Event Calendar for Manistee, Mason, southern Benzie, western Lake, western Wexford counties and sometimes farther
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Email event items to us at any time for our online calendar. The deadline for our September issue is Aug. 13. Email items to: editor@freshwater-reporter.com. ALWAYS check with the venue (call ahead) before making plans to attend events. Despite our best efforts, errors occur. Click on the GREEN links to be taken to our advertiser’s website or for ticket information. PHOTO: “Off-We-Go” pastel painting by Marie Maria will be shown at Ludington’s Timeless Gallery beginning July 18 (public reception 4-7 p.m.) as part of the artist’s series of Ludington State Park landscapes she calls “Woods, Waves, Ways.” Marfia is a former publisher and a Freshwater Reporter advertiser.
FARMERS MARKETS (Scroll for Ongoing and Daily Events)
MONDAYS
Scottville Farmers Market
10am-3pm. Thru mid-Sept. Every other Monday in West Shore Bank parking lot, 107 W. State St. & along Main Street.
TUESDAYS
Honor Farmers Market
9am-2pm. Thru Aug. 25. Maley Park, 10579 Main St. (US-31)
WEDNESDAYS
Baldwin’s Pure Markette
3-6pm. Thru Sept. 2. Parking lot behind Jones’ Ice Cream, 858 Michigan Ave.
THURSDAYS
Elberta Farmers Market
8am-12pm. Thru Oct. 1. Penfold Park, 1098 Lakeside Blvd.
FRIDAYS
Ludington Artisan/Farmers Market
2-7pm. Thru Sept. 18. Legacy Plaza Pavilion, 112 N James St.
SATURDAYS
Frankfort Farmers Market
9am-1pm. Thru Oct. 17. Open Space Park, 800 Main St.
Manistee Farmers Market
9am-12pm. Thru Oct. 4. Wagoner Community Center, 260 Saint Mary’s Pkwy.
MUSIC SERIES (Scroll for Ongoing and Daily Events)
MONDAYS
Concerts in the Park, Onekama
7-9pm. Free/donations accepted. Thru Aug. 10. Onekama Village Park, 4701 Main St. Rain site: Onekama Schools cafeteria, 5016 Main St. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
10 Jake Slater
Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay, Elberta
7-9:15pm. Free. Thru Aug. 31. Waterfront Amphitheater, Elberta Waterfront Park, 1074 State Hwy. 168. Rain site: Waterfront Park Picnic Pavilion. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
10 Planet D Nonet
17 The Charlie Millard Band
24 Metro Soul Band
31 Jeff Haas’s Big Fun Electric Band
TUESDAYS
Shoreline Showcase, Manistee
7-9:15pm, Free/donations accepted. Thru Sept. 1. Rotary Gazebo, First St. Beach, Douglas Park, 100 S Lakeshore Dr. Rain Site: Orchard Beach State Park Shelter House, 2064 Lakeshore Rd. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
11 Planet D Nonet
18 The Charlie Millard Band
25 Metro Soul Band
WEDNESDAYS
Echo Through the Timber Concert Series, Baldwin
7-9:15pm. Free/donations accepted. Thru Sept. 2. Wenger Pavilion, 876 Michigan Ave. (behind Jones’ Ice Cream). Rain or shine. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
12 The Schrock Brothers
19 General Assembly Big Band
26 ArtSauce Quintet
LACA Summer Concert Series, Ludington
7-9pm, Free/donations accepted. Thru Sept. 2. Waterfront Park, 1122 S William St. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
12 Planet D Nonet
19 The Charlie Millard Band
26 Metro Soul Band
THURSDAYS
Live in the Plaza Music Series, Ludington
6-8pm, Free. June 4 – Sept. 17. Legacy Plaza, 112 N James St. Bring lawn chair.
AUG
6 Groovix Cube
13 Cheryl Wolfram
20 Mike Lenich
27 Greg Secor
Music in the Streets, Beulah
7-8:30pm. Free. June 25- Aug. 13. Downtown, 273 S Benzie Blvd. Bring lawn chair.
