Filmgoer 2017

FILMGOER ON THE TOWN AT THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

JULY 25 - 30, 2017

NEW IN TOWN!

Eateries, Breweries, Boutiques, Food Trucks

LOCAL BUZZ

Wineries, Microbrews, Distilleries

RED HOT BEST

of Traverse City

PLUS Cocktail to Toast Michael Moore’s Broadway Show Talk With Iconic Critic Leonard Maltin

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JULY 29 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

On the campus of Northwestern Michigan College

Over 100 local, state, and national artists & artisans!

Live music • Food available Ample parking & restroom facilities • Learn to make enamel jewelry!

TC: 231-941-9488 • www.crookedtree.org

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WELCOME !

ON THE COVER: MICHAEL POEHLMAN; THIS PAGE: JEFF SIMONIS

At the festival, we're big fans of the Filmgoer, and not just because of the pretty pictures. We love the way it shines a light on the hidden gems of our home, one of the most beautiful places in the world: Traverse City.

We are passionate about showing great movies on the biggest screens with the best sound, in world-class venues designed by the best in the biz, and filmmakers at the heart of it all. We love bringing people from all over the world to share one-of-akind experiences together. Hearing so many different languages spoken on Front Street, and watching people in line actively engaging in animated discussions, makes the festival a favorite time of year for so many of us.

But one of the best things about the Traverse City Film Festival is that it happens in Traverse City, which truly is

the “Best Little City in the World.” We delight in lighting it up and showing it off at its brightest and best. We've always stayed true to one of the most important rules of the film festival: keep it walkable. We want movie lovers to feel that they are enjoying a week of great films on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan together, in one place.

For our 13th festival, because our largest venue is unavoidably closed for summer, we're expanding a bit beyond our normal borders. To temporarily replace Lars Hockstad and The Buzz at Central Grade School, we are introducing two new screens: Kirkbride Hall at the Grand Traverse Commons, and the newly renovated auditorium in Central High School. We'll be back to normal next year, but this year, we've set up expanded shuttle service to get you to these beautiful new spaces.

They are being transformed into world class movie theaters by the same technical geniuses who made the State Theatre, City Opera House, Old Town Playhouse, Bijou by the Bay, and our other venues the best places to see powerful, brave, bold, larger-thanlife stories that make us laugh, and sometimes cry, and always remind us of our common humanity.

When you emerge from our cool, dark theaters, we hope you will be exhilarated by what you have seen, and passionate about the power we each hold within us to shape our world and future for the better. Enjoy the people you meet and the things you see in this wondrously unique place, and have a magical week sharing Just Great Movies.

MICHAEL MOORE & DEB LAKE

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NEW FILM FEST FUN FOR 2017

TOY HARBOR SUMMER HOURS M-SAT 10AM–9PM SUN 11AM-5PM

MORE BOUNCE HOUSE Last summer’s Sunday night bounce house at the Open Space was such a success (talk about a way to stretch your legs between flicks!) that TCFF staff decreed nightly bouncing for 2017. Choose from the moonwalk, jousting and bungee running—or do them all!

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY • 231-946-1131 CREATIVE & QUALITY TOYS SINCE 1984 •

DISCUSSION PANELS You betcha the panels will happen again this summer. This opportunity for visiting filmmakers to answer questions and swap stories will, however, be changed up a bit this summer in terms of times and venues. Check traversecityfilmfest.org for the schedule.

KIDS FEST Now here’s a refreshing change that our film festival shorties (as in kids, not films!) are sure to love. The Kids Fest is moving from the grounds of Central Grade School to Clinch Park, with its beach and splash pad.

445 e front st • traverse city 231.642.5333 • sweettartlette.com

Serving high-end, seasonal pastries and confections using local ingredients

TWO NEW VENUES Kirkbride Hall at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons makes its debut as a venue in 2017 (see more on page F5). This summer, too, look for the auditorium at Traverse City Central High School to be transformed into a first-rate movie theater!

