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Screening of 'Powerful Women', a Cannes Film Festival award-winning documentary film followed by an in-person presentation by Madhvi Dalal. Among the film’s key subjects, Dalal is the founder of Padmad and is a social entrepreneur working in Kenya, Somalia, and Malawi.

This State Theatre Community Night is presented in partnership with Uplift Travel, NMC’s International Services & Service Learning Program, and the International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College.

Tickets required. $10 general public, $6 students, free for NMC students.

State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., downtown Traverse City
6pm doors open, 7pm film screening

All hail the kings! Groove along to iconic charts by four of jazz’s most legendary artists—Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Lester Young—in this one-of-a-kind celebration of jazz royalty from the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

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.

The Mills Community House & ZOOM
4 pm* *Please note start time change*

Prepare to view the world beneath your feet in a whole new light. We're about to embark on an epic journey back in time to the last Ice Age, an era of colossal forces that shaped the very ground of northwestern Michigan.

Using the stunning landscape of Benzie County as our guide, we will unravel the powerful story hidden in the land itself—from the towering dunes and sweeping lake basins to the rugged moraines and vast outwash plains.

But that's not all. We’ll also explore the human story that began here, tracing the arrival and adaptation of the earliest inhabitants and pondering the fascinating mystery of their archaeological footprint in this remarkable place.

Join us as we decipher the powerful blend of geology, climate, and human history that makes our region so unique. You won't want to miss it!

This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, held on the second Thursday of each month. Admission is by donation, with a recommended donation of $5.

To learn more about the October 9th lecture, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society’s website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.

A space for people to share and listen to stories from our lives based on a theme of the evening. Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welcomes you to share your personal stories with others to create connections in our community.

Presenters will be given 5 minutes to share stories from their lived experiences with an open-minded circle of fellow storytellers.

Every second Thursday of the month.

This event is FREE and open to the public of all ages.

Have an up-close experience with live raptors from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary! Join us at the Boardman River Nature Center to learn about Michigan raptors in the fall.

When: Thursday, October 9th from 6:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: Free for 2 and under, $10 for children under 12, $15 for ages 12+, $55 for a family of 5+. Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Audience: Families

The Vasa Ski Club will host the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Traverse City Opera House on Thursday October 9th starting at 6:30 pm. The event will feature short films and documentaries about mountain culture, outdoor action sports and the environment. The films are guaranteed to amaze and inspire.

Tickets are available at Brick Wheels, Back Country North, Oryana and the City Opera House (in person and online)

This event sells out every year so get your tickets early.

Enjoy an evening of instrumental music courtesy of the Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

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.

If lily pads make you want to pick up a paintbrush, this is the workshop for you! Through guided practice, this 2-day watercolor workshop is designed to help you build the skills and confidence to paint semi-abstract, elegant waterscapes. Working in a friendly and encouraging studio space, you’ll experiment with techniques to interpret lily pads, flowers, and reflections on water—all inspired by Northern Michigan.

Build knowledge and skills through a series of demonstrations and guided exercises. Day one we’ll discuss style by observing the works of accomplished watercolor artists, techniques for loosely drawn compositions, and laying down washes. You’ll learn about native Michigan lily pads and create postcard studies from photographs. You’ll practice techniques for abstracting backgrounds and painterly mark-making for developing style. On day two you’ll draw a larger composition and practice techniques to bring your own semi-abstract rendition of watercolor lily pads to life.
Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate
Objective

Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome

Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork