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Saturday, June 1, 2013
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Photography Exhibit in East Jordan: McGill's Nature in Motion
May 18, 2013 at 9am to July 1, 2013 at 7pm – Jordan Valley District Library Michael and Teresa McGill of Central Lake are passionate wildlife videographer and photographers who began their journey over twelve years ago after a strange encounter with an exotic bird walking th… Organized by Lucy | Type: photography, exhibit
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The Work of Jerry Gates on Exhibit at Gallery Fifty in Traverse City
May 18, 2013 at 10am to June 30, 2013 at 4pm – Gallery Fifty Gallery Fifty features "Environments — A Celebration of Earth, Sky, Water and Place: Work by Jerry Gates." First Friday Artist Reception: May 3rd, 5-8pm in the Rinaldo Hall adjacent to Gallery Fifty.… Organized by Gallery Fifty | Type: art
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Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art
May 18, 2013 at 10am to June 1, 2013 at 5pm – Dennos Museum Center Modern Twist explores the innovative shape that bamboo art has taken since the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the creativity of 17 contemporary artists through a stunning collection of 37 works.… Organized by Erika Olsen | Type: exhibition
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Photography Exhibit at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort: More Than Meets The Eye
May 18, 2013 at 10am to June 2, 2013 at 4pm – Oliver Art Center The Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts hosts "More Than Meets The Eye," a photography exhibition. Exhibit features photography by area artists that inspires viewers to contemplate the meaning… Organized by Crystal Lake/Oliver Art Center | Type: art
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Exhibit at Dennos Museum in Traverse City: Rufus Snoddy: The Wings of Icarus and Larry Cressman: Line Work
May 18, 2013 at 10am to June 2, 2013 at 5pm – Dennos Museum Center Rufus Snoddy: The Wings of Icarus, showcases new works by this important nationally recognized artist who resides and works in the Traverse City area and continues to exhibit throughout the United St… Organized by Dennos Museum Center | Type: exhibition
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Petoskey Library Hosts an Exhibition of the Paintings of Dan Clark
May 18, 2013 at 12pm to July 31, 2013 at 7pm – Petoskey Public Library A startling and original artist. There is really no easy category for the works of Dan Clark. Come see these original oils on display at the Petoskey Public Library. The works are available for sa… Organized by Larry W Krueger | Type: original, art, exhibition
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Exhibition at Charlevoix Circle of Arts: Things With Wings
May 18, 2013 at 1pm to June 16, 2013 at 5pm – Charlevoix Circle of Arts "Things With Wings" is an all media exhibit. Birds and butterflies, angels and fairies, dragonflies and moths; the things with wings fly through the skies and bring color and joy with them. Featured… Organized by Charlevoix Circle of Arts | Type: art
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Interlochen Farmers Market
May 19, 2013 at 9am to October 27, 2013 at 2pm – Interlochen Shopping Center Parking Lot The Interlochen Farmers Market opens for the season on Sunday, May 5th, located at Interlochen Corners on the grassy, tree lined area between Northwestern Bank and M-137. We’ll have fruit and veggie… Organized by Hannelore Frederick | Type: nature
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Gone Fishin' Exhibit Opens at the Erickson Center in Curtis
May 20, 2013 at 8am to September 30, 2013 at 4:30pm – Erickson Center, Curtis The Erickson Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the spring/summer exhibit, Gone Fishin', is now open at the Erickson Center in Curtis. The exhibit includes artwork in a variety of mediums an… Organized by Erickson Center for the Arts | Type: exhibit
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Farmers Market at Springfield Township Park in Fife Lake
May 23, 2013 at 3pm to October 10, 2013 at 7pm – Springfield Township Park and Recreation Farmers Market every Thursday From May 16th to October 10th, 3-7pm. It is free to set up every week; we do it by donations and volunteers. From Fife Lake: Go East 1 1/4 mile from 131 to Coster Road… Organized by Chris Helberg | Type: nature
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North: Oil Paintings by Jamie Miller in Glen Arbor
May 24, 2013 at 11am to June 27, 2013 at 5pm – Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios If there’s a theme to painter Jamie Miller’s work, it’s “the itch for northern Michigan.” The scratch for this Ada artist’s itch is his aptly-titled exhibition “North,” opening May 24 at Center Galle… Organized by Lake Street Studios | Type: exhibition
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Exhibition at Three Pines Studio in Cross Village: By The Yard
