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already hectic location. What has happened to Bardon’s, while undoubtedly legal, is symbolic of some development taking place in Traverse City. I have the answer to my question, “What is going in there?” The answer: “An unfortunate choice.”
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The Real Losers The mid-term elections are over, and after both political parties claim some sort of victory, they’ll begin their post-election review. They will see what worked and what didn’t. The party of fear and loathing succeeded with their message about “angry mobs” — those coming for our guns; brown people “invading” to take our jobs, infect our country and defile our womenfolk; “socialists” taxing us into oblivion and establishing death panels. It appears to have worked ... again. The party of hoping for change thought that inclusion for all, healthcare for all, and a clean environment for all would carry the day. Dark money and dark ads convinced most of our local electorate otherwise. Once, in a period of deep turmoil in our nation and the world, we had a president who cared about the common good. Reforms enacted at that time continue to benefit us all today. Every man, woman, and child — regardless of race or religion — was assured a modicum of security, a “social” security. This and other safeguards we presently take for granted may soon disappear forever. This president also told the truth and believed in a more perfect Union. He ascribed to principles that “establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, promote the general Welfare.’ My, how the times and the presidency have changed. Like a windblown flag that continues to tatter, our national political landscape continues to shift. We would all do well to remember that none of us live forever. Whatever short-term gain that benefits either political party, special interest group, or any specific individual does a grave injustice to our children and grandchildren. For their future, they are counting on us to solve these ruptures today. John Hunter, Traverse City Ugly Corner Over the past few months I have noticed extensive construction east of the intersection of Front St. and Garfield Rd. There were no visible signs to answer the question, “I wonder what’s going in there?” Recently, I was stunned to see a formidable brick wall looming over a Traverse City landmark, Bardon’s Wonder Freeze. The wall creates a menacing visual impression – Traverse City’s version of the Berlin Wall. A reliable source told me a national pharmacy chain is relocating a branch there. In addition, a national coffee shop is planned for that site. These two businesses have the potential of adding more congestion to an
Mary Frixen, Empire Embrace the Electoral College In response to Richard E. Maatman’s letter in your Nov. 12th issue: Basically his candidate did not win, so there must be something wrong with the system. The Framers had it correct! We need representation for all of the citizens. Trump won 30 states compared to Clinton’s 20. Trump won 2,626 counties nationwide, as compared to Clinton’s 487! With your reasoning, the candidates would only have to appeal to, and campaign in, 10 states or fewer to win. They could make promises and favors that only affect those 10 states. I, like many, do not want only the East Coast and West Coast deciding how our country’s future is decided. Doing away with the Electoral College and living in Michigan will give you less of a voice than what you think you have now. Greg Keller, Traverse City Boxers in a Bunch Regarding William Ryan’s letter about the [Woman2WomanTC] article [“Growing Political Leadership, One Woman at a Time,” Oct. 29 issue], I’d like to issue a response on behalf of all of Sondra ShawHardy’s granddaughters. Here it is: Traverse City man William Ryan, who has clearly made no attempt to educate himself on women’s issues, appears shocked when the general ideology in W2W doesn’t perfectly align with his own imperialistic, patriarchal beliefs in the “conservative values this country was built on.” Ryan seems to think there can be no other explanation to W2W’s political ideologies other than brainwashing. In fact, he claims the grandmother in charge is steering this liberal brainwashing machine! How else could they express even mild distaste for Mike Pence, a man who famously refuses to even dine [alone] with women? This absurd logic is offensive as it assumes that young women can’t think for themselves. Unfortunately, a lifetime of hegemonic privilege seems to have rendered Ryan utterly unable to relate to anyone who isn’t a white man. I guess we won’t be seeing William at W2W meetings anytime soon. Noah Shaw, San Francisco Male Ignorance As chair of Woman2WomanTC, I am writing in response to William Ryan’s letter in the Nov. 11 issue of Northern Express. In it, he incorrectly quotes me as saying “only moderate Republicans whose beliefs mirror (mine) are welcome.” As an opinion columnist myself, I honor his opinion and respect his criticism of Woman2WomanTC. But facts matter, and by ascribing a direct quote from me that never happened, and by using terms and phrases like “brainwashing” and “manipulating and keeping women ignorant,” he is perpetuating further division and the very hatred he claims to reject. I stand by my quote, “We definitely aim to be nonpartisan, but that being said, unless you’re a moderate Republican, a lot of your values may not line up with our more progressive agenda.” We have always been transparent about the issues we promote, and we welcome any woman who cares about them, too.
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top ten Wanted: New Blood for the Bay Theatre It’s curtains for the historic Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay, at one time northern Michigan’s premiere venue for independent and foreign films. The theater will close, though its owners hope to find some means for the show to go on. The Bahle family bought the movie theater in 1976, and although they’ve run it since then as a for-profit enterprise, Erik Bahle told Northern Express in 2017 that its always been a flatline labor of love. Bahle had tried to tweak a few things to make it more profitable— he revamped the concession stand, adding beer, hard cider, and other Michigan-sourced fare — but the family just announced on the theater’s website that they plan to close. “Now the time has come to pass it on,” the announcement read. “We hope to find new enthusiasm and energy to keep this wonderful asset alive in our community. To that end there will be a community forum at the Bay Dec. 11 at 6pm to hear from you.”
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Gourmet espresso beverages in little ol’ Prudenville, Michigan? You bet — say hello to the brand new Javacology: The Study of Coffee, newly opened this fall in the area between Houghton and Higgins lakes. Owned and operated by Emily Barber, Lance Burgard, and co-founder Megan Spurgeon, the cute, rustic-hip cafe can be found on the main drag of downtown Prudenville, welcoming customers in to enjoy hand-crafted espresso-based drinks, smoothies, teas, bubble teas, sweet treats and pastries, plus live music performances and painting/crafting events. They call themselves an “inspiration lab” for all things coffee, with a staff dedicated to continued specialty-coffee education. Worth a study sesh: the shop’s rich and robust cortado, made of equal parts house espresso and steamed milk (pictured), nicely paired with their black cherry macarons. Bonus: If you don’t feel like braving the cold, order up, easy style, at Javacology’s drive-through coffee window. Find it: 371 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Prudenville. (989)-302-8070, www.javacology.com.
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tc turkey trot Support local charities and work up an appetite at the 11th Annual Up North Media TC Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving at 9am, starting at St. Francis High School. Featuring 5K and 5 mile options. Cost: $20-$40. tcturkeytrot.com. Other northern MI turkey trots are available, including the 14th Annual Turkey Vulture Trot 5K Run/Walk at Crystal Mountain. See the Dates section for info.
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It’s not every day you get a new film from an alltime great director. And it’s something else entirely to get a new film from a legendary director who has been dead for over 30 years. But that’s the case with Orson Welles’ The Other Side of the Wind, a film that, whether you’re a cinéaste or have maybe only heard of Citizen Kane, is a precious cinematic miracle that must be acknowledged. An autobiographically infused (but not a self-portrait), experimental-ish mock doc about a film director (played by another great director, John Huston) celebrating his 70th birthday and trying to make his big comeback, this meta work was intended as Welles’ own career resurgence. But then life — and an epic story of feuding, financial troubles, and legal travails — got in the way, and it remained unfinished until only just recently. Archivists and technicians worked meticulously from notes (taking many trips to the Welles archive at U-M no doubt) and a work print to bring Welles’ vision together, and the remarkable result feels pretty darn close to fully realized. If you want more details, Netflix’s behind-the-scenes doc, They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead, is pretty nifty too. Streaming on Netflix.
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Anglers Prevail in Fight Over Hatcher
After years of wrangling, the Anglers of the Au Sable prevailed in their battle to close a commercial fish farm on the beloved trout stream. The nonprofit announced, “It’s official: the Grayling Fish Farm is no more. Harrietta Hills, the company operating the Grayling Fish Farm, has agreed to end its lease, to cease all operations at the Grayling Fish Hatchery by December 31, and to never again operate any fish farming operation in the Au Sable watershed.” Anglers said they settled the case for $160,000, “far less than further court fighting would have cost us.” The group was concerned that the commercial fish farm would generate thousands of pounds of fish waste, produce algae blooms and decrease dissolved oxygen levels, threatening native fish habitat. The case was profiled in “Fish Farm Flap Makes a Stink in Grayling” in our May 13, 2016, edition.
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stuff we love The Giving Spirit of author Bill O. Smith Local author Bill O. Smith’s latest book, “Chickedeeland,” recently became the bestselling fiction book at Horizon Books. That thrills us not only because the delightful children’s story —stunningly illustrated by local artist Charlie Murphy — deserves to be in the hands of all northern tots but also because Smith gives 100 percent of its profits to regional and national nonprofits who, as he says, “love our parks and planet.” He did the same with the first two books in his chickadee “twilogy” (“Chickadees at Night” and “The Chickadee Spirit”), and he’s doing it again with a Christmas book called “Four A.M. December 25.” All of its profits are pledged to four nonprofits supporting military kids and vets. So far, he says, “Our local VFW has already received over $2,700, and I have already given $1,000 … to local environmental groups.” Put one — or all four — under the tree for an Up North kid you love, and you’ll be giving a gift that gives twice. Order online at www.billosmith.com, or find your local Horizon Books store at www.horizonbooks.com.
Scottish-American television host, comedian, author, and actor Craig Ferguson will be onstage at Little River Casino Nov. 23. His comic takes on everyday life form the basis of his Hobo Fabulous Tour. “What the world needs now more than ever is an aging unhinged vagrant traveling from place to place, ranting nonsense into a microphone,” Ferguson told BroadwayWorld.com. Ferguson initially became familiar to American audiences as Nigel Wick, the manager of the department store where Drew Carey and other cast members worked on The Drew Carey Show. He later followed Craig Kilborn as the host of the The Late Late Show, airing after The Late Show with David Letterman. He’s been nominated for both Emmy and Grammy Awards, and won the 2009 Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for his interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Since leaving The Late Late Show and putting to bed such sidekicks as Geoff the Robot Skeleton, Secretariat, and puppets Sid, Wavy Rancheros, and Tiny Drew Carey, Ferguson went on to host game shows Celebrity Name Game and Join or Die with Craig Ferguson. He’s also written two books; hosted an online show with his wife, Megan; and done voice-overs for several animated movies. Tickets: $50, www.lrcr.com.
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Locally, there were no big surprises. Republicans we expected to win, did. Traverse City reiterated their opposition to tall buildings downtown; perhaps the City Commission will eventually take notice. Democrat Betsy Coffia out-campaigned incumbent Republican Dan Lathrop in a Grand Traverse County Commission race. Incumbent Commissioner Tom Mair, who stayed true to his Green Party affiliation, garnered only 15 percent of the vote and will be replaced by Democrat Bryce Hundley. Statewide, Democrats recaptured the top three constitutional offices. Gretchen Whitmer rather easily defeated Bill Schuette, while Jocelyn Benson was elected secretary of state and Dana Nessel attorney general.
All Arizonans can vote by mail. By law, those sealed ballots are kept in a secure location in their county until election day. There are about 1.5 million such ballots. Each of those envelopes has to be handchecked to verify the signature reasonably matches the sample on file. Then the envelopes are opened, unfolded, and manually run through the tabulation machines. It is remarkably labor intensive. The delays we saw are the norm — there’s nothing nefarious about it. Elsewhere nationally, Democrats gained seats in 62 of 99 state legislatures, gained seven governors but lost one, lost U.S. Senate seats, and took control of the U.S. House, the very definition of a split decision. What a split Congress could mean is that the parties will get together, work on is-
What a split Congress could mean is that the parties will get together, work on issues important to both, and exercise their constitutional authority to legislate. They aren’t required to take instructions from the president.
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The legislature, however, is still controlled by Republicans, so much of Whitmer’s campaign platform — more money for schools, roads, healthcare, etc. — is likely to face intractable opposition. The one exception could be roads; virtually all candidates promised some kind of fix for the roads, so maybe everyone can agree on that. Though Debbie Stabenow’s smallish winning margin was a mild surprise, her victory was not. But we lacked context in that race absent some homework. And context is important. Two U.S. Senate races are instructive. In Montana, a state Donald Trump carried by slightly more than 20 points, Democrat John Tester was re-elected despite an avalanche of attack ads against him. The pundits were surprised he survived, but they shouldn’t have been. Tester is a fifth-generation Montana rancher/ farmer. His opponent, Matt Rosendale, was a transplant from Maryland. The race did not turn on support or opposition from President Trump or any particular ideology, but on local guy vs. outsider. In Missouri, incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill was drubbed by Republican Josh Hawley. But McCaskill was gifted the seat last election by an opponent who could not get his foot out of his mouth. There was no reason to believe she could be so lucky again. Anyone surprised by the result was simply not paying attention.
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sues important to both, and exercise their constitutional authority to legislate. They aren’t required to take instructions from the president. What it likely means is House Democrats will spend lots of time investigating the president, the Senate will have little trouble confirming Trump nominations for the federal judiciary and administration positions, and both Houses will blame the other for inevitable legislative gridlock. There were some trends that help explain some results. Demographic changes in California, Texas, and Arizona have allowed Democrats to make inroads. They’ve taken one and possibly two seats in formerly bright red Orange County, the birthplace of the Reagan Revolution, plus picked up a Senate seat in red Arizona and did better than expected in Texas. And Republicans appear to have completely lost college-educated suburban women voters. Exit polling indicated it’s directly related to Trump’s negative rhetoric. It cost the GOP seats in Florida, New York, Minnesota, California, and even outside Oklahoma City.
