Historic Masonic Temple of Bay City

Historic Masonic Temple of Bay City A community center for the arts providing education, performance, and artist incubation.

The Historic Masonic Temple is a 130+ year old structure with a lot to offer. Today it functions as a Community Center for the Arts with a focus on providing education, performance, and artist incubation opportunities. Much of what we do is created, developed, and driven by the input of our community around us and we invite YOU to come create with us!

PRICE CHANGE:  We have some new and exciting plans for this year, but rising costs across the board have also brought ne...
01/09/2025

PRICE CHANGE: We have some new and exciting plans for this year, but rising costs across the board have also brought new challenges to the HMT. Affordable pricing is always at the forefront of our minds as we try to balance our existing bills and licensing fees with the needs of our patrons. As of January our Midnight Monster Movies will now be $5 per ticket. Concession prices remain the same! We have an awesome lineup for our 2025 Midnight Monster Movies season, and we hope to see you January 18 for the Dario Argento classic SUSPIRIA (1977) at 9 PM and Midnight. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Last night’s Movie Night Craft-Along had artists and crafters of all kinds, with Mean Girls and Empire Records on the bi...
01/08/2025

Last night’s Movie Night Craft-Along had artists and crafters of all kinds, with Mean Girls and Empire Records on the big screen. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come create!

Don’t forget, our artists assemble every first Tuesday, so mark your calendar for next month’s Movie Night Craft-Along ❤️

Whether you’re a crocheter, a papercrafter, a digital painter, or any other kind of artist, you’re welcome tonight at ou...
01/07/2025

Whether you’re a crocheter, a papercrafter, a digital painter, or any other kind of artist, you’re welcome tonight at our monthly Movie Night Craft-Along!

Doors open at 7pm. Bring along your own projects and materials, or borrow some of ours. Entrance is pay-what-you-like, and if you decide you want a snack, our confessions stand will be available. All ages welcome! Get out of the cold and come create at the HMT tonight!

Calling all shutterbugs!  We are excited to announce a new FREE club starting this year at the HMT: Camera Collective!  ...
01/06/2025

Calling all shutterbugs! We are excited to announce a new FREE club starting this year at the HMT: Camera Collective! This will be the perfect group for new or amateur photographers looking to participate in fun themed shoots, share ideas and knowledge, and make new friends. Our January meet up will be at the HMT this Sunday (January 12) from 3-5 PM. Bring your camera or iPhone, snacks and beverages (non alcoholic), and any fun props or costume pieces for our January theme: ZODIAC!

Our facilitator will prepare a set but costumes and styling are all up to you! Please view our vision board for more ideas. Photographers can take turns modeling, or folks only interested in modeling are also welcome! The intent of camera collective is to have fun, make art, and make new friends along the way. Themes will vary throughout the year (some with models and some without), and a follow up Facebook group will be started for folks to share final products, give and get constructive criticism, and talk editing techniques.

This club is open to artists age 18+. We aim to make this group a comfortable space for artists and models of all genders, body types, and abilities. No n**e photography.

Happy New Year! We've got plenty in store this month at the HMT--music, movies, theatre, art...plus some building mainte...
01/02/2025

Happy New Year! We've got plenty in store this month at the HMT--music, movies, theatre, art...plus some building maintenance work. Lots of ways to volunteer, support the arts, and do some creating yourself!

1/7 - Movie Night Craft-Along
1/12 - *New Art Group!* Camera Collective
1/15 - Writers' Roundtable
1/18 - Midnight Monster Movies: Suspiria
1/19 - Basement Cleanout Day
1/20-21 - Auditions: My Name is Rachel Corrie
1/25 - XLNC Presents: Emo Nite
1/26 - *New Film Series!* Videoland: But I'm a Cheerleader

More information and tickets available at hmtbc.org
More information and tickets for all Excellency shows available at xlncpresents.com

See you at the HMT!

We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! Throwing it back today to one of our Christmas Bazaars of yore, and lo...
12/27/2024

We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! Throwing it back today to one of our Christmas Bazaars of yore, and looking ahead to upcoming programs and events (including the Holiday Drag Show Fundraiser 2024 this Saturday)! 🎄

As we close out the year at the HMT, and get ready for a very eventful 2025 (yes, NYE will return next year!), we do hav...
12/16/2024

As we close out the year at the HMT, and get ready for a very eventful 2025 (yes, NYE will return next year!), we do have a few goodies left for you!

