National Cherry Festival: Today includes the Meijer Festival of Races, Pickleball Tournament, Ultimate Air Dogs, DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade, The Accidentals & Joshua Davis, Festival Finale Fireworks & much more.
Greatest Fourth in the North: Today includes a Pancake Breakfast, Kids Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Foam Party, A2 Magic Show, Pie Eating Contest, Animal Magic, live music with Delilah DeWylde & Seth Bernard, fireworks & much more.
Manistee National Forest Festival: Today includes the Manistee Firecracker 5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run, Manistee Arts & Crafts Show, The Little Big Shots Talent Show, 28th Annual Little River Band Powwow, Summer Sun Sets w/ i.am.james., & much more.
Cadillac Freedom Festival 5K: This fun 5K follows Lake St. & benefits the Victim Services Unit. $15 for under 17 & $25 for all others.
"Members Create" Returns: An exhibition showcasing GAAC members' talent opens in the Main Gallery with a reception on June 7 from 5-8pm. The exhibit features the work of 41 current members, in an array of work: 2D + 3D media including: clay, collage, fiber, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, & more. The evening is rounded out with a performance by the Fivemind Reeds Quintet from 7-8pm on the ...
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.
Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian's collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours.
Petoskey Antiques Show: Featuring 120 dealers from nine states.
Auras of Travel: Paintings by Dorothy McGrath Grossman: Dorothy's work immerses the viewer in the tranquility of rolling hills & expansive skies. An Opening Reception will be held on Sat., June 15 from 3-5pm.
Finding the Light: Photography & Glass: An invitational exhibit combining fine art photography with luminous art glass. Michigan artists will be featured as you explore the interplay of light & shadow & how they affect both mediums in different ways.
Horizons: Landscapes & Figures by Robert & Susan Perrish: Works by Michigan-based painters Robert & Susan Perrish. Open Tues. through Sat. from 10am-5pm.
Landscapes in Black & White and Abstracts in Color - Extended!: An exhibit from photographer Gary Dardas & abstract painter Margie McKinley.
Loon Days:
Made in Cheboygan Craft Show: Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists.
Michigan: An American Portrait: This exhibit reenvisions the PBS documentary film of the same name as a dynamic art & culture exhibition. Open Tues. through Sat. from 10am-5pm.
OAC Annual Summer Member Show: This show opens with a reception on Fri., June 21 from 5-7pm. An artist talk will take place on Fri., July 25 from 4-6pm. The exhibit runs through July 26. A wide variety of artistic styles, media & techniques will be showcased, highlighting the talents of Oliver Art Center members. Open M-F, 10am-4pm & Sun., noon-4pm.
Open Studio, Petoskey: Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. New projects are offered each week.
Summer's Palette Magic Thursday Artist Annual Show & Reception: Runs July 1 - Aug. 31. Featuring over 100 original paintings. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. Join the opening reception on July 16 from 5-7pm for a "Picnic of ART" featuring $100 cash paintings by all artists plus other cash specials. Featured artists are Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpausch, Rita Harrington, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Marilyn Rebant, Dorothy Ruble, Stephanie Schlatter, Laura ...
Unique Art of Antrim County Outdoor Art Exhibit: Featuring 12 local artists’ works on display. After the exhibit the artwork will be auctioned off, & these funds will help fund future public art exhibitions in Downtown Bellaire. Runs June 1 - Oct. 31.
Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up: Join every first Saturday to practice your Spanish language skills in a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome.
Boyne Thunder July Exhibit: "All Things Watercraft": This exhibit will showcase artists of different mediums' artwork inspired by Boyne Thunder. The goal is to have as many renditions as possible of travel on the water. This can include kayaks, sailboats, jet skis, canoes, & anything in-between.
Hard Edges, Vibrant Colors: Op Art from the Permanent Collection: Runs through Sept. 1. A subfield within the growing genre of Geometric Abstraction, Op Art often explores the interplay between geometry, tonal variations, & sharp, defined bands of color, all of which rely upon the viewer's perceptions. "Hard Edges, Vibrant Colors" offers over a dozen works from the Dennos Museum Center's permanent art collection. Check web site for hours.
Louise Jones: "10,000 Flowers": This exhibit showcases new works by Jones drawing inspiration from still life & landscape traditions such as Trompe-l'œil (the illusion of three dimensional space), Vanitas (themes of mortality), scientific botanical illustration, & cityscapes. Best known for her floral murals, her new works on canvas mark a departure, delving further into our relationships with the natural world, seasons, & death. Also on display is Jones' "50 State ...
Michigan Water Color Society 77th Annual Exhibit: Runs through Sept. 1. This year's exhibit was juried by award-winning artist, instructor & juror Stan Kurth. Michigan Water Color Society received 193 submissions from 105 different artists, with 55 being chosen for inclusion. The 30 pieces chosen by the juror to receive awards will later become a Travel Show to be on display at different locations across the state. Check web site for hours.
Northern Views: Edward Duff Solo Exhibit. This exhibit runs from July 5 - Aug. 3, with an Opening Reception on July 20 from 6-8pm. Northern Views is born out of the artist's love for the natural beauty found in the surroundings of northern Michigan. This body of work is comprised of 9 new oil paintings.
Paint Grand Traverse 2024 - Extended Exhibit: Experience the beauty & diversity of the Grand Traverse region through the eyes of 31 talented artists from across the country. This showcase features a collection of plein air artworks created during the 2024 week-long plein air event, Paint Grand Traverse. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC hours.
Solo E Tutti: A Celebration of Community: Inspired by the musical phrases "Solo e Tutti," which translates to "alone" & "everyone," this collection of works offers a new take on the concept of community, reflecting the diversity of backgrounds that make up the students at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Runs through Sept. 1. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays.
Summer Salon: The fifth annual salon-style art sale showcasing regionally inspired work from more than 40 local & area fine artists. Runs June 28 - Aug. 31. The Summer Salon Open House will be held on Fri., July 12 from 5-7pm, along with the Paint Out Event (July 11-12) & Wet Paint Sale & Reception.
Genesee Valley Concert Band: Featuring a wide variety of music including patriotic numbers to celebrate the 4th of July.
"The Comedy of Errors," Interlochen Shakespeare Festival: Celebrate William Shakespeare’s imagination with a contemporary twist. Reserve your seat for a classic production with slapstick comedy, clever puns, & witty wordplay.
Jo Dee Messina: Kicking off her career with "Heads Carolina, Tails California," Jo Dee Messina then posted nine No. 1 hits & sixteen Top 40 songs & was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, & GRAMMY Awards. She became the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.
Midwest Comedy Club: Stand-up + music + improv. Special guests include Austin Robertson & Becky Thompson. Robertson is the co-founder of Midwest Comedy Tour, a writer for Blaze TV's "Normal World," & 2018's 2nd place finalist in the "Funniest Person in Ohio" competition. Thompson, co-founder of Midwest Comedy Tour, was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Ohio Competition & has been published in The Belladonna, a satirical comedy ...
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series: Featuring Live Fire - 126th Army Band.
Revisiting Creedence: Dan McGuinness & Kurt Griffey toured the world performing with original Creedence Clearwater Revival members & Rock & Roll Hall of Famers in Creedence Clearwater Revisited for ten years. Now they've been passed the torch continuing & celebrate CCR's musical legacy, live in concert as Revisiting Creedence.
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