Calendar of Events

The “gateway” to Heritage Park –houses the Dorothy Dow Arbury Midland County History Gallery, a colorful, dynamic space offering hands-on interactive exhibits where you can "talk" to Midland’s founders, visit its Main Street of a century ago and see vignettes of its history – from the beginning to today. The building also has a research library providing a wide assortment of unusual and interesting materials concerning local and general history (including Midland County Circuit Court records from 1857 through 1945), historical periodicals, and an archival collection of Midland County artifacts from its early days to contemporary times.

Admission: $5 adult - $3 child

Open: Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm
Closed: Sunday-Tuesday

Experience the authentic Victorian Gothic architecture of the beautifully restored 1874 Bradley Home, a hands-on historic house museum where you can enjoy a glimpse of the everyday life of an early Midland family. The adjacent Carriage House features an amazing collection of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, and is home to mid-Michigan’s largest functioning blacksmith’s shop.

Admission: $5 adult - $3 child

Open: Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm
Closed: Sunday-Tuesday
Closed: Oct. 29, 2011 - April 11, 2012

The multi-media exhibits and innovative audio and video displays of the Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum provide a fascinating look at the birth of Midland’s largest business and the evolution of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. From the aspirin you take for a headache, to the thin plastic used to cover food, to the dye that makes jeans blue - they all had their beginnings in Midland, thanks to the pioneering chemical experiments of Herbert H. Dow, founder of The Dow Chemical Company.

Admission: $5 adult - $3 child

Open: Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm
Closed: Sunday-Tuesday
Closed: Oct. 29, 2011 - April 11, 2012

Children love to visit the Saginaw Art Museum’s hands-on gallery, Visionarea!

The Susan A. Pumford Visionarea stimulates minds and encourages avid learning through art and technology-based exhibits. The 2011-2012 theme explores the life and work of one of America’s most noted architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students of all ages will learn about architecture through design and math-related exhibits, read about the famous architect, and participate in other fun and educational art activities. This exhibit also stimulates visitors to learn more about architectural treasures from the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Visionarea is open during regular Museum hours and is included in your Museum admission. A visit to Visionarea can also be included in school tours. Best of all its free for children 15 and under! General Admission*

More coal was mined in Saginaw County than any other county in Michigan. Learn about the Saginaw Valley coal boom and why it went bust in a new exhibit at the Castle Museum. The Museum is closed on Mondays and open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Gather round the hearth to feel the warmth of memories shared. Join a group of local residents in the Whitman Room of the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center as they share memories of yesteryear. Audiences are invited to listen, learn and join in with questions or memories of their own. This wonderful series also serves to preserve our past by recording sessions for the oral history collection.
 

Free Admission

Oct. 13, 2011 @ 2pm
Apr. 12, 2012 @ 2pm
May 10, 2012 @ 2pm

The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Home is currently open for touring at 2 p.m. on Fridays. ( Monday - Friday, at 2 p.m. during the summer.) The home is also known as "The Pines" and is the home which Herbert & Grace Dow built and raised their family in. Tours of the home are $7 per person. Reservations are suggested due to limited tour sizes.

Historical, musical, educational and participative programs designed to enhance your appreciation of the role Midland County plays in our collective histories. Presented four times a year at Heritage Park. Past topics include Michigan history, Victorian gardening, antiques and collectibles.

Upcoming Lecture Dates
Nov. 17, 2011 @ 7:30pm
Feb. 16, 2012 @ 7:30pm
May 17, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Aug. 16, 2012 @ 7:20pm

Tickets: $5 adult - Free for MCHS members

50 vividly colored oil paintings, pastels and drawings that explore the link between contemporary art and the traditions of American 19th century landscape painting.Philip Koch is a Professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

Organized by the University of Maryland, this exhibition is on an eight museum national tour.

This will be its only venue in Michigan.

Saginaw Art Museum is located at 1126 N.Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI,48602

Birch Run Premium Outlets would like to take the time to show appreciation for those who work to maintain their heath and physical fitness and help support those making New Year’s Resolutions for 2012. We are offering an opportunity members to show their membership cards at out center for the months of January and February and receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book. Our center has over 145 name brand stores offering savings of 25% to 65% everyday and on top of that your members will be able to use coupons for their favorite stores for additional savings.

