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Throughout the year, White Lake is proud to host a range of fun and exciting community festivals as well as chamber of commerce events. From seasonal festivals like Pumpkinfest, to arts and culture events like the Free Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, these occasions bring together visitors, community members, businesses, and more.
To see what’s coming up this month in White Lake, check out our events calendar below. Narrow your search by selecting a specific category.
Ages 16+ $75, $67.50 for ACWL-Members Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/.../drawing-studio-with... Build your drawing skills in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Improve your drawing skills, use of tools, and understanding of concepts. Topics may include: shape and proportion, shading and dimension, perspective, texture, and composition. The instructor will provide materials and drawing exercises, or participants may […]
Perfect preparation for the holidays: Remember your family history, one bite and story at a time! Megan Hyle of Hunting Down History helps us explore less familiar ways to record your family history using recipes passed down through generations, recalling family lore, and attending school, work, career and family reunions. This in-person event will be […]
To kick off our series of NEA Big Read Lakeshore events, we invite you to join us aboard the Aquastar as we cruise Muskegon Lake, sample amazing cheese from the Cheese Lady, as MADL librarians guide give you awesome book recommendations themed around Circe. Adult beverages available for purchase. This event is free, but space […]
One of the 20th Century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts! I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny […]
We will be bringing our organic, homegrown, American Roots Music to kick off the Bluegrass and Old Timey Weekend!
Join us for live music from Michael Snell at Sawyer's Brewing!
Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe originally Directed by Natalie Carmolli performed by Christopher Beaman You’re six years old. Mom’s in hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth […]
Ages 16+ $55, $49.50 for ACWL-Members Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/events-1/masterstrokes In this three-week class, students will learn about the artistic painting styles of iconic artists, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Matisse. All three of these late 19th-century painters were trail-blazers, creating their own unique styles and continuing to influence artists today. In […]
Join us for a special session of SPARK! White Lake at Tanglewood Park in Muskegon! Participants will learn all about Oktoberfest and create a unique mask. Registration is required. Please call (231) 893-2524 or email nuveen@artswhitelake.org to reserve your spot! SPARK! White Lake invites individuals with memory loss to participate, along with a friend, family […]
Ages 16+ $40, $36 for ACWL-Members Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/.../goodrich-park-sketch... Join us at Goodrich Park to learn how to capture lake, marina, and marsh scenes quickly using a simple setup of watercolor paper, ink pen and a water brush. Students will learn how to use different line sketching techniques such as hatching, continuous, weighted […]
Talk about what superpowers could be real, plausible, or busted. Kids will be able to use science to test theories on how these powers work. Registration required. Click here to register.
You don’t need a bread machine! Bread baking is soul therapy. Make a beautifully soft white bread in the traditional way. Be surprised that it is almost the same amount of on-hand time as bread machine baking, just minutes extra … and oh so much more satisfying. While the bread is rising, CHURN BUTTER! Awesome. […]
Indulge yourself with beautiful images, mouthwatering recipes, and heartfelt stories in “Nurture: Stories of food, for the Body and Soul.” A book of stories, recipes that are time tested, original and amazing, and gorgeous art and food photography. “Nurture” is a large format with lots of stunning photos. It opens flat for ease of cooking. […]
Join us for a short ride around the community on a MATS bus. Librarians will read Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena (Little Read Lakeshore) before we board the bus. Come back to the library to do a fun activity afterwards. Registration required. Every one needs a seat so be sure […]
In this session of our How To Series, join Chef Valerie Hanson in making and dining on a group charcuterie board. Impressed by a beautifully presented charcuterie board? Want to feed a group with varied tastes? Learn tips to making one for your next gathering. Create a small board to take home and dine on […]
Ages 12+ $20, $18 for ACWL-Members Registration is required. Register here: Chris Rogers will be sharing her knowledge and love for making jewelry with found stones! Wire will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own tumbled or rough stone to wrap. If you don't have one, we will have some on hand […]
Something musical is coming to the White Lake area; The Original Dulcimer Players Club (ODPC) is sponsoring a monthly acoustic jam. When: The third Thursday of each month. Where: At the VAC in the conference room. Time: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM (break is at 3:00 PM). Need more information?: Please contact Peg Earl at Mibaglady21@gmail.com or […]
Batman goes on vacation and chaos erupts in Gotham. Some snacks provided. Ages 3 and up. Parents must remain with their children for the entirety of the movie.
Learn how to: Make Great Gravy from now on! Do you skip making the gravy from scratch for that holiday meal because it is lumpy, too salty, runny, too thick, etc? You are not alone. Millions of jars/cans/envelopes of gravy are sold in the US each year. Yet, it is truly easy to make flawless […]
On Saturday, October 22, 2022 the Harbor Hospice Foundation is celebrating with the lakeshore, Beanies, Brunch & Brews. It’s going to be a memorable event, complete with lively music, great brunch food, outdoor games, tastes of craft beers from Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, and mini brunch selections from Hearthstone, Soul Filled Catering, Hey Sugar, Whipped, a Brunch Truck, […]
The biggest fundraising event of the year for the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club, with proceeds going toward their community projects and youth programs. There will be food, auction, raffles, and entertainment, including a Clean Comedy Time Show, hosted by Brian Atkinson, Devaaron Thomas, Will Juggle, and Michelle Krajecki. Tickets: $100/person @ 5:30pm: Food, auction, raffles, entertainment […]
Olivia is a young performer with an old soul influenced by swing and bebop jazz from the mid-20th century. Music is undeniably a part of her identity, her voice being the instrument she communicates with. She draws from the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards in a way that is beyond replicating what has […]
Join us from 11:00am-1:00pm (ribbon cutting at 12:00pm) as we welcome Ace Handyman Services into the White Lake Area business community! There will be cider, coffee, donuts, door prizes, and discounts on project packages.
Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who've performed in clubs and coffeehouses from Alaska to Arizona, Eric and Chris now reside in Western Michigan where they're now sharing their music in venues along the lakeshore. While you're enjoying […]
Join the Chemours Environmental Impact Committee (CEIC) and local residents in advocating for cleanup of the former DuPont property. This is a public informational meeting to discuss the history of the property and current cleanup plans. Engage in discussion with CEIC and help get our community wants together for when they meet with Chemours and […]
An Artist’s Guide to Business Presented by Katie Roskam of Varnum LLP What legal considerations should you have as an artistic-focused start-up? Contracts? Creditor’s rights? Product liability? How should your business be organized? Join us to learn all this & more! Wednesday, October 26th, 4:00-5:00 pm @ the Muskegon Innovation Hub 200 Viridian Dr, Muskegon […]
The Muskegon Community College Center for Experiential Learning, along with MCC Professor George Maniates, will discuss the life and times of the “Homeric Greeks.” The presentation will center on the conflict, the myths, politics, and the religious lives of the people found in the Iliad and the Odyssey. Gina Demos and Kristi Karis of the […]
Halloween Candy & Beer! Sounds awesome, right? This Halloween we will have two different flights to choose from that pair our delicious brews with a fun sized candy for a unique flavor combo curated by our Brewmaster. Flight 1: Wildcat India Pale Lager with Swedish Fish, Slouch Amber Ale with Sour Patch Kids, Sai-Wut Lime […]
Bring the family down and join us for tricks and treats! Spaces are available in the VFW parking lot to set up your decorated trunk and pass out candy. Public welcome!
A fun event on Halloween night - Games, inflatables, snacks, drinks and of course CANDY! Make sure to stop by while you're out trick or treating. 2 locations are listed in the link.
In this class participants will learn line dances ranging from easy to more difficult; depending upon class participations' desires and abilities. Line dancing has simple steps that only require accurate timing and foot placement. Regardless of your experience, you will have fun! We will dance in the VAC gym so no street shoes or cowboy […]
Conversation with valuable information for veterans, their widowed spouse, and families Joined by panelists: Wes and Lil Spyke – Veterans Treatment Courts, Mike Baauw, Muskegon County Veteran Director, Muskegon County Veteran Affairs, Kelly St. Martin – Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, Charted Healthcare Planning Coalition and other important information Hosted by Muskegon County Department of Veterans Affairs, Chaplain […]
For many families, holidays are tamalada time, the time to crowd into a fragrant kitchen to make tamales. These wrapped pieces of deliciousness can be filled with anything from pork to pineapple to squash blossoms, the steamy corn dumplings are most delicious. A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish, probably from modern-day Mexico, made of […]
Do you have a Marvel or D.C. fan in your life? Celebrate our favorite characters with a night of fun activities and crafts. This family event is sure to bring out your inner superhero. Registration required. Click here to register.
Ages 16+ $225, $202.50 for ACWL-Members Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/.../intro-to-throwing-on... This 6-week course will cover the basics of throwing on the wheel. We will go over everything from wedging, centering, creating cylinder and bowl shapes, finishing, and glazing techniques. This is a hands-on class that will allow beginners to get a feel for this […]
In this two-session class we will explore two ideas; the wonderful gifts of our fall landscape (the one hiding under the trees), and the paint medium gouache (the great paint with the funny name). Many artists pursued the small, quiet moments in landscape in addition to the large grand scenes. These smaller scenes lend themselves […]
"Remembered" takes the reader on a virtual tour of the 81st state and national designated historic sites in Ottawa County. The 230-page book identifies not only seldom noticed yet notable sites, but tells stories that ignite our awareness of why that history is memorable. It also is a gallery of photographs and other images that […]
Member of the Muskegon Street Performers, Penny Rushing AKA The Kipi Chick sings and plays ukulele.
Join Grand Rapids area musicians Ben traverse and Sean Miller @ Fetch! Ben Traverse is a traditional folk singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and member of the Earthwork Music Collective. --- Sean Miller is a Petoskey singer-songwriter whose debut album "Everywhere I Roam" got local and national praise. --- FREE ADMISSION
The New York Times praises her performances as “elegant and incisive.” On the heels of her performance with Scott Speck and WMS, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez will put The Block’s Steinway through its paces with an inspiring solo recital. PROGRAM: Missy Mazzoli Heartbreaker Reinaldo Hahn Portraits de Peintres (with spoken verses by Proust) Caroline Shaw […]
