{"product_id":"love-locks-painting-fundraiser-marine-city-2026-08-23","title":"Paint, Piano \u0026 Love Locks: Community Art Fundraiser","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"4996\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePaint a Little Love into Marine City\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5175\"\u003eImagine an August evening when beautiful piano notes fill The Mariner, a paintbrush rests in your hand, and every color you add helps create something lasting for the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5237\"\u003eRiverside Gypsy invites you to Paint, Piano \u0026amp; Love Locks\u003c\/strong\u003e, an uplifting painting class, live-music experience, and community fundraiser benefiting the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5367\"\u003eMarine City Love Locks Freighter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5564\"\u003eThis is more than a painting class. It is an opportunity to slow down, create something meaningful, connect with neighbors and new friends, and become part of a beautiful vision for Marine City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5592\"\u003eCreate with Tracy Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5635\"\u003eTracy Rose of T. Rose Reiki and Tarot\u003c\/strong\u003e will guide you through approachable painting techniques in a warm and encouraging environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"5913\"\u003eYou do not need to arrive with everything figured out. Simply settle into the experience, follow Tracy’s guidance, and allow your own creativity to appear one brushstroke at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"6040\"\u003eAll painting supplies are included, so your only responsibility is to arrive ready to create, connect, and enjoy the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6042\" data-end=\"6068\"\u003eLive Piano by Ken Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6177\"\u003eAs your painting begins to take shape, \u003cstrong data-start=\"6109\" data-end=\"6176\"\u003eKen Rose will fill the room with his beautiful live piano music\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6346\"\u003eThe gentle movement of the music, the colors on the canvas, and the uplifting energy of people creating together will make this a truly special evening at The Mariner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6348\" data-end=\"6492\"\u003eTracy and Ken share more than a life together. They share a deep love for their community and a genuine desire to uplift the people around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6494\" data-end=\"6747\"\u003eFor this event, they are generously donating their time and talents. Tracy is sharing her creativity, encouragement, and instruction. Ken is sharing the gift of music. Together, they are helping transform one evening into an act of love for Marine City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6749\" data-end=\"6776\"\u003ePainting with a Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6926\"\u003eAll event proceeds benefit the \u003cstrong data-start=\"6809\" data-end=\"6849\"\u003eMarine City Area Chamber of Commerce\u003c\/strong\u003e and its work to create and install the \u003cstrong data-start=\"6889\" data-end=\"6925\"\u003eMarine City Love Locks Freighter From the vision and footwork of Laura Merchant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6928\" data-end=\"7167\"\u003eThe freighter-shaped public art installation will offer residents and visitors a meaningful place to attach locks celebrating love, friendship, family, anniversaries, milestones, treasured memories, and personal connections to Marine City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7169\" data-end=\"7202\"\u003eEach lock will represent a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7249\"\u003eEach story will become part of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7377\"\u003eAnd every person who joins us for this fundraiser will help move that vision closer to becoming a lasting part of Marine City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7379\" data-end=\"7511\"\u003eYour ticket does more than reserve a chair. It places you inside a circle of people choosing to create something beautiful together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"7513\" data-end=\"7541\"\u003eYour $40 Ticket Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"7543\" data-end=\"7844\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7543\" data-end=\"7588\"\u003eGuided painting instruction with Tracy Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7589\" data-end=\"7612\"\u003eAll painting supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7613\" data-end=\"7653\"\u003eBeautiful live piano music by Ken Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7654\" data-end=\"7662\"\u003eSnacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7663\" data-end=\"7701\"\u003eYour completed painting to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7702\" data-end=\"7769\"\u003eThe opportunity to support a lasting Marine City art installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7770\" data-end=\"7844\"\u003eAn uplifting evening of creativity, generosity, and community connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7846\" data-end=\"7878\"\u003eOnly \u003cstrong data-start=\"7851\" data-end=\"7863\"\u003e30 seats\u003c\/strong\u003e are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7880\" data-end=\"8003\"\u003eCome with your partner, bring a friend, gather a small group, or arrive on your own and allow yourself to meet someone new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8005\" data-end=\"8102\"\u003eWhether Marine City is home or you are joining us from farther away, you will be warmly welcomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8104\" data-end=\"8276\"\u003eAs the music plays and your painting begins to take shape, you may notice something else taking shape too—a deeper feeling of connection to the people and place around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"8278\" data-end=\"8295\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8297\" data-end=\"8343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8297\" data-end=\"8324\"\u003eSunday, August 23, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8324\" data-end=\"8327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8327\" data-end=\"8343\"\u003e4:30–7:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8345\" data-end=\"8415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8345\" data-end=\"8360\"\u003eThe Mariner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8360\" data-end=\"8363\"\u003e430 South Water Street\u003cbr data-start=\"8385\" data-end=\"8388\"\u003eMarine City, Michigan 48039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8417\" data-end=\"8482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8417\" data-end=\"8446\"\u003eAdmission: $40 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"8446\" data-end=\"8449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8449\" data-end=\"8482\"\u003eMaximum attendance: 30 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8484\" data-end=\"8516\"\u003ePresented by \u003cstrong data-start=\"8497\" data-end=\"8516\"\u003eRiverside Gypsy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8518\" data-end=\"8583\"\u003ePainting instruction by \u003cstrong data-start=\"8542\" data-end=\"8583\"\u003eTracy Rose of T. 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