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I challenge all above to debate anywhere, anytime, and preferably in front of a crowd. I will be astonished if this gets printed in a progressive publication! Jeff Seiple, Traverse City

Nice Roads!

I just wanted to send a comment about the TC area and the fine job our road commission has done with the recent weather. I was so grateful for our roads being cleared in a timely manner all throughout the area the past few weeks. I also am thrilled that with our cold and long winters we have plowed areas to walk and continue a healthy lifestyle such as the Civic Center, Boardman Lake Trail, and Silver Lake Recreation Park. It’s quite a wonderful service we are given to have areas like these cleared of snow for us to continue enjoying the outdoors and our roads being kept up so well. To me, it’s another example of our good community. Thank you. Joy Frawley, Traverse City

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Just A Speech, Folks

Yes, Oprah Winfrey gave an inspiring and encouraging speech at the Golden Globes. But what does it tell you that when a public figure gives an intelligent, articulate speech that right away people think about the presidency? It tells you that right now people are starved for an intelligent and articulate leader given the current POTUS. I doubt if she has any intention of running, so just take the great speech she gave as what it was — a great speech. Roxanne Rowley, Manistee

A few rebuttals and a shout out to Mr. Tuttle: W.D. Bushey: Mitch McConnell’s wealth could be up for debate. Check out Wikipedia’s list of “current members of the U.S. Congress by wealth.” Obamacare never should have passed due to lack of votes. Do hard research into the Ted Stevens and Al Franken elections. Reid was worse than McConnell, but two wrongs don’t make a right. Neil Gorsuch [Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States] was a blessing — unless you think our Constitution is a living document that changes with time, and words don’t have meaning. Ann Rogers: There is no enforcement provision in the Paris Accord! Green taxes harm the environment because they encourage heavy industry to move to less well-regulated parts of the world, but then that’s the point. Green fundamentalism has nothing to do with the environment or saving the planet, its purpose is to transfer wealth and industry from Europe and North America to China and India. Industry is strength, which is why the elitist want us stripped of it. Jack Lee: The constitution was not designed for government to provide social programs. The more they provide, the more freedom they take! Self-reliance and personal responsibility is what America was built on and made us so great. Stephen Tuttle: China has taken the lead on climate change? Have you been to Shanghai? I have, and it is not a good sight. Declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel is fantastic and way overdue; Congress made it law in 1995! Did you see ISIS declared war on Hamas because of it? As for North Korea, Trump inherited a no-win situation from failed policy going back to Bill Clinton. North Korea just reopened communications with South Korea, and President Moon Jae-in credits Trump for that.

I have to say that reporter Patrick Sullivan is getting real good at framing a story to report a conflict that truly does not exist. His story [“A Trail Floating Through the Woods: One Former Park Ranger isn’t Happy,” Jan. 1 issue], is a prime example of this. First and foremost, the Michigan DNR contacted and asked for the help of the local business owners and associated cycling groups, not the other way around. Any implication that the business community in Leelanau County pushed for this trail is totally false. I personally know that when two of the three Leelanau business members were contacted, Sullivan baited the interview with leading or off-topic questions, attempting to position the article as a conflict between the trail supporters and the park’s users. I hope all who have read this article have the good sense to realize that the only true conflict about this trail is with the DNR and one of its former employees. Brian Buysse, Suttons Bay

Trail Critic

The Leelaau State Park is a very unique and special experience. A walk through the forest borders on the spiritual. Skiing or snowshoeing in winter is equally moving. The DNR, as the steward of the park, owes its primary obligation to protect the resource. The DNR must balance this protection with appropriate use of the park by the citizens who own it. The highest and best use of the biking trail must be passive in nature. Fat-tire biking on mechanically groomed trails is not passive recreation. Riders must be focused on the ride and not so much on the surrounding environment. The experience in no way matches the passive, quiet, peaceful experience that now exists. The DNR must cancel the temporary permit, Please, in the future allow public input in these decisions. John Nelson, Traverse City

CONTENTS

features Crime and Rescue Map......................................7

What Now? ....................................................10 Cabin Fever..................................................14 Fun at Subzero..........................................16 Where There’s a Chill, There’s a Way...............17 Bespoke Gundogs........................................18 Get Out!...........................................................19 Northern Seen...................................................20

dates...............................................21-23 music FourScore.......................................................24 Nightlife.........................................................27

columns & stuff Top Ten...........................................................4

Spectator/Stephen Tuttle....................................6 Opinion............................................................8 Weird...............................................................9 Crossed..........................................................12 Modern Rock/Kristi Kates................................25 The Reel...........................................................26 Crossword...................................................28 Advice Goddess.............................................28 Freewill Astrology.........................................29 Classifieds....................................................30

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top ten Welcome to the All New Top Ten! You asked, we listened — there’s more going on in our region than our former Top Five section could hold, so we’ve expanded. We’ll showcase events, news briefs, TV shows and books we love, food and booze favorites, and more — all in a compact format on these two pages. If you have an idea for inclusion, or if you’re interested in purchasing one of the two premiere ad positions, email us at info@northernexpress.com.

Blissfest presents alternative folk band from Chicago, The Way Down Wanderers, at the Ross Stoakes Theater at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey on Sat., Jan. 20 at 7:30pm. Presented by Blissfest, this band has a local connection in their banjo player Travis Kowalsky, who they picked up when they headlined the Thunder Bay Folk Festival in Alpena a few years ago. Advance tickets: $15 members, $20 non-members. Students: $7 members, $10 non-members. blissfest.org

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The latest series from Gilmore Girls creator Amy ShermanPalladino is everything you could want from her and then some. Set in 1958, it’s the empowering story of a perfect brisket-making, Zabar’s-shopping Upper West Side housewife, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan, House of Cards), who after supporting her philandering — and decidedly unfunny — husband’s comedy dreams, finds she has a real knack for stand-up herself. Never taking a typical sad-sack comedian approach and incorporating real stars of the day like Lenny Bruce, this is a rare, insightful, and glowing look at women in comedy. And with rapid-fire repartee, dreamy period goodness (those dresses!), and screwball flavor, it’s a true delight. Plus, it just surprised everyone to take home the Golden Globe for Best Actress and Best Comedy TV Series. Pretty marvelous indeed. Streaming on Amazon Prime.

dance party. The secret behind great panang curry is in the patience — and long simmer. That you can’t hurry great Thai food is a lesson Tak McMillan says she learned when she started cooking in her Northeast Thailand province of Buriram at age six, and one that continued through several months of training at a Bangkok culinary school run by the royal family. The owner of Bayside Coffee and Tea in Suttons Bay wasn’t originally planning on using her Thai cooking skills when she opened the shop almost two years ago. But those who tasted her cooking at potlucks and fundraisers clamored. You’ll now find this rich coconut milk-based curry behind the deli counter daily ($8 with fresh rice, packaged togo or for eating in), along with a rotation of other authentic Thai curries and fresh salads. While most curries are specific to a region of Thailand, this one is almost universally popular. Says Tak: “Everyone loves it, but not everyone can make it good.” In her version, taste the blissful blend of kaffir lime, galangal, dried chilis, garlic, cilantro root, cardamom and more that’s reminiscent of fresh Bangkok street market food. And there’s a not-so-secret ingredient that makes it hers: fresh peaches. Find it at 310 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; (231) 866-4666; open 7-5 (winter hours); baysidecoffee.com. Call ahead for family-sized portions.

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That’s a number you can dance to.

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6 GT County Signals Support for Animal Control

A special committee of Grand Traverse County commissioners that set out examine the state of the county’s animal control will recommend a fully staffed service. Commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday, Jan. 7, on whether to fund a $286,000 budget for two full-time animal control officers, a director, and administrative support. Amid a 2015 budget crisis, animal control had been slashed and turned over to the sheriff ’s department. Since then, it’s been shuffled to the county health department. Part-time animal control officer Deb Zerafa has lobbied for a better-funded department and said she is frustrated that, even with funding, Sheriff Tom Bensley said he doesn’t want to absorb animal control into his department. Nonetheless, she said she is optimistic that now animal control will receive the funding that it needs. “My mantra is, it’s all about the animals,” she said.

Big Air and Beer Jaw, prepare to drop: The Sam Adams Air & Après event is coming to Boyne Mountain on Jan. 20, and it’s bringing some of the best skiers and riders to fly through the night air in an on-snow spectacular that’s nothing short of … well, spectacular. On the agenda, one snowboarding Scotty Lago, 2010 Winter Olympics bronze medalist, and several yet-to-be-announced shredding compatriots; fireworks; an autograph sesh; and a Sam Adams-fueled after-party in the resort’s Snowflake Lounge. The snow show starts at 6pm, but jump-site demos happen at noon, with festivities kicking off around 5pm, so make a day of it if you can. Sneak a video peek of the event at Boyne’s Facebook page; learn more at Boyne.com.

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What we love looma app A 23-year-old from Traverse City is launching a meal-planning app, Looma, that promises to keep dieters of any preference — vegan, paleo, gluten-free, green-olive averse, etc. — nourished with just a swipe of a finger. Users simply create a profile to generate a ready-made recipe inventory and quickly design a personal meal plan complete with daily schedule, insta-grocery list, preparation directions, automatic calorie and macronutrient tracking, and more. Looma co-founder Kyle Ludwig, a student at Michigan Tech University, tells Northern Express he hopes to raise money via preorders on Indigogo starting Monday, Jan. 15, and expects the beta version of the app to arrive by late summer. Learn more at Livelooma.com.

bottoms up Northwoods Soda’s Espresso Root Beer Founded over 25 years ago by Bill Fosdick, who brings in his kids as taste-testers, Northwoods Sodas are a familiar sight all around northern Michigan, from the perennially popular Black Cherry Cream Soda to fall specialty soda Wild Eve, a limited-edition autumn beverage that mixes local apple cider with Northwoods’ own ginger ale. Being northern folks, the company also puts together a plethora of pops that are perfect for the winter season. Pouring now: Northwoods’ Thin Ice Soda, which teams up vanilla and mint. But if you need a little more pickme-up to keep you moving through those long, dark winter afternoons, we suggest Northwoods Soda’s Espresso Root Beer. With light carbonation and a heady mix of espresso, vanilla, smooth chocolate, nuts, root beer, plus a hint of wintergreen, it’s a buoyant yet smooth blend that’s just the ticket for coffeelovin’ folks thirsty to refresh with something that isn’t lukewarm, stale, and swilling at the bottom of the pot come 3pm. Order up a dozen 11.5-ounce bottles for $22 at northwoodssoda.com, or sample a single soda at a shop/restaurant near you. (Visit the website for an up-to-date location list.)

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THE WEED WINDFALL

spectator by stephen tuttle United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions has had just about enough of all this legal and medical weed business. Sessions has revoked Obama administration instructions to federal prosecutors and law enforcement to avoid prosecutions of legal marijuana or medical marijuana in states where allowed. They had been instructed to focus interdiction and prosecution efforts on more dangerous drugs, violent drug cartels, and wholesale marijuana black market operations. Instead, Sessions told federal prosecutors, essentially, to do as they wish in states with legal or medical pot. His reasoning is that, after all, selling or possessing any marijuana is still a federal crime. In fact, the feds classify marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, the same as cocaine, heroin, and other provably dangerous drugs. It would be easy pickings for some federal prosecutors. Eight states have now legalized recreational use of weed, and it is, or will be,

definition, has no medical value and a high potential for abuse. There is not yet research proving marijuana is addictive or a gateway to other illegal drugs. It is certainly less habit forming than any other Schedule 1 drug. Opiod overdoses now kill more than 30,000 Americans annually. There has been one possible marijuana overdose death in human history. Which seems more prone to abuse? Medical science has already shown, in peer reviewed published research, that marijuana reduces eye pressure associated with glaucoma and relieves some types of nerve pain. It’s also been shown to mitigate nausea and enhance appetite, especially in those undergoing certain types of chemotherapy. And a cannabis ingredient has been effective in relieving some childhood seizure disorders. In no case is it a magic cure by itself, but there is certainly proven medical use.

Reclassifying the “killer weed” that doesn’t kill would free federal prosecutors to focus on the illegal drug scourges that actually do. sold openly in licensed stores. Another 21 states allow some form of medical marijuana sales, and those facilities are also right out in the open. No undercover work or wire taps required; just walk in the door and start making arrests on federal warrants. It might not be that easy. There is a lot of tax revenue at stake. Colorado, which legalized in 2012 and started sales in 2014, has raised $500 million in taxes and fees, and has more marijuana dispensaries than it has Starbucks. Washington state, which also legalized in 2012 and started selling in 2013, has raised $1 billion in taxes and fees, and it expects to realize another $375 million next year. Alaska, which approved legalization in 2015 and started legal sales in October of 2016, has already raised nearly $4 million. Nevada anticipates $20 million in revenue, Oregon raises $85 million. Neither Maine nor Massachusetts have yet begun sales, but both are eager for the tax windfall. California is where the real money will flow. They anticipate marijuana sales will reach $5.1 billion next year (more than beer sales), and the state will have collected more than $1.4 billion in taxes and fees by 2021. Despite the obvious headaches, legalized marijuana has become a revenue gold mine for those states allowing it. The pressure on their federal prosecutors to leave them alone will be immense. There is a middle-ground solution here that starts with the Drug Enforcement Administration recognizing that marijuana is not the same as illegal opioids and downgrading it from a Schedule 1 drug which, by

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(Despite anecdotal evidence aplenty, there is not yet peer-reviewed research establishing marijuana as helping victims of post-traumatic stress disorder.) Reclassifying the “killer weed” that doesn’t kill would free federal prosecutors to focus on the illegal drug scourges that actually do. There are some problems. We still have no reasonable standard for what constitutes marijuana impairment when driving, and we need one. Marijuana slows reflexes and reaction time and can impair judgment. But Michigan’s current standard of “any amount” is wildly unreasonable and can result in felony convictions for someone who wasn’t impaired at all. Law enforcement and science need to figure it out. We also know pot is not good for kids whose brains and bodies are still developing. Penalties for sales to minors should be severe and enforced. There is also a cost issue. States, in their enthusiasm for new tax revenue, have added blizzards of taxes and fees to legal weed. It is now typically more expensive than black market weed and that’s a system that won’t work. Like in any business, regular customers become the backbone. If Joe Toker can buy his weed from his underground dealer for half the cost of the legal stuff, he won’t ever become a customer; the black market they’d like to eliminate will continue to thrive. Legal marijuana is likely here to stay, regardless of Jeff Sessions. The question becomes how best to regulate it, fairly tax it, develop a reasonable impairment test, and keep it away from kids. Continuing to criminalize it is just dopey.

