Michigan Humanities

The League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen
2023-08-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Three Rivers Public Library, 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
Join Three Rivers Public Library for a celebration of the local women that helped influence the next generation of women to become physicians, lawyers, professors, and activist ecologists! 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 or the aforementioned entities.

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series - Descarga Musical playing Norteno, Tierra Caliente and Colombian Cumbia
2023-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan, 49450
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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.

Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe
2023-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park, 428 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307
PaleoJoe will take the Big Rapids community on a trip back in time to learn about prehistoric animals and plants. This program will be located in the Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park.

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.

Live From the Carriage Barn Stage featuring The Hackwells
2023-08-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 228 S. Ridge St, Port Sanilac, MI, 48469
Join the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum for the 2nd annual concert series! The Hackwells are an Americana/folk/country band. Each member of the band writes and sings lead. They sing about prison graveyards, flea market beauty queens, and other people’s faults. They’re known for alternative country music, delivered with a bit of swagger.

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.

ASR Cruisin' Through the Decades: Live Music: 80s - Miranda and the M80s
2023-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan, 48139
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 the Library in the park area by the pavilion. Bring a friend! Bring a blanket or settle in on your own lawn chair and listen to some great music from the 1960s. Bring your own Carry-Out and enjoy the fun! Tacos El Mariachi Loco Food Truck will be at this event.
Enjoy the music of the 1980s with ‘Miranda and the M80s’. The band is out of the Lansing area is looking forward to coming down our way.
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.

Motown Eagles Tribute Band Concert
2023-08-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48362
Motown Eagles, Detroit’s premier Eagles tribute band since 2016, performs the iconic hits of the Eagles. Join Orion Township Library as they share the timeless music of the Eagles outside on the library’s back lawn. In case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors.

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.

WNIT Movie: Then, Now, and Always... The St. Joseph River Story
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Three Rivers Public Library, 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
Discover the St. Joseph River with Three Rivers Public Library! Snacks provided.
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 or the aforementioned entities.

Song of the Lakes
2023-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Ironwood Theatre, 113 E Aurora St, Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
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 in the 40-year span the band has been together. They’ve delved into acoustic rock, Latin, jazz, and what they call Great Lakes World Music. No matter what you decide to call the band’s music, you’ll love the revival quality that runs through all the songs. Their music is uplifting and transcending. It will take you to a different place, and you’re probably going to want to stay there. The band members – Lisa, Mike and Ingemar – live the good life and sing the praises of the gorgeous Great Lakes. The band has six recordings to its credit, all with a tasteful mix of original and traditional songs.

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.

Portage Lake Summer Reading Program - Jen Strauss
2023-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Portage Lake District Library, 58 Huron St., Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
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, Jen discovered the power of story to motivate and inspire her students. In 1993, she created her business, Story Be Told and has been enriching over 300 audiences a year with her own unique brand of energy-injected performances, workshops,
trainings and keynote.

2023 Summer Reading Family Party - Drummunity
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Ct, Clawson, Michigan, 48017
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 to bring her amazing Drummunity drum circle program to the Clawson library for the end of summer reading event.

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.

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series – Live Bait playing Jazz, Blues and Originals
2023-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan, 49450
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.

Traverse City Dance Project Performance
2023-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Garden Theater, 301 Main St, Frankfort, MI, 49635, United States
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 mission of the Traverse City Dance Project is to produce and present professional dance in Northern Michigan and beyond. We seek to develop, support & amplify the voice of the dance artist in our society. We commission new music for dance and use live music whenever possible. The TCDP is committed to expanding our reach to underserved audiences and ensuring that our programs are accessible and affordable to all.”
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.

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Allendale Township Summer Concert Series - Sweet Justice
2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Allendale Community Park, 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401, United States
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.
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

Growing Edible Flowers & Herbs
2023-07-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Three Rivers Public Library, 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
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 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 or the aforementioned entities.

