Around Town
Events are subject to change without notice. Calling ahead to confirm dates, times and ticket availability is recommended.
Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. - Lakeshore Museum Center at Fourth and Clay Ave., downtown Muskegon. Permanent exhibits showcase the story of lumbering, mastodons, dinosaurs, Native Americans, natural history and more. Info at (231) 722-0278 and lakeshoremuseum.org.
Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. through October 31 - Hackley and Hume Historic Site on Webster Ave., featuring 1889 lumber baron home tours; Scolnik House, a historic house of the depression era, at 504 W. Clay Ave.; and Fire Barn Museum C. H. Hackley Hose Co. No. 2 on Clay Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-0278 and lakeshoremuseum.org.
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays 10 to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m. - Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Overbrook Gallery at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Info at (231) 777-0399.
Tuesdays 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Coopersville Area Historical Society Museum, 363 Main St., Coopersville, features the Del Shannon exhibit, sawmill display, 1880s drug store, interurban railway substation and railroad memorabilia. Info at coopersville.com/museum and (616) 837-6978.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main St., downtown Coopersville. The facility features a unique silo entryway and the beams and walls from the 100 year old barns which have been reconstructed inside this modern building. "Then and Now" farm equipment displays. Info at coopersvillefarmmuseum.org and (616) 997-8555.
Tuesdays through Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m. - White River Gallery on Ferry St. in Montague is a co-op gallery run by the Arts Council of White Lake. Nuveen Community Center for the Arts nearby runs classes, workshops and exhibitions. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org.
Through August 1 - Color It Bizarre: Clarice Cliff Pottery from a Michigan Collection at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
Through July 4 - Muskegon Summer Celebration at Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. A wide variety of national music and entertainment on various stages. Nightly admission required to the Main Stage at Heritage Landing. Summer Celebration Midway, Fantazia Circus and much more. Info at summercelebration.com and 1-800-585-3737.
July 3, 6:30 to 9 p.m. - King's Brass at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Rd. Info at VacationWithPurpose.org and (231) 798-2161.
July 3 at 10:30 a.m. - July 4 Parade at Ridge Avenue to Pine Street, Ferrysburg. Info at (616) 842-5803 and ferrysburg.org.
July 4 - Brenton Brown, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
July 6, 7 p.m. - Scottville Clown Band, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
July 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 7, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
July 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 9, 5 to 9 p.m. - Soul'd Out, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
July 9, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
July 11 at 3 p.m. - The Klooster Memorial Mighty Barton Organ Concert at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W, Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Dale Zieger on the mighty Barton Pipe Organ, accompanied on piano by his wife, Gail. Broadway show tunes from 1930 to 2010, silent Laurel and Hardy movie. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
July 11 - Singing Crusaders, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
July 11 - 18th Annual Wheels of Grand Haven Car Show at Washington Avenue, Grand Haven. Viewing noon to 1:30 p.m., entertainment 1:30 to 3 p.m., awards 3 p.m., parade 4 p.m. Info at (616) 842-4910 and grandhavenjaycees.org.
July 13, 7 p.m. - West Michigan Concert Winds, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
July 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 14, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
July 15 at 3 p.m. - J.O.B. Network Muskegon at CIO Hall, 490 W. Western Ave, downtown Muskegon. Members help each other hunt down fresh job opportunities and cushion the blow of rejection letters.
July 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 15 at 7 p.m. - Scottville Clown Band at Walker Park, Ruddiman Avenue, North Muskegon. Info at cityofnorthmuskegon.com.
July 16 through 18 - Muskegon Bike Time on Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. Thousands of motorcycles gathering along "Steel Horse Alley," beverage and music tents, live bands, motorcycle demonstrations and events and the Mayor's Ride. Info at muskegonbiketime.com and (888) 731-8463.
July 16, 5 to 9 p.m. - Dutch Henry, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
July 18 - Sarah Schieber, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
July 19 at 11:30 a.m. - Muskegon County Garden Club's Annual Flower Pot Luncheon at the home of Dr. Rick and Nancy Peters with a guided tour of Dahlia Doc's gardens. Reservations at (231) 798-7625 and (231) 744-9513.
July 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 20, 7 p.m. - Mike Snell, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
July 21, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
July 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 23, 5 to 9 p.m. - Swinging Stem Cells, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
July 23, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
July 25 - Jim Novak, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
July 27, 7 p.m. - Tommy Foster, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
July 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 28 at 7 p.m. - Powers of Attorney Workshop with Karen L. Kayes of Warner Norcross and Judd, LLP at Heartland Health Care Center - Whitehall, 916 E. Lewis St., Whitehall. A detailed discussion of how powers of attorney work and why they are important. Info at (231) 894-4056.
July 28, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
July 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
July 30 through August 8 - Coast Guard Festival, downtown Grand Haven. Parades, waterfront entertainment, fireworks, National Memorial Service, street dance, Kids Day and more. Info at coastguardfest.org.
July 30, 5 to 9 p.m. - Westside Soul Surfers, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
August 1 - Phil Stacey, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
August 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 3, 7 p.m. - Shepherds Folly, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
August 4, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
August 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 6, 5 to 9 p.m. - Buster Blues Band, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
August 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. - First Friday at the Gallery at the Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., downtown Grand Haven. Info at galleryuptown.net and (616) 846-5460.
