Jul 26 Friday
On July 26th at 10-11:30 am we will meet at the Jeff Lamont Preserve for a short walk to the area where we will experience the art of leaf rubbing. All supplies will be provided. The art is fun to do and the results are quite surprising! During the work shop the kids will learn the names of the leaves and match them with the trees. We will talk about trees and how they fit into the canopy of the woods. A plant press will be on hand for demonstration.
There are no facilities on site. We will have a trowel and paper available. Please bring insect repellent.We are looking forward to this event!
Summer Garden Walk: July 26, 2024
Once again Fr. Kenneth Stachnik is opening his beautiful 2-acre garden in Cedar Michigan for a summer Garden Walk opportunity to benefit St. Philip Neri Parish in Empire Michigan. The Garden Walk will occur this year on Friday July 26 beginning at 4:00 PM and you will be able to leisurely stroll the garden until 8:00PM. There will be refreshments and food items available in the garden. Popular Local entertainer Luke Woltanski will be providing music for the event.
Fr. Ken’s Garden is well known for it’s beauty and is even more beautiful this year and showcases the countless hours of work to make the 2 acres of floral vistas stunning. Previous garden walk participants have always given excellent reviews of the garden and the experience. Please join Fr. Ken as she shows off his labor of love.
Come visit the Boardman River Nature Center for after-hours fun! Be a nature detective and complete an educational scavenger hunt and learn about Michigan Animals and ecosystems through the soft glow of lanterns!
Registration: Free. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Glamour, Glitter & Glitz is a two-day event featuring a Friday night ticketed reception that will include a silent auction of gently used fine jewelry, including 14K gold, sterling silver, assorted real gem stones, and more. Reception tickets include a complimentary glass of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and the first chance to buy hundreds of donated necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings, as well as purses, coats, and other accessories. In addition to a variety of fine jewelry, costume jewelry, and accessories, Saturday’s free admission sale will also include an auction featuring donated items from local businesses and artisans.
All funds raised by Glamour, Glitter & Glitz will go directly toward the purchase of a bike bookmobile. Any extra funds raised will support other programs, such as book clubs, summer reading, the Library of Things, and more. The cost of hosting the two-day fundraiser will be offset by the generosity of donors and sponsors who will be recognized and acknowledged at the event.
Tickets are $30 per person and are available at the Elk Rapids District Library or online at www.friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary.org. The public sale is Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, contact the Friends at info@friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary.org.
Bourbon and Brass are an energetic and creative brass quintet formed in 2020 with the mission to serve the community with engaging and innovative performances. This special event will be held outside on the grounds of the Oliver Art Center. Refreshments and Iron Fish Distillery cocktails will be available.
In the case of rain, the concert will be moved inside the Oliver Art Center
Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm.
Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!
Enjoy a delightful performance in the Art Park's unique forest amphitheater from Trillium Groove.
Native to Northern Michigan, Trillium Groove is a female-forward trio that plays all the classics you know and love, as well as their own original music. From jazz, to soft rock, to indie pop and more, they are sure to have something for everyone. Ruby (keys), SkyeLea (guitar and ukulele), and Keagan (percussion) blend their own unique styles to create a groove that is their own in three-part harmony.
Event Details
Arrive early to allow for the 1/4-mile hike to amphitheater.Concert starts promptly at 7:00 PMSeating is rustic, bring a chair, cushion, or blanket if you’d like!If inclement weather, we will hold the event indoors at Crystal Mountain.
TicketsPurchase advance tickets with this form: $15Kids 12-and-under: FreeTickets will be available for purchase at the door: $20There is not a printed ticket. Your registration will be confirmed at the will-call table at the event.
Ballet in Traverse City, Michigan?! July 26-27, 7 pmTickets on sale now!
Laugh the night away with a fun evening of professional dance at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City! Deos Ballet embarks on its first-ever tour to the area with a mixed repertory program featuring guest choreography, stunning ballet, and our original (and hilarious!) adaptation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"! Grab the whole family for an experience that'll be sure to help you make a NEW memory this summer. Learn more at deosballet.com!
The multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The Pacifica Quartet is a world-renowned ensemble in the prime of a distinguished career. Their program in Cheboygan will include works by George Walker, Shostakovich, and Dvorak's masterpiece the "American" quartet.
Jul 27 Saturday
Patrick’s Ride for Norte started with Patrick Cotant riding 100 miles to raise awareness and critical financial support for Norte. Over the past five years, more and more riders have joined him! Today, Patrick’s Ride for Norte is our biggest fundraiser of the year. He and his friends have raised $50,000 to get more kids on bikes and connect with their community in northern Michigan.
If you're not interested in riding but looking to support, we're looking for volunteers to assist at sag stops, drive the rescue van, or help cook at the park.
Donate to a support a rider here: https://www.norteyouthcycling.org/patrick-heavy-ride-1