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The Will Marsh-led Integration Ensemble will perform an immersive and unique ninety-minute show at the Oliver on August 17th at 5:00 pm.

Will Marsh is an internationally acclaimed sitarist, guitarist, and composer who will be joined by Crispin Campbell, Josh Mellinger, and Patrick Booth to present a unique blend of instrumentation, genres, and styles, spanning diverse influences.

Acclaimed producer Ben Leinbach described Will and The Integration Ensemble as “Ravi Shankar jamming with the Buena Vista Social Club!”

The popular Bayside Concert Series returns this summer to the Petoskey waterfront! This free, family-friendly series of outdoor concerts will take place Sunday evenings from 5–7 PM, July 6 through August 31, on the Promenade near the waterfront clock tower.

The series, co-sponsored by Big Water Creative Arts and the City of Petoskey, features an exciting lineup of local musicians performing a variety of styles — all with a stunning view of Little Traverse Bay.

2025 lineup:
July 6 – Two Track Mind
July 13 – Eric Dane Jaqua
July 20 – Steel & Wood
July 27 – The Real Ingredients
August 3 – Michelle Chenard
August 10 – Kevin Johnson
August 17 – Lara Fulford
August 24 – Laura Crowe
August 31 – Continuous Imposition

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great music on the bay. No tickets or registration required.

For more information, visit: www.bigwatercreativearts.org or petoskey.recdesk.com.

Concert featuring Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe who draws from both her Irish and American roots.

The Chalfonte Theatre welcomes award-winning singer-songwriter Kitty Donohoe to The Platform, its live performance stage, for a special evening concert on Tuesday, August 19th.

Known for her warm presence, moving songwriting, and rich folk tradition, Kitty brings decades of musical storytelling to Elk Rapids for what promises to be a memorable performance. Tickets are only $12 for members and $15 for non-members and are available now online and at the Chalfonte Theatre box office located at 205 River St, Elk Rapids. Go to www.chalfontetheatre.org for tickets, to listen to Kitty’s music, and more.

With a style that blends Americana, Celtic, and roots influences, Kitty’s songs explore everything from personal reflection to political landscapes—always with emotional depth and lyrical grace. The Lansing State Journal says she “can set an audience on fire,” and her fans know her for being both deeply talented and genuinely relatable.
Although once a shy performer, Kitty credits her growth to “getting out there and doing it”—a journey that’s brought her to major stages and intimate venues alike, earning her a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Tickets are only $12 for members and $15 for non-members and are available now online and at the Chalfonte Theatre box office located at 205 River St, Elk Rapids. Go to www.chalfontetheatre.org for tickets, to listen to Kitty’s music, and more.

An Interlochen Arts Academy graduate and Berklee College of Music drop-out, Sierra spent her early twenties splitting time between Nashville, TN and her home state of Michigan, touring both as a solo act and fronting a trio.

In 2022 she released a string of singles written and recorded in Nashville that earned several big playlist placements and features in indie music blogs, being noted as "heart-ache to dance to." Swirling around the edge of all things alternative, the first releases of i.am.james. are an unusual cocktail of captivating melodies and heart-bearing lyrics tied together in a sonically lush vibe. i.am.james. embarked on a lengthy summer tour in 2022 reaching crowds both large and small across the midwest with acoustic versions of these releases.

After returning to her Northern Michigan roots in 2023, Sierra began recording her first full length project with the help of Michael Dause of TreeTone Studios. Recorded in a cottage deep in the snow covered woods of Northern Michigan, the project reflects this scene; intimate and transformative, drawing sonic influence from artists like Pinegrove, KT Tunstall, and Maggie Rogers. The project is reflective of the contemporary folk and indie rock sound i.am.james. delivered while on a 2024 summer tour, with performances at major Michigan music festivals like Bliss Festival and Wheatland Music Festival.

The project is set to release in 2025 and be accompanied by a midwest summer tour.

The Northport Community Band will feature well-known Northport pianist and organist Bobbie Lange at this concert. Bobbie and her husband, retiring Pastor Jerry Lange, are moving in six months, so this is a chance to hear her in some virtuoso playing, including Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and other showcase piano pieces.

Tickets available at the door.

The popular Bayside Concert Series returns this summer to the Petoskey waterfront! This free, family-friendly series of outdoor concerts will take place Sunday evenings from 5–7 PM, July 6 through August 31, on the Promenade near the waterfront clock tower.

The series, co-sponsored by Big Water Creative Arts and the City of Petoskey, features an exciting lineup of local musicians performing a variety of styles — all with a stunning view of Little Traverse Bay.

2025 lineup:
July 6 – Two Track Mind
July 13 – Eric Dane Jaqua
July 20 – Steel & Wood
July 27 – The Real Ingredients
August 3 – Michelle Chenard
August 10 – Kevin Johnson
August 17 – Lara Fulford
August 24 – Laura Crowe
August 31 – Continuous Imposition

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great music on the bay. No tickets or registration required.

For more information, visit: www.bigwatercreativearts.org or petoskey.recdesk.com.

OMP's very own Mary Sue Wilkinson will perform a special children's concert.

Fiddleheads presents: Artist in Residence Series with host, Sierra Cassidy.

The series kicks off on June 19th and is every other Thursday from 5:30-8pm through the summer (6/19-9/25). Local musician and host, Sierra Cassidy kicks off each concert with a 30 minute set to be followed by a rotating touring, but Michigan- based singer-songwriter.

The events are free, outdoors, and family-friendly. We are encouraging folks to come have dinner at Fiddleheads and enjoy a night of free music and community.

August 28th artist is A to Z

This is rain or shine series!

Get ready for a music fest extravaganza Labor Day weekend with 3 music stages celebrating the rich sounds of Cousin Curtiss, Benzie Playboys, Whiskey Wolves of the West, Dobros Heal the World, The Ride with Jake Allen and more at the Minnehaha Brewhaha Music Festival, located at Arcadia Marine 17073 Northwood Hwy, Arcadia Michigan
 
Featuring 14 local bands, 60+ craft brews, food trucks, kids’ activities and 5k & 15k races. Camping at the festival available.

SATURDAY 8/30/25 - ADULTS - $25 IN ADVANCE, $30 AT THE DOOR; INCLUDES ALL DAY ACCESS

KIDS 12 AND UNDER - FREE

Visit Music Moves Me (https://www.music-moves-me.org/) for tickets or more information.