Community Calendar

Music Midweek Series May 2026 featuring Dr. Barbara Slagel: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Join us for our final Music Midweek of the 2026 season featuring Dr. Barbara Slagel, Central’s very own pianist and organist. Dr. Slagel will lead us in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 20, at 6 pm, in the Sanctuary.
“… be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Come prepared to hear and to sing!

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Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

The acclaimed Americana and Celtic music duo Switchback will return to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, May 21, 2026, bringing an evening of energetic acoustic music to downtown Elk Rapids during Memorial Day weekend. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m., featuring two lively 45-minute sets.

Switchback—featuring Brian FitzGerald and Martin “Marty” McCormack—has built an international reputation for blending traditional Celtic roots with Americana and bluegrass influences, delivered through tight vocal harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and engaging storytelling.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door if available. The first 50 tickets sold will receive priority VIP seating. Children 12 and under are $7, and youth ages 13–17 are $12.50.

The Chalfonte Theatre is located at 205 River Street in downtown Elk Rapids. Tickets and additional information are available through the Elk Rapids Cinema box office and online at the Chalfonte Theatre. For more information about this and other upcoming events visit www.chalfontetheatre.org

This event is an opportunity for neighbors in the greater Empire/ Glen Lake community to get together around local food and music, while supporting the Empire Area Community Center (EACC) and LIFT (Leelanau Investing for Teens). The music begins at 1:00 p.m. and will end by 7:00 p.m. in the Backyard of Lively Acres at 3805 W. Empire Highway.

The event is free and open to the public, and all musicians are donating their time to help raise funds for these groups. Ian DeGraaf and Emily Alt will co-emcee the event, and share information about the good work of both LIFT and EACC, as well as encourage students from LIFT and other community members to share music, spoken word or other talents at the breaks between scheduled performances.

All profit above food costs will be donated and split between LIFT and EACC. Chips, non-alcoholic drinks and other snacks from the market will also be available for sale.

For more information about NeighborFest, contact Jim Lively at 231-360-7222.
To learn more about LIFT, contact Audrey Luksch at 231-313-5803.
To learn more about EACC, contact Bill Lustig at 269-501-721.

Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile.

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

CRISPIN CAMPBELL- CELLO (of Interlochen and the Neptune Quartet)
JOE WILSON- DOBRO (of Steppin In It)
STEVE STARGARDT- PIANO (of the Traverse City Philhamonic Jazz Orchestra)
JEREMY COHEN – Guest Violinist

THE DEEP SOUL OF THE CELLO,
THE HIGH LONESOME SOUND OF THE DOBRO
THE FLOWING HARMONY OF THE PIANO

INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF INTERLOCHEN POET MICHAEL DELP (AKA THE MAD ANGLER) THE BAND EXPLORES AN UNCANNY REGION WHERE A CLASSICALLY BASED CELLIST, A BLUEGRASS DOBRO PLAYER AND A JAZZ PIANIST FIND COMMON GROUND IN AN EVER-CHANGING MUSICAL CONVERSATION.

GIVING A NOD TO BACH, SOME DEEP ROOTS BLUES AND AMERICANA , WITH A NATURAL CONNECTION TO JAZZ STANDARDS, THE MAD ANGLER TRIO TAKES YOU ON A LISTENING ADVENTURE NOT TO BE MISSED.
FROM KEY WEST TO TC- BAROQUE TO ROCK

Tickets can be purchased at MyNorthTickets.com or by visiting musichouse.org

The Rhubarbary House Concert Series, in its 17th year, celebrates live music in concert at our home north of Harbor Springs, MI.

We request a $20 per person donation, and all proceeds go to the artists. Attendees may bring a treat to pass during our intermission and drinks of their choice.