Chamber Coffee & Conversation Kicks Off Busy Day in Northern Michigan

Events across Traverse City and Harbor Springs highlight art, food, and outdoor activities.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Northern Express calendar is packed with events on March 3, 2026, including a Chamber of Commerce coffee meetup, art exhibitions, a cigar box art show, a museum exhibit, a cookbook dinner series, and a lantern-lit hike under a blood moon.

Why it matters

This lineup of events showcases the vibrant arts, food, and outdoor recreation scenes in the Traverse City region, drawing both locals and visitors to experience the community's cultural offerings.

The details

The day begins with a Chamber of Commerce "Coffee & Conversation" networking event at 118 E. Main St. in Harbor Springs. Other highlights include an "INteriors" exhibition at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, an "Out of The Box - Elevated Cigar Boxes" show at the Higher Art Gallery in Traverse City, "Trilobite Treasures" and "Twelve-By-Twelve" exhibits at the Dennos Museum Center, a "Cookbook Dinner Series" featuring chef Bobby Flay at amical restaurant, and a "Blood Moon Lantern-Lit Hike" at Hickory Meadows.

  • The Chamber Coffee & Conversation event starts at 8:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026.
  • The INteriors Exhibition at the Glen Arbor Arts Center begins at 9:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026.
  • The Out of The Box - Elevated Cigar Boxes show at the Higher Art Gallery starts at 11:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026.
  • The Trilobite Treasures and Twelve-By-Twelve exhibits at the Dennos Museum Center open at 11:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026.
  • The Cookbook Dinner Series: Bobby Flay: Chapter One event at amical is at 4:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026.
  • The Blood Moon Lantern-Lit Hike at Hickory Meadows begins at 6:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026.

The players

Chamber of Commerce

A local business organization that hosts networking events and supports the Traverse City regional economy.

Glen Arbor Arts Center

A nonprofit arts organization that hosts exhibitions, classes, and events in the Glen Arbor area.

Higher Art Gallery

A contemporary art gallery in Traverse City featuring work by local and regional artists.

Dennos Museum Center

An art museum located on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.

amical

A restaurant in Traverse City that is hosting a special cookbook dinner series event.

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The takeaway

This busy day of events in Northern Michigan highlights the region's thriving arts, food, and outdoor recreation scenes, providing something for everyone to enjoy and experience the local culture.