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SALMON & TROUT EXTRAV-

AGANZA: 6am-2pm. Enjoy a weekend in Bay Harbor/ Petoskey fishing Little Traverse Bay. Prize is $10,000. Space is limited to 20 boats. troutandsalmonextravaganza.com ----------------------

BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 8am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive director & birding guide Angie Quinn on a birdwatching hike through the Art Park. Plan to spend approximately 1.5 hours hiking & bring binoculars if able. $5; free for 17 & under. crystalmountain.com/event/birdwatching ----------------------

IRONKIDS 70.3 MICHIGAN FUN RUN: 9am, Open Space Park, Frankfort. Ages 1-17 can participate in one of three fun run distances: Toddler Dot Trot - Ages 1-3 as of Sept. 10; Half Mile - Ages 3-8 as of Sept. 10; & 1 Mile - Ages 5-17 as of Sept. 10. $20. active.com/frankfortmi/running/distance-running-races/ironkidsmichigan-fun-run-2022 ----------------------

TC MUSIC BOOSTERS’ USED INSTRU-

MENT SALE: TC West Middle School. If you have an instrument to sell, drop it off between 9-11:30am. Appraisers will be available to help determine the value. Return between 4-5pm to pick up your check or your unsold instrument. TC Music Boosters keeps 15% of all sales to fund student scholarships & music classroom minigrants. If you would like to buy an instrument, shop from 1-4pm. TCAPS music teachers & students will be on hand to help you. 933-6984. ----------------------

COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN:

10am, Bellaire Public Library. An hour-long workshop featuring hands-on prep work each week as participants create a soup, chili, or stew meal to be taken home, & frozen or cooked for your dinner. Held on Saturdays: Sept. 10, 17 & 24, & Oct. 1. Any participants who attend at least 3 sessions will receive a crock pot, instant pot, OR air fryer (your choice) after the classes have concluded. Registration required. Class size limited. Free. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

FALL CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, Summit City Grange, Kingsley. ----------------------

FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC. Spend the morning with a local artist. Each session, a different artist will share an art activity related to the current exhibit. Art supplies provided. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traversecity/free-drop-family-art ----------------------

HEALTH & WELLNESS CRAFT & VENDOR

EXPO: 10am, Gaylord Eagles Aerie #1825. Health & wellness businesses coming together to educate you on how to live healthy lives. First 50 people thru the door will receive a free goodie bag filled with coupons, samples, etc. from some of the vendors. RSVP as “Going” on FB page to be entered into the $50 voucher giveaway. Must RSVP by Sept. 2. Free. facebook.com/events/1043270299778740 ----------------------

WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS =

EKPHRASIS: 10-11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery. Using the GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation, Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Sat. morning sessions. Ekphrasis is the time-honored tradition of using the visual arts for literary inspiration. Writers of all skill levels welcome. Free, but must pre-register. glenarborart.org/events/writing-the-arts-objectwords-ekphrasis/2022-09-10 ----------------------

COMMUNITY HIKE & MEDITATION WITH

HEATHER: 10:30am, Ransom Lake Natural Area, Lake Ann. Join Yen Yoga and Fitness for a mindful walk as you explore the trails & beauty of northern Michigan. The hike will be under 2 miles & is open to all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable walking shoes & bring a water bottle. Free. yenyogafitness.com/blog/class-updatecommunity-hike-and-meditation-with-heather ----------------------

LITTLE WAVES, PETOSKEY: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library. “Musical Adventures”: Aimed at children 4-10 years of age & their families, this program features a multimedia storybook time with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) percussionist & program director Tim Mocny, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate & explain how their instruments work, & fun music-related activities for kids. Free. glcorchestra.org/ education/little-waves ---------------------FORGING FOR PEACE PROJECT: 11am-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge. Northern Michigan artists & craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch & ask questions. Free. lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace

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send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

The beautiful Balloons Over Bay Harbor will light up Bay Harbor Sept. 16-18. Besides four Balloon Flights, there will also be a Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale, Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow, Autumn Glory 3K Fun Run fundraiser, Kids/Family Painting Party, live music, Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet and much more! bayharbor.com/ wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdf

