International Sculpture Day/Free Admission Day: Celebrate public art & sculpture around the world. Explore the Art Park's 50 monumental contemporary sculptures.
Wood Memorial Trout Run: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile: 1 Mile: 8:30am; 5K & 10K: 9am.
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 ...
NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter - Spring Flowers Hike: Carpool from Family Fare at Chums Corners at 9am.
TART Trails' Ambassador Training: The Volunteer Ambassador Program is a group of core volunteers who promote the safe, responsible & enjoyable use of the TART Trail system. Join for spring training to learn how to become an ambassador. Optional walk along the Boardman Lake Loop Trail after the training.
"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.
10th Annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week: April 26 - May 4. Participating restaurants & tasting rooms will roll out prix-fixe menus designed to showcase the finest flavors Glen Lake has to offer. Featuring an array of dining options to choose from, including exclusive breakfast & lunch specials.
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.
Examining Earth Day Hike: Join docents at one of the Conservancy’s newest Natural Areas as you walk the trail through woods & fields, discussing the many ways in which Earth Day & the environmental movement have manifested conservation values in your lives.
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 ...
Open Studio, Petoskey: Drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered each week.
Youth Art Show, Petoskey (Date Change): Original works of art by young artists in grades K-12. An opening reception will be held on Tues., March 19 from 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs through May 3. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm.
Hot Shower & Hot Meal: Minor health screenings are available. Shower goods are supplied. Haircuts are available by a professional sylist. Pickup times & location at Cadillac Wexford Public Library. Register: 231-779-1888.
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.
Bugs & Blooms - Lauren Everett Finn and Michelle Tock York: Featuring the work of two local artists: Lauren Everett Finn - paint & clay; & found object sculptures of Michelle Tock York. The opening reception will be held on April 5 from 6-8pm. The show runs from April 5-May 3.
Friends of the Cadillac Library Used Book Sale:
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.
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.
Chili Cookoff: The Leelanau County Parkinson's Warriors are hosting a chili cookoff benefiting The Michigan Parkinson Foundation.
"United By Verse": Writers & visual artists inspire each other. This exhibit unites these collaborations. Featuring 35 pieces by 28 artists who have merged these two art forms. Opening Reception is Sun., March 24 from 12:30-4:30pm. Exhibit runs through May 4. Gallery hours are Friday through Monday from 12:30-4:30pm.
Author Event: Featuring Heather Shumaker with her book "Saving Arcadia."
Beach Cleanup: The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is hosting a volunteer beach cleanup. Through a partnership with the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup & funding & support provided by Midwest retailer Meijer, The Watershed Center will deploy a robotic litter prevention device called a BeBot to compliment volunteer beach cleanup efforts. Please bring your own buckets.
Author Talk with Erin Bartels: Ms. Bartels will talk about her Michigan Notable Book, "Everything is Just Beginning," & she will bring her guitar. Ms. Bartels is an award-winning author who writes character-driven fiction for curious people.
"Botanic": This exhibition takes a collective look at our intimate relationship to the plant kingdom. Driven by our community of collaborators & artists, this 'living' exhibition will grow with additional artwork, installations, plants & observations added until the exhibition closes on May 5. It opens on March 8 from 5-9pm. Dress up in your favorite botanical wear, bring a plant to share at the plant swap (inside the ...
CTAC School of Ballet's First Annual Screendance Festival: See what the Video Crew has recently created & learn how screendance continues to grow within the School of Ballet. This year's festival includes a lecture demonstration about the process of editing screendance, detailing what goes on behind the scenes to create the final product.
"The Smell of Money": A David vs Goliath tale of one woman's battle against one of the world's largest pork companies to reclaim her right to clean air, clean water and to protect her beloved community. Featuring a guest panel discussion led by Carrie La Seur from FLOW after the film.
Grammy ® nominated Cellist Hans Christian: Grammy nominated Cellist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Producer Hans Christian uses the cello in combination with live looping & various ethnic string instruments.
Summit City Dance: Refreshments available. 231-577-8076.
Blooming with Song!: A Season of Joy, Growth & Harmony. Presented by Northern Michigan Chorale. 231-439-2610.
Bubbling Up: Leelanau Clean Water is hosting another storytelling event/fundraiser: Bubbling Up. Emcee Taylor Moore will invite 6 storytellers to the stage to share a tale of water.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical: Presented by Leland Public School & The Verdier Circle of Friends. The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand & change her own destiny.
Let There Be Rock & Rocket Queen: Enjoy Michigan's tribute to early ACDC, Let There Be Rock, & Michigan's female fronted Guns N' Roses tribute, Rocket Queen. For ages 18+.
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