July 7 & 8, 2017
Downtown Muskegon

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions for this year’s festival on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8:

• Support Services
• The Hospitality Team
• Merchandise Sales
• The Children’s Lane
• The Street Team

For those who have volunteered in the past, we appreciate your contribution and hope you decide to volunteer again this year! The Lakeshore Art Festival is a fun and unique volunteer opportunity. Join us as part of this artful celebration!

Click here to sign up today!

For more information, email Michael Ramsey, Lakeshore Art Festival Volunteer Coordinator here.

What is the Spirit Ride?
The Spirit Ride is designed to draw media attention to MOVE-OVER LAWS and the needless sacrifices towers and other 1st responders make in serving the motoring public.

When: June 25th at 2:30pm [line-up at 1:30]

Where: 640 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI 49441 [Folkert Community Hub]

We will be having a faux procession with the American Towman Casket from Seminole and Seaway Dr. around town to US31.

We will be cooking hotdogs and burgers.

Please come out and show support

http://atspiritride.com/

Brought to you by Muskegon Area towing companies.

Red, White & Blue, an American Music Tribute
at the Frauenthal Center, downtown Muskegon
Sunday, June 25

Hear the amazing sounds of the Frauenthal’s Mighty Barton Theater Pipe Organ, featuring Dave Wickerham, in “Red White & Blue, An American Music Tribute”. This special concert will showcase popular music from the American Songbook. Featuring hit tunes by composers such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter as well as a few patriotic and ragtime selections added in the mix.

This concert is made possible by the Barton Theater Organ Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

Originally from the silent movie era the Barton organ can produce sounds from 25 musical instruments as well as train whistles, car horns and birds chirping! This concert celebrates a variety of genres of American Music- and will be a delight for the entire family.

Organist, Dave Wickerham began playing the electronic organ at the age of four and had his first pipe organ experience at age 10. His musical education started at age seven and ultimately attended the University of Arizona in Tucson on a full scholarship, pursuing classical organ studies.

Dave became Staff Organist at Pipes and Pizza in Lansing, Illinois. And later became a featured Staff Organist at the Piper Music Palace in Greenfield, WI, a position he held for 10 years.

Currently Wickerham live in Upper Michigan where he is the Co-Manager and Organist in Residence at Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls.

He has performed for many audiences including various chapters of the American Theatre Organ Society. In 1999, he was a featured artist in Melbourne, Australia for the convention of the Theatre Organ Society of Australia for which he received rave reviews.  He has toured several times in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2011, Dave was honored with the “Organist of the Year” award by American Theatre Organ Society.

Advanced tickets for Red, White, Blue an American Music Tribute are $10 and are $12 the day of the concert. They may be purchased at the Frauenthal Box office downtown 231.722.9750, online at http://www.frauenthal.org/ or http://www.startickets.com/

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

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June 12 @ 1:00pm–5:00pm
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon.  Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market.  This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm.  For more information, find them on Facebook.

Miss Michigan Pageant
June 13 – June 17
The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Pageants are coming to the Frauenthal Center June 13-17.  Tickets are available through Star Tickets outlets including Meijer Stores, StarTickets.com (800-585-3737) or through the Frauenthal Center box office by calling 231-727-8001.  Frauenthal Center Box Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 5:30pm.  For more information call Shelley at 231-798-4272.

Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
Through September 10
The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the finest regional art museums in the Midwest with a 104-year history and an impeccable reputation.  The Museum also owns a complete edition, identified as the 70th of the planned original sets, of The North American Indian, by Edward S. Curtis, internationally recognized as the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced.  The astounding work is comprised of twenty volumes of research (containing 2.5 million works of text and thousands of photographs) and 20 portfolios containing an additional 723 photogravures.

May 11 – September 10 of 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of national significance: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.

Documenting the lives of western Native American peoples, the stunning portraits and landscapes of The North America Indian, which were created from 1907 through 1930, are considered to be both the greatest artistic collaboration and photographic achievement in history.  A renowned successful celebrity photographer, Curtis threw it all away to pursue a 30-year obsession that nearly destroyed him. In the end, he lost his wealth, fame, marriage, and health, but left behind a monumental achievement: The North American Indian.  For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.

Serene Yoga’s Summer Beach Yoga Series
Wednesdays and Fridays
Serene Yoga will be offering a Summer Beach Yoga Series June 1 through August 31, 2017. Classes will be held Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:00am – 11:00am and Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.  The drop-in rate is $10.

Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the Great Lakes as she guides you through stretching and balancing poses while focusing on breath work and relaxation. This is a mind, body, spirit experience for the whole family.  This class has a biblical based perspective.  Meet at the Channel Beach Pavilion.  Participants should bring a towel, sheet or yoga mat.  All new participants will be asked to fill out liability forms (please come early on your first visit).  Children under 17 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Check with your doctor if you have any concerns prior to taking this class.  For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com or 231-343-8381 (text for cancellation information).

Summer Classical Series
June 14 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 14, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for the Summer Classical Series featuring Adrienne & Miriam on violin and piano!

Twins since birth (duh), Adrienne & Miriam have been brainwashed with music since the beginning, starting with a classical pianist father who practiced with alternating babies tied to him in a papoose wrap.  As soon as they could walk they danced and sang at the weekly “Music Together” classes.  At 3 they both took up Suzuki violin and enjoyed chasing the teacher’s cat as much as the music.  Miriam switched to piano at age 5.  It wasn’t until they were 7 or so when they realized not all kids had to practice every day – until then, they had assumed it was something everyone had to do.  At first, Adrienne was so afraid of performing in front of people that she played inside the studio with the audience outside the screen window – she is now poised and confident.  Now seniors in high school, they are pondering college choices and majors.  Alas, it appears science and medicine will win over music… but hopefully, as with Einstein, they will find time to make music with their instruments.

Showtime is at 7:00pm and there is a $5 cover.  Come early for dinner at 6:15pm for only $9.25.  Enjoy Tity Murr’s Lebanese Kibbe, Tabouli, Hummus and Pita Bread!  For more information, call 231-894-5333.

Bike the Musketawa Trail
June 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, June 14 from 10:00am – 12:00pm, learn what it takes to make your bicycle safe and trail ready with Bike Fit 101!  You will learn what it takes to make your bicycle safe and trail ready, then enjoy a ride at your distance and pace, meet new people, and explore the Musketawa Trail.  Bring your own bike or a limited number of bicycles are available to rent (minimum 48-hour advance notice).  To reserve a bike, call Breakaway Bicycles at 231-799-0008. To register, visit aarp.cvent.com/muskegonbike or call 1-877-926-8300.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place are back every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:30pm.  Antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are all welcome.  Enjoy oldies music and door prizes, too!  Come on down and check out some unique cars and enjoy some Fricano’s pizza and Sweet Treats from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe!  All Cruise-In participants will be given a coupon for $3 off a dine-in or take-out Fricano’s Pizza purchase.  For more information, call 231-722-7775.

 Muskegon Heights Festival

June 12 – June 17
The Muskegon Heights Festival 2017 is June 12-17! This community celebration features a carnival, food vendors, gospel service, sports tournaments, live music, a grand parade, 5K run and much more! It’s all happening at Rowan Park on Broadway Ave.  For more information call Mimi at 231-578-2099.

Monday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 14

• Movie Night, showing African American films nightly at 8:00pm.  Free Admission.

Thursday, June 15

• Park opens at 12:00pm
• Food Vendors open at 12:00pm
• Carnival opens at 12:00pm
• Gospel in the Park at 5:30pm

Friday, June 16

• Park opens at 12:00pm
• Food Vendors open at 12:00pm
• Vendor Booths open at 12:00pm
• Health Screenings 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• Food Truck opens at 12:00pm
• Beer Tent opens at 12:00pm
• Opening Ceremony – 1:00pm
• Senior Picnic – 1:00pm
• Concert/Cassidy, Fa’Ness & Mickey Wallace – 6:00pm

Saturday, June 17

• 5K Run – 8:00am
• Mayor’s Breakfast – 9:00am
• Parade – 11:00am
• Food Vendors – 12:00pm
• Beer Tent – 12:00pm
• Carnival – 12:00pm
• African American Museum Celebration – 1:00pm – 9:00pm
• Concert featuring The Dazz Band and Alaina Renae 5:30pm

Thursday Evenings are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm, admission is free at the Muskegon Museum of Art!  One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the marbled halls of the MMA offer a full schedule of permanent collection displays, traveling exhibits and a lovely museum gift shop.  Be sure to check out Edward S. Curtis:  The North American Indian, an event of national significance celebrating the artistic genius and lasting cultural legacy of Edward Curtis, an early-1900s photographer who sacrificed everything for his art, died in obscurity, but left behind one of the greatest artistic collaborations and photographic achievements in history.  The exhibition will run May 11 through September 10, 2017.  For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Charlotte’s Web the Musical
June 15 @ 7:00 pm – June 17 @ 7:00 pm
June 15, 16 & 17 at 7:00pm, bring the family to the Howmet Playhouse for “Charlotte’s Web the Musical!”   Experience the fun and exciting adventures of Wilbur the pig and his barnyard friends as they discover lessons in love, friendship and self-sacrifice.  This is a family fun show with fun characters, music and dancing. Pre-sale tickets are $7 or $9 at the door.  Pre-sale tickets are available at the Nuveen Center (106 E. Colby St., Whitehall) or at Whitehall City Hall (405 E. Colby St., Whitehall).  Presented by the Arts Council of White Lake

Taste of Muskegon
June 16 – June 17
Taste of Muskegon has undergone a re-branding to begin its 11th year.  Following the most successful festival in its history, the Taste of Muskegon committee decided it was time to modernize their look.  Charla Holmes-Proctor donated a new logo to the organization which was the inspiration for their new website.  The new logo incorporates food, drinks and music which follows the committee’s goal of making Taste of Muskegon about more than the food but a full “taste” of what Muskegon County has to offer.  The website will feature online voting for patrons to select the winning plates in addition to the paper ballots.

“We try to grow Taste every year and highlight more of the great things that Muskegon has to offer. The new branding is a part of that growth. We are excited to find new ways reach more people,” Ellen Berends, Director of Taste of Muskegon.

Taste of Muskegon, a part of Downtown Muskegon Now, will take place on June 16 – 17 in Hackley Park.  It joins Parties in the Park Friday night and will feature the West Michigan Offshore Club Powerboat Street Party as part of Powerboat weekend.  Saturday will begin with the United Way’s Ride United bicycle event and the Downtown Car Show.  New this year, on Saturday the Shoreline Lion’s will offer a breakfast and Sweetwater Local Foods Market will set up at Taste.  Also new, Burning Foot Beer Festival will host a craft beer garden.  They will bring the beach to Hackley Park complete with sand and a tiki theme.  Awards for Taste of Muskegon’s best plates will take place Saturday afternoon and includes both judge and public votes.  To learn more about the restaurants and events at Taste of Muskegon 2017, visit their new website at www.tasteofmuskegon.org.

Muskegon Powerboat Weekend
June 16 – June 18
The Muskegon Powerboat Weekend is one of WMO’s premier events, and in 2016 attracted more than 80 boats. The 65-mile run is intentionally designed to be welcoming to 180 mile-per-hour cats, big-power vees, smaller single-engine boats, and everything in between, and is formatted in such a way that you can run as little or as much of it as you want to. Three of west Michigan’s best ports are used – Grand Haven, Muskegon, and White Hall, and the itinerary is action-packed. Check out the full lineup of events on the website.

Bill Saylor Open Memorial Golf Outing and Fundraiser
Friday, June 16, it’s the Bill Saylor Open Memorial Golf Outing and Fundraiser, a Four Person Scramble at Chase Hammond Golf Club!  Registration begins at 8:00am with a shotgun start at 9:00am.  Proceeds will benefit the Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force.  The entry fee is $70.00 per person or $280.00 per four person team.  For more information, find them on Facebook.

2nd Annual ParTEE for Paws Charity Golf Outing
June 16 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday, June 16, come to the Fruitport Golf Club for the 2nd Annual ParTEE for Paws Charity Golf Outing!  Check in is at 12:00pm with a Shotgun Start at 1:00pm.  The cost is $55 and includes 9 holes, a cart, 2 drink tickets, dinner, prizes and more!  This event is a 4-Person Scramble.  Golfers of any skill level are welcome.  Get a Hole-In-One and win $10,000!  For more information, call the Noah Project at 269-377-2033.

Sparkle Girls’ Yoga Cruises
June 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Port City Princess is proud to present Sparkle Girls’ Yoga Cruises!  Build bonding relationships with loved ones of every age during these relaxing cruises on Muskegon Lake.

Dad & Daughter Day is Friday, June 16 from 4:00-5:30pm.  Bring your mat, cozy blanket, water bottle and small cloth for use over your eyes for relaxation. The cost is $35.  Call to reserve your spot at 231-343-8381 or e-mail dianaschoolofinnovation@gmail.com.

Party in the Park/Taste of Muskegon
June 16 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere!  Be a part of the tradition and enjoy a summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park.  There are always five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase.  June 16 there will be various artists as part of the Taste of Muskegon with extended hours from 4:00pm – 10:00pm!  For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.

Hip Hop Legend *Cassidy*
June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, June 16, as part of the Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park, it’s ‘The Love For Hip Hop Stop The Violence Concert’ with Hip Hop artist Cassidy performing all his hits live!  Tickets are $12 and available online at https://www.neptix.com/events/48497.  Gates open at 5:30pm.

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 16 @ 7:00 pm – June 17 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues.  In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos!  This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!

Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Monarchs.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.

Summer Concerts on the Depot Lawn
June 16 @ 7:00 pm
The West Michigan Concerts WINDS Sousa Band will perform on Fridays, June 16, 23, and 30 and the Summer WINDS will play Friday, August 4 at The Depot in downtown Muskegon.  Concerts run from 7:00 – 8:00pm and are FREE and open to the public.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair for an enjoyable evening on the Depot Lawn.  The Depot will be open with ADA-accessible restrooms for guests’ convenience.  For more information, call Visit Muskegon at 231-724-3100.

Movies on Deck: In the Land of the Headhunters
June 16 @ 9:30 pm
Sunsets, sea breezes and superstars…they’re all on deck at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for the popular “Movies on Deck,” most Friday nights this summer on Muskegon’s downtown waterfront.  The films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm.  In August, films start about 9:30pm.  There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the ship’s restoration and veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs and weather-appropriate clothing.  Popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale.

Inclement weather will mean a move down inside the giant tank deck of the ship for an indoor showing at 10:00pm.

LST 393 is located at the Mart Dock adjacent to Heritage Landing county park on the downtown Muskegon waterfront. Tour hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last tour starting at 4:00pm. For more information, call 231-730-1477 or visit www.lst393.org.

The movie, Friday, June 16 is In the Land of the Headhunters.

White Lake Arts & Crafts Festival
June 17 – June 18
The 39th annual White Lake Arts & Crafts Festival is happening at Goodrich Park Annex, June 17-18.  This juried arts and crafts festival features continuous entertainment, a food court and over 75 booths.  Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm.  For more information call 231-893-4585.

Ride United
June 17
The United Way invites you to “Ride United,” Saturday, June 17, as they join Bike to Work Week’s line up of healthy biking events and partner with Taste of Muskegon for a Watch Muskegon kind of day!

Choose from a 25, 50, or 100 mile route, get registered, and start raising pledges!  Pledge proceeds will provide bikes for children and work transportation for those in need.

The 100 mile riders start at 8:00am in front of the Culinary Institute of Michigan, followed by the 25 and 50 mile riders at 9:00am.  Rest stops along all routes offer water, Gatorade, and snacks to keep riders refreshed and fueled up.  Support for riders is available via the SAG vehicles and at the finish area until 5:00pm; rest stop times will be noted in the rider information packets.

As part of a new partnership with Taste of Muskegon, United Way is handling registration for this year’s Taste of Muskegon “Folks and Spokes Family Ride.” This ride is for those who simply want to enjoy a short, all ages ride at no cost.  Ride will leave from Heritage Landing at 10:00am.  Hosts from City Hub Cyclery will lead riders along the bike trail to Hartshorne Marina and back, returning for Taste of Muskegon festivities in Hackley Park.  Register the day of the event at Heritage Landing, beginning at 9:30am.

The food and festivities of Taste of Muskegon will greet riders on their return to Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon.  Participants will receive 10 tickets to use at their favorite Taste of Muskegon vendors!  The cost to enter is $35 or upgrade your t-shirt to a professional riding jersey for $75.

For more information, call 231-722-3134.

Creative Saturday
June 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join Muskegon Center for the Arts members in creative idea exchanges, inspiration and camaraderie as you work on your own project the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Red Lotus Gallery.  “Creative Saturdays” are for ages 12 and up and are free to the public, but donations are always welcomed. Bring a new or current working project and your own supplies for your artwork; whether it be sewing, drawing or painting projects.  Artists’ trading cards are also available.  For more information, visit www.muskegonca.org.

Sammy’s Silly Scavenger Hunt
June 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 17 at 10:00am, enjoy an adventure with the kids at Sammy’s Silly Scavenger Hunt!  This event will lead you through a silly adventure on the McGraft Park Trail.  The scavenger hunt will include a map to help find items from Sammy the Frog Book Series with free medals awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group.  There’ll also be one free Sammy and His Lucky Hat Book for each family that registers and live entertainment from Project 90.  The cost is $10 per child.  For more information and ways to register, visit www.sammythefrog.com

The MCA – Red Lotus Gallery Open Mic Night
June 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Muskegon Center for the Arts presents Open Mic Night at the Red Lotus Gallery, located in the Century Building, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  If you have a love for the stage and can perform an activity such as music, anything theatrical, poetry or readings, you may want to express it here or just show up to watch the show.  There is always something new and unique to enjoy.  This event happens on the third Saturday of every month and is for persons 18 years and older.  This is a free event.  For more information, call (231) 206-0426.

Stargazing Open House
June 17 @ 9:30 pm
The Muskegon Astronomical Society is a 501(C3) non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to enjoy and promote amateur astronomy.  The activities of the society give amateur astronomers opportunities to meet and share experiences with others interested in amateur astronomy.  The Society was founded in 1972, incorporated in 1978, and given 501(C3) non-profit status in 1987.  They have gone from a small dome in town to a multi-building complex at the Muskegon Wastewater System.  Today the society continues to flourish thanks to the hard work and dedication of its members.

You are invited to a Star Gazing Open House Saturday, June 17 at 9:26pm (sunset) at their observatory.  There is no charge.  They will be viewing the night sky with telescopes.  As you wait for night, you might get a tour of the facility or a presentation.  They’ll introduce you to amateur astronomy and have plenty of handouts on how to get started.  If an open house is cloudy, it’s cancelled.  If weather conditions are questionable, call (231) 777-1013 to find out the status of a particular event.

Come equipped!  Flashlights can be helpful for finding your way around in the dark, but should be kept directed toward the ground so as not to interfere with observing activities.  Insect repellent and warm clothing (particularly for feet, head and hands) are strongly encouraged during appropriate seasons.  While the clubhouse has heat and A/C, the rest of the facility is open to the night air.

If you wish to visit the facility at another date and time, wish to bring a group to an open house or wish to schedule a special open house, please contact them via email at mas@wmich-astro.org before the next regular meeting so they can schedule the manpower needed.

Free Tours for Dads at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site
June 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
June 18 from 1:00-4:00pm, fathers can enjoy a free tour of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site in honor of their special day.  Admission for other visitors is $7 for adults and teens, $5 for 65 and older, and visitors 12 and younger are admitted free.  For more information, call 231-722-7578.

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 18 @ 7:00 pm – June 19 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues.  In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos!  This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!

Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Green Giants.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.

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

Feeding the Soul of the City: Ameranouche
June 6 @ 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm

Tuesday, June 6 from 12:15pm – 12:45pm, everyone is invited to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the Feeding the Soul of the City lunchtime concert featuring Ameranouche.  This award-winning trio of musicians call their style “Gypsy Flamenco Swing.” Veterans of the Newport Jazz Festival and Djangofest Northwest, they perform music on two guitars and a bass that is “rhythmic, vigorous, and elegant.”  For more information, call (231) 722-2112.