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LEONARD MALTIN Q&A Think you like movies? Try dedicating your life to them. That’s what Leonard Maltin has done for the past 50 years; maintaining his status as a go-to film critic and historian. He is best known for his widely used reference work° Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and its companion volume° Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.

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Maltin is a special guest at this year’s Traverse City Film Festival.

We had the chance to ask the renowned movie expert a few questions before he got into town.

You've had an incredible career, even starting your own "fanzine" when you were just 15 years old. Where does your love for movies come from?

When I was 12, I read a coffee table book called°The Movies°by Richard Griffith and Arthur Mayer (a classic history of American motion pictures), and that is what ignited the flame.

What is your all-time favorite movie?

Has to be Casablanca.

What’s your favorite thing about film festivals like this?

Discovering films I haven’t heard or read about before and

meeting movie lovers, whether they’re filmmakers, journalists or just enthusiasts. Good conversation is a prime ingredient for a great film festival.

What are you looking forward to doing in Traverse City?

This will be our first time in Traverse City, and we have heard such wonderful things about your city.° A friend recommended Don's Drive-In hamburgers and pies.

If you had more time, what would you like to do/see while in Traverse City?

I am still learning about Traverse City, but I’ve been told by reliable sources that I must try various versions of cherry pie during my stay, as well as the local fudge. I don’t know what else my family and I will be able to take in, but we see this as an adventure and can’t wait to be there.

Maltin will be doing a special Open Space introduction of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on July 27 (movie starts at 8 p.m.), and he’ll be recording his popular Nerdist Podcast, Maltin on Movies, with cohost Jessie Maltin and special festival guests, on July 30 at 9:30 am.

Find Maltin's movie reviews on leonardmaltin.com, and listen to his weekly podcast: Maltin on Movies.

—Kramer Schultz

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KIRKBRIDE HALL MAKES ITS DEBUT This summer the curtain rises on a new Traverse City Film Festival venue: The circa-1880s Kirkbride Hall in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Built as the chapel for the Northern Michigan Asylum (later known as the Traverse City State Hospital), Kirkbride is adorned with elegantly designed clerestory ceilings and stained glass windows. The hall’s careful restoration in 2014 is the product of The Minervini Group, the team that since 2000 has been renovating the many stunning Victorian-Italianate buildings on the 63-acre village campus.

Today, those buildings are filled with eateries, boutiques, galleries and a winery—the perfect setting for a movie theater.

The Minervini Group welcomes the challenges of converting the hall into a comfortable theater—including adding ventilation for the audio equipment, curtains and a temporary projection booth. “When it was originally constructed in 1885, the chapel space was a technologically advanced gathering space for Northern Michigan,” says Raymond Minervini, a partner in the group. “It had central heating and cooling, and the marvel of electric lights. It will be amazing to see it enjoyed in 2017 with all of the advanced film and audio equipment for the telling of stories through moving pictures.”

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SHAKE IT UP! The Traverse City Film Festival is toasting Michael Moore’s new one-man Broadway show, The Terms of My Surrender, with a cocktail of the same name. The show takes satirical aim at Donald Trump. Amanda Danielson (co-owner of Traverse City’s hip eateries Trattoria Stella and The Franklin) created the recipe that will be batched out at the Filmmaker’s Lounge.

Traverse City Film Festival staff encourages you to make it at home—and to toast Michael’s Broadway success.

THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER "A LITTLE BITTER | A LITTLE SWEET | TOTALLY SERIOUS" 2

parts Cocchi Rosa

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parts Campari

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parts Dolin Vermouth blanc

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parts Mammoth Gin

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part fresh lime juice

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parts Wolf Moon Citrus

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dashes Peychaud's bitters

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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FRESH IN TOWN FOR 2017 Traverse City’s new kids on the block.

THE COIN SLOT | 346 E. FRONT ST.

The Coin Slot outdoor seating and food trucks.

Pinball wizards, this downtown vintage arcade has craft brews, outdoor seating and food truck eats from Rockwich, MIddleboys Savory Waffle Cones and Wingz & Thingz.

