Beaver Island Michigan

Lost/Found: Olympus binoculars, Holy Cross Church July 31. Please contact Krys Lyle, BICAA Coordinator: krys@kryslyle.com

There will be a Pop Up appearance at the Shamrock on Friday around 1:00 PM , featuring Betsy Soukup on Bass. This will be a bit of a departure from the Baroque period. Also, a reminder for "Meet The Artists" at Livingstone Studio on Saturday afternoon from 12 to 4:30 PM, featuring the Emer...

NATIONAL ANTHEM LECTURE: On Saturday August 2 , there will be two opportunities to hear a special lecture about the history of the Star Spangled Banner by UM Professor Mark Clague, whose has conducted research on our national anthem. Copies of Dr. Clagueâ??s CD on the anthem will be available for p...

Event Schedule Friday, July 25, 8:00 pm ~ Community Center Chamber Music on Beaver Island Featuring performances by the Beaver Island String Quartet, Emerald Woodwind Quintet & Beaver Island Brass Quintet Saturday, Jul 26, 8:00 pm ~ Community Center 'Just Among Friends' - Big Pieces for Small O...

BENEFIT CONCERT: The annual B-on-B benefit event on July 29 is â??Baroque on Beaver - And All That Jazz!â?￾ featuring the Detroit Jazz All Stars, a nationally known trio of great musicians who are lots of fun. BICAA is proud to bring them to Beaver Island in our first foray into jazz, a quintessentially American musical genre.

The Benefit reception for donors will be at 6:00PM, prior to the 7:00PM performance; all tickets will be $35 and include the reception;
Tickets for the 9:00PM show will be $25 (no reception).
Gala tickets may be purchased at the BI Community Center Service Desk.
The Detroit Jazz All Stars will meet and greet patrons in the lobby after both performances.

Dr. Mark Clague: Lectures

· August 2 CMU, 11:00 AM
· August 2, Community Center, 1:00 PM

PERFORMANCE TIMES: Most B-on-B evening concerts will begin at 8:00PM, the only exceptions are two evenings when we will have double performances (July 29 and July 30), the first program at 7:00PM and a later one at 9:00PM to compensate for concerns about overcrowding and so people who work late can still enjoy the concert. Afternoon concerts and pop-up performances will be at 2:00PM.
· Pop-up Performances --- August 1, To Be Announced and August 2, Emerald Isle Winds @ Livingstone Gallery

BENEFIT CONCERT: The annual B-on-B benefit event on July 29 is â??Baroque on Beaver - And All That Jazz!â?￾ featuring the Detroit Jazz All Stars, a nationally known trio of great musicians who are lots of fun. BICAA is proud to bring them to Beaver Island in our first foray into jazz, a quintessentially American musical genre.

· The Benefit reception for donors will be at 6:00PM, prior to the 7:00PM performance; all tickets will be $35 and include the reception;
· Tickets for the 9:00PM show will be $25 (no reception).
· The Detroit Jazz All Stars will meet and greet patrons in the lobby after both performances.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: On Saturday August 2, there will be two opportunities to hear a special lecture about the history of the Star Spangled Banner by UM Professor Mark Clague, whose has conducted research on our national anthem.

· 11:00PM, CMU
· 1:00PM, Community Center

TENT-SATIONAL: On Saturday evening, August 2nd at 8:00PM, the Baroque on Beaver Festival will present its first outdoor performance, a Star Spangled Evening at Whiskey Point, featuring the Festival Orchestra and Chorus. The repertoire will be all-American orchestral and choral music to launch the national celebration of the Star Spangled Bannerâ??s bicentennial. The performers will be seated on a raised stage in a tent, and over 250 chairs will be set up for first-come, first-served audience seating.
· Presentation of Colors: At 7:30pm the Beaver Island Veterans group will present the colors.
· Veteran? On August 2, B-on-B has set aside limited seating (rows 2 and3) for veterans and families.
· Parking: Because of limited parking at Whiskey Point and adjacent areas, a van shuttle service will be offered from the Gregg Fellowship Hall parking lot. Pick-up times: 7:00pm; 7:20pm; and 7:40pm
· Weather: Whiskey Point can be cool, bringing along a sweater may be a good thing . In case of rain this concert will be held at Holy Cross Hall.
· Lawn Chairs: Additional room will be available for those who choose to enjoy the evening on their own lawn chairs or blankets.