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

“Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun” is playing at the Carr-Fles Planetarium Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 – April 21 and May 16 – June 8, 2017 (closed April 22 – May 15 for semester break) from 7:00pm-7:35pm

With rapidly improving technology, the discovery of other planets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. (Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFEok7nh4) This free program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm.  Doors open by 6:45pm and no reservations are needed.  The planetarium is in room 135 of Muskegon Community College.  For more information, or to schedule a private show for groups of 15-44, please call 231-777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 6 @ 7:00 pm – June 7 @ 7:00 pm

Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues.  In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos!  This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!

Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Loggers.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.

Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
Through September 10

The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the finest regional art museums in the Midwest with a 104-year history and an impeccable reputation.  The Museum also owns a complete edition, identified as the 70th of the planned original sets, of The North American Indian, by Edward S. Curtis, internationally recognized as the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced.  The astounding work is comprised of twenty volumes of research (containing 2.5 million works of text and thousands of photographs) and 20 portfolios containing an additional 723 photogravures.

May 11 – September 10 of 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of national significance: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.

Documenting the lives of western Native American peoples, the stunning portraits and landscapes of The North America Indian, which were created from 1907 through 1930, are considered to be both the greatest artistic collaboration and photographic achievement in history.  A renowned successful celebrity photographer, Curtis threw it all away to pursue a 30-year obsession that nearly destroyed him. In the end, he lost his wealth, fame, marriage, and health, but left behind a monumental achievement: The North American Indian.  For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
June 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place are back every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:30pm.  Antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are all welcome.  Enjoy oldies music and door prizes, too!  Come on down and check out some unique cars and enjoy some Fricano’s pizza and Sweet Treats from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe!  All Cruise-In participants will be given a coupon for $3 off a dine-in or take-out Fricano’s Pizza purchase.  For more information, call 231-722-7775.

Summer Classical Series
June 7 @ 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00pm, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for the Summer Classical Series featuring Steve Thielman on piano.  Come early for dinner at 6:15pm and enjoy Wild Caught Marinated Seasoned Grill Salmon with vegetable, rice and dinner roll.  For more information, call 231-894-5333.

26th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show
June 8 – June 10

The Antique Farm Power Club is a local West Michigan chapter of the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Association.  June 8-10, come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks, Garden Tractors and Gas Engines!  Events include the 8th Annual Ford Model A’s Swap Meet, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Pony Pull, Daily Antique Tractor and Truck Parades, Daily Early Days Equipment Demonstrations and Exhibits, Threshing, Baling, Broom Making, Corn Shelling, Quilting, Butter Churning, Wood Carving, Candle Making, Weaving and Spinning, Flea Market, Kids’ Games and Valve Cover Car Races.  Overnight camping is available.  Entry is $5.  For more information, call (616) 293-1961.

Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House
June 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned raptors and return them to the wild in a healthy condition. The center is open to the public from June through October two days per month, the 2nd Thursday and 2nd Sunday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm for tours. No admission fee. When you visit the center you will see a number of different species of raptors, including eagles, owls and falcons. In addition to the birds, they have hands on activities to learn more about raptors. They are handicap accessible. Please call in advance to be sure they are open.

Thursday Evenings are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm, admission is free at the Muskegon Museum of Art!  One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the marbled halls of the MMA offer a full schedule of permanent collection displays, traveling exhibits and a lovely museum gift shop.  Be sure to check out Edward S. Curtis:  The North American Indian, an event of national significance celebrating the artistic genius and lasting cultural legacy of Edward Curtis, an early-1900s photographer who sacrificed everything for his art, died in obscurity, but left behind one of the greatest artistic collaborations and photographic achievements in history.  The exhibition will run May 11 through September 10, 2017.  For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Full Moon Float
June 9 @ 12:00 am

At midnight during each full moon from May through September, Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service will be guiding a “Full Moon Float” down the Muskegon River!  They begin at the Creston Rd. launch and end at Veterans Memorial Park.  The cost is only $20 per person and includes a kayak, paddle, life jacket and a glow stick.  The dates for 2017 are May 10, June 9, July 8, August 5, September 8 and October 6.  All the full moon floats depend on mostly clear skies and take 1-2 hours.  Call Guy to reserve a kayak today at 231-740-0227.

Lighthouse Tours
June 9 – 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Party in the Park: Julia & the Greensides
June 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere!  Be a part of the tradition and enjoy a summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park.  There are always five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase.  June 9, the band is Julia & The Greensides, hosted by the Muskegon Jaycees.  Happy hour is from 5:00pm-6:00pm with the night ending at 9:00pm.  For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.

Movies on Deck: Shrek
June 9 @ 9:30 pm

Sunsets, sea breezes and superstars…they’re all on deck at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for the popular “Movies on Deck,” most Friday nights this summer on Muskegon’s downtown waterfront.  The films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm.  In August, films start about 9:30pm.  There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the ship’s restoration and veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs and weather-appropriate clothing.  Popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale.

Inclement weather will mean a move down inside the giant tank deck of the ship for an indoor showing at 10:00pm.

LST 393 is located at the Mart Dock adjacent to Heritage Landing county park on the downtown Muskegon waterfront. Tour hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last tour starting at 4:00pm. For more information, call 231-730-1477 or visit www.lst393.org.

The movie, Friday, June 9 is Shrek (rated PG).

Free Fishing Weekend
June 10 – June 11

Enjoy a weekend of license-free fishing in Muskegon’s awesome lakes, rivers and streams during the Michigan DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend, June 10 & 11.  For more information, call 517-284-6057.

River Paddle
June 10 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

June 10, join fellow paddlers on the Muskegon River for one of three Muskegon Area Community Paddles this summer!  If you have a paddle craft, whether it’s a kayak, standup paddle board, canoe or rowboat, you’re invited to put in at Mill Iron Rd. and travel to Richards Park for this free community event.  Those without a paddle craft can rent a kayak from Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service for only $5.  Participants must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device.  Meet at 8:00am and paddle from 8:30am-10:30am as you commune with fellow kayakers and explore Muskegon’s wonderful waterways.  For more information, or to register or rent a kayak, call 231-740-0227.

Other paddles:

•  Downtown Paddle July 29
•  Channel Paddle August 19

Brought to you by Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service, Lake Effect Boat Time and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Civil War Encampment
June 10 @ 8:00 am – June 11 @ 4:00 pm

June 10 – 11 from 8:00am-4:00pm, members of the Third Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F will be at Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing for a Civil War Encampment!  The men and women of the Michigan Third are as authentic as possible in their dress and manner as they portray what life was like during the Civil War for the military and civilians.  They will set up camp for the weekend which visitors may tour to meet the reenactors.  Each day, a skirmish will be held in Activity Field at the center of the park.

Admission for this special event weekend is $12 for adults and teens, $10 for 65 and older, and $7 for 12 and younger.  Children two and younger are admitted at no charge.  For more information, call 231-894-0342.

Wings of Mercy Careaffaire
June 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

For patients who can’t afford to fly, Wings of Mercy is a unique, nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to distant medical centers.  You can help them in their cause by participating in the “Run for Wings!”  This chip-timed, flat and fast course 5K  is happening Saturday, June 10 at 8:00am at the Executive Air Transport Hangar 2 at the Muskegon County Airport.

Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast provided By Muskegon Host Lions! The cost is $6 or $25 for family of 6.  There’ll also be a Classic Car Show, the Chris Boes Memorial Ride, Static Displays, a Kids’ Zone, as well as Plane and Helicopter Rides!  For more information, call 616-396-1077 or visit the website below.

Breakfast at the Farmers’ Market
June 10 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Saturday, June 10 from 8:30am-10:30am, come to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for a Big Farmers’ Breakfast!  Enjoy pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, biscuits, bagels, bread, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and more.  Water will be served or beverages will be available for purchase.  For more information, call (231) 724-6777.

World Wide Knit in Public Day (KIP)
June 10 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knitting is such a solitary act that it’s easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits.  This a specific day to get out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for you and people like you.  Who knows you might even bump into your neighbor! Consider this a spark, to ignite a fire; getting all of the closeted knitters out into fresh air.

Saturday, June 10 from 10:30am – 3:00pm, you’re invited to Apple Knits & Purls to join in this international event!  EVeryone will be outside along the building in the grass.  Bring your Knitting/Crochet, a dish to pass and a chair.  Drinks will be provided by Apple Knits & Purls.  Hourly door prizes and games will be played. For more information, call (231) 780-KNIT.

Dad & Daughter Dance Cruise
June 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Saturday, June 10 from 4:00-5:30pm, enjoy a Dad & Daughter Dance Cruise aboard the Port City Princess!  Bring your dancing shoes and smooth moves. Ladies, dig out your sundress, fancies or casual attire.  Whether it’s your first dance or not, come join the fun!  $40 includes beverage and dessert.

Call to reserve your spot at 231-343-8381 or e-mail dianaschoolofinnovation@gmail.com.

Muskegon Museum of Art 105th Anniversary Gala
June 10 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The theme of the Muskegon Museum of Art’s 105th Anniversary is “Chasing Light:  Celebrating The North American Indian!”  June 10 from 5:30pm – 11:00pm, don’t miss the party that kicks off summer!  This year’s event is inspired by the major summer exhibition Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.  The event will start with a cocktail party that moves to an outdoor tent for gourmet al fresco dining.  Raffles, silent and live auctions, and dancing will be part of the fun.  Invitations will be mailed to MMA members.  Reservations are open first to MMA members and sponsors.  For more information or tickets, call 231-720-2570.

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 10 @ 7:00 pm – June 11 @ 7:00 pm

Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues.  In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos!  This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!

Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Monarchs.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.

Print It!
June 11 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Sunday, June 11 from 9:30am – 4:30pm, the Muskegon Heritage Museum will present a special exhibition about Intaglio and Letterpress Printing in the MHM print shop featuring copper-etched plates and relief wood blocks as well as glass plate negatives from the collection of the Muskegon Heritage Museum, including a special demonstrations and hands-on workshop on the techniques and tools used in Intaglio and Letterpress printing.  These tools and techniques are just like those used by Edward Curtis in the early part of the 20th century when he created the stunning photogravures of The North American Indian.   For more information, call 231-722-1363.