Then there are the accusations of corruption, voter fraud, and other Trumpian whims of conspiracy. Arizona is the best example of how silly are the accusations.
Finally, the biggest change of all might have come in Florida. There, citizens decided to restore voting rights to 1.7 million convicted felons (except murderers and most sex criminals). If those 1.7 million register and vote, they would represent 19 percent of the electorate, more than enough to swing Florida’s always close races. We’ll now see which party has the more effective voter registration operation.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema defeated Republican Martha McSally in the race for U.S. Senate there. As the vote tabulation dragged on, the charges, none with any evidence, came flying. Some context would have helped because counting ballots in Arizona always takes forever.
Split governments can work — if legislators and members of Congress just do their jobs and pick up the seldom-used tools of cooperation and compromise. Even with the 2020 presidential election looming, there is brief window of opportunity here for some progress. We should insist they take it.
Crime & Rescue ARMED SMOKER ARRESTED A man who was asked to leave the Houghton Lake state police post because he was smoking a cigarette later assaulted a sergeant and was arrested. The man entered the post at 10:30am Nov. 13, and when he became agitated upon being asked to leave, a sergeant agreed to meet with the man outside, police said. Once outside, the man poked and pushed the sergeant, leading to his arrest. The 57-year-old Merritt man was found to be in possession of two loaded handguns, which he didn’t have a permit to carry, police said. During his arrest, police said the man continued to make threats against post staff and political figures. He was taken to jail and was to be evaluated by Community Mental Health. Police said they would request charges of assault of a police officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and felony firearm. TEENS HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING BASH Two teenagers were hospitalized following an underage drinking party. Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 10pm Nov. 10 to a residence on East Alpers Road in Leland Township. As they arrived, the deputies noted that several minors fled the home and ran into nearby orchards. Deputies eventually located everyone, and responders determined that two minors required treatment at Munson Medical Center. The adults who were in charge of the home, a 35-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, are expected to be charged with hosting an underage drinking party. Eight youths, ages 15 to 20, from Buckley, Thompsonville, Mesick and Interlochen, were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol. MAN WANTED FOR HOME INVASION Police are looking for a man who burst into a woman’s home with a firearm and stole some of her things. Cadillac Police were called at 3:11pm Nov. 8 to investigate a home invasion on the 300 block of E. Nelson Street. A woman said she was home alone when a man she didn’t know entered her residence and pointed a gun at her. The man took some of the woman’s property, threatened her, and left. Police are looking for the home invader, a man in his 50s, with yellowish skin and wrinkled hands, wearing a black Carhartt-style jacket and a dark hoodie. The man’s face was covered with a dark bandanna. Anyone with information should call (231) 775-3491. POLICE: TEEN ACCOSTED THROUGH APP A Lansing man is accused of attempting to lure a 14-year-old Bingham Township girl over the Internet. The 21-year-old faces two felony charges of using a computer to accost a child for immoral purposes following a Leelanau County Sheriff’s investigation.
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Tyler Joseph Kandler is accused of using the Snapchat app on his cell phone to talk to the girl in September and to pursue a sexual relationship. The girl’s mother caught on and called police. WOMAN SAVED FROM BURNING CAR When icy roads slowed police officers who were responding to a car crash, a bystander used a crowbar to break into a vehicle that had caught on fire, saving the life of the woman inside the car. State police were called at 9:20am Nov. 10 to a car crash on US-127 at the Roscommon/Clare county line. The crash caused a female driver to be trapped in the car, which subsequently caught fire. A 51-year-old Riverdale man stopped to help, and he managed to free the 24-year-old St. Louis woman from her burning vehicle. State police said they believe that, had the bystander not acted so quickly, the woman would not have survived. The woman instead was taken to a hospital by ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. A state police press release warned drivers to remember to slow down and to leave more stopping distance in winter weather.
EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT A Manton woman told investigators that when she used a company credit card for personal purchases and no one objected, she thought everything was OK. Nikki Cassandra Bartram faces charges of embezzlement between $1,000 and $20,000 after Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies determined she siphoned $12,000 while she worked as an account manager at Stone House Bread in Blair Township earlier this year. Bartram was charged Nov. 8. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. The company’s owner became suspicious and called police after an audit revealed missing money and indicated that Bartram had used the company credit card, paid herself extra salary, and took extra vacation, according to the charges.
MAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE State police who were called to a residence in Cadillac to investigate a choking incident arrested a 49-year-old Grand Rapids man who has a history of domestic violence. Police were called to the Haring Township residence Nov. 7 after someone called 911 to report that a woman was being choked; troopers responded and determined that the man had been drinking, got into an argument with his girlfriend, a 45-year-old Lake City woman, and became violent. The woman was not seriously injured; the suspect was arrested and charged with thirdoffense domestic violence, a felony that carries up to five years in prison.
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A FAMILY REUNION GONE VERY BADLY opinion bY Mary Keyes Rogers When it came to my attention that my deadline for this column would coincide with the midterm elections, I figured my rage or joy would fuel my words. Hardly.
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Election day came, and then it went. Meh. Some wins, some losses. I am happy to see the U.S. House go blue, but I see more wave in Grand Traverse Bay than what went through Washington, D.C. this last week. I’m not feeling too inspired, folks. If anything, I sense a dull sadness with my fellow Americans who looked to the elections as an opportunity for a clear and dramatic course correction. It has never been an issue of strictly blue vs. red for me. I am more likely to vote democratic, but when a Republican has been seated in the White House, I have never doubted their love of country or their sincere desire to better the lives of all Americans and keep us all safe from harm. I mean, both Bushes were good men — thoughtful people.
me that I admit to not seeing them as real human people. I’m not calling them lesser people; I simply feel no common link to them — at all. I cannot fathom how they and I are all Americans. Imagine you are attending a very large family reunion with hundreds of your extended family at a park. These are your people, your blood, your tribe. Suddenly it takes you by surprise to realize that you don’t know half of the “family.” You knew everybody at the last reunion just a few years ago — what the hell happened? These unfamiliar people are loud and rude, and they like to chant illogical nonsense at non-family members who are in the park. You feel nervous, unsettled, as though it is maybe you who does not belong here. You want to leave. Rather than raise your voice to say “Hey, this is my family,” you go home with your immediate family and draw the curtains. You fear that the “happy we’re all together” feeling could be gone forever.
I thought we shared American values of decency. I honestly do not care how the economy is doing if we have become this new version of America. The current president of the United States of America is a dangerously ill-informed, emotionally unstable, and divisive moron. Even his supporters don’t mind that language. They report knowing that he is seen as a moron, an oaf, a boob, and a loudmouth, sophomoric jerk. They seem to like him just that way. I don’t understand why, and I never will. He gets two more years. To the extent that they are able, the Senate and the courts will grease his way toward what I see as a nasty nationalist world, one where the end justifies the means, and common decency is seen as a quaint and old-fashioned manner of politics. Where the House might create a speed bump, he will rule by executive order. We will suffer; the world will suffer. I pray that his dramatic fear-mongering won’t get us all killed. I am exhausted to my bones from living in this state of honest and pure disbelief that: 1) our country elected this guy; and, 2) my fellow Americans like what they’re seeing. When I see Trump spewing his barely veiled vile beliefs and outrageous inaccuracies at one of his MAGA rallies, I can feel my blood pressure rise. Yet interestingly, when the camera lens pans across the crowd of thousands cheering for him, I don’t feel mad or incensed at those people. If this recent election was, in fact, a referendum on the Trump presidency, then it seems reasonable to assume that the cheering heads at these rallies are closer to representing the spirit of America than I. I don’t hate people who support Trump. They so completely and utterly mystify
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Instead of angry, the MAGA crowd makes me feel inconsolably sad, as if I have become completely disassociated from my fellow Americans. For in those moments, I am no longer an American. They are the Americans, and I feel as though I have been reduced to a nostalgic and irrelevant voice. I’m too depressed to compile the list the examples of this administration’s assault on our reputation across the world, or to cite the president’s words and deeds that would bring punishment to a child. Just read his Twitter feed if you need examples: “She’s lying,” “the enemy of the people,” “falling in love with Kim Jong Un,” “caravans of murderous gangs,” etc. — take your pick. I thought we shared American values of decency. I honestly do not care how the economy is doing if we have become this new version of America. My spirit is momentarily crushed. I hope to see the day when I can look back on this strange and bizarre time in our country’s history as an anomaly and not refer to it as the time “When it all started to go so very wrong”. Until the 2020 campaigns begin, I will remain behind the drawn curtains, chilling out and watching Netflix with Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, and Lady Justice. And maybe Mother Nature will stop by to cry with us as I hold on to my Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg action figure. Mary Keyes Rogers is a freelance writer, independent podcaster and public speaker. Her career includes working with local, state and federal government agencies on matters of entrepreneurship and economic equality for women. mary@experience50.com
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THE WHITE SHOAL BECKONS Two regular guys purchased one of the most iconic — and isolated — lighthouses on Lake Michigan. Now work is underway to restore this treasure and open it to the public as an all-inclusive inn.
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By Patrick Sullivan There was something in Brent Tompkins’ landlocked childhood that instilled in him a love of lighthouses. When the 44-year-old remodeler learned of a chance to buy not just a lighthouse, but perhaps the most iconic lighthouse on the Great Lakes, Tompkins jumped at the opportunity. Through a government auction, he and a friend purchased the White Shoal Lighthouse in the middle of northern Lake Michigan for $110,009. That might sound like a bargain for an 11-story, five-bedroom, 5,000-square foot tower with 360-degree views of Lake Michigan — or it sounds insane. Terry Pepper, director emeritus of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, said his nonprofit looked into buying White Shoal when the federal government first proposed offloading it in 2012. They passed. “Our board just said, ‘We just can’t take on that responsibility,” Pepper said, noting that they estimated renovation would cost $3 million. “God love Brent and the other gentlemen that bought that lighthouse with their own money. Thank God they stepped up. If I were in better physical shape, I would be helping them.” AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Tompkins and his partner, Mike Lynch, formed the nonprofit White Shoal Light Historical Preservation Society and plan to restore the light, make it suitable for habitation, and open it as a bed and breakfast. They hope to accomplish that in five years. The pair aren’t the first to try to open offshore lighthouses to the public. One is already open: The DeTour Reef Light in Lake Huron is accessible for day tours from DeTour Village in the Upper Peninsula, and there are several other projects in the works, like the restoration of the North Manitou Shoal Light, seven miles from Leland, where a nonprofit group plans to offer tours beginning in 2021. But what Tompkins and Lynch have in mind is even more radical — they envision opening White Shoal as an all-inclusive inn where guests could stay for a few days
or a week. They’d serve meals, operate a bar in the lantern, and offer excursions like snorkeling on shipwrecks or daytrips to Beaver Island. Tompkins said White Shoal could accommodate 15 overnight guests at a time, two staff members, and still have room for tour groups. Twenty people can fit into the parapet, he said. Tompkins, who grew up in Merrill, in the center of the state, and today lives in Traverse City, knows that the isolation and confinement of staying in an off-shore lighthouse isn’t for everyone. This summer, his group embarked on its first season of renovations (Tompkins won the auction to purchase the property in 2016; the sale closed earlier this year). Tompkins spent 10 nights at the light, five at a time. The first stretch he spent alone, the first person to stay overnight at White Shoal since it was automated in the 1970s. White Shoal is undoubtedly a strange place to be, he said. “The first time, I was alone the first five nights, and that was a little bit uneasy, as far as not knowing what to expect,” he said. “I did hear a lot of weird things, but I was so full of adrenaline, it didn’t matter.” If the nonprofit can succeed at turning White Shoal into an all-inclusive resort, guests will have plenty of diversions to keep them occupied. Tompkins wants to establish a 1950s vibe and keep modern technology out of sight. He envisions guests in the common room watching movies screened from a projector or listening to music from a record player. “There will be modern tech out there, but it’s not going to be visible,” he said. “It’s going to be like you’re stepping back in time.” “IT DEFINITELY IS INSANE” Tompkins understands that people question the soundness of his endeavor. “It definitely is insane,” he said. “There’s no doubt.” Tompkins notes, however, the progress that he and the other volunteers have made in their first season working on the light. They’ve installed a fully functional plumbing system that includes a flushing toilet and hot and cold running water. They’ve begun repairs on one of the site’s cranes so that by next spring,
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it should be able to lift boats out of the lake, enabling crews to stay at the lighthouse with a boat through rough weather. While the inn is still years away, Tompkins said they plan to begin hosting guests — qualified, paying volunteers who have skills needed to complete projects at the light — as early as next summer. The “paying volunteer” model is one that keeps nonprofit lighthouse groups going throughout the Great Lakes. Ross Richardson, a shipwreck hunter from Lake Ann and a White Shoal nonprofit board member, said Tomkins’ construction expertise (he works as a remodeling contractor) makes him perfect for White Shoal. “He’s the right guy for the job,” Richardson said. “If there’s somebody that can figure out how to put it together within a reasonable budget, that’s the guy.” Richardson got interested in the project through his interests in shipwrecks — shipwrecks and lighthouses, after all, are simply different parts of the same story. White Shoal sits at the top of Lake Michigan, about halfway between Hog Island and the Mackinac Straits. It sits on a dangerous shoal that’s long been a hazard to boats making their way to or from Lake Huron. Richardson said he believes he’s already made a new discovery on the edge of the shoal not far from the light. He believes he’s found the schooner W.S. Lyons, last seen in 1871. “I just love the idea that there’s things out there from the 1800s that can be discovered,” Richardson said. He said he also plans to dive around the lighthouse. During the decades the lighthouse was manned, he said, anything unwanted would have been thrown overboard, potentially making the bottomlands in the vicinity an archeological treasure trove. Richardson said he believes that the White Shoal will one day make an incredible and unique destination resort, albeit one that’s not going to be for everyone. “The views are incredible — it’s in an amazing location,” he said. “But you better be comfortable with yourself when you’re out there. It’s kind of like when you go to an island, and you have a strange feeling, being surrounded by water.”
