Hackley House like never before with the “Hackley Attic Escape Room!”  For many years, the attic of the Hackley House has been a mysterious place for visitors.  Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles.  Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes!  Tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members.  Space is limited to 10 people per session. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.com or contact Erin Schmitz at 231-724-5535 or erin@lakeshoremuseum.org.

Community Swim Family Fun Nights
March 6 @ 5:30 pm
The MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center invites you to bring your floats and pool toys to hang out and play games in the 25-meter lap pool!  Family Fun Nights in the pool are a new way to spend quality time with your loved ones, plus, on Flick & Float nights, they’ll play a family-friendly movie to add to the fun.
Community Swim Family Fun Nights happen every other Friday, March 6 – June 26 at 5:30pm.  These events are free for members or only $2 for non-members.  For more information, please visit the Member Service Desk or call 231-722-9322.

Chef Tim O’s No-Cook Fridays
March 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop invites you to join them for comfort food to start your weekend with chef and bartender Tim O’Connell’s ‘No Cook Fridays!’  The cost is only $10 to enjoy great food, live music and a full bar.  Dinner is at 6:00pm and the music begins at 7:00pm.  For more information, call 231-894-5333.
• March 6 – Greek style, Lemon Chicken, herbs & potatoes
• March 13 – Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles
• March 17 – Murder mystery dinner, Corn beef, Cabbage & Boiled potatoes
• March 20 – ?

The Ride 2020
March 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 9:00am – 1:00pm, Mercy Health invites you to join “The Ride 2020” at the Mercy Health Arena (formerly the L.C. Walker Arena)!  Whether you are a serious cyclist or a casual biker, The Ride has a spot for you and your team.  All participants will receive a commemorative gift and refreshments.
Anyone may form a team of eight members.  Your team of eight cyclists will ride bikes mounted on trainers for 25 minute intervals and compete for team trophies and individual medals.  Prizes are awarded for various categories, ranging from most mileage ridden to most spirited team.  The entry fee is $400 per team, or $50 per rider.  The entry fee for a Youth Team is $200 per team or $25 per rider.  Some teams ask area businesses to help sponsor their teams.  For more information, contact Megan Akselberg, Annual Gifts and Events Coordinator, at 231-672-6976 or Megan.Akselberg@mercyhealth.com.

Read Early. Read Often. Family Birthday Party
March 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am – 12:00pm, come to the Watermark 920 for the “Read Early. Read Often. Family Birthday Party!”  Happy 6th birthday, Read Early. Read Often. This free event, presented by Muskegon County’s Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition and MILakeshoreKids.com is in honor of National Reading Month and is especially suited to families with small children.
There is free admission as well a free giveaways.  Also, each organization will host a sensory activity, craft or interactive item at their table that corresponds to a children’s literary character or book.  There will be no selling products or services at this event.  For questions, contact Kristy at milakeshorekids@gmail.com.

Art, Eat, Educate with Christie Dreese at Art Cats Gallery
March 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 11:00am – 12:30pm, Art Cats Gallery invites you to “Art, Eat, Educate with Christie Dreese!”  Do you ever wonder how an artist gets a certain effect?  How they get inspired?  What makes them tick?  Join local artist Christie Dreese as she discusses her work, her inspirations and her vision as she demonstrates her oil painting technique.  Enjoy treats from an area restaurant and learn about art.  For more information call (231) 755-7606.

Astronomical Spring vs Real Spring
March 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, the Lakeshore Museum Center invites you to the program “Astronomical Spring vs Real Spring!”  What is astronomical spring?  What weather signs do we look for to know that spring is coming?  Visit the museum to learn the science behind spring weather and build a Rain Stick.  Lessons are every 30 minutes in the auditorium.  This event is $5, or free to Muskegon County residents and museum members at this walk-in, open-house style event.  For more information call 231-722-0278.

Swing Dance Class at Hackley Library
March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 7 at 2:00pm, come to Hackley Library for a Swing Dance Class!  Do you love to dance or wish to learn how to swing dance?  Master the moves from Muskegon Area Dance Lovers (MADLOS) during this free swing dance class!  There is no need to have a partner for this fun program.  To register, call 231-722-8011, stop into Hackley Library, or visit the events calendar at hackleylibrary.org.