LAKE LEELANAU STREET FAIR: 11am6pm, Main & Meinrad streets, Lake Leelanau. Presented by Lake Leelanau Community Association. Enjoy food vendors, artisans & craftspeople, kids’ activities, music, dancing & more. Free. lakeleelanaustreetfair.org ---------------------SAIL, PADDLE AND ROW SHOW: 11am3pm, Discovery Pier, TC. Classic boats, sailing & paddling opportunities, live music with Steve Clark, tall ship tours, food, games & local artisans. Free. maritimeheritagealliance.org ----------------------

WORKING CLASS CAR SHOW: 11am-3pm, Jim Wernig Chevrolet, Gaylord. This show will highlight heavy equipment, cement trucks, propane trucks, tow trucks, first responders, several branches of the military, & anyone in trades who utilize vehicles for their job. Free. facebook.com/events/419194036684760 ----------------------

BOOK SIGNING: 12-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Keith Gave will sign his books “The Russian Five” & “Vlad the Impaler.” horizonbooks. com/event/book-signing-keith-gave-russian-fiveand-vlad-impaler ----------------------

ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 1pm, East Bay Branch Library, TC. All ages are invited to enjoy free ice cream, live music with Jesse Jefferson, face painting by The Painted Lady, a used book sale, the TADL Bookmobile & more. Free. events.tadl.org/event/annual-icecream-social ----------------------

LITTLE WAVES, CHARLEVOIX: (See LITTLE WAVES, PETOSKEY, except this event is at 1pm at Charlevoix Public Library.)

“FIND YOUR PARK” AFTER DARK: STAR

PARTY: 8-10pm, Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Glen Arbor. A harvest moon viewing. Drop-in telescope & information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. gtastro.org ----------------------

“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE” WSG MITCH

ALBOM: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Based on the best-selling memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie” live on stage, is the story of Mitch Albom, a hard-driving sportswriter, & Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. This performance benefits Michigan Colleges Alliance’s (MCA) Have Faith Haiti Scholarship Fund & features a talkback following the performance with Mitch & the actors on stage along with other MCA guests. Regular tickets for this performance are $100. VIP tickets are $225, & include a pre-performance gathering beginning at 6pm with live music, beverages & hors d’oeuvres. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ tuesdays-with-morrie-september-10 ----------------------

GOOD ON PAPER IMPROV SHOW: Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. This long-time TC comedy group improvises an energetic 90-minute show based on audience suggestions. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm. $15. traversecitycomedyclub.com

sept sunday 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE: 11 7:45am, Mt. Holiday, TC. A 100mile ride to remember those lost on 9/11. Stops include the GT Metro Fire Station’s 9/11 Memorial Service & Mission Point Lighthouse. The ride will culminate with lunch at The Filling Station, TC. Registration at 7am. Benefits Northwestern Michigan First Responder Support Team. $20 rider; $10 passenger. happeningnext.com/event/9-11-memorial-rideeid3a095q4erv ----------------------

IRONMAN 70.3 MICHIGAN: 8am, Open Space Park, Frankfort. Swim 1.2 miles in Betsie Bay. The bike course (56 miles) will travel along highway M-22 & surrounding roads in Benzie County. The 13.1-mile run is made up of two out & back loops that will take place on paved trails & roads around Betsie Bay, between the City of Frankfort & the Village of Elberta. $399. ironman.com/im703-michigan-athletes

THE RED DRESSER JUNKER’S ALLEY &

MAKERS MARKET: 10am-3pm, The Red Dresser, TC. Featuring several vendors & hand-selected makers & junkers. Food options available. 929-8150. ----------------------

4TH ANNUAL PORCHFEST: 1-5pm. Hosted by the Central Neighborhood Association. This is a free outside event showcasing local musicians performing on porches throughout the neighborhood. The Central Neighborhood district is located adjacent to downtown TC from Fifth St. to Thirteenth St., between Division & Union streets. Musicians include Silver Creek Revival, The Timebombs, Jazz Cabbage, Wild Sullys, Protea, & many others. Schedules available at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. tccna1.wixsite. com/tcporchfest2021 ----------------------

