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.

Enjoy the warmth of our fireplace and seasonal treats in our cozy gallery overlooking the panoramic Northport Bight.  Beautiful, original, one of a kind works of art in a wide variety of media!  The first weekend will feature Carole Bowker's elegant one of a kind jewelry with semi-precious stones, clay pieces and Leelanau landscapes!  The second weekend will feature Tom Bowker's passionate stone sculpture, acrylic paintings, and uniquely designed ceramics.

A TheatreWorks USA Production

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will host local restaurants who have turned Macaroni and Cheese into culinary marvels!  Tickets are available November 1st at Peninsula Cellars Winery or online at www.chateauchantal.com  Contact (231) 933-9787 for further information.  Space is limited.

On Saturday, November 28th, The Torch Area Artisans Guild will hold its annual Christmas Craft Show at the Helena Township Community Center.  A wide variety of local craftsman offer their wares for sale to the public.  Refreshments are also available.  Contact Dorothy Walter at (231) 331-6583 for more information.

Preview on Friday evening at 7:30 PM

For more information contact Andrea Henry (231) 409-1269.

The official "Lighting of Alden" begins at 5 pm - 7 pm downtown.  The town will be officially lighted for the holidays along with a carol sing and refreshments.  Stores will stay open until 8pm.  There is no cost to the public.  Sponsored by Downtown Alden Business Association, Alden Volunteers, Helena Township, and the Alden Historical Society.  For more information, contact Harvey Bartel at (231) 331-4845.

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.

 The Music House Museum, located 1 1/2 miles north of Acme on US 31, will show the silent film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" starring John Barrymore at 5PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009 with Stephen Warner of Southfield at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.  Tickets are Adults $15, Seniors $13, Ages 18 and under $5.  Reservations are encouraged due to limited seating.  Visit the website www.musichouse.org or call (231) 938-9300 for more information.