Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
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🎭 Culture
Bay City’s 71st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will start at 2 p.m. on March 15 from the corner of Park and Center avenues and end at Center and Water Streets.
The parade follows a weekend of Irish events, including a Celtic concert Friday and mass and flag raising Saturday.
Festival organizers addressed concerns raised by Commissioner Benjamin Tenney + confirmed that Confederate Railroad will perform on Thursday, July 2.
The board stated the contract is in place + the deposit has been paid to secure the act.
🏛️ Government
Bay City commissioner Ben Tenney asked sponsors to withdraw support for the local fireworks festival after organizers refused to remove Confederate Railroad from the lineup.
The festival is scheduled for July 1-4 with a headlining concert on July 2 amid controversy over the band’s name & imagery.
🎉 Bay City Events
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Pi & Pie Diamond Art Workshop
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Celebrate Pi Day by creating pie-themed diamond art and enjoying slices of pie.
Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races
8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bay City St Patrick's Day Parade — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with competitive and non-competitive races in a festive atmosphere.
Easter Magic Show
3-5 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets may be required — Experience jaw-dropping magic and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny with Joel Tacey, America's Family Funnyman.
Living Library in Focus: Women in Industry
6-7 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration recommended — Hear inspiring stories from leading women in business and entrepreneurship.
Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of books for all ages at the Bookmobile stop.
Free Easter Movie: Hop
6-8 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of 'Hop' this Easter season.
Pure AM Gold Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — State Theatre — Prices vary — Relive the golden age of 60s and 70s AM Radio with an 8-piece horn band performing classic hits.
Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Dive into the mystical world of fantasy literature with a fresh book every six weeks.
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