Community Calendar

Kids of all ages are welcome to this free event. Come see what you and your imagination can create! Completed Lego Creations will be displayed in the library.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Staff member Erica teaches the history and how to of this classic Hanukkah game. Patrons of all ages are welcome!

Returning by popular demand, Guest Conductor Jason Altieri leads the TC Phil and Jeffrey Cobb’s NMC Choruses in a festive program of holiday favorites. This year’s special guest is TC native, soprano Hanna Brammer, who is headlining opera companies across the country—making her TC Phil debut with music of the season!

Students and 1st timers, call for 50% off! 231-947-7120

2025 Winter Member Exhibition opens December 5th, Beck and Borwell Galleries

This OAC member showcase features an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. One of our largest exhibits, the Winter Member Show is a great kick-off to the holiday season. Join us for this special exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber, wood and more by our talented member-artists.

Opening reception is December 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.
Current OAC Members receive a 10% discount on all gallery purchases made during the opening reception!
Help support our member artists with a purchase of original art!

This exhibit is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Freshwater Reporter

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and December 24, 25, January 1

Menorah in the Square returns to downtown Traverse City for its third annual Chanukah celebration. The community is invited to enjoy a live DJ, a first-ever gelt drop, fresh donuts, hot cider, and coffee. The evening will feature the lighting of a giant menorah built entirely from donated canned vegetables, which will be given to local families in need. A special appearance by Judah the Maccabee mascot adds to the festive atmosphere.

Open to everyone — adults, kids, and the entire Traverse City community. Admission is free. Learn more and RSVP at JewishTC.org/menorah

Join us just after sundown and celebrate the longest night of the year! Grab a pair of wireless headphones that give you the option to decide your musical vibe as you head to the dance floor or mingle in the galleries. And to top it all off, Super Nuclear will be in the house lighting it up!

Whether you're here to groove or simply soak in the ambiance, enjoy a unique evening experience in the museum. Warm drinks and light snacks will be available to keep the solstice spirits bright. Cash bar for those 21+. This event is open to all ages. Parental guidance is advised.

2025 Winter Member Exhibition opens December 5th, Beck and Borwell Galleries

This OAC member showcase features an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. One of our largest exhibits, the Winter Member Show is a great kick-off to the holiday season. Join us for this special exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber, wood and more by our talented member-artists.

Opening reception is December 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.
Current OAC Members receive a 10% discount on all gallery purchases made during the opening reception!
Help support our member artists with a purchase of original art!

This exhibit is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Freshwater Reporter

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and December 24, 25, January 1

Join us for a series of movies set and/or filmed in the Great Lake State! On 12/29 at 1:00 pm, watch "The Polar Express" (G) - a boy skeptical of Santa boards a train near his home in Grand Rapids to head for the North Pole.

Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at Littlefield/Alanson Community Building on US31N in Alanson.

Music will be provided by The Hybrids, with Larry Dyer calling.

All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more).

No need to bring a partner.

Perfect for families.

Potluck at 6:30. Bring table service and dish to pass.

$10, $5/student, 12&under free.

A fun, interactive exhibition showcasing artwork that makes it immediately evident that color is the major characteristic of the piece. Brochures will be provided for viewers to learn about various color schemes, the role of color in a composition, and how it affects interpretation or emotional content of the work.  

Visitors will be encouraged to move through the exhibition space slowly, considering these concepts to gain a deeper appreciation for the role color plays in art. Works on display will include a wide variety media and styles from regional artists.

This exhibit will be on display through February 6th.
Sunday 12-4
Tuesday-Friday: 10-4

Spectrum will open with a reception from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, January 9th.