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 EVENTS

As the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County, we invite you to check out what's happening in our area. 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. These 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. Check out everything we have to offer!

The majority of these events are not owned or hosted by the Arts & Culture Alliance.

The ACA supports these activities and is happy to promote events of our members.

If you would like your event here, please contact us or join as a member today.

What's Going On...

JAMES EARL JONES BRONZED SCULPTURE DEDICATED   - $80,000 Raised [GOAL: $110,000] - 

ACA announces that the sculpture of James Earl Jones has been installed. October, 14th  the ACA along with hundreds of of community members witness the unveiling and dedication...Read More

Thank You to everyone who has joined with us for this project. We will continue to raise funds to cross the finish line to our $110,000 goal. Please donate Here.

Friends of Spirit of the Woods Music

Happy New Year!   Here's to a good year of music and stories and laughter!  We have a full line up of 2024 Winter and Spring events at Brown Township Hall, 8233 Coates Hwy, Manistee,  MI 49660

MARCH 16, 10-4 Saturday,  St.Urho's Bake Sale at the Kaleva Art Gallery.  See the giant grasshopper on the Centennial Walkway, purchase goodies like Finnish Bissau, grasshopper cookies (grasshopper optional) and learn about the legend of St. Urho  Kaleva Art Gallery, 14449 Wuoksi Ave.  Kaleva MI 49645

APRIL 13 - 7PM   Claudia Schmidt in Concert   The incomparable Claudia returns!   ($20 admission charge/person)

APRIL 13, 12-4  BEAD CLASS at the Kaleva Art Gallery.  Make a flower or other artistic items out of beads and wire!  $7.  Call 231-362-2749 to register

JUNE 15, Noon to 8PM -- 46th Annual Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival  Dickson Township Park, Brethren, MI 49619

JULY 17 & 18 (Saturday)  ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW during Kaleva Heritage Days in the Kaleva Village Park.  Visit the Kaleva Art Gallery, 14449 Wuoksi Ave., Kaleva   to register or call 231-362-2749.

Enjoy!                                           - The Spirit of the Woods Music Team -

• 2023 NEWS/DUES :  Supporters of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County,

Thank you for your past membership in our organization. Here is an update on our Monumental Project  - "Mentorship Can Be Life Changing" Click Here.

Area Events Information – Museums, Galleries Concerts

Arcadia Historical Museum

3340 Lake Street

Arcadia MI

231-889-3389 - or - 231-864-3185

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Opens June 20th

Thursday through Saturdays

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bear Lake Museum

7750 Main Street

Bear Lake MI, 49614

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Saturdays
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Through October
Located on the corner of Main and Virginia Streets.

Benzie Area Museum 

and The Drake House

6941 Traverse Ave

Benzonia MI, 

231-882-5539

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Museum Hours:
Tuesday , Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – 11:00am - 5:00pm
Drake House Summer Hours:
Saturday - Sunday; 1:00pm - 5:00pm

The Bottle House Museum

14551 Wuoski Street

Kaleva MI

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12:00p - 4:00pm
Saturdays Only

Memorial Day Weekend - Christmas 2022

 

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.

Kaleva Depot

Walta Street

Kaleva MI 

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Memorial Day - Labor Day 2022
Saturdays 
12:00p - 4:00pm

Manistee County Museum

425 River Street

Manistee MI 

231-723-5531

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10:00am - 5:00pm 

January - March: Thursday through Saturday

April - May: Tuesday through Saturday

June - August: Monday through Saturday 

September - December: Tuesday through Saturday

Manistee County Museum -

Water Works

540 River Street

Manistee MI 

231-723-5531

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1:00pm - 4:00pm 

July & August: 

Thursday through Saturday

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place

9991 Marilla Road 

Copemish MI, 49625

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May - October 2022
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                    

Mesick Museum

117 Mesick Avenue

Mesick MI

231-946-3958

Saturdays

10:00am - 4:00pm 

Old Kirke Museum

304 Walnut Street

Manistee MI

oldkirkemuseum@gmail.com

 

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


Exhibits 2023
• July - October Exhibit: Skavkirkes: the Stave Churches of Scandinavia
• December Exhibit: Tiny Towns ane Trains III
• The Madsen Lumbering Dioramas - ON-GOING

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. 

14449 Wuoski Avenue

Kaleva MI 

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Friday 12p - 4p
Saturday 10a - 4p
Sunday 12p - 4p

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

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