"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 ...
Friends of the Cadillac Library Used Book Sale:
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.
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.
Bay View’s Blind Lyricist: The Songs of J. Will Callahan: Noted historian Mary Jane Doerr will explore the life & career of blind Tin Pan Alley lyricist J. Will Callahan, who built a cottage on Forest Avenue in Bay View in 1909. His song, "Smiles," written in 1917, sold 5 million copies of sheet music during the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic & World War I. He published 300 songs during his time in Bay View.
Cadillac Festival of the Arts: Showcasing fine artists, artisans, food vendors & local music.
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.
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.
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.
Children's Summer Program Presents Magician Cameron Zvara: Comedy magician Cameron Zvara delivers high energy, funny, mind-blowing magic!
Kids Craft Lab: Drop-In Art:
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.
Clay in Space: Runs July 12 - Aug. 23. A juried exhibition of contemporary clay & ceramic artwork. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC's hours.
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.
New Vistas: Emerging Northern Michigan Painters & Printmakers: A curated exhibition by Rufus Snoddy & Glenn Wolff. Featuring a collection of artworks made by emerging young artists in the greater Grand Traverse area. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC 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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park: Featuring Eliza Thorp. Bring a lunch & lawn chair or picnic blanket.
"Shrek The Musical Jr.": Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. Presented by the Summer Performing Arts Camp.
Tour de TART: Riders of all ages & ability are invited to hit the TART & Leelanau Trails for an evening ride that begins in TC & ends at North Park in the Village of Suttons Bay. Participants may begin anytime between 4-6:30pm from Darrow Park, TC. Riders will enjoy two food stops along the 17-mile ride, a bayside meal at North Park in Suttons Bay, a cash bar ...
Artist Reception: Forest Bathing: Celebrate original local art that evokes the feeling of retreating into nature to reconnect with our truest selves. Enjoy an artist demonstration in soft pastel painting by local artist & Tinker Studio instructor, Mary Kay Burbee.
Late Night Friday: In the GAAC's Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay & more. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted & chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, is on view in the Lobby Gallery.
"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court": Hank Morgan, a teenager who works on his school’s stage crew, is knocked out by a co-worker & finds himself transported back to the days of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere & the Knights and Ladies of the Round Table. Performed by the Theatre Explorers one-week campers.
Lavender Goes Pink! with Starfarm: An evening filled with live music, themed beverages, specialty cookies, picnicking, & a silent auction to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Starfarm brings you an awesome collection of '80s songs.
PAIRINGs - Alcohol Ink Works by Kimberly Erickson & Penny Gabor: Opening Reception runs from 6-8pm on Fri., July 19. The paintings are known for their bright & colorful elements. Each artist brings her fresh approach, but both are inspired by their love of nature. Runs through Aug. 17. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm.
"A Free and Independent State:": Leelanau County and its Connection to the American Revolution and the Struggle for Freedom and Equality in Early America. A Lecture with Dr. Anna-Lisa Cox, M.Phil., Ph.D. Non-Resident Fellow: The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research Harvard University. Hosted by the Leelanau Historical Society & Leland Township Public Library. Register.
Friday Night Music in the Park: Featuring Keith Scott.
Downtown Gaylord Summer Concert Series: Featuring The Marsupials.
East Jordan Music in the Park: Featuring RPM.
Sounds of Summer: Enjoy acoustic neo-soul with Abigail Stauffer.
Summer Sounds Concert: The Shouting Bones: Enjoy this indie-rock couple: Eric & Holly Jaqua. Eric comprises one-half of The Pistil Whips & several other previous bands including Hipps and Ricco. Holly has performed as a soloist & with another previous project that she dubbed Piss Baby. They describe themselves & their most recent album as an acoustic spaghetti Western romance.
Troubled Water Film Screening - Frankfort: Join the Groundwork Center, For Love of Water, and Oil & Water Don't Mix for the Great Lakes adventure-conservation documentary "Troubled Water." The film screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with actor & filmmaker William Wright, & staff of the host organizations. "Troubled Water" chronicles Wright & Chris Yahanda, two Michiganders & life-long best friends, embarking on an epic 36-day, 425-mile journey on standup ...
Music in Mackinaw: Enjoy pop & country with Melissa & Jake.
Movies in the Park at Dark: Featuring "Brother Bear." Movies begin at dark.
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