August 8 - Chris Hansen and the Horns of Power, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
August 8, 5 to 9 p.m. - White River Gallery's Art in the Barn at Schiller Barn, Lamos Rd., Whitehall. Info at (231) 893-2524 and artscouncilofwhitelake.org.
August 10, 7 p.m. - Lou Thumser, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
August 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 11, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
August 11 through 14 - Unity Christian Music Festival, the 10th anniversary at Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Over 40 Christian music artists on three stages. Info at unitymusicfestival.com and 1-800-585-3737.
August 12 through 14 - Northside Family Fun Fest at Walker Park, Ruddiman Avenue, North Muskegon. Thursday Parade, 7:30 p.m.; Friday's Taste of the Northside, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday's Art Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info at cityofnorthmuskegon.com.
August 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 13, 5 to 9 p.m. - Six Foot Mary, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
August 13, 6 to 10 p.m. - Third Annual Taste of the Northside at Walker Park, North Muskegon. Food, car show, beer tent, wine tasting and more. Info at cityofnorthmuskegon.com.
August 13, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
August 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Art Fair in Walker Park, North Muskegon. Lions Breakfast 8 a.m., Community United Methodist Church barbecue and Ice Cream Social. Info at cityofnorthmuskegon.com.
August 15 - Grant Norsworthy, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
August 15 through 22 - White Lake Chamber Music Festival. Recitals, lectures an concerts throughout week at various locations. Info at (231) 329-3056 and artscouncilofwhitelake.org.
August 16 at noon - Muskegon County Garden Club Meeting at Margaret Drake Elliot Park. Speaker: Ottawa County Extension Service's Shane Van Oosterhout on selecting the best hand tools. Info at (231) 798-7625 and (231) 759-7031.
August 17, 7 p.m. - Salt City Dixie Land Jazz Band, Summer Concert Series at the Montague Band Shell, along the banks of White Lake in Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 893-2524.
August 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 18, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
August 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 20, 5 to 9 p.m. - Pegasus, Parties in the Park at Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at partiesinthepark.com
August 21 - Moosefest country music party at Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Info at 107mus.com.
August 22 - Matt Maher, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
August 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Tuesdays in the Park at Central Park, downtown Grand Haven. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 25 at 7 p.m. - Wills vs. Trusts with Karen L. Kayes of Warner Norcross and Judd, LLP at Heartland Health Care Center - Whitehall, 916 E. Lewis St., Whitehall. Differences, preparation decisions, drafting considerations and administration will be discussed. Info at (231) 894-4056.
August 25, 7 to 9 p.m. - Dancin' on the Grand at Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Big band dances. Info at (616) 842-2285 and ghaac.org.
August 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thursdays at the Point at Mill Point Park, Spring Lake. Variety of music in an outdoor setting. Info at ghaac.org.
August 27, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
August 29 - Jeremy Simpson, Worship on the Waterfront at Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor, downtown Grand Haven. Dress for the weather, bring chairs. Info at (616) 842-6600 and worshiponthewaterfront.org.
September 3, 5:30 to 8 p.m. - First Friday at the Gallery at the Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., downtown Grand Haven. Info at galleryuptown.net and (616) 846-5460.
September 3, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - First Fridays Music at the Playhouse at Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. Info at (231) 894-4048 and howmetplayhouse.org.
September 5 at 10 a.m. - Church with Your Shoes Off at Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Info at (231) 744-7008.
September 10, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
September 16 through 18 at 7:30 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
September 17 through 19 - Michigan Irish Music Festival at Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Music, dance competition, pub, marketplace, cultural center. Info at (231) 739-2028 and michiganirish.org.
September 17 through 19 - Grand Haven Salmon Festival at Grand Haven Municipal Marina. Live jazz, Michigan wine tasting, salmon cookoff and more. Info at 1-800-968-0894 and visitgrandhaven.com.
September 19 at 3 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
September 23 through 25 at 7:30 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
September 24, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
September 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. - The Romantic Road, West Michigan Symphony at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W, Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Bella Hristova, violin. Info at westmichigansymphony.com and (231) 726-3231.
September 26 at 3 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
September 30 through October 2 at 7:30 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
October 1 and 2 - Buster Keaton Society Convention and Film Festival at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W, Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 759-7253 and actorscolony.com.
October 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m. - First Friday at the Gallery at the Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., downtown Grand Haven. Info at galleryuptown.net and (616) 846-5460.
October 1, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - First Fridays Music at the Playhouse at Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. Info at (231) 894-4048 and howmetplayhouse.org.
October 2, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Lumber Barons' Ball at the Lakeshore Museum Center, Fourth and Clay Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-0278 and lakeshoremuseum.org.
October 3 at 1 p.m. - 31st Annual Muskegon Area CROP Hunger Walk beginning at Central United Methodist Church, 1011 Second St., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegoncentralumc.org.
October 3 at 3 p.m. - Something's Afoot, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
October 8, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
October 16 - Sixth Annual Depot to Depot, Muskegon County Fall Color Tour between White Lake Area Chamber and Muskegon Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Info at 1-800-250-9283 and visitmuskegon.org.
October 22, 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php
October 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. - Salute to John Williams, West Michigan Symphony at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W, Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at westmichigansymphony.com and (231) 726-3231.