Community Calendar

The Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the 31^st annual Holly Berry Arts and Crafts Fair, marking the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Frankfort High School.

With over 70 regionally based artists and craft vendors confirmed—and growing daily—the 2025 fair promises an exceptional variety of unique, handcrafted gifts, distinctive fine art, gourmet culinary items, and one-of-a-kind holiday décor.

We are proud to confirm that this year's fair is the largest hosted by the Chamber in over five years! The Holly Berry promises a high-energy, fun, and festive family-friendly atmosphere, featuring:

• 70+ Vendors: Featuring everything from fine art and jewelry to handcrafted goods and gourmet food items.

• Frankfort Softball’s Wreath Sale: Annual sale featuring fresh wreaths and holiday greens.
• Whoville Holiday Hair Stand: A fun, festive hair styling opportunity for kids.
• Cookie Decorating: A delicious hands-on activity.
• Kids' Craft: A special holiday craft station led by the Oliver Art Center.
• Holiday Raffle: Enter to win a collection of gifts donated by our talented vendors!  
• Hot Lunch: Chili, soups, and sandwiches will be served by the First Congregational Church of Frankfort.

Free and open to the public

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

Higher Art Gallery's 8th Annual Art Tree Exhibit and small works show welcomes handmade, one-of-a-kind ornaments from over 30 Artists. Gift local, handmade this holiday season.

The Opening celebration is on December 4th from 5-8 pm
Show runs from November 29th - New Years Day

Northport’s Village Voices directed by Amanda Kruk and Northport Community Band conducted by Dante Billeci perform music that will get your heart ready for the holiday season. Songs both new and familiar will fill the auditorium, culminating in a joyful sing-along. Get your tickets early for this community-favorite concert.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $5 for students pre-K through college, free for Northport Public School students and residents of Northport Highlands.

What is Soup and Bread? It’s simple. Local restaurants donate soup. You come, eat, and pay what you want. All money raised goes to a local non-profit.

November: Planned Parenthood
December: North Sky Raptor Sanctuary
January: FLOW For Water
February: Jubilee House
March: Women's Resource Center

Participating Restaurants include: Bubbies Bagels, Cooks House, S2S, Umbo, Modern Bird, Black Star Farms, Common Good Bakery, Identity Brewing, and Farm Club

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings By Carol C Spaulding

Leelanau County artist Carol C Spaulding brings Something To Smile About, a small group of new mixed media paintings, to the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery. The exhibition runs September 2 - December 17.

Working intuitively, Spaulding combines cut-paper collage with exuberant painting. She creates lively compositions in a bright, uplifting palette, full of expressive lines, inserting an array of delightful marks and icons. “I like to begin with an open mind and a playful attitude,” Spaulding said.

Something To Smile About may be viewed in the Lobby Gallery or online, GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

The GAAC is open:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon - 4 pm

Local employers are invited to the CNC Talent Connect Open House on Tuesday, December 2, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway.

Drop in to enjoy lunch while networking with CNC students, seeing live lab demonstrations, and exploring how North Central Michigan College and the Industrial Arts Institute are building the regional manufacturing talent pipeline.

Free Event – Register Now!

Join TART Trails on Tuesday, December 2, from 4:30–7 PM at Common Good on 8th to connect with friends and celebrate the season of giving.

Enjoy slice night specials—with $1 from every pizza slice donated to TART Trails—and help us support local food pantries through our community food drive.

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays together.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is 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.

PREVIEW WEEK: Preview Week is November 5 - 13. Leisurely peruse the artwork online or in the Main Gallery. Small Works objects will be available for purchase at the Grateful Gathering on November 14, 6 - 8 pm. Artwork purchases continue through December 17.

GRATEFUL GATHERING: Enjoy holiday refreshments, and morsels while perusing the exhibit. In addition, the GAAC’s Art Wish List returns. Visitors can donate a wish to help with the GAAC’s year-round programming.

The 2025 Small Works exhibitors are: Michele Aucello, Sarah Bearup-Neal, Mark Bowyer, Mercedes Bowyer, Frank Clements, Lauren Everett Finn, John Huston, Claudia Keglovitz, Jessica Kovan, Cynthia Marks, Alice Moss, Nori Obata, Steb Prieto, Shana Robinson, Pam Spicer, Amy Stevens, Nina Tarr, and Judy Wieske.
View the Small Works exhibit online beginning November 5. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Celebrate with music, entertainment and a food feast featuring the Choral-aires, the Vocal Majority, and West Trumpeters.

$22 for Adults and $15 for children under 13 before November 17.

As of November 17 the prices change to $25 and $18.