Horseshoe and Flower Pot Painting for Kids $

Beautiful Mackinac Island has long been a destination for inspiration and the location for a number of movies. Two of the more significant films, This Time for Keeps and Somewhere in Time, were filmed in and around Grand Hotel. In this lecture, you will learn why Mackinac Island was selected, the filming process, and some anecdotal stories about the actors.

Rooted in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward, John Boutte’s music is shaped by the city’s rich traditions, from church choirs and second-line parades to jazz funerals and the sounds of soul, gospel, jazz, and R&B that filled his childhood. With acclaimed recordings and performances alongside legendary artists, Boutte has become one of the city’s most celebrated vocalists, bringing warmth, authenticity, and unmistakable grace to every song he sings.