May Annual Breakfast: Presented by the Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include Mike Grisdale, marketing & foundation director of Mackinac Straits Health System; Mandy Martin, executive director of Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity; Angie Asam, business solutions professional with Michigan Works Northeast Consortium; & Payton Heins, president of Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. There will also be updates from Jerry Fetty, president & CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company. RSVP: ...
By Hand Project: This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; & a demonstration of what human hands can make. It runs through May 30 & offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, & literary arts. On May 4 at 1pm the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial ...
Native Plants: Painted + Stitched Canvases by Dana Falconberry: Runs May 3 - Aug. 29. Falconberry, a musician, printmaker, painter & more, has been creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery with machine chain stitch embroidery. She uses this hybrid method of creation to continue her exploration & interpretation of native plants local to northern Michigan. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm.
"Bloom" Art Exhibit: An exhibit of spring & summer gardens, orchards & area farmsteads. The paintings are by local oil painter Wendy McWhorter. Opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Meet the artist. A portion of the sales benefit The Botanic Garden.
Emerging Artists 2024: A Collection of NCMC Student Works: Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm.
Generations Exhibition - Father Daughter Works of Art: Enjoy an exhibit that features large-scale paintings from a father & daughter duo – TC native Mitchell Truemner & Midland resident Katie Truemner Bruessow. This father & daughter bring two different styles. Their part II series will exhibit paintings inspired by Michigan's landscapes. An opening reception will be held on Thurs., May 2 from 5:30-7:30pm. The exhibit runs through June 29.
Oliver Art Center Regional Student Art Exhibition: Runs April 12 - May 10. More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. The artwork will be juried by artist Nik Burkhart. Certificates of Excellence & awards, including scholarships to the University of Olivet, will be presented during the Opening Reception on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm. Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday ...
AGRICULTURA - TC: An open call juried exhibit with agriculture-inspired artwork by 40 artists. Runs April 26 - May 25. Join the artists in celebration at the opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm.
Barbara Reich Exhibit: An exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27.
Frankfort-Elberta Restaurant Week: Specials at Frankfort & Elberta restaurants all week.
Michigan Water Color Society Signature Exhibition: Runs April 19 - May 18, with an opening reception on Fri., April 19 from 5-7pm. This Signature Exhibition will spotlight 40 watercolor artists from all regions of Michigan, including 19 Great Lakes Fellows & 21 Signature status members of the Michigan Water Color Society. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm.
Paul Welch: 90 Works, 90 Years: 2024 marks the 90th birthday of artist & retired NMC faculty member Paul Welch. This retrospective of his work, including several newer pieces created during the isolation of the pandemic, will be on view in the museum’s sculpture court. A reception will be held on Fri., May 17 at 5pm. Exhibit runs through May 26. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.
Petoskey's Spring Restaurant Week: May 3-12. Participating restaurants in & around Petoskey will be setting their own menus & deals.
Trading Places: An exchange of artwork between Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) Members & Crooked Tree Arts Center Guild Members. This will be an exhibit of ACA artwork only. Runs April 19 - May 25. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Gallery hours are Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm.
Traverse Area Camera Club 2023: Award Winners - TC: The Traverse Area Camera Club is a group of beginner to professional-level photographers who all have the same love of cameras & photography. Each year, group members critique & select top examples of photography in different skill categories. Runs April 26 - May 25.
"All Things Spring Exhibit": Featuring the photography of Winnie & Bill Johnston. In addition, local artists have chosen one or two of the Johnston's photographs to recreate in a medium & perspective of their choice. Their artwork will also be on display. Runs through May 30. Open Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm.
Free Fiction Writing Workshop: With Brittany Cavallaro, author of "A Study in Charlotte" & "Muse." Must register.
On Tap with The Watershed Center: Friends of The Watershed Center can come together to talk with TWC staff & meet other people who share similar interests.
Spanish Speaking CoHort: This is not a Spanish class; it is a chance for native speakers to keep their skills sharp & enjoy conversations with other Spanish speakers. 231-533-8814.
Gaylord Business After Hours: Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan. Enjoy food, cocktails & networking.
Quick Draw: Opening Reception: May 3, 6-9pm. Exhibit continues in the Gallery through May 12. This show features hundreds of sketches from two years of work by the Figure Drawing Studio artists. Local models volunteer to sit for portraits & full figure sketches. Seasonal hours. Check web site.
TC Slow Roll: Presented by Norte. A community bike ride designed to provide a fun, social experience on two wheels. Show up, slow down, & explore your community at an entirely new pace. These family bike rides are typically just a few miles along a safe, flat route. All ages are welcome.
Book Event: Mollie Moody shares her father's book, "A Father's Arms." The year was 1945, in the closing months of World War II, not long before Maynard, a captain in a U.S. Army Tank Destroyer battalion, would enter Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest hideaway.
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