Weekly Events

Mondays, June 26-Aug.24, Community Band Concert, 8 p.m. on the waterfront, Harbor Springs, 526-7999.
Tuesdays & Fridays, Concerts in the Park, 12 p.m., July and August, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey, 347-4150.
Wednesdays & Saturdays, late June-September, Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., top of the hill, Harbor Springs, 526-7999.
Wednesday-Saturdays, open hours, Harbor Springs History Museum, 526-9771.
Thursdays, July and August, Really Hot Jass, Dixieland Worship and Concert, 7 p.m., Petoskey, 347-4792.
Thursdays, June 25-Aug. 6, Street Musique, 7:30-9:30 p.m., stroll the streets of Harbor Springs and hear a variety of music while shopping, 526-7999.
Fridays, June 19 -early fall, Farmer’s Market, downtown Petoskey, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 347-4150.
Fridays, Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m., Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey, 347-4150.
Saturdays, June 27-Aug. 15, Good Hart Market Days, 2-5 p.m., local produce and art, 526-7661

May

22-24 Bay Harbor Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales, downtown Bay Harbor, 439-2000.
22-Aug. 8 Sea, Safari, Chill: The Photography of Ruth Petzold, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
23-Aug. 8 An American Century: Paintings from the Richard and Jane Manoogian Collection, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
25 Memorial Day Parade, downtown Harbor Springs, 10 a.m., 526-7999.
26 Home Maintenance Workshop–landscaping, 6-9 p.m., Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Petoskey, 347-9070.
28-June 1 Bear River Writers’ Conference, Camp Michigania, Walloon Lake, 734-764-4139.
29-June 1 The Tall Ship Denis Sullivan will be visiting the Charlevoix Harbor and they will be offering educational day trips, 675-4800.
29-30 Harbor Springs Cycling Spring Classic, begins and ends at Birchwood Inn, 526-2151.
30 Grateful Dog Walk and Adopt-A-Thon, 10 a.m, Pennsylvania Park, a fundraiser for the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, 347-2396.
30 Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Choir, 7:30 p.m., the Lord Nelson Mass by Haydn, First Presybterian Church, Harbor Springs, 487-0010.
31 Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Choir, 4 p.m., the Lord Nelson Mass by Haydn, Cross in the Woods, Indian River, 487-0010.

June

5-14 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, 800-454-5227.
6 Winged Wonders with Sally Stebins, 7:30 a.m., Greenwood Wildlife Sanctuary, sponsored by Little Traverse Conservancy, 347-0991.
6 Christmas in June, display of Snow Village collection, Manna Food Project, 347-8852.
6 National Trails Day bike ride from Wolverine, Top of Michigan Trails Council, 348-8280.
6 The Young Americans in concert, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-5841.
6 Southfield Chorale in Concert, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
7 The Mickeys in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
9 Homebuyers Education Workshop–how to get a mortgage and financing, 6-9 p.m., Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Petoskey, 347-9070.
11 Garrison Keillor Documentary, 7-9 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-6225.
12 Charlevoix Trout Tournament, 547-9054.
13-14 Big Mac Shoreline Bike Tour, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
14 Lamb's Retreat Songwriters Showcase, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
14 Young Americans 2009 Pre-Boyne Concert Tour, 7:30 p.m., Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center, 526-4887.
14 Pre-Season Vespers Concert, 8 p.m., Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra with Lori Sims, piano, Bay View’s Auditorium, 347-6225.
16 Wendy Evans Coffee at Ten, 10 a.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-6225.
17 Opening Festival Concert, 8 p.m., Soul Food, Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
18 Gallery Walk, 5:30-9 p.m., visit the galleries of downtown Petoskey, walking maps are free and will be available at the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and the participating galleries, 347-4150.
19 International Film Festival Opening, 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225. 19 The Young Americans perform, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
19-20 Arts and Crafts Show, Washington Park, Cheboygan, 627-7183.
19-21 Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show, personal water crafts to mega yachts up to 95 feet as plus on-land displays, 439-2000.
20 7th Annual Charlevoix/Emmet Co. Pink Ribbon Ride, 7, 20, 42 & 55 mile routes around Lake Charlevoix and through surrounding communities to raise money for breast cancer programs offered through Charlevoix Area Hospital and Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, 536-7066.
20 Taste of Charlevoix, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., East Park, 547-2101.
21 Jill Jack and Billy Brandt with special guest Sarana Verlin in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
21 Opening Vespers Concert, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
22, 29 International Film Festival, 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
22 Harbor Springs Garden Club Gab & Picnic, 12:30 p.m., on the waterfront, 526-1446.
24 Wilson Lake/Upper Chain Kayak Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
24 Festival Concert, 8 p.m., American Foundation’s, Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
25 Jen Sygit and Spare Change with special guest Nathan Bates in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
25 Woods Walk, Mysteries of the Night in the Bay View Woods, 9:30 p.m., Bay View Trailhead.
25-28 St. Ignace Car Show, 800-338-6660.
26 4th Annual Waterfront Wine Festival, 5-8 p.m., Harbor Springs waterfront, sponsored by Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 526-7999.
26 Starship with Mickey Thomas performs, Odawa Casino, 877-442-6464.
26-27 Vintage Car and Boat Festival, Bay Harbor, 439-2000.
27-28 Mackinaw City Arts and Crafts Show, 800-577-3113.
27 Run Charlevoix, 7 a.m., Marathon (Boston Marathon qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, Bridge Park, 248-437-4524.
27 Howl at the Moon, 6-10 p.m., fundraiser for Little Traverse Humane Society, 347-2396.
27 On the Rocks' Pops Series Concert, 7:30 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
27 An evening of Barbershop music, 8 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-5841.
27-28 11th Annual Summer Solstice Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on the shores of Round Lake, Charlevoix, 547-2101.
28 Vespers Concert, A Night of Gilbert & Sullivan, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
30 Grand opening, 1-7 p.m., Harbor Springs History Museum, 526-9771.
30 Petoskey Steel Band Performance, 7:30 p.m., Hall Auditorium lawn, Bay View, 347-6225.

