Music in the Park, Presented by Mackinac Arts Council Posted July 8, 2021 From the Arts Council: “With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.” Schedule of artists: July 1 – Mackinac’s Got Talent July 8 – Olivia Dear July 15 – Rachel Davis July 22 – Pistil Whips July 29 – The Accidentals August 5 – E Minor August 12 – The Ark August 19 – Mackinac’s Got Talent August 26 – Kari Lynch Band September 2 – Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets
Workshops in the Museum Posted July 7, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited – early registration is recommended through the Mackinac Arts Council. All workshops cost $20 per day unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for students and Mackinac Island summer employees. Workshops are held after regular museum hours. Workshop Schedule: June 9 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer June 22 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 23 – Instagram with Sara Wright June 29 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 30 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan July 6 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 7 – Felting with Kim Clare July 13 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 14 – Plein Air Painting with Scott Kenyon July 21 – Instagram with Sara Wright August 3 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 4 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 11 – Rug Punch with Kim Clare August 18 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer August 25 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan
Workshops in the Museum Posted July 6, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited – early registration is recommended through the Mackinac Arts Council. All workshops cost $20 per day unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for students and Mackinac Island summer employees. Workshops are held after regular museum hours. Workshop Schedule: June 9 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer June 22 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 23 – Instagram with Sara Wright June 29 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 30 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan July 6 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 7 – Felting with Kim Clare July 13 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 14 – Plein Air Painting with Scott Kenyon July 21 – Instagram with Sara Wright August 3 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 4 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 11 – Rug Punch with Kim Clare August 18 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer August 25 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan
An American Picnic Posted July 4, 2021 Checkered red and white tablecloths spread on the grass of Fort Mackinac’s parade grounds create a patchwork quilt welcoming hungry patriots with Grand Hotel’s all-you-can-eat tangy BBQ baby back ribs, grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey burgers, corn on the cob, and a slew of salads, fixings and desserts. Stay for the fireworks! An American Picnic at Fort Mackinac Presented by Grand Hotel Sunday, July 4, 2021 6:30 p.m. to Dusk Ticket information will be posted soon. Featuring: GRILLED HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS BBQ BABY BACK RIBS GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS CORN ON THE COB PASTA SALAD, COLESLAW, RED SKIN POTATO SALAD CORN BREAD, POTATO CHIPS BAKED BEANS WATERMELON SLICES FULL DESSERT BUFFET ICED TEA, LEMONADE, MILK Beer, wine and soft drinks available for additional charge. All Fort Mackinac buildings will be open and a program of patriotic music will be presented. Tickets are nonrefundable if event is cancelled due to inclement weather. Advance tickets will go on sale in June and will be available at Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac, and Mackinac Island State Park Visitors Center. Ticket includes fort admission.
Mackinac Associates Red, White & Blue Celebration Posted July 4, 2021 An annual private Independence Day reception for members of Mackinac Associates. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
A Star Spangled Fourth of July Posted July 4, 2021 The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period, performances of patriotic music, and Victorian children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground. Included with regular admission to Fort Mackinac. #thisismackinac
Music in the Park, Presented by Mackinac Arts Council Posted July 1, 2021 From the Arts Council: “With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.” Schedule of artists: July 1 – Mackinac’s Got Talent July 8 – Olivia Dear July 15 – Rachel Davis July 22 – Pistil Whips July 29 – The Accidentals August 5 – E Minor August 12 – The Ark August 19 – Mackinac’s Got Talent August 26 – Kari Lynch Band September 2 – Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets
Workshops in the Museum Posted June 30, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited – early registration is recommended through the Mackinac Arts Council. All workshops cost $20 per day unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for students and Mackinac Island summer employees. Workshops are held after regular museum hours. Workshop Schedule: June 9 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer June 22 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 23 – Instagram with Sara Wright June 29 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 30 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan July 6 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 7 – Felting with Kim Clare July 13 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 14 – Plein Air Painting with Scott Kenyon July 21 – Instagram with Sara Wright August 3 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 4 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 11 – Rug Punch with Kim Clare August 18 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer August 25 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan
Workshops in the Museum Posted June 29, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited – early registration is recommended through the Mackinac Arts Council. All workshops cost $20 per day unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for students and Mackinac Island summer employees. Workshops are held after regular museum hours. Workshop Schedule: June 9 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer June 22 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 23 – Instagram with Sara Wright June 29 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 30 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan July 6 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 7 – Felting with Kim Clare July 13 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 14 – Plein Air Painting with Scott Kenyon July 21 – Instagram with Sara Wright August 3 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 4 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 11 – Rug Punch with Kim Clare August 18 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer August 25 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan
Workshops in the Museum Posted June 23, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited – early registration is recommended through the Mackinac Arts Council. All workshops cost $20 per day unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for students and Mackinac Island summer employees. Workshops are held after regular museum hours. Workshop Schedule: June 9 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer June 22 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 23 – Instagram with Sara Wright June 29 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay June 30 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan July 6 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 7 – Felting with Kim Clare July 13 – Beginner Knitting with Becki Barnwell and Mary Patay July 14 – Plein Air Painting with Scott Kenyon July 21 – Instagram with Sara Wright August 3 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 4 – Block Printing with Cindy Hunter Morgan August 11 – Rug Punch with Kim Clare August 18 – Watercolors with Megan Swoyer August 25 – Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan