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. …

"Loads of Love": Please drop off new hygiene & laundry products at the library’s main desk from now until Dec. 20, or reach out directly to the Women’s Resource Center (wrcnm.org). "Loads of Love" is a program which supports the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) Safe Home. The Safe Home is operated 24/7 & provides a secure, caring & supportive place for survivors of domestic abuse & sexual …

Friends of IPL Holiday Mitten Tree: Donate new or hand-made mittens, scarves, socks & hats to The Friends Holiday Mitten Tree through Jan. 6. The items will be donated to local schools. 231-276-6767.

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.

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 …

Free Holiday Movie for Lifelong Learners: Featuring "A Christmas Story.” Register in advance.

December Recess of Giving: CANCELED: Traverse Ticker's after-work happy hour for adults. Enjoy Michael P's pizza, In It To Win It protein balls, veggies & hummus, fruit, & cookies, Glen Light beer, red & white wine, & NA options from Audacia Elixirs. Mandy & Marlee Mobile Bars will be serving up drinks & hosting a photo booth for event guests. Prizes include a $500 gift card to The Boathouse, & $140 & …

Let's Talk About Housing: Benzie County: Housing North & Flywheel Community Development Services will share policies tailored to the area, highlighting complexities of housing & the need for thoughtful, customized solutions. RSVP: tracy@housingnorth.org.

NWS: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: This two-time Newbery Honor winning & #1 New York Times bestselling author will present her middle school mega-award winning novel, "Fighting Words." Guest host will be Beth Milligan. Presented by the National Writers Series & the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center. Doors open at 6pm with live music, a cash bar & cookies.