TACC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RECEP-

TION: 1-3pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Join the Traverse Area Camera Club for a public reception. Photographic work ranges from landscapes to portraiture. Free. tacameraclub.org ----------------------

“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 3pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Based on the best-selling memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie” live on stage, is the story of Mitch Albom, a hard-driving sportswriter, & Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. $77, $62, $52, $37. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ tuesdays-with-morrie ----------------------

TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 3pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free. eventbrite.com/cc/traversecity-horse-shows-events-447709 ----------------------

FREE SUNDAY SERIES CONCERT: The Traverse Quartet from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra performs at 4pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Petoskey. A variety of music will be performed from several genres, including classical, jazz & pop. glcorchestra.org OTP AUDITIONS: 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “The SpongeBob Musical.” There are roles for ages 10 to adult. Youth auditions (16 & under) are Sun., Sept. 11 at 5pm. Adult auditions are Mon., Sept. 12 & Tues., Sept. 13 at 7pm. oldtownplayhouse. com/get-involved/auditions.html ---------------------NORTHERN LIGHTS 5K RUN/WALK: 8pm, Munson Medical Center, parking lot K, TC. Presented by the Thomas Judd Care Center. Help raise awareness of the HIV care & prevention programs in northern Michigan. $500 for the top finisher, with additional cash prizes for top male & female finishers. New this year is the Northern Lights Spirit Competition; dress in the spirit of the Northern Lights. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ TraverseCity/ThomasJuddCareCenter5K

sept monday “SIP AND SHOP” BEN12 EFIT EVENT: 4-7pm, J.McLaughlin, 245 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Mention Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan & 15% of your purchase will be donated to that agency. Sip, shop & support adult & child survivors of abuse & assault. ----------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: MELT ME A RAINBOW:

1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Kids will place & arrange crayon shavings to make rainbow creations. Once arranged, they will melt the shavings with hair dryers & a laminating machine to make their colorful art permanent. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

MICHIGAN MEDICINE PENINSULA COM-

MUNITY LECTURE SERIES: 3pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Dr. Sami Malek will share exciting advances in the understanding & treatment of blood cancers. Register. Free. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTGjsvI

HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO REVIEWS:

FALL 2022: 3:30-6:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Lower Carnegie Studio, Petoskey. Receive feedback on your creative work in this free one-on-one session. For 8th - 12th graders. Register. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-petoskey/high-school-portfolio-reviews-fall-2022 ----------------------

MUSIC, MEDITATION, AND YOGA: 4pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Join Tusen Takk & composer-in-residence Shruthi Rajasekar for moments of deep listening to assist in meditation; humming, intoning & singing together (musical expertise is not required); & responding through discussion to the philosophies of an excerpt from a sacred Hindu text that connects with yogic practices. Free. oldartbuilding.com/ events/music-meditation-and-yoga ----------------------

G.T. HUMANISTS PRESENT E3: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grand Traverse Humanists welcome Marshall Collins & Courtney Wiggins, co-founders of the Northern Michigan Community Based Non-Profit Organization E3. The mission of the organization is to be an antiracism taskforce to help make the community an area that celebrates & welcomes diversity & shares in equality for all residents & visitors. The presenters will address actions taken to meet the goals of E3 (Educate, Engage & Elevate). Free. gthumanists.org ----------------------

OTP AUDITIONS: (See Sun., Sept. 11)

sept tuesday STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 13 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

TRAVERSE SYMPHONY CIVIC ORCHESTRA

AUDITIONS: 4-7pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. The Traverse Symphony Orchestra Civic Orchestra & Chamber Music Programs will hold auditions for the fall semester. TSO Civic provides the opportunity for community string instrumentalists to play in a non-professional orchestra with musicians of all ages. To make an audition appointment call 947-7120 or visit web site. Free. traversesymphony.org/education/civic ----------------------

