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Interlochen Public Library. Featuring AnneMarie Oomen & Katey Schultz. 231-276-6767.

MSU EXTENSION: FOOD DEMO & COOKING TECHNIQUES: 5:30pm, Grow Benzie, Benzonia. Learn about using ingredients to create healthful meals. Free. growbenzie. org/events/2023/6/8/msu-extension-fooddemo-amp-cooking-techniques

CLOSE TO HOME: A STORYTELLING EVENT: 6-9pm, Jacob’s Farm, TC. This event will feature 5-6 stories from local community members that demonstrate their authentic interpretation of the concept Close to Home. Presented in partnership with Here:Say Storytelling & Housing North. All donations collected will benefit Housing North. Free; suggested $15 donation. housingnorth.org/upcomingevents-1

WEEKLY SLOW ROLL - ER: 6pm. Bike ride starts at the Cedar St. parking lot in Elk Rapids, & ends at Short’s Pull Barn. Free. norteyouthcycling.org/community-slow-rolls

IAF: NUCLEAR WEAPONS: WHO HAS THEM? WHO WANTS THEM? WHO NEEDS THEM?: NMC Hagerty Center, TC. Featuring Thomas Countryman, retired career Foreign Service officer, former acting Undersecretary for Arms Control, & Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation. Moderated by Jack Segal, former senior U.S. diplomat & National Security Council Director for Nonproliferation and Export Controls. 6:30pm program; 5:30pm reception. $15 in-person ticket; $10 livestream suggested donation; free to current students & educators. tciaf.com/event-june-2023

TWO RECITALS BY GT MUSICALE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: 6:30pm & 8pm, First Congregational Church, TC. Featuring middle & high school musicians from the greater Grand Traverse area. Free. gtmusicale.org

ART LECTURER LINDA YOUNG: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Linda’s illustrated talk will highlight works by 19th & 20th century artists. Her program will cover paintings across the globe including the Arctic “Sea of Ice,” Denmark coast, the Mediterranean, the eastern seaboard of the US, & the Caribbean. Register in advance: 231-326-5361.

BENZIE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE SERIES: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. “Car Ferries in Ice” will be presented by car ferry historian Grant Brown, Jr. A story of men fighting severe elements with weapons that were not always up to the task by today’s standards. Donation; $5 suggested. benziemuseum.org june 09

“THE DRAWER BOY”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players, this is a multiple award winning story by Michael Healey. Free.

COMETS, BROOM STARS OF THE NIGHT SKY W/ KEVIN DEHNE: 8pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. Have a discussion on the history of comets, how best to observe them, & equipment. Includes an active demonstration of comet making.

SMART COMMUTE WEEK: (See Mon., June 5, except today’s free breakfast is at Oryana, 10th St., TC from 7-9am.)

3RD ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Mackinaw City, June 9-11. Today includes a flag raising ceremony, onsite registration for Poker Run & Bike Show, live music by the Jim Elwell Band, Mighty Hiawatha, & Scarkazm, mechanical bull, & fireworks at dusk. mackinawcity.com/2ndannual-mackinaw-city-motorcycle-rally

BETSIE RIVER CLEAN SWEEP: 9am. Enjoy a day on the Betsie River while helping clean 13 miles of this precious natural resource. Registration required: info@benziecd.org or 231-882-4391. benziecd.org/ home/betsie-river-clean-sweep-2023

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PRESENTATION: Noon, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Pennsylvania artist Ruth Trok will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to produce a body of porcelain pots & vessels that explore the interaction between native & invasive species in Leelanau County. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/ events-all

NIGHT AT THE NATURE CENTER: 5-7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Afterhours fun where you will discover the world around you through indoor & outdoor activities. Featuring new themes monthly. Register. $5. gtcd.wufoo.com/forms/q2oar7s0x7iq5t ----------------------

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “MEMBERS

CREATE”: 5-8pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. This is an exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. Painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay & more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all

KARAOKE NIGHT: 5:30-7pm, Arts for All of Northern Michigan, 1485 Barlow St., TC. Enjoy a fun night of music & dance. Free for all ages; under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. artsforallinmi.org

RISE OF IMPRESSIONISM: 5:30-7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie West Gallery, TC. A talk & demo by Debra Howard. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/riseimpressionism-talk-and-demo-debra-howard

MANTON MARKET & MUSIC PRESENT

MICHAEL “WILDMAN” WILDNER: 6-8pm, Railroad Park, Manton.

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STROLL THE STREETS: 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Listen to music, enjoy entertainment & children’s activities & more. Held on Fridays.

