Community Calendar

YogaSix will be hosting a FREE outdoor flow yoga class where you will explore individual postures and
transitions. You will gently engage, open, and strengthen the body by tapping into accessible yoga poses, fluid movement, and breath. YogaSix is a modern yoga experience that is energizing, empowering, and fun. Guests should bring their own yoga mats to call. No registration required.

Hardy brings his Jim Bob World Tour to Van Andel Arena on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30PM.

With Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sikarus.

The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “a promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive” (American Songwriter), “capable of writing the big hits for radio, obstinate enough to do something completely unexpected, and savvy enough to find the throughline for it all” (Rolling Stone). A five-time ACM award winner and two-time CMA award winner, HARDY has also won three CMA Triple Play awards, was named the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10:00AM. *Please note the box office will not be open for this on sale.

Ticket prices are subject to change. For current ticket prices visit Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices may vary, as market pricing applies to all tickets. Prices may fluctuate based on supply and demand. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. A ticket limit of 8 will apply to every order.

Broadway, jazz, and movies — America’s most iconic sounds in the Northwoods.
From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the glamour of Hollywood’s silver screens, join Adam Rothenberg and The Broadway Strings on a musical road trip through the sounds that define America’s cultural landscape.

The centerpiece of the evening is George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a masterwork that embodies the jazz-infused vibrancy of early 20th-century New York. Accompanying this landmark piece are compositions by Dimitri Shostakovich and Erich Wolfgang Korngold, two European composers who left an indelible mark on American music.

Sprinkled through the evening you’ll hear newly-arranged suites of beloved musicals and film scores, including Chicago, Pirates of the Caribbean, Schindler’s List, Downton Abbey, Fiddler on the Roof, Waitress, and Mamma Mia.

You don’t want to miss this rare evening to hear musicians straight from Broadway in your own backyard. Between the five musicians on stage, The Broadway Strings claim 110 Broadway shows and 26 Off-Broadway shows (including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular) to their credits! The quintet won our hearts over last summer with their beautiful playing, but also their hilarious stories and anecdotes from behind the scenes of New York’s most famous theaters.

Theatre NOVA presents:
Radical Empathy
by David Wells
WORLD PREMIERE
August 1 - 24, 2025
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Radical Empathy is not about you.​
When an American college professor’s TED Talk on empathy goes viral, he meets an Iraqi man who becomes a fixture in his virtual classroom. But when the brutality of the U.S.-led invasion hits the Iraqi man directly, the professor is forced to explore “the kindred connection from a place of deep knowing that opens your spirit to the pain of another as they perceive it.” (Isabel Wilkerson) A true story.

The cast features Jeannine Coughlin, Maya Gangadharan, Fedor Kinaya, and *Phil Powers. Directed by Briana O’Neal (director), the production team includes Craig Hane (set), Jade Guerriero (lights), Micha Victoria (costumes), Kennikki Jones-Jones (sound), and Elise Blochwitz (stage manager).

*Member Actors' Equity Association

Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop
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WHEN MOMENTS BECOME MASTERPIECES
The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula — its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns—has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community.

This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of wildlife, delicate florals, and nature’s hidden wonders, each photograph offers a unique perspective on the connections that shape our world.

Experience their work from July 16 through August 23, and if a particular piece speaks to you, you can bid on it to take a piece of the Northwoods home!

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

Arts Alive is pleased to announce our next gallery show of 2025, “Savor the Flavor.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is July 8, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang July 9-September 1, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!