Community Calendar

Caring for people with memory issues is tough. Expert Kelly McCord shares an overview of the physical changes and the ways to navigate caring.

A space for people to share and listen to stories from our lives based on a theme of the evening. Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welcomes you to share your personal stories with others to create connections in our community.

Presenters will be given 5 minutes to share stories from their lived experiences with an open-minded circle of fellow storytellers.

Every second Thursday of the month.

This event is FREE and open to the public of all ages.

TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region. Each evening in this series you'll watch a short film or two and then participate in an open discussion about the topic with local environmental enthusiasts and experts.

Drop by the library for Family Fun with Legos!

No pre-registration needed. All ages welcome!

We’ll have lots of Legos to build with and some Lego activities to spark your creativity.

A snack will be provided.

Presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center of Traverse City, join us for an inspiring evening as we host a special reading for Ekphrastic 2, an exhibit that celebrates the connection between visual art and the written word. Sixteen artists have shared their artwork, and local writers have responded with poetry, short stories, and reflections inspired by the pieces on display.

Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate creativity in all its forms and help us continue to grow the presence of literary arts at Crooked Tree and in our community.

Enjoy holiday refreshments, and morsels at the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Grateful Gathering, November 14, 6-8 pm.

The Grateful Gathering opens the GAAC’s 2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition, an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. The exhibition is November 5 – December 17, 2025, and features more than 100 works of art, 12” x 12” or smaller, by 19 artists working in glass, mixed media, collage, needlework, paper, paint, clay, and photography.

The Small Works exhibit may be previewed, either in the GAAC gallery or online from November 5 - 13. Small Works objects will be available for purchase at the Grateful Gathering on November 14, 6 - 8 pm. Artwork purchases continue through December 17. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

The Music House is thrilled to welcome back two of our favorite local performers, Miriam Pico and David Chown, for a very special concert on Friday November at 7:00PM

Miriam is local legend who has been chosen multiple times by area voters as Northern Express' "Best Solo Artist" and Traverse Magazine's "Red Hot Best Singer/Songwriter". She is also the founder and owner of Little Bird School of Song.

David is known locally and nationally for his amazing piano playing. He is a performer and educator with degrees in Piano Technology and Jazz Studies. He is the owner of Lookout Music Productions Studio where he teaches and records. David also is an Audio Technology instructor at NMC. With more than 30 years of professional performance, his skills are truly breathtaking.

You do not want to miss this concert, which will be filled with classics and originals.

Tickets are $25.00 online at MyNorth Tickets or musichouse.org or $30.00 at the door. Please visit musichouse.org or call 231-938-9300 for more information.

A city council meeting spirals into a dark exploration of American politics and the fragility of local government, revealing hidden truths and cracks in the surface of seemingly ordinary life in a small town. A play in Old Town Playhouse’s Studio Theatre series, performed in the Schmuckal Theatre in the lower level of the OTP building.

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.

Skip the big box stores and shop local this season! Discover one-of-a-kind art and gifts from Michigan artists at Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Holiday Art Market—where creativity meets holiday spirit.

From November 8 thru December 13, enjoy our indoor art market, holiday workshops, and two weekends of pop-up artist booths!

HOURS
Tuesday - Friday | 11am - 5pm
Saturday | 10am - 4pm