Clarkston Arts

Intro to Spoon Carving
2016-08-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-08-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit)
Two 2 Hour Class
$90
Baycourt Cabin
Limit 6. Minimum 3.
Many people find that learning how to carve a spoon with hand tools is one of the most enjoyable, relaxing, and empowering things to do. In this class we will go over the basic tools needed to carve spoons from green wood, how to use them safely and confidently, how to select wood for spoons, and the basics of shaping and designing a strong and useful wooden spoon. Who doesn’t love a good wooden spoon? They are joyful pieces of craft and art that we use everyday, can be made with an inexpensive toolkit, and without the dust and noise of a conventional woodshop. You’ll leave this class with an itch to carve and a wonderful hobby that will fill your life with rich, beautiful spoons.
Materials fee: $10
A select number of high-quality carving axes and knives will be available for purchase.

MUSICAL PLAY DATE at DEPOT PARK
2016-08-24 10:30 - 11:30
Musical Play Date! All families welcome for this free community event! Music for young children with Miss Mary Kay from Kindermusik at the Clarkston Conservatory of Music, as well as some very special musical guests! We will sing some of our favorite children’s songs and dance along! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch for you and your family to enjoy in the park afterward!

Clarkston Cultural Arts presents ‘Tunes and Tales’ at Deer Lake Beach
2016-08-24 19:00 - 21:00
From 7:00 until 9:00 pm on Wednesday evenings, June 29, July 20 and August 24th, 2016, Janet Marie and m’Archibald of Children’s Theatre of Michigan will present Songs, Stories, and Other Family Fun around the campfire on the beach at Deer Lake.
Young Children and the grownups that love them are invited to join in acting out and singing along with traditional and original songs and stories in a comfortable lakeside setting. Included in each evening’s event will be making and enjoying s’mores as well as games and other activities for the whole family.
Plenty of parking is available and admission is free.

Open Studio at Baycourt Cabin
2016-08-30 18:30 - 20:00
Open Studio Sessions allows artists to work in the charming Baycourt Cabin Studio. Meet other artists, experience the valuable give-and-take of collaboration, or just have a creative space to pursue your work.
This is a self-guided session. Please bring your own supplies. Easels and tables are available for use.
$5 fee
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ARTISTS CONNECT
2016-09-07 18:00 - 20:00
Are you an artist, curious about the processes of other artists? Would you like to share your work with others, perchance get a little critique from your peers?
Perhaps you’re looking to commission an artist to create something extra special.
Join us to be part of it all.
Artists are encouraged to bring current work to show, and all artistic disciplines are welcome.
Clarkston Independence District Library
Wednesdays, June 1, September 7, 6 PM

Club Create Clarkston
2016-09-19 16:30 - 18:00
Club Create Clarkston is an interactive social opportunity for special needs adults, ages 18
and older, living in Northern Oakland County.
Club Create Clarkston was started in 2015 with an objective of using art instructors and various forms of “Art” as a catalyst to nourish social skills, self expression and self confidence of special needs adults. Club Create Clarkston art classes are scheduled the 3rd Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Picasso’s Grapevine, 12 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346.
The fee per class (at this time) is a nominal $3.00 per person, collected at each session and is applied toward expense of art supplies and snacks. Pre-registration to join Club Create Clarkston is required to better ensure a positive outcome. Please contact us at clarkstonculturalarts@gmail.com, or call us at 248.266.5774 to register.
For more detailed information about this program contact Robert White at: 248-789-2165

Clarkston Arts Community Gathering April 25th at 7pm
2022-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | 21 N Main St, Clarkston, MI, 48346-1515, United States

Harmony at the Farm
2022-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Kindermusik Demop
Saturday, August 6
Kindermusik Demop 10:00am & Featured Performers 10:30 – 11:30am
Click HERE for printable flyer

Art on The Lake | Oct 1
2022-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | 3535 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI, United States
Clarkston Arts will be featuring art for sale by local artists at this 2 day art fair

Art on the Lake | Oct 2
2022-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | 3535 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI, United States
Join us at Art On The Lake! Clarkston Arts will be featuring art for sale from local artists!

Ripcord - (A Dramatic Comedy) Fundraiser at the Clarkston Village Players
2022-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | 4861 White Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Presented by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Service

Enjoy a night of Theatre Entertainment as we also raise funds to support the Erin Modrzynski Art Scholarship Fund – $25/person. Synopsis: A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden.

