Upcoming Events and Announcements
A Heady History of Up North Beer
Raise a glass to the history of Michigan's craft beer boom! Join us for an engaging look into how our region became a powerhouse for incredible brews. Your ticket includes the presentation plus a delicious Short's beer.
- Date: Thursday, June 11th
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: HERTHA – 401 River Street
- Cost: $10 (Tickets available at the door & Elk Rapids District Historical Museum)r
The Elk Rapids Players Present:
Trivia Night at HERTHA Hall
Gather your friends and test your knowledge! The ER Players have sponsored, written, and will perform a guaranteed fun night of trivia for the community.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 13th
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Trivia begins at 7:00 PM
- Location: Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall
- Cost: $5 per person
- Teams: Up to 8 people per team
Come ready to play and enjoy our cash bar and the chance to win door prizes.
"Funk & Wagnalls" – A Play by Raymond Goodwin
📅 Date: Sunday, September 27
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall (HERTHA)
🎟️ Cost: $5 Suggested Donation (Benefits Hertha Hall)
About the Play
Two humiliations… The most recent at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party and one long ago involving the purchase of Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedias.
Marrying both of these moments with humor and heart, Joseph Passe, a teacher on his very last day before retirement, seeks to make one final, stirring defense of decency in his classroom.
About the Artist
Since 2005, Raymond Goodwin has performed his captivating solo plays in more than 40 towns and cities across Central and Northern Michigan.
Raymond is also the acclaimed author of "Sawdusted: Notes from a Post-boom Mill", which will be republished by Wayne State University Press in Spring 2027.
You saved the HERTH!
With your support, HERTHA has purchased the Town Hall, preserving it for public use. The people of Elk Rapids have spoken loudly about the value the Hall holds for them - donate today to support our ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the use of this beloved community treasure.