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.

Small Works Holiday Exhibition + Grateful Gathering: The 2024 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices; $150 or less. It runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 19 & features more than 100 works of art. There is a preview week, Nov. 1-7, for leisurely online or in-gallery perusal of the exhibition. Small Works objects will be ready for acquisition during …

Wild Things: This exhibit is an homage to the natural world, & the creatures in it, as expressed in the collages by Benzie County artist Claudia Keglovitz. It runs through Dec. 19. Almost every aspect & element of Claudia's compositions are created from recycled, reused, & found materials. See web site for hours.

"Ghost Stories": This exhibit invites the viewer to consider the nature of a memory, storytelling, & its relationship to the human experience. Featuring Ronna Alexander, Nik Burkhart, Nancy Adams Nash, Egan Franks Holzhausen, TJ Schwartz, & Ann Willey. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Nov. 15 from 4-5:30pm.

"Just Great Art": This art exhibit features work by local plein air artists Sue Bowerman, Kurt Bullock, Jeanette Dyer, Lori Feldpausch, Rita Harrington, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrokovitz & Marilyn Rebant. A special reception will be held on Nov. 6 from 5-7pm with a demonstration by Lori Feldpausch showing what it takes to bring a work of art from "Plein Air to Studio." The exhibit runs through Dec. 20. …

"Resonance and Rhythm": This exhibit opens with a free reception on Fri., Oct. 25 from 5-7pm, & continues through Nov. 30. It highlights the work of four Michigan artists & focuses on the interplay of the abstract & organic as showcased in the whimsical & sculptural wood furniture of John DeHoog & the mixed media abstract paintings of Christy DeHoog Johnson. Michelle Krievins-Newman’s layered, color field paintings create a …

Transfiguration: The Art of Upcycling: Trash to treasure! Transfiguration, an exhibition showcasing artists who breathe new life into the discarded. Featuring surprising & detailed works of art made from everyday objects most of us wouldn't give a second glance. Runs through Nov. 8. Check web site for hours.

"NOMADS": A Fran De Anda exhibit. His work touches upon themes related to the human condition which he ties to ancient myths & archetypes. Concepts such as transformation, death, alchemy, the sacred, & the profane are explored through his paintings. Runs Oct. 11 - Nov. 10.

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists: In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting known as the Woodland School of Art. Early members of this prolific art community included Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Sam Ash, Jackson Beardy, and Daphne Odjig. Perhaps the best-known of the group is Norval Morrisseau, who is often referred to as the Father of the Woodland …

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection: An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, and ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Runs Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 28, 2025. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays.

Researching Digital Newspapers Workshop: Join staff from the Leelanau Historical Society for a free workshop to learn about Leelanau's historical newspapers & Central Michigan University's Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. Please bring your laptop or tablet. Register: LeelanauHistory.org/Events.

November Recess: Traverse Ticker's after-work happy hour for adults. Enjoy beverages from Short's Brewing Company & Leelanau Cellars, catered subs from Jimmy John's, & socializing in the Action Water Sports showroom. You will be entered into a drawing to win prizes, including a $200 downtown Traverse City holiday shopping spree & a $100 downtown TC holiday shopping spree. Sponsored by West Shore Bank.

Opening Reception: "Just Great Art": There will be reception only specials. The art exhibit runs from Nov. 1 - Dec. 20, M-F, during open hours & events. A portion of all sales benefits The City Opera House. There will also be a Holiday Reception on Thurs., Dec. 5, from 5-9pm during Ladies Night in downtown TC.

Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Expo: Featuring 50 area businesses & organizations participating, including 9 restaurants who will be offering a Taste of Petoskey. Bring your business cards for a chance to win prizes. The entrance fee includes hors d’oeuvres provided by Nub’s Nob in addition to the samples provided by the area restaurants taking part in the event.

Bad Treaties & Broken Promises: TC author Bob Downes will speak on Bad Treaties and Broken Promises in a slide talk based on his new nonfiction history, "Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands."

French Language Discussion Group: Practice your French language skills. Join every first Weds. for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome.