65th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival: May 10-12. Enjoy hunting for mushrooms, Blessing of the Jeeps, 5K run, concerts, a grand parade, Mud Bog, baseball, volleyball, food, kids' events, & much more.
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.
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.
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.
Made in Cheboygan Craft Shows: Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists.
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.
NMC Student Art Exhibition: Runs May 10 - June 1. An expanded student show this year, with juried work from both NMC students along with selected artwork from regional high school students. See web site for hours.
Our Inheritance Exhibit: Runs May 10 - June 1. Art by Kim Kleinhardt, Ann Willey, Michelle Tock York, BG Mills & Shanny Brooke.
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.
Second Sunday Art Project: Mother's Day: Celebrate Mother's Day with a family-friendly art project by making your own paper flowers. Join the fun for free with the price of admission.
"Parfumerie": An old fashioned romantic comedy performed by Little Traverse City Theatre.
"Spring Madrigals": A selection of seasonal vocal music from Leland Public School Honors Choir.
"The Wedding Singer": It's 1985, & rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. Love, laughter & '80s music collide in this romantic comedy.
Book Release Party for "Raw Deal - The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands": Author Robert (Bob) Downes tells the story of the indigenous peoples of the Midwest from the Ice Age to the present, with an emphasis on every major treaty signed with the Indians of Michigan & the many attempts to deprive them of their homeland. Rob Coonrod will perform on the patio from 2-3pm.
The Hummel Trio: The trio includes GLCO Music Director & Conductor Dr. Libor Ondras (violin & viola), Emily Grabinski-Conklin (piano), & Andrew Laven (cello).
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.
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