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CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS

“MOTHRA”: 7pm, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Join the CTAC School of Ballet for their original, full length production of the 1961 Japanese Fantasy, “Mothra.” $20 adult, $5 student, $50 Friends of the School Ballet (reserved). crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-school-ballet/ctacschool-ballet-presents-mothra-friday-evening ----------------------

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TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE: 6:15am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Nearly 2,500 participants from all over the country will be competing on six, specially designed archery courses throughout the resort. June 9-11. crystalmountain.com/event/total-archerychallenge

EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Country music with Todd Michael & the Ghost Town Marshalls. ----------------------

GAYLORD’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring Aldrich & Co. Bring a chair or blanket. If weather is bad, the concert will be held under the pavilion on Court St.

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PHILLIP-MICHAEL SCALES: 7-9pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Hear B.B. King’s nephew, Phillip-Michael Scales, perform his “Dive Bar Soul,” a blend of indie rock storytelling & the passion of the blues. $25 OAB members; $30 non-members. oldartbuilding.com/ events/phillip-michael-scales

TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE: 7pm, House of Bear, 4242 Co. Rd 633, Grawn. Held the 2nd Fri. of the months (through Oct.). No experience necessary. No drum necessary, but feel free to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Dress for outside. Children must stay with adults. 231-383-0803. Free. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065646933215

VIRIDIAN STRINGS SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT: “MUSICAL RIVALS CONCERT EVENT”: 7-9pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Join the Viridian Strings for an evening of classical music. Featuring Brahms’ G Major String Sextet & Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. $36 members; $40 non-members. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org ----------------------

“THE DRAWER BOY”: (See Thurs., June 8)

SWING INTO SUMMER WITH BILL SEARS & THE TRAVERSE SYMPHONY JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Rotary Square at State St. & Union St., TC. The program will feature arrangements written for some of the greatest big bands including those of Duke Ellington, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, Count Basie, & Stan Kenton. Also included will be one of Bill Sears’ original compositions, plus more. traversesymphony.org/concert/swing-intosummer-with-bill-sears-and-the-tsjo

BEN GALLAHER: 9pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. Part of the new Victories Country Concert Series. DJ to follow. $10. odawacasino.com/entertainment saturday

TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE: (See Fri., June 9)

M22 CHALLENGE: FULL: Starts in the south-bound lane of M-109, Empire. Includes a 2.5 mile run, including a 100 yard climb up the sand dune; 17 mile bike ride, & 2.5 mile paddle. m22challenge.com

DISCOVER FISHING AT THE PIER: Discovery Pier, TC. This program was developed by Discovery Center & Pier in partnership with Inland Seas Education Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, & the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club. The program will focus on teaching youth aged 9-14 about Great Lakes food webs & basic fishing techniques. Pre-registration is required. Two sessions will be offered: 9-11:30am (arrive at 8:30am) & 1:30-4pm (arrive at 1pm). Free. discoverygreatlakes.org/discoverfishing

LOOP THE LAKE: 9am, TART’s Boardman Lake Loop Trail, Hull Park, TC. The 4-mile course will follow the completed Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, & the boardwalk. Proceeds benefit TART Trails. Register. $45; $25 for 18 & under; TCTC members save $5. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ TraverseCity/LoopTheLake?rsus=500-40061e59e60-7160-4b83-886a-50daac523b83

NORTHPORT WOMEN’S CLUB’S PERENNIAL PLANT SALE: 9am-noon, Northport Marina Park Pavilion. $5 each. ----------------------

MAPLEHURST NATURAL AREA HIKE: 9:30am, Maplehurst Natural Area, Kewadin. Join Grand Traverse Hiking Club

Chapter of the North Country Trail for a 4-5 mile jaunt around Maplehurst Natural Area. Plan to hike clockwise through hardwoods, along streams, & over rolling terrain, visiting Torch Lake & Lake Maplehurst along the way. Bring good hiking shoes, rain gear if weather threatens, water & a snack (if desired). Free. facebook.com/events/644182 787077839/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

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3RD ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Mackinaw City, June 9-11. Today includes the Poker Run, Bike Show, live music by Charlie, Jim Ewell Band, & Onager, & mechanical bull. mackinawcity.com/2ndannual-mackinaw-city-motorcycle-rally

CREATE A CHARACTER WRITING WORKSHOP: 10am-noon, Interlochen Public Library. Learn how to invent a character & write a creative story about it with local author/illustrator Brianne Farley. 231-2766767. Free.

FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC. Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traversecity/free-drop-family-art-june

GUIDED BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 1011:30am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Featuring Executive Director & birding guide Angie Quinn. Free with Art Park admission. michlegacyartpark. org/tours-workshops/birdwatching-series ----------------------

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FEST: 10am-2pm, Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey. Kids can decorate their bikes prior to the parade at a free Decoration Station. There will be bike safety inspections, car seat safety checks, an antique bicycle display, Native American games & activities, & free admission to the Museum. Loaner bikes & helmets will be available. Helmets required. Bike Parade runs from 1111:30am. Free. petoskeymuseum.org/bikefest.html

NORTHERN MICHIGAN WALK WITH US TO CURE LUPUS: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. give.lupusresearch.org/ event/2023-northern-michigan-walk-with-usto-cure-lupus/e475174

TORCH LAKE WHITEFISH FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Depot Park, Alden, June 10-11. This art/craft show will feature multiple mediums & unusual nature themed artists. There will also be whitefish vendors.

WORLD WIDE KNIT & CROCHET IN PUBLIC DAY: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Knit at the library! Meet on the front lawn, weather permitting. Bring your own chairs. Free. tadl.org/event/world-wideknit-and-crochet-public-day-0 ----------------------

HOOP’S PET FOOD PANTRY COMMUNITY DOG WALK: 10:30am-2pm, Medalie Park, Pavilion, TC. Hoop’s supports local families in need of pet food & has helped over 5,000 animals since 2020. Doggie goody bag provided at the start. $20/dog suggested donation. hoopspfp.org

LELAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: Noon6pm, The Leland Lodge. Enjoy wine from 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Aurora Cellars, Blustone Vineyards, Chateau Fontaine, Good Harbor Vineyards, Bel Lago & many others, & beer from Stormcloud Brewing Co. Food from Pleva’s, Art’s Tavern, Leelanau Bounty Boards, The Riverside Inn, & many more establishments will be offered. Laura Rain and the Ceasars & Funktion will provide live music. The ‘Come & Go’ re-entry

EVERY MON: FUNKY UNCLE ALTERNATING WITH BIG FUN EVERY THU: JEFF HAAS QUARTET FEAT LAURIE SEARS a live, transcedently cinematic electronic music experience immerse your senses in a full spectrum of sight and sound

In 1928, Sinti Romani guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt was terribly burnt in a caravan fire, losing three fingers on his le hand. His injury led him to reinvent the art of guitar, creating an incredible new s le of swing music now celebrated by Hot Clubs around the world.

Max Lockwood

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Max is a seasoned songwriter and solo artist also known for his work with Big Dudee Roo and Tom Pe tribute band The Insiders. Join us in support of his third full-length solo album, Diamonds.

High School Jazz Jam

a jam session led by TC Central High School's Jazz Quartet. You don’t have to be a student to come and play—or listen!

CAMERON MCGILL + TIM JONES

Two extraordinary songwriters performing separate, solo sets for one intimate evening.

Viridian Strings

A collective of promising young musicians from around the US performing stellar chamber music.

OPERA MODO: D[X]N PASQUALE

Celebrates the beautiful athleticism of bel canto singing and tells a new, queer-ified story of love and acceptance.

Summer Soulstice

Karasi Healing Arts presents a sacred celebration with live music, gentle movement, and sound healing. This description doesn’t do it justice. Read more

THE GREG VADNAIS QUARTET

A.S. LUTES + JONATHAN TIMM + SAMANTHA COOPER BLANCO SUAVE + FUNKY UNCLE

EARTH RADIO + MEDICINAL GROOVE + AFTER OURS + DJ RAS MARCO

035 S. Crimson Way, Empire 0.84 acres with Lake Michigan views! Available underground utilities: natural gas, cable for internet and TV, and electric. S. Crimson Way is a paved, private road with access right to your lot. Just north of Empire off scenic M-22 $144,500. MLS #1910964 wristbands will allow you to explore all of Leland & return to the festival whenever you’d like. GA tickets are $30 in advance & $40 at the event. They include a commemorative glass & two wine-tasting tokens. VIP tickets are $70. mynorthtickets.com/events/lelandwine-food-festival-6-10-2023

BOOK LAUNCH: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Ann Tisdale will release her book, “Mighty Miss Maya Say Hello,” the follow up to “Mighty Miss Maya See It, then Be It.” Ann & little Maya will sign copies of the book. horizonbooks.com/event/mighty-miss-mayabook-launch

CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS

“MOTHRA”: (See Fri., June 9, except today’s times are 1pm & 7pm.)

PROTECTING OUR LAKES & SHORELANDS: SHORELAND ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT: 1pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. District Forester Ellie Johnson will discuss the importance of trees to the shoreland ecosystem & how to sustainably maintain this human/ surface water interface. Virtual join-in option available. Registration required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

RHYTHM & ROOTS: CELEBRATING LGBTQ+ & TWO SPIRIT VOICES: 2-8pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Blissfest Music Organization, Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey, Good Hart Artist Residency, Petoskey District Library, Waganakising Naagwagan Group, Petoskey High School Diversity Club, & NCMC Gender and Sexuality Alliance are collaborating to provide an afternoon & evening of events that will include an art activity & art installation, a panel discussion, & a free concert. goodhartartistresidency.org/rhythm-and-roots

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’S SUMMER-OPENING CONCERT: 7pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. “From Bohemia’s Woods & Groves.” Featuring violin soloist Dylana Jenson. The concert is free for veterans, active service members & students 18 & under by calling 231-4870010. Tickets include an optional pre-concert talk at 6pm by Libor Ondras, music director & conductor, as well as a post-concert reception. $35, $45, $65. glcorchestra.org/concerts

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE!: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. See objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye, & so much more in this interactive magic experience. Tickets range from $27-$52. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/bill-blagg-live

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. FOND DU LAC DOCK SPIDERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule

“THE DRAWER BOY”: (See Thurs., June 8)

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TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE: (See Fri., June 9)

3RD ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MOTORCYCLE

RALLY: Mackinaw City, June 9-11. Today includes live music by Bradley Curpus & fireworks at dusk. mackinawcity.com/2nd-annual-mackinaw-city-motorcycle-rally

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WELLNESS DAY AT THE GARDEN: 10am, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park,

TC. Free sessions include Herbal Tea Basics, Terrariums for Kids, Experience The Labyrinth, Meditative Forest Walk, Qigong, Keynote Lecture (on Quality of Life for Adults with Autism) & more. Must register. Also, stroll through the Stable Garden & Secret Garden to explore the world of Bonsai & Ikebana floral arrangements, receive a free houseplant, & much more. Free. Register. eventbrite.com/e/ wellness-day-at-the-garden-registration631706921407?aff=erelexpmlt ----------------------

BLESSING OF BIKES (AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION TOOLS!): 11am, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Celebrate a safe & healthy commuting season. The Blessing, provided by Associate Pastor Jordan Starkenburg, will immediately follow the 10am morning worship services & will occur outside after 11am. Participants are encouraged to walk, ride, scooter, skate, or carpool. A fellowship ride or garden stroll will follow the blessing. Free. tcpresby.org

THE SACRED EARTH TRIBE PRESENTS

THE DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: 3:30pm, Llama Meadows Eco Farm, Benzonia. These dances blend chants with live music & simple movements into a living experience of unity, peace & joy. There will also be Dances on July 16 & Aug. 27. Love offering of $7-$10. facebook.com/thesacredearthtribe

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DOCK SPIDERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule

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LESS CANCER’S 2023 HIKE & BIKE AMERICA: Register & put in as many miles as you can between June 2 - July 2. Your commitment to a daily walk or weekly ride will help support the critical work of preventing Cancer. classy.org/event/2023-less-cancerhike-and-bike-america/e459328

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BICYCLE MUFFIN RIDE: Fridays, 9am1pm, Darrow Park, TC. Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club for their weekly Muffin Ride from TC to Suttons Bay & back. The ride is 33 miles round-trip & includes a stop at a bakery or coffeehouse in Suttons Bay. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am through Sept., Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents to find & identify the unique wildflowers at Grass River Natural Area. Along the way look & listen for the birds who call Grass River home. grassriver.org

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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Tours are at 10am on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Labor Day. They are about two miles long & take a little more than two hours. They begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza at the corner of 6th & Union St. near downtown. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times. walktchistory.com

HIKE: Saturdays, 7:30am, June 3-24, Boardman River Valley Preserve, TC. Located at (Old YMCA) 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Trail hazards: mud, boardwalk, bugs, stairs, etc. Show up to experience the “Peace” trail before noise of new bridge happens. For more info, email: traversecitywalks@gmail.com.

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BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.

BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon through Oct. 14. Veterans Park, Boyne City.

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Shop local produce, artwork & artisan foods at over 50 vendors. There will also be live music & kids activities. The June 3 market will feature live music by Nick Thomas. The June 10 market will feature live music by John Richard Paul. boynecityfarmersmarket.org

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm through Sept. 29. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.

