EVENTS
There are many historical museums and markers to see, along with informational, self-guided tours. Our area is rich with musical culture, and in the summer there are many opportunities to check out live music all week long. The concerts take place in beautiful settings like 1st Street Beach in Manistee, the Asiala Log Cabin in Kaleva, the Jaycees Bandshell on the river in Manistee and in the serenely wooded Dickson Township Park.
Learn more about the various museums, galleries and concerts/music we support:
Arcadia Historical Museum
Opens June 20th
Thursday through Saturdays
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bear Lake Museum
Saturdays
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Through October
Located on the corner of Main and Virginia Streets.
Benzie Area Museum
and The Drake House
Museum Hours:
Tuesday , Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – 11:00am - 5:00pm
Drake House Summer Hours:
Saturday - Sunday; 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Bottle House Museum
12:00p - 4:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays
Memorial Day Weekend - Christmas
Brethren Heritage Museum Complex
17955 Coates Highway
Brethren MI , 49619
231-477-5525
Opens July 29th
Saturdays – 1:00p - 4:00pm
Exhibits are available in three buildings: The original museum building, formerly the store at Christy’s Landing east of Brethren, The Tool Shed featuring lumbering equipment and early Brethren memorabilia and The Cabin, representing a typical home in the early 1900’s. The Brethren Heritage Association is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Located at the corner of Cart and Amick Streets.
Manistee County Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
January - March: Thursday through Saturday
April - May: Tuesday through Saturday
June - August: Monday through Saturday
September - December: Tuesday through Saturday
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place
May - October 2024
Tuesdays & Saturdays
1:00pm - 5:00pm
** OPEN HOUSE - Marilla Memories of a Century Past
Saturday - JUNE 3rd from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Click here for detailed information
Old Kirke Museum
Thursdays in July & August - Before & after the speakers Series@ 10am (or when volunteers are present working on the Restoration and rehabilitation).
For more info or to schedule a visit at other times
email oldkirkemuseum@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page
FREE 2024 Holiday Events at the Old Kirke Museum
Scandinavian Christmas Open House
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 7 and 8 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tiny Towns and Trains
All Saturdays in December, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A seasonal exhibit of miniature villages and toy trains, old & new
underwritten by Gini Pelton, Century 21 Realtor
ON GOING
The Madsen Lumbering Dioramas & our traditional decorated Christmas trees
For more information visit our facebook page or email oldkirkemuseum@gmail.com
Oliver Art Center
The Oliver Art Center is now established as the primary community art center and cultural organization in Benzie County and has become one of the most active and promising art facilities in Northwest Michigan. It has enriched the region with a lively venue and program of arts and events. Given the Center’s location, it also acts as a premier event rental facility that attracts and anchors tourism for down town businesses including adjacent hotels, restaurants, and shops.
SUMMER HOURS:
Monday -Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Admission is free.
Kaleva Art Gallery
The Kaleva Art Gallery is a cooperative gallery that supports many local crafters and artists. If you are looking for momentos or functional gifts, this is the spot. We carry hand-woven items along with hand sewn quilts and throws, mittens and scarves, plus paintings and local photography.
There are many hand made craft items, soy candles, many types of jewelry and artistic pieces. Kaleva Michigan apparel and Finnish souvenirs can also be purchased here.
Friday 12p - 4p
Saturday 10a - 4p
Sunday 12p - 4p
Log Cabin Concerts
Walta & Panu Streets, Kaleva, MI
Fridays in August - 7pm - Bring a lawn chair
Donations accepted.
A committee of the Kaleva Historical Society arranges for the entertainment each season. They strive for a balance in the genre of music and attempt to meet requests from concert-goers and groups who ask to perform.
Today there are summer concerts in most of the surrounding towns almost every night of the week. However, outdoor concerts at the Kaleva Log Cabin have the distinction of being the first to be held and therefore the longest running.
"The past 25 years the Log Cabin has served as a venue for concerts, Fridays in August.
Businesses and individuals from the town support these concerts."
Spirit of the Woods Music Association
The Spirit of the Woods Music Association is simply a group of volunteers who love traditional music and get together to do the necessary work to bring musicians and music lovers together. Since 1978 we have put on an annual music festival, the Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival, held at the Dickson Township Park in Brethren, Michigan, the third Saturday in June.
Spirit of the Woods also presents concerts, dances, open mics, and special events during the fall and winter months
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660
231-398-9770
Email: info@ramsdelltheatre.org
Volunteer, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Education - Ballroom for rent
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Ramsdell has served the Michigan coastal community of Manistee for over a 100 years. Built in 1903 by local lawyer and philanthropist Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell, the Theatre and Grand Ballroom were designed by renown Chicago architect Solon Spencer Beman. The Theatre was comparable to the best opera and vaudeville houses at the time of its construction and though extensively renovated over the years, retains much of its original architecture and charm.
Shoreline Showcase Concert Series
TUESDAYS @ 7 PM, Rotary Gazebo,
Douglas Park, First Street Beach, Manistee
Those wishing to stay in their vehicles can tune to 99.3 FM.
As the warm weather slowly arrives, Manistee Shoreline
Showcase is planning another stellar season of music.
Concerts are on consecutive Tuesdays and are free of charge, though your donations are always appreciated to help keep this great music coming to Manistee!
• Rain/Cold/Wind site - Rain/Cold/Wind site - Orchard Beach State Park Shelter House - 2064 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee, MI 49660