Howling Harbor! Muskegon Artists’ Market
June 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Harbor Cinema hosts an indoor Artists’ Market every second Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.  The market features live performances by a variety of talented Muskegon performers as well as local artists and crafters.  For more information, call 231-375-5228.

Back to the Bricks Promotional Tour: 2017 Heritage Promo Tour
June 11 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Promo Tours each June are a time of adventure and camaraderie for hundreds of classic car owners.  The tours are designed to generate enthusiasm for Back to the Bricks with mini car shows in each locale along the way and tours of automotive facilities and museums for the participants.  Routes have included parts of Ohio, Indiana, and a host of cities in Michigan with communities vying  to be included.  200 classic and antique cars will line Western Ave. in Muskegon June 11 from 4:00pm – dusk.  For more information visit www.backtothebricks.org/promo-tour-options.

Roll On Muskegon
June 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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

Story of the John V. Moran
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00pm, join underwater explorer and author Valerie van Heest at Hackley Library as she travels back in time and deep beneath Lake Michigan to explore the wreck of the John V. Moran, holed and sunk by the ice in February 1899 off West Michigan.  She will share the trials of research, the frustration of the search, and the excitement as she and fellow teammates of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association discover and explore the most intact shipwreck in Lake Michigan.

Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Presents
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
The “Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Presents” Series for 2017 will feature wonderful and engaging presenters the last Tuesday of the month from January – May.  Mark your calendar for these engaging and enlightening presentations:

• January 31 –  Robert Swan, Retired Chicago Symphony violist
• February 28 – Artist Scott Mack, “Through an Artist’s Eyes”
• March 28 – Poet Garrett Potter, “The Spoken Word”, in celebration of the upcoming Poetry Month in April
• April 11 – Favorite Poetry Event hosted by Foley Schuler at the Book Nook & Java Shop
• April 25 – The Nuveen’s Artist in Residence
• May 30 – Mark Singer, “Portraits of the Mind”

Each 7:00pm presentation will take place at Arts Council of White Lake at the Nuveen Center.  Admission is $5 at the door.  Refreshments will also be served.  For more information, please call 231-329-3056.

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
“Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun” is playing at the Carr-Fles Planetarium Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 – April 21 and May 16 – June 8, 2017 (closed April 22 – May 15 for semester break) from 7:00pm-7:35pm
With rapidly improving technology, the discovery of other planets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. (Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFEok7nh4) This free program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm.  Doors open by 6:45pm and no reservations are needed.  The planetarium is in room 135 of Muskegon Community College.  For more information, or to schedule a private show for groups of 15-44, please call 231-777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.

Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
   Ongoing
The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the finest regional art museums in the Midwest with a 104-year history and an impeccable reputation.  The Museum also owns a complete edition, identified as the 70th of the planned original sets, of The North American Indian, by Edward S. Curtis, internationally recognized as the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced.  The astounding work is comprised of twenty volumes of research (containing 2.5 million works of text and thousands of photographs) and 20 portfolios containing an additional 723 photogravures.
May 11 – September 10 of 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of national significance: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.
Documenting the lives of western Native American peoples, the stunning portraits and landscapes of The North America Indian, which were created from 1907 through 1930, are considered to be both the greatest artistic collaboration and photographic achievement in history.  A renowned successful celebrity photographer, Curtis threw it all away to pursue a 30-year obsession that nearly destroyed him. In the end, he lost his wealth, fame, marriage, and health, but left behind a monumental achievement: The North American Indian.  For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place are back every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:30pm.  Antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are all welcome.  Enjoy oldies music and door prizes, too!  Come on down and check out some unique cars and enjoy some Fricano’s pizza and Sweet Treats from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe!  All Cruise-In participants will be given a coupon for $3 off a dine-in or take-out Fricano’s Pizza purchase.  For more information, call 231-722-7775.

Taste of White Lake
June 1
Thursday, June 1, come to the Howmet Playhouse for the 9th annual Taste of White Lake, a Michigan-themed street fair!  Enjoy an eclectic mix of local businesses who are joining forces to provide an evening of fun featuring great food, Michigan beers & wines, live music, art and silent auctions.  It’s all to benefit the Howmet Playhouse!  Don’t miss out on this delicious event!  For more information, visit www.tasteofwhitelake.com.

Thursday Evenings are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
June 1 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm, admission is free at the Muskegon Museum of Art!  One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the marbled halls of the MMA offer a full schedule of permanent collection displays, traveling exhibits and a lovely museum gift shop.  Be sure to check out Edward S. Curtis:  The North American Indian, an event of national significance celebrating the artistic genius and lasting cultural legacy of Edward Curtis, an early-1900s photographer who sacrificed everything for his art, died in obscurity, but left behind one of the greatest artistic collaborations and photographic achievements in history.  The exhibition will run May 11 through September 10, 2017.  For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Through the Lens: Exploring the Photographic Techniques of Edward Curtis
June 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 1 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to a reception and panel presentation at the Muskegon Museum of Art called “Through the Lens: Exploring the Photographic Techniques of Edward Curtis.”  This program will focus on the photography methods and techniques of Curtis, including printing processes for photogravures, and dry and wet plate photography and its challenges in field work.  For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Red Shield Scramble
June 2 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
The Salvation Army’s 1st Annual Red Shield Scramble on June 2 is taking place at Westwind Golf Course with an 18-hole shotgun start at 9:00am.  The format will be a four-person scramble and the price is $50 per golfer and $200 per team.  This fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, snacks at the turn, lunch, awards and prizes.  For more information, call (231) 773-8814.

Local Sports Journal: Hole in One Challenge
June 2 @ 9:00 am
Hit a hole in one, win a Jeep Renegade!  A brand new car is just one of the prize offerings at the 1st Annual LSJ Golf Outing on June 2.  This year’s event is taking place at Oakridge Golf Club with an 18-hole shotgun start at 9:00am.  The format will be a four-person scramble and the price is $100 per golfer and $400 per team. This fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn, dinner, awards and prizes.
For more information, contact the LSJ by calling 231-638-7307 or by sending an email to sports@localsportsjournal.co

Party in the Park: Stolen Horses
June 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere!  Be a part of the tradition and enjoy a summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park.  There are always five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase.  June 2, the band is Stolen Horses, hosted by the Muskegon County Fair Association.  Happy hour is from 5:00pm-6:00pm with the night ending at 9:00pm.  For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.

Living the Beach Life Art Exhibit
June 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Muskegon Center for the Arts celebrates the beach with the “Living the Beach Life” art exhibit during the month of June!  Come check out what their members have created in honor of one of Muskegon’s favorite destinations.  You’re invited to the Luau Party opening reception June 2 from 6:00-8:00pm. Wear your Hawaiian shirts. Refreshments will be provided.  For more information, call 231-206-0426.

1st Fridays in Downtown Muskegon
June 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon for 1st Fridays!  This event showcases local talent, brings people downtown for a fun, family-friendly event, and enhances our downtown community.  Artists will be stationed all along Western Ave. on the sidewalks and stages.  For more information, check them out on Facebook!

Swing Dance Aboard the USS LST 393
June 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday night, June 2 from 7:00 – 11:00pm, board the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for a Swing Dance with music from the Reeths Puffer Jazz Band!  There’ll be domestic beer, wine and soda available as well as a Home Brewers’ Competition hosted by the Muskegon Ottawa Brewers Club between 5:00 – 8:00pm.  Get free sample with your souvenir mug ($8).  The cost for the dance is $10 for singles and $15 for couples.  12 years and under are free!  For more information, visit www.lst393.org.

The Great Outdoor Youth Rendezvous
June 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Pheasants Forever Great Outdoor Youth Rendezvous event takes place on the first Saturday of June at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds.  June 3 from 9:00am – 3:00pm, over 15 organizations come together to create spectacular hands-on outdoor experiences for everyone of all ages.  Food will also be available. Don’t miss the free family fun!

• Alcoa Trout Pond
• Michigan Anglers Association Archery
• Sporting Dogs
• Flying Duck Targets
• Mountain Man Camp
• .22 & Air Rifle Range
• Big Buck Display
• Young Kids Nerf Targets
• Flying Geese Targets
• Sporting Clays
• Reloading Station
• Turkey Targets
• Fly Tying and Casting
• Laser Shot
• Paintball

For more information, visit www.pheasantsforevermuskegon.com.

Montague Artisan Market
June 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The first Saturday of the month, June through September from 9:00am – 1:00pm, come enjoy family-friendly fun and lively environment at the Montague Artisan Market, adjacent to the Farmers Market.  A variety of vendors will be selling their handmade items including soap, jewelry, crafts and other art items. Come support local artists and find unique gifts for yourself or a loved one!  For more information, call 231-893-1155.

White Lake Nature Walks
June 3 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area!  Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife.  The walks are appropriate for adults and families;  no children allowed without parents.  Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June and continuing through October.  Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon.
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.  Bring water and snacks if needed.  Other optional items include:  sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoulars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens.  Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe.  Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

D-Day Plus 73 Memorial
June 3 @ 11:00 am
The D-Day Plus 73 event is happening Saturday, June 3 beginning at 11:00am aboard the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum!  This community-wide commemoration of the sacrifices made by America’s heroes in World War II is sponsored by Rolling Thunder Michigan Chapter 4 veterans support group and USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, a ship that was at Omaha Beach on D-Day 72 years ago for the invasion of Normandy.  All proceeds benefit the museum.
The day will include a pancake breakfast with the Lions, a caravan of World War II era vehicles, motorcycle escort of the Michigan version of the Vietnam War Memorial, a classic car show and a motorcycle run throughout the county that any vehicle is welcome to join.  There will be veteran and military displays, local food vendors, a free kids zone area with games, free tours of LST 393, an aerial display by historic aircraft, a Muskegon D-Day Pinup Contest, “Movies on Deck” Friday and Saturday nights and much, much more!  Call David Johnson at 231-777-1016 for more information.

Vintage Camper Gathering
June 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is inviting campers to take a step back in time with the annual Vintage Camper Gathering, happening from 11:00am – 4:00pm June 3.
This first weekend of June, there will be more than 90 vintage campers and RVs camping at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park and both campers and day use visitors are invited to come tour them all!  The trailers include Airstream, Spartan, Vagabond, Shasta, Holiday Rambler and Serro Scotty models from the 1930’s to 1980’s and will give you a first-hand look at the evolution of camping.
This year’s show includes a campground-wide potluck and live entertainment open to all campers. Campers with a vintage trailer, tent or RV who would like to participate in the Open House are encouraged to make early reservations and camp in or near campsites 133-230.  Come join the fun, take that walk back in time and reminisce.  Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com.
To learn more about the event, call the park at 231-798-3711 or e-mail Brandon at brandon_morrison@hotmail.com.
Please Note: A Recreation Passport is required for entry into all Michigan state parks and recreation areas. Check “YES” when you renew your license plate. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.

Lakeshore Kidney Walk
June 3 @ 1:00 pm
The Lakeshore Kidney Walk is happening Saturday, June 3 at Pere Marquette Beach!  Registration is at 1:00pm with Walk Festivities from 1:00pm – 2:30pm and the walk beginning at 3:00.
The Kidney Walk is not about kidney disease.  It’s about people with kidney disease coming together, united in one cause: to celebrate life and each other!  Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness of kidney disease and raise funds to support lifesaving programs for patients, their families and those at risk.  Because funding builds the future, it helps build a world where kidney disease is caught “early” and treated before it causes significant damage.  It builds a world where people don’t have to get a dialysis treatment to stay alive.  It builds a world with no wait list for people seeking a kidney.
Be a part of a community of 85,000 individuals at more than 100 Kidney Walks who share a determination to end kidney disease.  For more information, call the National Kidney Foundation at 1-800-482-1455.
Earn prizes while fundraising:
Raise $100: Get an official Kidney Walk t-shirt on walk day
Raise $250: Pick an additional reward after the Walk
Raise $1000 or more: Earn the title of our Top Fundraiser Club member, as well as:
• Personalized support from the Kidney Walk staff
• Official Kidney Walk Top Fundraiser T-Shirt
• Shout out from the stage on Walk day
• Certificate of Achievement
• Invitation to a Walker appreciation event

An Evening of Elegance
June 3 @ 6:00 pm
You’re invited to “An Evening of Elegance,” Friday, June 3 at the Book Nook & Java Shop!  Enjoy an evening of fine dining to benefit the West Michigan Wine & Jazz Festival and the White Lake Chamber Music Festival.  This exquisite event begins at 6:00pm with an open cash bar, followed by hors d’oeuvres at 6:30pm with live music from the Timmy Johnson Trio.  Dinner will start at approximately 7:00pm.  You may choose your entrée from the amazing menu below! Wine will be served during dinner.  Support two great White Lake festivals while having a wonderful evening with friends!  Tickets are $95 per person until May 1, then $100 per person thereafter.  You can buy them online at www.eventbrite.com or in person at the Book Nook & Java Shop.  For more information, call 231-894-5333.

Menu:
Hors d’oeuvres
• Wild mushroom & goat cheese filo cups
• Shrimp & crawfish cocktail
• Heirloom cherry tomatoes stuffed with dill salmon mousse
• The artisan dipper station with tomato bruschetta, flavored oils, and whitefish dip
• Fried asparagus and bistro sauce
Salad
• Classic Caprese Salad on Baby Artisan Greens
Choice of Entrée
(Served with lemon and almond sautéed haricot vert and rosemary roasted potatoes)
• 10 oz roasted prime rib with cabernet demi glaze and crabmeat crown
• Chicken Oscar with poached asparagus, crab, and hollandaise
• Wild mushroom ravioli with forest mushrooms and roasted tomato ragout
Dessert
• TBD

Performances @The Block: Legal Rehab
June 3 @ 7:30 pm
Celebrate summer with pop/classic rock cover band “Legal Rehab” featuring West Michigan Symphony musician Britta Portenga along with bandmates Roy Portenga, Scott White and Pete Buchholz.
Call Rita at 231-726-3231 x223 for tickets and more information. Doors and bar open at 6:45pm, concert begins at 7:30pm.

John Gorka with Amilia K. Spicer
June 3 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm, come to the Howmet Playhouse for an evening with world-renowned contemporary American folk singer-songwriter John Gorka.  With his soulful baritone voice and rich multi-faceted songs full of depth, beauty and emotion, Gorka has been filling concert venues throughout the United States and Europe for well over two decades.  Rolling Stone magazine called him “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement.  Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.  For more information, call 231-894-4048.

Movies on Deck: Monuments Men
June 3 @ 10:00 pm
Sunsets, sea breezes and superstars…they’re all on deck at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for the popular “Movies on Deck,” most Friday nights this summer on Muskegon’s downtown waterfront.  The films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm.  In August, films start about 9:30pm.  There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the ship’s restoration and veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs and weather-appropriate clothing.  Popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale.
Inclement weather will mean a move down inside the giant tank deck of the ship for an indoor showing at 10:00pm.
LST 393 is located at the Mart Dock adjacent to Heritage Landing county park on the downtown Muskegon waterfront. Tour hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last tour starting at 4:00pm. For more information, call 231-730-1477 or visit www.lst393.org.
The movie, Saturday, June 3 is Monuments Men (rated PG-13).

Lighthouse Tours
Ongoing 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Muskegon Polish Festival: Give-Back Night
June 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Monday, June 5 from 5:00 – 9:30pm, come to Fricano’s for “Give-Back Night”, a fundraiser for the Muskegon Polish Festival!  There’ll be music and entertainment by the Bobby Atkinson & Friends polka band.  A percentage of the money generated by this night will be donated to the festival, so bring your family and friends for a great time.  For more information, e-mail polka@muskegonpolishfest.com.

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

Feeding the Soul of the City: Western Jazz Quartet
May 23 @ 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm

Tuesday, May 23 from 12:15pm – 12:45pm, everyone is invited to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the Feeding the Soul of the City lunchtime concert featuring the Western Jazz Quartet.  This internationally-acclaimed resident faculty group from Western Michigan University, under the direction of bassist Tom Knific, will perform a lively jazz set on saxophone, piano, bass, and drums.  For more information, call (231) 722-2112.

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

“Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun” is playing at the Carr-Fles Planetarium Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 – April 21 and May 16 – June 8, 2017 (closed April 22 – May 15 for semester break) from 7:00pm-7:35pm

With rapidly improving technology, the discovery of other planets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. (Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFEok7nh4) This free program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm.  Doors open by 6:45pm and no reservations are needed.  The planetarium is in room 135 of Muskegon Community College.  For more information, or to schedule a private show for groups of 15-44, please call 231-777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days
May 24 – May 29

Enjoy good old fashioned family fun at Fruitport Old Fashioned Days May 24-29!  This annual event features fireworks, a carnival, community picnic, parade, Lions Ox Roast, a 5K Run, the Community Marketplace and Garage Sale, live entertainment in the band shell and more.  This is a wonderful family festival with something for everyone.  For more information visit www.fruitportlions.com.

Hackley Day Tours
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

In honor of Hackley Day there are FREE tours of the Hackley and Hume Historic Site to Muskegon County residents. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park Opens for the Season
May 26

Come play at Michigan’s largest amusement and water park!  Opening for the season on May 26, experience Michigan’s longest and fastest wooden roller coaster, Shivering Timbers, or barrel roll and loop your way around the inverted roller coaster, Thunderhawk.  Learn more about the adventure that awaits you at www.miadventure.com!

Sparkle Girls’ Yoga Cruises
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Port City Princess is proud to present Sparkle Girls’ Yoga Cruises!  Build bonding relationships with loved ones of every age during these relaxing cruises on Muskegon Lake.

Mother & Daughter Day is Friday, May 26 from 4:00-5:30pm.  Bring your mat, cozy blanket, water bottle and small cloth for use over your eyes for relaxation. The cost is $35.  Call to reserve your spot at 231-343-8381 or e-mail dianaschoolofinnovation@gmail.com.

Date Night by Candlelight
May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday, May 26 at 6:30pm, bring your sweetie to Hennessey’s Irish Pub for a special Date Night by Candlelight event!  The Whiskey Bar will be elegantly transformed with candles as you enjoy live music and a chef-driven 5 course dining experience with suggestions for wine, whiskeys, cordials and ports.

Reservations are $40 per person and are required by calling 231-728-3333.  You may pay over the phone.

11th Annual Ride to Remember
May 27 @ 11:00 am

The 11th Annual Ride to Remember is a 15-mile bike ride around Spring Lake to benefit Harbor Hospice and The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice residence.  Sponsored by the Fruitport Lions Club and Fruitport Chiropractic Center, the ride starts at 11:00am Saturday, May 27 from Fruitport High School.  Check-in begins at 10:30am.  The registration fee is $15 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 16.  Registration includes a free Fruitport Old Fashioned Days lunch at the conclusion of the ride.

This event focuses on the joy of families spending time together.  After the Ride to Remember, why not spend the afternoon enjoying some of the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days events, many of which are free — make it a fun-filled day.

Advance Registration is appreciated; however, you can still register on the day of the event.  Pre-order T-Shirts available by May 8, 2017.  Registration forms are available at Harbor Hospice, Fruitport Chiropractic Center and Fruitport Lions club; or at at the website below.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence, a program of Harbor Hospice, located in Fruitport Township on nine wooded acres near The Lakes Mall.  This home-like residence with 14 private patient rooms, serves people who are terminally ill when home care is no longer the best answer.  Over 2,400 patients have been served at the residence since 2005.

For more information: Amy Johnson, Harbor Hospice 231-728-3442 or Fruitport Chiropractic Center 231-865-6545.

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Car Show
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sunday, May 28 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, come to Fruitport Middle School for the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Car Show 2017!  Registration is $15 the day of the show from 8:30am – 10:00am.  Register by May 15 for only $10.  This show is open to all entries and judging will be from 10:00am – 12:30pm.  There’ll be Drivers Choice Trophies to the top 25 entries and Best of Show, as well as dash plaques to the first 100 entries, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, music and more.  For more information, call 231-557-6761 or 231-327-4765.

