Sticks and Stones
Create your own earthwork! We will use found, natural materials to assemble small sculptures and installations.

(Earthworks are works of art made by shaping the land or by making environmental works using natural materials.)

Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Supplies are included. 
Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels.
All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

Candle Making with Detroit Rose
Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Farm Club

Join Farm Club as we host Elaine Stojcevski with Detroit Rose for an event of scent exploration to create a candle that’s unique to you. At our candle making sessions you will learn how to make a scented soy wax candle by:

Tapping into memory as a tool for building fragrance
Understanding popular fragrance language
Formulating your own custom fragrance blend
Hand pouring your candle using the same methods we use to produce our candle collection
Learning proper candle care for burning at home
We are excited to share this special event with you!

This event will be 1.5 hours and held in our heated Shepherd’s tent. Please come wearing warm clothes that can get dirty, just in case.

SUNDAY APRIL 21 AT 4:00 PM – ELK RAPIDS CINEMA IN ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS ELK RAPIDS CINEMA – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY DAN WANSCHURA OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

400 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Thursday, April 25, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm

You’re invited to our annual celebration of our student artists from Kingsley High School. Our 14th Annual Art Attack will feature a juried show of art of all kinds, including pencil drawings, paintings, and various kinds of sculpture.

This year’s judge is KHS grad Katie Travis. Students will have the opportunity to win monetary prizes, sponsored by the Kingsley Friends of the Library.

Additional art from Kingsley Elementary students will also be on display. Join us for a night of art and celebration! Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank you to our sponsors, the Kingsley Friends of the Library!

For more information, contact the Library at 231-263-5484.

Micro-Fiction: Visual Storytelling
Frame by frame: tell a micro-story in images. We will use various materials and techniques to create short graphic stories.

Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Supplies are included. 
Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels.
All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

🥣🎨 Why is Empty Bowls our favorite event? It’s more than just a gathering—it’s a heartwarming experience that brings our community together in so many ways:
👩‍🎨 Artists: Creative minds come together to craft beautiful bowls, each one a masterpiece filled with love and purpose.
🎶 Entertainers: Our event is not just about food; it’s about creating memories. New this year, inspired by the first Empty Bowls event held by a high school art class in Southeast Michigan over 34 years ago, the Coalition is partnering with area artists to provide live demonstrations and art available for purchase. Local entertainment will be showcased – including a presentation by Michael Sincic, a local watercolor artist who is blind.
🍽️ Restaurateurs: Local restaurants generously donate their delicious soups, showcasing the culinary talent of our community.
💙 Donors and Ticket Holders: Your support keeps our mission alive. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of those in need. The cost for the event is $27 in advance or $33 at the door for adults, children 6-13 is $15, and children 5 and under are free.
🙋‍♀️ Volunteers: Dedicated individuals who lend their time and effort to ensure the success of our event and our mission everyday, spreading kindness with every gesture.
🌾 By supporting Empty Bowls, you’re not only helping your neighbors in need – including veterans, seniors, children, and families; but you’re also backing our local farmers. With your support, we’re able to invest in fresh, locally sourced produce and proteins, keeping our funds within the farm community and supporting family farmers.
📅 Mark your calendars for April 28, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Howe Arena and join us for a day filled with compassion, connection, and delicious food. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and continue to spread love throughout our community.
See you there! 🌟

TICKETS HERE

THIS WEEK:
Collage Night with Jennifer Nowak
This popular program is back! Join special guest artist Jennifer Nowak for a relaxed night of creativity at CTAC.

Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows. (231) 347-4337, boxoffice@crookedtree.org

Supplies are included.
Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels.
All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

Art in the Barn (Spring) – Petoskey
2 day art & craft show at Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. This event has both indoor and outdoor booths featuring, art, crafts, kettlecorn, food and more. 2nd annual and bigger and better. Shop for unique art, interesting crafts, Mother’s day plants and flowers and more. Special $10 VIP tickets including complimentary mimosas and FREE VIP parking.
Sat May 04 2024 at 10:00 pm to Sun May 05 2024 at 05:00 pm

Art in the Barn (Spring) – Petoskey
2 day art & craft show at Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. This event has both indoor and outdoor booths featuring, art, crafts, kettlecorn, food and more. 2nd annual and bigger and better. Shop for unique art, interesting crafts, Mother’s day plants and flowers and more. Special $10 VIP tickets including complimentary mimosas and FREE VIP parking.
Sat May 04 2024 at 10:00 pm to Sun May 05 2024 at 05:00 pm

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with your daughter, son, sister, step mom, bonus mom or with a friend!!!

Learn the art of creating a papier-mâché, pressed-floral lantern.

Treat yourself to a special day, the Friday before Mother’s Day, class is open to ALL! This workshop ticket would make a fabulous and unique gift for that special Mom in your life OR just make it and gift it to her!

Sips and Snacks provided.

You will also recieve 10% off shopping after the workshop.

Little Hurricanes: Paper Marbling
Colors in Motion! We will marble papers that can be used for cards, art, and books.

Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

REGISTER HERE.

Supplies are included.
Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels.
All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

If you enjoy finding that perfect gift, then come to the “Made In Cheboygan” craft shows at Washington Park, in beautiful downtown Cheboygan. Over 30 crafters and artists will be displaying unique items, such as jewelry, stuffed animals, blankets, home décor, wooden signs, striking artwork, tie dyes, decorative blades and swords, homemade desserts and so much more! Support small businesses and shop local at Washington Park.

SPRING ART MARKET

Saturday, May 11
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Engage with 25 talented artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media and ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Take a museum stroll with Mom and enjoy a pianist playing in the galleries. Create a Mother’s Day card with our docents. There is fun for all with free admission to the museum & free parking!

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour with the director, a Mother’s Day card-making project, and live art demonstrations by NMC faculty and students during this free day at the museum.

Spring Art Market | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Card Making Project | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pianist in the Galleries | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Coffee & Cookies in the Galleries |12:00 – 2:00 PM (or as long as they last)
Special behind-the-scenes tour with the Director | 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Printmaking & Ceramic Demos throughout the day

Pete Farmer: Farmer Foot Drums
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 11am
Location: GAAC Gallery

Pete Farmer, founder and owner of Farmer Foot Drums, will join GAAC for a family-friendly program filled with interactive songs in conjunction with our By Hand exhibition in GAAC’s Main Gallery. Participants will get to see and try out several of Pete’s hand-built instruments during an instrument petting zoo following his performance.

If you enjoy finding that perfect gift, then come to the “Made In Cheboygan” craft shows at Washington Park, in beautiful downtown Cheboygan. Over 30 crafters and artists will be displaying unique items, such as jewelry, stuffed animals, blankets, home décor, wooden signs, striking artwork, tie dyes, decorative blades and swords, homemade desserts and so much more! Support small businesses and shop local at Washington Park.

Monoprinting with Mom

Experiment with textures and ink with monoprinting at the Boardman River Nature Center! Whether you’re a seasoned printmaker or a curious beginner, you’ll create something completely unique.
Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home three 9×12 prints and 5 charming greeting cards.

This workshop is recommended for ages 10+.

When: Sunday, May 12 from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center’s Community Room, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685

Registration: $35/person. Registration is limited and required. Please click HERE to register.

Come meet a LIVE bird of prey!

Join us for some free feathered fun for the whole family on Thursday May 16th, from 6pm to 8pm at Silver Spruce Brewing on 8th Street as they host our second annual Spring “Flight” silent auction supporting North Sky Raptor Sanctuary of Interlochen Mi.

The event will host dozens of items up for auction from over 30 local vendors, entertainment venues, crafters, shops, and restaurants, with 100% of the proceeds supporting North Sky Raptor Sanctuary’s injured wildlife rehabilitation budget for 2024 (www.northskyraptor.org)  

Alongside the auction (one of our primary sources of funds last year for our rescue/rehabilitation efforts) we will also be featuring multiple presentations with our LIVE raptor ambassador birds of prey throughout the evening!

And, of course, Silver Spruce offers many excellent food and drink options to partake of as you peruse the various items up for bid!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the cause, and thank YOU for joining us!

THIS WEEK
Fabrications: Pictorial Fabric Collage
Lay it out! We will design and create fabric collages, with or without sewing.

Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

REGISTER HERE.

Supplies are included.
Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels.
All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

SATURDAY MAY 18 AT 7:00 PM – OLD ART BUILDING IN LELAND, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS OLD ART BUILDING – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY MAGGIE PAVAO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION

HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION – 100 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Join us for cocktail hour during our May Swirl on Thursday, May 23 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm! Enjoy wine and heavy appetizers while viewing our summer exhibitions.The wine selection, expertly paired by Great Lakes Wine and Spirits, will complement the delectable offerings from Symons General Store including mini crab cakes and a beef tenderloin crustini with house-made garlic sauce. Live music by Owen James.

Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for not-yet members and include delectable appetizers and one drink ticket. Cash bar to follow.

TICKETS HERE.

Join us at the Farwell Fairgrounds for family-friendly adventures! Music, magic tricks, arts and crafts, rides and games, fireworks and more!

Families join us every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm at Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy using the library’s traditional LEGOs and giant LEGO blocks to create! Also, explore our STEAM kits without having to check them out! For more info, call the library at 231-276-6767.

Wet Paint Art & Craft Show at Walloon Lake
Sat May 25 2024 at 10:00 am to Mon May 27 2024 at 03:00 pm
5th annual Wet Paint Art & Craft show is back again at Village Green in Walloon Lake on M75. Our 1st Walloon Lake event of the season.
Free admission to the public.
Gorgeous downtown venue set on Walloon Lake, arguably one of the prettiest spots in NWMI.

If you enjoy finding that perfect gift, then come to the “Made In Cheboygan” craft shows at Washington Park, in beautiful downtown Cheboygan. Over 30 crafters and artists will be displaying unique items, such as jewelry, stuffed animals, blankets, home décor, wooden signs, striking artwork, tie dyes, decorative blades and swords, homemade desserts and so much more! Support small businesses and shop local at Washington Park.

Join us at the Farwell Fairgrounds for family-friendly adventures! Music, magic tricks, arts and crafts, rides and games, fireworks and more!

TICKETS HERE.

“Our Inheritance”
A visual & live storytelling exploration of what gets passed down through the generations.
May 25th | Higher Art Gallery | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Doors open at 6 PM, stories begin at 6:30 PM. Complimentary lite hors d’oeuvre’s & refreshments will be served.

*** SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT SO GRAB THOSE TICKETS EARLY

What comes to mind when you think of the word Inheritance? Often it is something tangible which is passed down through the ages from loved ones, a piece of property such as a family farm? Perhaps it could be a job or position in your community? How about your dimples, or your freckles? Is what you have inherited a blessing or a curse? Could it be a treasured possession such as your grandmother’s favorite jewelry which now holds great sentimental value to you? Maybe you inherited your sunny disposition from your father, while inheriting your mother’s beautiful singing voice? How are we tied to these things, and how will we pass them on? How do we keep it and honor it?

The Art & Storytelling event is one evening only, however the Artwork for the show is on display at the gallery from May 10th-June 1st.

TELLERS:
Dana Black is a public speaker, public speaking coach, union actor, and the host of the I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast.
Renée Dillard is an award winning, traditional Anishinaabe natural fiber artist and teacher.
Shea Petaja is a Life/Work coach and podcast host and creator of The Honest Edge.
Mayor Amy Shamroe is the current Mayor of Traverse City. She is also the Book Award/Festival director at The Jenkins Group.

ARTISTS:
Shanny Brooke is an artist and the owner/director of Higher Art Gallery.
Kim Kleinhardt is a fiber media artist whose work focus on storytelling through visual engagement.
B.G. Mills is an encaustic & mixed media artist whose work is both nature based & nostalgic.
Ann Willey is a contemporary Folk artist whose work is primarily based in myth and storytelling.
Michelle Tock York is a clay and found object sculptor whose work is both rooted in her upbringing & nature.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Enjinaabiigigeying (the place where we weave). A studio which is run by Anishinaabe weaver, Renée Dillard. This studio enables a vital part of native culture to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Thank you to New Leonard Media for sound/tech support. (Link to his website: Audio Video Recording Studio in Traverse City, Michigan (newleonard.com)

Wet Paint Art & Craft Show at Walloon Lake
Sat May 25 2024 at 10:00 am to Mon May 27 2024 at 03:00 pm
5th annual Wet Paint Art & Craft show is back again at Village Green in Walloon Lake on M75. Our 1st Walloon Lake event of the season.
Free admission to the public.
Gorgeous downtown venue set on Walloon Lake, arguably one of the prettiest spots in NWMI.

If you enjoy finding that perfect gift, then come to the “Made In Cheboygan” craft shows at Washington Park, in beautiful downtown Cheboygan. Over 30 crafters and artists will be displaying unique items, such as jewelry, stuffed animals, blankets, home décor, wooden signs, striking artwork, tie dyes, decorative blades and swords, homemade desserts and so much more! Support small businesses and shop local at Washington Park.