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LIGHTHOUSES FOR SALE Pepper’s group, the GLLKA, has taken care of the lighthouse on St. Helena Island, on Lake Michigan, not far from White Shoal, since 1985. Early on, the nonprofit leased the lighthouse from the government. In the 1990s, when the federal government was considering how to divest itself from lighthouse ownership, Pepper said he heard from someone at the National Forest Service that the agency was considering taking over the lighthouse. By then, GLLKA had already invested nearly a million dollars in the restoration. That struck Pepper and other board members as unfair; they lobbied for nonprofits to become eligible to take over ownership and care of lighthouses. That helped shape how the nation’s lighthouses would be sold off and eventually enabled private citizens to take over lighthouses like White Shoal and North Manitou. The lighthouse sales do come with some
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caveats, however. Owners must keep the lights on and allow the U.S. Coast Guard to inspect them. “All they care about is the light on top and keeping it operating — and the fog signal, if there is a fog signal,” Pepper said. According to a press release from the General Services Administration, as of July 2018, 137 lighthouses had been sold or transferred out of federal ownership, with 79 transferred at no cost to preservationists and 58 sold by auction to the public. Pepper supports the program to sell lighthouses to private organizations and people because he sees it as a means to get them in the care of those who are passionate about preserving them. “I think it’s absolutely fantastic,” Pepper said. “These people that take over these lighthouses, they have done something that is very big. They have made a huge commitment, and they have to live by it, and God bless them for doing it.” “A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON” For a lighthouse nonprofit to survive, it has to be able to raise enough money to maintain the lighthouse, and in order to do that, it must be able to interest volunteers and paying guests to visit. Pepper said he doesn’t believe that will be a problem at White Shoal or North Manitou; each offers something different from what GLLKA offers on St. Helena Island. While St. Helena offers the remoteness of the crib lighthouses, being that it is on an otherwise uninhabited island, it also offers a more traditional experience with plenty of land for guests to stretch their legs and explore. It isn’t a lonely tower perched atop a concrete bunker, jutting out of the unforgiving waters of Lake Michigan. Pepper understands the appeal of both kinds of lighthouses because he’s got lighthouses in his blood. He remembers the day when he fell for them. Around 1989, while he and his then-wife lived in Indiana, they took a detour on a northern Michigan vacation and toured a lighthouse. Pepper said he thinks it was in Grand Haven. Lighthouses became an obsession. He loved to photograph them. He devoured their histories. He travelled to museums and archives to research them. He eventually travelled to every lighthouse on the Great Lakes. In 1991, he launched a website (www. terrypepper.com) that catalogs each of those lighthouses. Eventually, his obsession led to the position he was offered with the lighthouse association, a position that he said constituted a dream job after a career in manufacturing. For a decade, until a couple years ago, Pepper was the GLLKA’s executive director; during those years, he led lighthouse tours from a Shepler’s ferry boat. Back in the days when the lighthouses were manned, Pepper said, usually by a team of four keepers working three-week shifts, each taking a week off at a time, that isolation in a compact place could lead to problems. Not everyone was cracked up for the life, and some people cracked in the face of it. “There were numerous cases of keepers having to file complaints against some of their assistants,” Pepper said. “It’s just like everything — the government hired
these keepers; every once in a while, they would make a mistake, and they would find somebody who is not well suited.” Pepper could not think of an instance where the isolation caused one keeper to murder another, but he’s read plenty of accounts of disputes and fights and other problems. The problem was that a good lighthouse keeper had to be simultaneously antisocial, comfortable with isolation, and also able to get along with other people in close quarters. “It takes a special kind of person, you know, and every once in a while, they’d make a mistake,” Pepper said. “There were situations where somebody just turned out to be a really bad fit.” AGAINST THE ELEMENTS White Shoal opened in 1910. That means it’s endured pounding waves and brutal winters of Lake Michigan for over a century. Pepper said each of the crib lighthouses are amazing feats of engineering because they are stone and steel superstructures set upon wooden foundations. The “crib” that holds up the lighthouse is a wooden box constructed of 12-inch square timber beams. Boxes typically are 80-squarefeet by 18–22 feet. They were constructed on land and floated out to the appointed spot, and then, from a freighter parked at their side, filled with rock and gravel until they sunk. Forms were built atop the boxes so that concrete could be poured to make part of the structure that sits around the waterline. It works, Pepper said, because as long as wood stays wet, it does not rot. “That wooden box is still down there, and it is that wooden box that still supports this massive steel and stone structure today,” he said. Beyond its remarkable engineering, White Shoal is an especially fascinating lighthouse, Pepper said. It’s the biggest on the Great Lakes, and it was designed by the United States Lighthouse Service — seemingly with a spareno-expense approach. The architects wanted to make it the most durable and comfortable lighthouse ever built. It once featured Greek columns and ornate window pediments. It was sheathed in glazed white tiles so that it would glisten brightly in the sun. “This thing must have shimmered out there in the daylight, it was so bright white,” Pepper said. The designers hadn’t counted on water getting underneath the tiles and freezing during the winter, though. The tiles soon started to break off and after a few years, the tower was covered in wire mesh, with eight inches of concrete was poured over that, covering up some of the ornamental details that the designers had put into White Shoal to make it into a showpiece. The White Shoal Light got renewed luster in 1954, however, when a red barber’s pole stripe was added, giving it its distinctive look. If the design looks familiar, that’s because it was the White Shoal Lighthouse image that, until recently, was used as the model for the Michigan lighthouse license plates. To donate or to volunteer, visit the White Shoal Light Historical Preservation Society Facebook page or www.preservewhiteshoal.org.
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In the spring and summer months, Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City is a constant wash of lavender scent rolling over the hills, as the farm’s owners, Rita Robbins and Bill and Erin Mansfield, carry on a lavender-growing tradition started back in 2003. Gift that calming scent this holiday season with the farm’s soy candles, made in Charlevoix, with lavender from the farm. This set of four 2 oz. minicandles ($24) can be given as a single gift, or broken up to grace four friends with a little holiday tranquility. Available at: Lavender Hill Farm, lavenderhillfarm.com, 7354 Horton Bay Rd. North, Boyne City. Hours vary during winter; call ahead: (231) 582-3784.
A dish towel is a dish towel is a dish towel — except when it’s graced by beautiful artwork featuring northern Michigan landscapes and natural wonders from one of the region’s favorite illustrators. Local artist Glenn Wolff, known for his distinctive mixed-media works, contributed the art to these 100 percent woven cotton kitchen towels ($20 each) available at Crystal Crate and Cargo in Beulah. Choose your favorite of three earthy color combinations: Wood (natural tones), Michigan Orange, or Lake Michigan Blue. Available at: Crystal Crate and Cargo, 262 South Benzie Blvd., Beulah. (231) 882-5294, www. crystalcrate.com
3. NATURAL ORNAMENTATION It’s a rock, it’s a fossil (a fossilized coral called Hexagonaria percarinata, to be exact) — and now it’s an ornament, too! Petoskey stones are ubiquitous across northern Michigan, and adding one to your giftee’s tree is a perfect way to bring a natural element into their holiday season. Sturgeon River Pottery offers four different hand-cut Christmas tree ornaments crafted from 100 percent Petoskey stone. Choose from the classic pine tree, Michigan mitten, Michigan Upper Peninsula, or holiday star (all $13.95 except for the Michigan mitten, $12.95). Available at: Sturgeon River Pottery, 3031 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey. (231) 347-0590, www.sturgeonriver.com
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Revered across northern Michigan for their characteristic soft cookie texture, flavorful recipes, and rich ingredients, Tom’s Mom’s cookies are easily giftable; you can both pick up bags of cookies at their tiny shop in Harbor Springs, or order and ship online. Ardent fans will tell you that the original Chocolate Chunk Cookie (pictured; $18 per dozen, 2 dozen minimum order to ship) is the best, with the chunks handcut from 10-pound chocolate bars. But you can also choose from variations like caramel cookies with pretzels, chocolate with peppermint chunks, white chocolate macadamia nut, or peanut butter. Available at: Tom’s Mom’s Cookies, 267 S. Spring St., Harbor Springs. (231) 526-6606, www.tomsmomscookies.com
Half fashion statement, half meditation tool, Magic Mermaid bracelets ($18.00) are the next fidget spinner. Each features inspirational messages and reversible sequins that serve as a gentle and glamorous reminder to stay in a happy head space. Wearers can read the “Positivity Patch” word of your choice (choose from words like Hope, Confidence, Dream, and Achieve) on the bracelets as they flip the sequins from one color to the next. Velvet lining around the wrist ensures a comfortable fit, the sequins add a glam touch, and the adjustable closure makes these one size fits most. Available at: Inspired Living, 119 Water St., Boyne City. (231) 5822663, www.balilivingimports.com
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It’s a northern Michigan original — the distinctively rustic four-panel winter hat is made by hand, with a pull-down flap for ear coverage that’s critical to endure those spikes of winter wind. Lined in cotton flannel, the Original Stormy Kromer Cap ($44.99) is one style that never goes out of style, at least not Up North. Choose from a wide range of colors to match your giftee’s fashion sensibilities: black, navy, olive, blaze pink, red pine plaid (pictured) or “Ottawa,” a subtle camouflage. Available at: Diversions, 104 E. Front St., Traverse City. (231) 946-6500, www.hatsearch.com. Other locations at www.stormykromer.com.
