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 Chilly 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.