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7:30pm, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City. For members & future members of the Mackinaw City, St. Ignace & Indian River chambers of commerce.RSVP: kelly@mackinawchamber.com $5 members; $10 non-members. ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEET-

ING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm dinner & social time; 7pm meeting. New & prospective members welcome. Free. Grandtraversekennelclub.com ----------------------

TCNEWTECH PITCH & NETWORKING

EVENT: 6pm, City Opera House, TC. Select startups will be allowed 5 minutes to present their pitch & 5 minutes of questions & answers from the audience. Abby Cherry will pitch her app “History of Hometown Heroes.” Scott Damman will present his company MoveFactorX. Vishnu Mano will pitch his app “Spotter.” Jason Bauder will pitch his platform “Video Chat A Pro.” Andy LaPointe will present his company MeetAmi Innovations Inc. The audience is made up of technology-minded people & consists of programmers, IT staff, & others. Best pitch wins $500. RSVP. tcnewtech.org/?mc_ cid=e3590d33dc&mc_eid=36a666ea46 ----------------------

AUTHOR TIM MULHERIN: 7pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Tim will read from his book “Sand, Stars, Wind & Water.” He has spent decades exploring the Sleeping Bear area & points north & will share a thoughtful representation of what be-

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AN EVENING OF NEW SHORT PLAYS:

7:30pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Presented by area playwrights Maripat Allen & Dr. Rick Plummer. Ages 14 (with parental guardian) & up is advised. $10-$15. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1134665 ----------------------

SWEET WATER WARBLERS: 7:30pm, The Opera House, Cheboygan. Comprised of Michigan songbirds Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou & May Erlewine, enjoy this folk trio’s organic vocal harmonies & interwoven instrumentation. A $50 VIP ticket includes access to a private meet & greet (5-6pm) with The Sweet Water Warblers & a copy of their latest CD, “The Dream That Holds This Child.” $25 adults, $20 veterans & $50 VIP. theoperahouse.org/tickets

sept 14

wednesday

GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, 2305 Snowdrift Dr., Gaylord. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/busi-

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AUTHOR TALK BY TIM MULHERIN: 6pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Based on his book “Sand, Stars, Wind, & Water: Field Notes from Up North,” Tim Mulherin shares thoughts on identity, place & belonging. Garden members, free; non-members, $10. eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-by-tim-mulherinexploring-that-up-north-state-of-mind-tickets-387586590927 ----------------------

SWEET WATER WARBLERS: 7-9:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. The Sweet Water Warblers released their first full studio album, “The Dream That Holds This Child,” in May of 2020. $20-$50. simpletix.com/e/ sweet-water-warblers-tickets-110160?utm_ source=cision&utm_campaign=DMC-concertseries-22-23&utm_medium=email ----------------------

AN EVENING OF NEW SHORT PLAYS: (See Tues., Sept. 13) ----------------------

LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION:

7:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. JUBILATIONS! The performance will feature work by Gipps, Beethoven, Dvorak & Bizet. Featuring: Dr. Mezraq Ramli & The Leland Chamber Consort Music Director: Dr. Eric Allen; Guest Conductor: Dr. Martha Placeres. $35. oldartbuilding.com/ events/leland-musical-arts-celebration-2022

sept thursday KID’S CRAFT LAB: PAINT A 15 DINOSAUR: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Paint a 7 inch plaster dinosaur to take home. Use your imagination! Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

HBA PARADE OF HOMES: Noon-8pm, Sept. 15-18. Presented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/ parade-of-homes ----------------------

MANAGING YOUR TIME; MANAGING YOUR

LIFE WORKSHOP: Noon, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Explore key ideas for making long lasting changes to your work habits & better prioritize not only work tasks, but how you divvy your time in all key areas of life. Register for this free online & in-person workshop. traversecity.score.org/event/managing-your-timemanaging-your-life-0 ----------------------

