A Music Trivia Night is set for March 9 at the Loft in Ashman Plaza
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Wednesday, March 9
The Lunch and Learn health series is set to have its monthly meeting at 12 p.m. at Greater Midland Community Center’s 50+ Center. Alicia Heading will present on “Self Care and Physical Activity.” This event is free, with lunch provided by Independence Village Senior Living. Guests are asked to RSVP at least one week prior to the event to Amanda at 989-832-7937 ext. 2270 or [email protected].
A Music Trivia Night is set for 6-8 p.m. at the Loft in Ashman Plaza (upstairs above Live Oak Coffeehouse). Hosted by Jim Gleason of Radio Wasteland, this night of trivia is in part a celebration of both Live Oak and Radio Wasteland’s five-year anniversaries.
Trivia will take place live, over Kahoot.
Yoga Happy Hour is set for 7:15-9 p.m. at Mi Element Grains & Grounds. Come for 45 minutes of all-levels yoga practice, then stay afterward to enjoy a beverage of your choice and some friendly conversation between 8-9 p.m. The ticket price includes one coffee, tea, or beer (must be ages 21 and over for beer option) to enjoy during the event or take a voucher to enjoy your drink later. Cost is $18 with a drink, $12 for just yoga. Register at sarahnelsonyoga.com/classes Participants can bring their own mat and any yoga props they require; a limited number of mats will be available to borrow.
Thursday, March 10
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Roland Wallace featuring DJAM will be performing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Tap-A-Tree: Exploring Maple Syrup is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree. Please dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Cost is $5 for adults, children get in free. Registration is required. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Friday, March 11
An Evening with Ellie Harold: Book Talk and Signing is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Harold’s book, “Seven Habits of Deeply Fulfilled Artists: Our Aesthetic Needs & How to Meet Them” offers practical advice and encouragement for artists of all skill levels (or none). Cost is $15, free to workshop participants. Pre-registration is required.
Beyond Telling is set to perform at 7-8 p.m. at Creative 360. In this solo play, William Campbell brings to life George Telling, a newspaper columnist who must confront a night of terror and the realization that his words may have had consequences he didn’t intend. Cost is $12 pre-pay, $15 at the door. Audience members can bring their own beverage.
The British Invasion is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The very essence of pop culture in 1964 America had been transformed, erased, revitalized, and reinvigorated by the appearance of British music, art, fashion, and literature coming to the American mainstream. Tickets are $38.50 and are available online at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.
Saturday, March 12
Meet the Makers is set for 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. There will be 5-10 vendors every Saturday morning from December through April, picking right up when the Midland Area Farmers Market takes a break for the season.
Tap-A-Tree: Exploring Maple Syrup is set for 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree. Please dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Cost is $5 for adults, children get in free. Registration is required. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Making Intuitive Art: Permission to Paint Expressively workshop is set for 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Creative 360; the two-day workshop will continue 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Inspired by the work of mid-century women abstract expressionist artists, this workshop is designed for painters of all skill levels who desire to paint soulfully. Each day combines an inspirational art talk and personal reflection with studio time using oil paint sticks or another medium of your choice. Materials list is provided. Participants should bring a lunch. Cost is $300.
A Cat Adoption event is set for 12 p.m. at Soldan’s Pet Supplies in Midland. Midland County Pit Stop will have 10 or so cats and kittens that are waiting for their forever home. Applications will be available to submit. Same-day adoptions will not be available.
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple syrup. This event is free www.chippewanaturecenter.org
A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance is set to begin at 5 p.m. at St. Brigid of Kildare’s Cardinal Hickey Parish Hall, hosted by Knights of Columbus #14056. The event will include a social hour 5-6 p.m., dinner 6-7 p.m. and entertainment including music, dancing and a silent auction 7 p.m. to midnight. Dinner will consist of corned beef and cabbage, vegetables, potatoes, baked chicken and desserts. Cost is $25 per person. For ticket information contact Jim Groulx at 989-948-4757. Tickets are available at the school office.