12/08 - Writers' Roundtable
12/20 - Excellency Presents: Country Music Night
12/21 - Midnight Monster Movies: New Year's Evil (1980)
12/28 - Holiday Drag Show Fundraiser

More information available at hmtbc.org
More information and tickets for all Excellency shows available at xlncpresents.com
See you at the HMT!

12/06/2024

Make your voice heard and VOTE FOR JANUARY'S AUDIENCE CHOICE MMM!

This is a close race, so every vote counts! Will it be The Watcher in the Woods? Godzilla? An American Werewolf in London? One Cut of the Dead? Suspiria? Only time will tell, but polls close THIS SATURDAY, so get your vote in ASAP: https://forms.gle/5fu6LyhFWRAPYkgj6

Thank you all so much for your generosity!  Giving Tuesday will last another few hours, so don't miss the chance to help...
12/04/2024

Thank you all so much for your generosity! Giving Tuesday will last another few hours, so don't miss the chance to help your favorite local nonprofits gear up for another great year!

(P/C Midnight Monster Movies, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW)

Hopefully you got some great deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday,  and now you're ready for...
12/03/2024

Hopefully you got some great deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, and now you're ready for Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to The HMT or another favorite local nonprofit, and let your dollars make a difference in your community!

https://buff.ly/3yGqCRf

(P/C Belly Dancing for Fitness)

What have been your favorite events this year at the HMT?  We definitely had a lot going on!  To continue to support pro...
12/03/2024

What have been your favorite events this year at the HMT? We definitely had a lot going on! To continue to support programming and restoration efforts in our space, please consider making a donation this Giving Tuesday to us or another favorite local nonprofit! Your dollars can make a difference in your community!

https://buff.ly/3yGqCRf

(Vanishing Elephant Players, MONSTERSONGS)

As we enter a season of restructuring, now more than ever we could use your generous support!  Please consider donating ...
12/03/2024

As we enter a season of restructuring, now more than ever we could use your generous support! Please consider donating this Giving Tuesday to the HMT or another favorite local nonprofit.

https://buff.ly/3yGqCRf

(P/C, Open Mic Night)

It's Giving Tuesday!  While we are in the midst of the Holiday build up, today we globally take a day to give back to ou...
12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday! While we are in the midst of the Holiday build up, today we globally take a day to give back to our communities. If you are able, please consider donating to your favorite local nonprofits, including the Historic Masonic Temple!

https://buff.ly/3yGqCRf

(P/C Temple Youth Theatre Troupe, THE WIZARD OF OZ)

12/03/2024

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING OUR NYE MASQUERADE:

Due to an uncertain construction timeline for our foundation work, we are unfortunately going to have to cancel this year's New Year's Eve celebration at the HMT.

While we are disappointed to not be able to ring in 2025 with all of you, we are currently working on planning next year's party, which will mark the 120th anniversary of our building.

Please keep an eye out for more details on that, and from all of us at the HMT, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

It’s December already! That means tomorrow is our First Tuesday, which is our Movie Night Craft-Along! Bring your arts a...
12/02/2024

It’s December already! That means tomorrow is our First Tuesday, which is our Movie Night Craft-Along! Bring your arts and crafts projects, your snacks, and your besties for an evening of art on your own terms. We’ll provide the Christmas movies! All ages are welcome, and admission is pay-what-you-like. Doorsopen at 7pm tomorrow!

Doors open for dinner at 3pm! Come join us for a free, delicious Thanksgiving dinner, football and movies on the blue ro...
11/28/2024

Doors open for dinner at 3pm! Come join us for a free, delicious Thanksgiving dinner, football and movies on the blue room screen, and some good company! Open till 7. Happy Turkey Day from the
HMT! 🦃

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700 N Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI
48708

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Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple

The Friends exist to accomplish this great task, including a multi-million dollar restoration of this historic building. We envision this space to serve as a multi-use community venue fostering arts, music and cinema-starting now! Come enjoy one of our many upcoming events and performances, we’ve always got something for everyone!