Macon Creek

10/13/2026

A goofy, creepy, colorful, punk-rock puppet lab for kids!

Join master puppeteer and artist Ted Talvitie for a short puppet performance, then paint and transform one of his handmade pumpkin heads into your own one-of-a-kind stick puppet. Make a monster, a rock star, or a fancy pumpkin weirdo - the imagination is yours!

$45 per child includes the performance, handmade pumpkin head, all materials, guided workshop, and an original puppet to take home. Refreshments provided!

Costumes welcome. Creativity encouraged. Weirdness highly suggested.

More info and tickets here:

Join master puppeteer and artist Ted Talvitie for an afternoon of puppets, paint, imagination, and Halloween fun. Ted will kick things off with a short puppet performance featuring some of his own creations before turning the workshop over to our young artists.

10/08/2026

Looking for a place of your own to create in, room to leave your work in progress out, and interesting people to grow alongside?

Explore artist studios, coworking pods, workshop spaces, and gallery opportunities at Macon Creek, where art, education, and community meet in a welcoming rural setting minutes from Clinton, Tecumseh, Milan, Saline, and just 30 minutes from Ypsi & Ann Arbor.

More info here: https://maconcreek.org/newartists
Tell us about your work, ask questions, or want a tour? We would love to hear from you: [email protected]

08/16/2026

We had so much fun today at Macon Creek during our Composers & Creators Workshop - making sounds, making art, and discovering what happens when the two meet.

And we’re not done yet!

Join us tomorrow at 2:00 PM for The Myriad Project concert, where we’ll continue exploring the intersection of sound and visual art - and all the unexpected places that connection can take us.

Come curious. Come listen. Come see. We’d love to have you with us at Macon Creek.

08/15/2026

We still have a place for you today at 2:00!

TODAY at 2 pm Creek! Rising young artists redefine what’s possible through creative collaboration, reimagining how music and art unfold in fresh, inspiring ways. We’re delighted to share their innovative work with you! Come to create. Come to listen. Come to witness art and music come alive together!

08/07/2026

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE STOP JUST WATCHING ART - AND START MAKING IT?

August 15 & 16 at Macon Creek, we’re spending a weekend finding out.

Come to one. Come to both. Come curious.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 • 2 PM
Composers & Creators Workshop
Make a sound. Make your mark. Come make some noise. Pick up a paintbrush. Bring an instrument if you play one - or simply bring your curiosity.

Composer-violinist Daniel Fecteau, composer-educator Mattie Levy, and visual artists Lucy Bugala and Luke Gleason will lead a joyful, hands-on afternoon where music and visual art meet.
We’ll listen. Make sounds. Paint together. Experiment. See what happens.

No experience necessary. No need to be “an artist.” Just wear something that can survive a little paint.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 • 2 PM
The Myriad Project + Chris “Chilly” Rodriguez Electroacoustic Soundscapes: Music & Art Reimagined
Then come watch creativity happen in real time.
Oboe. Bassoon. Electric violin. Loop station. Live painting.
Expect classical influences, improvisation, surprising sounds, familiar video game music—and three musicians who may occasionally sound like eight. Meanwhile, artist Chilly Rodriguez will create a mural as the music unfolds.

The music changes the painting. The painting changes the room. And nobody knows exactly where it will end.

Two afternoons. Music. Paint. Experimentation. Play.
Bring your kids. Bring your parents. Bring your instrument. Bring the person who insists they aren’t creative. We may have some evidence to the contrary by Sunday afternoon.

Macon Creek : 8759 Clinton Macon Rd., Clinton, MI 49236

Come to one or both. Come curious.

tickets for 8/15: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creators-and-composers-workshop
tickets for 8/16: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/electroacoustic-soundscapes-music-and-art-reimagined-live-painting-and-performance

More info: https://maconcreek.org/live/tales/

07/21/2026

What a beautiful afternoon!

Heartfelt thanks to Amy I-Lin Cheng, Alexander Burrow, and Beacon Art Michigan for an exquisite chamber music experience at the Gallery @ Macon Creek.

From Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy, and Ravel to Alexander Burrow and even Michael Jackson, the program was a joyful and beautifully curated musical journey. What could be more perfect?

A special thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so memorable. Your presence and support of artistry and artists mean so much.

If you couldn't be with us this time, we hope you'll join us for one of the many wonderful events still to come. There's so much more in the works, and we can't wait to welcome you to Macon Creek

07/19/2026

Outrageous musicianship, creativity, and energy - CiCi Blind & The Spectacles dazzled a sold out house tonight here on the campus of Macon Creek.

07/19/2026

An extraordinary piano master class today here at The Hive - thanks to these amazing young musicians and to Amy I-Lin Cheng for teaching with depth, sensitivity, and joy. Tickets are still available for tomorrow's performance at 2p!

07/17/2026

Don't miss one of the most exciting piano performances of the summer!

This Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 PM, Amy I-Lin Cheng and Alexander Burrow take the stage in the Gallery at Macon Creek for an unforgettable afternoon of extraordinary music.

At just 18 years old, Alexander Burrow has been astonishing audiences with his breathtaking performance of Liszt's legendary "Mazeppa" Etude" - a thrilling display of virtuosity that has left concertgoers cheering. Paired with the artistry and brilliance of acclaimed pianist Amy I-Lin Cheng, this is a rare opportunity to experience two remarkable musicians in one concert.

The masterclass is already full, but there's still time to enjoy this incredible performance!

Students receive FREE admission!

Whether you're a lifelong classical music lover or simply looking for an inspiring Sunday afternoon, this is a concert you won't want to miss. Gather your friends and family, and join us at Macon Creek this Sunday at 2:00 PM!

Tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/amy-i-lin-cheng-performance or at the door.

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07/15/2026

Creative ventures take time, energy, and grit. Mike Ambs just spent two days at Macon Creek filming "It Means the World to Me", an 8-minute thriller about AI companions, teenage loneliness, and the friend designed to always be there for you. Over the past month, he's built an entire set inside The Hive. Filming wrapped today. We're so proud to make space for artists like Mike. Looking for your space in this crazy world? www.maconcreek.org/newartists