This exhibition draws from the museum's collection of art by the Woodland Indians.  Not only does this exhibition include excellent examples of quillwork and sweetgrass basketry from both Michigan and Ottawa artists, but also prints by artists of the famed woodland or Anishinabe style of painting, such as Norval Morrisseau and Roy Thomas.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan will organize an exhibition consisting of 50 prints in observance of this significant 50^th Anniversary milestone.  Prints will be selected from the Museum's collection and represent each year of the 50 year history of Inuit printmaking beginning with 1959.  The museum holds prints from co-operatives including Baker Lake, Cape Dorset, Holman, Pangnirtung, as well as miscellaneous and independent co-operatives.  The prints exhibited will also include a Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection release.

The exhibition will open with the date of the annual release sale of the Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection.  This will also coincide with the annual meeting of the Inuit Art Society consisting of Inuit Art collectors throughout the United States who will meet at the Dennos Museum Center the weekend of the Annual Dorset Collection release. 

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

This exhibition explores presidential papers from the likes of James Madison, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington as well as portraits of these important American leaders.  Presidential Papers and Portraits was organized in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities' Picturing America Program.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

Beginners and experienced dancers are invited to come enjoy an eclectic mix of dance styles including waltz, blues, swing/jitterbug, slowdance, tango, Latin (salsa, cha-cha), and more.  Participants will practice learned steps and discover new ones with dance instructor Mykl Werth and others on hand to assist.  Dance nights are available every Friday, Oct 23 to Dec 4 (except Nov 27).  Admission is $5 at the door.  No partner necessary.  Wear slippery-soled shoes.

Come join the party at Zonta Club of Traverse City's 3rd Gals, Glam and Glitz event among the gorgeous decorated Festival of Trees.  Shop early for marvelous gifts in the Wreaths and Accessories area while sipping wine by Brys Estates.  (Your first glass is included with your ticket price.)  Cash bar rest of the evening.  At 7:45 pm sit and enjoy a one of a kind Runway Style Hair Show presented by impres Salon, always lively and exciting with lots of surprises!  Your ticket includes your entry into Festival of Trees, your first glass of wine, appetizers, the fantastic show and a chance at Door Prizes.  There will be a 50/50 raffle with our very handsome salesmen, too!  This is always a sell out event so order tickets as soon as possible!  Tickets for Gals, Glam & Glitz are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.

Students from the NMC Astronomy Club and Grand Traverse Astronomical Society are hosting an opportunity to Stargaze in order to expose more people to astronomy. They have scheduled weekly viewing nights to commemorate 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy.  Programming will be different each week. Souvenirs like a "star finder" map of the sky will be available.

The Northwestern Michigan College Rogers Observatory is located at 1753 Birmley Road in Traverse City.

Held in the Park Place Hotel at State & Park Streets.  A juried art show with emphasis on quality, handcrafted gifts, and holiday decorations.  Features paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glass, photography, fiber arts and more, alongside local food and beverage producers. (866) 242-0120.  Hours Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes with an explosion of dance, as the Interlochen Dance Ensemble performs a dynamic repertory program with live orchestra, chorus, percussion ensemble and four pianos. Explore concepts that revolutionized the dance world … from Nijinska’s groundbreaking Les Noces to Randy Duncan’s soulful, African-inspired Journey.  Friday & Saturday performances: 7:30 PM, Sunday performance 1:00 PM.  $14 adult, $12 senior and $9 student

The NMC Great Lakes Campus-Hagerty Center is located at 715 East Front Street in Traverse City. 

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