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Local Color A to Z

Saturday, May 23
10AM
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Art
Free

Showcase of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & mixed media created by a talented local artist group. Runs April 25 - May 30 with an opening reception on Sat., April 25 at 5pm. Open hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm; & closed Mon.

http://www.oliverart.org

Saturday, May 23

7:15 AM

Bayshore Marathon (FULL), Half Marathon (FULL), 10K (FULL) & Kids Marathon

Includes scenic courses along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. …
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8:00 AM

Cherry Capital Comic Con

May 22-24. Today includes Saturday Cartoons, VIP Dual Photo Op, …
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9:00 AM

Friends of Alden District Library Book Sale

Books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs, games & puzzles. 231-331-4318.
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9:00 AM

Members Create

This exhibition runs from March 20 - May 28, with …
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10:00 AM

"350: Imagining the World in 2126"

As communities across the country reflect on America’s 250th anniversary, …
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10:00 AM

Arts & Crafts Show in Elk Rapids

Browse more than 60+ talented artisans & crafters featuring a …
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10:00 AM

Beyond the Print

Runs May 16 - June 19. Opening reception held on …
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10:00 AM

Connections & Flow

This exhibit brings together the work of photographers Ragnar Avery …
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10:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Terrie Collins

Texture: Collins likes to put many layers on a canvas, …
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10:00 AM

Local Color A to Z

Showcase of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & mixed media …
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10:00 AM

The Art of Connection

Grand Traverse Industries Client Artist Exhibit. Runs May 1-30. An …
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10:00 AM

Tomorrow's Artists Today

Featuring: 2026 High School Portfolio. This exhibition features the work …
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11:00 AM

Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection

This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by …
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11:00 AM

NMC Hosted High School Art Exhibition

Runs May 8-31. The NMC High School Art Exhibition, juried …
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11:00 AM

New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection

Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & …
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11:00 AM

Protest Against Israel's Genocide Against Palestine

Israel continues committing brutal genocide in Gaza & stealing more …
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11:00 AM

Trilobite Treasures

Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic …
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4:00 PM

19th Annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival

Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's …
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5:00 PM

2026 Northport Photo Exhibit

This annual exhibit, now in its ninth year, continues to …
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6:30 PM

Leland Air Opening Reception & Exhibit

Artists from Leelanau County & across Michigan will have a …
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7:00 PM

"Love Letters"

Presented by the Glen Arbor Players, this play follows the …
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7:30 PM

Four Old Broads

Mystery unfolds at Magnolia Place Assisted Living when four sassy …
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