May 1 :
Trilateral Blues Band, Matt Ruffino, Pat Cunningham and Brad Graham will be performing at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm. 
May 2 :
Andy Spence will be performing pop/acoustic guitar and vocals at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 3 :
Dan Kirchner will be performing guitar at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm. Website
Wheatland Music Jamboree at the Wheatland Music Site in Remus. An informal gathering of acoustic musicians, singers, and listeners. All ages and abilities welcome. This is a free event. 2-5pm. 967-8879 Website
May 4 :
Wheatland Music Jamboree at the Wheatland Music Site in Remus. An informal gathering of acoustic musicians, singers, and listeners. All ages and abilities welcome. This is a free event. 2-5pm. 967-8879
Women's City Club House Walk. Hospice House will be one of the homes being presented at this year's event. 773-6137.
Mount Pleasant Lions Chicken Barbeque in Island Park in Mount Pleasant. $8 per meal. 11am-2pm. 772-2289.
May 7 :
Art Reach of Mid Michigan announces the Alma High School Choir members to perform at Art Reach of Mid Michigan "Let's Do Lunch". Noon - 1pm. 773-3689
May 8 :
Lois Hartzle and Bernie Meltsner will be performing piano/vocal JAZZduoat the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 9 :
Mount Pleasant ara diversity group is proud to present the second offering in the 2008 diversity film series "The Namesake". 6:30pm viewing and 8:45 panel discussion. Located at Broadway Theatre. Free.
Gary Fuller will be performing piano jazz at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm. Website
May 9 & 10 :
Blanchard Millpond Swap Meet at the Blanchard Park. Vendors of parts for antique engines, tractors, and equipment. Event is free and open to the public. 8am-10pm. 866-2344.
May 10 :
Carlos Melendez & Friends will be performing latin guitar at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 11 :
Jazz and more at the Library. Located at Veterans Memorial Library in Mt. Pleasant. A free musical performance by Mary Gilbert and Easy Street followed by a social hour hosted by the Friends of the Library. Jazz and more at the Library is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and Art Reach of Mid Michigan. 3pm. 773-3242.
May 12 - June 15 :
Art Walk in Downtown Mount Pleasant. View art work placed in the windows in downtown Mount Pleasant. Walk thru downtown and see the artwork of Michigan artists. This is a free event. 773-3689.
May 15 :
Trilateral Blues Band, Matt Ruffino, Pat Cunningham and Brand Grahamr will be performing at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 16 :
TAndy Spence will be performing pop/acoustic guitar and vocals at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 16-17 :
Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market at 10885 N. Leaton Rd. in Clare. Over 500 quilts and crafts auctioned off plus over 500 vendors. $1 for parking. 8-5pm. 386-2872.
May 17 :
2nd Annual HATS off to the Arts held at the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Health Professions building at CMU. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres & desserts, listen to excellent live music, and view/purchase wonderful art. 330-1554.
Wheatland Music Dance Series at the Wheatland Music Site in Remus. Instruction at beginning of dance, no experience needed. Come with or without a partner. Squares, contras, Cajun and ceili ?different styles each month. $5 for those 18 and older. 7:30pm. 967-8879
Ted Bailey & Dan Kirchner will be performing duo guitars at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
Antique tractor pull at the Rosebush Park in Rosebush. This event will be in memory of Mr. Paul Brandt. 773-2969
Mt. Pleasant High School students will present "Don't Drink the Water" at the Performing Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $6 and are available at the auditorium.
Isabella Bank 5K Run/Walk, “Bear of a Run”at Nelson Park. 8:30am. For more information visit the Mt. Pleasant Striders on the web at www.edzone.net/~mphsstr or email Harry Plouff at hplouff@yahoo.com.
Looking for a fun way to burn off a few extra calories or stay motivated with your fitness program? Participate in a Walk Mt. Pleasant event with Parks and Recreation. These events are free and fun for the whole family. For a full list of Walk Mt. Pleasant dates and locations call (989) 779-5331.
May 17-18 :
Toni's Studio of Dance will host performances of its spring dance recital, "King of the Road," in Plachta Auditorium of Warriner Hall on the campus of CMU. The shows will feature a variety of dance genres performed by dancers ages 3 to adult. Admission costs $10 per person.
May 20 :
International Cuisine Night at Mountain Town Station featuring cuisine from New Zealand! Reservations are required! 775-2337
May 22 :
Jeff Kressler and Lois Hartzler will be performing piano/vocal JAZZduo at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
Green Tree Grocery brings you an exciting class on gluten free cooking taking place at Max & Emily's. For details call GreenTree Co-op at (989) 772-3221. Cost is $15 for non-members, $12 for members.
May 23 :
Ted Bailey & Dan Kirchner will be performing duo guitars at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
Dave Brubeck Quartet will perform at the Soaring Eagle Casino, 8pm. Tickets at the Soaring Eagle Box Office, Star Tickets Plus, or 800-585-3737
Keef Courage and T.M.A. perform at Rubbles. Cost: $3.00. Contact (989) 772-1132 for more details.
May 23-25 :
Traditional Arts Weekend at the Wheatland Music site in Remus. Instrument, vocal, and art workshops for children and adults with evening performances and dances. 967-8879
May 24 :
3rd Annual Mt. Pleasant Fraternal Order of Eagles #4463 Golf Outing located at Pleasant Hills Golf Course. Open to men and women - join us for a fun time and help support our building fund. The public is invited to participate. For more information about the outing, sponsor opportunities, or to donate a door prize contact John or Joan Maul at 773-7059 or a trustee at the Aerie at 772-9800. Entry fee is $50 per person and there is a 36 team limit.
Memorial Day Craft Show at the Clare City Park. Outdoor craft show with over 50 vendors. 9-4pm. 386-2442
Jeff Tucker of the Beach Boys will be performing at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
The ThunderChickens perform at Rubbles. Cost: $5.00 Contact (989) 772-1132 for more details.
May 24 & 25 :
Alma Highland Festival and Games on the campus of Alma College. Scottish heritage festival featuring pipe band competition, highland dance competition, clan tents, athletics, Scottish cattle, 5K road run, vendors and arts and crafts. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children 6-12, children 5 and under are free. 8-5pm. 463-89797.
May 26 :
Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at Broadway and Arnold and move west on Broadway into Riverwide Cemetery with stops at the WWI, WWII, and Korean Memorials along the way. 10am. Contact VFW #3033 for further information 773-3396
May 29 :
Lois Hartzler and Randy Groves will be performing guitar/vocal JAZZduo at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 29 - 31 :
Special Olympics State Summer Games on the campus of CMU. Special Olympics Michigan Athletics competing to earn medals with smiles on their faces! This is a free event. 774-3911
May 30 :
Braun Khan Jazz Trio will be performing bass, saxophone, and keyboard at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
May 31 :
Beaded Moccasins Collection Showing at the Ziibiwing Cultural Center. Guest Curator ?Mike Slasinski. 775-4750
Randy Groves and Gene Harris will be performing guitar/sax JAZZduo at the Brass Cafe and Saloon in Downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6-10pm.
Shop, eat and give back in downtown Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, May 31 when 10% of all proceeds from participating merchants will be donated to Hospice of Central Michigan in appreciation for the great care they provide to our community and in support of the new Hospice House. A list of particpating merchants will be provided soon. For more details contact Kim Lovejoy at (989) 772-6400.
The Diesel Dawn and The Kincaids perform at Rubbles. Contact (989) 772-1132 for more details.
May 31 - June 1 :
Mid-Michigan Llama Show at the Isabella County Fairgrounds. 9-5pm. 517-645-2719 or 773-9070