30th Annual Lost Boat Ceremony
May 28 @ 11:00 am

Sunday, May 28 at 11:00am, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be holding the 30th Annual Lost Boat Ceremony.  The ceremony is both a solemn and joyful celebration designed to honor the loss of 52 U.S. submarines and 3600 submariners during World War II.  This ceremony is what Memorial Day is truly about.  The Guest Speaker will be Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson.  The ceremony concludes with the starting of the Silversides’ engines!  Following the ceremony, you’re invited to join them for a hot dog lunch and some time to explore the museum and the vessels.  There is no charge to attend the ceremony or the lunch.  Call 231-755-1230 ext. 225 for more

12th Annual Blessing of the Boats
May 28 @ 12:30 pm

Sunday, May 28, join the Port City Princess, Great Lakes Marina, NOAA and Lake Effect Boating for the 12th Annual Blessing of the Boats.  It begins at 12:30pm with the “Gathering of the Fleet!”  Boats of all types will gather on Muskegon Lake near the Milwaukee Clipper as they prepare for the Parade of Boats.  At 12:45pm, it’s the “Parade of Boats” as vessels follow the Port City Princess down the Muskegon Channel towards Lake Michigan to the South Breakwater Cove.  At 1:15pm, it’s the “Ceremonial Washing  of the Lighthouse.”  Enjoy the show as the Muskegon County Sheriff Pumper boat, ceremonially washes  the South Lighthouse representing the start of  the boating season!  Then, at 1:30pm, it’s the “Blessing of the Boats” in the South Breakwater Cove as boaters are asked to cruise by the Port City Princess for a blessing from a priest.  For more information, visit www.lakeeffectboating.weebly.com.  If you would like to participate aboard the Port City Princess, your ticket is $25 and includes brunch, live entertainment, and a front row seat to Muskegon’s boat parade as they receive a blessing for a safe boating season!  Contact them by calling 800-853-6311.  The cruise is from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Vietnam Veterans Chapter #31 Memorial Day Program
May 28 @ 2:00 pm

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #31 invite you and your families to the Final Approach Memorial program on Sunday, May 28 beginning at 2:00pm.  The Final Approach Memorial is located at Old Grand Haven Rd. and Seaway Dr.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided.  For your comfort please bring a lawn chair.

Muskegon Memorial Day Parade
May 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Memorial Day 2017 Greater Muskegon Memorial Day parade begins at 9:00am on Monday, May 29. Seven bands and 40 marching units highlighting patriotism and citizenship will begin from Morris Ave, by the Social Security building, and march to Terrace St, past the Muskegon Farmer’s Market, to Clay Ave, then to Hackley Park. The Memorial Day program with be held at the Frauenthal Theater, starting at 10AM in conjunction with the Mona Shores schools music departments program “American Salute”. The program will feature the Mona Shores Band, choirs, and much more. The speaker will be Robert Boyer, founder of Operation Black Sheep, and veteran of two combat tours in Afghanistan.

American Salute Concert
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

May 29, from 10:00am – 11:00am, come to the Frauenthal Theater for the American Salute Concert!  Tickets are FREE!

The Mona Shores High School Band and the Muskegon Memorial Day Parade Committee are combining to create a Memorial Day Ceremony with several additional musical selections in a FREE public performance (no tickets required).  Sponsored by the Mona Shores Band Parents and the Memorial Day Parade Committee.  For more information, call 231-727-8001.

Lakeside Memorial Day Parade
May 29 @ 10:30 am

The Lakeside Memorial Day Parade happens Monday, May 29 beginning at 10:30am at the Lakeside Vets Club, located at Lakeshore and Bourdon drives.  It will proceed to McCracken St., to Sisson St., then to the veterans’ section of the Lakeside Cemetery where there will be a memorial service at 12:00pm.  Afterwards, everyone is invited back to the Lakeside Vets Club for food and fun!  For more information, call the club at 231-755-2763.  To be part of the parade, call Lon (Chris) Cross at 231-759-8117.

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

Muskegon’s Own Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
May 16 @ 6:00 pm

The Lakeshore Museum Center invites you to join them Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00pm for a Fundraising Event in the auditorium.  This one-hour program commemorates the American WW II experience of Clarence Zylman, known as the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.  Muskegon artist Ari Norris and Muskegon Community College history instructor Kurt Troutman will share the story of the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and introduce the public sculpture project.  This event will include light refreshments and a short documentary screening about Zylman.

The Downtown Muskegon Arts Committee in the unveiling of a memorial sculpture project to honor Zylman.  The project is in its early stages and they need your help to meet a scheduled completion date of Memorial Day, 2018.  This program is open to the public, however, space is limited.  If you would like to reserve a seat call 231-722-0278.

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

“Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun” is playing at the Carr-Fles Planetarium Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 – April 21 and May 16 – June 8, 2017 (closed April 22 – May 15 for semester break) from 7:00pm-7:35pm

With rapidly improving technology, the discovery of other planets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. (Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFEok7nh4) This free program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm.  Doors open by 6:45pm and no reservations are needed.  The planetarium is in room 135 of Muskegon Community College.  For more information, or to schedule a private show for groups of 15-44, please call 231-777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.

Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian

The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the finest regional art museums in the Midwest with a 104-year history and an impeccable reputation.  The Museum also owns a complete edition, identified as the 70th of the planned original sets, of The North American Indian, by Edward S. Curtis, internationally recognized as the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced.  The astounding work is comprised of twenty volumes of research (containing 2.5 million works of text and thousands of photographs) and 20 portfolios containing an additional 723 photogravures.

May 11 – September 10 of 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of national significance: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.

Documenting the lives of western Native American peoples, the stunning portraits and landscapes of The North America Indian, which were created from 1907 through 1930, are considered to be both the greatest artistic collaboration and photographic achievement in history.  A renowned successful celebrity photographer, Curtis threw it all away to pursue a 30-year obsession that nearly destroyed him. In the end, he lost his wealth, fame, marriage, and health, but left behind a monumental achievement: The North American Indian.  For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.

Ride of Silence
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 17 from 7:00 – 8:00pm, come to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the Ride of Silence.  Bring you bicycle and helmet for a 7 mile ride to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling to raise awareness about bicycle safety and to ask that we all share the road.  The ride is free and open to everyone.  Please arrive by 6:30pm.

Tonight we number many but ride as one
In honor of those not with us, friends, mothers, fathers, sisters, sons
With helmets on tight and heads down low,
We ride in silence, cautious and slow
The wheels start spinning in the lead pack
But tonight we ride and no one attacks
The dark sunglasses cover our tears
Remembering those we held so dear
Tonight’s ride is to make others aware
The road is there for all to share
To those not with us or by our side,
May God be your partner on your final ride

– Mike Murgas

Author Timothy Egan
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

May 17 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater for a lecture by author Timothy Egan.  As a part of its historic exhibition, EDWARD CURTIS: THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a lecture by National Book Award Winner & New York Times Op-Ed Writer Timothy Egan who will speak about his 2012 award-winning book, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis.

Egan’s story of the life of famed photographer, Edward Curtis, has won praise for its compelling narrative, graceful prose, originality, and the humanizing of both Curtis and the Native Americans he photographed and admired.  Among other awards, this bestselling biography won the Carnegie Medal for the Best Nonfiction Book of 2012, and also was recognized with starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly.

Egan worked for 18 years as a writer for The New York Times, first as the Pacific Northwest correspondent and then as a national enterprise reporter.  He continues to write a lively opinion column for the Times.  His other books include the National Book Award winning history of the people who lived through the Dust Bowl, The Worst Hard Time, as well as The Big Burn, The Good Rain, Breaking Blue, and Lasso the Wind.  Mr. Egan also won thePulitzer Prize in 2001 as part of a team of reporters who wrote the series How Race Is Lived in America.

Egan will be available to autograph books following the lecture.  Tickets are $20, or $12 with student ID.  More ticket information coming soon!  Call 231-727-8001 for the Frauenthal box office.

Author Event with Steve Hamilton
May 18 @ 2:30 pm

Thursday, May 18 at 2:30pm, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for an Author Event with Steve Hamilton!  The stunning follow-up to two-time Edgar Award winner Steve Hamilton’s instant New York Times hardcover bestseller, The Second Life of Nick Mason, is soon to be a major motion picture!  One of the most acclaimed mystery writers at work today, Steve Hamilton has penned multiple New York Times bestsellers and is one of only two authors to win an Edgar Award for both Best First Novel and Best Novel.  Last spring, he launched his highly anticipated new series with The Second Life of Nick Mason, which received incredible advance praise from Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, Don Winslow, and Stephen King and starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews (“Storytelling of the leanest, most gripping sort”), Publishers Weekly (“a fast and furious ride”), and Booklist ( “Deceptively simple, gin-clear prose that all but sucker punches the reader. . . One of [Hamilton’s] best”). The instant New York Times bestseller was also one of NPR’s Best Books of 2016 and is a 2016 IACW Hammett Prize finalist and a 2017 Barry Award nominee.

Now, Nick Mason returns in EXIT STRATEGY (Putnam; May 16, 2017; $26), the stunning second entry in Hamilton’s new series featuring a remarkable new hero in convicted felon Nick Mason, a man trapped in a deadly double life when he is given a second chance at freedom-at a terrible price.

In a thrilling, full-throttle journey that takes readers from a high-security military installation in the Appalachian Mountains to a secret underground bunker hidden far below the streets of New York City, Nick Mason will have to become, more than ever before, the lethal weapon that Darius Cole created.

For more information, call 231-894-5333.

54th Annual White Elephant Sale
May 19 – May 20

The Muskegon Y’s Club will hold its 54th Annual White Elephant Sale at Folkert Community Hub, Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20.  Beat the crowd and take advantage of the Early Bird Special on Friday at 8:00am with a $5 donation!  Past sale items have included building/construction supplies, office supplies, books, clothing, carpet, exercise equipment, paper products, antiques, cutlery, dishware, kayaks, bicycles, indoor and outdoor furniture, artwork, plumbing supplies and more!  For more information, call 231-727-9900.

The Y’s Club is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 service club, affiliated with the YMCA movement world-wide, and supports both the Muskegon Community YMCA and Camp Pendalouan.

West Michigan Symphony Presents: Rachmaninoff 3
May 19 @ 7:30 pm

Friday, May 19 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony Presents “Rachmaninoff 3” with conductor Scott Speck.  Russian pianist Olga Kern, Gold Medal winner of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, joins the WMS to play the piece that earned her the title; the technically challenging “Rach 3.” Also, Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique, first conducted by the composer himself only nine days before his death.

Single ticket prices are $20-$51.  Student tickets are $7.  Call Rita at 231-726-3231 x223 for tickets and more information.

Armed Forces Salmon Assault
May 20

The Muskegon Charter Boat Association is proud to present the 6th annual charity veterans fishing event, the Armed Forces Salmon Assault, to honor our servicemen and women. This year’s annual event will take place on May 20 on Lake Michigan with a half day of fishing and return to Bluffton Bay Marina/Bayside Centre for a luncheon and awards ceremony. Their goal is to have 30 boats participate and host around 120 West Michigan area veterans. All charity proceeds from this event will benefit West Michigan area veterans.  The Salmon Assault features 2 fishing tournaments, a big fish contest and an award ceremony and luncheon. For more information, call Ed at 231-578-2733.

ForeShore Adventure Run
May 20 @ 8:30 am

Saturday, May 20, more than 500 people from across the state will visit the sandy shoreline of Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Beach to take on 20+ obstacles in the third annual ForeShore Adventure Run!  Ticket sales directly benefit the Muskegon Rescue Mission and its homeless shelters and food pantries.  The first runners hit the course at 8:30am with the last runners finishing at 11:00am. There are competitive and noncompetitive heats throughout the morning.  Muskegon Rescue Mission has provided food, shelter, clothing and spiritual direction for those in need since 1907.  For more information or to sign up, visit www.foreshore.org.

Car Show
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday, May 20, come to the 1st Annual Word of Hope Church Car Show!  Registration is $10 and begins at 9:00am.  The show begins at 10:00am with awards at 2:00pm.  There’ll be trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, as well as Pastor’s Choice and People’s Choice.  Admission is free!  There’ll be $1 hotdogs, kids’ games and face painting, too!  All proceeds will go toward the medical bills of a parishioner who needs a kidney transplant.  For more information, call Tony at 616-607-8820.

Creative Saturday
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Muskegon Center for the Arts members in creative idea exchanges, inspiration and camaraderie as you work on your own project the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Red Lotus Gallery.  “Creative Saturdays” are for ages 12 and up and are free to the public, but donations are always welcomed. Bring a new or current working project and your own supplies for your artwork; whether it be sewing, drawing or painting projects.  Artists’ trading cards are also available.  For more information visit  www.muskegonca.org.

Spring into Lakeside
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 20 from 10:00am-5:00pm, you’re invited to “Spring into Lakeside!”  This is an annual tradition in the Lakeside neighborhood featuring free entertainment, fun, contests and fantastic shopping specials from local retailers.  Enjoy the dog parade, sidewalk chalk contest, a free movie at Harbor Cinema, face painting, barbecue and so much more!  Learn more at www.lakesidedistrict.com or “Like” them on Facebook.

Lakeshore Scavenger Hunt
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

C.A.A.M.P., Community Awareness and Managing Pathways, Inc., presents the Lakeshore Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, May 20 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.  The top prize is $500!  The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple.  Free food and drinks will be provided at this event happening at Heaven’s Gate Church.  To register, call 231-750-7058 or 231-730-5287.  The registration deadline is May 6.

Victorian Tea
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The courtyard at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site will be the setting for a Victorian Tea on Saturday, May 20.  Participants will learn about Victorian Tea traditions which date back to the 19^th Century and hear about the differences between formal and garden teas.  England’s afternoon tea ritual is often credited to Anna, the 7^th Duchess of Bedford and a close friend of the Queen, who enjoyed a small meal late in the afternoon to help her last until her fashionably late dinner.

The event will include small finger sandwiches and desserts along with tea and other beverages served by members of the Shoreline Victorian Ladies Society. Guests are encouraged to wear a hat and a prize will be awarded to the person whose hat is judged the fanciest.  A tour of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site will also be offered.

There will be two seatings for the Victorian Tea: 10:00am – Noon and 1:00pm – 3:00pm.  The fee is $12 for members of the Lakeshore Museum Center, $15 for non-members, and $10 for 12 and under.  To register, call 724-5535 or visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org.

What Is Your Covering?
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Saturday, May 20 from 11:00am – 1:30pm, you’re invited to the Blue and Gold Room at Muskegon Community College for the spring women’s seminar, “What’s Your Covering?”  This seminar is designed to give women a day of networking, information and fun as you explore the covering that keeps you grounded.  Women wear many different hats; wife, mother, grandmother, sibling, counselor, financial adviser, home decorator, etc.  What does a woman need to help her keep it all together?  The goal of this seminar is to offer encouragement.  Speakers include Prophetess Shavaun Savage and Jennifer Wagenmaker.  The cost is $10 for individuals or $55 for a table of 6 and includes brunch and a hat show!  For more information, call Mary at 231-777-0348 or email mary.williams@muskegoncc.edu.

Story Time and Coloring! with Author Taylor Overbey
May 20 @ 2:00 pm

Saturday, May 20 at 2:00pm, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for Story Time and Coloring with award winning author Taylor Overbey!  Taylor’s books teach core values to children of all ages and books reach out to everyone in our country.   “We are divided socially, culturally, racially, politically-just about every way one could imagine. The ideas of working together, sharing, and giving are especially valuable today.”

For more information, call 231-894-5333.

The MCA – Red Lotus Gallery Open Mic Night
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Muskegon Center for the Arts presents Open Mic Night at the Red Lotus Gallery, located in the Century Building, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  If you have a love for the stage and can perform an activity such as music, anything theatrical, poetry or readings, you may want to express it here or just show up to watch the show.  There is always something new and unique to enjoy.  This event happens on the third Saturday of every month and is for persons 18 years and older.  This is a free event.  For more information, call (231) 206-0426.

Free Family Movie Night: Hook
May 20 @ 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 20 at 7:00pm, come to the historic Howmet Playhouse for Free Family Movie Night!  This time it’s “Hook!”  Steven Spielberg filters J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan through a distinctly 1990’s sensibility in Hook.  Peter Pan has become Peter Banning (Robin Williams), a 40-year-old mergers and acquisitions lawyer with a permanent scowl on his face and a cellular phone in his belt.  Banning has lost any memory of being Peter Pan, and he is also in danger of losing his wife Moira (Caroline Goodall) and two children, Jack (Charlie Korsmo) and Maggie (Amber Scott).  Peter and his family travel to London to visit Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith) who recalls Peter’s lost youth and asks him, “Peter, dear, don’t you know who you are?”  With Peter’s children asleep in the same bedroom where the original Peter Pan story began, there is a blinding flash.  Peter comes into the room to discover a note from Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman), informing Peter that he has kidnapped his children.  Granny Wendy now tells him who he really is and encourages him to re-discover his happy thoughts, transform himself into the Peter Pan of the past, and go rescue his children.  With the encouragement of Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts), Peter recalls the birth of his son and once again takes wing.  Then it’s off to Never Land to rescue his kids.  (Rated PG)

Free drinks and popcorn are included!  Presented by Carmichael Heating and Air Conditioning.  For more information, call (231) 894-4048.

Star Gazing Open House
May 20 @ 9:00 pm

The Muskegon Astronomical Society is a 501(C3) non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to enjoy and promote amateur astronomy.  The activities of the society give amateur astronomers opportunities to meet and share experiences with others interested in amateur astronomy.  The Society was founded in 1972, incorporated in 1978, and given 501(C3) non-profit status in 1987.  They have gone from a small dome in town to a multi-building complex at the Muskegon Wastewater System.  Today the society continues to flourish thanks to the hard work and dedication of its members.

You are invited to a Star Gazing Open House Saturday, May 20 at 9:06pm (sunset) at their observatory.  There is no charge.  They will be viewing the night sky with telescopes.  As you wait for night, you might get a tour of the facility or a presentation.  They’ll introduce you to amateur astronomy and have plenty of handouts on how to get started.  If an open house is cloudy, it’s cancelled.  If weather conditions are questionable, call (231) 777-1013 to find out the status of a particular event.

Come equipped!  Flashlights can be helpful for finding your way around in the dark, but should be kept directed toward the ground so as not to interfere with observing activities.  Insect repellent and warm clothing (particularly for feet, head and hands) are strongly encouraged during appropriate seasons.  While the clubhouse has heat and A/C, the rest of the facility is open to the night air.

If you wish to visit the facility at another date and time, wish to bring a group to an open house or wish to schedule a special open house, please contact them via email at mas@wmich-astro.org before the next regular meeting so they can schedule the manpower needed.

2017 S.S. Milwaukee Clipper Auction/Brunch
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sunday, May 21 from 11:00am-3:00pm, you’re invited to the 2017 S.S. Milwaukee Clipper Auction & Brunch at the Muskegon Country Club!  Live and silent auctions are from 11:00am-3:00pm with a chance to win a trip for 2 to go up in the tower of the Mackinaw Bridge!  A delicious lunch will be served from 11:00am-1:00pm.  There’ll also be door prizes, raffles and a cash bar.  Tickets are $30 to raise money for this national historic landmark!  For tickets or more information, call 231-722-2375 or 231-744-5101.

Auction Items:

• African Safari
• The Grand Hotel
• 2 Tickets to Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
• Trip for 2 to the top of the Mackinac Bridge
• Kayak
• Lake Express Tickets
• Port City Princess Cruis
• WBLU Day Sponsor

Body Works Yoga
May 22

Mondays in May, come to the Lakeshore Museum Center’s “Body Works” exhibit for a baby and toddler yoga!  Babies from newborn to 12 months will enjoy a special bond  with their adult through this relaxing yoga class, toddlers will learn yoga poses in a fun and engaging way.  Baby classes are from 11:15-11:45am and toddler classes are 12:00-12:30pm.

Remember to wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing.  Please arrive a few minutes early as class will start promptly.  Bring a yoga mat for adult and child to share for the baby class or two mats for the toddler class.  Please also bring a blanket for the child to use during the closing relaxation exercise.  The cost is $32 for a 4-week session or $10 for individual sessions.  Registration is required by calling 231-722-0278.