Reclaiming Rake
March 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Reclaim Source and Rake Beer Project invite you to join them at Rake Beer Project for a party celebrating their new reclaimed wooden bar-top!  There will be live music, an art gallery, free food, a secret free giveaway (while supplies last), and a kick-ass raffle!  There’ll be over $4000 in prizes!  The entire Reclaim Source team will be there and they’d love to see you and have a beer!  For more information, e-mail rakebeerproject@gmail.com.

Muskegon Risers Home Game
March 7 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 7:15pm – 9:15pm, come to the L. C. Walker Arena for the fifth home game of MKG’s 2019/20 arena season. They’ll take on Kalamazoo FC!  Season and single game tickets are available at www.muskegonrisers.com/mens-arena-tickets.

Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-a-Long
March 7 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm, the Playhouse at White Lake presents a Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-a-Long!  The Friends of the Playhouse invite you to a foot-stomping celebration and sing-a-long with last year’s Academy Awards Best Picture nominee!  Freddie Mercury defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.  The film traces the rise of the band through their iconic songs, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.
This film is rated PG13 and stars Golden Globe® winner Rami Malek!  Tickets are $10 + $1 ticketing fee with all proceeds benefiting the Playhouse.  You are invited, even encouraged, to come in costume!  For more information call (231) 894-4048.

Matt Gabriel @ Next Door
March 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm, come to the Next Door restaurant to relax and enjoy some craft cocktails, wood-fired pizzas and live music from Matt Gabriel!  For more information call (231) 375-5185.  Check out their upcoming events at www.NextDoorMKG.com.

Back Alley Comedy Club: Jordan Garnett
March 7 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 at 8:00pm, come to the Back Alley Comedy Club for live stand-up from comedian Jordan Garnett!   Tickets are $7 in advance through Eventbrite.com or $10 at the door.  For more information call (616) 570-8765.

Comedy Night: Carl Johnson
March 7 @ 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 9:00pm – 10:30pm, come to Smash Wine Bar & Bistro for Comedy Night featuring Carl Johnson!   Carl is a Detroit area favorite who has opened up for Steve-O from Jackass, Matt Braunger, Mark Normand, and many more.  There’s no cover charge, but reservations are recommended.   For more information call (231) 246-7910.

2020 Global Awareness Festival: Caribbean
March 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The 20th Annual MCC Global Awareness Festival will look at the geology, ecology and culture in the Caribbean with lectures and cuisine on March 9-12, 2020. The events, which are free and open to the public, take place on the Muskegon Community College main campus.  Each year, the Global Awareness Festival highlights a different geographic area of the world. Flags representing approximately 200 nations are displayed in the main campus hallways. For more information, call (231) 777-0380 or e-mail Jennifer Jones, chair of the MCC Social Sciences Department, at jennifer.jones@muskegoncc.edu.
Monday, March 9 from 10:30am – 11:30am, it’s “Earthquakes & Volcanic Eruptions of the Caribbean” presented by Olivia Bradin, Student, Muskegon Community College in the Blue and Gold Room:  The Caribbean Islands are located in a geologically volatile setting. While the Caribbean can be a beautiful vacation destination, it is also important to be aware of local hazards and what to do in case you find yourself in harm’s way. Come to this talk to learn more about the geology of the Caribbean.

Victorian Secrets
March 9 @ 6:00 pm
Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm, come to the North Muskegon Library for “Victorian Secrets!”  Historical interpreter, Wendy Batchelder, will show you the hidden language of the Victorians.  Discover obsolete forms of communication from 100 years ago or more.  Learn about charming Victorian customs that used flowers and fans to express sentiments, good tidings, or regrets.  See beautiful antique calling cards, fans, autograph books, and more.  Make your own “tussie-mussie” flower bouquet or decorate a beautiful silk fan. Call 231-744-6080 to register for this free event.

Ardan Academy at Hackley Public library
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday, March 9 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, come to Hackley Public Library to join the dancers from Ardan Academy as they kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities with an Irish dance performance.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Monday February 24:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

Black History Month: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to Hackley Public Library as they discuss the compelling book, “Becoming,” by Michelle Obama.  Copies will be available behind the HPL reference desk one month before the discussion on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please bring copies back to the discussion. Call 231-722-8000 with any questions about this free Black History Month event.

