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Grow Benzie is hosting a fall fundraiser featuring live music, local food trucks, and fun for the entire family. Musical guests include Manitou Trucking Company, SkyeLea, and DJ Ras Marco.

Ticket prices include admission to the event-- food, alcohol, soft drinks, and merchandise will be available for separate purchase.

Fundraising proceeds benefit Grow Benzie, a non-profit backbone organization and rural prosperity incubator that provides shared professional services and affordable campus & event space. Everyone is welcome!

If you have any questions, you can reach us at 231-882-9510 or info@GrowBenzie.org.

*** Bring camp chairs for open space seating ***
*** No outside coolers/beverages- available for purchase in venue***

$25: Advance Tickets at MyNorthTickets.com
$30: General Admission: (available at the door)
$15: Age 11-17
Free: Ages 10 and under

*** Rain or Shine, No Refunds ***

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Michigan Rattlers, the acclaimed folk-rock band hailing from Petoskey, will headline a special benefit concert at Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen.

Doors will open 5:30 PM, inviting concertgoers to bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn. The night will kick off with a special outdoor set at 6:00 PM by BWCA co-founders and celebrated local musicians Michelle Chenard and Pete Kehoe, whose decades-long musical partnership began with a serendipitous meeting on Mackinac Island.

The Michigan Rattlers will perform at 7:30 PM inside the Bliss Gardens barn, creating an intimate setting for their high-energy folk-rock sound. The lawn seating is “listen-only” and does not have a line-of-sight into the barn performance.

Proceeds from the event will benefit BWCA’s music programs at Pellston Public Schools, where the 2025-26 school year will mark the fifth year of the after-school Rock Jam program. Through Rock Jam and other initiatives, BWCA continues to nurture creativity and community while offering free music education across Northern Michigan.

Low Gap is primed to take the country music world by storm. Recently featured in Rolling Stone, brothers Gus and Phin Johnson are young musicians already making an impact with their authentic writing and catchy tunes. With roots in Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio, Gus and Phin grew up listening to bluegrass and Americana music. That – combined with folk, country, and classic and southern rock – creates the unique tone that has become the duo's signature sound.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the door ($5 discount for certain Bay membership levels).

Tickets to all Live at the Bay Fall 2025 shows are general admission and on sale now. Ticketing, event, and membership information is available at TheBayTheatre.com. The Live at the Bay series is another value-added offering by the nonprofit Bay Community Theatre to provide community entertainment and programming. Please join us!

Join us at MIOCA's Forever Young Adult Homecoming! 

Get ready for a nostalgic night to remember! On October 4th, 2025, join us in Northern Michigan for a retro celebration. Relive the 80s and 90s with throwback hits, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and bid on exciting items at our silent auction. All this fun helps raise awareness and funds to support ovarian cancer.

Suggested Attire: Formal dresses and suits, with 80s or 90s flair!

Looking to help support this event? Check out the items on our Amazon Wishlist or become a sponsor.

Almira Township Hall, 19639 Maple St. Lake Ann, MI 49650

Proceeds from this event go to MIOCA.

Learn diverse dance styles and make new friends in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced dancer, everyone is invited to join the fun.

Designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels, our Social Dance Classes offer an opportunity to learn new dance styles and enjoy the camaraderie of other dance enthusiasts. Each week, you’ll explore a different dance genre such as salsa, waltz, swing, or tango. Under the guidance of one of Interlochen’s skilled instructors, you’ll learn the steps and techniques—all while connecting with others and gaining confidence on the floor.

The classes emphasize the joy of moving to the music, sharing laughs, and creating memorable moments. Come dance with us and experience the delight of social dancing.

In recognition of Eileen Kelly's 96th birthday, The Oliver Art Center is excited to host this retrospective exhibit of her work from the past several decades.

The exhibit will be open:
Sundays 12:00-4:00pm
Mondays-Thursdays 10:00am-4:00pm

From pastels to oils, still life to landscape, Eileen has a diverse range of subjects and styles – each brought to life by her keen eye for composition and seemingly effortless brushstrokes. Eileen Kelly had an early fascination with the arts and design. At 19, her design for a women’s fashionable shoe was manufactured under mysterious circumstances. She married soon after and explored drawing and painting with her sons. In her 40’s, Eileen pursued art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, Manhattanville College in Harrison, New York, and the Silvermine Art Center in New Canaan, Connecticut. She studied with watercolorist, Charles Reid, Russian iconographer Vladislav Andreev, watercolorist Roland Roycraft and artist Charles Murphy.

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Bavarian-style fun at Peninsula Community Library! Savor brats, hot dogs, and other tasty bites while enjoying festive live music, trivia, a lively silent auction, dancing, a costume contest, and kid-friendly activities.

This alcohol-free celebration is all about food, music, and fun for every age.

Tickets can be purchased at library or online. Adult (15 years & up) $15, Youth (7 - 14 years) $5, Kids Free (6 years & under)

Friends of PCL host Oktoberfest 10/5 2-5pm. The event features food, music, trivia, silent auction, costume contest and much more! Tickets are $15/adult (ages 15+), youth $5 (7-14 yrs) and kids are free. Purchase tickets in advance. Proceeds benefit PCL!

The Lightfoot Band is not a tribute act—these are the original musicians who recorded and toured with Gordon Lightfoot for decades. Featuring Rick Haynes (bass), Barry Keane (drums), Mike Heffernan (keyboards), and Carter Lancaster (guitar), the band is joined by Andy Mauck on vocals and guitar, honoring Lightfoot’s legacy while playing Gord's trademark Martin D-18 and Gibson B-45 guitars.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and Lightfoot’s iconic song inspired by it. The Lightfoot Band delivers unforgettable performances of this and other classics, including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Early Morning Rain,” and deeper cuts from Gordon’s catalog - some of which haven’t been played live in decades. The Lightfoot Band brings a rare authenticity to Gordon’s music, having performed it live at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and on shows like Saturday Night Live.

Every performance is enriched with stories from the band’s years alongside Gordon, offering a deeper connection to his life and music. After the show, fans have the unique opportunity to meet the musicians, share their memories, and connect with the legacy of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

The Oliver Art Center's annual juried show highlights impeccable work across a range of media. An independent juror select works submitted from across Michigan, and awards are presented in several categories. Don’t miss this exceptional exhibit!

Every week through Oct 10, 2025.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Opening reception is September 12th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.

Beginning October 6th the Oliver Art Center will be closed on Mondays