Community Calendar

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

Monday thru Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

The Glen Arbor Arts Center takes on the question of history and voice in its next exhibition. HIStory/HERstory: Whose Story? is an exhibition that explores the idea that the victors have written history. This version of history has often been told from one perspective -- while other histories have been ignored, deleted, denied, left out of the official record.

The exhibition opens August 15, 5 pm with a reception in the GAAC Main Gallery.

Whether it’s visual art, literature, film, sports, science, politics, education, animal, mineral, real or imagined history, this exhibition asks:

• Who’s telling what stories?
• Who’s included in the official record?
• Who’s excluded? Omitted? Erased?

Twenty-four exhibitors take on these questions, and answer them with work about what’s included in the art historical canon; a fractured telling of Native American history; the voices inside a mom’s head; and other topics. Read more about the exhibit, and exhibition companion programs. View it online at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. HIStory / HERstory runs through October 30.

Get ready for a night of FREE family fun and frights on Friday, October 31! From 5 - 7 PM, join us at Postle Farm Preserve for our Spook-tacular Hike. Take part in a thrilling trick-or-treat trail, savor a glass of apple cider, and enjoy even more eerie excitement. Don’t forget to wear your best costume and experience the Halloween magic!

All ages welcome - Parents MUST be present.

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.

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.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Little Waves children’s music program is held throughout the school year at the Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library. Free and open to the public, the drop-in program is designed to introduce young children (ages 3 - 10) and their families.

The 40-minute program takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 am in Petoskey and 1 pm in Charlevoix. Each unique event features a musical story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids.

Upcoming dates are Oct. 18; Nov. 8; Jan. 10, 2026; Feb.14, 2026 March 14, 2026; and April 11, 2026.

For more information, contact the libraries, the GLCO office at 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Little Waves children’s music program is held throughout the school year at the Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library. Free and open to the public, the drop-in program is designed to introduce young children (ages 3 - 10) and their families.

The 40-minute program takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 am in Petoskey and 1 pm in Charlevoix. Each unique event features a musical story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids.

Upcoming dates are Oct. 18; Nov. 8; Jan. 10, 2026; Feb.14, 2026 March 14, 2026; and April 11, 2026.

For more information, contact the libraries, the GLCO office at 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay!
Students will create and decorate two ornaments! Perfect for the holiday season or for year-round decor. A pick-up date will be emailed once the final firing is completed. All supplies are provided.

CERAMICS FOR KIDS: ages 7 & Up
ORNAMENTS!

REGISTER

NOVEMBER 12, 2025

WEDNESDAY

4 - 5pm

REGISTER BY: Nov. 10

CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

For ages 7 and up!

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.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month