Protecting the Places We Love: Local Land Conservancies at Work
Sunday - 9AM
2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition
An annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices... $150 or …Sunday - 9AM
Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding
Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See web site …Sunday - 10AM
2025 Holiday Bazaar
A showcase of original art available for purchase during the winter holiday shopping season. This j…Sunday - 10AM
A Very Bay Harbor Christmas
Dec. 4-7. Held in collaboration with Village at Bay Harbor, Village Suites Bay Harbor, Inn at Bay H…Sunday - 10AM
Merry Marketplace 2025: Holiday Art Market
Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts & works of art from artists all over the state. See hour…Sunday - 10AM
OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique
Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday card…Sunday - 10AM
Portraits of Place
Presented by CTAC's Kitchen Painters, this is a vibrant exhibition celebrating the beauty, spirit, …Sunday - 10AM
Winter Member Exhibition
Dec. 5 - Jan. 2. Opening reception on Dec. 5 from 5-7pm. OAC member showcase is an all-media exhibi…Fighting Harder for Local Women and Children
How dwindling Victims of Crimes Act funds are affecting abuse survivors in northern Michigan
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Meet the NoMi nonprofit doing a little good every day
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Nonprofit Love Thy Neighbor and the power of two small words: “Let’s talk”
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With continually growing programs and a building in flux, what’s next?
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In 2026, Michael’s Place will celebrate 25 years of showing up for the community
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Film Review: The Alabama Solution
With the holiday season of … Read More >>
Feature
2025 Ski Hill Openings in Northern Michigan
Winter arrived with a bang over Thanksgiving, which means we ski bums are eager to get out on the slopes. As of press time, here’s what we know about opening days at local hills …Dec. 6, 2025 |
Dining
Idyll Farms’ Goata
As we settle in for this year’s long winter’s nap, our visions won’t be occupied by dancing sugar plums but decadent wheels of cheese—specifically, the Idyll Goata from Idyll Farms in Northport (which just …Dec. 6, 2025 |
Opinion
Pardon Me
A president’s constitutional power to offer clemency to prisoners, or soon-to-be prisoners, by way of pardon or commutation for federal crimes is absolute with the exception of impeachment. A pardon totally erases a conviction …Dec. 6, 2025 |
Virtual Express
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Searching for a Sugar High
In the words of Cookie Monster, “NOM NOM NOM.” It’s cookie season, and we’re here for every gingerbr… Read More >>
Christmas in Sweden (by way of Benzie)
Musical duo Ingemar and Lisa Johansson, also members of Song of the Lakes group, bring “Christmas in Sweden: A Musical… Read More >>Housing Zoning Atlas & Community Planning
There is so much to celebrate in our region and across Michigan. We’ve made real progress in expanding housing options… Read More >>