Community Calendar

In its 15th Anniversary Season, the Traverse City Dance Project returns with a vibrant six stop summer tour celebrating dance and live music, featuring seven professional dancers from across the country.

Highlights include a new dance work by Jennifer Lott, with music composed by Charlie Millard and performed live by the Charlie Millard Band; NYC-based tap artist Madison Hilligoss; and a premiere by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, followed by a Q&A with the artists.

Join us at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts rooftop terrace as the sun sets and the music and dance come alive. Enjoy cocktails from the bar as live music begins at 6:30 PM with the Charlie Millard Band, and the performance starts at 7:30 PM. We’re committed to accessibility—please let us know in advance if you need any accommodations. Limited number of tickets available, so don't delay!

Performance sponsor is The Croft Residency & Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet.

Date: August 3, 4, and 7, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Ages: 7–12

The Clay Cubs camp immerses young artists in various clay hand-building techniques while discovering how exciting creating in a real ceramic studio can be. It’s the perfect fit for the camper who likes to get messy and investigate the ceramic medium in depth. All projects are glazed and kiln-fired and will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. The instructor can also make arrangements for shipping projects for a shipping fee. Join us for one session or all summer!

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2–4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

Weekly meeting for women with disabilities with new activities every week! Join to build community and meet with like-minded individuals at the Disability Network Northern Michigan. Also available on Zoom from 11AM-12PM.

In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Weekly meeting for men with disabilities with new activities every week! Join to build community and meet with like-minded individuals at the Disability Network Northern Michigan.

HOWL’s Wild About Nature Art Camp is nestled among beautiful cedars along a winding creek at Optimist Cabin Land near Chums Corner, a magical setting that inspires creativity at every turn. Campers will explore a variety of nature-based arts including painting, clay sculpting, nature sketching, and nature art using treasures found along the forest floor and creek. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, children will discover their inner artist while connecting deeply with the world around them!

HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the ultimate outdoor adventure for young nature lovers! At HOWL, children enjoy the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration and discovery. While hiking forest trails, campers will track wildlife. Kids will unleash their creativity through journaling and art, play exciting group games, and build lifelong skills and friendships along the way. Whether your child is a budding naturalist or just loves being outside, HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the perfect place to explore, create, and grow — all while falling in love with the great outdoors!

Camp dates are August 3rd-6th.
Register Online- Call or Email for questions.
Discounts for Siblings and Early Bird Pay by July 1!

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

Performances by the Clam Lake Band happening every Monday starting June 29 at 7:00pm running through August 3. The band has been holding their concerts at the Pavilion for now over 50 years. Each week is a new theme.

Follow their Facebook page for more information.

Join us for a conversation with Betsy Rubin, author of Our Diaries, Ourselves. Her new book is a deep dive into the tradition of diary writing, profiling famous diarists from across history, while also exploring how diaries help us to better understand and express ourselves.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.