August 2012
Wednesday, August 1st - Monday, February 13th, 12am-12am
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
Wednesday, August 1st - Sunday, September 2nd
Mackinac Island Exhibit
The artists of Mackinac Island, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Wednesday, August 1st - Friday, August 31st, 12am-12am
Blacksmith in the Garden, Ironworks by Otto Bacon
Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-526-9447.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Wednesday, August 1st, 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, August 1st, 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
Wednesday, August 1st, 8pm
Harlem Quartet
John Hall Auditorium, Bay View Association. 231-348-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Thursday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 5th, 9am-10pm
Boyne Falls Polish Festival
This annual festival includes a carnival, entertainment/polka tent, parades, and much more!
www.boynefallspolishfestival.com
Thursday, August 2nd, 7pm-9pm
Street Musique
Music in the streets of Harbor Springs every Thursday night, June 28-August 23. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, August 2nd, 7pm
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
www.petoskeypres.org
Friday, August 3rd - Monday, August 6th
Rendezvous in Mackinaw & 18th Century Trade Fair
Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-5664.
www.mackinawcity.com/rendezvous-in-mackinaw--18th-century-trade-fair-114/
Friday, August 3rd
Heirloom Discovery Days--Appraisal Day at the Museum
Harbor Springs History Museum, 231-526-9771.
www.harborspringshistory.com
Friday, August 3rd, 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, August 3rd - Wednesday, December 31st, 7pm-7pm
Rick Loomis, Photography
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Saturday, August 4th - Tuesday, August 14th
Expressions In Hot Wax, Encaustic Paintings by Loretta Miles
Opening reception August 14, 2012, 2-7pm, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-526-9447.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Saturday, August 4th, 7am
Ride the Charx
43, 62, and 105-mile rides around Lake Charlevoix beginning in Boyne City.
www.ridethecharx.org/
Saturday, August 4th - Sunday, August 5th
Bay Harbor Art Fair
Annual art fair in the Village at Bay Harbor. 231-439-2000.
www.bayharbor.com
Saturday, August 4th - Sunday, August 5th
Antiques at the Fairgrounds
More than 150 antique dealers at the Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. 231-564-1971.
www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com
Saturday, August 4th, 7pm
Summer White Party
Celebrate summer in white, Zorn Park, sponsored by Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. 231-526-7999
www.harborspringschamber.com
Sunday, August 5th, 7:30am-12pm
Coastal Crawl
One, two and three mile swimming races in beautiful Little Traverse Bay.
www.harborinc.org/comminfo3297737.asp
Sunday, August 5th, 8pm
Summer Sunset Vespers Concert
John Hall Auditorium, Bay View Association. 231-347-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Monday, August 6th - Tuesday, August 7th, 5pm-9pm
Mike Coltman, Pastels, Brush & Palette Knife Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Tuesday, August 7th, 8pm
Mozart's Don Giovanni
Bay View production, Petoskey High School. 231-347-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Wednesday, August 8th, 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, August 8th, 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, August 9th
Cars in the Park
Gorgeous cars in Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, August 9th - Saturday, August 11th, 12am-12am
Mozart's Don Giovanni
Bay View production, Petoskey High School, Aug. 7, 9, 10, 11, 8pm. 231-347-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Thursday, August 9th, 7pm-9pm
Street Musique
Music in the streets of Harbor Springs every Thursday night, June 28-August 23. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, August 9th, 7pm
Dixieland Worship Service & Concert
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
www.petoskeypres.org
Friday, August 10th - Sunday, August 12th
Bull of the Woods Lumberjack Tournament
Axe throwing, speed burling, speed climbing and more, Mackinaw City. 231-536-5664.
www.mackinawcity.com
Friday, August 10th - Sunday, August 12th
Alanson Riverfest
Art/craft show, flea market, raffles, music and some new events this year, too!
www.villageofalanson.com
Friday, August 10th - Sunday, August 12th, 5pm-5pm
Ironworkers Festival
Knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (Field Event), and the World Championship Column Climb, Mackinaw City. 231-436-5574.
www.mackinawcity.com
Friday, August 10th, 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
Saturday, August 11th
Summer Celebration
Street festival with music, Sidewalk Sales, Farmers Market, downtown Boyne City. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Saturday, August 11th - Sunday, August 12th
Antique Auto Show & Flea Market
This annual Auto Show and Flea Market is a tradition for antique-lovers of all kinds. Downtown Boyne City. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Sunday, August 12th, 8pm
Summer Sunset Vespers Concert
John Hall Auditorium, Bay View Association, Petoskey. 231-347-6225.
www.bayviewfestival.org
Sunday, August 12th, 9pm-11pm
True Blue with the Perseid Meteor Showers
Headlands Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-4051.
www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark/
Monday, August 13th - Friday, August 17th
Kids Summer Art Camp
1/2 day sessions, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Monday, August 13th - Tuesday, August 14th, 5pm-9pm
Kay Smith, Watercolor
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, August 15th, 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, August 15th, 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, August 16th, 7pm-9pm
Street Musique
Music in the streets of Harbor Springs every Thursday night, June 28-August 23. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, August 16th, 7pm
Dixieland Worship Service & Concert
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
www.petoskeypres.org
Friday, August 17th - Sunday, August 19th, 9am-11pm
Festival on the Bay
Festival Features include: Live Music, Triathlon, Bay Cruises, an Arts & Crafts Show, a nightly celebration of our "Million Dollar Sunsets", and more. On the waterfront, Petoskey. 231-347-4150.
www.petoskey.com
Friday, August 17th, 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
Saturday, August 18th - Sunday, August 19th, 11am-5pm
Norfolk Harvest Festival
Music, Polish folk dancers, Old World crafts, vendors and food, Veterans Park, Boyne City. 231-582-1063.
www.boynechamber.com
Saturday, August 18th, 6pm
Legacy Gala
Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Wednesday, August 22nd, 1pm-4pm
Watercolors Class with Susan Lingg
Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Wednesday, August 22nd, 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, August 23rd, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Dancin' in the Streets
Downtown Boyne City. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Thursday, August 23rd, 7pm-9pm
Street Musique
Music in the streets of Harbor Springs every Thursday night, June 28-August 23. 231-526-7999.
www.harborspringschamber.com
Thursday, August 23rd, 7pm
Dixieland Worship Service & Concert
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
www.petoskeypres.org
Friday, August 24th, 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
Saturday, August 25th
Corvette Show
Downtown Mackinaw City. 231-436-5574.
www.mackinawchamber.com
Saturday, August 25th - Sunday, August 26th
Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show
Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-5564.
www.mackinawcity.com
Monday, August 27th, 5pm-9pm
Hans Weimer, Architect Perspectives
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, August 29th, 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, August 30th, 5pm
The Grand Hotel at 125
Harbor History Talk, Harbor Springs History Museum. 231-526-9771.
www.harborspringshistory.org
Thursday, August 30th, 7pm
Dixieland Worship Service & Concert
With the Epsilon Jass Band, First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey.
www.petoskeypres.org
Friday, August 31st, 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
