The weekend ahead: Events and entertainment in Mount Pleasant
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Take peek at the events taking place in Mount Pleasant beginning Sept. 27.
Thursday, Sept. 27:
- Red Hat Strutters at Mount. Pleasant Farmer's Market: The Red Hat Strutters will visit the Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market at 11 a.m. The Farwell dance troupe performs at nursing homes, fundraisers and community events.
- St. Jude "Up 'til Dawn" MJ Murphy Event: This fundraiser allows attendees to pick three of five beauty services for $10 from 5-8 p.m. at MJ Murphy Beauty College in downtown Mount Pleasant. Attendees may choose a manicure, eyebrow wax, hair curl/straightening, gold hair tinsel or a paraffin dip. All proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
- Power Divas: Power Diva Productions presents "Power Divas!" beginning at 8 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre in downtown Mount Pleasant. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased and more information can be found on the Broadway Theatre's event calendar.
Friday, Sept. 28:
- Downtown Mount Pleasant Open House: Downtown businesses will host bargains and sales to celebrate the beginning of autumn beginning at 9 a.m. The open house continues on Sept. 29.
- Let Peace Reign: The Human Rights Committee of Isabella County will host a peace-themed event from 4-9 p.m. beginning at City Hall and traveling to Island Park. For more information, contact the Human Rights Committee of Isabella County at hrcisabellacounty@gmail.com.
- Dancing Under the Stars Swing Night: No partner required for Off-Broadway Performing Arts Studio's swing night group dance lesson. The lesson takes place from 7-8 p.m. at Off-Broadway Performing Arts Studio. Admission to the lesson costs $10.
- Open Mic Night at Wesley: Wesley United Methodist Church will host an open mic night beginning at 7:30 p.m. at its Central Michigan University location. Performances of all varieties are welcome and will not be censored for content.
- City Folk at Rubble's Bar: The City Folk will perform from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Rubble's Bar. The cover band is known for taking popular songs and giving them a folk-music sound. Performance is 21+ and has a $5 cover charge.
Saturday, Sept. 29:
- Fall Antique Market: Best Friends Antiques will host its seventh annual antique market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 239 Main St. Multiple vendors will take part in the event. Refreshments will be provided and a bonfire will be set.
- Student Environmental Alliance River Clean-Up: Registered Student Organization Student Environmental Alliance will partner with RSO Take Back the Tap to host a river clean-up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buckley's Mountainside Canoes. Space is limited and RSVP's must be made online.
- 11th Annual Art from our Parks: Isabella County Parks and Recreation will partner with Art Reach of Mid Michigan to host Art from our Park from 12-4 p.m. at Deerfield Nature Park. Featured artists will include caricaturist Corby Blem, musician Josh Stutsman and Deana’s Triskelion Bellydance Troupe. The event is free.
- Bourbon and Bacon: Two sessions of the sampling event -- one from 2-5 p.m., another from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Each session will take place within the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort's Entertainment Hall. Performances from Cheap Trick and Eric Paslay will happen during both time slots. Ticket prices range from $40-$100 and can be purchased on the event's webpage.
- Pleasant Town Music Festival: DJs, art and food vendors and other artists will come together from 3-10 p.m. at Centennial Hall for this music festival. Attendees must be 18 or older and have a valid ID. Tickets range from $30-$50 and can be purchased online.