Local talent have captured the essence of the season by “Containing Winter Creativity” at the Dow Gardens in Midland. Come and see the innovative container exhibit this January through February while walking down clear pathways in the frosted Garden.

Over 50 of Carolyn Russo's large-format photographs showcasing some of the National Air and Space Museum's iconic aircraft. From the first successful flight, to landing on the moon, decades of historical and technological milestones are represented in these images focusing on the aesthetic attributes of these celebrated flying machines.

This exhibition has been organized by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

Museum Hours:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 10am-4pm
Thursday from 10am-8pm
Sunday from 1pm-5pm
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Museum Admission:
$8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child (4-14 years of age)
Children 3 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
(Includes access into the Hall of Ideas)
 

Explore the excitement of flight, through aviation artifacts from private collectors and enthusiasts, including radio-controlled model airplanes, world-class collectible models, and photographs.

Museum Hours:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 10am-4pm
Thursday from 10am-8pm
Sunday from 1pm-5pm
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Museum Admission:
$8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child (4-14 years of age)
Children 3 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
(Includes access into the Hall of Ideas)
 

This play is a hilarious comedy with riotous and bawdy humor, recommended for adult audiences.  Admission.  Friday & Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3 pm. 

It's time to think about walleye once again.

Registration for the 25th Annual Saginaw Spirit Shiver on the River Walleye contest starts Monday,  Jan. 2 and continues through Friday, Jan. 27 at several area locations including Gander Mountain and online at www.saginawspirit.com/shiver.

Other locations for registration are the Saginaw Spirit Store, Cox's Bait and Tackle, K&K Party Store, Old Town Party Store, Michigan Sportsmen and Frank's Great Outdoors.

The cost is $10 for entries delivered in person and $12 for online applications.

The Shiver of the River contest starts the day after registration ends, on Jan. 28 and continues through Feb. 11. All weigh-ins are at Gander Mountain in Saginaw.

For more information on the contest or registration go to www.saginawspirit.com/shiver or call 989-497-7747.

Take a look beyond their beauty and gain a deeper understanding of the Solar System's fascinating giant planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. How did our Solar System form? What are giant planets made of? How big is Jupiter compared to Earth? Find the answers to these questions and many more in an interactive experience that's out of this world!

Museum Hours:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 10am-4pm
Thursday from 10am-8pm
Sunday from 1pm-5pm
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Museum Admission:
$8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child (4-14 years of age)
Children 3 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
(Includes access into the Hall of Ideas)


 

Original costumes from some of the most popular films and television shows of all time: from Star Wars to Blade Runner, The Terminator to Star Trek, and Raiders of the Lost Ark to The Wizard of Oz. Discover how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage with the characters portrayed on the screen.

Museum Hours:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 10am-4pm
Thursday from 10am-8pm
Sunday from 1pm-5pm
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Museum Admission:
$8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child (4-14 years of age)
Children 3 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
(Includes access into the Hall of Ideas)

 

The Michigan Art Education Association's (MAEA) mission is to promote quality visual arts education through leadership, service, and professional development. This exhibition showcases work created by Elementary level students through High School.  Region 11 covers Saginaw, Gratiot, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron Counties.

The Shrine Circus at the Dow Event Center with 9 performances!

Thursday, February 2: 10 am & 6:30 pm

Friday, February 3: Noon & 7 pm

Saturday, February 4: 10 am, 2 pm, & 7 pm

Sunday, February 5: 1 pm & 5 pm

General admission $14 for adults, $12 for children, $12 for adult groups, or $10 children's groups

Reserved seating $18 for adults, $16 for children

The convent needs a new roof; so she and the rest of her order pooled their months salary (totaling $373.25), and are bringing Sister’s gambling skills (from 25 years of running the Church Bingo) and teacher’s certificate to Las Vegas!



