Entertainment
Attractions
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The Weathervane Inn
4527 Dowling Street
Montague, MI 49437
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Points of Interest
Blue Lakes Fine Art Camp
300 E. Crystal Lake
Twin Lake
(231) 894-1966
www.bluelake.org
Featuring summer arts programming and instruction for young adults, the fine arts camp hosts a full season of concerts, ballets, theater, international groups and other performances in the Stewart Music Shell.
 Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall Road
Muskegon 49445
(231) 766-3377
www.miadventure.com
Michigan's largest amusement and water park! Over 20 thrill rides including Shivering Timbers. Splash and play on more than 20 water slides, 3 wave pools, lazy river, and water play area complete with pirate ship.
Family rides, kiddie rides, games, food and stores round out a whole summer of fun for all ages!
Shelby Man Made Gem Factory
1330 Industrial Drive
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2165
View Website
Tartan Hill Winery
4937 South 52nd Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-4657
A seasonal family operated winery specializing in estate wines made from French hybrid grapes.
Jomagrha Winery
7365 South Pere Marquette Hwy.
Pentwater, MI 49449
Jomagrha Website
Phone: (231) 869-4236
Email: info@jomagrha.com
One mile in from Lake Michigan, just north of the small tourist village of Pentwater, Jomagrha Winery has a very limited production of its first year wines. Jomagrha's French-hybrid plantings are supplemented with harvests from other local vineyards and the Leelanau Peninsula. (45 min)
Bel Lago Winery
6530 South Lakeshore Drive
Cedar, MI 49621
Voice: (231) 228-4800
Email: info@bellago.com
Beautiful Lake ... Bel Lago wines are made from grapes grown in family-owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Surrounded by a Pinot Grigio vineyard, Bel Lago Winery features a tasting room with a panoramic view of the beautiful southern end of Lake Leelanau. Open May thru October. (2 hour drive from Inn)
Howmet Theater
304 South Mears
Whitehall
(231) 894-1966
Operated by Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp. The 400-seat theater was renovated with the cooperation of the community and offers operas, musicals, children's theater, student performances and more.
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
425 W. Western Ave., Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
(231) 722-9750
This Center is comprised of two theaters, a visual arts gallery and reception space, four meeting rooms and two rehearsal halls along with support spaces. It offers a schedule of plays, symphony concerts, musicals, and theatrical performances.
http://www.frauenthal.info
Maranantha Bible and Missionary Conference Center
4759 Lake Harbor Road
Muskegon, Michigan 49441-5299
231-798-2161 FAX 231-798-2152
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference is a Christ-Centered Ministry to families and others through Bible teaching and missions emphasis in a recreational setting. They offer conferences, speakers, and services open to the general public. Christian Summer Concerts with top name artists are offered June - August performinng to over 1200+ audience members. This is an incredible experience to be a part of. The Weathervane Inn highly recommends this concert adventure. Check out there website for upcomming artists.
http://www.maranatha-bmc.org
White Lake Community Music Shell
Launch Ramp Road
Montague
(231) 893-4585
(Within walking distance of hotel)
On the shores of White Lake. Enjoy free concerts every Tuesday; June-August at 7:30pm. Featuring jazz, folk, country, swing and international groups. An Arts Council of White Lake project.
White Lake's Northstar Cinema
8171 Whitehall Road
Whitehall
(231) 894-8966
www.northstarcinemas.com
700 seat "state of the art" movie theater, showing only "first run movies at small town prices." Open 365 days a year with weekly specials, birthday parties and group rates.
Attractions
 World's Largest Weathervane
Business 31
Montague
(231) 893-4585
(Within walking distance of hotel)
Standing on the north shore of White Lake, the hand formed aluminum weathervane is 48' high, 14' long and weighs 4,300 pounds. The operating weathervane has a working weather station in its base with foot access available.
White River Light House Station Museum
6199 Murray Rd.
Whitehall, MI 49461
This lighthouse played a central role in Great Lakes commerce. Established in 1875, this Maritime Museum offers guided and non-guided tours.
C & O Railroad Depot
124 West Hanson Street
Whitehall
(231) 893-4585
(Within walking distance of hotel)
White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center on the causeway between Montague and Whitehall. The Welcome Center is open year round with a friendly staff, happy to assist visitors.
Montague City Museum
Church & Mead Street
Montague
(231) 984-6813
(Within walking distance of hotel)
Local logging era artifacts and White Lake Area memorabilia. A dress worn by Montague's Miss America, Nancy Ann Flemming, is on display. Open June-August, Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm. Will open for groups.
