Community Calendar

Photographer and Michigan native, Steve Loveless, has been capturing the stunning atmospheres of northern Michigan for decades. From starry skies to local icons and panoramic wonders, this exhibit will explore the captivating images that define his work.

The opening reception on September 26 at 4:00 PM is free and open to the public.

Exhibit open during normal business hours:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pm

HEART OF A TREE, SOUL OF A STORM
OPENING RECEPTION: September 25 from 5-7pm

Creative works rooted in a fallen tree and shaped by the 2025 ice storm that changed the landscape.

​​​In the early morning hours of March 29–30, 2025, a beloved 150+year-old, 70-foot-tall Basswood tree fell during a devastating ice storm. Located at Bier Art Gallery and Pottery Studio, just south of Charlevoix in Norwood Township, the tree was a natural landmark—towering, graceful, and deeply rooted in the community.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts invited artists to honor this fallen icon and the ice storm that changed the landscape through works of art. This juried show will feature artwork created directly from the Basswood tree itself, as well as works inspired by the March 2025 ice storm.

​Recognition will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place works as part of the exhibit.

Exhibit will be open during regular business hours:
Monday - Friday 11am to 4pm
Saturdays 11am to 3pm

Step into Ludington’s past and celebrate the rich lumber heritage that helped build our community during Ludington Lumber Days, a fall festival weekend packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history, music, and adventure for all ages.

Join us at The Dennos for a panel discussion with artists from Material World: Ten Women. We’ll learn more about their artistic practice and gain more insight into the ways their work intersect and differ from one another.

Image: Installation view of "Material World: Ten Women" at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

A suspenseful psychological thriller and courtroom drama. Claudia is a high-priced call girl incarcerated on a charge for killing a violent "john". The court appointed psychiatrist and an aggressive prosecutor say she is unfit to stand trial. Testimony from experts, physicians, and her parents dissects her psyche and childhood. Will the judge determine she's "nuts" or legally sane? Presented in staged reading format by OTP’s Aged to Perfection group, this show is recommended for adults only.

Hilarious story of 4 Southern women who meet at random attempt to stop their boredom through a hilarious variety of misadventures. They form lasting friendships ultimately rediscovering confidence, joy and the excitement of life.

Shows will be on Sept 18, 19, 25 & 26 at 7pm as well as Sept 20th and 27th at 2pm.

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way. A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Open daily from dawn to dusk. The storybook for the month of September is “How Chipmunk Got His Stripes” by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

What makes a work of art ICONIC? Very few works become renowned the world over. Art historian Andi Gerring, retired instructor at NCMC, NMC and Kendall College of Art & Design leads a discussion on specific examples to examine the reasons for their enduring fame.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 1 pm–3 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center
Skill: Beginner
Membership Status

Unwind, create, and explore the art of hand-weaving in this fun, meditative workshop. Students will learn to warp a round loom and practice stitches like tabby, soumak, and rya knots, crafting a unique weaving of their own design. With endless possibilities for patterns, textures, and color, this class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing, hands-on creative experience. All materials—wooden looms, tapestry needles, warp threads, and a variety of fibers—are provided, so you can focus on designing and weaving without any prep. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece and skills you can use again and again.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Development of Personal Style