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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.
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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 […]
Cardio Drumming is a workout unlike any other! By combining a stability ball and drumsticks with upbeat music, this is an opportunity to get moving regardless of fitness level. Using your entire body, this is sure to be one of the most fun workouts you've ever had! This class is very popular and fills up […]
Ages 18+ $200, $180 for ACWL-Members Students ages 18+ who have completed an ACWL-Nuveen introductory pottery class are eligible to participate in Open Studio.* Participants will be self-directed but a facilitator will be on hand to help and answer questions. 20 lbs of clay, firings, and glazes are included. Additional clay can be purchased. *If […]
Ages 16+ $30, $37 for ACWL-Members Unleash your creativity while learning some new techniques! Collage is a terrific way to explore design and gain greater understanding of color and composition. In this fun, supportive class you will construct a finished collage, exploring a variety of techniques using paper, ink, paint and mediums, stitching, stamping, and... […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Lake Area Lenten lunches are back, and you're invited! See information below as each week changes. All lunches will be served at 12:00 noon, with proceeds going to support the food pantry at Lebanon Lutheran Church. Wednesday, March 1 St. Peter's Episcopal, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague Special guest speaker Pastor Raully Donahue from Ferry […]
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. […]
Hannah Jurcich is a trained yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching in the White Lake area since 2015. Her gentle yoga classes explore range of motion, flexibility and some strengthening exercises. Yoga practitioners of all levels will find ways to get what they are seeking out of each class with the possibilities […]
Community yoga class—a beginners yoga class for all ages! All classes will be held at 10:00am at the Fruitland Township Building every Friday. Classes are free and are donation based (suggested donation: $5). All classes are led by Courtney Jackson, certified 200 hr Yoga teacher. For cancellations and updates, check out their Facebook group, YOGA […]
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.
Designed to reach children ages birth through elementary. Contains elements of Preschool Storytime, Toddler Time, and Tiny Tots. Tuesdays at the Montague Library from 11:15-11:45am.
World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome P. Michael McKinley, Ambassador (ret.) to Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Elections in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some […]
Ages 12+ $60, $54 for ACWL-Nuveen Members In this two-session class, students will learn low-tech etching. They will get the opportunity to create their own unique pair of earrings and a cuff to match. In the first session, students will see examples of designs they can draw onto the metal and start working on their […]
Back once again (after pretty decent demand) Season Three of Pretty Fun Trivia. Hosted by former Pretty Fun Champion T.J. Frazier (Team Koala Stank) Duel other teams with your brain! Win the sweetest trophy on the planet. Weekly prizes. $8 Personal Pan Pizza. 15% Off All Books. $3 chips and Salsa. $3 Smoothies. Pretty decent […]
At 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 8th, celebrate the life of Lara MacGregor and the publication of her book, A Hopeful Life, with her father, Art Plewka, at White Lake Community Library. Art will share Lara’s story, her mission through Hope Scarves (hopescarves.org), and the importance of her book. He’ll also share his own “hopeful life” […]
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. […]
Using materials from our Makerspace, Molly will show you how to make your own kaleidoscope. Ages 6-10. Registration required. Event Type: Craft Age Group: Kids Montague Branch (231) 893-2675
Ages 6-10, with an adult $60, $54 for ACWL-Nuveen Members (per set) Get ready for spring by making your own unique clay flowerpot! This class is designed for children ages 6-10 to create alongside their favorite caregiving adult! Participants will learn how to use coil and pinch pot methods to build their own clay flowerpot. […]
Join us for a movie from our Kanopy database. After the show, if time allows, discussion will be held amongst the attendees. Popcorn provided. These movies are intended for adult viewers; there may be foul language, violence, or other adult-related content. Viewer discretion is advised. The Codebreaker (American Experience) Experience the story of Elizebeth Smith […]
Ages 18+ $100, $90 for ACWL-Nuveen Members John Herron is coming back to Whitehall with some new watercolor demonstrations for beginners and advanced students. Learn some watercolor fundamentals and a few wet and wild ways to a finished painting. If you have tried watercolor painting and you want to discover some new ways to be […]
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 The Smiths at Sawyer's Brewing!
With a flair for the wild and unexpected this genre-defying trio is back to combine top pop hits, Americana, and classical with rock-star charisma.
Ages 18+ $100, $90 for ACWL-Nuveen Members John Herron is coming back to Whitehall with some new watercolor demonstrations for beginners and advanced students. Learn some watercolor fundamentals and a few wet and wild ways to a finished painting. If you have tried watercolor painting and you want to discover some new ways to be […]
Join us for live music from Brett Dame at Sawyer's Brewing!
John Piatek is a guitarist, specializing in original music and live performance. John has a collection of original songs as well as perfected classics to share.
From our own beautiful hometown Montague, MI, Penny has combined her love of singing with her new-found talent for playing the ukulele! Her fun, lighthearted repertoire of covers include a variety of genres from Jason Mraz to Broadway musicals – Songs you’ll want to sing along with and enjoy!
Everyone is a Star at Danny'z. Come join the fun with Rock'n John. Songs from genre.
