One of the most time-honored musical traditions in Ireland is the “seisiún”: an informal gathering of amateur musicians, usually at the local pub, playing traditional Irish folk and dance tunes. Continuing their commitment to enriching the Irish cultural heritage of West Michigan, Unruly Brewing has graciously offered to host a series of trad session on […]
The Reception Gallery showcases a variety of art from local and regional artists. Admission is FREE and exhibits change on a regular basis—see below for information on our latest exhibit. Selected pieces available for purchase. EXHIBIT: Elaine Hannink – Color in All Forms Elaine works in an impressionistic style of painting with her florals and […]
This exhibit celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B’nai Israel, which was founded in 1888. We invite visitors to learn about Judaism Congregation B’nai Israel by exploring three major elements of Judaism in daily life: education, religious practice, and family. Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and […]
Did you know that January 2 is Happy Mew Year for cats?!? In honor of our furry four-legged friends, Hackley Public Library has put together two bookmark kits for mew to take and make at home. While you’re in Youth Services, check out our scavenger hunt to meet the librarians’ feline friends. Kits will be […]
The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs” September 16, 2021 through January 9, 2022. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis and […]
Multimedia artist and metalsmith, Tiff Massey, brings Jewelry Box, a 1980’s hip-hop fashion-inspired exhibition to the Muskegon Museum of Art from November 11, 2021 through February 20, 2022. Jewelry Box is an immersive experience where large-scale jewelry pieces, gold, and mirrors will transform the MMA’s Olthoff Gallery into a flashy display of dynamic exploration, self-identity, […]
Meet at the library for games, crafts, LEGO and more every Wednesday. Snacks provided.
We will be discussing John Otterbacher’s new book “What Remains: Memoir of an Old Man on the Road” with the author Buy book here: https://bookshop.org/a/2208/9781737699514 Since returning to Grand Rapids in 2004, John divides his time between writing, speaking, and a limited private practice. He has been published in Journal of Clinical Psychology, Sailing, Cruising […]
The Reception Gallery showcases a variety of art from local and regional artists. Admission is FREE and exhibits change on a regular basis—see below for information on our latest exhibit. Selected pieces available for purchase. EXHIBIT: Elaine Hannink – Color in All Forms Elaine works in an impressionistic style of painting with her florals and […]
This exhibit celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B’nai Israel, which was founded in 1888. We invite visitors to learn about Judaism Congregation B’nai Israel by exploring three major elements of Judaism in daily life: education, religious practice, and family. Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and […]