The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum
Muskegon, Michigan
(231) 755-1230
Step back in time and tour a WWII Submarine, LST, and Coast Guard Cutter. Berthed in Muskegon, Michigan at The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum are The USS SILVERSIDES SS236, The USS LST 393, and The USCGC McLANE W-146. This Historical Naval site also features a Maritime Museum and a Gift Shop.
http://www.silversides.org/
Historic Walking Tour
Maps at the Welcome Center. Sixteen homes of the founders of the communities are included as well as churches and more. Homes and yards are not open to the public.
 White River Light Station and Museum
6199 Murray Road
Whitehall
(231) 894-8265
Historic lighthouse built in 1875 and home of a maritime museum. Climb the old spiral stairs for a view of Lake Michigan and White Lake. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12-6pm. September weekends only.
Art Council of White Lake
8701 Ferry St.
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-ARTS (2787)
Website
Studies and Galleries Include:
Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio
Peter Johnson
5385 Lamos Rd.
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-2341
email - pfipotter@aol.com
Mondays - Saturday, 10am - 5 pm; Sundays, 1-5 pm - Working pottery studio and showroom. Outdoor sculpture garden. Restroom.
Artist Studio and Workshop
Andrew Jagniecki
5573 S. Shore Dr.
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-6621
Call for appointment - Printmaking, painting, drawing, architectural relief work, and wood carvings upon request.
Klinefelter¹s Gallery & Framing
1124 S. Mears Av.
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0194
email - kligallery@msn.com
Mondays - Saturday, 9 am - 5:30 pm - Specializing in artwork featuring Lake Michigan scenes by national and regional artists. Award winning custom framing on display in our historic gallery located on the bike trail. Everyone welcome.
Tillers Art & Gifts
108 W. Colby
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-9484
June - December: Mondays - Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm
The shop has a distinctive selection of teddy bears, stained glass, fused glass, jewelry, paintings, clay pottery, peeled wood and much more by over 45 artisans. Many original art pieces in the court yard garden available also to delight the gardener.
White River Gallery
Artist Cooperative Gallery
8701 Ferry St.
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-8659
Summer Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays, noon to 4 pm
Winter Hours:
Wednesday - Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays, noon to 4 pm (closed in January)
White River Gallery is a cooperative gallery of West Michigan artists creating distinctive original art in a wide array of media in every price range; including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glass, textiles, photography, ceramics, and more.
The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts
Arts Education Center
8697 Ferry St.
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-ARTS (2787)
Please call. A place to see, explore, and learn about the arts! Continually changing year-round classes and vibrant exhibitions of local and regional artists provide opportunities for all ages at the Nuveen Center. Supported by generous grants from the Nuveen Benevolent Trust, the Nuveen Center is a division of the Arts Council of White Lake.
The Studio House
Sharon Smithem
8519 Cook St.
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-5465
Call for appointment. The Studio House is a 1890's farm house located in the City of Montague. Along with being a home, this space has also been transformed into a studion and a center for workshopes, classes, and art shows. In the Studio, browse around the great room and look at fine art paintings and murals, mosaics, and stained glass. The art work is large in size and done in oils. Commissions for murals, decorative paintings, and mosaics for homes of offices.
Omnibus Studio
Richard Hanley
7119 38th Avenue.
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 893-8338
Call for appointment. Established in 1973. Omnibus Studio, Inc. is a nationally recognized studio specializing in custom stained glass for churches. We also accept comissions for residential projects. Please call ahead.
Llano Stone Wood Carvers
Ruben Llano
7171 S. 38th Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 893-7872
Website
Call for an appointment. Ruben Llano is a West Michigan sculpture originally from Colombia, South America. He works in a variety of mediums such as stone, limestone, marble, sand stone and wood. All work is commissioned; religions, architectural and contemporary.
Pottery Chop
Reed Minty
7290 S. Scenic
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 894-9669
Wednesdays - Sundays: 10 am to 5 pm - Hand made, salt fired, one of a kind pieces for the garden, dineer table, as well as fine art for every day living.
Claybanks Pottery
Steve and Laurie Pounder
7060 S. Scenic Drive
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 894-4177
May - November: Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm
December - April: Call for appointment
Come and visit the studio in the woods. Visitors are welcome to wander through and watch potters at work. Claybanks Pottery creates beautiful functional stoneware pottery as well as decorative Raku pieces.
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