Crime & Rescue DRUG DEALERS INTERCEPTED Two Grand Rapids men were arrested on charges of dealing heroin and crystal meth in Cadillac. Traverse Narcotics Team officers said they received a tip Jan. 8 that the men were transporting drugs north. When the men were searched, they were found in possession of drugs, according to a press release. The suspects, 34-year-old Grand Rapids residents Jason Matthews and David Dawe, were allegedly planning to sell the drugs in Haring Township. They face charges of conspiracy to deliver controlled substances. KALKASKA BOMB THREAT Police locked down and then evacuated a school after a student allegedly made a bomb threat. Kalkaska Department of Public Safety officers were called to Kalkaska High School at 3pm Jan. 9 after the bomb threat was reported. Students were moved to a nearby elementary school to be picked up by parents while the state police bomb squad and a bomb-sniffing dog from Grand Traverse County searched the high school. After nothing was found, the school was cleared for re-entry. The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old male student. STUCK VEHICLE LEADS TO ARREST Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for drunk driving after he crashed into a ditch. Deputies responded at 6:14am Jan. 8 after someone reported a vehicle in a ditch on N. Jacobson Road in Suttons Bay Township. Deputies found a 38-year-old Hudsonville man reclined in the passenger seat. The man explained that he’d been driving and lost control on a curve; the deputy suspected the man was intoxicated and after investigation arrested him for drunk driving. OVERDOSES LEAD TO CHARGES An investigation of Petoskey overdoses led police to two men who later pled to drug charges. Charlevoix resident Anthony Jeffrey Wilhelm, 32, pled guilty Jan. 10 to delivery of heroin. Wilhelm’s co-defendant, 29-year-old Petoskey resident Travis Foster Gunderson, earlier pled guilty to cocaine and marijuana charges in Emmet County Circuit Court. The cases began while Petoskey Department of Public Safety officers were investigating heroin overdoses, according to a press release. CHURCH THEIF ARRESTED Surveillance footage led police to a 23-year-old man who three times allegedly snuck into a church and took cash and other items. Grand Traverse Sheriff’s deputies investigated larcenies at the Church of the Living God on Brimley Road: two that occurred in late December and one on Jan. 8. Video surveillance showed a suspect who was identified by church employees as the son of church members who had a key to the church. The suspect’s parents were unaware their son had taken the key. On Jan. 9, deputies arrested the suspect after they executed a search warrant at his home in Kings’ Court trailer park and found evidence.

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MOTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER A 32-year-old Alanson woman faces charges in the death of her month-old daughter. Lisa Rae Bryan faces charges of seconddegree murder, involuntary manslaughter, obstructing police and being an habitual offender following an Emmet County Sheriff’s investigation. Bryan was arrested Jan. 9. Deputies were called to McLaren Northern Michigan in November 2016 to investigate the suspicious death of Iabella Rae Powrozek, who had been reportedly found unresponsive in the care of Bryan. Bryan was reportedly convicted and sentenced to four years in prison in Oklahoma for the death of a 2-month-old child in 2011. FOUR INJURED IN CRASH Four people were injured in a threevehicle crash that closed US-31 North. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash between Three Mile and Four Mile roads at 8:23am Jan. 9 after a vehicle driven by a 75-year-old McMillan woman spun out of control, crossed the center line, and crashed into opposing traffic. The vehicle crashed into a car driven by a 47-year-old Traverse City woman and another vehicle driven by a 53-year-old Traverse City man. The 75-year-old and 47-year-old were taken to Munson Medical Center with injuries; the other driver was not injured. Two passengers, ages 64 and 76, in the McMillan woman’s vehicle were also injured. The 76-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected through a rear window.

Stolt pled guilty to a charge of third-degree fleeing and eluding in connection with an August incident in East Jordan in which he refused to pull over for a state trooper who was following him with emergency lights activated. Stolt will be sentenced in Feburary for that charge and for unrelated case regarding the delivery of heroin. In October, Stolt pled guilty to a charge of possession of suboxone after a jury had been selected in his case but before the first witness was called. In December, he was sentenced to nine months in jail with four months held in abeyance.

According to the charges: Walter was visiting the home when he took the other man’s debit card and used it at a grocery store without permission. When he returned, he and the other man argued about the debit card. When Walter was told to leave, he grabbed a grilling fork and stabbed the other man in the shoulder. Walter has two prior felony convictions for third-offense drunk driving.

MAN STABBED WITH FORK A 47-year-old Kingsley man faces felonious assault charges after he allegedly stabbed a man in the shoulder during an argument over a debit card. David Michael Walter faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon as a two-time habitual offender following an incident at a Kingsley home Jan. 6.

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MAN PLEADS GUILTY AT TRIAL For the second time in three months, 27-year-old Justin Raymond Stolt of Boyne City pled guilty as charged just as he was about to go to trial.

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GO TO YOUR ROOM

opinion bY Jack Segal I spent years working to reduce the threat of nuclear war and, while we are far from what I had hoped for, there is a stable equilibrium among the globe’s nuclear powers. That stability is now challenged by taunts that would get a child sent to their room for a time out. On Jan. 2, President Trump tweeted, “North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the ‘Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.’ Will someone … please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my button works!” The president was responding to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s boast that North Korea is already nuclear-armed. White House Spokesperson Sara Huckabee Sanders unabashedly explained that the president’s tweet was “just a fact” and was not intended to taunt Kim. On Fox News (Jan. 7), CIA Director Mike Pompeo doubled down ,saying: “We want the regime to understand that … we are intent on resolving this … diplomatically … but this administration is prepared to do what it takes to assure that [the American] people are not held at risk from Kim Jong Un having a nuclear weapon.” We may be “prepared to do what it takes” to rid North Korea of its nuclear arsenal, but as I have written previously, that is simply not going to happen. Kim is close to being able to hit the U.S. with nuclear warheads and is not going to quit now. This leaves us in a dilemma. Since we will have to settle for a nuclear-armed North Korea — at least until there’s regime change in Pyongyang — we need to deter North Korea from attacking us. It won’t be easy. Deterrence is a complex business requiring objective measures: the size of one’s capabilities (or one’s “button,” I guess) and subjective analysis — creating the perception that, if attacked, the opponent is willing to use its resources in retaliation, irrespective of the likely outcome. This assessment of capabilities and intent drove the U.S. and U.S.S.R. to the strategy of Mutual Assured Destruction. We each amassed enough nuclear firepower to convince each other that we could survive an attack and retaliate so overwhelmingly that the attacker could see no benefit from the exchange. It was a mutual suicide pact that deterred both from nuclear war. But there is no experience with deterrence between a weak nuclear power (North Korea) and a superpower (the U.S.). Just last week, we saw a series of threats about using nuclear weapons such as we have not seen since the Cuban missile crisis. How Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump would handle a crisis is unknown. If Kim launches an intercontinental ballistic missile at a U.S. city, President Trump would certainly unleash the “fire and fury such as the world has never seen” on North Korea. But recently revealed analysis (New York

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Times, Jan. 7) tells us that U.S. intelligence on North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs is unreliable. If we fail to destroy Pyongyang’s well-hidden arsenal in our first retaliatory strikes, Kim might respond with further nuclear attacks on U.S. cities. Our existing defenses would not stop all the attacking missiles. And what if Kim’s strategists in Pyongyang contrive a more clever scenario? Suppose Kim wants to use his nukes as a tool to coerce Seoul to reunify with Pyongyang, or to force us to lift our sanctions? To demonstrate his capabilities, perhaps Kim explodes a hydrogen bomb over international waters near Hawaii. No one is killed; no U.S. territory destroyed. (We exploded dozens such test nukes over the Pacific in the 1950s and ’60s.) How should the president respond then? Would Kim’s “gesture” justify an American nuclear counterattack on North Korea? Let’s make the problem more complicated. For the past year, the Trump administration has pursued a confusing China policy. On the one hand, the administration has been sharply critical of China’s expansionist actions and trade policies, while the president has personally lavished praise on China’s dictator, Xi Jinping. Suppose in an effort to reassure and calm Pyongyang, China extends its nuclear umbrella to North Korea, promising that if the North is attacked, Beijing will consider it an attack on China and use its nuclear arsenal to retaliate. (We’ve said as much for South Korea and Japan.) A possible nuclear exchange with China is something even a temperamental or impulsive leader would not lightly opt for. Therein lays the deterrence problem. Kim might well assess that he can use his nuclear arsenal as a tool of coercive diplomacy with little fear of a U.S. response. Absent an actual North Korean attack on an American city, I suggest that the American people are not willing to absorb retaliatory nuclear attacks on our territory despite any treaty commitments we have. Nothing Kim could do would warrant running that risk. Maybe that’s really why the president sent his fire and fury warning. He’s signaling that he alone has the button, and the American people will not be asked what we think he should do. As Kim further refines his missiles and warheads and calculates how to leverage his nuclear status to his advantage, he will surely push the limits of our president’s patience. That could well trigger the most dangerous nuclear confrontation since the beginning of the nuclear age. Jack Segal and Karen Puschel were negotiators at the U.S.-Soviet arms-control talks in Geneva. They co-chair the International Affairs Forum, which resumes Feb. 15 with Yale University Professor and China expert James Levinson speaking on U.S.-China trade. See tciaf.com for more information.

But He Started It! Tennis instructor Osmailer Torres, 30, of Miami, was arrested in July 2016 after hitting a 5-year-old with the child’s pint-sized tennis racket and causing a bruise on the boy’s arm and a lump on his eyebrow, reports the Miami Herald. But now Torres believes he has a grand-slam defense: Florida’s Stand Your Ground self-defense law. Defense lawyer Eduardo Pereira told the Herald the child was the “initial aggressor” who had participated in “various violent altercations” against other children, and Torres had acted “reasonably in trying to prevent harm” to others. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Oscar Rodriguez-Fonts will consider the claim in an upcoming hearing. Family Values Mazen Dayem, 36, of Staten Island, New York, obtained a restraining order against his father-in-law, Yunes Doleh, 62, in September after Doleh repeatedly tormented him by waving his hairpiece at Dayem, provoking Dayem’s greatest phobia -- the Tasmanian Devil of Looney Tunes fame. Not easily deterred, Doleh was arrested on Nov. 5 for violating the order after he “removed his wig (and) made hand gestures” at a funeral the two attended, Dayem explained to the New York Post. “It’s just a very large fear of mine, his damn wig. ... I have nightmares.” Court papers say Doleh “proceeded to grimace, snarl, gurn and gesticulate.” He was charged with criminal mischief in Staten Island County court, and then sued his son-in-law for defamation after photos from the arrest appeared on social media. Least Competent Criminals Teller County (Colorado) Sheriff Jason Mikesell listed his SUV for sale on Craigslist in November, and he was a little perplexed when he received a response from Shawn Langley, 39, of Vail, offering to trade the SUV for four pounds of marijuana. Langley even provided photos of his black market booty and boasted about its quality, reported The Colorado Springs Gazette. “I saw that text, and I started giggling,” Mikesell said. Detectives set up a meeting and arrested both Langley and Jane Cravens, 41, after finding the promised four pounds of marijuana in their car. Sheriff Mikesell has removed his SUV from Craigslist. Hiding in Plain Sight On Nov. 27, 27-year-old Corey Hughes, who was due to be released from prison in February after serving most of a weapons charge, walked away from a San Joaquin County sheriff ’s work crew in Stockton, California, according to the Fresno Bee. It took police almost a month to track him to a home in Stockton, where they surrounded the dwelling and apprehended him without incident -- which might not be so remarkable were it not for the distinctive, whole-face tattoo Hughes sports, which makes his face look like a human skull. He was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail. Good Deed, Punished Malcolm Whitfield of Rochester, New York, was only trying to help when he ordered a Lyft car to deliver a drunk woman home from a bar in November. But when the woman vomited in the car, Whitfield was hit

with a $150 fine to cover the damage. “For a second, I was like, ‘Never do anything nice again!’” Whitfield told 13WHAM. Lyft’s terms and conditions include damage fees, which most people don’t see in the fine print. Update: Lyft later refunded Whitfield’s fine and added $100 to his Lyft account for future rides. “Mr. Whitfield absolutely did the right thing by helping someone get home safely,” said Scott Coriell, a Lyft spokesperson. Oh, Deer It was just another early December day at the Horsetooth Store, Gas and RV Park outside Fort Collins, Colorado, as employee Lori Jones conducted inventory and restocked shelves. Suddenly, she looked up to see “Mama,” a doe deer, inside the store, “looking at the sunglasses. Then she looked at the ice cream and over at the chips,” Jones told CBS Denver. “I kind of did a double take.” When shooing the deer away didn’t work, she broke out a peanut bar and lured the doe into a nearby field. Jones then returned to work, but soon looked up to find Mama was back, this time with her three fawns in tow. It took another peanut bar to draw the family away from the store, and Jones said she has learned her lesson. “You should never feed the deer because they’re going to keep coming back.” Sweet Revenge A mom in Hillsboro, Oregon, came up with the perfect retaliation for a porch pirate who nabbed her baby son’s Christmas pajamas package off the front porch. Angie Boliek told KATU she wanted to get her own “passive-aggressive revenge,” so she taped up a box full of 10 to 15 dirty diapers with a note reading “Enjoy this you thief!” Boliek left the box on her porch on Dec. 3, and by the evening of Dec. 4 it was gone. Boliek alerted Hillsboro police, but they don’t have any leads in the investigation. “It was fun to come home and see that it was gone,” Boliek said.

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New World Order Taisei Corp., a construction company based in Tokyo, announced in December that it will use autonomous drones, taking flight in April, to combat karoshi, or overwork death, reported The Independent. The drones will hover over desks of employees who have stayed at work too long and blast “Auld Lang Syne,” a tune commonly used in Japanese shops getting ready to close. A company statement said: “It will encourage employees who are present at the drone patrol time to leave, not only to promote employee health but also to conduct internal security management.” Experts are skeptical: Scott North, professor of sociology at Osaka University, told the BBC that “to cut overtime hours, it is necessary to reduce workloads.” Ironies Paul Jacobs, 42, of South Hampshire, England, ordered a roll of bubble wrap from Amazon in November to protect his plants during a coming cold snap. Soon the box of bubble wrap arrived, protected by 100 feet of brown packing paper -- enough to cover his whole backyard, he told the Daily Mail. “At first I thought they’d sent me the wrong order because the box was so heavy,” Jacobs said. He expects it will take two recycling collections to get rid of all the paper packaging.

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WHAT NOW Joni Ankerson Holbrook became infamous for murdering her husband. Now she wants a second chance.

By Patrick Sullivan Joni Ankerson Holbrook is back home in northern Michigan after serving half of a 15year maximum prison term for the murder her husband, Paul Holbrook, a state police sergeant. The 56-year-old was sentenced to six to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder. She served 7 ½ years. Holbrook received a lighter-than-normal sentence in 2009 because her attorney, Jesse Williams, persuaded a Benzie County judge that years of domestic abuse mitigated the killing. It didn’t excuse it, but she maintained that the violence she believed she couldn’t escape needed to be taken into account. (Paul Holbrook’s family maintained at her sentencing that the abuse never happened.) Nonetheless, Holbrook was released in April to a Benzonia motel. She’s since moved to Traverse City to live with her mother. Returning to the world has been a struggle. Holbrook, who spent a career in professional office jobs and worked in district court before she became a felon, now works manual labor in a factory. She would like to find work to help victims of domestic violence, but so far she’s found no opportunities. Prison was horrible, she said, and she vows never to go back, but she’s found adjusting to life as a convicted murderer released from prison also poses incredible challenges. But she said the whole experience has made her a tougher person. “I had a friend of mine not long ago tell me, ‘Oh, people don’t change,’” she said. “Well, I want that person to know, they do change. I’ve changed tremendously. I stick up for myself. I don’t apologize. You can ask me any question you want, I’ll tell you anything you want to know.”

The Northern Express sat down with Holbrook and talked about her experiences in prison and the challenges she’s faced since she got out. Northern Express: What do you want to say about your time in prison? Joni Holbrook: Prison is like a subsidiary of hell. It’s awful. It’s horrid. Living with 2,300 women of all ages shapes, sizes, races, education, lack thereof, morals, manners, lack thereof. Very interesting. When I got to prison I weighed 101 pounds. I was so wrecked, so broken. Express: I recall the mugshot of you that was in the media around the time of your trial, and I saw you MDOC mugshot from just prior to your release on parole. You looked much healthier, much better at the end of your stay in prison. Holbrook: A lot healthier because, as my dad always said, you better bend over and pull up your bootstraps because you’re in for it. It was nothing I was ever prepared for. I mean, obviously, the point where I got to where I thought killing my husband was the only way for me to get out, that’s how damaged and broken domestic violence made me. And thinking that that was okay now shocks me, but it was the only way I knew then, how to get away. So, when you get to prison, you better decide real quick if you’re going to stick up for yourself, learn how to say no, or just be a victim all over again. Express: And you learned how to stick up for yourself. Holbrook: Yes. I certainly did. I’m nobody’s victim. I learned how to say no. I learned how to be a real bitch, actually. And I think at that point I was able to do that because of the decision I made to free myself by taking his life. Yeah.

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Express: Did prison do anything to help you prepare for coming out of prison? Holbrook: Yeah. I mean one thing, there’s nothing like being in a room all alone. When I first got there I was in the Reception and Guidance Center, and I was in a room all by myself for 60 days or longer. And there’s nothing like being in a room alone with nothing but four walls and your thoughts. No noise. No officers screaming over the intercom. You have to ask to go to the bathroom. A lot of alone time. A lot of thinking time. I was able to dig really deep and just take things out and look at ’em and realize a lot about myself. Express: After six years, you were up for parole, and the first time you went before the board you were denied. Why was that? Holbrook: I remember sitting in the interview with the parole man, and my sister was there with me, and we talked about the abuse, and my parole decision came back as denied, and I got flopped — that’s continued — for 18 months, based on the fact that the parole board thought that I blamed the victim and his family and showed little or no concern for them and that I would actually be at risk to reoffend, which shocked me. I mean I’ve never been in trouble in my life. Express: What about the victim in your case? You’ve described yourself as a victim, and said you want to stand up and work on behalf of victims. Is that fair? How do you defend that to Paul Holbrook’s family today, who might say that since you took away their loved one, you don’t deserve that chance? Holbrook: Well, he was a victim, obviously. He was victim of a horrific, terrible crime. Was I a victim of over 10 years of horrific abuse — mental, physical, sexual, emotional? Absolutely. I mean, and the caveat to that is

the fact that he was a police officer. He held all the power, control, authority. And so I let him do all of that to me. I was weak enough to let him groom me and fall into the trap. Am I a victim? Absolutely. And I will never stop saying that. I’m not a victim any more. It will never happen again. Express: So you were out in April. You found yourself in Benzie County in a motel. What was that first week like? Holbrook: The first week, actually, I felt really free. I was in a room for the first time by myself. I had my own bathroom. I had my own space. I was able to see my family, my kids, which was awesome. Realizing that I was finally able to make my own decisions, I didn’t have to ask permission to do anything. I didn’t have to check in with anybody. … When I got home finally, that freedom and that realization that I was able to make my own choices was huge and very freeing. Express: But then you found that once you were able to make your own choices, you didn’t have very many options. Holbrook: Right. And I understand that. I am a convicted felon. I bet I’ve applied for 50 jobs, ’cause I have 28 years’ experience in the law. I worked at district court for close to 10 years, all through the ’90s. … In the other years, I worked for attorneys — clients, customerservice related, I like to work with people. But say you’re a prospective employer, and you get my resume and you think, ‘Oh, this doesn’t look bad, she might be a good fit for the office.’ So you call the first person that I’ve worked for in the past and their response to you is, ‘Oh, I didn’t even know she was out of prison yet.’ I mean, do you bring that out right away? Do you wait on that? The first thing people do, prospective employers right now, is check your record, and when they see that I’m a felon and then that I have a murder charge, most people don’t look further than that.

Holbrook today.

Holbrook near the end of her sentence.

Express: So what are you doing right now? Holbrook: I am working in a factory right now. I work different jobs there. I work 7 to 3:30, I’m working on the line some days. I’m working manual hard labor, clean up. I actually broke one of my ribs a couple weeks ago at work. And I can do that. I am really strong. I can do a job like that. But I’m only making $10 an hour. And I understand people’s reluctance, but I just wish people would talk to me. I wish someone would give me a chance. I believe I am a wealth of information, as far as the experience in the law, being a victim of domestic violence, being in prison … I want to work as an advocate. I want to be the voice for victims.

Express: You mentioned you’ve gone to the Women’s Resource Center, and you’ve tried to work as an advocate there. Holbrook: Yeah, when I first got out of prison, I worked through my parole agent in Benzie County. I had an employment counselor. And he got me a job at the Women’s Resource Center thrift store, part time, 20 hours per week. I was actually working for them, but it was through the AARP foundation. I couldn’t live on that. … So I was working there, and I wanted so bad for the Women’s Resource Center to hire me, which they had the choice of doing but apparently didn’t have the capability moneywise. I felt a lot of that was political. I really felt like because of who my victim was.

Express: But, do you have any training in social work? Holbrook: No, I don’t. I have no training in social work, and it was made clear to me — I don’t have a degree, I don’t have a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree. Which is true. Express: Is that something that you’d like to do? Holbrook: Yeah, it’s something I’d like to do. But I believe I have a master’s degree in domestic violence. I believe I probably know more about it than anybody who’s been schooled in it. I respect people that have degrees and learned whatever they’ve learned, but if you’ve never experienced it, you’ve never been through it, I would rather talk to someone like me rather

than someone with a degree hanging on the wall, and that’s just how I feel about it. … I’m so strong. I know exactly what I went through. I know exactly what I did, why I did it. My feelings on that now are completely different. Because I’ve had all this time to reflect on it. Express: How are your feelings different? Holbrook: I just am shocked that I was ever in that place. Shocked that he was able to get me to where I thought killing him and taking his life was the only way out. But I know for a fact, and I’ve said this from the beginning: I took his life to save my own, because he was going to kill me, and he told me how he was going to kill me, and I believed him.

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In the Image of God? Scott’s statement John Keats accused Isaac Newton of “unweaving the rainbow” by revealing that all colors are contained in white light, which separates when shone through a prism. To Keats, explaining a rainbow with physics takes the poetry out of it. I find that the sensual experience of a rainbow is not diminished by understanding; rather, additional layers of unseen beauty are revealed. Similarly, some people’s sense of significance is undone Scott Blair Blair is a consul- by considering naturalistic explanations of our origins. The tant in the waste- unfathomable scale of the universe makes them feel small water treatment by comparison. People might seek to mitigate that feeling by field and vice president of the regarding themselves as part of “God’s plan.” To be willfully Grand Traverse designed and loved by an eternal creator is more comforting than to understand oneself as a fleeting product of unguided Humanists. natural processes. This is one emotional underpinning of faith. I look at it this way: Matter adopts forms allowed by nature — under conditions in the nascent universe, in the cores of large colA LOCAL PASTOR lapsing stars, and in supernovae. A minuscule wisp of these materials coalesced into a solar system containing a planet having lifeenabling conditions. Biological evolution in this rare place led to the emergence of a brainy social species with a complex suite of survival-enhancing responses. These responses constitute our conscious, emotion-rich, human experience. It is human-centric to declare that this chain of events is unlikely, since we cannot know what is probable in a universe we don’t fully apprehend. The math that makes me unlikely is the same as that which makes me possible. I find the seeming unlikeliness and smallness of our existence exulting, not minimizing. In the vastness of all time and space, to emerge from the unguided behavior of matter and energy as thinking, experiencing, conscious human beings, is a fact of overwhelming grandness. Deciding that man is made in God’s image is actually creating him in ours. This anthropomorphism results in a conception of nature that glosses over the actual mysteries of the universe we are lucky enough to have the capacity to contemplate.

Bill’s statement “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:3-4) Psalm 8 is a hymn of praise to God’s glory, which can be seen in all God’s magnificent works. The glory of the heavens, the moon, and the stars, is but a reflection of God’s majesty. All creation proclaims God’s glory, but Rev. Dr. William C. Myers nothing more than human beings, who are created in the Senior Pastor very image of God. at Presbyterian In response to the psalmist’s question of why God is even Church of mindful of us, we hear we are made “a little lower than God, Traverse City and crowned with glory and honor.” I’m not sure we will find a higher view of humanity that captures the humility of our being part of the created order. We are glorified not for who we are, but for what God has done for us. We are glorious because God is glorious, and we are created in God’s image. Christians, and others who sing the psalmist’s hymn of praise, share a belief in the ATHEIST DEBATE sanctity of human life. Because God’s glory is reflected in our very existence, because we are created in God’ s image. Human life is more than a byproduct of the evolutionary process; human life is sacred. Apart from God, we are but a mass of cells, genes, and water, which happened to come together in a meaningful way. Over the eons, we’ve learned to walk upright and lost our tails, bringing about beauty and destruction in the process. But, at the end of the day, all we have is life. To paraphrase the words of Ernest Becker, “We live to keep our stomachs alive.” The psalmist’s faith offers us something more. Created in God’s image, our lives have meaning and purpose, which transcend our mere existence. We live to show the glory of God!

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Bills’s reply Scott and the Psalmist look at our vast universe, and our apparent insignificance within, and marvel at the wondrous mystery of life. Scott’s critique of Keats is in order. People of faith need not fear the revelations of science. Understanding doesn’t diminish, only deepens, our experience of life. But, like Keats, Scott sees only in part. Scott understands the science of the rainbow; he appreciates the sensuality. What Scott misses is God’s promise. Faith isn’t a fearful response to “the vastness of all time and space.” Faith is the grateful response to the one who gave us such an exalted place in creation. Like the Psalmist, Scott looks at the mystery and celebrates life. But, like Keats, he doesn’t see the many layers of unseen beauty in God’s promise.

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Scott’s reply I know Bill and many other Christians feel appreciation and awe for the universe and the fact that we exist and are conscious in it. Christians often express the feeling by lavishing descriptions like “glory” and “majesty” onto a supernatural father figure inherited from a particular tribe’s creation mythology. The desire to have a place to direct one’s existential joy is common among the faithful. But we needn’t attach it to such a mythology. There is an equally gratifying and more intellectually sound way to reflect upon this universe: Be moved by its beauty, which blooms against bleakness, and by its cosmic compliance with a mathematical order, but then pause. Stand at the edge of what we are presently able to know and enjoy the mystery of the yet-to-be known.

Agree statement Scott and Bill agree there is much of which to be in awe in the universe, and that beauty may be experienced through understanding as well as through the senses.

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Cabin Fever C’MON, BABY, LIGHT MY FIRE

By Ross Boissoneau Plummeting temperatures tend to leave the less hearty among us housebound. Which is fine, until cabin fever sets in. Before your own four walls drive you to the brink of insanity, drive yourself to a new set of walls to experience winter Up North at its warmest, quaint-est best. Hundreds of cabins dot the region, from luxurious chalets with soaring wood-clad ceilings to rustic shacks that are perfect for those looking to make winter, at the very least, a best frenemy. Here are a few of our favorite cabin escapes across the area, all equally perfect for staying in as they are for getting out and exploring. (Note: This is, of course, just the proverbial tip of the iceberg. For more, explore online and consult the tourism or visitors bureau in your favorite part of the north country.)

Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga, Petoskey

Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls

Bedosagay (Pet-O-Se-Ga), named in honor of the rising sun, was born to the Odawa tribe in 1787. Today, Bedosagay’s name is kept alive throughout the region as “Petoskey” — and as the name of this Emmet County-owned park. Originally constructed in the 1930s, the 300-acre park was acquired by the county in 1992.

You won’t even know you’re in the midst of the massive Boyne Mountain Resort. Situated in a lightly wooded area, the three- and four-bedroom Mountain Cabins are far enough off the beaten path to provide privacy, yet close to the resort’s amenities. Each cabin includes a full kitchen, dining room, wood-burning fireplace, and — wait for it — a hot tub on the deck. Hey, you can even get special waterpark entrance packages to Avalanche Bay.

If you want to get out, groomed trails are perfect for crosscountry skiing and/or snow-shoeing. Choose from several cabin options, though be forewarned: Plumbing is often not an option. We went with Cabin D. • Two-night minimum • Accommodates 8–10 people in two-story building • 1 table, small kitchen, furnace heat, fireplace • 1 couch (sleeps 2), 10 single beds upstairs • Rate: $125 nightly, with a $100 deposit. Call (231) 347-6536 or go to CampPetosega.org.

Accommodates up to eight people, with a king bed in the master, queen bed in the second bedroom, a queen bed in the loft, and sofa sleeper in living area. • Wood-burning fireplace • Kitchen • 3 full baths • Living room • Complex Amenities • 24-hour front desk available from Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Front Desk • Ski in/Ski out*, call for lift schedule • Use of Clock Tower Lodge outdoor heated pool and hot tub • Use of fitness center at Clock Tower Lodge Rates vary, depending on time of the year, dates desired, and number of people. Call (855) 688-7024. Go to Boyne.com.

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Ellis Lake Resort, Interlochen Choose from a variety of cabins and rooming options at this resort, originally built in 1939. It’s located 11 miles south of Traverse City and just two miles from Interlochen Center for the Arts, which also means it’s close to the wineries, brewpubs and other amenities of Sleeping Bear, Old Mission Peninsula, and Traverse City. You can stroll to the lake in the winter, though snowshoeing may be more fun. There’s even an outdoor hot tub surrounded by pines, perfect at nighttime under the stars. The Spruce • Fully-equipped kitchen • Bathrooms with showers. • Sleeps six: queen bed, a double, and a bunk bed. Nightly rates are $132; weekly, $750. Call (231) 276-9502; online, go to EllisLakeResort.com.

Cedars Resort, Central Lake

Horse Farm, Harbor Springs

Tree House Cabin, Ellsworth

Located seven miles from downtown Harbor Springs on a small horse farm, this secluded cedar log cabin sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The gas stove in the living room offers ambience and plenty of heat to take the edge of a cold winter day. The location is ideal for day trips to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, even the U.P. Features include a BBQ grill, deck, and for those who can’t unplug, it even has Wi-Fi.

This unique treehouse cabin was handcrafted by the hosts with the help of friends and family. It’s set pondside, surrounded by tall pine trees, on 300 acres of farmland in the midst of a working orchard. The main living space is bathed in natural light from the large windows, making it ideal for stargazing or simply admiring the views. Bonus: Fido is welcome too.

• Accommodates two adults and two children. The upstairs loft has a queen-size bed, bureaus, and a closet, while the living room couch becomes a queen-size pullout. • Kitchen • Dining area • Full bathroom • From $128.40 nightly Go to https://glampinghub.com/unitedstatesofamerica/ midwest/michigan/harborsprings/secluded-cabin-rental-lakemichigan/#location

• Hiking Trails • Gift shop on property with fresh fruit preserves and fruit butter • Living area includes space and books and TV, all perfect for relaxing. • Accommodates six, with two bedrooms with queens and a double bed. From $170 per night. Go to https://glampinghub.com/ unitedstatesofamerica/midwest/michigan/ellsworth/treehouse-cabin-ellsworth-michigan/

Choose from one of five two-bedroom log cabins at this resort located on Central Lake in Antrim County. This out-of-the-way resort began when Columbus, Ohio natives Eddie and Almeda Barber began building a vacation cabin for themselves. Each cabin is made from cedar timber taken from the surrounding area. The logs were all hand hewn by Eddie — he even built the cedar cabinets. Here you can try your hand at skating or ice fishing, and you’re only 30 minutes from four ski resorts. Other nearby attractions are Short’s Brewery in Bellaire and Grass River Natural Area. It’s even pet-friendly. Each cabin features • Full-sized living, dining and kitchen areas • 2 bedrooms (plus a sofa-bed in living room) • Full bathroom with shower • Modern kitchen and appliances • Heated, with fireplaces in some units • Cable/DVD/VCR/Wi-Fi Occupancy is maximum four adults per cabin. Up to six people allowed if in the same immediate family and two of them are children under age 17. Rates: 2 nights $210 - 7 nights $510 Call (231) 544-8069. Go to Cedars-Resort.com

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Fun at Subzero By Kristi Kates Not a fan of freezing weather? Does the idea of hopping on skis, skates, or snowshoes make you shrink back into your triple layer of sweaters and woolly socks? Time to think outside the flat screen. Here are 15 indoor pursuits to get you off your couch and help you while away the winter. 1. CLASS UP YOUR COOKING Fustini’s Oils and Vinegars offers cooking classes that are purposefully “dynamic and evolving,” so you’ll always have something new and fresh to choose from. Try a techniques class to master a particular component like reductions, desserts, or grilling; watch a fun demonstration class featuring one of Fustini’s chefs; or take it up a notch by participating in an interactive class, where you’ll don an apron and cook right alongside the chef. Kick It At: Fustini’s offers locations in Petoskey, Boyne City, and Traverse City, fustinis.com or (231) 944-1145. 2. SOLVE QUESTIONS AT QUARKMINE If you prefer your indoor activities on the brainy side, spend some time at Quarkmine. Initially launched as a school-based STEM center, the expanded Quarkmine offers 4,000 feet of maker space in Logan’s Landing dedicated to computer programming, gaming, experimenting, and tinkering for all ages. You can check out some of their special events, book a class, or simply go hang out with other like-minded folks and Quarkmine’s staff of technology enthusiasts. Kick It At: Quarkmine Space, 2074 W. South Airport Road, Traverse City, quarkmine.com or (231) 421-1987. 3. VIRTUALLY VISIT EGYPT See the spectacle of the pharaoh’s state chariot! View royal Egyptian jewels! … all without leaving the comfort of your computer, or having to get anywhere near a camel. Arriving in Traverse City from the International Museums Institute starting January 21 (through May 6) is Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb, an exhibition at the Dennos set to feature over 100 replicas of the pharaoh’s possessions and other

Egyptian artifacts. Kick It At: The Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, dennosmuseum. org or (231) 995-1055. 4. PLAY PEBBLE BEACH With two dedicated PGA professionals and 4,500 square feet of space, you can continue your golf game all winter long in the indoor golf area at the Traverse City Golf Center. Snag a winter range membership, or join one of the winter leagues to keep your golfing skills sharp. The indoor facility includes a full golf indoor simulator to analyze your swing, plus 53 different indoor golf courses that can take up to four players through nine holes at famous courses around the world. Kick It At: The Traverse City Golf Center, 6270 Secor Rd., Traverse City, tcgolfcenter.com or (231) 947-1185 5. KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY Enjoy the winter night sky from indoors at one of northern Michigan’s observatories, where you can view the rings of Saturn, the craters of the moon, and more through a professional telescope, with friendly folks on hand to help you interpret exactly what you’re seeing. Catch a special program at the Headlands Dark Sky Park near Mackinaw City in their new indoor facility, or enjoy one of the public viewing nights at Rogers Observatory in Traverse City. Kick It At: Headlands International Dark Sky Park, 15675 Headlands Rd., Mackinaw City, midarkskypark.org or (231) 348-1713; Rogers Observatory, 1753 Birmley Rd., Traverse City, nmc.edu or (231) 946-1787. 6. JUST KEEP SWIMMING If you’ve ever wanted to pretend you’re in training for the 2020 Olympics, the Otsego County Sportsplex is your perfect indoor escape. Whether you enjoy lap swimming, want to try an AquaFit water fitness class, are actually in training for a real-life sporting event, or just want somewhere warm to splash around and forget about the cold temperatures, the Sportsplex’s Olympicsized swimming pool is ready for action. Kick It At: The Otsego County Sportsplex, 1250 Gornick Ave., Gaylord, ocsportsplex.com or (989) 731-3546.

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How to get out when you must stay in

7. RECAPTURE THE PAST Ah, olden times, when Coca-Cola was served up in glass bottles, and every town had a soda fountain worthy of Andy Griffith. Relive those days (or experience what they might’ve been like for the first time) at The Bottle-Cap Museum, where you’ll get to check out a whopping 10,000 pieces of CocaCola memorabilia, including a working 1950s soda fountain. Cap off your trip with a Coke, a smile, and a stop at the attached Dawson and Stevens ’50s Diner. Kick It At: The Bottle-Cap Museum at Dawson and Stevens Classic ’50s Diner, 231 Michigan Ave., Grayling, facebook.com/ dawsonandstevensclassic50sdiner or (989) 348-2111.

10. APPRECIATE A NEW ART FORM Throw a clay pot, sketch a still life, sew yourself a brand new shirt or write your memoir — all these possibilities and more are available through the Crooked Tree Arts Centers’ special ongoing schedule of creative arts classes and workshops. Let those winter storms bluster away outside! You won’t notice — you’ll be too busy indoors, learning a new art form or expanding your existing talents. Mix and Make Craft Nights even let you combine several art mediums while you chat with friends and enjoy snacks and drinks. Kick It At: The Crooked Tree Arts Centers, crookedtree.org, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey (231) 347-4337 and 322 Sixth St. Traverse City (231) 941-9488.

8. IT’S EASY BEING CHEESY One of the activities on our list has you indulging in some chef skills. But another great indoor indulgence is simply food itself, and what better comforting winter food than cheese? Head inside for a cheese tasting at one of northern Michigan’s cheese emporiums, and you’ll leave not only feeling happy and full, but also with a whole new wealth of cheesy knowledge that you can apply to future winter meals and snacks. Kick It At: Leelanau Cheese 10844 Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, leelanaucheese.com or (231) 271-2600; Petoskey Cheese, 437 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, petoskeycheese.com or (231) 753 2805; The Cheese Lady, 600 W. Front St., Traverse City, thecheeselady.net or (231) 421-9600.

11. BOWL-O-RAMA! Sometimes it’s fun to go old-school and head to the bowling alley, whether you’ve got some actual tenpin skills, or you just like tiptoeing down the run like Fred Flintstone on league night. Make your bowling night extra fun by bringing along some friends and organizing into a couple of competing teams — you can even get customized bowling shirts with your names embroidered right on ’em, and you’ll all be at the height of retro fashion. Kick It At: Lucky Jack’s, 1705 Garfield Ave., Traverse City, luckyjacks.com or (231) 9472610; Northern Lights Recreation, 8865 M-119 Petoskey, northernlightsrec.com or (231) 3473100; Gaylord Bowling Center, 1200 Gornick Ave., Gaylord, bowlgaylord.com or (989) 7323574; and The Pines Bowling Center, 5992 Michigan 55, Cadillac, thepinessbbc.com or (231) 775-7752.

9. SKATE IN PLACE Most hockey players probably have at least a little bit of love for the ice. But even the hardiest of goalies and defensemen might object to honing their skills in the middle of a blizzard or a sub-zero cold snap. The solution? Perfect Edge, where you can use their super cool (literally) indoor “endless ice hockey treadmill” to work on your technique and stride while skating in place; then practice your puck work with Perfect Edge’s in-house rapid shot, where you can track your speed and accuracy. Kick It At: Perfect Edge 1784 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, perfectedgetc.com or (231) 237-4443.

12. DIG INTO YOUR ROOTS Are you related to one of our past presidents? Perhaps an artist or celebrity? Or a daring historical figure? Delving back into your ancestry can be a fascinating pastime, but one that’s often complicated by not knowing where to start. The Harbor Springs History Museum offers the tools you’ll need to do just that — a knowledgeable staff and access to Ancestry.com to help you research your genealogy. A special evening genealogy session will even be held at the museum on Tuesday, January 30 (5–7pm.) Kick It At: The Harbor Springs History Museum, 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, harborspringshistory.org or (231) 526-9771.