Named after the stainless steel containers, or drums (aka “fustinis” in Italian), used to store olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Fustini’s offers a vast range of bold, flavorful oils and vinegars the cook in your life can use to dress up entrees, desserts, and even drinks. All of Fustini’s offerings are imported from small-batch growers and hand-selected artisans, and there’s plenty to choose from. Can’t decide? Get your giftee Fustini’s six-bottle starter pack ($45), which includes lemon, cherry, and balsamic vinegars, plus garlic, Tuscan, and basil olive oils.. Available at: Fustini’s Petoskey, 206 Howard St.; (231) 758-3575; Fustini’s Traverse City, 141 East Front St., (231) 944-1145. www.fustinis.com
Three Mackinac Island teachers and long, cold island winters equals Mackinac Mittens ($49.99 per pair, plus shipping), unique sets of toasty-warm mittens handmade right on the island from vintage sweaters. Simply peruse what’s currently available via their website, and then order the pair of your choice online from the industrious trio of Liz, Karen, and Laura — but move fast; each pair is one-of-a-kind, and they disappear quickly. Available at: Online order at mackinacmittens.com or The Mole Hole Gifts and Collectibles. www.themoleholeonline.com
Help your favorite adventurer hit the road with M-22 Microadventures ($34.99), a laser-focused soft-cover guide to a shortlist of standout adventures along one of the North’s most scenic drives. Inside its 84 pages are well-known and lesser known treks that both locals and tourists will enjoy, plus a section to jot down notes and a full map of M-22. Available at: M22 Traverse City, 125 E. Front St., (231) 360-9090; M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W. Western Ave. (aka M-22), (231) 334-4425. www. m22.com
Benjamin Twiggs has been making cherry products in northern Michigan since 1966 and have expanded their catalog past the usual suspects to bring you some more unusual cherry treats, like this gift box for fans of spicier, south-of-the-border fare. Their Salsa Trifecta ($36.50) features three of Twiggs’ salsa products — black bean and corn salsa, cherry salsa, and cherry garden salsa — plus a packet of tortilla chips all ready for the dipping, and a dash of extra zing via their Cherry Heat sauce. Available at: Benjamin Twiggs, 1213 E. Front St., Traverse City, (877) 236-8944 or (231) 947-0208. www. benjamintwiggs.com
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5 GIFTS FOR
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1. WINTER PEARLS
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You want to get your lady some ice? Diamonds might be a traditional gal’s best friend, but the BFF of the thoroughly modern and chic chick is more likely a pearl snowball. This $95 necklace found at Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls is a case in point. Freshwater cultured pearls from China are gathered into a snowball form and suspended from a 36-inch leather cord (brown or black) to make an unusual pendant necklace that’ll quickly make a pearl girl of your lady. Available at: Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls, 115 West Main St., Harbor Springs. (231) 526-7500, www.elizabethblair.com
A scent few can argue with is lemon — always fresh, and fabulous for revitalization — so when Symons General Store put together its gift collections, it only made sense to compile one entirely of luxurious lemon products. The When Life Gives You Lemons gift box ($87) includes all things citrus and citrus-infused, plus a few sweets to balance the sour: L’Ami Provencal Orange and Lemon Candies, Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Parsley hand soap and hand lotion, Savannah Bee Tupelo Honey Royal Jelly Body Butter, Vosges Coconut and Banana Chocolate Bar, and a Stonewall Kitchen Umbrella Towel. Available at: Symons General Store, 401 East Lake St., Petoskey. (231) 347-2438, www.symonsgeneralstore.com
With extra deep one-inch waffle pockets (how can you not buy something that has waffle pockets?), a nonstick grid, 1400 watts of power, and a browning control button, the Cuisinart Flip Double Belgian Waffle Maker ($99.95) is the kind of megamachine you find at tony hotels and restaurants — and the creator of the kind of waffle perfection that your kids (and sweet-toothed spouse) covet. Treat ’em all by treating them to one of their own. Available at: Cutler’s, 216 Howard St., Petoskey. (231) 347-0341, www.cutlersonline.com
Winter sports abound in northern Michigan, but it can be tough to figure out a way to carry all those necessities while skiing, snowshoeing, or winter hiking. The unique Atom Sling bag from Patagonia ($59) offers your overloaded, onthe-move recipient the balance of a backpack with the convenience and low profile of a shoulder bag, with a teardrop shape that keeps it out of her way yet holds plenty of stuff. A large main pocket with a padded tablet sleeve takes care of extra socks and electronics; smaller pockets hold a wallet and sunglasses, and there’s a special pocket on the strap itself to hold that ever-present phone. External straps can even add on a rolled-up jacket or umbrella, and the nylon, water-repellent exterior is durable enough for all outdoor activities. Available at: Bahnhof Sport, 106 East Sheridan St., Petoskey. (866) 451-9425, www.bahnhof.com
It might be too cold right now, but in just a few months campers will head back out onto the road for more vacation treks. To help your favorite free spirit count down the hours until he can go wandering again, gift him this colorful clock from Two Fish Gallery in Leland. Made of resin (which keeps it lightweight), the Happy Campers Clock ($59.95) was designed by artist Michelle Allen and runs on one AA battery. Got more folks on your gift list? Two Fish has a whole roster of clocks by Allen, including the Shelley Mermaid, a wide-eyed fish, a vintage camera, and a kitchen mixer clock, and even one of a dachshund named Oscar. Available at: Two Fish Gallery, 104 West River St., Leland. (231) 2569350, www.twofishleland.com
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What do you get for the person who has everything? A $1,130 candy dish seems sensible. Credit the high price tag of this exquisite Laffy Taffy holder to its origins: It was designed by famed Austrian postwar designer Oswald Haerdti for the J. & L. Lobmeyr glassware company, also in Austria, and originally manufactured to showcase at the Exposistion des Arts Decoratifs in Paris in 1925. Crafted of lead-free crystal, the 15inch high dish will delight any giftee that lives in a home without children or large pets. Available at: Huzza, 136 East Main St., Harbor Springs. (231) 5262128, www.huzza.net
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EAST JORDAN Looking for Santa Claus? You’ll find him in East Jordan from 5pm to 7pm on Dec. 6; he’ll be visiting with community members to hear their holiday wishes and to help support East Jordan’s Citizen of the Year, who will light the Community Christmas Tree. Local business will offer special deals and treats. A local Soup Cook-Off happens at the Community Center, where you can try a soup sample for a small fee that will help the local food pantry. More information: (231) 536-7351, www.ejchamber.org ELK RAPIDS Get your holiday spirit on from 1pm-8pm on Dec.1 in Elk Rapids, where a full lineup of activities will take place during their Holiday Open House. Meet Santa’s reindeer from 1pm to 3pm in Siren Hall; decorate some cookies at the Lighthouse in the afternoon; and visit Santa Claus 5–8pm at Cellar 152. You’ll hear carols ringing out from the Christmas tree lighting starting at 5:30pm, and you can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides throughout the evening. More information: (231) 264-8202, www.business.elkrapidschamber.org GAYLORD Join the light extravaganza in downtown Gaylord from 5:30 to 7:30pm Dec. 1 for the annual Santa Light Parade, during which local businesses and other organizations bring out their brightest light displays to make Main Street a festive celebration. Santa brings up the rear in his horsedrawn sleigh. The following weekend, Dec. 7, visit Treetops Resort in Gaylord for the Extreevaganza, a special evening showcasing beautifullydecorated Christmas Trees that will benefit the Otsego Foundation Community Fund. More information: (989) 732-6333, gaylordchamber.com; for Extreevaganza, otsegofoundation.org HARBOR SPRINGS If you want to live a postcard-perfect moment, be at the corner of Harbor Springs’ Main and State streets at 6:30pm, Nov. 24, for its annual tree lighting. The party lasts til 8pm, and another one — its merchant open house — comes Dec.1 from 6pm to 9pm. Live music, extravagantly decorated storefronts, late-night
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The 12 Shows of Christmas
By Ross Boissoneau Each year, the season brings a host of holiday merriment to stages across the region. And because it’s a heckuva lot easier to get your hands on a ticket than it is on a partridge in a pear tree, we’ve assembled 12 live shows that are sure to make your holiday extra merry and bright. The Second City’s “Dysfunctional Holiday Revue” Dec. 28 Bay Harbor Sketch and improve group The Second City brings its live-action humor to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts for its “Dysfunctional Holiday Revue.” Billed as “the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows,” it skewers all sorts of holiday traditions, from holiday film classics and family gatherings to overly familiar Christmas carols, though it’s likely the group’s carols are slightly more creative than “Jingle Bells.” The Second City has the most impressive alumni roster of any comedy troupe, from Mike Meyer and Dan Aykroyd to Tina Fey and Shelley Long. So, in addition to taking in the show’s wicked comic slant on Christmas traditions, there will no doubt be some members of this touring revue who will go on to other comedic endeavors. Warning: Due to adult content, this is one holiday offering recommended for mature audiences only. Tickets: $35–$45. www.greatlakescfa.org Old Town Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30; Dec. 1, 6–8 Traverse City This variation on the classic Dickens tale is a story within a story, following a troupe of actors readying for a performance of
the story. As a trunk of supplies opens — spilling actors, clowns, and whatever else — merriment and chaos ensue. Old Town Playhouse Executive Director Phil Murphy likens the show to a pop-up storybook, with characters coming to life onstage. “You walk into a theatre that, rather than Victorian England, is a bare stage,” he said. Murphy said OTP read several adaptations of the classic tale before settling on this one, which came out in the late ’70s. It includes circus elements, troubadours, singers, and other additional aspects, enhancing the traditional parts of the story. And while the original one had as much that was creepy and dark as light and engaging, this version concentrates more on the celebratory facets of the tale. “You get into the story from a different place,” said Murphy. (Bonus: On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1pm to 4pm, OTP offers a sensory-friendly performance, plus pre-show touch stations in lower lobby and post-show opportunities to meet the cast.) Tickets: $15–$28, www.mynorthtickets.com The Music House Christmas Concert and Sing-along Nov. 23 Acme Frequent guest Dave Calendine, live organist for the Detroit Red Wings, kicks off the holiday season with a Christmas concert/sing-along of familiar Christmas music played on the Music House’s Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ. It’s an opportunity to relax after the Black Friday shopping frenzy — or to get in some extra shopping for your music-loving family and friends at the Music House’s gift shop. The museum will be decked out in its best holiday splendor, and attendees will also
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be treated to delicious holiday desserts to sweeten the evening. Calendine is also a staff organist at The Fox Theater, and he performs at The Redford Theater and at his church, as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and the national Music Box Society International conventions. The fun will begin at 7pm. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students at the door. www.mynorthtickets.com Crooked Tree Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Dec. 1 Petoskey Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey hosts the annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea from 1pm to 3pm. Boys and girls of all ages are invited to enjoy an afternoon of festive activities. On hand will be several principal performers of the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” including Clara, Nutcracker, the Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, the Mouse Queen, and more, including (of course) the Sugar Plum Fairy. Each reservation includes tea or lemonade, sweet and savory treats, tea sandwiches, a reading of “The Nutcracker” story and two tickets to a performance of “The Nutcracker” at Great Lakes Center for the Art (see below). Attendees will be able to pose with principal dancers for individual photo opportunities. All attendees will also receive a commemorative photo of the principal performers, perfect for autographs. All proceeds of the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea support the year-round dance scholarship fund at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Tickets: $35–$250, www.crookedtree.org
Great Lakes Center for the Arts presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 15, 16 Bay Harbor It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for performances of “The Nutcracker.” The Crooked Tree Arts Center’s School Ballet will showcase original choreography to Tchaikovsky’s immortal music. There are 3pm shows Saturday and Sunday, as well as an evening performance at 7pm on Saturday. Prior to the Saturday matinee, a Nutcracker Brunch will feature the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Queen, and Cavalier. The strolling brunch features a festive menu, sweet treats, and libations, including a Bloody Mary bar, mimosas, themed cocktails, and wine from 1pm to 3pm. It takes place in the Donor Lounge at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Tickets: Show only, $5–$50. Brunch, $150 each, includes a reserved upper-level seat for the matinee of “The Nutcracker.” (231) 439-2610, www.greatlakescfa.org Crooked Tree Art Center School of Music Winter Collage Concert Dec. 18 Petoskey CTAC Director of Music Education Kevin Richardson leads several numerous different student groups in the winter concert, now in its second year. “It’s annual now,” said Richardson with a laugh. Though in its infancy, the performance brings together all the talented students in the art center’s various music programs, including strings, ukulele, jazz, and rock. The show will include holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Christmas Time is Here” from A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as some non-
holiday offerings. Richardson said the groups includes all ages, from 5 to 80. The performance will take place in the CTAC theatre. Tickets: Free. Interlochen Center for the Arts presents Swan Lake Dec. 6–8; Dec. 15–16 Interlochen, Cheboygan The Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Co. switches off each year between “The Nutcracker” and this year’s presentation, “Swan Lake.” The beloved tale of a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse was Tchaikovsky’s first ballet, written 20 years prior to “The Nutcracker.” It debuted in Moscow in 1877, to less than positive reviews. It was called too complicated, too noisy, and too symphonic. Despite that, it survived and, over the years, thrived, making its American debut with the San Francisco Ballet in 1940. It is now one of the most popular of all ballets. Interlochen Director of Dance Joseph Morrissey tells us that this year’s production has been completely reimagined, with new sets, new staging, and brand new costumes — purchased from the Boston Ballet, following a previous cooperative initiative it had with the former Soviet Union. This performance, on stage in Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium, will feature live accompaniment by the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra, under the conduction of Dr. Leslie B. Dunner. Bonus: For those in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, Interlochen is taking “Swan Lake” on the road, presenting it at the Cheboygan Opera House Dec. 15 and 16. Tickets: Interlochen, $11–$29, www.Interlochen. org.; Cheboygan, $12–$29, (231) 627-5432, www.theoperahouse.org Ramsdell presents “The Nutcracker” Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 2, 7–9 Manistee You can never have too many nutcrackers. For this presentation at the historic Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, dancers from across Mason, Benzie, and Manistee counties will be coming together for several performances. The production is a collaborative holiday celebration directed by Ingrid Bond, with more than 150 cast members and volunteers from across county lines. Interestingly, Tschaikovsky’s score and the ballet premiered at nearly the same time the Ramsdell was built. That’s why this version is set in its Victorian era heyday — to enable the audience to see and appreciate some of the unique features of the Ramsdell stage. Tickets: $10–$25, www.mynorthtickets.org Milliken Auditorium presents Irish Christmas in America, Dec. 2 Traverse City Now in its 14th season, the always popular “Irish Christmas in America” features popular Irish music and songs, enlivened by spirited Irish step dancing. The show combines Irish history and storytelling with music by the likes of award-winning vocalist Séamus Begley and Sligo’s Niamh Farrell, all with a holiday bent. Music? Check. Singing? Check. History, humor, and boundless energy? All that and more. The show features Irish ballads, upbeat instrumental tunes, and Irish dancing, while evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the Emerald Isle’s rich historical traditions. Tickets: $25–$30, www.mynorthtickets.com
Northwest Michigan Ballet presents The Nutcracker Dec. 8 Benzonia Wait, still more Nutcracker? You bet. This performance by the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre will take place Dec. 8 at the Benzie Central High School Auditorium at 7pm. This youth ballet company was founded in September of 1997 by Director Thomas Morrell and has performed original fulllength ballet productions for more than two decades. After years of introducing the public to lesser-known stories ranging from “The Legend of Knockgrafton” and “Deirdre: A Celtic Tale,” to original story ballets like “Scenes From A Park” and “Song of Wyoming,” artistic director Thomas Morrell has chosen to present this holiday favorite. The 19 core company members will be joined by more than two dozen younger dancers, adults and professional dancers to bring this Tchaikovsky classic to life. Tickets: $10–$15, www.mynorthtickets.com The Messiah Dec. 20, Dec. 21 Petoskey, Bay Harbor The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is once again presenting its annual Messiah concert — first at St. Francis Xavier Church in Petoskey, then at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor — and for the first time in many years, the performance includes Parts I, II, and III. This is the 18th season for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, which now includes some 70 members and is led by Music Director Libor Ondras. Its performance of Handel’s Messiah is an annual tradition. Composed in 1741 by Handel and librettist Charles Jennens, the first section concerns the Prophecy and the Nativity, the second the Passion and Resurrection, and the final section the Resurrection of all humankind. It was first performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. In the centuries since then it has become one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music; many of its performances were adapted for giant orchestras and choirs. Tickets: For Dec. 20 in Petoskey, $50; or free for those 18 and under. For Dec. 21 in Bay Harbor, $25–$50. www.mynorthtickets.com Traverse Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays Dec. 15 and 16 Interlochen The Traverse Symphony Orchestra is performing this traditional holiday favorite for the first time at Corson Auditorium on the campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Guest conductor Lonnie Klein will be at the podium to direct the orchestra, though he won’t be the only one: Each year the TSO auctions off a chance to direct the orchestra, and the mystery conductors (one for each show) will get their chance to wave the wand and move the symphony along. Selections will include Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” (listen for the whip, clip clop of hooves and the horse’s whinnying) and the Gene Autry version of “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Among the more than 200 performers will be Interlochen Director of Theatre Bill Church, who will read some selections from “A Christmas Carol.” At the end, a sing-along will include the audience members as well. Tickets: $25.50–$61.50. www.traversesymphony.org
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So you want to go to the big city for some holiday cheer? You’re in luck, because the biggest, baddest holiday show of them all is once again hitting Grand Rapids. The TransSiberian Orchestra annually performs its mega-show at Van Andel Arena. This year’s show on Dec. 2 is part of the band’s 20th consecutive year of touring. The shows are legendary for their size and scope, with multiple stages, fog and flames, all in the service of a bombastic, metal-edged style of progressive rock all dressed up for the holidays. The tour attracts perhaps the most diverse audiences of any show, ranging in age from eight to 80.
