Mackinac Arts Council

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The 3rd annual Denim and Diamonds was a great success!! 💎 We want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who supported it! Special thanks to Mission Point Resort and their staff, Hotel Iroquois and Harbour View!

09/07/2026

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09/05/2026

The 3rd Annual Denim & Diamonds is THIS MONDAY, September 7, and we are ready for a night of music, dancing, cocktails, delicious food, fabulous auction items, and a whole lot of fun, all in support of the Mackinac Arts Council.

So put on your favorite denim, add as much sparkle as you’ve got, and come party with us.

Haven’t gotten your tickets yet? THIS IS YOUR SIGN.

Come for the fun. Stay for the dancing. Support the arts.
For tickets: https://www.mackinacartscouncil.org/events/denim-diamonds-2026

09/04/2026

Who will win the "best dressed" this year? Find out at Denim & Diamonds on Monday, Sept 7th!!! For tickets: https://www.mackinacartscouncil.org/events/denim-diamonds-2026

09/04/2026

At the Mackinac Arts Council, we believe that a thriving arts community is one where artists, organizations, and venues all contribute to the cultural life of our island. We’re proud to celebrate the many ways music and the arts enrich Mackinac Island.

Our Music in the Park concert series may be finished for the season, but that doesn’t mean the music stops! It’s Labor Day Jazz Weekend!

The Labor Day Jazz Concert Series at Grand Hotel will feature three exceptional artists over three nights:

🎶 Friday, September 4 | Joshua Redman Quartet
🎶 Saturday, September 5 | Delfeayo Marsalis
🎶 Sunday, September 6 | John Boutté

All performances are from 9:00–10:30 PM at the Grand Hotel Theatre.

Check it out... you won't be disappointed!

09/03/2026

APPRECIATION POST

As we get ready for Denim & Diamonds on Monday, September 7th, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible businesses that have supported this fundraiser through their generous in-kind donations.

From merch and mugs, to experiences, sweet treats, and island adventures, these contributions help make the evening special — and, more importantly, help us raise funds to educate and inspire the next generation of artists at Mackinac Island Public School.

A heartfelt thank-you to:

🤎 Mission Point Resort
🤎 Little Luxuries
🤎 Hotel Iroquois
🤎 Mackinac Outfitters
🤎 Mackinac Island Cookie Company
🤎 Pink Pony Club
🤎 Poppins
🤎 Grand Hotel
🤎 Inn at Bay Harbor
🤎 Watercolor Café
🤎 The Inn at Stonecliffe
🤎 Mackinac Memories
🤎 Sip n Sail
🤎 Small Points Bed & Breakfast

Their generosity, partnership and belief in the arts make a difference right here on Mackinac Island.

We couldn’t do it without them. Thank you!

And now… let’s get dressed up, have some fun and raise some money!

Denim & Diamonds | Monday, September 7 | 5–8 PM
Promenade Deck at Mission Point Resort

Come for the party. Stay for the cause. And don’t forget to bring your denim and your diamonds!

Families and friends of the ARTS, come together to educate the next generation of artists through this fundraiser for Mackinac Island Public School students!

09/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW? TERESA WRIGHT WAS IN SOMEWHERE IN TIME!

When you watch Somewhere in Time, you probably notice Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer. But look a little closer and you’ll spot another Hollywood legend: Academy Award–winning actress Teresa Wright.

Wright plays Laura Roberts, Elise McKenna's companion, who helps Richard Collier uncover the mystery of her.

And what a career she had! Wright won an Oscar for Mrs. Miniver and was also celebrated for unforgettable performances in The Little Foxes, The Pride of the Yankees, Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt, and The Best Years of Our Lives.

By the time she appeared in Somewhere in Time in 1980, Teresa Wright was already a Hollywood legend.

Not bad for a little bit of movie magic on Mackinac Island.

Join us for a screening of Somewhere in Time today at 5pm! Free and Open to all.

09/02/2026

We were in "stitches" tonight for our Workshops at the Museum!! The Basics of Cross Stitch with Peg Largo! To a sold out crowd, Peg taught a great class! Some students were beginners, some were refreshing their talents, but everyone had a great time! Many thanks to Peg, Mackinac State Historic Parks and Darcy Brodeur Bunker!!

09/01/2026

5th Annual Music on the Trail

Let your senses be inspired at this unique celebration of music, creativity, and the natural world.

Throughout the day, artists will perform along the Botanical Trail, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Mackinac Island’s beautiful landscape. Take a stroll, discover music along the way, and experience art in a setting like no other.

Botanical Trail | Mackinac State Historic Parks
Sunday, September 13 from 12 pm to 5 pm
Free and open to all!

Come wander. Come listen. Come be inspired.

Supported by a grant from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation.