Community Calendar

This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Northwoods Improvisers! The band formed in 1976 in Traverse City by Mike Johnston, Mike Gilmore and John Plough. Originally a total improvising electro-acoustic ensemble, they switched to an all acoustic instrumentation in 1980. Greatly influenced by the Spontaneous Music Ensemble and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, they combine free jazz, indigenous music from around the world, bop and improvisation.

The ever morphing group is currently comprised of bassist Mike Johnston, drummer Nick Ashton, Dominic Bierenga and Donovan Boxey on wind instruments, violinist Mike Khoury, Jack O’Brien on cello and bass, and Tony Holland on sax.

On the night of the concert, doors will open one hour before showtime. During that time, the galleries will be open for ticket buyers to view our current exhibitions, shop the museum store for waters and light snacks, or enjoy a cash bar. The galleries, store, and bar will not be available during intermissions or after the concert.

BASO Brass, comprised of musicians from the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra, presents a concert of classical music and tunes from the past presented in an energetic and fun program.

The free concert begins at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30.

Recommended to reserve a seat in advance at www.oliverart.org.

Born and raised on a small farm in Lee County, Iowa, Whitmore is a roots-folk singer with a gravelly voice, haunting melodies, and deep love of the land. An appreciation for nature and its cycles - and an awareness of birth and death - is a constant theme in his songwriting. With a banjo, guitar, and kick drum, Whitmore seeks to convey these ideas through a lens of hopefulness and acceptance. For over 20 years he has traveled the world, performing everywhere from Rome, Italy to Rome, Georgia. He’s played basements, backyards, festival stages, and Carnegie Hall - and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

The Gaylord Community Orchestra proudly announces its Fall Concert on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 PM at our NEW venue, Mount Carmel Centre in Gaylord.

The performance features bass soloist Lauren Pierce performing Sarasate’s dazzling Zigeunerweisen. The program also features Haydn’s spirited London Symphony and Walker’s evocative About Leaves—a beautiful musical celebration of the autumn season.

Tickets:
- Adults: $20
- Students: FREE

Tickets are available online at www.gaylordorchestra.org or at the door.

Bring a friend, enjoy an evening of beautiful live music, and celebrate fall with the Gaylord Community Orchestra! We can’t wait to see you there.

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Join us for this special performance by Sarah McQuaid, a talented singer-songwriter based in Cornwall, England. From contemplative ballads to playful blues to atmospheric instrumentals, Sarah's music invites reflection, connection, and a deep appreciation of the quiet power of a well-crafted song.

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile.

No tickets necessary—seating is first come, first served. Arrive early, grab your spot, and settle in.

Free Event. Please check our social media for the most up-to-date information.

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Experience Beethoven at his most powerful and exhilarating. Symphony No. 7 surges with driving rhythms and soaring melodies — a work Wagner called “the apotheosis of the dance.” Heroic, dramatic, and irresistibly alive. Also featuring the majestic “Emperor” Piano Concerto, performed by returning favorite Sean Chen, an award-winning pianist, arranger, and composer.