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June, 2013

Jun 19

Governor's Summer Residence Tour

Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their families dating to 1943. Enjoy a rare look inside the 1902 cottage on this free tour overlooking Mackinac ... more

Jun 21

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Jun 24

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Jun 26

Governor's Summer Residence Tour

Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their families dating to 1943. Enjoy a rare look inside the 1902 cottage on this free tour overlooking Mackinac ... more

Jun 27

Music In The Park With Seth and May

Seth Bernard and May Erlewine are Michigan-based contemporary songwriters and roots musicians. Both born and raised in Michigan to musical families, they started out their musical careers as solo-acts, and have been performing and recording ... more

Jun 28

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

he Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

July, 2013

Jul 01

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

he Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Jul 02

Figure Drawing with Bill Murcko: Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Island Art Museum

Nationally known portrait artist Bill Murcko will teach a class on figure drawing using a live models in historic clothing. The art workshop series takes place at the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Island Art Museum. Presented by ... more

Jul 03

Fiber Arts: Natural Dyes Workshop with Shanna Robinson

Join Northern Michigan fibers artist Shanna Robinson in using natural dyes for stamp printing. The workshop series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Museum, located downtown in Marquette ... more

Jul 04

Mackinac Island's Star Spangled Fourth

Celebrate America’s Independence on Mackinac Island. Patriotic fun in oh so many ways … visit Fort Mackinac for the 38 Gun Salute, Soldier demonstrations, dancing, canon firing and more from one of the only two remaining all original ... more

Jul 05

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Jul 08

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Jul 09

Figure Drawing With Bill Murcko

Nationally known portrait artist Bill Murcko will teach a class on figure drawing, using a live model in historic clothing. The workshop series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, located downtown ... more

Jul 10

Colorful Collage With Jennifer Powell

Jennifer Powell, author and illustrator of children’s book, “What I Saw on Mackinac,” and Michigan-based artist will teach a class on paper collage. The art workshops series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian ... more

Jul 11

Music in the Park With Rachael & Dominic Davis

Rachael and Dominic Davis are contemporary songwriters and roots musicians from Michigan. Their musical influences range from jazz to soulful pop to folk, and many more in between. They are both part of Earthwork Music Collective, a group of ... more

Jul 12

How to Watch a Film With Jim Bogan

Join Professor Jim Bogan in a relaxing discussion and viewing of the film “Black Robe” at Mission Point Theater. Presented by Mackinac Arts Council. About James Bogan is a professor of art, a poet, and a filmmaker, who ... more

Jul 15

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Jul 16

Water Colors With Mary Lou Peters

Mary Lou Peters, Northern Michigan artist, will teach a class on watercolor painting. The art workshops series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian  Mackinac Art Museum, located downtown in Marquette Park. Presented by ... more

Jul 17

Bicycle Portrait Painting With Mary Bea McWatters

Learn to paint beautiful and exciting bicycle paintings from local artist Mary Bea McWatters. Mary Bea lives and works on Mackinac Island and paints intriguing landscapes, abstract scenes, and of course, bicycles! The art workshops series ... more

Jul 18

Music In the Park With Sam Corbin and Jen Sygit

While they both play solo-acts, Sam and Jen often join together as music partners. They are both part of Earthwork Music Collective, a group of musicians working together to build community and self-awareness through the art of music in the state ... more

Jul 19

United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

As one of the United States Army’s premier musicial organization, the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps has inspired audiences throughout the Nation and abroad for over 50 years. Founded on February 23, 1960, the men and women of the Corps ... more

Jul 19

How to Watch a Film With Jim Bogan

Join Professor Jim Bogan in a relaxing discussion and viewing of the film “Crimes and Misdemeanors” at Mission Point Theater. Presented by Mackinac Arts Council. About James Bogan is a professor of art, a poet, and a filmmaker, ... more

Jul 20 - Jul 24

Bell’s Beer Bayview to Mackinac Race

Since the first Mackinac Race in 1925, Bayview Yacht Club has hosted this spectacular annual fresh water event which has attracted intrepid sailors from around the globe. The first fleet of only nine boats was battered by strong winds and only ... more

Jul 21

United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

As one of the United States Army’s premier musical organization, the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps has inspired audiences throughout the Nation and abroad for over 50 years. Founded on February 23, 1960, the men and women of the Corps ... more