May 25, 2013 at 2pm to June 11, 2013 at 7pm – Three Pines Studio By the Yard: Surface Designed Textiles. May 25, 2-7pm Opening Reception; exhibit runs May 25-June 11. Studio hours: Daily 11am-7pm. Image courtesy www.threepinesstudio.com. Cross Village is situated… Organized by Three Pines Studio | Type: art
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Leelanau Peninsula Birding Festival
May 29, 2013 at 12pm to June 2, 2013 at 2pm – Leelanau Peninsula Wed. Noon–6pm: Sign in and pick up packets at Fountain Point. Meet and Greet; refreshments. Thurs. 7am: Bus leaves Fountain Point for Arcadia Dunes prairie; 7 hours. Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons… Organized by Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce | Type: festival
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Leelanau Peninsula Birding Festival
May 29, 2013 at 12pm to June 2, 2013 at 3pm – Festival Headquarters at Fountain Point Resort, Lake Leelanau, MI This unique festival centers entirely around conservation. All birding sites included in our field trips are properties that have been restored, or have experienced extensive habitat improvements. … Organized by Leelanau Chamber of Commerce and multiple sponsors | Type: nature, education
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58th Annual Mancelona Bass Festival
May 30, 2013 at 5pm to June 2, 2013 at 2:30pm – Palmer Park and Downtown Mancelona The 58th Annual Mancelona Bass Festival includes kids games, kid and pet parade, Mancelona Idol Contest, carnival, crafters, banana split eating contest, classic car & custom bike show, live musi… Organized by Mancelona Bass Fest Committee | Type: festival
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Tom Kaufmann Live at Traverse City's Park Place Hotel
May 30, 2013 at 8:30pm to June 1, 2013 at 11:30pm – Beacon Lounge/Park Place Hotel Live piano music at The Beacon Lounge in Traverse City's Park Place Hotel. Oldies, pop, big band and blues, every Thurs.-Sat. Organized by Park Place Hotel | Type: lounge scene
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Smart Commute Week in Traverse City Area
May 31, 2013 to June 7, 2013 – Traverse City The 19th annual Smart Commute Week is held May 31-June 7. Join in the week’s festivities and reap the many benefits of smart commuting – save on gas and parking, increase your physical activity and b… Organized by TART Trails | Type: recreation
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Leelanau Artists Exhibit at the Old Art Building in Leland
May 31, 2013 at 5pm to June 2, 2013 at 5pm – Old Art Building Exhibit features artists who meet weekly to paint at Open Studio. Fri., Opening reception, 5-7:30pm Sat. Exhibit 10am-6pm Sun. Exhibit 11am-5pm Leland is beautifully situated on M-22 between Lake Mic… Organized by Old Art Building | Type: art
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3rd Annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap in Traverse City
May 31, 2013 at 5pm to June 2, 2013 at 12pm – Old Town Parking Deck Traverse City Below is a schedule for the 3rd annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap. Come down to the Old Town Parking Deck on Saturday to buy a "new-to-you" bike. Bicycles for sale range from vintage cruisers to kid… Organized by TART Trails | Type: bike, swap
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Barnstorm Performs at the Hayloft in Traverse City
May 31, 2013 at 8pm to June 1, 2013 at 11:45pm – Hayloft Inn Live country music featuring Barnstorm, Friday and Saturday at the Hayloft in Traverse City. Organized by Hayloft Inn | Type: lounge scene
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Famed Sculptor's Work Exhibition Returns to Cadillac
June 1, 2013 to September 2, 2013 – Cadillac Downtown and Waterfront June 1, 11am-3pm: Fundraiser Barbecue on the Cadillac Library Grounds. Entertainment: Audacious Hoops from Grand Rapids (hula hoop demonstration). $12 before 5/25/13; $15 after. Tickets available at… Organized by The City of Cadillac | Type: art
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The Militants Half Marathon/10K/5K
June 1, 2013 all day – Hanson Hills The Militants half marathon, 10k, 5k races will be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on June 1, 2013. Organized by Justin | Type: sporting
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Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market in Traverse City
June 1, 2013 from 7:30am to 12pm – Downtown Traverse City Farmers and gardeners from around the local region bring their fresh produce, flowers and baked goods to this Downtown Farmers Market. Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park. Organized by Downtown Traverse City | Type: nature
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Outdoor Farmers Markets: June 2013
June 1, 2013 at 7:30am to June 30, 2013 at 2pm – Northern Michigan Farmers Markets — June 1-30Bellaire Fri. 8am-noon Behind Senior Center 231.533.6023 East Jordan Thurs. 9am-1pm Sportsman's Park 231.536.2636 Elberta Thurs. 8:30am-1pm Elberta Pavilion Park 231.38… Organized by My North Calendar | Type: nature
