What's Going On

No not the Marvin Gaye song (which was incidentally is a classic piece of musical artistry) but the music and more coming to these parts and beyond this week

Nearby 

Hiking is huge. More and more folks are taking to the trails for a little exercise while communing with the outdoors. This Tuesday starting at 7pm Ron Rademacher, author of Michigan Back Roads books, presents  Nature Getaways  a talk at the Fremont Library  that will feature overlooked nature areas and easy walking trails in Michigan. Each destination offers something unique--a waterfall, incredible scenes, or rare natural wonders. Local attractions are discussed near each nature area so each can make for a great day trip. 

We stay in Library mode on Thursday when the Newaygo Library hosts Snakes, Lizards, Turtles, Oh My! From 11-12. Here’s their blurb:
“Join our friends from Outdoor Discovery to see live reptiles and learn how to identify reptiles and the ways they differ from other animal groups. experience hands-on artifacts including skins, skulls, eggs and shells of several species native to Michigan.We will be meeting outside in Brooks Park.”

Thursday evening there’s an opportunity for some live music in River City as The Andrews will perform from 630-9pm at the RiverStop Cafe. Meanwhile at Vet’s Park in Fremont the Northwood Brothers will be cranking out some gospel selections beginning at 7pm.

Friday afternoon the Newaygo Library is sponsoring a concert at Brooks Park featuring guitarist Neil Jacobs from 2-4pm. The man is a wizard on the 12 string and he will likely also share a few stories. The concert  is during market time at the park so you can listen in while picking up some fresh veggies and fruits from the vendors.

Friday is Open Mike night at Flying Bear Books starting at 6pm. And while there get your hands on one of their tempting creperie creations. FBB comes right back Saturday with a Merle ``We don’t smoke marijuana in Muskogee '' Haggard tribute from 2-3pm featuring Ferrell Cordle who will also have some of his  artwork on display. Ferrell’s not Merle’s.
And then there’s still the crepes should a version of “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” make you hungry.

 The Driftwood is putting out some serious tunes on the deck this coming weekend with The Faulkners hitting the stage Friday, The Denise Anderson Band coming in on Saturday and The Messin Around Band capping off the weekend’s music offerings on Sunday.

Farther afield

For those who love festivals head to Whitehall’s Goodrich Park Saturday and Sunday where the 44th Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival is going to be happening. Live music, festival food inflatables and lots and lots of vendors. 10am-5pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday

Like watching golf? Well I only tune it in if I need a nap but many folks appreciate golf excellence and there is no better place to witness this than the Meijer Classic at Blythefield Country Club in GR Thursday through Sunday.

There you go Near Northinans. Plenty of Music & More on tap so get thyself into reveling mode because it is Summertime in our piece of bipeninsular paradise.

And remember to always eschew obfuscation.

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