AUG
13 Sisters of Soul – Jenni Rae (Etta & Ella Tribute)
Summer Sounds Music Series, Thompsonville
7-9pm. Adults: $15 ADV, $20 door. 15 & under: Free. 1/4 mile hike to amphitheater. Bring a chair pad/lawn chair/blanket. Michigan Legacy Art Park, 7300 Mountainside Dr. Rain site is inside the resort there at Crystal Mtn. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/53sxyedy
AUG
13 Open Mic Event
Sunset Beach Bonfire Series, Ludington
8-10pm, Free. Bonfire & music. Stearns Park Beach, 420 N Lakeshore Dr. Bring chair/blanket.
AUG
20 Tim Krause – guitar & vocals
Upbeat Cadillac Music Series, Cadillac
7-9:15pm. Free/donations. Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, 100 S Lake St. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
6 Da’ Veonce and Da Funk Gang
13 Planet D Nonet
20 The Charlie Millard Band
27 Metro Soul Band
FRIDAYS
Live in the Plaza Music Series, Ludington
6-8pm, Free. Thru Sept. 18. Legacy Plaza, 112 N James St. Bring lawn chair.
AUG
7 Blue Water Ramblers
14 80 Cows
21 Almost Famous
28 Joe Stickney
Folk Fridays Music Series, Baldwin
7pm. Free/donations. July 31 – Aug. 21. Lake County Historical Museum, 915 N Michigan Ave. Bring lawn chair.
AUG
7 Lee Murdock “Land of Shining Waters,” a Celebration of Song
14 Rev. Robert Jones, “An Evening with Lead Belly”
21 B-Side Growlers, “toe-tappin’ American music”
Log Cabin Concerts, Kaleva
7pm. Free/donations accepted. August 7 – 28. Corner of Walta & Panu Streets. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
7 Mary Sue & Mark Schrock
14 Downtowners
21 Schrock Brothers
28 Pocket Change
Live at the Garden Summer Concert Series, Frankfort
7:30pm. $25. The Garden Theater, 301 Main St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3dn45jcz
AUG
14 Cruz Contreras and the Black Lilies
SATURDAYS
Sounds from the Forest Music Series, Baldwin
7-9:15pm. Free/donations accepted. Thru Sept. 5. Wenger Pavilion, 876 Michigan Ave. (behind Jones’ Ice Cream). Rain or shine. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
AUG
8 Da’Veonce & Da Funk Gang
15 Planet D Nonet
22 The Charlie Millard Band
29 Metro Soul Band
Friends of Ludington State Park Summer Series, Ludington
7pm, Free/donations. Amphitheater, Ludington State Park, 8800 West M-116. Bring lawn chair/blanket/bug spray. Rain venue: Lake Mich Beach House. MI Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry.
AUG
8 The Langford Lads
15 Christian Larumbe Trio
22 The Magic of Kevin (Magic Show)
29 Lee Murdock
ONGOING/RECURRING EVENTS (Scroll for Daily Events)
Thru Aug. 7
Local Critters Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Works by Patrick Clagett. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. oliverart.org
Thru Aug. 14
Woods, Waves, Ways: A Local Artist Paints the Ludington State Park, Ludington
Free. Pastel paintings by Marie Marfia. Timeless Picture Framing and Gallery, 103 E Ludington Ave. Read the story in our July issue, page 8, and online HERE.
Thru Aug 21
Nancy Foster Retrospective Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. U.S. landscape paintings. Read the story online HERE.
Thru Aug. 29
A Roll of the Dice Art Exhibition, Ludington
Free. Each participating artist rolled 3 dice to determine Mood, Color & Subject. Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St. Opening reception August 7, 4-7pm.
Thru Sept. 11
Summer Art Show, Arcadia
Free. Arcadia Community Center, 3586 Glovers Lake Rd.
“Out of Line” Art Exhibition, Manistee
Free. Artworks by James Stanton & Jim Scheussler. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. Opening reception Aug. 7, 5-7pm.
