July 21-23 - "28th Annual Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival," held at the Tourist Park in Marquette, Mich. Advance tickets are available through July 18 at $45 for adults, $35 for teens and seniors, and $5 for children, by calling 906-226-8575, by visiting www.hiawathamusic.org, or by writing to P.O. Box 414, Marquette MI 49855. This year's lineup includes Garnet Rogers, the Mammals, Solazo, Cephas and Wiggins, Dale Ann Bradley, the Royal Garden Trio, the Jayla Ensemble with Mady Kouyate, the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, Pat Madden and Sally Potter, teen dance bands Back Forty and Electric Porcupine, and outstanding Children's Area musicians.
Thursday, June 1 - Jury deadline for the "34th Annual Sault Summer Arts Festival," to be held on the grounds of the Tendercare Nursing Homes Michigan headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Festival is open to original work that is displayed by the creating artist. Jury is by color slides, digital images, or in hand. No work from commercial molds, patterns, or copies is acceptable. Space fee for a 10' by 10' site is $35 for members of Sault Area Arts Council and $65 for non-members. The festival is an outdoor show, held rain or shine. No electricity is available. For an application form, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Jean Jones, 12808 W. Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI 49715 (saac@saultarts.org).
