Community Calendar

The evening features two 60-minute sets with a 10-minute intermission. Doors open at 6:00 PM and music begins at 7:00 PM. The Chalfonte Theatre offers a 50% discount on all ticket categories for youth ages 18 and younger.

Igor & The Red Elvises are one of the most singular acts in American roots music — a band whose story begins in the Soviet Union, runs through a dream about Elvis Presley, and arrives somewhere between Siberian folk, surf rock, rockabilly, funk, and pure party. Since forming in California in 1995, the band has toured the world, appeared in major films and television series, and built a devoted cult following on the strength of their impossible-to-categorize sound and their live shows, which consistently turn any venue into a dance floor.

The performance is presented as part of The Platform, a live performance series curated by the nonprofit Chalfonte Foundation, which brings nationally and internationally recognized artists to Elk Rapids in an intimate setting.

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 Garden Theater in Frankfort, MI, for this FREE performance. Live music begins at 7:00 PM with the Charlie Millard Band, and the performance starts at 7:30 PM. First-come, first-served seating—no advance tickets required; arrive early! We’re committed to accessibility—please let us know in advance if you need any accommodations.

Performance sponsor is The Garden Theater.

Friends of Leelanau Township Library July 2026 Summer Writers's Series at Willowbrook Mill in Northport Michigan. Free to the public
7/7: "The Doublewide" by Ann Goethals in memory of Nancy Giles
7/14: "Isabela's Way" by Barbara Stark-Nemon
7/21: "An American Yankee in King Alfred's Court" by Dennis Turner
7/28: "The Vacation: A Teenage Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan" by Robert "Carlos" Fuentes. This is a 2026 Michigan Notable Book

Books and libations available for sale

Pack a picnic and enjoy live local music at Pennsylvania Park during Crooked Tree Arts Center’s summer Concerts in the Park series, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon – 1 pm.

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. A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

The storybook for the month of July is “Bud Finds Her Gift” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Available daily. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Ages: 6–12

In this one-day workshop, students will learn a variety of fiber arts skills, including needle felting, embroidery, and embellishment techniques. Young artists will create a needle-felted landscape inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan. This fun, hands-on class encourages creativity and self-expression while introducing students to the rich, tactile world of fiber arts. Perfect for kids who love to craft, this workshop allows them to experiment with texture and color as they bring their artistic visions to life.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Tuition Assistance Application
To apply, fill out the short form at the link below. We’ll follow up within a week to confirm your award. If you have any questions, please call us at (231) 334-6112. We’re happy to help!
https://glenarborart.org/classes/scholarships/

Images and poetry are the essence of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s current Lobby Gallery exhibit. Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine is a series of oil paintings and corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artist Wendy McWhorter. This exhibition is in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery through August 27, 2026.

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

“Jubilee!” is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries – both tart and sweet – as a major crop, a summer delight, and a shared heritage.

Exhibit Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Every Wednesday May 6th, 2026 - Oct 28th, 2026, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month and July 29. Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm.

For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)