My Michigan Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Rick Koehler & Stan Myers capture that special Up North feeling with contemporary works in oil and watercolor. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. Opening reception August 7, 5-7pm. oliverart.org
Thru Sept. 18
Paintings by Jamey Barnard, Scottville
Manierre Dawson Gallery, West Shore Community College, Arts & Sciences Center, 3000 N. Stiles Rd. jameybarnardart.com
Aug. 15-Sept. 18
Jenni Bateman Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Multi-disciplinary artist tells stories using watercolor, acrylics, oils, textiles, collage, and the elusive process of painting on silks. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. oliverart.org
Aug. 29-Oct. 2
Field of Vision Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Artworks by Sandra Ackerman, Logan Hudson, Mark Mehaffey & Les Scruggs. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. Opening reception August 29, 5-7pm. oliverart.org
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23
Idlewild Float the Lake Sundays, Idlewild
1pm. Free. Join the local community to float Idlewild Lake in canoes, kayaks and row boats, weather permitting.
AUGUST DAILY EVENTS
August is National Peach Month and National Peach Pie Day is Aug. 24. Read the story in our current edition, in print now and online soon in Stories and our Full Issues links.
6-10
Onekama Days, Onekama
5k run/walk, 1-mile fun run, food, craft beer, art & craft fair, scavenger hunt, pig roast, parade, demolition derby, car show, fireworks & more. Event schedule: www.onekama.info/onekama-days-schedule See the ad in rotation on our website and on our Full Issue web page, newspaper page 6.
7
Mardi Gras Party, Idlewild
8pm-1am. $15. BYOB. Dress to impress. Music by DJ’s T-N-T Entertainment. Mid-Michigan Idlewilders Event Center, 19 Joy Ave. (corner of Forman Rd.)
7, 8
Hoxeyville Skies Music Festival, Wellston
12-10pm Friday, 11am-9pm Saturday. $126.80/adults/weekend. Free for kids 15 & under. Includes rustic camping. RV pass $50. Lineup of 18 performers. 11314 W 48 1/2 Rd, Wellston. Info/tickets: www.hoxeyvilleskies.com
7-9
Downtown Ludington Sidewalk Sales, Ludington
10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Downtown stores offer big savings throughout the weekend.
8
Guided Nature & Birdwatching Hike, Thompsonville
10-11:30am. Free with Art Park admission ($10 adults, $5 kids over 5 or $20 for families) Led by Angie Quinn. Meet at Mich. Legacy Art Park Trailhead, ¼ mile from parking area, rain or shine. Bring binoculars if avail. Check Facebook 1 hour prior for severe weather cancellation. Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.
Boston Tea Party Re-Creation, Ludington
10am-12pm. Free. In celebration of 250 years of our nation. Stearns Park, 950 W Ludington Ave.
Antique Tractor Pulling, Scottville
10am-2pm. Free for spectators. The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions dead weight tractor pulling for antique farm stock tractors. All tractors must have been built prior to 1956. Riverside Park, 700 S Scottville Rd.
Evening with the Collectors Fundraiser, Baldwin
5-8pm. $10. View 10 private collections & get 2 verbal antique appraisals. Lake County Historical Museum, 915 N Michigan Ave.
8, 9
Gold Coast Artisan Fair, Ludington
10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Rotary Park (City Park), 500 W Ludington Ave.
10
Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert, Ludington
7-8:30pm. Free. West Shore Civic Band presents an annual memorial band concert for former local band directors. Waterfront Park, 300 S William St. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
11
Weed the Park, Ludington
10am-12pm. Free. Volunteer to help AFFEW remove invasive plants. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Bring garden gloves, water. Meet at the gazebo at the end of Rath Ave. by Lincoln Lake. Cartier Park, 1254 N. Lakeshore Dr.
11-15
Western Michigan Fair, Ludington
Multi-day event with fun for the whole family. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W US-10. Info/schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yc23hr29
13
Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse, Ludington
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park, 8800 M-11. MI Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry.