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In the best “the show must go on” tradition, TSO musical director Derek Wieland said the band was able to continue despite the unexpected death of founder and producer Paul O’Neill in April 2017 because of what O’Neill had laid out since founding the group in 1993. “Paul had a transcendent vision of what the Trans-Siberian Orchestra was all about. It’s more than entertainment — it’s moving, emotive, and something to bring people together.” Wieland is a graduate of Julliard who appreciates and performs in a number of other genres, including a stint this summer in Shakespeare in the Park in New York City. He and guitarist Al Pitrelli, who has been a part of the TSO since the beginning (Wieland has been with it for 14 years) rehearse the two bands for several weeks before beginning the tour. Together they perform more than 100 shows in 60-some cities, most (like Grand Rapids) featuring two performances each day. O’Neill always wanted to make the show bigger and better, and give the audience a three-hour respite from whatever else might be going on in their lives. Wieland said that hasn’t changed. “The show brings the adrenaline for the audience and performers. That’s what it’s really about.” Tickets are still available for the Dec. 8 shows; See www.ticketmaster.com. That’s not all that’s going on in the state’s second-largest cities. Check out www.experiencegr.com for more information on these and other holiday specials: • Christmas and Holiday Tradition Around the World exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Nov. 20–Jan. 6 • Grand Rapids Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Dec. 14–16 & 21–23 • Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Wolverine Worldwide Holiday Pops, Dec. 6–9
Swan Lake Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Co. Dec. 6, 7 • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 • 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RED GREEN - THIS COULD BE IT! April 1 • 7 p.m.
THESE AND MANY MORE
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Got a traveler and tea fan among your giftees? Tuck one of these tea tins ($6) into their stocking. Made of unpolished tin and embossed with the logo of northern Michigan’s dedicated tea farm, Light of Day Organics, you can either preload this perfectly-sized 3-inch tin by adding in some fresh tea from Light of Day (extra cost), or allow your giftee to fill it up with their own tea choice. Either way, it’s easy to drop into a backpack or bag so they can have tea wherever they go. Available at: Light of Day Organic Farm and Tea Shop, 3502 East Traverse Hwy., Traverse City. (231) 2287235, www.lightofdayorganics.com
American Spoon Foods is a great goto destination for holiday treats, but you might not know that the Spoon releases limited edition goodies each year for the holidays. This one for 2018 — Holiday Jam ($13.95) — is a festive and delicious stocking stuffer for fruit fans, a chunky mix of cherries, sharp cranberries, spices, and sweet figs, perfect when paired with cheese, on sandwiches, or just eating directly out of the jar with a spoon. (Yes, we did.) Available at: American Spoon Foods Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Saugatuck. (888) 735 6700, www.spoon.com
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If you’ve ever been to any northern Michigan music or art festivals, chances are you’ve seen a few folks juggling tasseled sticks made and sold by local juggler and juggling purveyor, the Jolly Lama. Now, he’s offering a mini version of his popular toy called Knuck Chuxx ($14.95), so devotees can juggle using only their fingers/knuckles. Choose custom colors for the stick and tassels, improve your hand-eye coordination, and have fun too. Available at: The Jolly Lama, 138 Highway US-31 North, Pellston. (888) 676-LAMA, www.jollylama.com
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The Buck is Back
Gaylord’s Big Buck Brewery reopens, refreshed and ready to impress, under new ownership By Janice Binkert Outdoor sports are a huge draw around Gaylord, including golfing, fishing, boating, swimming and skiing, as well as snowmobiling and hunting. The ubiquitousness of the latter pursuit no doubt influenced the naming and logo of the Big Buck Brewery and Steakhouse when it launched in Gaylord over 20 years ago. And it wasn’t only sports enthusiasts who mourned the end of an era when the popular venue closed its doors in 2017. But happiness (and customers) returned last month after a large sign went up behind the restaurant at exit 282 on I-75, announcing “The Buck is Back.” New owners Shawn and Cathy Smalley have big plans for the future of the Big Buck Brewery (they dropped “Steakhouse” from the name), which they purchased early in 2018, and then spent several months renovating, refreshing, and rebranding before reopening at the beginning of October. “The building needed a lot of TLC and a considerable investment in new equipment, both for the restaurant and the brewery,” said Shawn. “We took our time, because we wanted everything to be perfect. Of course, we know that it will never be 100 percent perfect, but we want to make sure that we’ve thought things through before we do something, because as a customer, once you get an impression, whether good or bad, that’s what you’re going to remember.”
GOOD CHEMISTRY Shawn grew up in Plainwell, and Cathy is originally from Gaylord. They met as students at Michigan Tech (he has degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering, and she in environmental engineering). Although neither of them has any experience in the craft beer or restaurant industries, home brewing was an early hobby for them. “Once you get married, have children, and get into your career, you stop doing it,” said Shawn, “but the interest was still there. The idea of one day being our own bosses and working together was always in the back of our minds.” Over the years, while living abroad for seven years and most recently in Ann Arbor, various opportunities had come to them, but for one reason or another, they didn’t leap. “And then this opportunity presented itself, and it seemed like the right one,” said Shawn. “We had vacationed here in Gaylord often, and we loved the area, but I think the lure this time was the brewery — it just happened to have a 327-seat restaurant attached to it! And we’re also licensed as a winery and a distillery, so we can do all three … that was it for me. As a chemist and a chemical engineer, I feel there’s kind of a connection there.” Cathy agreed, smiling: “He’d actually like to be a brewer.” Shawn laughed and admitted, “Yes, I like to get in there and see what’s going on!” Right now, head brewer Doug Mehl is
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producing more than a dozen different beers, including several ales, a pilsner, a lager, a Belgian wheat, and two stouts, incorporating hops from Williamsburg and Elmira. Big Buck is also already making two wines in house (a red blend and a white blend), as well as two ciders and three sodas (cream soda, root beer, and black cherry soda). “We haven’t done anything on the distillery side yet,” said Shawn, “but that’s in our future plans, too. And when we do, I’ll take on a stronger role there.” The Smalleys are very involved in Big Buck’s day-to-day operations, each wearing a multitude of hats. Their years in the corporate world taught them necessity of having the right processes in place. “Coming up with a standardized process and finding the right people to give you input and work with you is crucial,” said Shawn. “And we’ve been very lucky in that respect — we have a great staff.” BIG TIME As the brewery’s website shows, the Smalleys also have a great sense of humor: “With a name like Big Buck, you know what you’ll find here. Big brews, big tastes, big stuffed heads on the wall, and a big, friendly Northern Michigan attitude.” Indeed, “big” is an apt description for everything about this place. It starts outside the building with a giant grain silo posing as a Big Buck beer bottle. Inside, a grand entrance hallway is flanked by life-
sized carvings of bears and lit by a huge, multi-tiered antler chandelier. This space opens up to a sprawling dining room with a soaring post-and-beam vaulted ceiling and massive stonework pillars. Generously sized, cushioned bentwood chairs slide up to heavy lacquered wood dining tables arranged on the polished concrete floor. Elevated slightly from the main level and illuminated by yet another huge antler chandelier, the bar — a 360-degree expanse of black granite — boasts an impressive, custom-carved mahogany surround that, upon closer inspection, reveals all manner of woodland creatures. Beyond it all, visible from every angle, looms the massive brewing room with its huge gleaming copper-and-stainless steel fermentation tanks. And yet, despite its imposing scale, the interior of Big Buck still feels cozy. And Cathy wants to make it even cozier. “I envision a big stone fireplace in here — that’s what I want Santa Claus to bring me,” she said. “I just feel like this space lends itself to having one.” The food menu is also big (read: both extensive and large-format). “It has totally changed from the former version, and we think our guests will find it includes something for everyone,” said Shawn. “We set some guidelines when we were developing it — we wanted to have unique, fresh items — and then our executive chef, Randy Troy, and his crew took off from there. We try to use Michigan products as much as possible, and they are represented in many of the dishes we serve.” MICHIGAN-CENTRIC The very first item on the menu is Pierogies (the potato and cheese variety from Srodek’s in Hamtramck, topped with grilled onion, bacon, and melted Cheddar
Jack.) “Cathy has a Polish background, so we wanted to acknowledge that,” said Shawn. The house-smoked Sausage Duo features sauerkraut from The Brinery in Ann Arbor (along with sautéed Brussels sprouts leaves, spicy mustard and marbled rye). Plath’s meats in Rogers City (“They’ve been around for 106 years,” notes Shawn) provides pork chops, bacon, and other pork products to the restaurant, and all seven Big Buck burgers are made with Michigan Craft Beef — a non-GMO, antibiotic- and hormone-free blend of ground chuck, brisket and short rib from Moraine Park Farms in Zeeland and Ontonagon. One rather unusual entry in that category, which Cathy insists is delicious and has many fans, is the Asian Pacific burger (with peanut butter and kimchi). Venison from the Big Rapids area is also featured as a burger, and is one of the key ingredients in Buck Wild Chili (topped with cheese and fried pearl onions). One of the top picks in the entrées section is the Blackened Lake Huron Steelhead (with fresh mango salsa, grilled vegetables, and wild rice). “And what has surprised me is the popularity of our
ribeye, and our steaks in general, which are all hand-trimmed and hand-cut here,” said Shawn. Recently, Big Buck added a weekly prime rib special as well. “Pizza has been very, very big for us, too,” he added (a new double-decker brick pizza oven was part of the kitchen remodel). “We incorporate our Red Bird Ale into the crust, which is house-made and hand-tossed.” Beer also makes its way into the cheese dip for the restaurant’s Bavarian pretzels. And should you choose blue cheese or ranch dressing to top one of the menu’s eight substantial salads, they also incorporate beer. The Antipasto salad (romaine, salami, ham, fresh mozzarella, banana peppers, black olives, tomatoes, fire-roasted artichokes and red onion) is a customer favorite. In the month and a half that they’ve been open, the Smalleys said weekday lunches and dinners have had good crowds, and the weekends have been fantastic. “We’ve gotten very positive feedback from both locals and former customers from elsewhere, telling us ‘We’re so glad this place is open again!’ They love the new menu, and they really love the beer, too.” Looks like the Big Buck really is back, and better than ever.
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The Big Buck Brewery is located at 550 S. Wisconsin Ave. in Gaylord. (989) 448-7072, www.bigbuckbrewery.com. OFF THE RACK Shawn Smalley remembers with a smile how when they first took over the brewery, they found a mounted deer head lying in one corner amidst a bunch of piled up chairs. “One of the horns had broken off, and our son was examining it. All of a sudden, he said, ‘This is just perfect — we have to use racks for our beer flights!’ Then he grabbed his phone and called my dad, Jim, who is a talented woodworker, and he said, ‘I have this idea, Grandpa — but where can we get the deer horns?’ And Dad said, ‘Well, you have one, so I can make a prototype.’ Since then, the rest of the horns have come from friends that have a deer farm. They were all drops — the deer shed their antlers naturally every year. Eventually, Dad made 24 racks, and each one is unique — no two are the same.”
