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Studio Open House: Artist Douglas Racich welcomes you to visit his studio in the historic 1870s Leelanau County barn at 6411 N Overlook Road, Northport.

Featured art will include egg tempera and watercolor paintings by Racich.

This September, the studio welcomes very special guest artist Moira Racich. Her paintings will include works from her ongoing DARK SKY series.

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.

Make a difference one sip at a time! Sept 14th from 1-3pm at Rove Winery. Meet Truman the pony ambassador, enjoy live music and a silent auction.

All funds raised will go towards Sea2Stable's mission, benefiting horses in need and as well as our region’s youth.

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup CSIW-5* -- Traverse City
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Sunday afternoon of extremely competitive show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 2 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports the Great Lakes Sports Commission.

Tickets available online or at the gate and begin at $15. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

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.

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.

Northern Michigan Orchid society meets monthly to discuss growing orchids. The public is invited to learn more about the cultivation of orchids.

This experimental comedy show has a laid-back vibe. Stand-ups test new material, improvisers play with fresh forms, and the unexpected takes center stage. You might catch a sketch, a short play, or even a mini game show.

Grab a drink, bring some friends, and settle in for a night of surprises and laughter at Comedy Lab.

2nd Sunday of Every Month.
Ages 14 & up.
$10 Suggested Honor Cover.

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way.

The storybook is “Tidy” by Emily Gravett, and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and Friends, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is proud to introduce Creative Wellness Month, a new, expanded initiative launching this September. A month-long series of art, movement, mindfulness, and community programs designed to support well-being and inspire reflection, renewal, and creative exploration.

Building on their former Creative Wellness Retreat, this reimagined, month-long series invites participants to slow down, reflect, and reconnect through visual arts, writing, movement, meditation, and nature-based practices.

Program offerings will take place at both the Glen Arbor Arts Center in Glen Arbor and the GAAC Ceramics Studio at historic Thoreson Farm, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Programs are open to adults, with a mix of paid and free events available throughout the month.

A full schedule and registration information is available at https://glenarborart.org/introducing-creative-wellness-month-in-september/

For more information, please contact:
Kristie McCaw, Program Manager
kristiem@glenarborart.org