TC Tournament of Champions: Silver Oak Jumper Tournament: Runs Sept. 4-8. Culminates in the $120,000 Agero 3* Grand Prix on Sept. 8.
“And there’s the humor of it!” Shakespeare and the Four Humors: This traveling exhibit explores the relationship between William Shakespeare’s literary genius & the ancient theory of the four bodily humors — blood, yellow bile, black bile, & phlegm — & their profound influence on the author's works & character development. Runs through Sept. 27. Hours are Mon. through Thurs., 8am-7pm; & Fri., 8am-5pm.
Clean Waters Challenge: Healing the Bear!: Join the Watershed Council to help preserve the beauty & health of the Bear River. For more info & to register, visit the web site.
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.
Spare Key Wine Run 5K: Enjoy the amazing scenery & landscape of Spare Key Winery.
TC Music Booster Used Instrument Sale: If you have an instrument to sell, drop it off between 9-11am. Appraisers will be available to help determine the value of your instrument. Return between 2-3pm to pick up your check or unsold instrument. TC Music Boosters keeps 15% of all sales to fund student scholarships & music classroom mini-grants. If you would like to buy an instrument, shop from noon-2pm. TCAPS music teachers & ...
A Full Circle: Summer Up North, Paintings by The Kitchen Painters & Photographs by the Crooked Tree Photographic Society:
Artist Katie Lowran: Solo Exhibition “Wild Things": Runs Aug. 30 - Oct. 31. This exhibition celebrates the untamed beauty of the natural world, bringing together a vibrant collection of artworks featuring animals, flowers, & people. An opening reception will be held on Thurs., Sept. 12 from 5:30-7:30pm Meet & mingle with the artist. Music by pianist David Chown.
Hooked: The Art of Fishing: Aug. 30 - Oct. 4. Original artwork & historical ephemera exploring northern Michigan's deep fishing roots.
Open Studio, Petoskey: Drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered weekly.
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.
Under Summer Stars: This Kristen Egan exhibit features masks & totems that are an alchemy of carved gourds, clay & natural materials such as twigs & wood found in her woodland studio. Runs Aug. 9 - Sept. 7.
A Celebration of Democracy: Enjoy this festival filled with opportunities to connect with local organizations & elected leaders dedicated to making Grand Traverse & Leelanau counties even better places to live. Hear speakers including State Representatives John Roth & Betsy Coffia, Leelanau County Clerk Michelle Crocker, & Christina Schlitt of League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area. Connect with local non-profits focused on clean water, housing, mental health, community ...
Eileen Kelly Retrospective: Eileen Kelly turns 95 this month, & Love Farm is hosting a retrospective of her paintings from the last 70 years. Over 100 original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & iconography will be shown. Some select originals & numbered prints will be available for purchase. Runs through Sept. 21.
Shrines + Altars: Runs Aug. 16 - Oct. 24. This exhibit is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? Opens Aug. 16 with a 5-8pm reception. GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm.
Book Signing: Bob Otwell will sign his book "The Real Two Hearted: Life, Love, and Lore Along Michigan's Most Iconic River."
Volunteer Days at OTP: Go to Old Town Playhouse's Volunteer Days' open house on Sept. 6, 6-7:30pm or Sept. 7, 1-2:30pm to find out how you can be involved in theatre: Onstage, backstage, or in the house! Specialists will be available to answer questions & help you find your place.
5 Year Party: Celebrate 5 years in the new building. Bring a picnic, & enjoy a complimentary cherry sundae & music by Barbara Jordan. Decorate a wood bookmark.
Bluegrass by the Bay: Today includes Bluegrass Jam in the Park (Pennsylvania Park) at 7:30pm, & An Evening with the Del McCoury Band at Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor at 7:30pm.
Copland: Clarinet Concerto & Hoedown: Presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Musical echoes of an American summer. Featuring Jeanmarie Riccobono, clarinet.
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