Where There’s a Chill, There’s a Way Hop Lot’s emphasis on great beer, great food, and the great outdoors doesn’t waver — in any season. By Ross Boissoneau Brothers Steve and Drew Lutke knew they wanted to do something special with their microbrewery on the south end of Suttons Bay. Even before building their facility, they had begun researching the style and aesthetic they wanted to draw in customers. So they decided to showcase what brought them back to the area from Chicago: the great outdoors. “The idea of northern Michigan is the outside, Up North, so we embraced it,” said Steve. The interior embodies the rustic aesthetic, with concrete floors, dark wood tables and benches, and beams hewn from white pines harvested on the property. Plenty of windows offer views of the properties wooded outdoors, but the brothers and Steve’s wife, Sarah, Hop Lot COO, wanted to draw business outside as well. To that end, they set out picnic tables on the patio, as well as on the fringes of the property, under the shade of trees. They also built a small outdoor stage, grand fire pits, and in summer, set out yard games and footballs for kids and families. And in winter, they erected igloos. “We kept the inside small because everyone wants to be outside,” said Steve. In the summer, sure, but winter? And igloos? Yes, and yes. The zippered clear plastic igloos, which include a small electric heater,

are frequently full — in fact, you need to reserve them at the bar. Which is where you’ll order from a host of different beers brewed by Steve. While Drew is in charge of the front of the house and Sarah is in charge of finance and marketing, Steve puts his science background (he was a pre-med major) to work creating the brews. There’s Norseman IPA (named for the Suttons Bay school mascot), Highway Robbery (blonde ale), Rough Sawn (amber ale), Kitty Wampus (oatmeal stout), Red Over Red (a double IPA), and a host of others on tap. Hop Lot also offers cider and wine, but there’s no doubt the beers are its calling card. Unless, of course, you’re talking about the food. While the menu hews toward usual pub fare, with nachos, mac and cheese, pretzels, and sandwiches, it refuses to go the burger route. Instead, Hop Lot offers several in-house smoked specialties, such as turkey, chicken, pork, and beef brisket. It’s prepared in a variety of ways: There’s a smoked pork taco, smoked turkey sandwich with bacon, Colby jack and guacamole, beef brisket sandwich, and various specials. In the winter, the smaller crowds mean the smoker is not always running at full speed, so the two suggest checking with a server for what’s available. The food perfectly complements the beer. The flavors are zesty yet balanced,

and it’s obvious there’s as much care given to the comestibles as to the brews. Drew recommends the pulled pork nachos, while on the liquid side, Steve touts the Leelanau Exchange as his best beer. “It’s infused with ingredients from local sources,” he said — Nella’s So Good coffee from Empire and Mundos Coffee in Traverse City. It’s not just the sources, it’s that the beer is ever evolving. Steve is continually tweaking the recipe, so each time you stop in it might be slightly different. “If I was going to sit in an igloo, that’s my go-to beer,” Steve said, and who can argue with that? Hop Lot opened just a year and a half ago, and has already won a bevy of awards. The Lutkes had been working and living in Chicago, but the Holland natives missed their home state. Sarah was from the area, and Steve said after visiting family, the two would drive home to Chicago trying to think of ways to move back. Drew was similarly entranced with northern Michigan. At the time, Steve was brewing up a storm at home. When the three decided to create their own business based on his brewing prowess, Steve went to the Siebel Institute of Technology/World Brewing Academy where he earned a degree in Brewing Technology. “Brewing is so fascinating to me,” said Steve. “It’s an art. And a science. You’ve got temperatures and micro-organisms. It

Clockwise from left: Igloos, available by reservation at the bar, dot Hop Lot’s backyard. A small heater warms each igloo. The microbrewery’s pulled pork nacho plate doesn’t skimp ... on anything. The grilled cheese layers white cheddar, havarti, muenster, and colby jack cheeses between two slices of sourdough and pairs with a tasty tomato bisque. Owners and brothers Drew (left) and Steve Lutke.

became a giant experiment.” They decided the small town feel of Suttons Bay would fit with what they wanted to do, and found their perfect setting just inside the south village limits. With igloos, firepits, and in the summer, a wide-open back yard, Hop Lot is perfectly suited for family excursions and vacationers. Steve said it’s important that they have a place where kids can be kids, where they can run around after being cooped up inside a car. Drew concurred. “Our sister said years ago, ‘I hope you guys do something with a family atmosphere. Our mission statement would be focused on four areas: Beer, obviously; delicious food; a welcoming staff; and the environment. All four are important,” he said. Hop Lot opens at noon daily. It closes at 9pm Mondays through Thursdays, 10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 8:30 on Sundays. It’s located at 658 S. West Bayshore Dr. Call 8664445 or visit HopLotBrewing.com.

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Butz and his English setter, Lilly. Butz, along with his wife, Angie, and their five children, also operate Gill’s Pier Ranch, just outside Northport, where they raise Tibetan yaks and alpaca.

Bespoke offers clients and their dogs the chance to train on a certified game bird preserve.

Bespoke Gundogs

Leelanau County’s first game bird preserve gives dogs a shot at honing their natural instincts By Al Parker A Leelanau County man has launched an operation that combines two of his passions — dogs and bird hunting. “I’ve been shooting over bird dogs since I was 8 or 10 years old – mostly with setters and labs,” said Chris Butz, a self-described “recovering lawyer” who operates Bespoke Gundogs on 176 acres in Solon Township. “I cannot remember my life without bird hunting, gundogs, fishing and shooting.”

“Bespoke means custom-made and that’s our attitude in training dogs.” In fact, Butz was taking part in competitive muzzle loading competitions when he was only 8 years old and had won multiple national titles by the time he turned 12. Growing up in southern Indiana, Butz always loved the outdoors and working with his hunting dogs. Some of his happiest childhood days were spent hunting quail and waterfowl with well-trained dogs. He currently has six dogs — two English cocker spaniels, two setters, a British Labrador, and a German spaniel, or Wachtelhund.

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“From my earliest days hunting with springer spaniels, Labrador retrievers and English setters, I have enjoyed days alongside gundogs working with their God-given talents to do what they were created to do,” he said. “As I learned more and more about gundog training in America, there’s more to training these talented animals than using the harsh methods traditionally popular in this country.” Instead of following the stern American training style, Butz researched the British and European techniques, shunning harsh training methods such as “force fetching” and e-collars. His methods rely on positive reinforcement and other less strict measures. “It’s been my experience that by starting with a good genetic foundation in a dog and adding the building blocks of nutrition and solid training, you will build a steady gundog that is a joy to have in the home and in the field.” Training a gundog takes time, patience and knowledge. Butz’s goal is primarily to bring out the best in a dog, whether the owner wants to use the dog for hunting or simply seeks to have a well-trained, fourlegged companion. “Bespoke means custom-made and that’s our attitude in training dogs,” said Butz, who moved to Leelanau County in 2007. “Whether our client wants a well-trained ‘steady’ gundog or wants to kayak, hike or bike with their dog, we can provide the time and energy to train their dog to be calm, obedient and avoid distractions in their activity choices.”

Butz offers the dog training sessions on a 176-acre site on Hoxie Road, north of Lautner Road in Solon Township. Last year the Department of Natural Resources certified 120 of those acres as a game bird preserve, the only one in Leelanau County. At the preserve, Butz features quail and chuckars, a cinnamon and gray partridge with stripes along its side and a red bill. “Each dog develops at his or her own pace,” said Butz. “But, there eventually comes a time when the owner needs to expose the pup to birds in a more realistic field experience. Maybe you just want your dog to point or flush or work on steadiness or gun proofing. Or if you actually want to shoot birds over your pup to work on retrieving. This is where our licensed game preserve comes into play.” Once the snow is gone, Butz expects to hit the ground running. Over the winter, clients have been contacting him and they’re anxious to get their field companions “tuned up.” “This is a huge attraction for local hunters,” he said. “Now they won’t have to drive miles and miles to a game bird preserve. Last year we had a summer resident bring his Lab out, and he just loved it.” In addition to training several breeds of hunting dogs, Butz offers other huntingrelated activities, including custom sporting clays and upland, waterfowl and turkey hunting. To learn more, visit bespokesporting.com or call (231) 486-0528.

GET OUT! Four Wild Ways to Enjoy Winter

By Kristi Kates On the opposite end of the spectrum from those who hibernate their way through winter are those who embrace the season and all the opportunities it brings. If you feel you’ve limited yourself to hiding inside for far too long, it’s time to up your chill thrill. Here are five cool options for first-timers looking to get out of the house and spread their winter wings. 1. FIGURE OUT HOW TO FISH Winter steelhead fishing in Michigan is popular for a reason: “People are mostly aware of steelhead from when they ‘run’ in the spring,” said Captain Chad Dilts, who works for Captain Ben Wolfe at Sport Fish Michigan, based in Beulah. “Rainbow trout that head out into Lake Michigan and then return back to our rivers to spawn are considered ‘steelhead,’ and are much bigger — those are the ones we fish for in the winter.” Provided the ice and weather isn’t too ugly, a guide will take newbie (and experienced) anglers out on the Big Manistee, the Betsie and Platte rivers in Benzie County, or the Boardman River in Grand Traverse County. Your wintry trip includes one very toasty touch: an in-boat propane heater. Too wild for your rookie level? Sport Fish Michigan also offers the slower-paced option of sitting on some still water — ice fishing. Simply don some warm layers and waterproof boots, and a guide will set you up with a heated ice shanty, rods and reels, bait and lures, a pre-drilled fishing hole, and even (when available) an underwater camera to allowing aspiring anglers to drop their lures and watch as the fish approach. “We provide all the gear and guidance for both river fishing or ice fishing,” Dilts said. “And we like taking out beginners; it’s fun to show them fishing techniques. Probably 60 to 70 percent of our ice fishing guests are beginners who’ve never been out on the ice at all.” COST: $175 per person; all ages welcome. TIP: Winter steelhead tend to spend their time in the deeper, slower water; Sport Fish Michigan will show you several different ways at The Franklin to The lureFizz them out, whether you choose to use jig

lures or spawn bags, or want to try fly fishing for the first time. DO IT! Sport Fish Michigan, sportfishmichigan.com or (231) 683-1212. 2. STUDY SNOWMOBILING Want to hit the snowmobile trails but never have? DerMiner’s in Gaylord will rent you a snazzy new sled that’ll be yours for 24 hours. And they’ll teach you everything you know before you go. “We give you a good rundown of how to operate your snowmobile, safety features, and trail etiquette,” said DerMiner’s owner, Brian DerMiner. “It’s pretty easy to pick up; we’ve even had people from Europe who haven’t rented a sled before.” After your intro, you’ve got about 23.5 more hours to explore the region’s multitude of snowmobile trails. “We have over 500 miles of groomed trails in this area, and they’re all well marked, which makes it easy,” DerMiner said. “A lot of people like to go to Mackinaw City, but we also have a great route that goes to Mancelona, Starvation Lake, and Frederic before coming back up to Gaylord. And of course you have to stop at The Hideaway Bar — they have a dryer you can throw your hat and gloves into while you eat!” COST: DerMiners offers one-passenger Arctic Cats for $289, or a two-passenger sled for $299 (plus security deposit.) Kids count as one passenger, and you must be 18 with a valid drivers license to rent. TIP: Even if you’re the hardy type, it’s no fun to get stuck or lost on a cold trail. Make sure to tell others your plan and route for the day, and carry a fully-charged mobile phone and backup battery with you. DO IT! Try DerMiner’s Parkside Market, 7137 Old 27 South in Gaylord (parksidemarketgaylord.com or (989) 7057051); or Burt Lake Marina, 4879 S. Straits Hwy., in Indian River (burtlakemarina.com or (231) 238-9315). Both are conveniently located to Trail No. 7, a popular snowmobiling route.

around. Feet too slow? Borrow four more — from a horse, that is. If you’re unfamiliar with equine pursuits, a good place to start is Northern Pines Farm in Maple City. Professional trainers will work with you to design a riding lesson program that will meet your needs — and you’ll meet Northern Pines’ friendly “school horses” that are carefully matched to each rider’s ability level. “We use both quarter horses and warmblood horses,” said Brittany Bolger, acting assistant manager at Northern Pines. “They’re very seasoned horses that are great for lessons.” You can choose from basic private or group lessons, or take advantage of one of Northern Pines’ special lesson offerings; take the wee ones along for the Pee Wee Pony Class (10 years old and under). Or grab a bunch of your gal pals, a pile of snacks and beverages, and enjoy a Ladies’ Lesson where you can all learn together. On Sundays, newbie adult and young adult riders can participate in a $25 beginners class, which includes the loan of a saddle and riding cap or helmet (you’ll need to b.y.o.b — bring your own boots). Arrive a half-hour early so you can meet your horse and learn how to prep them for riding. “Our beginners class is a one-hour lesson in our indoor arena that’s great for people who haven’t ridden at all before,” said Bolger. “We teach walk, trot, and canter, and there are even some holes in the ground right in the arena so you can learn how to avoid obstacles.” COST: Varies per lesson. TIP: Don’t just stride up to a horse and approach it like it’s a taxicab. Establish a friendly rapport first by allowing the horse to put his nose to your hand, then spend some time calmly standing and petting it. You’ll find that this goes a long way toward making your rides much smoother and your communications with the horse much better. DO IT! Northern Pines Farm, 7347 S. Stachnik Rd., Maple City, northernpinesfarm. com or (231) 228-5550.

3. GET THE HANG OF HORSEBACK RIDING While snowmobiling is a speedy and fun way to see the northern Michigan countryside, some prefer a quieter method of getting

4. CONQUER CURLING The 2018 Winter Olympics aren’t until February, but you can get a head start on one of the games’ most intriguing events —

curling — by taking part in Learn to Curl lessons at Stormcloud Brewing Company in downtown Frankfort. The northern Michigan microbrewery built an outdoor curling sheet next to its pub three winters ago, and they’re now hosting a 12-team curling league as well as the lessons, with instructors from the Traverse City Curling Club. Curling is a lot like shuffleboard; two players slide granite curling stones across the sheet and try to get as close as possible to a circular target on the ice. Curling brooms are used to sweep the ice ahead of the stone’s trajectory to guide it to the target. “There are three positions in curling,” said Keirsun Scott, Stormcloud Brewing Co.’s marketing and communications manager. “The thrower, who releases the curling stones; the skip, the strategist who indicates where the stone should be aimed; and the sweeper, who clears the way for the stones to slide toward the target.” Best thing about curling? You don’t really need any gear of your own to play. “Just dress for the cold weather, and make sure you wear gloves,” Scott said. “We provide everything else, the brooms, the curling stones, and special heavy-duty rubber bands that you wear on your shoes so you don’t slip on the ice.” Once your feet are geared up and your gloves are on, you can take a 90-minute lesson (every Saturday at noon, 2pm, 4pm, or 6pm) at Stormcloud. “All ages can participate — we’ve got no limitations,” Scott said. “You’ll just have to have your parents sign a waiver if you’re under 18.” If you’re more the observer type, settle in to Stormcloud’s outdoor bleachers, where you can hang out and watch the lessons or games, popping in to the enclosed heater patio in between “ends” (rounds.) COST: $10 per person. SNEAK PREVIEW TIP: Etiquette is a big deal in curling. Make sure your footwear is clean before stepping onto the ice, don’t damage the ice surface by hitting it with your broom or leaning on the ice, and be sure to partake in the traditional after-game socializing, nicknamed “broomstacking,” during which everyone enjoys a beverage and talks about, well … curling. DO IT! Stormcloud Brewing Company, 303 Main St., Frankfort, stormcloudbrewing.com/ curling or (231) 352-0118.

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NORTHERN SEEN 1. The crew from TC’s LUXBODY stopped by Trigger Boxing for some ring time. 2. This group was delighted to escape the snow for an evening of drinks and friends at the recent Recess event at Cherry Capital Airport 3. Two Shorts team members shared a brew while showing off some of Shorts Brewing’s new t-shirts. 4. Sally Erickson and Carolyn Olson catching up at the Traverse City Ticker’s Recess.

Congratulations to our January patient of the month, Kelsi Elliott. Her dedication to being a great patient resulted in an amazing smile.

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3RD ANNUAL EMPIRE SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACE & ROY TAGHON MEMORIAL: 8am-6pm, Empire Airport. Also featuring live music. General entry is $10 & kids under 12 are free. empirechamber.com

---------------------15TH ANNUAL YOUTH FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP: 9-11am, Cherryland Middle School Gym, Elk Rapids. For ages 9-14. 231631-0259.

- anybody can play along on every tune. Free. Find on Facebook.

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COOKBOOK DINNER SERIES: 5pm, amical, TC. “The Slanted Door” by Charles Phan. Charles has integrated the culture of San Francisco into classic Vietnamese recipes. amical. com/cookbookdinnerseries

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BACK PORCH MUSIC SERIES: 6:30pm, Charlevoix Senior Center building. Enjoy music infused with folk, blues, jazz & country with Under The Moon. Featuring free soups & desserts & a circle jam following the concert. 231-6222944. $10 per person suggested donation.

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

---------------------- ---------------------ARTS IN ACTION: 10am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring professional music producer & audio engineer Aaron Wolinski. A presentation will follow. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------GRASS RIVER SHIVER: 10am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. A 5K/10K snowshoe race fundraiser. Benefits Grass River Natural Area. $20 pre-registration; $25 race day. grassriver.org/grass-river-shiver-5k.html

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WINTER WARM UP: 10am-5pm, Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. Enjoy comfort food creations paired with wine. $30 advance/$35 day of. wineriesofomp.com/31/winter-warm-up

---------------------ANNUAL DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK OFF: 11am-3pm, State Street Marketplace, Downtown TC. Downtown TC’s only fundraiser. Sample many chili’s & vote for your favorites. Area restaurants will cook their special recipes as they compete in different categories: 1 & 3-alarm, white, vegetarian, seafood & ethnic as well as the “people’s choice” award. Tickets: $10 for a sampler of 8. 922-2050. downtowntc.com

---------------------TSO TOTS @ TADL: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join members of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for an hour of music & movement. Explore rhythm & instruments of the orchestra with hands-on musical fun. Instrument petting zoo, story reading, movement & crafts. Ages 5 & under. traversesymphony.org

---------------------A SHAKESPEARE AUDITION WORKSHOP: 12-3pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Join professional actress & Shakespeare super-fan Shelby Lewis for an afternoon of learning about & speaking the verse of William Shakespeare. You’ll have a chance to meet the director of the Playhouse’s upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Free. oldtownplayhouse.com

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GRAND TRAVERSE ART BOMB 2018: 12-11pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Enjoy an art display featuring artists, musicians & artisan vendors that have roots from the Grand Traverse region. Includes the Fuze Zine. Help support this event that allows networking opportunities to uprising artists. facebook.com/ GrandTraverseArtBomb

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LEGO SATURDAY @ BPL: 12-2:30pm, Benzonia Public Library, lower level, Benzonia. Enjoy creative LEGO fun. For ages 6 to 106. Info: 231-882-4111. Free. benzonialibrary.org

---------------------CBG MINDED MICHIGAN’DERS: 1-5pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. A Michigan based movement of musicians, instrument builders, hobbyists, fans & just plain folks with an interest in cigar box guitars, ukuleles & related creations. Free. redskystage.com

---------------------AUTHOR TALK: 3-5pm, Horizon Books, TC. Featuring Tim Rappleye, author of “Jack Parker’s Wiseguys: The National Champion BU Terriers, Blizzard of ‘78, & Road to the Miracle on Ice.” horizonbooks.com

---------------------YOUNG PEACEBUILDERS SUMMIT: 4-6pm, TC West High School, Library, TC. Special guests Dr. Michael McGill, founder of Young Peacebuilders, & local author Tim Keenan will present, & local youth club leaders will share info on their club projects. 231.499.0300.

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ROCK N JAM: 4:30pm, The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center. An open-mic session with a twist

“MORNING’S AT SEVEN”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. This classic comic play is presented by Aged to Perfection. Goodwill donation. oldtownplayhouse.com

---------------------SUMKALI: 8pm, Cadillac Elks Club. Presented by Gopherwood Concerts, this group includes members from North & South India & the American Midwest. Their music is a mix of Indian classical music, American jazz & more. Advance tickets: $15 adults, $7 students 13-18. Door: $18 & $9. webpages.charter.net/ pnbrown/schedule.htm

jan 14

sunday

SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: 12-5pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Explore easy to moderate trails & then warm up with drinks & food. Hearth & Vine Café will provide beef & bean chili, white chicken chili & a grilled sandwich. Last snowshoe rental ($15) is at 4pm. blackstarfarms.com/snowshoesvines-wines

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THE WEDDING SHOWCASE: 12-3pm, The Talcott, Village of Walloon Lake. A wedding planning event presented by Northern MI Weddings. 231-439-9361.

---------------------RACIAL PROFILING IN EASTPORT IN 1870; A FAMILY STORY: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Norton Bretz’s family has been living in Eastport for 140 years; the retired Princeton research physicist will be the speaker. Sponsored by Alden District Library/Friends of the Library. 231-331-4318.

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SUNDAY SERIES: STRING TRIO: 4pm, First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs. Presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Featuring Libor Ondras, David Lockington & Dylana Jenson performing Bach, Beethoven & Mozart. 231-487-0010. Free will donation.

---------------------COOKBOOK DINNER SERIES: (See Sat., Jan. 13)

jan 15

monday

PEACE DAY PROGRAM: 11am-1pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Children can enjoy hands on peace activities with Mary Manner, who will also read peace stories. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------MLK DAY FREE KIDS CONCERT: 1:50pm, Pathfinder School, TC. Students of Pathfinder will collect canned goods, personal hygiene articles, winter clothing & infant care items to donate to Father Fred, Goodwill Inn & Leelanau Christian Neighbors Baby Pantry at Tom’s Markets & Oryana from noon-1pm. There will be a free concert at 1:50pm. thepathfinderschool.org

---------------------TC TRIMDOWN: 3-8pm, Great Lakes Hagerty Center, TC. Record-Eagle will be hosting this weight loss competition & wellness fair. Half of all proceeds benefit local food pantries. Register online or pay at the door. $10/person. events.bytepro.net/TCTrimdown

---------------------“LISTENING TO THE SILENCE: A CELEBRATION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & WOM-

The Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC presents “Tutankhamun: “Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb,” Jan. 21 – May 6, from the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Giza, Egypt and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibit features about 100 replicas of the pharaoh’s possessions and artifacts from the period surrounding Tutankhamun’s reign. It reconstructs the discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter and the life of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Dennos is open Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm; Thurs.: 10am-8pm; and Sun.: 1-5pm. A free public open house will be held on Sun., Jan. 21 from 1-5pm. dennosmuseum.org

ANHOOD”: 6pm, State Theatre, TC. Building Bridges with Music presents an evening of prose & song celebrating Martin Luther & Coretta Scott King’s commitment to freedom & equality for all people. Featuring Straight Ahead wsg The Blessed Hearts & Nancy Stagnitta. Tickets available at the State Theatre box office or by calling 947-3446. Free.

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FINE FICTION WITH LOCAL AUTHOR: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Daniel Hendrix will talk about his acclaimed book, “The King’s Daughter.” peninsulacommunitylibrary.org

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------------------------------------------HERE:SAY PRESENTS: SNOWBALL: 7pm, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. Scheduled performers will take the stage to tell true stories of times when something in their life has snowballed. heresaystorytelling.com

jan 16

tuesday

CIVIL WAR PROGRAM @ BPL: Mills Community House, lower level, Benzonia Public Library. Civil War (AD 1861-AD 1865) By Maureen Esther, HistoryTeller. Two presentation times offered: 10am or 7pm. 231-882-4111. Free. benzonialibrary.org

---------------------GET CRAFTY: Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Create a water bottle snowman at 11am or 2pm. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------WRITERS GROUP: 1pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Presented by Alden District Library and Friends of the Library. 231331-4318. Free.

---------------------CHARLEVOIX BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Lake Charlevoix Brewing Co. Free for chamber members; $10 for non-members.

PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE TC’S LEARNING, TASTING & NETWORKING EVENT: 6:30-8pm, Timber Ridge Conference Center, TC. Featuring nationally-recognized speaker, Tim Kaufman, who will share his life transformation by going to a whole foods, plant-based diet. Register: eventbrite.com Free.

THE BLACK & BLUE MOON: 6:30-8pm, Charlevoix Public Library, Community Room. With Headlands Program Director & Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams. charlevoixlibrary.org

“UNDERSTANDING & CONNECTING WITH YOUR ASPERGER’S PARTNER”: 6:30pm, TC. Presented by the NW Michigan NT Support spouse group. The exact TC location is provided when the neurotypical family member joins the NW Michigan NT Support private Meetup group at: meetup.com/NW-MichiganNT-Support

---------------------GTHC PRESENTS - COMEDY ON THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. By Jo Oostveen, who hiked solo at the age of 65, from Ohio to Wisconsin. A glimpse at 1,150 NCT miles in MI, with a special emphasis on the 100+ miles of the GTHC region & more. Free. facebook. com/GTHikers

jan 17

wednesday

MULTICULTURAL EXPERT SPEAKER: 12:15pm, NCMC, cafeteria, Petoskey. An expert on multiculturalism, diversity & race relations, Dr. David Pilgrim will speak as part of NCMC’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities. The lecture is free. The cost for optional lunch is $12. Lunch takes place at 11:30am, & the lecture at 12:15pm. Reserve your spot: 231-348-6600. ncmich.edu

---------------------- ---------------------“INTRODUCTION TO LEAN AGRICULTURE”: 6-8pm, NCMC, Student & Community Resource Center, room 536, Petoskey. Led by Jim Tisdel, CCE director. Register: 231-3486613. Free. ncmich.edu

---------------------CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY TC MEETING: 6:30-8:30pm, Central United Methodist Church, third floor, TC. If you’re new, come at 6pm for an intro to CCL. citizensclimatelobby.org

UP NORTH GREEN PARTY MEETING: 6:30pm, 210 E. Main St., Boyne City. The Up North Green Party local will discuss potential candidates for the 2018 elections. Covers the Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet county areas. upnorthgreenparty.org

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jan 18

thursday

JANUARY GEEK BREAKFAST: 8am, Bubba’s, TC. A community-driven networking event for tech-minded people to discuss topics like social media, programming, digital marketing, design, & more over bacon, eggs & coffee. Free + cost of breakfast. Find on Facebook.

---------------------INTERACTIVE STORY TIME: 11am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “The Hat” by Jan Brett. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------YOGA AT MICHAEL’S PLACE, TC: Every 3rd Thurs., 12-12:45pm. Classes are free to those grieving the loss of a loved one & to those for whom death & grief are a part of their job. Dress comfortably & in layers, & bring a yoga mat & bottled water. RSVP: 947-6453 or goodgrief@mymichaelsplace.net.

---------------------LELAND TOWNSHIP LIBRARY SOUP SWAP: 12:30pm, Leland Township Library. Bring a large, microwaveable container of soup to share. Then stay for Mark Morton’s Technology Workshop at 1:30pm. Free. lelandlibrary.org

---------------------AUTHOR TALK: 4pm, Horizon Books, TC. With Doug Stanton, author of “12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers.” horizonbooks.com

---------------------WINTER PICNIC: 4-6pm, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Grayling. Suggested donations: $3 for over 60; $5 for under 60. 989-348-7123.

---------------------BENZIE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Thompsonville. $5/ person. benzie.org

---------------------ELK RAPIDS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Ethanology, Elk Rapids. Featuring door prizes, free tastings, hors d’oeuvres, distillery tours & more. Free. ethanologydistillation.com

---------------------READ BETWEEN THE WINES: 5:30pm, Mari Vineyards, TC. “When She Woke” by Hillary Jordan will be discussed during this book club. Free.

---------------------TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB MEETING: 7pm, The Presbyterian Church, TC. Guest speakers include photographer Mark Lindsay & BetaColor’s Scott Wilson, who will discuss winter light & printing. 231-883-1588.

