Community Calendar

Come make your next favorite jacket with those previously sewn orphan blocks lying around. Instructor Tanya Ehrsam will guide you in using those leftovers to make something stylish and functional. You could also use a layer cake pack of fabric, or a quilt top you haven't sewn together yet. We'll add an oversized sweatshirt and make the comfiest, coolest jacket all your friends will want.

Students will spend this two-session course deconstructing a sweatshirt and layering their block choices to assemble and add structure to create a flattering jacket fit. Students will need the equivalent of 3-4 yards of total fabric to finish their jackets. Please bring your sewing machine, coordinating quilt blocks/layer cake, and coordinating thread to the first class session. Patterns and instruction will be provided. If you do not have a machine, please contact Art Reach and we may be able to provide one.

This two-session course will be held Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30-6:30 and Saturday, April 26 from noon-4 pm in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: 16 and up

Club Create is a Michigan Arts Access program for adults with disabilities. Club Create provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting, as well as have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 10-11:30 am on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 10-11:30 am, Wednesday, April 23, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

The 1842 historic Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa, the Ottawa and Chippewa opens for tours on Wednesday, June 12th Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am until 4pm. Tour the former Inn where the fruit industry began in the Traverse City region.
Discover the ties to the Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse while you tour the house, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, and demonstration garden. See the new Old Mission Agricultural Heritage exhibit where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name.

Join the SVSU Choirs and the Midland Center for the Arts Chorale on the Choral Major Work Series - An Evening with Mozart! The Concert will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd, in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall at 7:30 pm - free admission.

This concert will feature the SVSU choirs and the Midland Center for the Arts Chorale, professional orchestra, and guest soloists. Conducted by Dr. Leticia Grutzmann this program is sponsored by the Midland Center for the Arts and SVSU foundations.

Doors for this concert will open at 7:00 p.m.

YouTube Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/D5o-9RkTWN8?si=_crQxskIjmXGkfmn

Questions? Please contact our music department office at (989) 964-4159. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in an exploration of mixed media. In this two-week class, you'll learn how to balance the bold precision of ink with the fluidity and spontaneity of watercolors. We will utilize India ink and various tools to create sharp, detailed linework, that pairs beautifully with loose watercolor washes or detailed forms. All levels of experience are welcome to join and all supplies are provided.

This two-week course will be held from 2-4 pm on Thursday, April 24 & May 1 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Brews & Brushes is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a fun evening out. This monthly acrylic painting class is led by Brenda O’Brien, who provides step-by-step instructions to help you create a beautiful 16x20 masterpiece, no matter your skill level. Bring your favorite beverage, invite a friend, and let your imagination flow! We provide all the supplies you need—just come ready to paint and leave with a finished work of art. Brews & Brushes is a great way to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, April 24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for adults 21+

From Star Wars to Frozen to Armageddon, to The Titanic to The Martian. An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right. The show incorporates the latest films as well as some classics that you may not have known had any science in them at all!

If you feel ready to jump into spring, get refreshed with a dose of greenery and painting. Cheryl Meyer will lead you through the art of watercolor painting “en plein air” at Central Michigan University’s Greenhouse, for a serene atmosphere in warmth and comfort. She will guide you in the best practices of watercolor painting while demonstrating how to capture the light and composition that makes plein air so special. Students should bring a camp chair, preferably with a cup holder. All painting supplies will be provided.

This class will be held from 9-11 am Friday, April 25, at the CMU Greenhouse. The Greenhouse is located between Brooks Hall and the Dow Science Building. Metered parking, using the Pango mobile app is available in lots 15, 10, and 36. Otherwise, students may purchase guest passes online at www.parking.cmich.edu

Recommended age: 16 and up

All dry media artists are invited to join Matthew Grimmer in this still-life workshop. Matthew will design a layered still life, reflective of the season. Students will be offered guidance and direction in observing and translating the textures, light, and forms of the objects into compelling compositions. Any type of dry medium is open for use whether that be charcoal, pencil, or pastels. As students work, they will also be given the option to receive individual or small-group instruction to answer any questions or provide direction. You may bring your own art supplies, however, supplies will be on hand for use.

This workshop will be held from 5-8 pm on Friday, April 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Attention shipwreck enthusiasts!
Join Bruce Lynn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Historical Society, as he tells the story of the museum’s latest shipwreck discovery, WESTERN RESERVE.

After 132 years, the final resting place of this 300-foot steel steamer has been discovered roughly 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake Superior. As one of the first all-steel vessels on the Great Lakes, this recently found shipwreck has a fascinating story behind it.

Join us for the next event in our Lecture Series to learn about the ship’s construction, career on the lakes, and tragic sinking. Bruce will combine historical information and records about the ship with the account of the sole survivor to tell this harrowing story.

WESTERN RESERVE was initially discovered in late summer of 2024, and the announcement of the wreck just released worldwide last month!

You don't want to miss this event!
The lecture begins at 6pm at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in downtown Alpena. Doors will open at 5:30pm. This is a free event and subject to change.