PADDLE ANTRIM FESTIVAL: Noon, River Park, Ellsworth. Sept. 15-17. Celebrate the amazing waterways & communities of northern Michigan. Festival includes a two-day paddle event

LITTLE TRAVERSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Held at the Museum in Petoskey, the Picnic on the Porch will begin at 6pm & will be serving sandwiches, drinks, chips & dessert for $20/person. The program will begin at 7pm with Renee Tanner speaking about the monuments in the Greenwood Cemetery. Following, president Becky Goodman will present the annual report & a brief board business meeting. petoskeymuseum.org ----------------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 3pm: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues. 6:30pm: Dallas Stars vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. centreice.org/page/show/467296nhl-prospect-tournament ----------------------

WATER BATH CANNING: 3-4:30pm, Historic Barns Park, SEEDS Farm, TC. ecoseeds.org/ index.php ----------------------

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM PRES-

ENTS ‘DEMOCRACY VS. AUTOCRACY’: Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. In-person event with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Michigan State University & author of “Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know.” 6:30pm program; 5:30pm reception with wine & light appetizers. $15 in-person ticket; $10 livestream suggested donation; free to current students & educators. tciaf.com/event-sept-15-2022 ----------------------

C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: Sept. 15-18. Keynote Speaker for 2022 will be Ann Voskamp at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Friday Reception with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 6pm. $50 per person. Friday’s Keynote Address with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 7:30pm. Saturday Seminars with Ann Voskamp, Carolyn Curtis & Sarah Arthur, Sept. 17, 8:30am. cslewisfestival.org/registrations ----------------------

SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Pack a picnic & join in the garden for some music with Gary Brandt & Jackie Davidson. 231-223-7700.

sept friday

“BALLOONS OVER BAY

16 HARBOR” PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: 10am. See local artists painting on location in Downtown Bay Harbor on Fri., Sept. 16 & the morning of Sat., Sept. 17 before a “wet paint sale” near the Boat Launch on Main Street from 2-4pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/balloonsover-bay-harbor-paint-out-wet-paint-sale ----------------------

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

HBA PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., Sept. 15) ----------------------

ANN VOSKAMP EVENT: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Enjoy a meet & greet with C.S. Lewis Festival keynote author Ann Voskamp. Ann is the author of New York Times bestsellers “The Broken Way,” “The Greatest Gift,” “Unwrapping the Greatest Gift,” & “One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are.” Free. mcleanandeakin. com/event/ann-voskamp-event ----------------------

C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Sept. 15) ----------------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 3pm: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings. 6:30pm: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues. centreice.org/page/ show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournament ----------------------

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 4-8pm: Vendors on Main St. open. Enjoy food trucks, green market artisans, balloon artist Twister 24 • sept 12, 2022 • Northern Express Weekly

Joe & more. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #1. Launch from Marina Lawn. Bring chairs & enjoy the evening with Balloon MC Jim Engel. 7-10pm: BOBH Night Glow Bash - Private party at Bay Harbor Swim Club. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. bayharbor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdf ----------------------

PETER GEYE EVENT: 5:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Peter will celebrate his new book “Ski Jumpers.” RSVP: 231-347-1180. mcleanandeakin.com/event/ peter-geye-event ----------------------

“MRS. KELLY’S JOURNEY HOME”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The story of a woman’s journey from Ireland to America & her struggle with dementia in her later years. This one-woman show explores the experiences of many generations of immigrants & adults caring for their aged parents. The Friday evening performance is a fundraiser to enhance educational scholarships for clinical caregivers at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Includes a dessert reception in the lower level of the theatre after the show. $50. tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=416 ----------------------

6TH ANNUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN

RUN 5K: 8pm, Munson Medical Center, parking lot K, TC. Hosted by the Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness of the HIV care & prevention program in northern Michigan. The 5K course starts & finishes on the Munson Medical Center campus in parking lot K, TC. Racers are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the Northern Lights. The top three to present the most spirit at the fun run win $50. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/ThomasJuddCareCenter5K ----------------------