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New World Order With the advent of driverless cars, new questions are being raised about a wide range of potential traffic situations. One example: What happens when police pull over an autonomous vehicle? According to The Washington Post, the company whose cars are now zipping around Phoenix is one car-length ahead of us: Alphabet’s Waymo cars (Chrysler Pacifica minivans) will use “sensors to identify police or emergency vehicles by detecting their appearance, their sirens and their emergency lights,” the company’s “Emergency Response Guide” explains. “The Waymo vehicle is designed to pull over and stop when it finds a safe place to do so.” Next, the car will unlock its doors and roll down its windows, allowing the police officer to communicate with a remote support team. The company will even send a human representative to the scene if necessary. So relax and enjoy the ride. Hal will take care of you. Irony Kids at Pierre Part Primary school in Pierre Part, Louisiana, thought they knew what to expect during Red Ribbon Week, an annual alcohol awareness program, but a school administrator threw them a curveball, reported WBRZ-TV. Rachel Turley, 49, assistant principal at the school, was on her way to work on Oct. 29 when other motorists reported that she was driving dangerously on Highway 70. Officers caught up with her at the school and took her to a police substation, where they determined her blood alcohol content was .224, nearly three times the legal limit of .08. She was charged with DWI and careless operation. “The fact that she chose to do this on the Monday of Red Ribbon Week is a slap in the face,” commented Niki Lacoste, grandparent of a Pierre Part student. Surprise! A homeowner in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, received an unsettling phone call from a neighbor on Oct. 16, saying there were two strangers in her house. The door had been left unlocked so a neighbor could walk the dog, CTVNews reported, and police expected to find that the home had been “cleaned out,” said Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesperson Cpl. Dal Hutchinson. Instead, the two women inside the house had cleaned UP -- they were employees of a cleaning company and had gone to the wrong address. They left without realizing their mistake. Hutchinson praised the neighbor for being so observant and noted the silver lining: The house was cleaned for free. Election Roundup -- An Independence, Missouri, city councilman who was not on the Nov. 6 ballot managed to let his temper get away from him that morning at a church polling station. Witnesses told KSHB-TV that councilman Tom Van Camp was in the parking lot of the church when another man yelled at him, “Tom Van Camp, you SOB!” Witness Lee Williams said the man then approached Van Camp, and the next time she looked up, Van Camp and the man were “down there on the grass and they’re punching each other. I was just shocked to see my councilman in a fist fight.” A voter called police, who responded, but both men had already left the scene in separate vehicles. Van Camp is under fire in Independence for spending public money on personal travel. He is up for re-election in 2020. -- The Associated Press reported on
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Nov. 7 that Virginia’s 5th Congressional District has a new Republican representative, Denver Riggleman, who beat Democrat Leslie Cockburn despite Cockburn’s suggestion in July that Riggleman was unfit for the office because of a Bigfoot erotica book he had written, “The Mating Habits of Bigfoot and Why Women Want Him.” While Riggleman is indeed the author of “Bigfoot Exterminators Inc.: The Partially Cautionary, Mostly True Tale of Monster Hunt 2006,” he says the erotica book was a joke among himself and buddies from the military. (BONUS: Distillery owner Riggleman entered the race when incumbent Tom Garrett dropped out after announcing he is an alcoholic.) Family Values In Italy, an unnamed 48-year-old woman was ordered to pay $1,000 in late October after failing to peacefully settle a two-year dispute with her mother. The daughter, a vegan, threatened her mother with stabbing after the mother prepared Bolognese meat sauce. The daughter told the court she had long avoided sensory and olfactory contact with animal products before moving back in with her mother, but the Telegraph reports, there had been an escalation of aggression between the two women, and apparently the long-simmering sauce was the last straw. “If you won’t stop on your own then I’ll make you stop,” the March 2016 complaint quoted the daughter saying as she grabbed a knife. “Quit making ragu, or I’ll stab you in the stomach.” Bright Ideas -- David Weaver, 37, of Nelson, British Columbia, glibly avoided becoming dinner for 14 sharks at Toronto’s Ripley Aquarium on Oct. 12 after stripping naked and jumping into a 3-million-liter tank and swimming about as other patrons looked on and recorded his stunt. Weaver arrived around 10 p.m. and quickly climbed to an overlook of the “Dangerous Lagoon,” where the sharks and other animals are displayed. Onlookers exclaimed as he made several attempts to climb out of the tank, exposing both his front and back sides. “I thought he was a worker until I noticed he was naked,” said one witness. The sharks “seemed angry but also frightened of him. They are fed daily, so I guess they had no reason to attack him.” The National Post reported police also connected Weaver to an assault a few hours earlier outside the nearby Medieval Times dinner theater. He was later arrested near Thunder Bay. -- Two unnamed Marine Corps flyers have been grounded pending an investigation after they flew a penis-shaped flight pattern over the Salton Sea on Oct. 23, the Los Angeles Times reported. The pilots were outed by a Twitter account called Aircraft Spots, which tracks flight patterns. Josef Patterson, a Marine Corps spokesman, said the jokesters are assisting with other duties in their squadron at Air Station Miramar in San Diego. They can’t take credit for the idea, though: In November 2017, a Navy jet crew flew in a similar pattern over Washington, D.C.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET: 10am-4pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Dozens of artists participate. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
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“SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS”: 7-8pm, HERTH, Elk Rapids. Presented by the Elk Rapids Players. 7b47b2018.brownpapertickets.com
---------------------BOYNE CITY’S EARLIER THAN THE BIRD HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT: 7-11am, Downtown Boyne City. Must wear pajamas to get the best deals. Also featuring Rise & Dine at area restaurants, a Polar Express Pajama Party at the Boyne District Library & Painting in Your Pajamas at Create Community Arts Center.
---------------------INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY: 9am, New Hope Community Church, Community Center, Williamsburg. Survivors come together for healing, connection & remembrance. afsp.org/survivor_day/ williamsburg-michigan
---------------------TC CHRISTMAS WINTERFEST CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 9am, Williamsburg Event Center, Acme. RSVP as “going” & be entered into the giveaway for a $50 Mastercard. Must be present to win - drawing at 2pm. Vendors not eligible to win. Find on Facebook.
---------------------TC DROP-OFF SITES FOR INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT: From Nov. 12-19 sites in the TC area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week. samaritanspurse.org/ operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations
---------------------TRAVERSE CITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION CRAFT SHOW: 9am-4pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Contact Megan at (231) 632-3119 or M.wilkinson7989@yahoo.com
---------------------SUTTONS BAY SATURDAY - THE HOLIDAY EDITION: Shop in Suttons Bay & retailers will donate 10% of sales in honor of you, to a cause you care about. suttonsbayarea.com/calendar
---------------------2018 KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: Nov. 10-17: 10am-7pm. Nov. 18: 10am-3pm. Featuring 37 decorated trees in sizes from 2 feet to 9 feet with a variety of colors & themes. 231-350-5114.
---------------------BOOK HUNTER’S SALE: 10am-4pm, Book House, behind the Manistee Library.
---------------------HARTWICK PINES HIKE: 10:30am, Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling. Presented by Clearwater Conservation Sierra Club. Free. Find on Facebook.
---------------------DAR MEETING: 11am, Elks Lodge, TC. A regular meeting of the Job Winslow Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution will be held, with lunch to follow. This month’s program: Headstone Cleaning by Scott Schwander & the presentation of a community service award. Reservations are required. 946-6337. $15.50 for lunch.
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HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE A DIGITAL WORLD: 11am, GT Regional Arts Campus, TC. Presented by Dr. Rachel Flynn, associate director for the Institute for Innovations in Developmental Science at Northwestern University. RSVP: 231-334-5800. Free. leelanau.org/news AARON STANDER BOOK SIGNING: 1pm, Dog Ears Books, Northport. Aaron will sign copies of “The Center Cannot Hold,” his 10th Ray Elkins mystery. Free. aaronstander.businesscatalyst.com
---------------------AUTHOR TALK: LYNNE RAE PERKINS: 1:30pm, Elk Rapids District Library. Newbery Award winning author Lynne Rae Perkins. Free. elkrapidslibrary.org
---------------------“A TIME OF COMEDY & SUSPENSE”: 2pm & 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Presented by OTP’s senior readers’ theatre group, Aged to Perfection. Featuring five short humorous plays & one story of suspense. Donation. oldtownplayhouse.com
---------------------“NEWSIES THE MUSICAL”: 2pm & 7pm, TC Central High School Auditorium, TC. Presented by the TC Central High School Music Department. $15-$25. mynorthtickets.com
---------------------AUTHOR SIGNING: 2-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Renee Carlisle will sign her book “Crossing Jordan.”
---------------------MANISTEE YOUTH CHORUS CONCERT: 2pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Choral music from Disney to Rossini. $5 admission; 12 & under free. Find on Facebook.
---------------------NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHORALE: THE GIFT OF SONG: 3-5pm & 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This vocal ensemble of 75 will present holiday carols. $15/$12/ free for 10 & under. greatlakescfa.org
---------------------DOWNTOWN LIGHT PARADE, SANTA’S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING: 5:30-9pm, Downtown TC. Santa will arrive at 6pm to light the tree at the corner of Cass & E. Front Street. The parade begins at 7pm & travels along E. Front Street, Franklin to Union.
---------------------HUNTERS’ SUPPER: 5:30pm, Summit City Grange, Kingsley. 231-263-4499. $10 adults, $4 4-10 year olds & free 3 & under.
---------------------COPEMISH DANCE WITH NELSON ROAD: 7-11pm, American Legion Post 531 & Auxiliary, Copemish. 231-942-8222. $5. Find on Facebook.
---------------------NMC CHILDREN’S CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30pm, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, TC. The NMC Children’s Choir perform TWO holiday concerts. $10 - $15. mynorthtickets.com
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It’s that time of year for holiday parades, tree lightings, caroling, Santa and more! Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade runs Sat., Nov. 24 at 10am. It will wind through downtown streets with performances from the Petoskey High School Marching Band, and end at the Perry Hotel, where children can talk to Santa. See our Dates listings for many other northern MI holiday events.
THE LITTLE PRINCE AND THE MAN FROM MARS: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. An original MashUp Rock ‘n Roll Musical featuring music from Prince & David Bowie. Presented by Berocratic Productions. $20-$25. mashuprocknrollmusical.com/the-little-prince-andthe-man-from-mars
---------------------AN EVENING WITH TOM RUSH ACCOMPANIED BY MATT NAKOA: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Iconic folk musician Tom Rush offers a musical celebration. $25, $30; students, $15. cityoperahouse.org
---------------------AUSTRALIA’S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER: 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. $25, $35, $40. lrcr.com/event-calendar/
concerts/australias-thunder-from-down-under HELL ON HEELS PRESENTS DYNAMIC DIVAS: 8pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Enjoy this lip syncing, dancing & singing adventure. Hosted by Mercedes Benz-Over. Featuring Kelly Ann Jefferies, Vajojo Visage & Rainbow Blight. $10 advance; $15 night of. redskystage.com
nov 18
sunday
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET: 12-4pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Dozens of artists participate. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
TC DROP-OFF SITES FOR INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT: (See Sat., Nov. 17)
---------------------2018 KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 17)
---------------------8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SHOW: 11am-5pm, Odawa Casino, Petoskey. Accepting donations of canned goods to support The Manna Food Project. Free admission. odawacasino.com
---------------------CRANKSGIVING: Noon, Norte Wheelhouse, TC. Part bicycle ride, part food drive. You will be provided a list of food items & tasked with purchasing these items from several grocery stores in town. Expect to spend $25. You will also be challenged to commit at least one act of random kindness. elgruponorte.org/ cranksgiving
---------------------“NEWSIES THE MUSICAL”: 2pm, TC Central High School Auditorium, TC. Presented by the TC Central High School Music Department. $15-$25. mynorthtickets.com
---------------------CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEETING & TOUR: 2-4pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. For info, email: legrandetraversesociety@gmail.com
---------------------PFLAG MANISTEE: 2pm. PFLAG meets the third Sun. of each month at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 410 Second St., Manistee. PFLAG supports LGBTQ people & their families, works to educate the community & advocates for LGBT issues. Join them as they plan their outreach to local faith communities with a panel of story-sharing. pflagmanistee.org
---------------------FALLING INTO CHRISTMAS: 3pm, Cadillac Community Schools Auditorium. Presented by the Cadillac Area Symphony Orchestra. $6 students, $12 adults.
---------------------FIREWORKS FESTIVAL: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra with Lonnie Klein, guest conductor. $25.50$61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/ fireworks
---------------------NMC CHILDREN’S CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3pm, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, TC. The NMC Children’s Choir will be performing TWO holiday concerts. $10 - $15. mynorthtickets.com
---------------------NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHORALE: THE GIFT OF SONG: 3-5pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This vocal ensemble of 75 will present holiday carols. $15/$12/ free for 10 & under. greatlakescfa.org
nov 19
monday
TC DROP-OFF SITES FOR INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT: (See Sat., Nov. 17)
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26TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON: 11:15am, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Includes your choice of soup, breads, & a hand-crafted bowl. 231-347-8852. $35/person.
---------------------FREE COMMUNITY DINNER: 5:30-6:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, Elk Rapids. erfpc.org
---------------------HERE:SAY PRESENTS: BEAT THE CLOCK: 7pm, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. Scheduled performers tell true, first-person stories about the race against time. Suggested donation: $7. Find on Facebook.
nov 20
tuesday
BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER: 10am-6pm, Real Estate One, 511 E. Front St., TC. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. All proceeds from bake sale will be matched 50% by the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation. Find on Facebook.
