As should be obvious from the title, the focus of this part of our guide is on things to do and places to go in the City of Saint Joseph, Michigan.
Of course, these may include attractions, events, entertainment venues, sports programs, and recreational opportunities in the city.
Appropriate here, are local historical places, museums, libraries, theaters, and art galleries, as well as amusement parks and other entertainment venues, concerts, festivals, fairs, and other events. Websites highlighting parks and recreational trails in St. Joseph could be listed here, along with sports teams and recreational programs, whether sponsored by the city, another governmental entity, school, or non-profit organization, or as a private entity.
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Founded by the Berrien Artist Guild in 1962, which had purchased the historic Williams Brothers Paper Box Manufacturing Company building in 1995, converting it into a multi-use arts facility with three floors of artist studios, galleries, a performance stage, classrooms, an art market, meeting space, and other features. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, its address, schedules of workshops and events, exhibitions, Maker's Market, and membership information are featured.
https://boxfactoryforthearts.org/
In business since 1980, the fishing charter business offers private and shared fishing charters for perch and salmon. Requirements and suggestions are detailed on the site, covering Michigan fishing regulations as well as the policies and recommendations of the charter service, as well as parking fees, and so on. An address is given, along with a telephone number, email address, and an online contact form. Charter rates are posted and online bookings are available.
https://capthooksportfishing.com/
Hosting local artists who work in a variety of mediums, the Chartreuse Art Gallery is a collective of individual local artists in downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan. Features artists and their works are highlighted here in several photographs, artist introductions, and artists of the month. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are published on the site, which includes a membership application and an online contact form. Interested people may sign up for its email mailing list.
https://chartreuseartgallery.com/
Curious Kids' Museum & Discovery Zone
Situated next to Silver Beach, on the shores of Lake Michigan, in Saint Joseph, Michigan, CKM&DZ offers a cooperative, hands-on, play-oriented, learning experience. Opened in 1989, the facility is designed for children from twelve months to ten years of age. Its location, admission policies and fees, membership policies, and availability for birthday parties and other private event rentals are set forth, along with its accommodations for school groups. Guest surveys are included.
https://curiouskidsmuseum.org/
Constructed on ten acres of land once owned by the Mundt family, the ice arena is located on West Glenlord Road in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Schedules for open skating are posted, and figure skating and toddlers on ice programs are included, along with skating instruction, adult and youth hockey, small group and private hockey lessons, and other programs and events. The facility also features ice bumper cars, events, and parties, which may be booked online. Contacts are included.
https://www.thegardenicearena.com/
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, The
Designed to serve as a model for historical research, preservation, and education, particularly as it related to Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph, and the surrounding region, the facility provides ongoing historical exhibits and programs, which are highlighted here, along with its accommodations for field trips and other educational programs, schedules of upcoming events, and its policies and fees for renting the space for business meetings and private events. Contacts are posted.
https://theheritagemcc.org/
With roots in a clothesline art exhibition along Lake Bluff Park in Saint Joseph, Michigan in 1962, the organizers went on to form the St. Joseph Art Association, which built Krasl Art Center in 1979. The facility provides Southwest Michigan residents and visitors with the opportunity to experience art exhibitions, installations, and events, as well as art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and outreach opportunities. A schedule of events is featured here.
https://krasl.org/
Located on Cleveland Avenue in Saint Joseph, Michigan, the bowling facility was previously known as Kelley's Bowl. Currently featuring thirty lanes of USBC-certified bowling, a modern scoring system, a game room, claw machines, four pool tables, a music system, and other entertainment options, including league play, tournaments, and open bowling hours. Family owned and operated, its address, hours of operation, food and drink menus, employment information, and contacts.
https://www.strikersbowl.com/
Formed in 1932, TCP is a volunteer-based non-profit organization. One of the oldest continuing performing theater groups in Michigan, TCP continued performing even during the World War II years. The history of the theater group is set forth, its board of directors and staff are introduced, and a calendar of events is posted on the site, along with its MainStage season programs, ticket information, private performance reservations, sponsors, audition policies, membership, and volunteer data.
https://www.twincityplayers.org/
