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 Traverse City Open Space for this FREE performance. Live music begins at 6:30 PM with the Charlie Millard Band, and the performance starts at 7:30 PM. Bring your own blankets and chairs, and arrive early to secure your spot. We’re committed to accessibility—please let us know in advance if you need any accommodations.

Performance sponsors are the Kettering Family Foundation, Greenbrick Foundation Inc., & Begonia Charitable Foundation.

Undercurrents explores the emotional intensity and inner turbulence of the Romantic piano quartet tradition. From Brahms’ fiery F-A-E Scherzo to Schumann’s radiant Op. 47, the program builds toward the dramatic sweep of Brahms’ G Minor Piano Quartet, a work brimming with passion, rhythmic drive, and Hungarian-inspired flair.

Claire Wells, violin
Joe Skerik, viola
Kyle Stachnik, cello
Umi Garrett, piano

Retailers are marking down end-of-the-season items for shoppers this weekend! Don’t miss your chance to find some great deals.

Riders from across North America compete at Flintfields Horse Park during the FEI North American Youth Championships Young Rider Final. The event showcases the next generation of international equestrian talent in an Olympic-style championship atmosphere in Traverse City.

General admission proceeds this week support Peace Ranch through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Sunday, August 2 at 1 PM.Tickets available online or at the gate.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Walk, talk and make art with UMBS resident artist Eric Jackson. During a brief interactive discussion, learn the unique process which goes into Eric's artist-naturalist practice, then join him on an exploration of the preserve as part of his resident project "Field Guide to a Flyway".

The session will conclude with an art-making activity to dye thematic nature banners which will be donated to the preserve. 10240 Brutus Rd, Brutus, MI 49716

For information about this and other events, please visit our website.

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

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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