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Held on the church grounds, both indoors and outdoors, the event invites the community to come together and enjoy the spirit of German culture. Traditional bratwurst, sauerkraut, hard pretzels, imported Hofbräu beer and German white and red wines will be available, along with an online auction, live music, and a 100ft Really Big Cherry Strudel that will be devoured during the event.

The online auction opens for bidding on September 14th, but is on display now. Find the link on our website and find unique, helpful and adventurous items to win just in time for the holidays.

“Year after year, TC Germanfest has helped us fund some of the bigger improvements our school needs that aren’t covered in our annual budget. And, we have a GREAT time doing it!” says Kyle Smith - Principal at Trinity Lutheran. “All proceeds from the event go directly to supporting the students, faculty, and programs of Trinity Lutheran School and we are so thankful.”

The riotous live musical comedy is based on the hit 1992 film! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid traditions of the church and uptight Mother Superior. Using her sense of humor, disco dance moves, and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. The chase is on as Deloris begins to understand the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Experience a spectacular evening of dance courtesy of the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division. Enjoy a wide variety of classical and contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, and student- and faculty-choreographed works.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

The Great Lakes, Great Plants Symposium returns this fall with a fresh lineup of lectures, tours, and immersive experiences celebrating horticulture, design, and the natural beauty of Northern Michigan. Designed for professionals and plant lovers alike, this two-day symposium includes inspiring talks, a rare plant auction, guided garden tours, and exclusive bonus experiences.

This year’s programming focuses on Gardening in the Midwest, Wild Designs, and Art in the Landscape, offering practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and plenty of inspiration.

To see the full schedule of events and purchase tickets, please visit the ticket link below.

The Suttons Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM.

For the 2025 season, we will be at our established location on St. Joseph St. at the north end of the village. Located on the east side of the intersection of M22 and M204 (between Concord St. and Race St.)

Market Dates of Operation: May 24 – October 18, 2025

Come on out to help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse. Species planted will include flowering plants and grasses.

GTRLC will supply tools and gloves. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to properly handle and plant plugs in the ground. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers should be prepared for digging and kneeling. Bathrooms and drinking water are both available on site.

Volunteers will be:
Learning about our ongoing restoration and greenhouse projects
Digging and dibble bar usage
Removing and handling native plugs from their containers

Meet at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve by the greenhouse/workshop area.

September 27 & 28, 2025 -Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM -Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Cherryland VFW Post 2780 3400 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI (look for Army tank)

Special Area & Activities for young rockhounds - Lapidary arts, jewelry, gems, fossils & minerals
Vendors, displays, prize drawings & more!

Family fun for everyone!

Entry donation: $3.00 - Children under 12 with adult: FREE

Free Family Friendly Event!

Come meet the alpacas - feed, pet, and get great photos.
Noah's ARC animal rescue will be at the farm with some of their animals.

All donations and percentage of proceeds of the day will go to support this wonderful rescue group.

Rennie Orchards will be here with apples and pumpkins available!

A fun, creative way for parents and their children to connect and learn dance together.

In this weekly class, you will discover the joys of expressing yourself through dance with your child. Designed to be both exciting and educational, these classes help in the development of your child's gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and love for music and dance.

Inside a natural-light-filled studio with stunning views of the waterfront, a world-class Interlochen dance instructor will guide you as you strengthen your bond with your child. Each week, you will experience a warm, supportive environment that encourages self-expression and social interaction. Special focus will be placed on rhythm and moving your bodies to the beat of different types of music.

REGISTER BY: September 25
With photographer Colin Morris!

We’ll be looking at tools and strategies to target and refine our photo editing skills for a polished image.

The first segment will focus on Lightroom Classic. After a brief discussion of exposure adjustments we will look at masking tools in detail and discuss several powerful applications for these. Finally we will look at how Lightroom’s intuitive and non destructive workflow can save a lot of time without compromising quality.

In our second segment we will take our images into Photoshop to further refine our masking capabilities. This will begin with a brief discussion of why one might choose to mask in one program or the other. We will discuss the relationship between masking and selection and ways to use both for local edits. We’ll look at some of the most useful selection tools to quickly tackle complex subjects. This will include strategies for selecting subjects with soft edges (or no edges at all). We’ll also thoroughly examine how the select and mask panel can successfully process tricky elements like hair, fiber, and foliage: an essential skill to have in your editing toolbox

Afterward I’ll look at projects you bring in for trouble shooting and give pointers about how to apply course concepts.

A general understanding of the Lightroom classic and Photoshop workspace will he helpful to get the most out of this course. The content, however is relevant for all levels of editors. If you currently use Lightroom Classic or Photoshop exclusively, I think this course will make a compelling case to incorporate both to utilize their unique benefits.

We will have a short break in between for questions and lunch.

Individuals of all levels are welcome: Beginners to Experienced!