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Alter-Ego
April 14 @ 11:00 am – May 13 @ 5:00 pm
April 14 – May 13, come to Art Cats Gallery for the “Alter-Ego” show.  Watch what happens when a group of artists work outside their comfort zone and work in a different style, medium or event a different persona.  This exhibit will feature Lee Brown, John Hopson, Jeff Blandford, Chris Willis, Renae Hesselink, Mike Miesch, Louise Hopson, Lisa Wilkerson, Cat Jackson, Dee Dwight and Gloria Kirk-Hanna, as well as the mysterious ladies Kay Allen* and Marie DuBreuil*!  The artist meet and greet will be April 21 from 5:00 – 7:00pm.  For more information, call (231) 755-7606.

Freshwater Dunes Summit
May 7 @ 3:00 pm – May 8 @ 4:30 pm
Lauded by poets as the Midwest’s Grand Canyon or Yosemite, and named “the Most Beautiful Place in America,” our Great Lakes coastal dunes drive a thriving and diverse economy and offer a unique lifestyle!  May 5 – 8, the Freshwater Dunes Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn in downtown Muskegon.  Registration is now open for this first-time event welcoming outdoor adventurers, sand dune advocates, academic researchers and tourism professionals with a casual mix of recreation, information, and local food and beer, all in celebration of the beauty and value of our amazing natural asset.  It’s a chance to learn more about the dunes, connect with other people who research, advocate for, and promote their enjoyment, and get out and have some new dune adventures of your own.  For more information, call (517) 487-9539.  To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/freshwater-dune-summit-registration-32067319215.

Live at the Library
May 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday, May 8 at 6:00pm, come to Hackley Public Library for live music from The Carl Webb Band!  Together for 13 years, this band feature Carl Webb on vocals, guitar, harmonica and songwriting; Tom Hull on vocals and bass guitar; Bill DeMarse on harmony vocals, drums and percussion; and for selected gigs, John Jennings on saxophone.  Their  music is an eclectic blend of rock, blues and country. For more information, call (231) 722-7276.

Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Opening Ceremony & Reception: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
May 11 @ 5:30 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art will open Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian, an exhibition of national significance, on Thursday, May 11 with a Native American Blessing Ceremony at 5:30pm, followed by an opening reception. The event is free and open to the public.

Larry Romanelli, Tribal Ogema, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, will lead the traditional Native American Blessing Ceremony outdoors at the back entrance of the Muskegon Museum of Art.  After the ceremony, trained MMA docents will be on hand throughout the exhibition galleries and refreshments and cash bar will be available at the reception.

Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian explores the depth, breadth, and lasting cultural legacy of Edward Curtis’s monumental work. The exhibition, both survey and critique, tells the story of one of the most prominent photographers of his time who sacrificed everything for his work on The North American Indian, only to die in obscurity.  Curtis’s portraits of Native Americans and their landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals have become iconic over the past century, and not without controversy. The entire collection of 723 original photogravures from The North American Indian portfolio, along with all 20 volumes and Native American artifacts, will be on display May 11 through September 10, 2017.  Curtis undertook a 30-year desperate quest to create a historical record of what he believed to be a “vanishing race,” photographing Native Americans and documenting the rich and varied cultures of 117 named tribes, groups, and clans. Most of these tribes still survive today, despite half millennia of ordeals and obstacles.

A series of special programs will accompany the exhibition. Visit muskegonartmuseum.org for more information or call (231) 720-2571.

The Secret Garden – Unlocked
May 11 – May 13
May 11 – 13, come to the Beardsley Theater as West Michigan Home School Theatre presents, “The Secret Garden – Unlocked!”  Based on the classic novel “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this never-before-seen-or-heard adaptation will engage audiences of all ages.  Mary Lennox, a neglected and spoiled young girl, becomes orphaned and is sent to live with her distant and reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor.  Secrets abound at the manor, and Mary is left to discover not only these secrets, but also other truths as well.

Approximately 2 ½ hours in length, this debut production features original music and lyrics and is performed by the West Michigan Homeschool Theatre group. Snacks will be available for purchase from the Frauenthal during the intermission.  Additionally, flowers and candygrams for the cast members will also be available for purchase.  Tickets are $10. For more information, call 231-727-8001. May 11 and 12 @ 7:00pm, May 13 @  2:00pm and 7:00pm

Threads of Friendship Quilt Show
May 12 @ 10:00 am – May 13 @ 5:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 from 10:00am – 5:00pm, Patchers at the Lakeshore invite you to the Threads of Friendship Quilt show at the Fellowship Reformed Church at 4200 E. Apple Ave.  There’ll be more than 150 quilts on display, daily demonstrations, vendors, bed turnings, 2 raffle quilts, challenge quilts, a boutique, silent auction and lunch available for purchase.  Daily admission is $5.  For more information, like Patchers at the Lakeshore in Facebook.

Reception: “Watercolors” by James Johnson
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Experience the vivid watercolors of celebrated West Michigan artist James Johnson in the current exhibition the Reception Gallery of the Frauenthal Center.  The show which opened on May 2 will have a free public reception on May 12 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

A student of Kendall College of Art & Design and The Art Institute of Chicago, Johnson began a career as a commercial illustrator that spanned 30 years.  He also served in the United States Navy.  Since retirement in 2005, Johnson has taken to painting on location in West Michigan and in Key West, Fla.

Open through June 5, admission to the exhibition is free.  Guests may tour the reception gallery on weekdays from 11:00am – 5:30pm, with extended hours on show nights.  Exhibits are open to the public and admission is always free.

For more information about the Frauenthal Center and upcoming events, visit frauenthal.org or call 231-722-9750.

Port City Crit
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 13, come to downtown Muskegon for the Port City Crit, hosted by the Port City Criterium!  It will be a fun filled day of high intensity cycling races along a 0.8 mile circuit through the city streets.  Come and check out the one of the best venues for the newest race on the Michigan Cycling Calendar. A vibrant downtown environment provides the backdrop for this counter clockwise course with a short kicker and fast finishing stretch.

Criteriums are short, closed circuit races, usually under one mile in length and consist of many laps.  These races usually last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the skill level of the competitors.  Imagine it like a NASCAR race on bicycles, where you are always close to the spectators and fans as you race around the circuit.  There is a neutral pit in these courses that you can go to just in case you have a flat tire or mishap.  Challenging, fun, and you usually don’t have to venture that far from your car!  The first race begins at 10:00am and the last is at 3:30pm.

For more information, e-mail info@igniteyourevent.com or visit www.portcitycrit.com.

Bison, Bears, and Eagles Oh My!
May 13 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday, May 13 from 10:30am-2:30pm, families will enjoy activities at the Lakeshore Museum Center and Muskegon Museum of Art in conjunction with the Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian exhibit!  Children can participate in activities at each museum and enter a drawing for a gift basket.  At the Lakeshore Museum, they will learn about bears, touch a bear fur and see a real bear skull.  At the Museum of Art, there will be a bison related craft and a live eagle for children to see.  This is a free event.  For more information, call 231-722-0278.

West Michigan Ironmen Home Game
May 13 @ 7:00 pm
Michigan’s only professional indoor football team, the Ironmen strive to be champions in the community and champions in the arena. They strive to provide the highest level of competition and entertainment at an affordable price for the whole family.  Saturday, May 13 at 7:05pm, come to the L.C. Walker Arena as they take on the Omaha Beef!

Ticket Prices:

• $15.00 Adult Advance Rebar ( Rows A – D)
• $20.00 Adult Day Of Game Rebar ( Rows A – D)
• $8.00 Adult Advance Iron ( Rows E and up)
• $12.00 Adult Day of Game Iron ( Rows E and up)
• $7.00 Youth ( 10 and under) Advance Iron Only
• $9.00 Youth ( 10 and under) Day of Game Iron Only

STUDENT/SENIOR/MILITARY and BADGE PARTNER DISCOUNTS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE with Badge/ID Present

Mother’s Day Brunch at Bella Maria’s
May 14
Make your plans for Mother’s Day now at Bella Maria’s! Call 231-563-6914 for reservations.

Mother’s Day Brunch at SE4SONS
May 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day at SE4SONS!  Chef Sean and his team have an over the top buffet planned so you can show Mom how much she means to you!  Seating will be available from 11:00am-2:00pm.  Call 231-755-3737 for reservations or visit www.se4sons.net/upcoming-events for more information.

| Adults $29 | Kids (7-12) $14 | Kids (4-6) $7 | 3 & UNDER FREE |

Mother’s Day Brunch at Maranatha
May 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Each year, the chefs at Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference whip up an incredible gourmet menu for Mother’s Day!  Sunday, May 14 from 11:00am – 2:00pm, treat Mom to the finest cuisine around with this delicious brunch.  For tickets or more information, call 231-798-2161 or e-mail reservations@maranathamichigan.org.  Ticket sales will close at the end of business hours on Friday, May 12.

Free Tours for Moms at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 14 from 1:00-4:00pm, mothers can enjoy a free tour of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site in honor of Mother’s Day.  Take Mom to brunch and for a tour of the lumber barons’ mansions.  For other visitors, admission is $7 for adults and teens, $5 for 65 and older.  Admission is free for visitors 12 and younger.  For more information, call 231-722-7578.

Howling Harbor! Muskegon Artists’ Market
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Harbor Cinema hosts an indoor Artists’ Market every second Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.  The market features live performances by a variety of talented Muskegon performers as well as local artists and crafters.  For more information, call 231-375-5228.

Body Works Yoga
May 15
Mondays in May, come to the Lakeshore Museum Center’s “Body Works” exhibit for a baby and toddler yoga!  Babies from newborn to 12 months will enjoy a special bond  with their adult through this relaxing yoga class, toddlers will learn yoga poses in a fun and engaging way.  Baby classes are from 11:15-11:45am and toddler classes are 12:00-12:30pm.

Remember to wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing.  Please arrive a few minutes early as class will start promptly.  Bring a yoga mat for adult and child to share for the baby class or two mats for the toddler class.  Please also bring a blanket for the child to use during the closing relaxation exercise.  The cost is $32 for a 4-week session or $10 for individual sessions.  Registration is required by calling 231-722-0278.