Vietnam – Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Wrong War
6:00 pm
Join the USS Silversides Submarine Museum for the presentation “Vietnam – Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Wrong War.”  This presentation by Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) Ron Janowski is $5.00 per person, or free with your USS Silversides Submarine Museum membership.   For more information call 231-755-1230.

Team Trivia Game Show
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Check out Trivia night at Racquet’s Downtown Grill located at 446 W Western Ave. 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.  call (231) 726-4007.

Tuesday February 25:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

Feeding the Soul of the City Concert: GV Faculty Brass Quintet
12:00 pm
The Feeding the Soul of the City concert series offers half-hour lunchtime concerts that feature a variety of musical styles, predominantly classical, jazz, and folk/Celtic. They are held in the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon located at 1006 Third St.. The concerts are free and open to the public and light refreshments are provided.  One can also bring a lunch to enjoy before or during the concert.  A few minutes of prayer are held in the church shortly before the performance. All performances are held from 12:15pm to 12:45.  The annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” is held on a Sunday evening in December. (231) 722-2112.

Mardi Gras Dinner
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague for a Mardi Gras Dinner by Chef Heidi!  Enjoy Poor-Man’s Jambalaya, Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice with Ham and Andouille, and King’s Cake for only $13.  Please RSVP by calling 231-894-5333.  Be sure to stay for lecture with Lazaro Vega on the History of Swing for $7.

White Lake Music Society’s Lecture Series: Music of the Swing Era
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The White Lake Music Society’s Winter 2020 Lecture Series will feature engaging and stimulating presentations! The last Tuesday of the month, from January through March, will showcase a wide variety of expertise and talent.  All presentations will take place at 7:00pm at the Book Nook & Java Shop.  Admission is $7 at the door.  For more information, please contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056 or visit www.musicwhitelake.org.

Paczki Day
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Muskegon Polish Festival invites you to join them at the Polish Falcons Club located at 1014 Hackley Ave. for Paczki Day!  Enjoy live music from the Dan Bizon Polka Band, polka dancing and, of course, 2 paczki from Ryke’s Bakery!  There’ll be plenty of coffee and punch, too.  Tickets are only $6 and may be purchased in advance by calling Joane Southland at 231-780-3162 or Barb Werner at 231-343-6445.  There’ll be limited tickets sold at the door.

We Are Stars: FREE Show
7:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until March 26, 2020 January 14 – February 27, and March 10 – March 26, (no shows on March 3 and 5) come to the Carr-Fles Planetarium at Muskegon Community College located at 221 Quarterline Rd. for the free show, “We Are Stars!”  What are we made of? Where did it all come from?  Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins.  Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life.  Narrated by Andy Serkis.  This is a 35-minute presentation.  For more information call 231-777-0289.

Wednesday February 26:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

MCC History Month Celebration: African American Read-In Chain
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Come to the Blue & Golf Room at Muskegon Community College located at 221 Quarterline Rd. as they celebrate Black History Month with an African American Read-In Chain!  Students, instructors, staff and community members are invited to read aloud and listen to selections of prose and poetry from the body of African American literature. The Read-In is part of a national event sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English.  For more information, contact Theresa.Kanoza@muskegoncc.edu.

FREE Movie Time: Harriet
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Visit the Muskegon Heights Library located at 2808 Sanford St. to see the film telling the incredible true story of Harriet Tubman and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.  This event is free!  For more information call (231) 739-6075.

MCC Black History Month Celebration Film Festival: The Hate You Give
5:00 pm
Muskegon Community College located at 221 Quarterline Rd. will celebrate Black History Month 2020 with several events during the month of February.  All of the events, with the exception of the Love In Action Awards Dinner, are free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Trynette Lottie-Harps in the MCC Community Outreach Office at (231) 777-0559. The Black History Month Film Festival happens Wednesdays in February at 5:00pm in the Stevenson Center, Room 1300.  There will be free popcorn and a discussion following each film.  For more information, contact Mary Tyler at (231) 777-0327

North Grove Brewers Benefit
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Check out North Grove Brewers located at 8735 Water St., Montague for a night of amazing food, live music and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Jaeger Foundation!   The Jaeger Foundation provides funding, resources, and education for veterans and first responders to receive a service dog with as little red tape as possible.  $1 from each beer sold from the special tap for the entire month of February will also go to the Jaeger Foundation Grant.  Call (231) 894-0144.