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Downtown Manistee Farmers Market
June 1, 2013 from 8am to 12pm – Parking Lot Experience agricultural products and live entertainment in the parking lot on the corner of Washington and Memorial Streets. Every Saturday, May 11 through Oct.12, 8am-noon. Manistee, the Port City,… Organized by Manistee Community Kitchen | Type: nature
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Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market
June 1, 2013 from 8am to 1pm – Downtown Gaylord Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market ~ one of the finest markets in northern Michigan! Michigan farm producers sell fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, herbs, and much more under the Pavilion On Cou… Organized by Gaylord DDA | Type: farmers, market
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Harbor Springs Cycling Classic
June 1, 2013 from 8am to 2pm – Harbor Springs Bicycle the "Tunnel of Trees," on this great ride! Novice to advanced riders select from 3 distance routes. Map, marked route, refreshments, sag, and lunch all included. Register as a day particip… Organized by HSCC | Type: bicycle, tour
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Runs, Walks and Cycling Events - June 2013
June 1, 2013 at 8am to June 29, 2013 at 3pm – Various Runs/Walks/Cycling Events — June 1-29The Militants Half Marathon/10K/5KGrayling 989.348.9266 Hanson Hills June 1, All Day Cycling ClassicHarbor Springs, 231.526.2151 Harbor Springs June 1, 8am-2pm… Organized by My North Calendar | Type: sports
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BirdFest: Cedar River Preserve by Boat
June 1, 2013 from 8am to 10am – Cedar River Preserve Join birders for an exploration of the Cedar River Preserve by boat! A kayak or canoe ride through the Cedar River twists dramatically through four ecosystems and many micro-habitats–a rich collecti… Organized by Leelanau Conservancy | Type: birding
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Birding with Keith
June 1, 2013 from 8:30am to 10am – Michigan Legacy Art Park Join ornithology mentor, Keith Westphal and bring your binoculars to spot birds that make the thirty acre preserve home each spring. Fee is $10.00 Organized by Michigan Legacy Art Park | Type: workshop
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Chalk It Up at Pentwater's Start of Summer Weekend
June 1, 2013 from 9am to 10pm – Downtown Pentwater Start your summer off right with the 3rd Annual Chalk It Up in Pentwater. Chalk artists draw on the sidewalks along Hancock Street between 1st and 5th Street. Join the chalk art contest or chalk it u… Organized by Pentwater Chamber of Commerce | Type: festival
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Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tire Collection in Missaukee County
June 1, 2013 from 9am to 1pm – Missaukee County Road Commission Come dispose of your hazardous waste (cleaners, chemicals, unknowns, oil based paint, etc), electronics and up to 7 tires free! Must show proof of being Missaukee County resident. Organized by Missaukee Conservation District | Type: and more
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Fife Lake Farmers Market
June 1, 2013 from 9am to 1pm – Memorial Park The village of Fife Lake hosts Farmers Market each Saturday in Memorial Park, 9am-1pm. Fife Lake is just off US-131 about 30 minutes southeast of Traverse City. Organized by Village of Fife Lake | Type: nature
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Relay For Life
June 1, 2013 at 10am to June 2, 2013 at 10am – Otsego County Fairgrounds Relay For Life of Otsego County Event Date: June 1 & 2, 2013 Event Time: 10AM - 10AM Event Location: Otsego County Fairgrounds Event Contact: Alexandra Willey at alexandra.willey@cancer.or… Organized by Gaylord Tourism Bureau | Type: fundraiser
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Pottery Studio Demonstrations
June 1, 2013 from 10am to 4pm – Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey, MI Live studio and pottery demonstrations featuring the creation of some of our renown functional works and tile. Come see some of our Northern Michigan artisans at work. Event is free and open to the… Organized by The Sturgeon | Type: arts, event, and, demonstration
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Explore the Crystal River on Foot
June 1, 2013 from 10am to 12pm – Crystal River Have you ever walked along the Crystal River? Have you explored the dune and swale ecology of this beautiful place? Did you know the Leelanau Conservancy played a key part in preserving the natural b… Organized by Leelanau Conservancy | Type: hike
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Volunteer Invasive Species Training
June 1, 2013 from 10am to 12pm – TBA Come participate in a hands-on training at one of our natural areas to learn about new invasive species in Leelanau County. We will teach field identification and some removal methods. This is a gr… Organized by Leelanau Conservancy | Type: invasive, species, training
