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gallery, or the cottage, which showcases different artists throughout the
year. The Blue Heron Gallery on Ames Street features more than 100
Michigan artists, including many that people may not yet know about.
With exhibits by more than 400 artists, Mullaly's 128 Studio & Gallery on
River Street is best known for their collection of outstanding glasswork.
Twice a year these galleries come together to host Art Beat, a day-
long art walk featuring refreshments, live music, giveaways, and artist
demonstrations. Rain or shine, any day is a good day to enjoy the
craftsmanship and beauty of so many talented artists.
clothes to appliances to phones. They also host a monthly speaker series
the first Thursday of the month, April-September.
Libraries
Did you forget your book at home? Not a problem! Located on the Isle
of Pines, the Elk Rapids library offers a look at the past in the historic
Noble family home. Borrow a book or buy one from their basement
book sale. Featuring monthly book clubs, children's activities, and talks
with Michigan writers, the Elk Rapids library provides hours of indoor
entertainment throughout the year.
Nearby Libraries:
Alden District Library ­ Books `N Brie book club, Mah Jong, Basketry,
Bridge, and more.
Central Lake Library ­ Brown Bag book club, children's summer
reading program, and more.
Bellaire Public Library ­ Books & Beans at Moka coffee shop, Resale
Room, Divine Secrets of the Yarn Yarn Sisterhood kitting club, and more.
Art Beat
Boasting three distinctly different art galleries, Elk Rapids has become
a destination location for art lovers in northern Michigan. "As I've run
around northern Michigan, I've noticed that Elk Rapids has been blessed
with some of the best fine-art galleries," said Bob Streit, owner of the
Twisted Fish art gallery.
At the Twisted Fish on US 31, you can tour the outdoor art garden, the
Whatever the Weather Activities
Red Eye Gallery, Alden
The Bird Art Gallery, Eastport
Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan
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Blue Heron Gallery
131 Ames Street
www.blueherongallery-er.com | 231-264-9210
Mullaly's 128 Gallery
128 River Street
www.mullalys128.com | 231-264-6660
Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 South Bayshore Drive
www.twistedfishart.com | 231-264-0123
Blue Heron Galler
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Twisted Fish Galler
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Mullaly's 128 Galler
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