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Chippewa Nature Center will offer naturalist-led kayak trips this summer.
Dow Diamond, home of Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate Great Lakes Loons, will be the site of the Great Lakes Beer Festival, sponsored by Michigan Brew Trail, on Aug. 20. The event features more than 50 Michigan craft breweries serving their specialties inside the stadium.
Families cool off from temperatures in the high 80s at Plymouth Pool Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Midland.
Attendees watch "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" during Movies on Main. Movies will be shown this summer every Wednesday through August. All of the movies are free and open to the public.
The Chemical City Band will perform on June 29 at the Nicholson-Guenther Band Shell in Central Park in Midland. (Daily News file photo)
Chippewa Nature Center hosts Nature Play.
Guests enjoy cocktails, food and music in the Pendulum Lounge which is open Thursdays at Midland Center for the Arts. (Daily News file photo)
Chippewa Nature Center will host Homestead Sundays at 1-5 p.m. on Sundays, June through August.
Editor’s note: If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Reporter Victoria Ritter, vritter@mdn.net.
Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.
Kids Nature Art: Forest is set for 2-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Meet CNC staff at The Woods Nature Play area for a blast of forest art. Stations with different projects will be set up to allow artist to experience forest plants and animals through art. This self-paced experience will allow children to create many projects or work hard on a single masterpiece. This event is free.
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Jim Pagel Trio will provide live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Yoga and Kayaking is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Midland Tridge. In collaboration with Ike's Mobile Kayaks, the group will kayak upstream along the Tittabawasee River and then return downstream for a more leisurely float back to the Tridge. Back at the Tridge, participants will end the session with yoga to stretch out and wind down from the journey. Cost is $40, including all equipment.
A Floodplain Hike at is set for 6-8 p.m. at Forestview Natural Area. Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The 2-3 mile path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. This path is moderate to difficult; for your safety, do not try this on your own.
Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. Red Herring will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.
A Full Moon Stroll is set for 8-9:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join an interpretive naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight and meet outside the Visitor Center. This event is free.
A Wee Stroll is set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free.
Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.
The Commons Live Music series will host Gould & Graham at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
A Salamander Meander is set for 9-10:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Silent and secretive, salamanders are often a creature of mystery. Join CNC staff to hike and turn over logs to look for these shy amphibians. The group will meet at the Visitor Center, then caravan to the River Point property at the end of Hubert Road. This event is free.
The Commons Live Music series will host Detroit Rock City – KISS Tribute at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
St. Brigid School will inaugurate its 100th anniversary at 10-11 a.m. with tours of its Hall of History, featuring posters from each decade along with alumni spotlights and artifacts from throughout the years. The public is encouraged to attend and see how the school has evolved over the years. This event is free. For more information about the school's centennial celebration, visit stbrigid-midland.org/school/100th-year-anniversary-2022-2023/
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
Nature Play is set for 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether it's making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing river, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone. Come make some new friends while enjoying a summer afternoon. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program will be facilitated by volunteer host families. Meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This event is free.
A Chippewa Trail tour by golf cart is set for 3-4:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Take a leisurely golf cart ride with a CNC naturalist along the paved Chippewa Trail from the Nature Center to the Tridge and back. The group will stop along the way to talk about the history of the land and native plants and animals. This program is especially designed for those with limited mobility. Meet outside the Visitor Center. This event is free.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Casey Lane is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.
A John Pratt Mosaic House tour is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m., starting at Creative 360. The house stands as a reminder of a man who, through art, battled his demons and inspired countless others along the way. Learn about John Pratt and the twists and turns his life took that led him to this extraordinary endeavor. Everyone will then drive separately to the house to hear more stories and experience the house for themselves. Registration is required. Cost is $8.
A Story Hour is set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m.at Chippewa Nature Center. The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. This program will be held outdoors unless weather is unfavorable. Meet at the Woods Nature Play area near Arbury Trail. This event is free.
Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.
Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 1-2:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Photographs, along with letters and journals from the archive will shed light on how the property looked when it was the private residence of the Dow family. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-18 and $5 for ages 5 and under. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/herbert-tour/
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Jacob Wisenbach will provide live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes
Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia Night is set for 6 p.m. at the Coleman Area Library. Assemble your best team and join in to show off your trivia superpowers. Pizza and other snacks will be provided. Teams are also welcome to bring their own food/drinks. Teams can consist of two to six members. Participants do not need to have a Coleman Area Library card to participate. This is a free event, though spots are limited; call the Coleman Area Library to register your team, or sign up at https://form.jotform.com/221376670679164
An Upper Chippewa River kayak trip is set for 6-9 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Spend an evening paddling down the Chippewa River with a naturalist, looking for turtles, fish, herons, hawks and eagles. After meeting at the Visitor Center, the group will travel to the Universal Access Site via CNC van and begin a leisurely paddle down river back to the Nature Center. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free.
Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.
Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 5-6:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Photographs, along with letters and journals from the archive will shed light on how the property looked when it was the private residence of the Dow family. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-18 and $5 for ages 5 and under. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/herbert-tour/
The Commons Live Music series will host Peacemaker at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
The Great Lakes Beer Festival is set for 2-7 p.m. at Dow Diamond. The event will feature Michigan craft breweries/cideries, all ballpark concessions available by Dow Diamond, VIP tickets for Suite Level entry with food buffet and A/C comfort, and live music provided by XLNC. There will aslso be the Michigan Cornhole Tournament. Admission is $45 in advance, $55 at the door, $85 for VIP, and $15 for designated drivers (no drink tickets).