January Board Meeting
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 6525 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States

Monthly Board Mtg
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 6525 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States

Artist Meet & Mingle - Featuring Speaker Stacy Kania - Marketing your Art Business
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Clarkston Independence Library, 6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Clarkston Arts, a local Clarkston area arts group, is excited to announce our first “Artist Mingle” (we’re the group that puts the art in the window’s at Waldon & Main in the Village). This is a chance for anyone involved with or interested in any form of the arts to meet mingle and share ideas. Every mingle, scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month, will include a short presentation. The first meeting will feature Stacy Lipiec Kania talking about “Marketing your Art business”. AWAYS a free event!!! **Who will buy my art? Understanding your target audience **Developing your brand **Digital Marketing – what is it and do I need it? **Pricing your Art **Networking to benefit my art business **Grant Applications **Where to sell my art

Battle of the Bands 2024 - Big 3 Swing Dance
2024-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Masonic Temple, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
To Purchase Tickets:
Battle of the Bands 2024 – BIG3s Swing Dance Tickets, Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
To Reserve a specific table, please email clarkstonartsmi@gmail.com
Battle of the Bands 2024 – Big3s Swing Dance Clarkston Arts presents the Battle of the Bands / BIG 3 Swing Dance Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Masonic Temple , Crystal Ballroom in Detroit, MI. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Erin Modrzynski scholarship fund which supports young aspiring artists. Explore the arts at www.Clarkstonarts.org.
Featuring first time challenger Stardusters Big Band vs Eight-time Battle of the Bands winner, Paul King & the Rhythm Society Orchestra. Stardusters from Clarkston specializes in the elegance of the Big Band Era Swing. Paul King & the Rhythm Society Orchestra from Detroit specializes in swing from the mid-1930s through the late 1940s. Its sound is influenced by Count Basie and Harry James and has covered top swing venues throughout the Midwest. The band has been nominated for multiple Detroit Music Awards including Best Big Band/Swing Artists.
Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to the 23rd year of swing dancing. Many come just to enjoy the sights and sounds. Dress is snappy casual to semi-formal or vintage attire. General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dance lesson from 7 to 8:pm. The band will hit the stage at 8:15 p.m. and perform until midnight. There is a cash bar available throughout the evening with a 50/50 raffle pot opportunity. This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable night filled with electrifying performances and infectious swing rhythms.
Tickets are $30 per person in advance or at the door. Add $5 for the optional lesson. Tables of eight may be reserved in advance at no additional charge. To reserve a table or individual tickets include group seating requests in the comments during checkout or email clarkstonartsmi@gmail.com.
The BIG3s pull dancers and non-dancers from all ages together for an incredible evening of music and dance. If you don’t know how to dance, come join the many that soak in the sights and sounds of an unforgettable evening. The previous BIG3s have brought more than 14,000 people together. Don’t miss this one! We can’t wait to see you there!
For further questions, please contact Leanna Haun at (586)943-3340.

Artist Meet & Mingle - March
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Clarkston Independence Library, 6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Join us in our monthly Artist Mingle at the CIDL library.

Artist Meet & Mingle - Featuring Speaker Stacy Kania - Marketing your Art Business
2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Clarkston Independence Library, 6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Come and join other artists as we continue our series on Marketing your Art Business with Speaker Stacy Kania.

Harmony in the Park
2024-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Depot Park, 59 S Main Street, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Free for all ages!

Holly Trolley Christmas Show - A Bavarian Christmas Celebration
2024-12-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Bay Court Park, 6970 Andersonville RD, Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Tickets are $30 and available through eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-holly-trolley-christmas-a-bavarian-christmas-celebration-tickets-1002490495057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
After a sold out event last year that was attended by Santa Claus himself, Wiltsie’s and One Ton Trolley are thrilled to be back with our second annual Holly Trolley Christmas. This year we will be transforming Brady Lodge at Bay Court Park in Clarkston into a Bavarian winter wonderland. With ample free parking, easy stair free access, and a beautiful facility, Brady Lodge is the perfect place to come listen, dance, and enjoy this amazing holiday party. This year the music will be accompanied by food and beverages for sale (no BYOB) and some other special holiday surprises. Last year’s event sold out quickly so we are offering two levels of Early Bird Tickets to those who want to make sure they don’t miss out on what will likely be the best holiday party of the year!

