Community Calendar

Join East Bay Corners Farmers Market on Thursdays from 2:00–6:00 PM at the East Bay Township Offices (1965 N. 3 Mile Road, Traverse City).

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more while connecting with neighbors and supporting regional farmers and small businesses.

The market proudly accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and participates in the Grand Traverse County Senior Produce Program to help make fresh, local food accessible to all.

Be sure to visit our calendar for special events happening each week at the market!

Great Lakes Center for the Arts is proud to present Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America as part of its 2026 Summer & Fall Season. The production runs June 30 at 7:00 PM, July 1 at 7:00 PM, and July 2 at 2:00 PM, and celebrates the music and legacy of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Tickets are on sale now.

For an entire generation, John Denver’s voice served as a defining musical presence—an unmistakable blend of folk warmth, pop clarity, and country storytelling. His songs offered comfort, optimism, and a sense of shared experience that continues to resonate decades later.

Almost Heaven revisits that legacy with reverence and simplicity, inviting audiences to reconnect with the melodies that helped define a cultural era.

Timed with the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, the production reflects on a uniquely American musical voice and the enduring power of songs that connect generations. The cast, musicians, and creative team bring together accomplished artists with connections to Northern Michigan and stages across the country, highlighting the exceptional caliber of talent found right here in the region.

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.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information. For more information about our event calender, click here.

Join us at Benzonia Public Library for puppet shows, crafts, books and more!

We will have special appearances by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Cognition Science and Discover Center and Benzie Area Historical Society.

Visit our website at benzonialibrary.org for dates and details!

This lecture traces the unfolding conflict in the Middle East over the past two and a half years, examining how each development shaped the next. Drawing on deep historical roots, it explores why these disputes have proved so enduring, so emotionally wrought and so hard to end.

CHRISTINA MICHELMORE received her BA from Smith College and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Pennsylvania. She lived and worked in the Middle East for seven years—in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Pakistan. In 1984, she joined Chatham University’s history department, which she chaired off and on for 30 years. She wrote academic articles on American views of Muslims and Arabs and contributed Op Eds on U.S. foreign policy. After 9/11, she focused on public education about Middle Eastern people, cultures, and politics. She directed the “Communities of Islam” program in 2002 and was named Pennsylvania International Educator of the Year in 2004–2005. She retired in 2014.

Please register using the ticket link below to save your spot and for event communication.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

Enjoy a captivating performance in the Art Park's unique forest amphitheater with The Elizabeth Landry Trio.

Arrive early to allow for the 1/4-mile hike to amphitheater.
Concert starts promptly at 7:00 PM

Seating is rustic, bring a chair, cushion, or blanket if you’d like!

If inclement weather, we will hold the event indoors at Crystal Mountain.

Purchase advance tickets: $15
Kids 12-and-under: Free
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door: $20

The a cappella group is known for close harmonies, contemporary arrangements, and a touring schedule that brings them to venues across the United States. Their repertoire includes original material and reimagined versions of pop and classic hits.

“We’ve hoped to bring Straight No Chaser to Bay View for years, and we’re thrilled that the moment has finally arrived. They routinely sell out venues three times the size of Hall Auditorium, so we encourage guests to secure tickets early. Their high-energy, feel-good performance is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend,” said Chris Ludwa, Artistic
Director of Bay View Association.

Tickets for the July 2 performance are available online at www.bayviewassociation.org and by phone at 231-347-6225.

Experience Summer with Us!

American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago — and the role trees will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. This exhibition features the work of 28 artists. Set in Glen Arbor — named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in February 2026 — the exhibit celebrates trees in a wide variety of media, styles, and materials. It interprets the pivotal role trees played in the history of this nation.

At the same time, American Tree is an exhibition that asks what our relationship with the forests and woodlands looks like today? Is it purely transactional and commercial? Is there respite and renewal to be found in the woods? And what is our blueprint for the forest ecosystem in the next two centuries? What does a United State of Trees look like? Why should we care?

Monday thru Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)