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The final Saturday of Traverse City Horse Shows’ 2025 season features a special Farm to Stable dinner supporting the Great Lakes Culinary Institute Scholarship Fund. Guests will enjoy a walk-around wine tasting, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a three-course dinner prepared by top regional chefs alongside GLCI students.

Tickets are $150 and include dinner and wine tasting. Additional wine will be available for purchase to benefit the fund.

For more information and reservations, visit:
app.gopassage.com/events/farm-to-stable-GLCI

The Fall 2025 season kicks off Saturday, September 20 at 7pm with a special solo evening with May Erlewine. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a dedicated following far beyond her Michigan roots, touching people all over the world. Erlewine draws from a wide variety of influences to create her sound. Lyrically, her songs are rooted in hard-wrought wisdom, joy and sorrow, simplicity, and stories from her own experiences. Erlewine uses her music as a platform for positive change. Her words have held solace for weary hearts, offered a light in the darkness, and held space for the pain and joy of being alive in these times.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $45 in advance/$50 at the door.

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!

Full Tilt comedy storms the Sculpture Court with their signature blend of Improv, sketch, and musical parody. Not your average night at the gallery, this comedy show uses audience suggestions to launch scenes, characters, and stories—created entirely on the spot. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time guest, be part of this artfully improvised evening out. Ages 16+

Raw and personal, Kalamazoo's Kait Rose makes her long awaited Alluvion debut with her full band. With echoes of Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, her sound is timeless.

It will truly be a memorable and inspired night of her songs coming to life in our intimate community listening room.

Glen Arbor Players will present a new play; "The Half-Life of Marie Curie" at the Leelanau School on Sept. 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at 7:30pm as well as on Sept. 14th at 2:00 pm.

The play was written by Lauren Gunderson and is directed by Bob Boles and features Jean Jenkins and Janet Stipicevich. The story has been described as "brimming with wit, wisdom and passion."

Minimum donation of $10 suggested and refreshments will be served.

The riotous live musical comedy is based on the hit 1992 film! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid traditions of the church and uptight Mother Superior. Using her sense of humor, disco dance moves, and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. The chase is on as Deloris begins to understand the power of her newly found sisterhood.

This event is the Kingsley Folk School's first annual Herb Fest and is open to the public and anyone interested in learning more about the amazing gifts of herbs.

It is an all day event where participants attend classes and activities with various local experts. Join us for classes such as an Herb and Yoga Walk with Molly Moore of Daughter Corn Farm and Sierra Rose of Bear Earth Herbals, an Energetic Tea Tasting Class by Sierra Rose of Bear Earth Herbals, a make your own herbal remedies station, tabling from local vendors to shop, and so much more. Registration includes access to the full day of events, materials, light morning refreshments and an allergen friendly herbified lunch.

Early bird registration of $85 through August 31st, 2025.

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.

Would you like to have inspiring personal affirmations at your fingertips every day? Are you feeling the weight of world events? Your thoughts are powerful tools that can help shape your well-being and actualize your dreams. Self-designed affirmation cards can be a wonderful tool for staying positive and focused.

Through a guided visualization and brief journaling session, teaching artist Naomi Call will help you tune into your inner voice. Using a wide array of inspiring quotes, images, and materials, you’ll craft your own set of cards designed to uplift, focus, and inspire. Think of it like creating mini collages or vision boards…bringing your inner world out in a most creative, joyful, and purposeful way!

This is a relaxing, hands-on workshop that blends mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression. Leave with an array of cards – a lasting tool for your daily inspiration or a meaningful gift for someone you love. These make especially beautiful gifts for people on a healing journey.

Objective
Creativity Enhancement, Personal Growth, Emotional Wellness, Inner Peace and Inspiration

Outcome
Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity, A uniquely personal and helpful tool for daily inspiration or healing

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.