May 2012
Tuesday, May 1st - Saturday, May 12th, 9am-5pm
2012 Youth Art Show
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Tuesday, May 1st, 8pm
Tressa Levasseur Band
Blissfest Concert, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.blissfest.org
Wednesday, May 2nd, 7pm
Film Screening-Miss Representation
At North Central Michigan College, sponsored by the Women's Resource Center. 231-347-0067.
www.wrcnm.org
Thursday, May 3rd - Saturday, May 5th
A Little Night Music
Little Traverse Civic Theatre and Northern Michigan Choral production at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337.
www.ltct.org
Friday, May 4th - Saturday, May 5th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Caddie Woodlawn
Carol Ryrie Brink’s Newberry Award-winning novel Caddie Woodlawn is now brought to life as a musical, Cheboygan Opera House, 7:30pm both nights. 231-627-5432.
www.theoperahouse.org
Friday, May 4th, 8pm-10pm
Global Connections
Headlands Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-4051.
www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark/
Saturday, May 5th, 9am-12pm
Buff Up Boyne City
Bring your brooms and rakes to help do spring cleaning in downtown Boyne City. 231-582-9009.
www.boynechamber.com
Saturday, May 5th, 10am-4pm
Art Quilts 101 Design
With Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix Circle of Arts.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Saturday, May 5th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590.
www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, May 5th, 1:30pm-3pm
Musical Spring Fling
A children's events with live music and a Maypole and a book to take home plus refreshments. Readmond Township Hall, sponsored by the Friends of the Harbor Springs District Library. 231-526-7140.
www.harbordistrictlibrary.org
Saturday, May 5th, 4pm
Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser
Watch the Derby, drink mint juleps and raise funds for the Exceptional Riders program, Bay Harbor Equestrian Center.
www.villageatbayharbor.com
Saturday, May 5th, 7pm
Harbor Springs Youth Film Festival
Awards presented at the Harbor Springs Library.
www.harborspringslibrary.org
Wednesday, May 9th, 7pm
Film Screening-Miss Representation
At Charlevoix Public Library, sponsored by Women's Resource Center. 231-347-0067.
www.wrcnm.org
Thursday, May 10th, 10am-12pm
Women in the Wild: Flora Walk
Boyne Highlands trails on Warwick Rd., sponsored by the Outfitter. 231-526-2621.
www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Thursday, May 10th, 5:30pm
10th Annual - Habitat for Humanity Auction
Emmet County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, May 10th, 7:30pm
The Artist
Film showing, Harbor Springs Library. 231-526-2531.
www.harborspringslibrary.org
Saturday, May 12th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590.
www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, May 12th, 10am-12pm
Riverine Mammals at Braun Nature Preserve
Learn about beaver and mink activity, their river habitats, and enjoy hiking a mile of upland trails with the Little Traverse Conservancy. 231-347-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Saturday, May 12th, 12pm-4pm
Free 2nd Saturday
Family fun at Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. 231-536-3369.
www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org
Saturday, May 12th, 7pm-9pm
Back Porch Coffeehouse
Kelly Shively and Norm Hausler, Charlevoix Senior Center. 231-622-2944.
Sunday, May 13th, 3pm-4:30pm
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk, Ransom Nature Preserve
Little Traverse Conservancy hike for the family. 231-347-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Sunday, May 13th, 4pm
Violinist Yuri Namkung
Cross in the Woods, Indian River.
www.glcorchestra.org
Monday, May 14th - Tuesday, May 15th, 5pm-9pm
Kathie Briggs, Art Quilts 101
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
Tuesday, May 15th, 7pm
Travel Health and First Aid
Josh Martin, owner of Northern Cairn LLC, Nurse Practitioner and Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, will share need-to-know information on pre-travel preparation and common medical concerns related to voyaging, boating, trekking, mountaineering, or doing mission work away when you are away from medical care, part of The Outfitter's monthly speaker series. 231-526-2621.
www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30pm-8pm
Ride of Silence
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways, starting and finishing at the Harbor Springs Harbor Master.
www.rideofsilence.org
Thursday, May 17th - Sunday, May 20th
52nd Annual Morel Mushroom Festival
Boyne City hosts the National Morel Mushroom Festival and the Boyne Valley Lion's National Morel Mushroom Hunt each year with mushroom hunting, special restaurant offerings, celebrations, and more.
