Traverse City News and Events

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Saturday, December 6
9AM
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery
Art

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See web site for hours.

https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/

Saturday, December 6

9:00 AM

2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition

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9:00 AM

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that …
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10:00 AM

2025 Provemont Holiday Mart

Family-friendly event with live holiday music, more than 50 vendors …
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10:00 AM

4th Annual Elf Run

A 5K run/walk.
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10:00 AM

Friends of the Leland Twp. Public Library Used Book Sale

Includes puzzles & games.
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10:00 AM

Maier Ceramics Winter Show + Kiln Tours

An afternoon of art, community & holiday cheer. Featuring the …
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10:00 AM

Merry Marketplace 2025: Holiday Art Market

Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts & works of art …
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10:00 AM

OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique

Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift …
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10:00 AM

Winter Member Exhibition

Dec. 5 - Jan. 2. Opening reception on Dec. 5 …
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11:00 AM

8th Annual Art Tree & Ornament Show

Featuring hundreds of handmade ornaments. Opening reception will be held …
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11:00 AM

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards

The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing …
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11:00 AM

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable

Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real …
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11:00 AM

Fill The Ecto Toy Drive

Join the Cherryland Ghostbusters, Rock 105, Cherry Capital Comic Con …
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11:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Marilyn Rebant

Runs Dec. 2-18. Marilyn Rebant’s Eclectic Vision celebrates the beauty …
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11:00 AM

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings

This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration …
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11:00 AM

Local Artist Melonie Steffes Solo Exhibit: Wilder Alternatives

Featuring Steffes' whimsical imagined realism oil paintings. Runs through Dec. …
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11:00 AM

Say NO to Israel's Genocide

The ceasefire in Gaza has not stopped Israel from killing …
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11:00 AM

TC Suzuki School Dec. Recital

Enjoy the youngest violin, cello & piano students in their …
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11:00 AM

Winter and the Blues

Enjoy seasonal sips & sweets as you explore the local …
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1:00 PM

Jazz Orchestra: Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker"

Get into the swing of the holiday season as the …
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1:00 PM

Marty MacLeod Book Launch & Signing

Resident Marty MacLeod will present her new book, "All About …
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2:00 PM

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker"

Enjoy a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Featuring original choreography, …
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2:00 PM

Up North Pride's Teen Cookie Decorating Party

For youth in 6th through 12th grades. Please register.
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3:00 PM

Holiday Fest by The Art of Giving Back Club

Members of The Art of Giving, a student-run volunteer organization …
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3:00 PM

Holiday Festival with the Phil!

Featuring the Northern LOWER Brass Quartet, TubaChristmas!, carol singing with …
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3:30 PM

Oliver Art Center Winter Celebration

Live music, caroling, sweet treats, fun prizes & more.
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4:00 PM

"Christmas Lights" Concert

Featuring the combined Elk Rapids & Antrim County Community Choirs.
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4:00 PM

16th Annual Light up the Night & Soup Cook Off

Taste 11 soups for $15. Tickets available at area businesses. …
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4:00 PM

Cookbook Dinner Series Presents "The Book of St. John"

Dec. 1-7. Founded in 1994 & acclaimed for its simple …
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4:00 PM

Santa's Workshop at The Garden

Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, enjoy crafts & storytime …
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4:30 PM

Jazz Orchestra: Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker"

Get into the swing of the holiday season as the …
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5:00 PM

Benzie Area Pride Network 3rd Annual No Stress Holiday Party

Enjoy free pizza, sandwiches, salads, desserts & NA beverages, live …
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5:00 PM

Holiday Lights Hike

See the Grand Traverse Lighthouse all dressed up for Christmas …
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5:00 PM

Winter Sounds

Enjoy hot cider, a bonfire, winter hike through the woods, …
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5:30 PM

The Christmas Journey

Experience the Story of Christmas from Creation to Bethlehem & …
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6:00 PM

'tis the SEASON! - Broadway on Front

A gala concert benefiting City Opera House. Featuring Broadway stars. …
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7:00 PM

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker"

Enjoy a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Featuring original choreography, …
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7:30 PM

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Matilda is an extraordinary girl, unloved by her cruel parents, …
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