From Magic to Show Girls--Sister’s new class covers the history of gambling as she plays some old parlor games. She also answers those questions you’ve been dying to ask…

$25 & $20 (Reserved Seating)

The largest sale of its kind in Mid-Michigan!   Parents are able to shop gently used baby/children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, baby/toddler furniture, and maternity clothing all at garage sale-style prices.  This facility can hold up to 800 tables!

EVENT HOURS
Saturday, FEB 4 / 9am-1pm
EXCLUSIVE SELLER SALES FROM 8am-9am

Walk-Up Tickets Only
$3.00 admission 12 and up
Under 12 FREE

FREE PARKING

NOTE: agreements are not available until the previous show has ended.
 
2012 Sale Dates:

Feb 4

April 21

August 18

Nov 17

www.supermom2mom.com

This program is designed to help kids develop a connection to the natural world through fun, hands-on activities including experiment stations, games, crafts, and more.

Free Admission | Ages: 5-9 w/adult

Saginaw Art Museum and Adomaitis Antiques present Antiques Appraisal Day at the Museum

Discover the value of your treasured art & antiques.

Verbal fair market estimate in the areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques and collectibles and personal property by several local and state of Michigan experts and appraisers.

Visit www.saginawartmuseum.org for more information.

Shop for great deals at an INDOOR Sidewalk Sale! Open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse on the beautiful indoor concourse at the Dow Diamond in a warm and cozy environment. The fireplace will be on and the concessions will be open. Local stores will be offering fantastic deals on overstocks, holiday items, and more!

Free Admission | Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. We'll look for animal tracks, birds, and other points of interest,and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center.
If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).
 

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes and other age-appropriate activities.
 

Free Admission | Ages: 3-5 w/adult

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes and other age-appropriate activities.

Free Admission | Ages: 3-5 w/adult
 

This powerful exhibit comes to the Castle Museum from the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. and explores African American resistance across 150 years of U.S. history. The photographs in this exhibit reveal and illuminate the variety of creative and courageous ways that African Americans resisted, redefined and accommodated in an America that needed but rarely accepted its black citizens.

The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum will host the "Tom Phardel and Sharon Que: A Three Dimensional Perspective" exhibition from February 4 to May 26, 2012.

Round up the grandkids and come on in! Grandparents get free admission to the MMCM on the first Sunday of each month through May 6, 2012.

Inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, Dr. King becomes the prime mover behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, putting his philosophy of nonviolent protest to work. He gains national recognition and becomes the dominant force in the Civil Rights Movement. Students will be stirred at the reenactment of his great “I Have a Dream” speech. Dr. King’s struggle and his dream of equality is a story of inspiration for us all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich the lives of your students while creating an appreciation for the arts that will last a lifetime!

For more information about the CLAP for Kids Series, or to learn how you can bring your classroom;. to the Temple Theatre, contact us at 877.754.SHOW (7469).
 

Buying a home in today’s economy may seem impossible. However, the housing market is full of purchasing opportunities if the right steps are taken.

The Homebuyer’s Advantage workshop will educate, assist, and inform participants of a variety of options to make the dream of homeownership become reality.


Topics Include:

Preparing for the purchase of a new home

Agent and client relationships

Placing an offer, negotiating and paperwork procedures

Why home inspection is important

Review individual credit reports, credit preparation, capacity and collateral

Obtain the best loan for your situation

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. We'll look for animal tracks, birds, and other points of interest,and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center.
If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).
 

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. We'll look for animal tracks, birds, and other points of interest,and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center.
If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).
 

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

Featuring live music by The Robert Lee Review, a silent auction, delicious food, libations, and interactive gallery games designed to challenge and entertain adults.

Bring an unopened bottle of wine and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a “cellar full of wine.”

Tickets are $45 per person or 2 for $80. Please visit www.midmicm.org for more information and an updated list of sponsors and silent auction items.

This event is for adults only.
 

Performing sold out shows all around the world, Day Glow - The World's Largest Paint Party, is invading Saginaw! Promising to be unlike any event you have ever been to, Day Glow "Life In Color" Tour combines the arts of music and paint, all into one unforgettable performance.

This event is 18 and older ONLY. ID's will be checked at the time of purchase and also at the door.

Wear ALL WHITE to get the full experience because before you leave, you will be covered from head-to-toe in NEON paint!!

Tickets are on sale now, and start at $35.00

Tickets can be purchased at The Dow Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or Charge-By-Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Check out www.dayglowtour.com or search Day Glow Tour on YouTube for more info and video clips!!

To benefit the Johnny Burke Children's Foundation

Norm Stulz and Friends

Norm Stulz is bringing his high energy club show to our stage for another big evening of laughter. Norm has been on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and comedy specials on NBC and ABC television. Norm's comedy material can be heard on The Bob and Tom Show, Johnny Burke and the Morning Crew and XM Comedy radio. Norm's storytelling style has made him one of the top show in the country. Come on in, sit down and hang on for this fast paced show. Norm has sold out many venues so reserve your seat now.

Kate Brindle, an audience favorite. Kate brings to the stage her quick wit and impeccable timing. Whether she's talking about her family, dating or making quirky observations of everyday life, Kate continues to charm crowds with her witty and sassy brand of humor.

Steve Lind, his stand-up performance immerses his audience in his unique perspectives as a husband and father of four boys. Steve doesn't pick on members of the crowd or fill the air with 'blue' comedy; instead he seizes the mic and takes swings at family life, sports and out-of-touch boutique stores. Steve's humor is for educated audiences that can think for themselves and don't have to be spoon fed their comedy. His energetic style and natural likability help to soften his often satirical but never mean spirited outlook on life.

$15

This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them.

Free Admission | Ages: 6 months-2 years w/adult

This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them.

Free Admission | Ages: 6 months-2 years w/adult

The Saginaw Spirit and the Eric Otters face off at center ice at 7:11 pm, admission.

Great Lakes Equine Classic
featuring Chris Cox
February 10-12, 2012
www.greatlakesequineclassic.com





 

Yo! Ho! Ho! Robert Louis Stevenson's stunning tale of piracy on the tropical seas comes to life! Treasure Island features a host of dangerous legendary swashbucklers, but at the center of all the action is 14-year old Jim Hawkins, and the infamous pirate, Long John Silver. It's a thrilling family event sure to win the heart of everyone who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure.

*February 10th, 11th and February 17th performances begin at 7:30 PM*

Individual tickets on sale now!

TICKETS
Adults $18 | Students $14
 

Poets have come and gone for centuries. But only one is known as “the Bard.” Finzi’s music and Timothy Jones’ powerful voice will bring some of Shakespeare’s most emotionally stirring verses to life.

Pit & Balcony Theatre will perform a semi-staged version of one of the world’s greatest comedies, while the SBSO and the Saginaw Choral Society will perform the music that comedy inspired in Mendelssohn.

Pulitzer prize winner William Bolcom, a long-time U of M faculty member, pulls the commmedia dell’arte of Shakespeare’s era into today’s world.

Brett Mitchell, Music Director

Commedia for (Almost) 18th-Century Orchestra, William Bolcom

Let Us Garlands Bring, Gerald Finzi. Featuring Timothy Jones, Bass-Baritone.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's play with Mendelssohn's incident music. Featuring Pit & Balcony Community Theatre and Saginaw Choral Society

Admission.

Visit www.saginawbayorchestra.com for ticket information.

The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are traveling to the Great Lakes Bay Region to take on our own Saginaw Spirit at 7:11 pm, admission.

Founded by French-speaking Catholic settlers in the 1850s, Bay City's St. Joseph Catholic Church remains the oldest Catholic church in the Saginaw Valley as it now ministers to a diverse membership. Join parish members for a look at the history of the church and its role in the community today

What better way to beat the mid-winter blues than a day of special indulgences! This one day event is full of life’s special things: chocolate, giveaways, pampering, fashion, great dining and so much more! Whether you’re looking for a day with friends out on the town, a romantic spa getaway or a day just for you, Indulge in Downtown Bay City.

"The History of St. Joseph Catholic Church"


Established in 1850, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bay City is the oldest Catholic church in the Saginaw Valley. Join presenter Dolores Maillette for look back at the church’s earliest beginnings as a French-Canadian congregation to today’s diverse membership and role in the local community.

Presented by the NAACP.

3rd Annual Black History Event featuring The Chris Canas Band.

Tickets are free and available ONLY at the door.

Dinner for 2 and a shuttle ride to the Temple Theatre's Symphony: Pure Poetry or Dinner for 2 and dance the night away at the DI Plenty of Fish Singles Night; featuring live entertainment!

Call for details.

Enjoy a peaceful cross country ski or snowshoe hike through the trails at your own pace. If snow conditions are poor, plan to walk the trail instead. Please bring your own skis. Snowshoes can be resereved through the parks office by calling (989) 790-5280.
 

Northwood University, in conjunction with Business Professionals of America (BPA), is hosting the Post-Secondary State Competition on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Hach Student Life Center on Northwood’s Midland Campus located at 4000 Whiting Drive.

Free airplane rides to youth 8 - 17 years of age through the national Young Eagles program - permission form required which will be supplied at the Airport at the time of registration.

Admission to this event is a non-perishable food item donation. All donations are to benefit Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.

Winter often seems like a time when little is alive. However, animals may be more lively than you think ... you just don't see them. But you can see the tracks and other "signs" they leave behind.  CNC Educator Jackie Kelly will give you a quick overview of some of the clues to look for. We will check for clues in the field, so dress warmly.

Free Admission | Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult

Don't miss the 27th Annual WMPX/WMRX Bridal Show at the Holiday Inn of Midland, Sunday, February 12th from 12pm-4pm. Free Admission!

A Mid-Michigan Tradition!

Story of the "unsinkable" Titanic told through photos, artifacts, text, and video.

Watch our website for further details.

DJ Starts at 7pm, Hors d'oeuvres from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Meet your someone special!

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

Join Dennis Pilaske from Chippewa Nature Center and Elan Lipschitz from the Little Forks Conservancy (LFC) for a snowshoe hike to LFC’s trails of Riverview Natural Area along the Tittabawassee River. We will meet at Little Forks Conservancy’s parking lot on Wheeler Road. If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call Chippewa Nature Center at (989) 631-0830 to
reserve a pair.

Directions to Riverview Natural Area From Downtown Midland:
Head west on M-20 for 4.2 miles. Turn right onto N. Homer Rd. Follow Homer Rd for 2 miles. Take the curve onto E. Wheeler Rd. Follow E. Wheeler Rd. for .25 miles. The parking lot is on the right.

 

During the 2011 field season, Western Michigan University archaeologists continued investigations at Fort St. Joseph, an 18th-century mission-garrison-trading post complex in southwest Michigan.  Excavations are providing a better understanding of the activities in the area of the site that is accessible for study. In this presentation, Dr. Michael Nassaney will discuss recent findings, their implications for understanding the fur trade, and the expanded effort to involve the community through public education and outreach.

Free Admission | Ages: 12+

The Saginaw River Valley Railroad Club, organized in 1978, is the oldest modular club in Saginaw County. Their Modular HO Gauge Railroad will be on display for the public to enjoy. Club members will be on hand at selected times to answer questions, promote the hobby and tell the history of railroads. Play Trackside Trivia for a chance to win a great prize. With regular paid admission. MMCM members are free.

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes and other age-appropriate activities.

Free Admission | Ages: 3-5 w/adult
 

Come out to Big E's and meet our chef. Enjoy our chef's creations accompanied by beers from the New Holland Brewery.

Please call for more information and to make reservations. Seats are limited.

 

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes and other age-appropriate activities.

Free Admission | Ages: 3-5 w/adult
 

Sponsored by Project Share. Come dressed up as your favorite Star Wars character to be entered in a drawing to win prizes!

Part IV in a George Lucas epic, Star Wars: A New Hope opens with a rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vadar. The plot then follows the life of a simple farmboy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO and R2-D2) attempt to rescue a rebel leader, Princess Leia from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empires most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star.

$5

During the ‘70s and ‘80s, Kansas put together a string of gold and platinum-certified hit albums, sold out tours, and penned two of classic rock’s most instantly recognizable (and enduring) tunes - the melodic-yet-rocking “Carry On Wayward Son” and the gorgeous ballad “Dust in the Wind.”

Nearly 40 years have passed since the release of the group’s self-titled debut in 1974, and the band - which includes singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh, guitarist Rich Williams, violinist David Ragsdale, bassist Billy Greer, and drummer Phil Ehart - is stronger than ever. Ehart unveils several reasons as to why Kansas continues to flourish. “We have the best fans in the world. Their responses are always solid, insightful...and they will tell you what they think! New fans are discovering us everyday...thanks to video games, movies, and TV shows that use our music.” With solid songs that have retained their relevance throughout the years, Kansas continues to rule the classic rock airwaves.

Fans who catch Kansas on tour can be confident that they’ll be catching one of rock’s most finely tuned machines. “We are more relaxed and comfortable with who we are now than we’ve ever been,” says Williams. “We’re playing with the confidence that comes with experience.”

Online tickets for this event will be available until 6 hours prior to show time. At that time, tickets may be purchased at the Box Office, or by calling 877.754.SHOW.  Tickets are $79, $59, $39 & $29.  Go to our website for a video preview of this exciting show!

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. Native Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. CNC's Jenn Kirts will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to borrow snowshoes. please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair.

If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).

Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.
 

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

Taste the tannins, broaden your palate, and experience the magic of Mardi Gras in TABLE Restaurant during the Mardi Gras Wine Tasting Event, featuring South American wines.

Reservations required .
 

Visit this center during this Presidents Day weekend and enjoy incredible savings at your favorite designer and name brand outlet stores. 

Special overnight rates and shuttle service for those attending the Chairman's  Ball at the Horizons Conference Center.

The Saginaw Spirit and the Sarnia Sting meet once again at center ice, 7:11 pm, admission.

The Dow Gardens is excited to present the 2012 Know and Grow Seminar. The seminar allows us to bring top-notch speakers to mid-Michigan.

Speakers this year include Allan Armitage and Tony Avent.

The early registration fee is $60.00. Registration after February 3, 2012 is $75.00.
 

Please visit our website (www.dowgardens.org) for more details, including information about topics, background on the speakers and more! You may also register on our website or by calling 989.631.2677
 

All Park Events are Free. $10.00 Recreation Passport required for all vehicles entering the park.

It's Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Weekend & State Park Project Go! Get Outdoors Day! Activities focus on getting out and exploring Michigan's Winter Wonderland. Family Ice Fishing Derby, Snow Angel Contest, Snow Snake Tournament, Winter Wildlife Workshop, live programs, Backyard Bird Feeding Workshops, Snowshoeing, Owl Calling Hike, Candlelight Walk/Ski and more! 

Guest conductor Chelsea Tipton II conducts Gershwin's overture dominated by Caribbean rhythms, Copland's best-known work, West Side Story's most famous songs and Mexican composer Marquez's famous and invigorating composition to create an evening of all orchestral American favorites and popular masterworks

Individual tickets on sale now!

TICKETS
Adults Rows A-Z $32 | Adults Rows AA-GG $24
Students $10 all rows
 

Michigan Brew Ha Ha 2012 is an event supporting Michigan Breweries and Comedians!

Saturday, February 18th from 5:00pm-10:00pm!!

At this 21 and older only event, admission is $15.00 and includes 5 sample tickets and admission to the show. You can also purchase additional samples for $1.00.

$10.00 designated driver tickets are also available!

Come sample beer from a variety of Breweries including:

Arcadia Brewing Co.

Atwater Brewing Co.

Brewery Vivant

Detroit Brewing Co.

Founders Brewing Co.

Frankenmuth Brewing Co.

Midland Brewing Co.

Mt. Pleasant Brewing Co.

New Holland Brewing Co.

Sawgatuck Brewing Co.

Schmohz Brewing Co.

Shorts Brewing Co.

Tri-City Brewing Co.

*Vendors are subject to change.

Tickets are available at The Dow Box Office or through Ticketmaster.com

Comedians as heard on the Bob & Tom Radio Show.

