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Performers from the Great Lakes Bay Region whisk you through a taste of four Broadway shows while you enjoy a coordinated flight of beverages (non-alcoholic selections are available).

Pianist: James Hohmeyer

This event is NOT BYOB but you may bring snacks!

Alternating Tuesdays / 6:30 – 8 pm / $5 drop-in
Jan 13, 27
Feb 3, 17
March 10, 24
April 7, 21

Who doesn’t love to dance? This low-key class taught by local choreographer Kelli Jolly is designed for adults ages 18 and up! A flexible schedule allows you to drop in whenever you want.

Appropriate for ALL levels, from experienced dancer to complete beginner – the class is about having fun and enjoying the rhythm without any pressure.

Classes are 90 minutes and consist of a warmup, skills across the dance floor, and a combination.

Wear any comfortable shoes and clothing.

7:00 – 8:30 pm / $5 covers materials each time, BYOB
Wed. Apr 22, Mon. May 18

Let’s explore watercolor together as both an individual and community mindfulness practice. Watercolor is the perfect medium to teach us how to let go of perfection, to continue when things aren't going exactly as planned, to appreciate one another's creative journeys, and to find flow.

The focus is on the journey rather than the outcome. This is not a class with a teacher, but rather an experience of creativity in community. Zero experience or "artistic ability" strongly encouraged. This experience will create a welcome space for all who wish to participate. Space is limited. Please preregister.

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills with instructor Jason Correia in this 8-week skill-building course. Students will sharpen their observational skills while becoming more confident in their drawing abilities. Each class will focus on a still life that all will draw from. Each session will begin with a short demonstration, followed by dedicated drawing time from the still life, during which each student will receive one-on-one feedback. Students will cover gesture drawing, contour drawing, value, and mark-making, giving students a full range of drawing techniques using different media, such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and ink. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 4-5:30 pm on Thursdays, March 5- April 30 (skipping April 2 for Spring Break), in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Each week provides a unique creative experience for all children ages 7 - 13. We make our own unique art as we learn about artists and their techniques. Experiences include visual arts, culinary arts, movement and music, theater, and writing with a caring group of expert instructors who love to teach. Seats are limited, please pre-register or call ahead if you are a pass holder, to ensure a seat!

Thursdays / 4:15 - 5:30 pm / $17.50 per class, or $150 for 10 class pass

1/01 - No Creative Kids
1/08 - Make a Winter Snow Globe
1/15 - Make a Snail Clay Pinch Pot (Part 1 of 2 for this project)
1/22 - Neon Pop Art Painting with Special Guest Artist Alexis Bearinger
1/29 - Make a Snail Clay Pinch Pot (Part 2 of 2 for this project)
2/05 - Make a Cardboard Animal
2/12 - Dance the Afternoon Away with Special Guest Kelli Jolly
2/19 - Join the Shadow Theatre
2/26 - Make a Watercolor and Ink Illusion Painting
3/05 - In the Kitchen: Make a Crazy Pizza Person
3/12 - Make a Funny Folded Portrait
3/19 - Make a Dragon for the Chinese New Year
3/26 - Make Your Own Treasure Box
4/02 - No Creative Kids
4/09 - Make Your Own Card Game
4/16 - Learn to Weave a Bracelet
4/23 - Make Your Own Zines
4/30 - Make a Secret Yarn Wrap

What's included
Materials and fun included.

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

APR 24–25 & MAY 1–2, 2026 / 7:30 PM
APR 26 & MAY 3, 2026 / 2 PM

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence … if only the founding fathers agree to it! This musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince members of Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence. With humor and a stirring score, the Tony® Award-winning musical presents the frustrations and triumphs of our founding fathers. Presented in partnership with the Midland County Historical Society, and in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. 1776 brings a fresh look at the people, and the compromises that defined a revolution.

Directed by Susie Polito
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards / Book by Peter Stone

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

APR 24–25 & MAY 1–2, 2026 / 7:30 PM
APR 26 & MAY 3, 2026 / 2 PM

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence … if only the founding fathers agree to it! This musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince members of Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence. With humor and a stirring score, the Tony® Award-winning musical presents the frustrations and triumphs of our founding fathers. Presented in partnership with the Midland County Historical Society, and in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. 1776 brings a fresh look at the people, and the compromises that defined a revolution.

Directed by Susie Polito
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards / Book by Peter Stone