July 2, 2026

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Almost Heaven: John Denver's America

Thursday, July 2
2PM
Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor
Music
Starting at $55

A musical tribute & intimate celebration of John Denver's life & career... from growing up in a military family to his rise on the 1960s folk scene & superstardom in the 1970s & beyond. His timeless hits include "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High," & "Annie's Song."

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July 2 - July 2

Thursday 2

American Tree: Building A United State of Trees
9:00 a.m.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Main Gallery

Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine
9:00 a.m.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery

"Modern Movement: Martha Graham & Barbara Morgan"
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bonfield Gallery, Petoskey

2026 Summer Member Show
10:00 a.m.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

Coffee @ Ten, Petoskey
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey

Craft: Folk Art
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey

In Motion: Making Art Dance
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey

Jubilee, an Ode to the Cherry
10:00 a.m.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

Paint Grand Traverse: Extended Exhibit
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell & Carnegie Galleries, TC

TADL Dino Tail/Touch a Truck
10:00 a.m.
Traverse Area District Library, Front Lawn, TC

"Americans"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Caroline Monnet: "This Old House is All We Have"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Dennos Birthday Community Day
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Dinosaurs & Their Descendants
11:00 a.m.
Glen Lake Community Library, Empire

Larry's Dunes & Dogs 2026
11:00 a.m.
Glen Arbor

Quiet Observations - Bruce Peeso & Jude Pokorny
11:00 a.m.
Higher Art Gallery, TC

Xavi Bou: "Echoes of Flight"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Almost Heaven: John Denver's America
2:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor

Leland Library Summinars
4:00 p.m.
Leland Twp. Public Library, Munnecke Community Room

Sons of Norway Picnic
5:30 p.m.
North Park, Suttons Bay

Central Lake Community Paddle
6:00 p.m.
Thurston Park, Central Lake

Fireworks & Fun
6:00 p.m.
Crystal Mountain, Slopeside, Lodge Deck, Thompsonville

Concerts On the Lawn: NMC Concert Band
7:00 p.m.
GT Pavilions, TC

Summer Reception + Launch Party
7:00 p.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Summer Sounds: Elizabeth Landry Trio
7:00 p.m.
Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville

TC Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers: America's 20th Celebration
7:05 p.m.
Turtle Creek Stadium, TC

Jordan Valley Community Band
7:30 p.m.
Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
8:00 p.m.
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Upton-Morley Pavilion

Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash
8:00 p.m.
Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey

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