In 2023, Tulip City Walls installed five (5) murals around Columbia Avenue, highlighting the diverse communities within the Eastcore neighborhood. Nearly 2,000 neighbors, Holland residents, and out-of-town guests visited over the course of the four-day event. This years Tulip City Walls Mural Festival will be 3 days Sept 6-8th, 2024. The vision of Tulip City […]

Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Lansing Women’s Club a walking tour will be held of important sites in downtown Lansing with connections to pioneering women in the city. It will cover the gamut from authors to elected officials. The tour will be led by Valerie Marvin, State Capitol […]

Join us on the lawn behind the library as Reg Pettibone, a traditionally raised Native American from the HoChunck Nation, both educates and entertains! Through narration, song stories, and various dances accompanied by his family, Reg gives the audience a better understanding of true native culture. This presentation is highly recommended for all ages. *This […]

The Pulse Quartet is an award-winning undergraduate saxophone quartet at Michigan State University studying under Professor Joseph Lulloff. They perform a diverse range of repertoire that will engage and inspire any given audience while breaking down the proverbial barrier between the audience and the performer. This residency is a collaboration with Interlochen Public Radio called […]

Join the Fennville District Library for a magic show by Brad Lancaster as part of their Summer Reading Program! 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.

Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Gemini! This group is an act you don't want to miss. They write and play acoustic music for children and families, celebrating the fun, warmth, and humor of family life. Get ready to enjoy a concert filled […]

The West Michigan Concert Winds, an award-winning Concert Band will perform Jazz and American favorites on the final concert of their July Wednesday night series. Their guests, The Langford Lads, a sonically stunning trio, where the intersection of Irish, Old-time, and Folk music meet. Featuring guitar, mandolin, tenor band, whistle, flute and vocals perform a […]

The circus is coming to town. . .circus camp that is. Artists from Cirque Amongus will offer instruction in 5 different skills for kids who will then present a show for their families. Space is limited. Registration required. Minimum age 6. This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National […]

Enjoy a free concert from the talented Jimmy Savage Band outdoors at the Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, MI. 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 […]

Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Guy Louis! Guy uses a variety of instruments for his performances, such as acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, and ukulele. Songs are drawn from all genres, including his own songs, and each show is designed for the […]

Nat Spinz from the Motley Misfits will demonstrate and lead teens grades 6-12 in an energetic hula hoop dancing class. Make sure you wear comfy clothes you move in! Hula Hoops will be provided. This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan […]

Help us send "In the Neighborhood" into the history books!  After the Detroit Historical Museum closes at 5pm. Join us at Breakers Covenant Church International (formerly Temple Beth El) for light refreshments and the energizing Klezmer sounds of Klezundheit. Hastings Street has never sounded so good! Registration is required; register online here. Funding for this program […]

This event takes place July 13-14, 11:00am-5:00pm each day. First conceived in 2009 by Bill Ayers, a Quaker who was public works director for the Village of Vandalia, Underground Railroad Days celebrates the heritage of Vandalia as part of the Underground Railroad.  URSCC and Vandalia partner in the weekend celebration the second weekend in July. […]

Our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, "In the Neighborhood," is all about the daily lives of newcomers to Detroit.  From its 1701 origins through today, Detroit has been enriched by and depended on immigrants.  In partnership with JCRC/AJC, our panel discussion considers immigration’s continuities and changes over time.  You’ll be amazed by what you learn! Registration […]

You and your group of adventurers have been stopped by this magnificent dragon. The dragon proclaims you need to be tested in a battle of skill and wit. If you fail, your village will be destroyed and burnt to a crisp. But, if you succeed, you and your friends will live to see another day. […]

R4's annual festival returns to the PlaneWave Campus in Adrian, Michigan for this year’s Fourth of July weekend and includes a day of live music, family events, and food & drink, all capped off with a community fireworks display. This free event will be held Saturday, July 6 and run from 2:00 pm until the […]

Dig into a fascinating piece of our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, "In the Neighborhood!"  In 1907 Louis Schlussel opened a bathhouse at the corner of Alfred and St. Antoine streets, featuring Detroit’s first documented mikveh (Jewish ritual bath).  Come learn about the 2019 archaeological dig that recovered bathhouse artifacts. Following the lecture, attendees are invited to view […]