Dining in the Dark
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. for “Dining in the Dark!”  This popular event is an adventure in dining, featuring an amazing meal while eating completely in the dark. The cost is $45.  This event will sell-out so purchase your tickets quickly at the City Clerk’s Office (933 Terrace St.) or at the Muskegon Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm.  Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions by emailing ann.meisch@shorelinecity.com.

Ice Breaker Wednesdays: Weather Permitting
6:00 pm
Enjoy “Ice Breaker Wednesdays” at the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Dr. This is your chance to learn how to skate and cross country ski with free skate and ski lessons for beginners.  Whether young or old, all beginners are welcome to participate.  A $5 rink or trail pass is required for each activity.  Rental equipment is also available for $5 inside the lodge.  Lessons begin promptly at 6:00pm.  All participants should arrive early enough to purchase a pass and get equipment on.  For more information, visit www.msports.org.

Thursday February 27:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents: Our Town
7:30pm
The Muskegon Civic Theatre located at 425 W. Western Ave. presents, “Our Town” on the Beardsley Theater stage! Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town tells the universal story of small town America and asks us to consider what is important in life.  This American classic celebrates the beauty of life as it is played out against a simplistic back drop of daily rituals.  The citizens of Grover’s Corners eat breakfast, work in town, do household chores, garden, gossip, got to school, attend choir practice, and admire the moonlight, providing us with a deeply moving glimpse into the concerns of all humankind.  Tickets are $26.50 and available through the Frauenthal Box Office.  For more information call 231-727-8001.

Dancing with the Local Stars
7:00pm
The 12th annual “Dancing with the Local Stars” charity event to raise money for local food pantries pairs local community stars with professional dancers for an exciting evening of entertainment! Performances will take place the evenings of February 27-29, with an additional matinee on Saturday, February 29. Tickets will be available beginning January 2 by calling 231-798-4244.  Food-related charities are invited to request funds at www.womensdivision.org.

Brown Bag Film – Craft in America: Nature
12:00 pm
Join the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. for the Brown Bag Film, “Craft in America: Nature!”  “Service” documents the power of the handmade to inspire, motivate and heal. Featured artists include Ehren Tool, Peter Voulkos, Judas Recendez, women veterans working at Shotwell Paper Mill, and Caisson Platoon leather artists working at Arlington National Cemetery. (60 mins.) Auditorium doors open at noon.  Free coffee and cookies will be offered.  Brown Bag Film admission is free, but paid admission is required to enter the galleries.  For more information call 231-720-2570.

FREE Knitting Circle
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. invites you to bring your knitting or crotchet project for a casual night of creating in the MMA galleries!  Draw inspiration from their latest exhibitions, “Excellence in Fibers V” and “The Art of Making.” Light refreshments and soft music will be provided.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information call 231-720-2570.

MCC Black History Month Celebration: Love in Action Award Banquet
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Collegiate Hall at Muskegon Community College for the Love in Action Award Banquet!  Black History Month closes with this annual awards dinner celebrating unsung community heroes who are nominated by their peers.  Recipients give selflessly of their time and resources to those who normally can’t give back in return.  Tickets for the banquet are $30 each or $180 for a table of six.  The deadline for purchasing tickets is Thursday, February 13.  Registration is required to attend.  For more information, contact Sche Cornelius at sche.cornelius@muskegoncc.edu or call (231) 777-0532.

We Are Stars: FREE Show
7:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until March 26, 2020 January 14 – February 27, and March 10 – March 26, (no shows on March 3 and 5) come to the Carr-Fles Planetarium at Muskegon Community College located at 221 Quarterline Rd. for the free show, “We Are Stars!”  What are we made of? Where did it all come from?  Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins.  Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life.  Narrated by Andy Serkis.  This is a 35-minute presentation.  For more information call 231-777-0289.