HARVEST | 127 S. UNION ST. Has a new (bigger) home. The casual eatery serves up legit Asian and Mexican street-style fare. Quality ingredients and execution.

ALLEY’S MARKET | 113 E. STATE ST. Harvest’s old location is the new neighborhood market. The onestop shop has staples like milk, eggs and produce, plus beer, wine and a delish Detroit-style pizza.

RED SPIRE BRUNCH HOUSE | 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR. Brunch all day. Benedicts, French Toast, gourmet mac and cheese.

Find between Stella’s and PepeNero at Grand Traverse Commons.

OLIVES & WINE | 201 E. FRONT ST. Mediterranean mezze plates and an expertly curated, 56-bottle Enomatic wine dispensing system. What’s that? Pick a wine, insert credit card, vino served.

BALLARÓ WINE LOUNGE | 700 COTTAGEVIEW DR. PepeNero’s younger brother is serving Italian tapas, Old World wines, fine scotches and whiskeys. Get small plates before dinner at PepeNero.

State Street Marketplace vendors.

State Street Marketplace outdoor patio.

EARTHEN ALES | 1371 GRAY DR., SUITE 200

TOP TO BOTTOM: CONNOR GRAY, RILEY JAMES, LYDIA MEJIA

Beer lovers, head toward the Grand Traverse Commons water tower.

Pints poured below. Bring lunch/dinner from nearby Spanglish or Pleasanton Bakery.

STATE STREET MARKETPLACE + MONKEY FIST BREWING CO. | 329 E. STATE ST. TC’s newest brewery and an eclectic community marketplace with gourmet meats, Mediterranean dishes, BBQ, vintage clothing, made-in-Michigan gifts—the list goes on.

MILLIE & PEPPER | 120 S. UNION ST. A modern day general store with home décor, kitchen goods, sustainable fashion and local art.

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PICK A BOUQUET 16550 Center Rd. Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 499-5474

Patisserie Amie

EXCEPTIONAL COFFEE FROM A WORLD OF GOOD FRIENDS

RED HOT BEST OF TRAVERSE CITY Each spring thousands of Traverse Magazine/MyNorth.com readers vote on the very best of Northern Michigan beer, wine, restaurants and much more. We culled the list of winners in downtown Traverse City to complement your Film Festival experience.

BAR TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC

LOCAL FRENCH FRIES

Kilkenny’s Pub, Traverse City Union Street Station, Traverse City

Slabtown Burgers, Traverse City Bubba’s, Traverse City Rare Bird Brewpub, Traverse City

BRUNCH SPOT Patisserie Amie, Traverse City Apache Trout Grill, Traverse City Towne Plaza, Traverse City

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Dairy Lodge

LOCAL RED WINE Chateau Chantal, Naughty Red Black Star Farms, Arcturos Pinot Noir Brys Estate, Cab/Merlot, Old Mission

Brew, Traverse City Higher Grounds, Traverse City BLK MRKT, Traverse City

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FIND YOUR FAVES! WHITE WINE

WINE TASTING ROOM

BOAT RENTAL

Black Star Farms, Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling Chateau Grand Traverse, Late Harvest Riesling, Old Mission Chateau Chantal, Late Harvest Riesling

Chateau Chantal, Old Mission Peninsula Bonobo, Old Mission Peninsula Brys Estate Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula

Sunset Watersports, Traverse City Action Watersports, Traverse City Torch River Marina, Rapid City Blue Sky Rentals, Traverse City

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LUNCH VENUE Centre Street Cafe, Traverse City Amical, Traverse City Green House Cafe, Traverse City

NEW RESTAURANT Mama Lu’s, Traverse City Alliance, Traverse City West End Tavern, Traverse City

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM SHOPS

GIFT SHOP

Dairy Lodge, Traverse City Bardon’s Wonder Freeze, Traverse City Wares Brothers, Traverse City

Nifty Things, Traverse City Cherry Republic, Traverse City, Glen Arbor The Red Dresser, Traverse City

