Free Airplane rides to youth 8 - 17 years of age - permission required.

March 25th 7:00-9:00 pm OPENING RECEPTION - Free admission

Join us at the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center and view this unique exhibit focusing on the 100 year history of Boy Scouts in the United States.

The MCHS has partnered with the Lake Huron Area Council of The Boy Scouts of America to create an exhibit that will display local and regional artifacts, describe the unique contributions of the local scouting movement, and highlight area scouts over time. Numerous related programs will also be offered in conjunction with the exhibit.

Admission (includes access to all Heritage Park exhibits):

Adults: $5, Children 4-14: $3, Children under 3: free.

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 12 noon, May thru October. The Farmers Market, located at the end of Ashman Street near the Tridge, offers a great selection of fresh produce, plants & flowers, honey & maple products, baked goods, and more!

And

Monday Nights on Main Street - July 12 - September 27

The galleries will display works from this national competition, open to all artists in the United States and Canada.

This year's Juror is Richard McKinley, member of Pastel Society of America and Distinguished Pastelist, Pastel Society of the West Coast since 1998.

Pastels can be traced back to the 16th century. This exhibition is coordinated and juried by Great Lakes Pastel Society: www.glps.org

Opening Reception: Friday, June 11, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 pm. 
FREE and open to the public.

Featuring the work of artist M. Guy Sabrie.

Stroll through the gardens and enjoy the artwork of M. Guy Sabrie as it beckons you to unique areas of the Gardens.

The exhibit will culminate in an auction of Friday, August 27

Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the Homestead Farm.

Staff and volunteers will be on hand at our log cabin and one-room schoolhouse to answer your questions, give tours of the farm and teach lessons from long ago.

Kids of all ages can help with chores, play traditional games and visit the farm animals.

All ages welcome!

Create, explore and discover art, science, history, theatre, music & more this summer at one or more of our many camps.

Charge per person varies.

Join the fun as the Midland Farmers Market is transformed into the Artists' Market. Local artists will be on hand to sell their artwork and demonstrate their techniques - from pottery to painting to jewelry to photography and more! Buy original artwork at bargain prices!

The Artists' Market coincides with the popular Tunes by the Tridge concert series held on Thursday evenings from June 3 - August 5. The Artists' Market is from 5-9 pm and the Tunes begin at 7 pm. Admission to both events is FREE!

Are you an Artist? Would you like a great venue to sell your artwork and meet new customers? Call the DDA office at (989) 837-3330 for more information.

Sponsored by the Midland Artists Guild, Creative 360 and Downtown Midland.

This popular concert series, Tunes by the Tridge, continues with 10 weeks of musical entertainment for the entire family. Come down to the grassy area near the Farmers Market and bring your blanket, lawn chair and a picnic from home or goodies from our downtown merchants and vendors - you're sure to have a great time!

Concerts are Thursday nights, June 3 - August 5  from 7-9 pm.

Thursday, June 3 ~ Noel Leaman Dueling Pianos (Piano)

Thursday, June 10 ~ ShooBooty (Rock)

Thursday, June 17 ~ Hurry the Jug (Celtic/Folk)

Thursday, June 24 ~ Butch Heath and the Country Reunion Band (Country)

Thursday, July 1 ~ Calvarymen Quartet (Christian)

Thursday, July 8 ~ Brett Mitchell & the giant GHOST (Pop Rock)

Thursday, July 15 ~ One World Island Band 

Thursday, July 22 ~ Resonators (Percussion)

Thursday, July 29 ~ The Saucecats (Zaideco/Mardi Gras)

Thursday, August 5 ~ Battle of the Bands (Christian/Rock)

Our local Artists' Market will be held the same evenings as Tunes by the Tridge. The Artists' Market features local artists selling original artwork at bargain prices. The Artists' Market runs from 5-9 pm.

The Northwood University Gallery presents Images and Forms by Rebecca Zeiss and Pamela Hart.

The show can be viewed at the Northwood Gallery in downtown Midland at 102 East Main St on Friday, June 4 through August 21, 2010.

The opening reception is on Friday, June 18 from 6-8 pm. Open to the public.

Gallery hours are: 
Monday-Friday (except Thursday) 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Mia Dvornic is the curator of the Gallery

Have you ever wondered what you could do with hundreds of thousands of LEGO® building bricks? Come find out! Captivating and unlike anything you’ve seen before, national celebrity artist Nathan Sawaya creates sculptures entirely of LEGO® bricks. Works range from faithful recreations of everyday objects to whimsical flights of fancy, to deeply emotional pieces that really connect with the viewer.