Friday February 28:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents: Our Town
7:30pm
The Muskegon Civic Theatre located at 425 W. Western Ave. presents, “Our Town” on the Beardsley Theater stage! Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town tells the universal story of small town America and asks us to consider what is important in life.  This American classic celebrates the beauty of life as it is played out against a simplistic back drop of daily rituals.  The citizens of Grover’s Corners eat breakfast, work in town, do household chores, garden, gossip, got to school, attend choir practice, and admire the moonlight, providing us with a deeply moving glimpse into the concerns of all humankind.  Tickets are $26.50 and available through the Frauenthal Box Office.  For more information call 231-727-8001.

Dancing with the Local Stars
7:00pm
The 12th annual “Dancing with the Local Stars” charity event to raise money for local food pantries pairs local community stars with professional dancers for an exciting evening of entertainment! Performances will take place the evenings of February 27-29, with an additional matinee on Saturday, February 29. Tickets will be available beginning January 2 by calling 231-798-4244.  Food-related charities are invited to request funds at www.womensdivision.org.

The Alley Door Club: That Beatles Thing
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrating its’ 15th season, The Alley Door Club at the Frauenthal Center has live performances from an array of local bands!  The Alley Door Club features live music from popular West Michigan bands in a fun environment which includes a cash bar and dancing in the Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Hilt Building.  The doors open at 6:00pm for Happy Hour ($1 off all drinks), with live music from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.

Chef Tim O’s No-Cook Fridays: Pork Marsala, Mashed Potatoes
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague invites you to join them for comfort food to start your weekend with chef and bartender Tim O’Connell’s ‘No Cook Fridays!’  The cost is only $10 to enjoy great food, live music and a full bar.  Dinner is at 6:00pm and the music begins at 7:00pm.  For more information, call 231-894-5333.

Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey: GET JACK’D!
Puck drops @7:00 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Catch home games Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 at 7:05pm at the Mercy Health Arena as they take on the Fargo Force.  Friday, it’s “Muskegon Fury Night,” and Saturday is “Dating Game Night!” Tickets range from $10 – $17.  For more information call (231) 724-5225.

City Center Arts Presents: Open Mic Night
7:00 pm
City Center Arts located at 356 W. Western Ave. presents Open Mic Night!  Any kind of talent is welcome including songs, poems, readings, comedy, plays, dancing or whatever other skill you want to show off.  Observers are welcome, too!  Feel free to bring in your own food and drinks.  Donations are encouraged, but not required at this free event.  For more information call (231) 260-6697.

Learn to Luge Weekends: Weather Permitting
February 28
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 27 – March 8, enjoy “Learn to Luge Weekends” at the Muskegon Luge & Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park! They offer one of only four luge tracks in the United States.  Although shorter in overall length than the Olympic tracks in New York and Salt Lake City, the Muskegon Luge track provides an Olympic thrill for first timers.  The track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and speeds around 30 mph. THEY WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO LUGE Their coaching staff enjoys sharing their knowledge of the sport with others and teaching new sliders steering and form techniques. While luge is referred to as the fastest sport on ice, their track is designed for the first time slider at slower speeds than an Olympic track where sliders can reach speeds of 90+ mph.  The top speed on this track from the public start is approximately 30 mph on a “good ice” day, although to most new sliders this still feels like 90 mph!  Each “Learn to Luge” sliding session is 2.5 hours and is limited to a maximum of 30 participants which allows 3-5 runs depending on efficiency of group.  Since 1984 our program has provided a “Olympic” type luge experience to tens of thousands of sliders visiting from across the globe. EQUIPMENT Participants are outfitted with elbow pads and a helmet. Participants will share an authentic luge training sled, handcrafted by the Gasser family, 3rd generation luge sled builders in Austria. PARTICIPANT AGE All participants must be at least 8 years old at the time of their session. An instructor will explain the components of the sled and teach how to control the sled. GET SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER The most strenuous part of the luge experience is carrying your sled to the top of the luge track. Sleds weigh between 25-40 lbs. and are transported up a flight of stairs to the top of the luge track by human power…you!  Small children will most likely need adult help to get their sled back up the hill.  If you have heart troubles or health issues that may be complicated by climbing stairs or participating in adrenaline pumping outdoor thrill sports, this activity may not be recommended. OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT All participants must complete a waiver and provide proof of health insurance at check in for the luge session. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian.  After purchasing your tickets you will receive a downloaded waiver that can be filled out in advance of your visit. For more information call (231) 744-9629.

