Michigan Humanities

Juneteenth Over Lake Lansing
2024-06-15 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St, Haslett, MI, 48840, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our Juneteenth Over Lake Lansing event as part of the Meridian Freedom Fest! The event will take place at Lake Lansing Park South (1621 Pike Street, Haslett).
Enjoy a day of live music, dancing, yard games, small business vendors, and more! Stilt walkers and fire breathers will be on-site from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, as well as a bubbles activity area and balloon animals available for the majority of the event.
Musical Lineup:

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Deacon Earl and Kidd Cincinnati
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Mixed Flavors
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Global Village

*This event is free, but due to it being held at Lake Lansing South, attendees who park at Lake Lansing South will need to pay a vehicle entrance fee. Ingham County residents pay $3 and non-residents pay $5. Ingham County Parks accepts both cash and credit card.
For questions, please contact Neighborhoods and Economic Development Director Amber Clark at 517.853.4568 or clark@meridian.mi.us.
Thank you to our sponsors!

Ingham County Park & Recreation
Meridian Economic Development Corporation
Meridian Economic/Community Planning & Development
Culver’s
Ideal Mortgage

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Begins at Your Library
2024-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48362
Celebrate the start of summer with our fun annual program outside at the library reading gardens. We’ll have blow-up obstacle courses, strolling entertainment, and fun activities hosted by local organizations along with two local food trucks (available for purchase). Register for summer reading during kickoff weekend for a chance to win a family prize pack to a Detroit Tigers game!
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.

Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out GRAND OPENING
2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out on display at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum from June 1 through September 8, 2024
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, the first interactive exhibit based on the award-winning film, helps visitors – young and old – understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives. Focusing on the five core emotions featured in Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions – and recognize emotions in others, too.

Step into Headquarters to explore the range and intensity of emotions at the Control Panel.
Explore some of the ways we show how we feel with our faces and bodies at the Emotions Mirrors.
Think about an important memory and how it made you feel – or show how you are feeling right now by creating a glowing Memory Sphere.
Use your imagination to create a story and perform it at Dream Productions.
Work to keep the train on track – what feelings do you have when you control and balance the Train of Thought.
Explore how emotions work together as you stack and balance the Emotion Blocks.
The exhibition was developed by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.

This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.

The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is open to the public on Tuesdays, Friday, and Saturdays from 9am-4pm, Thursday from 9am-7pm, and Sunday from noon-4pm. Regular admission is $12.00 per person and $11.00 for ages 65+. Admission for teachers, healthcare workers, and active military members is $10.00. Through Museums for All, admission for EBT and WIC cardholders is $1.75 per person for up to 12 people per card. GRCM members and children under 1 are free!
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Bridging Michigan Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Celebrate Michigan
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
Celebrate Pure Michigan at the Library! Join us on the Library Lawn for a Song and Dance Presentation by the Ziibiwing Center of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. We’ll also be serving a dinner of Koegel’s hot dogs, Better Made chips, and Faygo pop to celebrate all things made in Michigan!
Registration is not required for this program.
The 2023–24 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Meijer Foundation, Library of Michigan, Image Creative Group, BiblioBoard, and Michigan Radio Reads.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Native American Voices
2024-05-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Farmington Hills Community Library, 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
Reg Pettibone is a full blooded Native American from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Wisconsin. With his traditional upbringing, Reg both educates and entertains audiences through narration and dance to give the audience a true and better understanding of Native culture. The event is in person, open to the public and will be held at the Farmington Hills Library.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Discussion
2024-05-20 10:30 - 23:30 | Farmington Hills Community Library, 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
You are invited to read Firekeeper’s Daughter by, Anishinaabe author, Angeline Boulley and participate in a discussion of the book. The event is in person, open to the public and will be held at the Farmington Hills Library. Copies of the book are available in the Society of Active Retirees (SOAR) office.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Orion Art Center Presents The Art & Flower Fair
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Downtown Lake Orion, 21 East Church Street, Lake Orion, MI, 48362‑3212
Celebrate Spring with us at the annual Art & Flower Fair! Get outside and get downtown with us on May 18-19, 2024. The event offers 100 art and flower vendors, live artist demonstrations, a kid’s area with many games, crafts, and cool things to do, and a beer garden with live entertainment all weekend, Lake Orion style! Art, music, shopping, and outdoor fun make a memorable weekend in downtown Lake Orion.
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.