Jul 22

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Jul 23

Painting with Maeve Croghan : Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Island Art Museum

Local island artist, Maeve Croghan will teach a class on painting. She is an expert in plein air painting and is considered an expressionist nature painter. The art workshops series takes place at the Richard and Jane ... more

Jul 24

Watercolor with Mary Lou Peters : Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Island Art Museum

Mary Lou Peters, Northern Michigan artist, will teach a class on watercolor painting. The art workshop series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, located downtown in Marquette Park. Preented by Mackinac ... more

Jul 25

Music in the Park with The Moxie Strings : Marquette Park

The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and cellist, Alison Lynn. With their feel-good melodies, and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms, these girls have put a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and ... more

Jul 26

How to Watch a Film With Jim Bogan : Mission Point Theatre

Join Professor Jim Bogan in a relaxing discussion and viewing of the film “The General” at Mission Point Theater. Presented by Mackinac Arts Council. About James Bogan is a professor of art, a poet, and a filmmaker, who has taught ... more

Jul 29

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series : Mission Point Theatre

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at  the ... more

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Jewelry: PMC Silver Workshop With Rosemary Gould : Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Island Art Museum

Make two pieces of silver jewelry in two evenings with artist Rosemary Gould, Precious Metal Clay, a pliable, putty-like compound containing pure silver powder. In the first evening, learn how to work with the PMC, create a small silver ... more

August, 2013

Aug 01

Music in the Park With Red Tail Ring

Red Tail Ring is the Americana roots duo of Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo. Whether rendering a traditional tune or one of their original compositions, the duo infuses each song with musical imagination, haunting harmonies and ... more

Aug 01 - Aug 31

Mackinac 7 Art Exhibition

The Mackinac 7 is a group of Island painters that hold their Summer Art Exhibition for the month of August at the Mackinac Island Public Library. All are welcome to attend the opening  Artists’ Reception on Friday August 2, 4 ... more

Aug 02

How to Watch a Film With Jim Bogan and Glen Young

Join Professor Jim Bogan and literary expert Glen Young  in a relaxing discussion and viewing of the film “Literary Lens” at Mission Point Theater. Presented by Mackinac Arts Council. About James Bogan is a professor of ... more

Aug 04

43rd Annual Mackinac Island Horse Show

The Mackinac Horsemen’s Association is proud to host the 43rd Annual Horse Show, Sunday August 4th on the Borough Lot at the foothills of Grand ... more

Aug 05

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Aug 06

Pastels With Nicki Griffith

Nicki Griffith, contemporary pastelist based in Ann Arbor and Mackinac Island, will teach a workshop in chalk pastels working from a floral still-life. The art workshops series takes place at the Richard and Jane Manoogian  Mackinac ... more

Aug 07

Governor’s Summer Residence Tours

Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their families dating to 1943. Enjoy a rare look inside the 1902 cottage on this free tour overlooking Mackinac ... more

Aug 08

Music in the Park With The Wild Family

The Wild Family combines the musical talents of Jake Schweitzer, Zack Schweitzer, Graham Young, and Antonio Robles. They are an indie folk band that melds soulful harmonies with toe-tapping instrumentals. The summer concert series takes ... more

Aug 12

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Aug 12 - Aug 15

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Susan Sarback

Capture a fresh and alive quality of light in paintings. Come enjoy a four day plein air oil painting workshop with contemporary master painter Susan Sarback. Each day students will go to a beautiful location on Mackinac Island to ... more

Aug 15

Music in the Park With Leo Kottke

“Leo Kottke is an internationally renowned six and twelve string guitarist and two-time Grammy nominee. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, ... more

Aug 16

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Aug 17

Vintage Baseball at Grand Hotel

Vintage Baseball Games will be held this summer that will feature different teams from Michigan and Illinois.  Each of these games will be played by the gentleman rules of 1860 on the pitch at Woodfill Park at the foothills of Grand Hotel, ... more

Aug 19

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Mackinac Island Fudge Festival

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island’s fudge has become the most popular fudge in America. This festival celebrate the creamy goodness with events such as Dining Under the Influence of Fudge, Fudge on the Rocks, ... more

Aug 26

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series : Mission Point Theatre

