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.

In collaboration with the "River of Gold" exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center, opening October 11, the Museum Store will host a Trunk Sale of Handmade Latin American crafts.  Hand crafted textiles: Molas from Panama, Cuadros from Peru, Baskets and pottery from Mexico, textiles from Central American are just some of the wonderful items on sale.  The sale will be held in the museum Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10 from 10am - 5pm and Sunday, October 11, 1-5pm.

Evernight Entertainment will once again be opening "Grimfell Asylum" Haunted Attraction in Traverse City.  This Fall The Asylum Doors Open...let the madness and screaming begin!!!  This year as last year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "Munson Breast Health Center".  The Asylum will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October as well as November 1.  $7

The Encore Winds Symphony kicks off its 20th Season, "Encore Goes Platinum - Twenty Years of Excellence", with a concert entitled, "Encore en Pointe."  Encore en Pointe features folk songs and dances from around the world including works by Debussy, Elgar & Stravinsky.  Dance Arts Academy directed by Melinda Baker will join Encore displaying artistic interpretations sure to delight the senses.  Audiences will recognize some favorites, such the Finale from Stravinsky's "Firebird," and enjoy new repertoire that is colorful, imaginative, and melodious.  Come hear music inspired by folk music, opera and the ballet impresario Diaghilev and enjoy a collaboration with dancers and musicians.

Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13, students $11. Tickets are available by calling the Milliken Auditorium Box Office at: (231) 995-1553, or, visit www.encorewinds.org

The free event will include tours of the farm, blacksmithing and drag saw demonstrations, along with grain milled through power from a "hit & miss" mechanism.  Roast, taste and buy local chestnuts.  Turn the apple press and squeeze apple juice to take home.  In addition, there will be corn roasting for guests' consumption, shingle making, wagon rides behind the draft horses down to Skegemog Lake, and a "stump puller" demonstration with the restored 1800's stump puller that was originally used to clear the Samels' farm.  Don't forget to bring a container to take home your fresh squeezed apple juice.  For more information, contact Glory Wiltjer at (231) 267-5522.

Save this morning for a fantastic 2+ hour hike along the trails of the Leelanau State Park, north of Northport and about 50 minutes from the junction of M-72 and M-22 in TC.  We will meet in the parking lot at the trailhead at 10 AM.  Lunch afterwards in Northport is an option.  We did this color hike last year, and it was fantastic!  Call us for details and more specific directions after October 7 at home in Michigan at 231-334-6300 or on our cell phone at 630-729-4662.  Please call before 9 AM on the 11th to check in case of iffy weather.  Leaders: Nancy Fleming and Bill Schafer