World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Wiebe Boer, President of Calvin University and former Shell All-On executive dedicated to providing energy to the under-served in Nigeria. Accessing and controlling fossil fuels have long influenced the politics of individual nations and their relations with others. This has been highlighted most dramatically through the […]
We'll have a few pies on hand and we invite you to bring in your pie creations as well! Let's fill up the tables and sample ALL the pies!
Come join the fun every Tuesday. Our fast-growing open 8 ball tournament starts weekly at 7pm. Sign up begins at 6:30. Beginners to experts welcome.
Ages 16+ $55, $49.50 for ACWL-Nuveen Members In this three-week class, students will learn about the lives and artistic painting styles of iconic 20th century painters - Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Sonia Delaunay. All three of these women painters were trailblazers. They had successful art careers, and distinctive painting styles that continue to resonate […]
Need some assistance with a device or want to ask a question about an app? Stop in at our Tech Open Hours to get some help with technology. Help is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Event Type: Technology Age Group: All Ages Jackie Endres (231) 737-6248 ext. 121 jendres@madl.org
Join us at Lake Michigan Credit Union's NEW Whitehall Mortgage Office on Thursday, March 16, from 4-6pm. Ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30pm, but stop by before or after for refreshments and light appetizers.
Finish your projects class. Bring in any project you would like help with and Tina will provide advice and guidance. Bring your own needles and any yarn needed to continue or finish your project. Registration required. Event Type: Craft Age Group: Adults Montague Branch (231) 893-2675
Come join the Fetch Cycling Group as they take over the back room at Fetch Brewing Company - in a nice way! FCG will set out food to share - feel free to bring a crockpot or dish to share as well, and bring any bike equipment you'd like to give, trade, or sell. There will […]
North Grove Brewers & The Playhouse Present Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish Sponsored by Tri County Feed Jesse was 12 when he picked up guitar after his "Gumpy" bought his first 6 string. Jesse then began playing open mic nights with his mama at his side to gain him entry into the bars. In 2013 Jesse […]
Ages 12+ $25, $22.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members Printmaking offers uniquely rich ways to make and layer lines, shapes, and textures. Using simple materials (like wood pieces, cups, and self-adhesive foam), participants will experiment with hand printing and stamping, combined with painting. Whether you like landscapes, the figure, still life, or abstract patterns, Ms. Swift […]
In this fun and informative class, future babysitters will learn the basics of caring for, entertaining and protecting infants and young children. We will also have professional first aid, CPR and safety demonstrations. Each participant will leave with a babysitting kit, certificate of completion and the confidence to start their babysitting adventure! Sarah Erb, the […]
Come hang out with us and the Oat Bran Boys on St Patrick's Day. The guys will be joined by some a few extra guest fiddlers and we will be serving some Irish inspired drinks and dishes.
Mixed Drinks inspired by: Jimi Hendrix – Pixies – Tom Petty – The Strokes – Dick Dale and his Del-Tones – Dr. Dre – Daft Punk – Van Morrison – Fleetwood Mac & Loretta Lynn; (age 21 and over) Back again after a full bar at the first one, centered around The Book: Booze & […]
Join us for live music from Michael Snell at Sawyer's Brewing!
Join us for live music from Lynn Thompson and the Moonshinerunner at Sawyer's Brewing!
Gabrial James is a solo artist originally from Grand Rapids, now living in Spring Lake. He got his start in music at the age of 10, enrolling in St. Cecilia Music Society of Grand Rapids under renowned conductor and professor of music, Anton Armstrong. St. Cecilia provided him the opportunity to perform with the Grand […]
Join us for live music from Lynn Thompson and the Moonshinerunner at Sawyer's Brewing!
The Left Paul Trio was formed in 2006. Our musical style is rooted in traditional Electric Blues, while developing a contemporary, high-energy edge. We pay tribute to the masters with our rendition of songs by such artists as Muddy Waters, Albert, B.B. and Freddie King and Jimmy Reed as well as contemporary artists such as […]
World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Gaia Vince, U.K. journalist (BBC and The Economist) and author of Nomad Century. As climate change accelerates, people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Vast numbers of people may be driven from their homes in the coming decades—the coming climate migration will […]
Ages 16+ $35, $31.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members This class will be a deeper dive into ink sketching and will focus on using fountain pens to make your mark. We will discuss various pen styles, ink properties, line making and the important of using the right paper. After instruction and demos, students will have ample […]
It may hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've […]
Dinner at 6:15 RSVP $17 Music at 7:00 $10 Kyle has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He holds degrees from Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and University of Cincinnati (CCM). He has been performing the Grand Rapids area for over a decade in some way, shape, or form. Kyle […]
Grab a friend and join us for our first ever create-your-own Driftwood Tree Craft Night! The Trees will be anywhere from 14 to 18 inches tall depending on which base you choose at class. Heather & Dana have done the hard part of collecting, sorting, and drilling the holes for assembly and have left the fun […]
West Michigan Symphony Presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks.3: Chaplin’s Smile at The Block. Enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and special guest Philippe Quint. Those who have tickets to attend the associated West Michigan Symphony masterworks concert on Friday, March 24 will get a primer on […]
Ages 16+ $45, $40.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members In this two-session class we will explore two ideas; the first signs of spring (those little buds peeking through the snow), 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 […]
Most of us can't imagine what life would be like without the ability to read, but the fact, tens of thousands of adults in Muskegon County can't read well enough to fill out job applications, help their children with school work, or manage their health. Since 2005, Read Muskegon has been offering literacy tutoring and […]
Join Historian Amber Dowdy this Women’s History month and learn how women helped during World War II as spies. Event Type: History Age Group: Adults Montague Branch (231) 893-2675
Mental Health 101 - A Community Presentation by HealthWest - Sponsored by White Lake UMC Health Ministries. This program is an introduction to mental health. The brain sometimes malfunctions just like other organs in the body. Recovery is possible and many times people don’t understand this. Many types of mental illness, like anxiety, depression, psychosis, […]
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 […]
Kyle is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter from West Michigan. Learn more about Kyle's music here: (https://www.facebook.com/KyleBrownMusic)
This multi-media performance combines live music with clips from classic Charlie Chaplin films, photos and selections from Chaplin’s autobiography. The concert traces Chaplin’s relationship with 20th-century master composers and his own film scores. Chaplin: Suite from City Lights Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Gershwin: Songs from Porgy & Bess Tchaikovsky: Waltz from […]
Be ready to laugh at Danny'z with a comedy night from Fresh Ghost Comedy! Call Danny'z for tickets at 231-292-1150.
RSVP for dinner 6pm to bryan@thebooknookjavashop.com Pork tenderloin, mashed redskin potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, dessert $15 Music at 7pm $10 Olivia returns for Jazz, Swing, and Standards. Her trio for this performance includes Reuben Stump (upright bass) and Eli Bucheit (piano). Olivia is a jazz vocalist, composer, and educator who's been hustling in Detroit since […]
Join us for live music from Brian Fedewa at Sawyer's Brewing!
The WMS Low Brass section steps “out of the back row” and into the spotlight for this concert of music spanning over 400 years. Hear everything from the music of Gabrieli and Beethoven to up-and-coming, 25-year-old composer Kevin Day’s “Ignition.”
What would the perfect education include for you? Better paid teachers? Smaller class sizes? Less time in the classroom? Something else entirely? Be part of this month’s Conversation Café at the White Lake Community Library on Monday, March 27th, from 5:30-7pm in the Legacy Room where we'll discuss “What would an ideal education look like?" A […]
What do a Vinyl Night, Books, and a Shoe have in common? Not much, until now! Rich Houtteman has been growing his beard in March to raise funds through the United Way of the Lakeshore to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo Counties. Come join us at Fetch as his […]
World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome David Cortright from the Kroc Institute for International Peace of Notre Dame. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sanctions have been one means for the west to challenge Russia. How effective have these sanctions been in hindering Russia’s war efforts? How do these sanctions compare […]
The region’s most open pitch competition 5×5 gives startups a shot to win $5,000. All you need is an idea and 5 minutes to pitch it. For information visit 5X5night.com
Join the White Lake Community Library March 28 at 6pm for a community-wide conversation about solar energy. This timely discussion about an issue affecting many in the White Lake area is an opportunity for everyone to be heard. We will use a small group discussion model in which participants will be invited to give their […]
Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ Women have been composing music forever, and there is great music there to be discovered. Elizabeth will highlight Clara Schuman from the 19th century, Grazyna Bacewicz from the 20th century, and Caroline Shaw from the 21st century. The talk will include recorded music selections from their work. She will also […]
We are all aflutter to celebrate butterflies for National Butterfly Month! Did you know they are important pollinators? Join @Sarahrfilley and @ProsperityForest at the Backyard Solutions Series at the White Lake Community Library on Wednesday, March 29th, from 6-7pm. Celebrate butterflies and their important role as pollinators during National Butterfly Month! Pollinators: Native Butterflies will […]
Ages 12+ $55, $49.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members Utilizing jump rings, students will learn how to properly manipulate them into intricate patterns to create a bracelet. They will learn the basics of how to use and what types of pliers are necessary for the project. Students will learn a couple of different styles in the […]
Come see our brand-new makerspace and get a tour of all the technology, craft supplies, and other creativity aides available. We will also give brief tutorials on how to use the technology in the space. Adults and teens welcome. Registration required. Event Type: Craft Age Group: Adults, Teens Montague Branch (231) 893-2675
Nick Veine has performed throughout Michigan the last 13 years. His style of Folk/Americana with mixtures of Pop and Country certainly are enjoyed by his audiences. It doesn't hurt that Nick graduated from the two best music schools in the country. Berklee College of Music and Belmont University. Bring your friends.
Big Daddy Fox has over 50 years of experience playing blues and other feel-good music, and has opened for legends like Aretha Franklin. You won't want to miss this!
Robert and Melissa are “Smitten”. Acoustic Duo playing music from Johnny Cash and June Carter to Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow.
