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Guided by the belief that everyone is an artist, we embrace creativity as an essential human practice – one that connects us across lived experiences. Surrounded by a landscape that encourages reflection and authentic exploration, Macon Creek provides an inspiring setting where art is made and shared.

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Beacon Arts Michigan & Macon Creek present

Tales, Legends & Legacy

2026 Community Music Series

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United by a shared mission to expand access to the arts, Beacon Arts Michigan and Macon Creek join forces to present Tales, Legends & Legacy, inviting audiences into a world shaped by stories—those we inherit, those we imagine, and those we create together. Through concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations, this series explores how music and art carry our histories, illuminate our present, and spark the narratives that will define our future.

Across the spring and summer, artists from Michigan and beyond bring their own tales to Macon Creek’s storied campus: percussionist Jon Brown exploring rhythmic dimensions, the Bayberry String Quartet tracing the lineage of the string quartet tradition; the Beacon Arts Trio weaving poetry and sound into vivid landscapes; pianist Amy I‑Lin Cheng guiding young musicians through the evolving story of the piano; and creators like Chili Rodriguez, Mattie Levy, and Daniel Fecteau inviting participants to reimagine how visual and musical stories intertwine. The season culminates in performances that blend classical craft with contemporary imagination, including the electroacoustic sound worlds of The Myriad Project.

Together, these events celebrate the power of artistic storytelling—its legends, its legacies, and the new chapters written each time a community gathers to listen, learn, and create. This series invites audiences into a world shaped by stories—those we inherit, those we imagine, and those we create together.

Jonathan Brown
Percussion Masterclass

March 15, 2026 at 2p

Jonathan Brown is an accomplished percussionist and educator with over two decades of teaching experience and more than 15 years as a professional freelance performer. He maintains a private percussion studio that has supported students of all ages, with an emphasis on technical development, style, and practical musicianship. His pedagogical approach bridges classical percussion with contemporary, popular, and collaborative performance.

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Jonathan Brown

Rhythmic Dimensions
An interactive performance with Jonathan Brown & Ross Huff

March 22, 2026 at 2p

As a performer, Jonathan has built a diverse career across orchestral, chamber, and popular music genres. He toured the United States for six years as the drummer for the Ragbirds and has performed with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra for four seasons, while also serving as a regular substitute with the Toledo Symphony. Some additional performance (as well as recording) credits include Telesonic 9000, TJ Zindle and the Powerlines, Jess Merritt, The Willo Collective, Portland Percussion Group, Men On Horseback, Khemia Ensemble, and more. Learn more »
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Beacon Arts Michigan Collage

Tales, Legends & Legacy
A benefit concert featuring the artists & stories shaping 2026

April 19, 2026 at 2p

Step into the creative heart of Macon Creek as Beacon Arts Michigan launches its 2026 Summer Concert Series, Tales, Legends & Legacy, with a vibrant Collage Concert—a celebration of the artists, sounds, and stories that will shape the season ahead. Learn more »

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Story of the String Quartet

A masterclass for intermediate & advanced string students in Lenawee County

May 16, 2026 at 2p

Join the acclaimed Bayberry String Quartet for an immersive masterclass experience designed to deepen your understanding of chamber music and the art of storytelling in music. Learn more »

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Bayberry String Quartet
May 17, 2026 at 2p

Experience the artistry and passion of the Bayberry String Quartet in a performance that celebrates the timeless beauty of chamber music.
Nurit Pacht and Steffani Kitayama, violins
Gabe Bolkosky, viola
Laura Usiskin, cello
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Beacon Arts Trio

Merged | Submerged
Poetry and Sound Converge in the Forest, Harlem, and the Depths of the Sea

June 6, 2026 at 2p

Embark on a vibrant and imaginative musical adventure with Emily Olson (flute), Lorrie Gunn (violin/viola), and Maurice Draughn (harp), as they wander through lush poetic landscapes, channel the spirit of cultural rebirth, and explore the full spectrum of human emotion. Learn more »

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Poetry & Writing Workshop

June 7, 2026 at 2p

This inter-generational and interactive workshop will continue the musical adventure started the day prior in creative written form.

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Tales of the Piano

A masterclass for intermediate & advanced piano students in Lenawee County

July 18, 2026 at 2p

Intermediate and advanced pianists are warmly invited to participate in an inspiring piano masterclass led by guest artist Amy I‑Lin Cheng. This session offers students an opportunity to refine technique, deepen musical interpretation, and receive personalized guidance in a supportive, engaging environment. Auditors are welcome – come to learn, listen, and be inspired! Learn more »

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Amy I-Lin Cheng

Once Upon a Piano, There Were Four Hands
Tales of New Beginnings, Wonder, and Remembrance

July 19, 2026 at 2p

Join Amy I-Lin Cheng, Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, for an afternoon of piano music featuring works for solo piano and piano four hands—two performers sharing one keyboard in a uniquely intimate musical collaboration.

Highlights include Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 521, a radiant and joyful work, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, a richly imaginative retelling of five beloved fairy tales through music. Learn more »

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Composers & Creators Workshop

August 15, 2026 at 2p

Community members are invited to join this hands-on session that will explore the meeting point between two‑dimensional art—art that lives on the surface—and music, an art form that unfolds through time. More information coming soon!

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The Myriad Project & Chris “Chilly” Rodriguez

Electroacoustic Soundscapes
Music & Art Reimagined – Live Painting & Performance

August 16, 2026 at 2p

The Myriad Project will be performing a concert of original works and new arrangements of modern music, all unfolding alongside the creation of a live mural by artist Chili Rodriguez. The result is an immersive, multisensory event where sound and visual art evolve together, each shaping and inspiring the other, offering audiences a rare chance to witness creativity happening in the moment.

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Cecily Donnelly

Featured Artist

I am interested in the physical world of weather and light, in the intersections of earth, water, and sky, and in how colors meet and influence each other. My landscape paintings often start with small work done on site in the landscape; in the studio, I often use the small paintings as reference points for larger work. My desire is to retain an emotional and physical link to a specific landscape, but to distill details of place, time, weather and light into simplified color compositions that still evoke connection to a recognizable world.
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OPEN STUDIO EVENING

Sunday, March 1 from 3-5p

Open Studio Evening at Macon Creek invites neighbors, artists, students, and the curious to wander, linger, and engage with creative work in progress. Studios across the campus open their doors for an evening of conversation, making, and shared discovery, offering a glimpse into the diverse practices that take shape here—from visual art and writing to craft, design, and experimental work.
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erica hampton

Projector Director, Firewatch Studio

What makes The Hive special is Macon Creek's genuine commitment to supporting artists—and in our experience, they truly live that mission. We feel supported, encouraged, and inspired here in ways that go beyond just having a desk. The Hive isn't just a co-working space, it's a meaningful asset to the creative community, and we're grateful to be part of it.