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Join Solstice Ensemble for a special FREE performance at Oliver Art Center! 

The Solstice Ensemble plays everything from baroque to tango for the unusual combination of flute, violin, recorder, cello, and piano. These five musicians initially connected as members of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra, and now they play together as a chamber group.

Reserve tickets at : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oliverart/1637245

Steve Stargardt, piano, Crispin Cambell, cellist, and Joe Wilson, guitar and dobro will offer a program at Church in the Hills, Bellaire on Thursday July 17^th at 7:00.

This concert will offer a wide variety of styles and has been received very well by past audiences.

Tickets will be available at the door. $20 Adults, $10 Students.

July 17, 7pm – Billy and the Kid – local bluegrass/roots

Just steps from the bonfire circle, guests can peer into the cosmos at Leelanau’s own Lanphier Observatory. Featuring a 14-foot Celestron telescope and guided by local expert Norm Wheeler and Leelanau faculty member Elizabeth Wolterink, these stargazing nights offer breathtaking views and constellation storytelling for curious minds of all ages.

Summer 2025 Schedule (10 PM–Midnight, weather permitting):

June: 25, 26

July: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30, 31

August: 6, 13, 14, 20, 21

Admission: Adults $5 | Students $4

Location & Access:
All guests may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk the scenic boardwalk across the Crystal River to reach the bonfire circle or Lanphier Observatory. Adventurous visitors may also walk in along the beach. The observatory is easily spotted nestled between the lakeshore and trees.

The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This Friday morning market offers a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods, cheese, meats and fish, jams, maple syrup, local honey, coffee and tea, lavender products and so much more! In 2025, the Market is open every Friday from 8:00am to Noon from May 30th through October 3rd.

Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series

Pack a picnic and head to Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey for Crooked Tree Arts Center’s annual Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series!

Held 12:00 - 1:00 PM each Wednesday and Friday, June 18 through August 15, the concert series brings local musicians to the Gazebo stage.

Bring a lunch, lawn chair, or picnic blanket and enjoy live music in the park! These performances are free and open to the public.

Learn more and view the full schedule at: https://www.crookedtree.org/article/concerts-park or call 231-347-4337.

A hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, dim-witted young lovers and an eccentric Major-General, based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, The Pirates of Penzance JR. begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally, having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. This turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic's freedom is called into question!

Performed by students from our Summer Performing Arts Camp.

Tour de TART is an evening ride from Traverse City to Suttons Bay on the paved Leelanau Trail featuring waterfront views, two trailside food stops and dinner at North Park in Suttons Bay with Michigan brews, wines and plenty of local treats! All followed by a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City.

Tour de TART sees over 600 registered participants and 100 volunteers annually. The event attracts families and individuals of all ages and riding abilities – toddlers in bike trailers and kids on tagalongs are common. It is a great way for families to enjoy the benefits of using the trail together.

Adult (18+) $40, increases to $50 after July 5, 2025

Child (5-17) $20, increases to $25 after July 5, 2025 (discount added once child’s birthdate is entered)

Infants / Toddlers (4 and under) $0 (must register all participants for safety reasons)

The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer on Friday nights.

Late Night Fridays and Manitou Music bring the singer-songwriter Allie Kessel back to the GAAC Front Porch on July 25, 5-7 pm. Kessel creates a blend of folk and soul music with strong storylines. Bring a chair and refreshments.

As part of Late Night Fridays, both GAAC galleries are open July 11 and 18 until 8 pm. In the GAAC Main Gallery is the 2025 Members Create, an exhibition of work by 56 GAAC members. In the Lobby Gallery: Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile by Leelanau County painter Mark Mehaffey.

Read more about the exhibit here: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.
All Late Friday Nights events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

A hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, dim-witted young lovers and an eccentric Major-General, based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, The Pirates of Penzance JR. begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally, having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. This turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic's freedom is called into question!

Performed by students from our Summer Performing Arts Camp.