Ottawa County Bluegrass Live at Mi Element – April 24 in Midland

 

The Folk Music Society of Midland is delighted to announce a special evening of wonderful bluegrass music on April 24th from 6–8 PM at Mi Element in Midland, MI. Join us for a lively performance by Ottawa County Bluegrass, featuring Joe Mitchell on banjo, Dennis Mitchell on guitar, Danny Bryant on mandolin, and Simon Edwards on upright bass.

A suggested donation of $15 at the door will help support the Folk Music Society of Midland. Come enjoy rich harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms, and an evening of timeless folk tradition.

 

 

 

 

 DECEMBER 2025 SUGAR HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA OF EVENTS – it’s time for holiday music!

Monday, December 1 – Bickford – 101 Joseph Drive @ Joe Mann - 10:30-11:30,

    … then to M’s Cafe – 5103 Eastman, eat first, then play 11:45-1:30

Tuesday, December 2 – SVSU Alumni Lounge – 7400 Bay Rd., University Center Alumni Lounge in Curtiss Hall – Park in Lot J2, which is #12 on SVSU map link to map: https://www.svsu.edu/media/visit/docs/Campus%20Map

Socializing with students and others 4:00-4:30, Play from 4:30-6:00

Thursday, December 4 – Dow Gardens (in the barn), play 5:00-5:50,

     then to Gwisdala’s to play (5801 Swede) - (bring edibles if able!)

Monday, December 15 – Barton Woods – 9472 Kochville @ M-47, Freeland - 1:00-2:00

Wednesday, December 17 – Krzysiak’s – 1806 Michigan @ Cass Ave. in Bay City - Eat 4:30-5:15,

    play thereafter 'til quittin’ time

Saturday, December 20 – MI ELEMENT – 3124 Jefferson – 10:30-12:00

Th-Th-Th-That’s all, Folks! Happy Holidays and thanks for a great 2025!

Midland Traditional Dances 2025-2026

 

Join us for a lively evening of traditional dance at the Midland Community Center!

• Warm-up/Pre-dance Lessons: 6:30 PM

• Dancing with Live Music by Swollen Fingers: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

• Cost: $10 | $5 for Silver Sneakers & Community Center members

Bring your friends, enjoy great music, and have fun learning and dancing traditional styles!

For more information, contact:
Cilla Jones – 989-631-0345

 

  

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There have been a few inquiries about what pre-planned events and gatherings happen at what time at the festival, so here is a brief outline... (subject to tweaks!)

Monday - 9am is the earliest that campers may come in and set up their rigs. At the registration table in the middle of the campground, you can pay for your attendance ribbons and your campsite and then receive a program of the week's activities.

!!! If you are able to help get people registered and get them their attendance ribbons at the registration tent for an hour or two at a time, that would be warmly welcomed by those few who end up carrying far too much of that load!!! Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.

Wednesday - set up the stage etc. in Gerstacker Building at 4pm (another way to really help!), and after dinner, there is a gospel sing-along with Pastor Jim in one of the tents at dusk.

Thursday at 7pm - Peter, Paul, and Mary sing-along in Fair Center.

Friday - 9am-5pm workshops throughout the grounds, open jam/stage in merchant building 7-9pm, traditional dance in the Fair Center at 7pm

Saturday - more workshops 9am-5pm all over the place, stage show at 5:45 with SUGAR ukulele group, 6:15 with Jolly Hammers and Strings, opening comments and Star-Spangled Banner at 7, and then a wonderful stage show immediately afterward.

Sunday - gospel sing with the Rostollans from 9-noon

Also, you can offer your "spare instruments" (is there such a thing?) for sale in the Fair Center by listing a description, price, and your cell phone number with the instrument and then make arrangements privately with interested buyers.