Meghan Trainor at Pine Knob Music Theatre
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Welcome to the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan! Get ready to experience a night to remember with the one and only Meghan Trainor on June 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Known for her powerhouse vocals and infectious energy, Meghan Trainor is sure to deliver a show-stopping performance that will have you dancing all night long. The Pine Knob Music Theatre provides the perfect backdrop for this electrifying event. Set amidst the scenic beauty of Michigan, this venue offers a unique atmosphere that will enhance your concert experience. With its convenient location and easy accessibility, you can focus on enjoying the music without any worries. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Grab your tickets now and join us for Meghan Trainor at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun night out, this show is not to be missed. Get ready to sing along to all of Meghan’s hits and create memories that will last a lifetime. See you there!

Santana & The Doobie Brothers
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Clarkston, get ready to welcome Santana to Pine Knob Music Theatre—one of our favorite local spots for a night out under the stars. This special bill, Santana & The Doobie Brothers United States of America, brings a rare blend of Latin-rock fire and classic groove to one stage. Santana’s guitar lines don’t just solo—they sing, weaving percussion-heavy rhythms and soulful melodies that turn every song into a shared pulse with the crowd. Expect deep cuts, iconic hooks, and that unmistakable band chemistry. Pine Knob makes it easy: a scenic outdoor setting, great sightlines, and a laid-back Michigan summer vibe with smooth access from around town. Don’t miss Santana & The Doobie Brothers Michigan—grab your tickets and make it a night to remember.

Santana & The Doobie Brothers
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Clarkston, get ready to welcome The Doobie Brothers to Pine Knob Music Theatre—one of our go-to spots for a perfect night out under the stars. This is the kind of local favorite show that turns an ordinary evening into a shared summer memory. Expect the band’s signature blend of tight harmonies, road-tested grooves, and guitar-driven punch that keeps every chorus feeling alive. With Santana in the mix, Santana & The Doobie Brothers United States of America promises a set packed with energy and musicianship. Pine Knob makes it easy: a scenic outdoor setting, smooth entry, and a layout built for great sightlines and big sound—right here for Santana & The Doobie Brothers Michigan. Grab your friends, plan your ride, and book your tickets now for an unforgettable concert night.

Sammy Hagar
2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
“Ground Name is thrilled to welcome you to an unforgettable evening with the legendary Sammy Hagar at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan! Get ready for an electrifying performance on June 19, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM. Sammy Hagar’s high-energy show promises to be a night to remember, filled with his iconic hits and infectious stage presence. Pine Knob Music Theatre offers a unique and intimate setting that truly enhances the concert experience. Nestled in the heart of Clarkston, this venue provides easy accessibility and stunning views, making it the perfect spot for a summer concert under the stars. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see Sammy Hagar live in action! Grab your tickets now and get ready to rock the night away. Join us at Pine Knob Music Theatre for an evening of music, memories, and pure entertainment. See you there! For more information or to book your tickets, visit our website or call us today. Don’t wait, secure your spot for this amazing event before it’s too late!”

Stone Temple Pilots
2026-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Welcome to the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan – a beloved local spot for unforgettable live performances. On June 21, 2026, get ready to rock out with the iconic Stone Temple Pilots at 7:00 PM. Known for their electrifying energy and timeless hits, this show promises to be a night to remember. The Pine Knob Music Theatre offers a unique outdoor concert experience, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air. Located in the heart of Clarkston, this venue provides easy access and ample parking for a hassle-free evening of music and fun. Don’t miss your chance to see Stone Temple Pilots in action – book your tickets now for an epic night of music under the stars. Grab your friends, pack a picnic, and get ready to dance the night away at Pine Knob Music Theatre. See you there!

Godsmack
2026-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Welcome to Pine Knob Music Theatre in the vibrant city of Clarkston, Michigan! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the iconic rock band, Godsmack, on June 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Known for their high-energy performances and powerful vocals, Godsmack promises to deliver a show that will leave you wanting more. Situated in the heart of Clarkston, Pine Knob Music Theatre offers a unique outdoor concert experience with stunning views and excellent acoustics. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a night of great music, this venue is the perfect setting for a memorable night out. Don’t miss your chance to see Godsmack live in concert at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Grab your tickets now and get ready to rock out with one of the best bands in the business. We can’t wait to see you there!