THE BEAT GOES ON - CHER TRIBUTE: 8pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Featuring Lisa McClowry as Cher. $20. odawacasino.com/ entertainment

sept saturday 17 32ND ANNUAL HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC: Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. Riders depart on their respective routes between 7:309:30am. Pre-ride check-in starts at 7:30am. This event features a variety of distances & routes, including the Little Traverse Wheelway & the Tunnel of Trees. On the Little Traverse Wheelway route, which is a paved off-road trail, riders can select 14- or 30-mile routes. Three road routes, all utilizing the Tunnel of Trees, are available in 20-, 45-, & 60-mile distances. Helmets are required. Registration is $30 adults, $20 for kids 6-12, & free for children five & under. All fees increase by $5 for same-day registrations. 231-526-2151. birchwoodinn.com/hscyclingclassic.html ----------------------

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 7:30am: Balloon Flight #2: Launch from Marina Lawn. 10am: Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run fundraiser for McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund. Starting at Boat Launch in Village to the Observation Platform in Lakeshore Village & back. Register on Eventbrite. 11am & 2pm: Kids/Family Painting Party with Gaudy Giggles. Register. 11am-1pm: Live music on South Marina Lawn with Kanin Elizabeth. 1-4pm: Live music by Yankee Station on North Lawn Terrace. 4-5pm: Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet on Marina Lawn Panels for autographs. 4-8pm: Balloon artist Twister Joe. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #3. Launch from Marina Lawn. 6:30pm: Adult Sip & Paint with Gaudy Giggles. Register. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. bayharbor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Balloons-Over-BHSchedule-of-Events.pdf ----------------------

LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR: 8am, Herman Park, Suttons Bay. Presented by Cherry Capital Cycling Club. Enjoy routes of 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles which wind through beautiful Leelanau County on paved roads. Includes views of farms, orchards, vineyards, dunes & villages as you ride. A box lunch will be served at Herman Park until 4:30pm & is included with registration C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Sept. 15) ----------------------

HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 9am-7pm. Presented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/parade-of-homes ----------------------

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL & BARN MARKET:

Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. 9am: Yoga in Bloom. 10am-5pm: Barn Market. 10:30am1:30pm: Live music with Peter Jensen. 11am: Sunflower Tour. 11am-4pm: Pumpkin painting, face painting & lawn games. 2pm: Sunflower Tour. 2-5pm: Live music with Two Track Mind. lavenderhillfarm.com/events-and-more ----------------------

“BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR” PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: (See Fri., Sept. 16) ----------------------

17TH ANNUAL WOOD BOATS ON THE WALL & THE INAUGURAL LEELANAU MARITIME

HISTORY FESTIVAL: 10am-3pm, Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. See the classic woods boats, enjoy live music, & learn about the many organizations & individuals who bring maritime history to life. Free. leelanauhistory. org/events ----------------------

BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW:

10am-5pm, Bayfront Park, Promenade, Petoskey. Local Michigan author Michael Carrier will be signing books. Yard art, glass, paintings, jewelry, gourmet dog treats, candles & so much more to choose from. daniellesblueribbonevents.com ----------------------

COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN:

(See Sat., Sept. 10) ----------------------

GREAT LAKES STRONGEST MAN/UNITED

STATES STRONGMAN WORLDS: 10am4pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. $10 GA; kids 10 & under, free. ironpodium.com/browse/ event/great-lakes-strongest-man ----------------------

THE WILD CARD TRIFECTA SERIES: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Bike Park, Thompsonville. Today is Race 3. The Trifecta Series is a set of three races that can be done individually or as a series for overall points. Each race the riders will get two runs & their fastest time will be used toward the final results to determine the overall winner. The series will be scored based on a point system with the highest scoring riders getting the top three spots. Online: $40 per event ; $45 per event day-of. crystalmountain. com/event/trifecta-1 ----------------------

WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS =

EKPHRASIS: (See Sat., Sept. 10) ----------------------

EXPLORING ANISHINAABEK SEASONAL

PREPARATION & TRADE: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Empire. Join Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway for two programs. At 11am meet at the Platte River Picnic Area to explore the importance of seasonal movement, food preservation, & the Odawa’s preparation for winter. Please bring a chair. At 4pm Eric will meet at the end of Stormer Rd. to lead a 1.5-mile hike at the Treat farm out to a view of Lake Michigan. Please bring water, sun protection & suitable hiking shoes. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/slbe/ planyourvisit/fees.htm ----------------------

PETOSKEY WINE REGION HARVEST

SHOWCASE: Indulge in wines from 14 regional vineyards, paired with small plates. Glasses are provided & are to be picked up at your first stop. $25. petoskey.wine ----------------------

27TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HARBOR

SPRINGS: 12-3pm, Marina Park, Downtown Harbor Springs. Enjoy tastes from participating restaurants with your admission ticket. Each ticket includes a commemorative “27th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs” cup. $50. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/27thannual-taste-of-harbor-springs-2022-10802 ----------------------

“MRS. KELLY’S JOURNEY HOME”: 1pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The story of a woman’s journey from Ireland to America & her struggle with dementia in her later years. This one-woman show explores the experiences of many generations of immigrants & adults caring for their aged parents. Adults, $20; youth under 18, $10 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse. com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=416 ----------------------

BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. With Lynne Rae Perkins, author of “Violet and Jobie in the Wild.” Perkins is also a Newbery Medal winner. horizonbooks.com/event/booksigning-lynne-rae-perkins-violet-and-jobie-wild ----------------------

WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL MEETUP: 4pm, East Bay Park, TC. All ages welcome to join for fun, positive social get-togethers. Since We Fight does most of their work online, social meet-ups are a chance to get to know one another in person & maybe to acquire a new skill, like knitting or crocheting. Held every Sat. from 4-5pm, as they rotate throughout TC’s parks. Free. goodworkslab. org/fight ----------------------

TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I:

5pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free. eventbrite.com/cc/traverse-cityhorse-shows-events-447709 ----------------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: 6pm, Centre Ice Arena, TC. Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars. centreice.org/page/show/467296-nhlprospect-tournament ----------------------

MESSAGE FROM NYC: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Guest soloist & conductor Andy Farber will lead the Traverse Symphony Jazz Orchestra, taking you through a program of his original concert works, & arrangements of classic standards, by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen & many others. $25.50 - $61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/ andy-farber ----------------------

RODNEY CARRINGTON - LET ME IN!:

8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This comedian, actor, singer & writer recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. $40, $50, $55. lrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/rodney-carrington-let-me-in

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BALLOONS OVER BAY

18 HARBOR: 7:30am. Balloon Flight #4: Bonus Launch from Marina Lawn. bayharbor.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/09/2022-Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdf

BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL RUN: HALF MARA-

THON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: 8am. The Half Marathon, 10K & 5K courses are out & back on the Betsie Valley Trail starting in Thompsonville at the Webber Sports Complex. The 1 Mile Fun Run is held on the ballfield onto the trail & back. northmittenevents.com/events ----------------------

ANNUAL BACKPACK BLESSING & BAR-

BECUE BRUNCH: 10am, Grace Episcopal Church, TC. Free lunch at 11:15am. All are welcome. Free. facebook.com/ events/390377829889925 ----------------------

BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW:

(See Sat., Sept. 17) ----------------------

HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 11am-4pm. Presented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/parade-of-homes ----------------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 11am: St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars. 2pm: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. centreice.org/page/ show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournament ----------------------

PETOSKEY WINE REGION HARVEST

SHOWCASE: (See Sat., Sept. 17) ----------------------

HOW TO CARE FOR ARTWORK & FAMILY

TREASURES: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Craig Hadley, executive director & chief curator of Dennos Museum Center, discusses ways in which objects deteriorate, tips to mitigate loss, & what to do to protect your belongings. Bring a treasured item & your questions. 231-331-4318. Free. ----------------------

TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free. eventbrite.com/cc/traversecity-horse-shows-events-447709 ----------------------

MESSAGE FROM NYC: (See Sat., Sept. 17, except today’s time is 3pm.)

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DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

GROUP: Fridays, 1-3pm through Nov. 18. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. Learn skills for managing difficult emotions, mindfulness, coping skills for distress tolerance & skills for setting boundaries with others. Group limited to 10 people. Register: 231-846-4495. ----------------------

PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION

HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgosa & his people where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Explore the House, outbuildings, a new visiting exhibit & 15 acres of trails. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop. Continues through Oct. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org ----------------------

HEALING PRIVATE WOUNDS RECOVERY GROUP: Thursdays, 5:30-7pm through Nov. 17. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A 10 week recovery program. For adults who have been sexually abused. Explore ways to heal from sexual abuse trauma. Register: 231-846-4495. ----------------------

GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF

TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.

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PAINTINGS BY MIMI FRANCO-BELL: Alden District Library, Sept. 3-30. See Mimi’s watercolor paintings & prints on display. 231-3314318. ----------------------

TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB MEM-

BER SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Photographic exhibit by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club runs through Nov. 18. Public reception held on Sept. 11 from 1-3pm in the McGuire Room. tacameraclub.org ----------------------

4TH ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EX-

PLOSION: AuSable Artisan Village, Grayling. Public voting runs through Sept. 10, 10am5pm, for $11,000 in prize money. Features the works of 90 artists. Find on Facebook. ----------------------

PAIRINGS FEATURING THE ART OF CAR-

RIE C & CHARLES MURPHY: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Showcasing works in oil, acrylic & watercolor, the Murphys will be on display in the living room of the Cottage Gallery through Sept. 10. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/pairings-featuring-the-works-of-carrie-cmurphy-charles-murphy ----------------------

NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Featuring professional & emerging photographers in this 5th annual photo exhibit. Runs through Sept. 18. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., 124pm. Photographers are submitting a variety of photo genre such as landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife & architecture as well as mobile photography & specialty film processing. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits ----------------------

PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2022 GAL-

LERY EXHIBITION: Runs through Sept. 17 at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. View & shop plein air & studio works by the Paint Grand Traverse featured artists. crookedtree.org/

JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL’S MEM-

BER SHOW: Held at Jordan River Art Center, East Jordan through Sept. 30. Featuring the work of JRAC member artists. The gallery will be open Thurs. through Mon. from 1-4pm & closed Tues. & Weds. jordanriverarts.com ----------------------

SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PASSAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits ----------------------

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS, CHARLEVOIX:

- TURTLE HILL ART COLLECTION: Held in the Norman Brumm Artist Reference Library. On loan from the private collection of local resident Joan MacGillivray. Runs through Oct. 1. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri. & 11am3pm on Sat. - CHARLEVOIX AND THE NIGHT: An exhibition featuring paintings by three award winning artists: Kevin Barton, Kurt Anderson, & Phil Fisher. Each artist explores their approach to nocturne. Runs Sept. 16 - Oct. 29. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 16 from 5-7pm. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri., & 11am-3pm on Sat. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - AT WATER’S EDGE: FROM THE SHORES

OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Runs through Sept. 10 in Atrium Gallery. This invitational exhibition features original paintings by Michigan artists who take their inspiration from the varied shorelines of the region. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/waters-edge-shoresnorthern-michigan

- “TRAVELOGUES: JURIED EXHIBITION OF

PHOTOGRAPHY”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Gilbert Gallery. Highlights outstanding images that embody the essence of travel. Forty-eight pieces by 25 Michigan artists were selected for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/travelogues-juried-photography-exhibition - “WORK: JURIED EXHIBITION OF FUNCTIONAL ART”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Bonfield Gallery. Featuring work exploring the relationship between form & function. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/work-juried-exhibitionfunctional-art

- CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCI-

ETY EXHIBITION 2022: Runs Sept. 17 – Oct. 29 in Atrium Gallery. Featuring recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. Photographs were self-selected by the group through peer review. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/crooked-tree-photographic-society-exhibition-2022