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jan 19

friday

DISCOVER WITH ME: 10am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Focus on your child’s social & emotional development with stations including mirrors, telephones, pizza, balls & puppets. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------STORYTIME AT LELAND TOWNSHIP LIBRARY: 10:30am. Enjoy stories & play designed to promote joy & growth in literacy. Children ages 0-6 & their caregivers welcome. Free. lelandlibrary.org

---------------------LUNCHEON LECTURE: “TRUMP MEETS THE WORLD”: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. From China to Middle East terrorism, what can we make of the President’s first year as the dominant voice in America’s foreign policy? Presented by Scott LaDeur, Ph.D., NCMC professor of political science. Cost is $12; lunch included. 231.348.6600. ncmich.edu

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MACKINAW CITY WINTERFEST: Downtown Mackinaw City. Featuring a parade, chili cook off, Outhouse Parade & race, city wide poker walk, ice fishing contest & more. mackinaw-city.com

---------------------37TH ANNUAL EAST JORDAN SNO-BLAST: Today includes a Rotary Chili Supper, Crowning of Winter Knight & Belle of the Blizzard, & Snowmobile Safari Ride. ejchamber.org

PROJECT CHERRY TREE, SHOWING: 4:30pm, Cherry Blossom Theater, TC. The film “12 Strong,” based on the book “Horse Soldiers” by Doug Stanton, will be shown to benefit Project Cherry Tree. Featured guests will be Doug Stanton & J.R. Seeger. Two after-movie events will take place at the Park Place Hotel, starting at about 7pm. projectcherrytree.org

---------------------MEMBER NIGHT SNOWMAN PARTY: 5:307pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Build a snowman to eat, enjoy a snowball toss & snowball story, & more. Each member child may bring one non-member guest for free. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------HANNAH HARRIS & JOHN RICHIE - TWA’ FIDDLES: 7pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Enjoy Irish music with these two Petoskey fiddlers. Tickets: $10 advance, $15 door. $8 students; $5 12 & under. redskystage.com

---------------------“ARSENIC AND OLD LACE”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. In this dark comedy, a man tries to deal with his two brothers (one homicidal, the other crazy) while coming to grips with the fact that his two spinster aunts poison lonely old men. $15-$28. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------“YOUNG HEMINGWAY & HIS ENDURING EDEN”: 7:30pm, The Old Art Building, Leland. This documentary was completed to coincide with the installation & dedication of the young Hemingway statue in Petoskey’s Pennsylvania Park. Director-Producer Dr. George A. Colburn will speak after the film. $10 adults; $5 students. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS AND DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their delta blues, gypsy jazz, ‘30s swing & more. Their 2014 release, “Sunshine,” hit No. 13 in the Billboard Blues Chart & they were featured on the BBC show, Later with Jools Holland. $47.50, $32.50. cityoperahouse.org/squirrel-nut-zippers

jan 20

saturday

37TH ANNUAL EAST JORDAN SNO-BLAST: Today includes the Classic & Antique Snowmobile Show, Obstacle Course, Blessing of the Sleds, Antique/Vintage/ Classic Snowmobile Ride, Softball in the Snow Tournament, & more. ejchamber.org

---------------------BIGFOOT 5K & 10K SNOWSHOE RACE: 9am, Timber Ridge Resort, TC. $25 advance or $30 late. runsnow.com

---------------------HOME EXPO: 9am-5pm, GT Resort & Spa, Acme. Hosted by Home Builder’s Association. Featuring new building trends, products, ideas, seminars & more. hbagta.com/home-expo

---------------------53RD ANNUAL MOOSE JAW: 10am, Moose Jaw Junction, Harbor Springs. Ride your vintage sled & enjoy bean soup at Bean Pot. Preregistration at skating rink from 8:30-9:30am. moosejawtrails.com

---------------------AVALANCHE MOUNTAIN FAST & FLURRIOUS FAT TIRE BIKE RACE: 10am, Avalanche Mountain Preserve, Boyne City. The course is six or ten miles on the single track at Avalanche Mountain. Pre-race brunch at Stigg’s Brewery and Kitchen from 7-9am. Proceeds benefit the Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association. $50. fatandflurrious.com/register

---------------------MAKE-A-GIFT SERIES: PICTURE FRAME ART: 10am-noon, Interlochen Public Library, Golden Fellowship Hall. For adults. Free. tadl.org

---------------------SIPS & SOUPS: 12-5pm, Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, TC. Enjoy soups & chilis paired with Pinot Noirs, Rieslings, Chardonnays & more at wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Tickets are $20 & include a souvenir wine glass. $5 of each ticket sold will be donated to local food banks. lpwines.com/events/sips-soups

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---------------------MACKINAW CITY WINTERFEST: (See Fri., Jan. 19)

---------------------“ARSENIC AND OLD LACE”: (See Fri., Jan. 19)

---------------------ROGER BROWN WSG JOE WILSON: 7:30pm, The Moon Tower, TC. Enjoy an evening of Americana music. Singer, songwriter & guitarist Roger Brown wrote the music & lyrics to Ringo Starr’s children’s release “Scouse the Mouse” & worked with Ringo as musical director when the album was recorded. $20 advance; $25 door. 941-8667.

---------------------THE WAY DOWN WANDERERS: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Ross Stoakes Theater, Petoskey. This alternative folk band from Chicago is presented by Blissfest. Advance tickets: $15 members, $20 not members. Students: $7 members, $10 not members. blissfest.org

---------------------BRIAN HOWE WSG AUTOGRAPH: 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Bad Company’s Brian Howe will jam with 80’s rockers Autograph. Tickets start at $30. lrcr.com

---------------------THREE MEN AND A TENOR: 8-10pm, Charlevoix Cinema III. Enjoy pop vocal music & quick-witted humor. $25. livefromcharlevoix.com

jan 21

sunday

37TH ANNUAL EAST JORDAN SNO-BLAST: Jan. 19-21. ejchamber.org/events/ winter/sno-blast

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FAT CHANCE FAT BIKE RACE: 11am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Held on the Otter Trail loop, featuring laps of speed, twisting sections & minimal elevation. $50 fee also includes a brew ticket & post-race chili bar. $60 for late registration. events.bytepro.net/FatChance2018

---------------------HOME EXPO: 11am-3pm, GT Resort & Spa, Acme. Hosted by Home Builder’s Association. Featuring new building trends, products, ideas, seminars & more. hbagta.com/home-expo

---------------------WORLD SNOW DAY CELEBRATION: 11am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy free activities geared towards first timers in the snow. These include a scavenger hunt, bonfire, the Art of Snowmaking, adults & kids ski & snowboard presentations, ice skating, snow bikes & much more. crystalmountain.com/ events/world-snow-day-celebration

---------------------OVERCOMING SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER YOGA CLASS: 1-2:30pm, New Moon Yoga Studio, TC. Presented by Oryana & New Moon Yoga, this class features deep breathing & positive mantras to help the student clear their mind & allow the body to create more space awareness to ease the winter blues. Bring a yoga mat. $10; part of the cost will be donated to Third Level Crisis Center. Registration required. 947-0191. eventbrite.com

---------------------TRAVERSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY SERIES: 1-3pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Traverse City Planning Director Russ Soyring presents “How Traverse City Planning Developed and its Effects on Our Community, 1940 to the Current Day.” Free. traversehistory.wordpress.com

---------------------“ARSENIC AND OLD LACE”: (See Fri., Jan. 19, except today’s time is 2pm.)

---------------------BUCKETS OF RAIN BENEFIT: 4-6pm, Acoustic Tap Room, TC. Featuring live music by Paul Koss. Suggested donation: $10. 231275-2041.

---------------------AUDITIONS FOR “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”: 6-8pm, Old Town Playhouse,

Schmuckal Theatre, TC. There are roles for about 25 people ages eight & up. oldtownplayhouse.com

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---------------------BLACK & WHITE WITH A LITTLE RED EXHIBIT: Runs through March 3 at Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord. A reception will be held on Sat., Feb. 10 from 5-7pm. Hours: Tues.-Fri.: 11am-3pm; Sat.: 11am-1pm. gacaevents.weebly.com

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---------------------STUDENT ART SHOW: Higher Art Gallery, TC. TCAPS High School Student Art Exhibit. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Jan. 13 from 12-4pm. Runs through Feb. 9. Business hours are 11am-6pm. facebook.com/ higherartgallery

---------------------GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: - MOLLY PHINNY: WORKS IN CLOTH 20152017: A small survey of fiber constructions by Leelanau County artist Molly Phinny. Runs through April 8. 231-334-6112. - NEW GALLERY/NEW WORK: This exhibition showcases the work of 25 visual artists from Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau & Manistee counties. The first “Talk About Art” will be held on Sun., Jan. 21 at 2pm, where GAAA Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk with Jesse Hickman, mixed media artist; & painters Richard Kooyman & Sheila Stafford about the challenges & strategies they use to keep their work fresh & new. The second “Talk About Art” will be held on Sun., Feb. 11 at 2pm with Beth Bynum, mixed media collage & assemblage artist, & Mary O’Neill, who works in PLART [fused recycled plastic]. The exhibition runs through Feb. 22. glenarborart.org

---------------------DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: Mon. - Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 1-5pm.: - “LINES OF LIGHT: CRAIG TANDY - MONOFILAMENT SCULPTURE”: Runs through April 29 at Zimmerman Sculpture Court. Canadian artist Craig Tandy constructs complex sculptures with monofilament nylon that illustrate the properties of projected light, with an interest in creating a space through which the viewer can move. TUTANKHAMUN: “WONDERFUL THINGS” FROM THE PHARAOH’S TOMB: Jan. 21 May. 6. From the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Egypt & the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this exhibit features about 100 replicas of the pharaoh’s possessions & artifacts from the period surrounding Tutankhamun’s reign. It reconstructs the discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter & the life of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm; Thurs.: 10am-8pm; Sun.: 1-5pm. A free public open house will be held on Sun., Jan. 21 from 1-5pm. dennosmuseum.org

---------------------CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - WINTER! EXHIBIT: Runs through Jan. 15 in Atrium Gallery. An exhibition of oil, watercolor & encaustic paintings celebrating the beauty of local landscapes. Artists include Janel Anderson, Kurt Anderson, Beth Billups, Lori Feldpausch, Margie Guyot, Susan Glass & Heidi Marshall. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9am-5pm; Weds.: 10am-5pm; Sat.: 10am4pm. - 2018 JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: Jan. 20 - March 24. This year’s juror is photographer & founder of the annual Photostock Festival, Bill Schwab. crookedtree.org

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The chaos that makes up the tunes of Wolf Parade can be a little overwhelming for the firsttime listener, but once you give the set several listens, what initially seems like disorder gradually coalesces into complexity. The reason for the mess, so to speak, is that the band gleefully crams a remarkable amount of ingredients into each song, from the weird hybrid of Euro power-pop and rootsy Americana that make up “You’re Dreaming” to the synthy, arena-friendly rock hybrid of “Am I An Alien Here” and the idiosyncratic “Artificial Life.”

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Sometimes a band becomes such a rock-radio fixture, you forget how many hits it actually has. The burden of having become audio wallpaper applies in spades to Collective Soul; tunes like “Shine,” “The World I Know,” “Run,” and “Precious Declaration” are practically elevator music at this point. So while it’s good to see that the band can still pull out the energy during a live performance, it could seriously use a few fresh new songs in its now-vintage repertoire.

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The 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert is prepping to honor Fleetwood Mac on Jan. 26 with a big, elegant event held during Grammy week. The special tribute concert this year will feature performances from Lorde, OneRepublic, Harry Styles, John Legend, Keith Urban, and upstart girl group Haim, all paying homage to Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and their Fleetwood Mac bandmates’ years of classic rock songs. The tribute will be followed by the 60th annual Grammy Awards, which will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and will air on Sunday, Jan. 28 on CBS TV … Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, of “Riptide” single fame, is all prepped to return early this year with his new sophomore album, Nation of Two, which he said describes a “perfectly self-contained couple” who find that their world begins and ends wherever they are together. Joy prefaced the album’s release with its first official single, “Like Gold”; he performed a prior sneak-preview single, “Lay It On Me,” on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show late last summer … Classic Irish alternative-rocker U2 has announced that it’ll embark on a massive

2018 North American arena tour in support of its newest album, Songs of Experience. The tour will be called The Experience and Innocence Tour, with over a dozen dates announced so far. The latest single from Songs of Experience is “Get Out of Your Own Way,” which features Kendrick Lamar. U2’s frontman, Bono Vox, also recently appeared on Lamar’s track “XXX” from his latest album DAMN … Panic! at the Disco’s new live album, All My Friends We’re Glorious, is just out, with 21 tracks in all documenting the band’s tour for its 2016 album, Death of a Bachelor. Included on the set are tracks from all across Panic!’s extensive catalog, plus cover versions of tunes by Queen and Billy Joel. you can snag the entire thing not only as a digital download or physical copy but also as a limited-edition double-vinyl release … LINK OF THE WEEK The iconic heavy rock Vans Warped Tour, which has hit the road every summer since 1995, has decided to call it quits, with 2018 being the last run for the tour, including a final show in the Detroit area on Friday, July 20. Check out the tour’s official website, vanswarpedtour.com, to snag tickets for the last time, and check out images from past treks ...

THE BUZZ Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra will stage a show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Aug. 16 … Kalamashoegazer, the cult subgenres music fest taking place in Kalamazoo, sounds like it’s set to make a return, so look for it in 2018 … Petoskey native Sufjan Stevens has released a new mixtape featuring outtakes and bonus tracks from his 2015 album, Carrie and Lowell; the mixtape, called The

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The reel

by meg weichman

i, tonya the post

If you were alive in the early 1990s, there’s no doubt you’ve at least heard of figure skating’s Tonya Harding and “the incident” with rival skater Nancy Kerrigan that made Harding the most hated woman in America. But you’ve probably never really heard it until now. And you’ve certainly never felt what it meant for someone to go from the best female figure skater in the world to a punch line, but that’s the brilliance of I, Tonya, and not only how it does just that, but that it also does it in such immensely entertaining fashion. This movie is a complete riot — you’ll laugh so hard it hurts — and then it goes and lays a gut punch on you that really starts to hurt. It’s this balance between comedy and tragedy that really ups the degree of difficulty. And thankfully I, Tonya nails not only the landing but also pretty much the whole darn thing. A sports biopic utterly free of clichés and told with breezy, epic bravado, it’s a fresh and idiosyncratic treat. Taking a faux documentary approach, we get to enjoy candid (and often contradictory) interviews with all the main players involved, characters that break the fourth wall, and an acerbic irreverence that is both heartless and full of heart. The story of Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) could’ve been one of a working class hero: Girl from the wrong side of the tracks works hard, makes good, wins gold. But figure skating wasn’t exactly the sport where that kind of narrative would fly. Raised in Oregon, the self-professed “redneck” grew up dirt poor, hunting deer with her father who later abandoned the family, leaving her at home with a mother who gives new meaning to the expression tough love. Her mother, LaVona (Allison Janney), was an abusive, vile, cruel, nasty monster, pushing Tonya to do her best by paying people to heckle her. And Janney, along with the sidekick bird that joins her for the interviews, rips into the role for all its worth. She’s great, but Janney is always great, so let me make it clear that this role is truly something extra. And when Tonya finally does get away from LaVona, she leaves one abusive household for another, marrying the first guy to take an interest in her, Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan). The violence she endures there is a lot and is disturbing, yet for as seriously as the film takes the abuse, the genius is the delicate balancing act that allows for some relief. Tonya had an incredible talent, she

worked hard, and her coach did what she could to round the rough edges. Yet Tonya was Tonya — crass, vulgar, and tacky — and she was always gonna be Tonya. Unfortunately, within the feminine ice princess ideals of the sport, no amount of talent was gonna make up for that. So when she showed up for competitions with garish makeup, unruly hair, and haphazardly handmade costumes to skate to rock and roll, her scores never reflected her skill, and she was never going to be America’s sweetheart. But as the first woman to land a triple axel, she was going to make them listen. Now, when it comes to “the incident,” director Craig Gillepsie wisely leaves Nancy Kerrigan out it. Instead you spend time with Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter Hauser in a comedic performance so incredible you’ll think he can only be playing himself), Gillooly’s moronic best friend and Harding’s “bodyguard”-turned-delusional-criminal “mastermind.” And what he does is just so jaw-droppingly dumb that when you remember it’s not fiction, man, does it make you angry and do a number on your heart. And your heart wouldn’t break near as much if it were not for Robbie’s sublime performance. Robbie makes Harding incredibly sympathetic and relatable, but the real key to the portrayal is that she doesn’t always make her likeable. She isn’t easy to love, and no woman should have to be. Literally and figuratively spinning and spiraling through scenes, it’s remarkable work, and its complexity is matched by the rest of the film. I, Tonya is not only about what you feel for her but also what you feel about what you did to her. The film shows how this icon of public scorn is just a damaged human like us. It’s messy, it’s powerful, it’s uncomfortable, and you still don’t know if you’re getting the full story. In a daring way, it makes you think about classism in America, celebrity culture, the representation of women, the nature of entertainment, and our own culpability in what happened to Tonya Harding. The skating sequences are sensational — delivering the thrill found in the very best sports movies. The performances are phenomenal — Oscar nominations are inevitable. The tone is masterful — lively, playful, dark, and as sharp as Harding’s skates. This is an invigorating piece of filmmaking, that doesn’t just excel, it axels. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.

