High School works are juried by special guest artists for display in the Beck Gallery, and area elementary and middle school works are accepted for display in the Borwell and Entrance Galleries.
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Paddling Across Lake Michigan
Five guys, 60 miles of open water, one goal
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Award-Winning Nature Photographer to Open Gallery in Downtown Frankfort
Images from Benzie County and Northern Michigan Featured
Read MoreElizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
The Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Mercedes Michalowski will replace current Executive Director Steve Brown on June 1 after two years of truly exceptional performance in her role as Associate Director. The Art Center’s Board of Directors unanimously supports the search committee’s decision and looks forward to working […]
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Annual Regional Student Exhibition to Open at Oliver Art Center
Frankfort, Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts’ Regional Student Exhibition is an annual favorite in the community. High School works are juried by special guest artists for display in the Beck Gallery, and area elementary and middle school works are accepted for display in the Borwell and Entrance Galleries. Last year saw the […]
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OAC’s April Classes Kick off the 2015 Season
April kicks off the class season at Oliver Art Center! With several new instructors, this year promises to be the best yet. OAC’s ceramics program is seeing growth with a Spring Concentration class with instructor, John Dietsch. Taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for three weeks starting April 20, the class will offer the […]
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Frankfort Beer Week Launches in Benzie County
It’s the perfect time to be in Frankfort.
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Trail Proposal: Platte Bay to Good Harbor Bay
Park seeks your trail input
Read More“Off the Page” Features Mystery Writer, August 22, 7pm
D.E. (Dan) Johnson brings his Detroit-based Will Anderson mystery series to the Darcy Library on Friday, August 22, at 7 p.m. The early 20th century is the setting for Johnson’s four historical novels that involve murder, blackmail, organized crime, politics, and the inside story on early electric automobiles. Johnson’s first book, The Detroit Electric Scheme, […]
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Partner Thai Yoga Massage Workshop
Release stress and tension, increase vitality and deepen the connection between mind, body and spirit in both the giver and receiver. Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is a unique and powerful system of Yoga Therapy, which combines rhythmic […]
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Live For Art Gallery – Weekly Open Houses Start June 26th
Meet the artists at weekly open houses
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Bark in Beulah Park, June 28
Darcy Library’s third annual Bark in Beulah Park is just around the corner!
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Two Cellos, Two Friends, Two Nights at The Garden Theater on June 20th, 21st
Two Cellists and Two Friends. Eugene Freisen and Crispin Campbell are delighted to announce two nights of music featuring their combined artistry on cello. The opening performance of this unique collaboration is Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Frankfort. The second night is set for Saturday evening, June 21, at […]
Read MoreGovernor Snyder’s staff holds mobile office hours at Conundrum Cafe
Conundrum Cafe has announced that Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s staff will hold mobile office hours at the Elberta venue this Wednesday, June 18, from 4-6 p.m. Snyder’s staff will be available to answer questions, take suggestions and help assist constituents with state related issues. Conundrum Cafe is located at 603 Frankfort Ave in Elberta.
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Fairies and Forts at Michigan Legacy Art Park
Fairies and Forts is the 2014 summer kick-off event and children’s concert at Crystal Mountain Resort’s Michigan Legacy Art Park, featuring Joe Reilly on Saturday, June 21. What better way to usher in the celebration of long summer days than to sing, dance and use your imagination in a natural setting? This event is from […]
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“The Feast of Illyria” Saturday May 24th at the Oliver Art Center
All lovers of music, Shakespeare, theatre, love and laugher are invited to Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre’s “The Feast of Illyria” on May 24, 6:30pm at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, Michigan! Join LST to celebrate and support our upcoming summer productions of 12th Night and Richard III and our year-round educational workshops.
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“Clowning with Shakespeare” Workshop Announced, April 19th
Announcing Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre’s upcoming workshop, “Clowning with Shakespeare” on April 19, 2014. Members of the Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre ensemble will lead the free workshop, which culminates in an evening performance at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, Michigan.
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Volunteers sought for Michigan Legacy Art Park
Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, is becoming a favorite field-trip destination for area schools. Because each sculpture expresses a story about Michigan’s history, culture, or natural environment, students gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them during a field trip to the Legacy Art Park. Through abstract thought […]
Read MoreCan You Spell ‘J-O-U-R-N-A-L-I-S-M?’
Stormcloud Brewery and the Betsie Current newspaper to host April 11 adult spelling bee in Frankfort.
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Performers to Celebrate the Legacy of Pete Seeger at Mills Community House
Concert “Well May the World Go”, will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 4 pm at The Mills Community House.
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