Sunday, March 13
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple syrup. This event is free www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Kids Nature Art: Maples is set for 2-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center.Park at the turnaround at the end of Homestead Road to meet CNC staff at the Lanigan Pavilion for a blast of maple art. Stations will provide your artist the materials to create art inspired by maples and the syruping season.This is a free event. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Monday, March 14
A session on Saving Seeds and the Michigan Seed Library Network is set for 6:30-8 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Learn from Bevin Cohen, an enthusiastic seed saver, gardener, vegetable grower and author about the diversity of heirloom seeds. Learn which local public libraries have seed libraries and how you can “check out” seeds. The public is welcome to attend this program sponsored by the Wild Ones Mid-Mitten chapter. Wear a mask for this indoor event.
Tuesday, March 15
Nature Play is set for 10-11 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, pretending to be animals, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Caregivers must remain with children during this program and are encouraged to actively play alongside the children in their care. This program will be facilitated by a CNC staff member. Please meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This is a free event. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Let’s Roll Together Skate Session is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at the Roll Arena. This all-inclusive skate session for individuals with and without disabilities will include wheelchair accessible lanes. These lanes can also be used by individuals who may need assistance with a non-skating support person. Admission is $10 (includes skate rental), caregivers and direct support staff are free (free admission valid for one caregiver/support staff per participant). Questions can be directed to the Roll Arena at 989-496-2900 or [email protected].
Tuesday Trivia is set for 7-9 p.m. at Midland Brewing Company. Diners can split $10 core pitchers and $10 pretzels with their team.
There are prizes for first- and second-place teams. Teams are allowed up to six players each team, but participants can compete solo as well.
Thursday, March 17
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Mio will be performing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
A keynote address by Arthur C. Brooks is set for 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Reipma Arena on Northwood University’s campus. Brooks is a best-selling author, Harvard University professor, columnist for The Atlantic magazine, and free-market advocate. A book signing is set for 7:15 to 9 p.m., and everything is free and open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. Register here for preferred seating.
Friday, March 18
A Father Daughter Dance is set for 6-8:30 p.m. at Midland Evangical Free Church. This dance is open to the community and is for all girls ages preschool through middle school. Fathers or father figures can spend a special evening with their daughter(s), making them feel special and loved. Online registration is required before Wednesday, March 16 at mefchurch.churchcenter.com/registr…/events/1151569 Cost is $13 for a dad and one daughter, $18 for a dad and more than one daughter through Friday, March 11; $20 for a dad and one daughter, $25 for a dad and more than one daughter if you register between March 12-16.
A Full Moon Stroll is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Walk by the light of the full Sap Moon when maple sap flows and the annual tapping of maple trees occurs. The group will stroll the River Trail into the Beech Maple Woods to look and listen for signs of the syrup season. Wear dark clothing and bring a flashlight. This is a free event. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Saturday, March 19
Meet the Makers is set for 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. There will be 5-10 vendors every Saturday morning from December through April, picking right up when the Midland Area Farmers Market takes a break for the season.
Maple Syrup Day is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. There will be food and fun for all ages. Experience the magic of the maple syrup season with crafts, activities and demonstrations. Pancake meal timed-tickets are sold separately and are available for purchase. Admission is free to members, $5 for non-members. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
An Antique Tibetan Singing Bowl and Chant Experience is set for 7 p.m. at Creative 360. Tibetan Bowl Master Mark Handler will surround guests with the other worldly sound of chant and the music of his 100- to 500-year-old Tibetan bowls during this transformative feel-good experience. Relax on a mat or chair as the ancient music thrums through your body. Yoga mats are available, or bring your own mat and blanket. Cost is $20 prepay, $25 at the door.
Sunday, March 20
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple syrup. This event is free www.chippewanaturecenter.org
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” is set to perform at 4 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. This wing-flapping ride is one for all ages. It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do anything! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late, maybe that wily bird can do something. Tickets start at $18 and are available online at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.
