"Reflections in Water": A small exhibit of colored pencil drawings depicting a vital life force by Judith Shepelak. Runs Jan. 6 - April 24. Shepelak captures the dynamic, changing, & diverse faces of water as she has encountered it during travels locally & throughout the United States & Canada. The GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & noon-4pm on Sat.

"The Sky Is Always There": This juried exhibit opens Jan. 10 with a reception, 5-8pm in the gallery. "The Sky Is Always There" is an exhibition that moves beyond direct representation, beyond portraits of puffy clouds. Applicants were asked to consider the sky from its atmospheric characteristic to its mythic history. Runs through March 20. The GAAC is open during the week, 9am-3pm, & on Sat., noon-4pm.

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.

"She: Honoring Women in Art": Enjoy this exhibition highlighting what it means to be a woman & an artist in today's world. It focuses on aspects of positivity, strength, resiliency & creativity & highlights the artists' ingenuity & ability to build community, generate support, creatively problem-solve & create & sustain life & beauty. There will be an opening reception on Fri., Feb. 21 from 5-7pm. An artist talk will take place …

Piece Work: An Exhibition of Contemporary Gee's Bend Quilts: Runs Feb. 14 - March 22 in observation of Black History Month. The unique handstitched quilts are from a collection on loan from area resident Patricia Reich, who inherited them from her mother Jan Dolland, who was an advocate for the Quilters of Gee's Bend in Boykin, Alabama. Oliver Art Center is open Tues. - Sat., 10am-4pm, & Sun., noon-4pm.

15th Annual Traverse City Restaurant Week: Feb. 23 - March 1. Eateries across TC & Grand Traverse County will offer special multiple-course prix fixe menus priced at $25, $35, or $45 per person. For a list of participating restaurants, & to download your passport dining guide, visit the web site.

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.

Harbor Springs Restaurant Week: Feb. 21 - March 2. Indulge in specially curated menus from local restaurants. Enjoy creative culinary offerings & exclusive deals.

David Wild: Ice Shanties of Portage Lake: Runs through March 9. Hours: Weds. through Sun., noon-3pm.

Members' Open Studio, TC: For CTAC members only. Bring your art supplies & drop in anytime during the scheduled Open Studio hours for creative time with other members.

Papercrafting Junk Journals: Welcome to the world of Junk Journals - where materials that would otherwise go in the recycling bin are repurposed. Basic materials provided. Space is limited so registration is requested.