What's Happening — Aug. 26, 2022

2022-08-27 00:44:32 By : Michelle Lee

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Guests enjoy cocktails, food and music in the Pendulum Lounge which is open Thursdays at Midland Center for the Arts. (Daily News file photo)

Chippewa Nature Center will offer naturalist-led kayak trips this summer. 

Chippewa Nature Center hosts Nature Play.

Families cool off from temperatures in the high 80s at Plymouth Pool Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Midland.

Chippewa Nature Center will host Homestead Sundays at 1-5 p.m. on Sundays, June through August. 

People gathered at Dow Gardens to enjoy a music performance from Freeland band "Laura and the Lefties" from 12-1:30p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10. 

Editor’s note: If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Reporter Victoria Ritter, vritter@mdn.net.

The Dirty Dog Trail Run is set for 9-11 a.m. at City Forest. The 13th annual Dirty Dog Trail Run is for runners of all skill levels to run with or without their dogs. There is something for everyone, including a one mile walk, 5K run/walk and 10K run. Register at www.itsyourrace.com

Downtown Story Day is set for 12-4 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Downtown businesses will perform readings of circus themed picture books inside of their locations. All books are carefully selected and loaned by Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, courtesy of Pop Pops Gourmet Popcorn and the Midland Downtown Business Association, twisted balloon animals and other exciting circus entertainment in the Pedestrian Plaza.

Girls Gone Mild is set for 6-10 p.m. at Proper Taco in Midland. This blated Pride bash  will feature entertainment by Primadonna Productions. Proceeds will go direct to Great Lakes Bay Pride. Vendors will include businesses within and allied to the LGBBTQ+ community! The drag show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/. This event is for ages 18 and up.

The Commons Live Music series will host the Sinclairs Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.

Nature Play is set for 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether it's making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing river, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone. Come make some new friends while enjoying a summer afternoon. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program will be facilitated by volunteer host families. Meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This event is free.

Yoga and Kayaking is set for 3-5 p.m. at the Midland Tridge. In collaboration with Ike's Mobile Kayaks, the group will kayak upstream along the Tittabawasee River and then return downstream for a more leisurely float back to the Tridge. Back at the Tridge, participants will end the session with yoga to stretch out and wind down from the journey. Cost is $40, including all equipment.

A Community Worship Night is set for 6:30 p.m. at Central Park in Midland. Come for a multi-church gathering to worship together, pray for students and teachers and those they encounter this year, and for the Gospel to be spread. This event is free.

A poetry reading with Larry Levy and Skip Renker is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360 Galleries, 144 Ashman St. in Downtown Midland. Renker's award-winning poems have appeared in numerous journals and magazines and in four books, including the just-published A Patient Hunger. Levy’s poems have appeared in The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Driftwood Review, Third Wednesday, South Carolina Review, Controlled Burn, and more. His latest poetry collection, Blessed Arrangement, includes a Pushcart Prize nominee. Books will be available for purchase. Contact Creative 360 at 989-837-1885 to let them know you are coming. Cost is $5.

Feed the City is set for 5-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Area restaurants will provide free food. This event, hosted by Bridge the Gap, is free and open to the public.

A Bat Hike is set for 7:30-9 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join CNC staff to look for and learn about these unique flying mammals. With the help of a bat detector, participants will be able to listen to the sounds of their echolocation. Guests are asked to bring a flashlight and meet outside the Visitor Center. This event is free.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Monte Pride is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Walk Midland is set for 6-7 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with MyMichigan Health, Chippewa Nature Center, Greater Midland Corporate Wellness and Little Forks Conservancy, will host seven walking locations throughout the week through Wednesday, Aug. 31. Participants walk an approximately two-mile walking route. Drawings will be held at each walk for prizes. For each walk, participants will be registered for a grand prize Midland Staycation gift basket. This event is free.

A Story Hour is set for 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Come spend an hour learning about nature. The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Program will move indoors if weather is poor. This event is free.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. DJAM will provide live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes

A Lower Chippewa River Kayak Trip is set for 6-8 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join a CNC naturalist for a relaxing three-mile paddle from CNC’s launch on the Homestead Road down the Chippewa River to the Tridge in Downtown Midland. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant. Meet at the Visitor Center. If weather or water conditions are unfavorable, the trip will be cancelled at CNC’s discretion and participants will receive a refund. Cost is $25.

