Northern Michigan Justice Singers

06/16/2026

Join the NOMI Justice Singers and Singing Resistance singers from Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor at the Spirit of the Woods Festival this Saturday, June 20th. We will be teaching and leading songs on the 2nd stage at 2 pm and joining Mary Sue Wilkinson, Chris Skellenger and Patrick Niemesto to close out the main stage set at 3. (Note the main stage set is a change in the schedule. We are filling in for Ruby John who was injured and can't play.)

The 48th Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival * The 48th Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival * Dickson Township Park, Brethren, MISaturday, June 20, 2026 - Noon to 8pm The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is a free one day, family friendly event with music and crafts in a tree shaded park in the small t...

06/09/2026

Sounds like another great day to sing!

We are thrilled to amplify actions organized by people taking democracy into their own hands. Gold stars for all involved!

Huge thank you to the independent group of motivated Traverse City citizens for pulling this together.

Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day -- a day to honor the Stars and Stripes, not commercials and fights!

Head out to Traverse City's Open Space from 1pm - 3pm for the No Cages protest.

❌No cages on the Whitehouse lawn
❌No cages for our neighbors in for-profit ICE prisons

Later that night, instead of tuning in to watch our tax dollars make a billionaire more money, you can livestream the Rise Up Sing Out concert! (Featuring Rufus Wainright, Bette Midler, and more!)

06/06/2026

We gathered in solidarity and in song today in Baldwin at the detention center that houses 1,400 detainees.

06/06/2026

05/25/2026

Join us on June 6th as we travel to Baldwin to the Detention Center to sing for our immigrant neighbors detained there. Meet up at F&M Park in Traverse City where we will teach/review a few songs. Then carpool to Baldwin to join the Benzie County Dems. Gather and sing from noon to 1pm. Then back to TC. If you want to meet us in Baldwin, the address is 1805 W 32nd St. Please share widely and come join us!

05/21/2026

Save the date! June 6th the NoMi Justice Singers are joining the Benzie County Dems to sing for our immigrant neighbors who are locked in at the North Lake Detention Center in Baldwin. There are currently 1400 people held there - the largest detention center in the midwest. It is privately owned by Geo Group. There are many reports of inhumane treatment and some people there have recently been on a hunger strike. Details for meet up coming very soon! Time frame is approximately 10-2 including drive time.

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04/28/2026

Join us on Friday to sing! This event is weather permitting. Traverse Indivisible will be making the call regarding weather the day of the event.

🌤️ As of now May Day is looking a bit chilly, but no rain. Here in Northern Michigan, we'll take that! (Keep your fingers crossed.)

Weather permitting, we hope you'll join us, and a bunch of other local organizations, this Friday for the community Mutual Aid Picnic at Rotary Square (1-3pm.)

FEATURING
Mideast: JustPeace, Northern Michigan Justice Singers, Grand Traverse Democratic Party, Equality Michigan, the New People Foundation, We The People In Truth, Northwest Michigan DSA, Black Candle Tattoo Co, and you!

Bring your family, friends, or co-workers and hang out with your neighbors practicing togetherness, collective action, and solidarity with millions of people across the United States participating in the May Day General Strike.

WHAT TO BRING
- Something to share (not required, no monetary exchange)
- Something to sit on (beach/camping chair, blanket)
- Handheld signs are permitted, but nothing IN the ground

DO NOT BRING
- amplified audio of any kind, no speakers, mics, megaphones etc...
- tables
- alcohol
- weapons of any kind

Still have questions? Want automatic updates on the weather status of the event? Our information site is live and has the rundown on all things General Strike and Mutual Aid Picnic. Check it out in the comments 👇

See you there!

03/29/2026

Our honor to lead resistance singing at No Kings in Traverse City. Photo credit to Rick Stringer Photography.

03/29/2026