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Somewhere in Time
2020-08-25 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Filmed on Mackinac Island.

Free events. Visit: www.mackinacartscouncil.org/movies

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Charlie Reager
2020-08-25 19:15 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Charlie Reager. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Emily Kenyon
2020-08-24 19:15 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Emily Kenyon. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Music Mondays
2020-08-24 19:00 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
A staple of winter life on Mackinac Island, Music Mondays is a weekly jam session and open mic night. All are welcome to sing or play an instrument, share a cover, an original tune, or play along with the group. Keyboard, bass guitar, drums, and microphones are available in house, or you may bring any of your own instruments.

Free. Limited to 50 people, enforced at the door. Masks are required.

British Landing Nature Programs – Tree Identification
2020-08-24 13:30, 2020-08-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2020-08-22 13:30 - 15:30, 2020-08-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2020-08-20 13:30 - 15:30
Enjoy a short 20 minute hike through the British Landing Trail with a stop at Friendship’s Alter and learn how to identify various trees and other species on Mackinac Island.

Meeting in front of the British Landing Nature Center and the walk will start at 1:30 p.m. The trail is narrow with roots and other obstacles, watching your footing is advised. This is a free Mackinac Parks: 125 event!

Ranger Emily Kimmel who is a recent graduate from Lake Superior State University with a degree in Parks and Recreation and Natural Resource Technologies will be your guide.

This is a recurring event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, until August 30, 2020

This Time for Keeps
2020-08-23 16:30 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Expected to follow his opera star father into the business, but discontent with his life; a young man pursues a career in popular music and romances the aquatic-ballet dancer he met during his time in the service. Some of the scenes were filmed on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel!

Presented in the Center for the Arts, located at Mission Point Resort. This is a free event. Make sure to visit the Mackinac Arts Council to check out its 2020 event schedule!

Movie: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
2020-08-23 15:30 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Enjoy an exquisitely produced film by Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks as it takes viewers along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There is far more to this sacred island than horses and fudge, and DPTV cameras capture the landscape and beauty while connecting us to the diverse communities and people who have been stewards of Mackinac Island throughout its history.

Presented in the Center for the Arts, located at Mission Point Resort. This is a free event. Make sure to visit the Mackinac Arts Council to check out its 2020 event schedule!

Watercolor Cafe: Kids’ Make It Party
2020-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Watercolor Cafe, 6939 Main St, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Ages 3-12, drop in from 3:00-5:00pm. Young creators can construct, design and play with this wonderfully designed cardboard art project. Participants will choose either a cardboard castle or tent, then decorate and assemble the piece. This thick sturdy cardboard transforms into a whimsical play place where lil’ makers can express themselves and escape technology through creative play.

All materials provided. Here’s what supplies to expect-

Cardboard Castle or Tent piecesMore cardboard scene accessoriesWooden peg peopleFabric scrapsPaper for collageRibbon & yarnColorful paint

Local art instructor Kate Dupre will be on site to assist the projects. Project will take 30-60 minutes. Parents are welcome to stay on site or leave. Drop-ins welcome. All art materials provided. Snacks for purchase. Classes will beheld outside, weather permitting. Your child will leave with their own artwork and a boost of confidence!

*PLEASE NOTE* Restrooms are not directly on site. We ask you to try to go before class 😊

Contact Kate for additional questions or concerns – watercolormackinac@gmail.com

SAVE $ with multiple participants.1 maker – $252 – $403 – $584 – $755 – $90

Register online at: www.watercolormackinac.com

Sip n’ Sail Cruise: Easy Like Sunday Morning
2020-08-23 11:00 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy and evening on the water with music performed live by DJ Mike Williford. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - St Ignace
2020-08-22 20:30 - 21:00
Enjoy our famous fireworks Cruise out of St Ignace Dock #1, 253 S State St. St Ignace, MI 49781 every SATURDAY night June 27th – September 5th, 2020 departing at 9:00 pm in June and July and 8:30 pm in August and September. Cash Bar is available serving beer, wine, pop/soda, water and snacks. Adults $24.00 / pp Children (5-12) $ 10.00 / pp Children Under 5 Cruise for Free!