Saturday February 29:

Lakeshore Restaurant Week
February 21 – February 29
Lakeshore Restaurant Week is happening in the Muskegon Area February 21 – 29!  Local restaurants will offer discounts and other promotions to entice couples and families to experience eating establishments that they haven’t tried before. For a list of participants visit www.muskegonlakeshorerestaurantweek.com

Dancing with the Local Stars
1:00pm and 7:00pm
The 12th annual “Dancing with the Local Stars” charity event to raise money for local food pantries pairs local community stars with professional dancers for an exciting evening of entertainment! Performances will take place the evenings of February 27-29, with an additional matinee on Saturday, February 29. Tickets will be available beginning January 2 by calling 231-798-4244.  Food-related charities are invited to request funds at www.womensdivision.org.

Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey: GET JACK’D!
Puck drops @7:00 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Catch home games Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 at 7:05pm at the Mercy Health Arena as they take on the Fargo Force.  Friday, it’s “Muskegon Fury Night,” and Saturday is “Dating Game Night!” Tickets range from $10 – $17.  For more information call (231) 724-5225.

Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents: Our Town
7:30pm
The Muskegon Civic Theatre located at 425 W. Western Ave. presents, “Our Town” on the Beardsley Theater stage! Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town tells the universal story of small town America and asks us to consider what is important in life.  This American classic celebrates the beauty of life as it is played out against a simplistic back drop of daily rituals.  The citizens of Grover’s Corners eat breakfast, work in town, do household chores, garden, gossip, got to school, attend choir practice, and admire the moonlight, providing us with a deeply moving glimpse into the concerns of all humankind.  Tickets are $26.50 and available through the Frauenthal Box Office.  For more information call 231-727-8001.

Giggle Giggle Quackle
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Bring the kids to TheBlock located at 360 W. Western Ave. for “Giggle Giggle Quackle!”  The second show in the series continues to show what Farmer Brown’s animals will do in order to get what they want.  Giggle Giggle introduces another music concept – ‘tempo’ – and asks children to move slow, medium, and fast as they learn what this term means and how it makes them feel.  The Click Clack Mooscians gather again to perform with the telling of “Giggle Giggle Quack” book.  Tickets are $10 for adults (14+), $5 for children (3-13) and children under 3 are free.  For more information call 231-726-3231.

FREE Chicken Soup Writing Workshop
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Check out Fruitport Library located at 47 Park St., Fruitport for the Chicken Soup Writing Workshop!  Have you ever read “Chicken Soup for the Soul?”  Did you know that one of our Fruitport library patrons has been published in it several times?  Join Julie as she teaches you what it takes to share pivotal moments in a concise and meaningful way.  She will discuss her writing strategies and the publishing process.  Bring your favorite pen or pencil as you start composing your own story during this workshop which is free and open to all ages.  For more information call (231) 366-6107.

Black History Month: Jon Covington and the Men from the Documentary “Black Man”: FREE
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Hackley Public Library located at 316 W. Webster Ave. hosts Muskegon’s native Jon Covington’s documentary “Black Man” comes to life in a live version!  Unfolding past and present-day stories of African American men, this compelling event will showcase influential and universal stories from all walks of life.  Don’t miss this riveting, free event suitable for all ages.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Leap into Leap Day at Hackley Library: FREE
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hackley Public Library located at 316 W. Webster invites you to join them for some “ribbiting” good fun as they celebrate Leap Day!  Drop into Youth Services any time after 2:00pm to participate in frog themed crafts at this all ages. For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Euchre Tournament
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Everyone is invited to the Polish Falcon Club located at 1014 W. Hackley Ave. for a Euchre Tournament!  The cost is $25 per player which includes dinner and snacks.  You’re guaranteed 6 games with a new partner every game and a 7th game for the top 4 players.  Games will last no longer than 20 minutes.  There’ll be cash awards for 1st and 2nd place with the payout depending on the number players. You’ll also enjoy 50/50 raffles, a silent auction and a cash bar.

