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Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ Let's see how three prominent women writers broke through the predominately white, male, American literary canon and, thus, forged the way for countless other women writers. We will read a bit and learn from the rebellious, zealous, often-banned cigar-smoking feminist Kate Chopin to the seemingly meek recluse, Emily Dickinson, to […]

Middle & High School students FREE Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 2:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for […]

This session will be classic Italian. Make spaghetti, meatballs, marinara, oven-roasted garlic crostini, and an orange-fennel salad. But could change based on the decision of the first registrant. Fresh pasta, sauces, and wine… you can’t argue with that combination as it has stood the test of time and will always be a fantastic way to […]

Ages 12+ $20, $18 for ACWL Members 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 for you to choose […]

A great time on the Hanson Street sledding hill! Friday's apparel theme is Flannel Frenzy so don't forget to have fun wearing flannel. Kids of all ages can join the Snow Farmers and have a great time sledding and learning how the Snow Farmers make snow.  Colby Cafe & Brew will be providing hot chocolate. Remember […]

Human/Nature is a guest exhibition at the ACWL-Nuveen featuring artwork by Tatsuki (Taz) Hakoyama. The exhibit will be display from Friday, January 27 through March 11. According to Taz, the exhibit will be, "a collection of pieces from various bodies of work. The underlying theme is the relationship that we as humans have with nature." […]

Join us for live music from Brett Dame at Sawyer's Brewing!

Get fancy in your flannel and tour the pretty cities of Montague and Whitehall via this Hot Toddy Tour.  Participants can purchase a unique beverage at each location. Locations: Bone Ends Gnarly Heifer Fetch Brewing Pub 111 Mylan's Oh' Brothers Sawyer's Brewing Jimmy's Pub Book Nook and Java Shop North Grove Brewers Remember to post […]

For the 3rd year Fetch Brewing Company is hosting Winter Wanderland's Cardboard Sled Race down Hanson Hill! This race is especially hilarious and fun!  There is so much creativity in the sled variations! This day's theme is Better in Your Sweater so don't forget to rock a great ugly sweater. Competition is divided by age groups. […]

It's Back! Start working on your Cardboard Sleds and join us for the White Lake Wanderland Cardboard Sled Races down the town sledding hill! Design and build a person powered, corrugated cardboard sled capable of withstanding the slide down the Town Sledding Hill. How creative can you be using only corrugated cardboard as a building […]

Harbor Light Credit Union is hosting this fun event with the Montague Police Department grilling complimentary hot dogs! Kids of all ages (divisions by age, including adults) can get creative and make a snow sculpture.  It can be as simple as a snow man or an elaborate castle and everything in-between. This event will occur even if no […]

Spend a couple of hours in your ugly sweater while touring all of the locations having a bonfire.  Wood donated by Ted's Tree Service.  Each location is doing something fun like ice skating, toasting marshmallows, etc. North Grove Brewers Arts Council of White Lake Montague Artisan Market Goodrich Park - Hosted by Luna Floral & Design […]

Montague Buttermilk Park Skating Rink. Hosted by Sawyers Brewing Company. Bring your snowshoes or borrow some at the location and solve the puzzle with a fun walk in the woods in your snowshoes.  Maybe you'll win one of the prizes! The White Lake Snow Farmers will be on hand to guide you. Don't forget to wear your […]

Hosted by Art of Cookery, at Sawyer's Brewing Company. Bring your appetite for tasty nibbles and don't forget your cardigans! Art of Cookery Chef Valerie Hanson will be providing complimentary appetizers as this year's Winter Wanderland weekend winds down. This is a great stop to compliment this day's Mimosa Meander. Remember to post your photos using […]

Have a Party in your Cardi!  Get the retro feel while sporting your cardigans and meandering the White Lake area enjoying winter Sunday mimosas (or other such beverages) Participating locations: Sawyer's Brewing Company Fetch Brewing Company North Grove Brewing Company Pub 111 Jimmy's Pub Book Nook & Java Shop Remember to post your photos using […]

Ages 6-10 and an adult $25/set, $22.50/set for ACWL-Members Join instructor Kathy Rogers to make handmade Valentine's Day cards for all of your friends! This class is an opportunity for grandparents and parents to get creative alongside their special child aged 6-10. Participants will make multiple cards using various printmaking methods.  All materials are provided. […]

