What’s at the BIC Center?

No matter how you choose to enjoy the BIC Center, we think you’ll find that it is the heart of our great community.  And, it’s where your island adventure begins.

The BIC Center is closed right now.We're open again on Friday (May 23, 2025) from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Island Information

 

Come to the Front Desk in the Ray & Ann Stanhope Welcome Center for information on your island visit. Check the brochure wall for information on island activities and opportunities. 

Concession Stand

Stop in for fresh coffee, tea, pop, snacks  including Nathan’s hot dogs, pizza, ice cream sandwiches, pretzels, candy, breakfast items and more. Pizza can be ordered to go by calling ahead at 231-448-2022.  

Pizza
Regular Crust 8” $8 or 14″ $18
12″ Gluten Free Crust $20
Toppings Extra

Click for a full menu or
download a copy that
includes a pizza order form.

 

 

Movies

Freewill movie donation! Concessions available! Nathan’s hot dogs, warm pretzels, popcorn, pizza, snacks & candy!

Each month this off-season we’ll try to schedule a blockbuster new release, a new kids movie, a read, watch and discuss film (in collaboration with the Beaver Island District Library and a retro show (sometimes a marathon).

Schedule
During the fall through spring our movies are shown on Saturdays. Show times depend on the target audience. Click
here to see upcoming shows and upcoming films.

We show movies using a digital projection system with a digital, multi-channel surround sound system. See it on the BIG screen with the BIG sound at the BIC Center! 

Relax

Come upstairs to the Deerwood Lodge Hangout to enjoy satellite television on a 55″ smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, BLU Ray, DVD, PS3 and Wii; lounging and reading areas, pool table, Foosball, board games and game tables, and Bose radio/CD player, all with one of the best views of Paradise Bay anywhere in St. James.

Services

Take care of that emergency project with our broadband service (available on WiFi), four computers with a printer, fax, and scanning.  Need high speed? Our internet runs at up to 90 mbps for downloads and uploads. Need a place to get some work done, study or have a quick meeting?  We’ve got the space for that, too. 

 

Events

Click on Center Events here or in the menu above for a complete listing of BIC Center events. Educational, entertaining, invigorating and engaging–something for everyone!

For a listing of Island events, check the WVBI-BIC Center Community Calendar or listen to the WVBI Community Calendar Report weekdays at 9, noon, 3 and 6 for the latest information on Island activities along with local, regional state, nation and world news, weather and more. If you miss it on air, you can catch it as a podcast or get the script at wvbi.net.

 

Want to rent space for your event?  With a commercial kitchen, full AV capabilities and flexible space, the BIC Center makes a perfect venue for a wedding, family reunion, professional meeting or a special celebration.

Need tables or chairs for an event at your location?  We have chairs and tables for that.

To learn more, send an email to info@biccenter.org or contact us at 231-448-2022.

 

 

Play

Cardio Drumming

Mon., Thu. 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pickleball (in the Theater)

Tue., Thu., Sat. 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

Tue., Fri. 9:00 am – 10:00 am

 

Senior Tai Chi

Tue. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Let’s Get Quizical

Trivia Contests on select Tuesdays
usually at 6:00 p.m. Click here to see upcoming trivia dates and sign up.

COA Bingo

Wed. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior Coffee & Donuts

Fri. 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Summer Yoga Disk 1

Monday, Friday 9:30 am – 10:30 am

 

 

Production Services

Need audio production services?  We have multi-track digital recording capability in our theater (with its expert-designed acoustics great for musical performances) and studio production facilities at WVBI that are great for voice-over work, recording narration, or editing material for your project.  You’ll need to contact us in advance to check on availability and get pricing.

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Opening Times

Current Schedule

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat. 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun. Closed

Upcoming Holiday Closings

Labor Day September 1, 2025 September 2, 2025
Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2025
Christmas Eve December 24, 2025
Christmas December 25, 2025
New Year's Eve December 31, 2025
New Year's Day January 1, 2026

 

A satellite view of the BIC Center's location on Paradise Bay.

Here's where you'll find us

26215 Main Street, P.O. Box 494 Beaver Island, MI 49782

Get in touch. Questions? Give us a call at 231-448-2022, stop in or send us an email at info@biccenter.org. You can also contact Paul Cole, Managing Director, at Paul.Cole@biccenter.org.

Send us something. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 494, Beaver Island, MI 49782. For UPS and FedEx use 26215 Main Street, Beaver Island, MI 49782. Need to fax us? 231-448-2103.

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