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Starting June 19th we will be doing Farmers/flea market and even animal swap if interested.  Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 pm.  Vendors welcome.  Only $10/week, not much to make back.  Hope to see people getting involved. Right on US 31 South of Manistee, and north of Ludington.This is an ongoing event as long as vendors want to set up.  Definitely through August/September, up to you.See More

This summer take your education out-of-doors at Eastern Michigan University's Parsons Center. Over five days you'll explore sites within the Sleeping Bear Dunes park while learning about its numerous ecosystems and the influence they have had on human habitation in Michigan. Course credit in Biology and Biology for Teachers is offered, or you can take this as a non-credit course (60 SCECHs). On-site lodging is available if needed at EMU's Parsons Center. For more information and to register…See More

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 Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.Miller’s love affair with northern Michigan brings him to the area throughout the year. He begins a composition with a photograph – of farm fields, rustic structures, pink light in the sky -- and returns to his studio to work out the images. He paints in oil on…See More

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. The exhibit runs through June."Being an artist for the last forty-five years has afforded me the freedom to explore many varied pathways toward my passion for experimentation and media. By nature, I am an inquisitive person and have always loved to "push the envelope" to see what’s on the other side…See More

Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading!Every Wed. June 19-July 24 at 10:30am.Interlochen is located about 12 miles southwest of Traverse City where US-31 meets M-137.See More

Northgoods welcomes Northern Michigan woodworker Kirby Snively to the gallery for a two-week showing of his artistic furniture.  A well known musician and artist, Kirby will present and discuss his finely crafted styles.  A wine & cheese reception will be held Saturday, June 8th to open the show.Gallery hours: 10am-6pm.See More

May 29 - September 22, 2013Rufus Snoddy is an artist of national stature living and working in the Grand Traverse region. ”Painting as object” is the description of the innovative approach Rufus applies to his works. He calls them “Construction Paintings,’ made from natural materials, found and fabricated objects to realize his work.Mythology is one area of subject matter for his work. His exhibition at the Dennos will include a major installation based on the story of Icarus.See More

An outstanding exhibition of contemporary artists Janet Grissom (painting) and Tom Radca (sculpture, ceramics) in the Beck Gallery, alongside fabulous works by Oliver Art Center Members in the Borwell Gallery, June 7-July 7.June 7, Opening reception, 6–8pm on Friday. Like the reception, the galleries are free admission.Janet Grissom’s work is bold, memorable and unique. Perhaps this is why her resume includes numerous awards as well as exhibition credentials from galleries and museums…See More