April Macie travels the world collecting stories and experiences, which she then translates into humorous, relatable tales in front of audiences worldwide. April has been to over 23 countries, 12 of those performing stand-up comedy for the troops, was finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006, has appeared on E! Entertainment, Fuel TV, HSN, Sirius and XM Radio, Bob & Tom, Access Hollywood and was labeled an 'emerging talent to watch' by the Hollywood Reporter at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2005. April is a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, where in 2008 she was voted the the documentary, 'I Am Comic' which premiered at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival and is currently airing on Showtime and will also be appearing on Showtime in the stand-up special 'Vegas Is My Oyster' premiering August 5th. Currently, she spends most of her time traveling the United States as a headlining stand-up comedian.

Bob Zany's stage persona has evolved over the years, but the dramatic weight loss in 1991 caused the need for a major overhaul...along with the 175-lbs, he lost 30 minutes of his act. Bob Zany spent the following year doing late night spots at Hollywood clubs, trying to 'reinvent' himself. The result is the cigar-smoking, audience-interactive crowd favorite Bob Zany we know an love today.

$20

Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program you’ll see how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be.

Join CNC Educator and snake enthusiast Michelle Fournier for this live snake program.

All are welcome to get as close a look at the snakes as you feel comfortable!

Free Admission | All Ages Welcome

Described as a German Mardi Gras, Fasching is a pre-Lenten hurrah celebrating the cuisine and music of Germany. A 12-piece brass band, German Connection, performs and a special buffet of German delicacies is accompanied by authentic imported beer on draft and in bottles. Sing "Prosit" with us (we'll teach you the lyrics!).

Reservations recommended (989) 891-1600

The Great Outdoors Exhibition will feature over 20,000 square feet of the latest in hunting and fishing gear. Vendors from all over the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond will have outdoor merchandise and services for sale. 

The Saginaw Spirit and the Owen Sound Attack take to the ice at 4 pm, admission.

Would you like to find new wild places to hike, or re-live some of your own memories? Naturalist and photographer Phil Stephens has hiked many of Michigan’s wild pathways with their waterscapes, woodlands, wildlife and wild flowers. Although he has backpacked in a number of them, his illustrated program will emphasize day hikes to such places as Pigeon River State Forest, various state parks, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, our three national forests, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Isle Royale National Park. Besides detailing these natural areas, Phil will share tips to help make your next hike more safe and enjoyable.

This program kicks off his Michigan’s Wild Pathways Series, in which he will lead trips to some of these wonderful places.

Free Admission | Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult

featuring live entainment; Hurricane drink specials all night long!

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. Native Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. CNC's Dennis Pilaske will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland.

If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair.
Meet at the Visitor Center.

If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult
 

Senior Naturalist Janea Little won't keep you out for the whole three hours of this hike, but will come back early for snacks and hot drinks. Too much snow on the ground? No problem -- we'll strap on snowshoes! Winter birding might net us winter specialties like redpolls, juncos, tree sparrows, shrikes or Snow Buntings, along with year-round residents like a variety of woodpeckers, cardinals, Blue Jays and finches. Loaner binoculars are available.

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

See an exciting show that combines marching bands, drum corps and colorguard, all in one, on stage and into the crowd!

The signal fires burn bright to proclaim the defeat of Troy by the Greek army that has not seen Argos for ten long years. Agamemnon, leader of the siege of Troy, returns home as a triumphant conqueror. But what awaits him upon his arrival is far worse than the atrocities he witnessed during that long war.

Performance Dates:

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 through
Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 @ 3:00pm


Ticket Prices:

$10.00 - General Admission
$7.00 - Students & Senior Citizens (60+)

Enjoy a Mardi Gras atmosphere as you bid on live and silent auction items. Strolling dinner, chocolate fountain, raffles and more.

$60 per person - get your tickets early, as this is a sell out each year.

Free Admission | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk on our trails. We'll look for animal tracks, birds, and other points of interest,and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 989-631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center.
If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC).
 

Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves
PRELIMINARIES FEB 23

SEMI-FINALS FEB 24

FINALS FEB 25

EVENT HOURS
Thursday, Friday and Saturday /  7:00pm  (Doors open @ 6:00pm)

BOX OFFICE
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BREC BOX OFFICE ONLY
General Admission

Prelims Feb 23 - $10.00

Semi-Finals Feb 24 - $12.00

Finals Feb 25 - $15

ASK ABOUT THREE DAY PASSES for $30

Ring-Side Table Seats

Prelims $20.00
Semis $24.00
Finals $30.00

gino@birchrunexpos.com

The Saginaw Spirit and the Sudbury Wolves take to the ice at 7:11 pm, admission.

Dave Rogers kicks off our Booked for Lunch program on Friday, February 24th. Dave will review "Fall of Giants" by Ken Follett.

Doors open at 11:30 am. No registration required. Bring a lunch and a friend! You can also purchase a lunch at the Mug@Wirt coffee shop located in the library. Free cookies and beverages are provided by the Friends of the Bay County Libraries.

The Alice and Jack Wirt Library is located at 500 Center Avenue.

PRIDE in Saginaw and the Saginaw Spirit host the Annual Ice Blast Festival at the Dow Event Center.  Enjoy live entertainment, food and drinks in the warming tent, games, inflatables and kids activities in Unity Hall, prior to the Saginaw Spirit hockey game, and during period breaks.  Admission to the hockey game, no admission to the tent.  Check the PRIDE website for updates on all activities!

Show your MMCM Membership at The Spirit Store, 5789 State Street, and receive $1 off the price of hockey ticket(s) for the February 24 and 25 games. Valid at the State Street location only.

Wear Saginaw Spirit apparel or show any Saginaw Spirit ticket stub and get $1 off admission at the MMCM on Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2012. Purchase a Sno-cone for $1. Watch a wintery movie, create frozen bubbles, go ice fishing in the water table, find the missing winter items in the faux snowbank, and create a faux snow craft.

featuring live entertainment!

FREE ADMISSION with Donations Accepted to help feed and keep the animals warm this winter. Featured winter themed activities include: winter fun for the animals, free kids' craft, chainsaw woodcarving demonstrations, scavenger hunt (with prizes) and much more! Carousel Rides are $2 per person/per ride - Zoo Members ride free.

It's a Mid-Michigan tradition. The 19th Annual WMPX/WMRX Golf Show at the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland! Admission is FREE!

Door prizes, and great golf deals!

Come and hear the Saginaw Choral Society perform Mozart's Requiem with a bit of a twist.

Mozart died before he could finish this classic work, and so his student Franz Sussmayr completed it. As we perform, we will show you where Mozart left off and Sussmayr began while including many musical surprises in between.

Tickets are $25, $20 and $10.

Call the Temple Theatre at 989.753.1812.

Students get in FREE with an ID

The Saginaw Spirit and Oshawa Generals meet at center ice at 7:11 pm, admission.

The program will consist of songs written by Michael Brush over a twenty-five year period, many rarely or never performed, including those composed to be performed by the expressive Julie Mulady. Some songs will be familiar to listeners from previous concerts or WUCX. All songs are newly arranged by Brush to include enhanced or re-imagined instrumentation. The evening is planned to coincide with the release of a freshly recorded collection of these songs.

Brush Street featuring Julie Mulady has been featured in most major area events and venues such as: the State Theatre, Saginaw Pride’s Friday Night Live, performances with the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, Jazz in the Garden at the Andersen Enrichment Center, Saginaw on Stage, as well as numerous private and supper club engagements.

$10

Come and join us at the Riverfront Grille for Texas Hold-em Tournament ($25 buy-in)

also including  Black Jack, Big Six Wheel, Let it Ride, and Texas Hold-em!

The Golf Expo at Dow Diamond will feature over 20,000 square feet of the latest and greatest golf-related displays, exhibits and vendors from all over the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Admission to this event is a non-perishable food item donation. All donations go to benefit the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.

The Saginaw Spirit and the Plymouth Whalers face off at center ice for their annual game for school-kids, 10:45 am, admission.

DJ Dance Party