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Brauker Bear Lake Promoters Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm Big Mont & the Magic Moment Brethren Heritage Association Carol Voigts/musician Chris & Mike Gravelin/supporters Cindy Asiala/member Conservatory of Dance Dave & Marcia Vande Vusse/artist members Deanna Draze/member Deborah Crandell/artist Dickson School Cultural Center Ltd Frances Townsend/artist Friends of Note Frog Pond Pottery Joan Aflen/artist John Kudalski/member Kaleva Art Gallery Kaleva Historical Society Karen McDonnell, artist Kathi Houston/member Manistee Art Institute Manistee Choral Society Manistee Civic Players Manistee County Historical Society Manistee County Visitors Bureau Manistee Downtown Development Authority Manistee High School Performing Arts Manistee Kiwanis Club Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place Marsha Remick Martha West/artist Mary Russell Maureen Harju Dwyer/musician Mike Beveridge/musician Monica Klein/musician Must Be Your Feet Nancy & Josh Swenson/sculptor Nancy & Josh Swenson/sculptor Pam Tompke/member Patrick Wilson Phil Joseph/artist Ramsdell Theatre Restoration Project Ramsdell Theatre/City of Manistee S.S. City of Milwalkee Shannon Simoneau/member Spirit of the Woods Music Association Tim Joseph/artist/musician Tudie & John Rulison/members Wanda Joseph/member William Hattendorf/artist Spirit of the Woods Winter Concert 2/17/2012 8:00 pm Visit: Spirit of the Woods Music Association Friday, February 17, 2012: Rising Stars! The Nephews will host a concert of our area's young rising stars at Brown Town Hall. Manistee is blessed with a lively music scene and we are pleased to be able to introduce some of the artists to our friends and supporters. The concert takes place February 17 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Township Hall, 8233 Coates Highway, north of Manistee. Admission is $10 at the door. For more info call (231) 477-5381 or (231) 723-2230. Art and Culture Events in 2012 2/29/2012 TBA Visit: Arts & Culture Alliance of Manistee County All 2012 events will soon be on the ACA calendar on this website. Look for changes in format in 2012. We are looking for someone to help update our website. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact Cindy Asiala. "The Dining Room" at the Ramsdell Theater 3/18/2012 8:00 pm Visit: Ramsdell Theatre/City of Manistee The Dining Room will be presented at the historic Ramsdell Theater March 9-18. Symphony of Voices Benefit Concert 4/22/2012 3:00 pm Visit: Manistee Choral Society Symphony of Voices Benefit Concert for Love INC, Manistee Choral Society and church choirs, April 22, 3 pm, Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eighth St. Manistee. Spirit of the Woods Spring Concert 4/27/2012 8:00 pm Visit: Spirit of the Woods Music Association Max and Ruth Bloomquist And when spring is in full swing, we will welcome Max and Ruth Bloomquist to Brown Town Hall. Ruth and Max Bloomquist have been making music together since they met in 1975 and discovered their shared love not only for each other, but for music and songs made with acoustic instruments and featuring lyrics from the heart. Ruth and Max immerse themselves in folk, bluegrass, country, singer songwriters, and other acoustic music to create a sound and style all their own. You can get a glimpse of the magic of their music on their website: www.ruthbloomquist.com. The concert takes place April 27 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Township Hall, 8233 Coates Highway, north of Manistee. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info call (231) 477-5381 or (231) 723-2230. Arcadia Area Historical Museum Open Hours 5/31/2012 1:00 - 4:00 pm Visit: Arcadia Area Historical Society The Arcadia Area Historical Museum has scheduled open hours on Thursday-Saturday from 1:00-4:00 pm. and on Sunday from 1:00-3:00 pm. Special hours by appointment: 231-889-3389 or 864-3185. Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm 5/31/2012 Regular hours Visit: Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm The farm opens every year on the third Wednesday of May, open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed after Labor Day except by appointment. The farm's annual open house is celebrated during peak bloom time the third Friday and Saturday of July. Lemonade and cookies served the corn crib gazebo! Manistee Art Institute Shows 6/2/2012 TBA Visit: Manistee Art Institute Watch this website for information on MAI's special art shows for 2012. Shoreline Showcase Concert Series 6/9/2012 7:00 pm Visit: Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase The 2012 Shoreline Showcase Concert Series is presented Tuesdays starting in June. Summer Solstice Concert 6/18/2012 7:00 pm Visit: Manistee Choral Society Summer Solstice Concert with Free Spirit and guest soloists, June 18 at 7 pm, Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eighth Street. Manistee. Juhannus 6/23/2012 6:00 pm Visit: Kaleva Historical Society Juhannus or Mid-summer day celebration at the Kaleva Roadside Park, Nine Mile Rd., 6:00 pm, picnic, strawberry social, Finnish pancake, music and kokko, bonfire. All welcome. Donations accepted. Kaleva Days 7/21/2012 all weekend Visit: Kaleva Historical Society The Kaleva Days festival will be held the 3rd week of July 2011. Kaleva School Reunion, music, 5K walk/run, bake sales, ballgames, food, church in the park, parade, games and fun. Look for brochures in the area for times and specific details or call 231.362.3480. Open Hours at the Kaleva Bottle House Museum 7/22/2012 12:00-4:00pm Visit: Kaleva Historical Society The Bottle House Museum in Kaleva is open on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and Saturdays through October. New display features long serving mayor, Robert Rengo, the Makinen Tackle Collection, a history of Finnish cooperatives, many other displays updated. Located at the corner of Kauko and Wuoksi Sts. 231.362.2080. Donation $3.00 per person. Winter Solstice 12/21/2012 4:00 pm Visit: Kaleva Historical Society December 21, Annual Lighting of the Cemetery on Winter Solstice, in Kaleva. Starting at 4:00 pm on the longest night, hundreds of luminaries are placed on graves in the Kaleva cemetery to honor loved ones. Meet at 14701 Metsola Ave. to help with the luminaries. There is a soup supper and short program at Kaleva’s Bethany Lutheran Church at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.