Jewelry, Minerals & Fossils from Michigan & Beyond
---------------------COFFEE @ TEN TALK, TC: MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE ARTISTS: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Free. crookedtree.org
---------------------PETOSKEY CHAMBER’S CONNECTING WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON: 11:30am, The Inn at Bay Harbor, Arlington Room. Five Emmet County Entrepreneurial Women Under 40: $18 CWIB members; $25 not-yet-members. petoskeychamber.com
---------------------LIGHT 96.3 DONATION DRIVE: This nonperishable food drive will support women & children staying at the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan’s Safe Home. 4-6pm, Oleson’s Food Stores, 2000 US-31 North, Petoskey. wrcnm.org
---------------------BENZIE AREA YOUTH INITIATIVE AT CENTRA WELLNESS TOWN HALL MEETING: 6pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort.
---------------------“HOLIDAYS...NT EXPECTATIONS & ASPERGER’S REALITIES”: 6:30pm, TC. The NW Michigan NT Support parent group will discuss the importance of self-care, minimizing stresses & ideas for new holiday traditions. The exact TC location is provided when the neurotypical family member joins the NW Michigan NT Support group at tinyurl.com/joinnwmints or contacts Nan Meyers at 231-631-8343 or nwmints@ gmail.com before noon on the meeting day.
---------------------BCD ANNUAL MEETING: 6:30pm, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Benzie Conservation District’s Annual Meeting & Report. The guest presenter is Dr. Jo Latimore, aquatic biologist. benziecd.org
---------------------GTHC PROGRAM - UP WILDERNESS ADVENTURES: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. facebook.com/GTHikers
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---------------------SWEETWATER EVENING GARDEN CLUB NOV. PROGRAM & MEETING: 7pm, Acme Township Hall, Williamsburg. Topic: “How Did Your Garden Grow?” Garden club members & friends will share stories & experiences of their gardening successes & failures. 938-9611.
nov 21
wednesday
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY MEAL: 11:30am1:30pm, The Salvation Army, TC. Free.
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FRIENDS OF PCL MEETING: 1pm, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Join this group as they plan fundraisers, host events & support PCL. Free. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
---------------------THANKSGIVING EVE BOOMERANG PARTY: 5pm, Park Place Hotel, TC. Join TCNewTech & 20Fathoms for a “Boomerang” Homecoming party & learn why it is a good time to come home to TC, & how to make it happen. RSVP includes 1 drink ticket & hors d’oeuvres. Free. eventbrite.com
---------------------LIGHT UP LELAND FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 5:30pm. Tree lighting at Christmas Tree corner, followed by lighted parade, Santa & more.
Northwestern Michigan College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit on March 11-13, 2019, from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Northwestern Michigan College has been accredited by HLC since 1961. Comments must be in writing and must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Submit comments to the HLC online: hlcommission.org/Student-Resources/third-party-comment.html or Submit comments to the HLC by mail: Third-Party Comment on Northwestern Michigan College Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 All comments must be received by January 31, 2019.
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nov 22
thursday
8TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT: 8:30am, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital’s main campus. Presented by the Charlevoix Hospital. Costumes encouraged, as well as donations of non-perishable food items for local pantries. mhc.eventsair.com/8th-annual-charlevoixhosptial-turkey-trot/reg/Site/Register
---------------------11TH ANNUAL UP NORTH MEDIA TC TURKEY TROT: 9am, St. Francis High School, TC. Featuring 5K & 5 mile events. Benefits local charities. Cost: $20-$40. tcturkeytrot.com
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14TH ANNUAL TURKEY VULTURE TROT 5K RUN/WALK: 9am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 10am. crystalmountain.com/event/5k-turkey-vulture-trot
---------------------KIWANIS BOYNE CITY TURKEY TROT: 9am, Boyne City District Library. 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. runsignup.com
---------------------TURKEY LEG 5K RUN/WALK: 9am, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Benefits the Harbor Springs Food Pantry. $10 suggested donation. outfitterharborsprings.com
---------------------COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST: St. Joseph Catholic Church, East Jordan. Games & snacks at 1pm; dinner at 2pm.
DECEMBER 15 & 16 Announcing the Slifco Electric Christkindlmarkt hosted in The Village at Bay Harbor! The Village will be transformed into a whimsical olde-world market with lit trees, cozy bonfires, and decorated windows lining Main Street! This magical weekend will kick off with the return of the Santa Fun Run, benefiting local charities.
nov 23
friday
MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE, PETOSKEY: 10am-4pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center galleries & the Carnegie Building, Petoskey. Featuring dozens of artists & artisans. crookedtree.org
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AUTHOR SIGNINGS: Horizon Books, TC. 10am-noon: Lisa Spezia will sign her book “What do I Know?” 12-2pm: William & Patricia Storrer will sign their book “Up North Michigan More Wines by the Bay.” 2-4pm: Aaron Stander will sign his book “The Center Cannot Hold.” horizonbooks.com
---------------------DRAW NOMI: BLACK FRIDAY FUN DAY: 10am-5pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Free admission & activities for kids.
---------------------CHARLEVOIX HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES: 3-5pm: Holiday crafts at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, free photos with Santa at Charlevoix State Bank, & hot cocoa & cookies in East Park. 5:30pm: Charlevoix’s 8th Annual Holiday Parade on Bridge St. 6pm: Lighting of the community Christmas tree in East Park. 231-547-2101.
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BOYNE CITY OPEN HOUSE & SANTA PARADE: 5pm. Santa makes his first appearance of the season at the Santa Parade that leads to 11/15/2018 5:12:31 PM
TREE LIGHTING, CAROLING & PREVIEW PARTY: 6:15pm, Glen Arbor Township Hall. Shop the Holiday Marketplace inside after the tree lighting & caroling, from 6:30-8pm, during the “Preview Party.” Free. visitglenarbor.com/ event/holiday-marketplace-preview-party-2018
---------------------HOLIDAY CONCERT & SING-A-LONG: 7pm, Music House Museum, Williamsburg. Enjoy Christmas music with Red Wings & Fox Theater organist Dave Calendine leading on the ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ. $10 adults, $5 students. musichouse.org
---------------------“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Charles Dickens’ story, adapted by Doris Baizley. $28 adults, $15 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
---------------------THE LITTLE PRINCE AND THE MAN FROM MARS: (See Sat., Nov. 17)
---------------------CRAIG FERGUSON: 9pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Enjoy actor, comedian, & former Late Show host Craig Ferguson and the Hobo Fabulous Tour. $50, $60, $65. lrcr. com/event-calendar/concerts/craig-ferguson
nov 24
saturday
MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE, PETOSKEY: (See Fri., Nov. 23) HOLLY POP! AN ARTFUL MARKET: (See Fri., Nov. 23)
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BED PARADE: Glen Arbor. In the spirit of sleeping in, local business owners & residents, Becky Thatcher & Cookie Thatcher started a new “Bed Parade” to commence at 9am. Beds are festively decorated by businesses or residents & “wheeled through town.” Stick around to shop retailers afterwards during normal business hours. Contact Becky to participate: becky@beckythatcherdesigns.com Free. visitglenarbor.com/event/bed-parade-2018
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LIGHTS SPECTACULAR: 5-8pm, Treetops Resort, Convention Center, Gaylord. Featuring a tree lighting, wagon rides, Elf on Stilts, kids crafts, cookie decorating, photos with Santa (donations benefit Toys for Tots), a bonfire & more. treetops.com/events/lights-spectacular
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HOLLY POP! AN ARTFUL MARKET: 10am4pm, Old Art Building, Leland. New this year: Professional family photo session, wreath workshop & gingerbread house decorating. oldartbuilding.com
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PJ PARTY: SHOPPING IN GLEN ARBOR: 6:30-9am. Participating retailers offer specials. Come out to shop while dressed comfy & festive in your PJ’s. Free. visitglenarbor.com
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a tree lighting & an opportunity for children to visit with Santa. Free. boynecitymainstreet.com
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: East Jordan. The East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Mini Kick-Off Breakfast from 8-10am. The first 50 shoppers will receive goodie bags.
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BE A SPYMASTER!: 9am-noon, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Kids don their dark glasses for DIY secret agent activities. Free. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
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------------------------------------------AUTHORS SIGNINGS: Horizon Books, TC. 10am-noon: Karin Beery will sign her book “Summer Plans and Other Disasters.” 12-2pm: Patrick Enders will sign his book “A Typically Random Extraordinary Day.” 2-4pm: Jim Kelly will sign his book “Pitchman’s Blues.” 4-6pm: Mark Ozog will sign his book “I Still Believe: An Inspirational Journey.” horizonbooks.com
---------------------GLEN ARBOR HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: 10am-3:30pm, Glen Arbor Township Hall. Featuring 30+ artisans. Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus from 11am-1:30pm. Additional artists will be featured at nearby locations in town including: M22 Glen Arbor, Art’s Tavern Annex, & Northwoods Home & Gift. Free. visitglenarbor.com
---------------------GREAT MACARONI & CHEESE BAKE-OFF: SOLD OUT!: 10am-5pm, Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. $50 advance; $40 designated driver. wineriesofomp.com/34/great-mac-andcheese-bake-off
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FESTIVAL OF TREES: 10am-6pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. Decorated trees, wreaths & table decorations will be auctioned to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County.
---------------------HOLLY BERRY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am-4pm, Frankfort-Elberta High School. Featuring over 100 artists.
---------------------LOCAL AUTHOR KARIN BEERY: 10amnoon, Horizon Books, TC. This author of “Summer Plans and Other Disasters,” which is set at Old Mission lighthouse in TC, will sign her book. horizonbooks.com
---------------------NORTHPORT OMENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MERCHANT’S OPEN HOUSE & TREE LIGHTING: 10am-7pm, Downtown Northport.
---------------------SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 10am-6pm, Downtown Bellaire.
---------------------SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SCAVENGER HUNT: 10am-4pm, Leland. Build a snowman ornament to enter a gift basket drawing. Start/finish at Holly POP or Leelanau Books. Visit eight Leland shops to participate.
---------------------STAFFORD’S DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY HOLIDAY PARADE: 10am. See Santa & his reindeer at the Perry Hotel following the parade.
---------------------WINTER FANTASY ART SHOW: 10am-4pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, Elk Rapids. Featuring mixed-media art, fine craft & local specialty goods. Free. pillywigginsgarden.com/winterfantasy-2018.html
---------------------AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT: A HOLIDAY ORIGINAL MUSICAL: City Opera House, TC. Best for ages 7+. Held at 11am & 1:30pm. $9. cityoperahouse.org
---------------------BREWSKI BASH 2018: 11am, Short’s Brewing Co., Bellaire. The official release of the stouts & beginning of the ski season in Bellaire. Shanty Creek will hook up the first 100 people at the pub for the party with a free lift ticket voucher to hit the slopes. Live music by The Crane Wives in the evening. shortsbrewing.com/event/brewskibash2018
---------------------HOLIDAY FUN IN HARBOR SPRINGS: The Lyric Theatre will show “Prancer” at 11am. Afterwards Santa will arrive via firetruck. The 103rd Annual Tree Lighting will take place at the west end of Main St. at 6pm, plus more.
---------------------THE LITTLE PRINCE AND THE MAN FROM MARS: 2pm & 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. A Mash-Up Rock ‘n Roll Musical featuring music from Prince & David Bowie. Presented by Berocratic Productions. $20-$25. mashuprocknrollmusical.com/ the-little-prince-and-the-man-from-mars
---------------------TRAVERSE CITY SHOP & SIP: GT Resort & Spa, Acme. VIP Preview, 1-3pm; open to all, 3-7pm. 75+ makers, cash bars, & more. Free admission. tcshopandsip.com
---------------------HOLIDAY ILLUMINATION: 5-8pm, Downtown Alden. Tree lighting, caroling & more.
---------------------LIGHTS SPECTACULAR: 5-8pm, Treetops Resort, Convention Center, Gaylord. Featuring a tree lighting, wagon rides, Elf on Stilts, kids crafts, cookie decorating, photos with Santa (donations benefit Toys for Tots), a bonfire & more. treetops.com/events/lights-spectacular
---------------------“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: (See Fri., Nov. 23)
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sunday
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FESTIVAL OF TREES: 11am-4pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia.
Decorated trees, wreaths & table decorations will be auctioned to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County.
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---------------------NORTHPORT MERCHANTS DAY & TREE LIGHTING: 4pm. Featuring free horse-drawn carriage rides, Victorian carolers, The Village Voices & Northport Community Band, & Star of Lord Holiday Cheer & Tree Lighting.
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PAPER ANGELS: Each year CFS matches donors in the community with people who need them through the Paper Angels Christmas Giving Program. Each person affiliated with a CFS program creates a wish list ranging around $100. Community members can call the Paper Angels desk & select a wish list to fulfill, Mon. through Fri., 10am-4pm. Drop off day for gifts is Dec. 8, from 10am-2pm at CFS on Veterans Dr. for Traverse City area gifts, & Fletch’s in Petoskey for northern counties. cfsnwmi.org/paperangels
---------------------FREE PLAY WRITING COMPETITION: City Opera House, TC invites regional high school students to submit an original one-act play 9-12 pages with 4 characters or less - to the 8th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The deadline is Fri., Dec. 14. Finalists are paired with national theater mentors, win $100 & see their play performed on the City Opera House stage. cityoperahouse.org/ypf
---------------------HARVEST FOOD & SUPPLY DRIVE: Help support women & children at the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan’s (WRCNM) Safe Home who are seeking safety from domestic abuse. Donations include non-perishable foods, grocery gift cards, household goods & personal care items. Bring to the WRCNM main office at 423 Porter St. in Petoskey; Gold Mine Resale Shops in Petoskey; & WRCNM offices in Cheboygan, Gaylord & Mancelona. 231-347-1572.