Learn from Chef Valerie Hanson to make a flour blend for the pasta dough. Then, make delicious cheese ravioli & see how easy it will be to duplicate in your kitchen. Explore adapting fillings to your tastes & different seasons. Discover different tools and tips. Also make a marinara sauce as a group to go […]

Learn how and what to compost to get the most out of what you may have previously considered garbage! Visit the White Lake Community Library Wednesday, 2/8, at 6pm to hear local farmer and Good Food advocate Lori Lundell explain how compost benefits the environment, your garden, and your health.   Lori Lundell is the […]

Fruitland Township is seeking a Michigan DNR Trust Fund grant for trails within the Duck Creek Natural Area. The DCNA is approximately 310 acres of Township property located in the center of the township. It is bordered on the south by Duck Lake Road and Simonelli Road on the east side. Duck Creek flows through […]

Ages 16+ $25, $22.50 for ACWL Members Prerequisite: Beginner Wire Wrapping or previous knowledge of basic wrapping techniques. Students will be given a cabochon and led through the techniques used to create a beautiful pendant. Once they have the basics of this wrap, they will then be able to adapt it to other shapes such […]

Join us for live music from Michael Snell at Sawyer's Brewing!

Kids in grades 3rd-5th grade will learn the basics in a 2 hour "hands-on" teaching seminar with experts from the White Lake Area Sportfishing Association (WLASA). Kids will learn the following: *Ice fishing equipment and techniques *How to tie a good fishing knot *Fish identification and biology *Bait casting practicesAll students attending will be entered […]

This is your opportunity to try out three exciting Winter Olympic Sports (luge, ice speedskating and cross country skiing) in a family friendly competition smack in the heart of "Pure West Michigan."  The event is geared toward those that have never done at least one of these sports.  There are no big awards.  There is […]

How To Win the War for Talent Learn how to take control of your employer brand to attract more job applicants and retain your current employees. EVENT DETAILS TIME:   12 PM - 1 PM COST: $10 (includes lunch) RSVP:             @EVENTBRITE.COM  

Pierogi are essentially filled dumplings that are boiled and then often fried. They hail from central and eastern Europe. Homemade pierogi are a traditional holiday food in many homes. But these delicious little gems shouldn't be limited to one or two days of the year and can be adjusted in both fillings and sauces to […]

Join us for step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this beautiful painting, in a relaxed and fun, artsy environment. Leave your cares at the door and dive on in to the paint party! Ticket price includes use of all necessary paint supplies and aprons, instruction by a professional and friendly local artist, and an 18" […]

North Grove Brewers & The Playhouse Present Grace Theisen Band Sponsored by White Lake Family Dentistry Grace Theisen is an Americana/Blues artist originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her love for music started in her childhood living room, harmonizing to folk and blues songs with her family. Inspired by a variety of artists from bluegrass/folk singers like […]

Ted Bounty is like most musicians who believe music can be a powerful instrument to deliver an important message when they perform before an audience. Bounty who plays primarily the guitar and harmonica while dabbling in the mandolin, banjo, fiddle and piano, began his journey into performing music in 2009 when he was a student […]

Join us for live music from Shawn Watkins and David Martin at Sawyer's Brewing! Shawn and David bring amazing talent to the stage. Join us at Sawyer's for the classical stylings and guitar pieces they has to offer! https://davjomar3.wixsite.com/davidclassicalguitar

Registration starts at 5:30-9:00am at North Grove Brewery - 8735 Water St., Montague, MI 49437. Ages 16 and older: $10, Ages 15 and younger: $5 Everyone who registers will receive a goodie bag of snacks and swag. All proceeds go to The Muskegon Rescue Mission Weigh-In and Prizes Start at 3:30pm and everyone must be present […]

Car kits are available at the White Lake VFW Post 3256. They cost $15 per kit. We can also ship a kit for an extra $5.00. Please let us know by calling 231-894-6064. Rules will be with the kit. District 12 Posts competition if your post has 3 participants. Prizes for: Fastest 1st 2nd 3rd, […]

Ages 16+ $65, $58.50 for ACWL-Members Students will learn basic bookbinding techniques to create a handbound journal (approximately 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches). Participants will use decorative papers and bookboard to create front and back covers and the spine, archival text weight papers for the journal pages, and assemble the journal with waxed […]

Carl and Tom! Artists range from Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young to Johnny Cash, Adele, One Republic to Carl Webb songs and many more.

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Brittany Cook from the University of Kentucky. Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from this major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and […]

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 us as Lori Lundell talks about the many benefits and possibilities of gardening. Acres of ground or a few small pots on a balcony; however you do it, gardening has many positive effects. Lori Lundell is the owner and farm manager at Lundell Farms in North Muskegon, MI. As a certified holistic health coach […]

Join us for live music from Brian Fedewa at Sawyer's Brewing!

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Book Nook will donate a portion of sales to the Ukrainian Come Back Alive Foundation — for the purchase of military protection and safety equipment. More... As some of our customers know one of our team member's partner is from Ukraine, has family members there, […]

A self-professed “Funkateer”, and WYCE Jammie Award winning singer Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at its core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, or full band, they […]

Join us for Soulful Yoga with Nicole Draft on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10-11:15am. This will be a gentle yoga class for beginners or experienced yogis. This class is meant to rest and restore your mind and body. Included in this class is a time at the end for reflection through journaling (the cost of […]

Come Celebrate Their One Year Anniversary with US! Join the Gnarly Heifer and raise a glass to help them celebrate their One Year Anniversary. Owners Kara & Mike Smith and crew will be sharing tastes of their incredible catering menu: Smoked BBQ pork sliders, Smoked Mac & Cheese, green beans and bacon, smoked wings, jalapeno […]

Join us for live music from Brian Fedewa at Sawyer's Brewing!

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Join us for live music from Lynn Callihan at Fetch Brewing Company!

Be part of this month’s Conversation Café at the White Lake Community Library on Monday, February 27th, from 5:30-7pm in the Legacy Room. The question for February’s conversation is “What does the future of food look like in our community?”   A Conversation Café is an open, hosted conversation where all adults and teens are […]

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Suzanne DiMaggio from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Suzanne is the Director of the Iran Project. U.S. relations with Iran have reached a critical point. The Iranian nuclear program is more advanced than it’s ever been as negotiations to restore the JCPOA have stalled. Iran’s […]

Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ The focus of the presentation will be the lives and art of women Baroque artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana, Judith Leyster and others. Not only did each of these artists face overwhelming personal challenges, but also systemic misogyny. Despite these limitations, they both became successful working artists during […]

West Michigan Symphony Presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks.2: Mozart & Haydn at The Block. Enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and special guest Njioma Grevious. Those who have tickets to attend the associated West Michigan Symphony masterworks concert on Friday, March 3 will get a primer […]

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force. Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah […]

Join us for @kingtrivia at Sawyers Brewing Company, every Wednesday from 7pm-9pm! It's fun, free, and prizes available for the winning teams. There will be seven rounds with different types of trivia including general knowledge, pictures, matching, connections, guessing the famous person and much more! Arrive early to get a table and register before 7pm. […]

A guitarist and songwriter for Desmond Jones, Isaac Berkowitz brings forward an eclectic mix of country, rock, jazz, and folk music. Come check him out at Sawyer's!

“I play a lot music that expresses the human condition. Love, loss, laughter, questions…Lots of questions, and lots of observations, from folks a lot better at observering than me. From John Prine, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, and Tim O’Brian, to numerous groups, past and present. Call it Folk or Americana, call it acoustic, call it […]

Our beloved First Fridays Michigan Music series returns to The Playhouse in 2023! Join us in January, February, March, October, November and December on the First Friday of each month to celebrate Michigan's amazing music-makers. Buy tickets individually ($20 in advance, $25 day of show, or get a fabulous deal by buying the FFMM series […]

A satisfying classical sandwich of Mozart and Haydn, filled with more recent, expressive works in between. Mozart: Symphony no.35, “Haffner” Marcus Norris: Glory Berlioz: Reverie et Caprice Haydn: Symphony no.94, “Surprise” Scott Speck conductor Njioma Grevious violin

BOOMER NIGHT IN MONTAGUE: Phil Petersen and Glen Miller, AKA Acoustic Oasis, are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by the music of such artists as CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, we have created a playlist of covers and originals adding many instruments along the way. Our sound […]

Join us for live music from Vincent Hayes at Sawyer's Brewing!

22-year-old Njioma Grevious is happy every time she picks up the violin, whether performing at the White House or for underserved children in her native New York. This will mark her West Michigan debut, with WMS on Friday and at The Block on Saturday.