Bath School Disaster Revisited
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Library of Michigan, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI, 48911
The Bath School Disaster, America’s First School Terrorism Attack Revisited, Library of Michigan, Lake Erie Room with lecturer George B. Robson, son of the young man who was the 1927 Senior Class President and Valedictorian and his mother, sophomore at Bath School, both survivors of the tragedy.

Funding for the Great Michigan Stories program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Panel Discussion: Black Bottom Then & Now
2024-05-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Black Bottom was a thriving Black neighborhood when it was torn down to create a freeway in the name of “urban renewal.” Sixty years later, I-375 is slated to become grade level, presenting an opportunity for thirty-one acres of new development where Black Bottom once stood. What will that new development look like, who will benefit, can we repair past harms, and who decides and how? Panelists include Jamon Jordan (City of Detroit Official Historian), Adena Hill (Kresge Foundation’s Detroit Program), and a Downtown Detroit Partnership representative. Moderated by New Detroit COO Jodee Fishman Raines.
Registration is required; register online here.
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

ASL with Open Spot Theatre
2024-05-14 17:00 | Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, Commerce Township, MI, 48382
Open Spot Theatre Company to present a four-week ASL and theatre series starting in May. These weekly workshops include ASL, theatre-style games, acting, dancing, and singing. All ages are encouraged to sign up for all four weeks to learn ASL and about the pillars of theatre. Open Spot Theatre Workshops are accessible to all and taught by professionals trained in theatre, sign language, and special education.
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.

Measure for Measure
2024-05-11 19:00 | First United Methodist Church of Northville, 777 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI, 48167
Measure for Measure was founded in 1988 by five alumni of the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, to provide an opportunity for men to perform music composed and arranged for male chorus. Under the leadership of its founding conductor, Dr. Leonard L. Riccinto, Measure for Measure debuted with seventeen singers in April 1989.
Measure for Measure has appeared at conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, Michigan School Vocal Music Association, Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses, Inc, and the International Male Choral Symposium. Measure for Measure collaborates annually with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, and has also enjoyed performances with the Detroit, Flint, Oakland, Plymouth, Rochester, and Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestras. Measure for Measure has toured throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, and collaborated with acclaimed soloists including George Shirley, Ara Berberian, Glenda Kirkland, and Jennifer Larson.
The men of Measure for Measure embrace the belief that singing is for a lifetime, and every season hold concerts that encourage young men to continue singing. Measure for Measure’s efforts to promote male choral singing have led to collaborations with the men’s choruses from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Azusa Pacific University, Ball State University, Bowling Green State University, Grand Valley State University, Miami University (OH), and Ohio University, among others.
Measure for Measure has performed several benefit concerts for charitable organizations including Dawn Farm, Hope Clinic, United Way, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital – Pontiac, Mott’s Children’s Hospital, Save-A-Heart Foundation, Saline Area Social Services, Eastern Michigan University music department scholarships, Branch United Youth Choir, and a project sponsored by the Livingston Arts Council to restore the Howell Opera House.
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.

Kathlene Frances Fowler Program
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Library of Michigan, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI, 48911
Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m., Library of Michigan, Lake Erie Room, Matt Lutzke, president of the Williamston Depot Museum will discuss his new book and relate the story of Kathlene Frances Fowler of Williamston who during the Harding Administration was one of the most important women in public service in Washington D.C. She would later become social secretary to First Lady Harding and work in numerous positions in Washington D.C.
Funding for the Great Michigan Stories program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Origin Stories Exhibit Opening and Kick-Off
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Library of Michigan, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI, 48911
“Origin Stories” is a collection of 50 recorded oral histories detailing the arrival of Lansing residents from across the globe. Selections as broad as a Vietnamese boat person, the son of a Ukrainian shepherd, a family who made their way via the Erie Canal; a young couple from Alabama who were part of the Great Migration, a family member who survived the Indian Boarding School and other individuals who were part of the refugee resettlement. Many came fleeing war, famine, religious oppression, and many others saw opportunities not available to them in their original countries. Immigrants made their way from Ireland, France, Canada, Scotland, and scores of other countries. The Exhibit will profile these individual origin stories through video storytelling and traditional exhibits of artifacts.
Funding for the Great Michigan Stories program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Chaldeans: Portrait of a Community
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Chaldean Community Foundation, 3601 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48310, United States
Part of a year-long initiative to share the Chaldean Story, this forum will explore the rich Chaldean culture. The event will feature music, traditional dance, storytelling, food, and more. There is no cost to attend, please register below for a chance to win a limited edition “Made in Nineveh” gift box!
Registration is required; register online here.
Funding for the Great Michigan Stories program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

