In communities across Michigan, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike. MI Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through community project grants, Museum on Main Street, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.
Song of the Lakes is a band not afraid to show their emotions as they belt out sea shanties, seduce you with a sultry Brazilian melody, or break your heart with a bittersweet ballad. The band made itself a name with sea shanties and Irish melodies in the early 1980s, but their range has widened […]
Join Story Artist, Jen Strauss as the Portage Lake District Library Sings Their Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! 2023 will be Jen’s 30th year of creating Library Programs for children, teens & adults using the National Summer Reading theme. A former teacher, […]
Join the City of Clawson for a fun, educational, and interactive event for the whole family and a celebration of the reading accomplishments of the young readers in the Clawson community. The Summer Reading participants are preschool- through high school-aged from in and around Clawson, Michigan. The City of Clawson has partnered with Lori Fithian […]
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.
The Garden Theater is excited to announce that they will be welcoming Traverse City Dance Project back to their stage for our Summer 2023 Season! They will be hosting a FREE dance performance showcasing some of the best talent in the country. TCDP is Northern Michigan’s only professional dance company. A bit about them, “The […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Expand your culinary & gardening skills through easy-to-grow edible flowers and herbs! Try some and take home a seed to get started! Led by local farmer and chef, Austin Kane from Huss/CINO! Sign up is recommended, contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 This program is hosted by Three Rivers Public Library in partnership with […]
Join the Hamburg Township Library for the Adult Summer Reading 'Cruisin' Through the Decades: 60s, 70s & 80s' Live Music Concert Series. In June there will be music of the 60s, in July music of the 70s and in August the music of the 80s. This is an outdoor concert that will take place by […]
This fun and educational animal show is presented by the John Ball Zoo! Presenters will showcase a variety of animals for families, while discussing the ways in which animals connect to us, to each other, and to their environments. Families will learn about wildlife conservation through hands-on learning experiences. This program will be held at […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Learn about falconry from local, Michael Evans, and meet his hawk! Sign up is recommended, contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 This program is hosted by Three Rivers Public Library in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities […]
Presented by River City Puppets. The librarian is on the hunt for a story eating bookworm. Hilarious tales come to life as he strives to replace the stories before they’re all gone. Giant puppets, music, and masterful storytelling come together to delight both the audience and one hungry bookworm. Funding for this program was provided […]
This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]
This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Join Three Rivers Public Library for a social history of beer, wine, and spirits by Dr. Thomas Henthorn. Discover the history behind your beer, wine, and distilled spirits while you try a 10 oz. cream ale! *Sign up is required due to limited space. Contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 to sign up!
CONCERT POSTERS INDIVIDUAL (dragged) Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.
This annual festival, co-sponsored by URSCC and the Village of Vandalia, celebrates the UGRR in this community. URSCC hosts guided tours of the Kentucky Slave Raid of 1847, open houses at three UGRR sites, Civil War soldiers encampment, displays, and music. The Village of Vandalia sponsors vendors, food, and a community church service on Sunday […]