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.

"Brightly Colored, Tightly Wound": This exhibition explores how traditional crafting techniques are being reimagined to push the boundaries of art & design through bold textures, vibrant colors, & unexpected materials. Featuring: Stacey Campbell, Heather Mecali, Victoria Marcetti, Jasmine Petrie, & Kayla Powers.  

2024 Festival of Trains: Modern & antique trains travel around tracks, tended by engineers from the Northern Michigan Railroad Club (NMRRC). Runs Dec. 21-31 with the NMRRC hosting their annual swap meet as part of the event on Saturdays & Sundays. Santa will visit on the first day of the Festival - Dec. 21 from 1-3pm! Hours for the Festival are Mon. through Sat. from 10am-6pm; Sun. from 1-4pm; with …

ARTventure: OAC Annual Winter Member Exhibition: An opening reception will be held on Fri., Dec. 6 from 5-7pm. The show will run through January 3. It will showcase the work of more than 100 area artists, all members of OAC. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, fiber, photography, wood & more will be on display. OAC is open Tues.-Sat. from 10am-4pm, & Sun. from noon-4pm. OAC will be closed on Dec. 24-25 & Jan. …

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.

Health & Wellness: Be Healthy, Be Active Family Cooking Class: Learn how to create delicious, fresh, scratch-made meals that are easy to prepare & won't break the bank. Registration required: 231-276-6767.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom: Learn cooking tips & techniques, discover global cuisine & spices, build your personal cooking skills & menu repertoire, & sample delicious eats! Free. 231-263-5484.  

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 …

"Christmas in the Village Arts Building": A Special Holiday Art Exhibit. Runs Dec. 6 - Jan. 4. Open Tues. through Sat., noon-4pm. Closed Dec. 24-25 & Jan. 1.

Winter Family Fun Day: Games, activities, crafts, & pizza. 231-276-6767.

Michigan Rattlers: SOLD OUT: These lifelong friends & Michigan natives perform their "heavy-hearted" folk rock. Their newest record, "Waving From A Sea," portrays aging & finding a place in the world.

A Comedy Show: The Prodigal Son Returns: Catch Brian, along with some of Michigan's funniest local comedians, as they bring their unique stories & hilarious ideas to the stage.

Freshwater Concerts Presents Two Nights of the Blues: Tonight features the Thornetta Davis Band at 8pm, and the Larry McCray Band on Sun., Dec. 29 at 8pm. $45 tickets for each show. 231-582-2588.