June 2012
Friday, June 1st - Monday, June 25th
The Artist’s Process: From Sketchbook to Finish
Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-526-9447.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Friday, June 1st, 11am-2pm
Women in the Wild: Map and Compass
At Offield Nature Preserve, sponsored by the Outfitter. 231-526-2621.
www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Friday, June 1st, 6pm-9pm
Downtown Petoskey Spring Open House
Help celebrate the arrival of the Spring and Summer Season in Northern Michigan with the Annual Downtown Petoskey Open House. 231-347-4150.
www.petoskey.com
Saturday, June 2nd - Sunday, September 2nd
Mackinac Island Exhibit
The artists of Mackinac Island, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Saturday, June 2nd, 9am
Harbor Springs Cycling Classic
Bike tour beginning 3 miles North of Harbor Springs. Tour on the famous "Tunnel of Trees" route--20, 42, or 62 mile routes. 231-526-2151.
www.birchwoodinn.com/specialevents/hscyclingclassic.html
Saturday, June 2nd, 7:30pm
Barbershoppers
Mountain Town Singers, Cheboygan Opera House. 231-627-5432.
www.theoperahouse.org
Monday, June 4th - Tuesday, June 5th, 5pm-9pm
Dawn Caine, Watercolor Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Tuesday, June 5th, 4pm-10pm
Venus Transit of the Sun
Headlands Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-4051.
www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark/
Wednesday, June 6th, 12am
Northern Rods'n Rides Car Club
Car show at the Friends of the Eagles, Indian River.
www.irchamber.com
Friday, June 8th - Sunday, June 10th
Trout Tournament
Bring in the big one for prizes and more, Charlevoix. 231-547-2101.
www.charlevoix.org
Friday, June 8th - Sunday, June 10th
Yankee Lady On Exhibit
The Willow Run-based B52 available for tours and rides, Pellston Regional Airport.
www.yankeemuseum.org
Friday, June 8th, 7:30pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
At the Cheboygan Opera House. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Saturday, June 9th, 7am-7pm
Michigan Mountain Mayhem
A 50K teaser, a 100K metric century, a 160K, (100 mile century), and a 200K double metric cycling event. Registration limited to the 1,000. Begins in Boyne City. 231-582-0542.
www.michiganmountainmayhem.com
Saturday, June 9th - Sunday, June 10th
Free Fishing Weekend
Fish for free throughout Michigan.
www.michigan.gov/dnr
Saturday, June 9th, 12pm-4pm
Free 2nd Saturday
Family fun at Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. 231-536-3369.
www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org
Saturday, June 9th, 7:30pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
At the Cheboygan Opera House. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Sunday, June 10th, 4pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Sunday, June 10th, 7:30pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Monday, June 11th - Tuesday, June 12th
Mike Coltman, Pastels, Brush, & Palette Knife Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, June 13th - Sunday, June 17th
Summerfest in Pellston
Taste of Pellston, crafts fair, kids day, flea market and more.
www.pellstonmi.com
Thursday, June 14th - Sunday, June 17th, 10am-10pm
Jordan Valley Freedom Festival
Parade, fireworks, family fun, food and more in East Jordan.
www.ejchamber.org
Friday, June 15th - Saturday, February 23rd
Exhibit: A Delightful Destination
Exploring the region's transportation, cultural, and economic growth between 1890 and 1920, Harbor Springs History Museum. 231-526-9771.
www.harborspringshistory.org
Friday, June 15th, 8:30am-4pm
Native Orchid Field Trip in the Eastern UP
Little Traverse Conservancy Field Trip, 231-347-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Friday, June 15th - Sunday, June 17th, 9am-3pm
In Water Boat Show
Village at Bay Harbor. 231-439-2000.
www.villageatbayharbor.com
Friday, June 15th, 6pm-9pm
Boyne City's Stroll the Streets
Stroll the streets of Boyne City, listen to music, visit merchants, dine in the many restaurants. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Friday, June 15th, 7:30pm
The Young American Pre Boyne Concert
Bay View's John Hall Auditorium. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Saturday, June 16th - Sunday, June 17th
Summer Solstice Art Show
East Park, downtown Charlevoix 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday.
www.charlevoix.org
Saturday, June 16th, 7am-4pm
10th Charlevoix/Emmet County Pink Ribbon Ride
7, 20, 42 & 55 mile routes around Lake Charlevoix and surrounding communities and countryside to raise money for breast cancer programs. 231-709-8714.
www.bike4breastcancer.org
Saturday, June 16th, 8:30am
Birding with Keith
Hike the Michigan Legacy Park Art Park with Keith Westphal, an active birder for 46 years, to identify birds by their song, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Saturday, June 16th, 10am-10pm
Historic Festival & Taste of the North
History and great food together on the waterfront, Petoskey. 231-487-1188.
www.petoskey.com
Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
Boyne City Performing Arts Center. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Sunday, June 17th - Friday, June 22nd
Hemingway Up In Michigan
15th Biennial Hemingway Society Conference in Petoskey.
www.mhs2012.com
Sunday, June 17th, 7:30pm
The Young Americans Pre Boyne Concert
Charlevoix High School. 231-526-3152.
www.boyne.com/Summer/Young_Americans.html
Sunday, June 17th, 8pm
Summer Sunset Vespers Concert
Bay View's Hall Auditorium. 231-348-9551.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Monday, June 18th, 5pm-9pm
Summer Open House
Charlevoix merchants celebrate summer. "The Lion King" movie plays outside in East Park at 8:45pm. 231-547-2101.
www.charlevoix.org
Tuesday, June 19th, 8:30am
Birding with Keith
Hike the Michigan Legacy Park Art Park with Keith Westphal, an active birder for 46 years, to identify birds by their song, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Wednesday, June 20th - Tuesday, June 26th
Children of the World in Harmony International Youth Choir and Dance Festival
Festivities in Boyne City, Beaver Island, Charlevoix, Indian River, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.
