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Want to help Howmet Playhouse? Host an artistic guest!

Want to help Howmet Playhouse? Host an artistic guest!

Want to help the Playhouse but can’t build sets or sew? How about hosting an actor or director for the Playhouse during the Summer Fine Arts Festival?

Actors and directors from across the country join us to perform and direct during our Summer Fine Arts Festival, and host families make it possible to provide excellent entertainment while keeping costs low for the Playhouse. The hospitality of the community has brought back actors in the past and makes our artistic guests feel right at home. A spare bedroom is all that’s needed!

Upcoming events at Howmet Playhouse

Upcoming events at Howmet Playhouse

June 7 - Taste of White Lake—2012
Come join us for a community of flavors at the 4th Annual Taste of White Lake, the largest annual fundraiser for the Playhouse. A mix of local businesses will join forces to provide an evening of fun, great food, Michigan beer & wine, live music, and a silent auction, all benefiting the playhouse
Don't miss out on this delicious event.


June 14-16 - Godspell Jr
The Nuveen Theatre Workshop presents Godspell Jr., a musical by Stephen Swartz and John-Michael Tebelak. The structure of the musical is a series of parables based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The music is highly charged and uplifting.


Jul 5-7 - The Nerd

Howmet Playhouse Auditions for 2012 Summer Season

Howmet Playhouse Auditions for 2012 Summer Season

Auditions for roles in 2012 Summer Fine Arts Festival theatrical productions will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm at the Historic Howmet Playhouse.

Professional and amateur actors are encouraged to audition for our professional summer stock productions. Adults and children should arrive prepared to audition at 6:00 pm, and be prepared to stay until they have read for all roles they are interested in. Children auditioning for The Nerd will audition with adults reading for that show starting at 6:00 pm and will be allowed to leave after all students have auditioned.

Please note that auditions for The NerdThe Odd Couple, and The 39 Steps will be held...

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The Crane Wives with opener Katie Beaman at Howmet Playhouse

The Crane Wives with opener Katie Beaman at Howmet Playhouse

Friday, May 4, 7:30pm, Howmet Playhouse

The Crane Wives are an indie-folk outfit from Grand Rapids that defies musical stereotypes. Formed in late August of 2010, they just finished recording their debut album entitled Safe Ship, Harbored. Using three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a knack for dynamics, they create organic music that is both accessible and innovative. Each live show features contagious energy as well as original music that ranges from whisper quiet ballads to danceable grooves. You can watch videos at the Crane Wives’ website.

Pastels by Sheila Passenier featured at White River Gallery in May

Pastels by Sheila Passenier featured at White River Gallery in May

UPDATE: White River Gallery has changed their summer hours. The new hours are as follows:

Summer Season (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

Tuesday – Friday 10:30 – 5:30, Saturday 10:00 – 4:00, Sunday Noon – 4:00

Off-Season Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

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Pastel artist Sheila Passenier offers her perspective on landscapes, water scenes and portraits at White River Gallery May 1-31. The featured artist will be in the Gallery to talk about her pastels 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. May 17.

“I’m really gearing up, looking forward to the new season,” the artist said. “A lot of things fell into my lap this year.”

Spring Concert Performance

Spring Concert Performance

White Lake Chorale will present, In Honor…A Celebration of Veterans and the Hope for Peace Spring Concert on Saturday, April 28 from 3:30pm -7:30pm at The Center for the Arts Montague High School located at 4900 Stanton Blvd. in Montague.

Guests include the Chorale Belles, Instrumentalists from the West Michigan Symphony and special military groups. This concert is not recommended for young children.

Come out to enjoy this concert to celebrate our freedom by uniting as a community and the chance to share gratitude for our past, present and future military troops.

Tickets are free but required & are available through a Chorale member, at the Book Nook & Java Shop at 8726 Ferry Street in Montague or on-line at www.whitelakechorale.com . A free will offering will be taken.

Behind the scenes look at the making of 'Waterwalk' tonight at Howmet Playhouse

Behind the scenes look at the making of 'Waterwalk' tonight at Howmet Playhouse

Monday, April 23, 7:00 pm

Join us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of WATERWALK, the new major motion picture being released the first week of May. 

Financed and filmed in Muskegon and Newaygo Counties, as well as other Midwestern states, this is truly a labor of West Michigan! The film features a number of notable actors from the greater Muskegon area, including Joe Carmolli, Jacqui Bernhardt, Judy Johnson, Rem Sprauge, Bill Seeback, Liz Nolan, Bill Iddings, and Tom Harryman.

At the Sneak Peek event you will hear directly from the filmmakers and actors about making an independent motion picture in West Michigan, and view an exclusive 10-minute preview of the film. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine at the meet-and-greet reception after wards. 

Tickets: $12.00 in advance or at the door; all proceeds benefit the Howmet Playhouse!