Please check the website, www.baroqueonbeaver.org for details on all events and for up-dates.

NOTICE OF MASTER PLANNING The Beaver Island Townshipsâ?? Planning Commissions are seeking feedback from the Beaver Island community and other stakeholders concerning a draft of the Beaver Islandâ??s Master Plan. The draft was developed in response to state requirements to update the Master Plan eve...

Operations Manager Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association Beaver Island, MI BICAA seeks a festival Operations Manager: This part time position is responsible for ensuring that the scheduling and production of all orchestra events (concerts, rehearsals, outreach programs and special events) run smoo...

Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association (BICAA) MINI-GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Eligibility: BICAA mini-grant funds may be applied for by groups or individuals for non profit purposes that benefit the Beaver Island community. It is not necessary for local organizations or groups to apply for f...

BI Cultural Arts Associations Announces Call for Community Arts Mini-Grant Applications The Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association (BICAA) announced the opening of their 2014 Community Arts Mini-Grant cycle. This is at least the eighth time BICAA has made Mini Grants available to local individuals...

Jerry, Thank you for your additional question. As I understand it, the present Peaine Township board consisting of Jack Gallagher, Colleen Martin, Larry Kubic, Paul Welke, and Pete Lodico has never, at the township meeting, discussed having Peaine Township taxpayers paying more millage for EMS than ...

Hello Jerry, Thank you for your much needed and appreciated service to the Beaver Island community and with your passion and concern for EMS and itsâ?? viability. Our fire department must also be counted at the top of the list of necessary services to the Island. No one is suggesting we cut Fire or ...

For those in Peaine Township who are not yet registered to vote, the deadline is October 9th. You can register with the Township Clerk.

Hi. Iâ??m Krys Lyle and Iâ??m running for Peaine Township Clerk in the upcoming election. Since some of you may not know about my background and the interest, skill, and talent I bring to the position, Iâ??m making this information available here.

Before becoming a full-time Island resident almost twenty years ago, I owned and operated a restaurant in Northern Michigan. My experience as a small business owner helped me further develop the organizational and technical skills I acquired when getting my undergraduate degree from Montana State, and my Masterâ??s degree in administration from Ferris State.

I returned from my â??out-westâ?￾ adventures in Montana because Iâ??ve always loved northern Michiganâ??and still do. Like many Beaver Islanders, Iâ??ve worked in several different places while living here, including the Lighthouse School, Community School and CMU Biological Station. Throughout this time Iâ??ve been active in the Island community, working especially with the Baroque on Beaver Annual Music Festival. I currently serve as the Island Coordinator for Baroque, and have been a board member since its inception.

Iâ??ve served for 12-years as a member of Peaine Townshipâ??s Planning Commission, and have been the Commissionâ??s secretary for most of that time. I helped draft the Islandâ??s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which required careful attention to detail and good computer skills. My technical skills also led me to become manager of the Townshipâ??s webpage on the Charlevoix County Website while also maintaining the web files for all Township Committees. This experience has given me a broad view of Peaine Township policies and practices. My most recent government experience has been serving on the Beaver Island District Library Board.

As Peaine Township Clerk, I would bring needed organizational and technical skills to the position and would continue to update these skills by attending MTA training sessions. I would be the first clerk to hold regular office hours at the Township Hall for the publicâ??s convenience, and would keep records there for ready access by all Board members and Committee Chairs. I would prepare and make regular, accurate reports at all Township Board meetingsâ??while also posting them immediately for public review on our Peaine Township website at < www.peaine.org >.

I believe fully in independent thinking to achieve common goals. I ask for your vote of confidence and hope to be your loyal servant as Peaine Township Clerk over the next four years.