Curbside Comedy is set for 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Enjoy an evening under the summer sky with 90 minutes of comedy from nationally touring comics in outdoor setting. Content is PG-13, viewer discretion is advised. A cash bar will be available; outside food and drinks are not permitted. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event, and can be purchased at midlandcenter.org, by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or in-person at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road. 

The Commons Live Music series will host Stone Street Revival at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Dows in Their Own Words is set for 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Join us in the 1899 Pines Home, as we read excerpts from family letters and shine a spotlight on life, for the Dow family, at the turn of the century. Participants will progress through this national historic landmark with readings along the way. The topic will be "The Dow Kids at College." Cost is $5, plus admission. Registration is recommended. Masks are required for Pines programming. 

The Commons Live Music series will host Andy Dalton at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Bay Area Runners Club Labor Day Run is set for 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. The Labor Day Run race course will be on the paved Chippewa Trail (an out and back course) at Chippewa Nature Center. Choose from the 5K run, 5K walk, 8K run, or compete in both the 8K run and the 5K run. There will also be a free Kids Fun Run (ages 1-12). Register at https://www.barcmi.com/event_detail.cfm?ID=589

Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes

The Commons Live Music series will host the Robertson Brothers at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Pancake Breakfast and Fly-In is set for 7-11 a.m. at the Midland Jack Barstow Airport. Come see the aircraft on display from the chapter as well as those that fly in while enjoyin all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs and homemade doughnuts. Kids will enjoy the pedal airplanes as well as activities at the Kid's Table. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids ages 5-12.Proceeds go toward supporting EAA Chapter 1093 and their mission to share the spirit of aviation with the local community. Funds raised will be distributed to local individuals pursuing a career in the aviation industry in the form of scholarships.

The Commons Live Music series will host Soul Xpress at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Sept. 11th Rememberance Event is set for 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Dow Diamond. The free event offers an opportunity for the public to participate in a silent journey of 3,000 steps around Dow Diamond’s concourse in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the towers, planes, Pentagon, Pennsylvania, and as first responders. The event starts at 7:59 a.m. on the concourse at Dow Diamond. At 10:28 a.m., "Taps” will be played recognizing the time when the North Tower collapsed. The event will conclude with participants exiting under the Garrison Flag.

Family Fun Day: Fall Back in Time Social is set for 3-5 p.m. at Greater Midland Community Center. The community is kicking off Family Fun Days in style with a sock hop dance. There will be games, crafts, swimming, jungle gym, bounce house and snacks. Come dressed in a 1950’s costume and be entered to win a door prize! This event is free for members, $6 for non-members.

Brett Mitchell & the Mitchfits are set to perform as part of the Pines Concert Seriest at 6:30-8 p.m. at Dow Gardens. The summer concert series showcases regional musicians as they perform original work surrounded by the beauty of Dow Gardens. Concerts take place on the lawn of the historic Pines home. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. 

Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes

Taste of Downtown is set for 6-11 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Participating retailers, restaurants and pubs will welcome guests with food and beverages of the downtown area. Musicians will provide live music 6-8:30 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., the taste portion will wrap up and guests will be invited to the outdoor patio at the H Hotel to continue the party with live entertainment, a cash bar, coffee and mini dessert station, and an evening under the stars until 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at tasteofdowntown.eventbrite.com. This event is for ages 21 and up.

"Three Viewings" is set to perform at 7 p.m. at Creative 360. The night will be filled with light-hearted charm with a few tugs of the heart strings. These three stories, set in a Midwestern funeral parlor, are darkly funny and promise to bring audiences both laughter and unexpected twists. Cost is $12 pre-pay, $17 at the door. Guests may bring their own beverage. Another showing is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16.

The Commons Live Music series will host Shawn LaMere at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Commons Live Music series will host Infinity & Beyond – A Journey Tribute Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Airport Story Hour is set for 1-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a light snack while listening to an aviation/space related story at this free event. Warm weather readings will be held in the beautiful outdoor MCADA area near the terminal. Cold weather readings will be held in the terminal building. If held inside current CDC recommendations will be followed. 

A Senior Pancake Breakfast is set for 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Greater Midland Community Center's 50+ Center. Cost is $3 for 50+ members, $5 for non-members; cash only, sign up one week prior to the event.

Stone Street Revival is set to perform 6-8 p.m. at Northwood University as part of the Feedom Fest concert series. The concert will be held at the John and Marjorie Hohman Amphitheater on Northwood University's campus.  The event also will include food trucks, yard games for the whole family and free cake and non-alcoholic beverages. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Tavern 59, which will be set up for attendees who are 21 years of age or older. This event is free.

Coffee and Conversation is set for 8-9:30 a.m. at Populace Coffee in Midland. Ever wanted to learn more about United Way or the needs in our community? Grab your morning coffee and chat with the United Way of Midland staff about what's happening in Midland County. This event is free.

Logging History is set for 6-7 p.m. at Averill Preserve/Averill Rollway Pavilion. Learn from a Chippewa Nature Center historical naturalist about Midland's logging industry of the 1880s along the high banks of what is now the Averill Preserve. Visit littleforks.org/natural-areas for directions. 

River of Time is set to begin at 9 a.m. at Vets Park in Bay City. Hundreds of re-enactors dress, act and live the part of Native Americans, colonists, French voyageurs, and Civil War-era soldiers - just to name just a few. Demonstrations of 18th century crafts, music, children's activities, meal preparations and so much more are a part of the daily scene along the Saginaw River. This event is free and continues through Sunday, Sept. 25.

Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes

The Commons Live Music series will host Brett Mitchell & the Mitchfits at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A sturgeon release is set for 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bob Caldwell Municipal Boat Launch in Midland. Join the Saginaw Bay Watershed Lake Sturgeon Reintroduction Program as young lake sturgeon are released into the Tittabawassee River. Fish will arrive at approximately 11 a.m. and participants of all ages are encouraged to help release individual fish into the river. Please wear secure fitting shoes that can get wet as participants releasing fish will need to wade 1-2 feet deep in the river. For more information about the Sturgeon Reintroduction Program or to "Adopt a Sturgeon," visit www.saginawbaysturgeon.org. This event is free.

Old Hope Civil War Veterans Cemetery Tour is set for 1-2:40 p.m. at Old Hope Township Cemetery just north of Midland. Listen to stories from Hope’s own Civil War veterans (portrayed by local actors) and hear of the war and life after when they came to settle and make their way in early Midland County. Tours will be conducted every 20 minutes. This event is held rain or shine. Admission is free for museum members, $8 for the public. Pre-registration is required and social distancing is encouraged on the tour. Sales will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Ticket purchasers will have their name on a list at the cemetery on Saturday, so an actual event ticket is not necessary. Walk-ups will be allowed at the cemetery if space remains; cash only sales for walk-up entrance. 

The Commons Live Music series will host Coleman Road at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Lunch and Learn session is set for 12 p.m. at the Greater Midland Community Center's 50+ Center. This lesson will focus on benefits of aquatic therapy, presented by Abbi Brady, PT, DPT. Independence Village Senior Living will provide lunch. This event is free to seniors. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Amanda, 989-832-7937 ext. 2270 or aewald@greatermidland.org at least one week prior to the event.

Yoga is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Dahlia Hill. Come early to peruse the blooms, then settle in for an all-levels yoga practice led by Sarah Nelson. No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have one. This event is weather-dependent. Donation-based pricing ($5 suggested minimum) or use a class pass. Pre-registration is required at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes

A Fall Walk is set for 5-8 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Enjoy an evening walk, through the luminary-lit forest, at the peak of fall color. This event includes live music and seasonal refreshments (available for purchase at the Café). Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. 

The Commons Live Music series will host the Sinclairs Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Victoria Ritter grew up in Midland and after earning a degree in English at Grand Valley State University, returned. She joined the Daily News as its newsroom clerk, and eventually began editing obituaries, and in 2016 wrote her first article. She loves the arts, from reading and creative writing to catching a movie or singing in her church choir.