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Aug 29 - Sep 03

Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Jazz Weekend

Jazz music and Grand Hotel, two American classics, join together every year for a very memorable and musical weekend.  Each year Grand Hotel welcomes the artistic excellence of nationally known entertainers which makes this Labor Day Jazz ... more

Aug 30

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

September, 2013

Sep 02

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series : Mission Point Theatre

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Sep 06

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the ... more

Sep 07

Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run/Walk

8 Mile Run/Walk Over 2000 runners and walkers will gather at Mission Point Resort to run and walk the 8 mile perimeter of Mackinac Island. Participants will begin the race by traveling past Victorian homes, the boat harbor and a myriad of ... more

Sep 07

Vintage Baseball at Grand Hotel

Vintage Baseball Games will be held this summer that will feature different teams from Michigan and Illinois.  Each of these games will be played by the gentleman rules of 1860 on the pitch at Woodfill Park at the foothills of Grand Hotel, ... more

Sep 09

Pastel Workshop with Margaret Dyer

Margaret has lived in Atlanta, GA, since her family moved from New York in 1960. She attended the Atlanta College of Art at the High Museum of Art and furthered her studies under painters Roman Chatov and Kate Fetterolf. A Master Pastelist with ... more

Sep 13

Summer Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Sep 16

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series : Mission Point Theatre

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Sep 20

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Sep 23

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Sep 27 - Sep 29

Mackinac Island Grand Pow Wow

The Mackinac Island Grand Pow Wow is hosted and created by Great Turtle Festivals-a 501c3 non-profit organization, which celebrates the heritage and culture of the Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe/Anishinaabeg) in the Great Lakes Region of the Upper ... more

Sep 27 - Sep 29

Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend at Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel presents their annual Girlfriend’s Getaway designed especially for women. Includes Friday’s Wine and Champagne Welcome Reception, Saturday morning’s work out with a professional instructor, Saturday afternoon wine ... more

Sep 27

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Sep 30

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

October, 2013

Oct 04 - Oct 06

Mackinac Island’s Girlfriends Shopping and Spa Weekend

Indulge – Shop – Relax Girl Talk, there is nothing better, especially when it is uninterrupted and free from daily responsibilities. Mackinac Island’s Girlfriends Shopping and Spa Weekend is the time to round up your ... more

Oct 04 - Oct 06

Somewhere in Time Weekend | Grand Hotel

Somewhere In Time was filmed at Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island in 1979 and released in 1980. This special weekend includes a screening of the film, discussions of the movie’s production process, visit with cast and crew that are ... more

Oct 04

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Oct 11 - Oct 13

Murder Mystery Weekend at Grand Hotel

Consider yourself warned – not everything is how it seems at Grand Hotel. During the Murder Mystery Weekend, you’ll encounter twists and turns around every corner. And putting the clues together could mean the difference between ... more

Oct 11

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Oct 14

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins in the ... more

Oct 17 - Oct 19

Mackinac Island Music Festival

Music-Mackinac Island Style October 17-19, 2013 The Mackinac Island Music Festival was created to celebrate the musicians living and working on Mackinac Island as well as regional and national touring musicians. Genres have included folk, ... more

Oct 18 - Oct 20

Women’s Wellness Weekend and a Wee Bit of Wine

Caught in the maelstrom of daily life, we tend to forget which is more important—getting the day’s jobs done or cultivating our health, wellness and happiness.  Choose the latter as you join friends, family and other women to ... more

Oct 18 - Oct 20

Grand Hotel Ballroom Dancing Weekend

Features dancing in two rooms to The Grand Hotel Orchestra and the Jan Garber Orchestra. Dance instructors will be on hand to help refine your moves. Includes a full breakfast, Grand Luncheon Buffet, and five-course dinner daily, two receptions ... more

Oct 18

Mackinac Arts Council Film Series

The Mackinac Arts Council presents their first summer film series at the newly established Center for the Arts, the Island’s non-profit center for fine film and performing arts at Mission Point Resort. The Film Series begins at the Mission ... more

Oct 25

Mackinac Island Halloween Weekend

In the celtic world, Samhain marks the end of summer and the beginning of the new year or winter and a time to commemorate the souls of the blessed dead. With the rise of Christianity, it was changed to Halloween and remains a joyous time of ... more

Jun 19

Governor's Summer Residence Tour

Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their families ...

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