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All are welcome to join us for an exhibition of work by Ian John Solomon at the gallery on the grounds of the beautiful Cedar North complex close to Traverse City.

Ian John Solomon (1997) is an Emmy award winning interdisciplinary artist-journo from Detroit, Michigan. After receiving his B.A. in broadcast journalism and a stint as a congressional reporter in D.C., he found his love for community and storytelling required a more expansive modality. Ian's interdisciplinary lens based practice explores themes of identity, ancestry, community and ecology. Deeply motivated by environment, Ian uses land as foundation for artistic expression and questioning.

Ian has exhibited and won awards across Michigan and Ohio, including being a 2023 Summer Fellow at Ox-Bow School of Art, 2024 Playground Detroit Fellow and 2024 Cranbrook Art Museum Purchase Award Nominee. Most recently, Ian received two Emmy nominations, an Emmy Award and a First Place award from the Society of Professional Journalists as host of a PBS-Great Lakes Now series’ Ian Outside’. Ian received his Masters of Fine Art Photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art in May 2024.

Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now partnered up with the equally enigmatic and soulfully driven electric guitar prowess of Harrison B, these two road warriors are on a mission to electrify audiences everywhere with their two-man full-band sound. Think, "blues at bluegrass speeds." Imagine, "rock americana with a soulful drip." Experience rapid fire acoustic guitar, incendiary harmonica, fiercely energized solos, all driven by a thunderous kick drum.

Join us for an evening of love, support, music and fundraising for a family whose lives have been devastated by the war on Palestine. Live music by Stanley and Quiggle. A wonderful silent auction with donations from local restaurants, brew pubs, and shops. Also time for spoken word. All proceeds will directly support one family whose lives have been torn apart by the war on Palestine.

Witness an enduring story of love, unfinished business, and redemption as director Bill Church and the Arts Academy Theatre Division stage Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s iconic 1945 musical, Carousel. In a coastal Maine community, carousel barker Billy Bigelow pursues an ill-fated romance with millworker Julie Jordan—costing both of them their jobs. Desperate to support his growing family, Billy makes a series of poor decisions that sparks life-altering consequences for the entire Bigelow family. Don’t miss a searing, critically acclaimed show featuring awe-inspiring dance sequences and beloved songs such as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn't the only thing on Monty's mind...

Take a thought-provoking journey through the pages of Wanderlust: A History of Walking by Rebecca Solnit, an acclaimed writer, historian, and activist. As part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Walking exhibition (April 1 – May 29, 2025), this facilitated discussion will invite you to explore Solnit’s fascinating perspectives that connect the act of walking to a wide range of social, cultural, and physical touch points.

Join GAAC’s Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal for four lively conversations that delve into the history and meaning of walking. Wanderlust focuses on the walkers whose everyday and extreme acts have shaped our culture, from philosophers to poets to mountaineers. The author of more than 20 books, Solnit is a regular contributor to The Guardian and one of today’s most thought-provoking voices.
Discussion Schedule

April 6: The Pace of Thoughts (Pages 3–78)
April 20: From the Gardens to the Wild (Pages 79–168)
May 4: Lives of the Streets (Pages 169–246)
May 25: Past the End of the Road (Pages 247–291)

How to Participate

Register by April 2. This event is free, but space is limited!
Participants are responsible for securing their own copy of Wanderlust. Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor offers discussion group members a 15% discount. Pre-order required. Call 231-334-4223 to order your copy.
Read ahead to prepare for each session and get ready to share your thoughts.

Skill Level

All
Objective

To explore the theme of the GAAC’s Walking exhibit from other creative disciplines and avenues.
Outcome

An opportunity to sharpen critical thinking skills, and expand one’s thinking about the act of walking.

Image: Wanderlust front cover

Witness an enduring story of love, unfinished business, and redemption as director Bill Church and the Arts Academy Theatre Division stage Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s iconic 1945 musical, Carousel. In a coastal Maine community, carousel barker Billy Bigelow pursues an ill-fated romance with millworker Julie Jordan—costing both of them their jobs. Desperate to support his growing family, Billy makes a series of poor decisions that sparks life-altering consequences for the entire Bigelow family. Don’t miss a searing, critically acclaimed show featuring awe-inspiring dance sequences and beloved songs such as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn't the only thing on Monty's mind...

Sunday, May 11 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PMFREE ticket & small popcorn for moms (with child or grandchild)

This Mother’s Day, treat the moms in your life to an afternoon or evening of laughter, love, and heartfelt storytelling. Moms who are accompanied by a child or grandchild and purchase tickets online receive a free movie ticket and small popcorn—our special thank-you to the incredible women who shape our lives.

The Friend explores the evolving bond between Iris, a grieving writer, and Apollo, the dog left behind by her late best friend. As they navigate the chaos and comfort of new companionship, this unlikely duo uncovers joy, purpose, and healing in each other.

Local Restaurant Discount:Enjoy 10% off lunch or dinner at The Foundry Craft Grillery on Mother’s Day when you show your ticket receipt.

Tribute Video Opportunity:Ticket holders are invited to submit a 15–60 second video honoring Mom! Your tribute may be shown before the film on the big screen. Email videos or links by Saturday, May 10 at 5 PM to: aaron@chalfonte.org.

TC Jazz
Jeffrey Cobb, Guest Conductor
NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Canticum Novum

Join the TC Jazz Orchestra and a stirring array of choirs, with our very own award-winning Jeffrey Cobb conducting. The performance will feature two TC premieres–Duke Ellington’s legendary combination of choral and jazz orchestra forces in his Sacred Concert and Jeffrey Cobb’s The Lesson of the Lark, having been premiered online during the pandemic–we now have the honor of presenting the live premiere!

Tickets $27-$65

Students and 1st timers, call for a 50% discount! 231-947-7120