Community Calendar

The Detroit Retro Society is a high energy 6-piece band featuring great singers with a big sound! They will present a retrospective of some of the greatest hits of the last 75 years. This is their 4th year in a row performing on the St Johns Concert in the Park series. The band became an instant hit the first time they performed. This has been one of our audience’s favorite groups as they come back to hear them perform each summer.

The DRS’s set list for this concert includes 32 different covers, built into two 45-minute sets – it’s pretty much song after song with no down time. Very little dialogue in this musical extravaganza of big all-time classic greats from early Motown on! The lead singer, “Super Gabe” as he is called, will have you totally engaged the whole evening! He is really “Super” as is the whole band backing him up. The Detroit Retro Society includes on this concert:

Gabriel Cannistraci – Vocals… Chuck Bartels – Bass… Neil Donato – Keys… Steve Kendzorski - Guitar / Vocals… James Hughes – Sax… Jason Gittinger - Drums

Enough can’t be said about this band and “Super Gabe” – we really hope that you make it up for this musical event. Put this concert on your schedule now – head up the short distance to St Johns - it will definitely be a wonderful evening!

On August 14th, join us for Love Walloon, our 2025 Summer Gala and Fundraiser – a celebration that will not only honor our pristine lake and watershed but also unite us in a shared commitment to preserving this cherished treasure for generations to come. Step into an enchanting night celebrating Walloon and the spirit of community. The evening will be set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lavender Hill Farm, with twinkling lights and the fragrant scent of lavender filling the air. Immerse yourself in live jazz music by Djangophonic, dancing, and heartfelt conversation, while enjoying local food and drinks by Wineguys. This will be a testament to the beauty of Walloon and the collective passion that drives the work of WLAC. Whether you are a long-time WLAC supporter or joining us for the first time, Love Walloon is an experience designed for everyone who shares a deep love for our lake and its future. This will be a night to remember – filled with inspiration, connection, and a sense of purpose as we come together to support our mission.

Audrey Ray, a Nashville recording artist, grew up in a house in Highland, Michigan, where music wasn’t just playing, it was blaring. The likes of Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn, to the Dixie Chicks, Jewel and Patty Griffin filled her with soulful sounds.
Audrey will be bringing her full 6-piece band to St. Johns for this special concert. They just recently opened for Clint Black at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater on the Detroit River. She also opened for Jamey Johnson in the same venue back in June.
Audrey also just got back from a Nashville recording session earlier in July with her producer, Mr. Kent Wells, who also produces Dolly Parton’s music. She describes her musical style as “original country sound and twang with an added touch of today’s country style.” Audrey will be performing some of her original music, along with country cover songs on her St Johns Concert. Her band also includes a steel guitar player.

This year’s 3-day 52nd Annual Wheatland Music Festival takes place September 5-7, 2025. Each year, thousands of children and adults converge on the 160-acre festival site to enjoy a wide variety of traditional arts. Festival goers take part in workshops, demonstrations, dances, and impromptu jam sessions throughout the site as well as the stage performances, juried arts and crafts, and a wide variety of food vendors. Tickets go on sale to the public on June 9th, 2025, on wheatlandmusic.org and by calling the office at (989) 967-8879.

This year’s 3-day 52nd Annual Wheatland Music Festival takes place September 5-7, 2025. Each year, thousands of children and adults converge on the 160-acre festival site to enjoy a wide variety of traditional arts. Festival goers take part in workshops, demonstrations, dances, and impromptu jam sessions throughout the site as well as the stage performances, juried arts and crafts, and a wide variety of food vendors. Tickets go on sale to the public on June 9th, 2025, on wheatlandmusic.org and by calling the office at (989) 967-8879.

This year’s 3-day 52nd Annual Wheatland Music Festival takes place September 5-7, 2025. Each year, thousands of children and adults converge on the 160-acre festival site to enjoy a wide variety of traditional arts. Festival goers take part in workshops, demonstrations, dances, and impromptu jam sessions throughout the site as well as the stage performances, juried arts and crafts, and a wide variety of food vendors. Tickets go on sale to the public on June 9th, 2025, on wheatlandmusic.org and by calling the office at (989) 967-8879.