The eye-popping exhibition makes its Michigan debut with 28 amazing pieces of art, including three-dimensional sculptures and oversized mosaic portraits. “I want to elevate this simple plaything to a place it has never been before. Everyone can relate to this toy that many children have at home,” says the artist.

SNAPZONE
The Art of the Brick will bring out the budding architects in both the young and young-at-heart. For those inspired to build their own sculptures, models and contraptions, hundreds of thousands of building bricks will be available in age-appropriate build areas in our SnapZone. Take a chance and play! Expressing your creativity is a … SNAP! 

Other Exhibits:

MichLUG TRAIN CLUB loans their large-scale train and town layout made entirely of thousands of LEGO bricks!
• MichLUG Website

JIM GARRETT displays his replicas of famous Detroit buildings such as the Fisher Building, the Ford Building, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Public Library.
• MOCPAGES Website for Jim Garrett

J. SPENCER REZKALLA’s SKYLINE brings together models of famous skyscrapers from around the globe that he has created over the past 9 years.
• Rezkalla Website 
 

Add a special element to your visit this summer by exploring this indoor program including a variety of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations.

Experiments, fun facts, crafts and scavenger hunts are just a few of the types of activities you’ll find.

Feel free to come back again and again!

All ages welcome!

Hours are:
Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00-5:00 pm

Tues, 6/15–Sun, 6/20 • Michigan’s Snakes
Tues, 6/22–Sun, 6/27 • Backyard Bandits
Tues, 6/29–Sun, 7/4 • The River and its Critters
Tues, 7/6–Sun, 7/11 • Beautiful Butterflies
Tues, 7/13–Sun, 7/18 • Geology Rocks!
Tues, 7/20–Sun, 7/25 • Damsels and Dragons
Tues, 7/27–Sun, 8/1 • Natural Defenses
Tues, 8/3–Sun, 8/8 • Forest Fun
Tues, 8/10–Sun, 8/15 • Michigan’s Precious Few
Tues, 8/17–Sun, 8/22 • A Spider’s World

Come to the opening of our Anniversaries exhibit which showcases the works of local seniors.

If you can't make it June 18 for the opening stop by the Creative 360 before September 6 to see the exhibit on display.

This extended backpacking trip allows adventurers to spend seven days in the wilderness of Michigan’s largest state park.

As we leave behind all of the ‘extras’ of everyday life, we’ll appreciate old growth forests, waterfalls, and breathtaking views of the Porcupine Mountains. We’ll enjoy new friendships, learn new skills, and gain confidence as we successfully complete the route we have chosen.

The first day of this trip will include team building, planning, and organizing for the trip. Join us for this amazing adventure, perhaps we will catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing over Lake Superior.

Register by July 23
Ages: 14-16
Fee: $400

FULL HOUSE
CHARLIE LAWSON & OAK HILL
DETOUR
HARDLINE DRIVE
BLUEGRASS 101
CONLEY~SCHMIDT & FIRST LOVE
LOST ROAD RAMBLERS
THE PRICE FAMILY
LONESOME MEADOW
JERRY BUTLER & THE BLU-J'S
THE BARTLEY BROTHERS
LORI LAMBERT & NEW OUTLOOK BLUEGRASS
THE LADIES IN BLACK
NEW COUNTY GRASS

PLUS MORE BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED
**BANDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

TICKET INFORMATION

WEEKEND TICKET IN ADVANCE:
$45 PER PERSON
WEEKEND TICKET AT GATE:
$55 PER PERSON
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DAILY TICKETS
AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE GATE
THURSDAY - $25
FRIDAY - $30
SATURDAY - $30
CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12
ARE ADMITTED FREE WITH PARENTS

It's "date night" at Dow Gardens! Pack a picnic, grab your chair and head outside to watch a movie on the big screen under the stars.

Fee: Admission to the Gardens

FREE Opening Reception for Bay City painter Michelle Courier, also featuring work by local ceramicist John Mccormick. Check out their newly installed exhibit and chat with the artists while enjoying beer, wine and appetizers.

Exhibit dates are July 26th through September 25th. For more information find Space Studios on Facebook!

9:00 am Saturday to 9:00 am Sunday.