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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Noteable Chamber in a free concert at 4 pm on Sunday November 9^th at the Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine in Indian River. Based in Northern Michigan, Noteable consists of 18 skilled and versatile singers showcasing a diverse repertoire ranging from sacred and classical pieces to contemporary works.  This program’s theme is Sing For Joy!

The recital is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO)’s Sunday Series, bringing small ensembles to venues in Emmet and Charlevoix counties.

The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.

For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

​The Grand Wedding Expo at Castle Farms
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025
🕐 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Castle Farms, Charlevoix, MI

Plan your perfect day at The Grand Wedding Expo at Castle Farms! Meet over 45 of Northern Michigan’s top wedding vendors, featuring everything from photographers and florists to stylists, caterers, and décor experts. Explore creative wedding vignettes in the King’s Great Hall, enjoy exclusive giveaways, and gather endless inspiration inside the historic Castle.

💍 Plus—one lucky couple will win a FREE wedding at Castle Farms!
Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing the finishing touches, this is the bridal event you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Admission: $5 in advance | $10 at the door
Learn more at castlefarms.com

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) presents Fall Color Tour – Exploring Color in Music and Painting – on Saturday October 11^th at 7 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Featuring the works of Debussy, Mussorgsky, Haydn, Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, this concert, conducted by GLCO Maestro Libor Ondras, explores how composers and visual artists alike use color, texture, and contrast to evoke emotion and tell stories.

Heidi A. Marshall, an award-winning Master Pastellist, will offer reflections on the shared language of art and music, alongside her works of art.

Also featured is violinist Blaise Sytsma-Reed, 2025 winner of GLCO’s annual Young Artist Competition, performing Lalo’s Movement 1, Symphonie Espagnole, with the orchestra.

Tickets ($35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org or at 231-487-0010.