The Kreellers
7:30 pm
The Playhouse at White Lake located at 304 S. Mears presents The Kreellers!  Get ready for some Detroit Celtic Rock on the Westside!  Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show.  For more information call (231) 894-4048.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market located at 6401 Harvey St. offers local food you can trust! They are open year-round, Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm.  Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby.  For more information visit the website below.

Winter Farmers Market
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. invites you to their Winter Farmers Market!  Vendors will be there offering produce and other hand made goods. Come visit on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information visit the website below.

Learn to Luge Weekends: Weather Permitting
February 29
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 27 – March 8, enjoy “Learn to Luge Weekends” at the Muskegon Luge & Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park! They offer one of only four luge tracks in the United States.  Although shorter in overall length than the Olympic tracks in New York and Salt Lake City, the Muskegon Luge track provides an Olympic thrill for first timers.  The track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and speeds around 30 mph. THEY WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO LUGE Their coaching staff enjoys sharing their knowledge of the sport with others and teaching new sliders steering and form techniques. While luge is referred to as the fastest sport on ice, their track is designed for the first time slider at slower speeds than an Olympic track where sliders can reach speeds of 90+ mph.  The top speed on this track from the public start is approximately 30 mph on a “good ice” day, although to most new sliders this still feels like 90 mph!  Each “Learn to Luge” sliding session is 2.5 hours and is limited to a maximum of 30 participants which allows 3-5 runs depending on efficiency of group.  Since 1984 our program has provided a “Olympic” type luge experience to tens of thousands of sliders visiting from across the globe. EQUIPMENT Participants are outfitted with elbow pads and a helmet. Participants will share an authentic luge training sled, handcrafted by the Gasser family, 3rd generation luge sled builders in Austria. PARTICIPANT AGE All participants must be at least 8 years old at the time of their session. An instructor will explain the components of the sled and teach how to control the sled. GET SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER The most strenuous part of the luge experience is carrying your sled to the top of the luge track. Sleds weigh between 25-40 lbs. and are transported up a flight of stairs to the top of the luge track by human power…you!  Small children will most likely need adult help to get their sled back up the hill.  If you have heart troubles or health issues that may be complicated by climbing stairs or participating in adrenaline pumping outdoor thrill sports, this activity may not be recommended. OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT All participants must complete a waiver and provide proof of health insurance at check in for the luge session. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian.  After purchasing your tickets you will receive a downloaded waiver that can be filled out in advance of your visit. For more information call (231) 744-9629.

Sunday March 1:

4th Annual Chili Potluck at Pigeon Hill
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pigeon Hill is hosting their 4th Annual Chili Potluck in the taproom on Sunday, March 1 from 1:00pm-3:00pm! Prizes will be awarded to Judge’s & People’s Choice! In an effort to raise money for Kids’ Food Basket, they ask that everyone make a $10 donation to sample all of the amazing chili. You’ll go home with a full belly, don’t you worry! All donations will go directly to Kids’ Food Basket which provides sack dinners to over 750 kids with a sack supper EVERY weekday right here in Muskegon County. Due to space, they have a limit of 12 chili entries! If you’d like to compete in the chili competition, please call the taproom at 231-375-5184 or email alana@pigeonhillbrew.com to reserve a spot.  A crockpot of delicious chili, a large serving utensil and an extension cord to plug in your crock pot is all that is required to participate!  Pigeon Hill will supply the bowls, sample cups, spoons, tables, and voting materials.  Everyone who submits a chili will receive a gift card to Pigeon Hill!

