The 2024 Great Northern Art Explosion, presented by AuSable Artisan Village, is an international art exhibition featuring $8,000 in awards. The show will take place at the AuSable Artisan Village Performing Arts Center in downtown Grayling from August 24th to September 8th, 2024, from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated....
We are thrilled to share the winners of this year’s prestigious awards: People's Choice Awards: Matthew Schellenberg Bonnie Sheckter Salina Kalnins Jurors' Choice Awards: Matthew Mroz Paige Galbraith Jeff Caverly Congratulations to all the talented artists who received these honors. Your exceptional work and dedication to your craft have truly distinguished you. We extend our...
Join us for the exciting Closing Award Ceremony of the Great Northern Art Explosion on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The event will be held at 122 Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI. This celebration will honor exceptional artistic talent with the presentation of both Juror Awards and People’s Choice Awards, recognizing the best pieces...
Lead vocalist for the Alt-Rock legends Gin Blossoms, life-long singer-songwriter-performer Robin Wilson takes time off from the current Gin Blossoms tour to share his life in music at this special solo acoustic performance at the Au Sable Artisan Village. One night only, filled with songs - old and new - and tales of a lifetime...
The AuSable Village Community Theatre Project presents the thrilling story of a struggling playwright who invites a young writer to his home to discuss a script, but the meeting spirals into a deadly game of deception and betrayal. Author Ira Levin is a master of twisted plots and the author of Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford...
When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super-group on the rise. Full Cord won the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, and was named the International Bluegrass Music Association's “Momentum Award Band of the Year.” The band says their music “is new and fresh to...
Annual Chair Raffle Begins November 1st! Seize your chance to own a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece of furniture while supporting local art! Starting November 1st, AuSable Artisan Village's Annual Chair Raffle offers the chance to win a uniquely handcrafted chair, each designed by a talented local artist. This year’s contributing artists—Pam Meland, Rebecca Hauschild, Lisa Oliver,...
Join us in the heart of Grayling at the AuSable Artisan Village's original art gallery, located at 219 Michigan Ave, for a special community gathering! Help us reflect on the past year, look ahead to 2025, and warmly welcome our new Executive Director, Radel Rosin. This festive afternoon will feature a membership presentation at 1:00...
Gits & Shiggles makes its hysterical return to Artisan Village. Thursday November 14th 6pm-8pm. Location 122 Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI Performing Arts Center Gits & Shiggles brings you "whose line is it anyway" type improv. Lots of laughter with audience participation. Ages 13 and up please. -Free Event- "Pass the hat donation" will be offered...
Swingbone breathes fresh life into jazz standards and cool blues grooves. the six-piece swingers have a rock-solid rhythm section behind the tenor sax/trombone-fronted band and vocals by Sunny Wilkinson. Swingbone moves seamlessly from ‘40’s big band swing to bebop-inspired jazz classics, drawing heavily from the great American songbook. Swingbone treats the audience to favorites from...
Holiday After Hours Get ready for an evening of festive cheer! Join us for Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Holiday After Hours—a night filled with delicious bites, live music, exciting raffles, door prizes, and all the warm holiday spirit you could ask for! Live Music: Let the Jazzed Because Quartet set the festive tone with...
Mud Room Christmas Party 🎄 Date: Monday, December 9th, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Location: The Mud Room 122 Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI. Join us for a festive evening celebrating the creativity and community of the Mud Room! Whether you’re a current or former Mud Club member, a student of our classes, or simply...
