Community Calendar

An innovative paranormal horror film featuring music composed by Traverse City’s own award-winning teacher and musician, Sam Boase-Miller, is now releasing nationwide to theaters, distributed by Independent Film Company and Shudder.

There is a special live Q&A screening with Boase-Miller this Thursday, October 2nd at 7:00pm at AMC Cherry Blossom 14 in Traverse City, MI, graciously hosted by AMC, through the auspices of Independent Film Company. For tickets, please follow the enclosed link.

Boase-Miller writes, produces, composes, records and edits music and voice over. He creates instruments out of wood and metal for his current projects, as well as the award-winning sci-fi podcast Marsfall. He lives in beautiful northern Michigan, where he is the Coordinator of the Audio Technology Department and is an award-winning teacher at Northwestern Michigan College.

Tickets available via the AMC Cherry Blossom website.

On Friday, October 3, don’t miss one of Interlochen’s most beloved traditions! “Collage” brings together every art form—music, theatre, film, dance, and more—in a fast-paced showcase that always sells out. Live at Corson Auditorium. Tickets start at $19. Tickets available at interlochen.org/tickets.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Michigan Rattlers, the acclaimed folk-rock band hailing from Petoskey, will headline a special benefit concert at Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen.

Doors will open 5:30 PM, inviting concertgoers to bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn. The night will kick off with a special outdoor set at 6:00 PM by BWCA co-founders and celebrated local musicians Michelle Chenard and Pete Kehoe, whose decades-long musical partnership began with a serendipitous meeting on Mackinac Island.

The Michigan Rattlers will perform at 7:30 PM inside the Bliss Gardens barn, creating an intimate setting for their high-energy folk-rock sound. The lawn seating is “listen-only” and does not have a line-of-sight into the barn performance.

Proceeds from the event will benefit BWCA’s music programs at Pellston Public Schools, where the 2025-26 school year will mark the fifth year of the after-school Rock Jam program. Through Rock Jam and other initiatives, BWCA continues to nurture creativity and community while offering free music education across Northern Michigan.

Join us at The Bay Community Theatre on October 4th for an unforgettable live music performance by Rolling Stone Featured band Low Gap! Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the show starts at 7:00.

About the band:
Low Gap is primed to take the Country Music world by storm. Brothers Gus and Phin Johnson are relatively young musicians but are already making an impact with their authentic writing and catchy tunes. With roots in Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio, Gus and Phin grew up listening to Bluegrass and Americana music. That—combined with Folk, Country, and Classic and Southern Rock—creates the unique tone that has become the duo's signature sound. Gus wrote his first song at 13 years old, and only months later wrote “Mockingbird,” their biggest hit, which was ranked second on Grady Smith’s list of “non-hit singles” for 2022. The brothers backed the success of “Mockingbird” up with a self-titled album full of passion and relatability. On November 25, Low Gap released their latest single, “Say a Prayer.”

Join us at MIOCA's Forever Young Adult Homecoming! 

Get ready for a nostalgic night to remember! On October 4th, 2025, join us in Northern Michigan for a retro celebration. Relive the 80s and 90s with throwback hits, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and bid on exciting items at our silent auction. All this fun helps raise awareness and funds to support ovarian cancer.

Suggested Attire: Formal dresses and suits, with 80s or 90s flair!

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Almira Township Hall, 19639 Maple St. Lake Ann, MI 49650

Proceeds from this event go to MIOCA.

The Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra is performing their last concert of the season with Evelyn Elsing cellist as the featured performer on Tchaichovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. The Symphony will also perform Sibelius Symphony No. 1.

Admission by donation. Suggested donation amounts for adults is $15, and for $10 for seniors, and free for students.

For more information contact Orchestra Manager, Julie Povolo at 231-871-0595
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The Lightfoot Band is not a tribute act—these are the original musicians who recorded and toured with Gordon Lightfoot for decades. Featuring Rick Haynes (bass), Barry Keane (drums), Mike Heffernan (keyboards), and Carter Lancaster (guitar), the band is joined by Andy Mauck on vocals and guitar, honoring Lightfoot’s legacy while playing Gord's trademark Martin D-18 and Gibson B-45 guitars.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and Lightfoot’s iconic song inspired by it. The Lightfoot Band delivers unforgettable performances of this and other classics, including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Early Morning Rain,” and deeper cuts from Gordon’s catalog - some of which haven’t been played live in decades. The Lightfoot Band brings a rare authenticity to Gordon’s music, having performed it live at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and on shows like Saturday Night Live.

Every performance is enriched with stories from the band’s years alongside Gordon, offering a deeper connection to his life and music. After the show, fans have the unique opportunity to meet the musicians, share their memories, and connect with the legacy of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

All hail the kings! Groove along to iconic charts by four of jazz’s most legendary artists—Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Lester Young—in this one-of-a-kind celebration of jazz royalty from the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo.

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)

Grand Traverse Musicale is proud to present the program “Gospel Music!” featuring the Elk Lake Community Choir. The choir is under the direction of Cheryl Knight. The performance will feature Willie Dahl on trumpet and Steve Stargardt on piano. Come join the fun on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Also, Grand Traverse Musicale 2025 Scholarship winners, Adriella Hargett and Luke Shumaker will be singing. See them perform at Mission Hill Church (formerly First Congregational Church) 6105 Center Road Traverse City, MI 49686.

Old Mission's Dave Baumann shares his lively takes on favorite tunes. Dessert on us!