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Elk Rapids Art Beat
June 1, 2013 from 10am to 5pm – Elk Rapids Area Four Elk Rapids galleries included in the Open House/Gallery Walk: Blue Heron Gallery, Mullaly's 128 Gallery, Twisted Fish Gallery and Stone Hedge Gallery & Studio present fabulous art, artist de… Organized by Art Beat of Elk Rapids | Type: art
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2nd Annual West Coast Lighthouse Festival in Ludington
June 1, 2013 at 11am to June 2, 2013 at 3pm – Ludington Area 2nd Annual West Coast Lighthouse Festival hosted at SPLKA's (Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association) Four lights and Communities. Lighthouse tours include Big Sable Point, Little Sable Point and… Organized by SPLKA (Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association) | Type: festival
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Home Grown Saturday's in Manistee
June 1, 2013 from 11am to 3pm – Downtown Manistee "Bringing Community Together." A day to honor the people of Manistee County...farmers, artisans, merchants, musicians and community. Manistee, the Port City, is about 65 miles southwest of Traverse C… Organized by Manistee County Visitors Bureau | Type: and more
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By the Bay Peninsula Wine Tours
June 1, 2013 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm – Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas By the Bay Transportation offers the only Public wine tour where you can join a group and make it a party on either Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula. We provide daily wine tours mid-June t… Organized by By the Bay Peninsula Wine Tours | Type: wine, tour
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Outdoor Safety Day in Pentwater
June 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm – Downtown Pentwater Outdoor safety day for youth ages 5-14. Forty bike helmets and life jackets are given away as part of the event. It is held on the 100 block of 5th street. Pentwater, on the shores of Lake Michigan,… Organized by Pentwater Police Department, Oceana Co. Sheriff and Safe Kids | Type: kids
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Horizon Books Hosts Author Steven Fernand in Traverse City
June 1, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm – Horizon Books Author Signing: Steven Fernand, Appalachian Carnival, at Horizon Books, Traverse City. May Day, 1970… Annabelle Cory, a comely 19-year-old, disheartened with her West Virginia coal-town life, meets W… Organized by Horizon Books, Traverse City | Type: literary
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Adams Fly Festival in Kingsley
June 1, 2013 from 1pm to 7pm – Brownson Park Kingsley’s Annual Adams Fly Festival takes place at Brownson Park in the Village of Kingsley. Festival activities include: Fly Tying, Casting Demonstrations, Wooden Boat Building Instruction, River B… Organized by Village of Kingsley | Type: festival
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Chauffeured Grand Traverse Wine Tours
June 1, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas Take a wine tasting tour of one of our beautiful peninsulas and leave the driving to us! Four hours of breathtaking scenery and great wine tasting with free pick-up and drop off at any Traverse City… Organized by Grand Traverse Wine Tours | Type: wine, event, tour
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Live Music at Little Bohemia in Traverse City: Hipps-n-Ricco
June 1, 2013 from 8pm to 11:30pm – Little Bohemia Live music tonight: Hipps-n-Ricco. Eric "Ricco" Jaqua and Charlie "Hipps" Witthoeft are a Blues Duo that produces a lot of sound. Organized by Little Bohemia | Type: lounge scene
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Live Music at Horizon Books in Traverse City: Kat Eldred
June 1, 2013 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm – Horizon Books, Lower Level Kat is a longtime favorite at Horizon Books with her guitar playing and beautiful singing. This local musician with a style all her own is sure to leave you wanting more. Organized by Horizon Books, Traverse City | Type: music
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Event at Dark Sky Park in Petoskey: First Saturday Stargazing Series
June 1, 2013 from 9pm to 10pm – Dark Sky Park/The Headlands - Dark Sky Viewing Area First Saturday Stargazing Series: The Ten Chief Ecliptic Stars, telescopes provided. As the Earth moves about the Sun each year, the view of background stars changes. Centuries ago this gave rise to… Organized by Dark Sky Park/The Headlands | Type: nature
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Now Showing in the Park at Fife Lake: Brave
June 1, 2013 from 9:15pm to 10:45pm – The Village Park The village of Fife Lake presents Outdoor Movies in the Park at Dusk. Tonight's feature is Brave, a 2012 film directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, rated PG. Fife Lake is just off US-131 about… Organized by Village of Fife Lake | Type: film
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