Learn to Luge Weekends: Weather Permitting
March 1
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 27 – March 8, enjoy “Learn to Luge Weekends” at the Muskegon Luge & Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park! They offer one of only four luge tracks in the United States.  Although shorter in overall length than the Olympic tracks in New York and Salt Lake City, the Muskegon Luge track provides an Olympic thrill for first timers.  The track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and speeds around 30 mph. THEY WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO LUGE Their coaching staff enjoys sharing their knowledge of the sport with others and teaching new sliders steering and form techniques. While luge is referred to as the fastest sport on ice, their track is designed for the first time slider at slower speeds than an Olympic track where sliders can reach speeds of 90+ mph.  The top speed on this track from the public start is approximately 30 mph on a “good ice” day, although to most new sliders this still feels like 90 mph!  Each “Learn to Luge” sliding session is 2.5 hours and is limited to a maximum of 30 participants which allows 3-5 runs depending on efficiency of group.  Since 1984 our program has provided a “Olympic” type luge experience to tens of thousands of sliders visiting from across the globe. EQUIPMENT Participants are outfitted with elbow pads and a helmet. Participants will share an authentic luge training sled, handcrafted by the Gasser family, 3rd generation luge sled builders in Austria. PARTICIPANT AGE All participants must be at least 8 years old at the time of their session. An instructor will explain the components of the sled and teach how to control the sled. GET SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER The most strenuous part of the luge experience is carrying your sled to the top of the luge track. Sleds weigh between 25-40 lbs. and are transported up a flight of stairs to the top of the luge track by human power…you!  Small children will most likely need adult help to get their sled back up the hill.  If you have heart troubles or health issues that may be complicated by climbing stairs or participating in adrenaline pumping outdoor thrill sports, this activity may not be recommended. OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT All participants must complete a waiver and provide proof of health insurance at check in for the luge session. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian.  After purchasing your tickets you will receive a downloaded waiver that can be filled out in advance of your visit. For more information call (231) 744-9629.

Monday March 2:

PINTwood Derby Competition
March 2
Join Pigeon Hill in the taproom for their first ever PINTwood Derby Competition!  This event is to bring out the kid in all of us, so get competitive, grab a beer and challenge your friends to the PINTwood Derby!  They will have Derby Build-It Nights and practice runs Monday nights in March, as well as the first 2 Mondays in April. The big PINTwood Derby Competition will be April 18 at 1:00pm.  Get all the details at Pigeon Hill’s Facebook page.

Team Trivia Game Show
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Check out Racquet’s Downtown Grill located at 446 W. Western Ave. 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 info., call (231) 726-4007.

Please visit our website www.visitmuskegon.org for a complete listing of events in Muskegon County!

The Muskegon Home, Garden + DIY Show is back for 2020 at the Fricano Place Event Center, 1050 W Western Ave, on Friday, March 13 from 11 am – 7 pm and Saturday, March 14 from 10 am – 5 pm. The Muskegon Home, Garden + DIY show will feature over 50 exhibitors including everything from windows, siding, gutters, and painting to home décor, furniture, landscaping and much more!

New this year is a Kid’s Zone on Saturday. Bring the kids to enjoy games, balloon animals, and much more! “We are excited to add the Kid’s Zone on Saturday this year. This addition only enforces the great family feel of the show,” commented Kristin Knop, Show Director.

Back by popular demand, the Do-It-Yourself and Demonstration seminars will highlight floral design, cooking, gardening and more!

Seminars by local businesses are one of the most popular features of the show. This year’s seminars include floral arranging by Skeeter Parkhouse of Wasserman’s, Whole – Home Wi-Fi Coverage, and cooking demonstrations featuring Chef Char and Sofia Occhialini from Kitchen 242. Event highlights include; Home Pro of West Michigan a full service contractor, garage door solutions by Shepherd Shoreline, building ideas from Keene Lumber, décor space by Blended Furniture and lending options by Family Financial Credit Union. Also included this year are beer & wine tasting as well as a Bloody Mary Bar.

In addition to exhibitors and seminars, the home show will have FREE flowers (while supplies last), thousands of dollars in prizes and discounted Fricano’s Pizza with the purchase of $5 home show admission ticket! Kids 12 and under are free! Tickets are available online at muskegonhsg.org. Advance tickets are recommended, but tickets will be sold at the door.

The Muskegon Home, Garden + DIY Show is a production of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce with support from the Lakeshore Home Builders Association, Fricano Place, Home Pro of West Michigan, Shepherd Shoreline Gutters & Garage Doors, Keene Lumber Company and Family Financial Credit Union. Other home show supporters are listed online at muskegonHGS.org.