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Community Compass: Week of November 2, 2026

On Community Compass, we point the way to various events happening across our region each week.

The Nutcracker: United European Ballet Company

On Thursday at the Temple Theatre in Saginaw, the United European Ballet Company is performing The Nutcracker. This production features a cast of ballet artists from 12 different countries.

Parade of Trees Free Family Fun Night

Also on Thursday, it's the Parade of Trees Free Family Fun Night at the Little Flower Barn in Lake Isabella. It includes ornament-making, a gingerbread house competition, and local food.

Cassie and Maggie MacDonald

On Friday, musicians Cassie and Maggie MacDonald come to the LSSU Arts Center in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. The two sisters combine fiddle, piano, vocals, and contemporary influences.

Stories of Lake Michigan

Finally, on Sunday, Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Petoskey hosts 'Stories of Lake Michigan' with composer Hannah Mufuka. It's an intimate, interactive afternoon of music, storytelling, and connection.

Be sure to check out our Community Calendar to learn more about these events, or submit your own!