Field of Vision

Explore the unique artistic voices of artists Mark Mehaffey, Sandra Ackerman, Logan Hudson, and Les Scruggs in Field of Vision. Each artist brings their own style and thoughtful creativity to the depiction and interpretation of the environments humans interact with. www......More

Explore the unique artistic voices of artists Mark Mehaffey, Sandra Ackerman, Logan Hudson, and Les Scruggs in Field of Vision. Each artist brings their own style and thoughtful creativity to the depiction and interpretation of the environments humans interact with. www.oliverart.org

Oliver Art Center 132 Coast Guard St. Frankfort

Community Conversations

September marks the launch of an exciting local storytelling campaign. Community Conversations: Exploring What Matters to Our Neighbors is a grassroots, community-led initiative designed to explore the values, histories, and everyday experiences that define the resident......More

September marks the launch of an exciting local storytelling campaign. Community Conversations: Exploring What Matters to Our Neighbors is a grassroots, community-led initiative designed to explore the values, histories, and everyday experiences that define the residents of the Grand Traverse Region. The project highlights personal stories to foster deeper neighborly connections and document common ground among diverse community members. The initiative—a campaign of Leelanau Indivisible implemented by a group of citizens called the Persisters—features an exhibit of photos and life stories of sixteen individuals of varied backgrounds and beliefs, that will be displayed in three venues. All residents are invited to enjoy the exhibits in September and October, and by perusing the Leelanau Indivisible website where they can read full transcripts, hear audio recordings of the interviews, or download a digital booklet. When Geradine Simkins conceived the project, “Community Conversations,” she was interested in “exploring what matters to our neighbors.” Like many folks in Northern Michigan, Simkins, a resident of Leelanau County for nearly 50 years, has been deeply troubled by the growing polarization across education, class, religious and political lines that divides and isolates Americans from one another. “It feels kind of like a national divorce,” Simkins said. “Our diminishing trust and empathy toward one another make many of us feel like we can no longer coexist.” Simkins grapples with how often we get so caught up in our daily routines that we forget to pause and ask our neighbors what really matters to them. “This project is about giving neighbors a platform to share their voices and build a shared vision for our community. In listening to the stories of our neighbors we learned that even though our life stories and some of our beliefs differ, we have more in common than not. We worry about similar things. The values we hold dear—for ourselves and our families—are also values our neighbors cherish.” Simkins added, “They are not Republican or Democratic values; they are American values. They are the foundation of this nation.” Award-winning photographer, Susan Tusa, graphic designer, Anna Taylor, and the entire work team have donated their professional services to the project. Tusa stated, “It’s an important project that I believe in.” The public is invited to visit exhibitions of Community Conversations: Exploring What Matters to Our Neighbors in September and October 2026, where collected stories will be curated into a photo exhibition and a public digital archive. Please visit the Traverse Area District Library, September 1-29; the Glen Lake Community Library September 2 through November 3; and a variety of pop-up exhibitions in the Grand Traverse Region throughout September and October. To view the entire exhibition and a full schedule of events go to: https://www.leelanauindivisible.com/conversations

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St. Andrew's Fall Bazaar

This is a huge bazaar that takes place every other year. Items for sale include kitchen & home decor, lawn & garden, arts & crafts, Christmas decorations, homemade baked goods, jewelry & accessories and children's toys. All proceeds will be donated.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 8190 Lincoln Road Beulah, MI 49617

St. Andrews Fall Bazaar

This is a huge biennial event. Items for sale will include kitchen and home decor, lawn & garden, arts & crafts, Christmas decorations, homemade baked goods, children's toys, jewelry & accessories and handmade gifts.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 8190 Lincoln Road Beulah

"A Day with Teepa Snow"

The Maples is excited to welcome internationally recognized dementia care educator Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA for "A Day with Teepa Snow" on September 30, 2026. This is a unique opportunity for families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to l......More

The Maples is excited to welcome internationally recognized dementia care educator Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA for "A Day with Teepa Snow" on September 30, 2026. This is a unique opportunity for families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to learn practical dementia care strategies from one of the most recognized educators in the field.

The Garden Theater 301 Main Street Frankfort, MI 49635

Green Urbanism (GU) -10th edition

The International Green Urbanism conference series is a global platform dedicated to advancing innovative thinking and practice in sustainable, resilient, and regenerative urban development. It brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and urban stakehol......More

The International Green Urbanism conference series is a global platform dedicated to advancing innovative thinking and practice in sustainable, resilient, and regenerative urban development. It brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and urban stakeholders to exchange knowledge and address the complex environmental and social challenges shaping cities today. The 10th edition is hosted at Sapienza University of Rome, in a city where urban transformation has unfolded continuously across centuries. Rome’s layered urban fabric and capacity for adaptation make it an ideal context for exploring how historical cities can inform future-oriented approaches to green urbanism. At a time marked by climate urgency, ecological pressure, and social change, the city provides a living framework for examining resilient and regenerative urban strategies.

Sapienza University of Rome