Apr 25 Thursday
Through much of the nineteenth century, steam-powered ships provided one of the most reliable and comfortable transportation options in the United States, becoming a critical partner in railroad expansion and the heart of a thriving recreation industry. The aesthetic, structural, and commercial peak of the steamboat era occurred on the Great Lakes, where palatial ships created memories and livelihoods for millions while carrying passengers between the region’s major industrial ports of Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Toronto. By the mid-twentieth century, the industry was in steep decline, and today North America’s rich and entertaining steamboat heritage has been largely forgotten. Joel’s presentation, Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes, brings this era to life again.
Hosted online via zoom by the Leelanau Historical Society. Register with the "get tickets" link to receive the zoom link.
Mollie Moody will share this fascinating account of her father's experience as a tank commander in World War II. Capt. Maynard's posthumously published diary provides a unique, first-hand perspective of this momentous era. All proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to the VFW of Michigan.
Apr 26 Friday
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place hosts:
“Souper” Fridays
“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients in good living.”Louis P. De Gouy
Louis P. De Gouy (1876–1947), one of the world’s great cooks, apprenticed under his father, Jean H. De Gouy, Esquire of Cuisine at the courts of Austria and Belgium, and under the great Maître Escoffier. He served as Master Chef and Chef Steward in France, England, Spain, the United States, and many other countries. Best known for his 30-year career at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, Chef De Gouy was a founder of Gourmet magazine and the author of 16 cookbooks, including The Pie Book and The Soup Book.
Each Friday in April, from 5:00-7:00
The Menu:
Each week will feature different hearty, warming, homemade soups,
A refreshing salad,
A handmade & freshly baked bread,
A scrumptious dessert to sweeten your life.
We do the cooking. You get to enjoy great food and help “Bring History Alive”. To operate, we depend entirely on donations. We’re counting on you to help with this fund-raising event. [Minimum suggested free-will donation $10]The Main Museum will be open and there will be a different historical focus each Friday. Come join us for a night at the museum!
May 09 Thursday
“Lumber Era Ghost Towns Of Benzie: Gone But Not Quite Forgotten”Presented By: Jerry HeimanThursday, May 9th, 7:00 P.M.The Mills Community House And On Zoom
In The Late 1800’S, Benzie County Was Filled With Short-Lived Villages Built Around Large Sawmills. This Is The Story Of Two Of Them, Averytown And Edgewater, On Opposite Ends Of Big Platte Lake. We’ll Learn How And When They Began, Who Lived There, Their Life, And How The Towns Disappeared.
This presentation, part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, is open to all. It is held on the second Thursday of each month; admission is by donation, making it accessible to everyone. We recommend a donation of $ 5, but any amount is appreciated.To learn more about the May 9th lecture, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society’s website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.
May 18 Saturday
Discover Japanese Heritage and Culture!Representatives will tell the Japanese American Story and have Kimono, Doll, & Fan displays, present a Yukata dressing demo, and an Omusubi (rice balls) and Onigirazu (rice sandwiches) demo for taste sampling.
Join us for a memorable cultural experience that will awaken an appreciation of this rich heritage!COST: $5 Suggested Donation at the Door
Find it on our website at https://dewingscenter.org/whatsonor facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/315433874859388/
Dewings Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Arts & Culture & Community Events Center, led and operated entirely by volunteers. Support from donation revenue makes our events possible.
SATURDAY MAY 18 AT 7:00 PM - OLD ART BUILDING IN LELAND, MICHIGAN - BENEFITS OLD ART BUILDING - CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY MAGGIE PAVAO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION
HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION - 100 SEATS
$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. - and its innovative gem, The Nordic - endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.
Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen - and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters - Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.
Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
May 23 Thursday
What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O’Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions. Through several d/Deaf people telling stories in a unique game of telephone, the central mystery of "The Tuba Thieves" isn’t about theft of instruments; it’s about the nature of sound itself.
Dennos will provide space and time for community dialogue after the film for those who wish to stay.
This free film screening is part of our Indie Lens Pop-Up Series, featuring documentaries seen on PBS’s Independent Lens. Please register in advance. Limit of 34 people, please limit groups to four people.
Aug 09 Friday
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area's history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.
The fair is held at six of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. Each farm has a variety of artists, crafts, food, and activities for visitors. Click on the farm names below to see what's happening at each farm. A shuttle bus runs between the farms on a regular schedule during the fair, so you can park your car and easily get around to the different venues.
Arrive anytime between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Most people spend 3-4 hours at the fair.
Aug 10 Saturday