Coffee & Conversation: Connect with chamber staff & other members of the local business community.
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit: Artists of all disciplines, arts & cultural organizations, creative entrepreneurs, & community builders will gather to further the arts. The theme for the day is The Power in Our Partnerships. Panels, keynotes, & hands-on breakout sessions will feature more than 25 state, regional & local speakers, including representatives from Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance, Traverse Connect, Michigan Music Association, Americans ...
By Hand Project: This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; & a demonstration of what human hands can make. It runs through May 30 & offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, & literary arts. On May 4 at 1pm the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial ...
Native Plants: Painted + Stitched Canvases by Dana Falconberry: Runs May 3 - Aug. 29. Falconberry, a musician, printmaker, painter & more, has been creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery with machine chain stitch embroidery. She uses this hybrid method of creation to continue her exploration & interpretation of native plants local to northern Michigan. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm.
"Bloom" Art Exhibit: An exhibit of spring & summer gardens, orchards & area farmsteads. The paintings are by local oil painter Wendy McWhorter. Opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Meet the artist. A portion of the sales benefit The Botanic Garden.
Emerging Artists 2024: A Collection of NCMC Student Works: Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm.
Generations Exhibition - Father Daughter Works of Art: Enjoy an exhibit that features large-scale paintings from a father & daughter duo – TC native Mitchell Truemner & Midland resident Katie Truemner Bruessow. This father & daughter bring two different styles. Their part II series will exhibit paintings inspired by Michigan's landscapes. An opening reception will be held on Thurs., May 2 from 5:30-7:30pm. The exhibit runs through June 29.
Oliver Art Center Regional Student Art Exhibition: Runs April 12 - May 10. More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. The artwork will be juried by artist Nik Burkhart. Certificates of Excellence & awards, including scholarships to the University of Olivet, will be presented during the Opening Reception on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm. Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday ...
Peepers Program: Fish Friends: An adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old of all experience levels with the natural world. Enjoy stories, crafts, music, & discovery activities. Dive into the underwater realm of fish & other aquatic life. Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Register.
Storytime with Miss Diane: Join each Tues. for stories, crafts & snacks.
Kid's Craft Lab: Fairy Houses: Make a great fairy house with a little imagination, paint, stickers, beads & gems.
Preschool Story Time: Preschoolers of all ages are invited to join for stories, songs & active fun.
AGRICULTURA - TC: An open call juried exhibit with agriculture-inspired artwork by 40 artists. Runs April 26 - May 25. Join the artists in celebration at the opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm.
Barbara Reich Exhibit: An exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27.
Frankfort-Elberta Restaurant Week: Specials at Frankfort & Elberta restaurants all week.
Michigan Water Color Society Signature Exhibition: Runs April 19 - May 18, with an opening reception on Fri., April 19 from 5-7pm. This Signature Exhibition will spotlight 40 watercolor artists from all regions of Michigan, including 19 Great Lakes Fellows & 21 Signature status members of the Michigan Water Color Society. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm.
Paul Welch: 90 Works, 90 Years: 2024 marks the 90th birthday of artist & retired NMC faculty member Paul Welch. This retrospective of his work, including several newer pieces created during the isolation of the pandemic, will be on view in the museum’s sculpture court. A reception will be held on Fri., May 17 at 5pm. Exhibit runs through May 26. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.
Petoskey's Spring Restaurant Week: May 3-12. Participating restaurants in & around Petoskey will be setting their own menus & deals.
Spiritual Readings & Guidance with Julie Chai: Enjoy a Clairvoyant Reading, Aura Healing, Oracle Card, or Past Life Reading, in alignment with your highest good & the purpose of your soul. Call 941-5805 to schedule or drop in.
Tech Tuesday: Bring in your devices &/or technology questions & Gabe will help.
Trading Places: An exchange of artwork between Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) Members & Crooked Tree Arts Center Guild Members. This will be an exhibit of ACA artwork only. Runs April 19 - May 25. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Gallery hours are Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm.
Traverse Area Camera Club 2023: Award Winners - TC: The Traverse Area Camera Club is a group of beginner to professional-level photographers who all have the same love of cameras & photography. Each year, group members critique & select top examples of photography in different skill categories. Runs April 26 - May 25.
"All Things Spring Exhibit": Featuring the photography of Winnie & Bill Johnston. In addition, local artists have chosen one or two of the Johnston's photographs to recreate in a medium & perspective of their choice. Their artwork will also be on display. Runs through May 30. Open Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm.
Free Open Studio Tuesdays: Bring your paints, fiber arts, written arts, sculpting, jewelry, cards, drawing, or other portable mediums. Create & share.
Storytime Adventures: Featuring "Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell.
Tech Tuesday: Digital Photography: Learn tips & tricks for using your digital camera.
Mother-Daughter Ride: Join Norte for a laidback bike ride for mothers & daughters. This will be a 3-4 mile ride, based on group speed. There will also be pizza.
Quick Draw: Opening Reception: May 3, 6-9pm. Exhibit continues in the Gallery through May 12. This show features hundreds of sketches from two years of work by the Figure Drawing Studio artists. Local models volunteer to sit for portraits & full figure sketches. Seasonal hours. Check web site.
Antrim Writers Series: Join author Brittany Cavallaro for a reading of her young adult novel, "A Study in Charlotte." She will also sign copies of her book. Must register.
Auditions for "Bus Stop": Auditions will be held by the Glen Arbor Players in a reader's theater format for "Bus Stop." Roles for five men & 3 women. Set in a diner west of Kansas City, the drama centers on the interactions of eight characters brought together during a lengthy bus layover in a freak snowstorm. Call 231-409-4421 for info or a digital script.
Grand Traverse Ice Yacht Club Meeting: For those interested in ice boating. Social hour at 6pm; meeting at 7pm. Held the first Tues. of each month.
Grand Traverse Kennel Club Monthly Meeting: Public welcome.
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