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ith The Post, we get the perfect melding of Steven Spielberg’s populist adventures and historic dramas — it’s like a superhero movie for thinking adults. And the latest McGuffin surrounding his heroes’ journeys? The Pentagon Papers. Set in 1971, we focus in on a decision by the thenstruggling provincial paper, The Washington Post, to publish leaked documents —an official Defense Department history of American involvement in the Vietnam War — following a federal injunction that they could not be published. And while The Post’s executive editor Ben Bradlee (Spielberg’s most trusted herald, Tom Hanks) is all “We must publish,” the fate of the First Amendment hangs in the balance, and it’s not his decision to make. No, that falls to Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep), and watching her faced with the potential destruction of her family’s legacy, possible imprisonment, and the death of American journalism, in a role where women traditionally do not hold power, is the film’s most resonant arc. Even more so than the timely (to say the least) parallels to today, if you can believe it. This is a film that practically sight unseen you might as well award it Best Picture. (Streep! Hanks! Spielberg! The First Amendment!). ’Cause even if it might not be the best piece of filmmaking I’ve seen this year, it’s hard to argue that there is one more vital to this moment. And that it’s also so dynamic, moving, thrilling, and suspenseful, well, it just feels like moviegoers got impossibly lucky this January.

darkest hour

apturing less than a month in the life of Winston Churchill as he first takes office as Prime Minster of the United Kingdom and sets out to, you know, save the world from tyranny during some of the darkest days of WWII, Darkest Hour gives us a rousing and semi-revealing portrait of the British Bulldog. And as a historic drama featuring a transformative performance (from Gary Oldham as Churchill) and middlebrow storytelling, this is pretty much your standard prestige picture, Oscar-bait stuff. The film’s more theatrical focus on “behind-closed-doors” political meetings and emphasis on rhetoric as his fellow party members seek to have Churchill consider peace talks over his more “never, never, never give up” approach, plods along slowly. That being said though, right now definitely seems like a good time for just about any kind of movie about bringing down fascists. So by bringing to life such a towering figure of history and telling an important story, the film might not be a masterpiece, but to paraphrase Churchill, the filmmakers definitely didn’t bugger it up.

shape of water

irector Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Pacific Rim) combines his penchant for dark horror with sentimental romance in this fantastical and strange retro fable. It’s a fairy tale about a “princess without a voice,” aka mute custodian Elisa (Sally Hawkins), who falls for an amphibious man (think Creature from the Black Lagoon) being held captive at the secret government facility where she works in 1960s Baltimore. Erotic and even a little kinky, if you are at all creeped out by the thought of human-creature love, this may not be the film for you. Cause as much as you might want to be taken away by the film’s grand romance and heartrending longing, something just doesn’t click. Perhaps the film is just too gruesome, perhaps it is that as splendid as Hawkins’ performance is (you completely forget she isn’t communicating with words), it also is little too simplistic. Or that despite its heavy political and social overtones, the story is pretty thin and the water the film treads in is never as deep as it might think. It fails to deliver the transportive movie magic it so openly seeks to imitate and inspire. No, rather than being a ravishing, wondrous romance, it ends up feeling more like kissing a cold fish.

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: I got dumped four months ago, and I’m still not sure what happened. All of my boyfriend’s explanations seemed vague, and the breakup really came out of nowhere. I don’t want to contact him. How do I sort this out so I can move on? — Desperately Seeking Closure

written, and then distract yourself until they go away — like by reciting the ABCs backward or by pondering the mysteries of human existence, such as vajazzling (gluing Swarovski crystals to one’s labia and thereabouts). No, ladies, your vagina will not be more fun if it’s wearing earrings.

Mommy Dreariest

Freak breakups — unexpected, inexplicable endings to relationships — are really tough because our mind doesn’t do well with unfinished business. It ends up bugging us to get “closure” — and by “bugging,” I mean like some maniacal game show host in hell, shouting at us for all eternity, “Answer the question! Answer the question!”

: Science has yet to figure out a number of life’s mysteries -- questions like: “What came before the big bang?” “Why is there more matter than antimatter?” and “If we’re such an advanced civilization, what’s with short-sleeved leather jackets?”

This psychological spin cycle we go into is called “the Zeigarnik effect,” after Russian psychologist and psychiatrist Bluma Zeigarnik. In the 1920s, Zeigarnik observed that waiters at a busy Vienna restaurant were pretty remarkable at remembering food orders they had taken but had yet to deliver. However, once they’d brought the food to the patrons, they had little memory of what the orders were. Zeigarnik’s research (and subsequent modern research) suggests that the mind remains in a “state of tension” until we complete whatever we’ve left incomplete -- finishing the task we’ve started or finally answering some nagging question. This might seem like bad news for you, considering the mystery you’ve got on your hands. However, you can make use of psychologist Daniel Kahneman’s research. He explains that our brains are “expensive” to run; basically, it takes a ton of energy to keep the lights on up there. So our mind is programmed to take mental shortcuts whenever it can — believing stuff that has even a veneer of plausibility. As for how this plays out, essentially, your mind assumes that you’re smart -- that you don’t believe things for no reason. The upshot of this for you is that you can probably just decide on a story — your best guess for why your now-ex-boyfriend bolted — and write yourself an ending that gets you off the mental hamster wheel. Should any of those old intrusive thoughts drop by for a visit, review the ending you’ve

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: I’m a woman in my early 40s, married for 12 years. I gave up my career as a dancer to be a mom. I can afford not to work, as my husband makes great money. However, my kids are now 12 and 13 and don’t need me like they did when they were little. I feel as if I don’t have any purpose in my life, and it’s getting me down. I can’t go back to dancing now. What do I do? — At Loose Ends

: Sure, your kids still need you, but mainly to drive them places and then (ideally) be kidnapped by Mexican drug cartel members, only to be miraculously released just when they need a ride home. In fact, in these modern times, it can feel like much of your job as a mother could be done by a stern-voiced Uber driver. This is a problem. As social psychologist Todd Kashdan explains, “Years of research on the psychology of well-being have demonstrated that often human beings are happiest when they are engaged in” activities that bring meaning to their lives. As I explain in “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck,” living meaningfully means being bigger than just yourself. It means making a difference — making the world a better place because you were here. You do that by, for example, easing people’s suffering -- and you don’t have to be a hospice nurse to do that. You can do as my wonderfully cranky Venice neighbor @MrsAbbotKinney does as an adult literacy volunteer — teach people how to read. I always get a little misty-eyed when I see her tweets about taking one of the people she’s tutored to apply for their first library card. Because doing kind acts for others appears to boost general life satisfaction, doing volunteer work should lead you to feel more fulfilled. This is especially important in a world where daily hardships involve things like struggling to remember your new PIN to get milk delivered from the online supermarket — as opposed to trekking through a snowstorm to the freezingcold barn so you can get friendly with the down-there on a bitchy cow.

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JAN 15- JAN 21

BY ROB BREZSNY

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bubble gum is more elastic

and less sticky than regular chewing gum. That’s why you can blow bubbles with it. A Capricorn accountant named Walter Diemer invented it in 1928 while working for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company. At the time he finally perfected the recipe, the only food dye he had on hand was pink. His early batches were all that color, and a tradition was born. That’s why even today, most bubble gum is pink. I suspect a similar theme may unfold soon in your life. The conditions present at the beginning of a new project may deeply imprint the future evolution of the project. So try to make sure those are conditions you like!

PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gilbert Stuart

painted the most famous portrait of America’s first president, George Washington. It’s the image on the U.S. one-dollar bill. And yet Stuart never finished the masterpiece. Begun in 1796, it was still a work-in-progress when Stuart died in 1828. Leonardo da Vinci had a similar type of success. His incomplete painting The Virgin and Child with St. Anne hangs in the Louvre in Paris, and his unfinished The Adoration of the Magi has been in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery since 1671. I propose that Stuart and da Vinci serve as your role models in the coming weeks. Maybe it’s not merely OK if a certain project of yours remains unfinished; maybe that’s actually the preferred outcome.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many American

women did not have the right to vote until August 18, 1920. On that day, the Tennessee General Assembly became the 36th state legislature to approve the Nineteenth Amendment, thus sealing the legal requirements to change the U.S. Constitution and ensure women’s suffrage. The ballot in Tennessee was close. At the last minute, 24-year-old legislator Harry T. Burns changed his mind from no to yes, thanks to a letter from his mother, who asked him to “be a good boy” and vote in favor. I suspect that in the coming weeks, Aries, you will be in a pivotal position not unlike Burns’. Your decision could affect more people than you know. Be a good boy or good girl.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): ): In the coming

weeks, Destiny will be calling you and calling you and calling you, inviting you to answer its summons. If you do indeed answer, it will provide you with clear instructions about what you will need to do expedite your ass in the direction of the future. If on the other hand you refuse to listen to Destiny’s call, or hear it and refuse to respond, then Destiny will take a different tack. It won’t provide any instructions, but will simply yank your ass in the direction of the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Looks like the

Season of a Thousand and One Emotions hasn’t drained and frazzled you. Yes, there may be a pool of tears next to your bed. Your altar might be filled with heaps of ashes, marking your burnt offerings. But you have somehow managed to extract a host of useful lessons from your tests and trials. You have surprised yourself with the resilience and resourcefulness you’ve been able to summon. And so the energy you’ve gained through these gritty triumphs is well worth the price you’ve had to pay.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Every relationship

is unique. The way you connect with another person -- whether it’s through friendship, romance, family, or collaborative projects -should be free to find the distinctive identity that best suits its special chemistry. Therefore, it’s a mistake to compare any of your alliances to some supposedly perfect ideal. Luckily, you’re in an astrological period when you have extra savvy about cultivating unique models of togetherness. So I recommend that you devote the coming weeks to deepening and refining your most important bonds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During recent weeks,

your main tasks have centered around themes often associated with strain and struggle: repair, workaround, reassessment, jury-rigging, adjustment, compromise. Amazingly, Leo, you have kept your suffering to a minimum as you have smartly done your hard work. In some cases you have even thrived. Congratulations on being so industrious and steadfast! Beginning soon, you will glide into a smoother stage of your cycle. Be alert for the inviting signs. Don’t assume you’ve got to keep grunting and grinding.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) created four versions of his iconic artwork The Scream. Each depicts a person who seems terribly upset, holding his head in his hands and opening his mouth wide as if unleashing a loud shriek. In 2012, one of these images of despair was sold for almost $120 million. The money went to the son of a man who had been Munch’s friend and patron. Can you think of a way that you and yours might also be able to extract value or get benefits from a negative emotion or a difficult experience? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do just that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I think I like

my brain best in a bar fight with my heart,” says poet Clementine von Radics. While I appreciate that perspective, I advise you to do the opposite in the coming weeks. This will be a phase of your astrological cycle when you should definitely support your heart over your brain in bar fights, wrestling matches, shadow boxing contests, tugs of war, battles of wits, and messy arguments. Here’s one of the most important reasons why I say this: Your brain would be inclined to keep the conflict going until one party or the other suffers ignominious defeat, whereas your heart is much more likely to work toward a win-win conclusion.

ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When he was

24 years old, Scorpio-born Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a novice monk with little money who had just learned to read and write. He had spent years as a wandering beggar. By the time he was 40 years old, he was the emperor of China and founder of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled for 276 years. What happened in between? That’s a long story. Zhu’s adventurousness was a key asset, and so was his ability as an audacious and crafty tactician. His masterful devotion to detailed practical matters was also indispensable. If you are ever in your life going to begin an ascent even remotely comparable to Zhu’s, Scorpio, it will be in the coming ten months. Being brave and enterprising won’t be enough. You must be disciplined and dogged, as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1892,

the influential Atlantic Monthly magazine criticized Sagittarian poet Emily Dickinson, saying she “possessed an extremely unconventional and grotesque fancy.” It dismissed her poetry as incoherent, and declared that an “eccentric, dreamy, half-educated recluse” like her “cannot with impunity set at defiance the laws of gravitation and grammar.” This dire diss turned out to be laughably wrong. Dickinson is now regarded as one of the most original American poets. I offer this story up as a pep talk for you, Sagittarius. In the coming months, I suspect you’ll be reinventing yourself. You’ll be researching new approaches to living your life. In the course of these experiments, others may see you as being in the grip of unconventional or grotesque fantasy. They may consider you dreamy and eccentric. I hope you won’t allow their misunderstandings to interfere with your playful yet serious work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “When one

door closes, another opens,” said inventor Alexander Graham Bell. “But we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened.” Heed his advice, Aquarius. Take the time you need to mourn the lost opportunity. But don’t take MORE than the time you need. The replacement or alternative to what’s gone will show up sooner than you think.

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