---------------------RUN SABADOS: Run on the Civic Center Park track every Sat. at 9am until Preserve Hickory/Mt. Holiday opens. Meet at the Norte Wheelhouse, TC. elgruponorte.org
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STORY STEW: Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Held every Thurs. at 10am with the fourth Thurs. offering free books for kids, courtesy of Born to Read & Twilight Rotary. Includes stories, crafts & songs for little ones. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
---------------------THREADS FIBER ARTS GROUP: Mondays, 10am, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Bring your own needlework project & work among friends. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
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---------------------“JUST GREAT ART”: City Opera House, TC. Presented by the Plein Air Painters of Northwest MI. Runs through Jan. 2; Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. cityoperahouse.org
---------------------“NATURE’S PALETTE”: Runs through Dec. 1 at The Botanic Garden, Visitor Center at Historic Barns Park, TC. Featuring paintings of 12 local artists, who often paint together plein air. thebotanicgarden.org
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---------------------LANDSCAPES INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION: Runs through Nov. 23 at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Featuring the work of Linda Beeman, Carolyn Damstra, Susana Green, Jane Kramer, Thomas Tomasek, Lynn Uhlmann & Catherine VanVoorhis. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4:30pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; & Sun., 124pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
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---------------------CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - DELBERT MICHEL: A RETROSPECTIVE: A retrospective exhibit of artist Delbert Michel’s 60-year career. Runs through Nov. 27. - TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION: Runs through Nov. 27. A reception will be held on Sat., Nov. 17 from 2-4pm. crookedtree.org
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---------------------DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - HOMAGE: INSPIRED BY OUTSTANDING CANADIAN WOMEN: Runs through Jan. 20. This exhibition features 40 framed neckpieces created as a celebration & tribute to Canadian women, past & present by jewelry artist Donald Stuart. - PANGNIRTUNG WEAVINGS FROM THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER’S COLLECTION: Runs through Jan. 20. Featuring weavings from the Inuit art collection, by the artists of the Pangnirtung Weaving Cooperative. - VISIONS OF AMERICAN LIFE: PAINTINGS FROM THE MANOOGIAN COLLECTION, 1850-1950: Runs through Jan. 20. From the Detroit Institute of Arts, this exhibition features 40 works by late-19th & early-20th century artists capturing American life, culture & identity in that time. Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat.; 1-5pm, Sun,; & 10am-8pm, Thurs. - THE ART OF: THE OTHER TRAVERSE CITY: Local photographer Alan Newton will focus his lens on the opioid crisis affecting the TC region & beyond. Featuring about 11 portraits of people who are addicts in recovery, emergency responders, judges, families who have lost children, & others, along with their written stories based on interviews conducted by Newton. Runs through Dec. 30. Open daily, 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. dennosmuseum.org
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The filmmakers aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel by overstuffing the narrative to stretch the story. Instead they rely on comedic interludes and adventures — like the Grinch stealing a sleigh from his neighbor Bricklebaum, or taking a trip to Who Foods to pad the runtime. The biggest addition to the story, though, is that of spunky Cindy Lou Who, who hatches a plan to trap Santa so she can ask him for something very special: For her harried and overworked single mom (Rashida Jones) to
be happy. Sure this might sound a little on the nose, but Cindy Lou is so gosh-darn adorable, and her mom is so kind that I am 100 percent here for it. We’ve also got a few scene-stealing additional characters including a rotund reindeer named Fred, and a Christmas fanatic, the aforementioned Bricklebaum, who thinks he’s the Grinch’s best friend. Bricklebaum is voiced by Kenan Thompson, who spreads joy with his elated and exuberant Whovillian. I can’t tell you how delightful of a performance it is. I smile just thinking about it. The Grinch sneers, jeers, scoffs, and taunts the yuletide-infected people of Whoville. And while he is misanthropic, he is never mean-spirited (though there are a few pretty sick burns). The humor is also largely based in slapstick physical comedy. It has an ageless quality to it, doesn’t go for the easy jokes, and steers clear of kiddie-film-lamebrain bathroom humor and similar ilk. And it’s all rendered with such cheery and inventive visuals. Whoville is the embodiment of all things merry and bright. It’s a fantastical snow-covered wonderland beaming with lights and garlands and trees. An impressively detailed example of world building (not Zootopia level though, but what is?), there are lots of comic and thoughtful touches to be found in the background. And it’s host to perhaps the most epic tree lighting, presided over by none other than Angela Lansbury as the Mayor of Whoville. I only wish they used more of her. Narrating the whole thing (and using some spot-on newly written Seussian couplets) is Pharrell Williams, a bit of an interesting choice that isn’t too memorable other than that it’s a fresh spin. Danny Elfman does his typical extremely solid scoring work, and rapper Tyler the Creator very enjoyably reinvents “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” But with all these modern updates and changes, what makes this adaptation such a winner is that The Grinch doesn’t lose sight of the story’s message of love and kindness, delivering poignant moments of Christmas magic. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.
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: Nothing lasts forever — except middle school, which never ever ends. You’ll be 85, and some biddy will be all “Look at that slut with the pink walker.” There actually seem to be sex differences in the content of social media meanness, according to research by psychology doctoral student Joy Wyckoff and her colleagues. In keeping with previous studies, they found that women online get comments knocking their physical appearance more often than men, whereas men more often get comments “derogating their status” and skills. (Additionally, in their study, it was women alone who got “derogated” for “promiscuity” — a trigger for men’s evolved fear of providing for a kid with some other dude’s genes.) These differences in who gets bashed for what — appearance in women versus status and skills in men — are right in line with the differences I often cite in male and female mating priorities. These evolved out of the differing potential costs from having sex. Because women can get pregnant and stuck with kids to feed, mateseeking women are drawn to high-status men — “men with the ability ... to provide resources,” as the researchers put it. They note that men, on the other hand, are “unconstrained” by any sort of “minimum obligatory parental investment” (that is, beyond the initial teaspoonful of sperm). This allows men to prioritize hotitude in prospective female partners — which is to say, men’s eyes make a beeline for boobs and butts, and never mind whether they’re attached to the barista or the senior VP. As for the ugliness you’ve been experiencing on social media, it’s best understood as female-on-female psychological warfare. Chances are, these “haters” are looking to chill your enthusiasm to post hot bod selfies — leading you to self-relocate lower on the mate competition totem pole. (I’m guessing nobody goes meangirl on your photo studies of inanimate objects or Cujo, your teacup Yorkie.) Block the Cruellas. Nobody has a right to your attention or a seat on your social media
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ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In March 2005, far more people
than usual won big money in a regional Powerball lottery in the U.S. The average for each draw is four winners, but on this special occasion, 110 players were awarded at least $100,000 and as much as $500,000. The reason for the anomaly seemed to have been an oracle that appeared in a number of widely distributed fortune cookies. It provided five of the six winning numbers. Inspired by this crazy stroke of good fortune, and in accordance with the favorable financial omens now coming to bear on you, I hereby offer you six numbers to use as your lucky charms. Will they help you win a game of chance? I can’t be sure. At the very least, they will titillate and massage the part of your psyche that is magnetic to wealth. Here they are: 37. 16. 58. 62. 82. 91.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In one of his
poems, Arthur Rimbaud extolled the exquisite evenings when the mist soaked his face as he strolled, and he sipped that heavenly dew till he was drunk. Was he speaking literally or metaphorically? Probably both, if I know Rimbaud. Anyway, Aquarius, I’d love for you to engage in similar exploits. What are some natural adventures that might intoxicate you? What simple pleasures may alter your consciousness, nudging you free of its habits? Meditate with sweet abandon on how to free yourself through the power of play and the imagination.
PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s illegal to hunt
animals in Kenya. But members of the Dorobo tribe circumvent the law to provide food for their families. As three or more Dorobo men wander out on the savanna, they wait for hungry lions to kill a wildebeest or other creature. Then they stride toward the feasting beasts in a calm show of force until the predators run away in confusion. The brave scavengers swoop in and swiftly remove a portion of the wildebeest, then coolly walk away, leaving plenty for the lions when they return to their meal. I bring this scene to your attention, Pisces, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have similar levels of courage and poise as you go after what you want.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Would you agree
with me that there are both boring, tiresome problems and fun, interesting problems? If so, read on. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re at a fork in your path where you could either get further involved with a boring, tiresome problem or else a fun, interesting one. (I think you’ll have to engage with one or the other.) Of course, I’m rooting for you to proactively wrangle with the fun, interesting one. Here’s timely inspiration from Cancerian author John W. Gardner: “We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Jharia Coalfield in
eastern India is a 110-square-mile reserve of underground coal. In some places, it’s on fire, and has been burning for over a hundred years. This isn’t a good thing. It’s wasteful and causes pollution. But now I’ll ask you to put aside that scenario, and imagine a more benevolent kind of steadily burning fire: a splendor in your soul that never stops radiating warmth and light; that draws from an inexhaustible source of fuel; that is a constant source of strength and courage and power. I’m happy to tell you that the coming months will be a favorable time to establish and nurture this eternal flame.
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ARIES
(March 21-April 19): In his autobiography On the Move, neurologist Oliver Sacks praised his friend Jerry’s curiosity and knowledge. “Jerry has one of the most spacious, thoughtful minds I have ever encountered, with a vast base of knowledge of every sort,” wrote Sacks, “but it is a base under continual questioning and scrutiny.” So willing was Jerry to question and re-evaluate his own assumptions that Sacks said he had “seen his friend suddenly stop in mid-sentence and say, ‘I no longer believe what I was about to say.’” That’s the gold standard to which I hope you will aspire in the coming weeks, Aries. As bright and articulate as you’ll be, you will have an even higher calling to expand your mind through continual questioning.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20): In recent years, a few pioneers have gotten microchips implanted under their skin. These technological marvels enable them to open doors and turn on lights with merely a wave of their hands, or receive up-to-the-minute readings on what’s transpiring inside their bodies. Now an additional frontier has arisen: people using do-it-yourself kits to experiment on their own DNA. For example, some have tweaked their genes so their bodies create more muscle than is natural. I would love for you to change yourself around in the coming weeks, Taurus, but not in these particular ways. I’d rather see you do subtle psychological and spiritual work. The astrological omens suggest it’s a favorable time for focused self-transformation.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to researchers who study animal behavior at two Italian universities, chickens can do arithmetic. The birds don’t even need to be trained; the skill seems to be innate. (Read details here: tinyurl.com/ChickensDoMath.) I’m wondering whether chickens born under the sign of Libra might even be able to do algebra in the coming weeks. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, the mental acuity of many Libran creatures will be at a peak. How will you use your enhanced intelligence?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You have
two ways to live your life,” writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.” In other words, you can take your cues about how to live your life from what happened in the past, or else you can make your decisions based on what you’re excited to do and become in the future. According to my analysis, the next ten months will be an excellent time for you to fully embrace the latter approach. And it all starts now.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you smart
enough to take advantage of the fact that your best relationships would benefit from bursts of innovative energy in the coming weeks? Are you brave enough to banish the ghost that still haunts your romantic life? Do you have the moxie to explore frontiers with collaborators who play fair and know how to have fun? Will you summon the curiosity and initiative to learn new strategies about how to enhance your approach to intimacy? I’ll answer those questions in your behalf: yes, yes, yes, and yes.
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Georgia O’Keeffe, and President Franklin Roosevelt were direct descendants of the pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World on the famous Mayflower ship in 1620. I, on the other hand, am a direct descendant of a nineteenthcentury Slovakian coal miner who toiled in the underground darkness. What about you, Virgo? Now would be a rich and provocative time to reconnect with your roots; to remember where your people originated; to explore the heritage that served as the matrix from which you sprouted.
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WANTED OLDER MOTORCYCLES Any Makes Models.Also Used ATV’s & Snowmobiles Running Or Non. 810-775-9771 JETS PIZZA HIRING flexible scheduling, competitive wages, apply within! Garfield, Chums Corner HAMMOND LESLIE ORGAN Hammond Leslie Organ, a classic, perfect working condition, appraised over $7K, asking $2,900 or best offer, (231) 631-7512. SPEND WINTERS IN SOUTH Carolina - Mild Weather - Clean Air - Low Taxes Deeded RV Lots and Cabin Land at Lake Hartwell. www. lakehartwellland.com HAVE NEW FLOOR coverings installed before the family comes for Christmas. America’s carpet barn will help make your house beautiful without breaking the piggy bank. Call Jim 231943-7447 ALL KINDS OF FLOORING IN STOCK! Carpet, Tile, LVT, Wood and more. Ask for Jim (: COTTAGE FOR RENT 1BR, Fully Furnished, Very Nice, Includes All Utilities, Washer/Dryer, Completely Equipped, Month-to-Month, Traverse City; $1,175 Per Month, 231-631-7512. KEYSTONE OUTBACK ULTRA LITE Selling my 2013 Outback 34 foot travel trailer. $21500. Arctic pkg.
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