Wednesday, June 20th, 10am
Photo Fun with Chris
Join Chris Bickes, a previous Ansel Adams Gallery staff photographer, for a photo tour through the Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Wednesday, June 20th, 3pm-5pm
Summer Solstice Yoga at Elmer Johnston Nature Preserve
A short hike at yoga, sponsored by Little Traverse Conservancy. 231-347-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Wednesday, June 20th, 6:30pm-8pm
Evenings at the Gazebo
Boyne City hosts a weekly live concert on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Join the community in Old City Park. The performers will be centered in the gazebo, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Thursday, June 21st, 6pm-9pm
Gallery Walk
The art world will descend upon Downtown Petoskey for its 12th annual Gallery Walk. This evening of art and entertainment is quickly becoming a community tradition.
www.petoskey.com
Friday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 24th
Lumberjack Festival
Downtown Wolverine.
www.wolverinelumberjackfest.com
Friday, June 22nd, 6pm-9pm
Stroll the Streets
Stroll the streets of Boyne City, listen to music, visit merchants, dine in the many restaurants. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Friday, June 22nd, 6pm
Dream Cruise-In
Cruise-in to the Village of Bay Harbor to see classic cars.
www.villageatbayharbor.com
Saturday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 24th
Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show
Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. 231-435-5664.
www.mackinawcity.com
Saturday, June 23rd, 12am
Charlevoix Marathon
Run in a gorgeous setting. 231-547-2101.
Charlevoix Marathon
Saturday, June 23rd, 8:30am
Birding with Keith
Hike the Michigan Legacy Park Art Park with Keith Westphal, an active birder for 46 years, to identify birds by their song, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Saturday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 24th, 9am-5pm
Vintage Car & Boat Festival
Village at Bay Harbor. 231-439-2000.
www.villageatbayharbor.com
Saturday, June 23rd, 4pm-7pm
Waterfront Wine Festival
Join Scenic Michigan and the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Waterfront Wine Festival in downtown Harbor Springs with national and international tastings, local music, a raffle and more. 231-526-7999.
www.waterfrontwine.org
Saturday, June 23rd, 7pm
Baynanza
Bay Harbor Foundation's annual Baynanza fundraising event at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. 231-439-2700.
www.bayharborfoundation.org
Saturday, June 23rd, 8pm
On the Rocks Pops Concert: Project Trio
John Hall Auditorium, Bay View. 231-347-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Sunday, June 24th, 9am-4:30pm
Water Sports Sampler Day
Ages 10-16. Fee $100. Try sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking with instruction! This will be provided in conjunction with The Outfitter. Call 231-525-2621 to register.
www.littletraversesailors.org
Monday, June 25th - Friday, June 29th
Kid's Summer Art Camp
Kids Summer Art Camp, 1/2 day sessions, Crooked Tree Arts Center. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Monday, June 25th - Tuesday, June 26th, 5pm-9pm
Beverly Eby, Watercolor Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Tuesday, June 26th, 10am
Hike to the Fort with Dewey
Take a guided tour through the Michigan Legacy Art Park with nationally recognized artist, Dewey Blocksma. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Tuesday, June 26th, 5pm
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Two performances: 5 & 7:30pm, Veterans Park, Boyne City.
www.cmcircus.com/
Wednesday, June 27th, 10am
Photo Fun with Chris
Join Chris Bickes, a previous Ansel Adams Gallery staff photographer, for a photo tour through the Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Wednesday, June 27th, 6:30pm-8pm
Evenings at the Gazebo
Boyne City hosts a weekly live concert on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Join the community in Old City Park. The performers will be centered in the gazebo, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Thursday, June 28th, 5pm
Into the North Film Premiere
Harbor History Talk, Harbor Springs History Museum. 231-526-9771.
www.harborspringshistory.org
Thursday, June 28th, 6pm-9pm
Fine Art Gallery Tour
Gallery walk with entertainment and prizes, downtown Harbor Springs. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, June 28th, 7pm-9pm
Street Musique
Music in the streets of Harbor Springs every Thursday night, June 28-August 23. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Friday, June 29th - Saturday, June 30th
SOBO Arts Festival
The recently dubbed SOBO (South Boyne) Arts District is a delightful little discovery in the community of Boyne City. Help them celebrate everything "art", including painting, sculture, performance, and music at this annual Arts Festival. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Friday, June 29th, 6pm-9pm
Stroll the Streets
Stroll the streets of Boyne City, listen to music, visit merchants, dine in the many restaurants. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Friday, June 29th, 7pm
Annie Gallup Concert
Summer Sounds 2012 Concert Series, Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Saturday, June 30th - Tuesday, July 31st
Blacksmith in the Garden, Ironworks by Otto Bacon
Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-526-9447.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Saturday, June 30th - Sunday, July 1st, 11am-5pm
Live Forge Demonstration
Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-347-4337.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Saturday, June 30th, 8pm
On the Rocks Pop Concert: Motion in Motion
Bay View's Hall Auditorium. 231-348-9551.
www.bayviewfestival.org
