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Tuesday August 25 Tuesday, August 25 7:30PM Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium Music Tickets start at $46 With special guest The Marshall Tucker Band. "All-American Rock & Roll Party Band" George Thorogood and The Destroyers still perform classics like "Move It On Over," "Who Do You Love?," & "Bad to the Bone." You'll hear songs like "Can’t You See" & "Heard It in a Love Song" from The Marshall Tucker Band.

Wednesday August 26 Wednesday, August 26 9:30AM Leelanau Twp. Library, Northport Other Free Featuring local & international artists whose work explores diversity among birds, & their importance to our shared ecosystem. Runs through Sept. 18. See web site for hours. https://www.leelanautownshiplibrary.org/team-1

Wednesday August 26 Wednesday, August 26 10AM Oliver Art Center, Frankfort Other Michigan artists Rick Koehler & Stan Myers capture that Up North feeling with contemporary works in oil & watercolor. Viewers will find classic vistas, whimsical local scenes, & a deep appreciation for My Michigan. Runs Aug. 7 - Sept. 11. Opening reception on Aug. 7 at 4pm. Hours are Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun, noon-4pm. http://www.oliverart.org

Tuesday August 25 Tuesday, August 25 6:30PM Glen Lake Community Library, Empire Education Free Enjoy a presentation by Francie Krawcke of Michigan Avian Experience. She'll be visiting with a special guest - a rehabilitated eagle! Meet one of North America's most iconic wild animals, & learn about their amazing physical abilities & behaviors. https://glenlakelibrary.net/events/

Tuesday August 25 Tuesday, August 25 3PM Harbor Pavillion, Elk Rapids Other $40; includes one drink & light hors d'oeuvres Pamela K. Withrow will join the Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library to share about her experiences & the book she wrote about it: "Madam Warden: A Memoir of the First Woman in Michigan to Head a Prison for Men." https://www.friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary.org/

Wednesday August 26 Wednesday, August 26 12PM Village Arts Building, Northport Other Free The Northport Arts Association presents the 2026 Northport Harbor of Creativity Invitational Exhibit, launching Aug. 15 with a free opening reception on Aug. 15. This popular exhibit is a must-see for painting enthusiasts. Gallery open noon-4pm, Tues.-Sun., 8/16-9/12. http://northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits

It’s the “third place” that does it for Chad Lindsey. Lindsey, executive director of the City Opera House, is a proud member of the Cherry Capital Men’s Chorus. The group, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, gathers once a week to rehearse and performs throughout the year at various events. Sure, singing is fun (especially in the roaming barbershop quartets the group is well known for).

Advocates for a drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes will meet Sept. 15-17 at NMC’s Hagerty Center for the Lakebed 2030 conference, an update on collaborative efforts to map the world’s largest available freshwater body. Lakebed 2030 is a consortium of researchers, policy, governmental and industry partners who seek to fully map the 94,250 square miles of the Great Lakes in high resolution by 2030.

Sunday August 23 Sunday, August 23 9AM Glen Arbor Arts Center Art Invitational group exhibition featuring the works of Shanny Brooke (paintings), Cynthia Marks (ceramic vessels) & Michelle Tock York (mixed media sculpture). Runs Aug. 21 - Oct. 29. An opening reception will be held on Aug. 21 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours. https://glenarborart.org/product/exhibit-taking-flight/

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