CHERRY PRODUCT

HIKING TRAIL

Grand Traverse Pie Company, Cherry Crumb Cherry Republic, Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Moomers, Cherries Mobilee Ice Cream

Empire Bluffs, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City

RESTAURANT FOR GLUTEN FREE

WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE

INDIE BOOK STORE

Georgina’s, Traverse City Amical, Traverse City Green House Cafe, Traverse City

Haystacks, Traverse City / Suttons Bay / Leland Cali’s, Traverse City Ella’s, Traverse City

Horizon Books, Traverse City Brilliant Books, Traverse City

SPARKLING WINE L. Mawby, Sex L. Mawby, Blanc de Blancs Chateau Chantal, Celebrate!

Black Star Farms, Bedazzled

FISH FRY Scalawag's Fish & Chips, Traverse City Apache Trout Grill, Traverse City

HOT SANDWICH

PLACE TO TAKE A SCENIC PHOTO Empire Bluffs, Empire Pierce Stocking Drive Overlook #9/10, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear Dunes

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SHUTTLE TO DINNER With free Traverse City Film Festival parking in two strategically located lots and a fleet of seven free, comfortable shuttles (that’s two more than previous years), it’s entirely possible to leave your car for the day. And that doesn’t mean just to get to a movie. Go ahead and shuttle to restaurants and bars, as well as to movie venues. Bonus: volunteers known as the Answer Squad are aboard most shuttle rides to help direct you to the transfer stations nearest to where you are headed.

BISTRO FOU FOU: Chef Guillaume HazaëlMassieux brings his country French cooking downtown. LD • $$-$$$ 118 CASS ST., TRA-

THE COOKS’ HOUSE: A sweet little dollhouse of a spot, home to sustainable local cuisine with a French sensibility. LD • $$-$$$ 115 WEL-

VERSE CITY, 231.421.6583

LINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700

BLUE HERON 2: Local ingredients used in homemade bread and soup and other scratch dishes. BL • $ 408 UNION ST., TRA-

GAIJIN: Japanese eatery serving legit ramen, bao buns and craft sakés. LD • BAR • $$

VERSE CITY, 231.778.2583

BLUE TRACTOR COOK SHOP: An Old Town favorite with from-scratch farmer food. Be sure to check out The Shed next door. The comfy burger bar boasts a list of over 25 Michigan-crafted beers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 423 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.9515

Here’s a list of many of the restaurants accessible from the shuttle routes:

BREW CAFÉ AND BAR: Hip spot for a drink and light meal. BLD • $ 108 E. FRONT STREET,

BLD: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner $: Entrées under $10 $$: $10–20

BUBBA’S: Happening Front Street spot with battered mahi and chips, burgers, chimis, salads, tacos. BLD • BAR • $ 428 E. FRONT ST.,

AMICAL: Friendly French bistro with a bay view, fireplace and street patio. Prix fixe menu from 4–5:30pm. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 229 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.2739

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570

CHEZ PERES AND PATISSERIE AMIE: French bakery and bistro. BAR • LD • $-$$$ 237 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.9645

136 EAST FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5466

THE DISH CAFE: Salads, quesadillas, enormous wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. LD • $ 108 S. UNION, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233

FIREFLY: A dazzling small-plate menu, sushi, steaks and burgs at a sophisticated hotspot on the river. BL • $-$$ 310 S. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.1310

FOLGARELLI’S MARKET & WINE SHOP: Lunch & dinner (eat here or to go). LD • BAR • $-$$ 424 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7651

THE FRANKLIN: Hip new downtown eatery featuring flatbread, salads, lamb and beef burgers, bistro dinners. LD • BAR • $-$$ 160 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2727

GEORGINA’S: Asian and Latin taqueria.

LD • $ 236 E. FRONT STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1555

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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop

THE GREEN HOUSE CAFÉ: Sandwiches, soups and salads. BL • $ 115 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE

PAESANO’S: Charming spot with cozy booths puts pizza pie on a pedestal. LD • $ 447 E.

