Beaver Island Michigan

Music on the Porch of the Print Shop Museum was wonderful last night. I'd like to thank all the musicians for donating their time and talents, Sherri Timsak for a great job as the mc, and all of the attendees for their generous donations to the Beaver Island Historical Society.

Our thoughts are with Matt and his entire family. Sandy & Jim Birdsall

Attend the concerts. You won't be disappointed. This concert is a special event involving three generations of talents, including grandchildren. This unique family comes together from various parts of the country to play together. For Children: They entertained children a number of years ago and the...

The Beaver Island Historical Society is seeking a Director, and the position has been posted around the Island. The job description is also posted on the BIHS website( www.beaverislandhistory.org ) Interested parties are urged to apply.

The Art Show presenting the talented artist of Beaver Island is open today from Noon to 5 p.m. This is the last day of Museum Week and the show is the final event. There are amazing displays of a variety of art (including woodworking, fabric art, painting, pottery, jewelry, and photography.) Stop by...

Laurie Sommers presentation last night was given to a full house at the Community Center. Her efforts in preserving the House Party music and writing a book about that music is most appreciated. The audience loved the presentation and we thank her for coming and sharing her knowledge with us. Thanks...

A special thanks to those who made the House Party a big success: To all the talented musicians who donated their time shared their talent with the rest of us: The Lodico's granddaughter for her Irish dance; Cindy Gillespie-Cushman, Sheri Timsak, Miranda Rooy, John McCafferty, Kevin White and Ed Pal...

Check out: Noon to 5 p.m. the Art Show at Gregg Fellowship Hall., located on Kenwabikise Lane, off of the back highway. Art from our talented Island artists will be exhibited and available for sale. 1: 30 pm. at St James Township Hall (across from the Harbor Lighthouse Lee Boisvert, from the organiz...

The popular chidren's field trip held duing museum week has always been a highlight of any child's trip to Beaver island. There's still room on the trip on Thursday, July 24. It leaves from CMU at 9 a.m. and will return at Noon. Young children who require parental supervision should be accompanied b...

Protar's Home on Sloptown Road will be open on Tuesday and Thursday, July 22 and July 24 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Stop in and hear the fascinating story of the man so loved by Islanders that they constructed a tomb and ordered a likeness in bronze from New York to honor his memory. Antje Price, the auth...

Sign up now for a children's field trip to be held on Thursday, July 24. The nature hike led by CMU's John Gordon and Dave Shuberg will leave from the CMU campus on East Side Drive at 9a.m. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children. To register, contact Pinky at 448-2461. Leave a message if you ...

Don't forget Music on the Porch, tonight, Monday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. Folding chairs will be set up or bring your own chairs. Island musicians and some visitors will present the evening entertainment.

The Historical Society is sponsoring two interesting History programs on Tuesday, July 22: In the afternoon (1:30 pm) Frank Mays, the sole survivor of the Carl Bradley which went down near Beaver Island in 1958, will tell his story. In the evening, (7:30 pm)Terri Bussey, the discover of the stone ci...

Stop at Heritage Park today, July 18, or tomorrow, July 19 and watch the blacksmiths work. Ask them questions, learn about their trade and history. Items created at the demonstration will be for sale--a chance to buy unique gifts. Heritage Park is located on Donegal Bay Road.

The trip is on Saturday, July 19.