An Evening with Angeline Boulley
2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI, 48187
Join Plymouth District Library as they welcome author Angeline Boulley for an author talk, Q&A and book signing, hosted at the Penn Theater! Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her books, The Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed are both New York Times best sellers, and The Firekeeper’s Daughter (also the current Great Michigan Read) is currently being adapted into a series by Netflix.
Plymouth District Library events may be recorded in photo and/or video. By attending one of our events or programs, you consent to being photographed or recorded. These images and recordings may be used for promotional purposes both in print and online, including our social media channels.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, who are planning to attend Library programs or meetings, should notify the Library Director, Shauna Anderson at sanderson@plymouthlibrary.org or 734-453-0750 ext. 218. Reasonable advance notice is required.
Registration is required; register online here.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Catherine Cangany, PhD, "Kosher Meat Riot of 1910"
2024-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Free with Detroit Historical Museum admission! Check out our brand-new exhibit, “In the Neighborhood.” Stay for this fascinating and nearly forgotten story from Detroit’s past, shared by JHSM Executive Director Catherine Cangany, PhD. In 1910 the price of Kosher meat soared. To feed their families amid rapid inflation, fed-up Orthodox women took on the Gilded-Age robber barons’ “Beef Trust” and won.
Registration is required; register online here.
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Family Program Drop In: "Scrap-Enger Hunt"
2024-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Did you know that many Eastern-European Jewish immigrants got their start in Detroit as peddlers? Peddlers brought goods and services door to door, often in backpacks or wagons. Now it’s your turn! Try your hand as a Hastings Street peddler. Go on a “Scrap-enger” hunt throughout our exhibit, shlep a peddler’s wares, and enjoy making take-home artwork from found objects in our Maker’s Space. Drop in fun for all ages and abilities!
Registration is required; register online here.
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

SCHS 2024 Cinco de Mayo Concert Fundraiser
2024-05-05 13:00 | Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 228 S. Ridge St, Port Sanilac, MI, 48469
More information to be announced.
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.

Afternoon Jazz with the LL7 Latin Jazz Group
2024-04-27 14:00 | Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan, 48139
The LL7 “Latin Jazz Machine”. LL7 adds energy and excitement to Jazz! This 7-piece group presents an exciting mix of both Latin and straight-ahead jazz, with an emphasis on tight, creative arrangements. LL7 Features Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and vocals, driven by the rhythmic pulse of piano, acoustic bass, drums and Latin percussion..
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.

Great Michigan Read Author Tour Stop
2024-04-26 18:00 | Portage Lake District Library, 58 Huron St., Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Great Michigan Read Author Tour Stop
2024-04-25 12:00 | Gogebic Community College’s Lindquist Center, E4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, Michigan, 49938

Great Michigan Read Author Tour Stop
2024-04-22 18:00 | St. Ignace Public Library, 110 W Spruce St, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781

"In the Neighborhood: Everday Life on Hastings Street" Exhibit Opening
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Take a walk back in time to Detroit’s first Jewish enclave, 1880-1930, where tradition and innovation rubbed shoulders in surprising ways… “Authentic Jewish lifestyles, between the years 1880 and 1930, are at the center of an upcoming exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. The display follows two years of collecting and planning for the presentation of the storied past of all that is on view.” – The Detroit Jewish News.
Exhibit-Related Programs: Free with DHM admission!