ELK RAPIDS FARMER’S MARKET: Next to Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Every Fri. through Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. Located next to the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce on US 31 by the swan. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 14. Corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.

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OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Sat., 9am-2pm through Oct. 7 at Friendship Senior Center parking lot, Petoskey. Local homemade & homegrown products. Special events throughout the season include donation based cookouts, Christmas in July, food trucks on site, & more. Follow the Facebook page for the schedule: @oldtownemmetfarmmarket.

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MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8amnoon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. Takes place on the ground floor of the Old Town Parking Deck during the National Cherry Festival. dda.downtowntc.com/farmers-market

3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org

WORDLESS EXPRESSIONS EXHIBIT: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Art exhibit by Rebecca Casement, Cherie Correll, & Susan Thompson. On display through June 9. Open Mon. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sunday, noon-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/gallery-gift-shop/ exhibition-calendar

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- ANIMAL - VEGETABLE - MINERAL: PAINTINGS BY NANCY ADAMS NASH: Held in Bonfield Gallery. Enjoy new paintings from Nash, as well as select works from the past. Runs through Sept. 2. CTAC hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/animal-vegetable-mineral-paintings-nancy-adams-nash-opensmay-25

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PORTFOLIO PROGRAM EXHIBITION: Held in Atrium Gallery. Work from CTAC’s new High School Portfolio Program. Runs through June 3. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/blank-canvas-2-high-school-portfolio-program-exhibition

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35 years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25 ----------------------

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THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, Piazza, TC. Starts June 5 & runs every Mon. from 1-5pm. Farm fresh eggs, fruits & veggies, meats, honey, maple syrup, & more. facebook.com/events/6435309837694 66/643530997102798/?active_tab=about

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JERRY’S MAP: Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. This exhibition is comprised of over 4,000 individual eight by ten inch panels. Its execution, in acrylic, marker, colored pencil, ink, collage, & inkjet print on heavy paper, is dictated by the interplay between an elaborate set of rules & randomly generated instructions. Runs through Sept. 3. dennosmuseum.org

NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Runs through June 11. Northport Arts Association celebrates its 6th annual photo exhibit featuring creative works of professional & emerging photographers. Award categories for 2023: Best of Show, People’s Choice, Color Creative, Color General, B&W/Monochrome, Nature, Mobile Photography and Automotive. northportartsassociation.org

“YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERICA”: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Community-based youth design projects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7. miravenhill.org

NANOK & KOWALESKI: A DUO ART EXHIBITION: The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Runs through June 17. Gallery hours are Weds. through Sun., noon3pm. ramsdelltheatre.org/art

CHARLEVOIX PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

14TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Runs through June 17. Charlevoix Circle of Arts is open Mon. through Fri. from 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am-

- INSIDE CROOKED TREE: FACULTY & STAFF EXHIBITION: Held in Carnegie West Gallery through June 3. Those who teach & those who work at Crooked Tree Arts Center Traverse City share artwork they created in this exhibit. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/inside-crooked-tree-faculty-staffexhibition-opens-april-28

- THIS IS 6:47: Held in Carnegie East Gallery through June 3. Featuring artwork from the latest Crooked Tree Arts Center High School Portfolio Students. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/647-featuring-ctac-highschool-portfolio-students

- THURSDAY PAINTING: BRENDA J. CLARK’S GROUP OF SEVEN-ISH: Held in Cornwell Gallery through June 3. See the work of seven (or more) artists who meet online every Thurs. for two hours to explore a problem-solving agenda put forth by artist Brenda J. Clark. Throughout the session, participants share their artwork, seek inspiration, & encourage one another in creativity under the guidance of Clark. See some of these paintings created by this group. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/thursday-painting-brenda-jclarks-group-seven-ish-opens-april-28

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- “THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-the-birdsare-watching

- 2023 MEMBERS CREATE: An exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. Runs June 9 - Aug. 10 in the Main Gallery. An opening reception will be held on June 9 from 5-8pm. glenarborart. org/events/exhibit-2023-members-create

HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC:

- DEANA BADA-MALONEY PRESENTS

“THE NATURE WE CREATE”: Runs June 6 –July 1. This exhibit features Deana’s sculptures made of clay & found objects which explore ideas of how wildlife & humans intersect, thus animals adapting to us. higherartgallery.com

- KRISTEN EGAN: ON A FAR SHORE: Featuring a collection of new masks. Runs til June 3. Open Tues. through Sat., 11am-5pm. higherartgallery.com/exhibitcalendar