Benzonia Area Happenings |
NOTE: Locations vary for these events,
be sure to check where they are being held. |
Community Band in the Park
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Benzie Area Historical Museum
6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This Wednesday… a “FREE CONCERT” at your Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum! An old-fashioned outdoor band concert with the Benzie County Community Band on Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Bring your family and blanket or beach chair and enjoy a lovely evening of summertime music on the Museum lawn. All are welcome!
The museum will also be open during our normal hours (11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and then again at 6:00 p.m. on for those who would like to view our three wonderful “SUMMER EXHIBITS” and all of the other new things to be seen, since your last visit to “your Museum”! Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Benzie Area Historical Museum
6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This Wednesday… a “FREE CONCERT” at your Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum! An old-fashioned outdoor band concert with the Benzie County Community Band on Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Bring your family and blanket or beach chair and enjoy a lovely evening of summertime music on the Museum lawn. All are welcome!
The museum will also be open during our normal hours (11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and then again at 6:00 p.m. on for those who would like to view our three wonderful “SUMMER EXHIBITS” and all of the other new things to be seen, since your last visit to “your Museum”! Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Mini History of Empire
by Dave Taghon
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
The Empire Area Museum Complex shares with the Benzie Area Historical Museum a treasure of artifacts regarding life along the coast of Lake Michigan. This talk will give a brief look at the Village of Empire for that past 140 years.
Dave Taghon, 74 years old, retired, has been involved with the Empire Area Museum Complex for over 42 years.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
by Dave Taghon
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
The Empire Area Museum Complex shares with the Benzie Area Historical Museum a treasure of artifacts regarding life along the coast of Lake Michigan. This talk will give a brief look at the Village of Empire for that past 140 years.
Dave Taghon, 74 years old, retired, has been involved with the Empire Area Museum Complex for over 42 years.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Sunset Coast Camera Club
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
If you like taking photos and would enjoy meeting others who share your interests, there will be a meeting held to establish a photography club in the Benzie and Manistee County area. The club is for people of all skill levels and photographic interests who are interested in developing and improving their photographic skills
For information contact Steve at 630-816-5588.
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
If you like taking photos and would enjoy meeting others who share your interests, there will be a meeting held to establish a photography club in the Benzie and Manistee County area. The club is for people of all skill levels and photographic interests who are interested in developing and improving their photographic skills
For information contact Steve at 630-816-5588.
Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries 1892 - 1912
by Andrew Bolander
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This lecture will be a brief look at the origins of the Ann Arbor Railroad car ferries and the development of the waterfront of Frankfort and Elberta. The 1909 mishap of the Ann Arbor No. 3 in Manistique and the 1910 burning of the Ann Arbor No. 1 will be highlighted.
Andy Bolander is a rail and car ferry enthusiast-- and a nerd for all things Ann Arbor Railroad.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
by Andrew Bolander
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This lecture will be a brief look at the origins of the Ann Arbor Railroad car ferries and the development of the waterfront of Frankfort and Elberta. The 1909 mishap of the Ann Arbor No. 3 in Manistique and the 1910 burning of the Ann Arbor No. 1 will be highlighted.
Andy Bolander is a rail and car ferry enthusiast-- and a nerd for all things Ann Arbor Railroad.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Time in Poetry
by Fleda Brown
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
People sometimes think of reading or sharing a poem as a break from time, a step in to timelessness. Really? Can we step outside of time? The great Mexican poet Octavio Paz said a poem is basically made out of time. Fleda will talk about that thought- to argue with it and to prove it.
Fleda Brown earned her Ph.D in English from the University of Arkansas and, while teaching at the University of Delaware, founded thePoets in the Schools Program which she has directed for more than 12 years. In Traverse City, she write a monthly column on poetry for the Record-Eagle and has a monthly commentary on poetry on Interlochen Public Radio.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
by Fleda Brown
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
People sometimes think of reading or sharing a poem as a break from time, a step in to timelessness. Really? Can we step outside of time? The great Mexican poet Octavio Paz said a poem is basically made out of time. Fleda will talk about that thought- to argue with it and to prove it.
Fleda Brown earned her Ph.D in English from the University of Arkansas and, while teaching at the University of Delaware, founded thePoets in the Schools Program which she has directed for more than 12 years. In Traverse City, she write a monthly column on poetry for the Record-Eagle and has a monthly commentary on poetry on Interlochen Public Radio.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Visit sites listed below for additional information.
The historic Mills Community House, including Facility Use and Rental information www.millscommhouse.org
The Benzie Area Historical Museum www.bezniemuseum.org
The Benzie Area Genealogical Society www.benziemuseum.org/genealogy and Benzie BAGS Facebook page
The historic Mills Community House, including Facility Use and Rental information www.millscommhouse.org
The Benzie Area Historical Museum www.bezniemuseum.org
The Benzie Area Genealogical Society www.benziemuseum.org/genealogy and Benzie BAGS Facebook page