13-15
Midwest Jet Pilot’s Boondoggle, Baldwin 10am-5pm, Free for spectators. Informal & laid-back. Over 100 RC (remote controlled) jets soar all weekend. Visit with pilots & stroll Pit Row. Music. Food & beverages avail. for purchase. Free parking. Baldwin Airport, 7668 M-37. Bring lawn chairs, sunglasses, cooler.
14
Ship Watch – American Cruise Lines Visit, Ludington
9:30am-6:30pm. Docking on outer West Wall of Waterfront Park, 300 S William St.
Technology in the Woods, Idlewild
2-6pm. $15. An easy-to-understand cyber security summit designed to help you protect yourself, your family, and your finances. Yates Township Hall, 6437 S. Nelson Rd. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y7tk49ya
In concert: Greggie and the Jets (Elton John tribute), Manistee
7:30-9:30pm. $20-50. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
14, 15
Frankfort Art Fair, Frankfort
Open 1-7pm, Friday. 10am-4pm, Saturday. Market Square Park, 420 Corning Ave.
15
Household Hazardous Waste & Pharmaceutical Collection Day, Manistee, Mason & Oceana Counties
9am-1pm. $15 suggested donation. Manistee Road Commission, 8946 Chippewa Hwy. (US-31), Bear Lake or Mason County Road Commission, 510 E State St. (US-10), Scottville or Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St, Hart. Info: manisteecd.org, mason-lakeconservation.org, oceanaconservation.org
16th Annual Suds on the Shore Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail Festival, Ludington
12-5pm. $50 ADV, $60 Door. 10 tokens & sample glass. Over 21 only. Local craft beers, wines, ciders, meads, cocktails, food trucks, and live music. Rotary Park (City Park) 500 W Ludington Ave. Tickets: sudsontheshore.com
In concert: Flo Rida wsg Cooper Alan, Manistee
7-10:30pm. $75. The outdoor venue at Little River Casino Resort, 2700 Orchard Hwy.
Coyote Crossing Music Series: Brother Maven , Cadillac
8pm. Coyote Crossing Resort, 8593 S 13 Rd. Info/tickets: coyotecrossingresort.com
15-16
Michigan’s Free ORV Weekend, Statewide
Michigan residents & out-of-state visitors can ride DNR-designated routes & trails without an ORV license or trail permit. ORV rules & laws still apply.
16-22
Northern District Fair, Cadillac
Carnival midway, rides, food, animals, live music, derbies, pie-baking contest & more. Wexford County Fairgrounds, 1320 N. Mitchell Rd. info/tickets: northerndistrictfair.org
19
Ludington Auto Club Cars & Coffee Car Meet
10am-1pm. Free and open to the public. NAPA Auto Parts, 3351 US-10. Coffee for purchase at the Meraki Coffee Truck.
Back to School Backpack Bonanza, Ludington
3-6pm. Free round of mini-golf, backpacks & school supplies to any Mason County students pre-K thru 12th grade, accompanied by parent or guardian. The event is limited to 400 students. Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf, 900 W Ludington Ave.
Beach Sweep & Green Drinks, Ludington
7-8pm, Free. Volunteer to help clean the beach. Meet at south concession stand at Stearns Park, 420 N. Lakeshore Dr. Gloves/bags provided. Drinks/networking after. BYO. No Glass.
20
Art of Giving Fundraiser & Gala, Frankfort
5-8pm. Donation of $500 – 2 tickets. Donation of $1000 – 4 tickets. Catered dinner, live music, mingling with OAC staff, board members, artists, sponsors. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. Tickets: oliverart.org
22
13th Annual Big Bear Butt Cruise, Kaleva
8am-9:30pm. Registration starts at $70 and includes breakfast, dinner on race day, T-shirt, campsite. 4 road rides avail: 60k, 130k, 170k, 210k. 4 gravel rides avail: 25k, 35k, 70k, 104k. All rides start and end at 8927 Puustinen Rd. Info/registration: BigBearButtCruise.com
4 Person Scramble Disc Golf Tournament, Scottville
8am. $25/player. Teams of 4 play 2 rounds. Labyrinth Course at West Shore Community College, 3000 N Stiles Rd. Info/register: discgolfscene.com
Benzie Symphony Orchestra, Benzonia
4pm. Suggestion donation of $15 adults/$10 seniors. Free for kids under 18. Soprano Emily Douglass performs works by Dvorak and Coonradt. Benzie Central High School auditorium, 9222 Homestead Rd.