July

1 Paradise Lake Pontoon Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
1 Festival Concert, An Anniversary Special, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
1-2 Day Trips On School Ship Inland Seas, Charlevoix to Suttons Bay, 675-4800.
2 Michael Beauchamp and The Barn Roughs in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
2-3, 7, 9-10 Musical revue Broadway Our Way, 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
3 Fourth of July fireworks, 10 p.m., Bay Harbor, 439-2000.
4 July 4th Parade, downtown Bay Harbor, 11 a.m., 439-2000.
4 July 4th in Harbor Springs: Paul Revere Run, Art Show in the park, dog look alike contest, parade, music, fireworks, and more, 526-7999.
4 Fourthfest Pops Concert, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
5 Vespers Concert, Of Stage & Screen, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
6 International Film Festival, 8 p.m., Evelyn Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
8 Black River Kayak Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
8 The Women’s Club Annual Art Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs, 526-2131.
8 Festival Concert, Intimate Expressions, 8 p.m., Evelyn Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
9 Practically Perfect Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Bay View library lawn, 347-6225.
9 The Red Sea Pedestrians in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
9 A Night to Remember-Hiland Cottage, a fundraiser for Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, 487-4805.
10 Save the Trees, fundraising event for the Little Traverse Conservancy, 6:30-8 p.m., 347-0991.
11 South Arm Classic Boat Show, Memorial Park in East Jordan, 536-0630.
11 Arts Festival, Cheboyan Ice Pavillion, 627-5841.
11 Harbor Springs Area Historical Society’s Summer Gala Event, Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club, 526-9771.
11 On the Rocks Pops Concert, The Drifters, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
11-12 41st Annual Art & Craft Show, East Park, Charlevoix, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 547-2101.
12 Vespers Concert, The Bay View Pops Orchestra featuring Concerto/Aria Winners, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
13, 20, 27 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
15 Susan Lake Kayak Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
15 Charlevoix Area Garden Club Garden Walk, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., a variety of gardens to view, 237-0884.
15 Harbor Springs Garden Club Gab & Picnic, 12:30 p.m., on the waterfront, 526-1446.
15 Festival Concert, PDQ Bach and Peter Schickele, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
15, 17-19, 21-22 Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, 7:30 p.m. for all performances but July 19 (2 p.m.), a joint production of the Association for Harbor Arts...aha! and Little Traverse Civic Theatre, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center, 348-1850.
16 D’Art for Art, a fun evening of fundraising for the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Walstrom Marine, Building 6, Hoyt Rd, Harbor Springs, 347-4337.
16 Chris Bathgate in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-694
16 The St. Ignace Steel Drum Band in concert, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-5841.
17 Appreciation Night Performance, Discovering Nana's Treasures, a variety show, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
17-18 Joan Rivers performs, Odawa Casino, Petoskey, 877-442-6464.
17-18 Street Legends of Charlevoix Cruise-in, 675-0987.
18 Treasures in the Trees, community yard and craft sale, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Bay View campus.
18 Art in the Park, Pennsylvania Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Petoskey, 347-4150.
18 On the Rock Pops Concert, Rock at the Rec Revival, 8 p.m., Rec Club, Bay View, 347-6225.
18 Bay View Brass Spectacular, St. Francis Church, Petoskey, 347-6225.
19 Triathlon, in and around Harbor Springs, sponsored by Bay Tennis and Fitness, Petoskey, 487-1713.
19 Vesper Concert, How Great Thou Art: Hits of the Faith, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
19-25 Venetian Festival, Charlevoix, 547-2101.
22 Festival Concert, L'Opera, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
23-25 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
25-26 Fiber Arts Festival, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, 237-0084.
26 Vesper Concert, C.S. Lewis: The Four Loves, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
27 Yip’s Children Choir and Dancers from Hong Kong, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-5841.
27 Crouse Visiting Artists Concert, Time for Three, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
29 Aquatic Invasive Species Driving Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
29 Festival Concert, Student Chamber Musical Finale, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
30 Squeaky Clean Cretins, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
31-Aug. 1 Sidewalk Sales, downtown Petoskey, 347-4150.
31-Aug. 1 Salmon Fishing Tournament, Cheboygan, 627-7183.
31-Aug. 2 Ugotta Regatta, annual sailing competition on Little Traverse Bay, Little Traverse Yacht Club, 526-7919.

August

1 Ride CHARX, 20, 43, 62, 105 miles, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, 582-3468.
1 Fourth Annual Paint-Out, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., area painters will take to the countryside to paint all day and then exhibit at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, that evening, 347-4337.
1 10th Annual Bay Harbor Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bay Harbor, 439-2745.
1 Garrison Keillor in concert, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-7183.
1 Lonestar performs, Odawa Casino, Petoskey, 877-442-6464.
2 Vesper Concert, Student Stars, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 International Film Festival, 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
4 Antique Show, Mackinaw City High School, 800-577-3113.
5 Little Traverse Bay Bike Tour, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 347-5928.
5 Garden Party, 6 p.m., a fundraiser for the American Red Cross, North Central Michigan College, 348-7666.
5 Festival Concert, Faculty Favorites and Haydn Oratorio Performance, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
6 Who Hit John? in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
6-9 The Marriage of Figaro, opera, 8 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 2 p.m. Aug 9, Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
7-9 International Ironworkers Festival, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
8 Gaylord to Vanderbilt bike ride, Top of Michigan Trails Council, 348-8280.
8 Bay Harbor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Village of Bay Harbor, 439-2000.
8-14 Cheboygan County Fair, 627-7183.
9 Vespers Concert, Force of Nature ... Life Changing Music, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
12 Lecture by Fred Conrad, 7 p.m., photographer for the New York Times, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
12 Festival Concert, Remembering Gershwin, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
13 Orpheum Bell in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
13 Handbell Concert, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
14 On the Rocks Pops Series Concert Backbeat, A Beatles Tribute, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
14-16 Festival on the Bay, live music, triathlon, bay cruises, and an arts and crafts show, on the waterfront, Petoskey, 347-4150.
15 Brule and Airo perform, Odawa Casino, Petoskey, 877-442-6464.
15-Nov. 11 Chip Duncan: Images of Hope and Humanity, exhibit at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
16 Breathe Owl Breathe in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
16 Vesper Concert, Godspeed, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
17, 24, 31 International Film Festival, 8 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
19 Organ Concert, 8 p.m., Bay View’s Hall Auditorium, 347-6225.
20 The Luke Winslow-King Trio in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
21 Harbor Springs Garden Club Gab & Picnic, 12:30 p.m., on the waterfront, 526-1446.
22 Topinabee to Brutus bike ride, Top of Michigan Trails Council, 348-8280.
22 Riverside Arts and Crafts Show, Cheboygan, 627-7183.
22 B-52s perform at Odawa Casino, Petoskey, 877-442-6464.
25-30 Emmet County Fair, fairgrounds, Petoskey, 347-1010.
26 Greisinger Singers from Bavaria, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 627-5841.
27 Hipps ‘n Ricco/Charlie’s Root Fusion in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
28-29 Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
29-30 Fine Arts and Craft Show, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
29-Nov. 11 2009 Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.

September

3 Seth Barnard and May Erlewine in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
5 Harbor Springs Highland Fling, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Scottish Highland dancing competition, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center, 838-9477.
5-6 Royal Craft Show, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, 237-0884.
7 Mackinaw Bridge Walk, Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, 800-577-3113.
7, 9, 11, 14, 21, 28 International Film Festival, 7:30 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
17 Switchback in concert, 7 p.m., Dhaseleer Events Barn, Charlevoix, 547-6945.
18 eddi Awards, 6 p.m., annual event at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
19 Bay Harbor Home Tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 439-2700.
19 Harbor Springs Garden Club Gab & Picnic, 12:30 p.m., on the waterfront, 526-1446.
19-20 Big Truck Show and Parade of Lights, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
19-20 Big Mac Shoreline Bike Tour, Mackinaw City, 800-577-3113.
26 Artist Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than a dozen studios, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
26 Taste of Harbor Springs, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., on the waterfront, Harbor Springs, 526-7999.

October

5, 12 International Film Festival, 7:30 p.m., Voorhies Hall, Bay View, 347-6225.
9-10 Fort Fright, Fort Michilimackinaw turns into a haunted delight, 800-577-3113.
9-11 Apple Fest, Charlevoix, East Park, Charlevoix, 547-2101.
10 Fall Color Bike Tour on two trails from Mackinaw City, Top of Michigan Trails Council, 348-8280.
16-18 Michigan Hemingway Society Conference, Odawa Hotel, Petoskey.
18 Bridal Expo, 10 a.m., Castle Farms, Charlevoix, 237-0884.
31 Halloween parade, 1 p.m., downtown Harbor Springs, 526-7999.

November

20-Dec. 23 Holiday Art Bazaar, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, 347-4337.
27 Downtown Thanksgiving Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Harbor Springs, 526-7999.
27 Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 1 p.m., Charlevoix, 547-2101.
28 Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade, 347-4150.

December

4 Holiday Open House, 6-9 p.m., downtown Petoskey, 347-4150.
12 Holiday Open House, 6-9 p.m., downtown Harbor Springs, 526-7999.