CITY, 231.929.7687

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.5740

GRAND TRAVERSE PIE CO.: Exceptional cream and fruit pies, coffee, baked goods, pot pies, chicken salad and quiche. BL • $ 525 W.

PANGEA’S PIZZA PUB: Cozy booths for sharing pies made with golden crusts and a world of inventive toppings (beets, chorizo, cilantro, prosciutto, pecans …) LD • BAR $-$$ 135 E.

FRONT ST. AND 101 N. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.7437

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.9800

HARVEST: Small, local foods hip spot, quality ingredients, fusion flavors. LD • $ 127 S. UNION

PEPENERO: From-scratch southern Italian cuisine. LD • BAR • $$ 700 COTTAGEVIEW DR.,

ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.486.6037

STE. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1960

LITTLE FLEET: A bar/food truck compound that rocks. LD • BAR • $ 448 E. FRONT ST., TRA-

POPPYCOCK’S: Fresh seafood, pasta, unique sandwiches and salads, including vegetarian specialties and award-winning desserts. LD • BAR • $-$$ 128. E. FRONT ST. TRAVERSE CITY,

VERSE CITY, 231.943.1116

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MACKINAW BREWING CO.: Nautical-themed brewpub offers great house-smoked meats, several styles of beers, tasty char-burgers, fish and ribs. LD • BAR • $$ 161 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 933.1100

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RED SPIRE BRUNCH HOUSE: Classic American fare breakfast and lunch all day. BL • $$ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., ST. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.4648

MAMA LU’S MODERN DAY TACO SHOP: Fresh tortillas with a mix of traditional and modern ingredients at this hip, fun taqueria and bar. LD • BAR • $$ 149 E. FRONT ST.,

RED GINGER: Wrap yourself in fresh-sleek surroundings and the spicy-exotic flavors of Asia. D • BAR • $-$$$ 237 E. FRONT ST.,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2793

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1733

MILK & HONEY: Salads, sandwiches and homemade ice cream all with local ingredients that are natural. Gluten-free options available. LD • BAR • $ 250 E. FRONT ST., TRA-

SCALAWAGS WHITEFISH AND CHIPS: A new location for ultra-fresh Great Lakes fish fry. LD • $ 303 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

VERSE CITY, 231.944.1036

231.933.8700

MODE’S BUM STEER: Classic steakhouse serves tender, well-aged charbroiled Black Angus steaks, seafood, ribs, soup, sandwiches.

LD • BAR • $$ 125 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

SEVEN MONKS TAPROOM: Pair any of 46 beers on tap (including European Trappist ales) with your burger, thin crust gourmet pizza, salad or lively sides like sweet potato frites and Scotch egg. LD • BAR • $-$$

231.947.9832

128 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.4807

OMELETTE SHOPPE: Vast array of omelets, homemade breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches. BLD • $ 124 CASS AND 1209 E.

SPANGLISH: Authentic, homemade Mexican fare with occasional American accents. BLD • $ 1333 YELLOW DR., TRAVERSE CITY. 231.943.1453

SPARKS BBQ: Smoking up the real thing— pulled pork and chicken, brisket, ribs and jerky. Don’t miss the BBQ Sundae. LD • $-$$ 439 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7800

SORELLINA: Authentic Italian from Antipasta to pasta. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 120 S. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

STATE STREET GRILLE DOWNTOWN: Traverse City sports bar featuring 11 big screens, bang bang shrimp, steaks, lobster mac and cheese, local beer, wine and spirits. LD • $-$$ 221 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.4263

TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE: Brick oven pizza, great salads, inventive entrees paired with hard cider, microbrews, wine and spirits. LD • BAR • $-$$ 300 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2500

THE TOWNE PLAZA: Eclectic American cuisine focusing on local ingredients with extensive outdoor seating and a casual atmosphere. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 202 E. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.0900

TRATTORIA STELLA: Hip locally sourced fare with an Italian accent. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1200 W. ELEVENTH, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.8989

UNION TAP AND GRILL: American pub classics. LD • BAR • $-$$ 127 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1663

WHITE ON RICE: Sushi & ramen served carry out or dine in. Text or call ahead for orders.