Firemen’s Ball, Idlewild
5:30-11pm. $25. Dinner, music and raffles. Yates Township Hall, 6437 S. Nelson Rd.
S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruise, Ludington
8:30pm boarding, 9-11pm cruise. Tickets include food & live entertainment. Cruises sail rain or shine. Info/tickets: www.ssbadger.com
Garden Tractor Pulling, Scottville
11am-3pm. Free for spectators. The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions garden tractor pulling for both dead weight sled and transfer sled. Riverside Park, 700 S Scottville Rd.
23
Beach Volleyball Tournament, Ludington
8am-8pm. Stearns Park Beach, 421 N Lakeshore Dr.
Ludington Auto Club Cars & Coffee Meet
10am-1pm. Free and open to the public. NAPA Auto Parts, 3351 US-10. Coffee for purchase at Meraki Coffee Truck.
25
Talks, Tunes & Tours, Manistee
10am. Free. “The History of the U.S. Forest Service,” with speaker Barb Heidel, retired US Forest Service. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St.
Weed the Park, Ludington
6-8pm. Free. Volunteer to help AFFEW remove invasive plants. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Bring garden gloves, water. Meet at the gazebo at the end of Rath Ave. by Lincoln Lake. Cartier Park, 1254 N. Lakeshore Dr.
27
Coffee with the Councilors, Ludington
12pm. Free. Learn about city updates, share ideas & connect with city council members. Book Mark, 201 S Rath Ave.
First Person Stories & Songs, Manistee
10am. Free. “The History of Cars,” with Fred Colgren, educational director of the Giomore Car Museum. At Old Kirke Museum, 300 Walnut St.
MARJDI Annual Picnic, Manistee
5pm. Food, music & community. Lions Pavilion, First St. Beach, 249 Lakeshore Rd.
Sunset Beach Bonfire Series, Ludington
8-10pm, Free. Bonfire & music. Stearns Park Beach, 420 N Lakeshore Dr. Bring lawn chair/blanket.
27-30
7th Annual Forest Trail Music Festival, Free Soil
352 W. Forest Trail Rd. Weekend of camping, live music with 24 performers, tie-dye, yoga, campfire jams, craft vendors, and more. 352 W Forest Trail Rd. Info/tickets: www.foresttrailmusic.com
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NOTE: The Manistee County Fair was in late July to early Aug. Our printed calendar got it “wrong.” Apologies for the error and inconvenience. Always contact the event hosts or check their website before you leave home.
Karen Curlee, Manistee
7:30pm. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
Summer Get Down at the Garden, Frankfort
7:30pm. Doors open 6:30pm. $25. Featuring Jenni Rae, Andrew Dost, Vivian Barrett & many more. The Garden Theater, 301 Main St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y9cy9rmd
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Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse, Ludington
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park. 8800 M-116. Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Frankfort
3-5pm. Free. Registration at Frankfort Beach at the turnaround. Free kite to first 100 participants. Rain date August 30. Info: 231.352.7251
In concert: The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute), Cadillac
8pm. Coyote Crossing Resort, 8593 S 13 Rd. Info/tickets: coyotecrossingresort.com
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Grant Twp. Fire Department Chicken Dinner, Free Soil
11am-3pm. Car show, raffles, T-shirts. Grant Twp. Hall, 835 W. Hoague Rd.
31
Paw Patrol Lights and Sirens Party, Ludington
1-2:30pm. Free. Mason County District Library, 217 E Ludington Ave. in the library parking lot & north of the alley on Rowe St.
International Overdose Awareness Day, Ludington
4-6pm. A community-centered event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness. Waterfront Park, 300 S. William St.