Traverse City News and Events

Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit

Saturday, August 2
12PM
Northport Arts Association
Art
Free

Runs July 20 - Aug. 2. The NAA welcomes many returning artists along with new artists to share their work with the art lovers throughout northern Michigan. Their interpretation of our special peninsula rewards viewers with artistry that reflects the magic of our area.

https://www.northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits

Saturday, August 2

6:30 AM

Port Oneida Run: Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K

The only run where the courses traverse through the scenic …
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7:00 AM

Elk Rapids Harbor Days

July 30 - Aug. 3. Today includes Harborun Fun Run, …
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7:30 AM

Norte's Ride With Friends (Fundraiser Ride)

This ride sponsored by J Merchant Builders features ride options …
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7:30 AM

Rotary Breakfast & BBQ

Breakfast: 7:30-10am; $10. Lunch/dinner: 11am-6pm; $15. Benefits the Rotary Club …
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8:15 AM

Blueberry Dash 5K 2025

This run/walk benefits Benzie Senior Resources. For those wishing to …
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9:00 AM

Random Exhibition

"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous …
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9:00 AM

SBBDL Book Sale

The Friends of the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library are hosting …
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9:00 AM

The Quilt As Archive

A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & …
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9:00 AM

Vintage Boats on the Boardwalk '25

Enjoy the 38th Annual Boats on the Boardwalk - with …
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10:00 AM

"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer

Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores …
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10:00 AM

2nd Annual House Tour

The Elk Rapids Area Historical Society will be conducting its …
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10:00 AM

45th Annual Suttons Bay Art Festival

Featuring 100 artists along with community groups, a community library …
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10:00 AM

Horizons: Alternative Landscapes

A fresh look at the landscape genre, exploring it through …
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10:00 AM

Plein Air Weekend Returns

Held Aug. 1-2. Featuring two additions: The Sunsetter, a new …
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10:00 AM

Sailing Life: The Adventure of Michigan's Waterways

This exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan's rivers & …
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11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young …
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11:00 AM

Basketball Cop

The second annual Basketball Cop initiative, a statewide program that …
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11:00 AM

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a …
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11:00 AM

Great Bodies - Annual Group Show

Featuring 23 Artists from across Michigan, "Great Bodies" is a …
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11:00 AM

Joan Fitzsimmons: Into What World?

Runs June 20 through Aug. This is a solo exhibition …
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11:00 AM

Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough

Runs June 20 - Aug. See a world where art, …
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11:00 AM

Paint Grand Traverse 2025 - Extended Exhibit

Runs June 24 - Aug. 22. Features a selection of …
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11:00 AM

Reclaimed: The Art of Recology

Runs June 20 - Aug. San Francisco's waste management service …
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11:00 AM

Say NO to Israel's Genocide

Join in showing solidarity with the people of Palestine who …
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11:00 AM

Turning - TC

An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern …
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11:00 AM

Wooden & Earthen: A Celebration of Art Rooted in Nature

An exhibit featuring Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta & multi-juried …
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12:00 PM

Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit

Runs July 20 - Aug. 2. The NAA welcomes many …
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12:00 PM

Members Create

This exhibit opens June 6 with a 5pm public reception …
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1:00 PM

9th Annual Kenny Olson Rock-N-Hole Charity Golf Tournament & Concert

Former Kid Rock Guitarist Kenny Olson Coming Home For Charity …
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1:00 PM

Michael G. Lee Book Signing & Reading

Meet Michael G. Lee, author of "When the Band Played …
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1:00 PM

We are ONE People - A Mural Creation

In partnership with the Biennial of Indigenous Artists International, the …
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2:00 PM

Benefit Concert for LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention

In response to the LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Hotline being defunded, …
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3:00 PM

NAYC Dressage and the Dexter CSI3* Grand Prix

Elite youth show jumping & dressage competition, food, boutique shopping, …
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4:00 PM

TC Dance Project Kalkaska Summer Tour Performance

The program features a lineup of professional dancers from around …
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5:00 PM

Cherry Rumble Scrimmage

Skaters from all over the state come together to play …
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7:00 PM

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"

Performed by Interlochen Arts Camp’s High School Musical Theatre Production …
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7:00 PM

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

This musical is based on the Roald Dahl book. Call …
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7:00 PM

Saturdays in the Park: East Bay Drive


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7:00 PM

The Kodak Quartet

Enjoy a concert of classical & contemporary classical music. Kodak …
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7:30 PM

Lang Lang Performs "Rhapsody in Blue"

Globally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang performs side-by-side with young artists …
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Saturday, August 2

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