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.
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 […]
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 […]
Colonial Colonnade at the Arab American National Museum: a multidisciplinary project.
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 […]
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 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.
Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday. The Flint community has celebrated every year for the past 50 years! Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are honored to partner and host a portion of the Juneteenth festivities for a 3rd year on their campus. On June 16, 2023, the Sloan Museum of Discovery will hold their Freedom […]
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is on a national tour celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop culture and is coming to the Don Dodge Auditorium. This building is across the street from the Main Library/Port Huron Branch at 200 Grand River Avenue. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is a national award-winning traveling exhibit […]
Join the Sanilac County Historical Society for a unique experience, outside and under the glow of candlelight. Brad is an artist with over two decades of music craft. He also holds both his bachelor’s and master's degrees in music from University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance. At present he is faculty at […]
If you are a fan of music, you will want to check out the national, regional, and Michigan acts performing on these stages. The huge main stage is the centerpiece of the grounds, surrounded by great shade trees and in close proximity to food and art vendors, campsites, and bathrooms. The Parlor Stage is an […]
Join Dynamic West for this interactive musical experience for participants of all ages, backgrounds, and musical abilities. Your family will enjoy participating in this fun, hands on experience with talented artists that specialize in entertainment for children! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions […]