Family Program Drop In: “Scrap-Enger Hunt”: Sunday, May 5, 1:00 -3:00 PM
Catherine Cangany, PhD, “Kosher Meat Riot of 1910”: Sunday, May 5, 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Black Bottom Then & Now: Thursday, May 16, 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6.
Yiddish Film Night: “Uncle Moses” (1932) Thursday, June 20, 6:00 PM
Family Program Drop In: “Shopping for Shabbat”: Sunday, June 30, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Julia DiLaura, “Schlussel Bathhouse Archaeology”: Sunday, June 30, 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Immigration: Past & Present: Thursday, July 11, 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6.
Klezmer Concert featuring Klezundheit: Sunday, July 14, 5:00 PM reception, 6:00 PM concert at Breakers Covenant Church International (formerly Temple Beth El), 8801 Woodward Ave, Detroit.
Enhance your experience “In the Neighborhood” with a docent-led tour! Sunday, April 21, – Sunday, July 14, 2024 Various times.

Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Sublime Voices: The Next Generation of Opera
2024-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
The next generation of Opera will introduce Society of Active Retirees (SOAR) members and guests to Detroit Opera’s Resident Artist program. During the program, participants in the Resident Artist Program will perform and educate those in attendance about the training program, about Opera, and the means by which rising talent moves into the professional world of Opera. Different from other community performances by the Residents, this afternoon will include an educational component that aligns with SOAR’s mission. This opportunity is sure to strengthen the attendee’s appreciation for the arts and humanities. The program will take place at the HAWK, the new Farmington Hills Community Center and will be open to SOAR members and guests.
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.

Angeline Boulley Firekeeper's Daughter Presentation
2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Fremont Area District Library, 104 E Main St, Fremont, MI, 49412
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel.
Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Celebrating The Art of BasBlue - Progressive Art Studio Collective
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:30 | BasBlue, 110 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI, 48202
Join BasBlue for a captivating panel and art reception as we proudly host the Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) showcasing their remarkable work featured on BasBlue’s walls and scattered throughout southeast Michigan and beyond. ​​The panelists include Alison Wong, the Director of Wasserman Projects, Anthony Marcellini, PASC Program Manager and Brent Mikulski, CEO of Services to Enhance Potential (STEP). Artists from PASC will also be joining the program! Mark your calendars for April 18th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with organizations and artists to celebrate their impactful contributions to the community and art scene! Progressive Art Studio Collective Members may bring 2 guests.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register here.
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Bridging Michigan Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Artrageous
2024-04-17 19:00 | Ironwood Theatre, 113 E Aurora St, Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
A troupe of multi-talented Live performance artists, world-class singers, and recording artists, highly trained dancers, and audience motivators, and veteran musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico are coming to the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT). Their high energy, interactive performance is a combination of ALL ARTS on ONE STAGE, in a frenzy of movement and color. Audience members of all ages will find themselves singing, dancing, and clapping along as the troupe shares their message that the arts are an integral and valuable part of human existence​. ​An Artrageous soundtrack plays while creative art quotes and Artrageous facts are displayed on the video screen leaving the audience intrigued as to what will happen next.​The audience is immersed in the world of Artrageous and become participants in the show. Audience members are invited to join the troupe on stage for special numbers while they explore their own creativity. ​There is something for everyone, whether you are a performer at heart or just want to be thoroughly entertained.
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.

Author Visit: Angeline Boulley at Orchard View High School Auditorium
2024-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Orchard View High School, 16 N Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49442
Registration link: https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=9705&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2024/04/01
Don’t miss out on your chance to hear from best-selling author Angeline Boulley, who will be visiting Muskegon, who is participating in the Great Michigan Read. She will be speaking about her book, Firekeeper’s Daughter, an electrifying thriller layered with a rich exploration of the modern Native experience, a reckoning of current and historical injustices, and a powerful celebration of community. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Great Michigan Read Author Tour Stop
2024-04-16 18:30 | Portage Senior Center;, 203 E Centre Ave, Portage, Michigan, Portage
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel.
Pre-registration is required for this event. At this time, capacity has been met and registration is closed.
Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Great Michigan Read Author Tour Stop
2024-04-13 19:00 | Pit & Balcony Theater, 805 N Hamilton St,, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