Monday, March 21
A Senior Pancake Breakfast is set for 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Greater Midland Community Center’s 50+ Center. Cost is $3 for 50+ members, $5 for non-members; cash only, sign up one week prior to the event.
Tuesday, March 22
Nature Play is set for 10-11 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, pretending to be animals, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Caregivers must remain with children during this program and are encouraged to actively play alongside the children in their care. This program will be facilitated by a CNC staff member. Please meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This is a free event. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Wednesday, March 23
State of the City Luncheon is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center at Valley Plaza Resort. Midland Mayor Maureen Donker will share her annual State of the City address.At the event, the Midland Area Community Foundation will also present the annual Citizenship Award. Cost is $40 for Midland Business Alliance members or $50 for non-members, which includes lunch. Register at http://business.mbami.org/events
Sound Community Music Series is set for 7-9 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. This live music series features classical and jazz musicians from the mid-Michigan area.The first hour of each event is an opportunity for students, amateurs, and professionals to share musical performances. The second hour spotlights professional musicians as they perform a full-length concert. The featured artists of the evening gratefully accept financial support from the audience in the form of donations.
Thursday, March 24
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Jim Pagel Trio will be performing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
A screening of “The Loyola Project” is set for 4:30 p.m. at Griswold Lecture Hall at Northwood University. The documentary explores what has become known as the “Game of Change.” In 1963, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago broke racial barriers in college basketball on their way to a national championship. Space will be limited, so reservations are requested at forms.northwood.edu/loyola-project-rsvp.
Friday, March 25
Coleman Road is set to perform 7-9 p.m. at Creative 360. It’s that time of the year for Creative 360’s annual Concert and Chili series: an evening of excellent chili and even better music. Midland band Coleman Road will take guests on a musical journey as they play blues, classic rock and a variety of fun tunes. Audience members may bring their own beverage and dancing shoes. Cost is $18 prepay, $23 at the door. (This event was rescheduled from Feb. 18)
Saturday, March 26
Meet the Makers is set for 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. There will be 5-10 vendors every Saturday morning from December through April, picking right up when the Midland Area Farmers Market takes a break for the season.
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple syrup. This event is free www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Thank You Teachers Night is set for 6-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360, sponsored by The Michigan MOMsemble. Teachers are invited to come to Creative 360 in their most relaxing pajamas or sweats. Staff will have chocolate, wine, a hot cocoa bar, a warm fire, music, games and chill time. This event is free for teachers, but registration is requested so organizers know how many to expect.
Sunday, March 27
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse is set for 1-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple syrup. This event is free www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Nature Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees is set for 1-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! March’s book is New York Times Bestseller “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. After participants have read Wohlleben’s book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Pre-registration is required by March 25 for this free event. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Songwriters in the Round is set for 2-4 p.m. at Mi Element Grains and Grounds, 3124 Jefferson Ave., Midland. This free, family-friendly event sponsored by Dstreet Music Foundation, centers around songwriters and the stories behind their songs. This event presents Andy Reed, Mike Ward, and Bob Hausler.
Monday, March 28
A Spring Break Camp is set for 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center and runs through March 31. This four-day nature adventure, geared for ages 5-12 includes games, outdoor exploration, craft projects, songs and snackd. Campers will be divided into smaller camp groups according to age. Each camper should bring weather appropriate clothes and a lunch each day. A confirmation with more details will be emailed the week prior to camp. Cost is $120 for members, $150 for non-members. Registration is due by March 22. www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Thursday, March 31
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Jacob Wisenbach will be performing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Victoria Ritter grew up in Midland and after earning a degree in English at Grand Valley State University, returned. She joined the Daily News as its newsroom clerk, and eventually began editing obituaries, and in 2016 wrote her first article. She loves the arts, from reading and creative writing to catching a movie or singing in her church choir.
