Earlier than the Bird: Special offers for those shopping in their pajamas.

Brother Dan's Handmade Holiday Craft Show: Local vendors offer handmade items for sale. Admission is $2 or a non-perishable food item. Benefits Brother Dan's Food Pantry.

Mancelona Community Craft Show: Proceeds from the event will benefit Pathway Community Church's youth camp programs.

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 …

Torch Area Artisans Guild Art & Craft Fair: Arts & crafts for sale by local artisans. A quilt made by TAAG members will be raffled off. There will also be a bake sale & lunch will be available, as well as periodic door prizes. No entry charge.

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 …

Beading Workshop: Join jeweler Holly Lang for this session on making your own jewelry. Learn various beading methods & create a bracelet to take home with you. All materials will be provided.

Family Drop-In Art: Giant Snowflakes: Stop by for this do-it-yourself art activity.

Merry Marketplace 2024 - Artist Pop-Up: A juried selection of artists featured in the Carnegie Galleries.

Open Studio, Petoskey: Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family.

Saturday Book Showdown: A new twist on storytime! A battle of two books. Two books will be read & only kids can decide who wins. For ages 3-7.

Winter Market: Runs Nov. 9 - Dec. 22. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local & regional artists & craftspeople. Gift items include ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, cards, wearable art, prints, paintings & photography. Oliver Art Center is open Tues. - Sat. from 10am-4pm & Sun. from noon-4pm. It is closed on Mondays & on Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Winter Market at OAC: Runs Nov. 9 - Dec. 22. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local & regional artists & craftspeople. The wide assortment of gift items includes ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, cards, wearable art, prints, paintings & photography. Oliver Art Center is open Tues. - Sat. from 10am-4pm & Sun. from noon-4pm. OAC is closed on Mondays & on Nov. 28-29.

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 …

Annual Small Works Show: Featuring over 200 small, original works of art made by over 65 artists. Runs Nov. 16 - Jan. 4. An open house will be held on Sat., Nov. 16 from noon-3pm.

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.

Strolling Lights Festival: To sponsor a tree the cost is $150 with a minimum of $100 per sponsored tree going to the Nicholas Wiesen Bentzien Musicianship Fund. Pre-lit trees will be placed on the grounds of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District by Nov. 18. Groups & families can choose a theme & must provide all decorations (tree, lights & stands will be provided). The sponsoring families/groups may then …

Anne-Marie Oomen & Linda Nemec Foster Book Signing: Oomen & Nemec's books include "The Lake Michigan Mermaid" & "The Lake Huron Mermaid."

Dancing Through the Holidays with Elf: Presented by the Great Lakes Dance Academy. This recital brings to life the heartwarming story of Buddy, a human raised among elves at the North Pole, who embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his true identity.

Lori Feldpausch Art Demo: TC oil painter Lori Feldpausch will develop her canvas & demonstrate how to paint a candle light scene - where to bring in more light, how to soften the scene. She welcomes your questions.

Traverse City Civil Air Patrol Open House: Try hands-on flight simulators & drones, aerospace activities for students of all ages.

Ken Ludwig’s "Lend Me a Soprano": Slamming doors, mistaken identity, a shirtless man & a little opera singing! It's 1934, & Lucille Wiley, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi. Elena arrives late, & it remains to be seen whether the mousy assistant Jo can save the day. *Contains adult situations & language.

Make a Gift, Jr: Craft supplies & volunteers will be available for kiddos & adults to make a few gifts this holiday season. There will be a combination of creative & explorative craft supplies as well as four crafts each kid can make to share & spread joy. 231-276-6767.

Downtown TC Light Parade, Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting: 3:30pm: Front St. closes. 5:30pm: Holiday music begins. 6pm: Tree Lighting with Santa at Cass & Front St. 6:30pm: Light Parade that will roll down Front St. from Franklin St. west to Union St. Post-parade until 9pm: Santa's House visits at City Center Plaza on the corner of State & Cass streets.

"A Christmas Carol": Presented by the Cadillac Footliters.

Dancing Through the Holidays with Elf: Presented by the Great Lakes Dance Academy. This recital brings to life the heartwarming story of Buddy, a human raised among elves at the North Pole, who embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his true identity.

Gopherwood Concerts Presents: C.A.R.Ma. Quartet: Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth & his C.A.R.Ma. Quartet offer American roots music, blues, folk, jazz & much more.

Rakish: A concert to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Michigan Chapter. Rakish is made up of violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin & guitarist Conor Hearn. Their shared background is in traditional Irish & Scottish music. Maura is two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion & a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition, wielding the technical range of an accomplished classical violinist & the deep sensitivity of a …

Seussical: TC Central Music Department presents their fall musical. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, Seussical is a wacky musical that tells a story of friendship, loyalty, & love. It runs from Nov. 15-24. The auditorium parking lot is closed. Allow extra time to walk from alternative parking lots. See web site for more info.

Swingbone Concert: Enjoy a fresh spin on jazz standards & blues grooves. This group covers ‘40’s big band swing & bebop-inspired jazz classics, drawing from the great American songbook.

Downtown Sound with Thornetta Davis: Enjoy "Detroit's Queen of the Blues." This musician has been wowing audiences for over 30 years. She has shared the stage with Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, & many others.

Ken Ludwig’s "Lend Me a Soprano": Slamming doors, mistaken identity, a shirtless man & a little opera singing! It's 1934, & Lucille Wiley, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi. Elena arrives late, & it remains to be seen whether the mousy assistant Jo can save the day. *Contains adult situations & language.

Good on Paper - Improv Show: Fast-paced comedy based entirely from audience suggestions. Menu & full bar available. Doors open at 7pm.