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Special HAL Attractions
 Cedar Shingles, Square Nails and Horsehair Plaster
Focuses on Fayette's architectural landscape, historic preservation and continuing restoration to save the site for future generations. Tuesdays through August 12, 2008, at Fayette Historic Townsite Visitor Center, Garden. 7 p.m. | Pioneer Tea, July 9, Historic Walker Tavern
Today's interactive museum education program offers a chance to party like the pioneers! Interactive museum education program for adult-with-child participants. Held Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $5 per participant. For more information, please send an e-mail or telephone (517) 467-4401. | Euchre Tournament, July 10, Historic Walker Tavern
It's been said that so many euchre games were played in Michigan taverns, it should have been declared the state card game. Come play and learn a little history. Held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $5 per participant. For more information, please send an e-mail or telephone (517) 467-4401. | Idlewild Music Fest
The Fest recognizes musical roots with a three- day celebration and includes R & B, Blues, Soul, Reggae music. Bring your lawn chair! Idlewild, Michigan. Tickets are on sale now. Call (231) 745-7712 Tickets available locally in Idlewild at the Road Runners Variety Store. $10/day in advance, $15 at the gate, children under 12 are free.
| Discovering 'Trash' from the Past: Archaeology at Fayette
A guided tour of Fayette's archaeological sites provide important clues about Fayette's social and industrial past. Thursdays through August 14, 2008, at Fayette Historic Townsite Visitor Center, Garden. 7 p.m. |
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 The Picture Man: Lansing through the Lens of R. C. Leavenworth, Lansing
For over a century, Leavenworth Photography has shot hundreds of thousands of images that tell the story of industry, business, and social life in Michigan's capital city. The exhibit runs through September 30 in the temporary exhibit area on the first floor of the Michigan Historical Center, Lansing. ... |  Fort Wilkins, 1870: A Living History Experience, Copper Harbor, Open through Aug 21, 2008
Time-travel to summer 1870, as costumed interpreters portray the daily life of men and women stationed at Fort Wilkins. |  Mackinac Island Historic Downtown Buildings open through Aug. 23, 2008.
Mackinac's 19th-century fur trade community comes to life at the Biddle House, American Fur Company Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum, McGulpin House, and Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, all open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Mission Church is open during these dates from noon-4 p.m., although it is not staffed. Admission ... |  Governor's Summer Residence Tours, Mackinac Island, Wednesdays, through Aug. 27, 2008
Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor's Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their families dating to 1943. Enjoy a rare look inside the 1902 cottage on this free tour overlooking Mackinac Island's harbor. Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. |  Evening Hours at Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island, through Aug. 23, 2008
At the height of summer, tickets to Fort Mackinac are sold until 8 p.m and the fort buildings stay open until 10 p.m.. Grand Hotel also extends its service at the fort's Tea Room Restaurant for dinner overlooking the spectacular Straits of Mackinac. |  Find More Events
at the Library of Michigan, Michigan Historical Center museums and historic sites, Mackinac State Historic Parks and the Michigan Coucil for Arts and Cultural Affairs. |  Arts Organizations in Michigan
Click to find links to many arts programs around the state. Includes National Organizations, MCACA clients, education resources, accessability information and research. |
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Arts Organization Spotlight
 Kalamazoo Symphony
KSO presents professional orchestra performances and education programs for audiences throughout southwest Michigan, fostering lifelong appreciation and support for symphonic music. |  Krasel Art Center
A place where imagination and art fills your senses. |
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Museum Galleries Online
 • Barn Exhibit at the Walker Tavern Historic Site
Here you will find information about barns, roads and travelers at Walker Tavern in the nineteenth century. Explore Walker's farm, the original tavern barn, the architecture of the New England style barn on the site today, and barn preservation. Discover the travelers and roads that met at Walker's tavern. |
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Attractions Around the State
 • Richard Ford, Jim Harrison, and Thomas McGuane Return to Michigan for July 10 Event
The Michigan Humanities Council will host a Michigan Author Homecoming with critically acclaimed authors Richard Ford, Jim Harrison, and Thomas McGuane at the Wharton Center at Michigan State University (MSU). The three authors, icons of contemporary American literature, are also MSU alumni and will meet together in public for the first time. It will commemorate the conclusion of the 2007-08 Great Michigan Read. It is free and open to the public. The discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a book signing. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. | • Celebrating 50 Years of Historical Preservation and Museum Programs, through Oct. 12, 2008
Visited by nearly 20 million guests since 1958, Mackinac State Histoic Parks celebrates its 50th anniversary year by offering many exciting opportunities and events, including the June 15 celebration in Fort Mackinac, the very day the fort opened 50 years ago and the same day as the famed Mackinac Island lilac festival grand parade. Music, cake, engaging speeches and special events await your family at this anniversary celebration within the fort. In addition, the anniversary will also be celebrated by way of the June 17 Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park grand opening event and the June 21 Mackinac Associates G. Mennen Williams celebration. |
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Additional Resources
 Michigan's Upper Peninsula Calendar of Events
Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association calendar lists events by the month. | • Festivals in Michigan
Event listings from festivals.com. | • Travel Michigan
The temperatures cool down but the excitement and hospitality heat up. Find out what pure feels like.
| • Michigan Department of Agriculture
Fairs, Racing and Recreation | • Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Camping and Recreation-Biking, boating, snowmobiling, hiking and more. | • Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
Designed for students from the fourth grade to adults the gallery is filled with activities | • Museums of the Midwest
Find museums in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. |
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