ASR Cruisin' Through the Decades: Live Music: 70s - Rook
2023-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan, 48139
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 the Library in the park area by the pavilion. Bring a friend! Bring a blanket or settle in on your own lawn chair and listen to some great music from the 1960s. Bring your own Carry-Out and enjoy the fun! Tacos El Mariachi Loco Food Truck will be at this event.
Enjoy the music of the 1970s with ‘Rook’. The band is led by local musician Scott Christopher who also runs the Buzztop Studios Music School on Kress Rd in Hamburg Township. The opening act for ‘Rook’ will be the music school’s student performing band.
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.

John Ball Zoo to You Program
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Melvindale Public Library, 18650 Allen Rd, Melvindale, Michigan, 48122
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 the Kiwanis Reading Park behind the Melvindale Library.

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.

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series - Sunchaser
2023-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Allendale Community Park, 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401, United States
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.
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.

Discover Falconry
2023-07-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Three Rivers Public Library, 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
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 or the aforementioned entities.

The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm
2023-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Chesterfield Township Library, 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, 48051, United States
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 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 Summer Winds Present An Irish Summer’s Eve with the Langford Lads
2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Heritage Landing, 1050 7th St, Muskegon, Michigan, 49440
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 beautiful Heritage Landing bandshell in downtown Muskegon, feature local food trucks, and are free for all attendees.
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.

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series - Neil Woodward
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Allendale Community Park, 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401, United States

Suds and Civilization
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Useless Creatures Brewing Company, 41 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
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!

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series - Black River Band playing Rock, Country and Originals
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan, 49450
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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.

Underground Railroad Days
2023-07-08 11:00 - 2023-07-09 17:00 | Village of Vandalia, 18035 State St, Vandalia, Michigan, 49095
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 morning. The James E. Bonine House, Bonine Carriage House, and the Stephen Bogue House will be open for tours. New this year is the opening of third floor of the Bonine Carriage House, where freedom seekers were sheltered after 1850. Admission and parking are free.

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series -Michael and Sophia McIntosh
2023-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan, 49450
Don’t miss the powerhouse father/daughter duo!Michael McIntosh is a gifted vocalist & guitarist, A Kalamazoo native, Michael has been a part of one of Kalamazoo’s most popular bands…’Drop 35′ for many years. From the first song, it becomes obvious that Michael has the vocal and guitar chops to warrant such a large and loyal fan base. But, it’s not just his musical talents that win over his audiences. Michael’s energy and personality shine through as well. His material covers everything from R&B, motown, pop, classic rock, and much more.Michigan Native Nashville Recording Artist Sophia McIntosh was born and raised into a musical family. As a result, Sophia has been singing and performing since she was very young. At age sixteen, she is an accomplished Singer Songwriter and Pianist with maturity well beyond her years. Sophia’s vocal range extends five full octaves. Industry leaders describe her tone as similar to Adele or Lauren Daigle. When she sings, people listen.

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.

Colonial Colonnade Exhibit Opening
2023-06-28 00:00 | MI
Colonial Colonnade at the Arab American National Museum: a multidisciplinary project.

Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents Doug Scheer’s Wacky Science
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Michigan, 49036
Loads of surprises, comedy and goofy sound effects combine in this perfect complement to learning The Scientific Method. Featuring wacky and off-the-wall, hands-on lessons, audience members discover that simple household items can be used to perform quirky and crazy science experiments. Science has never been so much fun!
Single tickets for this event are $10 including fees. Children ages 2 & under are free but must have a comp ticket reserved by calling the box office. Discounts for groups of 5+ are also available by calling the box office at 517.278.6029. Ticket price includes popcorn and juice at intermission. Doors will open and seating for this event will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime.

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.

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series - Wyatt & Shari Knapp
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Allendale Community Park, 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401, United States

Painting Class with The Painted Toad Art Studio
2023-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Chesterfield Township Library, 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, 48051, United States
Join Rose Gottler from The Painted Toad to learn how to paint your very own masterpiece!

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.