LD • $-$$ 510 W. 14TH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7423

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0912 AND 231.946.0590

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FILMGOER WINERIES IN TRAVERSE CITY CHERRY REPUBLIC: 154 E. Front St., 231.932.9205, cherryrepublic.com LEFT FOOT CHARLEY: 806 Red Dr. #100, 231.995.0500, leftfootcharley.com ROVE ESTATE WINERY: 7007 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City, 231.421.7001, roveestate.com

WINERIES OF LEELANAU PENINSULA ALONG WEST GRAND TRAVERSE BAY BRENGMAN BROTHERS: 9720 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, 231.946.2764, brengmanbrothers.com SHADY LANE CELLARS: 9580 E. Shady Ln., Suttons Bay, 231.947.8865, shadylanecellars.com CHATEAU DE LEELANAU: 5048 S. West Bayshore Dr., Suttons Bay, 231.271.8888, chateaudeleelanau.com

TASTINGS BETWEEN MOVIES With two distilleries and dozens of wineries and breweries in or near Traverse City, taking in a bit of tasting between movies is a cinch.

Here’s your guide: WINERIES OF OLD MISSION PENINSULA BLACK STAR FARMS OLD MISSION: 360 McKinley Rd. E., 231.944.1300, blackstarfarms.com BONOBO WINERY: 12011 Center Rd., 231.282.9463, bonobowinery.com BOWERS HARBOR: 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd., 800.616.7615, bowersharbor.com BRYS ESTATE: 3309 Blue Water Rd., 231.223.9303, brysestate.com CHATEAU CHANTAL: 15900 Rue De Vin, 800.969.4009, chateauchantal.com CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE: 12239 Center Rd., 231.223.7355, cgtwines.com HAWTHORNE VINEYARDS: 1000 Camino Maria Dr., 231.929.4206, hawthornevineyards.com PENINSULA CELLARS: 11480 Center Rd., 231.223.4050, peninsulacellars.com

WILLOW VINEYARDS: 10702 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.4810, willowvineyardwine.com CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY: 10343 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.5553, cicconevineyard.com L. MAWBY: 4519 S. Elm Valley Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.3522, lmawby.com BLACK STAR FARMS WINERY & SPIRITS: 10844 Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.944.1270, blackstarfarms.com

MICROBREWERIES THE FILLING STATION: 642 Railroad Pl., Traverse City, 231.946.8168, thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com WORKSHOP: 221 Garland St., Traverse City, 231.421.8977, traversecityworkshop.com BREWERY FERMENT: 511 S. Union St., Traverse City, 231.735.8113, breweryferment.com NORTH PEAK: 400 W. Front St., Traverse City, 231.941.7325, northpeak.net MACKINAW BREWING CO.: 161 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.933.1100, mackinacbrewing.com RAREBIRD BREW PUB: 229 Lake Ave., Traverse City, 231.943.2053, rarebirdbrewpub.com BREWERY TERRA FIRMA: 2959 Hartman Rd., Traverse City, 231.929.1600, breweryterrafirma.com EARTHEN ALES: 1371 Gray Dr. #200, Traverse City, 231.252.4270, earthenales.com RIGHT BRAIN BREWERY: 225 E Sixteenth St. Traverse City, 231.944.1239, rightbrainbrewery.com

DISTILLERIES

TWO LADS: 16985 Smokey Hollow Rd., 231.223.7722, 2lwinery.com

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTILLERY: 215 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.946.1259, grandtraversedistillery.com

MARI VINEYARDS: 8175 Center Rd., 231.715.1013, marivineyards.com

TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO.: 201 E. Fourteenth St., Traverse City, tcwhiskey.com

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Cherry Republic, downtown Traverse City.

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7/3/17 10:21 AM

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