ART
Mini Masters: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, $30-$35, ages 8-12, artreachcenter.org.
Valbona Derdovski Exhibit: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sept 21-29 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, 989-773-3689.
Capturing Light and Form: Outdoor Watercolor Bootcamp in the Japanese Garden 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $120 ($110 members), meijergardens.org.
Sheri Moore Art Exhibit: 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2-27 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, 989-773-3689.
Paint & Pour — Mama Bair Art: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Painted Turtle, 209 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, paintedturtle.co.
The Joy of Painting with Vonda: Learn how to create your own acrylic landscape 1-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, artreachcenter.org.
Creature & Character Creation: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8-29 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, artreachcenter.org.
Mixed Media Magic: Experiment with a new art medium 4-5 p.m. Oct. 8-29 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, artreachcenter.org.
Glass Fusing 101: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $75-$85, meijergardens.org.
Mid Market Craft & Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Mid Michigan College, 2600 S. Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, bit.ly/2Oi3bEF.
Ghastly Gravestones: make Halloween decoration at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13-14 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, artreachcenter.org.
BEATS
City Folk: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 28 at Rubbles Bar, 112 W. Michigan St., Mt. Pleasant, bit.ly/2QY1Jpq.
Alma College Percussion Ensemble: 8-9:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma. $5-$15, alma.edu.
Alma College Choirs: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29 at 614 W. Superior St., Alma. $15, alma.edu.
Sacred Vibrations Music and Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 4-6 at Salt River Acres, 926 S. Greendale Road, Shepherd, $25-$195, sacredvibrationsfestival.com.
Rascal Flatts: 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at 6800 E., Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, $50.50-$127, soaringeaglecasino.com.
The Etceteras: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market, Island Park, 331 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, mt-pleasant.org.
Melophobix: 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Rubbles Bar, 112 W. Michigan Ave., Mt. Pleasant, bit.ly/2xDmoqF.
Air Supply, Little River Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Soaring Eagle Casino, 6800 E. Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, $24-$159, soaringeaglecasino.com.
Maroon and Gold Concert Series at Tailgate Village: Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 at Central Michigan University 1275 S. Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant, bit.ly/2MJfRU3.
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Night Ranger: 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Soaring Eagle Casino, 6800 E., Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, $29.50-$76, soaringeaglecasino.com.
FILM
“Dazed and Confused: Founders Film Series – Celebration Cinema movies 8 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 3- Nov. 7 at Celebration! Cinema Mt. Pleasant, 4935 E. Pickard Road, Mt. Pleasant, $2 each or $30 for season pass, bit.ly/2Mynw8p.
MUSEUM
Little STEMmers: Children explore science and engineering curiosity with interactive stations
10 a.m. Oct. 5-Dec. 7 at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, 5093 E. Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, mpdiscoverymuseum.org.
The Go Rounds: Music for the Museum fundraiser 11 p.m. Oct. 13 at Gray’s Furniture, $27-$30, 222 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, mpdiscoverymuseum.org/event-tickets.
NATURE
Chrysanthemums and More!: 9 a.m. Sept. 28-Oct. 28 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $30-$40, meijergardens.org.
Beginning Bonsai: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $85-$95, meijergardens.org.
Fall Family Day: 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, meijergardens.org.
Fall Bonsai Show: 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, meijergardens.org.
Fabulous Native Plants for Fall Gardens: 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 13 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $30-$40, meijergardens.org.
Herb & Gourd Fest: 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, meijergardens.org.
Giant Pumpkins: Discover giant pumpkins on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, meijergardens.org.
OTHER
Let Peace Reign: Peace walk through Mt. Pleasant 4-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at City Hall parking lot, 320 W. Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, shorturl.at/qDN02.
Dancing Under the Stars Swing Night: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Off-Broadway Performing Arts Studio, 118 S. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, $10, bit.ly/2MtjWYb.
Fall Antique Market: 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at Best Friends Antiques, 239 Main St., Blanchard, bestfriendsantiques.com.
11th Annual Art from our Park: noon-4 p.m. Sept 29 at Deerfield Nature Park 2425 W. Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, isabellacounty.org/dept/parks.
Reading by Marc Hudson: Wellspring Series 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, shorturl.at/nrOSW.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: noon-6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Veterans Memorial Library Annex, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, shorturl.at/bdvB2.
Open World Exchange: Emerging world leaders discuss democracy at Soup & Substance program noon-1 p.m. Oct. 4 at Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms A and B; Central Michigan University, 103 E. Preston St., Mt. Pleasant, 989-774-7318.
Joanna Ruocco: Meijer Visiting Writers Series 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at Central Michigan University, Park Library, Baber Room, 250 W. Preston, Mt. Pleasant, cmich.edu.
Fiber Art: Grandma and Me with fabric, yarn and wire at 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 13 at Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, $18-$22, meijergardens.org.
Yoga with Cats: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays 4-Oct. 25 at Karma Kat Café, 612 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, $20, bit.ly/2MImgea.
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play: Food trucks, music, games, dance party and more, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Morey Courts, 5175 E. Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, 989-953-PLAY (7529).
Bourbon & Bacon: Food sampling and music 2-10:30 p.m. Set. 20 at Soaring Eagle Casino, 6800 E. Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, $40-$100, soaringeaglecasino.com.
Family Fun Day: Double D Farms noon, Oct. 6 at Double D Farms, 8060 W. Airline Road, Weidman, bit.ly/2NTtxcw.
Leadercast Women: Women leaders share insights on how to be the best leaders 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Mid Michigan College, 2600 S. Summerton Road, Harrison, $70, midmich.edu/custom-pages/leadercast.
Zombie Escape Room: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 12-20 at Mid Michigan Community College 2600 South Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, $10-$15, midmich.edu.
THEATER
“SHAKUNTALA”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-13 at Central Michigan University, Bush Theatre, 1200 S. Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant. $7-$13, cmich.edu.
“Bedlam at the Broadway”: A series of one-act plays 7 p.m. Oct. 5-13 at Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, friendsofthebroadway.org.
