Community Calendar

Showcasing works in wood, paper, and fiber, featured artists will present furniture, textiles, paper assemblages, basketry, and more in both functional and decorative creations.

Exhibit runs from March 14 - April 18
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-4pm
Sunday from 12pm-4pm

Artist talk April 18-2:00

Hit the pause button with us for Slow Art Day, a global celebration of unhurried, mindful looking. On this special day, we invite visitors of all ages to slow down, settle in, and spend meaningful time with selected artworks across the galleries.

Throughout the museum, you’ll find gentle slow-looking prompts to guide your experience, along with an art-inspired music playlist curated to deepen the atmosphere. Whether you come on your own or with friends, you can explore at your own pace—then join optional group-looking sessions led by museum staff to share discoveries and reflections.

Why slow? Most people spend less than a minute with a work of art. But when we linger—five, ten, even fifteen minutes—unexpected details, emotions, and connections emerge. Slow Art Day reminds us that you don’t need expertise to engage deeply with art; curiosity and time are enough.

Drop in any time between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to experience the galleries in a new way, reconnect with your sense of wonder, and enjoy a slower moment at the Dennos.

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center
Skill: All Skill Levels

Celebrate April is Poetry Month!

Color isn’t just for painters—poets use it to create vivid, memorable imagery and powerful metaphors. In this workshop, we’ll read poems that showcase the art of description through color, inspiring you to see the world with fresh eyes. You’ll write to focused prompts, share your work, and receive supportive feedback. By the end, you’ll leave with one or more original poems and strategies to infuse your writing with imagination, insight, and deeper emotional resonance. This class is perfect for poets of all levels seeking to enrich their craft and spark creativity.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

On April 11th 2026, Traverse City Roller Derby will be hosting an incredible racing event at K1 Speed Traverse City!

Grab some friends and show you have what it takes by skating for best combined time on a K1 Speed racetrack for a chance to win $1500!

Teams of five skaters compete to have the fastest combined time in a five lap time trial.
Each skater will have two opportunities to perform their best time. In the first heat, they will skate with their team. Using their initial competitive time, individual skaters will then be broken up into heats based on their speed.
Every skater will get a second opportunity to race the track versus skaters closest to their time.

The team with the fastest combined time will win the Grand Prize of $1500 cash!

Additional individual prizes will be given out for places based on divisions (women’s, all gender, youth, age).

The race track is concrete and we recommend higher number hardness wheels.
Quad skates and helmets are required for this race. Protective gear (knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards) is recommended.

Entry fee is $40 per skater. Each skater can only be on one team. Open to all ages.
$5 for spectators.

Go to www.tcrollerderby.com and click “Events” to sign up!

Entry deadline March 28th.
After entry deadline is closed, we will send out more details about the event including the schedule of events and helpful recommendations about the area.

Looking forward to seeing your speed on the track!

The Alice in Wonderland Murder Mystery Tea Party is based on the popular children's story: Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll. All the characters within the Murder Mystery game are actual individuals from his stories; including Mary Ann; the housemaid to the white rabbit, and the cook; who worked for the Duchess.

Time: Promptly at 6:00 PM
Tickets in Advance: $25.00 each
Tickets at the Door: $28.00 each
Couple Tickets: $48.00 per couple
RSVP: recommended by March 21, 2026 - Seating is limited.

For more information, contact: Colleen Sexton at 231-299-5270

We will have:
Door Prizes
Silent Auction
Photo Stop Stations
Click here to see Silent Auction Items

Join Brad Von Blon in experiencing the unique “sky dance” mating ritual performed by woodcock each spring. Please meet at the Sally and Art Hailand, Jr. Nature Preserve parking area.

For more information about upcoming Little Traverse Conservancy events, click here.

Join us for the Friends annual Spring Book Sale!

Friday, April 10th | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Members Only Pre-Sale
(Membership Sign-Up Available at the Door)

Saturday, April 11th | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sale Open to the Public
Members receive 50% off!

Sunday, April 12th | 12:00 PM-4:30 PM
All Day Fill a Bag for $5

Hardcover Books: $4
Paperback Books: $2
Children’s Books: $2

Friends of the Library = ½ OFF ALL WEEKEND

Become a member at tadl.org/friends

Take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From flower arranging and printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. Second Sunday Art Projects are included with museum admission. Please pay admission when you arrive.

Second Sundays are made possible with support from the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

The Music House is proud to welcome the Younce Guitar Duo in concert on Sunday April 12 at 3:00PM

An instrumental duo, Jerry Younce and his son, Ryan, perform acoustic improvisational music that is heavily influenced by jazz, gypsy guitar, flamenco and other world music, including Celtic and Latin rhythms.

The Younce Guitar Duo was formed in 2008, when Ryan invited his father to join him for a gig he had booked in Bellaire, Michigan. The joy and enthusiasm they have while playing their music is infectious, and their relaxed yet energetic manner is a testament to their musicianship

Tickets can be purchased online at MyNorth Tickets, musichouse.org or reserved by calling 231-938-9300.

We hope to see you there!