"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.

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.

'Up North' Lake & Cottage Show: Featuring a diverse mix of exhibitors representing construction, remodeling, kitchen & bath, interior design, furniture, floor covering, home services & much more.

Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition: Runs April 4-30. Hundreds of artworks in a wide variety of media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. Certificates of Excellence & awards, including scholarships to University of Olivet, & monetary awards from Blick Art Materials will be presented during the Opening Reception on Friday April 4, from 5-7pm.

Conservation Center Tour: Join for a tour of the buildings & grounds at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Preserve. This tour will include an inside look at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's new conservation hub & office space, including the McMullen Family Conservation Center, the Bob and Pauline Young Family Stewardship Workshop, & the native plant greenhouse & goat barn. Park in a designated spot …

Emerging Artists 2025: A Collection of NCMC Student Works: Each year, students in NCMC's art program exhibit their work. Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. An opening reception will be held on Sat., March 15 from 11am-1pm. The exhibit runs through April 5. Hours are Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm.

Friends of the Cadillac Library Spring Used Book Sale: Fundraiser for Friends of the Cadillac Library.

Mud Season Art Show: A celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, & the work of the Mud Club members. Runs April 4-13. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 4 at 4pm.

Open Studio, Petoskey: Free arts & crafts for the whole family. Today, special guest teacher, Arlo Krino, is offering a visual storytelling workshop, in connection to "Stories Told," a collection of programs supported by CTAC, the PDL, Great Lakes Center for he Arts, & The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book, designed to support reading & storytelling. 

Poets' Houses: This exhibit is a collaboration between ceramic artist Karen Antrim & pastelist Frank Galante. Featuring works that explore 2D & 3D compositional strategies, constructing a visual expression of the world that inspired some of the English language's most treasured poetry. Runs March 28 - April 26. Check web site for hours.

Walking: An exhibit about ambling, rambling, wending one's way. Paint, clay, woven & quilted fibers, mixed media, metal, etching, photography, & found object sculpture. Runs April 1 - May 29. An opening reception will be held on April 4 from 5-7pm. 

Youth Art Show 2025 - Petoskey: The Gilbert & Bonfield Galleries will be covered floor to ceiling with thousands of unique works of art created by area students artists. Runs March 11 - April 26. An opening reception will be held on March 15 from 11am-1pm. Awards will be selected during the first month of the exhibition & announced at the awards ceremony on Thurs., April 17 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are …

2025 Youth Art Exhibit, TC: Runs March 11 - April 5. Celebrating the work of K-12 art students & educators from throughout the Grand Traverse region. An opening reception & awards ceremony will be held in Cornwell Gallery on Sun., March 16 from 1-3pm. Gallery hours are Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm.

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.

Creator's Corner: A Journey of 12 Artists: Runs March 7 - April 19. Open M-F, 11am-4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm. Opening reception on Fri., March 7 from 5-7pm. This art exhibition features a curated selection of works from 12 artists featured in Charlevoix Circle of Arts' 2024 Creator's Corner YouTube series.

Meet the Maker - Goblin Grimm: Meet Goblin Grimm - Seth Abair, a Michigan-based comic book artist who brings horror & fantasy to life through bold storytelling & striking visuals. Chat with Goblin Grimm, browse his artwork, & support a local creative.

Up North Pride Hike: The trail is about five miles & is an out & back hike.

Hands Off! Northwest Michigan Fights Back Rally: Join in this peaceful, family-friendly event that is a celebration of democracy to tell the current administration to keep its hands off our jobs, money, healthcare, government services, & constitutional rights. The rally will begin in the parking of the Governmental Center where there will be speakers who will share how the actions of the new administration are affecting them. Then head to Eighth St. to …

"The Sleeping Beauty": The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre brings a new classical interpretation of “The Sleeping Beauty.” Follow the life of Princess Aurora, from her christening to her 16th birthday, along with the curse placed on her, all the way to her big wedding celebration. Produced by Artistic Director Thomas Morrell & Company Manager Marleigh Bucenell. Tickets: $12-$25 + fees.

Book Presentation: Empire area poet & author Anne-Marie Oomen & Grand Rapids poet & author Linda Nemec Foster will give a presentation on their new book "Lake Huron Mermaid," a tale of lost sisters, lost amulets, underwater sinkholes, & new-found love of Big Water.

New York Stories: OTP Aged to Perfection Reader's Theatre presents two stories, one poignant, one comic, that embrace those who roam the fringes of life in the Big City. They include "Bird Bath" by Leonard Melfi & "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon.

Oomen-Foster Book Presentation: Anne-Marie Oomen & Linda Nemec Foster will return to the Benzie County region for a unique presentation on their new book, "Lake Huron Mermaid," including writing prompts & ideas.

Spring Dance Performance: Accessibility Performance: Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division presents a wide variety of classical & contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, & student & faculty-choreographed works.

"The Sleeping Beauty": The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre brings a new classical interpretation of “The Sleeping Beauty.” Follow the life of Princess Aurora, from her christening to her 16th birthday, along with the curse placed on her, all the way to her big wedding celebration. Produced by Artistic Director Thomas Morrell & Company Manager Marleigh Bucenell. Tickets: $12-$25 + fees.

Cadillac Footliters Presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": This show is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers & the coat of many colors.

Blissfest Traditional Community Dance: Music will be provided by Elpee (Laurie Eberhardt & Peter Martin) with Larry Dyer calling. All dances taught (circles, contras, squares & more). No need to bring a partner. Potluck at 6:30pm. Bring table service & a dish to pass.

Bromeo vs the Juliettes: Set at a 1990s Battle of the Bands, this remix comedy of Romeo and Juliet is a gender-bending pop musical proving that love is love by any name.

Spring Dance Performance: Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division presents a wide variety of classical & contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, & student & faculty-choreographed works.

Kamikaze Comedy: This edition of "When Worlds Collide!" features TC's Jeremy West hosting & Richie Gunn as guest. Also performing will be Joe Curtis, Brandon Cooley, Jacqui Marpa, & Devarron Thomas.