Sip n’ Sail Craft Beer Cruise with Will Springsteen
2020-08-22 19:30 - 23:30, 2020-08-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy and evening on the water with live music performed by Will Springsteen. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Pete Kehoe
2020-08-22 18:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Pete Kehoe. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Nightly Entertainment at Horn’s Bar & Restaurant
2020-08-21 21:30 - 2020-08-22 23:00 | Horn’s Bar & Restaurant, 7300 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy and evening out with live entertainment by Jeff Baldori!

Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - Mackinaw City
2020-08-21 20:30 - 21:00
Enjoy our famous fireworks Cruise out of Mackinaw City every FRIDAY night from June 19th through September 4th, 2020. Departing from Mackinaw City Dock #1, 801 S Huron Ave. Mackinaw City, MI 49701. The cruise leaves at 9:00 PM in June and July and 8:30 PM in August and September. Cash Bar Available serving beer, wine, pop/soda, water and snacks. Adults $24.00 / pp Children (5-12) $ 10.00 / pp Children Under 5 Cruise for Free!

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with DJ Mike Williford
2020-08-21 19:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States

Watercolor Cafe: Flowery Bike Basket Paint & Sip
2020-08-21 18:00 | Watercolor Cafe, 6939 Main St, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Learn how to make your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Simply bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage!

Our event lasts approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11×14’“ and paint is acrylic.

For more information and registration online visit: www.watercolormackinac.com

Island History Series: Confederate Political Prisoners at Fort Mackinac
2020-08-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Station 256 Conference Room, 7200 Lake Shore Drive, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
In the spring of 1862, three men from Tennessee arrived to Mackinac Island, not as tourists or explorers but as prisoners of the federal government. Join Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Registrar Brian Jaeschke as he explores Fort Mackinac’s summer serving as a political prison, and the fate of the three men held as prisoner. Presented at the Station 256 Conference Room above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. This is a free Mackinac Parks: 125 event!

Intercontinental Biennial of Indigenous Art
2020-08-21 12:00 - 2020-09-07 20:00 | Center for the Arts, One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Come and enjoy the Intercontinental Biennial of Indigenous Art returning to the Straits Area for the third consecutive year to display indigenous artwork from across the globe. This year’s festival includes films by indigenous filmmakers, visual artwork, and educational workshops.

For more information, visit out website at: www.mackinacartscouncil.org

Nightly Entertainment at Horn’s Bar & Restaurant
2020-08-20 21:30 | Horn’s Bar & Restaurant, 7300 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Horn’s Bar & Restaurant featuring live entertainment with Nate King!

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Paul Bedour
2020-08-20 19:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy the open water with live music performed by Paul Bedour. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Music in the Park
2020-08-20 19:00 - 22:00
The backdrop is second to none. The summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. A mix of live folk, rock, country, blues are on stage. All concerts are free. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit and enjoy the show on.

Visit Mackinac Arts Council’s website for more information: www.mackinacartscouncil.org/music-in-the-park.

This event runs every week and begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until September 3, 2020.

Mackinac's Got Talent
2020-08-20 18:30
Local performers and exciting competition! Marquette Park at 6:30pm

British Landing Nature Programs – Scat Identification
2020-08-20 15:15 - 2020-08-24 17:00 | British Landing Nature Center, 3494 Lake Shore Drive, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Looking to learn new skills? Try our outdoor program such as how to identify different scat left by various animals in Michigan. Learn how to figure out what the animal ate last. Do you know the difference between buck and doe scat? You will after this program!

This program will take place at the podium and bench area adjacent to the south side of the British Landing Nature. Seating is first come first serve (you don’t have to be sitting in order to enjoy the program). The program will be about 15 minutes. This is a free Mackinac Parks: 125 event!

The program will be lead by ranger Emily Kimmel, a recent graduate from Lake Superior State University with a degrees in Parks and Recreation and Natural Resource Technologies. She is in her first season serving as the Naturalist for Mackinac State Historic Parks on Mackinac Island.

Live Music at Great Turtle Brewery
2020-08-19 17:00 - 2020-10-25 20:00 | Great Turtle Brewery, 7452 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy a lively evening out with live music performances at the Great Turtle Brewery!

Brian Thomas Live at Smokey Jose’s
2020-08-18 16:30 - 2020-10-01 20:00 | Smokey Jose’s, 7255 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
