Community Calendar

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker will be: Jordan Owen

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill

RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT: info@charlevoixcircle.org
Vincent is a multi-faceted artist working in 2D and 3D artistic expressions. His work ranges from painted and mixed media canvas works to wearable fused glass jewelry and accessories.

Originally from the Detroit area, Vincent relocated to Boyne Falls, Michigan in his 20's and has evolved his style & techniques over the years. Pernicano is primarily inspired by nature by using bright colors and striking shapes. “I am inspired in all of my work by everyday life, the natural beauty of our planet, and the mysteries of the universe. I try to create positive images of a better world, and believe that one of reasons we are here is to help evolve life to a higher plane.”

Vincent will be sharing his artistic journey along with examples of his work and variety of techniques and medium he works in.

Famous actor, James Earl Jones, moved to Dublin, MI as a young boy. During his early years he developed a severe stutter so he seldom spoke. His high school English teacher, Donald Crouch, challenged him to recite a poem he had written aloud in front of the class. He was successful in doing so and he often credited his teacher and mentor with helping him find his famous voice.

The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County commissioned sculptor Bernadette Zachara Marcos, of Honor, to create bronze sculptures of James and his teacher with the theme "Mentorship can be life changing".

The sculptures are located at Kaleva Norman Dickson school in Brethren.

Learn more about this project at the Betsie Valley District Library, as presented by Cindy Asiala, President of The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County.

Joe Lafata of J&N Stone & Steel & Blacksmithing will be at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts demonstrating tradition blacksmith techniques and creating functional and decorative pieces.

Visitors are welcome to ask questions, listen to stories and shop hand forged pieces by Joe. Free to attend!

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Friday June 19th, 9am-5pm
Saturday June 20th, 9am-3pm
Admission $10
Lunch available to purchase on site

150 Modern & Traditional quilts
Quilts are professionally judged in multiple categories
Viewer's Choice quilt - vote for your favorite!
Vendors
Member's Boutique
Special Exhibits by our community service groups
Traditional quilt turning presentations

Special quilt raffle - tickets $5.00

Friday June 19th, 9am-5pm
Saturday June 20th, 9am-3pm
Admission $10
Lunch available to purchase on site

150 Modern & Traditional quilts
Quilts are professionally judged in multiple categories
Viewer's Choice quilt - vote for your favorite!
Vendors
Member's Boutique
Special Exhibits by our community service groups
Traditional quilt turning presentations

Special quilt raffle - tickets $5.00

Join us for an evening with Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Mulherin - "This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan"

What happens when a place is so beautiful that everyone wants to go there - and then they stay?

This book and author discussion explores a phenomenon occurring around Michigan’s Great Lakes and other high-demand scenic locations across the country: natural landscapes are undergoing profound human and climatological change as people pick up their lives and move to bucolic locations.

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!