Community Calendar

The Long Memory Project is our pop-up artist residency program. Its mission is to cultivate the passing down of our community’s stories. Not just the ones considered worthy enough to make headlines and history books, but the small acts of courage, action, good governance, and community building. These stories help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what we envision for our future—both regionally and beyond.

The third edition of The Long Memory Project is in collaboration with MSU's Broad Art Museum. Elders with ties to the state's farming history shared their stories with participating artists: ceramist Debbie Carlos, painter Lilian Martinez, poet Alex Rivera-Sastre, and mixed-media artist Mike (Michaela) Nichelle.

This event is free, but pre-registration is required.

Meet the artists and elders of the Long Memory Project: Farmland at an opening reception to celebrate the work they’ve created and some of the stories told along the way. The event will include a panel discussion with the artists and elders, an opportunity to explore the exhibit, light refreshments, and a cash bar.

It’s a playful night of discovery where old-fashioned games spark skill, strategy, and a bit of friendly competition.

All ages welcome!
Donation of $20/family encouraged.

Family Game Night at Raven Hill brings families together for an evening of laughter and hands-on fun. Try your aim at traditional carom, skittles and jenga. Explore classic Raven Hill competitions like Rollway and Octoplay, along with traditional tavern games shared by Nick and Catherine Barber. It’s a playful night of discovery where old-fashioned games spark skill, strategy, and a bit of friendly competition. Enjoy fresh popcorn while you play.

This fun comedy begins with a theater-loving narrator playing his favorite cast recording. As the record spins, a 1920s musical springs to life in his apartment. The show-within-a-show follows a wedding disrupted by gangsters, mistaken identities and a tipsy chaperone. Hilarious and heartfelt, it’s both a loving parody and a tribute to the magic of classic musicals.

Norte Youth Cycling is excited to invite the community to “Free Lids For Cyclin’ Kids” sponsored by TVC - Cherry Capital Airport on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.

There’s nothing more exciting than the first bloom of spring – especially here in northwest Michigan! This open call exhibit will feature work from a range of local and regional artists in a variety of media – all in celebration of spring!

Take in the beauty of Bloom! beginning April 4th in ourFisher Room Gallery.

Winter Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pmClosed Mondays, Holidays and for Occasional Events

Admission to our Galleries is always free!

Daily specials are offered by participating restaurants! Don’t miss this opportunity to try something new at fantastic prices.

Visit the downtown website to view menu items.

All around the globe, people will being enjoying Tai Chi in public spaces @ 10 am on the last Saturday of April. Come on out! Open Space Park. No experience necessary.

Hilbert's is doing a small part in keeping excess packaging out of the landfill. We invite everyone to stop by the Honey House to fill their own jars with fresh warm honey right off the tank. In addition there will be food and games and tours of the honey processing operation.

There will be discounts and clearance items available for sale and vendors showing off their creations made with Hilbert's Honey.

It's a fun and educational event for the entire family.

Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community!
Schedule and events 
Doors open 10, Activities till 4:00

Theme-Our Power, Our Planet
10:30-11 Drum circle Led by Dave Stycos, closing song also
Drums and percussion instruments will be available to use
11-3:30 Booths
1-2:30 Community Garden tours
11-4 Kids’ Activities-AFFEW activities-button making. Petunia Parade planting station, reptile presentation with Jim McGrath, Audubon kids activity-Heidi Moloney. Sara Jeruzal-Great Start Initiative (book walk) inside. book giveaway
Photo booth
11- 3:45 Presentations / Workshops  
Speakers: Title and bio
11-12 (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians) LRBOI - Wildlife, Air Quality, and Manoomin, Environmental Staff
12:15-1:15 Key note : Mary Reilly “I like solar, but just not there”- the good, the bad, and the tradeoffs of large-scale solar
1:30-2:30 Nature Discovery -Reptiles and amphibians
2:45-3:45 Michael Ramsey-Beyond Beauty, Invasive and native plant program
 3 p.m. Hike:..Dave Dister nature hike
 11-2 Yummy and healthy food : to purchase