www.morelfest.com
Friday, May 18th - Sunday, May 20th, 12am-12am
Mother and Daughter Weekend
Camp Daggett. 231-347-9742.
www.campdaggett.org
Friday, May 18th, 4pm-7pm
Library Day
Grand opening of the remodeled Harbor Springs Library. 231-526-2531.
www.harborspringslibrary.org
Friday, May 18th, 6pm
Spring Back in Time
Harbor Springs Area Historical Society fundraiser at Stafford's Pier, Harbor Springs.
www.harborspringshistory.org
Saturday, May 19th, 8am-8pm
Zoo-De-Mack
Ride your bicycle 51 miles from Boyne Highlands to Mackinaw City through the Tunnel of Trees and Cross Village. A weekend of fun and with an overnight on Mackinac Island.
www.zoo-de-mack.com
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-2pm
Grateful Dog 5K Walk/Run
Hike at Nub's Nob with your dog to raise funds for the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Great vendors will be on hand to offer anything you may need for both animal care and running/walking supplies.
www.ltbhs.com
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590.
www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-11:30am
Pond Dippin’ for Kids of All Ages, Spring Lake Park
Explore the muddy depths of a pond and discover what dragonflies, mayflies and other larva look like before they emerge from the water as adults, Little Traverse Conservancy. 231-526-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Saturday, May 19th, 1:30pm-3pm
Plant & Garden Book Swap
Perennial plant exchange and garden book swap. Bring divisions of perennial plants (only healthy and non-invasive, please) to trade, Readmond Township Hall, sponsored by Friends of the Harbor Springs District Library. 231-526-7140.
www.harbordistrictlibrary.org
Saturday, May 19th, 1:30pm-3pm
Perennial Plant Swap
Readmond Township Hall, north of Harbor Springs, sponsored by the Friends of the Harbor Springs District Library. 231*526-5411.
www.harbordistrictlibrary.org
Saturday, May 19th - Sunday, May 20th, 7pm-4pm
Cheboygan Area Art Council Dance Recital
Cheboygan Opera House, 7pm on May 19, 3 pm on May 20. 231-627.5432.
www.theoperahouse.org
Sunday, May 20th, 1pm-4pm
Summer Kick-off and Sculpture Dedication
Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. Event is free with admission to Art Park: $3 per person, $10 per household. 231-378-4963
www.michlegacypark.org
Sunday, May 20th, 3pm
Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Boyne City Performing Arts Center. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Tuesday, May 22nd, 1pm-4pm
Watercolors Class with Susan Lingg
Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville. 231-378-4963.
www.michlegacypark.org
Thursday, May 24th, 4pm-8pm
Operation Petunia Planting Day
Charlevoix's famous petunias are planted along US 31. You can help! A community picnic follows.
Operation Petunia
Thursday, May 24th, 5:30pm
Swirl
Monthly wine tasting with music and the most recent art exhibit on display at the Crooked Tree Arts Center featuring Boyne City Provisions. 231-347-4337.
www.crookedtree.org
Friday, May 25th - Monday, June 25th
The Artist’s Process: From Sketchbook to Finish
Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. 231-526-9447.
www.threepinesstudio.com
Saturday, May 26th
Indian River Walleye Tournament
Fish for walleye and prizes in Indian River. 231-238-9325.
www.irchamber.com
Saturday, May 26th - Monday, May 28th, 12am-12am
Pageant & Reenactment
Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City.
www.fmpcfestival.org
Saturday, May 26th, 6am-12pm
9th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race
Run the Mighty Mac. 231-436-5664.
www.mackinawcity.com
Saturday, May 26th, 7:30am-9:30am
Wetland Birdwatching at Waldron Fen
Hosted by Little Traverse Conservancy. 231-8526-0991.
www.landtrust.org
Saturday, May 26th, 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, May 26th, 10am-4pm
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590.
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590.
www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, May 26th, 9pm
Memorial Day Fireworks
Fireworks at dusk in downtown Mackinaw City.
www.mackinawcitychamber.com
Sunday, May 27th
Memorial Day Drag Races
Rev the engines and come to the Boyne City airport to watch drag racing. 231-582-6222.
www.boynechamber.com
Monday, May 28th - Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm-9pm
De Etta Gilland, Rug Hooking
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554.
www.charlevoixcircle.org