Summer Concert Series featuring Roane is set for 6:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Roane specializes in Celtic, folk, and maritime music. Their music embraces the spirit of the storyteller and embodies the strength and beauty of their Celtic heritage. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door; kids ages 10 and under get in for free.
The Commons Live Music series will host Coleman Road at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
The Freeland Parkapalooza is set for 12-8 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland St. in Freeland. Parkapalooza is a family music festival featuring activities for the kids. A number of quality food vendors will be on site, or visitors may pack a picnic to bring with them. The concert and most activities are free. For more information, visit www.dstreet.org or call 855-701-0111.
Airport Story Hour is set for 1-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a light snack while listening to an aviation/space related story at this free event. Warm weather readings will be held in the beautiful outdoor MCADA area near the terminal. Cold weather readings will be held in the terminal building. If held inside current CDC recommendations will be followed.
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
The Moxie Strings are set to perform at 6:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Moxie Strings compose the majority of their pieces and arrange melodies from many countries, resulting in a genre-blurring blend of ear-catching, mainstream melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms. The band’s show continues to redefine strings’ role in contemporary music, and offers audience members a diverse, fun, musical experience. Tickets are $18 (plus processing fees) and can be purchased at midlandcenter.org, by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or in-person at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road.
A Lunch and Learn session is set for 12 p.m. at the Greater Midland Community Center's 50+ Center. This lesson will focus on balance and fall prevention, presented by Abbi Brady, PT, DPT. Independence Village Senior Living will provide lunch. This event is free to seniors. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Amanda, 989-832-7937 ext. 2270 or aewald@greatermidland.org at least one week prior to the event.
Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders are set to perform 6-8 p.m. at Northwood University as part of the Feedom Fest concert series. The concert will be held at the John and Marjorie Hohman Amphitheater on Northwood University's campus. The event also will include food trucks, yard games for the whole family and free cake and non-alcoholic beverages. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Tavern 59, which will be set up for attendees who are 21 years of age or older. This event is free.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Jeff Walikangas is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.
Michael Webber is set to perform at Sound Community Music Series, 7-9 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. This live music series features classical and jazz musicians from the mid-Michigan area.The first hour of each event is an opportunity for students, amateurs, and professionals to share musical performances. The second hour spotlights professional musicians as they perform a full-length concert. The featured artists of the evening gratefully accept financial support from the audience in the form of donations.
Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Easystreet & Company will provide live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes
An Improv Happy Hour is set for 6:30-8 p.m. at Creative 360 Galleries, 114 Ashman St. Everyone can do improv and it is hilariously fun. Join host Ariel Rak and a number of first timers and barely beginning improvers as we play games, try scenes and just generally crack each other up. No experience necessary. Snacks provided, BYOB. This event is free, but guests are encouraged to call 989-837-1885 to let Creative 360 know they're coming.
Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.
A National Dog Day hike is set for 6-7 p.m. at Forestview Natural Area. What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend? We encourage you to bring your dog for a 1.3-mile hike but a dog is not required. Dogs must be leashed.
The Commons Live Music series will host Rove of Love and JOVI, a tribute to Poison and Bon Jovi at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
Downtown Story Day is set for 12-4 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Downtown businesses will perform readings of circus themed picture books inside of their locations. All books are carefully selected and loaned by Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, courtesy of Pop Pops Gourmet Popcorn and the Midland Downtown Business Association, twisted balloon animals and other exciting circus entertainment in the Pedestrian Plaza.
The Commons Live Music series will host the Sinclairs Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
Nature Play is set for 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether it's making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing river, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone. Come make some new friends while enjoying a summer afternoon. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program will be facilitated by volunteer host families. Meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This event is free.
Yoga and Kayaking is set for 3-5 p.m. at the Midland Tridge. In collaboration with Ike's Mobile Kayaks, the group will kayak upstream along the Tittabawasee River and then return downstream for a more leisurely float back to the Tridge. Back at the Tridge, participants will end the session with yoga to stretch out and wind down from the journey. Cost is $40, including all equipment.
A poetry reading with Larry Levy and Skip Renker is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360 Galleries, 144 Ashman St. in Downtown Midland. Renker's award-winning poems have appeared in numerous journals and magazines and in four books, including the just-published A Patient Hunger. Levy’s poems have appeared in The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Driftwood Review, Third Wednesday, South Carolina Review, Controlled Burn, and more. His latest poetry collection, Blessed Arrangement, includes a Pushcart Prize nominee. Books will be available for purchase. Contact Creative 360 at 989-837-1885 to let them know you are coming. Cost is $5.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Monte Pride is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.
Victoria Ritter grew up in Midland and after earning a degree in English at Grand Valley State University, returned. She joined the Daily News as its newsroom clerk, and eventually began editing obituaries, and in 2016 wrote her first article. She loves the arts, from reading and creative writing to catching a movie or singing in her church choir.